HOW TO PREVENT YOUR GEL-X NAILS FROM LIFTING AND POPPING OFF *lasting up to 5 weeks!!*

[@sofiacrucesss]

Hi, nail technician here!! This is by far the most accurate video I’ve seen on KZbin, it is straight to the point and really shows everything you need to know in order to do them at home, keep it up I love your channel!! ❤

[@stitch5162]

do i need to put a base gel before gluing the nails with hard gel? sometimes i see people do it because without it it could damage the nails but sometimes people dont do it can you give me some advice please? thank you!

[@Ruby14333]

No u dont but if you want to be extra gentle witn your nails you can can!​@stitch5162

[@ameliebotha8785]

can I Just ask, Do you wipe your nail bed with a cloth to wipe the oil off before you put the hydrator on or can you just put the dehydrator on after the cuticle oil ?

[@mikyebiglin1639]

@@ameliebotha8785i dont think you have to use alcohol for it but i would wipe it off then dehydrator

[@_lynnloo9988]

cuticles dehydrator buff primer (tiny bit) optional (hard gel + buff + dehydrator + primer) extend gel cure shape ur gelx nails prime/buff gelx nails apply gel on gelx nails apply to nail, not too close to cuticle clean skin with acetone cure use drill on edges drill to remove shine

[@simple_naildesigns]

Thank you!

[@mayuu_sh]

after that should i apply base gel....or i can directly apply gel polish?

[@marilynmorrison4936]

Just a tip if you start your application of hard gel or just nail polish start with your pinky and work your thumb you avoid touching any of your nails. My mum gave me this tip 40 years ago and it works!! Great tips on prepping our nails

[@auntielu4394]

Does that work when you are flash curing your nail tips on?

[@LoriCrocker-rp7xy]

WHAT IS HARD GEL??

[@euwah]

​@@LoriCrocker-rp7xy a very thick gel that allows u to extend ur nails

[@RanidouChacho]

If I don't have these machines can I just let these extensions dry on me?

[@tiaraalaine]

@@RanidouChachonope, gel is a resin and the curing is a chemical reaction that you need a uv lamp for, uncured gel leads to contact dermatitis so a full cure lamp is 100% required

[@evasam1789]

I've been doing my nails for a couple of months now and they usually lifted by the 2-3 week mark. I tried all the tips in this video and my current set is going on 4 weeks now with no lifting! It's all in the prep :)

[@richoffambitionn6320]

Heyy what’s your fav nail tips to use ?

[@amy_dsc]

This is great! I was thinking on this, thanks

[@jayda.j]

I binged your nails videos, and started doing my own a couple months ago!!! I’ve gotten so good that even my friends have asked me to do their nails!! Thanks for motivating me and giving me a way to do my nails easily at home!!!!

[@aubrey.hewitt]

I just started doing my own nails and am trying to learn

[@FunnyFaye]

That’s awesome, and SAME I LOVE doing my nails and all my friends ask me to do theirs!!!

[@alyadams6388]

omg when i first saw your nails i thought “wow i wish mine were so strong and healthy…” and to hear that you also suffer from very thin nails blew my mind. I struggle with my incredibly thin nails and can never get them to glow and look good. Thank you for this video!!!

[@emilys8961]

I thought the Sally Hansen cuticle remover was the best ever until I tried the Blue Cross cuticle remover. That stuff is insane! It works immediately and removes dead skin that I didn't even realize was there. It works really well on my toe nail cuticles which are more stubborn.

[@paintedstars2]

Agreed. I used the Sally Hanson till this past winter when I too bought the Blue Cross. That stuff is bonkers how well and fast it works...and ESPECIALLY on toes!

[@tierramoon1190]

Where did you get the blue cross one?

[@linlingg94]

I did my own and it popped off the next day 😭 but i followed your method and i can feel the difference it’s definitely more sturdier! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@a1299r3r]

Did they last?

[@linlingg94]

@@a1299r3r yes they did! This method works very well so i highly recommend

[@TheVlogLife]

I’m getting better at doing these… as soon as one pops off I start over… prepping differently then I did the first time…. Getting better every time. Thank you for this video

[@swiftiegirl_13_]

hey kayli! i just wanna say you are the person that inspired me to do my own gel extensions at home!! you are my nail idol and i look forward to so many more nail videos!!

