💅 Acrylic Nails Tutorial for Beginners Short Natural Acrylics by The Meticulous Manicurist

Short natural acrylic nails for beginners tutorial. In this nail video tutorial The Meticulous Manicurist, Lori Halloway, shows us how to apply short acrylic nails to prevent bitten nails. It is harder to apply acrylic on short nails than it is on longer nails because you do not have as much space to work with. You will need to be careful when you pick up your liquid monomer and not get too much in your brush. If you have too much liquid monomer in your brush you will pick up too big of a bead of acrylic powder. You want to make sure the liquid to powder ratio is correct for the small area for the acrylic nail. Many clients wear acrylic nails so they don't bite their own nails. And believe it or not people need to have functional short nails so they can operate in their life.
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[@MY-pf7dc]

I LOVE YOUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE / CLEAN MANICURES / PEDICURE !!!!!!!!! REALLY YOU WORK MAGIC WITH THESE CLIENTS !!!!!!! I LOVE THE NORMAL / SLOW TIME BECAUSE I CAN WATCH YOU ALL DAY !!!!!!!!!!!! # 1 BEST MANICURIST / PEDICURIST / MARVELOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MollyMoosNails]

I actually really like how you done 1 hand in normal time so we can see properly how you do things and in detail, then the 2nd hand speed up so you still get to see what you doing and how you're doing it without making the video too long. me personally I love long detailed videos so I'm a fan either way :)

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Ok, great!

[@barbaraanderson58]

The Toe Bro

[@makeurownsammich2597]

I don’t think I have ever had a nail tech take as much time and do as good of a job as you do. Why can’t you be close to me, I would def come to your salon. Its evident that you take pride in your work. Most places I’ve been lately seem to just rush through. Love your channel!💕

[@jsabri6324]

I have watched your pedicure videos for a couple of years, but this video helped me the most. I have a fingernail that has a permanent vertical split. In the last few years that particular nail has become very thin, and I have tried gel nails and nail wraps to keep it from breaking too far down, but the maintenance at a salon is cost prohibitive for me. I watched your videos and have learned (with LOTS of practice) how to properly apply a thin, even, functional layer of acrylic on my split nail so that it isn't constantly breaking. Thank you so much for the help!

[@lealuckau9278]

I love watching your work. I actually enjoy the sound of filing & ambient sounds instead of the music loop.

[@rocketmom60]

Do you have a video showing someone who gets acrylic nails put on for the first time? I'd be interested in the entire process of selecting the size of nail to put on, how the natural nail is prepared to receive the acrylic, etc. If you don't already have one, would you consider doing that type of video? Thanks

[@wendycook9334]

It's great to see a more realistic, everyday set of nails being done, thankyou x

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Wendy Cook 👍🏻💕

[@MY-pf7dc]

I LOVE ALL YOUR NAILS VIDEOS!!! I LOVE BOTH SLOW AND FAST !!! BUT I TRULY LOVE SLOW / BECAUSE I CAN WATCH YOUR VIDEOS ALL DAY!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE ALL THE KNOWLEDGE AND EFFORTS YOU PUT IN YOUR VIDEOS AND TOWARDS / FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS . !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you xoxo

[@aprilhobbs25]

Girl....been binge watching for 2 days lol. Can't get enough & I've learned more from your videos than I ever did in school and, that's a FACT! Don't get me wrong I was taught very well but, there's 20 other students so, I got very little personal help. Thank you for the vids I'm a new tech & these have helped me IMMENSELY! Btw I LOVE LOVE LOVE the normal for one hand then sped up on the 2nd one.

[@deanndubois3738]

Of Course we learn. Very nice💅💅💅💅💅💅💅💅💅💅💅💅💅💅

[@staceypearman4001]

I feel that since we are all seeing what you're doing on the right hand at normal speed, you speeding up the left hand is perfectly fine!! Thank you for the tutorial!!

[@jenniferr.wright1660]

I Love how on the first hand you show in great detail on how to do it and then on the second hand you speed up the process so you can move to the next step I actually like it this way.... so please continue to do it this way!

[@MY-pf7dc]

I LOVE YOUR BRUSHES BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!! I BOUGHT SOME / THEY ARE GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you so much!

