Don’t Let Gel Polish Make Your Nails Look Thick 🥴Try This

This technique is for the discerning nail tech/client and your closeup photos.
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00.01 Vale by Dreem ◦
00.50 Suzie’s Building by Cameraman➤
02.02 Mirror by Nu Alkemi$t ▵
05.26 As Spring Returns by Joshua Spacht ▵
06.34 For They Will Inherit The Earth by Stephen Keech ▵
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Video Chapters
00:01 Intro
00:39 1st Step
02:04 Choosing Your Brush
04:50 ProTip
05:30 2nd Coat
06:19 Low Profile
06:39 Top Coat
07:08 Thick vs Thin

[@Plectrudefy]

I appreciate the calmness in this video. No shouting, over excitement, loud voices etc. Just simple and to the point. Thank you

[@NailCareerEducation]

Best way to learn is when your calm

[@tarshagraham7099]

And THAT is why we are addicted to beautiful Suzie’s videos - 😄 We love you Suzie! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Avasmommy11509]

What videos are you out there watching 😆👀

[@mackberg1792]

Omg could not agree more!

[@natalie_watson]

Susie is the best.

[@pandapanda8354]

My fav thing about you is your voice! You’re unique on YT bc you are so chill. Never anxiety-inducing. Always such a generous, open spirit. Always so patient. You give important information to novices but without condescending. You don’t know me but for years I’ve felt like you’re genuinely here to help me be my very best.

[@budgetwithcam]

As someone who literally just started using gel polish, this video couldn't have come at a better time lol I just did an easter mani with builder gel as my overlay on my natural nails and I had the shape somewhat okay but they were nice and smooth, now they look a little thick and lumpy, I now realize I went too heavy with my first coat, I happen to have a gel brush so I think ill also give that a try next time! Thank you for sharing! Happy Easter 💜

[@thetruvi1]

Picking clients make you a better detailed tech

[@cosmicmuffin322]

I am literally about to do the exact same thing for the first time and I thought "I should probably see what Suzie has to say first"!

[@goodiesgotit]

For those of you new to using a drill be sure to file lightly and keep the bit parallel to the nail. Otherwise you may carve into the natural nail. It doesn't take much.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Cool, Thanks

[@shannarafryer3111]

Thank you

[@carlabellini4610]

Thats why I never do this! 😬

[@koreanbread8881]

I did this... destroyed my nails and now beyond unfixable haha :(

[@lefish5277]

I accidentally put a little dip in my nail bed from a flame tip because I didn’t keep it parallel ☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@razorcatshark3223]

I was a picky client paired with a fantastic nail technician who knew me so well that she always made me happy and proud to show off her fantastic talents! I appreciate teachers like you that help me understand techniques so I can better my own efforts at home!

[@tazchillin]

I have had issues in the past with the gel polish being too thick. The problem was the gel polish. It would get old or too thick in the bottle and hands down the best method I found for fixing this was simply soaking the bottle in hot water. I take water out of my coffee pot and just soak the bottom portion in the water for a minute. It returned to being nice and thin and applied amazingly well.

[@Lizarddqueen79]

As a picky nail client. I appreciate you using the pickiness to grow. It is a really positive outlook.

[@TishaPerez214]

Your videos are some of my favorites when it comes to nails. Your personality really comes through and makes it feel like I'm sitting across the table with a girlfriend. Never change, Susie!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Such a nice compliment

[@thatone3809]

picky client here, I really appreciate your videos and advice to new nail tech students and your philosophy about using the criticism to improve your product applies everywhere in life, great tip!

[@xokenzeebabie]

I am so mad I needed this like weeks ago. 😩 Bless up Suzie I definitely needed the tips! I always end up with bulky nails and never understood how you guys did it. I’m excited to try again

[@oliviadart612]

I can’t wait till mine grow out too! I maybe could do infill perfectly this time 😍

[@rmjerome1182]

I feel like the music selection of this video makes this so fun,entertaining, and educational. I feel like I’m finding out a major key-thank you so much! I was just thinking about how I may need a bit like that and yours shows up you’re an angel.💜💜💜

[@viivalabamf]

Suzie, how did you know this is EXACTLY what I needed today?? I sculpted my nails last night while I rewatched your video about making your nails look thinner (file the top side!) last night while sculpting. I was just about to search for a video like this and you were first on my recommended! 😍

[@NailCareerEducation]

😊 Nice

[@mireille0115]

for anyone who doesnt want to or can’t get a dedicated gel brush you could also do the edges and free edge capping FIRST then do the colour application over the entire main nail

[@babycakesjk]

Dude! What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@Saintly2]

Thanks for this, Suzie! I could never figure out why my nails looked so fat after all that work. Always so disappointed in my final product. Can’t wait to experiment!

