7 Things Every Nail Artist Needs

[@nailsofinterest]

Another awesome video!! Thank you 💜💖💜 I've actually seen a few people say why so many Whites, why different names? (referring to a gel line...)I was thinking well there are so many kinds!

[@leighakymberlynn2264]

Cyan and magenta would be a great addition as well! You can make bright purples, greens, and oranges. Think of a printer! Also, adding the opposite color to another will create a more natural darker color, as opposed to adding black. To make a dark red, adding green will darken it a little better and hold its true color! You can also make red from yellow and magenta and darken in with a little green with black :) I studied colors in school, the primary colors are really Cyan, magenta, and yellow. Crazy that schools only teach the "regular" primary colors :(

[@TheNailHub]

For beginners advanced color theory can be a little much. Hence the basics, but yes there is room for experimentation and more learning which is the fun part.

[@leighakymberlynn2264]

@@TheNailHub Exactly! Red, green and blue are perfect starter colors for nail gels and painting, alike. Color theory is a beautiful thing, with so many variations! Dark 'primary' colors, light 'primary' colors, cyan and magenta 'primary' colors, the list is endless. I am a painter, photographer, nail artist, etc so I see colors so differently than others! I guess you can relate!

[@brooke3140]

I just got pigments to add to my nail art. I dont know what yo do with them now that theyve arrived. I did mix a tiny bit with top coat just to see but could i do it with gel? Would it need to be white gel? Or would the pigment be opaque enough in clear. I suckk at color theories and have been trying to pair chunky glitters together (thinking blue, because its cold outside) but have no clue what to pair with it for dimension. I have the rainbow in chunky holo glitters. Instead of buying the rainbow i should have bought premixed glitters. I have a chartreuse green,forest green, magenta and a bit of silver in a st pattys day mix and i love it so much. What are good "wintery" shades that go together?

[@nat7611]

@@brooke3140 hey did you ever figure out how to use the pigments? I’ve been wanting to order some, but unsure how to use them!!

[@andriaduncan5032]

This is very useful, about the colors. I was a webmaster/web designer for about 15 yrs, and learned all about manipulating color... but anything to do with computer graphics, that's colors of light, which is quite a different animal than colors of solid matter. Thanks for covering this is brilliantly!

[@libellula3313]

Thanks I am binge watching your videos, they are very useful. At 75 I have just become interested in nail art! I am already an artist in watercolours but like now making my nails tiny works of art. Thanks. Jo in France 🇫🇷

[@sarinemagpie7999]

I've had that same color wheel for years. Originally had to get it for a jewellery making course but it has been so useful for so many artistic mediums. Anytime I question a color combo I just consult my color wheel. Every home should have one (like every home used to have a dictionary).

[@cynthiamcwhorter6721]

Funny but I just found a dictionary at my mom's while organizing her house. Lol

[@journeywithpernee]

yasss u have just saved me soo much money and brought wisdom at the same time. Valueable content . Thanks lovie

[@sofalvarez]

A vid about tools sterilization would be sooo amazing! especially now in the covid era

[@yanaunovanaileducator8016]

That's a good one! The only thing I'd add, for beginners, the nude color is a must. And of course, you can make your own perfect nude, but when we're talking about big amounts, I prefer just buying one. Also, in my opinion, without neon yellow and pink you won't be able to make some great colors, so these two are also a must.

[@MY-pf7dc]

THAT IS A GORGEOUS PURPLE !

[@88deleted88]

Your channel is by far the most educational I have ever come across. The education you provide here is second to none...... if I become a nail tech (newly qualified) with half your talent, I will consider myself to have done very well. Thank you.... I doff my cap 🎩🙏

[@TheNailHub]

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[@kereenmars]

This video just reminds me how much I loved art! Thank you so much for this, so informative.

