as a graduate from aesthetic/nail school I have to let you know how dangerous it is to cut your cuticles to the point they bleed, not only you can get easily infected but if you have medical problems it can be really dangerous. its more preferable to cut them less than have them bleed, please be more careful, I love your work
@@miriamgrace4172 you can tell how much dead skin you can cut as long as you don't feel any pain while cutting it, if you're unsure and don't feel comfortable cutting them just make sure you push them back, cleanse the area and don't put any product on the dead skin as it can cause lifting, i hope this helps ;)
@@miriamgrace4172 hi! recent graduate from spa nail / cosmetology school here.. another indicator of how short to cut back on your cuticles (besides the pain or bleeding) is if you soak your cuticles with water in a little finger bowl first before pushing back.. you will see lighter / whiteish translucent skin around your nail plate. This is safe to cut as it is dead tissue! xx Just make sure your nail plate is fully dried and cleansed before going in with gel or acrylic enhancements after this short soak.. as too much water during nail prep will interfere with retention (longevity.. lifting.. etc)! But it’s a nice guide for how much to trim until you’re comfortable and can perform something like a dry manicure :’ )
As a 30 + year licensed nail tech, my advice is to apply your cuticle softener and only push back your cuticles one time. You can damage your nail by pushing at them so much. Also don't cut any cuticle that is not lose. Otherwise, I love your application of these type of nails. I bought a gelish.set.a few years back, and I'm gonna get it back out and work with it again!!
Thank you for commenting from a tech point of view. I have been watching people for a year now. And watching young nails. I have a brain injury and have spent $100s of dollars on acrylic and gel products and dip and this and that. And am lost in the product. After yesterday I spent 8 hours over 2 days and am walking around with 1 hand done. I gave up this morning after another 4 hours and realizing I forgot to apply protein bond (young nail product). I should be a master tech by now! I look like a fool. My nails are so thin. I need help ask for help and no one helps.
* Push cuticle back * Cut cuticles * Remove shine from natural nails * Cut nails * Use nail polish remover * Use dehydration solution * Paint thin layer of primer * Paint and cure thin layer of gel * File inside artificial nail * Stick it on slowly with no air bubbles or gel outside!! * If there is gel outside remove before curing using nail polish remover * Cure the nail and hold it down at the same time * Remove shine from artificial nails * Cure after each gel layer you paint
I bought a Saviland kit from Amazon and I just removed my first set after 3 weeks. So glad that I can do my own nails now, and that actually last! The whole kit cost way less than a set of acrylics and today I'm getting creative this time, as the set I just removed was my tester because I wasn't sure how long they would last. 😁 Perfect video as I begin to prep my nails. Thanks for the helpful tips.
I bought a Beetles nail kit with a UV light, fake nails, and nail glue and a separate nail drill on Amazon just yesterday because my friend suggested it. I was spending 40-60 USD at the salon every 3-4 weeks or spending 9 USD every week (32 USD monthly) on fake, glue-on acrylic nails, which is still ridiculously expensive considering they didn't last for a straight week, I had to glue them on periodically throughout the week until they couldn't stick. This video helped me understand proper nail prep and application with a UV light and nail drill. I took notes, literally lol It's the most helpful video out there, at least for my needs. Thank you
I learned how to do gelx nails from your last video on them and omg… my life is forever changed. The first time I had a nail or two feel weak but now, (my 3rd time) the nails have stayed strong and they’ve been on for 3 1/2 weeks
I just tried this technique with applying the gel glue on the natural nail curing it and then applying more to the nail tip and curing it again and I can honestly say this is such an effective way! It helps me with the air bubbles and helps with lifting not happening! I love this technique! Thank you!
I literally ordered everything off of your list. I want to learn how to do nails like these bc honestly I love the fact that if one of them falls off of breaks, I can just replace it myself!
Also, from a professional point of view, do not flood your cuticle area with the dehydrator and primer. This can harm your cuticles over time. Keep the product on the nail itself. You also need to use a very thin base coat of the gel (process before you place on the artificial nail) on the natural nail.
by nail itself you mean just like regular? like not having the gel X nails on? also it’s that part necessary? I’m starting out & don’t want to ruin my nails
@@ewbae3402 correct, not the artificial nails, your natural nail. There is a skin disease that will develop over time when you continue to have primers and bonders on the skin. It is necessary so there is no lifting of gel or acrylic products. Since you are starting out new, I would recommend watching Young Nails videos. Greg likes to update me techniques for beginners.
@@ewbae3402 For the Gel-X, their kit is pretty amazing at Apres Nails. The Gel-X Prep does not come in the kit and I would purchase that along with the kit if you are going to use the Gel-X system. But if you are going to play with other kits, Gelish has a kit also and I really like those products. I can't say enough about Young Nails. I love love love their systems but I would go with just the acrylics instead of the gel extensions when it comes to Young Nails. This is the big thing also. If you have flat nails or if you have a good rounded top to your nails it depends if you need a thicker gel product like IBD's hard gel. Poly gel could also help to keep it in place. It helps fill in the tip underneath the natural nail better when it comes to flat nails. But you will need to flash cure for 10-15 secs so the heat spikes don't burn your nails. And I use the Natural nail tips for it as well from Apres Nails. They are made for more flat nails. Kiara Sky Gelly tips are out there to play with. If you are wanting to practice, you can purchase cheaper products at Amazon and you can help build your technique up without spending a fortune.
