I tried Gel X Nails for the first time as BEGINNER and I am NEVER going back to the salon!!!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
  • Hello friends!!! Today I am going to be trying gel x nails for the first time as a beginner who doesn't know how to do nails... and spoiler alert I am never going back to the salon. This was SO EASY and affordable!! Love you all!
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  • @kristiesmith3280
    @kristiesmith3280 2 года назад +360

    If you put acetone in a sandwich bag bag, then put the bag in a bowl of warm water. Let you nails soak for maybe 10 mins. The nail just comes right off! Dont forget to put a towel over your hand.

    • @victoriaisthebest
      @victoriaisthebest Год назад +9

      Wow thank u !

    • @CasSafras33
      @CasSafras33 Год назад +26

      This! but also add an oil in the bag as well! I use coconut oil so that my nails arent SO dry.

    • @SweetnSassy725
      @SweetnSassy725 7 месяцев назад +8

      Omg you ladies are amazing with these great tips and tricks. ❤

    • @Queenedits-kb7kp
      @Queenedits-kb7kp 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks. But I don’t do these nails so I don’t do it

    • @marianava1168
      @marianava1168 Месяц назад

      Thanks for letting me know I would start doing that when I do my own nails

  • @LaReinaAlondra
    @LaReinaAlondra 2 года назад +289

    I started doing my own gel x nails during quarantine and I love it!! I'm never paying for my nails again 😁💙

    • @KianaBonollo
      @KianaBonollo  2 года назад +19

      That is awesome! I can't wait to also never pay for my nails again ahaha

    • @kferrette85
      @kferrette85 Год назад +2

      Do you like this better than dip?

    • @NinaSharee
      @NinaSharee 28 дней назад

      Same!

  • @JoyandSerenity.
    @JoyandSerenity. 2 года назад +212

    Yeh if it isnt 100% acetone its not going to cut through the gel. Acetone wont take longer than 15 mins, doing your own nails is defo a learning curve but you do get used to it.

    • @SFNena415
      @SFNena415 10 дней назад

      Thank you for the tip 😊

  • @michiematcha
    @michiematcha Год назад +64

    I have a tip for rhinestones. Don't actually saturate the entire gem, when a top coat goes on it removes some of the shine and makes it "cloudy". Just seal the edges with a small detail brush and then put the top coat on the surrounding nail. They will sparkle SO much more!

  • @kristinenoffsinger5138
    @kristinenoffsinger5138 Год назад +47

    Yes! I said same thing I've been practicing for at least 3 years but still not enough, we can always learn. I'm telling you the solid glue gel is a game changer! You've gotta get it.

    • @indiablue3162
      @indiablue3162 Год назад +1

      Which one do you recommend?!

    • @indiablue3162
      @indiablue3162 Год назад +1

      Which one do you recommend?!

    • @natalieeasley2195
      @natalieeasley2195 Год назад +8

      Yaassss! Girl that is all that I use and it’s the best! I like it better than the extension gel glue or some use base coat, because once you lay the nail down you can’t let go, the solid glue has a suction to it, so you can check your nail make sure it’s on straight, not like the base coat or other gel glues, the nail will come right off the minute you let go, or you have to be a pro and make sure you know how to put them on straight without looking, I can’t do that and I always had one or two nail’s crooked!
      The other great thing about the solid glue, they come in different colors, I have a baby pink, nude and clear. I use clear the most, but with the pink you can do a easy french design , and Nude goes with everything lol just makes it so easy not having to use a gel polish for your base color, just the solid color gel glue and design your set it just saves time and is also the best thing invented! The brands that I use are, Born Pretty & Kodies off of AliExpress or you can get them on Amazon they have tons of brands

  • @barbaradargan3683
    @barbaradargan3683 Год назад +13

    Girl, I did the same thing!!!! I do my now too!! I can't do the fancy stuff but they still look great and I get complements all the time! Go and experiment! Its so fun!!

  • @lifeofmeg3788
    @lifeofmeg3788 Год назад +35

    You did absolutely stunning job for your first time doing nails I loved them!!!!!

  • @MsDRRobinson
    @MsDRRobinson Год назад +9

    When doing clean up of the gel polish before curing, you can just use isopropyl alcohol. This will prevent any previous gel from being removed.

