Just a heads up from a cosmetologist for those who may be wondering... The reason the nail was still gummy underneath is the thickness of the initial extension required more than 30 seconds to fully cure. It should cure all the way through within 60-90 seconds regardless of the color. :) If it had been super thin 30 seconds might have been enough but since you used quite a bit of product, it needed a bit longer. Hope that helps others who may have been curious. :)
I work with epoxy and UV resin, it is definitely the thickness of the gel but it is also because the backing paper /tape being black and gold and dense on color it makes it hard for any UV light to reach through and cure anything in the other side. If the backing paper/tape was clear or transparent in color the Uv light would have an easier time penetrating
Thank you so much for making this video! I wanted to start using poly gel on my nails at home, but I wanted to use the paper nail forms so I can have more control over the product! I didn’t think that could happen until I saw your video. Thank you so much!
just discovered your videos last night while trying to learn more about building an apex! i love how thoroughly you explain the processes you’re doing! thanks so much for the great content, you got a new subscriber!
Thank you so much for this video!! I just started doing my own nails a few months ago, but I'm completely new to polygel. You explain the process so clearly. I can't wait to try my own polygel. Thank you again :)
I am sooo relaxed now i have seen your video… I know how to do my forms and my nails. I just got my poly gel kit. ❤ now I know who video to pull up when I do my next set. Thank you so much. ❤❤😊
Awesome video!!! I'm always so impressed with how detailed you are and how you explain things in a way that's so easy to understand. I can also tell that you have done your homework and you give accurate information. Gosh I wish you had been around when I started!!! The first drill that was making the super loud noise ....did you try pulling out the bit and trying a different one? If the shaft on the bit gets bent it will sound really loud and wobble. If you put another bit in and it still does it then it's likely something got bent or knocked around inside. The shape and structure of the nails came out so good! You can pinch polygel and gel if you want a stronger C curve or a more tapered/slender nail. Just put them in the light for 10 seconds and then pinch. You can use a pinching tool, tweezers or even your fingers (that's usually how I do it). Then finish curing. This will also help so the underside is not as flat and bulky, and more like a nail tip. Great job love!!
Thank you I always appreciate your kind words 💕For the first drill I did switch out the bits and it still made the sound. It’s definitely the drill unfortunately :( and Ive actually never tried pinching, I just have never looked into how to do so thank you for expaining it to me & for this comment!!!!!!
@@vicsnailtips darn.....was hoping it was just the drill bit! You deserve all the positive comments!! I love watching your videos and even though I've been doing nails for a couple of years I still love the procedure of it all and watching someone who actually applys product to the top or can sculpt a nail! It seems like it's getting harder and harder to find new content without it being the underside application method. That's great for a quick set or someone starting out.....but it's just not my thing. I literally get so excited when someone posts a new video with traditional application method!! You're just awesome! ❤😊❤😊
After watching this video and the one that is all about polygel tips and tricks, oh and subbing ofc, I tried my first polygel nail tonight. Granted, I only did one because it took me a LOT longer than I planned but, overall, it came out a lot better than I was expecting. I also invented a new method as well... It started out with the 'Two bead method' . But it devolved into the 'Thousand bead and Thirty-Eleven Hour Method' . The important thing is that it looks like a fingernail without having to squint your eyes and for that, I am pleased. All the credit is yours! You have the best tutorials I've ever watched and I've watched a ton of them. Thank you so much for the help!
Yayy that's so great!!! I'm happy your nail came out better than you were expecting. omg I laughed so hard when said the two bead method turned into a new method lol. Literally use as many beads as you need!! There's times where I do a nail and have to go back and keep fixing a section. Thank you for saying that about my videos, I really appreciate it. I love knowing that I'm helping others 💜 and the credit and hard work is def all yours ;)
Hi loves!!! I hope you are all doing well :) Firstly, we hit 600+ subbies. That blows my mind, I’m so happy and thankful for each of you. I hope you guys enjoy my bloopers this week 😂 and the detailed tutorial on forms. Can’t wait to hear what your thoughts are, I’ll be responding to everyone ❤️
Hi I found you through your Emily Susanah kit review and so glad I did! Love how informative your videos are, I just got the Makartt kit for myself and hoping to try some of your tutorials. Love this set and your great tips for using the forms- Thanks 😊
This comment is so nice and makes me so happy!!! Glad to have you :) I love that you find my videos helpful, comments like this keep me motivated so thank you ❤️ Makartt makes such good polygel, definitely my favorite brand. I think you’ll love it!!
