u/MilkeyWhey

Long-time reader/admirer, first time caller.

I googled and searched before posting, still lost and need a ELI5. I want to use builder gel under my dips but feel like I am doing it wrong.

Is the process this:

gel base coat -> builder gel -> gel top coat -> dip process

Or do I skip the gel top coat? Or do I add another layer of gel base maybe? It seems like my builder gel is doing great but the dip cracks and pops off.

AAND THEN I just read here about the dip method using gel liquids, which I am definitely doing this week! But still, do I put the gel topcoat on the builder gel before going further, or no? Every site and page says something different and I was hoping you good people would be able to tell me what works in real life.