

Update: took everyone's advice and tried again!
I also skipped the layer of white polish to make them less bulky this time. Practicing the shape will come later when I get a better nail drill (I have the 23 dollar KISS one thats as strong as wet toilet paper).
I put the gel extensions 2 mm away from the cuticle and applied builder gel in the gap. I swiped the builder gel across the entire top to try and level it but i think made it bulkier. Do you guys ONLY fill in the gap and sand the gel x down to match the height?
Feel free to critique on anything you see aside from the shape!!