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I am so happy I found your channel. I started doing my own nails with builder gel in a bottle and I am happy to find someone explaining these little things that can make my work easier. 🙈😅 Now I need to figure out how to make an apex. 😅
OMG yay!!! Thank you so much for letting me know!!! I’m happy to help you anytime with questions!!! Did you see how I apply the 2nd layer to make the apex?!
@@NicolesBeautyScene I did. And I will try it out. So far I found that the whole thing just spreads when I do it. Either my biab is too liquid or I wait for too long. Do you cure each nail individually? I guess it's also a matter of practice besides the right product...
@@curtalaura796 oh I can help you with that!! Ok, so after you apply the Bg to one nail, flip it upside down to build the apex naturally for at least 10 seconds, then quick flip your nail over. Make sure there’s no gel on your skin (wipe it off with an angled eyeshadow brush with isopropyl alcohol). Then flash cure it 5-10 seconds. Then move to your next nail. Same steps with each nail! The thumb gets cured separately, and then the other 4 fingers get cured together (after each was flash cured). The flash curing stops the product from sliding off!
Make sure you do the bottom of your nail or you can start at the tip of your nail and work down when you’re on your second layer. So I start at the bottom and I will hold my finger down when I’m ready and it seems to just work.
Just got my soft builder gel in the mail last night. Going to be using it for the first time today. Wish me luck ladies. So glad I searched and found this channel. This was a very good video. Apprehensive about doing my non-dominant hand though. And one of my nails is broken on my dominant hand, naturally, so I'm going to have to try to extend that. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@NicolesBeautyScene I can do builder gel with a few fill in's but than I need to go bare without it a few months in order to maintain my natural nails
I have done the same as you. I discovered polygel and builder gel and got a little crazy constantly filing them down and redoing them. I have drilled down to the nailbed recently. 😬 My nails are so weak and I found your video. It's great! I'm gonna try to get my nails back to health!
I'm so glad i found your channel. I haven't really seen people use builder gel a lot and you're like the only one that I've seen/found. I have been using builder gel for a while. But for me it always lifted at the free edge and chipped away. But I'm going to try some of your tips to see if there is any difference.☺
Thank you for the video, I did my first gel builder nails on myself. I watched your video a few times to get it right. I did pretty good for my first. I made a few mistakes with my thumbs. I will make sure next time when it's time to cure my thumb that I do it by itself. Thank you again!
You’re welcome! That’s so exciting! Keep me posted on how it goes next time! Here is another builder gel video with more tips on application too! BUILDER GEL OVERLAY ON NATURAL NAILS / Beginner Friendly ruclips.net/video/YFaKf9UfvIY/видео.html
Your nails look so good! I love the length and the shape! I need to try and grow mine out so I can accomplish the same shape. I have been doing gel-x nails myself at home for 2 years and I just wanted a break so I started just doing builder. I still have an issue where they will chip at the free edge and lift even if I have capped them with the builder so it can be frustrating but I’m glad I came across your video! ❤
Thank you so much!!! I’m so happy this video helped you!! Let me know any time you have questions!! Make sure you do a dry prep, use dehydrator, and primer!!
@@NicolesBeautyScene You inspired me to extend my nails a little and so I did do dehydrator, primer and base coat! Thank you so much for your tip! ❤️ I’m excited to see how these will last!
Thanks for this video! I started using tips because I've gotten so frustrated trying to do bg extensions. They were getting so thick and took forever! If you'd like to do some videos on placing and doing extensions with paper forms that'd be great. 😊❤
Hi Nicole, I wanted to say that I got some helpful tips out of this video and thank you for that. On the other hand, I wanted to gently point out that your nails are pretty severely over-filed. It can be easy to do when trying for an almond shape and I can just see that you really over did it. The left side of your left middle nail is an especially prominent example. I just wanted to point it out, because if it was me over filing, I'd want someone to tell me. Cheers!
Hi Samantha- glad you found some helpful tips! I like to file them thinner on the sides as they grow very wide naturally and don’t look even if I don’t file them in more.
Hello, I’m searching for builder gel and came across your video and thank you 🙏. I didn’t see you cured your nails in a UV:Led lamp? If you don’t need a lamp to cure,what is the names of your projects and where do I purchase them from? Thank you 🙏
Hi Anita! I do cure my nails with this builder gel- I just talk about it but don’t show it. Sorry for any confusion!! I’m using OG Dip Powder’s hema free builder gels and they’re amazing! I’ll link them here. They ship to the US and Canada! I can link the lamp I use as well! ogdippowder.com/collections/hema-free-builder-gel
Hi!! Rubber base gel can be used in place of gel base. It’s more flexible than builder gel. Some people tend to like one over the other and pick rubber gel base because of the flexibility. I am trying out some rubber bases soon- so I’m excited to see how it lasts on me! I’m really really hard on my nails and builder gel stays great.
For the life of me, I can never get the builder to apply smoothly or evenly. I do all these tips and tricks and it still comes out lumpy and I thought it was self leveling. But unfortunately I without a doubt always get uneven surfaces and after I paint them is when I realize the mess. I started doing this during the pandemic and figured I’d start a new hobby. Plus I thought I’d continue it due to cost plus I was coming out disappointed from each nail appointment because I never got the shape I wanted. But this so called hobby instead of being satisfying has given me anxiety and I go weeks between fills.
