Five Common Mistakes Using Acrylic

As an educator, I find these are the most common issues with Acrylic. Let me show you how we make these mistakes, and how to fix these mistakes in this video.
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Timestamps:
00:28 Too Much Primer
02:52 Forming All NAils At Once
05:15 Bead is Too Wet
08:00 Acrylic Stuck In Brush
12:43 Adding Monomer After
14:53 Did Acetone Clean the Brush?
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[@honeytearz1228]

I just did my first set. Had to file them manually. They're hanging on. It has been a week. Thank you for all the lessons.

[@60darklord]

My fiancé was learning how to do nails and was practicing on me, we didn’t have a nice drill so we hand filed, IT TOOK SO LONG. OMG. 😭

[@agapegr]

She’s got the most amazing voice... love listening to her

[@angellaprise3613]

That like kinda low key weird but I can understand what your taking about

[@agapegr]

Angel Laprise weird no.. she just has a good speaking voice and speaks very clearly

[@shweeleigh1616]

@@agapegr definitely not weird.

[@123blacksheep]

She really needs to be a Disney characters voice

[@NovaKnowsBeauty]

Right?! So soothing 💜

[@katiebell8872]

I feel like Suzie is making these videos specifically for me, how does she know

[@jocypare6019]

same. i just órdered her files.

[@marielanders1218]

I know right?!

[@klaragrant1654]

Katie Bell- haha sameeee 😂

[@LegS-fo3fb]

She is definitely hitting all of my "problems" with answers & I've been my own self taught nail tech for 15 years now at least! I'm due for a fill later this week & I can't wait to put the new tips & knowledge from her into practice!

[@glafayettegorillo4289]

Embrace making mistakes- sentence of the day

[@keishahague3486]

Hi ya I love your videos and can I ask you where I can buy your brushes and nail files ( electric and hand ) thanks

[@tommieguido2696]

I am a home diy nail lover/doer. I taught myself how to do my own hard gel nails by watching hours and hours of You Tube videos. Once I got good at hard gel I dove into poly gel. I did poly gel for about 1.5 years but my end goal was to eventually learn to use acrylic. Thank you so much for sharing your love and knowledge of nails. In April I received my first starter kit from Glam and Glits and started my acrylic journey. My first set took me 6 hours but you know what I had a blast and the end result was beautiful. I used forms instead of tips and I'm so glad I did! It wasn't perfect but I was overjoyed at what I had accomplished. I have now done 2 fills and I get better each time. I love your creativity and the way you share your passion with the world. I know it's just nails but for this single mom of 2 little boys it has given me so much joy and confidence. I get compliments on my nails all the time and it warms my heart when my boys tell people that their mom does her own nails and they love to help me pick out my next design or color!

[@VeronicaSwe]

I went to school to become a nailtech 10 years ago, never ended up working as one, but at the time I did all those mistakes you just talked about in this video. Im thinking about if I should try it again. I haven't tried it since then.I live alone now, so I have nobody that can complain about the smell of monomer, wich I btw love. A nailtech thing? Haha, ty for the video, you teach and inspire! Oh btw, Id love to buy your brushes but I live in Sweden so I think shipping would be too expensive for me sadly. Hugs!

[@ellipirelli4007]

Hej från ännu en svensk som avgudar naglar 💅🏼🇸🇪

[@amandah2866]

I think shipping to Australia was about $20USD when I brought her file and brush kit. I imagine the shipping would be a similar price or maybe even a bit less to Sweden.

[@danraahauge3777]

@@ellipirelli4007 Suzie lavede endda en video med Celina Rydén, en svensk youtube nail artist! Jeg interesserer mig overhovedet ikke for kunst-negle, men jeg synes at Suzie er super sød underholdende! ❤

[@noziphomaseko4390]

Q

[@ekunina5410]

So what did you end up doing?

[@sherwayniairving397]

You were the person who inspired me to nails ❤

[@charlottebees5676]

Yeh same for me

[@thomaskubacki752]

Thank God I'm not the only one she inspired

[@corteltube]

sherwaynia irving...me too....

[@MollyJeffree]

Me too

[@marielanders1218]

Yep! Me too!

[@jadehall2183]

Absolutely love your videos, I haven't trained at college but have self taught myself and your videos are exactly how I have taught myself. Polygel is definitely easier in achieving beautiful nails but am still trying to crack working with acrylic. Thank you again, your videos are so informing not too overwhelming but also really calming xxx

[@NovaKnowsBeauty]

Same here! I haven't used acrylic since school (almost 15 years ago), and just couldn't get the hang of it then either lol... BUT I just grabbed some and am gonna try again. I love using polygel!

