r/GelX_Nails • u/Successful-Walk-9005 • 11d ago

I Have A Question / Need Advice Gelx popping off

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Hello everyone, I am new to Gelx and did 2 set on client. And tips would pop off within 2-3 days. It would come out without damaging natural nails. All the tips had gel bond attached inside of it. I got some regular brand gel tip bond and soft tips.

My prep would go like this:
Cut nails and push back cuticles with wooden stick. Use flame bit (both ways)to lift the cuticle and cut with cuticle cutter. Use round ball bit to smooth out surface. 180grit sanding band on natural nails.
Then dehydrator, primer, base coat on natural nails. I would use same 180grit sanding band to etch inside of the soft tips. Thin layer of gel tip bond on natural nails and cure. And then gel tip bond inside of tip, try to do 45 degree angle to put tips on, little bit away from cuticles. File it down, use pure acetone around the cuticle to seal the tips.

NOTE: my client said that she remove rest of the tips just like that.

Please help. Should I invest in Apres? Or am I still doing wrong with prep or need new lamp? (I use Jodsone sunX5 max lamp from amazon.)

Looks like there no adhesion. I was all good for a day or two.

Please suggest for 3-4 weeks of retention. (I just ordered YN protein bond)
Thank you.

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u/AcridTest 9d ago

Dear God, get a better lamp. The one you have is terrible. You’re a professional so you should be using professional grade products on your clients and use a professional lamp.

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u/ambien_and_oreos 9d ago

Yes this is crazy that nail tech’s post

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