Girl thank you SOOOO much for inspiring me to buy all my own stuff. Learned so much from your videos, and am so happy - just did my second set and already got the hang of it!
@@totally.not.arya_a lot of people r js saying its dangerous to cut ur cuticles too much and r just correcting/helping the girl in the video so js be careful
I bought everything from your list, to be honest, you saved my life! I live in a very cheap(ish)-expensive(ish) country where you need to pay 120$ to get your nails done. In one of the stores, you have to pay 90$ for a tiny bottle of gel, 40$ for one bottle of polish, and maybe the most disgusting price that makes me angry, 100$ for A NORMAL NAIL FILE- so you really saved me. Thanks for everything 💕
At the beginning of 2022, one of my goals was to always have pretty nails on my hands. It's something I've always wanted to do but could not afford going every few weeks to spend $80+ to get them done. So I did some research and purchased a couple hundred dollars worth of different products to find the best fit for me. Gel extensions were my favorite! They were so satisfying to put on and I enjoyed the freedom of length it gave me. However, after a few months of doing them myself my natural nails took a massive hit. They were very thin and brittle, and they tend to be like that naturally but it got even worse over time. I'm not a professional by any means, so I assume it was because I was doing something wrong during the removal process but I'm not sure what, as I've followed step by step removal videos literally to the T. I even tried using gel extensions with regular nail polish (Lights Lacquer have some of the best regular polishes I've tried to date) for the nail art to see if that would help during the removal process but still would see the same results. I decided to try and grow out my natural nails in an effort to get them strong and healthy again, ngl I miss doing the gel extensions sooo much, but I wanna try and see if I can get my natural nails to the point where I won't need the extensions! I'm using a very fine and thin dip powder on my natural nails to give them added strength, (I use two coats as my nails are very brittle still but one coat should be fine if your nails are stronger), and then a couple layers of regular polish (Lights Lacquer) as well as use jojoba oil once/twice a day on my cuticles. I started doing this the beginning of March and can already see the difference in length and quality. I love gel extensions, don't get me wrong. I just feel like, in my opinion, anything that requires soaking your nails for an extended length of time with acetone, can deteriorate the health of your natural nail so badly. Again, I'm not a professional, I did not go to school for this or anything like that, I'm speaking from the point of view of a consumer that has tried several different types of methods for nail extension. I love watching gel extension videos though, always so satisfying to see the process from beginning to end and the results always come out so beautiful! Especially kayli's :):) I hope this helped anyone reading!
im in the exact same position, I've had fake nails for a long time (done professionally) and my nails are in such bad condition :( I used to have lovely long nails, now they're thin and peeling. I'm considering either accepting this and doing gel extensions at home or growing my nails out. I'm just worried about discolouration of natural nails at the back and the pressure of making sure they dont break. Would love to hear an update if you stick with growing your nails or go back to extensions!
The damage that's comes from having nail extensions will occur because you are either buffing the nail too much before application, or you are not properly taking off the extensions.
@@senseofpi dip powder is a powder that comes with activator I don't know exactly what it is but you dip your nail in it and then you put the activator and it gets really really hard like acrylic
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’ve just been starting to do my own nails with extensions and this has made it super easy, this video is great for beginners and i already feel super happy with my end products. I also recommend the Beetles nail art gel liners, they have a super thin tip and they are very pigmented and easy to control
My sister loaned me her kit, and I was thinking it was poly gel. I never heard of gel x. I’m SO glad I found this video. Definitely the easiest way to do nails. I have the acrylic and gel set to do nails but this is now my favorite lol
Don't shove the artificial nail to the back of the cuticle. Again, you can harm your cuticles. Keep them a bit away from the cuticle. you can file the back of the artificial nail down to make it flush with the natural nail.
Ive been doing nails for about 4 months, and that is one of the first thing i learnt, dont put they dehydrator/primer on your skin, dont put a gelx nail right against your cuticle, because you can file that down to be flush with the nail. Ive only used the nail glue once as I find it messy, I use polygel and it works great as well
@Hay P you are welcome but I would definitely try on your nails before trying them on someone else. Or you can purchase a model hand to practice on. You can use student products to get the hang of using them. With e- files, definitely work on your nails to get the feel of the instrument in your hands, the weight, the speed, ect. I watch KiaraSky nails, Luminary nails, Young nails, Valentino Beauty Pure nails, ect. I even watch some foreign nail techs. They all have their own techniques but you can mix n match all the techniques to meet your preferences.
i developed an allergic reaction to gel polish so i cant do my nails anymore and its the saddest thing ever cause i really enjoyed buying things and looking for new designs :( but yeah i always watch your videos and they make me sooo happy. i wished i could do them again but sadly i cant. pls dont stop these videos!