I think us non-professionals trying to do the Russian manicure has killed our nails. Now I use Sally Hansen’s cuticle remover to get rid of it. That’s my experience.
I’m glad you found something that works for you! Unfortunately most people get lifting when using a liquid cuticle remover- I’m one of them. My natural nails and strong and healthy under my builder gel!
Hi Yolanda!! Flipping your nail allows the apex to build naturally- then you flip your nail back over and quickly flash cure it to keep the apex. Do you know what the apex is?
@@NicolesBeautyScene yes, so I should focus the product more by the cuticle and let the builder gel "run" down? I'm so new to this, so I'm trying to know more about it, bc going to the salon is not economically working for me right now 🤣😂
@@yolandamasis4132 you want to place it a little away from your cuticle, gently push it back towards the cuticle without touching and then gently float it down the nail. Then the thin brush helps get closer to your cuticles and move some of the product back toward the apex of too much is at the tips.
You’re welcome!! The gel base and gel top are specifically gels that need cured in a lamp, not nail polish top and base. I can recommend some if you need them!
@@NicolesBeautyScene oops I meant the same as a regular GEL manicure. For example, would my Gelish foundation/base and top coat work with builder gel or does builder gel require its own products? And I’d love you have your recommendations! Thank you so much for replying!
@@jalfredprufrock1000 yes any gel base and gel top! I personally love OG Dip Powders gels- they’re hema free and so easy to work with! She ships to the US and Canada! I actually use her builder gel and dehydrator and primer- bc they’re all hema free! ogdippowder.com/products/hema-free-gel-base-coat
@@MarukaxP28 that’s the sticky dispersion layer left on the Bg. You just need to wipe it with isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel or lint free wipe! Then you can file and shape it, paint gel or polish over it, dip over it!
Hi Nicole. Can I put nail tips on with builder gel in a jar? I usually use the bottle but the jar is thicker and was wondering if I have to do something different to o it? Thank you❤
Hi Kathy! You absolutely can put nail tips on under builder gel. Still prep your nail like normal. Dehydrate. Apply the tip. Blend the edges into your natural nail. Dehydrate and then primer. Gel base and cure, then all the builder gel steps. Let me know if you need any help!
Can you put colors over this? I've always only used gel polish, I put pink all over the nail and then paint on a white French I was wondering if I could do this and then put color on top? Started looking into builder gel because my natural nails get to bendy
Yes you can put gel colors on it, dip powders, nail polish- any of those! Builder gel is very versatile as a base for your manicures. I’ve been using it around 3.5 years! You don’t need to soak off in acetone. Just do fills. Here’s how I do fills! BUILDER GEL OVERLAY FILL ON SHORT NATURAL NAILS / Beginner Friendly / Skip the Acetone! ruclips.net/video/gAvnYehEYU0/видео.html
@@loveliegirl1 ok then I’d definitely recommend builder gel. And lots of cuticle oil- my nails grow long and strong when I keep builder gel over them and use cuticle oil multiple times a day! Are you in the Us or Canada? I can recommend my favorite builder gel brand that’s hema free too!
Is it okay if I leave gel polish application for next day? So I cured builder gel, wiped off sticky layer and went to bed cause it was as too late 😅 I would like to apply two coats of gel polish and top coat. Do I need to prep the nail somehow or go straight atop my builder gel?
You absolutely can do that!! I’d would rough up the top of the builder gel, wipe off with alcohol. Then gel base and cure, gel polish and cure, top coat. If you want the best longevity- after wiping off with alcohol- then do dehydrator and primer/bond!
It’s all about the prep! Do a dry prep removing your excess cuticles on your nail plate, make sure there’s no shine on your nails. Dehydrator, then primer. Here’s how I prep my nails! Cuticle prep natural nails with efile for builder gel overlay/ dip powder nails ruclips.net/video/OrtNtQINBjo/видео.html
Hi Nicole. I recently came across your videos in FB groups and I find your videos very helpful. Is it possible to over cure builder gel? My lamp is advertised as 150w and brand new.
Hi Donelle!! Thank you so much!! You absolutely can over cure builder gel and any gels! Curing too long causes gel to basically shrink up and peel off your nails much faster. 150watts is really high. You easily could over cure gels with that high of wattage unfortunately!
@@ashleyadams9874 hi Ashley!! You need a lamp with at least 48 watts, 30 light bulbs, a reflective bottom and 365-405nm. This is straight from nail tech educators I’ve asked!
It depends on the brand! The brand that I’m using in this video, which is OG Dip powder, does not need to be cured! ogdippowder.com/products/og-dip-powder-hema-free-dehydrator-and-primer
Are you using a bottle that says primer or doesn't say base? Can you send me a link to the exact product please I've been trying to figure out what to use besides the eye trader to help my builder gel stay
Hi Latisha! Here is the primer I use. After you do your cuticle/nail prep, then dehydrate your nails and apply primer. I dehydrate 5 nails, primer 5 nails, then primer again on those 5 nails. Then go in with builder gel. Most people need a thin layer of gel base before applying builder gel but for a few of us- we get better adhesion without the gel base under. So that’s why I go right in after primer with builder gel. And it helps me to do one hand at a time. So after I’m all done on one hand, then I go to the other hand, dehydrate, primer, etc. I hope this helps!!! ogdippowder.com/products/og-dip-powder-hema-free-dehydrator-and-primer
I haven’t found any primer that needs cured. Typically they are air dry and need to be sticky for the gel to adhere to your natural nails. What brand is it?
