Gel Brushes: Proper Use & Maintenance

[@dianafene]

I'm learning from your video more then I'ved learned during my 4 weeks nail tech course. Thank you Liz, thank you, thank you, thank you. I love you, and also love your voice, you're an angel!

[@saradang5802]

Diana Fenechiu I feel the same

[@quinny1058]

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[@bean2p]

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[@daniel-balma]

It is an emergency! You need a video about hygiene, how to avoid cross contamination and how to keep the tools disinfected, including the drill bits ... you would be the first to have such a video on KZbin, specially now that you are doing this entire series.... 😘😘

[@TheNailHub]

Totally will do this! :) It's on my list. un abrazo luis!!!!

[@daniel-balma]

The Nail Hub 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@nellznelly4967]

I've been thinking the same. That most channels dont talk about the cleaning and maintenance of the tools.

[@selmayousif8846]

@@TheNailHub hi oval or straight for applying gel color

[@versatile3169]

Agree

[@momtomtse]

My brushes have no caps but they perfectly fit inside a toothbrush holder from the dollar store! Another informative and well done video, thank you 😊

[@prrtysmilez2]

I am a DIYer and have been absolutely loving all of your videos!!! I 1000000% appreciate every detail you provide in every video. While I do not plan to go pro, I am excited to strive towards perfecting my at-home craft!

[@erinb1800]

This video is amazing! As a beginner I'm going to come back and watch this over and over again - thank you!!

[@jjeessz]

Just wanted to add to the comment she made about boiling water and brushes. When she mentions this, I do believe she meant to state that when you use the boiling water to fix the bristles on your brushes, be sure to ONLY use the boiling water on the bristles. Do not put your entire brush into boiling water. If you do the glue that holds the bristles in place will liquify and the brush will fall apart. Sounds like common sense but I made this mistake once and I was so upset. Just trying to save someone some money. Great video very informative. Xos

[@closed4393]

Another great video in this series! I applaud you for stressing the warnings of not allowing uncured gel /monomer to touch skin. People don’t understand how critical this is in order to avoid allergies. I’m one of those techs who now suffers from contact dermatitis. I thought I was doing everything right. Never was it stressed in all my many courses how dangerous it can be to not exercise caution. I’d love to see you address this in a practical way. How can someone like me continue to work without further damage. I double glove, wipe everything down, wear an apron, mask etc. it’s not about stopping to use nail products but rather how to safely protect ourselves and clients so that we create beautiful nails in the safest way possible. In my opinion, these measures need to be taught & reinforced as part of every nail curriculum/workshops😍

[@bonnieriley1951]

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[@Letmeretouchyou]

I saw you on Suzie’s channel, doing Acrylic with her, and I’m learning gel and you are an amazing teacher! Thank you for some amazing content!

[@zoethecat7935]

I can't even begin to tell you how terrific you are. Thank you so much for not only sharing your knowledge, but for teaching SO effectively. I am self taught born out of pure interest and have so appreciated this series. Again, thank you!

[@angeliquepage8778]

I've literally been doing everything wrong when it comes to my brushes. Thank you so much for this video

[@CapMIam]

You had me at @33:59 when you used the Red Iguana to stroke your cheek ! Very informative, as is this entire Fundamentals series !

[@mikhailaestillore184]

I have watched this video so many times over and over, love your passion and how specific you explain things. More power to you Liz!!!

[@laurenburton6639]

I actually love you!!! Ha. Ive been binge watching this series when ive had the chance, and your knowledge and way of explaining things is so eloquent and refreshing.

[@TheNailHub]

Haha thanks! I'm feeling the love!

[@elisemassey2818]

What a great idea to mark your brushes by color coding them. Thats smart and something I never would have thought about doing. Thank you so much for the tips and advice!

[@MariaPerez-ke8cx]

YOU ARE AN AMAZING. You are very thorough in your explanation. You have been able to clear up a lot of mistakes I had been making for years. THANK YOU for making this tutorial available to the public.

[@christinechambers9985]

Thank you so much for the information- I’m a total novice and want to start by building good practice even though I only intend doing my own nails. Your advice and guidance is invaluable.

[@npepperc4437]

Glad to have found your channel. Some place I can finally get my nail geek on. Tired of fluff videos. I have been a manicurist for 30+ years and things have changed ALOT over the years. The industry has become much cleaner and products are far better. Its about time gels are finally getting more love.

