Do's and Don'ts of Apex Structure

Whether you’re sculpting or using tips, it’s critical that you begin building your apex structure at the cuticle area. Today Greg shows you how to build a perfectly balanced acrylic nail that will require a minimal amount of file finishing.
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[@jackiestinnett380]

I always feel like I owe YN's some money after I watch their videos. I can't believe they post all of this education for Free! Lol. They are extremely helpful and I am so grateful that they do this. Thank you!

[@latinaw8287]

What's so sad is that I was taught in nail school to build my nails from the tip to the cuticle area using the 3 ball method and I have always struggled wit nails too thick...this is why! Thanks for educating us on the proper way to do 3 balls!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Not sad, all schools teach that way. Many companies have their own techniques (similar to hair) so finding what works for you after school is where you learn to perfect your craft

[@chanagotchupressd5303]

Same here

[@oriannaabramson-jackson1296]

Same here 🙋🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@clandestinechaos9009]

OMG I was explaining this to my mummy.

[@mirsepulveda1]

Saaaaaame! 3 bead method is how my school teaches and it sucks. I can’t seem to do a moderate sized nail. It’s always too thick. This video is soooo good.

[@melanielangham7033]

Thanks! We beginners watch 100s of videos and watch everyone started in the middle. I appreciate this more than I can let you know.

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad to help!

[@mariaarias1703]

Dame here i learn something new cuz i always started in the middle I'ma do it like this now

[@ajsajs5560]

That helped me so much....I was taught to start at free edge🥺wasted hundreds of dollars from another company & I got frustrated & nearly gave up...BUT since seeing your videos I can see where I was going wrong & why it was taking too long to do a full set of 💅...WOOOOHOOOO, I AM NOW A 'YN' DEVOTEE, have subscribed, joined & can't wait for my new YOUNG NAIL products to arrive next week🎉🥳💅👏🎁🎉💅THANKS GREG👍😊🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@roseygold2216]

He does it flawlessly, it makes me feel like I can do it.🥰

[@youngnailsinc]

You can!

[@felly732]

Mee too explained perfect 💓

[@kimberlyandre7899]

I don’t mind spending money with this company because you all really care and put time into explaining these steps in detail. I will always support this company.

[@itsmfnkai]

That’s crazy how perfect the nail ended up being. You didn’t even file or anything and it was absolutely perfect.

[@cherishdelorme4383]

This is exactly what I do and I didn't realize that was alot of my problems! I love that these videos come up everyday with the issues I'm currently having xx

[@youngnailsinc]

You're so welcome!

[@yoojseoable]

I would love to see a video like this for gel but with a more medium or active length. 😁

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More videos coming daily

[@missbindiboop]

Yes! Please show with Gel!

[@els5868]

Yes gel please....most of your videos are with acrylic 😩

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More videos coming daily. Over 1000 videos on the channel demonstrating both acrylic and gel

[@natoyawilson8449]

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[@lisadigings1410]

BINGO! I did my best nail EVER after watching this video. It’s absolutely correct and now I know why my nails were always chunky, thick and mis-shaped. Like the other people say, thousands of videos from reputable professionals say we should begin at the nail edge. It’s taken eighteen months struggling and almost giving up trying to teach myself, as everywhere was shut during lockdown. YOU ARE A GENIUS, LEGEND AND STAR 🤩 Thank you Thank you Thank you xxxxx I will not watch anyone else for training now. Wish I lived in the USA to attend your school 🥰

[@brendam420]

You’re the best teacher hands down !

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@empogirl]

I can listen and watch all day of my life ! Greg is just the best mentor guru teacher ever!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching

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Omg you're a wizard. That was *chef's kiss*

[@therealghostgirl]

The Beginners putting on forms successfully comment was awesome. No one but a nail tech that uses forms understands how true that statement is!

[@Raiseyourvibration-nj3xd]

This guy has taught me so MUCH!! And the crazy thing is he keeps me engaged! LoL usually my ADHD will make me have to watch a video several times! Not with him!!! You rock!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you for watching, happy to help! We’re glad you took the time to watch this video on apex structure.

[@kirbytimblin8023]

I qualified 8 weeks ago in acrylic application and I was taught to start from the tip and work back, I've found my nails to turn out so thick and I had alot of filing to do to make them look better. I am going to try working from the cuticle down and see how I go. I love these videos

[@sarahbatchelder8850]

Nobody can compete with young nails education they be bringing top notch tips lol

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks

[@LinaLina-wn4dp]

Got it! Work from cuticle to free edge! Thanks again Greg!

