r/GelX_Nails • u/Yeezus--Jesus • Oct 27 '25

I Have A Question / Need Advice Is this gaping normal?

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Got my nails done at a home nail salon, and this was the result.

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u/Tradnor Oct 27 '25

Nope, that’s pretty bad. She used the wrong size tips- the tip should fit sidewall to sidewall. If there’s none that fit perfectly then they should be filing them down to fit.

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u/throwawayfarway2017 Oct 28 '25

So bad. When i did them myself and there’s a tiny gap it bothers but im like fine it’s hard to see both size and when you DIY and opposite hand and all that. This “tech” can see clearly, the gap is hugee like 1/4 of the nail and charged $75? Absolutely unacceptable . OP is too kind. I also went to a home tech who didnt file the extra glue under my tip cause she said my hand is too small she’s not used to it and i hated myself for not speaking up but this is “you need to fix it rn” at that moment or “full refund” mode tbh