HOW TO DO UV GEL NAILS AT HOME | For Beginners Step by Step!

You can do this tutorial over your natural nails or if you have tips & need to do a fill XO
Easy nail drill tutorial: • MelodySusie -- Profess...
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1. LED/UV Lamp amzn.to/2X7NzHx
2. Nail drill amzn.to/2xOwI25
3. Builder base gel amzn.to/3aKtaMO
4. Top coat amzn.to/34ciwMm (I love this one)
*You can also get the set with base & top
5. Cuticle clipper and pusher amzn.to/2ULXm4N
6. Set with nail files/buffer amzn.to/34bweyS
7. Gel polishes amzn.to/2XaK3wh
Color I used: OPI Bubble Bath
8. Nail dehydrator amzn.to/2RiOhOx (I just used rubbing alcohol)
9. Nail primer amzn.to/3dZBjyX (I didn't find this was necessary for me, but its used to reduce lifting)
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[@Kayflot]

Sooooo helpful during this quarantine..I needed my nails redone so badly but this video is way easier to do then wasting $45 plus at the salon every two weeks lol

[@StephanieMacedo]

🙌🏼💗 it was so much fun doing it, plus you’ll get fresh nails!

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@2Ryled]

What salon was that. Wow over priced

[@karenfigg4895]

I very much enjoyed your video. I just got my first set of gel nails a couple of weeks ago. I thought surely I can do that. With your help I'm going to give it a try. Thank you

[@anamartinez7489]

I’ve been doing my own nails for about 3 years now (after I got tired of nail techs cutting my cuticles) I started simple like you and now I am using poly gel when I want them longer than my natural nail. You should give it try!

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@nickolerichey]

"It's also gonna help pass time. " I felt that.

[@Tweetyaj12]

Nikki R I posted an at home nail video on my channel also!

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@gustavojaxton7877]

I realize it is kind of off topic but does anyone know a good website to stream newly released movies online?

[@simonkash6571]

@Gustavo Jaxton Flixportal xD

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@Simon Kash Thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it !

[@clairelspicer]

Literally just bought a up lamp and gel polish to do this so this tutorial is perfectly timed for me 😍😍

[@StephanieMacedo]

Yay! Hope you end up loving them 💗

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@allthingsbella573]

Love these nails so cute!! I’m learning how to do acrylics! So you know that’s fun!! There’s no better time to learn a new craft! Great tips love!!

[@victoriacarrillo997]

What can’t you do girl?! I loved how informative this video was!!

[@StephanieMacedo]

Aw thank you! Yay! I’m very detailed so o like to be thorough 🙌🏼😭

[@suraalmansour]

Yasss watch ya selfff! Got the notification and came running💕💕😚 thanks for the tips Steph 🥰

[@StephanieMacedo]

Aw np! I have another nail video coming and it’s with using nail tips 😍

[@Ayecalifornia]

I’ve been waiting for you to upload this video! I got everything you linked on IG so I can do it too! Hopefully it comes out good like yours. Love your videos girly!! Stay safe xoxo 😘

[@StephanieMacedo]

Yay! So excited to see what u do 💗

[@LivingWithLupie]

I tried to my own poly gel set this weekend and boy did they come out crazy! Lol. First time always seems to be the worst so I’ll life finitely try again.

[@roselavallee1742]

Wow something pretty your natural nails look so healthy and strong! Beautiful ☺

[@StephanieMacedo]

Thank you!

[@neesamarie9833]

Thanks for the tips Steph! love the color and your back ground is a viiiiibbbbe im reallying loving it😍 xx

[@StephanieMacedo]

Thank you! I’ve been loving this new setup for my videos 💕💕

[@kaelysanchez]

This video is so helpful! i just have one question, if i were to get the primer when should i put that on? also are these all the same steps for my first set i’ll do on myself?

[@maryfigliomeni4351]

Love! me and my sisters have spent over $300 at this point buying all the stuff we need for a fill! LOL we are three girls, plus my mom who all get our nails done every 3 weeks and keep them rachet long lol so we built a mega kit! So far, have only done one fill and it was not the best so I cant wait to see your next video with the tips so I can get better for the next time

[@babyofbk12]

Longhairprettynails has some great videos on how to do acrylic and poly gel nails with tips

[@Tweetyaj12]

Mary Figliomeni I posted an at home nail video on my channel also! Its much cheaper but it isn't gel

[@Greyshameless]

Since I don’t have that filling machine thing can I just use a regular file to get the bumps down??

[@nitiarts]

Thank you so much for a great, informative video.

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@brittanyburke5006]

Makes me want to get back into painting my nails... ! I cant wait to get started

[@StephanieMacedo]

I have another tutorial coming soon too! 💕

[@Tweetyaj12]

I posted an at home nail video on my channel also!