[@ninjacat508]

Translation for painters: cats tongue brush is a #4 filbert, striper brush is liner brush, clear gel is soft gel glossy, synthetic brush is gold taklon, kolinski brush is sable, basecoat or foundation is gesso, slip layer is ground cover, top coat is varnish, working with gel enhancements would be to oil paint as working with acrylic enhancements is to acrylic paint. 😎

[@rare_soul11]

Thank you! I'm an artist and I keep matching and comparing nails stuff with my painting stuff

[@andriaduncan5032]

I realize this is a very old video -- 5 yrs is practically an eon, in internet terms -- but it was helpful for this gel newbie! Also -- and I know this is completely off-topic, since the topic is nails and brushes for them, but I think it every single time I watch one of your videos, whether old or new -- but you have the most perfect eyebrows I think I've ever seen. Eyebrows are kind of a "thing" to me, which is just one reason I love Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton, their eyebrows are absolute geniuses; eyebrows are just something I always notice. I wish I hadn't grown up in the 70s, when we wore very thin eyebrows, and now mine just can't recover from all that merciless plucking.

[@caronnavickas7867]

You’re an amazing teacher. You explain things so well. Thank you for sharing.

[@SashaRovaldi]

You are my favorite nail related/information channel! You are freaking so great! Thank you for sharing! 😍

[@tinacampbell2610]

Thank you for these videos. Great refresher course, I’ve been out of gel for a long time (10-15 years) I trained as a professional Nail Tech and let my license lapse. The gel products have changed for the better in all these years; been wearing gel since the beginning of 2018 and love seeing all the new info and products. I am a true gel convert from acrylic, your info is so great as a refresher and for new people wanting to know about gel. Can’t wait to see all what you cover in this series.

[@mookzmom]

I think you need more brushes. Lol. All great info once again. I see so many people working with gel and wiping excess with bare fingers instead of wearing gloves or using something else to wipe. I have heard that allergies to gel products are alarmingly on the rise. I wouldn’t want to see the feds take away our access to these lovely things. So, I’m careful, even though I only do my own nails. And I tell others to be so as well. Thanks!

[@nordickitten]

Such a cute wave you have! I bet you are the apple of your Fathers Eye! Bless you and yours ~

[@dearestnoel]

The best best nails brushes tutorial ever!!!

[@teodoramacedo8878]

Knowledge is power 💪🏼 thank you for the very informative video!! Brushes are one of the biggest assets we have when it comes to gel nails, and proper care will definitely protect our investment. Thank you for also emphasizing on keeping our skin safe from chemicals, and of course our clients, especially since many don’t realize that allergies can develop over time due to overexposure.

[@GypsyTarot]

Thank you for this video! I've destroyed 2 brushes just cleaning them. XX I also have moulds of my own hands to practice. I have 3 and I love them..... You can glue tips on them and they stay strong enough to file as well then you can just peel them off.

[@Emiliapocalypse]

that’s really neat. How did you make the molds of your hands?

[@lindat1879]

I could listen/learn from you all day☺. As for the boiling water to reactivate the bristles, is that applicable to both the natural and synthetic ones? Thank you again for the video 😀.

[@TheNailHub]

Yes you can use for both.

[@ddmarvelli]

hi liz love you videos. your so informative.. i am a tech by trade but a artist painter by hobby.. with that said the tip of all brushes is call the toe and if its flat its the chisel and then the belly and the part that meets the metal(ferrule) is the heal thank you again for all your help

[@cali.girllivinnnevada8]

I absolutely noticed right away when playing with gel that the Clear is definitely different then like any of the colored girls for sure. It’s different in texture the way it cures the way it files everything for sure!😉👌🏼

[@chersh100]

You are so professional and your videos is so practical and clear, I realy love you!

[@morganaluthor]

love ur Gryffindor shirt n the detailed explaination especially for a newbie like me

[@Blackdiamond929_]

Your channel is like watching a course so in-depth

[@catherinetam6266]

So glad I found ur channel, absolutely love it. Your tutorials are SO EDUCATIONAL AND INTELLIGENT! Really enjoy learning from you!

[@Katie-nj5lg]

Thank you!!! I'm brand new to nails and bought some jelly nail supplies and it was pots of gel and I wasn't sure what to do but this was so great! Thank you for all the great information

[@Deolindasantos1988]

I been going through each video and I have learned a lot! You go into so much detail which is excellent! I love it!

[@angelacale453]

Thank you so much for the education. I have always done my own nails and your clear concise information delivery is fantastic. I wish I could buy product from your web site but....I am not a professional. Thanks Liz.