@@vicsnailtips Aww I'm so glad and thank you for your reply. I'm completely new to nails but needed a new hobby as in lockdown in the UK so trying new things! Love what I have used of makartt up to now too and it's all because of people like you so thanks again. Have a lovely weekend 😊 look forward to all your future videos too.
THIS!! I couldn’t figure out how to work my gel (Modelones) in time so that it didn’t melt down the form by the time I cured it in the lamp. I’ll definitely try doing the tip first seeing that it still looks smooth when applying the 2nd ball. Doing it all in one swoop is not working in my favor for some reason 😓 do you experience the gel running while under the lamp? Yours turned out great!!!
I can’t get my forms to fit like that. There is always a big gap between the form and my nail. The ones I have look like a fly. Anyway what is the best form to use? Thank you for this video it is terrific s
You might need to cut the edge where your nail goes. Sometimes it helps for it to fit better. I have forms that have a different shape for where the natural nail goes that I can link. They may fit a bit better than the standard oval shape 😆www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YKMDLR1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
how do you apply gel polish on the polygel? do you need to apply base coat before applying the gel or just apply the gel polish right after the poly has cured?
I like to place my apex starting slightly under the tip of my natural nail for long nails. For short nails I make the apex thinner and place it further down, closer to the cuticle. I noticed it makes shorter nails look more sleek and less bulky :).
Hi! If I want to add gel color on top of the polygel or use clear polygel, do i put base coat then color. Using the base coat just like on natural nails?
I feel like if you don’t have nails this would be really hard 🤔🤔🤔 for some reason my middle finger nail always breaks off so short. I’m gunna try nail forms today hopefully it goes well
I totally get what your saying since the form has to go under the nail. I would try cutting where your finger goes so fit your nail better. Fingers crossed your nails turn out bomb 🥰
I have the issue of the sides cracking where the free edge ends. the product is thin in this area. I’m struggling to get the form right under the nail when I have really short natural nails
I’ve never done this myself, but I know a solution for using forms on shorter nails is to build a thin layer of polygel on the natural nail to extend it, after prep and before forms. Then placing the form under the extended nail (making sure to seperate any product from the skin).
Im so glad it helped 😊 my sister is the same way. I typically have to use paper forms fot her thumbs because tips and sual forms dont come on her thumb size so I get it!!!
It sounds like the polygel may not have enough pigment. I recommend doing a thin layer first and then another layer where you build you apex to build the color without making them too thick. It adds an extra step but it should help with the opaqueness. Hope this helps 😊💗
I'm so happy when I see a brown-skinned girl doing colors like this!
Yess I totally get, thats part of why I started my channel ❤️ thank you for this comment love!!
Yesss 😍🥰
@@vicsnailtips are paper forms better than plastic daul forms?
Me too!!!
Just a heads up from a cosmetologist for those who may be wondering... The reason the nail was still gummy underneath is the thickness of the initial extension required more than 30 seconds to fully cure. It should cure all the way through within 60-90 seconds regardless of the color. :) If it had been super thin 30 seconds might have been enough but since you used quite a bit of product, it needed a bit longer. Hope that helps others who may have been curious. :)
I work with epoxy and UV resin, it is definitely the thickness of the gel but it is also because the backing paper /tape being black and gold and dense on color it makes it hard for any UV light to reach through and cure anything in the other side. If the backing paper/tape was clear or transparent in color the Uv light would have an easier time penetrating
Thank you so much for making this video! I wanted to start using poly gel on my nails at home, but I wanted to use the paper nail forms so I can have more control over the product! I didn’t think that could happen until I saw your video. Thank you so much!
This is the best video I have seen on polygel every other video is not as detailed. Thank you !
just discovered your videos last night while trying to learn more about building an apex! i love how thoroughly you explain the processes you’re doing! thanks so much for the great content, you got a new subscriber!
Ahhh glad to have you!!! Thank you, you’re so kind 🥺 Im happy my videos were helpful ❤️
Gorgeous set, loved the tip using the cuticle edge right before curing!
Thank you so much ❤️ So glad you liked that tip, its one of my favorites.
As a beginner of not only polygel, but all gel nails, this was a great video. So i formative!!
From one Brown-Skin Sister to another,
Thank you! I really think this is much better than the dual nail forms.
You did a wonderful job!
