HOW TO DO YOUR NAILS AT HOME with AIMEILI BUILDER GEL IN A BOTTLE

In this video, I show you how to extend your nails using the Aimeili Builder in a Bottle. It’s super easy and honestly looks so good. I love using this method when I want a natural look and don’t really want to put too much effort in. Hope you guys enjoy!
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[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

So glad you guys are enjoying this video. I love this stuff so much ❤️.

[@letmelosemymind]

Not bad at all! As a licensed Gel nail technician, i think you have done a great job with your self-education in builder gel nails. My first tips i would love to give, is to lightly buff the surface of the natural nail and then going in with the dehydrator.(you also only need a small drop of dehydrator in the crescent of the nail bed up by the cuticle. Also, in order to strengthen the free edge with the extention, whether using a form or tip. One thing i NEVER see. Is an extra "H" bond with the builder gel, after the bonder has been cured, and before you go in with the base layers of of the builder gel to create the nail. The "H" bond is just what it sounds like, its using the builder gel to form the shape of a capital "H" along the free edge and up and down the sides of the existing nail and the area of the new nail.(this will help make longer nails stronger). Lastly, rember to only ever file in ONE direction, otherwise you are compromising the structure of the nail make it easier to split and crack. And the "heat spike" that happens when curing the gel to the natural nail is NOT harmful. Its really just about the bond that is being created/cured and the size and thickness of the natural nail. A wider and thinner nail is going to feel more heat than a thicker/smaller nail. (Pushing the finger down(like smushing the fingerprint area) into the surface you are working on can help(just from personal experience) I truly think youre doing great and i only mean these things as helpful advice. Sorry if i sound like a know it all, thats not my intention at all. Keep it up! And remember to always properly sanitize all surfaces and re-useable tools! Ive seen far to many nail techs using the same file bit or hand file on multiple clients....and its just asking for disaster.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

You don’t sound like a know it all at all. Your delivery is exactly the definition of constructive criticism. I really appreciate your advice. It always great to hear from an expert what I can do better. Your tips will help me so much!

[@christiecrook6045]

This is great info!!!! She's going to love your advice....heck I love your advice. I'm a Lic tech that just never let my license expire. I'm not currently working in a salon. I just got back into it and I'm loving all the man's videos

[@korrinarobinson1805]

Oh, I love your advice, too! I am going to apply the H technique, thanks!

[@ruby2411]

I have been using Aimeilli now for the last 7 months and love it. I find that I don't get heat spikes when I apply thin layers and cure the first 2 layers. Thank you, great video

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you. I’ve learned that too. This was a pretty old video but thank you for the advice 😊

[@briannalaw390]

So glad I'm not the only one I've been practicing with gel builder for 7 months and I love it

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I love this stuff too 🙌

[@monte4100]

Yes Susie is the best! She explains things so well

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I have learned so much from her!

[@celestialmama_jupiter]

I just ordered this brand and it’ll be delivered today! I’m so happy I came across this video. Thank you so much!

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you for watching!

[@Tetzzy]

Best video on AIMEILI builder gel and colors :) Ty for making this! I was having a hard time trying to figure out if I could mix different brands of primer, base and top coat with this brand and also trying to decide which pack of color to buy. This helped a lot

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I’m glad I could help 😁

[@carolinace7]

Great video! I will definitely get this kit 😊

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you! It’s totally worth the money.

[@SweetUareDesi]

This kit is the damn best and I will be repurchasing these individual colors. The color does go opaque after two applications. Perfect natural pigments!

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I love these so much. I’ll be ordering some soon.

[@ketsialove]

My fave nail product!

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Mine too! I use this stuff for everything.

[@arahchanel]

Your guidance was so nicely detailed. I learned so much! I had a successful experience using builder gel for the first time! Thank you lots!!

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank so much. I love to hear that. Feel free to tag me on Instagram with your work. It’s luxenailsbyjen there too. 👍

[@Harlow8280]

I found you because I'm looking for a hobby/art form now that (after the pandemic) my husband is going out to the office again. I will be so lonely!!!! Nice to watch a regular gal!

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

That’s exactly what got me into it. I was dealing with some health issues and needed something to take my mind off of it. Thanks for watching!!!

[@MaddDiggs]

I love that natural color, i just got my order from amazon and i cant wait to use it.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

These will always be a fav of mine

[@manuemanu3608]

This video is super! Very helpful, I have this kit...now I have to try!! Grazie mille ❤

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I’m so glad 😃

[@janeburke147]

Hello Jen,ya did a great job there & you made me laugh with the heat spike home alone 😂because it really does burn 🔥 lol.You gave me some great tip ,thanks & love from England 🌸xxxx

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you so much. Glad I could make you laugh and help you 🤗

[@marielanders1218]

These are pretty colors. I don't like my nails too long anyway so this is perfect.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you!