[@nicoleterry3227]

Liz-your videos are wonderful! Professional, organized, interesting, creative, informative, analytical & smart...I could watch them all day:)...and I'm not even a nail tech, I'm a sonographer. I just like to do my own nails at home the right way;)

[@TyraHigh]

You are VERY informative and informed. I do thank you for this valuable information. You are also very soothing/monotone. I fall asleep to all of your videos. To maximize your audience and reach make shorter more targeted videos. Like a brush series: Cleaning, Synthetics, Natural, Best for Acrylics, Best for Designs etc. It’s much easier to retain shorter bursts of information targeted to specific needs.

[@dglavin2521]

Great you brought that up! A busy life with kids, work and school, on top of having adult ADD, it would be my absolute preference to watch a shorter video. Especially when I need to hear something again - it would be a little easier to rewind and quickly find it😊 However, like you, I find that her thoroughness, professionalism, combined with a soothing tone, is what draws me to her videos....perfect for easy listening when you have the time❤️ She's wonderful🤗

[@Ashleygcrutchfield]

Great video! Thank you for helping me to understand why there is gel on the outside of my containers...it probably traveled there after I didn't properly break the strings. Now i'm struggling to keep it from getting back on the outside of the bottle even after i clean it with alcohol. :(

[@dizzinese]

WOW! Really impressed with this video! You were very informative, complete and pleasant to listen to! Thank you so much. I did acryics for 15 years and gel when it first came out decades ago. But am starting over. You helped a ton! I just want to do gel on my own and am trying to learn what I need to and get some cheap stuff to try and see if I like it. Thanks! Really good video!

[@wikkedvoodoo]

not sure where i heard or watched or seen ... i heard that its best to keep multiple brushes clear, color, glitter ... it gets crazy having to get them all out some of my clients go why you have 10 brushes out lol and then i have to explain why ... i like to have a flat and round and brushes just for toes ... so crazy and i so need to order kokoist from you need to try them out heard they are good ... great video

[@SpiralDown2077]

My mum is a (messy) oil painter. I’m a messy nail painter. Also💘calligraphy, so this is all starting to come together, 💡 and your videos make me determined to get this new hobby- perfect 💅🏻 Recently used elmers as a skin barrier, only for it to get wet and ruin everything. so much cat hair 🤷🏼‍♀️🙇🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🙎🏼‍♀️

[@ShaddeyNNM]

This channel is amazing fun to watch and educational, Liz is a genius. I recently took up watercolor painting so I've been researching brushes and I'm obsessed, so this video makes me extra happy.

[@diphyp]

Your videos are the best I’ve seen, really informative and interesting

[@jules6731]

Thank you for the video!! I’m just staring out and I couldn’t find in depth info about brush care anywhere

[@TheNailHub]

Glad it was helpful!

[@b00bala64]

BRILLIANT!!! Thank you for all your videos. You are an inspiration in paying it forward in our professional industry! I enjoy learning from you. Sharon in Orlando, Fl

[@csees4334]

Ty for this video. The info you taught me is going to make me feel like I have a chance to keep my new brushes and feel like I'm doing things right. 💅😁🤜🤛🥰

[@BarbaraSanca]

So much knowledge in just one video. I am beyond appreciative! ❤️

[@Leslie_ann_h]

I use the brush from my base gel bottle. I love the shape of it!

[@rhondatinis5961]

very good video and how to save your brushes thank you

[@lynnjohnson2864]

Another brilliant video, thank you for sharing, you would make an amazing tutor

[@tammymccollum2432]

Thank you so much for this video! So detailed & being a gel girl this will come in extremely helpful!

[@TheNewfieGirl82]

Amazing! LOVE! 💕 Another great video, Liz! I’ll admit, I had a few omg moments. Great tips for using brushes.

[@becklymakesvideos]

I love this series 💕💕 qualified a few months ago but this info is sooooo useful!

[@mariahjane7969]

You're a fantastic instructor. I am on a journey to learn everything I can about everything nail related. And right now I'm beginning to start gel art even though I bought a inexpensive set of gels this is just the beginning but my thing is I want to know what each brush is because the tutorials that I've watched act like they're all the same because they've never learned. So thank you oh and the word for "glidey" is viscous and I also can't wait to learn about viscosity of different gels.

[@erins4183]

I have learned SO much from this one video!! :0

[@TheNailHub]

I'm so glad!

