REMOVAL, PREP, and INFILL WITH BEETLES BUILDER GEL IN A BOTTLE | Beetles builder gel

[@k.b2457]

literally was searching for a good video on this ALL DAY.

[@vanessasnailsyt]

Does this mean it was good 😅😅

[@Sarappreciates]

I just started removing a manicure today whilst watching this video, and my nails beneath have been GROWING OUT since watching Vanessa's Nails. I had to pause the video to type this because it's kinda a big deal to me since I have chemo nails that wanna bend, peel, and crumble. Soft (bottled) builder gel is working to keep them together, but growing a natural free edge?! I mean, my nails are still short, but regaining a natural free edge isn't something I realistically expected. I can't tell you how many people warned me NOT to mess with my brittle nails, but they were starting to seem like they'd completely peel and crumble off! See, I gotta use baby shampoo/conditioner and even body wash/lotion for infants to keep my hair/skin intact, and a toddler toothbrush, lol, so my gums won't bleed, and an infant hairbrush to keep from pulling out loose follicles; can't use any mousse, hairspray or dyes in my hair either. Only the gentlest (and tiniest amount) of makeup is supposed to be used. Avoid direct sunlight, so take more Vitamin D. (Oncologists are sh!tty beauty experts; 🤣 there should be a little pamphlet about all this for every new chemo patient.) We sent a whole "newborn" baby products care package to my husband's aunt who recently had to start chemotherapy. Nobody tells us this stuff! I'm so excited to have cute pastel Easter nails for Sunday!! 🐰🐣 (Happy Springtime, whatever you celebrate!) At least my nails can be pretty, though I gotta be careful with these otherwise everyday, perfectly normal, household "harsh chemicals" (like gel polish and builder gel) too. In case anyone else has crumbly nails and wants *advice nobody asked for:* I don't generally do much buffing between manicures because the natural nails are already a little rough, but I still push back cuticle. I also don't bring the gel completely to the skin, I stop just a micro-breadth from the sides. Thank goodness for KZbin! Thank Vanessa for my nail growth!

[@vanessasnailsyt]

Omg thank you so much for the compliment ❤️❤️❤️ i’m so happy to hear it has helped you during such a hard time. Little distractions are always a Beni 😍 I wish you nothing but the best

[@ValerieKasinski]

I'm so glad I found your video! I'm just starting out trying to do my nails as I've never kept them long(they're thin so I'm hoping builder gel makes them stronger). After what steps do you cure your nails? Do you have to cure them after the foundation layer before doing the slip+builder gel layers and then again after your gel is done? If you add a top coat at what point in the process is that added? Thank you SO much! :)

[@vanessasnailsyt]

I cure after my base, builder layer (not slip) and top coat. Also if you add any colored gel

[@momosnailcorner]

Nice tutorial and love that sheet pink finish!

[@vanessasnailsyt]

Thanks so much me too!

[@charlie-mae3589]

Within what step would you use regular gel polish to design? Or to colour? X

[@vanessasnailsyt]

That would be after the builder gel was cured and tacky layer has been removed

[@mwolf870622]

Do you remove the old builder gel completely before reapply the new application after 2 to 3 weeks? Thank you for sharing 😊

[@vanessasnailsyt]

I personally do not as you can damage your nails getting that close because it's not a soak off

[@maggieg11]

Did you file/buff your nails at all in between curing the builder gel and adding the light pink color?

[@vanessasnailsyt]

You don’t have too if your application is done really well, however I usually have to touch up my shape a little 😂😂

[@tashastarr2962]

How long do you cure the builder gel for?

[@vanessasnailsyt]

Depends on the gel, usually it's 30 seconds LED lamp and 2 minutes UV but always refer to the brand and their recommendations

[@chisomokoye5845]

When did you use the ibd hard gel? Was it when you touched up your tips off the video?

[@vanessasnailsyt]

I gave a alternative suggestion in the video if you didn’t want to use builder gel in a bottle

[@callielms3456]

Why do you use gelish base coat and not the beetles gel base coat? X

[@vanessasnailsyt]

Personal preference, I’ve been using the gelish base for about 15 years now

[@blushbaby5278]

Why is ibd gel under products used i did not see her use that product

[@vanessasnailsyt]

I had it as an alternative if you didn't want to use a builder in a bottle.

[@teyaastorga3980]

is the step right before adding the builder gel necessary to make it stick or just preference?

[@vanessasnailsyt]

The primer or base? Base yes, prime no but recommended

[@dietricefortune679]

Do it ever burn?

[@vanessasnailsyt]

Sometimes, so what you do is quickly put your hand in and out of the light quickly about 3/4 times and you should be good to finish curing in the lamp

[@lawrasaphouthone]

Do you cure the hard gel base?

[@vanessasnailsyt]

I cure each step, except the slip layer

[@lawrasaphouthone]

@@vanessasnailsyt thank you. Also why you use reg gel over hard gel? Just wondering

[@vanessasnailsyt]

the builder gel is for structure, gel polish for design

[@peggycastillo4666]

Did you put a top coat?

[@vanessasnailsyt]

Yes I did 😍

[@peggycastillo4666]

@@vanessasnailsyt they came out real pretty!

[@vanessasnailsyt]

@@peggycastillo4666 Thank you so much! I appreciate your support :)

[@randamcgahee4323]

New subby love your nails❤❤😍😍

[@vanessasnailsyt]

Thanks for subbing!