5 Tips for Hand-Painting with Mission Control Gel Paints

Today Steph shows you five tips for hand-painting designs using the Mission Control gel paints. Learn how to maintain balance and stability, apply pressure for different stroke sizes, clean your micro detailing brush, and more!
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[@lexishendrix1145]

I never thought about flash curing the design! All the paint and designs I could have saved over the years!!!! Thank you so much for the tips!

[@Ana-qp5cy]

🎉🎉🎉love that gem 💎✨🙏

[@denisemoylan3593]

Love YOUNG NAIL Tutorials they teach u so much and go into great detail!!! They are the best teachers and it's amazing bc u dont have to have money to learn with them! Alot of others wanna charge you, and it gets to be very expensive!!!!

[@kristinb8172]

My absolute favorite is first thing in the morning after I've had my coffee with a double shot and my hands are shaky and my client wants art! Umm...sure, how about marble?? Love my set of Mission Control gel paints! I just ordered the ones in gold and silver, can't wait to play with them!

[@youngnailsinc]

lol always

[@elenapaulii8075]

Something that helps too is to make sure your base is either roughed up(buffed) or tacky(cured,but not wiped gel) this gives your brush something to grip to so your brush isnt sliding around

[@youngnailsinc]

Great point

[@alissiaweiss940]

this video is seriously some of the best advice I have ever watched. thank you so much!

[@lakiraboatwright9176]

Genius with the flash cure!

[@Vanillickathaspiritualweirdo]

Thank you the flash curing tricks are genius!💜

[@ashleyoliver321]

Thanks a million these simple tips are what’s needed to do a more intricate detailed design I’ll definitely be using all five tips moving forward thanks again

[@jennifertran4116]

Thank you for your sharing! I love it ❤️

[@annakaberg8278]

I loved the tip for the brush, so smart💛

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad you liked it!!

[@s.r6172]

I am no where near the drawing part... I get sweaty just thinking about it😂

[@youngnailsinc]

haha

[@sierrakamroyeva6916]

Me too girl… me too 😅

[@VampyTN]

@@youngnailsinc 😳👐🏻 me three! 😂😂

[@shellahruth1595]

Lol

[@liplockcosmeticsllc]

You and me both 🤣🤣🤣

[@maymanamoutie]

Thank you very much for this lesson .. just started nail bussines

[@beatricelopez4679]

Thank you for your tips!❤

[@anitaoluchi]

Rose design with pigments is what I’d love to see next. Thanks for this video

[@PaintByAGirl]

Wow the gel is an awesome tip!

[@debrahvimbaimurove331]

Thanks for your teaching l win to pic up a ball ...left to do art on nails thanks a lot ...stay blessed ❤️

[@deegee6868]

Thanks for this video! So helpful!

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Thanks for sharing these useful tips Stephanie 💜

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@callieelliesociety]

That was so helpful. Thank you.

[@jasmineusa3895]

I love 💕 painting and drawing. I think this is the good way to go for me.

[@dianepriscilla2768]

I just bought the mission control gels in the February sale you guys have going on. Im so excited 😍

[@akgg9738]

A friend asked for it today and I wanted to cry today it’s so hard trying to get a straight line like how do you do this but I don’t want to give up !

[@lanamore7171]

Very helpful!!

[@kathytarman2302]

Thank you for sharing this great information.

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching

[@zaram3932]

Great tips! Thank you 😊😘👍

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@LoveYourSmileVids]

Great tips 😊 thanks!

[@youngnailsinc]

You're so welcome! We hope you enjoyed this video on tips for hand-painting.

[@HOLLYWOOD-pw9kz]

Thanks for sharing this Bc,even when I'm trying to draw a line I get so nervous. I over think things... I have be a little easy on myself 😁

[@youngnailsinc]

You're so welcome! Don't be so hard on yourself! It's art make it your own

[@viviangrandy9634]

You can never go wrong with art, it's what you make it and like Bob Ross says, Happy mistakes" :-)

[@xoli.8780]

Thank you 🙏🏾💕

[@thecreativemind8849]

Helpful video 😍

[@rubysnailbar4460]

Awesome tutorial guys!!! TSMFS 💗💗

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@vivianavasquez7922]

I love it

[@menotyou8830]

I’m actually hoping to try the mission control paints-probably at your next sale. Looking forward to taking my art to the next level!

[@youngnailsinc]

Nice

[@Sheribee]

@@youngnailsinc I'm hoping for that sale cause I'm planning to spend some $500 on ALL nail stuff😆. I'd LOVE it if the pro kits would go on sale soon!

