2yrs later about to get back into my gel bag again and found this so helpful. I’m trying to up my diy game and apex is a area I have a problem with. Thank You Vic😊
Thanks this was very helpful I love that you included that picture of correct and incorrect apex placements. I have been struggling to with this now that my nails are actually long. This is the best video I have seen yet.
Wow thank you so much. I personally think creating an apex is one of the hardest skills when learning so i’m glad this was helpful 😊 practice makes perfect!!
I know this is an old video but omg thankyou!! I’ve been looking for a detailed video explaining how to form the apex correctly without just using one bead! 💖
Thank you for this amazing video! I just bought poly gel and everything else I went crazy and even got an E-file. I wore acrylic from a salon for 10 years straight then a few years ago I stopped and wanted to grow out my natural nail and of course they have been flimsy and bendable since I tired vitamins and oils and nothing helped but I was tired of going to a salon cause where I live it’s not a good salon so buying all I needed to do it at home but the first set I did all broke right off at the free-edge so this has helped me form a strong nail. Thank you thank you!
Thank you for this amazingly detailed, informative video!! I can’t tell you how clear and concise your video was, not to mention how beautiful your mani was. Guess who’s a new subscriber? 🙋🏾♀️ Thanks again for the excellent content!!
Wow you’re so kind, this comment definitely put a smile on my face! Im so glad the video was easy to understand and helpful. Welcome, glad to have you 🥰
Lmfaoooo the dip into the primer that was on the table is 100% relatable. I do the same thing. Like AHT this is NOT going to waste it’s still usable 🤣❤️ BEAUTIFUL work🤗
@@vicsnailtips Oh wow! I am honored for the reply! You’re video has changed the way I do nails!! They don’t break and I just give myself fills now! You’re a boss lady❤️🙏🏾🙌🏾
I would be dipping the brush in spilled primer...ya know, why throw it away?! It's not "dirty". It's just...spilled.😜 Thank you for very thorough, comprehensive video. It was much needed 👌
frikitona22 Yess, i hope you love it!! I use full cover tips to protect my natural nails. When I change my designs I usually file down to the clear nail and do a new design on top. I also like that i can soak it off to prevent damaging my natural nails since poly gel has to be filed completely off. I change my designs a lot but the clear full cover tips usually lasts me about a month. I use the Kiara Sky gelly tips. Hope this helped 😊
I'm gonna have to try the 2 bead method, I usually do 1 bead but it takes a lot of time to get it perfect so I'll try this and see how it goes Update: I tried it and girllllll I'm in love with the shape of the apex. the only problem I had was that I was using too much polygel so the nail came out a lil thick, it's probably because I'm use to the 1 bead method.
Hey girl!! Yess that makes me so happy that the two bead method helped you with your apex!!! And that sounds about right, there definitely is a difference between using two bead and one bead but that's not a bad problem to have. You'll get used to gauging the right amount of product! Love thisss 😆
Azra Mohamedali Thank you so much & I must’ve misread the bottle number on the website. They only have the 332, 333, 335 colors available for single purchase (335 isnt much darker) My mistake 😕 but i do have the link & they are on sale at the moment!! makartt.com/products/nude-collection-poly-nail-extension-gel-kit
@@vicsnailtips thank you for responding . May I know which brand of builder gel as when I do the same it just comes off the next day. Would also love to see a video on this
At the time, I used the Aimeili Builder Base Gel ($7 on Amazon). Recently, I’ve been using the Kiara Sky Gelly Tips Builder Gel ($17 on the Kiara Sky website). They both work really well! I do have a video showing my process of applying the full cover tips. It’s an older video but the process I used is still the same. This is the link 🥰 czcams.com/video/oMrHcGnZlXU/video.html
The trick with the spatula to make the gap with the Polygel and cuticle area is nice ima try it. Girl you did great I’m going to try this method to build my apex next time I do a full set. How long did this set last you?
