How To ACTUALLY Apply Gel Polish | ACTUALLY HELPFUL TIPS & TRICKS!

[@AK-kl7pg]

3:33 I am so glad to see others cap the free edge first, too...and "bulldozing" the gel up towards the cuticle, too! ❤

[@mh61638]

“I got married and moved across the country” 😂

[@milllzz05]

Hahaha

[@sarimilaroyston9366]

Lol

[@IndianArmyDaughter]

Then what to do

[@wendydoerr8668]

😅😅😅😅

[@mdeardley]

What a great tutorial! It took me a long time to get my gel polish to come out this well. I always use pH Bond too (it’s a dehydrator), it helps so much. I only use primer for nail extensions. For me, the bunching happens when I put the gel on too thick. Better 3 thin coats than 2 thicker coats with bunching.

[@allyboo65]

I’m so glad you said you have had your base coat pull away!!! I had that problem too and have actually quit using a base coat because it did that and had to cure one at a time. I’m going to try OPI base coat. Great tips!

[@hettiedengate1551]

That really helped to just get some basics. A lot of tutorials assume you know what everything is, as someone who hasn't really done my nails properly before it really helped.

[@sadist8902]

Yes, like a nail prep, a primer etc. and I’m like… I have a base coat and that’s it, I also don’t want to invest in anything before I know whether I like it or not so this video is great!

[@eviesalas6756]

How about making a video for the best nail shape according to your nail bed/ and or fingernail shape.

[@onlyoncetbj]

I'd watch this!! I'm constantly changing up my nail shape and I'm still not sure which one I prefer or if it even suits me as well as I think it does...

[@eviesalas6756]

Tanya Bhaskar I have an odd nail shape and I have no idea how to shape my nails.

[@friedpicklechips]

I had a book that suggested the most natural nail tip echos your nail bed - my nail bed is “squoval”, sort of a softly square-cornered oval. When I shape the edge of my nail to this shape it really does look nice.

[@jenniferkopenga4383]

These came out GORGEOUS!!! I’d like to see minimalistic geometric nail art I’m OBSESSED with this look!!!

[@TheMarvelousBeautyChannel1]

This helped me a lot. I did mine for the first time last night. However, I didn't do the alcohol step or primer that you did at the beginning. Also, I didn't know about capping the edge. Now, I do!! Thank you so much!!

[@chloeferguson7104]

I can't express how much this video has helps. I've learned how to do these nails because I hate fake nails. Today has been awful my step dad wrecked and I haven't been able to take my mind off of it. I had to stay home while he went to the hospital so to pass time I did these. Your video has helped so much. So thank you. I'm gonna subscribe. I love your videos 🥺❣️

[@kaylinpassmore3397]

i have ALWAYS wondered what caused that weird bumpiness that happened sometimes! thank you for the tips!

[@jenniferkogure3370]

I'm new to get nail polish, or even doing my nails in general. I love this video, you not only informed me of how to do it, but you covered all of the mistakes I've been making. I am confident that next time I do it, it will then out much better.the

[@NatalieGraceOfficial]

Can I use a non gel nail strengthener as a base coat?

[@sabrinaschiffer8981]

When you said you use a cleanser vs alcohol to clean off the sticky layer do you use a special nail cleanser? (Sorry I’m very new)

[@reyh-anaineeluzon]

How do you avoid your fingers from hyperpigmenting from the uv lamp?

[@anum673]

OMG! Congratulations girl! ❤ "Husband does my nails" ?

[@Gigiburnz249]

This is the detailed tutorial I've been looking for!!! Yaaaassssss queeeen!!!

[@Angels1974]

Do you do your thumb separately? It doesn’t look like it fits in the lamp. ...

[@onlyoncetbj]

Capping before seems like a really good idea!! Will definitely try that next time I do my nails haha

[@jennifer9313]

Just a tip . Don’t put cuticle oil on your gel nails it dulls them. Just apply to the cuticle and rub upwards.

