I’ve watched a lot of Aprex nail videos and I must say.. This one is one of the best very detailed videos I’ve seen. Great video! I just tried them for the first time, wish I would’ve seen this before I did my video lol.
omg thank you, always afraid to try new things and had no clue with the glitter and now i do, seems simple, hopefully i can get the hang of it. love the nails
I may be wrong but I think you are also using the Chaun Legend style Apres coffin nail tips with the tighter C curve. I wasn't sure if they would be harder than the sculpted style which I use but after watching your video I think I can do it.
Hi Jessica I had a question regarding the GelX tips . Would it be possible if I polish my nail tips with gel polish or regular polish and decorate the gel tips then, apply the tips unto my natural nails and do the process will the tip cure thru the polish ?
I am getting seriously annoyed with this system already, help!! I am following every step to the letter, but the nails aren't sticking on?! I'm using the little lamp that came with the kit 😑
Have you tried applying a thin layer of extend gel on your natural nail before applying the nail? Also make sure not to get bubbles. Also biggest advice be patient, practice as much as you can always try something different. With time I promise you will master it!
Hi. Thank you for the video. So I guess you don’t need to put a base coat on before applying polish on these type of nails. Just buffed them down. Correct?
Help! My apres nails are snapping off after just 1 day. The actual gel base stays on my nail but just the nail comes off. Is it that I’m not filing good enough, the nail tip?
Do you remember what sizes you use. I’m trying to see if I should have used my regular size or because these are tapered should I go up a size for each finger?
Do you feel like if you don’t really have sculpted nail beds it’s harder to apply these? I just got the kit in the mail and feel like they won’t fit too well 😢
Or use makarrt clear polygel to apply. Femi beauty has a new video demonstrating it. Its called the lazygirl method. Way easier to apply and lasts forever. It also is nice to build up an apex under the nail for that sculpted look for flatter nailbeds.
Gorgeous! I'm thinking of buying this system. I stopped getting acrylics after Quarantine and the Kiss nails keep breaking on me. Question, are the Apres strong?
@@jessicawrightnails3086 Thank you for replying! Girl, I've asked other people if they were rigid and they never answered, wth?! lol anyway thank you so much again, I am going to buy tomorrow! And binge on your videos 😊 Oh have you used the Kiara Sky? These Apres just " look" better to me but I could be wrong.
@@jessicawrightnails3086 Well I'm sold on the Apres, I like their packaging and I'm a packaging hoe 😁 Ugh one more question, I'm sorry! In regards to the sculptured vs regular.. My nails are on the flat side, do you advise to stick to regular or sculpted wouldn't be a problem. You're probably thinking, damn b**"h another question?! 🥴
Petra B lol girl not at all I don’t mind the questions! So for flat nails I recommend the regular tips, you can use the sculpted you just have to make sure that you are applying more of the extend gel to prevent them from lifting ☺️
With the dehydrator method, do you find they last as long as the efile method? I hate prepping the tips during the service. it takes foreverrrr lol Great video
Jessica Wright Nails Thank you for answering so fast.....the led light would not cause premature hardening of the gel? And after smoking off the nails can you save the acetone and reuse it? I just am unable to purchase large amounts of it. That is why I ask. Also would like to say thank you for the best video I have seen so far,and I’ve seen a lot.
@@debjukes5548 The light will not cause premature hardening, it doesn’t have the same watts that an LED nail lamp does. And as far as the acetone you can’t re use it, it won’t work the same. & thank you so much for watching and of course the feedback 💖🙏🏼
So you need to buy the UV light, oh bonder, and gel tip adhesive? I would love to be able to do my own nails but i gotta make sure i have all the right things 😭
Yes I recommend the kit , I got the Kiara sky gelly tips kit it's very similar to apres, come w eveything you need besides drill & it actually lasts a while especially if just doing your own
Jessica Wright Nails thank you! Also I’m afraid to encapsulate an all glitter nail do you think it’ll still cure even if the glitter covers the entire nail from your experience does it fully cure ?
