Do's and Don'ts of Gel Polish Application

[@kimtraaan]

The way you talk is so comforting. There’s something about your demeanor. I don’t know how to explain it other than I don’t feel like you’re being condescending. You’re genuinely teaching in a kind and gentle way that makes me feel like I could ask you for help and be completely comfortable and safe…and not just for nails! I just want to hug you!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻💅🏻✨💖😊😉

[@lenaswan9162]

That was awesome...soooo many amazing tips....thankuuuuu 👏

[@quanzaaustin1915]

Yes I agree. Very soft and clear. I have learnt so much as a beginner nail tech. Thank you so much for these tips

[@j.whiteoak6408]

@@kimtraaan A very good comment, I think. She's a great teacher - and is never condescending. My sister and I are both teachers at university - different subjects and unis, but she is ALWAYS in what I call 'teacher mode'.. She's always condescending to everyone, including myself, and treats people like they're idiots .. like she knows more about EVERY subject than anyone else. So OF COURSE she is not popular.. NOT with anyone, much less with her students. I've tried talking to her about it - but she always knows better. This lovely lady's delivery is just so down-to-earth, and she is very likeable for it ❤️

[@eboneetigress]

I'm not a nail technician but I can see the flaws pointed out. Now I can be a better consumer when looking for a salon or doing my own polish at home! Thank you!

[@abigailbeck5747]

🎉❤😅

[@kathytarman2302]

Great video. You always cover the problems most don’t cover. It’s the problem that no one else thinks about. You are amazing. Thank you so much.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

😉 Your so welcome!! 🙌🏼💖💅🏻✨

[@mingmingchinching]

Shes a really good teacher, I have ADHD and trust me I always clock out but she kept my attention. Glad I could learn from her! I will be doing nails on myself but hopefully it can finally look good with what ive learnt here haha.

[@adriansepulveda-martinez209]

i agree 100% i didnt realize it till i read this comment lol

[@Joy.C.M]

I’m venturing into gel as a complete gel polish virgin, this was so useful. Simple things that could go unnoticed but will make a difference. It really shows what a different animal gel is to regular polish.

[@victoriapetrone2672]

Thank you, you gave me more tips in 25 minutes than working 5 months at a nail salon 💅

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 😉😊💅🏻💖✨

[@MaceyPutnam-hd9ic]

I’ve been attempting acrylics / gel polish at home for months now and literally 99% of the “don’t” things you covered in this video I have been doing and could never understand why my polish would run, my thumbs always peeled first (and way before any of the other nails) I could go on and on…!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video; you explained things so well.

[@170beth]

I love your videos, I’m training at the moment, but I’ve learned more from watching your videos than I have on my course. The pricing, acrylic application, gel, easy designs, picking up beads, form placement. Thank you for all of your videos, and they’re all free.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

🙌🏼😊😉💅🏻✨💖

[@tinab7791]

I'm that client with the really deep sidewalls lol, one nail at a time for me. I'm glad Melissa said that about capping the free edge. It always destroys the shape and I personally haven't found it necessary with YN products.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

🙌🏼👌🏼😉😊💅🏻🤍✨💖

[@EmmaStephens1995]

It's so crazy. It's almost like you guys knew that I was up til two am last night doing my nails. I was sitting down to do my other hand right as you uploaded this. I am a cosmetologist and I love your videos and how in depth they are with all the different angles and tips for success. I haven't really been taught all that much when it comes to enhancements before coming across your channel/brand. Thank you so much for helping me understand all these details. Education is power and speaks so highly about your passion that you guys are giving this information away for free. I have completed my manicure and it feels 100 times more secure and smooth since watching this.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Yesss! 🙌🏼😉😊 That makes so so happy! Thank you, education is power in your success! We love to share our knowledge and experience we have! Enjoy!! 💅🏻🤍✨🤩

[@lexy7483]

Opportunity p

[@teresagould6987]

I love ❤ your channel. As a 49 year old really wanting to master doing my own nails correctly, I love the way you’re teaching. Subscribed and addicted lol 😝 xxxx

[@ericajaye666]

I have an "a-ha" moment with every one of these videos!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

So awesome!! Thank you fir watching! 🙏🏻💖💅🏻✨

[@grammiesgottabbgun2906]

Thank you so much for the clear, complete, no frills, facts only video! I especially appreciate your videos because I went to school for this way back in the day thinking they were honest with their "lifetime brushup classes" and they sold out when I went back.I was told that I would have to pay for the entire course again! Ladies, beware of false promises from cosmetology schools! Bless your heart! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤

[@youngnailsinc]

You're very welcome!

