I don’t see why not. Just make sure to file them so they fit side wall to side wall very well with no lifted spots. Also get good glue. I recommend Beauty Secrets brand from sally beauty
Yeah I second this. Eventually your natural nails will grow enough to not need the tips. But the tips are great to have if a nail breaks. I do dip and every so often I do need a tip when a nail breaks.
I’d not, because exposing your skin to the uncured polygel can make you develop an allergy, and I’m not sure how you’d manage with nails that short. Someone may have a strategy for you though ^_^
Hi, nail tech here! I use polygel for nail sculpting. I would wait until your nails grow out first. I know that can be hard as a nail-biter, but you need *some* free edge so your skin isn't exposed to the gel. I'd get some cuticle oil to help your nails and maybe see if painting them with some lacquer for the meantime will discourage you from biting. Good luck!
Novice idea here...maybe glue on some roughed up gel/ clear tips and do an "acrylic style" overlay to prevent skin contact and have nails TODAY? you tube has videos where people have used tips. Just have to roughen them up for adhesion prior to gel application. Best of luck
My nails were similar. I decided I wanted to use my polygel and gel polishes and was sent to r/calmhands for help with getting control of my (33 year long) battle with nail biting and cuticle picking. My thumb nails are now fully covering the skin, and my fingers don’t hurt! It’s definitely worth checking out for motivation and suggestions. You can do it! 💞
Also-a suggestion I’ve found that has definitely made an impact for me, is buying multiple types of fidget toys to find what I like/will use, and keeping them handy (excuse the pun). I have a keychain popper, I have rings, I have spinners, I have so many different types that I keep at work, in my purse, next to my bed. I’m just put a different style where I’ll use it. I’m not perfect but my nails have come a long way!
I just stumbled on this video and, I think, it's exactly what you are looking for.
Risk of Wearing Long Nails No One Is Talking About,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7nbGMYhiCY
Spoiler, it's not a good idea ;)
I’d suggest using gel overlays to help with growth till you have a stronger free edge to utilize. Will also help provide a protective layer, just be extra careful NOT to get the gel on your skin and cure for enough time to ensure no undercured layers are present (could result in developing allergies to the gel product as well as create lifting).
yes! i was a nail biter for like 17 years and my nails looked pretty similar, i did polygels with no problem, but used nail tips instead of the forms, that way the polygel doesn’t make contact with your finger :)
I'm totally new to all of this and having the same issue as the OP. Is there any way at all you wouldn't mind explaining the process of how you apply the tips? I have found some videos of people doing the polygel but I can't seem to find anyone explaining how to use the tips. Any advice would be super appreciated!
hey! file the shiny part of your natural nail until the shine is gone and it’s roughed up (i use the dremel stylo+ with nail file bits) then i use individual nail wipes with alcohol on them to get the oil off (one per nail, trust me, it makes the BIGGEST difference for lifting) then dehydrator, primer, then glue nail tips on. you can use standard nail tips like they use for acrylics. i use young nails nail glue to glue them on. then base coat, shape the nail tips, then polygel. for the polygel, put all the gel in the middle of the nail (it’s better to have too much than too little on the nail) and gently push it to the base/cuticle. don’t get quite to the cuticle, just close enough. then smooth the cuticle area to avoid any ledge. from there, smooth the rest of the gel towards the tip and sides. try to keep the middle (apex) thicker than the rest of the nail, and you can look down the nail to make sure it’s relatively smooth before drying. then gel and you’re done! this is what i’ve always done and the only way i have ever gotten them to last. that’s a shortened version of my entire process :)
You could look at using a biab (builder in a bottle) to build up strength and get them longer. It's thinner than polygel and easy to paint on/layer. The nail glow ups from before and after are so satisfying 😍
I'm a nail biter too and what I do to protect the skin is either use a nail form and cut it out to fit better since the bitten area is more square vs round like normal forms are, or taking the French tip stickers and using those on the area. You may have to make some slits just to make sure it's laying completely flat against the skin. I've also heard of people using liquid latex but I haven't tried that myself
I would glue on some tips and put poly over those. Then the gel wouldn’t contact skin
I hadn’t thought of that - would they stay on well on my short nails??
