Preventing Overflow When Structuring Soft Gel Nails

[@polished_and_ready]

The overflow is that silent culprit that becomes a pain in the neck to fix and get rid off. I have followed your tips and tricks and it has helped me tremendously especially with the side walls and cuticle area. Thank you for talking about this topics ❤

[@PaolaPonceNails]

I’m glad!

[@PayneWaterStudio]

Omg I just started using BIAB and I flooded 2x! I’m used to builder gel in a jar. What worked for me was when doing the slip layer NOT going all the way to the side wall! After doing the bead I go back in with the liner brush to get close to the side walls and cuticle. Also when I get floods I just remove the entire product with alcohol and lint free wipe in one swipe. The go back in with another one swiping towards my free edge to avoid anymore uncured gel on my skin. When I grab another lint free wipe with a dotting tool and go under my free edge to make sure it’s all clean! Then I wash my hands. I’m so paranoid with gel allergy.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Good safety precautions!

[@mswifeycatlady7583]

How would you prep nails for clients who have difficult cuticles etc? Or even a lot of dry/excess skin around nails? Most techs upload videos with clients who have decent cuticles areas 😬

[@mswifeycatlady7583]

Oh my gosh! This is an area I struggle with so much! Thank you so very much for this video 💐💐💐

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Thank you for watching!

[@JanetJenkins]

The algorithm saved me today! I'm a new subscriber!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

You’re so sweet!

[@smaurine]

I really appreciate your calm and soothing voice. By the way, this was the most helpful video about this issue that I have ever watched, and I have watched hundreds of nail videos on youtube. I am so glad I found you!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

I'm so glad!

[@amandajones4549]

Thanks for this! I’ve been doing my own nails for 16 years now and frequently have this issue!🤦‍♀️

[@diri8659]

Thank you!! Now on to watch your prep videos!!

[@angieblackman5019]

You have such a lovely voice! enjoy your tutorials Paola .. very user friendly!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

You're so sweet! Thank you!

[@olenazhylinkova1083]

omg I just love your channel and your miticulous approach! I am just starting with nails for myself, and I have been doing EVERYTHING wrong :D :D :D I've been experiencing every single problem you are describing here, and it helps so much to understand the difference, and not to feel helpless anymore! I was about to quit, to be honest... but now I am even more hooked on nails *__* Thank you girl, your work is wonderful!

[@PaolaPonceNails]

So soo glad! Welcome!

[@RoshniCS]

Thanks! This was so thorough!

[@genievieharrison6885]

Thank you for sharing this. It is super helpful ❤

[@PaolaPonceNails]

I’m glad!

[@wootlesswocks]

Wow this video is amazing, the best explanation on prep ever!

[@Heidroxide]

Thank you, this is so helpful!!!❤

[@PaolaPonceNails]

You're so welcome!

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@ladyinmauve]

That separate clean up brush has worked wonders for me.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Like a thrid hand for me.

[@connectwithyourdeck]

Thank you so much - the magic part of this video - point your nails downwards!!! That’s what I’ll be changing next time !!

[@popaki9484]

Thanks for this advice!! What were you layering it with to build it up?…base? I use bonding duo or excel builder to extend my short nails about 1/4 inch. They come out nice and hard but within a few days they become flexible and start to break off. Do you know if they absorb moisture? Any advice on what to use on short nails? My nails are hard to Grow and they are soft and bendable. Thank you!

[@christiangyrl3]

Wow, thank you so much. This has been happening to me and I couldn’t figure out why💭💭💭💭💭💭🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐. Thanks Paola. I need to go re watch your prep videos❤️😍

[@PaolaPonceNails]

You got this!

[@christiangyrl3]

@@PaolaPonceNails thank you❤️❤️

[@curlycreolechick]

I want to know what are the best builder gels for natural nails that does not get buffed at all?

[@mrsdragnfly]

Thank you!

[@sallyanon5382]

Great information!

[@Marialeecha]

Great video!!

[@rebeccabuehler3078]

Can you do a video on how you file your nails to the shape in this video ❤

[@ninipaints]

woah! THIS has been the info I've been looking for 😭🙏 helped me step up my game so much. Man, the devil is in the details...

[@Dylana987654321]

So helpful

[@joanneabsolom9822]

What gel would recommend, if I wanted to start using builder gel, seems to be all the rage? is this japanese gel

[@silliwtd]

Do you have a link for the video shown at the end in the bottom right? I search “soft gel” on your channel and can’t tell such one it is 😅

[@vsheavenly68]

Do you have a French tutorial using Kokoist?

[@NadiraJamal]

I would love to see that too, especially showing a few different pink/nude color options.

[@n.k.4481]

Hey I have a question. So I have been getting my nails done by a tech who became my friend. I started w her as she was in school and grew with her until she became the most sought after and closed her books !! Anyway, she recently moved.. I can no longer find anyone even remotely as skilled as her, and now the costs of structure gel manis are getting out of my budget. The other day I bought materials to do it all at home. But the allergies and all the little details are scaring me and I almost want to return everything and give up before I even try. Is it really difficult to stick with this or should I give up having manicures? How scared should I be about messing up my nails and allergies?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Allergies are primarily caused by improperly cure products, and poorly developed gel nail systems. Buy a reputable brand, and their curing unit. Invest in training.

[@CaduJoeySon]

What kind of alcohol is appropriate for gel? Yesterday I saw a video and I just got more confused about that.

[@sobdummie7118]

isoropyl alcohol 70% and or higher. you can also use acetone if you dont have it

[@chimenerf]

Thank so much from holland ❤

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Oh-hey hey 👋🏼

[@joanaventuraiglesias307]

I kinda have tall nail walls especially on the end of my fingers and a strong c curve on my nails and I always struggle with overflow even when doing all of this, any tip for that?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Find a nail pinching tool to hold back your sidewalls while you brush on your products.

[@anwlaw]

Can you link which gel you use?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

I use Kokoist, Vetro, and Leafgel brands. Links should be in description.

[@n.k.4481]

What percent alcohol? Can we use 100% acetone?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Hey! Approx 90% alcohol on natural nails. 70% has 30% too much water and can lead to lifting.

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Acetone on natural nails dehydrated them too fast. Acetone on brushes or 100% alcohol is too dehydrating.

[@Iivfitz]

What product did you use in this video?

[@MerryMerino]

Leafgel

[@PaolaPonceNails]

Yes, Leafgel! (Link & promo code in description)

[@Iivfitz]

@@PaolaPonceNails Was this structure gel or sanding free base?

[@PaolaPonceNails]

@@Iivfitz If I'm using it directly on the natural nail it is either Extreme Clear or Sanding Free Plus. In this case I am just demoing with EC.