  • @lindsaypaige4628
    @lindsaypaige4628 2 года назад +68

    You need to hold the drill while using your pinky as a fulcrum to stabalize the efile so you dont get issues in your wrists from the vibrations. A bit hard to explain but thinking there are videos from young nails or the nail hub about efiles and how to use/hold them. I learned this from nail school so i wanted to pass on the info to you and any other diyers who may read this
    Good job tho and good luck with your future nails :)

    • @KianaBonollo
      @KianaBonollo  2 года назад +2

      thank you so much! I will research this!

  • @karinadulat
    @karinadulat 2 года назад +46

    I love doing my nails! It is so much cheaper and I find it so relaxing 💗

  • @meherd1853
    @meherd1853 Год назад +11

    I love doing my own nails (I usually just paint them or do press ons but still) and I also love Kaylie Boyle's videos! I always watch them while I do my own nails :)

  • @tyranaaodarleylamptey9473
    @tyranaaodarleylamptey9473 Год назад +4

    I just did my first gel nail my self . It’s soo satisfying when you are able to get it done your self

  • @sarahuntsman9698
    @sarahuntsman9698 Год назад +30

    I know this is late to the video but you actually don’t need a gel base before polish. Since the fake nail can’t produce natural oils the base isn’t needed to provide extra help since it isn’t necessary.😊

    • @magdziadeb8378
      @magdziadeb8378 4 месяца назад

      Hey, can I use regular gel UV curated base for sticking on the gel x extensions?

  • @shaileyd4846
    @shaileyd4846 Год назад +4

    Oh my gosh those are gorgeous!! I can’t believe this was your first time doing your own nails in a long time, you did SO good!!

  • @athenaabarnes
    @athenaabarnes 2 года назад +8

    I was on the struggle bus the first time too. I was missing a mini uv lamp (crucial) to flash cure. Watching this as I try again 🤞 Thanks for video!

  • @ghostly.creature
    @ghostly.creature 2 года назад +18

    Somewhere in the world one nail tech is crying over this video...

    • @221b-Maker-Street
      @221b-Maker-Street Год назад +1

      More than just the one, I sense. 🙃
      0:52 She didn't even link to her nail tech like she said she would. (I discovered this after wading through 28 lines of affiliate links.)
      What a time to be alive...

  • @laurajoseph6802
    @laurajoseph6802 2 года назад +7

    Just found your channel, I am also a beginner and I've done the gel x one time but will continue to do it more. Your nails came out nice. And yes you should get 100% acetone it will soak the nails off faster. Also, try clipping the nails with a nail clipper or a nail cutter it will save time on soaking the nails off. Can't wait to see more videos.

  • @msme9790
    @msme9790 Год назад +4

    You did awesome for your first time! My first time half the nails popped off the next day

  • @swaggchu789
    @swaggchu789 Год назад +21

    You literally ran into every problem that I ran into when I did mine for the first time 😂 It gets so much better though right?!

    • @221b-Maker-Street
      @221b-Maker-Street Год назад +4

      Yes, it does! Except you were doing your own nails and still finding your way - whereas it's almost like she didn't do even a modicum of research or practice offline before creating what is effectively a how-to video - or will be viewed as such - for an audience of over half a million people... 😳

    • @Kittycouture_xox
      @Kittycouture_xox 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@221b-Maker-Streetshe said she did research and it’s great for people who are gonna do their nails for the first time so they know what problems they might run into

    • @221b-Maker-Street
      @221b-Maker-Street 5 месяцев назад

      @@Kittycouture_xox There are far better ways of showing the pitfalls than this.
      Also: 0:52 "Linking my nail tech's socials below!"
      No links to nail tech. 🤔
      Nail tech loses major, high profile, regular client, and promised kick-back isn't even there - what a time to be alive... 🙃

  • @mikapika9839
    @mikapika9839 2 года назад +17

    now i use press ons or do my own saves the 30-50$ every week
    💅🏽

  • @danielafilipacouto
    @danielafilipacouto 2 года назад +12

    girl we NEED more nail videos

  • @lielzihi4139
    @lielzihi4139 2 года назад +8

    You don’t have to use anything on top of the gelx after you remove the shine from them. You can put the gel color strain on top. Just wanted to tell you so you save time and product because it is really is not necessary

  • @drasiella
    @drasiella 10 месяцев назад +1

    I tried gel x yesterday and girl, same.

