Just a helpful tip. I have been using builder gels for about 6 years now. When using builder gel over gel already applied, you do not need to put the protein bond on the old gel, just the natural nail every time. Gel adheres to gel.
Hello Carole my friend, I just wanted to let you know that I am loving the builder gel.. The base and the top gel as well as the protein bond and the builder gel I have done my test and I'm not allergic to any of them. I cannot believe it. It's been like 5 or 6 years and I've been able to use gel products. The triple D. products work very well I'm so happy.
Hi Carole. Another amazing video. Just to let you know. I ordered the large finger rest. I’ve been looking for a nice one for a while. And there it was! So happy! Great products!
Did this eliminate the primer and bond? And my nails are damaged, will this help would wearing full tops? Does it pop the nail of when you wake to remove them?
Oh my gosh. I was 3 hours in trying to apply builder gel using forms with zero success! I remembered I had a playlist for “nails” and tada I saved this clip. THANK YOU. Did my left hand in 15 minutes!!!!
My builder gel application isn’t always an even thickness. I have seen people using dual forms to apply. Is this harder to clean up? Also, for removing tips, how is this done and is it after every mani change? I have to have short nails for work so these long tips would have to be cut down so much. Sorry for all the questions. 😊
Can you tell me which tips you use? The link goes to full coverage ones. I wanted to try the the ones you said you use that don't require much buffing. Thanks
I’m so glad that u made this! I was in the middle of doing this exact thing but figured everyone used forms to make the tips? So I just looked up builder gel and I came across this, I was like is it really over tips or forms? I’m so glad u did it over tips so I have something to help me! I am not comfortable using the forms yet..Ty!
Thank you so much for bringing this I think maybe I have a solution to using regular nail tips! Do you have a video as to how to do a fill with nails like this or how to do removal?
Thank you for all your tips and instructions! I’m just a girl like you that likes doing my nails. I have very thin, weak nails. I have to keep something on my nails or they break. Can I use regular nail polish over this builder gel? Will it keep my polish on longer? I have really good quality polishes but nothing stays on!! I feel like the builder gel will keep my nails strong but I need something to keep the polish on! Ty!!
You definitely can use polish over builder gel (wipe off the tacky layer of the builder gel before applying polish). Use a really good top coat and it should last you longer.
Hi! Before you started protein bond I saw your tips attached but they looked so smooth. How did you make them look so flat? You know... after applying tip there is a ridge we file to meet nail bed. It just looked so smooth. What did you do?
Hi Carole. Hey how long is it for you between fills with builder gel. Feel like I'm doing something wrong. Even with protein bond it seems I have lifting. Do you use two coats of peel base after builder gel?
After 1 week - the growth bothers me enough to do a fill. So usually 1-2 weeks. How much protein bond are you applying? Is any of it getting on your skin? And yes, I do 2 coats of peel base
@@CaroleAnnette I try to keep protein bond on nail surface. On fills I only put protein bond on real nail not builder gel but I saw someone put it on builder gel too. So maybe I should try 2 coats protein bond on the whole nail fill surface, then gel base, builder gel and bake it. If i don't have to do filing I apply peel base. If filing, I sometimes do thin gel base and thin base top before peel base. Hard to keep all this thin before dip..... and i only did 1 coat peel base versus 2. I could try another layer. Dip is harder to remove with just one coat peel base sometimes.
That looks great! Builder gel has to be used with uv light right? Last time I did gel with UV light I had a reaction....long story. Itchy bubbles around my cuticle. My nails got very warm. May be allergic to gel liquid. Not sure.
Yes, it does need a UV lamps. It’ll get hot sometimes, it’s called a heat spike, and you just take your nails out of the lamp and put them back in and it’ll be okay.
Thanks for the video, Carole! My builder gel is on the way. Do you have a video showing how you shaped your nail tips? I love the short, coffin shape but I am completely new to doing my own nails
Hi! Hey what do you think it is about protein bond that makes gel not lift? My whole issue that led to my gel allergy was because I was doing soakable gel nails with led lamp but they kept lifting. So.... I went to a salon and asked for gel nails soak off, so I could see how they did it. Unfortunately, I didn't know a lot about nail manicures then, and I think they didn't use soak off like I asked. They were beautiful though. Anyway, I couldn't get the product off after soaking for an hour...not straight but checking every 15 minutes. After that. my skin and nails were not the same for at least a year. I couldn't peel.friut or even tomatoes without gloves. Its much better now. Every time I tried soak off gel application again I would get itchy bumps around cuticle and sore peeling skin under nail tip. I was fine doing soak off gel process until that happened. I think the salon gave me hard gel nails by mistake...or maybe acrylic. I remember seeing a powder....but acrylicus not that hard to remove.... now (since our dips are acrylic, right?). I probably shouldn't have tried to soak it off at all. If I knew, I would have just gone back. It's been at least 5 years, so I'm hoping I can try successfully gel prices again with no allergy but I will go slow doing each stage one step at a time. I wish I would have known about protein bond. Maybe that was the solution to my lifting problem with soak off gel. I think I have oily nailbeds.
