Just the video I needed, I've ordered everything off eBay, can't wait to do this, my natural nail grow quite long but then break so I'm hoping to get them longer this way, thanks for the video 💅🏻
Thank you for the amazing videos. I now understand the MANY things I did wrong in the past. I know exactly why my gel use to lift. You have a great voice, very calming. I feel soooo much better now and I'm ready to save some money by doing them myself, lol.
Awww thank you thank you and you're so very welcome!! That means a lot!! I'm sooooo happy this helped you. Some people get frustrated right away and don't realize they could be doing something wrong. Practice makes perfect!
I'm so excited to try out this gel builder instead of going to the salon! I love the idea of using a gel builder like this to grow my natural nails instead of relying on acrylics and tips. Also, if I'm doing my own, I feel like I can be as nitpicky as I want :D! I can't wait to get my items!
❤❤❤Great video! I really appreciate your clear and informative explanation. I have never done my own nail painting or used gel before. But, I recently visited a nail salon for the first time. Since I am short on time, I decided to buy everything I need to do it myself. All the supplies are in a big box and I feel almost ready and confident enough to try it, hopefully on Monday after watching helpful videos like yours. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Hi Marie, I just read your comment - - I can't believe I have not seen it before. Sorry about that. I always do my best to respond to all comments. Thank you so much! It really means a lot to me! 😚
I've been toying with the idea of using gel to strengthen my pathetically weak natural nails. I'm a complete novice though (never even had a gel manicure), so have been gathering information for a while. I watched part 1 of this video and went ahead and ordered everything I need - the lamp, the IBD builder gel, brushes, and primer. The primer arrived today - I'm so excited! Thank you for the information you provided - your method is exactly what I was looking for (gel to strengthen my nail, grow out/infill without soaking in acetone to remove, use normal nail polish over the top). Thank you so much xxxxx
You're so very welcome Lara. One thing to remember is to give any product a chance but with this product, it doesn't take long to get used to. Also, since it doesn't dry until you cure it in the LED lamp you can work with it as long as you want. Tip: start with very thin coats. You can always apply more than 2 coats if needed. Hope this helps. :D
Very helpful thank you. Im learning to do my nails and done according your first tutorial, and the result is not bad as for the first timer. So -thanks :)
Apply gel base to your brush after cleaning… I have actually (took some time & a few tries) brought 2 brushes back to perfect use- takes cleaning in 70% alcohol (dollar store!) and I have been using Modelones’ “Brush Cleaning Essence”2.71 fl ounces and then any gel base, then use brush cover and store x a few days-a week, then do same thing-repeat until your brush returns to a useable brush. It hasn’t worked every time: nothing could bring back one… Worth a try!
Great video! I tried the Modelones (most purchased on AMZ).. the “builder nail gel… It worked GREAT on my dominant hand, but chipped, broke, etc. completely on my non-dom hand, so trying the IBD hard gel for the first time and.. caught it on sale (!) on AMZ! Thanks for the great instructions and 🫰🏻that it will work! I should give kudos to the liquid clear Modelones builder gel: It did not harm my nails one bit! So if you are a pro, try it!
Thank you so much I see what I was doing wrong using this and the gel nail polish. After I used the hard gel I applied the foundation base gel on top of this and then gel color 😅. 🤦🏻♀️
I'm excited to get these items. Thank You! I've been searching for ways to keep natural nails from breaking. My question is doing this method long term will it damage natural nails? Nail Tip I've Learned About: to save a broken nail - use Kiss nail glue and acrylic powder. brush on nail glue where you have nail tear, dip nail in powder, brush on glue again and dip in powder again. (then I discovered this makes nails hard so I've brushed entire nail and dipped nail and brushed again with glue and dipped again in powder) So I am so glad to find this video! I also like to use regular nail polishes with a gel top coat for longer wear.
Hi Rose! No, this will not damage the nails. I've been using this gel for a long time and I love it. The only way your nails will get damaged is if you pry off this gel, any hard gel brand or acrylic. So removal of any artificial nail products is very important. Great tips! I'm so glad this product is working great for you.
It arrived yesterday afternoon. I put on and shortly after most of them started lifting. I did file nails as you showed in video. Noticing today some nails have air pockets and may start lifting. I did not get polish you put on prior to hard gel. Maybe I should of. ?
This video is EXACTLY what I needed to watch. I will be attempting it for the first time after my little one goes to bed lol. I have a quick question for you. I have a slight bend to my index finger nail and (bear with me, this sounds bonkers) if I push it straight with an orange stick while curing, will it hold its natural shape? Hope I make sense lol
Great! I'm glad you found my video! I'm trying to picture what you're saying... It certainly doesn't hurt to try it. If it holds it's natural shape, it will be temporarily until the nails grows out or you decide to remove the gel completely. I'm sure you'll have to file the surface after curing to make the nail smooth. If it doesn't work, then you at least tried. I hope I helped. P.S. I love the word bonkers! :))))
Follow-up comment: it took me longer than it would a professional (I now have even more respect for them!), but I did it, and they look great & feel very secure. I will definitely try it again.