[@autumn7ful]

I’m in my late 60s and I started learning how to do my own nails about three years ago just watching KZbin so I love watching this I mean I always put extensions on mine I love it but I really love that polish that you used it’s gorgeous colour and I’m always interested in watching about acrylic because I only do my own nails I’m no tech

[@MtnSnowflake]

Well look at that! Short nails that don't turn UP at end .... I absolutely hate that. Good job :-)

[@raquellevin3982]

You teach very well thank you.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you, kind of you to say.

[@spoiledrotten417]

The music drives me bonkers..

[@ContessaBlue]

Mute button!! I agree!

[@kathiehein5969]

Me too. I’d turn it off but I want to hear what she is saying.

[@maritzagonzalez1284]

I know this video was 3 years ago but I still had to let you know how beautiful gorgeous perfect these nails came out WOW 😲

[@paulajayne444]

Great video but the music is far too loud, if I turn it down I then can not hear what you are saying, I couldn't watch the whole video because of the music being too loud and repetitive, gets quite annoying for the viewer and takes away the greatness of your work ☹ xxx

[@hogglelover]

Love it and the second hand speed up but the music is death to my ears.... :o)

[@khoff5659]

I just watched your video and wanted to say Thank you for doing a regular set of nails! all I seem to find are 3 inch long razor sharp nail tutorials! which are fine for some people but I run after a 2yr old and need a shorter set. these look beautiful! I checked out a few more videos and subscribed!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

So glad you subscribed :) I am an "everyday nails" kind of girl. All of my tutorials will be on natural length and more natural shaped acrylic nails. The percentage of people that wear square, round, squoval and oval is about 85% of the population according to nail industry surveys.

[@nicolecatlin1942]

Gorgeous!!! I love that you don't use the electric file to file down the acrylic like the cheap shops do.

[@cherylberry1613]

I like the normal speed on one hand and a fast forward on the other hand. BTW I hate the music. I like the videos without the music. I am learning quite a bit. Thank you.

[@NathalieBoynton3862]

I love that sparkly purple

[@crystalstarr3200]

I prefer sped up version.... also, the music should be a little lower. Thank you sooo much for caring enough to ask!!!!

[@anaHernandez-gr4st]

I love your work!! Thank you ou for sharing your skills. Im constantly lowering the volume during the music but when you speak i have to raise it up again 😊

[@doloresguzman2114]

I love all your videos but the music is so loud. You don’t need it. You make your instructions, and your work so interesting. Thank you for your great videos.

[@samanthawest2162]

Pretty 💜

[@ddwwmm1]

I like the fast version on second hand 🖐

[@haydee84]

I really like your videos, and I think that this format is good, my suggestion is about the volume of the music, I believe you should keep the volume of music and your voice the same. Thank you for share your knowledge with all of us :)

[@theDeadliestPants]

I had to turn off the video halfway through because the music was driving me nuts. Too repetitive. Love the videos though!

[@janinehazzard6294]

......beautifully done

[@MoonChild12222]

I love what you do. I’m still trying to go through your videos. I have an 11 year old who really wants acrylics. I am completely against it. Because we have very thin nail beds. Plus she bites her nails. Can you give me another suggestion for her? I thought if I did them I may be able to be gentler than some of the get you in and out shops.

[@juicylechuga]

I really appreciate your videos. I'm working on getting my acrylics better.

[@alicia_dawnkygirl5148]

I like one hand normal speed and the other sped up.

[@jenn10685]

Absolutely love the polish you used! 😍

[@vineconnected5761]

Great tip on the proper time for oil application.

[@brandimichalovic3744]

Awesome job! Love the color! Any purple is my fav!

[@mkum10]

I would like to see a full set of acrylic done in real time explained step by step. I am in nail school and I am still learning how to get my time down. Right now it takes me anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to do a full set

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I am filming one next week. I am having her come in early so no one else is there so I don't have other voices in the background and will explain step by step. Tell all your friends in nail school to subscribe :)

[@joharrison7851]

Perfection. Beautiful colour

[@leahwhite115]

How are you able to remove the polish without it ruining your own polish?

[@carrueross2705]

Leah White I’ve always wanted to know the answer to that question too!

[@Blazer19742002]

I have a client that goes still handed quite often. Have to tell her to relax her hands lol It's funny how they don't realize what they're doing till you point it out to them. Tfs :-)

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thanks for watching ;) I know they don't do it on purpose and they don't realize how hard it is for our bodies to compromise our body posture to be able to see their fingernails. I am working on a solution for that! In a few months, I will have the video to post to help nail technicians all over the world with this problem.