Welp. I did it. I just purchased some builder gel and am going to try it out. I’m tired of struggling with tips not fitting my flat c curve well and hope this will help get a better fit!
Hi Carole, I would like to try an alternative to clear dip base too. First question. I have no gel products. Do I just need the builder gel, brush and uv light? I don't want to try for topcoat yet due to prior allergy. I'm willing to try on one finger to see if it works for me. I also was looking at using acrylic with monomer for base. I don't think that process requires uv light. Just powder, monomer, and brush I think.
@@CaroleAnnette thanks. I wouldn't want to do it with dip because I soak off i don't use peel base. Polygel survives the soak. I've used it for repairs on my natural nails.
Yes! That’s why I originally purchased it. But be very very careful. Let the protein bond really dry as much as you can (3-5mins) and make sure to wipe your base bond brush before putting it back in the bottle
I have a quick question for you.....I am confused about the “base gel”. Is that the same as a gel base coat? So I can use any gel base coat I have, like Modelones gel base coat or is it different? Is the purpose of the gel base to add like a layer of gel to make the actual builder gel go on easier or smoother over a layer of gel....to kind of be a layer to let the builder gel know where to go....not sure that makes sense. There’s another type of gel that I can’t think of the name of, but people use it because it’s really really sticky and is suppose to help the gel adhere better also. Ugh, I can’t think of the name ....I think it starts with a B. Also, can you use the builder gel without the gel base if you’re using the young nail’s primer, or do you need both? I hope this question makes sense.
Yes, gel base coat. I wish I knew the answers to the other questions, but I’ve tried without gel base, without primer. And the builder gel wouldn’t stay on my nails.
* Is a gel base layer the same as a base gel coat? - Essentially yes, they both serve the same purpose: Both are intended to be a thin protective coat over the natural nail that creates a secondary layer of adherence to the next product you’re to apply. Your first layer of adherence to the nail would be the protein bond. - A gel base is not intended to build the structure of the nail. It’s not intended to add thickness to the nail. It’s intended to create adhesion to the nail. - Many people prefer to apply a layer of builder gel (usually clear or some natural nude or natural pink) after the base gel to serve as a safe layer to file back to for polish changes and for filling of the enhancement upon regrowth. This multi-layer would always be left on the nail and would protect from filing of the natural nail when using an e-file. * Can you use any gel base coat? - Yes and no :) I’ll explain. Products from the same line are meant to work with each other. When you introduce a product from a different line, you may introduce problems like lifting, incompatibility, allergies or product breakdown. But you can argue that the majority of people don’t use the same line or brand when it comes to every product in skin care or make-up, for instance. In all honesty, you probably won’t have any issue using what base gel you already own. I think nail product breakdown more so applies to using an acrylic powder from one brand and a monomer from another. For gel? Meh, you should be alright. * Is the purpose of the gel base to add a layer of gel to make the actual builder gel go on easier or more smooth over a layer of gel... to be a kind of layer that lets gel know where to go... not sure if that makes sense? - What you are referencing to here is what is known as a “slip” layer. It’s a very intelligent way of doing gel nails! Good on you for knowing about it! Here’s how it works: Prep the nail, bonder, base gel, cure. Apply a thin layer of builder gel, DO NOT cure. Load your gel brush with a large pearl of gel, apply it to the nail staying a bit away from the cuticle and sidewalls of the nail. Your nail should be pointed downward so that gravity will assist you as you start from the near cuticle of the nail, you apply the gel and float the brush on the very surface of the gel and sway side to side concentrating the product in the center of the nail as you make your way down to the free edge of the nail. This is how you build an apex, the structure of the nail with gel. This only works if the previous thin layer of gel is left uncured. - Nothing comes to mind in reference to the other type of gel beginning with a “B.” The other types of gel include builder gels in pots, builder gel in tubes, poly-gel, builder in a bottle, I can’t immediately recall any other types. There are also different viscosities of gel. * Can you use builder gel without the gel base as long as you’re using Young Nail’s primer? - Yes, I have done it plenty of times, though, I’m sure if you asked the manufacturer, they’d say no ;) hehehehe. By the way, I am not a nail tech, just a nail enthusiast. I have been doing my own gel nails for 10+ years. Best of luck to you! GREAT questions 👍🏻
I tried the top coat after builder gel. No allergy with triple d. I tried the peel base after gel top coat. Your right. The nails pop much easier with gel top coat. Thanks! So now that I popped them off, I buff, do another gel base, clean with alcohol and dip, right?
