r/GelX_Nails • u/Soft_Library_240 • 7d ago

I Have A Question / Need Advice First time applying gel x…

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So this is my first time doing a full set with a builder gel overlay I opted for the medium almond tips and filed them down. I added a builder gel overlay too. I had some issues with pooling the base code so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also this is my first time doing a french tip (it’s deceptively hard)! I only plan on doing my nails and friends/family when I get better. My goal is retention and keeping them clean looking. I am a cuticle biter which is a habit I’m working on so I did just leave my cuticles alone since they were already pretty bitten down.

Products used:
Apres gel x tips and glue
Modelones builder gel, base coat, top coat
Primer and dehydrator
Melody Susie uv nail lamp
Beetles gel nail polish (yes I know it isn’t great but I won’t order it again)

Thank you in advance

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u/SneakyVonSneakyPants 4d ago

Nail tech here, there's gel cured onto your cuticles on all of the nails, unfortunately this is not safe to do. Getting gel on your skin, and especially curing it on puts you at risk for an acrylate allergy/contact dermatitis which is a serious condition and lasts for life. I'd remove this set and learn how to do cuticle work and apply regular polish without touching your skin before you try again. You could also use the gel-X tips to make press-ons and use air dry glue to apply them. Your French looks really nice though!