[@helloiamem]

I start school next Friday to study nail technology and I aspire to be like you suzi. I want to teach one day, own a salon, that would be amazing.

[@nomdeplume2213]

Hows everything going 10 months later?!?

[@keydaboo11]

I could totally take a class from you on almost anything! You seem like you really love what you’re doing and you have this “everybody’s grandma” type of feel..

[@alexisbrewer6767]

Your theme song is so good! It makes me excited for the video and it literally makes me dance with joy! Please don't change it!

[@nomdeplume2213]

ok so i just need to say that i absolutely love her for sharing her knowledge. you can tell she legit loves nails. i know so many professionals in so many different careers who refuse to share their craft and knowledge out of fear of being outshined or becoming obsolete. the fact that she is teaching pros and those of us who do nails at home for fun is so refreshing. i wish more people were like her. it shows how confident she is in her knowledge skill and profession. keep it up!! i love everything about this channel lol

[@NailCareerEducation]

You get it ❤️

[@MystiDawn]

I just want to say thank you, Susie! I love doing nails, but I can't afford to go to cosmetology school. So your videos, teaching things that I would learn in cosmetology school is the only way I can learn. So thank you for sharing your knowledge, for free, here for people like me, who are very passionate about this, but I'm a single mom and there's no assistance programs where I live so I currently have no chance of going through school. So I can't do it professionally, but I can still do it as a hobby, and thanks to you, I can do it well!!

[@vanesamartinez.]

Groupon has a course right now for $5 its online and you get a certification after.

[@mandellaeffectisrealppl7221]

@@vanesamartinez. what kind of certificate?

[@savannahbrewer7545]

You should look into apprenticing a lot cheaper then school and you get hands on learning. Nothing wrong with school i went to school but there is also nothing wrong with apprenticeship.

[@MystiDawn]

@@savannahbrewer7545 I didn't know there were apprenticeships for nail techs! I will definitely check into that, thank you so much!

[@myssgrymm7878]

I was doing my nails through trial and error, no research at all and the universe brought your channel my way. I’ve learned so much! I’m working with poly gel rn, because you said it’s be good for beginners, whereas I jumped into acrylic with no insight(besides watching them do my nails in the salon)! You’re so informative, I love it!

[@melanielangham7033]

You make it look so simple, and yet my nails looked like a toddler tried.

[@joysmith05js]

Lol, she sure does. Btw, I just tried polygel for the first time and gurrll... I snatched them off so quick! 🤣🤣🤣 But I'm not going to give up! I just had to let you know that you are not alone. Stay blessed and safe.😁🙏

[@melanielangham7033]

@@joysmith05js try the jelly tips. They're not perfect but they are simple enough.

[@joysmith05js]

@@melanielangham7033 I'm gonna try it out today, my jelly tips was just delivered yesterday and I'm so excited 😁. Thanks for the tip hun!🤗😘

[@valeriejones4403]

She's been teaching for over 30 yrs lol

[@melanielangham7033]

@@joysmith05js i ordered little curing flashlights from Amazon. It seems like it would be simple to get 2 fingers in whats provided, but I had a hard time. I hold the little light in my mouth to flash cure. 3 for 10$

[@emilieeggleston9111]

I'm in the military and she said "standing at attention" I just about lost my mind 😂

[@NailCareerEducation]

A very well behaved bead

[@llovescake15]

Ptsd I feel you

[@Lea-vh5bi]

Thank you that was amazing. You saved another brush today. It worked wonderfully for me.

[@npsquad5950]

I think this mistakes are common especially for beginners, this will really help them. Everyone learns from their mistakes

[@ayoo._shay3159]

You explain everything so well, I have learned so much looking at your videos. You're a great teacher.

[@bobbiscott8282]

Thoroughly enjoy watching your videos! I always learn something new. Thank you so much.

