First and second attempts here on left hand. I overfiled my cuticles, didn’t season my file and was slightly clumsy, it’s been a while 😂 luckily they don’t hurt and the right hand has no cuts. 

I started with GlamrDips instructions then instead decided to use the Apex method as that was easier. I dint do just two coats of activator. I did one coat, it was a little spongey so did another after 10 mins, then buffed and applied activator again, no idea how many times at that point but once they were fully hard that’s when I stopped, maybe 4 lots of activator?? And about 20 minutes of it drying down there. 

My question is how long should I leave between base layers to stop the sponge feeling or is it normal? I’m used to using gel but unfortunately it gives me dermatitis these days 🙁

However I love how strong these feel and also it will help my tiny nails grow. 

Is my thickness okay or a little too thick? And advice to up my game is welcome, I used a tiny paint brush to do nail bed area as my nails are so small and I’m least happy with my pinky but it is only about 4-5mm wide so it will just take practice like before with gel. 

Also, to do my toes should I use the same apex method? And also pray for my smallest toe nail it’s smaller than that baby pinky 🙈

Also I really like the GlamrDip ‘Remove’ it was the most stress free removal I’ve ever had with no damage and all I did was pop some in a bow and soak for varying amounts of time then scrape (repeated this about 3 times to remove everything)

Thanks everyone ☺️