How to Apply Nail Foils | 10 Secrets for Full Transfer Every Time!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

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[@capriciousspark4485]

So I saw this and said no way you have to wipe off the sticky layer of the transfer gel. I went and tried it and OH BOY, I wish I could paste the result I got!!! It’s the most perfect foil adhesion I’ve gotten in my 3 years. I used Bluesky transfer gel and I teared up a little 😆 Thank you so much for this wisdom!! 💕

[@vickieshilling9394]

Thank you, I have applied these techniques and they WORK. This has solved all my foil problems and I do love foils.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Soo glad!

[@Misskhou85]

Totally agreed with the wiping of the glue with alcohol wipe. Earlier I did a few foil nails and it didn’t stick on. I tried one and wiped off the nail with alcohol wipe and used the foil on the nail and it stick. The stickier it is, the easier it is to apply. I’m new to foil and gel press on nails. So excited for the tips that’s why I’m here. 😄

[@13candymandy]

You’re techniques are so fool proof! It’s given me lots of confidence to do my own nails❤️❤️

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Thanks for watching Candace!

[@hierophant6281]

@@PaolaPonceNails Candence called you “techniques”. Is that your name?😂

[@mrssmurfette5868]

Omg. You saved my life. I had so many problems with foils. And always thought the sticky layer was key. When I used your method to wipe the sticky layer off and then foil BAMMMMMMM it was a perfect full foil transfer. Thank you so so darn much for these tips and tricks they work 100% ❤❤

[@BarbB56]

Genius… I have wasted almost a whole roll of foil trying to get it to stick. Gonna try your tips for sure.. Thank you.

[@lizg8880]

omg thanks girl i was having a hard time applying the foil and i watched your video it worked wonders. thanks again you have a new subscriber. =]

[@chimenerf]

Omg I love you You gave me the ultimate tip I was struggeling for 15 years

[@kristinowens899]

DAMN GIRL!!! I gotta give it to you!! I would have given up long before that!!

[@cynthiamcwhorter6721]

I ordered Daily Charm transfer gel after watching your video so I can't wait to try it. I couldn't figure out why I was having so much trouble til I watched this video. I was so frustrated because some people said that the dispersion layer of gel would make the foils stick. Ugh didn't work for me, go figure. Thank you and I really enjoy watching your videos. I also ordered one of the dust extractors that you reviewed.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Thanks for watching and your support 🥰

[@lolubusi2022]

Paola I wish there was a step in step demo!! Great video though

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Hope to Work on Soon!

[@auntigingy8666]

There’s lot of videos that show you how but if you listen very carefully to this video she basically tell you how to do it step by step.

[@dreamz323]

Will try tip #2. I’ve had similar experiences but def need to try that.

[@therealshanita7529]

I feel like you’re going way too fast and you’re not demonstrating step-by-step

[@loveauxnailwaxstudio]

Thank you for sharing these tips! I’ve struggled with some foil brands and adhesives so this video was extremely helpful! 🥰

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Sure, hopefully you can apply the tips and tricks and get transformational results! Keep me posted.

[@vickiseferina3251]

Thank you i was going crazy about this foil thing your the best thank you so much for sharing this

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Sure!

[@lexicolotti9617]

This helped me get a perfect transfer!!! Thanks so much!!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Sure!

[@christineramsey6578]

I like using a thin brush to apply the gel transfer then create cool shapes to turn gold and other colors ❤

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Yep! “Chrome isolation”.

[@anitrabearfield]

Thank you for the tip about wiping the nail after the foil glue cured because I use imethod foil glue after watching a review and it works pretty good better than others I tried but that tip made my transfers even better. God bless

[@taj6892]

I can't wait to try foils again now after watching this. Thanks

[@NakedBeeeASMR]

Same! The other brand I used was awful so I just ordered this! Thanks!!

[@countrystrong3848]

Same here, I love them but became disillusioned after failing to do it correctly.

[@NakedBeeeASMR]

@@countrystrong3848 I got the foil glue she suggested the other day and it’s amazing!!!

[@jaelatoya7678]

Omg thank you will try in the am. I really needed to hear you say keep my head up in this moment. thank you ❤️ subscribing right now!

[@jrdn5748]

thank u! i still find water decals easier!!

[@cyndeepokorny3413]

This video just saved me 30$. I have two bottles of uv foil glue but I could never get a certain set of foils to work. I’ve had them for a year now and literally just tried rubbing off the tacky layer of the glue and the freaking foil worked!!!!!! So thank you!!!!!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Woohoo!