Thank you for your video! Have you tried this with other types of gel base? I have sparkle and co gel base and just didn’t want to spend more $ to get triple D if I don’t have to.
I have other gel bases but I haven’t tried it with Triple D builder gel. I say try it with Sparkle, and if it works, great! If not, you may have to buy a new one.
I can’t believe the timing of this video!!! I have been having issues with my nails pealing. So, I wanted to apply tips with either builder gel or polygel over them and then add dip powder for color. I’ve been checking out videos for the last few days to decide what and how to do this....and then I see your video this morning 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I’ve decided I will try the builder gel first instead of the clear polygel I have and then maybe apply a thin line of Nail Addict LA’s peal off down the middle for an easier takeoff. After that, I’ll start using my Dip Powder for color. The only thing l wish you would have added in this video was the dip powder as well. However, you did ask if we would like to see this whole process from beginning to end and I say YEEEESSSS PLEASE!!!! Oh, I purchased the Young Nail’s Protein Bond and I’ve heard nothing but good things about it like you were saying, so I can’t wait to give that a try as well. I would hope it works because that stuff is expensive....LOL!! Last thing....can you go into a little more detail why you prefer using the Builder Gel over PolyGel ? Is it simply because the application is easier, or are there other reasons? Thanks again for this timely video and enjoy your week 🥰
Absolutely!! I’m soo glad! The next time I redo my entire builder gel - I’ll be sure to do a video on all of it. It’ll definitely be a more lengthy video, because even with dipping, that adds on another 10-20 mins to a video.
Carole Annette Hi, thanks for responding to my comment. I think I was in the process of editing it and adding more questions, so could you please take another look at my comment and answer questions that I added? So sorry, but I appreciate your time!! Oh, btw..... do you ever watch Young Nails Educational videos? They are excellent!!
Omg! Yes! The protein bond is costly for its size but it’s liquid gold for me. Polygel versus builder gel. I didn’t like how hard it was for me to use polygel. It’s harder to maneuver/manipulate and you need a slip solution to get it to move around. I also didn’t like using dual forms AT ALL. I got it to work with a paper form, but it still isn’t as easy to move as builder gel.
Okay I thought of a couple of more questions after the back LOL so what did you use to put on your tips did you also use a builder gel for adhesive or did you just use a nail glue? Then I also had a question about kielbase can you use a peel base on top of your Builder gel?
I finally did my gel nail/ builder gel allergy test.... with triple d and I'm not allergic. I can't believe it. First gel products after 5-6 years of no gel due to major reaction....my long story. I followed triple d video to extend nails and I did ok. Not perfect but good enough for first try. Going to sleep on these and if still good try peel base then dip. Going to look for video with tips to apply peel base on top of builder gel again. I didn't see anything last time I searched. If you have any helpful hints please let me know. Thanks for your support. I like how this feels on my nails. Do you take showers and wash dishes ok with this builder gel?
I’m so happy to hear you’re not allergic!! And yes, I can shower and do dishes with absolutely no issues. No hints here for the peel base other than apply a thin layer of gel top coat before doing your peel base. It makes it soo easy to remove and the peel base dries faster! *im releasing a video soon on builder gel/dip and peel base
@@CaroleAnnette oh wow....a layer of gel top cost on top of builder gel before peel base...i like that. That would be a separate test for me because I learned some people react more to gel top coat than base....so I'll try that next. How long do you leave your nails on before you pop them off with this method?
They look great! Also if you have wiped the sticky layer off and you see you need to add more, I just buff a little to give it something to stick to again. I always have to add more 🤦🏻♀️🤣
I have always dipped over a gel overlay. I find it protects my nails so well and I can use my peel off base coat with no problem and no chipping of the nail
Hi, remember how you had issues with base coats used with the peel base? Others have problems using regular clear polish under peel. Not sure if that was you too. So you didn't have any sensitivities to this process yet I take it? You know how after doing lots of dipping it seems the consensus is thst nails get thin and brittle. Do you feel any heat sensitivity with uv due to dip process ?
I didn’t have any issues or sensitivity at all with this process. I totally love this over clear dip. The clear dip lifts too easily on me. And I feel no issues at all. I don’t have to soak off the builder gel. I just fill it in when my nails grow out. I’ll keep you updated when I have bare natural nails again.