Same happened to me and it's so uncomfortable and frustrating. Found out that using a simple base coat before I put anything else on my nails is key here. Even with gel-x nails I use a base coat before applying the gel-glue to prevent direct contact with the product and suffering an allergic reaction. Crossing my fingers you'll be able to do your nails again some day soon! x
im like allergic to every gel nail polish, even if a small small piece touches my finger its OVER lol. but i've never tried using a simple base coat and then the gel-glue base. thank u so much i'll try it some day
@@delfi3007 Have you tried using HEMA free gel polishes? That's apparently the ingredient that causes the reaction in a lot of people.. Madam Glam makes them and i know a few other brands have started to as well! I just started using gel products and i'm so scared of eventually developing an allergy
me too!!! im allergic to EVERY gel even if a little touches me i get itchy and so many blisters :(( i love watching her videos as well i miss doing my nails too i guess im living through her videos LMAO but i started doing dip and using regular nail polish :)
I started doing my own nails when Covid shut everything down and I started with just gel polish on my natural nails and then tried dip with end tips to have longer nails and loved it but I found extend gel kit on Amazon a couple months ago and omg I’m obsessed!! It’s so much easier than applying the regular old style tips and using dip over top. I love learning new tips and tricks. I definitely need to try applying the glue and curing it before applying the nail on my next set. Your nail art is soooo cute!!
The gel you use to stick the top is the gel which can be apply on top of the tips to build the extentions (builder gel) as well right? Can you please tell me
I actually use Vaseline as cuticle oil when I don’t have gel x nails on, it’s great, it absorbed quickly, it’s cheap and can also be used to soften the cuticle
You do such an incredible job!! You gave me the confidence, education and entertainment of the video to do these nails with my daughter ❤ thank you so much. We are all pumped up and prepping to do them now! 🎉
Nice, concise, informative; minimal time wasted on any unnecessary or superfluous details or silliness, as well as keeping the footage of tedious tasks down to only what’s necessary to convey the point, without spending so much time to the point of becoming tiresome and tedious . Thanks!
This is one of the very best tutorials I’ve seen and I’ve seen quite a few! Thank you so much for showing me what I’ve been doing wrong!! Your description box is so helpful as well.
Came back to this video bc I want to start doing my nails a different way, I've been using polygel with dual forms but I'm excited for this method and ordered a bunch of stuff off your list!!
I have always done my own the cheapest way I knew how. And this literally was everything I needed to see to give me my boost of confidence to start doing friends and family as they have already been askingme to. But I am going into business. Love how you chose to paint them.
I SOOOO needed this! I’m new to get nails and have been getting so frustrated with having issues getting the tips to adhere. I see now I’ve been using way too little glue! I use super short nails so I don’t have a lot to hold on to when flash curing the tip onto my nail. I will give it a shot using the right amount of glue and I bet it helps. I’ve been having to push down hard on the tip while it cures to try to get it to stick without lots of air bubbles. I should have watched this first! Can’t wait to give it a try using the right amount 😅😂
Your method was very helpful! I decided to try gel x for the first time recently and it did not go well. Following your suggestions made the process much faster and easier.
First off, these are so pretty, great job! Second.. I literally just ordered pretty much everything you used plus some extra different. Now I’m even more excited to get everything tomorrow! Glad I just found you!
Thank you for making this. I want long beautiful nails but I don’t want to pay and schedule an appointment each month, store bought press on aren’t strong enough though. This is perfect
I love watching people give tips on how to do nails, and also the products they use, I just work a lot so I never have time for it because I get home late at night. But I’ve also had bad experience with nail salons getting stuff that I didn’t ask for or getting something that doesn’t look great and I’m over priced for it. I keep up with my nails I trying to grow them out but they always break off at my job
Thanks for posting this!! I've been doing my own hard gel nails for a while now, but recently I've had a wrist injury from work and just couldn't bring myself to do my nails the usual way. This seems like such an easier way to do nails on yourself, I'm inspired to try it now! 🤩
You did such an amazing job! You've sold me, I've been considering doing my own for a while now. I am not very coordinated, I'd definitely mess this up, as easy as you make this look!
I started doing my own nails a month ago but I still couldn't make them last long it would lift two days after I did them. Then I found this video and omgg the nails I did after I watching this lasted for so long than I expected them to. Thank you so much this is so helpful and i love your other videos!!!
Those are super cute, i love them! This was so helpful too. Im binge watching these types of videos since im about to try to do my own extensions for the first time so i need all the tips i can get lol but i found yours the most helful so far 👍🏼👍🏼
You should look into getting a peal off base coat for your videos. That way you can easily remove your nails set after set for when you don’t intend to wear them for long. They also can tune into reusable press ons after that :)
Oh!! After you peel off the base and used a colored base or other designs on top: I cut or punch out little shapes or lines that I then use as nail decals; then finish w clear topcoat or a pretty sheer HOLO (shoutout to Christine!) please add her channel here for credit - I can’t remember just now!
After watching your videos I got everything to do dip and gel x and I love gel x so much more because it’s so quick I used to take like 2 hours on each hand when doing dip 😵💫
@@kayliboyle do you think you can do a video on how to do those nails that have like a light pink or nude and ombré out to clear and under the clear is like heart decals or sparkle decals because idk how that would work with gel x bc with acrylic they lay clear over the top to encapsulate it? Idk if that made any sense to you sorry 🤣😵💫
oh my goodness these are so cute 😩😩 i love watching your nail videos!!! i don’t really do nails like this so i just watch them cuz they’re so fun and satisfying to watch lmbo i love you and your content so much kayli!!! your so amazing
Love your channel! Actually bought the bettles set because of you, and it's awesome! Just one question, why do you do a coat of glue on your natural nails before applying extra glue and nail tips? Thanks for spreading the knowledge!!
