We’ve made the easiest nail extension system even easier!With Gel-X Prep, you can ensure maximum adhesion and strength without the trouble of etching the inside of the tip. No more dust, no more extra time! With a good scrub of our non-acid Gel-X Prep, the inside of the Gel-X tip will be properly chemically etched and ready for Extend Gel application. Gel-X Prep also works to prep the surface of the Gel-X tip after tip application, buffing and texturizing the surface to create the perfect base for color application. We’re not kidding around when we named this one Gel-X Prep! With one product, get ready to be able to perfectly prep the tip for Extend Gel AND perfectly prep the tip for color. Never has one bottle made life and Gel-X so much easier!

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I like using the Prep rather than etching them manually with a e-file because it won’t over etch the end of the tip leaving them to weak like I sometimes do with the e-file. I get good retention when I use it.

Nicolle Gonzalez

This saved me so much dust, it literally saved my life!!

This prep is literally a must have for etching nail tips the adhesion after doing so is literally the best!! I use this to prep my nail tips for press ons and omg it’s so much better than sitting and filing the tips and buffing you save so much time and effort 🥹💗 (I’ve had my bottle for awhile now and I still have so much product left it lasts awhile!!)

Briana Davis

If you’re debating trying apres gels or tips do it!! Because you won’t regret it everything is so sturdy, high quality and just work so perfectly even for just making press on nails 💅🏼 treat yourself with some apres 😊🩷

I've tried just using acetone, but this Gel-X Prep works much faster and better.  Adhesion is also better.

DinMa

This is the real deal! Easy to use and a time saver!

Arniva Richardson

i can prep the base and backs of my press on's with just this liquid, i've purchased twice already and its become my fav.

Nayeli 

At first I wasn't sure what the point of this product was and wasn't sure if it was needed. However I quickly realized it really does help with adhesion. It's a must have a time saver!

Nina Bashaw Photography 

Game changer love how this product makes my work super easier! Plus saves me time. Polishes apply super smooth

Otesha Gilead

Works great. So nice that I don’t have to use the efile. The small brush makes easy application.

Alesia 

Really love how smoother my application is after using this product! Also my polish lasts longer!!!

Love this product!  I find I’m not having to buff my nails as much.  Helps to make the nails longer!

My sets always last me 4 weeks with this primer

Denise Sanchez

I’m always buying this primer my sets always last me 4 weeks .

After ordering I didn’t heard  good things about this. But I had already ordered it, so I figured I would still use it. So far I have had no issues at all. The nails have not popped off.

This saves time on etching the nail with a sanding band.

Angela Frazier

Gel-x prep is sooo much more convenient than using an e-file to rough up my tips. I don’t think I could ever go back

cassiesnaildiary

I absolutely can’t live without GelX Prep! I use it to seal the cuticle area & my sets tend to last 4+ weeks & are so seamless!

Fabiluxenails

I use this to finish sealing the cuticle before applying gel polish! It makes the tips literally disappear into my clients nails!

Love this product! Makes prepping nails so much easier. Remember to scrub the nail tip well to etch the surface!!

I’ve been using gel-x for 2 years now. Before then I’ve used pretty much every type of nail extension you can think of. I’ve never had good retention with extensions of any kind. Gel-x has always been the best retention for me at around 3-5 days. However with my first use of Gel-x Prep I’ve had this set on for 2.5 weeks. That’s already a huge improvement for me and it saved me like 5-10 minutes of prep. I’m super happy and would highly recommend this.

Kara Kinnamon

Absolutely love this prep saves me time and energy.

Abigaio

i do not recommend using this product, it will make your nails fall off within hours.

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Melanie 

This is such a time saver. Game changer.  Will never go with out it.

Rachel Kotary

Jennifer Scott

It makes things easier and I love it.  Plus no dust which is great until I can buy a dust collector.

Dwana Dowling

Love the quality and durability. The end result is so beautiful

Humera Khan

Makes nail prep so much faster and dust free.

Madison Wauda

This makes nail prep so much easier and cleaner. Doesn't cause extra mess and works just as well as physically etching nails.

