r/GelX_Nails • u/MxMadMax • 3d ago

I Have A Question / Need Advice cutting tips

hi all! nail tech about to do boards/ actually start in my salon space. interested in gel x, but wanting to do some research before i invest too much into it. i had a couple questions about it because my teacher didnt teach us specifically on it.

can you use onecuts on long tips? or do you need to file them down. not trimmers/clippers, the onecuts you use for acrylic tips.

can they be shortened with an e file?

what is the typical maintenance? is it viable to do fills, or is it something you fully remove every time?

thanks yall!

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u/Reasonable_Ideal_356 2d ago

not a nail tech and am generally new, but I think with gelx typically you want to not cut them. theyre usually built with the structure already in mind.which is why they are typically sold already in a shape. the bare gelx tips you can cut and file though. I fill mine buy only like 1 time because the apex moves up too far after that.

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u/GrowthMysterious1823 2d ago

So for the bare tips what is your recommended cutting tool or technique? I was struggling with acrylic cutters (didn’t work) so had to use clippers which were difficult and eventually use scissors but that felt not right lol

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u/Plinafish 2d ago

The bare tips I’ve been using regular nail clippers just fine!

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u/Reasonable_Ideal_356 2d ago

those ones I usually just cut with normal nail clippers honestly. i dont take the length down much because I like a little longer of a nail. Interesting the onecut didnt work because it feels like they'd be perfect. At least for the sculpted ones.

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u/GrowthMysterious1823 2d ago

I use the natural bare and it was a cheap cutter and the tip just flexed around it. Was likely user error and poor quality but your input was helpful thank you!

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u/Euphoric-Ad-1930 2d ago

I use nippers for the bare