[@mychannel8809]

Me too! Currently waiting on my kit 😍

[@Nrogan20]

I've been going down the diy nail videos rabbit hole and recently purchased everything I hope I will need.. this is hands down the best most detailed video I have watched and so informative.. ty! In get all my stuff tomorrow and I'm so excited for this! Ty ty

[@hellolove429]

I feel like I rewatch your videos every time I do my nails. And they still don’t come out the same! Kudos to you! It takes me like 2 hours just to do all the steps and the application that by the end I have no more patience to do nail art hahah I know it’s practice but man. Just kudos to you.

[@Maryyyyc]

I’ve been binge watching your videos in the past and now again, and I’m finally going to try doing my nails at home instead of paying like $80 at a salon. So thank youuu for inspiring many of usss

[@queenofbling6292]

I love how incredibly detailed this is

[@susanna8708]

1) don’t put cuticle oil onto your nail plate in the middle of the prep process, if you have oily nails like me that’ll make your problem worse. 2) hard gel is not meant to soak off… builder in a bottle and rubber bases can, but hard gel isn’t meant to be soaked off, it’s meant to be consistently infilled.

[@n0thum4n]

Hard gel can be a soak off gel as well and if you do proper prep you can put oil on she does that because its benifical to her nail health if it doesnt help you dont do it

[@teasedbytee5522]

@@n0thum4n actually hard gel isn’t to be soaked off, you have to file it off. There is however structure gel which is like a hard gel but can be soaked off

[@AleshaVB]

I was thinking exact same thing. That is for after. If shes that worried about the health of nails then dont do fake nails. Just do the oil. ? Lol still like ur video tho.

[@BelsGels]

I agree with you 100% Hard Gel = file off, Soft Gel = soak off. If someone is soaking their nails a long time in acetone to remove hard gel then that would be why the nails are brittle and damaged, due to the long soaking process and prying to remove the hard product. As a professional nail tech I would not be putting cuticle oil on during application either. Its counter productive and a waste of product and money because you using dehyrator to remove it. Just wait until you have finished, that will be fine.

[@LvnTheDrm23]

In the beginning if you leave on the sticky layer your next layer (of whatever) will adhere better. You do an amazing job, thank you ❤️❤️

[@IfUonlyKnew-e5h]

I always have one pop off around week 2 😢 I do everything the same as you but I never tried your “overlay” step before adhering the gel. I will absolutely try it! I just spent hundreds on full cover tips and finally decided to sculpt nails with gel instead but if I can get your method to work I will be so grateful 🌹

[@trollqueen9623]

swear im telepathic bc i was gonna try the black french today and had no idea how to do it but u uploaded THISSSS bless.

[@damarisnunez2618]

Yasss girl I was just wondering how to get my sets to stop lifting. This came in just the right time!

[@carinafigueiredo53]

Hi great video! As a suggestion dont use oil in your nails before applying gel, that is the last step, the oil is absorved by the nail and causes lifting, using oil and then a primer which dehidrated the nail is not the correct way

[@gloomeh9048]

I was just going to say that! Gel HATES oils. If anyone else sees this do not use lotions/ hair oils etc 24 hours before you do your nails! it helps i swear!

[@itsellabean]

I Love your channel. Usually, I'll just watch a tutorial but it won't be really informative. With your content, I Instantly gained important info about caring for myself. I can actually use your tips and really take care of myself. There's a lot I have learned from your videos. Hair care, nails, etc... Thank you!

[@ChirokeKedone]

I watched this video so many times and just did my gel x following her video and buying a lot of the stuff she used and I love my nails. As a person doing this for the first time it did take me about 4 hours but this video helped so much. Thank you for making this video I’m never having someone else do my nails. ❤❤

[@Kaileynorriscreates]

This is exactly why i started doing my own nails. Going to the shop the design was beautiful but they did not last a week before lifting. Doing my own my nails last an easy three weeks! My key is dry manicure and following the steps of whatever system you are using.