[@makeMePrettie]

Omg! I specialize in soft gels and I'm known for gels lasting months. I could not figure out why the folks were lifting off in whole chunks! I tried so many foil gel brands, hard gel the foils over, super glued the edges, nothing would work. I even layered the entire thing in resin and still the same problem! Thank you for this tip! It'll go back and try this on myself.

[@roxannegabel3655]

How did you go with this? I just tried wiping the sticky layer off and it didn't help the foil adhere better.

[@lucile2051]

@@roxannegabel3655 same :(

[@KP-nx8lo]

I don’t do my nails cuz I work with horses but I do use them with RESIN! So this helps me out too! Thanks 🙏

[@RunwayCats]

just made a big purchase on the website. thank you so much !!!

[@milenadishlieva5139]

This helped with peeling, thanks!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Yay!

[@heather7409]

Love the hacks ! Can’t wait to try it tomorrow! 💖

[@Living_Ghetto_fab]

This the video that I didn't know I needed! 😍😍😍

[@elizabethreyes5365]

Love watching your tutorials. Very educational. Thanks for sharing.

[@Kayla-hw6hx]

Omg thank u thank u thank u! This makes so much sense cant wait to put these tips to use

[@Luv2Scrap24-7]

Thanks for sharing these awesome tips. My foil will start coming off the nail after a few days. ❤️

[@lanetriamodique8859]

Mines too

[@kennanobles5140]

Thank you, this has really help me.

[@michelleoss-payne9641]

Love your tutorials on art! It's how I found you!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Which one did you start with Michelle?

[@michelleoss-payne9641]

@@PaolaPonceNails troubleshooting chrome powder! It's been a game changer for me!

[@LingeniaHoward]

Great advice!

[@natalievu4399]

The best one I used is the one from "Markatt" It was perfect. Worked every time! But over time I developed an allergy towards nail products. I'm allergic to Hema, Di- Hema & Copolymer Acrylate... & unfortunately Copolymer Acrylate is in the transfer gel. I still have a full bottle...it's so sad.

[@deegee6868]

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jolie702]

My mind was blown at tip #2. I've always had issues with a spot or two being too sticky or slippery that the foil either wouldnt stick or would be splotchy. For wiping the foil with alcohol does is matter whether its 90% or 70%? Thanks for this video and giveaway!!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

So only if you are using foil gel wipe off tacky residue. You can wipe off foils w/ either 70 or 90, because you are going to use just a tiny amount :)

[@Jolie702]

@@PaolaPonceNails Thank you!!

[@heidim493]

what is that foil at the end of secret number two it’s a warm gold foil with a green shift

[@lizziecool4713]

How da fudge does this video have like 8000 views but only 250 likes😂I meaaaan, guuuuys pleeease like this awesome video❤️👌🏻

[@emilygilbeyful]

Omg thanks so much so helpful!!!!

[@amarilismassanet9626]

Maybe the wipe off tacky layer tip depends on the brand. I did the trick with Ejiubas nail foil gel and the foil wouldn’t stick at all

[@lucile2051]

Same :(

[@chynabranch2858]

Thank you so much

[@karvenez5]

Hello! Love your stuff! I usually use a clear rubber base gel because my nails are thin, I’m wondering, would you apply the foil before or after the rubber base?

[@LeisureReader]

Thank you thank you for making this video!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Sure, and thank you for watching!

[@donnar9864]

Thank you so much@!

[@azramelek30]

Amazing tips! My only problem with transfer foil is the topcoat part. Pieces of the foil always get picked up no matter how I do it

[@agnieszka7419]

Great tips

[@maymcgrath13]

How long should I cure in a LED/CCFL lamp? My lamp takes 20 secs for colour and top and base. 30 seconds for really dark colours. I can't work out how long I should be cutting transfer gel in such a powerful lamp

[@MoniqueVanRey]

has anyone tried this on regular polish?

[@kristinowens899]

OMG YOU'RE AMAZING!!!!! Life saver!! You just got a new subscriber!!! Thank you so much!!

[@adaezeidimoku6697]

Thanks for sharing

[@charlottesaunders4952]

Your voice is unintentional ASMR!

[@ljones42089]

So you do a gel base coat before you apply the transfer foil gel?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Correct

[@literalmiracles7130]

But what about if it it happens with nail foil glue not gel? No sticky layer to wile off with bail glue so wonder why it would happen?

[@thidahor8233]

Wow thanks 😊

[@shaunanacole]

I have never purchased a set of foils that didn't come with "nail foil glue" and have never had to wipe off a sticky layer before applying the foils

[@DawnsManicures]

Brilliant video thank you :)

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Thank you for watching.

[@DawnsManicures]

@@PaolaPonceNails shame your competition is USA only :(

[@tonyawilson7613]

I have these square foils. But they will not transfer. With base tack cured and left on ...