Hi I love your work !! How much time does it take you to do the whole set ? From prep to the end. It takes me sooo long and I don’t know if it’s normal or I am a perfectionist freak 😂
I’ve done 4 sets on myself. I usually do one hand one night and the next hand the following because it takes me so long. Usually about two hours per hand. However, I do spend a TON of time shaping because I cannot find tips that are the right shape/length.
Hey kayli! I just figured out you can use rubber basecoats to apply the nails, they are really cheap and save time when applying a basecoat for frenchies
are they thick enough to not break in half if hit on something hard by accident? lol ive had this happen many times w/ acrylic and dip nails. i wanna try gel x nails but idk if theyll be as strong as i need them to be. also do you have to re-apply a new set when they start to grow out or is there a way to do a fill w/ these extentions on? thanks for your videos theyve helped me a lot and are the reason i even started doing my own nails !
It may not work for you but for me I always apply a layer of builder gel after applying my nails to give it that added strength. I then buff and proceed with next steps. I've also uses polygel instead to adhere my nails as well and they both have lasted me 3-4 weeks. I know builder gel can be expensive especially if you use Kiara Sky or Apres but Madam Glam has a great one it's a little thicker and reasonably priced.
I'm a nail designer who personally thinks that Brazilian fiber looks better and is way more natural, HOWEVER I also want cute pretty nails and as a minor is a lot of work keeping them pretty while studying and making other peoples nails, so instead I do these on myself and I can practice it a lot by myself, I love it!!!
I know you say you’re not a professional because you were self taught I believe, but I still see you as a pro because you have been doing it for so long and obviously you’re extremely good.
You're videos are helping me learn how to do my own nails. I've done them a handful of times but I struggle getting them to fit my nail correctly and keeping them from lifting and popping off. I also have a bigger lamp than my travel size more portable one. I have to cure my thumbs separately with it 🤣 but the big one I can put my whole hand in.
Wow you did such a great job! Dare I say you nailed it… 😂 seriously though, I have friends who went to school for this and they can’t do nails this well!
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this is how i remove my nails:)
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What gel extension do you use in 3:27?
Can you do this process with plastic nails?
Thank you so much for posting!
@@riley3543 yes, I do. They stay on for 4+ weeks, practically forever till you take it off
I’m a nail pro, And you don’t put on cuticle remover on it because you put more oil in your nails, and won’t last long.
as a graduate from aesthetic/nail school I have to let you know how dangerous it is to cut your cuticles to the point they bleed, not only you can get easily infected but if you have medical problems it can be really dangerous. its more preferable to cut them less than have them bleed, please be more careful, I love your work
How much is safe to cut or is it better to just push them back!
@@miriamgrace4172 push them back. and cut the excess.
@@miriamgrace4172 you can tell how much dead skin you can cut as long as you don't feel any pain while cutting it, if you're unsure and don't feel comfortable cutting them just make sure you push them back, cleanse the area and don't put any product on the dead skin as it can cause lifting, i hope this helps ;)
@@miriamgrace4172 hi! recent graduate from spa nail / cosmetology school here.. another indicator of how short to cut back on your cuticles (besides the pain or bleeding) is if you soak your cuticles with water in a little finger bowl first before pushing back.. you will see lighter / whiteish translucent skin around your nail plate. This is safe to cut as it is dead tissue! xx
Just make sure your nail plate is fully dried and cleansed before going in with gel or acrylic enhancements after this short soak.. as too much water during nail prep will interfere with retention (longevity.. lifting.. etc)! But it’s a nice guide for how much to trim until you’re comfortable and can perform something like a dry manicure :’ )
@@janey5039 THANK UUUU ur amazing
As a 30 + year licensed nail tech, my advice is to apply your cuticle softener and only push back your cuticles one time. You can damage your nail by pushing at them so much. Also don't cut any cuticle that is not lose. Otherwise, I love your application of these type of nails. I bought a gelish.set.a few years back, and I'm gonna get it back out and work with it again!!
Thank you for commenting from a tech point of view. I have been watching people for a year now. And watching young nails. I have a brain injury and have spent $100s of dollars on acrylic and gel products and dip and this and that. And am lost in the product. After yesterday I spent 8 hours over 2 days and am walking around with 1 hand done. I gave up this morning after another 4 hours and realizing I forgot to apply protein bond (young nail product). I should be a master tech by now! I look like a fool. My nails are so thin. I need help ask for help and no one helps.
do you advise people to do their own nails or go to a nail tech?
* Push cuticle back
* Cut cuticles
* Remove shine from natural nails
* Cut nails
* Use nail polish remover
* Use dehydration solution
* Paint thin layer of primer
* Paint and cure thin layer of gel
* File inside artificial nail
* Stick it on slowly with no air bubbles or gel outside!!
* If there is gel outside remove before curing using nail polish remover
* Cure the nail and hold it down at the same time
* Remove shine from artificial nails
* Cure after each gel layer you paint
Which gel glue l is best for fake nails?
@harpersyoutube50Yes I currently have it and it’s my favorite !!
Thank you 😊
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I bought a Saviland kit from Amazon and I just removed my first set after 3 weeks. So glad that I can do my own nails now, and that actually last! The whole kit cost way less than a set of acrylics and today I'm getting creative this time, as the set I just removed was my tester because I wasn't sure how long they would last. 😁 Perfect video as I begin to prep my nails. Thanks for the helpful tips.