[@ellyjshockley]

The Ph bond product is just a dehydrator and not a primer. I love the colour you chose.

[@niawachi-yf6ek]

That colour is absolutely stunning

[@Aexxan]

First step for me will be learning how to shape my nails properly

[@peepIzzy]

Omg thank you, my first try was awful but it’s because I need to practice. You mean the world to meee ❤❤

[@katchang1849]

Do you cure the OPI gels with the Le Maxi Macaron lamp for longer than 30 seconds for each coat? I want to buy the lamp, but it seems really low wattage.

[@hannahhassem3931]

Doesn’t acetone melt gel polish? So should we really use it when applying gel polish??

[@viorelamaria3243]

This is the first actual helpful video! Thank you !!

[@pippipdidilydoo7642]

Best video for this I’ve been able to find!

[@livinglouder2131]

I love how detailed this is

[@kiiii44]

this is so beautiful! you make it look so easy.

[@andreasaar1652]

What cleanser did you use?

[@nicolekesselring3398]

how long do you cure between coats?

[@natalievanengelen4660]

This was legit! Awesome. Good job girl.

[@alielaw7960]

What color nail polish is this

[@dawncoco2702]

Can you use acetone to remove edges before curing?

[@thecuratorslab8155]

Thanks for the really informative video! I just got my gel nail kit today (thanks, coronavirus) and i'm excited to try doing my nails at home

[@Mads2cool4u12]

Thank you! I just started doing gel nails on my channel hopefully when U get enough money I can get more gel stuff and maybe even start acrylics

[@JoAnn06]

Yes that happened to me it’s bulky and how do you get the color to be even I have a pink and it’s kind of see through

[@xiaoqizhang2242]

What’s the color on your nail?

[@xiaoqizhang2242]

Same question

[@ambrag2cute358]

What kind of cleanser?❤

[@chomogle]

Congratulations Juli!! ❤️

[@cats37]

Such a pretty gel color! 💜

[@JubsNina]

Hello! I loved the technique! 💕 I also would like to know how to remove the nail polish without demaging the nails? 😀

[@jayperez8297]

Soak in acetone push back with cuticle pusher

[@TheLadybughug]

Congratulations! May you be abundantly blessed! Periwinkle is one of my fave colors! Its so light and pretty! 😍😍😍

[@joelguingab9203]

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[@onlyoncetbj]

I love gel but I get bored with colours so quickly lmao... I might try this sometime though, maybe when I'm about to get busy so I don't have to bother changing up my nails too much

[@carlaorjohn]

I agree completely with getting bored of the colors. The way I have combated that well still using gel is to use a thermal color changing gel. At least you have two colors and they change back and forth depending on the temperature of your fingers.

[@allysmiley3061]

Just do a different colour on each nail 💅

[@Lyricidal0X]

You would probably like press on nail sets. like real handmade reusable ones, not the cheap Kiss brand ones u can buy at walmart. check out @_the_nail_bank_ on IG

[@luzperez5849]

Love that color and very informative video, thanks 💖💖

[@amandacalderon4568]

I have questions! I am not a nail tech however I wanted to learn to just do a gel manicure. I think it's possibly the gel polish that I am using. I've noticed that my gel polish only last a week. What am I doing wrong?

[@premaveeramuthu7129]

I have a good combination of nail polish blue pink yellow green purple white and black grey

[@mommytomario]

Great video. I’m going to try doing my first gel polish with light tomorrow . I bought a complete kit on amazon. My question for you is your colour right out of the bottle looked opaque, the ones that came with my kit look more sheer do you know if they will look opaque after? Thanks

[@toriekilburn4630]

What brand of gel polish is good?

[@jillz.6186]

Your thumb doesn’t fit in the uv light. Do you have to do it separately?

