So update: I've been wearing the product for almost 4 weeks now, I did have to cut them down to natural nail length so I could play a computer game ha ha but they are still on, and super secure! I don't love the way it grows out, it is a lot thicker at the regrowth area then when I need an acrylic fill but overall I really like the system. I think it's a great system for DIYers and for myself for sure! Hope you like the video and check back for how I decorated them and some more videos using the system!

So it's pretty much a press on nails but with gel. Cool idea .☺

My teen daughter does this type of nail and its amazing! We've found that many of her customers prefer these nails over acrylic because they appear more natural and they avoid the dreaded nail drill. She has done several test sets on me and they truly last for weeks. They also don't bust up my nail bed or cuticles like I've experienced at the nail salon.

I have been using these for the past few months, and I really like them. When curing you do not need to cure the whole nail at the same time, I usually hold at the cuticle area and cure the front and then switch to curing the cuticle area while holding down. Apres has a few videos on doing these on yourself. You can also file down the cuticle area of the tip before applying to make a smoother transition. I use a small cone carbide bit to clean up the cuticle area. Also to help with the flooding I apply a thin layer and then a small glob in the middle of the tip to help it spread more evenly. Also I found that if you start a little back from the cuticle and push the tip towards the cuticle you get less flooding and a smoother transition. I like these for special occasion nails, like prom and homecoming as they soak off easily and do no damage to the natural nail. Teenagers are not very reliable clients. lol

Hi!!! I figured it out a way to make an apres gelx hack easier!! I bought markarrt fullcover ballerina nails from amazon (faux apres gelx nails). I also bought resin gel (faux extend gel). Followed ur instructions and it worked.i used that brand and shape cause it looks natural and not bulky on my fingers. I have long nailbeds. I believe the apres nails arent gel. I believe They are really abs plastic nails. Within the chemistry industry, all of these terms are really chemically plastics: nailPolish, resin, acrylic powder, hard and soft gel are all types of plastics in liquid, solid, & powder forms. So legally they can call the nails gel i guess. The nails are thin at cuticle and sides and form an ok apex over the nailbed to stop breakage. Extend gel is a soft gel and an adhesive. A rep told me it was an adhesive. Its a soft gel cause it can be broken down in acetone. So resin is usually a liquid adhesive stronger than nail glue and used for silk wraps, lightless gel extensions, etc. i used resin in a gel form like extended gel and it worked. At first i thought extend gel was just a soft gel. So i used bmc and it worked for a couple of days then the fullcover nail fell off. I forgot u can use fullcover nails as dualforms. Then i knew that i needeed something to permanently stick to my natuall nail and The fullcover nail. The gel takes up the space inside the nail. I tried it again with bmc but put three drops of liquid resin inside the fullcover nail. It worked!!! Mixing resin with the gel didnt work well. But i knew it had to exist but how. I noticed apres has diamond gel which fixes crystals to the gelx nail. I works on itger nails too. i wanted to buy it since extend was always sold out.i looked it up on amazon and saw resin gel which was cheaper and led curable and binds the crystal to the nails-even display nails.its sold in america, and it disintegrates in acetone. BINGO!!! I paid $8 for 8ml of resin gel with 3 thin cheap brushes. I bought 500 abs fullcover nails for $8 on amazon. Already had the brush, dehydrator, primer, topcoat, and led flashlight and led flashlight. I remove them after three weeks. Sometimes do a fill with bmc softgel. I use ibd primer if i do a fill. Amazon has gelx nails for sale for $30. The extend gel is soldout many places. It sells for $20. $50 versus $16 aint bad. I was gonna order the nails and extend gel from apres BUT $18 shipping fee from cali to nc is ridiculous. And i dont like that they misled people in order to make money so much money on led glue gel and plastic nail tips (their tips are made nicely. Saw them closeup on another youtubers video). Well we have found a hack !!!!

