How to do Gel X Nails like a PRO 🤎| using *amazon products*, autumn design, by Sion K on YouTube. 14 min 40 s.
- Video length
- 14 min 40 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Wash your hands and push back your cuticles with a cuticle pusher. Buff the surface of each natural nail lightly so the base gel can grip.
Wipe every nail with a dehydrator or rubbing alcohol. Let it dry fully, because any oil left on the nail will make the extension lift.
Match a Gel X tip to each nail. The tip should cover the nail from sidewall to sidewall without pressing into the skin.
Apply a thin layer of Gel X base gel to the natural nail and a small amount to the inside of the tip. Avoid flooding the cuticle area.
Press the tip onto the nail at a 45 degree angle and hold it for a few seconds. Smooth out any air bubbles before moving on.
Cure the nail under the UV or LED lamp for the time your base gel brand states, usually 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat on all ten nails.
Clip the tips to your preferred length and file the shape. Keep the file moving in one direction to avoid fraying the free edge.
Buff the surface of the extensions so the design layer sticks. Dust off the nails with a brush.
Paint your autumn design, such as a chrome accent or a warm brown shade. Cure each layer under the lamp as you go.
Finish with a top coat and cure it fully. Rub cuticle oil around each nail to soften the skin.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the base gel thin near the cuticle, since thick product there causes lifting within days.
Do not skip the dehydrator step, even if your nails look clean.
Cure the thumb separately so it sits flat under the lamp light.
File the tips before adding color so you can fix the shape without damaging the design.
Questions
Can I do Gel X nails without a UV lamp?
No. Gel X base gel and top coat only harden under a UV or LED lamp, so a lamp is essential for the kit.
How long do Gel X extensions last?
With good prep and thin layers, most people get two to three weeks of wear before the nails need infilling or removal.
How do I remove Gel X nails safely?
File down the top layer, then soak the nails in acetone or use the removal method your kit recommends. Never pry the tips off, as that can damage the natural nail.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