[@pocahontas8205]

Thank you for sharing your huge knowledge to us really appreciate that. You going into such a small details about everything love you for that.❤

[@yvonnemewx3058]

Thank you soooooooooo much for this amazing lecture!!!! Very informative and very helpful for beginners!

[@nickiealtieri-enochs1914]

The "hand" is such an awesome update from what we had available back in the day! My Nail Trainer is in a box somewhere collecting dust. I'm thinking about getting April's for displaying different nail art each week. What color did you get?

[@teresamckeown5594]

Nickie Enochs I want to get a hand and my daughter is traumatized by it. 😂

[@nickiealtieri-enochs1914]

@@teresamckeown5594 LOL 😂. I did get one from GlamerLiz and it is creepy real looking too.

[@valioceans]

Where did you find a ‘no-kill’ source for Kolinsky!? I’ve searched unsuccessfully. Thank you. Your videos are so very helpful!

[@ElleJayMakeup]

Thank you so much for everything you put out!!

[@Rosana301000]

Hello Liz, maybe you can help me with this question: There is still a very relevant question about "healthy nails" in my country that makes people avoid gel, acrylic enhanced nails, or even overlay: there is a belief that "nails should breath". So, for this, they use it to take it off the old nail polish one or two days, before the new manicure. But it's done when they do the manicure with simple nail polishes and not with "gel nail polishes". That is my question: despite the knowledge that nails are dead tissue, how do you recommend to deal with this question (with clients) in a scientific point of view or whatever? Thanks again for sharing so relevant information!🤩

[@dianafene]

Nails don't need to breathe, they don't have lungs! You can find your answer in one of Liz videos, "Cuticule and nail anatomy"

[@TheNailHub]

Hi Rosana. Diana is correct. I often use the analogy of hair to clients as they seem to understand hair better than nails. Does our hair breathe? Do we take breaks from hairspray or styling products because our hair has to breathe? Obviously if you're overdoing it on treatments you can damage your hair, but hair is not alive and it doesn't breathe. Nails are the same. With responsible services there's no need to take breaks. When clients tell me they had to take a break from getting their nails done it is often a sign of damage that is being caused by either the application or the removal of the product. The product itself does not cause damage and nails don't breathe. :)

[@Rosana301000]

@@TheNailHub Thank you so much Liz! This analogy is smart and certanly will help me to open their minds!😍🤗🌻🌞

[@Rosana301000]

@@dianafene Thank you for this reminder ...the expression is funny and, at the same time, could "wake up" people!😍🤗🌻🌞

[@lelarobinson2854]

Hufflepuff right here! Thanks for the tutorials!

[@TheNailHub]

Lol. Love it!

[@katharinelockhart3189]

Love the shape and color of your nails!

[@tanyabriel7151]

You have given us a great recipe for nail cleanser with alcohol and acetone. Do you have a recipe for brush cleanser?

[@Majorjabroni]

Came here because i cured my first brush! Thank you for this info

[@nancyvu4898]

Great Video Liz!! Very informative. Keep up the good work, I look forward to your videos every week :)

[@sonalirai5835]

Another great vid! And love the t-shirt and the cute little Harry Potter figures at the back!

[@samanthamann7001]

Awsome video, , love all the little terms you used hahah bull doze and tick,tickle . It was very informative. I agree you need to do a hygiene and tool sterilazation video. I am looking forward to your next video. May I ask what colour do you have on your nails in this video? Also can we get the nail hub mat from your store?

[@TheNailHub]

Yes nail hub mat is on the site www.thenailhub.com ;)

[@teresamckeown5594]

samantha mann shimmy shimmy

[@christineclark5769]

Brilliant video!! So many great learning points! I learned so much! Thank you!

[@jennadoll6174]

I am in love with that mat!

[@cathysmith2451]

Great video, Liz!! I love brushes with caps!! I've been replacing all my brushes with ones that have caps. Does your online store sell to diy? I find most online stores that one has to be a licensed tech in order to buy products from them.