[@lindat1879]

What a great idea. Wish I had seen or thought of this before. I have purchased a specific gel colour for my daughter and one that she would only wear once in a while. If I had thought of this before I could have just mixed a small pot of it. Thank you again for sharing your wealth of knowledge, experience and talent 😀

[@nataliefedje3156]

Can you do a video on sculpted French gel backfills? I didn’t learn much about how to do them in nail school and now I have to for lots of clients! Love your videos ,thank you

[@timothyho95]

It's my dream to one day own the full kokoist line 😍one day i will 😁 thanks for another awesome video!

[@chasehim3761]

Thanks Liz for considering us beginniners. God bless you!

[@taylarogers313]

WOW! I really appreciate the depth of information that you provide in your videos! Great job! Thanks

[@Majorjabroni]

I just bought my first Japanese gels and I did exactly that- basic RBY white and black! Like mixing watercolors!

[@myriamst-jean7704]

I wish I would have watched this video when I a started in the nail world!

[@PyynkBOB]

Because you've spoken so highly of potted gels and of Kokoist, I made the switch, and did my first manicure with all Kokoist products last weekend. Wow! What a difference! Everything you've espoused is absolutely correct! Kokoist is amazing, and potted gels are so much better to work with. I don't think I'll ever go back to bottles!

[@TheNailHub]

That makes me sooooo happy to hear! I love that is has all worked for you! That's my goal. 🤩

[@marina8303]

I love mixing colors and make new ones with pigments and making glitters too. Thank you for the video

[@charlottetaylor9867]

Marina Marina to make a glitter colour do you just add glitter? Do you need to add some clear gel also or anything additional

[@shineonshy]

Thank you for sharing this information Liz! It was explained well & I really understood the from your demonstrations too. You are an extraordinary teacher!

[@lauralazzaro952]

What a GREAT video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent! 💟

[@lelarobinson2854]

When I saw the Kokoist colors on the thumbnail I said to myself "I hope and pray Mrs. Liz is going to showcase the Kokoist Nova lamp!" I'm 0:20 second in the video so I'll see!

[@parveenthakur9037]

Hello Elizabeth. Thankyou so much for sharing this video. It is so informative. I might get that colour wheel, i am a fine art graduate doing nails for 6years now but having wheel handy will surely save time. Great idea💡. I love watching your videos. Thanks again.

[@loukalicious]

great color lesson and awesome tips

[@karenpresley7101]

I love mixing colors. My color wheel get a lot of workouts. It helps also in my quilting and beadwork. 💖💖💖

[@mamaindy61]

Very helpful. I have a color wheel from Stampin' Up. Tons of color combos.

[@JordanaMafalda]

I just got an idea while watching this video🤩 You could create an app for nail techs with all your fundamentals 💅🏼 With organisers like the recipes of the mixing colours , clients, stock... I don’t know what else! But your so good at Nail education and organisation! I would happily pay a membership if you create an App for nail techs 🤑💅🏼😉

[@jennlong7123]

YES!!!!! I totally agree! I think some KZbinrs even do paid membership to be in a private group with the content creator. I don’t know how some of them do it, always so giving to others & always engaging, every single day. I think I would feel overwhelmed. So grateful for all the wealth of Knowledge Liz gives to all of us. Hands down she is #1 place to go to learn in detail anything to do with nails.

[@sharoncerretani]

Look on your printer...Cyan, Magenta and yellow. Then black and white! 😍😍😍

[@LALA-zm9xg]

Thank you so much Liz! I just made purchases on your website!

[@reshik8364]

Quick question. Can you use art gels advertised as “Line Gels” for all types of nail art, including characters and not just lines. Thank you and awesome video!

[@TheNailHub]

Yes. Line Gels usually refer to it having a stretchy formula which is great for little details and characters. They aren't sometimes good for blending or for more swirly ethereal soft designs but it highly depends on the brand.

