5 Common Mistakes Beginners Make with Gel Polish

[@sarynuna3278]

ive always done my own nails, until the past month where i paid $114 for pedi mani at a salon. they made Every Mistake Possible. I couldve cried. I do so much better on my own! I’m very grateful to youtubers like this who help me do even better

[@CocoaDivineTV]

I didn't know you could skip base coat with acrylic nails! Thank you so much for the tips! I can't wait to do my refill so I can try them all!😃

[@danceallnight1693]

I really had no idea about this too. I have learnt so much from this video

[@the1andonlyCC]

I've been doing my own nails since 2017 and I've learned so much from KZbin. I will never pay for another person at a salon to do them. I get sooo many compliments because they look professionally done!! Awesome video!

[@annalisa7313]

Which channels did u find?? I would like to learn how to do my nail riconstruction properly

[@yallla7012]

Samee babe

[@Ennu1981]

There’s is so many channel to choose from. Lots of people have good tips

[@juliojennymartinez6801]

I’ve started doing my nails 6 months ago and so far I’m super happy, I’ve saved a lot of money, even though I bought everything I needed it. One of my favorite channels is: Longhairprettynails

[@lilaycian]

I really want to get into doing my own- my biggest problems is what to start with, making sure I'm keeping with the same products to begin to ensure no issues, getting the tools and not running up the bank. Like I feel like I'm going to need to buy from one place over a long period to get everything just to start off

[@blackirishlabel3097]

After having acrylics removed and doing gel manicures at home, my polish was lifting so I came here to see what I was doing wrong. This video was extremely helpful. I applied two coats of base polish to provide a stronger foundation and learned the importance of prep work. I keep looking at my nails with pride. Thank you for sharing these tips!

[@YenieD13]

I've gotten so many bad gel polish manicure that I started doing it myself and have gotten better results. I will be implementing a Double Base in my steps going forward. Thank you so much for these tips

[@youngnailsinc]

Our pleasure!

[@rrrrrr7041]

Just ordered my set can't wait to arrive I've been wanting to learn how to do it so I don't have to spend money on it

[@Sheywh12]

@@rrrrrr7041 Can you tell me what set you purchased and did it work out okay for you?? I’m new in the same situation you were when writing this ..

[@rrrrrr7041]

@@Sheywh12 I ordered those beginner sets they sell on ig. For a beginning I think it's okay, but be careful n always use clean tools cuz infections. As you get better invest in professional gels cuz it definitely makes a difference. I asked my nail tech n she recommended me a local shop where they sell em so try to look for something like that available to u. For nail art I think eyeliner brushes do the job very well

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

I double base regular non gel nail polish and my color lasts soooo much longer.

[@coreysmith3169]

Wow my jaw is on the floor. Idk who told me that I needed to smooth out my nails as much as possible before gel, but this makes WAAAAY more sense! I was shocked that my gel was only lasting 3 or so days, now I know to leave that texture on the nail! DUH! Thank you sooooo much for this tip.

[@mrsbayles6528]

Been doing my nails at home since COVID-19 started and doing "all the above" and having alllllll the issues. Thanks so much!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Our pleasure!! I hope this helped! Thank you for watching!!

[@charlinawilliams8266]

YoungNailsInc has

[@xtracreamxtrasugar4134]

I just started this video so I'm SO glad I see a comment that let's me know these work, and know I'm not wasting 15 mins watching this lol. Also what are you doing? Just your natural nails? I'm doing polygel for the first time EVER. I've never even tried doing my own nails before and my first set came out better than most SALONS do & the "unicorn chrome" powder I used & rhinestones I put on would have ***EASILY*** cost me around $80 (esp for a full set & not a fill). Plus its literally almost been a MONTH & i only have a SMALL amount of lifting on my pinky nail from hitting it off something. All the other nails are so grown out (lol) but COMPLETELY really still ON there. I'm literally AMAZED... I used to get my nails done at the salon for literally 15 plus yrs & a set NEVER lasted me longer than 2 weeks (& THAT'S pushing it) without lifting, chipping, cracking or just completely coming off smh. I am SOO glad I came across a polygel video & started really watching bc I bought a polygel starter kit that came w everything you need even a lamp, I got a drill & both for under $100. I'm so obsessed I ordered a TON more fun stuff for them (like diff polygel colors (literally a ton lmao, like neons, pastels, glitters),all different kinds of shapes & colors of rhinestones, little decorations & decals, I got a set of gel polishes (or maybe 2 or 3 😳😂🤣) but it's SOOOO worth it that I'll NEVER have to step in a salon AGAIN & honestly half the time I either left not liking my nails. Whether it was the way they shaped them, or the design/color even (I'm just one of those ppl who won't complain lol smh) & I'd notice they were either crooked, or lumpy in a spot or two, or they weren't fully painted like from sidewall to sidewall) & STILL always tipped good smh. This was so worth it. Sorry for the super long comment lol I'm just so passionate about certain things (makeup, hair, nails, dupes for "high end" crazy expensive stuff, tips & tricks for things I've learned to make my life easier on any & everything lol, & colored contacts...haha) I actually have a KZbin channel. It's pretty small but growing & it's mainly reviewing colored contacts right now but next time I do my nails (which will be very soon) & when I get this order shipped to me of some new makeup I just ordered which will also be soon like tomorrow or the next day) I'm planning on making videos about all of that stuff and really expanding my content. I'd love it if you joined my little family (lol) & subscribe! 💗💕🥰🌸🌻

