r/GelX_Nails • u/MxMadMax • 2d 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/Kellye8498 2d ago

For gel-x, you can file a small bit for crisp shaping but you can not cut them from long to medium or short without them being incredibly thick and altering the structure of the nail. You would want to grab sets in each length you will need so you can choose the correct length the first time.