[@FlowerNewsQueen]

I love the information you give. I'm building up a gel polish collection (ordering from the Wish app) and getting into builder gels little by little too. ♥️

[@Acapolish]

So informative! I'm currently doing a nail technician course and your videos have saved me! So excited to watch all your videos! I have a question, I do nail art using regular nail polish and acrylic paint for any details and drawing. Can I use acrylic paint over a gel polish or color? And then put a gel top coat and cure? Or is it recommended to use gel paints for nail art? I'm just a bit nervous using gel paint for my nail art because I have never done it it before! Thank you! :)

[@lakkhanakhamphunok1956]

Thank you for upload clip and share your knowlegde ❣ love it

[@insatiable0610]

Reviewing your videos in order and I had a question. I only do nails on me once but mostly training hands. I use cheap, polygel. (Makartt) and I use their brush to start. I’m going to assume it’s synthetic. They don’t come with slip solution and recommend alcohol. (Percentage is never really stated.) Because I’m using cheap brush and alcohol the brush may not last long with how I’m doing things. What affordable brushes do you recommend for polygel, builder gel, and for basic painting the whole nail with gel color? My price point is more than wish or AliExpress, but not $30+ for a single brush for just me.

[@jagwa2031]

You are a superb tutor

[@rosaliegalindo3377]

Hi Liz I just started watching your videos, and I’m learning so much in a short amount of time. I’m starting Manufacturing school in 2 weeks, so I’m trying to get a head start. My question is..why do you prefer gel vs acrylic?

[@saundraburgess692]

Very informative. I needed this video. Thank you

[@deborahbarton3026]

Such a great educator

[@OrianaOrtega-ce5zl]

loved the video, absolutely freaked out with the silicone hand D:

[@TheNailHub]

Haha. They are oh so handy for filming. :)

[@savannahjamison1477]

Great video, a lot of great information- where can I order the mat, I didn’t see it in the store

[@divm8559]

how to maintain brushes without caps, particularly when used for gel?

[@anavidfan62]

Hi, maybe I missed it, but kept going back over your great tutorial, but I cant figure out what size brush to look for, Im thinking #6 flat oval? but I want to make sure, I really like the brush in the middle at aprx 4:52 into the video. Its the synthetic in the middle and of course I love the natural one on far left too. Can you tell me what sizes those are? thank you again for all the great work

[@windyridge95]

I too love your videos. So so informative!

[@lettermansgirl90]

Loving your videos. Very helpful for me. I use bottled gel polish at home and was wondering what brush you would recommend for nail painting with bottled gel polishes? I find the nail polish bottles brushes are so small and so hard to work with for me.

[@samhugh4965]

Great information! Question regarding the practice hand...how do you safety remove the glued on tips in order to add new ones? Tia!

[@TheNailHub]

Hi soak them in acetone until they come off. The acetone will eat the glue and the nail tips but does not affect the silicone hand.

[@samhugh4965]

The Nail Hub, thank you!

[@eleanoramax9]

wow! you are amazing! thank you so much!!!

[@marykayd2781]

Excellent information. Thank you!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Thanks. Great information.

[@tippitambo]

Thanks for doing these videos! Could you do one on sanitation/sterlization. Very curious about hygiene!

[@TheNailHub]

Yes that is coming!

[@AK-kl7pg]

I love that silicone mat!!! Where can we buy the mat, please? (love the the game controller in the zoom out LOL)

[@jenniferleonard6307]

Great video! Lots of cool information. My question is, do you use a different size/type of brush to build nails and to color nails?

[@nearsightedwoman]

Thank-you so much for this helpful (as always) video lesson. Questions: I use a few different brands of gel; they are all HEMA monomer free, but potentially still have formula differences. Do I need to get clear gel in the same brand as the gels that I'm using? And if I'm not cleaning my brushes with cleanser after each use, do I need different brushes for the different brands of gel that I use? I'm wondering if the residual gel on my brush will be enough of a formula compatibility risk if I'm using another gel brand than the one that I used previously?

[@susanwilliams3598]

Thanks Liz alot of great info, could you recommend a brush (what number and shape) for putting on gel polish for a newbie. Thank you

[@iambobbiesgirl]

Hi I love your videos I'm a newbie as of Christmas 😁😁 can u recommend brushes with caps I cant find any. Thanks 💕

[@carolpetronelli8453]

Thank you for all the info. Could tell me what color is on your nail? They look so nice

[@TheNailHub]

Hi it is Kokoist Color Gel E-175 Boysenberry Candy. I love it!

[@VeronicaZepedainez]

I am not a professional but I do my nails my self, on that way I safely son money I am was trying to buy set off brushes the you was teaching I really liked too by can you tell what a can do too by I am being washing all you video on KZbin i don't have licenses

[@Rivas2508]

Oooo I love that mat. Mostly because it dont have a bunch of mess printed on it. Please tell me you sell them? Love you and your videos. You and Suzie from NCE are the absolute best.