[@nvdsxo]

Yessssssss I’ve been waiting for this vid for so long 😍

[@StephanieMacedo]

🙌🏼😍

[@jessicawelson7459]

www.amazon.com/dp/B08FTD94FH/Gel Nail Polish Kit Soak Off Nail Gel Polish Set 60% off with Code: 5L7KBRY9 More items to find in the online store.

[@originalcaligirl7466]

Thx for gaming us up sis. I had to go by that electric drill. I do my gel nails at home so I got alot of the stuff except that drill. That's a great idea to give it that "nail shop look" cause my gel manicure before would look kinda thick towards the cuticle and now this drill is what i was missing. I got that same one u recommended but the gray color. Thanks for sharing with us 👍😘😘

[@StephanieMacedo]

No problem! 💕💕

[@fiorelaumanzor6852]

Amazing! 🙌🏻

[@StephanieMacedo]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@niqualee9041]

I like the Kiara Sky & OPI gel polishes, but the Aimeili gel polishes are just as good if not better. I don’t even have to apply as many coats as I do when I use the Kiara gel. Your nails are so pretty, I still haven’t mastered shaping. But for now I have more time to practice

[@StephanieMacedo]

Thank you! And yes I love their polished and so affordable!! 🙌🏼😍

[@community_collab_society]

It is very beautiful😍❤️

[@manuellamacedo2342]

Love it ❤️😘

[@amberrose3376]

I went on a hunt for that builder gel since it's sold out in Amazon I was able to order of their actual website I can't wait!

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@monanoori908]

Hay Steph hope doing well during the crisis stay safe girl nice and fresh content appropriate it love from Ireland

[@anairodriguez6910]

Your video showed me I should grow my own nails loved this video and your nails 😍💕

[@StephanieMacedo]

Thank you 🙌🏼💗

[@Tweetyaj12]

Anai Rodriguez I wish I could grow out my nails, I've anyways been a nail biter tho☹️ I posted an at home nail video on my channel also!

[@nadifakarin]

Wow your nails turned out amazing! :) I love the colour you used!

[@StephanieMacedo]

Thank you! 💗💗

[@jamiehankins1058]

my nails chip after they grow so far and that's not that long or they are thin and break what can i do for that

[@jamiehankins1058]

im new with this gel nail polish i never can get regular nail polish to stay on nice sooo one of the ladies that cut my hair wanted to get rid of all of it for $50 without me even asking mom got it for me got a lot to learn

[@cherylmatthews4066]

Canni Builder Gel is excellent too. I did get mine off ebay £4.99 but thats gone up to £6.99. Still worth the money as it lasts ages, i get Clear and colour some with eye shadow if i want a colour. Xxx

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@deneshamcdonald1739]

What color were you wearing prior ??

[@gnsisson629]

What did you use if you didn’t use a base coat? And you said you did it 4 times?

[@youlivbeauty5019]

Where to buy OPI bubble bath Gel?

[@missris380]

Ok I’m new to this, why the nail look like fake nail (thick) is gel nail thing means is gonna make nail thicker like acrylic nail ?

[@agalvez219]

Steph's Nails Studio! :) I would totally go BTW

[@StephanieMacedo]

😭❤️

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@rainbowdoll1557]

Thanks babygirl really appreciate your video

[@mdperez13nyc]

So you don’t use acetone? Sorry so new to this

[@shelley-annali5077]

Ouuuu pretty 🥰💞

[@MmmmmmmhmmmISAIDIT]

How long does this last? I think I missed it :/

[@TheBeautyInMe3]

Great job!!!! What do use to take them off?

[@StephanieMacedo]

You would use the nail drill! No acetone needed 🙌🏼💗

[@lucianakepkey8210]

My gel keep falling of what can i be doing wrong

[@ChickadooFilms]

Pleaseee share with us all your fave nude gel polishes! you ALWAYS have the best nails

[@StephanieMacedo]

Aw thank you! Some of my favs are: Opi bubble bath Opi love is in the care IBD dockside diva IBD ooh la lace

[@ChickadooFilms]

@@StephanieMacedo thannk you so much beautiful! gonna have to get those :)

[@LolFactoral2]

Hi ! I have a question. How do you remove/refill te gel manicures? I had a few problems with that. Help me ! ❤️ Love the nails !!!

[@StephanieMacedo]

U can sand them down with the drill to remove them, first cut off the tips! And for the refill, in this video I was doing a refill on my nails since the back had grown out

[@makenziemarino1367]

Do you have tips on in this?!

[@leahwilmot6914]

Who else came here after destroying their nails

[@TaltharaKaelthas]

I didn't, but I love this comment 💜

[@htxestrada6854]

Me

[@nicolajones726]

🙋😂

[@paulinar3166]

So with the buffer you don’t need to wrap them in acetone and foil? Doesn’t it make the nail too thin?

