Builder gels consistency is suppose to be runny like that because it’s a self leveling gel. After you apply the base coat, apply a very very thin layer of the builder gel over the entire nail, but leave a TINY tiny space along the sidewalls and do NOT cure this layer because this is what’s called a slip layer. The purpose of the slip layer is to be a guide to where your actual layer of builder gel will follow where the slip layer has been applied, so it won’t run onto the skin as quickly because you’ve left that tiny gap of space when you originally applied the slip layer. The other reason why you were having issues with the gel running into your sidewalls is because you were applying too much gel close to the sidewalls. You don’t want to float the gel over the nail close to your sidewalls like you were doing, you want to keep the gel down the center of the nail and a little closer to the side, but leave a little space next to the sidewalls because as you know, the product will run, or “self level” by itself and on its own will run down close to your sidewalls and that slip layer you applied is there to help slow down the gel from running onto the skin because as I described before, the slip layer is there to help guide the product where to go and to stop where it isn’t applied. Hope this helps!
Iv never done a slip layer for builder gel, this isn’t poly gel so you DO NOT need a slip layer for builder gel, don’t take my work for it just google it. I suppose you can but it’s not the norm to use a slip layer with soft builder gel like you are using here.
@@oliviad5474 I've found that doing a thin coat first, but not curing, as if you're brushing it on like nail polish over the entire nail plate, creates a "wet" surface for the gel to then spread over when you begin your pillow process for the build. I get a much more even application, both in thickness and color, if I'm using a semi opaque builder. I also find that this way I don't have to finish file as the application is extremely smooth and even. Just let gravity create an apex by flipping your hand upside down for 15-20 seconds before you cure. I've been doing this will builders for over a decade for myself and my clients.
My nails are naturally thin, I've been doing own nails for 15+ years, I never completely remove the bottom layer that's touching my natural nails. I don't even remember the last time I've removed it. This should help with your thin nails. Also yeah builder gels are running they are ment to self level, try flipping your hand around making your nail face down you'll see that the gel will self level, and create a nice strength areas. I'm watching your video to decide if I should give the mia secret builder in a bottle a try or not. A little tip first layer very thin, second thicker flip your nail a few seconds, than flash cure. Than go to the next nail. Build your nails like this you are golden.❤️
Your advice is EXACTLY what I would give except that I've been doing my own nails for 25 years! I rarely fully remove hard gel or any enhancement. No need as nails don't breath. As long as you take care to properly file off, you will never risk getting to the nail plate. Further to flipping the hand upside down to create a good apex, if you do the application very well, there is no need to finish file. I do a "wetting" layer over the entire nail first, don't cure, and then "float" a large amount of product in a swing motion down the nail. Any excess easily wipes off at the free edge. This way, the nail has a perfect, smooth shape, and with the flip, a great apex. I flash cure and go on to the next nail. I save at least 20 minutes with this technique. The only thing I'm wondering about this product is why you need a base coat? I've been using BIAB's (including soak off's like Gelish's BIAB) for about 10 years and none of them require this- just dehydration and an acid free primer/bonder. I never have lifting issues. I just bought this to try as I like the nude for French, but I don't feel that a base would be necessary. Any ideas?
@@operachef1 it depends on the gel because some are builder gel and some are structure gels these structure gel are the ones the comes with base gel together in a set the base coat acts as an adhesive so the gel can stick to your nail since the base gel you normally scrub it into your nail which makes the gel get into the scratches you make with the nail file on your nail and some gels don't cure as well as other so you have to build your nails in layers I've used multiple gels and name brands so to me it doesn't matter which one I use I always do what works for me best which is scrubbing my base gel on first
My 1st builder gel purchase was Luminory. It I bought too many and they got hard and ugly when I didn’t use them. Then I bought the ASAP colored builder gel with calcium and love it. So far have t had them get hard and dry up on me. From Sally’s Beauty Supply!!
When i do my nails with builder gel or any gel polish is always take a brush and acetone or brush cleaner and clean away the excess polish or gel on the sides and by cuticle to make sure there’s a tiny gap and no flooding of product on sides. You should really be doing that before curing because then you would have to file like you mentioned, you won’t have to file if you use a brush and clean it quick before curing.
Builder gels consistency is suppose to be runny like that because it’s a self leveling gel. After you apply the base coat, apply a very very thin layer of the builder gel over the entire nail, but leave a TINY tiny space along the sidewalls and do NOT cure this layer because this is what’s called a slip layer. The purpose of the slip layer is to be a guide to where your actual layer of builder gel will follow where the slip layer has been applied, so it won’t run onto the skin as quickly because you’ve left that tiny gap of space when you originally applied the slip layer. The other reason why you were having issues with the gel running into your sidewalls is because you were applying too much gel close to the sidewalls. You don’t want to float the gel over the nail close to your sidewalls like you were doing, you want to keep the gel down the center of the nail and a little closer to the side, but leave a little space next to the sidewalls because as you know, the product will run, or “self level” by itself and on its own will run down close to your sidewalls and that slip layer you applied is there to help slow down the gel from running onto the skin because as I described before, the slip layer is there to help guide the product where to go and to stop where it isn’t applied. Hope this helps!
😊 thanks
Exactly, except I call it a "wetting" layer a la The Nail Hub.
Iv never done a slip layer for builder gel, this isn’t poly gel so you DO NOT need a slip layer for builder gel, don’t take my work for it just google it. I suppose you can but it’s not the norm to use a slip layer with soft builder gel like you are using here.
@@oliviad5474 I've found that doing a thin coat first, but not curing, as if you're brushing it on like nail polish over the entire nail plate, creates a "wet" surface for the gel to then spread over when you begin your pillow process for the build. I get a much more even application, both in thickness and color, if I'm using a semi opaque builder. I also find that this way I don't have to finish file as the application is extremely smooth and even. Just let gravity create an apex by flipping your hand upside down for 15-20 seconds before you cure. I've been doing this will builders for over a decade for myself and my clients.