[@samanthamann7001]

Again you have done a great job ,so informative .just wondering could you use the ball bearings that are in polish to mix them ,can you use them in gel polish? Where did you get you spatula you were using? And may I ask what gloves you had on? Colour is amazing would LoVE to see how any company makes a get polish from scratch how they decided on the colour ,ect love your channel ! Cheers from down under 🐨

[@TheNailHub]

Everything is listed below this video. :) the gloves I usually get from tattoo supplies. They are just black latex gloves. And ball bearings do now work well in potted gels. I dont recommend that.

[@kateapple1]

A really cute hack that someone on a KZbin channel did that I saw- take your poly gel and just roll it out and cure take some gold paint paint it around the edge and you’ve got a pallet!

[@mszoomy]

Basic color art 101 seems so simple to me but I know some people are clueless so thanks for helping them out.

[@lauralazzaro952]

🙄🙄🙄🙄 Really????

[@mszoomy]

@@lauralazzaro952 yes, sorry, didn't mean it to be offensive or anything. I learned that stuff in 1st grade and the finer aspects of the color wheel in high school art classes. Some people tho have never learned the basics for whatever reason

[@oakpinepublishing5387]

When you take your brush off camera, what do you wipe it off on? A lint free pad, a paper towel, something else? Do you use Gel Cleanser on whatever it is? I am trying to figure out what and where to wipe my gel off so it doesn't wind up getting all over me/my bottles/my work. Thank you!

[@nelidasotelo3067]

It is very informatived! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial!💖💅

[@tatyanajackson8760]

This really helped! Thank you

[@TurboBinch]

Try this again with cyan, lemon yellow, and magenta for best effect!

[@maggielopes3369]

I love that color wheel. Thank you for the ill info (Portugal)

[@Mariam-ie7bw]

Omg such a usefull vedio thanks for sharing, I love watching your videos, you are the best when it comes to explaining which product to use and how to use it properly, thanks you so much 😍❤

[@angiedixon8017]

So when are you going to open your own school? I always feel good when I watch your videos🥰

[@amandahales9598]

Thanks 4 a video thats helpin keep costs down n do so much more with so few clours, thanks Liz wot wux b the best pots 4 storin n how long wud the colour store 4 xxxxxxx

[@TheNailHub]

Nice quality gels like Kokoist can last years when stored in a dark cool drawer.

[@RoboKittyRawr]

Cyan, magenta, and yellow are the real primary colours (with black to darken them). Hair dressers and people who do food cooking art will tell you this.

[@krissynddd8642]

Awesome. Great info to know!!

[@KristinGmyhre]

Oh you really nailed it 👍👍 ...said the art teacher 😉

[@sassyfamilie]

Great video again hun !❤❤❤❤

[@christiangyrl3]

What a wonderful video. Great job Liz. Thanks to you my nail has gotten so much better but I still experience chipping and peeling of some of the gel on my right thumb and pointer finger. I am right handed and my hands are constantly in water. My nails are naturally strong but I applied a flexible hard gel base on my nail and continued with base coat and color, then top coat but still get peeling after 3-4 days. Pls help, what am I doing wrong??

[@TheNailHub]

If it's only happening on a couple of fingers it sounds like you're doing a great job but those certain fingers are getting more wear and tear. One thing I would suggest is to put forms on just those fingers when you do your nails so you can make tiny extensions as you apply each layer. It will help to put extra capping on those nails. With soak off gels especially they can wear down so if you only have a thin amount capping your nails you are most likely wearing through that and it is leading to separation. Try creating more of a buffer with your gel.

[@christiangyrl3]

@@TheNailHub thank you so much I will try that.

[@drgirl4443]

What is your code with kokoist?

[@rhondaarmstrong1303]

Great video!

[@shellihebert3823]

As a colorist I use my color wheel everyday!! It's my partner in crime! Color theory is just plain fun!

[@deborahcaron8841]

Where did you get that colour wheel Liz?