[@alluring_alchemy11]

It genuinely always warms my heart to see nail artists with only one hand done lol ❤ like same 😆👋

[@kezza596]

The instructions with my kit literally said to buff the nail as prep - no wonder I was struggling so much with chipping and peeling!! Thank you so much for this video, perfect timing!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 🙏🏻💖✨😊

[@laurenh7558]

I'm just doing my nails at home so I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to talk through and demonstrate everything, including exact motions, for how not to flood cuticles, how not to get big drips on the nail tips, etc. I'd picked up on some of these myself but I just really appreciated your thorough explanations. That tip about the thumb is lifesaving!! Thank you so much for this video, super helpful

[@unsaintedbeauty]

That tip with the nippers getting stuff out of the polish! Way easier than me trying to chase that little lint bugger around with the bristles🤣🤣🤣

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Lol 🤣🤣😂😅 right! 😉😊🙌🏼💅🏻💖✨

[@VGrandy]

I use a small detailer brush sometimes to get close to the cuticle and side walls on some clients. I also find that black and red polish is the hardest to paint too.

[@youngnailsinc]

That is a great tip!

[@martakrivokapic846]

OMG! That color is EVERYTHING!!! It looks so creamy, pigmented. No brush marks remain 😍

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you! 💅🏻✨💖

[@marthagarcia6280]

This video just solved all my problems. Been training myself on how to do my own gels. You are amazing. Thank you, thank you thank you.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

You are so welcome!! I’m so happy it helped you! 🙌🏼😊😉💅🏻✨💖🤩

[@thecozymakercompany9676]

Flawlessly spoken tutorial and YES!-glasses, hair, outfit and nails are hitten!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Lol! Thank you so much for the compliments!! 🙏🏻💖

[@TourTitaly77]

Thank you Melissa is the best! Always great instruction! Great attention to the fine details!

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@angelbabynails2107]

I'm a at home learner just started watching you're videos and I love them than you

[@biennesartlucero505]

Thank you for clear teaching 😘I’m Nail Technician here’s in Abu Dhabi UAE 🇦🇪

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 🙌🏼😉😊💅🏻💖✨

[@Vee_maina]

Hey Bienne..also a nail tech in Kenya currently looking for a job in UAE,..any you know of you can recommend

[@Leeuwyfie7]

Learning so much, thanks for making one not feel to bad for making mistakes.... You are a great teacher.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻💖💅🏻✨🤩

[@OpieSister]

Absolutely LOVE your Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith (Charlie's Angels) hair style!! So happy this style is back!

[@2011allyg]

I keep referring back to your posts to keep me upto date, easy listening thank you x

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 💅🏻💖✨😊

[@chrisannadevonish]

It's like you know exactly what is troubling me and then you drop a quick fix/solution to my problem. Thank you!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 😉😊💅🏻💖✨

[@demiaarmendibya7680]

Love the video so much. It really helps🥰🥰 I got war flashbacks when you take out the fuzz 🤣🤣 I remember one time a client put her hand under light. When she took it out, there's a HUGE fuzz cured in 🥲🥲🥲 she touched her clothes and got it stuck right before putting it in light. I almost cried.

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for sharing! We hope you liked this video on gel polish application.