  • @lvlysticgirl
    @lvlysticgirl Месяц назад

    I love your room! Is that wallpaper?? So cute!!

  • @susanromero529
    @susanromero529 Год назад +1

    I just came across this video and it breaks my heart how you tried this not even knowing what products to use. I'm not sure what videos you watched but it is an e file not a drill LOL It sounds like you got it together so I'm happy for that.

  • @mariellewesteneng9946
    @mariellewesteneng9946 Год назад +1

    i started doing gel x nails like a year ago, before that i always used regulair nail glue. i have to say, i want sooo much more stuff but i dont have the money for it, but al your stuff is now in my shopping basket even though i know i wont buy it. but yours looked soooo preettyyy

  • @katherinearciniegas1802
    @katherinearciniegas1802 Год назад +1

    Omg you made me laugh so hard. I feel like this was me. I kept saying oh no I didn’t think about that, and kept buying more things. I can’t wait to try your tips today. Thanks 😂

  • @mycreativedesignsspace6739
    @mycreativedesignsspace6739 2 года назад +9

    Try dollar tree make up pads… they hold in the nail polish removal and removes all the gel..

    • @KianaBonollo
      @KianaBonollo  2 года назад +1

      thank you for the suggestion!!

  • @jasminejupiter.
    @jasminejupiter. Год назад +1

    I'm scared to try my own. I'm late to all this girly stuff. My gel tips are curved, and my natural nails are flat. Just gonna go for it. Wish me luck.

  • @nvobrianna
    @nvobrianna Месяц назад

    It’s giving wedding nails ❤❤

  • @mollymccray6648
    @mollymccray6648 Год назад

    GIRL I LIVE IN VA! IN THE MOUNTAINS! LOL!! we aren't far! great video!! so glam!

  • @sophietucker6249
    @sophietucker6249 10 месяцев назад +1

    i LOVEEEE kayli she is soooo awesome

  • @alorabennett2194
    @alorabennett2194 Год назад

    you can put a little more pressure when filing with the e file. I would recommend starting slow and watch a few videos on e files. You also need 100% acetone when soaking off the polish otherwise it will take longer and be more difficult to remove the acrylic.

  • @txt.abmora101
    @txt.abmora101 Год назад +1

    I'm super late to this, but to be honest i myself am thinking of doing nails so to see a starter doing them makes me feel so happy 😭‼️..( Not me trying to follow in my tias foot steps! )

  • @unique4532
    @unique4532 Год назад +2

    *drills a little bit * “ OMG I can’t go back now 😂😂😂

  • @caroleblair1438
    @caroleblair1438 Месяц назад

    Very pretty ❤

  • @MrsDathy
    @MrsDathy 4 месяца назад

    You did a great job! ❤❤ I actually feel inspired to try doing my own but it’s definitely an investment to buy everything you need first. 😅

  • @Wochenendmaedchen
    @Wochenendmaedchen 5 месяцев назад +5

    Please ALWAYS use a face mask to protect your lungs from the toxic dust!

    • @Queenedits-kb7kp
      @Queenedits-kb7kp 5 месяцев назад

      For gel nails do I have to because that’s the only thing I have?

  • @ahh9555
    @ahh9555 5 месяцев назад

    i have saved so much money from buying product from TEMU and gel glue from Amazon. thank you for the video.

  • @shllewis9
    @shllewis9 2 года назад +3

    They turned out so cute

  • @ginevraseaton8900
    @ginevraseaton8900 Год назад

    ummhh HELLO????? they are stunning and you did a perfect job especially for your first time!

  • @ellenhasch8319
    @ellenhasch8319 Месяц назад

    If you get gel around you cuticle before you put it in the lamp have a nail brush with acetone ready on the side next to you on the table. Also to prevent the gel coming out the sides is before you put the nail on squeeze the sides together then when you put it on the gel shouldn’t go through.