[@laurennasca-davis7747]

Can you please address a debate on dip powders: is it unsanitary to dip clients into the main dip containers as most seem to do? I’m just getting into practicing dips and pour my product into 2oz solo cups that get tossed after each client (OPI specifically instructs on doing this with their product to avoid cross contamination) but end up tossing a good amount of product Thank you!

[@TheLittle599]

Great job

[@burgheleamaria7850]

Your teaching skills are as good as your nail tech skills. Thanks! 😍

[@vivianwilliams2216]

The nails are lovely!

[@ChrissieP106]

BTW I love ur nail Polish on ur hands.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thanks, it is colored acrylic. I found a new love! I am editing some videos now I did on myself with colored acrylic. I will post them next month probably.

[@aleset1]

I always wondered how this was done. Amazing!!!

[@kaylathompsen3751]

I have never had nice natural nails. have a product called LCN on my nails. I’m not sure if you are familiar with it, but before application, it has a gooey appearance like a mix between Gel and resin. I can’t wear acrylic nails any more because I have gotten a reaction in the past. LCN looks great and I get a ton of compliments, but it’s expensive. Should I get the LCN taken off, let my nails “breathe” and try again with acrylic after a couple months?

[@murpheyrose]

Yes.both one normal one fast...

[@trevodonnell7651]

Love the music

[@Girltome]

That purple nail polish is gorgeous! what brand and color is it?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Amanda Ziegler It is OPI Flashbulb Fuchsia

[@ContessaBlue]

The salon I used to go to would twist your hand around like your nails would be pointing up toward the ceiling and facing them to get the shape. It never worked. I don't know why it was so hard to get it across that what I wanted was kind of a round square. You don't want a sharp edged square right? Down here in, Atl. Ga all we have are Vietnamese or Asian girls who speaka no engliss. They all have American names like Suzie and Mary. lol I guess tho for the most part they did a pretty thorough job, massage and all. offered all kinds of applications, gel, acrylic etc. I would have loved to have some communication. Great video Lori!!

[@vilmaborresvlog]

Hi...I like the way how u do the acrilicnail...I'm working in use as a beatician...

[@vilmaborresvlog]

Beautician

[@autumn7ful]

I have been told when I’ve been getting my nails done by nail techs as well to relax my hand because for some reason you just seem to transit or try to move it so I find that the only way for me to relax my hand is to not look to focus on something else

[@lainl.a.376]

Thanks for the great content as always

[@olgariverol3084]

Hi Lori, My name is Olga R. I've got introduce to your teaching videos by a friend and now I am hooked! LOL... You are awesome and a great teacher. Kudos for that 👍🏽. I love all your videos. And in a little time I've learn a lot from you. I truly appreciate the time and effort you've put on doing the videos for all of us to learn the proper way. Many thanks and keep on doing such a wonderful job 👌🏽. P. S. Can you please tell me what is the number or size of the brush you used to apply the acrylic? Thank you again 😊

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Olga Gongora thank you so much 😍 so glad you found my channel. I hope you point some peeps in this direction too. And so glad you are finding my instruction helpful. That brush is available on my online store, www.voila-salon-spa.com/OnlineStore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_170&zenid=55cfb42ff2bd37be211cfd82b9238a03

[@mrstn123]

How many times do you recommend filling before you need to start over with new tips?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Teija Nelson You never need to start over. You can fill forever.

[@lelarobinson2854]

thanks and happy new year

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Happy New Year to you too Lela :)

[@lisajohnson2171]

Great video... thanks

[@juliegraham6539]

I’m looking to do my own nails. I’m not looking to more then what your showing in the video. Do you have any recommendations on products tools and tips outside of what you explained in this video?

[@michelleabrantes1657]

This really helpful, when I do my mum's nails she does that 2, if I overlay my own nails they start to lift after 2 days ,have every clammy hands... xoxo

[@blondiegurl8348]

Love these.

[@realitychken4322]

love this color

[@jewelfilipovich3801]

First thing I noticed was you didn't use an electric grinder, it ruined my nails. Now I'm just keeping them short as they grow out thin and damaged.