Hi Amy- great question! I just wipe the brush off on a clean paper towel or lint free wipe right after cleaning up around my cuticles and getting product off my skin.
Hi! Hema is hydroxyethyl methacrylate and is commonly used in nail products to help with adhesion (particularly in gels). But it’s been found to be causing more gel allergies due to overexposure and repeated exposure to skin. So some companies have chosen to make hema free gels instead. Typically those products are more expensive which is why I have chosen to stay away from cheap gel brands filled with hema as I want as minimal chance as possible to develop a gel allergy! Does that help? Let me know any other questions you have!
These are UV reflecting gloves yes. My understanding from research with nail techs and chemists is you get more exposure to UV rays outside. But for me- I wear the gloves no matter if i’m using gels or just dip nails. I want to keep as much off my skin as possible!
Hi Vanessa! The brand I use OG Dip Powder is soak off but I use an efile to file it off and do fills instead! I haven’t soaked in acetone in 2.5 years. Acetone made my skin hurt so bad. You can hand file to do fills too if you aren’t comfortable with an efile. I’ll link videos for both ways for you here. Ask me any other questions you have- I’m happy to help! ruclips.net/video/SAEbK11P0cM/видео.html ruclips.net/video/WRYCtpoKsHU/видео.html
@@NicolesBeautyScene Okay thank you in your video clip you perform two different types of nail treatments 1 was builder jail the other one was what else I forgot I will have to rewatch
@@lucywitt1972 you’re welcome! In this video it’s builder gel. I use a Dehydrator to prep the nail and Primer leaves a sticky adhesion layer so gel can adhere to your nails.
You can use an efile or hand file to do fills and remove. And this brand I’m using is soak off as well. I am allergic to acetone so I only use the efile. Here’s how I peel for a fill with an efile! HOW TO EFILE FOR BUILDER GEL REMOVAL AND NAIL PREP | For Beginners ruclips.net/video/o3EreBXdvbs/видео.html
Hi! You can build an apex with builder gel! The when you apply the builder gel- the first layer is a super thin layer called the slip layer and you don’t cure it yet. Then you put a bead of builder gel back towards the back of your nail and gently float it down your nail to the tip. Then flip your nail over for like 10-15 seconds so the builder gel levels out and forms an apex naturally! Quick flip your hand over and flash cure it 10 seconds. This will keep the apex where it is. Repeat for 2nd layer if needed!
I can help you!! You absolutely can do builder gel on short nails. As long as the gel doesn’t touch your bare skin! And then use cuticle oil multiple times a day. My nails grow like crazy when I keep builder gel on and use lots of cuticle oil! They do not grow when I don’t! I’m not sure what all salons offer- I personally do my own! I don’t trust nail salon chop shops and the good places who use quality ingredients are out of my budget! Let me know if you want info on doing it yourself!
@NicolesBeautyScene I've used dipping powder, but lately, I've been doing gels, polygel, and builder. I recently did builder, and it took 4 hrs. It's kind of frustrating. I guess because of the nail prepping, I have to do 1st
@@jnefitemayep1433 I will say- when I do fills- it’s typically around 1.5-2 hours. I have to take my time! I split up fills and dipping over my nails over a few nights. It’s too long if I do them all one night!
Hi! I think the bottle has a faster learning curve since you’re likely used to applying something on your nails from a bottle! The jar took me a few extra times to get the hang of it, but I really love both! I did this video about using them both! ruclips.net/video/um5cpovEEGs/видео.htmlsi=VcIBtCDSPyHtLebF
Yes unfortunately people can become allergic to gels if the proper precautions aren’t used or you use low quality products with ingredients known to be more likely to cause allergies. A nail gel allergy is not reversible. Your hands and finger will itch, be red, can blister, and I know people who have lost nails from it. That’s why I’m super particular about what products I use on my nails! And never cure gel on my skin. Always make sure all your gel is completely cured with a lamp with specs that nail tech educators advise. I’m trying to help spread awareness about it!!
Ooono!! Are you removing your excess cuticle off your nail plate (either with a glass cuticle pusher or cuticle bit of a nail file)? Also- make sure you don’t use any liquid cuticle remover- that makes most people’s nails pop right off! Are you using a primer under your builder gel?
Are you removing your cuticle proper? My gel manicure could come off like peelies (all fully cured just no adhesion to my nail) until I used a chemical cuticle remover.
@@CaityRaindrop liquid cuticle remover makes most people’s manis come right off in my experience over the past 5 years- I don’t recommend it for the majority of people
I personally like builder gel the best!! It’s easy to use, you can file off or soak off it cures hard and lasts so long on my nails! My favorite builder gels are these: ogdippowder.com/collections/hema-free-builder-gel
I bought a replica of a Chanel brooch for $20 to compare materials etc. The real brooch cost $800 and was made of the exact same materials - brass, synthetic pearls, glass. 🤦🏻♀ The other one is a $40 one #kkuwan Backpack Replica - also works for Compare - I can't find any difference and still use it for the gym 😅
Nope been doing my nails for 4 years and they’re healthy and strong! I’m super rough on them and they last fantastically! I have super dry skin naturally. Thanks for boosting the algorithm with your comment!