[@Angela-lb9zi]

Thank you so much. The thick look gel polish gives my nails that I've spent a lot of time shaping just drives me crazy! This method may be a little more time consuming but so worth it in the end.

[@zuzanafellerova7255]

The quality of this video is just outstanding. I love the close up shots and basically every post production aspect of the video.

[@DE-qy9om]

Flipping the finger up side down at ~45 degrees to the floor for a couple-five seconds before putting it in the lamp also helps to redistribute the bulk from the edge towards the center.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Honestly Top Coat is not a builder layer/ it’s simple to seal in and create shine If your top coat is flowing like that / it’s too thick

[@DE-qy9om]

@@NailCareerEducation a top coat can be used for leveling. Yes, it’s not a builder layer and doesn’t add much structural support especially on longer nails. However, when doing nail art design such as adding lines/decals/paintings/etc or even with minor imperfections in regular color layer, a top coat can be used to level and smooth out the final surface. Having said that, one should be mindful of the overall thickness of the finished nail. If done right, the builder layer would be adequate for support, but the nail won’t be bulky even with all finishing/leveling layers.

[@majbrittcastrupjrgensen2874]

I agree! I do that and it works fine.

[@yasmin2520]

@@DE-qy9om Rubber top coats are ideal for this method, normal ones usually over flow in my experience

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

ALways rest my heels and point the toes down! 😄 and of course the fingers, too for zero cuticle accumulation.

[@today4636]

This is incredibly help and helped me problem solve my most recent home-manicure! Also I'm loving the new background arrangement w the flowers and angle and everything. Good vibes!

[@sarahdebrincat2073]

This tip was a game changer for me. Thankyou for sharing your videos without drama and being straight to teaching and encouraging

[@natalievu4399]

I learned so much from you. I just started before Christmas & I'm already addicted. 1st I treated myself to a Markatt hybrid-gel starter set...since then I bought a lot of nail stuff. It's such a colorful & fun world. I'm a fine artist & love the endless possibilities that the world of nails brings. Thanks for the great videos. Love from Germany 🇩🇪💕💅🏼

[@dianehedricks7860]

WONDERFUL TIP!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@weezemiller6329]

The blue background set up is so beautiful! 😍🤩

[@Denisejohn65NailEd]

Those are great tips for using gel . Looks beautiful .

[@suzanneviskich6454]

I want to thank you, Suzie, for all the infos and great videos( big thanks to Cameraman too, you do a perfect job🥇) i am a fan from far away! I started nails about 18 years ago and spent a lot if time and money when i was still living in Switzerland... When i found my hubby in South Africa 8 years ago and moved definitely to this awesome continent i had not the money to go and get my nails done. I started watching videos and bought slowly slowly everything i need to do it myself 😅 With your support, experiences and ideas i got so motivated that i am now part of the "beginners" and i just love it❣️ Its becoming a hobby and going to be a passion...i am so happy and i get positiv feedbacks from lots of people😃 Thanks again, Suzie, please make lots of videos for us...you are a ⭐️ Big hug from South Africa Suzanne🤗( name sister😂)

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Since this vid is about polish I MUST comment, why don't people go more for Nail "Dress"? I'm going specifically for KISS NAIL DRESS, stick on "polish". Those things are OUTRAGEOUS!! Cmon, two weeks of showering, shampoo, washing dishes and not a glitch??! Living by myself I do all the work and those things stayed on for more than two weeks with no fading, peeling, chipping AND all the water my digits are in ? The feet - they just stayed on until I took them off. There's no sticky left on the nail, they press on in a snap. They go over any manicure. Other than nail salons don't want to know this, I don't know why they're not more popular. Our local Walgreens, Rite-Aid, etc., stopped selling them! Seriously, perhaps a vid can be done on them. Those things are AWESOME!! Thanks for all your vids and the time and detail you put in! I LOVE my nails and you so always keep the groove going 💅🏼

[@roxiann12]

I've been doing this for a few months and it makes all the difference in the world.

[@rogenamarieanderson4522]

Such a great idea! I love gel polish but I don't like how my nails always look bulky. I'm definitely going to try this☺️❤️

[@Tastykake83]

I buff mine if it looks too thick or to level out hand painted designs. But im so excited to watch this & learn new techniques instead of a buffer!!! I love your videos they are so informative...i love that ive been able to learn from a pro the past couple years 🥰 so much of my success i can attribute to your knowledge & guidance!

[@JustDoingNails]

You explained this process so well, I will definitely try using the gel brush for application. Thanks for the tips!💗

[@candancepeace1539]

Thank you for this. I was getting so frustrated because I didn’t understand why my nail didn’t look the way I shaped it. I’m so tired just by watching your videos but I just didn’t understand what was going on. Thank you.

[@itsgettinweird8761]

It works! My gel polish application is typically messy and goopy. Switched to the gel brush and thin strokes and got the neatest application!