[@korrinarobinson1805]

Excellent video, thanks so much!!!!

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you 😊

[@jackieb.7368]

Great job. Thanks 🙏

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you!

[@Xainy13]

Beat video!!!!! Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Omg thank you!

[@kerriebailey8459]

Thank you for a very informative and helpful video. Hi from Australia.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thanks so much for watching!!!!

[@livechilllife]

I need to get those forms. That way when I break a nail I can use this method while it grows back out. I always feel like a hideous troll when my nails are short or they are not taken care of. It’s one of my little quirky things this will save me from feeling like a hideous troll during that three week painful grow out time. 😂

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I got those from a kit.they have them on amazon too. Just check the reviews. Good luck.

[@ElectricAngel181]

Hello I'm so glad I found your channel. I love your videos your so through . I used to be a nail tech years ago and whenever there was a problem with it being so hot it's usually because there was a little bit more filing on that nail. Too much friction in 1 spot. I hope that helped.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you so much for the advice! I really do appreciate it. I’m very new but really do love this stuff.

[@niamhparkin5900]

Hi! Nail tech here also x I just wanted to say this isn’t completely true. It can be the case sometimes but when gel cures under the light an exothermic reaction occurs (the gel hardening) which causes heat spike. it doesn’t have anything to do with overfilling, it’s just the curing process! :)!x

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

@@niamhparkin5900 thank you! Uhm does have to do with too much gel? Someone said that could cause it too. Also why is it that only certain ones cause it.

[@donnawanna9833]

You make it look so easy. I would be so afraid of messing up that great new top.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Aw thank you but it took me lots of practice.

[@shawnariley3518]

That same advice from suzie gave me life haha cause allll I worried bout was getting it under the edges

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

It totally made things click. She is the queen lol

[@NerdyCookTV]

Hi Jen! I just got my Aimeili builder in a bottle a couple of days ago and tried it last night on only one nail, it seems to be much easier to work with than pot builder gel. I'm also a gel nail DIY'ist and just got started so I am still learning a lot :) Your tutorial is really really helpful; especially the filing part after you applied the blobs lol, that's where I lack patience :D Thanks for sharing this easy to follow tutorial! P.S: I am also a fan of Susie at NCE :) P.P.S: you got a new subscriber :D

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thanks so much for subscribing! Good luck with your nail journey!!!

[@NerdyCookTV]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen Thank you :)

[@bigred2954]

That was really packed with a lot of information, I really enjoyed watching this video. I also have been watching Suzie from nail education and one video I saw of her filing with the electric file was to avoid from heat when filing was a slower speed. Each number is rpm. Just thought I'd share that tip with you.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you 😊

[@bigred2954]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen Your most welcome hon. I to am learning to do my own nails because I don't really trust nail salons.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I started when I got sick and the more I learn the more afraid I am of a nail salon 😆

[@bigred2954]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen LMAO, 😆 love that. I have only been to a nail salon twice in my life and the nails did not last on my fingers. I look up nail salons that friend, work colleagues recommend and I have a look at the reviews and if I see more bad than good I will not go there. 😊

[@maga8307]

Thank you for sharing your video . I've sent away for these which arrive 2moro. This is the first time using builder gel. Im going to watch this video when I'm doing my nails.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Aw thank you!

[@maga8307]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen Hi Jen . How long do I cure it for? I'm new to this.. Also does it burn all the time or just for few seconds? Thanks.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I used the 90 sec or 120 on my lamp which is supposed to be low heat. It only hurts if you stick your hand in all the way. What you should do is sort of ease into the lamp. Start with your hand just outside of the lamp and then slowly move your inside. Or you can put your hand in for a couple seconds and take it out then put it back in for a few seconds. Repeat that a couple times and you should be able to put your hand in fully.

[@maga8307]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen Thank you so much Jen for your advice which I really appreciate. Your nails 💅 look amazing when finished. I hope I do it right and get the same results. Only problem I have is slightly shakey hands. Again thank you for your valuable advice. 🙏

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

@@maga8307 I have very shaken hands to due to chemo. Don’t worry how it looks after you apply it. It can always be filed😋. Good luck and tag me on Instagram. I’d love to see them!

[@asiadakhid3018]

I actually just received mine today

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I hope you love it!!