[@helenaorphanides8112]

Thx Melissa for great gel tutorial. Much needed for us new nail techs. Pls make more videos for gel application. Greetings from subscriber in Cyprus. 😘

[@wendygonzales5104]

Thank you for all your videos. I have learned so much. I have one week left of school for nails 💅 Your videos have really helped step up my game in class. I will be leaving with a client list. 😍

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Yes!! Congratulations!! 💅🏻💖✨🤩

[@mubiyna5839]

I love you Melissa! Thanks so much for teaching me!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome! It’s my pleasure!😉😊💅🏻🤍✨🤩

[@MadameMoodysNails]

I always love and appreciate all of you guy’s tips and tricks!! I’ve learned sooooooo much from your videos and I could never thank you enough! I find myself knowing things I never knew before just about polish alone and that’s so awesome to me, I love learning and you all definitely do it right when it comes to teaching and pretty much everything else lol!!!! Thank you Young Nails team🙏 ☺️ ♥️ !!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your soooo welcome! 💖💅🏻✨

[@michigangoldgroup]

I like watching you explain everything. Your so relaxing and fun to watch.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏻💖✨

[@nekeitaroberts5299]

Love the way you explained how to do the job

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻💅🏻💖✨

[@RPellerin16]

I like the way she explained,.❤ excellent😊

[@corteltube]

You are a great teacher.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!

[@Chellybelly_813]

So pretty! Can’t wait to try these techniques! Your hands are beautiful btw ❤

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!

[@catladyjai1113]

I'm so thankful for this video. This was my first time doing gel nails and I was kind of skeptical about my skills lol but you have given me so much more confidence to keep going

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!! 💅🏻💖✨

[@cherryolaybar]

I love it how the way you teach ❤ Thank you so much i learn a lot.

[@virginiascott5868]

This is awesome! I'm going to start doing my moms nails, to help save her money and so she and I can have some great bonding time together. As I've never done this, I really learned a lot and look forward to doing mine and my moms nails ❤

[@prettygrippaz]

This video was everything! I feel way more comfortable about offering gel polish services.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Awesome!! 🙌🏻🙏🏻💖✨

[@joycemeerbeek3133]

You are wonderful in teaching. Thank you so much.

[@impressionsbyangie7418]

YES! i aways cure rt away when polishing, just to keep it RIGHT where i want it...ty! xx

[@sagascending804]

I don't do nails or wear them often but I loved your video. I learned so much.

[@sandysaiz580]

Melissa, your work is so amazing and very educational. I love your videos.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ygya]

This is much more useful information than my workplace training, super thank you!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻💖

[@LinaLina-wn4dp]

Thanks Melissa! This is a critical tip on ensuring proper prep and painting with gel polish.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome! It’s my pleasure to help! 💖✨💅🏻😉😊

[@daviniasmith2282]

I always love and learn sssooo much from Melissa’s videos❣️They’re always my favorite and sssooo informative. 💜

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻💖 I love that you have learned so much! It makes our job fun right!! 😉😊🙌🏼💅🏻🤍✨

[@addyvillalona]

I cannot stop staring at your beautiful hair style😍😍😍

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 💖🙏🏻

[@bonnaewaldron2727]

At first I thought how could there be this many minutes to know about gel nail polish... 🤔 Holy smokes I didn't realize everything's there was that I did NOT know... 😬😳Thanks so much these videos truly help people... Im sbocked how much more there was to know... Excellent resource your videos... Subscribed!

[@AhlannaLaShaye]

I do my own gel manicures & pedicures. I’ve mastered the gel on my toes but my hands it’s definitely trial and error. But this video has helped me tremendously I will be able to apply these tips next time I do my nails.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

So awesome!! How did it work? 😉😊💅🏻✨💖🤩

[@nicholeregner6517]

Watching from Washington I have been doing my own nails for a year and this is about to help a lot

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Yessss!! 🙌🏼😉😊

[@lindsaymarie1984]

This video is so helpful, thank you & I love watching your content it's so easy to follow x

[@TamsynKent]

This was SUCH a good video, I've learnt so much. Many thanks

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your welcome!!