What is the clear nail polish you used before applying the purple color? I am now using hard gel on my natural nails! Thank you for your help on this! I found out the layer of gel nail polish people use under hard gel is to make it easier to remove the hard gel. People that use a layer of gel nail polish under hard gel find it easier to remove hard gel by soaking in acetone. It’s a trick but not needed. I had no issues applying IBD hard gel over my nails. I thought it was going to be difficult and it’s not. I also find holding my hand upside down helps the gel to level before curing.
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for sharing! Great to know! I used my favorite - - Orly Bonder Rubberized Basecoat (I thought I put it in the description, but I didn't - - thanks for the reminder :)). You can find it pretty much anywhere (CVS, Target, Sally Beauty and so on...).
StyleByZaza nothing sticks to my nails! I removed layers of nails and dehydrated them but primer on and hard gel is still comin off. I don’t get it. A gel nail polish doesn’t last 12 hours on me. I need to find out what’s wrong. Acrylic does the same thing.
Hi thanks for the video and it really help. Also I have a few questions, after applied the fake nails tips on, do I need to put this hard building gel on? Second question, after I applied the building gel on, do I need to apply the base coat then put the color on?
My old nail tech used to put a coat of ibd hard gel over my regular gel polish. He moved so now I found a new place. I got my nails done with gel polish at the salon and would like to put a layer or two of hard gel on top for strength. How can I do this? Do i file the top layer off and then apply hard gel and cure?
You are so right Kathy! I thought I did but, I completely forgot - - sorry! I just updated the description and my comment on my first video. Thanks so much!! Hevin
I have a question: I recently bought this Magic Remover for Gel Nail Polish from Amazon: Magic Gel Polish Nail Kit, Nail Care Quick and Easy In 5-6 Minutes, Professional Nail Kit Gifts for Women, and I am wondering if this would hurt the hard gel by using this product for taking off gel polish. It works great on getting polish off, but I do not want to hurt the hard gel product by doing so. And, I noticed that you do not use a "base coat" b/4 you use nail polish, I have base coat and top coat, but is that just a preference of yours or should I use the base coat?
If you file down the hard builder gel extremely thin, are you able to then soak off the thin layer of hard gel left on the natural nail to avoid filling the natural nail? I’m asking specifically about the clear Builder gel, not the other clear gel.
Hi Kory, I've done it both ways... 1) didn't file the gel and just soaked my nails for about 10 minutes and most of the gel came off (using both builder and clear gel). 2) I filed most of the gel and soaked off the remainder for about 5 minutes and the gel also came off. So either way works with either gel.
Hi Anita! If I use regular nail polish, I light buff the nails to remove shine, then use regular acetone (not pure/100% acetone) it takes longer to remove but it doesn't ruin the gel. If I use gel polish, I file the color off. I hope this helps. :)
The last clear coat was it gel or normal top coat? I’m Currently letting my natural nails grow by getting acrylics but I’m tired of spending so much and decided to look for products to buy to do my own nails. And luckily I found ur videos. Hoping I get everything right. Thanks
Hi Priscilla! In this video I used regular nail polish over the hard gel so I used top coat by Out the Door (FYI... all products used are listed in the description below the video). I've also used gel nail polish over the hard gel which I prefer because my mani lasts longer. Years ago, I used acrylic but never really cared for it. I find hard gel is soooo much easier to work with and it allows me to grow my nails as long as I want. You'll save a lot of money doing it yourself. It may not be perfect the first time you do your nails but believe me, with little practice, you'll be a pro! Good luck! :D
Thank you! I have a question, when you use regular nail polish, do you use a gel base and gel base top coat? or Regular? I get confused about it. Thanks again!
Hi! When using regular nail polish, I use regular base coat and regular top coat. When using gel nail polish, I use gel base coat and gel top coat. You're very welcome!
Hevin, these are great videos! I am a fingerstyle acoustic guitar player and I need to start doing my own nails. I can no longer rely on a salon, especially since they're all closed now due to social distancing. Have you had any other guitar players ask you about their nails? Which ibd hard gel would you recommend for heavy-duty wear (guitar picking on steel strings)?
