Due to the crazy world right now I have recently started doing my wife’s nails since she can’t go to the salon right now. Been watching a lot of you videos to pick up the knowledge to do them nice and safe. Thank you and keep up the good work.
@hollaatthekid17963 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thats so cool! I am learning for myself. Imma see if my husband would be interested in learning. AMAZING Idea!
@maddi87603 жыл бұрын
Awww, that’s so sweet☺️
@daliadomijan40583 жыл бұрын
WooW thats amazing!
@arli44063 жыл бұрын
What? Wow! 😮
@sheila79093 жыл бұрын
I have been doing my for the last 5 years 💅👌 well done you
@christianluz602 Жыл бұрын
Omgoodness I'm so grateful for these videos the nail community takes care of eachother, periodt. Love the support and everyone's ALWAYS cheering eachother along. Sharing ideas and tips... I love 💅 ❤
@cmayo56594 ай бұрын
The YN library is AMAZING! Talk about a nail encyclopedia! Coming back to rewatch this ..... I love acrylic, its my enhancement of choice! I have all this gel....I think its time to learn how to apply it. ♥️
@youngnailsinc4 ай бұрын
It really is! We’re glad you took the time to watch this video on how to apply gel over a tip.
@elzannenel44006 жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna try that "split method" next time I do gel nails. Fascinating, and it makes sense. Thanks 👌
@boitshepontloedibe62134 жыл бұрын
Sdzeerrrffffdr11ewtewf vçć x äaaaaaķgg .. ..... FFDZdeDddsrrrg156c . Llu7
@ingridmitchell42443 жыл бұрын
N. In m.j hmmm jo
@forevermore51188 ай бұрын
It definitely a different way but makes a lot of sense and will save me a few minutes of holding my fingers upside down to get an apex!
@ssc41534 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video...but WOW Greg...that technique about dividing the gel up was brilliant! I have never seen anyone do this technique and I just have to say it's brilliant! Another technique I'm swiping from you! 🧡💛💚💙💜💗
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dianeferre12736 жыл бұрын
This is THEE Absolutely BEST Gel over tips Vid EVER! This has helped me IMMENSELY as I do my own nails... (Theyre Beautiful) & Im very happy w/them 😊
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! ❤
@louisewing53243 жыл бұрын
I bit my nails when I was 6 and stopped at 70 years old I am very proud of myself
@Myrtle_stara3 жыл бұрын
🤭🤭🤣
@Myrtle_stara3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to stopping
@kerry29043 жыл бұрын
Well done!!
@shammy81273 жыл бұрын
So inspirational ♥️!! It’s never too late! Good for you 🥰
@231jackdaniels4 ай бұрын
As a fellow nail biter I now know exactly how you feel!! Proud of you!!
@Hooverpixie245 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this. Currently started doing my daughters nails vs the salon, because it’s safer, and costs less money, and anymore, they don’t do cuticles or manicures, and I can. This was super helpful!!
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
So happy you enjoyed the video!
@OTseven9 ай бұрын
I'm in school. 2nd time watching this vid. Soooo helpful. I'm comforted and gaining surety bit by bit. Thank you.
@hollaatthekid17963 жыл бұрын
That split , wow! I believe that just changed my whole gel game, THANK YOU!!!
@staceyboyden50796 жыл бұрын
This is why you guys are the best! That tip about creating a well to help with heat spikes, then to allow to build your apex, its gonna make me fall in love with gel again, as it what has been putting me off with gel but im gonna give this ago. Thank you all for your amazing channel, its so appercaited that you guys share so much, cant tell ya how much your videos help xx
@breianevillafana10182 жыл бұрын
That split method was genius and made the whole thing look so simple.
@jessijacobs84 жыл бұрын
Seriously so amazing to watch a guy do nails!! My cousin is an Ambassador for Young Nails in Cape Town South Africa and she does the most amazing nail art!!! Great product you guys have 🙌🙌🇿🇦🇿🇦
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Sweet
@Aderpay3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I should of watched this video before doing gel nails. I had a hard time trying to even out the gel onto my nails. Definitely going to try the split method on my next set of gel nails! Thanks for the tips! It’s very helpful!