[@jbamccalla]

As a beginner I really appreciated this video 😊❤️

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

🙏🏻💖✨💅🏻🤩

[@aprilinbookland]

Thank you! I've been struggling with this as a novice!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

You have got this now!! 🙌🏼🤩💅🏻💖

[@MelodyStar1121]

Thank you so much, very informative for doing my own nails when my daughter isn't available. She learned on her own and does a great job

[@charmainejohn1452]

Love this enlightening advice, thank you ❤❤❤

[@karenmcdoanld8805]

Another Great Video!! Been there done that!! It is hard to try to remove gel that runs into the sidewall but now I will check each nail before they go into the light. Thank you Melissa!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 🤩😉🙌🏼💅🏻💖

[@cherileeslade-mills7090]

You’re killing me with those glasses. I keep pushing mine up as I’m watching. ♥️ I had thick plastic frames and had to get rid of them.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you

[@lisastorey7318]

Thank You soooo very much Melissa and YN.... Greatly appreciated!!!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome! 😉💖🙏🏻

[@cristylovett]

OMG!! You have access to my google account!! Lol I literally have been googling do’s and don’t with gel polish! Quick ? Can you use regular nail polish and then topcoat with gel Basecoat and top gel??

[@jaquelin1887]

You can! You have to wait for the regular polish to dry 1000% before gel top coating. Or you might get a wrinkle within 10 minutes or sooner. I often do this because I have a ton of regular polish vs gels.

[@youngnailsinc]

our conversion base and top coat is made specifically for this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpzdg4CAeK6pm9U

[@cristylovett]

@@jaquelin1887 thanks so much that’s literally what I’m doing is organizing the tons of regular polish that I have. I bought the young nails caption base and top coat when it was on sale. My daughter bought me some really pretty colors of regular polish and I was hoping this would work on it! So let it dry all the way then apply gel. Thanks again! 😜😊😎

[@eugeniebakker881]

I have learnt so much. My gel polish nearly always chip. May I suggest that You ask your client to rest her thumb on the edge of the table with the remaining fingers "hanging" off the table. That should not cause any discomfort and the thumbnail will cure in an even position. Nevertheless. This video was very informative. I know now why my gel was bulging on the sides..

[@MsGeorgia630]

This is SUCH an amazing tutorial!

[@weekendnomad5038]

You’re a good teacher with an awesome teacher voice lol

[@beataszczepankiewicz5947]

What color do you have on your hands?? It’s sooo pretty

[@youngnailsinc]

Concealer Pink Synergy Gel (hard gel) with ManiQ Sheer Pink 102 over it. www.youngnails.com/products/15g-synergy-gel?variant=34425327616136 www.youngnails.com/products/1-3-oz-sheer-pink-102

[@BiancaCRD]

What a great video!! Thank you, it helps me so much as a beginner. 💅🏻👏🏻😍

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 🙌🏼💅🏻💖✨

[@marthagarcia6280]

I set up my led lights on a slightly higher level, I set it up on a sturdy small box on my working table. I am able to dry my 4 fingers easily, and then I apply my nail gel on my thumb and dry that easily by turning my thumb.

[@254QueenBling]

You’ve been growing on me! lol💕…& This Video Did It! I Never Thought I Could Not Be Much More Knowledgable On Painting Nails! HahA 😂💕

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Lol!! Thank You so much!! 🫶🏻💖✨💅🏻

[@tracybenson6364]

Love this video. What great detail

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad you liked it! We hope you enjoyed this video on gel polish application.

[@ikeoluwapoogunrinde7980]

She explains so well! I love you so much ❤

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Awwwww! Thank you so much!🙏🏻💅🏻✨💖 That means a lot to me!!

[@jermam2010]

Omg!!!! I finally know how yo apply mail polish to my shorts nails and they look like I hit them done at a salon. Thank you thank you I am a subby

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

😉😊💅🏻💖✨

[@maxartbeauty8142]

Thank you Melissa, those tips and tricks help a lot ❤️

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your welcome!!

