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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

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  • @katfox678
    @katfox678 Год назад +11740

    I’m so so glad you made this because I’ve been wanting to try this to help grow and strengthen my natural nails, and I don’t even know where to start!

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +502

      Aw I’m so glad, and I’m just here to help! 🥰🤝 Checking vitamin levels with your doctor is also a great place to start:) I’ll keep y’all updated on how this goes!

    • @ambermoon1401
      @ambermoon1401 Год назад +25

      ​@thegraytergood what vitamin deficiency should we be looking for?

    • @kaynee4876
      @kaynee4876 Год назад +72

      @@ambermoon1401 vitamin D and calcium.
      Biotin supplements also helps

    • @charisma-hornum-fries
      @charisma-hornum-fries Год назад +23

      ​@@kaynee4876 Those just seem to be such average/basic deficiencies. And so so important.

    • @jessipfeifer6011
      @jessipfeifer6011 Год назад +12

      Is there anything like this that isn’t gel?

  • @Ms2unique4u
    @Ms2unique4u Год назад +6066

    FYI….. the 1st layer you applied without curing is called a “slip layer”. The purpose is….gel attracts gel like a magnet. If you apply the slip layer without getting any on your cuticles or sidewalls, when you apply the 2nd larger dollop, it should stay primarily where the slip layer of gel was applied, ie….not getting on your sidewalls or cuticles.
    I hope that makes sense! 😉
    Beautiful mani btw!! 🥰

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +465

      Ooooo thank you so much! That makes sense 💖💖💖

    • @simple_naildesigns
      @simple_naildesigns Год назад +44

      Love that! Thank you for sharing!

    • @mattiepie347
      @mattiepie347 Год назад +51

      Oh my god I had no idea, this is the best thing I’ve ever learned in a comment section

    • @MsWnDrLnD
      @MsWnDrLnD Год назад +15

      Is this like builder gel?

    • @jessyinfamy787
      @jessyinfamy787 Год назад +9

      I loved this info! I screenshot it and saved it to my Nail inspo pinboard 📌❤😊

  • @ProserpinePomegranate
    @ProserpinePomegranate Год назад +299

    This lady has the most beautiful natural nails I've ever seen.

    • @dee6159
      @dee6159 4 месяца назад +4

      @sarahcox9284 that's because you haven't seen mine lol. Having natural nails requires simple steps. Don't bite your nails, wear gloves when washing dishes, don't use your nails as a tool, and stay away from wearing fake nails. You too can have beautiful hands and clean long healthy natural nails 💅

  • @glittermonster317
    @glittermonster317 Год назад +1730

    I have super brittle nails and I have been using a rubber base gel and it has changed my life!! My nails don't break and they actually grow!!

    • @fortune.
      @fortune. Год назад +34

      Really? Can I ask which one you use? I've tried everything and still - breakage and brittle. Do they have this in the nail salons? Any help is great that's budget friendly! I'll try!

    • @Makeuploveculture
      @Makeuploveculture Год назад +13

      I’m still having trouble too- I’m fact my nails seem to bend even more and feel more “soft” after putting on gel.

    • @nopeninja9765
      @nopeninja9765 Год назад +16

      @@MakeuplovecultureAre you using the right type of gel? Hard gels like poly gel and builder gel shouldn’t be as bending as soft gel.

    • @em.415
      @em.415 Год назад +6

      What brand?

    • @maxwellgrimsley
      @maxwellgrimsley Год назад +1

      What brand? 👀

  • @mrskaa7584
    @mrskaa7584 Год назад +259

    I do rubber base with long nails and just do 2 thin layers and cure them each completely. Then color and top coat over it. It definitely makes my nails thicker and stronger. I remove the gel polish with an e file and then soak off the rubber base. It takes a while, at least 20 minutes, and I use a heating pad to warm my hands while they are in foils. I rub aquaphor ointment on the skin around my nails beforehand to protect them from acetone. The rubber base also allows me to use the efile to remove color without worrying too much about hitting my natural nail. I like to be able to see my natural nails between manicures without getting an e file too close to them, and this allows that.