Megan Halavi

One of my favorite products but recently it no longer ships to Canada! Totally heartbroken 💔

Elyse Simpson

This is a game changer. Love it. I want like 12 bottles of these. It’s amazing and it cuts out so much time that I used to spend physically sanding the inside of my nail tips and also it just makes it look so seamless.

Love this stuff, so relaxing prepping tips with this stuff with clients instead of using the dusty efile

This saves me so much time and trouble when prepping my tips! No need to use acetone and ruin a brush or to get dust everywhere and spend ages filing, especially smaller nail sizes that my mandrel cannot fit under.

Mili Sinha

Best tips I've used- and I have tried so many brands. Love the strength and shape of the short round. Truly a dream to use

PolishedByPiranha

Lasts a good 2 months with a busy schedule double coats. Very long lasting. No harmful allergens

Stephani Marroquin

I was so excited about this product to drop only to be met with disappointment. My nails still pop off after just a few days. I have tried using this by itself and along with still etching and buffing the other side of the tip just to see if it would make any difference and neither of it works. I am so sad.

Ronni

This simple step has been a huge time saver in my gel x prep 🙌🏾

Lorna McCalman

Lisa

This product saved time which is really helpful for me as I just started doing my own Gel-X nails and still take forever. I used it under the extension before applying to my natural nail as well as on top of the extension before applying the color polish. I love the lack of dust and think (not totally sure) this may have helped prevent the lifting that I experienced before I used this product. Really happy with this purchase.

Love love love this product. I have a small press on business so I use this quiet a bit. Instead of buffing the surface of the false nail, I just use this instead. I've never had a complaint from one of my customers saying the polish peeled off the nail and I've been using it for over 2 years now.

Jennifer Coldiron- The Dainty Crow 

Noticed that my retention was better when I etched the tips with my drill instead of using the prep, this product is a hit or miss when it comes to retention.

Arlette Palafox

My nails stay on much longer when I use this. It does what it’s supposed to do.

I heard some great things about this product, but I find that it’s easy to have the nails not adhere as well as if I didn’t use this stuff. I won’t repurchase, but I know it works for some people

Samira Gendy

I never thought I'd see the day of no more dust. This is incredible. Time saver, tidy, and so simple to use. Mind blown!

Misha

You do have to get the hang of using it, but once I figured it out it was a game changer. Much more preferred than filing the nail because there is no dust to worry about cleaning away afterwards

Brittany Dowling

Must have for etching tips! No more having to use my e file a to etch!

Madison Delgado

This was my first experience using the gel-X prep and I really liked it. It makes a difference!
Its now part of my routine.

Marie

The advertising for this product gave me the impression that was the missing ingredient for all my Gel-X adhesion concerns. It seemed like the adds on social media were nonstop and I finally broke down and tried it after getting frustrated with my Gel-X nails popping off within days of application (I was following all the other application instructions). I have still had nails pop off within the first few days of application even with use of this Gel-X Prep. I’ve used it both under the nail to “chemically etch” and to correct seal issues at the cuticle and have still experience issues with strong adhesion. So, not a bad review but I can’t say it’s given 5 star results either.

Briana 

This is amazing! saves me time from etching with a mandrel bit, and less dust from start to finish for my applications.

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Sneha

Recently purchased this and changed the game on retention!! My sets are lasting over 3 weeks since i started using this product!!

lisa lowe

I love how convenient it is without having to use the file to file the tips. Dust free is what I like about it.

Nails n Glow

This assists so well when doing my nails. I save time instead of using my e-file on everything I use this!

Bernadette Riley

Just like everyone else says, this is amazing stuff. I do my nails while working the phones and this allows me to do it silently 😁. Plus, idk why but the nails will last longer.

Using the prep solution removes an extra 2-3minutes of prep time! Also, I’ve noticed that my nails stay on longer versus when I was using a file to roughen the surface. 

Get it! You won’t regret it!

LaToya Shelby

I honestly debated whether or not this was necessary but i was sick of struggling with the underside of pinky sized tips. This WORKS so quickly.

Aurora 

Saves so much time and energy. I love that this product allows me to skip using an e-file to prep my gel x nails.

Allegra

This etches the nails beautifully, I don't have to file my tips at all anymore, not even the tops.