@@CaroleAnnette while I love using clear dip with peel base, I have the same lifting issue even after just 4 days. I will probably try this new process on one finger. I don't know if you recall, I had a reaction to something in the gel process. Not sure if its something in liquid or uv It's a long story. So far I'm doing fine with whole dip process and wearing tips thanks to your help. I'm a little afraid but I want to try this next I think.
@@CaroleAnnette So, my nails grew enough at this point to have undamaged nail on my nail plate... and greenies grew out. I really did a number to myself. So... I tried protein bond and let it dry on my pinky. Then, I added a thin coat of gel base and baked in led for 30 seconds. The protein bond has hema. The base doesn't but it has another chemical others have been allergic to.. I was careful to swipe the wet layer (after led lamp) off without touching skin. So far no itching...its only been an hour. Should be interesting since I probably should have tested protein bond separate from.gel base. If nothing by tomorrow maybe I'll try my next nail. Then I try builder gel... Finally! So excited. Hope I'm not allergic.
I was using polygel before I started dipping and I have builder gel but I'm so scared to try it. Polygel is literally impossible to get off and I'm not a fan. You use peel base every time so I understand why you would want this a base. I just got peel base, it's on its way and I do wear tips, so maybe I'll have to try this. And technical term is bead 🤣👌🏻
Yes please post a video of how you apply dip over the gel! I'd love that!
Very informative tutorial! Easy to understand , no distractions, clear visual and calm explanation! Good job!
Just a helpful tip. I have been using builder gels for about 6 years now. When using builder gel over gel already applied, you do not need to put the protein bond on the old gel, just the natural nail every time. Gel adheres to gel.
Thank you! This is great advice. I applied the protein bond to my natural nail, but I definitely wondered for when doing fills
Hello Carole my friend, I just wanted to let you know that I am loving the builder gel.. The base and the top gel as well as the protein bond and the builder gel I have done my test and I'm not allergic to any of them. I cannot believe it. It's been like 5 or 6 years and I've been able to use gel products. The triple D. products work very well I'm so happy.
Hi Carole. Another amazing video. Just to let you know. I ordered the large finger rest. I’ve been looking for a nice one for a while. And there it was! So happy! Great products!
Did this eliminate the primer and bond? And my nails are damaged, will this help would wearing full tops? Does it pop the nail of when you wake to remove them?
I had a pop off issue too, just redid them with the Young Nails non-acid primer. Thanks so much for that tip!!
I want this!!!!! I can't wait until it is back in stock. I have been doing clear dip powder and I just can tell I will love this more!
Please could you make a video about using peel base and dip with builder gel and another on removal?
Oh my gosh. I was 3 hours in trying to apply builder gel using forms with zero success! I remembered I had a playlist for “nails” and tada I saved this clip. THANK YOU. Did my left hand in 15 minutes!!!!
This is incredible!!! 🤍 🙌
I used to swear by polygel. Builder gel is the best!!!! I loved this video and your clear explanation lol.
I’m a newbie to builder gel also. Love the tip on the string from the jar. I was getting so frustrated with that. Ty for your video.
I’m so glad this hideous was helpful 🥰🥰
My builder gel application isn’t always an even thickness. I have seen people using dual forms to apply. Is this harder to clean up? Also, for removing tips, how is this done and is it after every mani change? I have to have short nails for work so these long tips would have to be cut down so much. Sorry for all the questions. 😊
I LOVE the Triple D builder gel and the triple d nail forms are awesome
Can you tell me which tips you use? The link goes to full coverage ones. I wanted to try the the ones you said you use that don't require much buffing. Thanks
Ugh, they must have changed the link/listing on Amazon. Let me see if I can find them again.
Here they are :) amzn.to/3c6ex92
@@CaroleAnnette Thank you!
Can you use polygel without tips?
I’m so glad that u made this! I was in the middle of doing this exact thing but figured everyone used forms to make the tips? So I just looked up builder gel and I came across this, I was like is it really over tips or forms? I’m so glad u did it over tips so I have something to help me! I am not comfortable using the forms yet..Ty!
Same!! I love that tips are already shaped, I don’t have to mess with that.
@@CaroleAnnette exactly! So thankful for this! I thought I was the only one doing it this way..
Thank you so much for bringing this I think maybe I have a solution to using regular nail tips! Do you have a video as to how to do a fill with nails like this or how to do removal?
I do not yet, but plan to in the future.
