This video is exactly what I needed, so helpful! Thank you 💕

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Aw, you're welcome. I'm glad it was helpful for you! 😊

Once again great video xx

Thank you, just what I wanted to see.

Beautiful work x

@NailTheBasics

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely! 💜

Thank you soo soooo much for this video. You have no idea how much it helped me to understand this proces:) if i may ask one question: why do you have to wipe the layer? whats the purpose of it? :)

Love your video! I am a cosmetologist but definitely do better with hair! Lol! However, I do love The Gel Bottle inc. Do you think I could file down my acrylics to a thin layer and then apply biab over top? I want to slowly transition back to BIAB but don't want to completely soak off my acrylics. Also what grit file do you use to buff the natural nail with to prep before BIAB?

Do you always use a regular file? I just did my first BIAB and bought an efile from Amazon. My nails were very thin from dip/overfiling. What do you recommend?

Hello 🥰 When doing an infill, do you not need the usual slip layer first? Thank you 💕

How long should these files last after doing that buffing? Or I guess how many more uses?

Just in time for my infill 🥰 thanks for uploading. I have lifting on one of my nails on the free edge. Do I just file it down like you did in the video? Thanks x

@NailTheBasics

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect! 😊 Yep just make sure you file away all of the lifted area, you'll just need to apply more builder gel in that area and possibly need to buff it before top coating to blend 💜

@zenadanielson9732

3 жыл бұрын

Kay need on with extensions now😍🙏♥️👍🏻

hi, I'm just wondering, what lamp do you use to cure? xx

I like the gel bottle video where did you find this at?

Great video! I was looking for something where they use a hand file and not an e-file. So helpful.☺️ Also, how much of the biab do you file down before apply the new lot ?

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I also struggle to find videos without an efile being used so I'm glad this was helpful for you! You just need to file down the bulk & remove any lifting around the edges 😊

@evelyngrace9954

Жыл бұрын

If you deal with 10 clients a day, trust me efile is the way to go

Thanks for the video! What are you wiping your nails with at the 6 min mark? x

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

It would be Acetone as that’s the only solution The Gel Bottle recommends using with their products 💜

Is 100/100 file very coarse? I have a 180/10 and it doesnt seem enough x

great video but I have one question this builder you can use without a base?

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s right! Any of the pink/nude builders can be used without a base. The white or clear builder by The Gel Bottle do need a base coat 🤍

What was that product you used to wipe away excess polish around the cuticle area? 8:19 , It was like a metal stick with a small ballpoint at the bottom? Great video, thanks for sharing!

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Just a dotting tool! They’re great for nail art too 😊💕

Hey everyone! I've had a lot of requests for an Infill video! Hope you enjoy 🥰 Let me know in the comments what videos you would like to see next! 💜 Don't forget to Subscribe! ✨🌸

@lindahoang272

3 жыл бұрын

Does the color gel builder worker better then the clear gel? Because I purchase the clear one so that it can be compatibles with some light color but its just peel off so easy pls help me get through this thank you

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindahoang272 Hi Linda! With the clear builder gel you need to apply a base coat otherwise it will just peel off! It’s also worth noting that clear builder gel is file off, not soak off 💕

@lindahoang272

3 жыл бұрын

Do I used acetone to wipe off the tacky layer? And then buff?

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Buff the nail, then wipe with acetone, apply your base layer & cure for 60 seconds, apply your clear builder gel in 2 layers - curing for 60 seconds after each layer. Then wipe with acetone and refine if needed (I find clear builder leaves more of a greasy sticky residue than usual) once you have wiped you can proceed with your colour gel and top coat 😊 Hope that helps!

@lindahoang272

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate it

Do you cure each finger in between or apply BIAB on all fingers first then cure?

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

I cure the thumb then 2 nails at a time 😊

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Great video. Can you help me, I'm new to doing gel nails at home. I use the builder gel and then normal gel colour on top but I'm confused when it comes to re doing them. Do I file back to my natural nail or leave the previous builder gel on and previous colour?. HELP XXX

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! So when re-doing them you can file off all the gel colour and top coat, refine the builder gel to a nice smooth layer and make sure to file off any lifted areas then infill the builder and apply a new colour etc 😊

@curly147

3 жыл бұрын

Nail The Basics thank you so much for replying that's really helpful. I'm 55 years old and had gel nails for at least 10 years but when the pandemic hit I just tried looking after my nails myself and I enjoyed doing it and have not gone back to the salon. I invested in all the nail kit and I've learnt to do gel nails by watching KZread tutorials like your own. I've made mistakes and I'm constantly learning. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks😂😂😂😂. Thank you💗

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Of course, I hope that helps you!! There’s always teething errors when just starting out but just stick with it, you’ll get there! Another tip that may help you whilst starting out is to just do 1 or 2 nails at a time then cure them and carry on, this way you can take your time 🥰💜

@curly147

3 жыл бұрын

Nail The Basics that is a great idea because I do tend to start to rush and then sometimes smudge one of the nails!!!! Thank you so much for your help. Ps I've just ordered some nail foils to put snow flakes on so I'm looking forward to giving that a go💅🏼💗

@KefalosBlues2

2 жыл бұрын

@@curly147 Hey Curley I am 11 years older and I have been doing my own now with The Gel Bottle, BIAB and Gel colour for almost 3 years - saved a fortune - learning still but much better - almost professional nails now!!!

what grit do you use to file of the topcoat and colour?