@capriciousspark44856 жыл бұрын
My word, I just discovered you guys in the horde of female nailtubers. Don’t get me wrong but it’s amazing to see men do this. Must be heaven to be married to y’all 😉
@OTseven10 ай бұрын
Wow. And other folks said it couldn't be done 😅 once again, you teach like no one else! Love and thx to you all❤
@chanaiac.11354 жыл бұрын
Wow so happy I stumbled onto this video. Want to try my hand at doing my nails myself because I keep overpaying nail techs here in New York City for the product to lift 3 days later
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
@rheaglover15014 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I'm learning a lot from you guys. I recently enrolled at the Toni and guy academy here in Erie PA. Only to be let down by not having enough instructors to teach in the evening. It's convenient for me a working mother who does want to put the hustle as a legit businesses. But in the right way. So now I have to wait. But instead of being real with me. The call that was made was said that there were not enough students. Bullshit. We all work and can juggle school too. But y'all got me. So thank you YounNails
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear you're enjoying the content
@ashleythurgood50685 жыл бұрын
I loved every bit of this video!!!😩❤️❤️he explained step by step 🙌🏼🙌🏼exactly what I was looking for ✨
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
Ashley Thurgood Thank you!!
@shebanayah13 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽👍🏽🤣👍🏽🙌🏽 Time & Time again I just love watching you guy's work & the way you put the salon finish on it by topping it off with the oil finish makes clear nail polish look so 80's 🤣
@jackiebarton75 жыл бұрын
You are such a great teacher Greg. Love your teachings thank you so much bless you 😊💖🤗
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@lishasmells6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! Just in time... I'm waiting on my order of synergy gels and very excited to get back to gel after 8 years. Nice to have a refresher. Can we have more synergy videos please?
@_heatheryvonne_6 жыл бұрын
Divine Solstice there are a bunch of synergy gel videos in the playlists on their channel.
@chalawhina6 жыл бұрын
I would love to see some videos here and there about the products you produce and what they are specifically best for maybe even incorporate that a bit into the videos during the tutorials
@michaelavalek26493 жыл бұрын
Loved how in depth this was! I’m definitely going to try this! I just moved to a small apartment and so acrylic isn’t really an option as I don’t want it to smell up the place. I’ve used I.b.d brand gel before and prepped my nails as I always do but for some reason some would come off the next day if I knocked it against something (never had that issue while using acrylic) or while I was doing my nails and started filing them I noticed lifting, like there would be a white area and it was lifted it was so frustrating and I haven’t used the gel since. So hopefully with this new information it’ll help me.
@alfiebutton20096 жыл бұрын
Love the splitting idea.. definitely something I'm going to practice 💕
@abbyellis26236 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video or insert a spot in a video that breaks down pricing of what a set of nails would cost? Like what Greg or Tracy would charge for a set of nails you show, why, and break down cost? I think that would help nail techs know what to charge, and us consumers to understand what its worth. ❤
@tamsterskrazyworld74774 жыл бұрын
Can you use dipping powder with the gel builder? Will it create a bonding issue. I have different color dipping powders. Thank you so much.
@lyndilyndi34904 жыл бұрын
Tamster's Krazy World I do all the time
@Sarah_seaside8 ай бұрын
I’m just now* getting into gel nails. Thank you so much 😊 ❤
@youngnailsinc8 ай бұрын
No worries!
@cadiacaine6 жыл бұрын
Very nice n smooth instruction! U are a very good teacher😎
@applesandpears4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to do my own nails from Christmas. Everything together is like £40 on Amazon so wish me luck 🤞🏾
@emz52723 жыл бұрын
40 mine costs 130
@gayatripatil28853 жыл бұрын
Mine too😀
@makeoverbooth99635 жыл бұрын
I've always had difficulties with gel......The split method is👌
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
Makeover Booth nice! 👍🏽👍🏽
@carolcharles48694 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video or insert a spot in a video that breaks down pricing of what a set of nails would cost? Like what Greg or Tracy would charge for a set of nails you show, why, and break down cost? I think that would help nail techs know what to charge, and us consumers to understand what its worth. ❤
@davidkloster89614 жыл бұрын
@@carolcharles4869 Carol they have a video already about that. I watched it tonight actually. It is on their Nail Biz talk show I think that's what they call it. If you search here on KZbin you will find it. Tracy's starting full set price starts @ $90 & goes up accordingly from there. Not sure what Greg charges but probably very comparable to her pricing. I mean if they work in the same salon. Which I am guessing they do. I am new to their videos. So I am unaware of all of their details. However I've been watching them non stop now for a couple of weeks Lol I hope this information that I've given helps you out a bit & answers the questions that you are seeking. God bless
@stlqt096 жыл бұрын
Another great teaching session! I truly do appreciate this channel💖 THANK YOU💖
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
stlqt09 💗💗💗 thank you for watching!!!!
@urszulazukowska12006 жыл бұрын
I Love you :) you are much better teacher than I had it on my nail course.