[@hollyburgess8867]

hello can you please tell me the coats you use before putting on the gel builder, I di use gel builder but you have shown me the right way to use it, a great to use, best video I have seen, now saved on my list, I have also used it a broken nail and it does work with out the nail form

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

First of all, that you, you are so sweet! Are you asking how many coats of builder gel or base coat?

[@operachef1]

How do you find removal? I have just tried IBD soak off builder in a bottle (AMAZING strength by the way- I used to use Aimeili but found they bent and never felt stable) and I'm due to take them off but its the first time I haven't used peel off base with soak off builder. I have a gel remover acetone steamer as well and plan to try that. What do you do?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I simply just buff the surface and then do the foil method. Works just fine. Yes Aimeili is really not the great at building a long nail. I don’t think it’s hard enough.

[@Vixinaful]

Im sick in bed but when I saw the home alone hand burn, even I laughed. ☺️

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Lol well I’m glad someone enjoyed that pain

[@NerdyCookTV]

By the way, about the heat spike, if you have the 99 second option in your lamp, it tends to be low heat, it makes a HUGE difference and you hardly feel the burn.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I was using that setting 😝

[@NerdyCookTV]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen Oh really?? Wow ok lol I have that 99 second thing and I hardly feel anything. I do feel some heat, but it has nothing to do with a regular 30 or 60-mn setting. It's waaay lower :D

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I was using a cheaper lamp from Amazon at the time. I don’t really feel heat spikes with my new lamp from MelodySusie.

[@marielanders1218]

I'm wondering if you don't make it thinner on the end can you build the nail longer? With the right structure it should work. Or I could be wrong. 🤷 Was just asking. 🤗 Those colors pretty.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I’ve tried to make them a little longer but it always seems a little flimsy. However I am not a professional so I could totally be wrong. Nonetheless they are beautiful to work with.

[@jessicaadams4762]

I Just Got The Builder Gel Today And I Put It over my press on nails

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I love doing overlays with it to add a little extra strength. This stuff is so versatile.

[@jessicaadams4762]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen It Is But It Smells So Bad Lol

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Really. I don’t notice it. I know it burns like hell lol

[@theleodiva9078]

It's great to see there is someone else who is not a professional doing nails 😊 omg sorry I laughed when I seen the heat spike bit that was good cut bit from the movie 🤣🤣 I love this brand it's so good I want to buy it all 😊 thanks for sharing this video 😊 p.s you have a new subscriber 😊👍💅

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you so much! I don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t be able to do our own nails just because we aren’t professionals. Lol that heat spike got me good🤣. Thanks for subbing.

[@theleodiva9078]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen I know the feeling it's not nice lol love how you did ur nails I buy just the clear Builder base to stick my nail tips on with and love it and it works very well and I use it to put over glitter and it makes my nails stronger as well and love that 😊

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

@@theleodiva9078 yea this stuff is great I can’t believe more people don’t use it.

[@sherryyyy100]

you can make them as long as you want so long you have correct structure to the nails and correct placement of apex and thickness

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I suppose you’re right I just feel like this particular gel is not very strong

[@victoriaamador5509]

turn your rpms down when doing your cuticles. and yes tickle around the cuticles. when doing your nail bed try not to add a lot of pressure and don't stay in one spot to long. I was licensed at one time just do them on myself and a few family members now.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thanks love. I have gotten myself a much better drill and gotten much better at it. This was a cheap drill from Amazon that only had two speeds and I had no business using it lol. I should’ve just waited and splurged for a good drill when I had the money.

[@michelehamilton5705]

Can you use dual forms to apply the aimelli builder gel in a bottle?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I feel like this would be too runny to do that

[@maliamontoya8244]

What uv lamp do you use? Or what wattage?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

It is a Diozo 80watt UV/LED

[@emilyergang9588]

Can you make a video with this builder gel with tips ?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Sure can 👍

[@sanaafarrell6596]

Can you paint over the builder gel with a regular gel nail polish ?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Absolutely! The builder gel is really for extending and strengthening your natural nail.

[@sanaafarrell6596]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen omg so amazing !! A few of my natural nails broke off so now they are different sizes. builder gel would be perfect to add to some of them so they are the same length then I could paint over it with my favorite gel polish 🙌🏾 thanks for this amazing video

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I’m glad I could help! Thank you so much for watching 🤗

[@dnk.rae1332]

Hello i know I’m supper late but did the nail forms come with the polish?? And if anything else did could you please let me know

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Hi no they came separately with some other kit l Sorry can’t remember which. But you can buy the same ones for super cheap.