[@StephanieMacedo]

Hi love, you don’t need to use the foil and acetone I like to avoid this since I don’t like to breathe in the acetone. Plus it also takes way longer and it’s much easier to just shave it off. The nail does become thinner when you shave it off with the drill but that’s why you build it back up with the builder gel that I showed 💗

[@lornadelaney9847]

Do you have to use build a base gel or can you just use base colour and top coats?

[@StephanieMacedo]

The builder base is what makes your nail thicker and stronger but it’s not needed on natural nails if you don’t want to 🙌🏼

[@agalvez219]

Steph will you be doing one with putting on the tips yourself at home? I noticed you bought the tips on your Insta stories :) Would love it if you did thanks babe!

[@StephanieMacedo]

Yes yes! Coming soon and I’m excited to post that one 💗🙌🏼

[@TheBinaryWolf]

Seems to me that the pen dispensers of UV light that target only the nail are safer, since exposure to UV light is linked to carcinomas of the skin.

[@alyshac1210]

Where did you buy the OPI bubble bath gel polish? It's like $35 Canadian on amazon lol

[@StephanieMacedo]

I got it at a nail supply store 💕 check online for gel polish stores

[@BadMadYoutube]

Great tutorial!💕 Where can you buy the OPI Gel Polish in Bubble Bath? I already have the regular nail polish (my go to!) but know that won’t work with the UV light 🙈 Thank you for this!! 😍

[@StephanieMacedo]

Hey love it’s hard to find it on amazon or its overpriced I noticed but any gel online store you should be able to find it! Mine was from a nail supply store 💕

[@BadMadYoutube]

Stephanie Macedo thank you girl- great video 😍💕

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@lizardfolkk]

Is there a way I can this without the nail drill?

[@StephanieMacedo]

Yes you can just use a file

[@noelthompson8932]

I love bubble bath but it always stricks the only polish that doesn't do that is etssy

[@sardinesnikki]

How much did everything cost you? I want to do my nails but dont want to spend much

[@Tweetyaj12]

nicolesardinha I posted a nail video on my channel and it was under $20!

[@jessicawelson7459]

www.amazon.com/dp/B08FTD94FH/Gel Nail Polish Kit Soak Off Nail Gel Polish Set 60% off with Code: 5L7KBRY9 More items to find in the online store.

[@labibajajou3389]

How long do home done gel nails like this actually last before you need to redo?

[@StephanieMacedo]

Mine last up to 3 weeks before I need to do a fill

[@labibajajou3389]

Stephanie Macedo thank you! ☺️

[@labibajajou3389]

Stephanie Macedo how do you maintain nails while doing chores that involve lots of water i.e cleaning bathrooms?

[@yasidino6250]

I would love to do this but everything on amazon is sold out 😭

[@jessicawelson7459]

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[@zadtalks7160]

nice msg

[@avagonzalez3382]

what’s the difference between builder base and base coat

[@StephanieMacedo]

Builder base is a thick gel that will build your nail and base is just a coat before some gel polishes.

[@melissaz7750]

Where did you get the OPI gel? Its so hard to come by on amazon in Canada and insanely priced from US sites! Love the nails ps, can't wait for my order to come in to do the same

[@StephanieMacedo]

Try looking at a gel nail supply store online, I got mine at an actual nail supply store awhile back!

[@jdashlovela]

if your from toronto go to Jessica Nail Supply or Nina Nail Supply

[@melissaz7750]

Stephanie Macedo will do, thank you ❤️

[@melissaz7750]

Cathleen Marks I am! Thank you I’ll look into those !❤️

[@jdashlovela]

@@melissaz7750 Jessica Nail Supply is on Orfus Rd by Yorkdale they litterally have everything you can dream of: sparkles, foil, opi everything, gels, dipped powders, dryers, body wax at the back, containers for sparkles, little applique butterflies and chanel and gucci symbols for the nails, dryers, e-files. I went a little crazy buying sparkles... I recommend you can buy some there but you can also get a container with square compartments for 5 bucks and then go to Dollarama and get sparkles and Gold/Silver Leaf (it's cheaper and looks so cool mixed with acrylics). I haven't tried the Nina Nails place yet but Jessica's is a huge store. You can't return anything when you buy from them though, that's the only down side.😁💅

[@aleMARG]

if ur nails are bubbly, that means the gel didnt cure well, it means u need to expose ur nails to more uv light and ur fingers so protect them.

[@darlenecampos1040]

How are ur nails so long omggg

[@TRUECRIMEKEN]

My nails look so horrible right now 😩😩😂 Looks like I dropped my fingers in a wood chipper 😭😂

[@StephanieMacedo]

😂😂

[@Tweetyaj12]

Its all easy to do your nails at home! I posted an at home nail video on my channel too :)

[@chaisangsanoy5609]

Idk if this is weird but you have pretty hands lol

[@StephanieMacedo]

Thank you!

[@Tweetyaj12]

I posted anail video on my channel also! :)

[@sweetsweet8060]

To many talking and less examples

[@sinthia2193]

Really that’s not showing you just talking not really showing us how to do it