Hi Mark! Thank you very much! I've never had any guitar players ask about their nails, but I love that you're the first! :D I recommend LED/UV Hard Gel: amzn.to/2xeZjgQ It's formulated for natural nails. Make sure you prep your nails and lightly buff the nails so that it's free of shine and oils then apply a primer before applying gel: amzn.to/2VdMOKI After you remove the tacky layer, I highly recommend you buff the nails to your liking and apply gel top coat and cap/seal the free edges. Doing so will prevent lifting and your mani will last longer (up to a month believe it or not). Here are a few of my favorite non-wipe/no cleanse top coats: amzn.to/2Vk7VLr, amzn.to/2XlnDII, amzn.to/2JU0rte I hope this helps and good luck! If you need additional nail accessory recommendations, I'd be more than happy to help. Stay safe and have a fabulous day! Hevin
Hi many thanks for this video. I am having good results with this builder gel long nails at last. I would like to ask you how many infills do you do before removing all the gel builder and starting again on your natural nail.. I would appreciate it if you could reply. Thanks again for sharing.
Hi Ann! You're very welcome. I rarely remove all of the builder gel on my nails because I rarely have lifting. If there's a bit of lifting, I only remove gel on the areas that are lifted. I think the last time I removed all the gel on one nail only was about 5 months ago or so. Hope this helps. :)
Hi Zaza great video. I want to repair a broken nail with glue first then try the gel builder to make it strong. Have you done this? I also love red carpet manicure and use the same lamp but notice if i repair a broken nail w glue or gel resin the surface is so smooth the gel polish does not adhere and peels right off. Maybe this does not happen with this gel. Any tips?
Hi Heather! Happy New Year and thank you very much! Yes, I've done that several times and it works like a charm! TIP: Lightly buff the glue or gel resin then apply gel polish. I like to apply a couple of thin coats of glue, lightly buffing after each coat, then I apply primer and then gel polish or hard gel. This or any hard gel brand will help keep your nails from breaking and allows you to grow them as long as you want. Hope this helps! :D
How many uv led watts needed to cure the ibd hard gel????? I have bad experience using uv sina gel it's not cure and i prefer using polygel because it's easy to cure
I've never used sina gel but I've read the product doesn't cure at all. Reviews mention it's cheap cheap cheap so maybe that's why it doesn't cure. You should be able to cure any gel product with any type of LED lamp as long as it's at least 24-36 watts.
Hi Jenice! You only need to use one so either one works. I've never used a UV lamp, but I recommend LED lamp because it cures gel polish in 30 seconds versus 2 minutes when using UV lamp. UV lamp cures all gel polish brands and LED cures LED specific gel polish. There are a few gel brands that require UV lamp, i.e. CND Shellac, Gelaxy, etc. Also, LED lamps are considered safer because they require less curing time. Oh and LED lamps used to be more expensive but prices have dropped tremendously. I've seen LED lamps on Amazon for $6! Hope this helps! :D
Yes, you put gel nail polish over regular nail polish, BUT I highly recommend waiting at least 6+ hours so the nail polish is completely dry . I prefer to wait at least a day and then apply gel nail polish top coat. If the polish wrinkles/smudges, it means you didn't wait long enough. I never tried gel builder over regular nail polish. I'm sure it'll work. Test it on one nail and see how it turns out. Good luck! :)
I just recently had to cut all my nails down. Can you use this product on nubs? I keep trying to grow my nails out but they peel and crack. I use to go get my nails done every 3 weeks, but with the pandemic I’ve started doing my nails myself. Just let me know. Ty for your time.
With practice, you'll get the hang of it. No, I don't wet the brush. The gel is suppose to be thick which is good. It gives you time to work with it before curing.
You can completely remove hard gel by filing it off, soaking it off (which can take longer than filing it off) OR doing both (filing most of it and soaking off the remainder).
It's suppose to be thick. Are you using a gel brush? Gel brushes are designed for easy gel pickup and application. They make gel polish thinner, but I don't recommend it for hard gel. I'd be more than happy to look at the consistency if you'd like to see if the you received a jar that's been stored under the sun before it was sent. You can take a video of you dipping your brush in the gel and gently stir it and send it via Instagram DM @StyleByZaza. If you send it, please let me know your profile name so it doesn't sit in my unseen/spam folder.
@@StyleByZaza yes I am using a gel brush. Thank you. I did try placing a little in a dish and putting it in the microwave for about 15 sec it seemed to thin it and made it go on easily. Thank you
Hi Kara! Yes, of course you can! I use it on my natural nails and my nails are getting longer because my nails are protected with this gel. I don't use nails tips/extensions. Good luck! :D
StyleByZaza yes my natural nails are very long since I had my baby! Yay lol but I went for a gel mani and since we are quarantined I ordered this on amazon do I just apply and cure? Can you explain the steps pls! Thanks for the reply!