Yess, try it out! It’s my favorite trick and makes such a big difference. Thank you so much,m for saying that, jm glad the video was helpful and easy to understand ❤️ I hope your set comes out nice when you do try it! And this set lasted me for 3 weeks with no lifting :)
tiffany lewis Im so happy the video was helpful!! I wish I had good tricks for the left hand... my tips are kinda cliche. Practice makes perfect, take your time, and make sure your not gripping the brush too tight or loose for better control. This is definitely a good video idea 😊
Thank you for a really helpful video 😊 Also I love how you’ve chosen the perfect gel colour for your skin tone. It’s a skill and looks great when it’s done right.
Of course, youre welcome. Im glad it helped. & picking the right shade was definitely through trial and error. I never thought of it as a skill so thank you for that 🥰🥰
With dual forms, practice definitely makes perfect. Dual forms have a built in apex so just make sure your using dual forms that fit your nail beds (flat or curved) & be care not to under or over fill the form to avoid lifting. Hope this helps & I plan on making a detailed video about dual forms very soon!!!! :)
@@vicsnailtips Thanks for the reply, I'm looking forward to the video! :) Would you recommend trying to build in a shape with thicker polygel in the apex the form itself?
Idk you but yes girl I just brought some bettles poley gel and I work with acrylic but the smell is to strong so I’m trying polygel hopefully I can do cool designs learning the apex
You may need a higher percentage of alcohol as your slip solution if your struggling with polygel sticking to your brush & keeping your nails thin while using other forms of application comes with practice!! You'll get the hang of it ❤️
Fajah Brown Thank you ❤️ This is the Makarrt 335 color from their Nude Collection. The collection runs about $40 on amazon, but its so worth it! Or a larger bottle on its own for $17 on their website. Its such a staple color!
Victoria... you make polygel looks so easy to doooooo 😊 but im scared to drill down my naturel nails to remove it... thats why i aint brave enough to try polygel yet... do you have an instagram page... ?
Hii, thats is so nice of you to say!!!! I get not wanting to damage your natural nails. It took me a while to be comfortable filing them off. I have a video where I remove my polygel set. I don’t necessarily file down to my natural nail, it might be worth you watching. You might change your mind about trying polygel :) I dont have an instagram page yet but its in the making. Ill be mentioning it in a video soon ❤️ thank you for this comment love!
@@vicsnailtips sis' i already seen that video 3 times today looool you are just impressive... i mean you make me wanna do it so baaad... my profil pic is my natural nail with ZERO overlay but since i have my daughter my hands is a real battle field lol and you make me wanna get back in the game but with polygel... i know i can grow my nails out now i wanna try something new... maybe polygel but for that i need to be brave enough 😅
I wish I had known about the full-cover nails before I trashed my natural ones. Twice. I’m way too brave sometimes & have to learn the hard way. No one explained to me that the only way to remove polygel is to file it off. So, using full cover nails is a good way to protect your own. I don’t think I’ll ever do experiments with my own nail beds exposed again. Yoo wise.
Yesss, I’m so glad it gave you a new method for protecting your natural nails. I’ve done a lot of experimenting and ruined my nails quite a bit too. I can definitely say my nails were the healthiest when I was using full cover tips consistently 😊
This was very helpful with the most clear directions that I've found, thanks!!
Kalisha J Im so glad it was helpful!! Thanks for the love :)
Idk how you don't have like a million subs. Your videos are very informative and entertaining
That is so sweet omg, this comment made me smile!! Im so glad you think that 🥺💓
2yrs later about to get back into my gel bag again and found this so helpful. I’m trying to up my diy game and apex is a area I have a problem with. Thank You Vic😊
Woooowww! Thanks so much!! Just beautiful and easy to follow
Love that colour!
This is the most perfect technique I have tried it and it is true thank you so much
OMG. Finally someone who made an easy-to-understand video. Thanks!!!!