[@sympathy5359]

I love when he talks because he makes me feel like I’m getting scolded and I always do what he says when I do my nails 😂😂

[@hastipatel2260]

My apex back in the days when i started doing nails was so not acceptable and it looked so flat because mostly here in india people or i can say my clients dont prefer that curve to the nails cause naturally in india our nails dont have that strong arch so they would feel that the nail looked bulky because of the apex so i did it flat many a times but no complaints they wanted it and enjoyed it slowly i made them understand that apex provides support to the nails and it is necessary to have an apex now i have nailed the apex like a pro but it was difficult to get the hang of it to be honest😅but practice and practices makes the skills better😊

[@youngnailsinc]

Awesome

[@grayalafam4839]

Why are they both so fine? Lol I could watch these guys all day. Great teachers. ❤️

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks

[@grayalafam4839]

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[@karenwalker4476]

BEST TECHNIQUES ALWAYS! This is why Young Nails have been successful for so long and continue to be! Greg is the OG Nail Master!

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖 Thank you!

[@leia3595]

THANK YOU!! omg i just did the best structured nail i’ve ever done!

[@youngnailsinc]

You're welcome!!

[@illcelebrateyoursuccess8907]

Its gonna be nail shops upset with this guy. Protect him at all cost!😊

[@Leopardv8448]

A work of Art you explained it so well.

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

Gotta say I’m addicted to your channel 😍 Starting my training next year, so getting in early with all the master tips! 49 yrs old and starting my new avenue of life, been a polish freak for years, gonna take it pro! 💅🎉💜👌🤩

[@Iama1asupernova]

You are always teaching greatness!

[@youngnailsinc]

I appreciate that!

[@natashahooks2974]

This just changed my whole life I'm a licensed cosmetologist and I do my own nails but was never confident enough to offer that service because I wanted to be consistent with my services. This just showed me what I've done wrong. Not just the apex but just watching your whole technique!!! Mind blowing!!!🤯

[@jennyjean1978]

These videos are so incredibly helpful! Thank you!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Yay! Happy to hear that!

[@cynthiagildersleeve2449]

I've been a nail tech for over 30 years, I was taught to do nails like you teach them, several years later after my daughter became an adult she wanted to go to school so I sent her where I went ,the instructor didn't know how to really do nails so I taught her and everything I was teaching her they said was wrong that's why I ran a successful nail salon for 35 years just want to thank you so much for teaching the way you do it served me well hope it helps the new comers also!!

[@viciousclaws2489]

I love learning from the best !!

[@rebeccachambers1429]

Thank you for showing us, I'm currently doing nail technology at college and this has really helped me with my acrylics

[@ssc4153]

Greg..you are such a good teacher! I have learned so many valuable tips from you and the team at YN! If I was down in Cali I would probably wind up taking classes from you but since I live elsewhere, I'll have to make due with the KZbin videos....which you guys have put out so many of them with fabulous content......Thank You!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you! Also zoom classes now available, contact [e-mail] for details

[@siouxhazeldon2545]

Thank you Greg & Habib for taking the time to show us all your wealth of experience. You do such lovely tutorials & explain them so well to us. I love watching your post's thanks again for all your help 😊💖💅🏻😘☕☕☕🍰🥧

[@katiemiller3]

thank you! I was having so many problems with thickness, this method fixed it.

[@nailedbykayy]

This video is definitely going to be a game changer for me! I've always started from the middle and worked backwards and I ALWAYS have so much filing to do.. I can't wait to try this! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us💗

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taylarogers313]

Omg! That first nail was the story of my life!! You just keep dropping gems! You totally rock!! I just got my core kit delivered today and can't wait use it! Thanks for these very informative videos

[@senaitwashington8534]

Watching your videos makes me feel like I can get up and do it as your talking . You make things look so easy !!!

[@Bevspiration]

This was AMAZING.....omg. I just got sooooooo excited watching this. It makes All the sense! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@noulor3571]

Thank you for your awesome and up close tutorial videos. Very helpful for us self-doers and beginners.🙌🏼🎉

[@joergliebing5145]

Definitely starting to apply this method, love it

[@ahsat1020]

Thank u so much Greg for explaining this❤❤

[@staceymorrison1974]

Now I see where I went wrong with my first set. Got the free edge nicely shaped, absolutely slayed the cuticle on my first attempt by pointing the finger down. All great. Went to add my apex bead and ended up with a mound that took me about a decade to file 😒 Why? Because I didn't blend it backwards into that second bead first 🤦‍♀️ Thank you so much for this. You have saved future me from a ton of filing!

[@gemmalouise4473]

Your videos are so so helpful, when i was taught many years ago we were taught the 3 ball method and to start in the middle. these look so natural with the apex. I have really been enjoying your nail tutorials and all your content. Keep up the great work guys!! Loving my cover pink powder and all young nails products i have used by the way very happy i made the swap!! Thanks from Australia!!