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Much love back ❤️❤️
@janetcocherell2606 жыл бұрын
Question....is there a difference in strength and durability between lengthening with a tip vs using a form? I've been under the impression that tips are not as durable because glue breaks down in water, creating a weak spot. Is this true?? Great video! Thank you
@bryrayne96665 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! I work with acrylic but I'm just starting out with gel and this was so helpful. Greg, amazing as always. :)
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you for watching
@ninachege61004 жыл бұрын
I love your technique...i just started the nail tech course yesterday..super excited...am going to be practising a lot with your techniques...thanks for sharing
@rachelmcdonnell40946 жыл бұрын
Hi greg can you do a full set of acrylic tip and overlay please x
@shauniewright19545 жыл бұрын
you have the coolest hands Greg .....awesome work thanks for the tips...no pun (HA) Great Job!
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
haha much love!
@angelnailsspa60045 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I was just wondering what "Swipe" or "Swaib" is ,that you used with your manicure brush
@jacquelinedimattia7746 жыл бұрын
Yeah.... Back to the basics! Thanks Greg 😀😉👍
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
JACQUELINE Di MATTIA ❤️
@queentaysha71775 жыл бұрын
Never done any nail sets (YET!) and I literally been watching all of your videos excited to get into the nail world thank you for making great videos ! I’m ready to Tackle this lifestyle now
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@kusumweb4 жыл бұрын
Why protein bond again on top of gel and under the sealer top coat ? Thanks
@xandersmomsamby2 жыл бұрын
Trying this today so this video was super helpful. I usually use forms but wanted to try tips today.
@dawnearl32446 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for the help.....you are nail young nail guardians !! ❤️😍 xx
@telalong52544 жыл бұрын
spectacular ...fabulous training video....once i got the swoop/swing w the gel it was like working with acrylics....havent done a nail (i'm licensed and 74 yo) since last century. did my pinky finger and bonus. very cool.....thank you thank you thank you. ps. i've had acrylic...dental product on my nails non stop since 1974.). this product makes me wish i was still doing nails. beauty beauty beauty. now to see the wear vs acrylic. i chose the gel because my son and his family now live with me and they have a 6 yo. gel lower/no smell. thank you again. warmest regards, t
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@zenaidalacolocha3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m going to the tooth method and see if that helps me.
@youngnailsinc3 ай бұрын
Let us know how it works for you!
@jaids_place6 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Greg 😉 Thank you again Young Nails 💕💕
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
Judy Hoffmann ty!
@d.s.283 жыл бұрын
Great video.Straight to the point and easy to understand
@sheila79093 жыл бұрын
I Love Natural tips, my favorites 👌👌
@pinksantana13513 жыл бұрын
Love the tutorial! It was all I needed!!!! 🥰💅🏽
@misslk846 жыл бұрын
Wow great video. I'm still trying to perfect my gel application. Thank you for your fantastic videos.
@jloveley60635 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. I wish I had seen your video before I tried this last night😂. My nails came out good, but with your technique they will be 🔥 next time!
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Happy you enjoyed it
@cyounesful3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, you explain all very clear, easy to follow.
@parisbeautytherapy34143 жыл бұрын
I’m new to KZbin I have a new beauty page as well where I’ll be schooling people on makeup tips & tricks also anything that is beauty affiliated I’ll be doing all beauty tips and tricks that I have learned through the years …I am a new subscriber to young nails 💅🏼 love your channel
@jennettebaez7988Ай бұрын
I love this video. Thank you. 🎉🎉🎉
@youngnailsincАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@lauriemiller84193 жыл бұрын
That base gel is a game changer! There’s nothing like it
@kristinebaker54776 жыл бұрын
Great information 😀 Thank you for sharing 😍💜
@Saoirsemaria5 жыл бұрын
Absolute favourite brand of gel by far! 💓
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@MartaWarmuz36 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Does the Base Gel cure under LED light? Or does it require UV? Thank you.
@chrystal77076 жыл бұрын
Marta Warmuz in one of his videos a while back, he said to use the Mani Q in the jar as base for led light. I think he said the base in the jar( what he used in this video) is for uv only. I will find the video & let u know the name😁
@chrystal77076 жыл бұрын
Marta Warmuz It's the Young Nails Live Gift Wrap Your Clients Nails With Synergy Gel(Recorded Earlier) Video. He starts talking about it at 8min 50secs
@itsmemaybss75932 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips 👌💖 i must do it to my nails 😉
@sarahv53414 жыл бұрын
Can I apply gel polish over build gel ?😅
@carmencarmen96936 жыл бұрын
thanks!! you are the best and i feel you answer me with this video. 😗😗😗😗
@karmeshamason9506 жыл бұрын
Is a primer/bond necessary before applying the builder gel?