That’s the brand I bought to get started and ever since that I fell in love I literally do all of cousins nails and my own!!
I’ve been checking that brand out on Amazon but which one did you use if you mind or send the link on showing which one you got
If u dont mind can u also tell me whuch one u used
are your nails paper thin after removal?
Are the nails thin for that set?
I bought a Beetles nail kit with a UV light, fake nails, and nail glue and a separate nail drill on Amazon just yesterday because my friend suggested it. I was spending 40-60 USD at the salon every 3-4 weeks or spending 9 USD every week (32 USD monthly) on fake, glue-on acrylic nails, which is still ridiculously expensive considering they didn't last for a straight week, I had to glue them on periodically throughout the week until they couldn't stick. This video helped me understand proper nail prep and application with a UV light and nail drill. I took notes, literally lol It's the most helpful video out there, at least for my needs. Thank you
I’m thinking of purchasing a Beetles nail kit, ik it’s 11 months later but how has it been for you? x
I learned how to do gelx nails from your last video on them and omg… my life is forever changed. The first time I had a nail or two feel weak but now, (my 3rd time) the nails have stayed strong and they’ve been on for 3 1/2 weeks
Giiiirrlll you’re spoiling us with this videos like whaaaattt is this your sixth video in the last 7 days??? Love myself a hardworking queen
I just tried this technique with applying the gel glue on the natural nail curing it and then applying more to the nail tip and curing it again and I can honestly say this is such an effective way! It helps me with the air bubbles and helps with lifting not happening! I love this technique! Thank you!
I literally ordered everything off of your list. I want to learn how to do nails like these bc honestly I love the fact that if one of them falls off of breaks, I can just replace it myself!
Sooooo how'd it go???? Are you a diy nail tech after this video? I really need to know
How did it go!? I need a diy hack before I move in on campus
Best thing is that poly gel is easier, faster and healthier on the nail
I have some tutorials on my channel too 😘
The cuticle oil is great, I use it and lotion after the shower as it is a little oily (duh) but during the day I use burts bees cuticle cream.
i used to use the burt’s bees cream!! it’s really good i just haven’t bought it in a long time.
duuuude that cuticle cream SLAPS
Also, from a professional point of view, do not flood your cuticle area with the dehydrator and primer. This can harm your cuticles over time. Keep the product on the nail itself. You also need to use a very thin base coat of the gel (process before you place on the artificial nail) on the natural nail.
by nail itself you mean just like regular? like not having the gel X nails on? also it’s that part necessary? I’m starting out & don’t want to ruin my nails
@@ewbae3402 correct, not the artificial nails, your natural nail. There is a skin disease that will develop over time when you continue to have primers and bonders on the skin. It is necessary so there is no lifting of gel or acrylic products. Since you are starting out new, I would recommend watching Young Nails videos. Greg likes to update me techniques for beginners.
@@amyantunez5007 tysm!! Also what extend gel or whatever type of gel you would recommend to make the tips like lay down?
@@ewbae3402 For the Gel-X, their kit is pretty amazing at Apres Nails. The Gel-X Prep does not come in the kit and I would purchase that along with the kit if you are going to use the Gel-X system. But if you are going to play with other kits, Gelish has a kit also and I really like those products. I can't say enough about Young Nails. I love love love their systems but I would go with just the acrylics instead of the gel extensions when it comes to Young Nails. This is the big thing also. If you have flat nails or if you have a good rounded top to your nails it depends if you need a thicker gel product like IBD's hard gel. Poly gel could also help to keep it in place. It helps fill in the tip underneath the natural nail better when it comes to flat nails. But you will need to flash cure for 10-15 secs so the heat spikes don't burn your nails. And I use the Natural nail tips for it as well from Apres Nails. They are made for more flat nails. Kiara Sky Gelly tips are out there to play with. If you are wanting to practice, you can purchase cheaper products at Amazon and you can help build your technique up without spending a fortune.
@@amyantunez5007 tysm! really appreciate it!
Girl thank you SOOOO much for inspiring me to buy all my own stuff. Learned so much from your videos, and am so happy - just did my second set and already got the hang of it!
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@@totally.not.arya_a lot of people r js saying its dangerous to cut ur cuticles too much and r just correcting/helping the girl in the video so js be careful
I bought everything from your list, to be honest, you saved my life! I live in a very cheap(ish)-expensive(ish) country where you need to pay 120$ to get your nails done. In one of the stores, you have to pay 90$ for a tiny bottle of gel, 40$ for one bottle of polish, and maybe the most disgusting price that makes me angry, 100$ for A NORMAL NAIL FILE-
so you really saved me. Thanks for everything 💕
What country are you in?
@@selah21740 Croatia(I'm not from there tho, I moved there when I was a kid)
I was gonna say sounds like Canada but wow expensive 100.00 for a nail file..
At the beginning of 2022, one of my goals was to always have pretty nails on my hands. It's something I've always wanted to do but could not afford going every few weeks to spend $80+ to get them done. So I did some research and purchased a couple hundred dollars worth of different products to find the best fit for me.