Wow youre so kind. Glad the video was helpful love 🥰 youre so welcome!
I have been looking for weeks for the perfect video and omg I’m so glad I found ur video. Liked and subscribed. Thank u sooooo much.
Wow that is so sweet, i'm so happy my video was helpful!! You are so welcome💚
The best polygel in depth videos I have found.
Oh wow, such a huge compliment! Im so glad you’ve found my channel and that my videos are helpful ❤️
You explained everything so well! Thank you 😊
Gretta Calderon Yess!! Thank you, Im so glad you enjoyed ❤️
YAAAAASAH QUEEN!! I love it! I can’t wait for my stuff to come in the mail!! I ordered hell of stuff!!
Oou im so excited for you!!!! Getting new nail products is the best feeling 💕
Thanks this was very helpful I love that you included that picture of correct and incorrect apex placements. I have been struggling to with this now that my nails are actually long. This is the best video I have seen yet.
Wow thank you so much. I personally think creating an apex is one of the hardest skills when learning so i’m glad this was helpful 😊 practice makes perfect!!
I know this is an old video but omg thankyou!! I’ve been looking for a detailed video explaining how to form the apex correctly without just using one bead! 💖
Thank you for the in depth explanation. I love the “freeze” tip.
& thank you for subscribing and for the feedback 😊 im glad you enjoyed!
Thank you so much for doing this. Appreciate the time spent. Really do.
You're welcome 😊So glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate this comment love
Very informative ! So glad to have found you !! I can't wait to try this, I hope it's as easy as you make it look😊 Beautiful nails dear❤
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for this amazing video! I just bought poly gel and everything else I went crazy and even got an E-file. I wore acrylic from a salon for 10 years straight then a few years ago I stopped and wanted to grow out my natural nail and of course they have been flimsy and bendable since I tired vitamins and oils and nothing helped but I was tired of going to a salon cause where I live it’s not a good salon so buying all I needed to do it at home but the first set I did all broke right off at the free-edge so this has helped me form a strong nail. Thank you thank you!
thank you so much, i really needed a video like this and your instructions helped me a lot :)
nana Yess, i’m so happy it was helpful & that you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊
Great video! I'm a beginner and you really made your instructions easy to follow! Thank you.
Thank you for this comment, Im so happy the video was helpful and easy to understand 😆💗
These turned out so pretty🤩
Thank you girl Im so glad you liked them 💜
This really helped!!! Thanks!
Thank you for this amazingly detailed, informative video!! I can’t tell you how clear and concise your video was, not to mention how beautiful your mani was. Guess who’s a new subscriber? 🙋🏾♀️
Thanks again for the excellent content!!
Wow you’re so kind, this comment definitely put a smile on my face! Im so glad the video was easy to understand and helpful. Welcome, glad to have you 🥰
thank you so much this was super helpful! My nail beds are super flat and this tutorial helped so much thank you!!
Oh good! Im so glad this helped you :) thanks for watching and subscribing ❤️
Thank you. Love from the Caribbean
Wow that’s amazing , thank you love 💕
Wow, the best video. Thank you!
C. Bishop Wow, the best?? lol Thank you so much, more to come 😊
thank you so much showing us this technique. I've been struggling with the polygel
You are so welcome 😊 this technique didnt take me long to perfect and when I did, I started improving so quickly!!! I hope the same happens for you 💕
Thanks hoping it will work i will apply this technique
Sameeeeee
This video was super helpful! thank you!
Aquarian Empress Tarot Im so glad you enjoyed!! :)
The color is so nice👀✨👏
Thank you its my favorite nude color ☺️
I really appreciate this video. New subscriber!!!
Yay im happy it was helpful! Welcome, so glad to have you 💖
They look awesome!
Elle DeEanna Thank you 😊 I appreciate it
Very helpful. Thanks for explaining.
