Also work it around the cuticle after application it helps to seal it and melt it into place for seamless cuticle

@HaloHighlightz

4 ай бұрын

Hey 👋 I’m new to nails, can you explain this?

@princessdenise8659

4 ай бұрын

Can you explain

@gwendolynnxx

4 ай бұрын

It’s because acetone breaks down the nail tip making it more flush at the cuticle

@mlj7229

2 ай бұрын

@@HaloHighlightzi’ve seen a few videos where people take acetone and use a brush to gently wipe around the edge of the nail (close to the cuticle) after flash curing it on and it helps to make the edge more natural looking. hope that helps!

@Ricangirl2957

Ай бұрын

DO NOT DO THIS!! This is old useless info, it has been shown to cause massive infections and the nail snapping off.

Oooh I’ll try this next nail appointment . You finally made doing my nails easy and bearable . Thank you so much

@Baddlilthingz

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great method! And you’re so welcome I’m happy I’ve helped 🥰

@lissak5635

8 ай бұрын

Also I learned doing my own nails if u don't have base, top, or glue hold the tip in acetone for about 5 seconds and it stick really well to ur nails. No popping off

@Sammi.Lynn.93

7 ай бұрын

@@lissak5635can you use gel base coat as “glue” to apply fake nails to your nails?

@mizzstrawberry_

7 ай бұрын

@@Sammi.Lynn.93you definitely can

@Protected_Lady

4 ай бұрын

@@Baddlilthingzdo you let it dry before applying to nail?

I prep the inside of the tip with nail primer, and it works soooo well, my gel x nails last for over 3 weeks

@emmarugg8370

4 ай бұрын

Me 2 I thought I'd see more people mention just how good primer works I was using an acid printer 2 start with but used my acrylic primer 2 works just as well I cart tell the difference except that the non acid primer isn't as cloudy as the acid 1

@ChasingCrispyCrunchASMR

3 ай бұрын

I can attest to this anyone reading, I do it and it works so well.

@palestar828

10 күн бұрын

How? Nail primer actually etches the tip? I don't see how

I used to prep the tips like that , now I just buy the pre-edge and it saves me time . 😊

@bbkayy1854

3 ай бұрын

I was just about to comment this lol same

@TheCereLove

Ай бұрын

I tried pre edged, but i still needed to sand it :( lol

@palestar828

10 күн бұрын

​@@TheCereLovewhy? I haven't tried them. Are they not etched enough?

Me watching this after doing my nails the hard way last night 🧍🏽‍♀️

@Beautylivesinme

26 күн бұрын

Me too 😩 Gel X by far is the best and fastest nail system. It’s just that prep is ugh 😣

@caro3392

22 күн бұрын

Mines don’t last like 2 hours lmao idk what I’m doing wrong. I’ll try this 😩 and the gel x polishes leave bubbles

@Beautylivesinme

22 күн бұрын

@@caro3392 Prep is very important. You have to push back your cuticles and remove dead skin. Then buff your nails with a sanding bit if you’re using an e-file or a regular file like 180 grit. Then use a nail dehydrator and a nail primer just a bit before applying your gel tips. For polishing, put a layer of base coat fully cured over your nails then apply the gel polish. 😊

@palestar828

10 күн бұрын

Using a sanding band is perfectly OKAY

@palestar828

10 күн бұрын

​@@caro3392are you using dehydrator and primer? It's all about prepping the nail before hand

Dehydrator does the same thing but that's a good hack for when you don't have dehydrator

@BarbieBabeEve

8 ай бұрын

Acetone much cheaper for those of us on a budget! 240mL/$3CAD 🤗

@aviash9019

8 ай бұрын

@@BarbieBabeEveexactly!!

@BarbieBabeEve

6 ай бұрын

And it's Primer we should use, not dehydrator - at least that's what others are telling me and I've tried it, it works (Primer

@kcat44

6 ай бұрын

@BarbieBabeEve Supposed to use both. first dehydrator, then primer. Dehydrator removes oils from your nail beds, allowing product to adhere better and last longer

@Roseyheart

5 ай бұрын

I was about to write the same thing!

