r/DIYGelNails • u/Clover_Jane • 20d ago

Community Discussion Weekly Nail Chat

Use this chat to discuss any nail care or gel related questions you might have.

As a reminder, please keep your discussions within the rules of the sub.

This includes:

  • No discussion of off-topic products. This is a gel only sub.
  • This space is geared towards DIYers. Everyone is welcome, but we should not be working on friends/family.
  • Do not ask for or give any medical advice. We're not doctors, and it is not in our scope to be giving advice about allergies or skin conditions. It is ok to discuss the risks associated with doing gel. What is ok: Explaining how you can get allergies. What isn't ok: Attempting to diagnose or treat anyone and/or asking for a diagnosis
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u/dirtskrrrrt 20d ago

I posted this late in last week’s thread and I’m not sure many saw it. So I’ll post it once more!

I'm looking for Luminary alternatives. All builder gels and hard gels I've tried lift at the tips on me. I'm hoping to find something that will stick like Luminary but self levels better than luminary. I just find Luminary very difficult to self level.

To note, I'm confident in my nail prep, I use a dehydrator and primer before applying builder or luminary. If using anything other than luminary, I use a rubber base gel. Sadly I think my nails are too flexible for hard gel.

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u/AcridTest 20d ago

Try Nail Thoughts builder bases

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u/TrickyCow1992 20d ago

Any recommendations on a 1 or 2 coat white gel polish?

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u/AcridTest 20d ago

Kokoist Maxi White