Gel extensions were my favorite! They were so satisfying to put on and I enjoyed the freedom of length it gave me. However, after a few months of doing them myself my natural nails took a massive hit. They were very thin and brittle, and they tend to be like that naturally but it got even worse over time. I'm not a professional by any means, so I assume it was because I was doing something wrong during the removal process but I'm not sure what, as I've followed step by step removal videos literally to the T. I even tried using gel extensions with regular nail polish (Lights Lacquer have some of the best regular polishes I've tried to date) for the nail art to see if that would help during the removal process but still would see the same results.
I decided to try and grow out my natural nails in an effort to get them strong and healthy again, ngl I miss doing the gel extensions sooo much, but I wanna try and see if I can get my natural nails to the point where I won't need the extensions! I'm using a very fine and thin dip powder on my natural nails to give them added strength, (I use two coats as my nails are very brittle still but one coat should be fine if your nails are stronger), and then a couple layers of regular polish (Lights Lacquer) as well as use jojoba oil once/twice a day on my cuticles. I started doing this the beginning of March and can already see the difference in length and quality.
I love gel extensions, don't get me wrong. I just feel like, in my opinion, anything that requires soaking your nails for an extended length of time with acetone, can deteriorate the health of your natural nail so badly. Again, I'm not a professional, I did not go to school for this or anything like that, I'm speaking from the point of view of a consumer that has tried several different types of methods for nail extension. I love watching gel extension videos though, always so satisfying to see the process from beginning to end and the results always come out so beautiful! Especially kayli's :):) I hope this helped anyone reading!
im in the exact same position, I've had fake nails for a long time (done professionally) and my nails are in such bad condition :( I used to have lovely long nails, now they're thin and peeling. I'm considering either accepting this and doing gel extensions at home or growing my nails out. I'm just worried about discolouration of natural nails at the back and the pressure of making sure they dont break. Would love to hear an update if you stick with growing your nails or go back to extensions!
What’s a dip powder to strengthen the nails
The damage that's comes from having nail extensions will occur because you are either buffing the nail too much before application, or you are not properly taking off the extensions.
What dip powder do you use
@@senseofpi dip powder is a powder that comes with activator I don't know exactly what it is but you dip your nail in it and then you put the activator and it gets really really hard like acrylic
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’ve just been starting to do my own nails with extensions and this has made it super easy, this video is great for beginners and i already feel super happy with my end products. I also recommend the Beetles nail art gel liners, they have a super thin tip and they are very pigmented and easy to control
My sister loaned me her kit, and I was thinking it was poly gel. I never heard of gel x. I’m SO glad I found this video. Definitely the easiest way to do nails. I have the acrylic and gel set to do nails but this is now my favorite lol
You have taught me so much about nails I mean, i-
You're literally so talented! Love you💞
Don't shove the artificial nail to the back of the cuticle. Again, you can harm your cuticles. Keep them a bit away from the cuticle. you can file the back of the artificial nail down to make it flush with the natural nail.
Ive been doing nails for about 4 months, and that is one of the first thing i learnt, dont put they dehydrator/primer on your skin, dont put a gelx nail right against your cuticle, because you can file that down to be flush with the nail. Ive only used the nail glue once as I find it messy, I use polygel and it works great as well
@@Beamrgurl1 poly gels are great to work with. 👍
Is it possible to file it without an e file?
@@lilacarson hand comes are fine when you are not skilled in using e-files. File the edges of the hand file so you don't cut your clients cuticles.
@Hay P you are welcome but I would definitely try on your nails before trying them on someone else. Or you can purchase a model hand to practice on. You can use student products to get the hang of using them. With e- files, definitely work on your nails to get the feel of the instrument in your hands, the weight, the speed, ect. I watch KiaraSky nails, Luminary nails, Young nails, Valentino Beauty Pure nails, ect. I even watch some foreign nail techs. They all have their own techniques but you can mix n match all the techniques to meet your preferences.
i developed an allergic reaction to gel polish so i cant do my nails anymore and its the saddest thing ever cause i really enjoyed buying things and looking for new designs :( but yeah i always watch your videos and they make me sooo happy. i wished i could do them again but sadly i cant. pls dont stop these videos!
Same happened to me and it's so uncomfortable and frustrating. Found out that using a simple base coat before I put anything else on my nails is key here. Even with gel-x nails I use a base coat before applying the gel-glue to prevent direct contact with the product and suffering an allergic reaction. Crossing my fingers you'll be able to do your nails again some day soon! x
im like allergic to every gel nail polish, even if a small small piece touches my finger its OVER lol. but i've never tried using a simple base coat and then the gel-glue base. thank u so much i'll try it some day
@@norap.9663 thank you this helps so much!!! I have the same problem and hopefully it works🙏🏻
@@delfi3007 Have you tried using HEMA free gel polishes? That's apparently the ingredient that causes the reaction in a lot of people.. Madam Glam makes them and i know a few other brands have started to as well! I just started using gel products and i'm so scared of eventually developing an allergy
me too!!! im allergic to EVERY gel even if a little touches me i get itchy and so many blisters :(( i love watching her videos as well i miss doing my nails too i guess im living through her videos LMAO but i started doing dip and using regular nail polish :)
out of all the videos ive seen this was the most helpful. tysm😭
This was surprisingly thorough but so simple and quick. Thank you for posting!
