I’ve had this system for a few months, and I have to say that I love it! On myself, I don’t even bother etching the inside of the gel tip, although for clients I’d say that’s a must. Absolutely long wearing...I’ve had no breakage nor lifting. On me, I do a rebalance after two weeks, go another two weeks, and soak them off. And occasionally instead of doing a rebalance after a week and wanting to change color, I file down the cuticle area to blend it, add base, then color. Very versatile product. Gaw, I sound like I work for them, but I swear I don’t.
I've been using the Gel-X system for six months and I'm extremely pleased with it. Just a note on the tips, the Gel-X Sculpted tips have deeper C-curve. The Gel-X Natural are not as curved and fit flatter nail beds better. Edit: I don't use the LED light included with kit but rather preferred my own open-sided 36W LED.
These nails are designed to last as long as regular extensions. There is another UA-camr who even filled them once because she didn’t feel like a full removal. I haven’t he money to purchase the system, but it seems brilliant for DIY’ers. Also I have flat nail beds and the gel filling the space seems great for that too.
Beautiful! I love that the apex isn't super high, that just screams "fake" to me. I wear mine about that long and they do just fine without a huge apex. The blue is spectacular!
I absolutely love your channel! You are so well educated in your profession and always give great information in your tutorials. Thank you for this review xx
I’ve bought these to try on myself as I hate how long it takes to do my own nails. 😉 May I ask how hard it was to do your other/non dominant hand? I’d be very interested to know how long they last. Xx
Ive been watching a few vids on these nails for a while now and yes, you'rs was probably the best tutorial, really informative, but you made it look so easy 😊. I think its really taking off this system, my main concern is you cant buy the tip sizes separately, and as with ALL sets half dozen of the sizes never get used, and I feel re-shaping larger tips to fit will ruin the shape.. I'd love to try them on myself, but for the reason just given its an expensive system to waste half the tips.. I watch all your vids so will deff keep watching for update... Thankyou x
After purchasing the initial system, I purchase only the tip sizes I need, they are sold in individual sizes. The Gel-X components can be purchased separately as needed.
Fantastic review of this product. Have watched loads of You Tube vids on this system and yours was the best!! Ordered this system the other day and can't wait for it to arrive
Love the review and demo have always wanted to see an in-depth of this product. Be interesting to see how long they last (if you keep them on for that long 😂) but then do you have to remove them each time? Also I didn’t know the tips were gel which is good to know xx thanks Sarah as always x
They look so beautiful Sarah!!! I have been dying to wear nails this long for a weekend. I can't see buying this system for just myself but I love the idea of the gel holding the extension on. How hard was it to do your other hand????
Very cool Idea ... but knows u, how long this Nails holding or stays in Form, break they fast, ... please can u make a Video, how long u have this Nails on and if there anyone broken in this Time ... would be very nice from u!? I only ask for my Girlfriend, so she have Troubles with to long Acrylic or Gel Nails and could make them sometimes by herself, when i have not much time for her Nails and i ask also for 5, 6 Clients! Thanks, good night and greetings from Vienna!😍😍💅👍
I'm not a fan of the side profile, it's got a serious downward curve. My nails grow like that naturally and I hate them. I fit my forms as you would for Russian almonds to get a nice c curve and a nice straight lower arch. Other than that, if you have the money and the dexterity (not me, I struggle as it is with fibromyalgia and my fingers!😬) Then it looks an ok system. I'm sure I saw someone on UA-cam go to the n.e.c in Birmingham last April/may and get a demo done with either the same or a similar system. I'll look for the channel. Edit* the channel is Bella Kowalska. She did a video at a beauty sure which featured another company called I nails express. The apres gel X system seems to be 95% the same as that one, but I nails have been going since at least 2015 with their system. 😊
They do feel strong - I will do an update in a couple of weeks :) I did take down the length as they were a bit long for me, and doing that they feel stronger. None have broken, yet, fingers crossed :) x
Yay so glad that you filmed this! Please film a more detailed design on top the the gel x nails (ie: glitter, bling, etc,) I love you vids and would love to see you play around more with these! I just tried this on myself they came out pretty awesome considering I’m not a nail tech. Check out my ig to see them if you would like! Love your vids!! @nay_nay8686
I’ve had this system for a few months, and I have to say that I love it! On myself, I don’t even bother etching the inside of the gel tip, although for clients I’d say that’s a must. Absolutely long wearing...I’ve had no breakage nor lifting. On me, I do a rebalance after two weeks, go another two weeks, and soak them off. And occasionally instead of doing a rebalance after a week and wanting to change color, I file down the cuticle area to blend it, add base, then color. Very versatile product. Gaw, I sound like I work for them, but I swear I don’t.
I've been using the Gel-X system for six months and I'm extremely pleased with it. Just a note on the tips, the Gel-X Sculpted tips have deeper C-curve. The Gel-X Natural are not as curved and fit flatter nail beds better. Edit: I don't use the LED light included with kit but rather preferred my own open-sided 36W LED.
They really look beautiful with that blue polish . I definitely think there is a market for these . As you said for short term use .
They look perfect, best tutorial so far for this brand. Thank u x
Thank you! :)
These nails are designed to last as long as regular extensions. There is another UA-camr who even filled them once because she didn’t feel like a full removal. I haven’t he money to purchase the system, but it seems brilliant for DIY’ers. Also I have flat nail beds and the gel filling the space seems great for that too.
Beautiful! I love that the apex isn't super high, that just screams "fake" to me. I wear mine about that long and they do just fine without a huge apex. The blue is spectacular!