[@fatimamazhar6598]

Thank u so much it helps me

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy to help

[@annesamohanlal5967]

Thanks for the basic tips, I'm starting my Nail career next month. Much appreciated😍🙏

[@bernicemolaakgosi4582]

9months later, how is it going? I'm starting mine next month and I'm nervous

[@Sammy_08648]

Great tips

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhondaarmstrong6790]

Great video!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks!

[@HydenNoway]

Thanks

[@scrappedlives]

And possibly you get straighter lines when you hold the brush between the thumb and the index finger.

[@judidios]

Thank you so much

[@youngnailsinc]

No problem

[@fbreezie2]

Love your tips and tricks Steph.

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks so much!

[@Babyyoda2000_]

Thanks sm

[@ering.4487]

How do I make my bristles curved like that? I feel like it’ll be easier to use when doing lines. Just ordered my brush from you guys and can’t wait!!

[@BellaBlends]

Omg this video is perfect in been working on my hand painted art thank u so much

[@neonlights3977]

Make sure to practice most with non dominant hand !

[@BellaBlends]

Neonlights I didn't think about that but your so right that's an amazing tip 🙌🏽 thank you so much 🥰

[@neonlights3977]

@@BellaBlends welcome girl ! Good luck 💅

[@youngnailsinc]

Awesome hope it helped

[@darknesswoman8913]

Awesome

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks

[@ms.mjeezy7036]

Im not close to painting yet but this video definitely helped

[@youngnailsinc]

awesome

[@amyfleming6168]

I love that style of hand painted numbers and lettering. Can’t ever find a tutorial on how to do them

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks we have a short demo on old English letters

[@manishasungare9863]

It has very informative vedio . Pl make such nail art techniques vedio. Which brand brush we should use in India for nail art.

[@youngnailsinc]

We only use our products in our videos.

[@dmdm9272]

Hey guys,That!,,Is!,,Perfect Job..Now here is my question,,Can I use for example gloss top coat to aid in dragging the brush?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yep

[@s.r6172]

I just love you all!!! Simple videos... I am currently learning the dual forms for polygel... Any suggestions??? I am not a license nail tech.... Though I want to go to school to achieve my license. I want to practice first before looking stupid around my peers😌

[@youngnailsinc]

Unfortunately polygel is not a product we carry so we can not speak on it. As for school you won't look dumb you're there to learn!

[@chantelhuman5190]

What do you use to wipe off mistakes? Rubbing alcohol... nail polish remover..?

[@youngnailsinc]

we use swipe. swipe is a alcohol and acetone based product.

[@denise144253]

Love these tips! Do you suggest wiping the tacky layer off of the color gel before you begin the nail art or is it not necessary?

[@cmbsr4851]

I know its late, but I've seen people say leave it tacky so the brush doesnt slide

[@denise144253]

@@cmbsr4851 thanks! Super appreciate it :)

[@vickyferguson1]

I love YN and there products and to me YN is more about education I know this is going to sound cheeky but its not meant to be as I love you guys and its thanks to u you guys I got into nails and education. So here goes! I cringed so badly when that brush with the gel to wiped on bare fingers as there is so many bad examples of this. It should never and I mean NEVER be done just incase someone new to nails is watching this. YN as an educational platform I think that was a big let down. I'm so sorry to say that but I feel allergic reactions and allergy's do not get taking seriously and its happing more and more. I think its educators like yourself that should be putting it out there as there is a lac of it on these platforms.Along with education there should be awareness as well. I Know it looks like something small but can turn into something life changing.I hope you guys understand i'm not trying to be mean just awareness is essential to.

[@betsymagana8776]

On acrylics Do we use topcoat before drawing the nail art so removal of the mistakes is easier?

[@youngnailsinc]

you. can but you don't have to

[@bewitching2u475]

Thats some good advice. I especially like the advice on how to clean ur brush. But what about acrylic? Ive been using acetone to clean my brushes and ur right theyre starting to fray and discolor. What can i use so this doesnt happen?

[@youngnailsinc]

Only want to expose your acrylic brush to monomer, acetone will fray it because it is real hair. If your brush gets clogged with acrylic, soak it in monomer then work it out on your table towel. Repeat until clean

[@yeniepadilla2390]

😍😍😍

[@gloriakois3518]

ha, ha... I probably have a dozen brushes with one hair left. I'm horrible and forget which ones I used for gels and paints.

