Try using the thick extend gel they offer now.. it really helps.. I use different brand but it's a gamechanger.. if you want to use the regular extend gel increase the amount you use it basically eliminates air bubbles

Thank you! Practice makes progress ❤

not the uploader but yes! i’m relatively new to doing my own gel x but i’ve found i have significantly less lifting if i take the time to blend the edges of the tips. looks better too x

does taking them nails off damage them?

It’s roughing the surface with primer rather than physically etching with a file.

They will hold if you want them for just going out for the night or an event but to last for everyday things like showers and cleaning doing dishes no way they will come off I have excellent prep routine and tried to see didn’t last for 2 hours doing all the chores in the house but for going out yes holds fine

i got mine on amazon

Not sure if it's compatible with PolyGel🤔

The tip is already sculpted and requires little filling if done correctly. It takes about 20-30 minutes to install and is ready for nail art.

This is good for beginners. I like to think of these as fancy press ons.

Pull it up a cm or two if you need it to be larger. File the “ledge” after curing and do a “fill” to make it seamless.

@@jewdy8915 yep, they fit my right thumb perfectly but just a smidge short on my left but moving it forward a bit works. Kind of stinks for the pretty colored ones but I’ll get over it. At least they fit which any other brand did not so all in all I’m a happy happy girl! 🥳

I always get 3 weeks with my nails.

gummy base!!

Extend gel is more like builder gel. Base gel has adhesion elements. You can use base get to attach the nail, but you need base gel between your natural nail and any other kind of gel.

@@jewdy8915 can i use nail glue then for base gel? not sure of the difference

For the cuticles u need to have a pusher or an orange wood stick to expose that dead cuticle once it is you can go in and use 150 buffing block or file to gentle go around the cuticle then lightly remove the shine from the nail Make sure to use a cleanser on the nail plate like yn swipe or u can use 91% alcohol I dehydrate then bond and prime my natural nail only For etching the tip a diamond bit works best especially a long flame bit that can get into the pinky nail very well to etch or u can chemically etch the nail with a primer I do both if I do gel x nails hope this helps hun or almost forgot u have only 14 mins from the time you remove the shine to finish prepping and gets the nails on otherwise our natural oils start to come up to the surface of the mail again 😊

I know :/ was just wondering if doing regular cuticle work then using a buffing block on the rest of the surface of the nails was enough for retention?

Add builder gel to the top. You need more strength.

You can actually use acetone on a brush. It should work just as well to chemically etch the surface

@pappanalab I'll give it a try, thanks. Happy Thanksgiving.

@@pappanalabdo I have to use primer and bonder or is buff and base gel enough?

⁠@@amalasiriyes get primer and bonder

@@amalasiridepending on the quality of your gel and the condition of your nails, you may not need bond and prep. Some nails need all the adhesion help, and some don’t. Use alcohol to cleanse after removing all cuticle from the nail plate and “scub” the base into your nails. If they lift at the free edge, you need more adhesion help.

It’s crazy you would ask this official brand channel to use a different brand!

Three plus weeks.

You have to hold and flash cure before the final cure.

You need a goose neck lamp.

Did you use primer, and dehydrator then etch the tips??

I've been having the same problem and I think the key is getting the glue right and taking your time with the application before you cure. You should be applying the extension slowly and carefully and trying to make sure there aren't any bubbles and before you start curing and if it's not right try again adding or taking off glue from the extension. I've tried like 3 times in the past week and I think my problem was not bothering to check the application was perfect before curing

Try their thicker extend gel in a jar or another brand just make sure it's the thick stuff it's a game changer fr..

Flash cure is juat a quick cure to hold the product in place but it’s not fully cured. You can use a big lamp to flash cure, but the small lamps may not be strong enough to fully cure the product and this will eventually cause skin problems.

@@jewdy8915 thank you so much :)

You don't have to etch the inside! Once I learned the primer trick, my extensions have stayed on with no problem!

@@alexia-raer5082can you share please

You need at least 180 grit on your buffer to ensure there is enough texture to adhere. You don’t want to buff the nail plate smooth. You can focus the buffing on new growth only so you aren’t removing layers from the older growth every time.

@@alexia-raer5082do you use their prep or can I use any primer?

You need more gel of you are getting air bubbles.

You're likely allergic to gel products (could be another type of allergy also). Sadly, you'll have to remove and find another system without whatever you're allergic to. With any products, avoid touching your bare skin with it at all costs.

Greenies are possible, but unlikely if water can’t get in. The bubble is not ideal, though.

Soak or file off as usual.

Thanks ​@@jewdy8915

What kind of drill bit is that

@@yvonnehernandez7537 if you pause the screen, it lists each item used.

It’s our Baby’s breath 🤍

@ Thank you! ordering now! 🥰

Bummer ... sold out (sigh) ☹

Also you don't use ph and then primer, where tf did you got your certificate? Inside a cereal box?!1

No

Like Lee Press On Nails? They’d work with the cheaper plastic tips…I don’t think they’re meant for nails with an apex. So you’d want flatter nail tips like from Makkart or something like that. These are soft gel, not plastic.