I'd love to see how you did your opposite hand. Yours came out perfect!!
I absolutely love Aprés. It's perfect for me as a nail tech who doesn't have time to talk to own nails.
I absolutely love your channel! You are so well educated in your profession and always give great information in your tutorials. Thank you for this review xx
Thank you so much ♡♡♡
I'm absolutely investing in this system!!
This would be awesome for doing my own nails haha, awesome review Sarah ! Best one I've seen xxx
I love the blue!!
Gorgeous color and the nails look fabulous! Xx
They look super beautiful!!! Xx
I love these system as I have allergies so no. Dust , I had a client with a set on for 7 weeks
Ah wow! thats fab they lasted! :)
I’ve had no problems at all my client love them , a few have switched to these and people love the fresh set everytime
I’ve bought these to try on myself as I hate how long it takes to do my own nails. 😉 May I ask how hard it was to do your other/non dominant hand? I’d be very interested to know how long they last. Xx
I’d love to see a video of how they grow out. I’ve heard people say the grow out is very thick, thicker than acrylic and gel would be
i love your tutorials; you are so clear...& tips❕💙💙💙
Great tutorial 💙I’m wanting to try these now 😇
Ive been watching a few vids on these nails for a while now and yes, you'rs was probably the best tutorial, really informative, but you made it look so easy 😊.
I think its really taking off this system, my main concern is you cant buy the tip sizes separately, and as with ALL sets half dozen of the sizes never get used, and I feel re-shaping larger tips to fit will ruin the shape..
I'd love to try them on myself, but for the reason just given its an expensive system to waste half the tips.. I watch all your vids so will deff keep watching for update... Thankyou x
After purchasing the initial system, I purchase only the tip sizes I need, they are sold in individual sizes. The Gel-X components can be purchased separately as needed.
Also can you link that pink LED flashlight you showed? That’s amazing. I want to buy one for my mom for her manicures.
Ooh these look really nice :)
The blue you added on top is gorgeous byw!
Fantastic review of this product. Have watched loads of You Tube vids on this system and yours was the best!! Ordered this system the other day and can't wait for it to arrive
Exciting! :) xx
Love the review and demo have always wanted to see an in-depth of this product. Be interesting to see how long they last (if you keep them on for that long 😂) but then do you have to remove them each time? Also I didn’t know the tips were gel which is good to know xx thanks Sarah as always x
😂 Yep they're still on! I think I may actually rebalance mine - will see in a couple of weeks what they're like. TFW xx
They look so beautiful Sarah!!! I have been dying to wear nails this long for a weekend. I can't see buying this system for just myself but I love the idea of the gel holding the extension on. How hard was it to do your other hand????
Yeah - pretty tricky. Had to get my daughter to hold the lamp as that was the trickiest part 😂
Super beau !!!!
I love that color💙
It's very pretty!!! 💙💙💙💙💙
Oh, love for my eyes !!!! 😍💅💖💕💗❤🌹
Very cool Idea ... but knows u, how long this Nails holding or stays in Form, break they fast, ... please can u make a Video, how long u have this Nails on and if there anyone broken in this Time ... would be very nice from u!? I only ask for my Girlfriend, so she have Troubles with to long Acrylic or Gel Nails and could make them sometimes by herself, when i have not much time for her Nails and i ask also for 5, 6 Clients! Thanks, good night and greetings from Vienna!😍😍💅👍
Can you do a removal video of this system? I know they’re glorified press ons but I’m afraid to try them because I don’t know how to take them off
Yes I shall try :) I believe they soak off like gel polish so around 10-15 mins :)
They are way more (better) than glorified press ons.
I'm not a fan of the side profile, it's got a serious downward curve. My nails grow like that naturally and I hate them. I fit my forms as you would for Russian almonds to get a nice c curve and a nice straight lower arch. Other than that, if you have the money and the dexterity (not me, I struggle as it is with fibromyalgia and my fingers!😬) Then it looks an ok system. I'm sure I saw someone on UA-cam go to the n.e.c in Birmingham last April/may and get a demo done with either the same or a similar system. I'll look for the channel. Edit* the channel is Bella Kowalska. She did a video at a beauty sure which featured another company called I nails express. The apres gel X system seems to be 95% the same as that one, but I nails have been going since at least 2015 with their system. 😊
Are the tips strong? Do they break easy?
They do feel strong - I will do an update in a couple of weeks :) I did take down the length as they were a bit long for me, and doing that they feel stronger. None have broken, yet, fingers crossed :) x
I have been using this system for about 8 months and I can tell you that they are super strong and are rather hard to break.
That is a really pretty blue... The long nails look good on ur fingers 😉
Oh my lordt im getting this kit
So much faster
Beautiful looks easy but £117.00 /$143.00 for a weekend party dam.......
😂 I think you can do a lot of sets with these 🤩
Yay so glad that you filmed this! Please film a more detailed design on top the the gel x nails (ie: glitter, bling, etc,) I love you vids and would love to see you play around more with these! I just tried this on myself they came out pretty awesome considering I’m not a nail tech. Check out my ig to see them if you would like! Love your vids!! @nay_nay8686
OMG I wanted this system so bad but I have wide thumbs and I heard people were having problems with the thumbnails. 😩 Thank you for reviewing this!
When I have someone who had wide nails, I add bit of gel to meet the tip. It works out well.
The largest thumb size in the box is hugeeeeeeeee!
They recently added bigger thumb sizes. But I think they’re only in styles that were released recently.