[@courtneylane2699]

This just taught me so much! Thank you

[@clandestinechaos9009]

Oh my God I just did it happy dance and ended up hitting the chandelier because I was like I knew that you were supposed to start from the cuticle. I've never been to school or at least I haven't been yet so knowing this made me feel like super excited because I just knew it!

[@paola1119]

his first example is exactly what I do as a beginner. Very grateful for this tutorial ♥️♥️

[@santasclawss]

how does young nails always make videos on the exact thing i need to learn 😭

[@youngnailsinc]

haha happy to help

[@velma227]

This channel is the most informative and clear guide for beginners I have found. I have learned so much and I've only watched 2 videos! Lol. Thank you! I barely started to do nails and my nails are bulky. This showed me what I was doing wrong. Great videos!

[@korynthomas9117]

OMFG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my exact problem !! I asked you once how long it should take to do a full set and you responded immediately. I am literally in tears cause this is exactly what I needed and I am using your products !!

[@kereenmars]

Game changer!!!! Thank you so much for this!

[@ThatReallyWeirdArtist]

Offically learned that i was watching the wrong videos before today. For the second time today, THANK YOU YN! lol this is much simpler than the 3 pearl technique i was using and i haven't even utilized it yet! 💜

[@deandrimeiring7461]

I really love Greg's video's, u learn so much and he makes sense when he explains it to me. My nails look better and they are no longer lifting 😍😍 Thank you for ll the great tips and advice

[@aprilgab7651]

You explain Very well. Makes perfect sense to me to start from the cuticle first 👌💡

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[@Madewithlovebysky]

So helpful I’m definitely going to try his technique on my next muse. I’m so glad to have watched this. My school taught some taught different.

[@jacquelinecaldwell6879]

I love the way this coaster came out. What a lovely gift!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!!

[@hann23x]

Love this video. I've learnt so much by watching these amazing short, knowledgeable videos! Thank you

[@senaitwashington8534]

Thank you this was 100% helpful ! 🙏🏾❣️

[@chantewaters150]

MINDBLOWN 🤯 this video makes perfect sense ! Now I see how I was doing it wrong this whole time !

[@leilaonline2787]

OMG!!!! I was told 3 pearls. Middle FIRST, Drag forward ADD ADD ADD. This makes so much more sense. But the real thing is getting that PEARL right. It just comes off your brush and nearly sets itself. And I think this method means less filing near the cuticle. I am so glad I found this channel. THANK YOU!

[@irma.toussaint0]

Thanks very much for these points not a beginner but for some reason I do and have struggled with my apex I guess it's about consistency of application and product hmm okay got it practice makes perfect thanks again

[@Haley78963]

u literally just helped me so much. i was wondering what i was doing wrong that my nails were so thick, and hard to flush at the cuticle. thank u!!

[@littlefroe3316]

Y’all are amazing…dang. It looks awesome

[@Danyelle444]

Greg!!! I wish I could send you a picture!! All I can say is THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO ESPECIALLY.... AND ALL YOUR OTHER ONES AS WELL!!! This method is gonna change my application for the BETTER!! And my CAREER in this game ☺️👌🏾 THANKS AGAIN 🙏🏽 Peace and continued blessings

[@MsLolaTaylor]

This video, technique & explanation was FLAWLESS. Thank you🙏🏾

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Baddienailz]

I have watched COUNTLESS acrylic nail building videos all year long. I bought my first acrylics last December! I literally did my FIRST nail the other day… it was like I was watching myself when he did it the beginner way 😂 I digress, this is the most concise, AMAZINGLY explained video and I feel like if I had seen this video ALONE at the beginning of my acrylic journey, I would’ve started MUCH sooner 😅 I am sooooo thankful for you both and this channel!

[@beverleycousinery7366]

Thank you so much for this video! I understand now why my nails are bulky in the apex area. I was taught to start from the free edge and build backwards. I am so glad I came across this video because the penny has now dropped for me!

[@biankaszep3566]

Already pay some online course but the true thinks I learn more from your videos. Thank you very much👍👍👍

[@youngnailsinc]

Great to hear!

[@graceallovermae]

So true and grateful for this video. I was trying to understand why mine are thick and I have to file, which is time consuming and difficult as a beginner

[@ritajenyomos4854]

Wow just wow, thanks so much, very helpful

[@sophhay7300]

This video was so helpful! I was doing the same thing. And now it makes sense to me !this is fantastic thankyou

[@lisadigings1410]

Oh…..and the best bit…….almost zero filing! And that was my first attempt! And it was midnight! I couldn’t rest until I gave this a whirl. Used way less product too …..as soon as I use up all my stock, I’ll be switching to your YN supplies as they must be as good as YOU xxx

[@be_careful_what_you_say]

Gorgeous nail!

[@carriestranger3635]

Yep, that was my problem in class today! Maybe now I can fix it!!