[@susanbunce2339]

Hi Elizabeth, my name is sue from United kingdom I have only started doing my own nails since the lockdown, so I've been watching you and suzie lot. My question is i cant afford to spend a lot of money on products so I've been buying cheap gels ext, which means they are mostly different makes is this alright for a beginner. Also what do you use for a quick sanitize in between clients, I've actually made up some acetone and alcohol to spray on tools is that right if not can you please tell me what you use. Hope you get back to me thank you. I must say you and suzie are the best love you both Susan

[@AdriannaJemielita]

Can you show nail art with gels. But detailed nail art. Not the basic stuff like put one line here one dot there. More like ex: butterfly or detailed flowers arrangement.

[@SeanBrown23]

I know that this is off topic and has nothing to do with the video; but why do gels have inhibition layers? I've noticed that the products products I use-Kiara Sky and Born Pretty-only have them when not fully cured. Does this mean that once/if fully cured the gels will not have this? Because, I've also noticed that when the inhibition layer is removed, a bit of the Polish is also removed.

[@annajedlickova3087]

She did a video about that about a month ago 👌

[@yashica6915]

Very helpful.

[@1990cutypie]

I love your videos! Thank you for making them! I was wondering if its okay to put nail tips, shape them, then but just regular Gel polish over top? Or do you already have a video on that?

[@TheNailHub]

No they will break off if you do that. You need to put builder gel over them first. Please see my previous videos on apex and also extensions.

[@1990cutypie]

@@TheNailHub thank you! I appreciate it!

[@alice8275]

Awesome video💖💖💖

[@magdalenamuzsikova1537]

Hello, your videos are awesome. Can i ask a question not related to this video? I would like to start doing my own nails wih gel polish. Which brands would you recommend for a DIYer? I was thinking Opi or Cnd shellac, but watching your videos the luxio gel polish looks awesome. Thank you

[@TheNailHub]

I would highly recommend Estemio. We have it on thenailhub.com. It applies super easily and cures really well. Akzentz unfortunately is for professional techs only.

[@magdalenamuzsikova1537]

@@TheNailHub great, thank you, i will definitely check it out

[@sarahdiaz6438]

what do you think of light elegance’s buttercreams for line work and mixes? are they stretchy enough compare to kokoist? :) love the color wheel!

[@TheNailHub]

Buttercream are great for art but they have a very unique texture. They feel more like fluffy acrylic paint and dont feel sticky to me. They also need to be applied very thinly and have a firmer texture after curing. I prefer to use them for ombre and and one stroke instead of lines and details. I will do a video for each of my faves.

[@sarahdiaz6438]

The Nail Hub waww thank you ! :)

[@harmeet3136]

Very informative

[@angelamathews4191]

You mentioned that you put gel polish on toes. How do you remove it? Soak off? Will you be doing a video on pedicures?

[@jaclynluisi8113]

Can this be done with Light Elegance color gels, or primarily just with gel polish?

[@TheNailHub]

Yes you can do this with almost any gel. Works great with potted gels because it's easier to grab and mix but yes with LE you can absolutely do this. It's especially nice when you already own a similar color but you just need to tweak it a bit like to match something.

[@ambersara]

Hello , I ordered the bluey white and when I got it the pot was tiny 😔 I thought I would be getting the same as you are using in the video

[@TheNailHub]

2.5g is the standard size for all Kokoist gels. They used to have bigger jars but they were twice the price. Same price per gram.

[@ASofterSide]

Great video! Where do you get your gloves, they look like they fit great?

[@TheNailHub]

Hi I get them from online tattoo supplies or any other place I can find them for a good price. They are black latex. (on clients with latex allergies I use nitrile gloves)

[@tdreamer25]

How can you make it transparent for that jelly look?

[@TheNailHub]

Hi! Add clear to it. Doesn’t work with chalky whites but with most colors just add clear.

[@insatiable0610]

You need the itty bitty scoops i have that I used in my bath bombs and things for the dyes. lol

[@lindasmith9273]

Thanks 💅🏽💅🏽

[@jennalamaina1285]

i appreciate your videos

[@drgirl4443]

Do you have a coupon code with Kokoist? Their site has a few things yours is out of stock on

[@TanyaBrLee]

I love this video. Can you tell me how to make a color neon?