@elaineg69095 жыл бұрын
Karmesha Mason I heard yes ...... same for acrylic but the gel needs a special for gel one
@misslk844 жыл бұрын
When we were in school we were taught to blend the tip in where it meets the natural nail till you couldnt see the seam, which required lots of extra time. You weren't overly particular about this. Does it just depend on the tips you use? Seemed to take forever which is why I shy away from doing extensions 🙈
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Yea I think it depends on application and the tip
@SupremeQUEEN6683 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what does that lamp do to the nails besides drying the gel or polish?
@misickmarissa6 жыл бұрын
Would you file a clear tip as well ? Or would you not because scratches would show ?
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
Yes, when applying gel to a tip you will have to ruff up the surface of the tip or the gel will not adhere correctly
@briannabeynon41034 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome technique, cant wait to use these tips! Thanks!
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@monika34281 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sir you explained very well
@nailtherapy10176 жыл бұрын
Hey Greg I have a question. Why did you apply protein bond on top of the gel right before you applied the gel top coat?
@hannahbanana72544 жыл бұрын
sharonda aswad do help it stick better and last longer
@yvettebernard41122 жыл бұрын
Beautiful I'm learning doing ma own nails
@youngnailsinc2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@alpathakkar95282 жыл бұрын
Wow..superb teaching ♥ ❤ 💖 💕 💓
@youngnailsinc2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@13Moondancer4 жыл бұрын
Superb tutorial, very well explained. Many thanks. Why can I not add this to my favourites, please?
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️ Should be able to save the video
@marydeberry33484 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful, I will be using this one. Thanks for sharing this:)
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jwon56149 ай бұрын
😂😂😂I love that #Tracey is over it!!!!!😂👍👍👍👍
@amayautumn2 жыл бұрын
Gonna give it a try right now.
@mabelalvarado46726 жыл бұрын
So for hard gel you apply one coat of protein bond instead of two as you would for acrylic?
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
We always recommend 2 coats after prepping the nail
@mygeorge19515 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this. Thanks! 💅🏽
@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
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@jasminenash55464 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I have a question: For gel nails that include a false tip, would I have to remove the whole set after the 2-3 weeks and repeat this whole process or am I able to do some kind of infill??
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
As long as you are removing all lift with fills you are fine, but often when using tips there becomes issues where the glue & tip are, so often removal and reapplication is necessary
@crux63314 жыл бұрын
If you don’t have experience with an efile? What can you use to remove shine from the nail plate? A buffer?
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
150 grit file, a buffer will leave the nail too smooth
@DianetteMendez6 жыл бұрын
What drill bit is used in the beginning? The one you file the nail bed with
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
We always prep with a medium sanding band
@julieclarke29802 жыл бұрын
Hi,I'm just beginning to learn how to do hopefully do all the treatments and applie all of them and I'm wanting to no if you have all the teaching programs that I could do and when I have finished would I be able to get some kind of confirmation to prove that I can do the treatments
@youngnailsinc2 жыл бұрын
Please email ray@youngnails.com for more information on our upcoming classes. Must be 18+ for classes. Classes are for educational purposes only. Not for official licensing or certification.
@angelicap.45574 жыл бұрын
i love you videos! this was so informative however, im curious to know, if someone wanted, lets say red nails, would you replace the concealer pink colour with a red gel paint? or still use the concealer pink and then the red gel on top ?
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
red gel on top that way removal and reapplication is less of a process
@angelicap.45574 жыл бұрын
@@youngnailsinc on top of concealer pink ?
@tekeyahb83674 жыл бұрын
I’ve had problems with laying gel but I think it has to do with the product as well. I used ibd and it was terrible. I’ve used gel from wish that stayed longer and wasn’t weak! But the IBD brand is expensive and no good in my opinion. Time to upgrade! Love the vid ❤️
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@aimeekrieg99323 жыл бұрын
Want to do a full set of gels on myself...but have only used acrylic. Any helpful tips, and ideas for inexpensive LED light? Tia
@youngnailsinc2 жыл бұрын
Here is a helpful playlist for you. Unfortunately, we can't speak on other lights as we don't test them. kzbin.info/aero/PLbrhuNO154v3bqfk94wkZiud2BzJEBS5O
@nancybrand36756 жыл бұрын
Your are good teacher, thanks!!👍😍
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
😍
@divm85596 жыл бұрын
will working on one hand not over cure the base on fingers done first?
@youngnailsinc6 жыл бұрын
You will not over cure the base
@eeis7737 ай бұрын
Can used dehydrator as a first and primer as a second and for last base code? Or only primar and basecode ?