Thank you for all your tips and instructions! I’m just a girl like you that likes doing my nails. I have very thin, weak nails. I have to keep something on my nails or they break. Can I use regular nail polish over this builder gel? Will it keep my polish on longer? I have really good quality polishes but nothing stays on!! I feel like the builder gel will keep my nails strong but I need something to keep the polish on! Ty!!
You definitely can use polish over builder gel (wipe off the tacky layer of the builder gel before applying polish). Use a really good top coat and it should last you longer.
@@CaroleAnnette do you have a great top coat you love?
Also, is there a good peel off gel builder?
Hi! Before you started protein bond I saw your tips attached but they looked so smooth. How did you make them look so flat? You know... after applying tip there is a ridge we file to meet nail bed. It just looked so smooth. What did you do?
The tips that I have are super duper thin! I don’t have to do anything extra
I've always wanted to know this but pleaseeee, i really need to know, what happenes if you dont apply the gel base coat before the builder gel?
In most cases, (in my case), your builder gel will start lifting, and you’ll damage your natural nails.
@@CaroleAnnette omg thank you so much! just one more question, if you can not buy the base coat, what would you recommend doing?
Protein Bond by young nails.
Hi Carole. Hey how long is it for you between fills with builder gel. Feel like I'm doing something wrong. Even with protein bond it seems I have lifting. Do you use two coats of peel base after builder gel?
After 1 week - the growth bothers me enough to do a fill. So usually 1-2 weeks.
How much protein bond are you applying? Is any of it getting on your skin?
And yes, I do 2 coats of peel base
@@CaroleAnnette I try to keep protein bond on nail surface. On fills I only put protein bond on real nail not builder gel but I saw someone put it on builder gel too. So maybe I should try 2 coats protein bond on the whole nail fill surface, then gel base, builder gel and bake it. If i don't have to do filing I apply peel base. If filing, I sometimes do thin gel base and thin base top before peel base. Hard to keep all this thin before dip..... and i only did 1 coat peel base versus 2. I could try another layer. Dip is harder to remove with just one coat peel base sometimes.
That looks great! Builder gel has to be used with uv light right? Last time I did gel with UV light I had a reaction....long story. Itchy bubbles around my cuticle. My nails got very warm. May be allergic to gel liquid. Not sure.
Yes, it does need a UV lamps. It’ll get hot sometimes, it’s called a heat spike, and you just take your nails out of the lamp and put them back in and it’ll be okay.
@@CaroleAnnette what if lamp do you like best and where did you purchase. I may try one more time.
Oh I see you listed the lamp you use.
Thanks for the video, Carole! My builder gel is on the way. Do you have a video showing how you shaped your nail tips? I love the short, coffin shape but I am completely new to doing my own nails
Thank you.
And yes I do. While it’s not on my own nails; the concept is the same: ua-cam.com/video/P4LYOwJwj3I/v-deo.html
Noooooo. It doesn’t deliver to the uk😖😖😢
Hi! Hey what do you think it is about protein bond that makes gel not lift? My whole issue that led to my gel allergy was because I was doing soakable gel nails with led lamp but they kept lifting. So.... I went to a salon and asked for gel nails soak off, so I could see how they did it. Unfortunately, I didn't know a lot about nail manicures then, and I think they didn't use soak off like I asked. They were beautiful though. Anyway, I couldn't get the product off after soaking for an hour...not straight but checking every 15 minutes. After that. my skin and nails were not the same for at least a year. I couldn't peel.friut or even tomatoes without gloves. Its much better now. Every time I tried soak off gel application again I would get itchy bumps around cuticle and sore peeling skin under nail tip. I was fine doing soak off gel process until that happened. I think the salon gave me hard gel nails by mistake...or maybe acrylic. I remember seeing a powder....but acrylicus not that hard to remove.... now (since our dips are acrylic, right?). I probably shouldn't have tried to soak it off at all. If I knew, I would have just gone back. It's been at least 5 years, so I'm hoping I can try successfully gel prices again with no allergy but I will go slow doing each stage one step at a time. I wish I would have known about protein bond. Maybe that was the solution to my lifting problem with soak off gel. I think I have oily nailbeds.
Welp. I did it. I just purchased some builder gel and am going to try it out. I’m tired of struggling with tips not fitting my flat c curve well and hope this will help get a better fit!
Have you had to remove before? I heard it takes longer
Yes, it definitely takes longer than dip powder
Any other builder nail that you can recommend?
Yes!
I’ve tried IBD and Young Nails Builder Gels and really like them as well.
IBD: amzn.to/2HWRIcf
Young Nails: amzn.to/35YGFqP
Do you let the tips grow out and keep filling with the builder gel?