[@zmijasam]

SAME GIRL, SAMEEEE HAHAHAHAH

[@mallorysullivan2756]

I feel your like me with public speaking, so nervous but you obsessively know you sh$$!! Thank you for making this, complete game changer please more videos from Tracey 💗💟

[@SyringaBoutiquePromoProducts]

This video explained so much to me! I have a super oily nail bed and now I understand why I have lifting after just one day! I followed the steps and can tell the difference immediately after applying the gel polish. Thank you!! I also learned from trying all the products, that I have to use Mani-Q gel as my base and anything else goes on top. So much fun!

[@valeria-pu8oo]

What do you clean it with?

[@OTseven]

Perfect. Not a bunch of chit chat story telling.. to the point.. great visuals.. perfect diction.. very helpful.Thank you.

[@BRANDYMQ]

Thank u for these tips Tracey.. I was glad to say that for a beginner I wasn't making all these mistakes, only like 2 out of 5😊 and that's all thanks to YN vids like this. Much appreciated💚

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@purple2275]

I’ve started doing my own uv gel nails. There is litererally no prep work when getting your nails done. It’s like you are on a conveyer belt and they get you out as quick as possible.

[@youngnailsinc]

That's too bad you have had that experience

[@MizLaFrance]

So true. That’s why I decided to learn to do my own. When I’d get them done at the salon they’d start peeling after a few days. When I do them myself it takes me 30-40 minutes but they last a whole 2 weeks at least! It’s really worth learning to do your own if you can’t find a good salon.

[@isobel5175]

@@MizLaFrance which gel polishes do you use, like what brand?

[@bracita15]

I can’t stand it when they rush you while you’re picking your nail polish color. Conveyor belt indeed!

[@muavead]

@@TheMarilynme The power of the UV bulbs used in the gel curing lamps is so low that it does not.

[@clairericheda8017]

Thanks so much these tips were all so helpful, they are easy mistakes to make. It reminds me of when I started to do gel and couldn’t see why it pitted or peeled. Anyone that does gel should watch it. Some of those things are so easy to slip up on. I’m sure all of is have made at least one of does things. I never thought about strengthening the nail, but now you’ve said it it make perfect sense xxx

[@youngnailsinc]

Totally!

[@barbaragaspar6948]

I loved this tutorial! Best one I’ve watched in a long time 😊You were engaging and informative without unnecessary chit chat that doesn’t enhance the instruction. I have been making the 5 mistakes and am excited to now go do my nails in a more professional way. I subscribed and look forward to watching your other videos. Thanks & Happy New Year!

[@Gabriela-z9p]

Definitely will be saving money investing in doing my own nails 💅🏻👏🏼

[@ritsoni]

thank you for the advices . Nice eye glasses!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you

[@aniracC]

I’ve been wanting to do my nails but I didn’t know how😔 But thanks to this channel I do know💅🏽✨

[@hopeherren5044]

I have searched so much for what to do about my thin nails. The grit is really too much for how thin they are but i love gel nails so I do them at home. THANK YOU for the tip about doubling up the base layer! THANK YOU!

[@Niborie.Nails93]

Thank the lord I seen this video because i swear i was frustrated with my gel polish lol thank you guys xoxoxo

[@envisous]

Omg!!! Thank you thank you thank you. I have a job demo at a top LA salon this week, and they want me to do a gel manicure before I'm hired. This really helps me out alot! ❤❤❤

[@youngnailsinc]

Nice

[@marz5044]

Did you do great?! 😁

[@slimeslime1065]

Hope you did amazing! Did you get the job? 👍

[@houseofschenck6230]

Did you get the job?

[@kimberdawn7472]

So it's a year later and the suspense is killing me...did u get it

[@ashylon3220]

I’m just starting out after doing years of basic polish and design I really wanted to venture into gel. This video helped me SOOO much because I was under the impression I needed gel over my applied nail! I was wondering why it was so bulky.