[@Dana-mt3zw]

i've been doing my own nails for three years and what's really helped me is the dry manicure method. downsides of that is obviously my cuticiles get super dry and i have to moisturize them every day but my nails last so long. I also use a nail gel glue that's in a "jelly" form compared to regular nail gel glue that comes in a bottle. those literally stick to your nails for so long!

[@kayla9363]

These nails are so pretty! I recently got a nail drill, sun uv lamp, Apres products ,etc. I figured better tools = better results. Can’t wait to practice with these tips!

[@tonyagonzalez6471]

So I purchased this stuff, and I LOVE!! Ty for information, IM GONNA SAVE MONEY $$$ I’ve had them on for 3 days now no issues!! I need tutorials and designs now that I got them on.. so plz show us EVERYTHING u know & ty again

[@ladyb90luvme]

Ordering my first gel x kit now, love your video can't wait to get my own nails did!!! ❤

[@elizabethdimsdale1771]

I just started doing my gel x nails at home and have been having this problem, thank you so much for this video! I am absolutely going to follow these steps!

[@RheRheSmily]

Did they work? The tips?

[@kaym5015]

​@@RheRheSmilythey do

[@mychannel8809]

Thank you so much for this video!! I ordered everything and am sooo excited! I only went to a salon twice now and had super bad experiences both times, I watched your videos and decided to take matters into my own hands, I absolutely cannot wait!!!

[@tanyasimmons269]

Thank you for making this video! I’ve been doing my own nails for at least 10 years now. Just recently I switched to the Aprės brand & LOVE them! There are some great tips here that I’ll use to make sure my nails don’t lift. Thank you! 😍

[@lilianjohnson8659]

Your'e voice is so calming i feel so calm while watching ur videos😁

[@nicolemontbeliard7720]

Thank you Kayli ❤ this is the only method that works for me… doing my nails myself ! When I go to the salon they pop off like in 2-2.5 weeks… and they high end nail salons supposed to use high end products and high end techniques… when I use your method they last like one month!

[@julieignacio5415]

Your video is very helpful. Retired nail tech here. I have been of the industry for 13 years but it's so fun to keep up with all the new products!

[@Aya-xc7su]

You had me at “cuticle pusher backer”. Instant sub.

[@Ferryn13]

I am going to start doing my nails because of you ❤

[@graciecatkittylover2328]

Yay!!! I am literally sitting down to do my nails! Your nail vids have helped me so much!!

[@blueberrybat2478]

You are the person that made me want to do nails!!!

[@Bigpapisigma]

I’ve been excited about this since I saw it on your Instagram

[@V4VP]

I just had two of my nails pop off. I am going to do this tonight! Thanks for making this video!

[@paulaarmstrong8431]

You're an artist! Very pretty end result.

[@MaKillah]

tip from a fellow nail tech, add cuticle oil after everything is finished! Oils tend to cause lifting! Oils should be added after all prep, products, and designs!

[@sdaniels911]

So glad I found your video bc I did your steps and my nails finally stopped popping off. It was the primer step I think that helped . Thank you !

[@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y]

I have that same bottle for liquids that makes it so much easier for alcohol solutions etc, a really cheap but really handy buy. ❤️ I also have the goose neck lamp which made a massive difference also. Great step by step instructions btw and I love the black and white designs on your nails, so stunning . 🖤💅 Blessings from Scotland. 🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🌹

[@ROBERT-xx7ui]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@veevee8236]

This is so helpful OMGG, my current nails keep lifting at the cuticle so hopefully this works out ❤

[@gabriellarongstad]

ok I always kept having them pop off the cuticle so knowing that you don't put the nail right in the cuticle so you can blend it to your natural nail helps me so much!!

[@soft_serve_666]

14:44 😂😂 Nice 👌 I'm about to start doing my own gel x nails. While waiting for the kit to arrive in the mail, I've watched every tutorial I could find on KZbin. This one is by far my favorite one I've come across. You explain not only how you do it, but why. I'm going to follow your exact instructions. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@cindysmith1798]

Honey, I APPRECIATE your wealth of information and you pronounce that word any old way you want to!