Yes 🥰
Hi Carole, I would like to try an alternative to clear dip base too. First question. I have no gel products. Do I just need the builder gel, brush and uv light? I don't want to try for topcoat yet due to prior allergy. I'm willing to try on one finger to see if it works for me. I also was looking at using acrylic with monomer for base. I don't think that process requires uv light. Just powder, monomer, and brush I think.
For builder gel, you will need gel base, brush and a lamp. I can’t speak on acrylic as I haven’t worked with it yet
@@CaroleAnnette thanks! Hey do you know where I can find a bottle holder? I went to Sally's and they have nothing.
After I do my dip powder or my gel polish can I use this as a top coat?
I’ve never tried it that way, but I’m intrigued to see if it works. After you cure it and wipe the tacky layer, it turns shiny. So it could work.
@@CaroleAnnette thank you I just saw some on Amazon and I'm definitely ordering some soon so i can try it out that way
Is it soak off gel or hard gel which gets filed off?
It’s a soak off - it soaks off pretty slow IMO, so you’ll want to file a bit off first. It also files off super easily. Easier than dip.
@@CaroleAnnette thanks. I wouldn't want to do it with dip because I soak off i don't use peel base. Polygel survives the soak. I've used it for repairs on my natural nails.
There’s other brands that don’t soak off!
@@CaroleAnnette yes hard gels. 👍
Hi Carole! You still live the builder gel? How long have you gone between fills?
Hi! I totally love it. I can go 2-3 weeks between fills :)
Just the tutorial I needed!
Can the protein bond be used to fix lifting with dip? No matter how much I prep I always have lifting!
Yes! That’s why I originally purchased it. But be very very careful. Let the protein bond really dry as much as you can (3-5mins) and make sure to wipe your base bond brush before putting it back in the bottle
@@CaroleAnnette gotcha! Thx!
I have a quick question for you.....I am confused about the “base gel”. Is that the same as a gel base coat? So I can use any gel base coat I have, like Modelones gel base coat or is it different? Is the purpose of the gel base to add like a layer of gel to make the actual builder gel go on easier or smoother over a layer of gel....to kind of be a layer to let the builder gel know where to go....not sure that makes sense. There’s another type of gel that I can’t think of the name of, but people use it because it’s really really sticky and is suppose to help the gel adhere better also. Ugh, I can’t think of the name ....I think it starts with a B. Also, can you use the builder gel without the gel base if you’re using the young nail’s primer, or do you need both? I hope this question makes sense.
Yes, gel base coat. I wish I knew the answers to the other questions, but I’ve tried without gel base, without primer. And the builder gel wouldn’t stay on my nails.
* Is a gel base layer the same as a base gel coat?
- Essentially yes, they both serve the same purpose: Both are intended to be a thin protective coat over the natural nail that creates a secondary layer of adherence to the next product you’re to apply. Your first layer of adherence to the nail would be the protein bond.
- A gel base is not intended to build the structure of the nail. It’s not intended to add thickness to the nail. It’s intended to create adhesion to the nail.
- Many people prefer to apply a layer of builder gel (usually clear or some natural nude or natural pink) after the base gel to serve as a safe layer to file back to for polish changes and for filling of the enhancement upon regrowth. This multi-layer would always be left on the nail and would protect from filing of the natural nail when using an e-file.
* Can you use any gel base coat?
- Yes and no :) I’ll explain. Products from the same line are meant to work with each other. When you introduce a product from a different line, you may introduce problems like lifting, incompatibility, allergies or product breakdown. But you can argue that the majority of people don’t use the same line or brand when it comes to every product in skin care or make-up, for instance. In all honesty, you probably won’t have any issue using what base gel you already own. I think nail product breakdown more so applies to using an acrylic powder from one brand and a monomer from another. For gel? Meh, you should be alright.
* Is the purpose of the gel base to add a layer of gel to make the actual builder gel go on easier or more smooth over a layer of gel... to be a kind of layer that lets gel know where to go... not sure if that makes sense?
- What you are referencing to here is what is known as a “slip” layer. It’s a very intelligent way of doing gel nails! Good on you for knowing about it! Here’s how it works:
Prep the nail, bonder, base gel, cure.
Apply a thin layer of builder gel, DO NOT cure. Load your gel brush with a large pearl of gel, apply it to the nail staying a bit away from the cuticle and sidewalls of the nail. Your nail should be pointed downward so that gravity will assist you as you start from the near cuticle of the nail, you apply the gel and float the brush on the very surface of the gel and sway side to side concentrating the product in the center of the nail as you make your way down to the free edge of the nail. This is how you build an apex, the structure of the nail with gel. This only works if the previous thin layer of gel is left uncured.
