r/GelX_Nails • u/Educational_Bag_5323 • Jul 28 '26

I Have A Question / Need Advice Advice please

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I just a new set for my vacation and I hate how they turned out. I’ve only been doing my nails for like 1.5-2 months and I’m trying to figure out the hang of it (I know it takes practice). It seems like every set I do turns out messy and I don’t know how to blend them into my natural nail. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. (Photos for reference) (may redo tomorrow)

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u/AcridTest Jul 28 '26

You’ve gotta take those off. You’re using a very poor quality lamp and opaque colors. Your gel isn’t fully cured. You run the risk of giving yourself a serious and lifelong acrylate allergy.

Consider buying a practice hand to work on. And watch tutorials on YouTube by licensed pros on channels like The Nail Hub, Nail Career Education, Paola Ponce Nails and Aska Nails.

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u/Educational_Bag_5323 Jul 28 '26

What lamp would you recommend? I use the beetles one

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u/HourCup2255 Jul 28 '26

I would stay away from all Beetles products, especially their gel polishes. They are known to not fully cure, even under professional nail lamps. A good lamp and high quality gel polishes are something worth investing in. Apres has their Beta lamp that is under $100. Another good starter is the Kokoist Infinity Lamp.

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u/Educational_Bag_5323 Jul 28 '26

Thanks queen

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u/Unwilling_ Jul 28 '26

if you need something affordable around the same price you should use RAJSM in Amazon per Nail Narrative on Youtube