[@BABYGIRL4U1]

Absolutely lovely and great at teaching Xx

[@barbiejake4801]

Your so right about the use of acetone Suzie, it can be really confusing to new techs as most schools for nail training teach not to use any acetone on brushes, I’ve used acetone to clean my brushes I use for acrylic nails for 25yrs with no issues at all I’ve actually got brushes I bought from the school I was trained with that are 25yrs old they look better than the new brushes I’ve bought in the last few years, I’m so glad your showing the proof that a little acetone soak works I believe it’s the best way to clean the brush, thank you for sharing this video Suzie your a amazing very skilled nail tech, always a pleasure visiting your channel👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🥰🥰🥰

[@queeninglikebambi]

I feel like I can do anything now lol your voice is amazing

[@destinyminion1172]

Wow. My nails just recently started lifting out of no where and I couldn’t figure out why, then I realized I might be applying too much primer. I would re-dip it 2 or 3 times...

[@autumn7ful]

Susie I just love your videos and I think you are an absolute sweetheart I started watching your channel little over two years ago I am now 67 years old I just do my own nails but you are the one that really got me started to wanting to do my own nails and retired and I love getting my nails done so I have been doing my nails for a couple years and I still have problems with the acrylic especially with the brush so now after watching this I am going to try my acrylic again and see if I can actually keep my brush from looking like garbage thank you honey

[@rachellesnailglam_beauty2245]

Thank you suzie for sharing this you are so awesome I love how much information you give us all the time it is wonderful to see a nail tech teach on her channel. A lot of the time techs dont want to help or share and you my friend are totally different so thank you again!! 💗🎀💗💅

[@Julia-uc7yp]

I love her so much she help me so much. Lysm Suzie 💙💙💙

[@limecrimemsp3043]

Thanks for teaching us all how to do beautiful nails

[@mayrile9430]

I’ve been doing that method of just letting the brush sit in the acrylic and it does work best than dragging it or tapping the powder to pick up the bead it actually gives you a more uniform bead

[@ItsMeDee60]

Suzie, this is what I needed. Thank you so much. A lot of things have beeb cleared up and made plain. Thank you!

[@phylmarsh884]

I felt like you were talking to me 😃 like you knew I needed help, thank you Suzie, your amazing 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻

[@kajun8561]

Suzie!!! Thank you so very much🤗 I've been teaching myself acrylic application for several months and doing surprisingly well. But, I must say these tips are incredibly helpful. I'd only add one thing from my complete novice perspective, wiping the brush in a clean area each time. Love your channel and I LYL! Keep the education and inspiration coming, doll 💕

[@glowingforthe1654]

I really like how you are ebing genuinely supportive with the liquid to powder ratio, very positive!!! I personally ( especially with long long nails) do a dryer bead to build the apex and a slightly too wet bead to glaze over and finalize the shape and then perfect beads for any divets

[@carolinebufkin9051]

When Suzie posts a video we all know it’s going to be a great day.

[@jocelynmorales4636]

Thank you Suzie...you are really a mentor.

[@barbjalcorn]

You’re good! I never feel that I haven’t gotten anything from your videos. You educate me still and I’ve been at it 30 years also. For the beginner I would have to say that watching your channel is a MUST. If you can’t get to classes then you should be receiving your information from the best educators in the business. Thanks again Suzie . ❤️🇦🇺

[@laurenemilie2048]

Even after taking a acrylic/gel course to become a nailtech, I have learnt something new. Ps. Love your cat in the background, seems such a sweetie

[@cherylcampbell8149]

I know all about these things from watching your videos over and over again. I’m self taught as well. I watch only your videos and you have been a BIG INSPIRATION to me. Thank you for showing us all how a good nail tech should be ❤️

[@sandranatole8545]

Your videos are so relaxing and insightful!

[@pinkphoenix9001]

Didnt know that about adding monomer after. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge beautiful ❤

[@misstabithasnails2314]

Very helpful for me, I’ve been struggling with ratio (working too wet and I’m terrified to give myself one of the reactions you hear about) and double dipping in the monomer. Thanks for the video! XO ❤️

[@michaelasterly1610]

I’ve recently started trying to do my own acrylic nails, I have run into the problem of too much monomer. I love watching your videos! I’m going to try these tips!

[@lianajeanl5634]

I have been using too much monomer for 30 years!! THANK YOU!!

[@phylmarsh884]

You are so right Suzie, I am learning so much from you, thank you 😊 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻

[@kathytarman2302]

Great video. Thank you for sharing this information. I love learning new things. Thank you again.