Gurl..you just changed my life❤️😘

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

💗💗

THATS WHAT I SEARCHED FOR 🎉🎉🎉 THANK YOU SOOO MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤

You can do this but results may very. My soft gel tips tips are too thin at the cuticle (they thin it out near the cuticle so you dont have to do as much filing) and they end up being too bendy to work with or they split. Maybe I'm using too much acetone but for me it just ends up eating away at the tip.

@midnighthaven

3 ай бұрын

Same

This is good! I usually use primer but I’ll try this next time!

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, Now I Can 🛑 Buying Prep Solution at $16.00 A Bottle! Thanks so Much❣️❣️❣️

According to the manufacturer, doing this is not a good idea because it melts the tip and weakens it and could also encourage lifting.

I’ve been doing this for a while it’s the best ❤

Yes! Your nails will be on GOOD! I've been doing this lately, and my nails are indestructible lol

Primer does the exact same thing!! 🌻🌻🌻

@Beautylivesinme

26 күн бұрын

😱 even better since you use primer anyway 🙌

Oh wow I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing 💕

Thanks for the tip ❤

You can also buy pre-etched tips, but this is an awesome tip!

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

Yes! I do have some of those. I’ve used this technique for the tips that I do have that aren’t etched

@lindseyivy9532

8 ай бұрын

@@Baddlilthingz using acetone is an awesome idea, saves dehydrator and time from filing. Genius!

No wayyyyy that’s so good 💗 going to try ASAP

Ooooh im going to try this, thankfully i found this video before i put my set on. I usually let my nails breathe for a few days before a new set

This saves so much time for me!

The way you just blew my mind

Will do! Thanks for the hack

Yes 👍🏾 I will try this hack! Thanks you!

You're saving me sm time tyyy

This makes so much sense

ooou imma do this ! thank you ❤️❤️

Thank you ❤🕊️

Genius!

Whooo thanks very much❤

Never had a set that didn't pop off within a day. I'll try this next.

@sftraub

6 ай бұрын

Make sure you're doing proper nail prep, pushing back cuticles riding the nail bed of dead cuticle overgrowth, buffing the nail surface to remove the shine and ridding the nail beds of oils and dust. Then you can address the tip prep. Most nails pop off because of lack of nail prep.

we do whatever we want

No way girl thank YOU

i've never used soft tips :O why is the acetone better? doesn't the sanding band make more texture?

Much cheaper option for those of us on a budget than dehydrator, ive heard its also an option 🤷🏼‍♀️ thanks for the tip! Just starting my Gel journey 🤗

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

You’re basically just chemically etching the nail and creating texture so it adheres to the nail!

@BarbieBabeEve

8 ай бұрын

@@Baddlilthingz ok cool Ty 🌷

@osopetty1761

8 ай бұрын

Primer not dehydrator

@BarbieBabeEve

8 ай бұрын

@@osopetty1761 ok, I'm major noob 😇 I just said what others say they use as I have no experience in this - yet!🤭 Lol. haven't heard anyone else say they used primer tho. I just bought a builder/hard gel kit, just uploaded a short of the kit to my channel 🤗 & I don't have primer _or_ dehydrator! 😅 just 100% acetone. Not doing that stuff yet anyway. Plan to try getting tips or smth later. Still happy to learn as much as I can about gel nails stuff! 😁 🌷

Wow!🤯❤

Thank you!

When preping press ons I still feel sanding the inside is best. Usually when I do this with acetone, the nails still pops off.

Ok ill try it

I have always done it this way

Thank you

Primer will also achieve this!

Super helpful for people with allergies, cuts your steps in half as far as having to etch in every single nail!

Wow good option bc I really don’t feel like getting an e file lol

Another hack for this is, to me the sanding band is too wide for my smaller tips like for my pinky nails or pointer finger so I usually use a ball bit. It’s a LOT easier, esp for the smaller nails and doesn’t take as much maneuvering.

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

Yes! I still sand some of my tips. So I use a small barrel Diamond bit. Works like a charm

I have a question. What makes this better than etching the tip? And wouldn't this be the same as primer?