Hi Monica! Yes, you can pretty much use any primer. I prefer acid-free primers because acid primers can cause burning sensation. You don't have to use a primer if you don't want to but it does help eliminate lifting. If you have oily to very oily skin, then I recommend using a primer to help remove the oil from the nail bed and help adhere product to the nail. Have a great day/evening! :)
Hi there! I've been using IBD for over a year now and my nails are healthy as ever. Most damage is usually caused by over filing the nail beds prior to doing a full set or refills.
Really? I've never seen or heard of anyone doing this. I can't imagine why. Next time you see this, you should ask and please let me know if you get an answer. I'd love to know the reason.
I so very much enjoy the way you present your technique. It’s simple, sincere and thorough. Thank you very much❣️
Just the video I needed, I've ordered everything off eBay, can't wait to do this, my natural nail grow quite long but then break so I'm hoping to get them longer this way, thanks for the video 💅🏻
You're very welcome! You're going to love this hard gel! My nails have grown so much since I've been using this gel. No breakage whatsoever!
Thank you i followed u along and did my nails for the first time they turned out perfect thanks again x
Thank you for the amazing videos. I now understand the MANY things I did wrong in the past. I know exactly why my gel use to lift. You have a great voice, very calming. I feel soooo much better now and I'm ready to save some money by doing them myself, lol.
Awww thank you thank you and you're so very welcome!! That means a lot!! I'm sooooo happy this helped you. Some people get frustrated right away and don't realize they could be doing something wrong. Practice makes perfect!
i did this last night after watching the video and they turned out great! thank you
Hi Cayman! You're very welcome and thank you for letting me know it turned out great! Have a fabulous weekend!! :)))
Great tutorial! Can’t wait to try this! Your video has totally convince me to give it a shot!
Thank you very much and good luck! I'm sure you'll love it!
Love your IBD gel vids! Honest and to the point! Thank you SO much! ❤️
You're so welcome and thank you very much Terra! :D
I'm so excited to try out this gel builder instead of going to the salon! I love the idea of using a gel builder like this to grow my natural nails instead of relying on acrylics and tips. Also, if I'm doing my own, I feel like I can be as nitpicky as I want :D! I can't wait to get my items!
some_donkus I just started doing the same, wish you the best of luck ❤️
@@FamiliaSuri Good luck!!
I'm so excited for you! It doesn't take long to get the hang of it and once you do, you're going to sooo love it! Good luck!
❤❤❤Great video! I really appreciate your clear and informative explanation. I have never done my own nail painting or used gel before. But, I recently visited a nail salon for the first time. Since I am short on time, I decided to buy everything I need to do it myself. All the supplies are in a big box and I feel almost ready and confident enough to try it, hopefully on Monday after watching helpful videos like yours. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Best video on this that I have seen. I will be attempting this myself now at home during the pandemic.
Hi Erica! Thank you very much! I know you can do it! You'll love the results. Good luck! :D
I have used both (different brand) and I can't tell the difference either. Great vid, thanks.
Hi Nola! Thank you! Glad to hear I'm not the only one that can't tell the difference.
Hi Zaza! I love your IBD hard gel videos, so helpful and honest. Thank you so much! ❣
Thank you Zara for this great simple tips on both videos. You’re awesome !
Hi Marie, I just read your comment - - I can't believe I have not seen it before. Sorry about that. I always do my best to respond to all comments. Thank you so much! It really means a lot to me! 😚
I've been toying with the idea of using gel to strengthen my pathetically weak natural nails. I'm a complete novice though (never even had a gel manicure), so have been gathering information for a while. I watched part 1 of this video and went ahead and ordered everything I need - the lamp, the IBD builder gel, brushes, and primer. The primer arrived today - I'm so excited! Thank you for the information you provided - your method is exactly what I was looking for (gel to strengthen my nail, grow out/infill without soaking in acetone to remove, use normal nail polish over the top). Thank you so much xxxxx
You're so very welcome Lara. One thing to remember is to give any product a chance but with this product, it doesn't take long to get used to. Also, since it doesn't dry until you cure it in the LED lamp you can work with it as long as you want. Tip: start with very thin coats. You can always apply more than 2 coats if needed. Hope this helps. :D
StyleByZaza - that does help, thank you.
Going to be trying this tomorrow so wish me luck thanks for the help with both videos. 🤗
Good Arianna! :D
Very helpful thank you. Im learning to do my nails and done according your first tutorial, and the result is not bad as for the first timer. So -thanks :)
I'm going to try my first set tomorrow... wish me good fortune ! Love your video :)
Yayyyy!!! Good luck! Keeping everything crossed! ;) Hope everything turns out/turned out GREAT!! :)
Apply gel base to your brush after cleaning… I have actually (took some time & a few tries) brought 2 brushes back to perfect use- takes cleaning in 70% alcohol (dollar store!) and I have been using Modelones’ “Brush Cleaning Essence”2.71 fl ounces and then any gel base, then use brush cover and store x a few days-a week, then do same thing-repeat until your brush returns to a useable brush. It hasn’t worked every time: nothing could bring back one… Worth a try!