- Nothing comes to mind in reference to the other type of gel beginning with a “B.” The other types of gel include builder gels in pots, builder gel in tubes, poly-gel, builder in a bottle, I can’t immediately recall any other types. There are also different viscosities of gel.
* Can you use builder gel without the gel base as long as you’re using Young Nail’s primer?
- Yes, I have done it plenty of times, though, I’m sure if you asked the manufacturer, they’d say no ;) hehehehe.
By the way, I am not a nail tech, just a nail enthusiast. I have been doing my own gel nails for 10+ years. Best of luck to you! GREAT questions 👍🏻
You are amazing!! Thank you!
Where did you order the clear base for your brush to sit in?
Here: amzn.to/3eZ6oC7
Hi beautiful, do you sand your tips to be level with your nail before using the builder gel?
While I do sand them so that they have a rough surface, I don’t make them level because the tips I’m using are soooo thin they don’t leave a ridge.
I tried the top coat after builder gel. No allergy with triple d. I tried the peel base after gel top coat. Your right. The nails pop much easier with gel top coat. Thanks! So now that I popped them off, I buff, do another gel base, clean with alcohol and dip, right?
Make sure you put peel base back on before you dip :)
Thank you for your video! Have you tried this with other types of gel base? I have sparkle and co gel base and just didn’t want to spend more $ to get triple D if I don’t have to.
I have other gel bases but I haven’t tried it with Triple D builder gel. I say try it with Sparkle, and if it works, great! If not, you may have to buy a new one.
Did you by chance try it with the sparkle gel base?
I can’t believe the timing of this video!!! I have been having issues with my nails pealing. So, I wanted to apply tips with either builder gel or polygel over them and then add dip powder for color. I’ve been checking out videos for the last few days to decide what and how to do this....and then I see your video this morning 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I’ve decided I will try the builder gel first instead of the clear polygel I have and then maybe apply a thin line of Nail Addict LA’s peal off down the middle for an easier takeoff. After that, I’ll start using my Dip Powder for color. The only thing l wish you would have added in this video was the dip powder as well. However, you did ask if we would like to see this whole process from beginning to end and I say YEEEESSSS PLEASE!!!! Oh, I purchased the Young Nail’s Protein Bond and I’ve heard nothing but good things about it like you were saying, so I can’t wait to give that a try as well. I would hope it works because that stuff is expensive....LOL!! Last thing....can you go into a little more detail why you prefer using the Builder Gel over PolyGel ? Is it simply because the application is easier, or are there other reasons?
Thanks again for this timely video and enjoy your week 🥰
Absolutely!! I’m soo glad! The next time I redo my entire builder gel - I’ll be sure to do a video on all of it. It’ll definitely be a more lengthy video, because even with dipping, that adds on another 10-20 mins to a video.
Carole Annette Hi, thanks for responding to my comment. I think I was in the process of editing it and adding more questions, so could you please take another look at my comment and answer questions that I added? So sorry, but I appreciate your time!!
Oh, btw..... do you ever watch Young Nails Educational videos? They are excellent!!
Carole Annette Regarding the length....don’t worry, I 🖤 longer videos and from what I see in the comments, others agree😉
Omg! Yes! The protein bond is costly for its size but it’s liquid gold for me. Polygel versus builder gel. I didn’t like how hard it was for me to use polygel. It’s harder to maneuver/manipulate and you need a slip solution to get it to move around. I also didn’t like using dual forms AT ALL. I got it to work with a paper form, but it still isn’t as easy to move as builder gel.
Okay I thought of a couple of more questions after the back LOL so what did you use to put on your tips did you also use a builder gel for adhesive or did you just use a nail glue? Then I also had a question about kielbase can you use a peel base on top of your Builder gel?
This is how I apply my tips : ua-cam.com/video/ZNQvHMUebdI/v-deo.html
And yes, you can use peel base over builder gel.
thnx for this vid Carole!!!!! i needed this one!! oooxxx
I just used poly gel for tips..I was scared but I did it..what’s the difference in this and poly gel?
The consistency is a huge difference. This is thinner and easier to manipulate. You don’t need a slip solution to move it around
Carole Annette aww cool! Can I just do my tips with this?
Yes
It’s so therapeutic to me. I don’t be in a rush, so the time doesn’t bother me. Lol
Brand of protein bond please.
bibiasmom young nails 💗 amzn.to/37rJxg1
I finally did my gel nail/ builder gel allergy test.... with triple d and I'm not allergic. I can't believe it. First gel products after 5-6 years of no gel due to major reaction....my long story. I followed triple d video to extend nails and I did ok. Not perfect but good enough for first try.