Loved this video, very precise instructions!❤❤
Thank you so much for this video!! I just started doing my own nails a few months ago, but I'm completely new to polygel. You explain the process so clearly. I can't wait to try my own polygel. Thank you again :)
I am sooo relaxed now i have seen your video… I know how to do my forms and my nails. I just got my poly gel kit. ❤ now I know who video to pull up when I do my next set. Thank you so much. ❤❤😊
Awesome tut! Really detailed, I appreciate that 🌹
Awesome video!!! I'm always so impressed with how detailed you are and how you explain things in a way that's so easy to understand. I can also tell that you have done your homework and you give accurate information. Gosh I wish you had been around when I started!!! The first drill that was making the super loud noise ....did you try pulling out the bit and trying a different one? If the shaft on the bit gets bent it will sound really loud and wobble. If you put another bit in and it still does it then it's likely something got bent or knocked around inside. The shape and structure of the nails came out so good! You can pinch polygel and gel if you want a stronger C curve or a more tapered/slender nail. Just put them in the light for 10 seconds and then pinch. You can use a pinching tool, tweezers or even your fingers (that's usually how I do it). Then finish curing. This will also help so the underside is not as flat and bulky, and more like a nail tip. Great job love!!
Thank you I always appreciate your kind words 💕For the first drill I did switch out the bits and it still made the sound. It’s definitely the drill unfortunately :( and Ive actually never tried pinching, I just have never looked into how to do so thank you for expaining it to me & for this comment!!!!!!
@@vicsnailtips darn.....was hoping it was just the drill bit! You deserve all the positive comments!! I love watching your videos and even though I've been doing nails for a couple of years I still love the procedure of it all and watching someone who actually applys product to the top or can sculpt a nail! It seems like it's getting harder and harder to find new content without it being the underside application method. That's great for a quick set or someone starting out.....but it's just not my thing. I literally get so excited when someone posts a new video with traditional application method!! You're just awesome! ❤😊❤😊
After watching this video and the one that is all about polygel tips and tricks, oh and subbing ofc, I tried my first polygel nail tonight. Granted, I only did one because it took me a LOT longer than I planned but, overall, it came out a lot better than I was expecting. I also invented a new method as well... It started out with the 'Two bead method' . But it devolved into the 'Thousand bead and Thirty-Eleven Hour Method' .
The important thing is that it looks like a fingernail without having to squint your eyes and for that, I am pleased.
All the credit is yours! You have the best tutorials I've ever watched and I've watched a ton of them. Thank you so much for the help!
Yayy that's so great!!! I'm happy your nail came out better than you were expecting. omg I laughed so hard when said the two bead method turned into a new method lol. Literally use as many beads as you need!! There's times where I do a nail and have to go back and keep fixing a section. Thank you for saying that about my videos, I really appreciate it. I love knowing that I'm helping others 💜 and the credit and hard work is def all yours ;)
Perfect tutorial, thank you so much.
Really informative and they came out so good! ❤️
Thank you love I appreciate that 💕
You explained everything so well but that takes skill! 💕🤩
Thank you. You just cleared it up so well
Wonderful video! Thank you!
Hi loves!!! I hope you are all doing well :) Firstly, we hit 600+ subbies. That blows my mind, I’m so happy and thankful for each of you. I hope you guys enjoy my bloopers this week 😂 and the detailed tutorial on forms. Can’t wait to hear what your thoughts are, I’ll be responding to everyone ❤️
Hi,did you wipe the base coat?
Beautiful job!
I have never had nails done and I wanna practice on myself and a fake finger. I just ordered lots of nail stuff I’m so excited 🙆♀️🥺❤️
So simple but really cute!!!
Thank you! 😊 I thought the same thing lol
Beautiful nails
Wow, that stocking the bit on the back looks a gud India, i have been getting back into nails, did fiberglass grs ago 😂in the 90s😮
OMG AMAZING!!!! I LOVE YOU❤❤❤❤ 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏 such a great video! I'm so glad I found your channel and watched this ❤❤❤
I did so much research on which gel to get and I'm new. I finally settled on that brand.
Hi I found you through your Emily Susanah kit review and so glad I did! Love how informative your videos are, I just got the Makartt kit for myself and hoping to try some of your tutorials. Love this set and your great tips for using the forms- Thanks 😊
This comment is so nice and makes me so happy!!! Glad to have you :) I love that you find my videos helpful, comments like this keep me motivated so thank you ❤️ Makartt makes such good polygel, definitely my favorite brand. I think you’ll love it!!
@@vicsnailtips Aww I'm so glad and thank you for your reply. I'm completely new to nails but needed a new hobby as in lockdown in the UK so trying new things! Love what I have used of makartt up to now too and it's all because of people like you so thanks again. Have a lovely weekend 😊 look forward to all your future videos too.
Thanks for this detailed video. I subbed.
I love your channel
Super cute!!
Thank you so much!!!! 💖
@@vicsnailtips you're welcome
Wow this video is so detailed and helpful! Thanks 🤗
Omg thank you, so glad it was helpful! I really appreciate this comment 💕
This video was awesome. Thank you!