@@NicolesBeautyScene omg….thank you so much. I usually use some sort of bond, buff so its not entirely smooth, apply gel and then cure. I don’t buff that much bc I want to use the gel as a protective layer to grow my natural nails.
@@rachelarmstrong3374 ok thanks for the info! What about cuticle prep? Do you remove excess cuticle? And dehydrate your nails? Push your cuticles back?
@@rachelarmstrong3374 ok! I would actually say- use a glass cuticle pusher to remove excess cuticle or ball bit of an efile. Cuticle nippers often we cut too much off and risk infection. Do you use a cuticle remover liquid? If you do- skip that! Cuticle remover liquids cause most people lifting. What is the bond you’re using? Does it leave a sticky residue? Bond (or primer) and dehydrator are different. Some companies call their dehydrator “bond” - which is super confusing!
I’m so sorry you had trouble with this video- here’s a newer one that I talk more about builder gel. Let me know any time you have any questions! ruclips.net/video/YFaKf9UfvIY/видео.html
@@kimberlybrewer6102 that totally makes sense- thanks for the feedback!! I actually have more builder gel videos that go slower!! I’ll link them for you and feel free to ask me any questions- I’m happy to help! BUILDER GEL vs RUBBER BASE OVERLAY For Beginners ruclips.net/video/f0eX0TcVMkE/видео.html
@@kimberlybrewer6102 this one is slower paced and longer and goes over both hands! Builder Gel Overlay On BOTH HANDS for Beginners! ruclips.net/video/Vz-vU_M1MN4/видео.html
@@kimberlybrewer6102 this one is in real time just with all the pauses edited out! Builder Gel Overlay in REAL TIME On Long Natural Nails/ No Fake Tips ruclips.net/video/BUy_XaHEW5k/видео.html
I appreciate your feedback! I use the sanding bands on my nails from watching Susie from Nail Career Education here on RUclips- you should check her out! And use the round ball bits from nail tech educators recommendations as well. It’s great to do research!
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I am so happy I found your channel. I started doing my own nails with builder gel in a bottle and I am happy to find someone explaining these little things that can make my work easier. 🙈😅 Now I need to figure out how to make an apex. 😅
OMG yay!!! Thank you so much for letting me know!!! I’m happy to help you anytime with questions!!! Did you see how I apply the 2nd layer to make the apex?!
@@NicolesBeautyScene I did. And I will try it out. So far I found that the whole thing just spreads when I do it. Either my biab is too liquid or I wait for too long. Do you cure each nail individually? I guess it's also a matter of practice besides the right product...
@@curtalaura796 oh I can help you with that!! Ok, so after you apply the Bg to one nail, flip it upside down to build the apex naturally for at least 10 seconds, then quick flip your nail over. Make sure there’s no gel on your skin (wipe it off with an angled eyeshadow brush with isopropyl alcohol). Then flash cure it 5-10 seconds. Then move to your next nail. Same steps with each nail! The thumb gets cured separately, and then the other 4 fingers get cured together (after each was flash cured). The flash curing stops the product from sliding off!
Make sure you do the bottom of your nail or you can start at the tip of your nail and work down when you’re on your second layer. So I start at the bottom and I will hold my finger down when I’m ready and it seems to just work.
Just got my soft builder gel in the mail last night. Going to be using it for the first time today. Wish me luck ladies. So glad I searched and found this channel. This was a very good video. Apprehensive about doing my non-dominant hand though. And one of my nails is broken on my dominant hand, naturally, so I'm going to have to try to extend that. Fingers crossed 🤞
Builder gel is best if you still want to keep and take care of your natural nails. I never however used gel x before but I'm very intrigued
Yes builder gel really is fabulous!!! I did gel x for a while and while it looks cool in videos- it wasn’t for me!
@@NicolesBeautyScene I can do builder gel with a few fill in's but than I need to go bare without it a few months in order to maintain my natural nails
I have done the same as you. I discovered polygel and builder gel and got a little crazy constantly filing them down and redoing them. I have drilled down to the nailbed recently. 😬
My nails are so weak and I found your video. It's great! I'm gonna try to get my nails back to health!
I’m so glad you’re going to get your nails back to healthy- keep me posted on how it goes!! Tons of cuticle oil!!
How did it work out for you? Did you have any luck?
I'm so glad i found your channel. I haven't really seen people use builder gel a lot and you're like the only one that I've seen/found. I have been using builder gel for a while. But for me it always lifted at the free edge and chipped away. But I'm going to try some of your tips to see if there is any difference.☺
Hi Hanna! I’m so glad you’re here! Let me know any questions you have- I’m happy to help!
Thank you for the video, I did my first gel builder nails on myself. I watched your video a few times to get it right. I did pretty good for my first. I made a few mistakes with my thumbs. I will make sure next time when it's time to cure my thumb that I do it by itself. Thank you again!
You’re welcome! That’s so exciting! Keep me posted on how it goes next time!
Here is another builder gel video with more tips on application too!