Great video! I tried the Modelones (most purchased on AMZ).. the “builder nail gel… It worked GREAT on my dominant hand, but chipped, broke, etc. completely on my non-dom hand, so trying the IBD hard gel for the first time and.. caught it on sale (!) on AMZ! Thanks for the great instructions and 🫰🏻that it will work! I should give kudos to the liquid clear Modelones builder gel: It did not harm my nails one bit! So if you are a pro, try it!
"I sound like an infomercial" 🤣 that cracked me up! Thank you for the tutorials in the IBD Hard Gel!
Hahahaha I do! LOL and you're very welcome!
❤ thank you! Beautiful voice! Beautiful personality ❤
Love this product. Just ran out of my first jar after 2 years
Thank you so much I see what I was doing wrong using this and the gel nail polish. After I used the hard gel I applied the foundation base gel on top of this and then gel color 😅. 🤦🏻♀️
This is the only useful video to start off at home thanks
Glad to hear that! Yayyy
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing this great gel nail
Thank you very much and you're so very welcome!
One of the best hard gel tutorial videos. Thank yuh
Thank you very much Susan! Love hearing that! Yayyyy!!
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I'm excited to get these items. Thank You! I've been searching for ways to keep natural nails from breaking. My question is doing this method long term will it damage natural nails?
Nail Tip I've Learned About: to save a broken nail - use Kiss nail glue and acrylic powder. brush on nail glue where you have nail tear, dip nail in powder, brush on glue again and dip in powder again. (then I discovered this makes nails hard so I've brushed entire nail and dipped nail and brushed again with glue and dipped again in powder) So I am so glad to find this video! I also like to use regular nail polishes with a gel top coat for longer wear.
Hi Rose! No, this will not damage the nails. I've been using this gel for a long time and I love it. The only way your nails will get damaged is if you pry off this gel, any hard gel brand or acrylic. So removal of any artificial nail products is very important. Great tips! I'm so glad this product is working great for you.
@@StyleByZaza Thank you for reply! I've been looking for a product like this. Waiting for it to arrive any day! :)
It arrived yesterday afternoon. I put on and shortly after most of them started lifting. I did file nails as you showed in video. Noticing today some nails have air pockets and may start lifting. I did not get polish you put on prior to hard gel. Maybe I should of. ?
This video is EXACTLY what I needed to watch. I will be attempting it for the first time after my little one goes to bed lol. I have a quick question for you. I have a slight bend to my index finger nail and (bear with me, this sounds bonkers) if I push it straight with an orange stick while curing, will it hold its natural shape? Hope I make sense lol
Great! I'm glad you found my video! I'm trying to picture what you're saying... It certainly doesn't hurt to try it. If it holds it's natural shape, it will be temporarily until the nails grows out or you decide to remove the gel completely. I'm sure you'll have to file the surface after curing to make the nail smooth. If it doesn't work, then you at least tried. I hope I helped. P.S. I love the word bonkers! :))))
Thanks for this video. I was confused about the 2 different Hard Gels. I guess it was dumb luck that I bought the correct one. Ha Ha!
You're very welcome! LOL! You'd be happy with either one.
Me too!! I’m still not sure which is which!
🥰Thank you so much
Thank you. This was very helpful.👌
Follow-up comment: it took me longer than it would a professional (I now have even more respect for them!), but I did it, and they look great & feel very secure. I will definitely try it again.
BRAVO!! The more you use this gel, the easier and faster it'll be.
What is the clear nail polish you used before applying the purple color? I am now using hard gel on my natural nails! Thank you for your help on this! I found out the layer of gel nail polish people use under hard gel is to make it easier to remove the hard gel. People that use a layer of gel nail polish under hard gel find it easier to remove hard gel by soaking in acetone. It’s a trick but not needed. I had no issues applying IBD hard gel over my nails. I thought it was going to be difficult and it’s not. I also find holding my hand upside down helps the gel to level before curing.
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for sharing! Great to know! I used my favorite - - Orly Bonder Rubberized Basecoat (I thought I put it in the description, but I didn't - - thanks for the reminder :)). You can find it pretty much anywhere (CVS, Target, Sally Beauty and so on...).
StyleByZaza nothing sticks to my nails! I removed layers of nails and dehydrated them but primer on and hard gel is still comin off. I don’t get it. A gel nail polish doesn’t last 12 hours on me. I need to find out what’s wrong. Acrylic does the same thing.
StyleByZaza love you girl! Thank you!
Oh nooooo! I'm so sorry! That's very unusual. You should definitely talk to your doctor about this. Good luck.
YW! Love you too!
