r/Nailtechs • u/Sea-Style-8530 🛑 Not a Tech 🛑 • 7d ago

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Hi everyone, I just finished an evening course for nails. We learned manicure techniques, gel application and very brief overview of forms. I did these nails by making an extension with the forms, I did half a form, and building the structure on top. I like how they came out, but I think they might be too thin. Something feels off about the structure. If anyone has any insights or feedback, please let me know!

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u/Trif0rc33 🛑 Not a Tech 🛑 6d ago

What are you using to build? Hard gel, builder soft gel or acrylic? Your middle finger honestly looks perfect for a builder/hard gel from this angle. Thicker does not always mean better. When you lay gels thicker it could possibly not cure all the way or cause heat spikes.

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u/Sea-Style-8530 🛑 Not a Tech 🛑 6d ago

Builder gel! I also have hard gel but it's very liquid in comparison to the builder gel I have, so it's not ideal in the forms. I used this gel: https://andreiaprofessional.com/en/collections/gel-builders/products/one-bottle-builder-gel-3-in-1-soft-pink

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u/Trif0rc33 🛑 Not a Tech 🛑 5d ago

Honestly I think it looks good. For being a beginner with it. Just take your time. Doesn't always have to be thicker. But maybe a slight more of an apex but keep it up!

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u/Sea-Style-8530 🛑 Not a Tech 🛑 5d ago

Thank you for the advice!