You need a clear clip for dual forms to hold that nail down. I never liked full coverage nails, myself. Basically this is a set of full cover nails that glue on with gel? No builder or hard gel coats on top for strength? After doing nails for 25+ years and retiring, I am now free to play with my own nails all the time. I stopped wearing acrylic after about 30 years, a year ago and switched to gel and poly gel only. I *love* it, I will never wear acrylic again. My nails have grown out so damn long and curved, which is how I always wore them with acrylic and tips. Today just happens to be "nail day" for me, soak off all the old poly gel then figure out if I want to go with hard gel or poly gel for my 2 week vacation (when I won't have a chance to do a fill). Just found your channel a few weeks ago and subbed. I love your videos, informative, fun and you know what you are doing. Even though I don't do acrylic anymore, I still love watching all things nails.

This is perfect for some of us DIYR'S who lack a little talent in the sculpting area!😉 TFS!😚

Really would love some more videos on this system I've been looking for a quicker way to do nails looking forward to the next ones and your learning curve with them great video!! X

I love this system to do on myself and perfect for teenagers or clients that just want extensions for special occasions! There definitely is a learning curve though. I thin out the cuticle area from the underside when I etch the underside of the tip before applying the gel and after they're applied and cured also. Handling the light for the flash cure is probably the hardest part! I have my daughter hold the light for me when I do it on myself. When I'm using it on a client I have the client hold the light for me while I press down by the cuticle area.

Thanks for showing. I’ve had these for awhile. Super quick for doing on myself and clients who don’t have the time to sit through a sculpted set. Definitely a learning curve to use but once you get it very easy. Just ordered the coffin tips. The one thing I didn’t like was the grow out area. Always seemed to have a small ledge. I’m now trying to file this down prior to application and using the efile after application to smooth out cuticle area.

I just used this kit last night I was shocked how easy this is.. I never have time to do my own nails .. mostly because these days I keep my grandson 6 days including nights a week and I can’t get into the nail stuff with him even though he’s fascinated by it for some reason 😂..

I came just to watch you struggle😂😂 I 100% underestimated how hard it would be to do on myself the 1st time. Regardless my very 1st set lasted 4+ weeks. Now i hold a flashlight led in my mouth to do myself and its a breeze! Gel-X has changed my life!!!

Thank you Sarah♡ wow I am glad it lasted more than 4 weeks on you! Now I definitely would love to try this!! You are amazing and honest as always😍

Im sooo into this video. U should do another video with comparisons for us doiturself people on a budget. Try the fullcover gelx nail with RESIN instead of extend gel. Try it with a strong GLUE instead of extend gel. Try it also with EXTEND gel. Try it with soakable BUILDER gel. Do the same with a regular fullcover nail...that will be 8 nails in all. Inquiring minds want to know.

I love this system. I have a really hard time doing my own nails so I've used dual-forms on myself for years. So when I tried these I already knew most of the tricks. And they are really quick & easy to take off too. I'm definitely hooked. I really enjoyed seeing how you liked them. Thanx Sarah.

I’ve started doing this about a year ago for my little daughter with peel off uv base gel... it’s actually great to do this with uv nail repair. It’s okay for a quick fix and a good rest as it can last if the prep is boss. Lovely video

Can you film the removal?

It would definitely be easier to get the air bubbles out if you put a ball of gel at the cuticle area and then rocked it onto your nail bed. kind of like when you put your screen protector on your cell phone. You don't just plop the protector on and then try to push the bubbles out. You put one edge on first and then glided across so that no bubbles get in in the first place.

Oooh this is cool. I probably won’t use this on my clients but rather on myself.

I watched all the reviews on this system and i do follow them.they seem pretty good because they are long lasting and you do get your money worth

When I've seen this done by other people they use slightly more gel when applying to there nail.. that seemed to leave less air bubbles and make it easier to do on their selves

I use a clear clip. Quilting clips they are called. Those hold the extension in place while flash curing.