Yes, both videos r Great, easy to understand, I will b using your videos, Than You!!!
Awesome, thank you!
Hi thanks for the video and it really help. Also I have a few questions, after applied the fake nails tips on, do I need to put this hard building gel on?
Second question, after I applied the building gel on, do I need to apply the base coat then put the color on?
My 1st time here ...great video ,,, straight to the point 💪
Thank you very much Stacey! Have a wonderful evening! :D
My old nail tech used to put a coat of ibd hard gel over my regular gel polish. He moved so now I found a new place. I got my nails done with gel polish at the salon and would like to put a layer or two of hard gel on top for strength.
How can I do this? Do i file the top layer off and then apply hard gel and cure?
mmm you should put a text/ comment on the first video about cleaning the brushes with pure acetone. I saw your first video so I was doing it too!!
You are so right Kathy! I thought I did but, I completely forgot - - sorry! I just updated the description and my comment on my first video. Thanks so much!! Hevin
Thank you so much for all the info!!!!
You're very welcome Belen! :))
Good job, you have beautiful nails. Thank you for the video 😉
You're very welcome and thanks so much! :)
This is so helpful thank you so much
You're so welcome!
Thank you for such an informative video!!!
Thank you fir your videos 👌
I don’t know how you do this without destroying your cuticles. My cuticles scuff so easily. Do you use a cuticle cream at all?
Hi.... great video. Have you ever used the hard gel to do Extensions and if so please could you do a tutorial and review?? X x x x x
Hi and thank you! No, I never have, but you can find tutorials on YT. Good luck! :)
love this ! needed to learn x
Thank you! :))
I want to know the right way of holding your hand file and to work with it correct
Thanks so much for doing this video, very easy to follow! (p.s. You are too cute!)
Thank you and you're very welcome!
Looks amazing!
Thank you!
I have a question: I recently bought this Magic Remover for Gel Nail Polish from Amazon: Magic Gel Polish Nail Kit, Nail Care Quick and Easy In 5-6 Minutes, Professional Nail Kit Gifts for Women, and I am wondering if this would hurt the hard gel by using this product for taking off gel polish. It works great on getting polish off, but I do not want to hurt the hard gel product by doing so. And, I noticed that you do not use a "base coat" b/4 you use nail polish, I have base coat and top coat, but is that just a preference of yours or should I use the base coat?
If you file down the hard builder gel extremely thin, are you able to then soak off the thin layer of hard gel left on the natural nail to avoid filling the natural nail? I’m asking specifically about the clear Builder gel, not the other clear gel.
Hi Kory, I've done it both ways... 1) didn't file the gel and just soaked my nails for about 10 minutes and most of the gel came off (using both builder and clear gel). 2) I filed most of the gel and soaked off the remainder for about 5 minutes and the gel also came off. So either way works with either gel.
StyleByZaza thank you!
You're welcome! :D
Love love love!!
Awesome video
Hi! I just saw your comment - - so sorry for not responding sooner. Thank you very much!
Hi, your video is great! I am trying to start making nails videos and I was wondering which camera and video editor you used? thank you!!
Did you wash your hands to remove shavings?
I didn't know that you can paint over gel with regular nail polish! That changes a lot!
It sure does. :D
How do you remove your polish every 2 weeks before filling, without ruining the existing gel?
Thank You
Hi Anita! If I use regular nail polish, I light buff the nails to remove shine, then use regular acetone (not pure/100% acetone) it takes longer to remove but it doesn't ruin the gel. If I use gel polish, I file the color off. I hope this helps. :)
The last clear coat was it gel or normal top coat? I’m
Currently letting my natural nails grow by getting acrylics but I’m tired of spending so much and decided to look for products to buy to do my own nails. And luckily I found ur videos. Hoping I get everything right. Thanks
Hi Priscilla! In this video I used regular nail polish over the hard gel so I used top coat by Out the Door (FYI... all products used are listed in the description below the video). I've also used gel nail polish over the hard gel which I prefer because my mani lasts longer. Years ago, I used acrylic but never really cared for it. I find hard gel is soooo much easier to work with and it allows me to grow my nails as long as I want. You'll save a lot of money doing it yourself. It may not be perfect the first time you do your nails but believe me, with little practice, you'll be a pro! Good luck! :D
Thank you
Awesome 😎
Hi, beautiful nails..
I bought ibd gel but its "builder gel" and doesn't say UV - LED. Is there a special way to make it harden, or do I I just wait till it hardens?
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Thank you very much! :D
Thank you! I have a question, when you use regular nail polish, do you use a gel base and gel base top coat? or Regular? I get confused about it. Thanks again!
Hi! When using regular nail polish, I use regular base coat and regular top coat. When using gel nail polish, I use gel base coat and gel top coat. You're very welcome!
