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    Considering Gel X

    Apparently they are a ‘specially formulated gel tip’
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    Considering Gel X

    Ah I see, well I was going with the information I had been given directly from Apres Nail.
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    Considering Gel X

    The tip itself isn’t plastic
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    IBD soak off builder gel

    Sorry I hadn’t worded it properly. I infill on my extensions after 3 weeks usually. It’s just that when I do a soak off, it causes me a lot of pain. Thanks for you help
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    Considering Gel X

    Thank you for your opinion, I like to get as much advice as poss before buying something. Just out of interest, have you used it yourself? Just wondering if you’d had any issues with it if so?
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    Considering Gel X

    Hi all, I am thinking about ordering the Gel X starter kit from Apres Nail. I am currently using IBD hard gel for my gel extensions but have started to suffer from a painful achy thumb at the end of each working day (the file off/ infill process does not help). I have seen a lot of tuturials...
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    IBD soak off builder gel

    Hi, I’m currently using IBD hard gel on my clients for gel extensions. I have noticed that I am beginning to get a painful and achy thumb at the end of each working day. Because of the long file off process when using this product, I am thinking of changing to IBD soak of builder gel. Has...
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    Disinfecting salon tools

    Hi all, How often should I be disinfecting things such as clippers, cuticle trimmers etc? At the moment I have been using barbicide.
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    Young Nails Protein Bond and IBD

    Hi all, I have recently been advised to use Young Nails Protein Bond to prevent lifting on my gel extensions. I am currently using IBD hard builder gel. Does anyone have any experience in hai g this particular combination. I’m not sure if I should be mixing brands?
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    Which IBD bonder or primer should I be using?

    Thankyou for your help. I usually use Gellux prep and wipe. Would I cleanse using this immediately after buffing and filing the nail, then use a dehydrator and a Bonder/primer? I was also advised not to mix brands. Have you used the protein bond you suggested with Ibd builder gel? Thanks
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    Which IBD bonder or primer should I be using?

    I am currently using IBD LED/UV Builder gel (Hard Gel) for my gel extension sets, I have an LED/UV lamp. I am also currently using IBD Powerbond directly before applying the builder gel. I buff the nail and use a dehydrator immediately before applying the Powerbond. I am still experiencing...
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    Using different brand builder gels for infills

    Hi all, I have been using Cuccio cool cure self levelling gel for my gel extensions for quite some time now but recently have started using IBD builder gel which i find so much easier to use. When it comes to my client's infill appointments, can I use the IBD gel over the top of the Cuccio...
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