    • @ellenhasch8319
      @ellenhasch8319 Месяц назад

      Or if you cure the gel with a little on your cuticle use the nail drill to sand it off

  • @elizabethkennedy4427
    @elizabethkennedy4427 Год назад

    I tried gel x last night….. I’ve been doing my own dip at home and sometimes do tips for added length so I thought oh this will be fine…. WRONG I was shaking and making a huge mess 😂 I will attempt again tonight or tomorrow

  • @littledarlingwendy
    @littledarlingwendy Год назад +1

    Lmao I also got a whole ass cart of nail supplies. Still only as much as ONE salon visit for a fresh set

  • @TheVlogLife
    @TheVlogLife 2 года назад +6

    You did an amazing job for this being your first time 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @user-qj7sd6yt9t
    @user-qj7sd6yt9t Год назад

    OMG!! ur a natural!!

  • @ShaylasLove
    @ShaylasLove 11 месяцев назад

    This was a year ago…. I know you’re a pro now 😊 your nails look so good

  • @Yadiramunzj
    @Yadiramunzj 6 месяцев назад

    omgggg i love them they look so cute 😍😍

  • @gyongyihuszak3288
    @gyongyihuszak3288 Год назад

    Turned out beautiful, great job!

  • @daniqtpy647
    @daniqtpy647 5 месяцев назад

    Good job it's beautiful

  • @vegangirl2452
    @vegangirl2452 21 день назад

    You need 100% acetone and make sure you soak your nails, soaking it is much easier

  • @AmbertheHousewife
    @AmbertheHousewife Год назад +1

    Does using the gel as a glue damage your nail bed? Cute nails btw that design is classic 😍😍😍

  • @uchi3210
    @uchi3210 2 года назад +1

    here at 45s after posting!!! hello i love your videos 🥺💗

  • @katzeyez1979
    @katzeyez1979 Год назад

    Not bad for first time but I sure hope you got finer grit bands so you can smooth out the nails and diamond bits for natural nails and cuticles

  • @miriamm3780
    @miriamm3780 Год назад

    Great job!! You'll get your money's worth! 🌸🌸💕💕

  • @chelseatyms6301
    @chelseatyms6301 Год назад

    Can you do a vid on your gorgeous ring 😮❤

  • @christina_lauren
    @christina_lauren Год назад

    This is my first time on your channel- did you paint that mural on your wall? It's beautiful!

  • @ashlaraque4135
    @ashlaraque4135 Год назад +5

    You will always need 100% acetone and doing nails at home. It’s the only product that will remove gel or acrylic.

  • @vickipatridge5094
    @vickipatridge5094 2 года назад +1

    Your nails look great.

  • @thriveflourishmotivate
    @thriveflourishmotivate 2 года назад

    you did so good!!!

  • @brandonbellino8896
    @brandonbellino8896 Год назад

    If I didn't already know you got too much money for your own good when you showed the whole cart full of supplies for your first set of nails I definitely did when you whipped out the "dust collector" lmao. I died.

  • @kenzielishous
    @kenzielishous 4 месяца назад

    I wanna know if anyone painted the nails before they glued them down, cause i think with my nondominant hand doing that might make it easier?

  • @iheartbrynn
    @iheartbrynn Год назад

    i have done sets on myslef about 5 times and one or more nails pop off on the second day or even the first i just cant get them to stay

  • @Upsidedownworld2023
    @Upsidedownworld2023 Год назад

    Beautiful outcome. I could never do that!🤣

  • @221b-Maker-Street
    @221b-Maker-Street Год назад +2

    0:52 _"Linking my nail tech's socials below"_
    No links to nail tech. 🤔
    Nail tech loses major, high profile, regular client, and promised kick-back isn't even there - what a time to be alive...

  • @noemikizem7246
    @noemikizem7246 2 года назад +5

    Something is wrong with the audio starting at 6:44

  • @ChloemartinDelCampo
    @ChloemartinDelCampo Год назад

    Do you need to use the primer or dehydrator? I only have foundation base gel. 🙈

  • @a____l___8610
    @a____l___8610 2 года назад

    I saw you on tiktokkkk!!!

  • @rafianazhathriti5638
    @rafianazhathriti5638 10 месяцев назад

    I think $55 is not that much for a set of nails. I mean in Bangladesh it's like $100 just for basic gel nails in any basic nail salons.

  • @danidiedrich6457
    @danidiedrich6457 Год назад +1

    Try watching Michelle Kahn she helps a lot

  • @casandraolund9006
    @casandraolund9006 Год назад

    Good job

  • @kellygarcia5323
    @kellygarcia5323 Год назад

    How come when u put the nails on they don’t pop off when u stop holding it ? Mines pops off so I have to hold it into the led lamp

  • @Kaitlenn207
    @Kaitlenn207 Год назад +2

    Where did you get the storage cart/bin thingy 0:03 ??

