Do's and Don'ts of Acrylic Sidewalls

Today Tracey is going to demonstrate many of the common pitfalls when applying and filing acrylic sidewalls. If you’ve been having issues with your nails breaking or looking too wide, these tricks will help you build stronger, well proportioned nails.
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[@ladystardust9707]

I'm about to redo my nails today, and I'm SO glad this video came through. Sidewalls are things I'm still struggling with.

[@nailsbyanacarolina4142]

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[@rosieheeney8141]

Same!!

[@lucystanding5929]

I’m absolutely obsessed with your channel. 🤍

[@MellyTheDancer]

This is my problem. Having my nails to wide. THANK YOU,THANK YOU for this video!, I started my entire nail career just off your videos. ( 2 1/2 years.) Now I'm in school for this. Yall are the best

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!🥰 good luck in school!

[@gertyweber9011]

Totally Agree! They are awesome mentors!!!❤

[@irma.toussaint0]

You guys are the boss yeah you guys are the best teachers

[@luxbookplanners]

As a beginner this was one of the most helpful videos! I’ve been trying to get skinny nails but Ive been over filing them to the point that’s it’s not a gradual tapper and I’m left with a notch. Shaping is so much harder than it looks.

[@FaeryDisturbing]

I watched this nearly a year ago and just came back to it because I'm getting notches in my sidewalls and it's definitely my form application. Thank you so much for creating these videos for us to go back to. You're the best teachers I've had!

[@iMeMyselfEst1981]

I'm late to this party, but I'm glad I made it. Literally everything you pointed out I was like , that's me, me again, yup, that's me!LOL This has been a great help and I cannot wait until I change my nails...just did the yesterday. Lol

[@thenailtechfiles7935]

I totally do the “short change” thing a little thank you for this video!

[@youngnailsinc]

Of course! We hope you learned something new from this video on acrylic sidewalls.

[@Paulgray172]

This is so helpful. You guys are the best. I’ve been trying to learn a new trade (goldsmithing) and I keep being like “Who is the Young Nails of this industry, with the quality products and training?” Every industry should have a Young Nails equivalent

[@303rgarcia]

This is exactly what I’ve been doing wrong! Thank you so much .

[@jendesabrais862]

Me too! This was so helpful!

[@maymayfuller3305]

Can we get a video on hand filing and techniques for shaping different shapes

[@youngnailsinc]

We will link a video below for you on filing and we have many videos on shaping.😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/inu2n5mkhMeLisk

[@corypierce6141]

instablaster...

[@lyndysimpson1272]

Thank you so much Tracy for this video I struggled with the notches on the side all the time and never could figure out what I was doing wrong. thank you thank you

[@nafiysamuhammad4208]

Started doing my own nails due to the pandemic, it's something I've always wanted to learn and that kick started it for me. I'm so grateful for these videos and the information provided, this is a great tool for people who may not be able to get into a class setting, just run these videos over and over until you get it perfect!! I'm so grateful, now I'm not where I want to be but I'm also way further than where I was a year ago!! I can't wait to do my refill!!

[@sheadorris]

Thank you so much for this video! The side walls and cutting into those little corner where the skin Meets the free edge are my nemesis!💖

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️

[@melissaevans4396]

I can’t get a good set of nails like you guys do around my neck of the woods. You guys are awesome!

[@nailsbyanacarolina4142]

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[@vsheavenly68]

Where are you located?

[@melissaevans4396]

@@vsheavenly68 Nashville Georgia.

[@modaciouslav4792]

Me neither. In almost 30 years I’ve really had some bullshit nails but the ‘foreign chop shops’ are the only thing around. I’d be willing to pay double for someone that actually knew what they were doing including sidewalls and knowing the proper place to build up the apex of my nail.

[@melissaevans4396]

@@modaciouslav4792 I absolutely would pay a premium price for a great set of nails. I know their game is making money but sometimes it’s also about repeat business and that means you have to give your customers good service. That’s not found around my area.

[@SharonsNails]

Thank you Tracey, this video was so helpful for me to understand what not to do - so many videos show us what to do but unless we can identify with our mistakes it's hard to learn from them. I think I was doing most of the wrong things without realising 🤣

[@BBB-rd2qi]

You are my hero! I do what you said was your issue...Filing underneath the sidewall at an angle! I am forever grateful!!!

[@tiffanyferguson3310]

Game changer tutorial. The way u described the sidewalls and the problems I was having just finally clicked. Thanks 👍🏽😊

[@ChainOfAncients]

this. this right here. this is why every set i do looks like a janky mess. i can't shape worth a damn and always wondered why (lucky for me i don't work in a salon, i'm basically just licensed to screw up my own hands) and THIS. my stupid waste of time and money of a nail school wishes they could've taught me as well as you do for free. bless your light.