hey girly , how do you keep the extend gel from squeezing out when you press and hold onto it ? mine always oozes out from the sides and cuticle and once I cure it hardens really hard
Cassandra Chavez Try applying less of the extend gel, just enough to when you press down it spreads out evenly and were you don’t have to apply much pressure. If it still happens use alcohol and I brush to wipe whatever came out then cure under the lamp, hope this helps 😊
Alora Alvarado You don’t necessarily have to, you can if you want to. I only use a base coat if I’m applying directly on the natural nail so it won’t stain it. ☺️
Can someone please help me I can't find the gel that she uses to make the fake nail stick to the real nail.. what is the name of it where can I buy it? Thanks in advance
Great video! I am a DIYer and I've been doing my nails with Apres for about a year now. I need to use a different light that's clipped to my desk though but my biggest struggle is getting them on STRAIGHT! It never fails, I end up having to redo at least one nail. Do you know what I mean? I don't hear anyone mentioning that in videos. Do you have any suggestions to help me with that?
kel kel I have that problem with my non dominant hand, I’ll usually ask my husband if he could help me hold the nail in place while I hold the lamp usually if you have someone doing it for you they can see at a better angle. Also Before you cure under the lamp try holding in place making sure it doesn’t move and hold it also when you are curing under the lamp. Hope this helps! ❤️
I find it much easier to get them straight when I'm using Polygel/Acrygel to adhere them instead of builder gel. Because the polygel is so thick it holds the nail in place for you without having to hold the tip down. So just apply it and adjust it so it's straight and cure as normal, soo much easier! 😃🥰
Linn Högberg and then just efile them off! Sound a lot easier. I didn’t realize I could get strong adhesion using poly gel and the gel together. I’m going to try this method today. Do I need to rough up the gel tips more so they adhere well to the polygel? I don’t want any coming off.
@@dairyist yeah depending on what polygel you use, some polygels are soak off 😊 you just do as you normally would, the only difference is that you're using polygel instead of builder gel to adhere the tips. For me it holds better if I use primer on the inside of the tips to rough up and melt the surface instead of roughing it up with my e-file 😊
I know you didn't ask me but Aimeli polishes are good and cheap, some come in sets and end up being a bargain, people mention modelones but I've only tried the glitter gel pots.
@@jessicawrightnails3086 I love this video . I found doing my own nails meditating 🧘♀️ but I can't get them to last that long. But I'm still having fun lol ! Great video
The fire alarm even said "bye!!" 😆😆😆
I’ve watched a lot of Aprex nail videos and I must say.. This one is one of the best very detailed videos I’ve seen. Great video! I just tried them for the first time, wish I would’ve seen this before I did my video lol.
Awe thank you so much! 😭💖🙏🏼
Love it. Soooo much better than dip powder. Never had good luck with dip.
Girl, SAME. I remember when I bought my first dip product… I saw so many videos that made it look so easy. Well that wasn’t the case for me. EVER!
Really great tips that you had on doing apres 😌 thank you
omg thank you, always afraid to try new things and had no clue with the glitter and now i do, seems simple, hopefully i can get the hang of it. love the nails
Vicki Pereira Super Simple Girl! I’m sure you will get the hang of it ☺️ & thank you❤️
I may be wrong but I think you are also using the Chaun Legend style Apres coffin nail tips with the tighter C curve. I wasn't sure if they would be harder than the sculpted style which I use but after watching your video I think I can do it.
Simple but cute ❤️ my type of nail style
Alexandra Ramirez Girl yes, I wear my nails very simple
Hi Jessica I had a question regarding the GelX tips . Would it be possible if I polish my nail tips with gel polish or regular polish and decorate the gel tips then, apply the tips unto my natural nails and do the process will the tip cure thru the polish ?
can you please do a tutorial using apres extend gel novice
Good video!! Just wish you can add links to where u buy each thing you are using in the video.
It’s me Tere I’ll start adding links 😊 thank you!❤️
By the way your videos are Amazing!!!