BUILDER GEL OVERLAY ON NATURAL NAILS / Beginner Friendly
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Very helpful video...... I did the same thing with over filing off my hard gel. So I been letting my nails heal without nails on. Thank you
You’re welcome!! I’m so glad your nails are healing too!
Your nails look so good! I love the length and the shape! I need to try and grow mine out so I can accomplish the same shape. I have been doing gel-x nails myself at home for 2 years and I just wanted a break so I started just doing builder. I still have an issue where they will chip at the free edge and lift even if I have capped them with the builder so it can be frustrating but I’m glad I came across your video! ❤
Thank you so much!!! I’m so happy this video helped you!! Let me know any time you have questions!! Make sure you do a dry prep, use dehydrator, and primer!!
@@NicolesBeautyScene You inspired me to extend my nails a little and so I did do dehydrator, primer and base coat! Thank you so much for your tip! ❤️ I’m excited to see how these will last!
@@courtneyymoon yay!!! So excited for you!! Let me know how they last!!
Watch how to apply builder gel in a jar VS bottle next!! ⤵️
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I love this nail stand of yours!
Thank you so much!!! It’s from Chaos Concepts!
chaosconceptsllc.com/products/steady-chaos-pebble
This is what I’ve started doing to my natural nails but I first put a thin layer of acrylic just to give it extra strength, success so far..
That’s great!!!
Thanks for this video! I started using tips because I've gotten so frustrated trying to do bg extensions. They were getting so thick and took forever! If you'd like to do some videos on placing and doing extensions with paper forms that'd be great. 😊❤
You’re welcome!! I absolutely can do that!! Let me know any time you have questions Michele!!
@@NicolesBeautyScene I will! Thanks so much Nicole. 🥰
Hi Nicole, I wanted to say that I got some helpful tips out of this video and thank you for that. On the other hand, I wanted to gently point out that your nails are pretty severely over-filed. It can be easy to do when trying for an almond shape and I can just see that you really over did it. The left side of your left middle nail is an especially prominent example. I just wanted to point it out, because if it was me over filing, I'd want someone to tell me. Cheers!
Hi Samantha- glad you found some helpful tips! I like to file them thinner on the sides as they grow very wide naturally and don’t look even if I don’t file them in more.
finally - i've made it to natural nail youtube :)
Yay!! So glad you’re here!! Let me know any time you have any questions- I’m happy to help!!
I use a cheap electric toothbrush with alcohol to clean the dust and it works great. Especially the round heads.
Oh that’s a great idea using an electric toothbrush!!!! Genius!!!
Loved this video. If you don’t mind, where did you purchase that metal cushion thingy your hand is resting on.
Thank you!!! I actually don’t use that one anymore- I found one I like wayyyy better! I’ll link that!!
sj3designs.com/products/finger-rest
@@NicolesBeautyScene thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yes thank youuuu watching this as I put arnica in my cuts from this lady cutting me bad 😢need to do my own 😅
Omg!!! That’s terrible she cut you!! You so need to do your own!! I’ll help you learn! Let me know what questions you have!
Hello, I’m searching for builder gel and came across your video and thank you 🙏. I didn’t see you cured your nails in a UV:Led lamp?
If you don’t need a lamp to cure,what is the names of your projects and where do I purchase them from? Thank you 🙏
Hi Anita! I do cure my nails with this builder gel- I just talk about it but don’t show it. Sorry for any confusion!! I’m using OG Dip Powder’s hema free builder gels and they’re amazing! I’ll link them here. They ship to the US and Canada! I can link the lamp I use as well!
ogdippowder.com/collections/hema-free-builder-gel
Here is the lamp!
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is it okay to use two applications of builder gel prior to applying a set of artificial gel set?
Do you mean 2 layers of the builder gel? And for artificial gel set- do you mean full cover nail tips??
Hi!! I’m looking to expand my services. What’s the difference between builder gel and rubber base?
Hi!! Rubber base gel can be used in place of gel base. It’s more flexible than builder gel. Some people tend to like one over the other and pick rubber gel base because of the flexibility. I am trying out some rubber bases soon- so I’m excited to see how it lasts on me! I’m really really hard on my nails and builder gel stays great.
For the life of me, I can never get the builder to apply smoothly or evenly. I do all these tips and tricks and it still comes out lumpy and I thought it was self leveling. But unfortunately I without a doubt always get uneven surfaces and after I paint them is when I realize the mess. I started doing this during the pandemic and figured I’d start a new hobby. Plus I thought I’d continue it due to cost plus I was coming out disappointed from each nail appointment because I never got the shape I wanted. But this so called hobby instead of being satisfying has given me anxiety and I go weeks between fills.
Awww no I’m sorry!!! Are you flipping your nail over to let it self level for like 10 seconds and then flash curing it?
I think us non-professionals trying to do the Russian manicure has killed our nails. Now I use Sally Hansen’s cuticle remover to get rid of it. That’s my experience.
I’m glad you found something that works for you! Unfortunately most people get lifting when using a liquid cuticle remover- I’m one of them. My natural nails and strong and healthy under my builder gel!
What is the purpose of flipping your nail after builder gel and the thin brush? I wanna try this! ❤
Hi Yolanda!! Flipping your nail allows the apex to build naturally- then you flip your nail back over and quickly flash cure it to keep the apex. Do you know what the apex is?