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Lol, y'all *really* need merch with Tracey's face and the quote "Don't overthink it!"

[@youngnailsinc]

lol for real!

[@thenailnook8987]

Tots agree

[@judith-1191]

Thanks so much, so full of good information. I was making all these mistakes and wondered why my gel was peeling. You have answered all my questions!

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy it helped

[@Lauricella71]

I recently started doing my own gelish brand led nails. I invested in all the tools I need. So far it’s been going well. I actually do my own as well as my daughters. It’s so nice to have these videos at our disposal. Extremely useful And most helpful. Thank you 😊💅🏻

[@youngnailsinc]

That is awesome! ❤️

[@kaciegaynor8766]

this really helped! I received a shellac kit just this morning for Christmas!! Now I can do them , thanks so so very much ✨

[@annieb8765]

i’ve been getting my nails done at a salon and they keep messing up my nails & now watching this i see why, they’ve basically been doing it allllllll wrong. I ordered some gel and a uv lamp and i’m gonna start doing them by myself. Great video btw very helpful and to the point

[@Gracelesshearts]

My biggest problems with salons has always been that they pile on products (acrylic, gel), and my nails get so thick that When I try to scratch an itch, it’s like rubbing a ball on my skin (for lack of better metaphor). I love a sharp edge and my nails looking real but long. I am a terrible peeler of gel too so it has to just blend all around the edge. Where I live there are no true nail artists. Can’t even find many that do flowers (just stickers). I love doing my own nails and have learned to do ombré and flowers from KZbin. It’s meditative and I can quickly fix any chipping myself (or worse when I have anxiety and start peeling it). My right hand is always harder of course, as a right-handed person. I’m also always doing home projects and gardening that would quickly destroy and professional manicure. I like when someone comments my nails and I can truly say thank you because I did it myself. It’s such an expensive thing to have someone else do. If you can learn to do what you like it is so worth it!! Also far less risk of an infection from some random salon not taking care of their tools or those videos of cutting cuticles to harsh redness. I don’t ever cut my cuticles and they are fine and not noticeable.

[@mathildehellmann9342]

Thank you for this video!😍 If I apply clear gel as base, should I remove the tacky layer before applying gel polish? Or just apply gel polish on top of it?

[@youngnailsinc]

Nope, apply straight over top. Gel likes a sticky surface to stick to

[@urszulasalek6007]

I been doing my own nails for more then two years from gel polish to my own acrylics! You guys helped me to solve so many issues! Even when I was having my nails done at the nail salon they always been falling off! Your channel been so informative I have no more issues with doing my own nails no more

[@geailey]

I remember learning through trial and error when I first started. This was a great video 🧡

[@youngnailsinc]

For sure

[@englishrose1122]

Hi I just love your glasses, would you mind sharing the make and model with me? Thanks for your very useful tips x from the UK

[@youngnailsinc]

Michael Kors

[@englishrose1122]

YoungNailsInc thank you very much, I love them and hope they are available in the uk

[@PumpkinssNailStation]

I double base on my mum and now her gels stay on fir weeks! And Iv fixed her bad nail that wouldn’t grow , now it’s growing just took a few manicures and over time it got better , she hates e files so I had to do it slowly and over a few sessions lol 😂 bit we got there! So I’m proud of myself as we fixed it and now her gels stay on, but 2 coats of base works!

[@youngnailsinc]

nice

[@hollyelliott715]

Hi , I really enjoyed your tips I have been having problems applying gel. I have quite weak nails . They seem to peel off at the tip. Just wanted to know what could be causing this and what would help. I keep them rather short . Thanks again

[@youngnailsinc]

If you have thin/weak nails, they may be too flexible for the hard gel. If you are just wanting a natural nail overlay on a short nail, we would recommend using the Fiber Gel. This works great on thin/brittle or damaged nails. It is very flexible but it has micro fibers in it to give extra durability.

[@CarFaxual]

Wow I didn’t even know using gel polish required this much prep I’ve never had that when I get my nails done

[@youngnailsinc]

Now you know. Education is key

[@Mrs.AD0099]

The worst thing a person can do to their nails is buff the top shiny layer off. Its impossible to grow long nails while continuing to buff that layer off. You will NEVER be able to keep your own natural nails without expensive mani's that add so many layers that need to harden with special lights etc because of the damage thats been done by that ridiculously damaging buffing...i have fabulous natural nails because i never allow anyone to buff the top layer off. Period. Thats how women become slaves to having to have expensive mani's. The second u dont have expensive layers of professional stuff done ur nails are gone because uv taken off the top protecting layer.