  • @icequeen7025
    @icequeen7025 2 года назад

    DIY long acrylics like the city girls

  • @Shd57
    @Shd57 Год назад

    Great job can you provide me an exact list of materials?

  • @RoamIntoYoga
    @RoamIntoYoga Год назад

    Are you still using the gel x? I’d love an updated video 😊

  • @r-y-n-n
    @r-y-n-n Год назад

    I might aswell try this, any tips?

  • @BellaEstrella7
    @BellaEstrella7 Год назад

    How did you refill?

  • @JoseGarcia-vp9kf
    @JoseGarcia-vp9kf 2 года назад

    Hi kiarabonollo, is amazing to youtube channel

  • @baketolive4753
    @baketolive4753 Год назад

    where are the products listed?

  • @DellaMora2222
    @DellaMora2222 Год назад

    From what I have heard u don’t put any polish on gems.. only around the edges

  • @frenchie13
    @frenchie13 Год назад

    Is that all paper on your wall of paint?

  • @solarlola5953
    @solarlola5953 Год назад

    When does the video start

  • @marcelamadds
    @marcelamadds Год назад

    Can I go to the beach with gel x?

  • @dustybun4ever165
    @dustybun4ever165 2 года назад +8

    Her: I could literally be a professional nail artist I literally have all the stuff
    Also her: having to go to the shops to get the supplies that she needed and didn’t have
    No hate I think it’s funny 😅❤️

  • @RaiganGrace
    @RaiganGrace 2 года назад

    I watched you tik tok

  • @nevaeh2251
    @nevaeh2251 Год назад

    I see you

  • @mishelle5912
    @mishelle5912 2 года назад +2

    What are the gloves for? 😅

    • @KianaBonollo
      @KianaBonollo  2 года назад +6

      Apparently they are *supposed* to protect you from the UV rays from the lamp HOWEVER mine is an LED UV lamp so I’m not sure it does anything haha

    • @amberaddison9840
      @amberaddison9840 2 года назад

      @@KianaBonollo i haven't been using the gloves and i can definitely tell my hands are lookin a little worse . 😔 i gotta get some asap

  • @qt_stacy
    @qt_stacy 2 года назад +3

    putting top coat on top of your rhinestones is going to take away the sparkle lol

    • @amberaddison9840
      @amberaddison9840 2 года назад +1

      Definitely, idk what nail tech does that but thats Definitely a no no. I pay to much for my crystals to put topcoat on em. 😉 i use swarovski and preciosa crystals tho. Maybe itll hlp the inexpensive ones shine more idk. 🤔

  • @aliciageorges8090
    @aliciageorges8090 Год назад

    Can u please tell me what u glue your stone with

  • @amorales015
    @amorales015 10 месяцев назад

    Yes. 100% acentone. lol.

  • @lodiedodie2336
    @lodiedodie2336 Месяц назад

    Why dont yall just paint your nail with the glue not the extension?

  • @carmensalazar8586
    @carmensalazar8586 2 года назад

    Is it required to have the extended gel or can i use regular nail glue

  • @annaxefta587
    @annaxefta587 Год назад

    are we not gonna talk about the weird thriller gloves?? tf

    • @christineghere2461
      @christineghere2461 Год назад

      Supposed to protect your hands from the UV light in the nail lamp.

  • @paulathompson8470
    @paulathompson8470 Год назад

    Little, that thing is huge

  • @riversideresource38
    @riversideresource38 Год назад

    Yes I'd isn't 100 az the wiggles 8th and friends in the wiggles have a

  • @artiliciousv
    @artiliciousv Год назад

    Lol taking of product with a sand band drill 😂 wtf

    • @artiliciousv
      @artiliciousv Год назад +1

      @Alana Marie yes lucky, because the bits a nail tech uses need training and are dangerous for people who didnt train for it

    • @221b-Maker-Street
      @221b-Maker-Street Год назад

      @@artiliciousv Quite. Just thinking also of the ½ million subscribers who are equally unlikely to have that experience.
      With great power comes great responsibility...
      Still, clicks and likes, eh? 🙃

  • @LocaKenia
    @LocaKenia Год назад

    annoying