Sarah McGahan

Heather Ames

Amy Tessmer-Spokes

This changed the time of prep considerably for the good. It’s a must have as part of your your routine.

Danielle Baker

I love GelX! I’ve pretty much worn every shape

Chloe Wynn

I can finally wear full gel tips now. I always had issues with the full cover nails falling off. Now with this amazing liquid my nails stay on much longer.

Chris Paszko

I hate the dust from physically etching the tips so this product is a good alternative. The tips can easily pop off the extend gel if you don't etch it enough so you kind of have to use a generous amount.

Nina

I love this product. So much better than sanding or buffing tips to help them adhere to the nail. Creates a lovely surface for gel colour. Does it all with no dust!!

Callie

I have had an interest in Apres Nails for a long time.  I finally decided to make the investment after watching many, many videos and reading just as many reviews.

I had used other gel nails and the expected wear time was about a week - two at the most.  Additionally, the glue I was using was tearing off the top layer of my nails when they popped off.

I purchased the Nail Prep as it was suggested to create a good bond for nail adhesion.  The instructions were clear and using the Prep was much easier than filing the nails down.  The Prep shortened my nail application time significantly.

The first time I used it - along with the other products - my nails lasted an incredible 4 weeks!!!!!  I was shocked.  The adhesion was great and the nails felt so natural that I forgot I had them on.

When I say they lasted 4 weeks, it wasn't because they popped off, I had to actually remove them.  I'm glad I discovered this nail system.

Stephanie S.

Heather Shrum

I love how i dont need to prep the underside with a drill and this stuff does the work for me without all the hassle of dust!

Trisha

This prep just makes so much sense, love it's multiple uses as a prep on the natural nail, and adhesive for the base and polish. Such a smart idea! Absolutely love!

LeRina Alzahrani 

As a Noob to nail extensions, this has helped me immensely with the longevity of my manicure. now it lasts 2 weeks instead of one week before popping off like popcorn. Highly recommend for people like me that struggle with keeping them on.

Erin Phillips

I added this to my process and didn't have any nails to pop off or lift. My nails lasted until I soaked them off after almost four weeks.

2MekaJ

This definitely beats filing the insides of the tips with an e file and my retention is just as good.

Jarica Webster 

Love using in place of base gel or buffing!

Sarah

This product is a lifesaver when it comes to etching before painting! I no longer need a base gel when making press-ons!

Eling Hok

Really easy to use especially as a novice nail person

I always like to try something new on myself before I use on a client. This is a bit difficult to do to yourself. I guess it takes a bit of a learning curve, especially to do on oneself. I do have to say they stayed on almost 4 weeks.

Diana Hanshaw

Lorela Beshiri

This was way to hard for me to use. I’m not sure if it’s the product or my skill but it was a no go for me.

Bianca Garcia

Sarah Marez

Joice Alves

I purchased the extra short tips for gelx as well as all the prep, glue and builder gel! I’m a beginner nail technician and this is the best system I’ve tried and I’ve tried several! I’m allergic to the gel glue but now I can buy sensitive from Apres and be able to do my own nails again! All my clients have had success with these lasting up to 5 weeks without pop off! Im so happy I found Apres! I am a customer for life!

April Roberts

This helps minimize prep time! And I feel like it helps my nails last longer as opposed to when I have etched them with my nail drill. If you haven’t already…. Please run and get it! You won’t regret it!

Angie C

Christy Johnson

The process to do my own nails was not difficult although it takes time, but the more you do it hopefully the faster it becomes. The GelX Prep is a game changer since you don’t have to etch the nails. The medium length is still long to me so i did order the shorts now that they are available.

AMar

Alex Schulze

I found this system fairly easy to do and love that I can save money doing them myself.  The more I do the easier it will be!

Lisa Skolrud

Saves me a legit 15 min from etching inside the extension and my clients nails last longer than 4 weeks but not recommended past 4 weeks.

Christina

I looked at the ingredients and it’s just ethyl methacrylate and acetone…. You can legitimately make it yourself from products most already have.

Miriah

I was excited about the color but have found curing is so much harder due to the darker color. Have to cure 3-4x as long to get a good secure bond. Will probably stick to the clear and polish going forward.