Yes u have to file and could add gel onto to make them thicker then polish/design

For those who don’t like the price of the kits, I’ve done this for years with acrylic. Tried with gel, hated it. Polygel is awesome for this. You DON’T need this kit. Just full coverage nails in any color or design if using acrylic (super cool cause you can color and decorate before applying) or clear full coverage if using polygel. Just make sure your tips are strong and they are just as good as acrylic or gel alone. Love it for a busy design that I can’t complete with my non dominant hand.

This is a really cool option! Glad to hear that it lasts! I would love to hear about how they are to remove as well.

These are amazing 😉... I am glad to see more opinions and ways to change the things they don’t love about them

Key to them working well is to not cure the first layer on the nail. Brush on nail, the roughed up nail top with a blob on the cuticle edge, turn on lamp on its side and then put on the nail and hold in place up to the lamp. You need more gel then they recommend to keep bubbles away. So some clean up is needed around the edges and under. But if they are a little small for your nail it also fills in the space (so you don’t have a bunch of left over sizes when the perfect fit ones run out).

U know after your video I've tried to do this and I gave to tell that it's working... I gave my nails on like 3 weeks almost and I gave no problem with it

Omg...thank you for demoing this! I bought a kit a few months ago, but have only used it once because I really struggled holding and curing, and then my daughter commented on the small apex (glad it wasn’t just me). Plus, right after the edge of my natural nail, they dipped a little bit, and I’m not sure why. Please, I’d love to see you play with them more, as I need all the instruction I can get my hands on. Ultimately, it’ll be a great time-saver. There has been a thought running around in my head...what if a small amount of polygel is used on the tips instead of their gel glue? That might make it easier to cure. Hey, could you show the soak-off? When I did mine, I filed off the color first, and what I noticed is that the gel glue turned yellow.

Everyone is complaining about the price but when you consider everything that you’re getting in the kit it’s honestly cheap. The nail tips is made of gel, you get every single thing you need to apply the nails, AND a light. The nails last 3-6 weeks depending on your application and how vigorously you use your hands. With this system you can do 50+ applications. THE PRICE IS REASONABLE.

That's why I love my finger clips.

I have an idea. i just ordered difft types of dual forms. Ive ordered four types of tips. .im gonna use nail shields and im gonna make nails with gel and dual forms.take off the nail. Use drill and shapen gel nail to the tips.polish. waalah!! My own gel nails! I can put soakable gel onto my fullcover gel nail that i made and place it on my prepped nail. I can also prepaint them and make sets of fullcover GEL- not plastic. Kinda like the nails in the kit

I honestly would rather use a polygel with Dual forms , Pop it's , Top it's , whatever everyone wants to call it depending where you live. You're basically doing the same amount of work if not more to be honest and the Polygel is a lot stronger. That's just my opinion though... and i'm someone that doesn't have time and sucks at doing my Non Dominant hand even though i've been a nail tech for 12 yrs lol so i use full nails , design them and glue them puppies on and they don't come off until i take them off.. so much easier and faster :) You can also use the nails that you're using here to apply polygel , anyone full nail / shape can be used to apply Polygel btw xoxo

I guess I might try this out. Looks like a decent kit to try especially with the price point 😍

Thank you for this video, I’ve been interested in try Apres but not sure how durable they are. Great info 👍🏻💕💜

Cant wait to see the next one :) xxx

You’re so pretty. Love this video! Xx

I wonder if polygel could be used in place of the gel normally used? There would be fewer issues with air bubbles and with having the right amount of gel to fill the space between the nail bed and the tip.

Idk......its really expensive. What i really want is dual forms that come in difft size ie. Regular, curved(talons), almond, stilleto, coffin, ballerina(extreme coffin). Cheap and larger thumbnail dual forms

Thank you the review. Can't wait to see more.

Do you think it would work better for less air bubbles using a thin layer of polygel? It's essentially the same as what your doing here yea? I just wonder if since poly is thicker would that make it easier to apply?