[@youngnailsinc]

haha totally

[@carolann123]

The balancing is called a fulcrum. Learned it in dentistry 😂

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes! Our Videographer is learning all about this on our beginner series! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaPSpKqNjrt9sMU

[@rebeccatruhlicka1278]

Thank you !! Hey can you show us how to draw a 4leaf clover for patty’s day nails

[@youngnailsinc]

Check out this playlist and let us know if it helps: kzbin.info/aero/PLbrhuNO154v1Mum4KfKBPrFWDcrVg0ZSC

[@Jessica-nw8xx]

You guys are really good👍What did you use to wipe off part of the design?

[@youngnailsinc]

Swipe on a lint free wipe.

[@magzgutierrez3884]

Now with more reason I want to jump right to it and practice my freehand since I used to draw probably like 6 years ago. Ima get myself a refresh start again

[@teresaskipinski4494]

Hi all! Can I use mission control for a cuff around cuticle and then add foil? Would I cure half time and then add foil and finishing curing or am I gonna need foil glue? Thanks so much!

[@charlene-tsai]

Ooo I want to know as well!

[@youngnailsinc]

If you are applying transfer foil, we recommend using the foil glue fur the best adhesion.

[@PaintByAGirl]

What can I thin it out with? It's too thick

[@keesimeehan1357]

Once you have the paint out of the gel, do you clean the brush with anything else or do you leave the gel in the brush?

[@youngnailsinc]

Here is a good video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2KVpHioqNVqmNE

[@thesoftlife1033]

Excellent tips!! Here comes a skin/nail nerd🤓 question... Which YN gel product is closest to the chemical compound of Japanese gels? In terms of softest/most flexibility, high color saturation.

[@youngnailsinc]

We actually don't test with anyone else's product so don't have much of a compassion. As for soft gels we have maniQ in a pot gel, as for highest color saturation like art gels this is our mission control gel paint used in this video.

[@ss-fc3kn]

You can dip frayed brushes into boiling water and it’ll reform!

[@ering.4487]

What kind of nail art brush is that? I love how it’s kind of angled.

[@youngnailsinc]

It's our striper brush. www.youngnails.com/products/yni-striper-brush

[@LucaGel23]

I’m trying to learn nails as a surprise for this friend that I’m into; we’re both artists, she’s super into cosmetics I’m decent with most media I don’t see how it would be super difficult to learn. Do y’all have any tips so I don’t make any mistakes?

[@youngnailsinc]

Here is a great playlist for you: kzbin.info/aero/PLbrhuNO154v3LPLgNaBc3Sn8FinkONuK7&si=TzRJwlmZ1CwIfk8z

[@gimygaming8655]

Okay, but these are like actual good tips. I like the flash curing tip. Also, unrelated. Doing acrylic nails you have to place the bead and guide the product as it drips slowly down. But mine just stays there even though it's not a dry bead. Why?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes you want to work wetter and angle the finger down so the product can flow and doesn't flood the cuticle or sidewalls

[@Vicky-bq1vb]

How can we clean the brush in between colors? The same way with the clear gel?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes, the clear gel will help to pull the color out of your brush.

[@unik8353]

Where I work now they don’t have cleanser for gel. Can I use acetone?

[@youngnailsinc]

You don't want to use acetone to cleans as it is so strong it melts the product.

[@mariemireles3825]

How do you prep acrylic for a french tip?? My lines tend to "spread" or "shrink"...HELP, PLEASE!

[@youngnailsinc]

Make sure you apply a coat of Protein Bond before your gel polish. If you still find the gel polish spreading, try doing 1-2 nails at a time or using a thicker gel polish, such as our Cream Clays or Striper gel paints. You can also use a clean gel brush to touch up the smile lines if they move.

[@tabithamcdonald9484]

Should base coat be used before art? Idk what’s wrong but my art always bleeds if I apply base coat first. But I thought base coat was necessary!

[@youngnailsinc]

It's a personal preference. If you do apply base coat, after curing, wipe the tacky surface, apply Protein Bond and your art and then top coat. This will keep the gel paint from bleeding into the base coat but the Protein Bond will help the top coat adhere.

[@malindasmith3496]

I can’t help but feel like a quality nail art pen would be so amazing. I’ve just never found any that don’t clog or spit or something. Can a sharpie work? I feel like the top coat would smear it.