It’s me Tere Thank You! I really appreciate the feedback back 💕☺️
I am getting seriously annoyed with this system already, help!! I am following every step to the letter, but the nails aren't sticking on?! I'm using the little lamp that came with the kit 😑
Have you tried applying a thin layer of extend gel on your natural nail before applying the nail? Also make sure not to get bubbles. Also biggest advice be patient, practice as much as you can always try something different. With time I promise you will master it!
@@jessicawrightnails3086 ok, I'm just so disappointed :(
Hi. Thank you for the video. So I guess you don’t need to put a base coat on before applying polish on these type of nails. Just buffed them
down. Correct?
Oops! Sorry I should have look down further for the comments for that question. Thank you.
It’s okay! But yeah I only use base coat on natural nails 💕☺️
It was so easy to follow, thank you! 😊 can I use the led light that the kit comes with for the top gel?
alyssa c Yay! Awesome, thank you for watching💖 and you definitely can ☺️
I do the same very nice ... Clear and pretty 😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you girly ☺️💖💖
Love it thanks girl 😍
Thanks girly 💖☺️
Help! My apres nails are snapping off after just 1 day. The actual gel base stays on my nail but just the nail comes off. Is it that I’m not filing good enough, the nail tip?
Maria Olmos Artistry Try Applying nail primer to the actual nail after you file it 😊
Jessica Wright Nails awesome thank you!! I’ll try that!!
Do you need to file the natural nail before applying these Apres Nails? I was hoping not because my nails are so thin.
So they can last you longer you do have to file your natural nails!
Do you remember what sizes you use. I’m trying to see if I should have used my regular size or because these are tapered should I go up a size for each finger?
Can you help me understand why I get bubbles on the sides? Or sometimes I’m in the middle
What kind of dehydrator do you use?
They must don’t sell this size anymore. Not in the website. So pretty
Do you feel like if you don’t really have sculpted nail beds it’s harder to apply these? I just got the kit in the mail and feel like they won’t fit too well 😢
Natalia Terrazas They can be harder to apply, try using more of the extend gel and shaping the nail to fit better. Maybe this will help you ☺️
Or use makarrt clear polygel to apply. Femi beauty has a new video demonstrating it. Its called the lazygirl method. Way easier to apply and lasts forever. It also is nice to build up an apex under the nail for that sculpted look for flatter nailbeds.
How come you didn’t apply a base coat gel before the gel polish?
Mahum Habeeb Base coats are meant to be applied on natural nail, to prevent any stains. Since I’m applying on top of the gel tip it isn’t necessary.
Is there a reason why you did the glitter under the nail opposed to on top?
Question which method makes them last longer edging with file or edging them with primer ?
With me they last longer when I file them ☺️
When cleaning up excess polish or nail art with a brush do you wet the brush with alcohol or pure acetone ?
I’m using alcohol☺️pure acetone will ruin the nail.
Hey girl,Can I use the mia secret nail prep dehydrator?
Yarley Vlogs Yes you can! Any dehydrator works girl ☺️
What is the one you one using to cure the nail? Not the dehydrator but the other one?
Gorgeous! I'm thinking of buying this system. I stopped getting acrylics after Quarantine and the Kiss nails keep breaking on me. Question, are the Apres strong?
Petra B Yes! Honestly it’s a great investment, and yes they are strong 😊
@@jessicawrightnails3086 Thank you for replying! Girl, I've asked other people if they were rigid and they never answered, wth?! lol anyway thank you so much again, I am going to buy tomorrow! And binge on your videos 😊 Oh have you used the Kiara Sky? These Apres just " look" better to me but I could be wrong.
Petra B Girl Honestly I have not tried Kiara sky but it might just be my next video 💖☺️
@@jessicawrightnails3086 Well I'm sold on the Apres, I like their packaging and I'm a packaging hoe 😁 Ugh one more question, I'm sorry! In regards to the sculptured vs regular.. My nails are on the flat side, do you advise to stick to regular or sculpted wouldn't be a problem. You're probably thinking, damn b**"h another question?! 🥴
Petra B lol girl not at all I don’t mind the questions! So for flat nails I recommend the regular tips, you can use the sculpted you just have to make sure that you are applying more of the extend gel to prevent them from lifting ☺️
So you don’t need a base coat ? Also why is my finished product tacky ?