They sell the flashlight lamp on Amazon. I bought the 3pk for less than $10:00 and it is so easy yo use.

I tried them for the same reason and they have been on for almost 4 weeks and nooo lifting at all. They are super strong !!!!!! They dont work for any encapsulation (even tho they say you can). But it’s awesome if you are like in a time restraint, need to travel etc. All you do is follow the instructions, make sure you remove any excess. And done! You can leave them crystal clear or apply any gel polish on it and you are all set.

I think you should have used even more gel because of the Apex needing to be filled. I honestly thought about doing this with my nails but I thought it was stupid...I should have gone with my instinct because I could have been a bit richer 😂.

I use a similar method with full nails and acrylic,i use full cover stellitto but use them as half cover and cover with acylic,my original idea was because the full cover nails had a beautiful curve but i wanted acrylic nails at the same time,it also cuts down on time on the shaping and because im using them as a half cover the length is extra long which i like,most tips are too short for me.

I didn’t think you were meant to ram the ‘tip’ under your skin

Since you tried these and the regrowth area was a little chunky, maybe pop it tips are the way to go. There are a lot of different ways to use them. Finding super long options might be hard. That all being said, I am sure you'll figure out how to get what you have to work the way you want and be a time saver. Oh! There are clear clamps that you can get to help keep pressure on the nail.

Do you need both Uv and led lights for the application?

Thank you for doing this video. All your videos are so informative! The product used in this video is no longer available. Do you suggest a similar item for gel adhesive?

Ooooooooo this looks cool!!! I can’t wait to try...☺️☺️☺️

When u put the nail on try not to shove it under your cuticle

You look super gorgeous with that natural lashes

Are the tip natural or sculptured ? If you have a led torch you can put it on a box or the end of the desk and you can then place the nail in front without holding it .

I recently bought the set as well , so I could do my nails faster I also had trouble doing it on my own so I said next time I would let my boyfriend help me ! I will hold the tip into place and let him hold the lamp for me

I'm a bit confused as to what they are, are these nail extensions made out of actual UV gel instead of acrylic or whatever tips and press on nails are usually made out of? Couldn't you just use transparent conventional tips with UV gel as a glue if you're on a budget and you can't afford this brand?

I need this kit 😍😍😍

Love it! I’ve been doing something like this for years lol haha it’s easier and so quick to do

Thanks for this video. I keep eyeing these and can't decide! Every time something seems like a shortcut for doing my own nails it never turns out as good as just takin the time to sculpt. But the idea of not really needing to shape or debulk is appealing. Can't wait to see how you dressed them up. 😀 Did you buy them from their site direct? I'm in Canada and am wondering if they slapped you with any duty when you got them.

Hey, you still had acrylic on your nails. You can tell after you apply the bonder, shiny area?

I think these would follow the guidelines of the dual forms with gel. When you had the tip over the nail the apex was higher. I think it’s similar to the dual forms in the sense you have to add a decent amount of product that way 1. It’s easier to get rid of the bubbles 2. You don’t have to push down so much and won’t end up flattening the apex. Some may come out at the sides but normally just wipe it off with a brush dipped in alcohol before curing. It seems interesting but I feel you could literally buy regular full cover tips and do it, just have to be sure to file the inside.

Ya it totally gets easier and when your filing the inside you can file around the edges to make the grow out less thick :) I love gelx ps. there is a way you can rig up your regular lamp to be able to press down on yourself.

Great job.might be easier to put the lamp upside down so its easier to hold the tip in place when curing.

I’m looking forward to trying this method

I have worn these types of nails for a couple of years now and you are not capitalizing on great perks. You should decorate them before you place them on your fingers. You have total control and can create the most amazing things with more control and dexterity. I put them on plastic wall hooks you get from the dollar store. Additionally I put them on using acrylic...no bubble problem. don't paint it on place a good size ball at the top of nail and roll it down holding it down with the next finger , use a cleaning tool to wipe excess off, No light needed. You will feel them suction down. These nails feel more like natural nails. You can do normal things like get a good scratch in. They are perfect every time..

i have them on it’s been 4 weeks, how do you take them off?