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +30

      Oooo this is all good info, tysm! Especially the aquaphor to protect the skin

    • @zzzborky5677
      @zzzborky5677 Год назад

      How do you remove gel polish? Soaking it in water?

    • @nony690
      @nony690 Год назад +2

      ⁠@@zzzborky5677You apply enough gel remover or acetone onto some wipes or cotton pads, and then wrap them around your finger, making sure the wet part is completely covering your nail. Then apply tin foil around it and use a nail clip to make sure it doesn't fall off. You need to wait around 15-20 minutes before you take the foils and wipes off, and then take off whatever is left on your nails with a high grit file or e-file.

    • @Kiahhhhhhhh
      @Kiahhhhhhhh Год назад +7

      Thanks for saying this, I just bought a rubber base with no experience whatsoever and the part about putting a bead and dragging it down intimidated me. So I’m glad to know I can just do two thin layers. Did you cure after each or did two then cured?

    • @everykindnessandblessinghq
      @everykindnessandblessinghq Год назад +6

      ​@@zzzborky5677 You can file it off or soak it off. There are tons of videos showing exactly how to do it and everything you will need. Good luck! 😊

  • @AlexandrasGirlyTalk
    @AlexandrasGirlyTalk Год назад +6

    They look stunning!

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +1

      Ah thank you so much - hopefully they last! Also hey hi hello, I love your work 🥹💖

  • @thegraytergood
    @thegraytergood  Год назад +824

    They’re freckles and not sunspots, I’ve had them since I was a baby. And I do use sunscreen when I use a lamp, skin protection is always a good idea 🫶

    • @binkybun8692
      @binkybun8692 Год назад

      Babies are not born with freckles. Freckles usually develop after 2 years old, and are triggered by sun exposure. Google is free. Let's stop this misinformation that you are birthed with freckles.

    • @jxstmxlly3664
      @jxstmxlly3664 Год назад +3

      I have a question where do you get your stuff for your nails and where did you get the rubber base from I want to start looking after my natural nails but idk where to start

    • @GoGoGadgetDoom
      @GoGoGadgetDoom Год назад +9

      As a fellow speckled person, it’s nice to see hands that look like mine. It’s pretty rare in the tubes.

    • @sinverrette9803
      @sinverrette9803 9 месяцев назад +1

      They also have UV gloves are you can get black industrial latex/non latex glove with mil at 6-8..

    • @raquel.garcia.1995
      @raquel.garcia.1995 7 месяцев назад +3

      Girl, those of us with freckles understand 😂
      I hate when people give advice about something on your body that’s permanent and that you were born with
      Freckles are natural and beautiful!

  • @ggg67265
    @ggg67265 Год назад +219

    You should get a nail dehydrator and a primer (acid or non acid), it will help the gel last for 2-4 weeks on with no lift

    • @procreatetimelapse5389
      @procreatetimelapse5389 Год назад +5

      Could you please link those two products that you think would work well with this rubber base? Is it necessary to purchase any special brushes or tools? I want to start doing my nails more seriously lol, I have an UV lamp, a file, a buffer and a transparent UV top coat that I cure over polishes but I’m looking for something more professional looking and long lasting.

    • @melkunie5824
      @melkunie5824 Год назад +24

      @@procreatetimelapse5389 I use Modelones dehydrator and primer, but before I put those on I start by filing down the nails with a 100/180 grit (lightly!!), this helps adhesion to the nail even more. So file nails lightly, use a fluffy brush to get rid of any dust, dehydrator and then top it off with primer. Then you wanna start the actual gel polish :) hope this helps and good luck!!

    • @procreatetimelapse5389
      @procreatetimelapse5389 Год назад +4

      @@melkunie5824 thank you so much, that was super helpful!

    • @blue-sb4wq
      @blue-sb4wq Год назад +3

      ​@@melkunie5824 hi, do dehydrator needs curing like gel too? Thanks!