You’re so welcome! Im so glad the video helped out a bit
Lmfaoooo the dip into the primer that was on the table is 100% relatable. I do the same thing. Like AHT this is NOT going to waste it’s still usable 🤣❤️ BEAUTIFUL work🤗
This was very helpful. Thanks so much!!!
You are so welcome! I'm glad it helped :)
Exactly what I needed, thank you!
So glad it helped! You're very welcome 😊
So cute! Love your method!💗
Thank you!!! Im glad you enjoyed 😊
I hope I can get mine to stay on I learned a lot watching this video!
I hope so too 😊 Im so glad the video was helpful!!! I hope this method works out for you
Yeessssss!
Tried this and I love my nails! They are one hundred percent secure and sturdy♥️🙌🏾 #Subscribed
Ahhh that makes me so happy! I love that this method worked out for you. Glad to have you 💜
@@vicsnailtips Oh wow! I am honored for the reply! You’re video has changed the way I do nails!! They don’t break and I just give myself fills now!
You’re a boss lady❤️🙏🏾🙌🏾
You’re so sweet! I try to make it a point to respond to everyone, im so glad you enjoyed getting a response 😊
Those nails came out beautiful, I like a nice medium apex
Thank you love :) Im a sucker for the shape of a good apex lol!!
Best explanation
I found your video very helpful keep up the good work
Thank you so much! That’s great, im glad it helped :)
I love this tutorial! Definitely going to give this a shot because the other videos I have seen are unrealistic for me since I’m a beginner!🙌🏾❤️💅🏾
Yess im so glad the video was helpful. Thats is such a nice compliment 🥰🥰 I hope it works well for you
I’m never going to a shop again😩👏🏾♥️🙌🏾
Thank you so much for this video 🖤🖤🖤
& Thank you for watching! Im so glad you enjoyed 😊
I would be dipping the brush in spilled primer...ya know, why throw it away?! It's not "dirty". It's just...spilled.😜
Thank you for very thorough, comprehensive video. It was much needed 👌
I love your technique ❤😊
Thank you, glad you liked it ! ◡̈
This was very helpful thank you chica
Yess of course, Im so glad it helped 😊
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you are awesome!!!
Wow thank you, youre so sweet!!
Great tips I will definitely try this!
Good! Im glad this helped😊 thank you
I can't wait to try this method!
Hope you like it! Feel free to update me if it goes well or not 😆💜
Hi yes thanks so much for your time and video I learned a lot from you tonight also new subbie
Glad to have you 😊 So happy this video was helpful for you!!!!
Great vid. Thanx!
Glad you liked it! Thank you 💙
Thank you really helpful 🥰
Yess! I love that you enjoyed and it was helpful 🥰
Fantastic tutorial
Janie Swayngim Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it :)
Great method 👍🏽
Thank you, glad you think so 💓
Subscribed !!!! Thank you so much
Of couse, Im glad you enjoyed! Welcome, glad to have you 🥰
*NEW SUBSCRIBER*
love this method I will try it on my next video!! Very helpful you make it look so eas!! 🙏🏼❤️😍
Just subscribed 🥰 I definitely want to see how to turn out!! Im sure they’ll be great. Im you enjoyed :)
@@vicsnailtips thank you love truly appreciate it!! I will make sure to put your information in the description box!! 👏🏼🙏🏼❤️😻
No problem, us nail youtubers should stick together!!!! I look forward to it
@@vicsnailtips Yesssss!! Amen love amen!! 😍👏🏼🙏🏼❤️💪🏼
Thank you for this video sis
You’re so welcome ❤️ glad you enjoyed
I’ll be thinking about this video tomorrow … Wish me 🍀 I’ve never had nails in my life
terimakasih ilmunya sangat bermanfaat😍
terima kasih banyak, saya senang 💕
Great
Thank you, glad you enjoyed :)
Ohhhh this is about to change the game for me!!!!