I started doing my own nails when Covid shut everything down and I started with just gel polish on my natural nails and then tried dip with end tips to have longer nails and loved it but I found extend gel kit on Amazon a couple months ago and omg I’m obsessed!! It’s so much easier than applying the regular old style tips and using dip over top. I love learning new tips and tricks. I definitely need to try applying the glue and curing it before applying the nail on my next set. Your nail art is soooo cute!!
The gel you use to stick the top is the gel which can be apply on top of the tips to build the extentions (builder gel) as well right?
Can you please tell me
I actually use Vaseline as cuticle oil when I don’t have gel x nails on, it’s great, it absorbed quickly, it’s cheap and can also be used to soften the cuticle
Miss kayli I LIVE for your nail videos. They bring me so much happiness and peace. Thank you so much ❤
You do such an incredible job!! You gave me the confidence, education and entertainment of the video to do these nails with my daughter ❤ thank you so much. We are all pumped up and prepping to do them now! 🎉
I literally bought everything off her amazon list and it works :) so happy!!
I have a question, should the primer and nail prep dehydrator be dried in the air or under the lights?
Nice, concise, informative; minimal time wasted on any unnecessary or superfluous details or silliness, as well as keeping the footage of tedious tasks down to only what’s necessary to convey the point, without spending so much time to the point of becoming tiresome and tedious . Thanks!
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This is one of the very best tutorials I’ve seen and I’ve seen quite a few! Thank you so much for showing me what I’ve been doing wrong!! Your description box is so helpful as well.
Came back to this video bc I want to start doing my nails a different way, I've been using polygel with dual forms but I'm excited for this method and ordered a bunch of stuff off your list!!
I have always done my own the cheapest way I knew how. And this literally was everything I needed to see to give me my boost of confidence to start doing friends and family as they have already been askingme to. But I am going into business. Love how you chose to paint them.
Cute! I had gel x nails done at the nail salon for my birthday and yours look much better than mine. I paid $90 including tip
Honestly that’s why I started doing my own and doing these videos. Getting them done is so overpriced for such and underwhelming result
I SOOOO needed this! I’m new to get nails and have been getting so frustrated with having issues getting the tips to adhere. I see now I’ve been using way too little glue! I use super short nails so I don’t have a lot to hold on to when flash curing the tip onto my nail. I will give it a shot using the right amount of glue and I bet it helps. I’ve been having to push down hard on the tip while it cures to try to get it to stick without lots of air bubbles. I should have watched this first! Can’t wait to give it a try using the right amount 😅😂
I started doing my own nails cause of your videos and I’m obsessed! I did the valentine dot ones you did and everyone was obsessed! Thank you ❤️❤️
Your method was very helpful! I decided to try gel x for the first time recently and it did not go well. Following your suggestions made the process much faster and easier.
First off, these are so pretty, great job! Second..
I literally just ordered pretty much everything you used plus some extra different. Now I’m even more excited to get everything tomorrow! Glad I just found you!
Just did my Nails following this tutorial and they turned out better than they have ever been!😻❤
Thank you for making this. I want long beautiful nails but I don’t want to pay and schedule an appointment each month, store bought press on aren’t strong enough though. This is perfect
I love watching people give tips on how to do nails, and also the products they use, I just work a lot so I never have time for it because I get home late at night. But I’ve also had bad experience with nail salons getting stuff that I didn’t ask for or getting something that doesn’t look great and I’m over priced for it. I keep up with my nails I trying to grow them out but they always break off at my job
Thanks for posting this!! I've been doing my own hard gel nails for a while now, but recently I've had a wrist injury from work and just couldn't bring myself to do my nails the usual way. This seems like such an easier way to do nails on yourself, I'm inspired to try it now! 🤩
Miss kayli I LIVE for your nail videos. They bring me so much happiness and peace. Thank you so much :)
I recently bought all of the nail stuff and have been doing my own!!
You did such an amazing job! You've sold me, I've been considering doing my own for a while now. I am not very coordinated, I'd definitely mess this up, as easy as you make this look!
I started doing my own nails a month ago but I still couldn't make them last long it would lift two days after I did them. Then I found this video and omgg the nails I did after I watching this lasted for so long than I expected them to. Thank you so much this is so helpful and i love your other videos!!!
Explained very clearly with clear instructions. Super well done
Those are super cute, i love them! This was so helpful too. Im binge watching these types of videos since im about to try to do my own extensions for the first time so i need all the tips i can get lol but i found yours the most helful so far 👍🏼👍🏼
Great tutorial! Felt like a friend was walking me through this! Love the final look...Thanks girl!
These videoes are so calming and addictive 😍
You should look into getting a peal off base coat for your videos. That way you can easily remove your nails set after set for when you don’t intend to wear them for long. They also can tune into reusable press ons after that :)
Oh!! After you peel off the base and used a colored base or other designs on top: I cut or punch out little shapes or lines that I then use as nail decals; then finish w clear topcoat or a pretty sheer HOLO (shoutout to Christine!) please add her channel here for credit - I can’t remember just now!
This video was so helpful. Thank you for showing us AND explaining what you do.