    • @gina.angelli
      @gina.angelli Год назад +36

      Just dehydrate with pure acetone or Isopropyl alcohol. The dehydrators you can buy are just a 50/50 mix of the two

  • @meow7629
    @meow7629 Год назад +45

    oh my god that is the prettiest color i’ve ever seen in my life

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +6

      It’s the perfect base color - just the right amount of opacity 😮

    • @ashleymcclung8495
      @ashleymcclung8495 7 месяцев назад +1

      What is the website to buy it?

  • @olivianemitz7845
    @olivianemitz7845 Месяц назад +7

    I love how she doesn't gate keep, and has all of the links. I love your Chanel you go girl!

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Месяц назад +2

      yesss you know I got you 🥰💅🏻✨ gatekeeping is so silly lol, I’m here to help! Thanks so much for being here and supporting 🥹

  • @YOUNGTHUGGAMANELAFLARE
    @YOUNGTHUGGAMANELAFLARE Год назад +196

    I started using a rubber base and omg the difference is night and day! My nails feel so much stronger, almost like acrylics and they haven’t chipped at all, usually my nails break or chip constantly but I haven’t seen zero chips

  • @morphelmarshall7012
    @morphelmarshall7012 Год назад +4

    OMG HOW IS IT LOOKS SO CLEAN

  • @apples113
    @apples113 Год назад +29

    Omg this is a game changer. Can’t wait for the update on the nails

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +3

      Hopefully it works well! I made a wedding cake this week which is usually a bit hard on my nails so 🕵️‍♀️

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +2

      this had better change my life 😯✨💅🏻 #rubberbase #nails #naturalnails

  • @Vilde-t5e
    @Vilde-t5e 12 дней назад +1

    You have so pretty nails!!😛💗

  • @hellostina
    @hellostina Год назад +1853

    I started learning rubber base gel with a clear gel - such a mistake! 🤣 Yours looks fantastic 💜

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +198

      Awh I bet that was tricky - I want to try clear but the color is easier to see for sure 😅 I still need to practice but I feel like I got it mostly level, ty!

    • @stasianova399
      @stasianova399 Год назад +21

      What happened?? Why was it a mistake?

    • @Acidfunkish
      @Acidfunkish Год назад +81

      ​@@stasianova399You can't really see where you're building it, so it's often lumpy, but you can't easily tell until you cure it.

    • @zeedee8321
      @zeedee8321 Год назад +6

      How did u remove it? Acetone or drill?

    • @jujuba1117
      @jujuba1117 Год назад +14

      You can put the clear one under a ligth If the reflection of the light breaks and is not uniform then you need to level, the reflection of the light does not break when it is perfectly level, you can also use the reflection of a light to level or know where to level any product

  • @kyliee.c
    @kyliee.c Год назад +26

    I also bought it! I find it works so well to grow out my nails without them breaking all the time! I also used to nail bite and this actually makes me stop and realize i have something on my nails!!

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +1

      Ooooooo good to know! Yeah my nails aren’t super strong and I got recommended rubber base a lot, I want to try builder gel too :)

    • @kyliee.c
      @kyliee.c Год назад +1

      @@thegraytergood yeah me too! They say that rubber base is good for nails that begin to grow because it’s flexible and builder base is good for long nails because its hard! But do your own research before you buy❤️😊

    • @katherineparis7922
      @katherineparis7922 Год назад

      Cómo se llama ese producto???

    • @vstra5097
      @vstra5097 Год назад +3

      Do you just prep the nail and then apply rubber base? then put it under the UV and after that you also use a Top coat right?
      I am currently learning :)

    • @TruclyBurt
      @TruclyBurt 2 месяца назад

      Push back cuticles alcohol pad to wipe them clean dehydration bond, primer to get them last long, then thin rubber base gel then thick layer then cured 60s top coat voila done

  • @AlwaysBeKind14-io3hl
    @AlwaysBeKind14-io3hl Год назад +13

    Your nails are the most well kept smooth ones I’ve ever seen! Wow! 💅🏼✨

  • @MissJosNailCo
    @MissJosNailCo Год назад +2

    You did a great job! A straight light line is everything!