[@audrawintheiser8628]

I’ve started doing my own uv gel nails. There is litererally no prep work when getting your nails done. It’s like you are on a conveyer belt and they get you out as quick as possible.

[@yeseniafuerte2579]

What liquid did you use to clean the nail and where can I purchase that brush to clean the polish off the cuticle?

[@bhelliom3]

Bought my first gel polish setup today, and decided to have a go with about 2.5 hours before work. The learning curve was *steep* but I'm pretty proud of how they came out despite teaching myself on the fly. I'm watching this video after work, even though I won't be changing my polish for at least a week. My biggest mistake was picking up too much base coat, the first finger (my pinky) is THIOCC. But I'm stoked to have a more durable option since my line of work fucks up my nails within a couple of days.

[@Catcatharina1987]

Thank U, thank U, thank U!! 🤩🙌🏻💅🏻❤️

[@candylandnailsct9918]

Love watching the young nails videos. They are so insightful. And just proves that no matter how long you are in the industry there is always room to learn new techniques. Thank you for all the awesome tips.

[@adel4086]

Thank you for going back to basics. Learned a few more tips to help challenging clients. Could you make a video on tips using Slick Pour? Would love to buy more colors but I am finding it difficult to use the bottle system. Especially the top coat. Some of my clients prefer the system vs conversion base and top coat.

[@youngnailsinc]

Yep we have a couple videos explaining slickpour traditional as well as slickpour with conversion, maybe it is time we revamp them.

[@idrisambrosius5164]

YoungNailsInc can you use the mani Q soft gel with the slicpour vs using the conversion base coat??

[@silverbeaver7108]

My gel kept lifting after 5 days for months and I couldn’t figure out what i was doing wrong until I watched this! Prep is the key. Thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@natunga100]

I love this video!! Thank you so much YN Tracy💃

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@zenaidabeltran3]

I have weak nails and it’s been peeling my issue was a didn’t have a protein bond which now I know I need and I would paint on to my skin and these suckas would peel right off

[@katelynnfisher4237]

If I want to use tips would I do the tip and then the hard gel on top of the tip? I feel like I know this but just want to make sure I do it right

[@nikki7238]

Thank you Tracy! This is my first time watching your videos and I have learned so much!! I will be watching more of them.

[@youngnailsinc]

Awesome!

[@shairalaicanoa8657]

I have a very thin proxima nail fold and pushing my cuticles just hurts but I really wanna do these nail arts but anxious about cutting myself or when other people do it for me

[@andriaduncan5032]

Just recently starting doing my nails again, after discovering gel polish and how fast it dries compared to old-school nail polish. I've never gotten the "peeling" or "lifting" issue, however it's been hard re-learning the dexterity to not end up with polish all over the edges of my fingers, especially when using my left hand to do my right nails! I try to clean them up before curing, because it definitely hardens the gel onto the flesh, which gets HOT, but sometimes I miss a spot, and I've had to resort to using the stuff that's meant to remove gel polish from nails in like 5 minutes. And that does work, it lets you scrape off the missed spots, but damn it burns! It also does what you said, if the part that's misplaced is on the cuticle, it leaves a ridge that I CANNOT leave alone, so I end up trying to file it smooth right there at the cuticle. That works, if I don't go crazy with the file, but it can leave the base of the nail a little unsightly, if I'm not very careful. My nails have always been thick and strong, but as I've gotten older, I've noticed that they're a little thinner and more bendy than they used to be, and a couple of them developed odd quirks like a vertical split, or starting to peel and get ragged at the tip, which meant that for those nails, I could never grow them long. Builder in a Bottle is a godsend, allowing me to grow even my troublesome nails long! A few of my other nails have the vertical ridges, which is very unsightly with regular polish, but again, Builder in a Bottle to the rescue! It smoothes them so nicely, you'd never know that their natural state has those ridges. I've got some of the thicker Builder, but it seems to be harder to learn how to use it. Maybe in time, with more experience, I can use the thicker Builder gel more expertly. My biggest issue is my perennially ragged cuticles. I started back doing my nails just so I could finally, hopefully, stop picking at the damn things, but so far that hasn't happened. I got some of the Sally Hansen cuticle remover, and use the "buffing" bit in my efile to try and remove/smooth those cuticles, and they're better, but still having issues. I can't understand how all the nail models have such perfect, nearly cuticle-less nails!

[@ashna8894]

Thank you for your tips. ❤ Any link where i can get the protein bond?

[@lookgorgeous4life713]

I’ve never been able to keep my gels on for more than 4 days before I watched this video. Thank you so much for your tips, Tracy!