Do you let the regular nail polish dry fully before applying the gel top coat?
Yes, absolutely. Otherwise it will peel off. Best to wait until the next day to appygel top coat
Hevin, these are great videos! I am a fingerstyle acoustic guitar player and I need to start doing my own nails. I can no longer rely on a salon, especially since they're all closed now due to social distancing. Have you had any other guitar players ask you about their nails? Which ibd hard gel would you recommend for heavy-duty wear (guitar picking on steel strings)?
Hi Mark! Thank you very much! I've never had any guitar players ask about their nails, but I love that you're the first! :D
I recommend LED/UV Hard Gel: amzn.to/2xeZjgQ It's formulated for natural nails. Make sure you prep your nails and lightly buff the nails so that it's free of shine and oils then apply a primer before applying gel: amzn.to/2VdMOKI
After you remove the tacky layer, I highly recommend you buff the nails to your liking and apply gel top coat and cap/seal the free edges. Doing so will prevent lifting and your mani will last longer (up to a month believe it or not). Here are a few of my favorite non-wipe/no cleanse top coats: amzn.to/2Vk7VLr, amzn.to/2XlnDII, amzn.to/2JU0rte
I hope this helps and good luck! If you need additional nail accessory recommendations, I'd be more than happy to help. Stay safe and have a fabulous day! Hevin
Have you ever tried not using primer? If not primer, can you just soak off the gel?
For the top coat did you use a gel top cost or just a rrgular top coat
Hi many thanks for this video. I am having good results with this builder gel long nails at last. I would like to ask you how many infills do you do before removing all the gel builder and starting again on your natural nail.. I would appreciate it if you could reply. Thanks again for sharing.
Hi Ann! You're very welcome. I rarely remove all of the builder gel on my nails because I rarely have lifting. If there's a bit of lifting, I only remove gel on the areas that are lifted. I think the last time I removed all the gel on one nail only was about 5 months ago or so. Hope this helps. :)
Thank you.
You're welcome! :D
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Well thank you very much Emily! 😊
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How you do with ibd gel with regular polish???
Great video!
Thanks Lila! :))
My IBD gel seems way thicker than what yours looks like. Is that normal?
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Thank you very much Patricia! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hey!! Can you use the gel builder as a top coat. I noticed that they were shiny before you buff it on your other video
Yes, they're shiny before buffing but the shine doesn't last - - look dull after a while.
Hi Zaza great video. I want to repair a broken nail with glue first then try the gel builder to make it strong. Have you done this? I also love red carpet manicure and use the same lamp but notice if i repair a broken nail w glue or gel resin the surface is so smooth the gel polish does not adhere and peels right off. Maybe this does not happen with this gel. Any tips?
Hi Heather! Happy New Year and thank you very much! Yes, I've done that several times and it works like a charm! TIP: Lightly buff the glue or gel resin then apply gel polish. I like to apply a couple of thin coats of glue, lightly buffing after each coat, then I apply primer and then gel polish or hard gel. This or any hard gel brand will help keep your nails from breaking and allows you to grow them as long as you want. Hope this helps! :D
How many uv led watts needed to cure the ibd hard gel????? I have bad experience using uv sina gel it's not cure and i prefer using polygel because it's easy to cure
I've never used sina gel but I've read the product doesn't cure at all. Reviews mention it's cheap cheap cheap so maybe that's why it doesn't cure. You should be able to cure any gel product with any type of LED lamp as long as it's at least 24-36 watts.
If you use regular nail polish, how long do you put it in the lamp (or do you)?
Only use LED lamp with gel polish products. LED lamp does not work with regular nail polish.
Hi! What's the difference of LED and UV lamp? Do I use both LED and UV lamp to cure or just either of the two? Thank you!!
Hi Jenice! You only need to use one so either one works. I've never used a UV lamp, but I recommend LED lamp because it cures gel polish in 30 seconds versus 2 minutes when using UV lamp. UV lamp cures all gel polish brands and LED cures LED specific gel polish. There are a few gel brands that require UV lamp, i.e. CND Shellac, Gelaxy, etc. Also, LED lamps are considered safer because they require less curing time. Oh and LED lamps used to be more expensive but prices have dropped tremendously. I've seen LED lamps on Amazon for $6! Hope this helps! :D
Does the led/uv clear one do the same as the builder gel? Can I use the led/up clear one on my natural nails ?
I've have both and honestly I didn't notice a difference between the two. So yes, you can you use the clear one on your natural nails.