Im wondering the same thing 🤔
Some gels need the tacky layer wiped off after curing. Allot of gel polishes are no wipe.
What gel are you using under the nail? Just regular clear gel for nails?
What brush is that ??
So I don’t have to press that hard right? It just a little
Can u use regular clear gel polish?
With the dehydrator method, do you find they last as long as the efile method? I hate prepping the tips during the service. it takes foreverrrr lol Great video
lili mamalona For me it has worked the same. Also applying primer after the dehydrator helps as well ☺️
@@jessicawrightnails3086 Thank you!
Sooooo i tried it, and high key they seem to last stronger & longer!!! Thank you again for the tips!
@@lilimamalona4264 I’m about to try this method out. I hate the mess that the drill makes :(
What method do you use to remove the nails? And what kind of table light do I need...
I soak off with pure acetone, and I use a regular led light from Amazon ☺️
Jessica Wright Nails Thank you for answering so fast.....the led light would not cause premature hardening of the gel? And after smoking off the nails can you save the acetone and reuse it? I just am unable to purchase large amounts of it. That is why I ask. Also would like to say thank you for the best video I have seen so far,and I’ve seen a lot.
@@debjukes5548 The light will not cause premature hardening, it doesn’t have the same watts that an LED nail lamp does. And as far as the acetone you can’t re use it, it won’t work the same. & thank you so much for watching and of course the feedback 💖🙏🏼
Will any dehydrator be ok to use?
Yes any dehydrator works ☺️
So you need to buy the UV light, oh bonder, and gel tip adhesive? I would love to be able to do my own nails but i gotta make sure i have all the right things 😭
Sonia Colis Yes girl, you can always buy the kit. ☺️
Yes I recommend the kit , I got the Kiara sky gelly tips kit it's very similar to apres, come w eveything you need besides drill & it actually lasts a while especially if just doing your own
I got everything separate on Amazon , LED LAMP, BUILDER GEL, PRIMER/BONDER, NAILS TIPS....45$ TOTAL
@@AnaRo_sales can u tell me with nails tips u got from Amazon please ?
@@adrianadasilva4373 Sure, I got the long coffin Makartt ... 500 nails... So you can do many looks.
How do your stop the burning sensation when curing the extension gel?
Kim Ibarra Try applying gel on your natural nail and cure, then apply the nail. This might help ☺️
Jessica Wright Nails thank you! Also I’m afraid to encapsulate an all glitter nail do you think it’ll still cure even if the glitter covers the entire nail from your experience does it fully cure ?
Have you done a video how to properly remove them ?
hey girly , how do you keep the extend gel from squeezing out when you press and hold onto it ? mine always oozes out from the sides and cuticle and once I cure it hardens really hard
Cassandra Chavez Try applying less of the extend gel, just enough to when you press down it spreads out evenly and were you don’t have to apply much pressure. If it still happens use alcohol and I brush to wipe whatever came out then cure under the lamp, hope this helps 😊
With gel x did you apply a layer of gel on the nails as a base before putting a nail on?
she didn't
you don’t need to apply base coat for the gel nail polish? or is it only for that specific polish?
Alora Alvarado You don’t necessarily have to, you can if you want to. I only use a base coat if I’m applying directly on the natural nail so it won’t stain it. ☺️
Can someone please help me I can't find the gel that she uses to make the fake nail stick to the real nail.. what is the name of it where can I buy it? Thanks in advance
apresnail.com/collections/nail-extension-system/products/new-extend-gel-gold-bottle-edition here you go ☺️
@@jessicawrightnails3086 can it be used with nails that are colored already or do they need to be clear?