[@kamladoodnauth2378]

When I go to the salon and get gel polish done, after about a week, it starts to hook on my hair. All the things she not to do are the same things they do at the salon.

[@abustillos09]

I have the thinnest, flimsiest nails after wearing acrylics for 4 years straight. Mani q gel is my answer!

[@gina2u846]

I have thin nails too , where do you find mani q gel ?

[@francesfranklin753]

Wonderful, thank you

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@buggy627]

Tracey your always have the best tips omg from seasoning the tip of the sanding band and now this. Amazing you help me so much

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@NAILZBYADRIA]

Thank you so much for this information I'm learning to do my own nails and this helped alot I have trouble painting any kind of nail lol the liquid you approve to wipe the artificial nail at the end is what? I couldn't get that part again great advice.

[@kellyr3832]

Mani q cleanser

[@pamelawalsh8388]

Oh my god, I have literally been having a mare trying to soak off gel polish and now I understand it was the protein bond! Love your vids, thank you 💕

[@daniterry4922]

Omg... I had a nail tech accuse me of “doing something” to my nails because they peeled in one day😵🤨He was so made that I asked him to fix it😕 But he couldn’t tell me what I possibly did to make my nails peel. This video makes me feel that I’m not crazy... thanks

[@leilanilogan40]

This makes no sense. She listed everything that goes wrong. Are you saying you did none of these and they still peeled?

[@daniterry4922]

@@leilanilogan40 …yeah.

[@Cassief1]

I am so greatfull for this because I am just starting to do my own nails learning before I start. Thank you ☺️

[@isabellac1109]

i didn’t even realize the acetone was the problem🥴i’ve been doing that ever since i’ve started doing my own nails and always wondered why it would lift. THANK U

[@noa4687]

but i dont get with what she cleans her nails?

[@StarOnTheWater]

@@noa4687 probably alcohol

[@noa4687]

@@StarOnTheWater thx i try!

[@janetleeharrison]

GREAT video! I do my own nails & have always had trouble with peeling. You just showed me that my mistake is filing off the 150 scratches that adhere the gel polish. WOW & THANK YOU SO MUCH! And thank you for the pro tip about nails with ridges! Hugs from Florida.

[@mabelkulo247]

Please ma'am what did you apply on the clean tiny brush to clean up the excess gel around the cuticle area

[@andreacavalcanti2280]

I got a question. Those manicure brushes you use to clean off the dust and all, how do you clean them after?

[@youngnailsinc]

Use a new one for each client then at the end of the day you can wash with soap and water then disinfect in barbacide

[@l1quidbeatz46]

@YoungNailsInc Do you know what color Mani-q polish was used? It wasn't in the description and I love the color. Thank you

[@youngnailsinc]

Pink 106 www.youngnails.com/products/1-3-oz-pink-106

[@pinkydawny]

Thank you! I also learnt all this the hard way. Now I get that beautiful line of light and no chipping 😊

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@ktroberts8731]

Thank you! This video is so helpful. Now I know why my gel nails start lifting on the sides. I'm new to doing my own nails because they charge so much at the nail salon. I have everything I need except maybe the bonder. I'm going to head out to the kitchen and give it another whirl. I will master this!!

[@sherrywortman2267]

Great video. I love being able to do gel nails at home. I just learned that I need to clean up my polish on my skin before curing. I usually just pick it off over the next couple of days but I never thought that is starting to lift the polish. I usually have great luck and I’m bored before the polish comes off. At least 2wks. But my last manicure it was peeling within 48 hrs. I think it was my bonding polish or whatever it’s called. The liquid you put on before the base coat or as you said it might be my light. It’s probably 3 years old and I don’t use it much but it might be time for a new one. Anyway great video. I appreciated it. Thanks :)

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy you liked it

[@erin8000uk]

Yes it helped me with ideas

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@Mel-qr5ob]

When I was a kid I used to buy polish and didn't understand why some dried goopy and others didn't. Gell wasn't very well labeled. Usually there'd be a wall stand of polish, with a brand name signed above and on the bottles. But the labels below the bottles only had the price and colour name... no mention anywhere of whether it was gell or acrylic. I only realized gell exists, and needed UV to dry, once my town got internet in 2010 and I started watching youtube videos.

[@christianbustamante7488]

What do you do for clients who have thin and flat nails?

[@youngnailsinc]

Fiber Gel works really well on thin or damaged nails. You can do 1-2 (or more if necessary) coats before applying your gel polish to build a little more structure to a thin/flat nail.