[@jennyd1111]

Such a great lesson. I know there's plenty out there about filing and stress area but this is just perfect. I love the close ups and the explanations so much! Thank you for this.

[@lgogive1640]

Thank you Thank you Thank you Tracey !!!!!!!!!!!

[@natashacrawford4146]

So glad you made this video. Yes it makes sense to me now thanks

[@JoyKronicles]

Much needed. Much appreciated.

[@lelarobinson2854]

I love Tracey's hair!

[@irma.toussaint0]

I welcome your video cause they very edifying I am learning a lot it is said one is never to old to learn that is so correct at times I thought it was only me myself and I were having some of these issues or problems glad to know I am not alone thank you guys for your honesty in teaching

[@nichenailss]

THANK YOU LORDDDDDD!!! Tracy this was exactly what I’ve been having issues with! With the forms, and the filing away of the side walls. OH MY GOD THANK YOU. 🙌❤️👑

[@Miramani]

This is the best video ever! Really helped me to understand what I am doing wrong.

[@debbiebenjamin7911]

Thank you! I needed this!

[@MsSxyTexan]

And then there was 💡. All my errors in one. I grabbed my file as soon as you started. I can’t wait to redo my current set. Thank you!!! ❤️💪🏾

[@msthuy]

Glad I watched this. I been having this problem with The sidewalls so much lately didn’t know where I was going wrong but now I understand.

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️

[@MsLolaTaylor]

Girl thank you! One of my biggest struggles. Such a help

[@nailsbyanacarolina4142]

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[@gabbieh14rh]

Awesome 💅 Tutorial Tracy 😊👍

[@barbarafleming1901]

Tracey you're the best I was doing these exact things wrong which is why my nails were wider than I wanted. I need to bring my sides up instead of keeping on filing them in. Bless you 🙏 I thought I was going to go nuts.

[@itsmedee2342]

Great tutorial.Thank you.

[@marysmith3057]

Thanks for this video! I have wide flat nail beds and I have struggled with overfiling. I'm getting better, but this kind of video helps me see what I need to avoid.

[@nailsbyanacarolina4142]

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[@chelsealalman2049]

I made aaallll of these mistakes during my last attempt lol, glad I found this video , now I understand what I did! Thank you!

[@tracyvicknair4425]

OMG, thank you for this! For the life of me, I couldn't figure out why my nails kept breaking at the stress point even though I knew the structure was correct. So incredibly helpful and spot on!

[@valerieramirez9799]

I recently went back to universal tips and I prep my nails , cuticle , remove the shine , etc . Maybe it’s the glue? (it’s not YN glue) but my nails keep falling. What are some tips ?. Going back to forms btw ! Lol . Thank you guys for all your knowledge. It always helps . 🥳

[@kathytarman2302]

Great video. Thank you for sharing this information. It is just what I needed. You all are so nice to teach us so much. Thank you again. Love you all. Stay safe and healthy.

[@deandrimeiring7461]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! My nails look so much better after watching this. You're awesome 😀😀😀

[@camillekeller2400]

Thank you sm for clearing this up :) I’ve tried all 3 ways of filing my sidewalls and I was so confused with what was the right way to file. My nails were looking the same from the top but from the side they all looked different. Lol Thanks again this helped tremendously 💕

[@popitzikaliou7]

Absolutely love that you guys are helping me and others so much!! Thank u

[@Twinkleme_nails]

I needed this video 😭 Tracy to the rescue 🥰

[@guadalupehernandez6789]

It’s a great video and very helpful. I love how you guys explain the techniques 😍

[@nailsbyanacarolina4142]

Very good tips!! I love your videos 💗 Watching from Canary Islands Spain kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGTbkIaLjbapaZY💝

[@aerongrimm3162]

Thank you SO MUCH for this vid!! Totally going to have this on whenever I do nails to remind me! Sidewalls are always the hardest for me, especially when doing my own nails. I have flat nails and DEEP sidewalls 😬 it's always a struggle to even get a form on correctly bc my skin is always in the way of the corners.

[@HavingMyWay513]

Great video !

[@dimakatsocatherinemashiane1621]

You guys are amazing 👌

[@maureenbullock6297]

That is my pet peeve area. I have stopped getting my nails done after 20+ years because no salon around me does it right. They will file up into my sidewall so I will no longer have a c curve. My nail will literally be flat when you look at it from the front. I love you guys. I wish you were in Florida.

[@mariedowning7023]

Aw man you caught me there lol. I knew to do the hanging part but I was tucking up in so I was filing away some of the side wall. THANK YOU!

[@jackiemillion1633]

Awesome video 🥰

[@jasgonzalez4830]

Yes!!! 🙏 thank you

[@stacyburgess3371]

What a perfect tutorial! Thank you

[@farielovedust5844]

Wow great video

[@tiffanyturner2700]

Yes this video was very well needed. Thanks a million

[@kimberlysoto3490]

This video is exactly what I needed.