Try holding the nail on whilst curing using a pinching tool to hold in place when doing ur own nails - it works 👍👍👍👍

Curious question! Are those extensions what some nail techs use to make to sell press ons? Or do you guys build them with acrylic or gel

Are they bendable, like if your nail is really curved in can you pinch the tip. Is it flexible or rigid?

Do you think it would be okay to use regular nail glue with these? I wanna make them into finished press ons I can sell but obviously people will only have regular nail glue to use to hold it on. Idk if the gel nail will have a bad chemical reaction to the regular nail glue? What do you think

So on the nails do they need to gel adhere able or will any tips work ?? N is there another brand Sally's or ulta would have like this kit .

I used a small chip clip to hold it down tight while I cured it

Since the lamp is so little couldn’t ya hold down the nail by pushing down on just the tip so the lamp is curing the gel on the bed. Does that make sense?

Hello! I’m a hair stylist and have been getting acrylic for years, I’ve been wanting to try something else and was wondering if this is a good for some who works with there hand and tends to get their hands wet often? I’d like to add that regular gel polish with no acrylic peels right off my nails within days even before I was a stylist.

Love it and your shirt is amazing 😌

I’ve been looking into this system for a while for doing my own nails & I’m so glad you reviewed them. Idk if I would do it on a client or not because of how thin they are, but I’ll order it and see.

Where I can buy that .. the one that you use .. I think it very nice

So I could use ibd builder gel? Hard or self level ? Or builder gel in a bottle? I have ibd gel an I have this builder base gel could that work ?

so would it be okay if you were to just glue the full cover tips on and paint them? Or do you have to put the acrylic powder stuff on?

Love watching you do nail work. What about Polygel/Acrygel with dual forms? Have you tried that route?

Wow I will have to try that instead if glue

I think that you need to do less he'll by cuticle and build more in apex area just like when you do poly gel nails similar idea

Did the gel have any heat spikes? Because with this I can see easily getting heat spikes since you’re so close to the cuticle area.

Have u tried polygel or acril under the tips to stick it?

I have a kit, and for some reason, they pop off and I follow the directions to a T! Should I put more gel? Does it have to be the extend gel or would a regular clear builder job be the same adhesive?

Do I have to use the LED they provide us or can I use my own LED lamp?

I’ve been so curious about these!

I wonder if the same clips you use on pop it’s would help.

Link is not working for product in video. 😞

Wawww very nice 👍👍👍

Really enjoyed this video!! I wondered what you do with the lots you try and don’t use again? Would you sell or give them to subs - with prepaid shipping?

Hi how much watts is that little led/uv lamp???

Great video hunni tyfs 💕

Its really hard doing it on yourself lol. But it will last forever if done properly. I use this for all my clients who want extensions.. the only downfall with this is the actual tip. If you have a rough client they tend to chip at the corners. Otherwise they are the BEST i have come across

Wow cool way to put nails on

Hi sarah...are they natural or sculpted?

Oh...this stiletto are full cover..whats the use of coveri g with gel??🤔 to have a more natural effect?

Hi uhm I have a question. Why does everyone have the electric file and does it come in the pack or in any pack?

I actually get my nails done this way. I hate the drill and acrylic messes up my nail so much. Dont get me wrong the gel isnt great either. But this just works better for me and it lasts longer for me too and they ste sturdy too. And I work with aircraft parts. But you cant fill these. You need a new set everytime...I fell that's the only downside for me. U should have put more gel in that extension. The layer was too thin. But they look awesome!

this false nail does it not loose or fall? it lasts how long it stays glued

Would this be consider a nail service you can get done ?