[@deborahroper3694]

Susie, this makes so much sense! Thank you so much ❤

[@raniaonisiforou7181]

I used to watch Suzie's videos years ago when I first started doing nails (5 years ago when I started college as an Esthetician). Gel was fine but after a while of trying acrylic on me I gave up completely and now I feel like starting again and this video is literally a life saver for me because I used to do all these mistakes. I watched other videos but couldn't find any answers to these problems and I knew Suzie wouldn't let me down. Wasn't wrong!! Thank you Suzie!!

[@RadioRob0t]

I've been watching your videos a few years now, you are an amazing educator. Thank you for all your educational videos!!!!!🧡🧡🧡

[@hollykennedy2899]

I'm 30 come October and I've been doing my own nails since I was 13 and they have always had lifting and they've popped off etc.... But only after watching almost all your videos have I actually gotten REALLY good at it. I just want to say thank you for all your help and advice I'm going to go to school for my license next year and all of this is going to help me get it and be able to be really good at what I love doing thank you so so so much 💜💜💜

[@madebymeggan7009]

Thank you Suzie for these very useful tips

[@clevermua4636]

Hi Suzie!! I've been teaching myself nails at home :} Been watching you along the way... soo super helpful! Love you! Keep doing what you love!! ♥

[@DragonLuver44]

Wow! Thank you! I haven't tried acrylic powder yet but now I'm going to. I'm going to rewatch this before I start. Thank you again Suzie!

[@royalbloodofelohim6096]

I absolutely love love love this channel. I'm a self taught nail tech and suzie is one of my online mentors 🤭 Without her I wouldn't have acquired all the knowledge I have today❤

[@diannewray4358]

Not only do She have a calming voice.. She is a PRO....

[@felicialamberti1]

You have the most soothing voice! I'm sitting here this morning on my 4th video, I decided during lockdown (I'm in the UK) that I would finally get my nail tech qualification and I have been binge watching your videos in conjunction with all of my course materials, everything has been so helpful!❤️ I have been mesmerised with some of your creations!😍

[@Cakebaker07]

Susie you have the most soothing voice!! It just lulls me off to sleep. Thank you!!!!

[@shellylindsey5450]

Thank you for all your videos. I'm not a nail tech nor did I go to school for it, I just find your videos to be calming for me. I have PTSD which causes high anxiety on a daily basis and all I have to do is watch one of your videos and I'm a bit calmer. I'm not sure if it's me concentrating on what you're doing or maybe your voice lol. Anyways, thank you!

[@cherishdelorme4383]

I literally was doing all of these that you mentioned! So glad I found this video

[@Mayte05]

After you cleaned the brush with acetone apply a bit oil (hair oil only) in the brush hair - leave it in for 1-2 days and then wash the oil out with acrylic liquid. Warm regards from Germany

[@fozzeeroo]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I didn’t know I was using too much primer, and also didn’t know that I wasn’t supposed to add monomer to the bead once it was on the nail! This helps so very much! Your videos are fantastic. Thank you!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Glad to help- thats what im here for

[@marielanders1218]

I was doing the same two things wrong as well lol. Don't feel bad. 😊♥️

[@malloryknox4014]

I also noticed this beautiful cat sleeping in the chair next to you.........!!! Lovely! xxxxx

[@artsienailsbykoko6709]

I dont use acrylic (yet). But i loooove watching your videos.

[@micas_designer_makeup8432]

Wow I love all these tips you have! Iv been too afraid to try acrylic again because of these issues but you just made me want to try again! Thank you! I'm definately subscribing!!

[@drs2994]

Your voice is so relaxing. Makes me feel Like everything's gonna be alright 👍

[@kellytrinidad3200]

suzie such a remarkable teacher! 💕

[@jazminmorales6994]

U are like angel for me ....real guidance with clean heart....love u🙏💕🌙

[@clawz-n-effectz424]

I frown upon double dipping. Definitely adding monomer to that list! Have been working with dip powders for a bit and have done a little with polygel. Thanks to you, Suzie, I'm gaining enough instruction to feel comfortable with trying acrylic again. (Bought a cheap kit WAY back in the early 80's. Epic fail.) I'll be purchasing your merchandise soon!

[@juliegervais9623]

Thanks for these tips!!! I didn't know about not adding monomer after you've picked up your initial bead and I like your method of not dragging your brush through the powder to pick up a bead. I've given your picking up a bead method a go and have seen consistent improvement in my beads (I'm new to all this but really want to learn to do it right) .

[@vixelscoffeehouse]

These videos are so calming

[@irenewhitsett4436]

Thank you for these tips.......I really need all the help I can get!!!!