[@llhill7270]

Great video. Please do a video on your technique Tracey, using the efile to thin the sides without creating the “dreaded notch “.

[@simonecadette5392]

Perfect tips help thanks

[@shareece90]

I learned so much thank you so much this is definitely a must see .... I wanted to know you if you could do a video on free edge ... how to get that crisp free edge like a do’s and don’t video

[@dxrksideofthemoon]

Good morning! Just watching your vid now ☀️ ☕️

[@stephaniesyckle2368]

This was a great video answered my question about how to slim the nail so it's not so wide...thank you so much

[@shagha9972]

ah thank you so much...it helps alot❤❤❤

[@heyyitslise5769]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL

[@amiriabrand2848]

Ty helped me with one of my biggest issue

[@B_9kn]

OMG!! Problems solved!!

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

🎥 So great!!!!

[@fleurettenicoleturner5167]

Thanks Tracy very on point to what I needed ♥️😁

[@xSuperwomaaanx]

This has been SO helpful!! Thank you xxx

[@Tajagee123]

Superb 💕

[@slimgirls78]

Thank you, for the tutorial, it is appreciated.

[@eznails]

This was so helpful. Thanks 💜

[@HOLLYWOOD-pw9kz]

Thank you so much Stacey...very helpful 😉

[@leannemaitland9170]

Brilliant explanation thanks so much x x

[@Monietheseamonster]

This was sooooo helpful!!!!!

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Thanks for the helpful information Tracey 👍

[@rhondaarmstrong6790]

Great video! Learned so much! Thank You!

[@patriciagallacher6741]

Such an amazing video, brilliant!

[@kuna3397]

This is soooo helpful!!

[@JoleneBC]

I’m just worried about cutting my customers fingers on the side! What’s the best to prevent any damage?

[@didirocks1000]

The have a video about nail files. You have to use a different file just to take the sharpness on every side of a new hand file so you don't cut clients.

[@jessbreathenails3747]

Needed this video❤️

[@spiritualinsight]

Can you guys cover tips and tricks for extra long nails including sculpted dealing with the sidewall and just general client issues that might occur from extra long nails including lifting for example

[@rachelcookson3492]

You should of shown the acrylic being applied to the nail/form.

[@katiebell8872]

That notch!

[@martak1460]

Question-done full set of acrylic nails on tips and at the end-when nails nearly finished-1 nail is a bit shorter the others-how to fix it? Completely remove and apply new? Or use nail form to extend that shorter nail? What’s your advice YN team? Can you do video on that?or short all the other nails? Ps. It didn’t happened on client but on myself :/

[@samanthamann7001]

Great video ! Eryvery helpful

[@ruthromero1779]

Love this demo ❤ sooooo helpful

[@jenniferradford9890]

Thanks for sharing. I struggle with this 💗

[@sarahbatchelder8850]

Yes can we please get a video on shaping

[@youngnailsinc]

We have lots of shaping videos! Which shape are you looking for?

[@desimoon6495]

Wow thanks for this!

[@empogirl]

Same don’t I did when I started doing forms on myself 😆 soo true and then would see it cracked right there at the notch

[@tinaaahh]

Thank you for sharing 🥰😇🥰

[@GoddieAshwoodCove]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Ammers25]

Thanking you for this video, i have bulky sidewalls poor blending as i am the notch creating 👸 so avoid this but no more gonna practice like a boss! Please can we have efile vid for cuticle work, and how to correct set gel when it as run into the cuticle or side wall

[@youngnailsinc]

That’s a good topic! We will let the team know😊

[@sincerelyeb]

Thank you for this video.

[@catherinecalix7878]

Does she drink a lot of coffee bc I feel the jittery energy & it’s making me feel like I’m the tech under pressure with side wall issues on a client

[@Strategiclogistics]

Some people just don’t have that “radio voice”. Im just grateful for these free tips/gems that will definitely help my nail game!

[@zahotina]

Thank you very much 🤗

[@sableshafer4372]

Need a video of upkeep underside of nails

[@youngnailsinc]

That’s a good topic! We will let the team know😊

[@mandicoleman7433]

Luv the sound effects lol

[@adajeannie]

excellent video. thank you :)

[@be_u_tifullynatural700]

Thank you so much for this

[@cmayo5659]

Great information, ty! I have a chipped thumb nail, it's been very hard to get a form to fit properly! Glad you brought out the ✋ hand! How do you recommend getting tips to stick on the practice hand? I don't want to use up all my forms practicing on the hand. Thanks!

[@nailsbyanacarolina4142]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGTbkIaLjbapaZY💗

[@cmayo5659]

@@nailsbyanacarolina4142 ty, I will check it out! Asap

[@DamTamm]

😂 😓 “It’s still wide” These are real struggles Tracy, thank u.

[@avahempfling964]

I NEEDED this!!