[@briannaarevalo1196]

Yessss. I definitely work my way backwards. Gonna have to try this!

[@youngnailsinc]

You got this!

[@karenroberts9721]

Thank you so much, Greg! Very informative and I learned a lot...I’m having this exact problem right here so thanks again! Much love 💖💖💖💅

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad it helped!

[@idaliaberlanga9044]

Love it very helpful. Thank you 😊

[@RussellFerro]

Terrific! So helpful to me. Thank you 😊

[@slbeshara]

I am so grateful for your videos. I love doing nails, but I am not interested in going into business. These videos have helped me learn how to do my own nails safely and properly. Thank you so much for sharing so much quality education.

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@Itslivinsky]

This was so informative. I wish you all had schools nationwide because I can guarantee my nail school taught me the latter. Thank you

[@youngnailsinc]

We have over 1000 educational videos right here on youtube! Like going to school in your living room!

[@alice8275]

Wow, wow, game changer!!! Thanks YN for this video there is procedure and then there is experience❤️❤️❤️

[@youngnailsinc]

Best of both worlds!! It's our pleasure!

[@damarismelinaferrera]

I love this way of contrasting right and wrong sculpting, it majes it easier to understand 👌🏻 thanks!

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy to help!

[@illestnina5017]

Woooooooow I really appreciate this video , my nail tuition was 10,00$ and I’m learning more on KZbin than I did in class smh this video helped a lot ! My new method !

[@FacesByChenelle]

I can’t wait to attend your class in aug. I’m so excited

[@youngnailsinc]

Going to be great

[@irma.toussaint0]

I am not a beginner but I have seen and been shown different points to start so I was not wrong for starting at the cuticle thank you

[@lilyhu5438]

Thank you so much your such a great teacher

[@debbiegolden-alvarez9555]

Thank you soooo much Greg❣️🤗

[@3isaiah61]

YOU GUYS ARE SOOO AMAZING!! TYSM :)

[@jayt4881]

I’ve been doing the three bead method but this? I NEEDED THIS. I automatically subscribed and I will use this method immediately

[@cherishdelorme4383]

Would LOVE to see a video of this application but on a short sculpted nail as alot of my clients prefer short nails 😊

[@youngnailsinc]

More videos coming daily

[@jenwyatt3912]

Same! Thanks😁

[@melinaridley9495]

Cherish Delorme true. My arches on longer nails are good but short ones...sometimes I find them chunky looking.

[@donnazdunski1073]

You are such a good teacher !!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!!

[@novalee3970]

You just hit it right on the nail !!! Thankyou so muchhh

[@nehemiahstewart1834]

Wow looks like it takes so much practice / patience to master and achieve this technique !

[@CarmsNails]

That’s crazy cause I’m school we’re taught to start at the tip, that’s how state board wants it done also during the practical test.

[@tycolab9143]

I'm in the same position.

[@savedbyJESUS777]

Agree they teaching you to start at the tip when starting or building the Apex from the tip?! I was confused at first, I was like wait, he's not meaning building from the start?! But I paused it, then I read their description box and it says WHEN BUILDING THE APEX, START AT THE CUTICLE. So that's why I'm asking if you mean they want you to start building the nail trim the tip (which is correct) or building the Apex from the tip?!

[@Aplusnails]

He is starting at the tip to build the flat extension first then he goes on to the cuticle area he’s saying don’t work from the tip and go back but once you have the tip sculpted you should start at the cuticle and work your way down

[@Aplusnails]

So pretty much if your not using tips you need to place your first bead on the free edge then once you’ve sculpted your tip you place the second bead at the cuticle and work your way down ☺️

[@youngnailsinc]

Most schools teach that way, these are our techniques, a lot of brands have their own techniques. Not saying this is what you should be doing at state board however this is what we believe to be best techniques for in salon.

[@candacechampion497]

YOUR AMAZING! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@dw2413]

This is why Greg is our Nail Godfather! Thank you for your wisdom and teachings! 🙏🏽💖🥰

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome

[@deahnacrocker2068]

Perfection!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad you think so! We hope you had a great time watching this video on apex structure.

[@kathytarman2302]

You are great and give the best information. Great teachers. Love all of you. Thank you again. Have a great day.

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you! You too!

[@karinapalumbo359]

This was so so informative thank you🌼🌸

[@SharonsNails]

This is an amazing video, you really are changing the way nails are taught. I'm at College in the UK and we are using Young Nails so we watch your videos as part of our education to learn how to use your products in the correct way. Our tutor is constantly telling us how your methods are so much better than the way she was taught and I agree. I've just got my acrylic kit and love it 😀

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

I did mine through open study college and safe to say theyre still doing it the three bead way of tip back which i had to grab my e file and carbide bits just to shape and get rid of thickness which then brings way too much dust