Not bad for my SECOND time 💅

[@vecanag5643]

Girl you make it look so simple 😭

[@carinalandyn5185]

Because it is

[@Hello12887]

​@@carinalandyn5185 not for everyone

[@-unknowndancer2191]

it is💀

[@-unknowndancer2191]

@@Hello12887if u follow the instructions it will be easy as pie

[@444shleyyy]

IT IS 💀

[@L3inah]

Yess etch the underside just for insurance and also dehydrating and primer makes them last even longer

[@myphone9831]

Some nails come pre-etched now it’s such a timesaver

[@gabiolive2264]

I have always etched but never thought of adding primer- genius 🎉

[@GorgeouslyGruesomeSFX]

if they're foggy underneath halfway up like where the natural nail bed would be you don't need to etch them as they're pre-etched for you. you can also pre etch with primer on the under side of the nail just where your nail bed goes...since the drill might be too hard on that length. but yes dehydrator primer & a base gel to protect your natural nails all help with the adhesion process. also careful as the nails are soft gel they may shrink in the lamp

[@lisjoi]

As someone who does nails, most times, in my experience, the pre etch isn’t enough to cling onto the nail and last more than a couple days. ;( so he did good

[@Pasteyes]

“Ooo, this one is crooked, oh well” my energy 😂 love you❤!

[@bohobellenails]

Yess boo! Licensed Nail tech here to answer your question 😂 if the underneath is already prepped (you can buy like that) they will be matte on the side that you attach to your nail plate. If they aren’t prepped (like the ones you had) you do want to efile the inside with something like a sanding band aka arbor band or a diamond bit, just enough to remove the shine and give it some roughness so the gel holds. Gel doesn’t like to stick to shiny surfaces. I hope this helps and if you’re ever in Orlando I’d loveeee to slay your nails ❤

[@mollycatrin]

i bit my nails from the age of like 6 to 22, im now 24 and it’s the best habit i ever broke. having long pretty painted nails feels so much more like me, i love it.

[@rickyochoa]

how did you do it

[@MsLilyPickles]

I stopped biting my nails too. Unfortunately, because of all the housework I do, my nails don’t ever stay beautiful for very long. It’ll take me a month to get decent looking nails and then in one day, 4 will break. 🥲But I continue to cut them instead of biting just to keep on top of the habit.

[@Bottom_1999]

​@@rickyochoa I would like to know too

[@portiagoss4943]

I’ve been biting my nails my entire life and I’m 35. I stopped when I discovered dashing diva nail stickers and then that motivated me to try the gel x system. Seeing how beautiful my nails were when I stopped biting them and having fun learning to do my own nail enhancements and designs changed my life 😂😂.

[@razrv3lc]

@@rickyochoaget a bad tasting anti-biting polish.

[@chlolunaa]

I literally love how Patrick keeps learning 😭

[@revoniakeel6695]

As someone who has bad anxiety and is a nail biter because of it, your nail videos help me feel less insecure😭

[@alishastevens5169]

Same!!!

[@madeline2282]

I think if they're pre etched you can skip the prep on the tips

[@chrispbacon3642]

Yesss I do my own nails too and with every try we will get better 😇 if you want to practice on your nails a lot check out the jello jello peel off base and remover. It makes removing so much easier even with gel x on! ☺️

[@JuicyJ.86]

Yep. That's what Evie (Long Hair Pretty Nails) uses and she swears by it! Seems to work very well.

[@avonlifeangel2024]

Would luv a full how to video…. I just recently started to play with poly gel and I work with a lot of boxes and heavy items an I feel there more durable then gel x

[@GorgeouslyGruesomeSFX]

girl I'm a Momma of 3...to ² babies 3 & 20 mths(plus my almost 17 yr old). but my kids are brutes & always playing rough plus I'm starting out after leaving my husband (abuser)single sahm so I do everything by myself. my gel x nails stay on. like these babies lassssttttt lol.

[@djb2975]

a couple of my favorite youtubers: www.youtube.com/@NailCareerEducation and www.youtube.com/@KirstyMeakin . Both are nail educators. Their advice on multi mediums is outstanding. I do hard gel and poly gel. these lady's taught me. I taught myself how to do acrylics 40 years ago.

[@carinalandyn5185]

If you get a gel x kit there’s specific instructions on there. Plus there’s millions of KZbin videos. That’s where I learned and I’ve been doing gel x on myself for 2 years now 🤩 after being a nail receptionist

[@blaqbirddd]

Hard gel is even more durable

[@Nichol0824]

@@djb2975yeah lol I was about to say, I wouldn’t want to be TAUGHT by someone who’s only done it 2 times 😳😂 but a beginner video of him doing his nails would be awesome. I like Susie and Kirsty too. Also Liz at Nail Hub, she’s a gel expert who is super informative. And Young Nails 😂

[@miriantorres7274]

The way you make it look so simple😭

[@courtneyloch4287]

You did a great job ! They look very nice :)

[@LolaRainbow-yy2kq]

Love it they look beautiful 💅

[@user-hh4hp5sm5l]

No bc why are you so gorgeous ❤ YOU ATE THAT UP

[@Interesting.Factor]

Doing nails came so naturally for me..I love doing them just for fun on my mom, stepmom, granny and sister!! Definitely a money saver and an amazing hobby

[@jungkookssoul7035]

For people who say “why do u make it so simple?” As someone who’s a nail biter, I’ve always wanted a normal looking nails, so yeah it doesn’t have to have designs on it

[@DANYDANYDANY...]