[@clarityMarie]

I have been looking for a video like this! So I can make my next set of gel polish better. 💚💕

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your next gel polish will be amazing now!! 😉😊💅🏻🤍✨

[@clarityMarie]

@@mjaydelacruz8496 💕 😇

[@susanpriem1739]

Again, a wonderful video full of the best tips Thanks you soooo much for sharing your vast experience

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you & you are so welcome!

[@nikkis7375]

This was incredible and so helpful!! So interested in learning all of these things.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you for watching! 💅🏻💖✨

[@jenniferday8344]

This was so helpful, thank you! Do you have any videos on tips for using the matte gel polish top coat?

[@youngnailsinc]

Here is a video using our matte top coat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5e8pqSZereNo5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ6XZXWVor6lhbs

[@tablet2016]

Fantastic tutorial! Definitely pros

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️

[@raya74]

Ur hair is so pretty Mel so are you ! 💐 great tips per usual

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻💖😊

[@TMc-ue3pe]

Every Nail Techs MUST WATCH

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 😉😊🙌🏼💅🏻💖✨

[@vdmilligan]

Very helpy

[@emelylopez6350]

Loved it!! I struggle with gel nail polish over extensions 😩😫 I feel that with some colors my nails look very thick

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

You will totally get better. I hope this video helps!🙏🏻💖💅🏻🤍✨🤩

[@sabahairextensions]

You are amazing teachers ❤️ thank you very much. So much love and respect

[@XRememberMexx]

Great tips! Love these types of videos. Any tips for anyone with oily nail beds that can't keep product on?

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

When you watch her videos and you watch us prep the now before application of product, follow everyone of those steps. Swipe plays a huge part in prep. It removes any oil‘s or debris off the nail. Then you would go into Protien bond.

[@XRememberMexx]

@@mjaydelacruz8496 Thankyou 😄

[@iambobbiesgirl]

Hi, I am a newbie and wondering what u used on the brush to remove excess gel polish from skin 🤔 please and thank you 😊

[@Kakirachan]

Love all these tips! You’re a great instructor 😊

[@brownskinnedgirl572]

I just love Melissa’s “mmmkay” ❤️

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻💖

[@kibaetienne2171]

Am saving this video for when I get into polishes. Thanks YN team ❤❤❤

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 😉😊💅🏻💖

[@giselle4692]

This is so helpful! I didn’t know a lot of this thank you!

[@ldougoux357]

Oh wow!.. I learned so much in this and all your videos. I recently started my KZbin journey and the tips and techniques you guys teach are truly amazing. I feel so blessed and fortunate to be taught by all of you at young nails. Saving my coins so I can get some of your amazing products!.. what is the very first things would you suggest for me to purchase?.. although I do have quite a bit of nail supplies I would like to start building on and with good quality products and equipment. Why does it take my gels to dry so long. I have a 36w mini lamp. Do I need a new lamp? Product to thick?.. thanks again

[@youngnailsinc]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3fXip5pYqaDq68

[@raymondramlal1863]

Thank u...I really did enjoy your video. Anjanie's nail and body clinic..

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

💖✨💅🏻

[@pashamorgan5959]

So informative. Thank you

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!

[@Knoxy318]

Great video ! I love the color polish you are wearing in this video. Can you tell me what it is?

[@youngnailsinc]

She is wearing our concealer pink synergy gel with pink 102 gel polish over it.

[@emmaclarke4849]

Wow very good! Thanks!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 😊😉💅🏻✨

[@yqc3789]

Super video!! Thank you!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Many thanks! We hope you enjoyed this video on gel polish application.

[@OfficialLadyDarkSky]

ahh so thats how i keep from getting that bubble on the side, thanks so much for this!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!!

[@ADP-Hypnotherapy]

Excellent teaching!!!!!

[@kathydesroche3525]

love the color you have on your nails, what is the color?

[@youngnailsinc]

It is concealer pink synergy gel (hard gel) with sheer pink 102 on top.

[@anaespola4199]

She really knows her stuff

[@Pelagia-o6b]

Thank you for this video

[@youngnailsinc]

My pleasure!