After watching your videos I got everything to do dip and gel x and I love gel x so much more because it’s so quick I used to take like 2 hours on each hand when doing dip 😵💫
That’s why I switched. Dip is good it’s just way too time consuming
@@kayliboyle do you think you can do a video on how to do those nails that have like a light pink or nude and ombré out to clear and under the clear is like heart decals or sparkle decals because idk how that would work with gel x bc with acrylic they lay clear over the top to encapsulate it? Idk if that made any sense to you sorry 🤣😵💫
these videos are so relaxing and calming to watch
oh my goodness these are so cute 😩😩 i love watching your nail videos!!! i don’t really do nails like this so i just watch them cuz they’re so fun and satisfying to watch lmbo i love you and your content so much kayli!!! your so amazing
This is the best , most helpful video ever. Not even doing gel x atm but this still helped me with another method I’m trying
been loving all the content recently ❤️❤️ keep up the great work 😙
i don’t think i can explain but
WHEN UR NAIL VIDS COME OUT I AND AS EXCITED AS MY B DAY
i'm obsessed w u and i am buying everything RN
Your nails came out beautiful and that design you did. I'm in love
Love your channel! Actually bought the bettles set because of you, and it's awesome!
Just one question, why do you do a coat of glue on your natural nails before applying extra glue and nail tips?
Thanks for spreading the knowledge!!
Yes! She does!
You just saved so much money ! Beautiful
I love these nails!!! I will try them for my birthday next month as well! Amazing video Kayli!
I am back now ! watched her video 3 weeks ago! And this way works !! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks !!!
Kayli is feeding us by giving us all these videos!!😭
Bro why is your into such a bop!! I wish it was a full song
Thanks for all the help! So easy to follow and understand. I'm really excited about trying to duplicate the process!!! Pretty confident thanks to you.
Love that cuticle pusher girl ❤
Hi I love your work !! How much time does it take you to do the whole set ? From prep to the end. It takes me sooo long and I don’t know if it’s normal or I am a perfectionist freak 😂
Around an hour usually
I’ve done 4 sets on myself. I usually do one hand one night and the next hand the following because it takes me so long. Usually about two hours per hand. However, I do spend a TON of time shaping because I cannot find tips that are the right shape/length.
@@kayliboyle whattt?? Omg how do you do that ??? It takes me an hour only to pick the right size to my nails and file them.
Hey kayli! I just figured out you can use rubber basecoats to apply the nails, they are really cheap and save time when applying a basecoat for frenchies
girl your cuticles are screaming for help
Making those swirls are some mad skills
are they thick enough to not break in half if hit on something hard by accident? lol ive had this happen many times w/ acrylic and dip nails. i wanna try gel x nails but idk if theyll be as strong as i need them to be. also do you have to re-apply a new set when they start to grow out or is there a way to do a fill w/ these extentions on? thanks for your videos theyve helped me a lot and are the reason i even started doing my own nails !
It may not work for you but for me I always apply a layer of builder gel after applying my nails to give it that added strength. I then buff and proceed with next steps. I've also uses polygel instead to adhere my nails as well and they both have lasted me 3-4 weeks. I know builder gel can be expensive especially if you use Kiara Sky or Apres but Madam Glam has a great one it's a little thicker and reasonably priced.
these are so gorgeous!
2:59 omg gurl u ripped ur cuticle and it doesn’t hurt?
Love how you went into detail on everything and didn’t gatekeep! keep it up💛
I have such bad left hand coordination I just know my right hand would look a mess
Omg exactly
I'm a nail designer who personally thinks that Brazilian fiber looks better and is way more natural, HOWEVER I also want cute pretty nails and as a minor is a lot of work keeping them pretty while studying and making other peoples nails, so instead I do these on myself and I can practice it a lot by myself, I love it!!!
It’s painful to watch her harass her cuticles like that 😢😮
Grllll you just gave me a confidence boost to try this! Thank you for your informative video ❤
2:45 her nails cutical is bleeding....
Oop...
This was such an amazing tutorial, I’m a beginner lol and this video has to be the easiest way to learn how to apply gel x ! Thank you so much !
Who else cringed when she pushed her cuticles off of the earth🙋🏻♀️
I know you say you’re not a professional because you were self taught I believe, but I still see you as a pro because you have been doing it for so long and obviously you’re extremely good.
kayli you’re so amazing and I can’t wait to watch the video!
Kayli!!!! you have been on your posting game and I’m living for it!
This is the best video I have seen on nails thank you so so so much peace and love from Paris France 💖
this is literally so helpful you are an angel!!!
This is the first of your videos I've seen and I had to subscribe!! You explain everything so well and I appreciate the quality and how close it is.💗💗
this nails look so amazingg i luv itt 🤩
I love your nail videos. You always have my favourite styles.
You're videos are helping me learn how to do my own nails. I've done them a handful of times but I struggle getting them to fit my nail correctly and keeping them from lifting and popping off. I also have a bigger lamp than my travel size more portable one. I have to cure my thumbs separately with it 🤣 but the big one I can put my whole hand in.
I love watching your videos! You’re a vibe😙 I just binged watched a lot of your vids! Keep doing what you’re doing babe!
Ooh would love to see your collection of nail related products!!
YAYY!!! I've been waiting for this for so long
This is a first for me seeing someone with bleeding cuticle’s!! 😮
What an absolute Queen
I am so happy with all these videos!
This so straightforward. I’m gonna bought most of the products you used
I am so happy I found this video!
THE VIDEO IVE BEEN WAITINGGG FOR
Wow you did such a great job! Dare I say you nailed it… 😂 seriously though, I have friends who went to school for this and they can’t do nails this well!