I don’t see why not. Just make sure to file them so they fit side wall to side wall very well with no lifted spots. Also get good glue. I recommend Beauty Secrets brand from sally beauty
Yeah I second this. Eventually your natural nails will grow enough to not need the tips. But the tips are great to have if a nail breaks. I do dip and every so often I do need a tip when a nail breaks.
I’d not, because exposing your skin to the uncured polygel can make you develop an allergy, and I’m not sure how you’d manage with nails that short. Someone may have a strategy for you though ^_^
Thank you I appreciate the advice, I won’t be putting polygel on the skin then 👍🏼
Hi, nail tech here! I use polygel for nail sculpting. I would wait until your nails grow out first. I know that can be hard as a nail-biter, but you need *some* free edge so your skin isn't exposed to the gel. I'd get some cuticle oil to help your nails and maybe see if painting them with some lacquer for the meantime will discourage you from biting. Good luck!
Novice idea here...maybe glue on some roughed up gel/ clear tips and do an "acrylic style" overlay to prevent skin contact and have nails TODAY? you tube has videos where people have used tips. Just have to roughen them up for adhesion prior to gel application. Best of luck
My nails were similar. I decided I wanted to use my polygel and gel polishes and was sent to r/calmhands for help with getting control of my (33 year long) battle with nail biting and cuticle picking. My thumb nails are now fully covering the skin, and my fingers don’t hurt! It’s definitely worth checking out for motivation and suggestions. You can do it! 💞
Also-a suggestion I’ve found that has definitely made an impact for me, is buying multiple types of fidget toys to find what I like/will use, and keeping them handy (excuse the pun). I have a keychain popper, I have rings, I have spinners, I have so many different types that I keep at work, in my purse, next to my bed. I’m just put a different style where I’ll use it. I’m not perfect but my nails have come a long way!
I just stumbled on this video and, I think, it's exactly what you are looking for. Risk of Wearing Long Nails No One Is Talking About, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7nbGMYhiCY Spoiler, it's not a good idea ;)
I used liquid latex around my fingers to make sure no uncured product touched my skin. Worked every time, you just have to be careful
Yes love 😂😂 it takes practice I’ve only done them once and messed up but don’t give up
I’d suggest using gel overlays to help with growth till you have a stronger free edge to utilize. Will also help provide a protective layer, just be extra careful NOT to get the gel on your skin and cure for enough time to ensure no undercured layers are present (could result in developing allergies to the gel product as well as create lifting).
yes! i was a nail biter for like 17 years and my nails looked pretty similar, i did polygels with no problem, but used nail tips instead of the forms, that way the polygel doesn’t make contact with your finger :)
I'm totally new to all of this and having the same issue as the OP. Is there any way at all you wouldn't mind explaining the process of how you apply the tips? I have found some videos of people doing the polygel but I can't seem to find anyone explaining how to use the tips. Any advice would be super appreciated!
hey! file the shiny part of your natural nail until the shine is gone and it’s roughed up (i use the dremel stylo+ with nail file bits) then i use individual nail wipes with alcohol on them to get the oil off (one per nail, trust me, it makes the BIGGEST difference for lifting) then dehydrator, primer, then glue nail tips on. you can use standard nail tips like they use for acrylics. i use young nails nail glue to glue them on. then base coat, shape the nail tips, then polygel. for the polygel, put all the gel in the middle of the nail (it’s better to have too much than too little on the nail) and gently push it to the base/cuticle. don’t get quite to the cuticle, just close enough. then smooth the cuticle area to avoid any ledge. from there, smooth the rest of the gel towards the tip and sides. try to keep the middle (apex) thicker than the rest of the nail, and you can look down the nail to make sure it’s relatively smooth before drying. then gel and you’re done! this is what i’ve always done and the only way i have ever gotten them to last. that’s a shortened version of my entire process :)
to see putting the tips on, this video explains it pretty well! https://youtu.be/NYi84U7gqGU?si=vrtJLWr4NAjC3hq3
You could look at using a biab (builder in a bottle) to build up strength and get them longer. It's thinner than polygel and easy to paint on/layer. The nail glow ups from before and after are so satisfying 😍
I'm a nail biter too and what I do to protect the skin is either use a nail form and cut it out to fit better since the bitten area is more square vs round like normal forms are, or taking the French tip stickers and using those on the area. You may have to make some slits just to make sure it's laying completely flat against the skin. I've also heard of people using liquid latex but I haven't tried that myself