  • @ElizabethAlexandra33
    @ElizabethAlexandra33 Год назад +7

    she’s my absolute favorite nail content creator

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад

      Her work is incredible and the designs? Omg her flowers and French tips are always perfect 💕

  • @monaminas
    @monaminas Год назад +2

    You have one of the most beautiful hands I have ever seen!

  • @103-n8v
    @103-n8v Год назад +4

    hey OMG I love your nails!!I wish you could show us full videos on how to start,what beginners should buy and just show us how to create beautiful nails just like yours 🥰🤍

  • @thelana63194
    @thelana63194 Год назад +1

    This perfectly! ❤

  • @all8506
    @all8506 Год назад +3

    Wow your nail beds are gorgeous!

  • @danicatometich9678
    @danicatometich9678 3 месяца назад +2

    Something that I think helps is using a thin tip nail art brush to help guide it especially near the cuticle and side walls

  • @gabstacyfastwolf9385
    @gabstacyfastwolf9385 Год назад +87

    The fact that it’s called « bare minimum » 😭 I NEED IT

  • @brenna_gardner_
    @brenna_gardner_ Год назад +2

    Ur nails 💅 are gorgeous!

  • @akira.lee.
    @akira.lee. Год назад +3

    your hands, nails, skin tone, rings! absolutely beautiful ❤

  • @Jesuslovesyou-e5i
    @Jesuslovesyou-e5i Год назад

    HER NAIL VIDEOS ARE SO SATISFYING😩❤️

  • @ElectricAngel181
    @ElectricAngel181 Год назад +3

    Your nails look amazing ❤❤

  • @ellis3536
    @ellis3536 Год назад +2

    I love your little freckles on your hands ❤ Sooooo cute 😊

  • @Ninas_nailz
    @Ninas_nailz Год назад +3

    I’m a nail tech, and you did amazing building that apex. Great job!

  • @harshidhathasni5126
    @harshidhathasni5126 Год назад +1

    You're nails look beautiful..💗

  • @Marsase
    @Marsase Год назад +3

    Simple base and top(or hard gel if you want to break your balls while filing it of, but have it as strong as it gets) can hold them from breaking if you are lazy to fix them with silk wrap. Silk wrap is the original method to fix or maintain beoken and weak nails.

  • @nephtys369
    @nephtys369 Год назад +2

    It’s such a difference. I think you’ll love it.

  • @noface____
    @noface____ Год назад +3

    rubber base is the only thing i use now. my nails used to break all the time and would not hold acrylics or other applications, they would always lift. but not this base 💕💕

  • @Makeuploveculture
    @Makeuploveculture Год назад +2

    Thankyou for actually showing how flexible your nails are and still are after putting the gel!!! I always thought I was doing something wrong

  • @carriesullivan8234
    @carriesullivan8234 Год назад +12

    Hey sweeties! Loooks good as a cosmetologist just start your application a bit closer twards the free edge then go back with a fine brush to move it twards the cuticle. You will be much happier and wont accidentally floos your cuticle area.. good luck and great job on your video!

    • @vstra5097
      @vstra5097 Год назад

      Do you use a top coat after the rubber base? and can you apply the rubber base twice before you use the top coat? :) i am currently learning

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад

      Thanks for the tips! 🥰🫶

  • @twentyseven-
    @twentyseven- Год назад +1

    Your hands are perfection!

  • @sashaspearl
    @sashaspearl Год назад +6

    litterally stunning, as always! would you be able to try halal (permeable) nail polish? haven't seen many content creators review it

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +6

      tysm, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And sure I can definitely add it to my idea list 🥰💖

    • @sashaspearl
      @sashaspearl Год назад +6

      ​@@thegraytergood thanks so much! your videos are always so informative and aesthetically pleasing, and i speak on behalf of you community that we really appreciate the amount of effort you put into your videos

  • @Silvermoonshadow
    @Silvermoonshadow Год назад +1

    Your hands and nails are gorgeous and I am so jealous!!!