[@youngnailsinc]

We have not tested using Sharpie markers for nail art, so we can't say how they would perform with the top coat. Be cautious if you do test it out as markers are not necessarily designed to be used on the nails/skin. We only recommend using cosmetic grade products or products intended for safe use on nails.

[@gracewarner1693]

Do you ship to NZ?? I would love to try this polish 😍

[@youngnailsinc]

Our website only ships to the continental US. We will link our list of distributors so you can see who sells our products near you. If you don’t see a distributor in your country, simply zoom out on the map until the closest one pops up and get in contact to see if they ship to your location. www.youngnails.com/pages/locate-distributor

[@genesisnieves0626]

What product is used/ recommended to wipe off excess of gel or simply removing a mistake ?

[@youngnailsinc]

We use our product swipe.

[@mrose5877]

Hey Guys!! I can’t remember the name of a particular acrylic powder I use to buy from you guys.. it’s had like crystals in it!! Last salon I worked in owner kept all my products and I can’t seem to find it in any of my local supply stores 😩 my clients LOVED it!! Im about to start doing nails again and would like to purchase some.. PLEASE tell me you still make it!!

[@youngnailsinc]

It may have been Sea Spray or Waterfall, and unfortunately both of them have been discontinued.

[@ASMRbyKittyy]

For tip #2 if I don’t have that sculpture gel to clean the brush, what else can I use?

[@youngnailsinc]

Any clear gel you have, base, build, gloss any clear gel works

[@hillarynickle6861]

@@youngnailsinc Does this include a gel topcoat like ultimate finish?

[@corrinesummer1117]

@@hillarynickle6861 Idk if you ever got a response for this, but I just learned today that when you're coating brushes in gel for storage, top coats will make the brush too stiff. I would especially think this to be the case with ultimate finish cuz that stuff is about as hard a gel top coat you can get! 😆 Idk if this info is gospel but it came from another respected nail tech on KZbin and it does make sense to me...hopefully this will be as helpful for you as it was for me 🙂

[@hillarynickle6861]

@@corrinesummer1117 thank you!

[@neutral.chaotic]

I seem to be struggling with line work, especially if I am outlining a character and need consistent curved lines.

[@aleialaw]

Use a shorter brush for curved lines. It helps with control and consistency.

[@Vanillickathaspiritualweirdo]

Do u cap the nails with clear before u handpaint? Or after or can u just use a clear coat top gel

[@youngnailsinc]

you don't have to add clear first but you can if you want. Also, the mission control cures without a tacky layer so a top coat isn't required, but you can choose to use one as well.

[@Vanillickathaspiritualweirdo]

@@youngnailsinc cool thanks 👍

[@user-gh7dn1ss3u]

I don't have a steady hand it shakes when I draw what's your advice for me

[@youngnailsinc]

You can put your pinkie on the hand you use to draw on the hand that you are using to hold the clients for balance.

[@izzychavez8381]

Hey I just tried don't some simple daisy's using fizz and after I would put a line on top of cured heel polish. The line would expand Any suggestions 🤔

[@youngnailsinc]

Some gel polishes have more of a dispersion layer than others, so if you are painting designs over these dispersion layers, the paints can move/flow a little. If this is an issue for your design, you can wipe off the dispersion layer and then do your design with Mission Control and top coat over.

[@nailson6445]

Do you wipe off the design before apply top coat? Because after I use my painting gel and cure it, it still looks sticky and then when I apply top coat, the color/cured painting gel is spreading in top coat :( I don’t know why 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@shellahruth1595]

Allow the painting to dry very well before applying top coat...

[@nailson6445]

@@shellahruth1595 it usually happens when I use Luxio gel polish by Akzentz… I think it’s not that proper to paint and do some design. Especially its red and black 😅

[@semyarobinson5023]

What did you wipe it with was there something on the towel?

[@youngnailsinc]

Our product swipe

[@robinnicolson6522]

I'm having trouble doing my lines I've been at hand painting for a week I'm using normal nail polish so I don't have to waste my gel.polish just yet

[@youngnailsinc]

We would recommend practicing with whatever you are going to be using so you are comfortable with those techniques. Traditional polish will dry quicker and you don't have as much time to polish and perfect your smile line. You can use a small detailer brush (or even a small lipstick brush) dipped in acetone to clean up the smile line. Also make sure you are balancing with your pinkie or ring finger to hold your hand steady when you are polishing. Here's a video that shows different polishing techniques that may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn3beqeNZZicqa8si=eVqCWgC0dBXLR_yg

[@tiannaestrella2543]

What did you wipe the mistake off with acetone ? Or just a dry cloth ?