That’s awesome, i love that!!!!! I would love an update if you try this method🥰 im glad you enjoyed
@@vicsnailtips will do!
so very helpful only question i have is why start with alcohol than second bead slip solution?
Love the tutorial!! Do you use a specific slip solution or just 70% alcohol? Thanks!!
Natalie Noreen Im glad you liked the video! I just use 70% alcohol for the most part 😊
Have you ever done a video about the different between using rubbing alcohol vs slip solution?
Hiii love the nails I’m starting to get into poly gel myself. Why do you use full cover tips instead of half tips and how long do they last?
frikitona22 Yess, i hope you love it!! I use full cover tips to protect my natural nails. When I change my designs I usually file down to the clear nail and do a new design on top. I also like that i can soak it off to prevent damaging my natural nails since poly gel has to be filed completely off. I change my designs a lot but the clear full cover tips usually lasts me about a month. I use the Kiara Sky gelly tips. Hope this helped 😊
I'm gonna have to try the 2 bead method, I usually do 1 bead but it takes a lot of time to get it perfect so I'll try this and see how it goes
Update: I tried it and girllllll I'm in love with the shape of the apex. the only problem I had was that I was using too much polygel so the nail came out a lil thick, it's probably because I'm use to the 1 bead method.
Hey girl!! Yess that makes me so happy that the two bead method helped you with your apex!!! And that sounds about right, there definitely is a difference between using two bead and one bead but that's not a bad problem to have. You'll get used to gauging the right amount of product! Love thisss 😆
Hey I love these nails! Do you have a link to the bigger bottle of the 334 colour cause I can’t seem to find it on their website
Azra Mohamedali Thank you so much & I must’ve misread the bottle number on the website. They only have the 332, 333, 335 colors available for single purchase (335 isnt much darker) My mistake 😕 but i do have the link & they are on sale at the moment!! makartt.com/products/nude-collection-poly-nail-extension-gel-kit
How did you stick those on ? And why if they are full nails would you put the construction gel on top ?
I wish I watched this yesterday 😭 Mine are so flat. It was my first time using it with tips
Ahhh just a day late haha. Im happy you have this video for next time. Feel free to update me on how it goes 😆
Such a great and detailed tutorial. May I ask how did you stick the full cover nails is it with nail glue or poly gel itself
Thank you, im glad you enjoyed!! I used builder gel in a bottle to stick on the full cover tip 😊
@@vicsnailtips thank you for responding . May I know which brand of builder gel as when I do the same it just comes off the next day. Would also love to see a video on this
At the time, I used the Aimeili Builder Base Gel ($7 on Amazon). Recently, I’ve been using the Kiara Sky Gelly Tips Builder Gel ($17 on the Kiara Sky website). They both work really well! I do have a video showing my process of applying the full cover tips. It’s an older video but the process I used is still the same. This is the link 🥰 czcams.com/video/oMrHcGnZlXU/video.html
The trick with the spatula to make the gap with the Polygel and cuticle area is nice ima try it. Girl you did great I’m going to try this method to build my apex next time I do a full set. How long did this set last you?
Yess, try it out! It’s my favorite trick and makes such a big difference. Thank you so much,m for saying that, jm glad the video was helpful and easy to understand ❤️ I hope your set comes out nice when you do try it! And this set lasted me for 3 weeks with no lifting :)
Can I use alcohol if I dnt have polygel liquid?
I’m sorry this is like three years too late but can you paint gel polish on top of polygel?
How to remove? Acetone soak off?
Where did you find the full length tips?
They are the Kiara Sky Gelly Tips in the long coffin style :)
Omg what I've been looking for you have any tricks for the left hand
tiffany lewis Im so happy the video was helpful!! I wish I had good tricks for the left hand... my tips are kinda cliche. Practice makes perfect, take your time, and make sure your not gripping the brush too tight or loose for better control. This is definitely a good video idea 😊
Thank you for a really helpful video 😊
Also I love how you’ve chosen the perfect gel colour for your skin tone. It’s a skill and looks great when it’s done right.