[@abolsley1]

One of my favorite colors! Thank you for the tutorial..... xo

[@julieanna1624]

Wow! How detail oriented. Congratulations!!! 👏🏽 🎉

[@reneeodayok859]

Suzie! Thank you I just discovered this method and it takes a bit longer like you said but so worth it.

[@LarisseMontrose]

Oh ♥ I love that yellow acrylic now! I didn't think I liked yellow as a nail color, but that's gorgeous

[@andrea-wemba1331]

So helpful! I'll be trying new brushes this weekend. Thank you!

[@ginamaries8854]

Suzie I love all your videos. Thank you for teaching us how to a perfect nail.🥰

[@MJ-yq5fh]

Thank you for showing wrapping the tips for non-square nails! Most other nail videos I watch have square nails so their wrapping techniques don't really apply since my "tip" goes all the way around without a sharp edge, so it was always like, should I? Where should I stop? Etc. Thick nails are a huge pain for me since my nails are so thin to start with, I super appreciate your videos!

[@meishaadams9811]

Wow !! Yess Suzie !!! Thank you !!

[@debbiep99]

Suzie!! You always know what we need help with ❤️

[@suepiersma5686]

I’ve done nails for years. I never knew this tip. Thanks for sharing!!!!😊

[@dhunters5]

Thank you so much. This has bothered me for quite a while. I love using the art brush around the edges!!!

[@CasIball]

oh wow, I was always wondering why my gel application always ended up looking so thick! Thank you for sharing Suzie

[@stephanietornez1716]

Thank you Susie ♥️

[@akb2430]

I always look forward to your videos!!! Love your videos! And hopefully one day I can get my nails done from you in the future 🥰🥰🥰

[@cs1261]

Thank you Suzie! ⭐️

[@carleneclark1702]

Love watching 💕❤️❤️ 👀 and learning new techniques 👍❤️💖

[@SoulShiner1115]

I’ve been using pudding gel more and more for this exact reason. I love that stuff. Venalisa makes wonderful, very pigmented, pudding gels.

[@Winkiieful]

Thank you Suzie!! I really needed this 💕❤️

[@dnailhobbyist4971]

I just figured out my problem, I think. Thank you sweet Suzie😊 I thought my nails were bumpy and fat😅 ok I will b using my gel polish brush😁

[@debbiemiller589]

You just covered one of my main problems...thank you! I'll try using a gel brush🥰

[@xLovelyTati_]

I can see the difference when you put photos side by side. I had my nail lady do this shape a few days ago. I like them so yes I can tell the difference! 🤍

[@ArijanaLukic]

Perfect info! It's definitely the brush!!

[@patriciadasilva2017]

Great video! I used this technique today and my nails came out like I did them at the salon! Amazing 🤩

[@viennagriffin]

Thank you for the tip Suzie. I'm sure this will help me as all your tips have thus far.

[@juliediaz8585]

YES! 🤗Thank you so much for these wonderful tips Suzie. I so needed this video☺️

[@callmeme1898]

i love the sea of flowers😍⚘️🌷💐so pretty.

[@stephenmackinnon6781]

I'm thinking about starting to do nails and your videos are making it look easy can't wait to start

[@nana13012]

Well this video couldn't be more on point ! I just finished a set and did the thinest gel construction ever, and once I was finished with color gel polish, I was like "where the hell did those nails become so thick ????" ! Haha thank you for this video

[@Jideulaegon]

This was an issue I had and noticed after finishing a full set. It bothered me so much because my base sculpt was perfect for me until I applied color. Thank you for posting this video!

[@vegasmainiac7745]

You just nailed, no hammered! my beef with gel polish. I can't explain why using a gel brush never occurred to me. Now we know! And those flowers in the background? Stunningly overdone and luxurious 😍

[@me-pz5yi]

Much needed. Thank you 😊.

[@SUGARDECLIPSENails]

Yess....I love your videos learn so much everytime

[@KathyMcDowell1]

I definitely struggle with this. Thanks Suzie. I guess I will splurge and get some of your high end products now since your sooooo helpful🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@deannphillips956]

I’m been watching a lot of your videos and I’ve come a long way from my first attempt at gel and acrylic nails from looking really bad and ugly to almost like I just walked out of a nail salon 💅

[@JennifersRabbit123]

Love that idea!! 😊

[@msmartinezus]

Great tip! Thanks

[@IamKittySweets]

simple genius. Love your Clarity

[@jessicasanders3371]

New to watching your videos and doing my own nails. And OMG! Your like the Bob Ross of nails! Making Happy little nails! Thank you teaching all kinds of stuff!