[@prettybrownskingirl4992]

As long as one hand is in real time the fast forwarding of the second hand doesn't matter

[@paula3280]

I like the sped up version on one hand and slow on the other. Seems you can get more in the video.

[@DominicanChulos]

I have noticed how you do not use any nail dehydrator before applying the primer. Is that just your preference? Wouldn't the dehydrator help your client with lifting along with the primer.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Karen Alfaro I have never noticed a difference when using a dehydrator. My clients have a little lifting but would have the same amount if I added it. So it is just my preference to not use it. I think double priming probably takes the place of the dehydrator.

[@dlalvarez1135]

Yes, fast forward one hand so isn’t so long. ☺️

[@alicia_dawnkygirl5148]

I turn the volume down and turn pn captions. I cant take the music.

[@Lotusblume.8]

Good idea!

[@joannecoates68]

Love the polish , happy new year xx

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Happy New Year to you as well :)

[@junelincoln2325]

I am good with one hand in real time. I get bored after 5. I also would like the name of the top coat you use. I couldn't understand the word before shield. Thank you. I enjoy all your tutorials.

[@mygeorge1951]

Hi, it's call Air Shield Top Coat and I just ordered mine from Amazon.com for $8.99 Free Shipping!

[@lindaclark1875]

Is it true that acrylic weakens the nails if applied to often.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

No, the acrylic sitting on top of the nail plate does not change the strength of the nail at all. It is the filing of the nail plate before the application that can be damaging. I see many people using an electric drill to file the natural nail and that should never be done. Where I live it is actually against the law but people still do it. You should never use a drill bit around the cuticles either. Always use a cuticle pusher and hand file any adhered skin from the nail plate.

[@TheTara1997]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials, in Buffalo the nail shops always use a drill to file my cuticles off. They also have you put your nail up to the light after the acrylic is filled. It's hot and painful. I finally took off my acrylics. It was also so unsanitary. The bits never got cleaned between clients. Those places are always busy. Should I call a health inspector or something?

[@angelascott2475]

I love watching your videos. I’m not professional or anything, I’m just fascinated with them. I do look after my own nails and only get a gel polish for special occasions. The only thing that I can’t stand is the volume of the music, but when I turn it down, I can’t hear your voice, so end up listening to the loud music 😟 tfs xx

[@heartbeatnailzRuthieSantana]

Tfs. Very thorough and informative. What is that beautiful purple color called, and who is it by?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you, it is the DS OPI series. I think it was Extravaganza I will look and let you know if my memory is failing me. :)

[@stanton9968]

love u nail polish

[@dlalvarez1135]

Fast forward version, please. 🤗

[@dorishodge4451]

I'm not a nail tech, but for some reason I really like to watch your videos, especially the pedicures. So, my opinion may not count as much. I do like the sped up 2nd hand/foot videos. I don't care for this new music. I prefer the tinkling spa music I have heard on other videos. I like to hear your instructions and explanations the most.

[@sammiegriff]

Hello, just watched you for the first time and I'm hooked. I noticed you don't cap the tip with polish could I ask why please and also how long does this regular polish last, thank you x

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Sammie Redhead That's fantastic 😊 Capping the tip doesn't help polish stay on longer. It also transfers to anything they run their nails across. This polish will stay on until I take it off because it is on acrylic, she gets her nails done every two weeks :) But she could go three or four weeks.

[@indy1932]

love your videos :) what nail polish do you like to use?

[@mccgraphics4449]

Do you have a video on how I can make my nails look just like this from the start at home

[@jacquearguello]

Can I use the airshield top coat with regular nail polish? Or does it have to be used over acrylic??

[@lorettagriego8878]

All of your vids are basically overlays. Can you do some with building a proper sculptured nail with forms? Preferably pink and white or any two toned colors with clean smile lines. I'd like to see some different nail shapes like ballerina/coffin. Also, can you identify where you're focusing the strength of your application, especially when sculpturing nails thin? I'd love to be able to have sculptured glitter nails w no clear cap like that. I just can't seem to keep them that thin and strong. Thx!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Loretta Griego Sculpted nails are never going to be as strong as a set with tips. You can never get rid of the stress line where the acrylic meets the nail even if you build it up. I can that request to my list ;) Thanks for watching.