[@youngnailsinc]

It's one of our lint-free wipes with swipe on it.

[@nicoleglandon6533]

Can y'all make a video on allergic reactions and nail allergies? 🙏

[@H3774ND]

Not gonna lie, I could find cheaper products, but I buy almost exclusively YN products simply because of the videos. I go back to the products because let's be real - they just work perfectly! The biggest hurdle i still have is builder gel on myself with my non dominant hand. But I'm determined to master it. Curious, I haven't seen yet - do you have any videos/products that lean towards 3d sculpting for nails?

[@youngnailsinc]

here are some videos for you. let us know if they help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZSlkpqXq9mHoqc

[@youngnailsinc]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3XCfat8jtCnoM0

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@PopaRoxanageorgiana-mn9dd]

U put them in boiled wather the brush to fix them

[@dominikakaminska3451]

Wait, (new here) do I need separate gel polish for art work?

[@youngnailsinc]

Depending on what kind of art work you are wanting to do, you may need a different kind of gel. Gel polishes tend to be a little thinner in pigment and can run or self level. If you are doing intricate designs and need something highly pigmented or not self leveling, we recommend using our Mission Control gel paints.

[@somieibibiambo662]

What do you wipe with?

[@youngnailsinc]

We used our product swipe. Swipe is an alcohol and acetone based product formulated to cleanse the nail perfectly for product. Here is a video about Swipe & how to use it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonbo2OLYtB7oa8

[@sharitrapnell9549]

Thanks so much for the tips. I love watching your videos. But i have 2 questions. When doing the art, do i do it after the top coat and when it is tacky? or right after the color before the top coat when tacky? And what kind of gel polish can you use to do the nail art? Can it be the soak off kind?

[@aleialaw]

Do painting before topcoat. Using the sticky layer as a base allows your paints to stick without sliding around. You can paint with anything. Gel paints usually have more pigment than gel polish, but you can still paint with gel polish. You can even paint with acrylic craft paint. But that's really old school. Just make sure you seal with topcoat.

[@youngnailsinc]

You can do your designs with the Mission Control gel paints over cured gel polish or over the top coat but it should be done before removing the tacky surface or on a filed surface. Mission Control will cure tack free, but for better durability, we recommend applying top coat over it.

[@TheMeljava]

I just ordered!!!! I’m sooo excited.. oooh & I’m def an over thinker 😭... so to clean the brush no hard solution? Got it... this might sound ridiculous, but that includes alcohol, right?

[@aprilalfred2151]

Can I please ask what do you mean by gel to clean your brushes?

[@youngnailsinc]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2KVpHioqNVqmNE

[@raycia7870]

What are you wiping off with as you go?

[@youngnailsinc]

A lint free wipe with swipe on it. Swipe is an alcohol and acetone based product formulated to cleanse the nail perfectly for product. Here is a video about Swipe & how to use it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oonbo2OLYtB7oa8

[@molinalizbeth86]

I loved the video as alway y’all make the best. And specially you products I am in love, but for the cleaning of brushes everyone says different 🤔 I’ve known people who have 10 yr brushes and swear by acetone and monomer cleaning, some say acetone is like shampoo and the monomer like conditioner for brushes ? Some say acetone is horrible some say they have used only acetone for years 🤷‍♀️ seems like it’s one of those we have to try ourselves and see what’s true type of thing, I also wonder if it’s because they have bought cheaper liquids

[@youngnailsinc]

All good points, def have to stick with what works for you

[@nailsbyanacarolina4142]

Don't breathe!! It works for me, my drawing is so much better when the nails are tiny 😅

[@lindatan5444]

How can buy the nail art liners from Young Nail?

[@youngnailsinc]

the micro detailer brush and striper brush are available on our website

[@HaleiwaGirl808]

Is gel art paint the same as hard gel?

[@youngnailsinc]

no, they are gel polish, just a bit thicker

[@chelsesatepauhoodle7171]

Where can I purchase the tile and scoop thing?

[@tynajajackson3462]

Try Amazon

[@kimberlyjones7359]

I know this was an old question but I bought tiles at Lowe’s and you can get the artist palette knife at craft stores.

[@THEdelkaimek]

How do I get this when I live in Canada :(

[@youngnailsinc]

You can place an order with our customer service team. Business hours are M-F 8:15 am - 5 pm PST. Contact customer service at 1.800.777.9170 or by email at [e-mail]