@@NicolesBeautyScene yes, so I should focus the product more by the cuticle and let the builder gel "run" down? I'm so new to this, so I'm trying to know more about it, bc going to the salon is not economically working for me right now 🤣😂
@@yolandamasis4132 you want to place it a little away from your cuticle, gently push it back towards the cuticle without touching and then gently float it down the nail. Then the thin brush helps get closer to your cuticles and move some of the product back toward the apex of too much is at the tips.
@@NicolesBeautyScene thank you so much 💕🥰
@@yolandamasis4132 you’re welcome!! I’m happy to help anytime!
Thanks for the video. Is the gel base and topcoat the same as a regular manicure?
You’re welcome!! The gel base and gel top are specifically gels that need cured in a lamp, not nail polish top and base. I can recommend some if you need them!
@@NicolesBeautyScene oops I meant the same as a regular GEL manicure. For example, would my Gelish foundation/base and top coat work with builder gel or does builder gel require its own products? And I’d love you have your recommendations! Thank you so much for replying!
@@jalfredprufrock1000 yes any gel base and gel top! I personally love OG Dip Powders gels- they’re hema free and so easy to work with! She ships to the US and Canada! I actually use her builder gel and dehydrator and primer- bc they’re all hema free!
ogdippowder.com/products/hema-free-gel-base-coat
My builder gel stays sticky even after curing it more time than recomended. Any suggestions? Need help!
@@MarukaxP28 that’s the sticky dispersion layer left on the Bg. You just need to wipe it with isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel or lint free wipe! Then you can file and shape it, paint gel or polish over it, dip over it!
Can you use nail hardeners and other nail proteins while using gel?
Unfortunately no. The gels will lift it you do. It’s often the removal of products that damage your nails!
Hi Nicole. Can I put nail tips on with builder gel in a jar? I usually use the bottle but the jar is thicker and was wondering if I have to do something different to o it? Thank you❤
Hi Kathy! You absolutely can put nail tips on under builder gel. Still prep your nail like normal. Dehydrate. Apply the tip. Blend the edges into your natural nail. Dehydrate and then primer. Gel base and cure, then all the builder gel steps. Let me know if you need any help!
Can you put colors over this? I've always only used gel polish, I put pink all over the nail and then paint on a white French I was wondering if I could do this and then put color on top? Started looking into builder gel because my natural nails get to bendy
Yes you can put gel colors on it, dip powders, nail polish- any of those! Builder gel is very versatile as a base for your manicures. I’ve been using it around 3.5 years! You don’t need to soak off in acetone. Just do fills.
Here’s how I do fills!
BUILDER GEL OVERLAY FILL ON SHORT NATURAL NAILS / Beginner Friendly / Skip the Acetone!
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Great tips!❤
@@peteshop thank you so much!!
You are the best❤❤❤
Aww thank you so much!!!
My nails are extremely thin. I have acrylic on now to grow them out but i want to switch to gel. Would you think biab will work for my thin nails?
Oh yea!! Either BIAB or rubber base too is great too for thin nails! Do you like to wear your nails short or long?
@@NicolesBeautyScene i like my nails long
@@loveliegirl1 ok then I’d definitely recommend builder gel. And lots of cuticle oil- my nails grow long and strong when I keep builder gel over them and use cuticle oil multiple times a day! Are you in the Us or Canada? I can recommend my favorite builder gel brand that’s hema free too!
Is it okay if I leave gel polish application for next day? So I cured builder gel, wiped off sticky layer and went to bed cause it was as too late 😅
I would like to apply two coats of gel polish and top coat. Do I need to prep the nail somehow or go straight atop my builder gel?
You absolutely can do that!! I’d would rough up the top of the builder gel, wipe off with alcohol. Then gel base and cure, gel polish and cure, top coat. If you want the best longevity- after wiping off with alcohol- then do dehydrator and primer/bond!
@@NicolesBeautyScene Thank you! 💛
How to make sure this last and no lifting if I'll overlay it with gel polish please
It’s all about the prep! Do a dry prep removing your excess cuticles on your nail plate, make sure there’s no shine on your nails. Dehydrator, then primer.
Here’s how I prep my nails!
Cuticle prep natural nails with efile for builder gel overlay/ dip powder nails
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Nice work ❤
Thank you so much Ashley!! Do you use builder gel?
Can we say she had caffeine 😂
I haven’t had caffeine in over 15 years but thanks for thinking I have a great personality!
Hi Nicole. I recently came across your videos in FB groups and I find your videos very helpful. Is it possible to over cure builder gel? My lamp is advertised as 150w and brand new.
Hi Donelle!! Thank you so much!! You absolutely can over cure builder gel and any gels! Curing too long causes gel to basically shrink up and peel off your nails much faster. 150watts is really high. You easily could over cure gels with that high of wattage unfortunately!
What lamp wattage do you recommend?
@@ashleyadams9874 hi Ashley!! You need a lamp with at least 48 watts, 30 light bulbs, a reflective bottom and 365-405nm. This is straight from nail tech educators I’ve asked!
Do we have to cure the primer?