[@GLOWANDGonails]

This one is very helpful def gonna try it next time ❤

[@lilmissred92]

Omg! Congratulations on your wedding!! ❤😊 also can you do videos of wedding nails ? It will be nice to show different nail designs for weddings 🤗

[@Jolou_73]

I have no free edge because i’m a nail biter. Can i still apply gel polish?

[@21hairgirl]

How do you paint them so perfectly?! The video makes it look extremely easy to prevent it from pooling in the corners of the nail and cuticles. This always happens to me no matter how much I practice.

[@noelleg3890]

You may have too much polish on your brush!

[@harmonyfitzparick5974]

practice!

[@katie5713]

1. Try painting with the tip of your nail pointed down so if the gel flows it flows away from your cuticles. 2. Paint the center of your nail and only go up to about 2 mm from the cuticle. Then wipe the excess gel from your brush and "cut in" to finish the edges so the edges are thin and wont flow. 3. Use a nice bright light and check the edges before you cure. Clean up with an orange stick or something, like she did in the video if there is any gel on the skin.

[@aimeep538]

Congratulations ❤️❤️ I love gel videos. I’m new to doing my own gel nails and I love watching your tips and tricks

[@julietliu5580]

Can I not use the dehydrator or is there an alternative?

[@kelexus]

How long do you let the stay flipped before curing ?

[@dulciekeeler8483]

I ordered my very first gel nail set from ModelOnes two days ago. First time user. Thank you for the tips!

[@tiemiesha22]

i have ALWAYS wondered what caused that weird bumpiness that happened sometimes! thank you for the tips!

[@carwash9333]

How are the nails going now?

[@lovelycosme7477]

Remove the cuticle and file the nails, clean with alcohol, primer, thin gel base coat, cure the gel coat, thin coat gel polish, cure the gel polish, 2nd layer gel polish if you want then cure again, gel top coat, cure again, then clean, and cuticle oil

[@zohrehshaygan1753]

do you teach nail with docuoment? where are you? or onkine?

[@et-wk4rf]

I want to switch to gel nails to do at home, currently pay for professional acrylic as I work underground in a gold mine. I need very thick strong durable nails. how do I make my gel as thick and strong as acrylic is ?? any suggestions?

[@Myricle12]

Hey Girl! You already know how happy I am for you! ;) It’s so good to see your videos again. I/we missed you! These tips are spot on perfection, and so helpful! That color is so soft, and pretty! It’s definitely one of your colors. 💘😙

[@wings2769]

What was the last thing she used to wipe the top coat ?

[@siannemendoza2772]

What is an alternative to uv/led light when curing your gel polish?

[@tiabell338]

I used gelish before and now I have tried madam glam and now I never going back. I also like using ph bond from gelish. That has definitely helped my manis

[@manmohanshukla7686]

yay gurl ❤❤ so glad u back ❤🔥🔥

[@liatramontini]

what name/brand is this colour?!

[@ThomasinaMyresa]

how are your nails soooo healthy with gel! mine are always so thin bc of the removal process

[@xiaoqizhang2242]

Does anyone know the nail color she used, thanks

[@ramonagail]

Hi what video editor are you using?

[@skatensurf13]

Where do you get the opi gel polishes.. because on amazon you need a beauty license

[@JadenYukifan28]

Congrats to you, Juli!!

[@desconecta2_]

Im dying to see what design you wore for your wedding!

[@EnevaNailArt]

I love the baby blue colour!

[@MissVampish]

Are you supppsed to remove the sticky layer after each cure for every step? Or just the top coat sticky layer?

[@r.morgan1474]

Just the top :)

[@itz_gen8905]

What can you use if you don’t have the lint-free wipe ?

[@judyarmstrong8600]

Since so many brands fail to indicate if their product is a "wipe or no wipe"...how do I tell?

[@maga8307]

Great video. I have bought my first gel nail kit. I want to gel my own nails. This video was step by step instructions which was handy. Also on amazon i bought magic gel remover which is quicker to remove gel. I bought two bottles. 👍 and thank you.