How long do you wait after applying a “slip” coat, that you don’t cure, before applying the next coat that you will cure?
Its best to do a slip layer because gel likes gel and it will follow the path of the slip layer.
Yes I agree. I learned that month's later😁
My nails are naturally thin, I've been doing own nails for 15+ years, I never completely remove the bottom layer that's touching my natural nails. I don't even remember the last time I've removed it. This should help with your thin nails. Also yeah builder gels are running they are ment to self level, try flipping your hand around making your nail face down you'll see that the gel will self level, and create a nice strength areas. I'm watching your video to decide if I should give the mia secret builder in a bottle a try or not.
A little tip first layer very thin, second thicker flip your nail a few seconds, than flash cure. Than go to the next nail. Build your nails like this you are golden.❤️
Thanks so much. I will try your tips for sure🙂 This Builder Gel lasts a lot. I still have them on which is awesome 👌
@@cherylinfinity939 that's great I'll buy one now thank you
No problem 😊
Your advice is EXACTLY what I would give except that I've been doing my own nails for 25 years! I rarely fully remove hard gel or any enhancement. No need as nails don't breath. As long as you take care to properly file off, you will never risk getting to the nail plate. Further to flipping the hand upside down to create a good apex, if you do the application very well, there is no need to finish file. I do a "wetting" layer over the entire nail first, don't cure, and then "float" a large amount of product in a swing motion down the nail. Any excess easily wipes off at the free edge. This way, the nail has a perfect, smooth shape, and with the flip, a great apex. I flash cure and go on to the next nail. I save at least 20 minutes with this technique. The only thing I'm wondering about this product is why you need a base coat? I've been using BIAB's (including soak off's like Gelish's BIAB) for about 10 years and none of them require this- just dehydration and an acid free primer/bonder. I never have lifting issues. I just bought this to try as I like the nude for French, but I don't feel that a base would be necessary. Any ideas?
@@operachef1 it depends on the gel because some are builder gel and some are structure gels these structure gel are the ones the comes with base gel together in a set the base coat acts as an adhesive so the gel can stick to your nail since the base gel you normally scrub it into your nail which makes the gel get into the scratches you make with the nail file on your nail and some gels don't cure as well as other so you have to build your nails in layers I've used multiple gels and name brands so to me it doesn't matter which one I use I always do what works for me best which is scrubbing my base gel on first
Apply it thinner, wipe the brush off. I take the brush wipe it, and then put a stripe down 2 nails, and then go back and push it into place
Yes that's how I'm doing it now it it works way better. And they last a long time. It's really good 👍
My 1st builder gel purchase was Luminory. It I bought too many and they got hard and ugly when I didn’t use them. Then I bought the ASAP colored builder gel with calcium and love it. So far have t had them get hard and dry up on me. From Sally’s Beauty Supply!!
Wow I actually really like the results! Thanks for showing us 💕💕💕
Thanks for watching 💜
Ooooh this is a very pretty colour!! It does great with your skin tone!
Thanks ❤
Its a self leveling builder gel. That’s why it’s a bit runny.
Thanks 🙂
Oh same I love love doing other people's nail,but it could take me 2days to finish my own,lol
I completely agree. Same here lol 😆
When i do my nails with builder gel or any gel polish is always take a brush and acetone or brush cleaner and clean away the excess polish or gel on the sides and by cuticle to make sure there’s a tiny gap and no flooding of product on sides. You should really be doing that before curing because then you would have to file like you mentioned, you won’t have to file if you use a brush and clean it quick before curing.
Just got mines today! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing
Yay that's awesome. Enjoy 👍
How long did it last
It lasted a lot. I took them off two weeks later but I didn't have no lifting or anything like that
I love them I being used then all the time but I used small layers 3 time and it last me 3 weeks
It's really good 👍
What grit nail file are you using? I always cut myself
I recently bought one, thanks for sharing.
No problem 😊
I'm going to try this using a different brush--I think the brush is causing the issues.
You can do that too. Let me know if it works
Thank you!
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You should definitely try the keratin base coat along with the bio builder
Thanks I didn't know there was another step to it
I've used the builder gel by Rossi Nails and I like it
I haven't tried that one. Thanks for letting me know
how many days does it last?
You can use a guide under your nail when they are this cracked to even out the missing spots.
Great tip👍
Colour is beautiful
It truly is. Is my favorite from them
Can be use without the base…?
It can but it won't last as long
@@cherylinfinity939 gracias bella 😘😘
@@jujuba1117 de nada. A la orden
Mia Secret also has Formagel.
Yes I still haven't tried those yet
Do any of these contain any form of methylacrylate?
Honestly I don't know but you can probably find out on their website
Is this a soak off product?
Yes, it is
Sometimes is for the temperature in the room
A pues es igual que el acrilico. Que depende de la temperatura
Oh yea I’m not a fan of runny builder gel either. I like it a bit thicker. Thank you for sharing!!
Yeah I agree with you. This one is on the runny side
Love them results are great and help the grow
I've been loving this product a lot ever since I got the hang of it. It's really good
I have the same one and mine keeps popping of every time within 2 days. Absolute shut
Cute!!!!
Thanks it's pretty good.
was it easy to soak off
Yes it's much faster than acrylic in my opinion
@@cherylinfinity939 thank you🥰
@@jayd7693 you're welcome 😊
it's not good that it's runny
Yeah it gets the job done but it's on the runny side
is not runny.
Sorry what are false tips?
The nail tips you glue on your nails to make them longer
@@cherylinfinity939 ohhh thanks