Gel Nails - How Do You Choose? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@pompom2621]

I swear i was 10 years old when i watched one of your videos. Now im 21??? She never ages.

[@beatyanju5154]

For real

[@beatyanju5154]

Yeah she never ages

[@LoraCarter-ob7cm]

The best teachers age very slowly, like wizards lol, so they have time to pass on their knowledge to as many people as possible 😊

[@KnitWitch]

I've been watching your videos since 2:30am to decide what gel nails to do, lol. Where were you 8 hours ago?!

[@NailCareerEducation]

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[@Kilikasnails]

😂😂😂

[@bellanails3838]

😂 LMAO

[@gaysy1st]

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[@stakie1871]

Thank you for showing the products! I went to a new nail tech after getting my nails done elsewhere (in a different state) and loved the ones from the other state but asked for gel and they gave me acrylic! I don't know much about nails, I just know that the gel nails really helped me from splitting my natural nails. Got these acrylics and after a week they still hurt. The tech did not do as I asked and now I know I am not crazy.

[@najahjohnson2220]

You have been my gel nail and nail care go to for years! I've been able to grow my nails out three times and anytime I need some trouble shooting you always have a video I can watch :)

[@evelynn893]

Omg this is like sent from God. I'm right now in process of buying gel and I'm a little confused. You've made it so much easier that I now know exactly what should I buy. Thank you, thank you, thank you 💙

[@helengulson9780]

I buy from Planet Nails. To make my natural nails very hard and strong their product is called hard builder gel in a bottle. Just a bit thicker than polish and paint it on like gel polish. I do 3 coats curing between each one. Makes my nails hard so no need to use false nails. Love it.

[@NailCareerEducation]

You may have a hard gel - which is great

[@Robynator......]

Thank you so much for the KNOWLEDGE!!! I'm not too shabby at gel nails, thanks to you!! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@charlenejo2490]

I get gel manicures (polish) done occasionally and it actually does help to protect my nails and lasts almost 3 weeks, if done properly.

[@saywhat6062]

I use a hybrid gel as my ‘base coat’ then strengthen my nails w/ a coat or 2 of hard gel & this is why: IMO, Hybrid gel doesn’t seem to burn your fingers when under the lamp & they are easy to sculpt. Down side is it doesn’t add the strength i like to my nails (i am rough on them). So i add a layer or 2 of hard gel. No burn on your nails when curing bc of the buffer of hybrid gel. Then you can add a layer of color w/ gel or regular polish or whatever art you want. (note: do not add gel polish on top of regular polish…no bueno!)

[@gotrik.a]

Love a new Suzie upload!! 🙏🏻😍

[@lauriann5695]

I swear Susie can here my prayers. I was looking for a video that explains exactly this ❤ thanks susie

[@EmilyJelassi]

Thank you so much for this video!! I always wondered about the different kinds of gels out there.... extremely useful!🙏🙏🙏

[@cgpaulslp]

There are soft gels that you can use to build structure and do a short extension

[@NailCareerEducation]

Yup Rubber base is one of them - it’s structured soft gel

[@nailsofinterest]

YES!! soft = soak off. Hard = not soak off. Nothing to do with rigidity of product before or after application.😊

[@jessicadavis1709]

​@@NailCareerEducationI would Love a video on rubber bases! I'm just looking for an easy, natural looking overlay to give my natural nails a little support/protection and it seems like rubber base might be a good option. But I don't know how to choose a brand/go about application.

[@kelanne33]

Susie, I’ve been watching your videos for years and this one is sooooo helpful! Thank you so much!