[@dnk.rae1332]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen I would love to know where I could get them cheaper 😂 but if you don’t remember it’s totally fine

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I got them from Amazon but people find them on Ali express too

[@roachrose]

what kind of lamp did you use ?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I have a 65watt that I got from Amazon

[@bigred2954]

Hi I just have a question, how long does the builder gel last on your nails? I think I have found this exact pack on Amazon and have purchased it, I have also purchased some forms as well to give this ago.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

It can last a while with good application. As long as there is no lifting you would just fill your nails like you would with a regular gel or a acrylic.

[@bigred2954]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen Hi thank you for that, I just needed to know. I usually use nails I buy from Big W they are Immpress nails they have those pre sticky tabs on them, all I do is add some good quality nail glue with them so they don't come off when I'm at work.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Oh yea this stuff will last a lot a longer than that. It does take some getting used to though

[@bigred2954]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen Cool thank you for that hon. I have just changed my profile photo and my name to a nick name, it is still the same lady that has been talking to you, so don't panic. 😊

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Lol no worries 😉

[@karkar3364]

Heat spikes because the gel is too thick. Do thinner layers it will help.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you! I’ve been working on it.

[@shelbyswain6888]

I do 30 seconds just outside my lamp (so the light is on and shining on the nail, but not the full force is hitting the nail) because I don’t have a lower wattage setting on my lamp. Then I do a full 60 seconds under and it seems to prevent them also!

[@hiswife6296]

Your right

[@noelthompson8932]

I've tried forms they never cover on sides and I always have a gap no matter what I do never covers sides

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I wonder if they are pinched too much. Honestly everything I’ve learned is from Susie at NCE lol.

[@richsquad2245]

Is the base coat necessary????

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

It’s not I just like to do that step to add some extra strength and protection to my natural nail.

[@tuffmutt2483]

do i need a gel base Before using the builder gel?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Yes that works best

[@tuffmutt2483]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen Hi Jen is it true that Aimieli builder bass already has a base built in to the product so therefore using a gel base prior to the application of the builder gel would not be necessary?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

To be honest I don’t know. I probably should. I personally think it lasts longer when I use a base coat. But if it’s not necessary than it will save time with your application.

[@tuffmutt2483]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen thank you for your reply

[@aperson5842]

Hey How long do these last ?

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I had mine on for about 2 1/2 weeks before soaking them off.

[@aperson5842]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen thank you

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

You’re welcome! Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@samanthaoutten7240]

LOL I have that collection and the heat spike is a b%&#* 🤣 I soon learned the value of a flash cure 👍

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

😂 it’s awful.

[@Manailedit]

When you use protein bond you do not need to use a dehydrator too. The protein bond already has dehydrator in it already.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Really? I had not idea 🤯 thank you 😊

[@Manailedit]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen you're welcome

[@shontesmith2439]

That’s exactly how I felt when that heat spiked happened

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Lol I was not prepared

[@victoriaamador5509]

your nails look nice. you had a heat spike because you had too much product on the nail if you start with less it may not be so bad next time. you did a good job though. I love gel nails...

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you so much for the advice!

[@SamarYahia]

Oh yeah that's builder gel for ya 🔥😅 hurts like hell 🤦🏽‍♀️ I usually flash cure for like 10 secs then i do another nail then i flash cure it etc then i cure for the full duration once the whole hand is done

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thanks for the advice. Seriously feels like lava 🔥

[@ROSE_reddy]

The clear builder base gel doesn’t spike, at least not my nails.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

This one in particular has a pretty bad heat spike for me.

[@ROSE_reddy]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen on my left hand it was a little spiky!

[@Lovebug-ut8mx]

I just bought this product but i can't find out any infomation if this is hypoallergenic i have a gel allergy !! Anyone can let me know they say their polishes are HEMA free!@

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I just messaged them to ask

[@Lovebug-ut8mx]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen ty soo much will be looking out for your response

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

So unfortunately the gel polishes are not HEMA free. The top and base coat are though.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

They did say they are coming out with HEMA free polishes within the year

[@laurieb1127]

A heat spike is because the gel is too thick.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you. I will try to make thinner layers. Cuz girl that stuff burned lol

[@MarinaRinaQwerty]

@@LuxeNailsbyJen does your heat lamp have a low setting? Like the 90 button? Using that is helpful to avoid heat spikes.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

@@MarinaRinaQwerty I was using it on the low setting lol. Funny thing is their clear doesn’t burn this bad.

[@modernmonk3676]

Perhaps your nail are sensitive to the light plus the binder is a dehydrator 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I think I may have applied too thick of a layer some people said. Idk this gel is really the only one that does that.

[@jackieb.7368]

Great job. Thanks 🙏

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Thank you!