[@jaclynluisi8113]

Unfortunately it's almost impossible to mix a neon with the colors showcased in this video. Just like the primary red, yellow, and blue; neons are composed of exclusive pigments from the beginning of formulating them

[@TheNailHub]

Hi Tanya, as I mentioned neon colors are the only ones you cannot make by mixing. The fluorescent pigments are completely unique and must be purchased.

[@cathybrown4026]

😍

[@laranadesign4764]

Have you tried these for nail stamping? I have gel for stamping but it's an off-Chinese brand that doesn't ship well and I'd rather use a professional brand like Kokoist.

[@Pdgirlkc]

La Rana Design Kokoist is great gel but doesn’t work very well for stamping, it moved around too much to really get crisp clear stamps. I like Moyra and UberChic stamping gels, they’re nice and thick and don’t try to self level before you get them into the lamp.

[@PyynkBOB]

I use Born Pretty stamping gels, and they're fantastic.

[@laranadesign4764]

@@Pdgirlkc thank you! I had a feeling, since the gel I use is super thick and though very pigmented, these seemed too thin to work, but thought I'd ask to see if it were true.

[@TheNailHub]

For stamping you will want a more paint like gel like Buttercream or Akzentz Gel Play. I'm not a big stamper so cant advise you much. I prefer handpainting.

[@nalawms8767]

U can also add little more of the third primary color to make a neutral color or a pretty ugly color...

[@lina-ol3cp]

😊😊

[@AdriannaJemielita]

Forgot to mention: is one stroke comes out well with gels?

[@TheNailHub]

Yes you can use gel for this.

[@MY-pf7dc]

REGULAR WHITE IS LIKE PEARLY WHITE !!!!!!!!!!!

[@aleialaw]

Dang the black is sold out

[@beezkneez1122]

Could you do a video about how to mix up older bottled gel polishes and how often to do so for the best consistency? (Not for creating new colors, but just for basic maintenance mixing.) I’ve been trying to search on the best way to do it and there aren’t ANY videos on it. Thanks girl!!!

[@nailsofinterest]

Mix them for what? Like they settled? I stir with the brush, some roll in hand for that..like chunky glitters that settle down kinda thing. I stir before use. Hope it helps 💜💖💜

[@beezkneez1122]

Nails of Interest Just to mix them from settling. I hand shake them, but it doesn’t seem to be doing the job

[@TheNailHub]

Just take the lid off. And use an orange wood stick to scrape and stir the bottom well. Then put the brush/lid back on and shake.

[@beezkneez1122]

The Nail Hub Awesome!! Thank you!!!

[@123aimsters]

I bought a bunch of kokoist colors but the pots are WAYYY smaller than what you have here....I’m really disappointed. They’re like miniature

[@TheNailHub]

A little goes a loooooong way plus you can get way more colors for the same amount of money. They used to make 4g jars which were more expensive per gram than there new 2.5g jars. Most Japanese gels come in 2 or 3g sizes max.

[@cassandra6315]

i looked it up on youtube because i just recieved my order and see how small they are in comparison to what all the nail artists on ig have. Presto did the same thing... i ordered some stuff a little bit ago and the pots are way smaller than the other ones i have.

[@ivyb4351]

Why is it cheaper to buy a nail polish bottle empty it then to buy a empty polish bottle?

[@kateapple1]

So the seven things were just seven colors?

[@nookiethephithack405]

I love coming here great video very informative

[@SeanBrown23]

I know that this is off topic and has nothing to do with the video; but why do gels have inhibition layers? I've noticed that the products products I use-Kiara Sky and Born Pretty-only have them when not fully cured. Does this mean that once/if fully cured the gels will not have this? Because, I've also noticed that when the inhibition layer is removed, a bit of the Polish is also removed.

[@TheNailHub]

Great question! Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnaUeJaniKyIo9U