[@chaneljimenez3135]

Thanks Tracy this makes sense. I usually use my 180 grit file then go behind it with an orange buffer to smooth out the scratches (i was told to do this so you dont see the scratches under the polish) i havent had a problem with my polish not sticking but i will try it this way to see if i see a difference... thanks again

[@youngnailsinc]

Yep, the buffing will cause issues. The gel fills in the file lines

[@velakathy]

Thanks for the tips. A question please: What can I use instead of the product "Swipe"? Alcohol?

[@youngnailsinc]

Alcohol isn't always strong enough to remove all the oils from the nail, but if you need to, you can try 99% alcohol.

[@velakathy]

@@youngnailsinc thank u very much🤗

[@HereComesDANIELLA]

I recently started doing my own gel polishes at home. All was going perfect with the first brand I tried (beetles) but then I got some colors from another brand (Kiara Sky) and I'm having a hard time with it. After I cure the color, it looks a bit wet and I've learned this is the inhibition layer and its fine. But the second my topcoat touches the color it smears and bubbles. Why do you think this is? Maybe my beetles topcoat doesnt work with the KS?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yea not all brands can work together

[@HereComesDANIELLA]

YoungNailsInc Thank you for replying!!!

[@muginfires]

i found my problems 💀 gonna try again and see how it goes

[@shannonkelly9289]

I always do 2 coats of base gel. That also gives me something to electric file to.

[@youngnailsinc]

Exactly

[@danahgow9946]

started doing my own nails due to covid and I was wondering, I have thin /semi thin nails. Could I just use a builder gel as my base? then go in with my colour, top coat etc?

[@angelatrevino6859]

Yes, that’s what I do

[@jessijacobs8]

Your tips and advice is amazing! Thank you for sharing. From someone who has major problematic nails (lichen planus) it's been so interesting to watch and learn how you do healthy nails; I can definitely adapt some of these techniques to mine 😘😘

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome

[@khephincube7503]

I want to ask if I can seal each coat or top coat only or it doesn't matter at all

[@youngnailsinc]

You wouldn't top coat after each layer of gel polish, just at the end.

[@gailbryce5842]

I’ve just started doing my own gel nails , I found this really helpful and, can’t wait for more helpful tips , thank you .

[@kathybuckley2338]

Me too Gail ....love doing my own...

[@Laysea89]

Can anyone elaborate on what she said about not using protein bond if you’re gonna soak?

[@youngnailsinc]

Protein bond helps everything adhere better so if you apply protein bond so if you are planning to soak off you wouldn't want to apply protein bond to the full surface of the nail. If soaking you would only want to apply to the tip of the nail so when the client returns you have no issues removing the gel polish.

[@Laysea89]

YoungNailsInc OK! That makes sense, thank you!!

[@hazelhuggins3506]

Thankyou tracey I smooth that nail till it's like silk now I know why I get peeling this helps loads

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@cxffaye]

Haha I messed up but no one noticed and I still got compliments (I rushed it at school and it’s a miracle the nails didn’t get too smudged)

[@cxffaye]

Btw I didn’t use gel polish (just some good quality but slow drying one I recently got)

[@JM-bb4eu]

Oh my gosh! I finally started using gel dip powder and making my nails pretty for the first time ever-my nails are super thin and always break so it’s been a lifelong “nope can’t have pretty nails” thing. So I’m excited!!! And have been having all these issues, ha…thanks so much for this FABULOUS video! Would you mind letting us know what’s in that bottle you used to clean the mail after you buff it up? So no acetone, no soap, no oil…is it just water??? Thank you SO MUCH!!! I can finally have pretty nails!!

[@GREENEYESDALY]

I too want to know what she used to clean. It wasn't clear in the video.

[@tomandme3698]

There are nail cleaner lotions to do it, mostly alcohol based. I use "Neo Nails" and it works pefect.

[@youngnailsinc]

Swipe is an alcohol and acetone based product formulated to cleanse the nail perfectly for product. www.youngnails.com/products/8-oz-swipe

[@damariscotto4676]

I just discovered your channel and to be honest I am waiting for some products that I ordered online (without any previous research) and I would like to know about possible outcomes when mixing brands and/or how to know if a product is compatible with another one. I don't know if you have talked about this before and in which video.. Thanks!