[@nevaehsarchive_]

Okay so I initially planned on doing blush nails but now I’m reconsidering after seeing your nails

[@darrelsuarez]

Maybe chill on the cuticle trimming for a while to see if the sensitivity dies down; it may look "neater," but honestly doesn't help with nail health in the long term, and can be ann entrypoint for infection

[@celestineallen1172]

Thank you for showing me how to prep my nails. I had never scraped the skin off of my nail cuticles, so my nails were always popping off. I followed your steps in this video, and it has been two weeks and none of my nails have lifted at the cuticles. I will never skip that step again. Thank you so much.

[@kikiquiero]

as a nail tech i loveeee the dehydrator and primer from apres, my clients extensions have lasted more than 4 weeks on medical emergencies (i DO NOT recommend this otherwise)when they cant come to see me, and for taking care of them i recommend ibx treatment and daddy oil to promote growth and cuticle care in general (Aquaphor is amazing too) 💗

[@kayliboyle]

i have their dehydrator and primer and love it!! I recommend these just bc they are cheaper and do the job:)

[@kikiquiero]

@@kayliboyle the Mia secret ones are good too! and I always recommend over 70% rubbing alc as dehydrator if u want a cheaper option :)

[@kamiladesrosiers]

Just came by to say I’ve watched your video 2 weeks ago and applied your knowledge and my nails that used to last hours sometimes are now on their second week!!!!!! Thank you for the tips ❤

[@pineappleoghana1986]

Yayy she's back!

[@SkyeDrawz_nStuff]

Thank you! I’m a teen who just recently started doing gel x and they normally only last 1-2 weeks so this is very helpful! I’ll definitely be asking for more nail products for Christmas 😂

[@lisagonzalez9597]

Hey beautiful, just started watching your channel and I’m loving it!!❤

[@bunnybunch5782]

Thanks for the content and creative inspiration.😊 I don't have 10 years of doing nails but a few suggestions. *always wipe off your brush before putting back in the bottle,, dehydrator/primer, less dust contamination. *adhesion has both chemical and mechanical. Buffing/sanding is the mechanical adhesion. *gel and oil do not like each other, applying oil before gel/polygel can cause lifting and fungus loves opportunities. Acrylic isn't as difficult, but gel will lift for sure. great work!

[@pinkmatter11]

Just single handidly bought everything in your description to get started on doing Gel-x nails!! im super nervous so i am hoping it comes out good but I am fully invested and inspired. Can not wait for more nail vids

[@MinneyMusic]

Hi! Thanks for the video! Fellow nail tech here! You don’t have to roughen up the hard gel, gel adheres to gel regardless ❤❤❤

[@trinityweinaug3466]

i find that i have to with hard gel, otherwise the gel just pops off the hard gel bc of the tacky residue

[@kaym5015]

​@@trinityweinaug3466ok

[@His_ChristieRose]

I didn’t even know hard gel existed. I’m totally new to at home nails. We are nail twins. My nails are super weak. I take iron, collagen, and nothing works. To make it worse, my nails grow upward. I will definitely add the hard gel step.

[@karaclason]

Your trick for doing the French tips!!! I’m so trying this! These are gorgeous 🤩🤩🤩

[@Pressedbylexllc]

I like how you explain this well the reason why u need dehydrator and primer

[@AlliWelage]

Wow that was by far the best explanation I have heard! Thank you so much ❤️ I have had similar issues with nails and until now I was stumped. Looking forward to seeing more. Have a blessed day.

[@itz_simplyhannah]

Omg why does her nails grow the EXACT same as mine!! My ring finger grows fastest and my thumb is SUPERR SLOWW! 😮❤❤

[@slakraze6288]

This answered like 5 questions I’ve always wondered (is it ok to keep a base of gel? Should I use more dehydrator/primer over the base coat?) great video, THANK YOU

[@licerice8881]

this vid inspired me to do my nails about a year ago, now im obsessed! i have a whole drawer of nail stuff and love doing them :D

[@Lisa-hk6qj]

Your commentary speaks my thoughts!! That's so cool. I knew I liked you SUBSCRIBED 👍🏽♥️👍🏽

[@SuRFerretti]

Gonna try the prep on the inside of the tips next time! Thanks. I also file the top side of the cuticle edge of my tips before I stick them on. Makes the cuticle separation ridge a lot thinner.