[@giselhurtado2809]

Did you cut your cuticles? Just wondering! Helpful video :)

[@twennti27]

What kibd of cleanser are you using? Thanks for the answer

[@babyfefe999]

Are you supposed to cure your thumb separately from your four fingers? Is it bad for your skin to put your whole hand in there

[@jennytocool]

Are all led lights the same? I have a small one and was wondering if it works the same as a bigger led lamp

[@rosavallee1044]

Do just add primer only not dyhabrator?

[@TweetyTaffy]

Thanks. What type of cleanser?

[@andreachua657]

Do you have a link to your vid of your favorite topcoats?

[@mahoganyqt1]

Great video! These tips helped me so much!!

[@vyk4753]

Capping BEFORE painting the nail is gonna CHANGE my nail game. Thank you.

[@ClearJellyStamper]

Beautiful video! You must try KoKo&Claire Gel Polish. It’s designed for at home use and has a peel off base coat for easy removal! Simply buff the free edge and surface of the nail and soak in hot water!

[@coreybaldwin2500]

Awesome video! I bought that O.P.I topcoat and it doesn't really stay shiny. I cure for a minute and 10 seconds (48 watt) but it loses the shine almost immediately no matter if I wipe with cleanser, alcohol, or acetone. Its really disappointing. Do you have any tips or tricks? I'd be extremely grateful!

[@limairi01]

I use the CND top coat. I love it. The shine lasts up to 2 wks probably even more but I usually dont keep my color more than 2 wks

[@ScotiaGirl902]

I’m doing my nails for the first time with my gel light, is 60 seconds in between supposed to completely dry the coats? Because it’s not mine...

[@taylorhankins434]

Tray most likely it is drying your nails but most gel leaves a tacky top coat that you have to wipe with acetone after you are done with your manicure.

[@ScotiaGirl902]

Mocha H thanks! That was the case!

[@sushles]

If your gel isn't curing on the sides of your nails... It isn't b/c of thick gel. You aren't supposed to hold your fingers together in the lamp, and that's a weaksauce lamp.

[@494cara]

Natural nail goals 😻

[@SupremeQUEEN668]

Will this make my nails stronger and not so easy to break cus I usually have longer nails and yesterday one broke and I wasn't using gel before so here am I.

[@Sucre014]

Try a builder gel, it helps protect your natural nails and help them grow stronger.

[@CL-fs3kt]

What exactly does the rubbing alcohol do??

[@nasibeha.m8033]

Is that essential to cure the polish with UV? I don't have one:/ Can't it be dried using a fan or something?

[@nicoledobra]

If it's gel it is essential to cure with UV

[@nicoledobra]

The gel is not air dry

[@chloeferguson7104]

This was actually amazing!!! So helpful thank you so much

[@dianagutierrez4156]

How do you prevent the tiny bumps or air bubbles when you put the top coat on?

[@tomjones2157]

Your bottom layers are under cured. Try applying thinner layers and either hoping the cure time or buying a better lamp. One of those 48W dual cure ones usually does the trick. Preferably with a metal reflective base as that bounces light around and cures the sides better.

[@auroragloqueen4979]

Is the base coat supposed to to be sticky ?

[@Kates_Creations.]

I’m new to gel polish but I did it once and after curing it was slightly sticky but the polish still went on fine. I don’t know if it’s normal though

[@cherylmoanamarieybona1230]

How many minutes does it take to cure the polish?

[@deniselovesglitter]

Welcome back and BIG CONGRATS!! 💐 I so love the finish and longevity of gel, but my nail beds can’t tolerate the light. It got so bad that it hurt to wash my hair, and they became very discolored as they turned an unattractive shade of dark yellow. This was a few yrs ago, so do you think the technology of the lighting may have changed since then? I always thought they bulbs were the same, and it never occurred to me to ask whether they were led or not. Any advice? Also YOU ROCK!!! 🤓

[@craftwithtejas7851]

Drug Store Girl do u use LED light?