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

My absolute favourite is Magpie Beauty’s 100 grit file for removal! 💜

I’ve been using BIAB on my own nails but I found that underneath my nails were lifting and peeling away from the gel? Any advice on how to sort this or stop it from happening? 😩😟

@freefraction

2 жыл бұрын

maybe some water residue or natural oily nail? :) how did you solve it?

Hi there!! How long do you cure each coat ?

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I always cure for 60secs 💜

Seems like a really dumb question but, does the bluider in a bottle really give some thickness and strength to the nails like a builder gel in a pot would? Or how would u compare? Thanks

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Yep definitely, it is a thicker consistency than regular gel and can be built up quite thick, it's really easy to work with 😊💜

@spazzoutwitbella

3 жыл бұрын

@@NailTheBasics thanks 😊🙏🏼

This may be a silly question as I don't really paint my nails much, but why not just remove the nail polish and do it over since u are going to paint again anyways? Wouldn't u save time from all the buffing? Sry I just paint with regular nail polish, not gel.

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, no silly questions here! 😊 If the gel has grown out but lasted well there is no need to remove it all, infilling is generally a quicker process than soaking everything off and starting again. You also save product as you place the bulk of it in the regrowth area. Hope that makes sense 💛

TFS. As the Gel Bottle is only available to professionals, can you recommend another brand of brush on builder gels? I was looking at the Aimeili but is that one good too? Also, would your instructions be the same for other brands?

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you could try out Aimeili, i've had a good experience with their gels & they're super affordable! Also, Madam Glam is another option aswell 😊 Builder Gels are similar to apply but id refer to guidelines from specific brands as some need base coats and some already have base coat in them! 💜

@NC-tt4gc

3 жыл бұрын

@@NailTheBasics I live in Canada, so I think I'd have to pay a lot to have Madam Glam shipped to me but I'd like to try it one day. Thank you for replying, your videos are very helpful to a beginner like myself.

Do you just buff down towards the base of the nail or the whole nail? I never know how much to file down to! X

@NailTheBasics

4 жыл бұрын

File over the grown out gel portion of the nail, you want to file until you can see all of the top coat has been removed, keep going until there is a nice refined even layer with no lifting left on the nail. You can then move your file back slightly and lightly buff the new exposed natural nail 😊 Hope that helps! 💜

I'm confused, don't you have to hold your hand upside down to get the correct BIAB shape? I have the clear BIAB and if I waited to paint all nails and didnt hold them upside down, it would run all into my cuticles. Can anyone explain? Maybe the colors or the new colors are thicker?

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

No, you don’t need to, it depends on your application! I cure 2 nails at a time to avoid leaking 😊 The colours do tend to be thicker aswell, I always find clear runnier! x

Do you have to soak off the biab if you want to infill with another biab color?

@michellerenee2087

2 жыл бұрын

I end up with sore skin around my nails from filing, what am I doing wrong?

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes if you’re changing colours I’d recommend soaking off and starting fresh! 🙌🏼

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

You need to angle your nail file more so it’s only filing your nail, not the skin 💜

I end up with sore skin around my nails from filing, what am I doing wrong?

@annanguyen6806

2 жыл бұрын

perhaps you are hitting your file against your skin?

How often can u do infill for this? Arent they gonna get more thicker and thicker?

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

You need to really file down the bulk of the gel so they don’t get too thick. I only infill twice then remove everything & start fresh 💕

@lillyspelman2479

Жыл бұрын

I got taught you can infill 3x would you not suggest this ?

Do you not need a base coat?

@NailTheBasics

3 жыл бұрын

Nope! Certain builder gels already have base coat in them 🥰

Hey! Thanks for your video. If I wanted to use a coloured gel polish on top, when do you recommend doing this, after curing the BIAB? Do I need to wipe first? Thank you.

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Yep cure your builder gel then wipe and buff for a nice smooth finish & apply your colour gel x2 layers then top coat 💜

Hi. I am new to the BIAB process. Is there no curing time under a UV light? How does it dry?!

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yes you always cure after each layer with any gel product 💕

Do you need an UV-lamp for this technique? Or only the two products from the video?

@NailTheBasics

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, you need a UV or LED lamp for all gel products & cure each layer 😊 x

@Sara-ui5qt

4 жыл бұрын

Nail The Basics okay thanks! Would you recommend these products?

@NailTheBasics

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’ve been using them for over 3 years now, they’re really long lasting & the bottles last a long time 💜

@Sara-ui5qt

4 жыл бұрын

Nail The Basics Okay, thank you! 🤍

Why my colour bottle is very thick comparing to the video

@NailTheBasics

2 жыл бұрын

Some colours are different consistencies! It could also be the temperature, I live in Australia, warmer temperatures generally make the gel a thinner consistency and easier to work with! 💜

Could you just use a drill to start?

@urmomsdesigner1651

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, her other replies says you can file down the bulk and edges that lift up

They did not need infilled 😕