[@isabelcapeles2346]

I tried it with a Mani I tried to do yesterday night, they popped off this morning. Literally use the same products and did everything in this video step by step. Normally I go in with an efile but tried the primer method. Didn't last at all.

[@SuRFerretti]

@@isabelcapeles2346 I tried it, too, but my tips are pre-textured at the nail plate. Just returned from vacation and, other than one breaking off in the extention area because they were too long, I've had no lifting at the cuticle (and I'm someone who gets immediate lifting from "professional" applications).

[@kalynbrook8569]

You are so amazing with your tutorials and explanations. I've been putting my fake nails to close to my cuticles and I have a nail drill on the way to try to do them the way you did and make them seamless. Every time I do them they pop off or lift two days after applying them.

[@Teenku]

I got all gel nail stuff because I came across your videos 💖💖

[@laneekarussell-smith8430]

i literally love u kayli boyle :)

[@kayliboyle]

I LOVE YOU🤍🫶🏻

[@fayejohnson3241]

Omg I need that pointy bit. After I paint my nails they look so bulky at the cuticle & I was getting so discouraged. Adding it to my cart now!

[@vanillapop6425]

Gurllll!!! You save my 💅!! I follow your step-by-step of the layer of hard gel application🤯 perfect

[@uyuvt]

this video was amazing!! i just bought some gel polishes and i'm so excited to refer back to this video when my polishes arrive :'))

[@carinalandyn5185]

I’ve been doing Gelx for a year now, I like to use my nail file to file the ends of each nail to make them thinner and blend it into my real nail. And drill the inside of the tip to get rid of that shine, that’s the key to have them last longer. You’re literally talented, all the designs, I literally just put a solid gel polish and call it a day

[@kaodiokafor322]

Hi! So you file the end that touches the cuticle?? That’s so smart and i am 190% going to do that next time, it’s the only problem i have w gel x nails

[@carinalandyn5185]

@@kaodiokafor322 yes! Definitely do, takes a little more time because you’re filing each nail but your nails will literally last you and won’t grow out weird or tacky !!!

[@user-oh4oo7ye6k]

The Apres gel x prep is also a great option if you want to etch it without filing or drilling!

[@kaodiokafor322]

@@carinalandyn5185 Oh. My. Goodness. I just did this and when i say GAME CHANGER??! 😮‍💨👏🏾 They look insanely good, they’ve never flushed this well. I’ve never been this excited to see my nails grow out 😂 Thank you so much

[@summrstr]

@carinalandyn5185 I’m new to doing gel x nails. Do you follow the steps to this video or what steps do you do? Would very much appreciate how to know 🙏🏽

[@rachaelelliott1758]

I always put the dehydrator back over the hard gel to get oils off the gel but the primer is designed to prep natural nails so it doesn’t really make a difference if you put the primer. But it works either way obviously

[@nataliemiller1056]

Mine never last longer than a week, im ready to give up!can't wait to watch your video!im losing hope that ill have to go back to the salon !!

[@preese100]

Hello! This tutorial is extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@savannahallen0310]

so happy to see you posting again! i loved this video so much and i found it very helpful when it comes to doing my own nails. i hope you are ok and i look foward to whatever the next video brings us!

[@gelandtelll]

I thought I was the only one that had one nail that grows faster! It's my left index finger nail! Love the addition of hard gel, I'll have to explore this option.

[@realityglamdecor]

The nails turned out so good 🔥🙌🏾

[@lilahwarren343]

hey! can you do a video on how to prevent lifting without a drill? love you so much!!❤

[@esmeraldaarroyo8221]

Use garlic a philapina recommended it to me but I haven’t tried it because it’ll give it protein just stick ur nails in!! 💝

[@ar.8579]

Do you need the apres extend gel? I’m so confused with all the steps. But I really appreciate raw videos like this. Wish there were more of these online

[@Ariaa15a]

You don’t really need to she uses it because she got an allergic reaction but you can use any gel nail glue like beetles my fav!