You’re so welcome! Glad you liked it 😊
You are GREAT👏👍 ❤❤❤😍😍
THIS!! I couldn’t figure out how to work my gel (Modelones) in time so that it didn’t melt down the form by the time I cured it in the lamp. I’ll definitely try doing the tip first seeing that it still looks smooth when applying the 2nd ball. Doing it all in one swoop is not working in my favor for some reason 😓 do you experience the gel running while under the lamp? Yours turned out great!!!
Your videos are super informative. The set turned out amazing and i learned so many new tricks. Thank you for fixing my mistakes 💖💖💝💝💝
Oh wow thank you so much! Such a huge compliment 🥰 Im so glad my videos are helpful!!!!!!!
@@vicsnailtips they are extremely helpful!!! 💋💝💝💝💝
This was super helpful!
So glad it was helpful ❤️
I can’t get my forms to fit like that. There is always a big gap between the form and my nail. The ones I have look like a fly. Anyway what is the best form to use?
Thank you for this video it is terrific s
You might need to cut the edge where your nail goes. Sometimes it helps for it to fit better. I have forms that have a different shape for where the natural nail goes that I can link. They may fit a bit better than the standard oval shape 😆www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YKMDLR1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Omg your ring is so cute 🙃
Hiiii and thank you!!!! I just got some new ones for when I film!!! ❤️
cuuuuute!
Aw thank you, I appreciate it 💕
how do you apply gel polish on the polygel? do you need to apply base coat before applying the gel or just apply the gel polish right after the poly has cured?
Cute set💖
Thank you so much 😊💕
This is amazing!!! Where did you get your slip solution container from????
I wanted to ask this same question!!
Always on point 😍
You’re always so nice, thank you 🥰
@@vicsnailtips your welcome Victoria... can i ask something... do you place your apex in the same place when you have long nails and short nails?
I like to place my apex starting slightly under the tip of my natural nail for long nails. For short nails I make the apex thinner and place it further down, closer to the cuticle. I noticed it makes shorter nails look more sleek and less bulky :).
@@vicsnailtips have already had a video like this posted on your chanel ?
I have a video on how I build an apex on longer nails, but this is the only video I have so far on short nails
Thank you so much ❤
Hi! If I want to add gel color on top of the polygel or use clear polygel, do i put base coat then color. Using the base coat just like on natural nails?
how did you attach those crystals ?? I saw you applied nail glue and then the top coat directly on top. do you cure after and then voila ??
Now I see what I was doing wrong 😅thank you so much
I feel like if you don’t have nails this would be really hard 🤔🤔🤔 for some reason my middle finger nail always breaks off so short. I’m gunna try nail forms today hopefully it goes well
I totally get what your saying since the form has to go under the nail. I would try cutting where your finger goes so fit your nail better. Fingers crossed your nails turn out bomb 🥰
This is such a helpful video, my only thing is I still can’t get my nail form to stay like yours 😢
I have the issue of the sides cracking where the free edge ends. the product is thin in this area. I’m struggling to get the form right under the nail when I have really short natural nails
I’ve never done this myself, but I know a solution for using forms on shorter nails is to build a thin layer of polygel on the natural nail to extend it, after prep and before forms. Then placing the form under the extended nail (making sure to seperate any product from the skin).
You can also make cuts where the corner of you nail is so it fits in the tight corners better.
This was so helpful! I have extremely wide nails (like toenails 🤣) so dual forms don’t fit my nails.
Im so glad it helped 😊 my sister is the same way. I typically have to use paper forms fot her thumbs because tips and sual forms dont come on her thumb size so I get it!!!
I have a hard time making the polygel opaque enough but also not to thick. Any tips for that?
It sounds like the polygel may not have enough pigment. I recommend doing a thin layer first and then another layer where you build you apex to build the color without making them too thick. It adds an extra step but it should help with the opaqueness. Hope this helps 😊💗
Is polygel the same as a builder gel?
Basically in a way. I feel like polygel is less structured nd runny/gummy than builder gel
Can I use alcohol as slip solution?
Hello! May I know how long it did last?
Can we use acetone instead of nail solution ? Im asking because i dont have it and i got acetone
I think for slip solution you have to use rubbing alcohol
@@apifructusest2401 Oh okay! Thank you 🙏
Can we use this form for toenails?
Of course! Just be careful not to accidentally knock the form off the nail! Good luck
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Thank you hun
you should call your tutorials victorials
Why soo thick
To much product, isn't it?
Yup, I said that for that length nail it was too much. It happens lol
@@vicsnailtips shit happens 😍😘 i' m a beginner 😅 that's why I'm asking 😇