Gel X Nails With Apex On Flat Natural Nails
So, I'm still on the new side of Gel X nails. I've done them a handful of times on myself.
I struggle to keep them on. Even when I do the most tedious prepping under a magnifying glass and bright light.
I have super flat nails, almost ski slope nails (The free edge actually points and grows upwards a bit from my nail plate).
I love, LOVE the look of a defined apex and c-curve. But, I worry that this may be an issue as to why my retention isn't great. The Gel X nail isn't adhering to enough of my nail plate to get long retention.
So, as I'm currently prepping to do a new set, looking for nail art and color ideas, as well as retention tips, I was wondering, if I put some glue on the inside of the Gel X Nail and build it up, or down depending on how you look at it, would that increase retention?
My idea was to put some glue in the middle of the nail, cure it, then reapply the glue to the Gel X nail and my nail, apply the nail, then cure again.
Would builder gel work better?
Has anyone tried this before?
Or does anyone have experience with applying high-apex full-coverage tips to flat nails and getting good retention?
Thanks in advance for any tips and advice!!!