  • @Ur_gurl.
    @Ur_gurl. Год назад +4

    How did you shape your nails??!! Girl they are so pretty!! Could we get a video on a tutorial? 😊

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад

      I got you 💅🏻✨ ruclips.net/user/shortslJDu8O4A9LM?feature=share

  • @Shivan3
    @Shivan3 Год назад +2

    Wow beautiful ❤

  • @zoekoos7171
    @zoekoos7171 Год назад +49

    You may not be a nail tech, but girl your video's show it!

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +9

      I appreciate the vote of confidence - I watch a lot of nail videos and follow some amazing techs and learn a lot that way 🥰💖💅🏻

    • @cmissshelleymichelle
      @cmissshelleymichelle Год назад +1

      ​@thegraytergood Who do you follow, please, if you don't mind me asking? ❤ 😊

  • @maryisblue
    @maryisblue Год назад

    This is a very sad song for such a happy video 🥲

  • @blueclarity
    @blueclarity Год назад +3

    You did a great job. If you ever end up with a wonky nail you can file it into shape and throw another thin coat on top.

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +2

      Oooooo good to know - ty! I’ll try that for sure 💖

  • @iNoufFaisal
    @iNoufFaisal Год назад +1

    I hope you’re still using it, i put it every month, i should’ve done every two weeks but i’m busy, anyhow my nails would never ever break it’s amazing!!!

  • @sparklywastaken1426
    @sparklywastaken1426 Год назад +10

    Bendy is good, bendy is less likely to break. That’s why strengtheners don’t work, they make the nail brittle and cause more breaks. Rubber base coat works as a shock absorber, you have the perfect nails to use it with.

  • @jinglenails
    @jinglenails 9 месяцев назад +1

    You did it so good😍

  • @thehealingfairee
    @thehealingfairee Год назад +5

    When you bent your natural nail and they hardly moved 🥺 my nails bend 90 degrees woth hardly any pressure! Its impossible to grow them out because the bending makes the corners crack. I've gotta try this!

  • @katrina1045
    @katrina1045 Год назад +1

    Good job girl!

  • @amarjeetkaurshoker190
    @amarjeetkaurshoker190 Год назад +3

    Can you please make a video about how you keep your long nails strong? Mine keep bend back and really hurt 😫 BTW, I LOVE ❤❤ Your Channel! 😘

    • @davindersingh4105
      @davindersingh4105 Год назад +1

      Really need this ! ❤

    • @cmissshelleymichelle
      @cmissshelleymichelle Год назад +1

      If you get the rubber base gel she talking about and that a lot of people in the comments are saying is so good that should help. I would love to try it.

  • @samzaid0
    @samzaid0 Год назад

    Your freckles are beautiful

  • @Nails_By_Kimberlee
    @Nails_By_Kimberlee Год назад +31

    Rubber base is good because it has flex to it, meaning it will bend a little with your natural nails. It's really good for adding strength to weak/ naturally thin nails. ❤

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +2

      Thanks for sharing, that totally makes sense 🫶💙

  • @Swifielife13
    @Swifielife13 Год назад +1

    Can you please make a series where you make nail looks for short nail girlys because all my life I have been bitting my nails and my nails are really short but wanna do something with them!
    Thank you!❤❤❤ If you love her content
    👇🏻

  • @mariannamendoza8363
    @mariannamendoza8363 Год назад +6

    Hi I absolutely love your videos I have been following your tips in order for my nails to grow and they are growing thank you for everything and for all the effort you put in your videos 😊

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +1

      Hi! Thank you so much and YAY I’m so glad to hear it 🥰🥹💖🫡 so proud of you!