[@estherdkoto1335]

I love how you take your time to teach Us everything we need to know in Acrylic nails...You such a Sweetheart&A Phenomenal Mum ,Am a Beginner so just have to sit,relax & learn more from you,I Love you very much Mommy,tnkx

[@naileditjean7959]

watching ur videos makes me more inspired doing nail art. To much tips & technique that can i use for... tnx for sharing❤️❤️❤️

[@mswifeycatlady7583]

Your tips and advice is invaluable 💐💐💖💖 thank you

[@yadirapalma4599]

Thanks for all your help!!!!..love your videos...😄

[@abigailgomez8961]

Love your videos, I have learn so much, and practicing make so much the different.

[@c8nailsupply]

Amazing tips! Added to my playlist for our customers!

[@raven782069]

Thank you for making this video it helped me a lot, im not in school im self taught. But I always look for tips and tricks to help me out more

[@amberbrooks3052]

I'm new to nails and these are literally my top 5 mistakes! Thank you so much for the video! I have spent soooooo much money on brushes!!

[@eunitakerubo2071]

Good tuitorial, I like the way you explain the whole thing in details, I was very keen especially the acetone part, where we were told it's wrong to soak your brush in acetone because it will tear away the bristles, thank you for sharing this tip....

[@sweeteuthiedoll]

When I first started doing nails I bought a little cheapie brush from Amazon and I remember you saying to clean the brush this way but always condition with monomer afterward. Years later that l’il cheapie brush is still kicking and in my collection. Acetone is fine! Thanks Suzie!

[@marielanders1218]

Aha! I was wondering why I was having lifting problems even though I thought I was prepping the nail perfectly. It's because of puting too much primer on! I also didn't know you're not supposed to dip your brush back into the monomer after you apply the bead onto the nail. It does seem like it helps, but apparently it doesn't lol. Thank you so much Suzie!! That helps sooooo much!! Stay safe you guy's! ♥️

[@jaxthibert4293]

I'm having fun making mistakes. The biggest one yet, I just remembered I haven't done. Primer, I didn't get any and 3 of my nails have just popped off. I'm assuming this is why. Great video and great advice too. Thank you Suzie

[@JolenEE148]

Thanks for another awesome video. I start nail school next month and these are fantastic tips to remember .

[@annalisestabik8368]

I just love your videos! I've learnt so much about acrylics from you. Thank you ❤

[@ThePolishQueen]

I love how helpful all your videos are! 😍❤

[@kariinareads6285]

Suzie's intro musics are my literally the most favourite of all KZbin channels I've ever watched 😄😄

[@user-qx5wo7tu9k]

When you put them glasses on i just know it’s gonna be good 😊😊 you’re amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@RheMaHworD]

Very helpful and useful information for DIY. Thank you so much 💓

[@luckeytboutique]

I always learn so much watching your channel. Thank you🧡

[@lavieestbellanailsbeauty8578]

Thank you for your videos! You help me a lot! ❤️

[@goldeneagle2976]

Very informative and encouraging! Thanks Susie👍🏽 I think I’ll give it a go🤞🏽 It’ll be my first acrylic set as I’ve never been professionally trained.🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@neishbaggzz]

Thank you... you explain it very well

[@anonymousMist]

Suzie is always on time. I was about to throw out a brush. I had gotten distracted mid set practicing by my God daughter's awesomeness lol. And totally forgot the brush for like a day. Now I know how to recon it. Thanks suzie

[@mandellaeffectisrealppl7221]

Best Nail Artist KZbinr. 🙌🏻🙌🏻💯💯💯

[@samsam3046]

Wow I needed this video amazing tips you are absolutely right these are most common mistakes ever

[@bethcorrigan3593]

That explains some things. Thank you. Also thank you camera man for getting the shot of the cat in the background. Adarable

[@Linaraynecreations]

I’m so excited Suzie! I just ordered your starter kit and brushes and files!!!! I can’t wait till they get here I’m gonna start practicing as soon as I get them ☺️ I wish they could ship in one day because I’m so excited haha!

[@arrhyal9480]

I wondered about the dried acrylic in the bristles. I was told not to soak or use acetone on the bristles and I have ruined brushes based on that information. Thank you for giving this information. This will save me brushes now.

[@dorajuarez3080]

You are always inspiring! Thanks for the tips cos you were talking to me!

[@prettypressed]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned sooo much from you. ❤