[@lindseyhaight3576]

Realizing that I need to buy $50 worth of more stuff and totally rehaul my gel x routine 😃

[@sexypp4423]

Omggg hi Kayli! I’ve been waiting for new nail videos, im so excited!!

[@always_glad6628]

I have the same issue with gel. If you want to avoid the itch and redness, I found that using acrylic in between my nail bed and the gel products prevents any reaction. Also, I go around the sides of my nails, once I'm completely done with my mani, with a very thin drill bit to ensure I remove any gel that I may have accidentally gotten on any part of my skin or on the nail itself.

[@TracyCampanella]

That's a good method, using an acrylic overlay. Nice 😊

[@jenatherton1124]

How do you do that? Just curious as I don't use acrylic.

[@always_glad6628]

@@jenatherton1124 do you or have you ever used dip powder? That's acrylic. That's what I use.

[@jnina913]

I just want to say thank you for this tutorial! I followed your instructions precisely. Because of it, I have a gel manicure that looks just as good as when I previously went to the nail salon.I’m saving money and looking fabulous

[@EpiphanyDraws]

im on week 2 of my gelx set, its the longest my extensions have ever stayed on all 10 fingers (my first few attempts had a couple nails pop off before the 1st week was over) and im so excited to see how long they last. i also realized i was putting the tips on too close to the cuticle when they started to grow out enough to notice how the polish and the edge of the tips didnt line up very well lol. i dont have the money to buy a nail drill, so i think ill attempt to bevel the edges with a really small file by hand. And do you have any issues getting the thumb to completely cure? i akways have to use my mini lamp and solo cure them a second time.

[@sarashalash561]

i got a nail drill on amazon for $20!

[@mariavlltr]

Hey! I bought my nail drill from Amazon for $20 and it works really well. You don’t need an expensive one

[@alive3303]

I bought a £6 electric nail drill from shein and its really good!

[@courtneymitchener9268]

So if I were doing my nails at home and wanted a more sturdy regular gel manicure, could I in theory just apply a layer of hard gel on my nail before the gel polish to help strengthen the nail underneath?

[@heatherm5041]

I don't know how I've never seen your videos, but anyways. I've been doing my own nails for years and I've watched so so many nail videos and this is one of THE BEST videos I've seen!! I do the same prep work and it was a game changer in helping my nails last longer/not lift and chip!!

[@kateharabedian4002]

Would you ever consider doing a video on how to use a nail drill??

[@kellymccarron8913]

Fellow nail tech from Australia 👋 Thank you for your video, the hard gel overlay is such a great idea! I still have some small issues with lifting and I hope this technique may help. Also going around with the sanding band is genius 👌 I'm hand filing and this will save me time 😊

[@catarg20]

Heyyy girl! Just a tip, dont use any oil or cream the day of applying the nails! X

[@justfacts9649]

Tried all these tips 3x already and they still pop off after 1 day. 😊

[@NadiraJamal]

I don’t misspeak often (and was raised with a LOT of snobbery around “speaking properly”), but there are a few words that just always come out wrong! I say put “adheresion” on some merch!

[@cydneyactie6064]

Thank you for this video, but I do have one question. Why didn't you use a base coat prior to the pink coat?

[@kiera18]

can you make a video on how to do nail swirls. I know it’s simple but i kinda struggle with it. i think it’s because the nail brushes i have. also how do i put the gel on without a mess and so it’s not sheer.

[@n0thum4n]

Multiple thin coats and what brushes do you use?

[@kiera18]

@@n0thum4n i found them on amazon and they are not long and are not good quality. Thank you. I have done thin base coat but haven’t watched my other coats😁

[@n0thum4n]

@@kiera18 you don’t need a long brush to do them I only use short brushes because I have no idea how to control a long brush with that much precision but practice will help and if you struggle to do them in one full stroke do multiple short strokes

[@kiera18]

@@n0thum4n tyy!

[@coramodica1243]

Huge fan here. Your videos are amazing and detailed and close up. Very very informative. U go girl. 😊

[@TracyCampanella]

Hey Kayli. Always nice to see notifications from you

[@ashleymelizondo]

gorgeous set! 💕 awesome tips too, thank you so much!!