You know what would make you more obsessed? If you mixed your own nail/cuticle oils. When I started doing that it was *chef's kiss*. I got my recipe/how-to from simply nailogical

[@DaeunLeeOfficial]

The dooyoyoyoyoy was so accurate 😂😅

[@queenrae9655]

Damn girl I wish I could do my nails half as good as you. Love that color.❤

[@elenamartinez9739]

Not us having the same nail tool box 😂😊❤

[@fluffy1452]

You do the natural look SO WELL! I GOTTA TRY..MY NAILS BE LOOKING LIKE ROCKS🤣🤣

[@glitterandglueforyou]

First, congrats! It’s so much better than the first time. Yes, etch (aka drill) the underside, even if they say they’re pre-etched still rough it up, because that uneven surface helps it adhere. Also prime & dehydrate to make them last longer. Young Nails Protein Bond is a great primer.

[@hawtbubbs289]

I just purchase my own almond set of this and this excites me even more! Cannot wait to try this out with the beetle dip powder midnight euphoria

[@tonylindsay6409]

Your so talented ❤❤❤😊😊

[@virginiaraine2207]

Loved how natural but then protected and elevated these are! And you are a pro girl

[@SujeitChacon]

You did so good for only a second try. I love the short length too. ❤️

[@BlessedBaddieXo]

Those look incredible 😍😍😍

[@finyafuxfell3031]

Last time you liked my comment and its so good to see, that you kept my comment about not overfiling in mind! This looks so much better and so good! :) Also: I am an ex-nailbiter too. And gel really helped me to stop my habit! Look at your cuticles, they're already so much better! 🥰

[@deehoffman1623]

I got the beetles kit and they come out so nice. But cutting even with the gadget and doing it straight was almost impossible. 🤣🤣

[@aprilnallon258]

So pretty and clean looking. Well done!

[@ShadowDiane]

looks amazing

[@katherinebraxton5068]

I love them! They look so natural, nice and neat.

[@KB-sf6nt]

Looks beautiful!

[@Thundermanfanpage102]

i will speak for everyone here. YOU SLAYED IT

[@kristinenoffsinger5138]

You do so good patrick! Ily

[@busymom8007]

A little piece of advice, you don’t need a foundation layer, when putting gel polish on a gel x nail!

[@shelly2094]

Your nails look absolutely stunning! 🫶🏻

[@DJ-ue3zq]

You are so pretty your nails look nice!

[@Aprilann871]

I also use Gel x nails. And love them! Salon look everytime!

[@aluxisestrada2432]

You should try fiber gel on your nails! Keeps them strong and can help you from biting your nails 😊

[@liiiiiiins]

When you made the sound of the drill 😂😂 it made me cackle

[@AsiyaIammuah]

The silence in this video was so comforting 😂

[@ashleykathleen85]

The way I’d pass on this with all those steps 😭😭😭

[@alisassmannshausen6808]

I really love that gel color! So beautiful

[@spiritualeefeminine8075]

They look so pretty 😍

[@kasiaseymour5672]

Those are definitely cute!!❤

[@-XXXTENTACION_lover]

I love your nails 💅🏽

[@LacedwithLacey2424]

I love the beetles line! So good!

[@Speakofthedevil2]

You are so talented and beautiful

[@blaqbirddd]

They aren't gel-x, those are just plastic tips. Gel X Nails refer to Soft gel tips Edit: I know bc I do nails and was duped into thinking they were soft gel, too

[@boobuh]

“preshaped gel nail extensions”

[@misstabithasnails2314]

Gel-x is a soft gel nail specific to Apres. Other brands do soft gel, but gel x is an Apres product specifically. Everyone else had to come up with a different thing to call it. ❤️

[@blaqbirddd]

@@boobuh oh I didn’t c! I just saw the “nail tips” one. But I do have a beetle system that is promoted to be considered a dupe for the a apres system, but they are just plastic nail tips.

[@blaqbirddd]

@@misstabithasnails2314 yep! 😊

[@user-og2xe4ee5h]

A talented queen

[@Mias_not_yours]

Slayyy they look sooo good

[@kaylanewbill3293]

They make beetles nail tips that are pre prepped and they are amazing.

[@kimthomas1609]

I love 💕 your nails they are pretty

[@mayabatana836]

Spotted you in the audience at season 15 drag race final. You looked gorgeous!!❤️

[@alanalmada8919]

YES AMBIDEXTERITY!!!! 👏🏽🙌🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

[@MAENAILDESIGNS]

Yes you etch (file) underneath the fake nail as well on your natural nail (but for natural nails is better a hand file than a drill) . The adhesion will grab better and last longer. Good job!