@@MariaRios-ee5tt yes it can! I just recommend using light colors so it can cure correctly, or leaving it under the light longer ☺️
beautiful nails
what can i use instead of primer ? when doing gel x nails
You need to use primer at all times, primer is what helps the nail stay in place
where did you get your O.P.I shellac light?
brittany bowdre I got it from a girl at my hometown, it’s a very old model and I believe they don’t sell it anymore. I now use the Kiara sky LED lamp
can you use regular polish, or does it have to be gel ?
Kelsey Reynolds Regular Polish works as well ☺️
Jessica Wright Nails would you apply after the top coat or before ?
Great video! I am a DIYer and I've been doing my nails with Apres for about a year now. I need to use a different light that's clipped to my desk though but my biggest struggle is getting them on STRAIGHT! It never fails, I end up having to redo at least one nail. Do you know what I mean? I don't hear anyone mentioning that in videos. Do you have any suggestions to help me with that?
kel kel I have that problem with my non dominant hand, I’ll usually ask my husband if he could help me hold the nail in place while I hold the lamp usually if you have someone doing it for you they can see at a better angle. Also Before you cure under the lamp try holding in place making sure it doesn’t move and hold it also when you are curing under the lamp. Hope this helps! ❤️
I find it much easier to get them straight when I'm using Polygel/Acrygel to adhere them instead of builder gel. Because the polygel is so thick it holds the nail in place for you without having to hold the tip down. So just apply it and adjust it so it's straight and cure as normal, soo much easier! 😃🥰
Linn Högberg and then just efile them off! Sound a lot easier. I didn’t realize I could get strong adhesion using poly gel and the gel together. I’m going to try this method today. Do I need to rough up the gel tips more so they adhere well to the polygel? I don’t want any coming off.
@@dairyist yeah depending on what polygel you use, some polygels are soak off 😊 you just do as you normally would, the only difference is that you're using polygel instead of builder gel to adhere the tips. For me it holds better if I use primer on the inside of the tips to rough up and melt the surface instead of roughing it up with my e-file 😊
Linn Högberg how long do they last when you use primer instead of filing the insides ?thanks
Love your work!! Do you use your phone or a camera to film these videos?!🥰💞
Natalia Terrazas Thanks Girly💕 and yes I use my phone ☺️
what gel polishes do you recommend for beginners ?
I know you didn't ask me but Aimeli polishes are good and cheap, some come in sets and end up being a bargain, people mention modelones but I've only tried the glitter gel pots.
@@tatianafraserA thank youu ‘
Why does it burn when under the lamp? 😞
You're probably using too much or some went on your skin. Always try to clean up around the edges when working with gel, base coat and top coats.
How long do they usually last ?
gen saldana 3-4 weeks 😊
@@jessicawrightnails3086 I love this video . I found doing my own nails meditating 🧘♀️ but I can't get them to last that long. But I'm still having fun lol ! Great video
@@jessicawrightnails3086 what's that thing your alcohol is in
@@kiasheenaperez5289 Thank You! I agree with you lol. & practice makes perfect girl 😊
Can you provide a link to the dehydrator? Is it by Apres? Does it come with the kit?
15DollarFit Dehydrator I used is from Sallys, the kit does come with a dehydrator that you can use as well ☺️
Jessica Wright Nails what is the dehydrator that comes with the kit is it the clear bottle?
@@idontfeellikeit1240 yes
Love your videos but that beeping sound in background 😆😆 I thought my smoke detector was beeping 🤣
Cindy Fraser Thank You! 💖 lol omg, I’ve told my husband so many times to change the batteries 😂😂
Where do you buy your glitter
Destiny Barbosa Glitter is from Nail Supply Glamour ☺️
Mine keep popping off! I don’t know why :(
Jazmin Hurtado Oh no! ☹️ Maybe the prepping procedure needs to be done differently!
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Ghada Jacob Heeeey Girl! 💖
Heyyyyyy 🙃
keep up the good work 💕 👌🏻
By the way where can I find that gel polish? I like it
Ghada Jacob Thank You! Here’s the website www.beyondpolish.com/collections/ibd-its-a-match-duo/products/ibd-it-s-a-match-duo-bedside-aura-65742 😊
Why are you wearing a glove....?
"Bedside Aura"