It depends on the brand! The brand that I’m using in this video, which is OG Dip powder, does not need to be cured!
ogdippowder.com/products/og-dip-powder-hema-free-dehydrator-and-primer
Are you using a bottle that says primer or doesn't say base? Can you send me a link to the exact product please I've been trying to figure out what to use besides the eye trader to help my builder gel stay
Hi Latisha! Here is the primer I use. After you do your cuticle/nail prep, then dehydrate your nails and apply primer. I dehydrate 5 nails, primer 5 nails, then primer again on those 5 nails. Then go in with builder gel. Most people need a thin layer of gel base before applying builder gel but for a few of us- we get better adhesion without the gel base under. So that’s why I go right in after primer with builder gel. And it helps me to do one hand at a time. So after I’m all done on one hand, then I go to the other hand, dehydrate, primer, etc.
I hope this helps!!!
ogdippowder.com/products/og-dip-powder-hema-free-dehydrator-and-primer
I liked this video! I prefer gel x full cover tips 😬😊
Thanks Erika!!!! Your gel x full cover nails always look AMAZING!!!!!
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do I need to cure my primer
I haven’t found any primer that needs cured. Typically they are air dry and need to be sticky for the gel to adhere to your natural nails. What brand is it?
How do you remove the uncured gel from your brush?
Hi Amy- great question! I just wipe the brush off on a clean paper towel or lint free wipe right after cleaning up around my cuticles and getting product off my skin.
What is hemo free I’m trying to learn
Hi! Hema is hydroxyethyl methacrylate and is commonly used in nail products to help with adhesion (particularly in gels). But it’s been found to be causing more gel allergies due to overexposure and repeated exposure to skin. So some companies have chosen to make hema free gels instead. Typically those products are more expensive which is why I have chosen to stay away from cheap gel brands filled with hema as I want as minimal chance as possible to develop a gel allergy! Does that help? Let me know any other questions you have!
@@NicolesBeautyScene is this Iisted on bottles. Joe scary
How long they last?
I do a fill about every 2-3 weeks for new growth!
are uv or led lights causing skin canser? is this why you wear gloves ?
These are UV reflecting gloves yes. My understanding from research with nail techs and chemists is you get more exposure to UV rays outside. But for me- I wear the gloves no matter if i’m using gels or just dip nails. I want to keep as much off my skin as possible!
How do you remove these, do they soak off?
Hi Vanessa! The brand I use OG Dip Powder is soak off but I use an efile to file it off and do fills instead! I haven’t soaked in acetone in 2.5 years. Acetone made my skin hurt so bad. You can hand file to do fills too if you aren’t comfortable with an efile. I’ll link videos for both ways for you here. Ask me any other questions you have- I’m happy to help!
ruclips.net/video/SAEbK11P0cM/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/WRYCtpoKsHU/видео.html
@@NicolesBeautyScene thank you so much. I will try the fill method the acetone makes my nails brittle
is a lamp needed ?
Hi! Yes builder gel requires a lamp to fully cure it since it’s a gel.
@@NicolesBeautyScene Okay thank you in your video clip you perform two different types of nail treatments 1 was builder jail the other one was what else I forgot I will have to rewatch
@@lucywitt1972 you’re welcome! In this video it’s builder gel. I use a Dehydrator to prep the nail and Primer leaves a sticky adhesion layer so gel can adhere to your nails.
How do you remove this?
You can use an efile or hand file to do fills and remove. And this brand I’m using is soak off as well. I am allergic to acetone so I only use the efile.
Here’s how I peel for a fill with an efile!
HOW TO EFILE FOR BUILDER GEL REMOVAL AND NAIL PREP | For Beginners
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Do you cure this ?
Yep! Builder gel needs cured with a UV/LED
my natural nails don’t have an apex at all and i have no idea how to build one. anyone got any tips?
Hi! You can build an apex with builder gel! The when you apply the builder gel- the first layer is a super thin layer called the slip layer and you don’t cure it yet. Then you put a bead of builder gel back towards the back of your nail and gently float it down your nail to the tip. Then flip your nail over for like 10-15 seconds so the builder gel levels out and forms an apex naturally! Quick flip your hand over and flash cure it 10 seconds. This will keep the apex where it is. Repeat for 2nd layer if needed!
help anyone i barley have any nails but i want something like this do nail salons do this and will it help my nails grow help a girl out pls ?!!
I can help you!! You absolutely can do builder gel on short nails. As long as the gel doesn’t touch your bare skin! And then use cuticle oil multiple times a day. My nails grow like crazy when I keep builder gel on and use lots of cuticle oil! They do not grow when I don’t!
I’m not sure what all salons offer- I personally do my own! I don’t trust nail salon chop shops and the good places who use quality ingredients are out of my budget! Let me know if you want info on doing it yourself!
Спасибо❤❤❤
You’re welcome!!
Builder gel!!!!!!
It’s pretty great right?!?!
I take ab 4 hrs on my nails. It really takes me a long time
Are you doing builder gel and dipping? I can help you!!
@NicolesBeautyScene I've used dipping powder, but lately, I've been doing gels, polygel, and builder. I recently did builder, and it took 4 hrs. It's kind of frustrating. I guess because of the nail prepping, I have to do 1st
@@jnefitemayep1433 are you removing each time or doing fills?
@NicolesBeautyScene this last time I removed it all. I've done fills, and it'll take me ab 2 1/2 hrs to do my nails.