Going to sleep on these and if still good try peel base then dip. Going to look for video with tips to apply peel base on top of builder gel again. I didn't see anything last time I searched. If you have any helpful hints please let me know. Thanks for your support. I like how this feels on my nails.
Do you take showers and wash dishes ok with this builder gel?
I’m so happy to hear you’re not allergic!!
And yes, I can shower and do dishes with absolutely no issues. No hints here for the peel base other than apply a thin layer of gel top coat before doing your peel base. It makes it soo easy to remove and the peel base dries faster!
*im releasing a video soon on builder gel/dip and peel base
@@CaroleAnnette oh wow....a layer of gel top cost on top of builder gel before peel base...i like that. That would be a separate test for me because I learned some people react more to gel top coat than base....so I'll try that next. How long do you leave your nails on before you pop them off with this method?
Usually 7 days. But sometimes they pop off sooner.
They look great! Also if you have wiped the sticky layer off and you see you need to add more, I just buff a little to give it something to stick to again. I always have to add more 🤦🏻♀️🤣
I have always dipped over a gel overlay. I find it protects my nails so well and I can use my peel off base coat with no problem and no chipping of the nail
What do you use?
@@joannalacaria1503 For gel or peel off base?
@@OmneyasWISH peel off base…. And a great topcoat!
Keep at it, enjoying your videos
Hi, remember how you had issues with base coats used with the peel base? Others have problems using regular clear polish under peel. Not sure if that was you too. So you didn't have any sensitivities to this process yet I take it? You know how after doing lots of dipping it seems the consensus is thst nails get thin and brittle. Do you feel any heat sensitivity with uv due to dip process ?
Or maybe the builder gel helps protect/prevent heat sensitivity since it is thick?
I didn’t have any issues or sensitivity at all with this process. I totally love this over clear dip. The clear dip lifts too easily on me. And I feel no issues at all. I don’t have to soak off the builder gel. I just fill it in when my nails grow out. I’ll keep you updated when I have bare natural nails again.
@@CaroleAnnette while I love using clear dip with peel base, I have the same lifting issue even after just 4 days. I will probably try this new process on one finger. I don't know if you recall, I had a reaction to something in the gel process. Not sure if its something in liquid or uv
It's a long story. So far I'm doing fine with whole dip process and wearing tips thanks to your help. I'm a little afraid but I want to try this next I think.
Wishing you luck with this new method!!
@@CaroleAnnette So, my nails grew enough at this point to have undamaged nail on my nail plate... and greenies grew out. I really did a number to myself. So... I tried protein bond and let it dry on my pinky. Then, I added a thin coat of gel base and baked in led for 30 seconds. The protein bond has hema. The base doesn't but it has another chemical others have been allergic to.. I was careful to swipe the wet layer (after led lamp) off without touching skin. So far no itching...its only been an hour. Should be interesting since I probably should have tested protein bond separate from.gel base. If nothing by tomorrow maybe I'll try my next nail. Then I try builder gel...
Finally! So excited. Hope I'm not allergic.
It’s good to leave a lil gel on your brush (in my opinion) helps keep its shape😉💅🏼🙌🏻
Great video! Please consider doing a followup on a fill with builder gel :)
Hello! Do you know if I can cure builder gel with my led lamp ❤️
It depends on the wattage of your lamp. What wattage do you have?
Carole Annette I’m actually not sure but I think it’s not a lot. I tried to cure with builder gel and it just wasn’t hardening at all
Having a high enough wattage is very important. Mine is 36w
I was using polygel before I started dipping and I have builder gel but I'm so scared to try it. Polygel is literally impossible to get off and I'm not a fan. You use peel base every time so I understand why you would want this a base. I just got peel base, it's on its way and I do wear tips, so maybe I'll have to try this.
And technical term is bead 🤣👌🏻
Btw I have builder gel in a bottle so it's like using a gel top coat but thicker. I could imagine it'd be easier than the pot.
I can’t believe I kept saying blob 😂😆🙈
Yes! I have that builder in a bottle too!
@@CaroleAnnette hahahahaha it is a blob 🤣🤣 lol have you tried the builder in a bottle?
I tried it a little last fall but didn’t continue trying because it was popping off (I wasn’t using gel base and protein bond)
It’s called bead not blab lol
Sonu K 🤣👏🏼 thanks
Do you have to file the gel a bit before putting gel polish or no?
Only if it’s not smooth and even.