[@kazakukog]

7:08 it helps if, after you apply topcoat, especially a thicker amount, you turn your finger upside down so you have that apex definition and a much smoother skinnier nail. sometimes i skip this because i put a thinner layer so it doesn't make a huge difference

[@Scorpio-wk8bd]

Brilliant tip - thank you for this video - I've had those super lumpy areas at my cuticals, drives me mad and also at the bare edges which I end up putting too much gel on to try and hide them then they end up bulky too - your video was aimed right at me! Thank you 👍🤣😍🤦‍♀️

[@keisharaye3304]

Thank You Susie!!! I should of figured this out a long time ago!!! The BEST!!!!! You Are The Best to me!!!!💯🥇

[@k_mer___]

Another great video as usual 💓 our fairy nailmother is back at it!!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Lol

[@keepingitrealUK]

That is how I apply nail polish. Holding the finger with the nail pointing lightly downwards also helps to stop the gel flooding the cuticle. I would rather add three coats than have my client walk out with thick nails, as it can make the side walls looks clumpy too.

[@jentendo64]

You just have the answers to all my prayers lol. Thanks for the help Suzie 💕!

[@isithotmama]

Necessary information. Thank you so much.

[@Darlinecornelis]

Thank you for making another amazing video! I learn a lot from you!

[@jill9405]

Watching these videos are so relaxing

[@kathyannhinds2599]

Thanks Susie I needed this

[@rubyspolishednailz]

Great, Thanks for the tip!!!!!!!!!

[@sophiapittas7850]

Great tip on the gels by the way, works amazingly!

[@n.a.a.r7051]

Thank you for the tip!

[@julezpanda14]

Love your videos 😘 Always gives me a little bit more information than others and so easy to follow

[@kamazimargen7697]

Tnx 4 sharing this sis.

[@plasmocat1863]

This is great information that's come out just in time for me. It's been a while since I've done my nails and I've been thinking about what kind of spring design I want to do. I've had problems with my nails looking thick and since it can be a while between sets, I thought maybe it was that my polish was old or something. The thing is, the polish isn't lumpy or sticky. I think you've solved my problem! Thanks! P.S. Do you have any plans to review the cream/solid gel polishes that seem to be catching on? Thanks again!

[@madf8507]

i also found that using a gel brush really helps me get closer to the cuticle it just makes it look cleaner overall!!

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

LOVE that drill bit!!! 😍 and with growing my own nails, I have a "thing" about the nail underside. It HAS to be polished. When I put my palm on the table my nails hit the table and the unpolished underside DRIVES ME NUTS!! Call me crazy - both sides of my nails HAVE to be polished!! Thanks Thanks Thanks 😍

[@tracylogan9990]

OMG, I love the yellow acryllic!

[@unicorncharm]

I love the peace the calmness so much thank you

[@liannaalvarado383]

Thank you so much for this! This was exactly what I needed ❤

[@gelila97]

This is a mesmerizing video, wow

[@Oonagh72]

Another way to do thinner gel is if you know what color gel you are going to be using use an acrylic base that color. Like if you are doing a blue, do a blue acrylic under it. Or if you are doing a gel nail, mix the gel polish color into the builder gel. This way you need fewer layers to build the color.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Certainly - the only down side the removal is extensive the next appointments

[@dgirllamius____x]

Never thought about mixing the colour with builder gel, will have to try that!

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Thank you!

[@CrimeSpies]

Whoa….never ever thought of using a different brush…Genius‼️‼️🤓

[@BlacknailtechChicago]

You are such an inspiration to many and your willingness to share your knowledge is greatly appreciated. I hope you will talk more about pricing, advertising and building a business plan to help your subscribers prepare for success like you. Thanks for caring.

[@NailCareerEducation]

I wanna start a Podcast

[@Chr1st8l]

What a great personality!

[@naimasuarez461]

Hi Suzy love you🥰I needed this thank you

[@julievaldez21]

I wish I can show your videos to some of my nail techs 🥺 They never understand what I mean when I say my nails look bulky. They just get so defensive right away.

[@danielaml1956]

I kept having the same issues until I found a nail tech who would do thin coats without me even asking lol. She's been my nail tech since. I know it's hard to find someone you're comfortable with that also does a good job, but I recommend to keep trying out different salons, I'm sure you'll find the right match! Took me 4 diff Salons to find my awesome nail tech.

[@courtney2590]

Try to find a nail tech on IG or facebook. A lot of time walk-in nail places treat nails like a factory and are quick to get you out and the next client in.

[@julievaldez21]

@@danielaml1956 I know! ☹️ I think that’s what I’m going to do. Especially when there is a language barrier, I know that sometimes I can’t always communicate to a nail tech exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks for the advice!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Maybe you have the wrong techs for YOUR nail needs. As a nail tech I’m here to create your vision 👍🏼

[@littlefroe3316]

Great tips!

[@pbnj0]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! SUZIE YOU ARE A NAIL GOD