[@omayahaidar4525]

Can I know what kind of Acrylic you're using. Thank you for your nice work.

[@michounoir8173]

Very pretty..new subbie now 😊

[@goldfishgames]

Start giving the brand and color name in these videos please. Love this color.

[@indy1932]

Hi love your videos !!! :) what nail polish brand do you like the best? also will acrylic nails damage your own nail? I did not know it was possible to have short acrylic nails applied and maintained

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+indy1932 I use OPI polish. Acrylic is not what damages the nail. It is a technician that files the nail incorrectly or someone pulling the acrylic off the nail, tearing layers of the nail. Most of my nail clients are professional women who keep their nails short :)

[@glenysscott3091]

Great video pity the awful music found it very off putting please get rid off the music 📶🔇🎶🚫 thank you xx

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Your one of those lucky people who can benefit from the subtitles 💁

[@beverlypowers7875]

What suggestions do you have for people who have lifting of their natural nails and medication helps temporarily

[@janenewohlers6383]

What nail polish are you using? Do you sell the polish? I like your pink glitter polish as well.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you :) I dont have polish on my site right now but I will soon.

[@aileencummins-klinger5570]

I would like to know your thoughts and take on dipped nails?

[@purplecottagecollegemom5074]

What color is that polish and how much is it?!? I NEED IT 💜🤪

[@prettybrownskingirl4992]

Why wasn't the drill used to blend the acrylic with the nail and only the nail file? Is this a technique used to keep from making the nails too weak?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I don’t use a nail drill on the fingers there’s no need.

[@prettybrownskingirl4992]

@@meticulousmanicurist thank you for responding to my question.

[@sharonbaxter1336]

I thought you had to get ALL the old clouded lifted acrylic off before you applied new acrylic. Won't you trap moisture under the lifted acrylic when you apply new acrylic and end up causing " green nail" ?? Also because you've not taken off all the lifted bits, when you're applying new acrylic, are you not creating pocket bubbles, therefore weakness because the acrylic is not actually stuck to the nail? I would be worried :/

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Did you not watch the beginning of the video where I nip off the lifted acrylic? If there is an air bubble in the center of the nail with sealed edges all the way around it and not close to the edge where it is in danger of lifting, then no you do not have to remove it. You do have to remove any lifted areas around the cuticle, side walls or free edge. People are hard on their nails and sometimes get an air bubble from twisting or pulling on their nail, but until it becomes a problem, like getting close to the edge so maybe before their next appointment it could lift, you don't have to worry about it. You can't make every nail perfect all the time, you will spend too much time. If you have one client after the other you will be behind all day.

[@madn4356]

I love the nail polish. Does anyone know the brand.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

This OPI Flashbulb Fuchsia

[@mygeorge1951]

Hola, What grit is your nail file and is it better to use the curved file vs. the straight file? Gracias!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I dislike the file I used in this video. I prefer the 150 grit you can see in my newer acrylic videos. I do sell them in my online store. www.voila-salon-spa.com/OnlineStore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_77

[@vmaritza978]

My concern is, that acrilic got dark, why keep it and not chane for fresh one.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

As long as acrylic nails are cared for properly they should never turn dark. You should never have to takeoff and put on new acrylic unless it is lifted.

[@ChrissieP106]

What kind of brush do u use? It looks like a flat brush. I love it!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

It is a round kolinsky sable size 8 I love it too.

[@ChrissieP106]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials Where did u get it? I have a Kolinsky #8 to buy is very puffy in the middle & the tip doesn't get flat enough & makes it difficult to clean the side walls up.

[@DarlingKaya]

what brand is it? =)

[@ChrissieP106]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials Where do u get yours from? I have the same kind, not sure if the brand though. Is thinking of getting one from AlphaBrushes.com.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

The brand is Silver Guys I buy them at nailsupplies123 .com

[@lhuynh917]

What type of acrylic and liquid do u use?

[@DJ-lm4it]

Yes please fast forward

[@erikacalderon7114]

What shape is your nail Because I would want to get acrylic nails today and I need to know what shape your nail was

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I call this share squoval. It is square with rounded off corners :)

[@imahappymeme]

Your nails are beautiful!

[@meaghanlarsen1618]

What brand of polish? What is color name? Are there nail polish brands you like more than others?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

This is OPI Flashbulb Fuscia. I have a handful of favorites :)