[@youngnailsinc]

We actually have a full biztalk discussing mixing brands. The main this is it is not how we test the products so we really can't gaurentee the results

[@damariscotto4676]

@@youngnailsinc just watched!!! Thank you so much!!! And thanks for responding the comments... it means so much and it says a lot about you!!🥰

[@xtracreamxtrasugar4134]

Ever since Covid (& having 3 kids now lol, I had 2 back to back that are only 1 and 2 as I'm writing this lol) & a 12 yr old so I could barely afford it anymore but I'm SO GLAD that I came across a polygel video...I've never even tried doing my own nails before and my first set came out better than most SALONS do & the "unicorn chrome" powder I used & rhinestones I put on would have ***EASILY*** cost me around $80 (esp for a full set & not a fill). Plus its literally almost been a MONTH & i only have a SMALL amount of lifting on my pinky nail from hitting it off something. All the other nails are so grown out (lol) but COMPLETELY really still ON there. I'm literally AMAZED... I used to get my nails done at the salon for literally 15 plus yrs & a set NEVER lasted me longer than 2 weeks (& THAT'S pushing it) without lifting, chipping, cracking or just completely coming off smh. I am SOO glad I came across a polygel video & started really watching bc I bought a polygel starter kit that came w everything you need even a lamp, I got a drill & both for under $100. I'm so obsessed I ordered a TON more fun stuff for them (like diff polygel colors (literally a ton lmao, like neons, pastels, glitters),all different kinds of shapes & colors of rhinestones, little decorations & decals, I got a set of gel polishes (or maybe 2 or 3 😳😂🤣) but it's SOOOO worth it that I'll NEVER have to step in a salon AGAIN & honestly half the time I either left not liking my nails. Whether it was the way they shaped them, the design/color (even though I picked it sometimes u just don't like it once they start doing the design or using that certain color, & I'm just one of those ppl who won't complain lol smh) & I'd notice they were either crooked, lumpy in a spot or two, or they weren't fully painted like from sidewall to sidewall & if I noticed these things I feel like they DEFdid , just didnt care smh) but STILL always tipped good smh. This was so worth it. LITERALLY one of THE BEST investments I've ever made for myself. Sorry for the super long comment lol I'm just so passionate about certain things (makeup, hair, nails, dupes for "high end" crazy expensive stuff, tips & tricks for things I've learned to make my life easier on any & everything lol, & colored contacts...haha) I actually have a KZbin channel. It's pretty small but growing & it's mainly reviewing colored contacts right now but next time I do my nails (which will be very soon) & when I get this order shipped to me of some new makeup I just ordered which will also be soon like tomorrow or the next day) I'm planning on making videos about all of that stuff and really expanding my content. I'd love it if you joined my little family (lol) & subscribe! 💗💕🥰🌸🌻

[@karenhdz9875]

Question, why does it burn a bit when I put my hand into the led/uv lamp. It’s a new lamp and I’m using a beginners kit Gellen soak off gel polish. I remember it doing that too when I would go to salons. Is that normal?

[@julianadelacruz5771]

Hey, I’m a beginner nail tech and yes, it’s normal to burn when you put the gel and into the uv lamp

[@martinageorgieva8307]

I go to salons to have gel manicures because I like the way it looks and I want to have a pretty and well done manicure. I don't want something that will sit on my nails for weeks and I certainly might not be back every two weeks to get a new one so I want my nails to look like they looked prior to putting the gel on them. I also have extremely sensitive nails and I hate the feeling of the file on them so I definitely will not let the nail technician do this. So in this respect I don't really see it as a mistake and I don't agree that gel is an enhancement. I see it as a more durable alternative to normal polish. Otherwise, lovely video! xxx

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching

[@sassysandra245]

Thankfully I’ve never had any issues no matter the brand or color, my biggest thing is there anyway to save a gel polish when it becomes to thick? In regular polish you can add a few drops of acetone or even a good nail polish remover to make it as thin as you want and it doesn’t mess up the Sally’s fast dry polishes but what can we do for a gel polish? Or is it just garbage 🗑

[@youngnailsinc]

Generally if a gel polish has gotten thick, it has been exposed to light or if it is a hybrid gel (gel polish and traditional polish mix) that has dried out, there isn't much you can do to thin it out. To avoid it getting thick, keep it away from curing light sources, including sunlight and keep the bottles closed tightly when not in use.

[@jenm6476]

Wow, Ive been making all these mistakes. No wonder why Ive been so fustrated. I actually gave up doing my nails months ago because I was tired of it taking me 3 hours to only have my nails last a couple of days. Ive been interested in gel builder mainly because of its self leveling property but was unsure it was worth giving it another go. Thank you thank you!!!

[@flamingpixi5667]

Was your clean up brush just a clean brush or did it have product on it? My biggest issue is flooding my cuticles

[@gingergilchrist1556]

If I don’t have “swipe” is rubbing alcohol an ok substitute?

[@gillianmorton2549]

that’s what i use!

[@lovenails5352]

If I applied a gel overlay on natural nails. And buffed or cleansed the tacky layer off. Do I need to apply base before gel polish?