Hi! After u apply regular nail polish can u put gel coat or gel builder on the top to keep it from chipping
Yes, you put gel nail polish over regular nail polish, BUT I highly recommend waiting at least 6+ hours so the nail polish is completely dry . I prefer to wait at least a day and then apply gel nail polish top coat. If the polish wrinkles/smudges, it means you didn't wait long enough. I never tried gel builder over regular nail polish. I'm sure it'll work. Test it on one nail and see how it turns out. Good luck! :)
StyleByZaza thank you
I just recently had to cut all my nails down. Can you use this product on nubs? I keep trying to grow my nails out but they peel and crack. I use to go get my nails done every 3 weeks, but with the pandemic I’ve started doing my nails myself. Just let me know. Ty for your time.
Yes you can use these on nubs just make sure to not flood the nail
Absolutely! Before you know it, you're nails will be longer. :D
I’m trying to make this work but it’s not as easy as it looks for me :( do you wet the brush before using?
With practice, you'll get the hang of it. No, I don't wet the brush. The gel is suppose to be thick which is good. It gives you time to work with it before curing.
Hello Zaza, how long does regular nail polish last over the IBD hard nails builder? Thanks :)
Hi Bree! Longer than applying regular polish over regular base coat. For me, it lasts about 8-12 days before my nails start to chip.
How long did you cure the gel builder and you put that on before you put your gel base coat correct?
Cure for 1 minute and yes, I put base coat over the gel builder.
StyleByZaza Thank you 😊
I thought you couldnt remove hard gel by soaking it off?
You can completely remove hard gel by filing it off, soaking it off (which can take longer than filing it off) OR doing both (filing most of it and soaking off the remainder).
Do you use a UV top coat in top? Or a normal one?
Hi Sherry. In this video, I used regular top coat listed in the description.
Hello! could you use a base coat before applying IBD Hard Gel (after primer)?
Yes, you can but it has to be gel polish base coat, not regular nail polish base coat.
Thank you so much :))) your video is great!
You're so very welcome Elena! :)
I bought this but it is super thick and very hard to apply is their a way to thin this out before applying
It's suppose to be thick. Are you using a gel brush? Gel brushes are designed for easy gel pickup and application. They make gel polish thinner, but I don't recommend it for hard gel. I'd be more than happy to look at the consistency if you'd like to see if the you received a jar that's been stored under the sun before it was sent. You can take a video of you dipping your brush in the gel and gently stir it and send it via Instagram DM @StyleByZaza. If you send it, please let me know your profile name so it doesn't sit in my unseen/spam folder.
@@StyleByZaza yes I am using a gel brush. Thank you. I did try placing a little in a dish and putting it in the microwave for about 15 sec it seemed to thin it and made it go on easily. Thank you
It lifts because you dont seal the cuticle area to make it flush.
do you know if nail salons do this too?
Yes, they do. Likely using same or different brand, but they all work the same.
They don't use a pocket knife to remove gel though
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I have long nails( my own) how do I use ibd on my natural nail for the first time?! Please help
Hi Kara! Yes, of course you can! I use it on my natural nails and my nails are getting longer because my nails are protected with this gel. I don't use nails tips/extensions. Good luck! :D
StyleByZaza yes my natural nails are very long since I had my baby! Yay lol but I went for a gel mani and since we are quarantined I ordered this on amazon do I just apply and cure? Can you explain the steps pls! Thanks for the reply!
SO I CAN USE ANY PRIMER THAT IS FOR GEL ???? DOESN'T NEED TO BE A PRIMER THAT ALSO NEEDS TO GO IN THE UV LIGHT ??
Hi Monica! Yes, you can pretty much use any primer. I prefer acid-free primers because acid primers can cause burning sensation. You don't have to use a primer if you don't want to but it does help eliminate lifting. If you have oily to very oily skin, then I recommend using a primer to help remove the oil from the nail bed and help adhere product to the nail. Have a great day/evening! :)
Hi, thank you for the video! Why do you not use the IBD primer?
Can I use gel nail primer when I FIRST start I don’t hard gel
Hi Pamela, I'm not sure what you're asking.. "when I first start I don't hard gel?"
@@StyleByZaza Hello! Is there a difference in the consistency between the building gel and the regular hard gel? Is the hard gel easier to work with?
Hi I'm new to your channel where did you buy the Brush cleaner by Super nail . I hope you answer my question thank you ☺
Hi Mari! Welcome to my channel! I purchased it on Amazon and linked it under the video. Here's the link: goo.gl/LFT68S
Is keeping this hard gel on your nails all the time as bad for them as false nails are?
Hi there! I've been using IBD for over a year now and my nails are healthy as ever. Most damage is usually caused by over filing the nail beds prior to doing a full set or refills.
I have seen many people use a UV base gel polish base coat before using hard gel. Is that so it comes off easier?
Really? I've never seen or heard of anyone doing this. I can't imagine why. Next time you see this, you should ask and please let me know if you get an answer. I'd love to know the reason.
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Can u use 6watt lamp
I believe you can, but it may require longer curing time.