  • @Ayesha85580
    @Ayesha85580 Год назад

    The colour is so pretty 😍

  • @ashlaraque4135
    @ashlaraque4135 Год назад +21

    I love rubber base and fiber base! I find that rubber base doesn’t last as long as fiber base but it still definitely stops me from breaking my nails

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +3

      Ooooo good to know - I’ve had a lot of recommendations for rubber base, fiber base, and builder gel so I want to try each and see what is good for my nails :)

    • @ashlaraque4135
      @ashlaraque4135 Год назад +10

      @@thegraytergood girl fiber base will change your life lol. It’s a nice happy medium between builder gel and rubber base. It’s stronger than rubber base like builder gel but I find it easier to apply than builder gel and I find that it doesn’t lift as much. I use it accompanied with the Young nails protein bond and it lasts me 4+ weeks. I suggested the Didier fiber base.

  • @divatech185
    @divatech185 Год назад +1

    You did a great job. ❤

  • @reetmushroom
    @reetmushroom Год назад +5

    I absoulutely love your vids. i use to grow my nails but then i gave up but after watching your videos i have conviced myself to start over again🎉❤

  • @Nailsbyafroz
    @Nailsbyafroz 9 месяцев назад

    This colour looks gorgeous on your hands , love it

  • @anacarrillo8448
    @anacarrillo8448 Год назад +3

    Girls just apply like regular gel polish and flip your nail upside down at the end. Don’t stress over it

  • @letmethinkaboutit8982
    @letmethinkaboutit8982 Год назад

    The color on the nails is so beautiful.
    LOVE it.

  • @annadaleiden96
    @annadaleiden96 Год назад +9

    What light do you use? I can never find a good light so this would really help

    • @yash19454
      @yash19454 Год назад +1

      Pls be careful of uv lamps. I think led is safer if using often and sunscreen is best if using uv lamp ❤

  • @Theperilsofbev
    @Theperilsofbev 7 месяцев назад

    Your application is flawless 🌹

  • @cyanide166
    @cyanide166 Год назад +21

    Rubber base is a game changer. You can fix nails with it, fill holes and missing parts...

  • @annettegarcia789
    @annettegarcia789 Год назад +1

    Also try the dipping powder it helps to keep your nails strong

  • @gabbismith
    @gabbismith Год назад +3

    what is the oil you used near the end?? i love that applicator

  • @katrina3893
    @katrina3893 Год назад +1

    Omg i love her, NailKatz! ❤

  • @_xiosa
    @_xiosa Год назад +4

    The acceptance that you’re still learning. A lot of us non-nail techs are 😂

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +1

      Just trying to remember to be kind to myself and allow myself to fail, not quit:) 🥰🥹💖

    • @mrskaa7584
      @mrskaa7584 Год назад +1

      Hopefully nail techs are still learning also. Nail products and care are always evolving, and more knowledge is always a good thing!!😊

    • @kayleemartineau9113
      @kayleemartineau9113 Год назад

      new nail tech here, so much to learn and understand it is crazy! But acceptance is key ❤

  • @adyady8363
    @adyady8363 Год назад +1

    So-so beautiful❤

  • @phinixTHEvagabond
    @phinixTHEvagabond Год назад +6

    i have long natural nails that don’t know what to do with so I’ve been binging your videos and my first thought is hoooww do I get my cuticles to look princessy like that??😭💓💓 and I’m ordering rubber-base gel🤞🏾🔥

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад

      Ah I’m excited for this journey for you, lmk if I can help in any way 🥹💖 for me, I just don’t let them get scraggly. I use a liquid cuticle remover to get rid of the dead skin, an exfoliating cuticle pusher (like a glass one), regularly push them back with my other nails, and keep them oiled and hydrated every day. I apply Bliss Kiss cuticle oil and then Cera Ve lotion before bed. Hope this helps! 💅🏻 Keep me updated:)

  • @sinverrette9803
    @sinverrette9803 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love rubber base gel.. never looked back. Beetles has a great one and fzanest. It levels the apex for you.