How many full cover tip extension sets do we get out of 15ml base gel bottle? Thanks

Do I have to do this on tips that are already prepped? Or is that sufficient?

@amberlynn8591

3 ай бұрын

No, if your tips are already prepped/etched that is sufficient!😊 Some people will still do this with pre etched tips but you definitely don't have to!

here ive been paying for apres overpriced stuff 😭 tyyyyy smmm

do you have tutorial on the nail design you have in this video?

Could I use this for full cover nail tips if I use the strong brush on nail glue too ? Looks like it would work great but not sure if it would help me thank you ❤

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

Yes definitely!

@sharonpaterson1281

8 ай бұрын

@@Baddlilthingz thank you ❤️

Please this is a great hack. But I’ll like to know, what if I’m using regular plastic nail tips. Can I use this same technique?

@Baddlilthingz

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve tried it on plastic tips. You kind of have to work with it alittle more. It’s also more prone to getting white spots!

Boom! ❤

bless you🫶😊

Ive tried this , and nails popped off not even a week later. So i just sand it

So much easier!

You want the texture from the band tho. This is my step 2 when i prep my fullcover sets and pressons

Cool tip! 😀 Hmm, wonder why i haven't heard any of nail tech or guru suggest this 🤔 mayb they did & i didn't notice or missed that vid ? 🤷🏼‍♀️😅

❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank u for sharing 👍🏽. Does this hack have any impact Re the adherence/strength/anything else of the nail?

@NotesNNotes

8 ай бұрын

Nah you just have to make sure it’s fully dry ❤

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! And no, just make sure you are actually etching and creating texture. If you make it smooth it won’t have great retention

Is it better and sticks better to the nail ?

@Baddlilthingz

3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say either or is better. But if you don’t like the nail dust then this is a great option!!

Ooo I’m trying this when I do my nails today!!

Idk why but i did this and after a couple days it turned white on my nail bed i had to take them off

They say don’t do the acetone thing either

I'm sorry but using an e file is easier also it shaves the cubical part down which makes it look more natural once on the nail

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

That’s the best part about nails! Most things can be done multiple ways.

My nails pop off even though I size them correctly I’m not sure if it’s the base gel I’m using to glue them down. What can you segues…

@Baddlilthingz

5 ай бұрын

Try etching the inside of the tips with a sanding band to ensure no lifting!

My tip is already matte

I always use a nail prep and then go in with my dehydrator!

Do you need to wipe that area with acetone afterwards?

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

No you don’t need to wipe it! You’re just creating texture to the nail with the acetone!

@Capeverdeluv1

8 ай бұрын

Do u mean wipe the natural nail w/acetone?

@shaymilligan1266

8 ай бұрын

​@@BaddlilthingzThank you! 💜 This is absolutely genius!

@shaymilligan1266

8 ай бұрын

​@@Capeverdeluv1No, the area on the nail tip that she had used acetone on with the brush.

So what's wrong with using a sanding band? It's a little dust that is created. No one's method is "BETTER" than anyone elses. DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU. there's literally nothing wrong with using a sanding band. I swear these youtubers just want more likes

Aceton is a harmful material it might be ok if you get it on your skin briefly and wash it of right after. But to let it soak into your plastik (to desolve it! )+ nail, sounds like a harmful idea.

Or you can just use your nail prep dehydrator 😊

Acetone melts

Ooh, girl! Them nails were THICcCcCk

But WHY is this ‘better’?

First! ❤

@Baddlilthingz

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰

Or primer works too!🙄 Less work!!

@lovebug6388

7 ай бұрын

Which type of primer do you use?

@aphrodittee3790

7 ай бұрын

@@lovebug6388 A non acid one. Most all brands are good! Just make sure its non acid

Acetone is going to weaken it making it more fragile just fyi

@Baddlilthingz

8 ай бұрын

It doesn’t weaken it! When you sand the nail with the file your actually removing some of the nail. This just melts the tip and created a chemical etch! So you won’t actually lose much product at all! Just swirling it around really!

No please DO NOT DO THIS!!!!! is not the best/right way I took a Professional nail gel x nail course and the way to do it is by sanding it with the drill tip from side wall to side wall!

Allergy alert!