Of course, youre welcome. Im glad it helped. & picking the right shade was definitely through trial and error. I never thought of it as a skill so thank you for that 🥰🥰
Hey! Do you have any tips on how to do this structure building with dual forms?
With dual forms, practice definitely makes perfect. Dual forms have a built in apex so just make sure your using dual forms that fit your nail beds (flat or curved) & be care not to under or over fill the form to avoid lifting. Hope this helps & I plan on making a detailed video about dual forms very soon!!!! :)
@@vicsnailtips Thanks for the reply, I'm looking forward to the video! :) Would you recommend trying to build in a shape with thicker polygel in the apex the form itself?
@@22PaperDolls Making the apex area thick inside the form should definitely help with having a defined apex :)
Idk you but yes girl I just brought some bettles poley gel and I work with acrylic but the smell is to strong so I’m trying polygel hopefully I can do cool designs learning the apex
Yess, i agree the smell of acrylic is sooo strong, that’s definitely a pro to polygel. I hope you love it!!! 😊
Lol thank you
my polygel always sticks to my brush and it looks so thick when i dont use dual forms.
You may need a higher percentage of alcohol as your slip solution if your struggling with polygel sticking to your brush & keeping your nails thin while using other forms of application comes with practice!! You'll get the hang of it ❤️
so did you just glue the full nail tips on?
I used builder gel in a bottle to cure them on! It’s a little more work but is stronger than glue ❤️😊 hope this helps!
What brand and color is this polygel? it’s the perfect cover color for my complexion. Beautiful tutorial
Fajah Brown Thank you ❤️ This is the Makarrt 335 color from their Nude Collection. The collection runs about $40 on amazon, but its so worth it! Or a larger bottle on its own for $17 on their website. Its such a staple color!
What brush is this?
Im using the polygel brush that came with a modelones polygel kit :)
How do you remove these?
The most effective way is filing them off, which can be a pain sometimes. I plan on making a video on how I remove my polygel nail sets :)
Victoria... you make polygel looks so easy to doooooo 😊 but im scared to drill down my naturel nails to remove it... thats why i aint brave enough to try polygel yet... do you have an instagram page... ?
Hii, thats is so nice of you to say!!!! I get not wanting to damage your natural nails. It took me a while to be comfortable filing them off. I have a video where I remove my polygel set. I don’t necessarily file down to my natural nail, it might be worth you watching. You might change your mind about trying polygel :) I dont have an instagram page yet but its in the making. Ill be mentioning it in a video soon ❤️ thank you for this comment love!
@@vicsnailtips sis' i already seen that video 3 times today looool you are just impressive... i mean you make me wanna do it so baaad... my profil pic is my natural nail with ZERO overlay but since i have my daughter my hands is a real battle field lol and you make me wanna get back in the game but with polygel... i know i can grow my nails out now i wanna try something new... maybe polygel but for that i need to be brave enough 😅
i love it, but what kind of solution were you using to smoothing the polygel on your nails.
Thank you soo much! I'm always using 70 or 91% alcohol as slip solution 😊
@@vicsnailtips thanks so much .
Maam do you also conduct class
Not at the moment, but it is definitely something I am considering! ◡̈
I wish I had known about the full-cover nails before I trashed my natural ones. Twice. I’m way too brave sometimes & have to learn the hard way. No one explained to me that the only way to remove polygel is to file it off. So, using full cover nails is a good way to protect your own. I don’t think I’ll ever do experiments with my own nail beds exposed again. Yoo wise.
Yesss, I’m so glad it gave you a new method for protecting your natural nails. I’ve done a lot of experimenting and ruined my nails quite a bit too. I can definitely say my nails were the healthiest when I was using full cover tips consistently 😊
I would have used the product that spilled to do the set so it wasn’t all wasted. I’mcheap af tho