@youngnailsinc7 ай бұрын
Swipe is our cleanser/dehydrator that we use before protein bond.
@salonitambe822 ай бұрын
I want to ask that do we use hard gel to equal the gap between half tip & the nail right? & the first thing u used was hard gel right the clear one? I have been confused over this from many months now.
@youngnailsinc2 ай бұрын
You would use hard gel in the same way you would use acrylic. You apply it over the natural nail and the tip as well. If using hard gel, you want to make sure you are prepping the tip like the natural nail as gel adheres better to a textured surface. Here are some videos for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnfcnJiYa6x2aLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/joWWgHtuoM2NftE
@isabellesmith47416 жыл бұрын
What brand are your tip clippers? I can’t seem to find a decent pair anywhere! They all keep breaking the first time I use them.
@flickadawristcosmetics4 жыл бұрын
Can you use hard gel as a base gel or is it the same thing?
@trevodonnell76512 жыл бұрын
I've always been taught to blend the tip but didnt see you do it here, is that because it doesnt matter as all the other layers on top will mask it, thanks
@kristaskittykorner23814 жыл бұрын
Just got my order! Can’t wait to try it out. Quick question though; when you wipe the nail and “swipe”, are you using a particular product to wipe the nail with?
@MillexpressionsNails4 жыл бұрын
They are using the swipe product
@bijoubijou41836 жыл бұрын
Love the gel vids!
@marielladicarlo12904 жыл бұрын
This really had good tips! Thanks
@fitfournails4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and teacher!
@youngnailsinc4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@glowee36954 жыл бұрын
Please is gel and poly gel the same thing?
@divm85596 жыл бұрын
please do a video on infill with gel on tips? do you cut away the tips and put new ones at the time of fill?
@kellie51384 жыл бұрын
New to doing my own nails and haven't ever used this kind of gel...but the thickness of it makes me scared of heat spikes 😳 the first time i ever used regular gel polish, I used a regular nail polish as a base with very thin coats of gel polish and it burned me SO bad. Now I'm petrified of heat spikes lol
@Ab-abovetheFirmament3 жыл бұрын
1.Why is my shellac chipped after 2 days? I did everything right 2.Do you always have to wipe the upper layer of gel when it's done? 3.Is gel in this box the same as "gel in the bottle"? 🤔
@youngnailsinc4 ай бұрын
Great questions! 1. We can't speak on shellac specifically as it is a product from another brand and we don't test other brands. We can say that typically if there is chipping, it comes from not properly prepping the nail. Let us know what you do step by step and we can see what is going on. 2. In this video, we are using hard gel so you want to remove the tacky layer after curing so you can remove bulk and shape the nail. When using gel polish, you do not want to remove the tacky layer each time. You only want to remove the tacky layer of the top coat after curing if your top coat has one. 3. Gel in the pot vs gel in the bottle would be on a brand by brand bases. Many companies, like our synergy gel in the video, use pots for hard gel as it is often too thick to be used from a bottle. Hard gel is similar to acrylic because you can use it to build extensions. Hard gel is non-porous so it cannot be soaked off in acetone. There are many companies who use pots for soft gel (can be soaked off) like thicker building gel. We use pots and bottles for our fiber gel because some people prefer to use a different brush to apply from a pot than the brush that comes in the bottle. Gel polish, used for color, typically comes in a bottle. There are more specific art gel colors that come in pots, like our mission control and cream clay colors. We would recommend checking with the company or other people you know in the industry before purchasing so you can be sure if it's a soft gel or hard gel. Here are some videos on hard gel and soft gel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnfcnJiYa6x2aLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5TZh6Goe9JprKs
@anamikaarora35213 жыл бұрын
I use dehydrator and primer before applying gel but it comes as it is after two three days , i dnt understand why... 2 of my clients complained of the same but still i cant pin point the problem.. is primer and protien bond are diffrent??
@alejandrapererasolano16345 жыл бұрын
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@youngnailsinc5 жыл бұрын
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@jennya_l95173 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video and it really help. Also I have a few questions, after applied the fake nails tips on, do I need to put this hard building gel on to make the nails stronger? Second question, once I put the building gel on, do I need to apply the base coat then put the color on?
@junkmail4202 жыл бұрын
To answer your first question, yes you are adding the hard gel to build & strengthen the nail (as you would if using acrylic). 2nd question as long as you have not removed the inhibition layer (sticky layer) you could proceed with gel polish & top coat. However most people removed the inhibition layer to shape and file the nail after hard gel application so then in that case yes you'd want to add a base gel coat first then proceed with gel polish and top coat.