[@youngnailsinc]

You wouldn't want to buff or remove the tacky layer that will result in peeling. If for some reason the tacky layer must be removed you can re protein bond but definitely don't want to buff

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

Gel polish don’t needs base gel or tacky layer,it just don’t want to stick on glossy finish...frankly don’t know what they say,but I use gel polish just as gel,can be used on acrylics,gels,we constantly paint,draw things even in layers..just clensed won’t be ok,but if you buff and just get dust with brush off go ahead and use gel polish directly,no need to dehydration any liquids,extra steps,just buff,dust apply...Tested on me and my friends and clients million times,for over 15 years,gel polish holds grate without any protein bond,even if I like protein bond,but I don’t use it in layers as they do,I use it only on natural nails first layer after dehydration more I consider it marketing step,unnecessary for for artist and clients but good for company selling product...

[@lovenails5352]

Liga Skirbauska Thank you so much for the info! 😊

[@johannak1983]

I've always wondered if curing your nails 2x30 seconds is the same as curing them 1x60 seconds. Does anybody know?

[@oceannelecours]

yes it's the same. they put these options because some polish needs to be cured 60sec and others only 30.

[@johannak1983]

@@oceannelecours Thank you so much!

[@meenubhola2558]

Really informative video but could anyone tell me that could i skip base coat before hard gel application and before gel polish application

[@youngnailsinc]

You always want to use hard gel base before your overlay and extensions. Base has the most resin in it and is the foundation for your application. As for base gel for gel polish, you want to use base if the gel polish requires it. On the natural nails, yes you need base. On top of an enhancement, like acrylic or hard gel, base is not necessary before gel polish color because the enhancement acts as a base. If using our go-time gel polishes or fiber gel, those do not need a base coat before them.

[@godisdead6611]

I ALWAYS forget to rough up my nails a bit for gel to stick and my nails are naturally so thin and fragile that I’m always nervous to rough them too much. This video was one of the most helpful in depth ones I’ve seen thank you!

[@leilanilogan40]

Because it's not necessary at all. Just wipe with alcohol

[@27nine]

God builds tough nails

[@babyluna3412]

Hi what is the difference of nail dehydrate and protein nail?

[@youngnailsinc]

Protein bond is a non acid primer.. it doesn’t chemically etch the nail like a traditional primer does. Protein stays sticky.. sticks to the natural nail and then sticks the product. Here is a video on Protein Bond & how to use it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYqbfKmMgK-fh6c

[@desariestanford1364]

Thank you so much for the video. 🥰🥳😘I have worked at “natural nail salons” only we don’t use drills... a lot of my guest have had experiences with people that don’t know how to use drills properly and therefore messing up their natural nail to the point of trauma... there anyway you can do any videos with nail files on all 10 fingers and then follow thru with the full service? Do you cap the free edge of the nail with Gel ? I am having a problem with doing a gel Service within 50 minutes, and every guest will have their own nail story which can make or break this 50 minute time frame it’s something I am trying to master.

[@youngnailsinc]

Speed comes with time, don't stress it. We don't stress the capping since we use protein bond, other than for the look. We have full service videos under the category of "Real time"

[@nicolenedaniels9183]

So it's better to put that primer back on over the fake nail before applying gel? I thought you could just put gel over the fake nail because it's rough and the gel will adhere

[@nicolenedaniels9183]

Still unsure about this 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@fenixnailz4832]

Good morning and thank you for this I’m struggling lol. But I’ll get better especially after this

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@anastazjawrobel]

I just started myself but haven't got any lifting ir anything. It just that staying in the line and pushing skin back enough that is hard for me I think... good luck to your nail journey!x

[@demonntv]

@Tina Tequila At first sight I thought you are Tila Tequila lol. Good luck with your gel nails.

[@polhuisje]

so if I understand correctly; If I want to use a product that is ultimately removed with acetone, is it smart not to use protine bond? and is that the same as primer ? Thank you very much for your clear videos. it is super educational for me as a beginner. It's a shame that the live's are a bit late for me since I live in the Netherlands, but I like to watch them again in the morning.

[@youngnailsinc]

Correct. You definitely still can use protein bond, but it does such a good job at adhering product that it will be harder to soak off. Protein bond is a non acid primer.. it doesn’t chemically etch the nail like a traditional primer does. Protein stays sticky.. sticks to the natural nail and then sticks the product. Here is a video on Protein Bond & how to use it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYqbfKmMgK-fh6c

[@karenstegman2893]

I just started doing my nails at home. Thanks for such great tips doing my gel manicure at home! I really appreciate it!

[@estherpicken9072]

Brilliant advice. Qualified 9 yrs ago but only do my own nails. Has given me the confidence to know that I am doing them right. Thank you so much guys. ❤