@@jnefitemayep1433 I will say- when I do fills- it’s typically around 1.5-2 hours. I have to take my time! I split up fills and dipping over my nails over a few nights. It’s too long if I do them all one night!
What's easier builder gel in a bottle, in a tube or in a jar?
Hi! I think the bottle has a faster learning curve since you’re likely used to applying something on your nails from a bottle! The jar took me a few extra times to get the hang of it, but I really love both!
I did this video about using them both!
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you cure them with a lamp or what
Yes, builder gel gets cured with a UV/LED lamp.
Gel allergies?
Yes unfortunately people can become allergic to gels if the proper precautions aren’t used or you use low quality products with ingredients known to be more likely to cause allergies. A nail gel allergy is not reversible. Your hands and finger will itch, be red, can blister, and I know people who have lost nails from it. That’s why I’m super particular about what products I use on my nails! And never cure gel on my skin. Always make sure all your gel is completely cured with a lamp with specs that nail tech educators advise. I’m trying to help spread awareness about it!!
My nails keep popping off even though I use dehydrator and buff my nails 😭 I don’t know what I’m doing wrong
Ooono!! Are you removing your excess cuticle off your nail plate (either with a glass cuticle pusher or cuticle bit of a nail file)? Also- make sure you don’t use any liquid cuticle remover- that makes most people’s nails pop right off! Are you using a primer under your builder gel?
Make sure you prep reaaal good like she said and you can use a gel basecoat too
Are you removing your cuticle proper? My gel manicure could come off like peelies (all fully cured just no adhesion to my nail) until I used a chemical cuticle remover.
@@CaityRaindrop liquid cuticle remover makes most people’s manis come right off in my experience over the past 5 years- I don’t recommend it for the majority of people
Girl you left just enough to do them with 😂
I apply the builder gel overlay and then dip over it. My nails grow long and strong this way!
So what do you like? Best to build up your natural nail would you like to put on your nails the best?
I personally like builder gel the best!! It’s easy to use, you can file off or soak off it cures hard and lasts so long on my nails! My favorite builder gels are these:
ogdippowder.com/collections/hema-free-builder-gel
I bought a replica of a Chanel brooch for $20 to compare materials etc. The real brooch cost $800 and was made of the exact same materials - brass, synthetic pearls, glass. 🤦🏻♀ The other one is a $40 one #kkuwan Backpack Replica - also works for Compare - I can't find any difference and still use it for the gym 😅
She's in need of the gel overlay her nail are going to tear off soon after she showers Or wash anything
Nope been doing my nails for 4 years and they’re healthy and strong! I’m super rough on them and they last fantastically! I have super dry skin naturally. Thanks for boosting the algorithm with your comment!
Have you ever had issues with lifting or peeling of builder gel in a jar? Thats an issue I am trying to solve🤣
I can help you!! I use that too! What’s your prep process??
@@NicolesBeautyScene omg….thank you so much. I usually use some sort of bond, buff so its not entirely smooth, apply gel and then cure. I don’t buff that much bc I want to use the gel as a protective layer to grow my natural nails.
@@rachelarmstrong3374 ok thanks for the info! What about cuticle prep? Do you remove excess cuticle? And dehydrate your nails? Push your cuticles back?
@@NicolesBeautyScene yes, I do push my cuticles back and cut them back if needed. I thought the bond was dehydrating my nails….no?
@@rachelarmstrong3374 ok! I would actually say- use a glass cuticle pusher to remove excess cuticle or ball bit of an efile. Cuticle nippers often we cut too much off and risk infection. Do you use a cuticle remover liquid? If you do- skip that! Cuticle remover liquids cause most people lifting. What is the bond you’re using? Does it leave a sticky residue? Bond (or primer) and dehydrator are different. Some companies call their dehydrator “bond” - which is super confusing!
She talks way too much and it was hard to follow directions because she kept talking about other stuff. Bad instruction video
I’m so sorry you had trouble with this video- here’s a newer one that I talk more about builder gel. Let me know any time you have any questions!
ruclips.net/video/YFaKf9UfvIY/видео.html
I wish you could have went a little slower and tell what you are using as you go, it would help out a lot!
@@kimberlybrewer6102 that totally makes sense- thanks for the feedback!! I actually have more builder gel videos that go slower!! I’ll link them for you and feel free to ask me any questions- I’m happy to help!
BUILDER GEL vs RUBBER BASE OVERLAY For Beginners
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@@kimberlybrewer6102 this one is slower paced and longer and goes over both hands!
Builder Gel Overlay On BOTH HANDS for Beginners!
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@@kimberlybrewer6102 this one is in real time just with all the pauses edited out!
Builder Gel Overlay in REAL TIME On Long Natural Nails/ No Fake Tips
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I skipped when I saw the gloves lol
Have to stay safe when we do our nails!!!
Your poor cuticles! I cringed
I didn’t hurt them in this video. I have excessively dry skin so that’s probably what you saw!
I wouldn’t do what a “non- professional “, does…. Scraping off the cuticle or roughing up the nail surface isn’t recommended….😳🙄
I appreciate your feedback! I use the sanding bands on my nails from watching Susie from Nail Career Education here on RUclips- you should check her out! And use the round ball bits from nail tech educators recommendations as well. It’s great to do research!