  • @barbaragoodyear2830
    @barbaragoodyear2830 Год назад +3

    Is there a link so we can get it?! ❤️❤️( new subscriber btw I love ur vids bc I wanna take care of my nails more and attempt some of the cute designs u do )

  • @celineemerson9994
    @celineemerson9994 Год назад

    Seeing a nail bend, ALWAYS GIVES ME THE CHILLS

  • @call_me_kara
    @call_me_kara Год назад +454

    PLEASE
    DONT
    REMOVE
    GEL
    WITH
    ACETONE
    Because gel is thick it's need a lot of time to soak off, and that time of contact with acetone is harmful for skin and nails
    Nail masters usually use special nail drill for removing gel. But you can just buy a hard enough nail file(100-180 grid) and file a top part
    Also, when you wanna do gel nails again, you don't need to remove ALL old gel. Removing the top part and the lifts are enough. Just leave a thin layer of base and apply a new one on top of it.

    • @katfox678
      @katfox678 Год назад +26

      Thank you so much for this! This is probably why i felt my nails weaken after using gel.

    • @elle4873
      @elle4873 Год назад +42

      I do my nails with rubber gel. You can use acetone. You just need to file a majority of it off with a file so that the acetone can work on the first try and you just need to remove whatever small is left.

    • @In.my.red.headdd
      @In.my.red.headdd Год назад +1

      Thank you!!!

    • @loveu8910
      @loveu8910 Год назад +10

      There are many nail tech who use acetone. How is it harmful? I feel like not removing the old gel can be more harmful to your natural nails than using acetone to remove nail gel/polishes.

    • @call_me_kara
      @call_me_kara Год назад +20

      @LoveU
      Why not removing old gel can be harmful? I am a manicurist. Gel, after curing in the uv lamp, is just a plastic. It's absolutely safe if it's cured. Gel base contains acids, and while it's not cured, acids lift the scales of the nail and adhere to it. Acetone isn't made for human skin and nails. It dries out the skin and nails, which makes them brittle and thin. And even if it's liquid "without acetone," it's still harmful. There are just other chemicals close to acetone.
      Acids in gel lift the scales of the nail on a very thin layer, which is harmless in small quantities. Applying gel, then removing it with acetone and applying it again over and over lifts and destroying the scales of the nail deeper and deeper.
      Also, in the US and Europe, a lot of nail techs that doing really harmful mistakes and quality of their manicure is really bad, I don't know why this is going on.

  • @starlightangel1990
    @starlightangel1990 9 месяцев назад +1

    Honestly, whats even better is the YN(young nails) fiber gel. Does the same exact thing as rubber base but is stronger and has keratin built in. As a nail tech, ive been using on myself for almost a year, and when i soak off, my nails are crazy strong. I dont trust whats in a lot of brands and i wont buy generic rubber base, but you have to be careful as many seem to have HEMA which is a widly known allergen and can cause more harm than good. I have yet to have anyone have a reaction the the YN fiber gel.

  • @rainyrayrae
    @rainyrayrae Год назад +6

    actually, having a bit of bend to your nails is good! it means your nails are flexible and less likely to break under an impact :)

    • @HWolfe
      @HWolfe Год назад

      I noticed that a couple of days ago as I treat my hands and my fingernails like gold, with oils creams, slathering hand cream constantly OCD style, and using anything but my fingernails when I work. I use the finger pads only.
      Nail bent pretty good but it was amazing, in that I never had my nail bounce back like that without breaking before! My hand and fingers are shaped like yours which is a blessing anyway! My fingernails look just like the vlogger's now. I thank her greatly!!