[@maryjoenuccio861]

I always get acrylic nails and gel polished finish. When I came home I decided to put on nail transfers. I cured the nail adhesive and put the transfer in wonderfully. However, when I went to put the top coat on the brush hardened and the topcoat started to get clumpy. Any ideas what I did wrong?

[@MsSuphernova]

Question, can you use this foil transfer gel on the natural nail??? I don’t want to have to have perfect nails to use

[@PaolaPonceNails]

You need base gel. Or if you do not use gel, regular polish base and just let dry completely. Then use your transfer foil gel... which needs light curing.

[@iamashleyyvette]

Thank you!!!!

[@lonniegiroux2407]

Does this glue yellow on white nail?

[@sabreenayates1224]

I know this video is a little older but im having trouble my top coat over the foil glue gel. In the negative spaces that I didn't apply foil there is what I know as a fisheye effect. Its as if the top coat will not adhere to the foil glue. I was told to try giving the foil gel a wipe with alcohol to take some of the sticky layer off but it still happens. It acts the same way it would if you were to apply a top coat directly over base without taking off the sticky layer. Has anyone else had this issue? Any tips?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

what products are you using?

[@sabreenayates1224]

@@PaolaPonceNails Makartt foil and foil glue 😔 Gershon Polygel, makartt glue and foil and Gershon top coat. I've tried a couple other top coats as well but it does the same fisheye effect. Super frustrating...

[@agnieszka7419]

I have the same problem,

[@halahab3788]

Can i use it on top of normal nail polish? like nail polish then the transfer gel then foil ?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

if your nail polish is completely dry, yes. So like the next day.

[@val20a33]

What if you don’t have the gel and don’t know what side to use?

[@just_peachy6582]

I’m wondering too

[@jasminedesiree3406]

Will a base gel work to apply foil?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Yes... but you will have to trial and error, and if you want a FULL transfer... you will still have to resort for foil gel anyways.

[@andreaLopez-cm1te]

Los mejores consejos

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Gracias !

[@Tayadventure84]

Can you do this without foil glue? Xx

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Yes. No foil glue, just foil gel like the one I am using in this video.

[@peachesandcream1523]

hi! Can you tell me the difference between laser foil and clear foil? I'm about to order one and I'm not really sure what to order. Thanks...

[@PaolaPonceNails]

For this technique you need transfer foil. Not sure about laser foil?

[@capriciousspark4485]

Laser foil is used for encapsulating

[@disneyylandacidtrip]

"avoid the cheapies" damn it lol

[@PaolaPonceNails]

😅

[@caligirl8904]

daily charmed have the same foil on amazon. they are overpriced compare to amazon. I’ve use many foil on amazon n they work fine.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Thank you, but I love to support small businesses, especially in these times ❤️

[@MsNoemka]

Hey, do you know about any other transfer gel that works? I’m in europe and the delivery here is expensive + it take a looong time to recieve the items, specially during this pandemic. I can’t seem to find Daily Charme transfer foil gel anywhere in Europe...

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Yes, Kokoist or Lily Gel. Paolaponcenails.com/Kokoist Paolaponcenails.com/Leafgel (for lily gel) You can use code PPN10

[@MsNoemka]

@@PaolaPonceNails thank you! I have another question.. I just recieved the tranfer foon and everything is perfect but then I applied acid free primer on the edges and when I applied matte top gel it bruined the whole design on the edges. It became white. Why is that?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Just use the tiniest amount of bonder, almost on the underside of the nails.

[@MsNoemka]

@@PaolaPonceNails thank you!

[@capriciousspark4485]

I use Bluesky and it’s excellent

[@barbiesoli6825]

I got nail foils as a gift, I ONLY use nail polish, but I do NOT gels

[@ekunina5410]

Its not the glue or foil. It’s the top cost! Totally ruins the Sparkle. When will foil top coat come out?

[@JessDaydreams]

😍😍😍

[@bqueen259]

I need to do it 3minutrn 6times 😢

[@vishnushinde6934]

my design gets vanish when alcohol used at back

[@tarantulamum4322]

can't this

[@yolyrom7233]

Could you please slow down!?

[@CapricornQueen0108]

It was a very informative video but you talked and went to fast on certain things a person starting out would not catch or understand half the stuff you said

[@laurenl3819]

Good tips. Talk slower.

[@michellegallas9916]

Too fast

[@anitathompson261]

Thanks for sharing have a wonderful blessed day in Jesus Christ our savior bye 😘

[@riannachels]

Safe to say that didn’t work lol

[@katmills3978]

Using these tricks made me go from a decent but annoying application, to foil not sticking at all, and wasting my time/product. Ugh.