[@peachiegrinsxd]

Young nails bond is the best! And also get a softer buff or file to finish the edges. And don’t forget to wipe down before you start color. You can also buff the tips before color so it adheres better

[@eparker]

You can also put a sanding band on the flat end of a metal cuticle pusher or cut a slim piece of a buffer as an alternative to prepping the extensions.

[@amavitua]

They look awesome

[@TheCereLove]

Gel x nails are life. Never going back

[@mamadelosgatos26]

Girl fr tho those Gaoy polishes are excellent!

[@luxbunny8678]

When they said “not press ons” I thought it was gonna be a half tip & gel overlay technique lol

[@ChloeFrench]

One thing you can do instead of having to etch the underside is use a little brush to apply acetone to it - it will not only dehydrate but make it tacky and have no dust! 😊

[@lefish5277]

Your teeth look so good!

[@caliajaimee2721]

Yesss I use the same beetles nails if you use a dehydrater on your natural nail after filing the shine off & also a bonder they’ll last even longer!! I’ve been doing mine for the past two years now I love to see ppl doing their own gel nails

[@fantasiapenigar1307]

Aawe yay! I use the same case for my nail stuff lol

[@mochi_ani]

Omg they look sooOO good

[@haloprincess1]

HELP THE WAY HE MIMICKED THE DRILL SOUND 😭😭😭😭

[@krystalrose5874]

I love mine just as short it's so nice to see somebody else do the same

[@meganb420]

They look goooood ma

[@kashmillionaire9888]

I like my nails short & natural too 😭

[@tishsmiddy71]

Great job 🥰🤟🏻

[@alylouuu]

Yes etch underneath! Good job

[@alyssajubinville]

Yes filing under the extension will help last longer

[@Thatricanrose81]

These actually look a lot better than the ones you did before❤ Practice makes perfect

[@riannonadams4154]

Love seeing this! most of this stuff is pretty affordable on Amazon (outside of the drill I'd imagine...) I kept thinking, hey I use that, and that, and that... 😆

[@cailaalexander2062]

some tips as someone who does gel x, acrylics and dip: wash your hands before and after!! make sure to prep your natural nails. 100% acetone or rubbing alcohol will be your best friend for dehydration. DEHYDRATE NAILS BEFORE APPLYING TIPS!!! make sure there’s no dust on the nails before applying tips as it will cause lifting. 100% acetone soaks off the nails, just make sure to remove the top layer of polish!! hope this helps some :)

[@taylorherd6761]

Girl slay I just did my nails😊

[@lc2865]

Love the color

[@chium2383]

Love it!!

[@tammyedwards7487]

They are pretty I never heard of gel X

[@D.I.V.A.Journey3758]

OMG!!! We use the same products!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@KCruz7]

I love 💕 it!!

[@bibianamoriel235]

I do my own gel x nails. I prep my nails, but instead of filing the underside of the extensions, I use primer to make it sticky. Dehydrate & prime your nails. Cure each individual nail & then go back in and cure your entire hand for 60s. This is what I do & they have lasted me 3 to 4 weeks. Once they’re too outgrown, I just file down & fill with a clear/pink BIAB or hard gel. But never do more than one fill.

[@christinahensel1575]

Cute but looks simple not in a bad way 💚😊

[@tobeornottobe9533]

Adding any abrasion to a smooth surface will always make it adhere better. So def sand the inside where you’re gonna place it on your real nail. Nothing crazy, just enough to make the surface not smooth =)

[@smilesmakesunshine]

I love the length tho! I like doing gel x because of my SHORT nail beds and just want a little extra - lets make this a thing!! They look great on you!

[@jessehermanson6702]

Try etching the natural nail with the 180 grit of the file rather than buffing with a buffing block!! 💕

[@darylbutterworth9565]

If you prep the false nail using a brush with acetone on it, it will do a way better job then filing plus no powder x

[@brandymarie1872]

You need to use a dehydrator after roughing up the natural nail to remove all oils (alcohol works fine) and then apply and cure a base coat before putting the gel X on to ensure longevity and to help maintain the health of your natural nails.

[@brookeharmon6325]

They look goooood

[@missygonzales4790]

use a dehydrator and primer before applying! makes a huge difference

[@traciwilliams1642]

Excellent Job🤩

[@natively278]

Omg i did not get my nails done at all because i bite them now imma do my own 💯 thank you for sharing this

[@tazmarier4246]

Beautiful ❤

[@kvbstudios316]

I need longer tutorials.

[@diechalandingham5762]

I miss the lipgloss line you had with Mac. When is it coming back???

[@MoChi-ep6er]

I would drill the extension JUST where it’s gonna lay on the nail. Cause It with give it more grip when it cure onto your nail. Believe me I do my own acrylics it took me months to get better at them❤❤