  • @wondernessful
    @wondernessful Год назад +1

    I love her! Never bought her stuff because I have so many other stuff right but I learned so much from her

  • @sophiecorrales
    @sophiecorrales Год назад +2

    i have the nails kat kat rubber bases on my nails right now, they are so nice and natural and perfect for any occasion and as a competition dancer when we aren’t allowed to have colored nails, these saved me 😅

  • @niccoloreiss842
    @niccoloreiss842 Год назад +1

    Rubber base gel is superior to builder in a bottle for thin weak nails at this length because it gives your nails that strength, but the extra plasticizers in the formula make it more flexible after curing. If you do smn like bang your nail or shut it in a drawer with normal builder gel it’s likely going to chip or crack because it’s rly inflexible and it’s hard, if your nails are soft and bendy cracking or lifting huge portions of your mani is even more likely. With rubber base, when your nails get hit like that and would bend, the rubber base supports them and resists the bending like builder gel would but if the force is too strong to resist, whereas builder gel would chip or crack or lift, rubber base will bend and stretch with the nail as it supports your nail.

  • @TotallyKayla
    @TotallyKayla Год назад +1

    Girl! You nailed the application!!!!!!!!! 👍🏻

    • @thegraytergood
      @thegraytergood  Год назад +1

      Thanks for saying that 🥰🫶 I did my best! Definitely will get better with practice tho:)

    • @TotallyKayla
      @TotallyKayla Год назад

      @@thegraytergood you seriously did an incredible job! I've been doing my own nails with all kinds of products for over 3 years now and my gel application is no where near that clean lol you seriously did amazingly well!! I love watching your videos. I'm glad you tried the rubber base, it'll absolutely help your nails stay long and strong!

  • @MrNoMane
    @MrNoMane Год назад +2

    YOU SHOULD TRY PADDIE NAILS

  • @LanaAloraybi
    @LanaAloraybi 5 месяцев назад

    Freckles are so pretty

  • @sekrystalb
    @sekrystalb Год назад +1

    I love NKK! her products are also good!

  • @rnbsteenstar
    @rnbsteenstar Год назад +2

    That looks great looks great!

  • @babyspice945
    @babyspice945 Год назад +1

    Builder gels have saved my nails, I have sensory problems so when I break, split or bend a nail and cause it to catch on my clothes it really effects me, especially at work when I can’t stop to fix it so having instantly strong nails just from some gel has saved me so much stress !!

  • @TermiteL1995
    @TermiteL1995 Год назад +2

    So much easier to apply than Builder Gel. I used dehydrator + primer + protein bond + rubber gel base + gel top coat. Lasted for 12 days and no breakage.

  • @lft3636
    @lft3636 Год назад +1

    NGL, you did a good job here 👍

  • @ReneeKersey
    @ReneeKersey 17 дней назад

    “Just learning” but you’re so good and I’m learning so much from you ❤

  • @blwncamaro139
    @blwncamaro139 Месяц назад

    Great looking nails ❤

  • @TheeHoneyBadger7093
    @TheeHoneyBadger7093 Год назад +2

    It works and your application looks good on your natural nails💅

  • @jennettebaez7988
    @jennettebaez7988 5 месяцев назад

    You did a very good job

  • @margosunny5765
    @margosunny5765 Год назад

    your nail shape is just amazing🎉

  • @PrincessPeaFeet
    @PrincessPeaFeet Год назад

    You did a fabulous job! 🙌

  • @ThatisTB
    @ThatisTB Год назад

    I'm so glad I found this video. That rubber gel is AMAZING.

  • @kadeeeartiaga
    @kadeeeartiaga 2 месяца назад

    Woahhh this is so inspiring! I’m not a nail tech too, but i wanna try doing my nails on my own

  • @Eyraom
    @Eyraom Год назад +1

    I loved this!

  • @mysticgoddess1119
    @mysticgoddess1119 Год назад +2

    Them nail beds though 😍 I have short, conicle nail beds and I'm always so jealous of all the longer evenly shaped one's

  • @clairbby5436
    @clairbby5436 Год назад +1

    the first time i tried a rubber base looked NOTHING like this omg you did so well

  • @lorihudson5278
    @lorihudson5278 Год назад +2

    I just bought rubber base and a couple other gel products from born pretty.i can't wait to try it. My nails are tore up normally but more so from acrylic & polygel. Hopefully this will help .

    • @helenf.7221
      @helenf.7221 Год назад

      Same i just bought this tonight and have some of their gel colors to try