[@TheHolyQuran30in30]

Thank you for explaining and giving demonstration 💅

[@dvxAznxvb]

sculpting and build gel has been out for years before shellac; they have just made more colors and refined how much softer it is but gel has been around longer than acrylic since it was more or less a skill curve that introduced gel acrylic powder to be easier for most people

[@NailCareerEducation]

Acrylic was FIRST to be on the market - years before Gel. Acrylic started to get known in the 80s. But Gel wasn’t known till the 90s. I was there

[@dvxAznxvb]

@@NailCareerEducation my mistake must be different in different states perhaps since there’s so many ways aesthetics catch on in different areas of the world

[@clairekennett5102]

Thankyou for explaining that❤

[@Scorpio-wk8bd]

Thank you, this was a really interesting video! You explained everything in such a clear way and with demos too - wish my math teacher had been as good!! 🤣

[@NailCareerEducation]

😂

[@Honey1603x3]

Love all your videos! I also like that you keep them quite short and still have all the important informations in it ❤

[@danielleladret8606]

Would love to see a video on rubber gel! Love your videos 🥰

[@beautyangelllc]

As a nail tech I will guide my clients to the type of product based on their life and what their nail goals are.

[@naenaesnailnook]

I love that purple. 💜💜💜

[@1TruPolish]

Great video tfs❤ very informative 🤗💕

[@Kayla_Kimbrell]

This was so helpful! Ive been wanting to branch out from dip powders and try acrylic and hard gels but wasnt sure what to start with and what was good for strength. All the videos ive watched about gels havent broken down what the different gels do like this. Ill def be starting with a poly gel or hybrid gel product when i decide to take the plunge. Thank you SO much for making this video! Now i just need to find out what all i need to buy to do a good gel set of nails. 😆

[@radioactiveood]

Perfect time to get in my nails in thank you 😊

[@BP-kg7ti]

Thank you so much for this video! Now I understand the next time I am looking for a product what exactly I should be looking for.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Excellent

[@Romyislief]

I use hybridgel, I love how they work, and that they are not too hard

[@goliath63079]

As someone who has done their own press-on nails, I was told that gel nails are do-able at home without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars per year getting them at the salon. What is the best way to shape the nails for the beginners? what did you use on your brush to keep the gel from sticking?

[@NailCareerEducation]

There’s many DIY products that are easier to do. Press In Tips applied with Hybrid Gel is the easiest to get the best looking results. Attempting sculpted nails is much more involved. In my professional opinion it’s worth the expense IF you can find a skilled tech.

[@chantellewilson9497]

rubbing alcohol that keeps it from sticking

[@houseofcreativity1]

Thank you so much for the information. I had a hard time understanding the differences. That makes so much sense and it was very simple to understand. What is rubber gel that I have been seeing on KZbin and hearing about?

[@NailCareerEducation]

Rubber base gel is a more structured soft gel. So it has great flexibility hence the name rubber, but there is no rubber in it, of course. But it’s still not a great product to extend with because it’s not strong enough on its own. It’s gotta be on top of a natural nail.

[@deborahroper3694]

Thank you Suzie. This really helps a lot.❤

[@callipygianyes]

Thank you! My nail technician always used rubber base. In what category does that fit? I ordered it but noticed that it seems less thick then the one she used. She advised me to use it as a base before putting on the colour gel, because it is more rubbery than other gels, so it won't break as easy. Is that true?

[@NailCareerEducation]

Well it IS and it ISNT. Ugggh it gets alittle more complicated. Soft Gels are a structured gel which means it has alittle more strength ( but not as strong as a Hard Gel ) but you don’t want to extend with a rubber base. ( which has no rubber lol) Rubber base gels are a flexible soakable gel - but it’s not as strong as hard gel - so it may not break BUT it doesn’t give strength

[@Emm1738]

​It is so so complicated though. Thank you for this video because I've been learning all this through trial and error doing my own nails at home. Just wanted to say, you can build strength with rubber base! You can build an apex and everything. You CAN'T make extensions with it though, for sure. But three coats of rubber base has become my favorite thing to protect and grow my natural nails. One flat base coat and two building/shaping coats. The technique is the same as builder in a bottle, but you flip the finger upside down to let gravity help with the apex and you gotta cure it fast fast or it'll run and get bumps. I actually prefer the flexibility because I work with my hands (nurse), and I find that hard gel always cracks where rubber base bends with my nail. Thank you for your channel! I learn so much from you, and my application of regular polish is a thousand times better with what I've learned from you. You're great. @@NailCareerEducation

[@callipygianyes]

@Emm1738 that's exactly how I apply the rubber base as well! I work with horses 7 days a week so I find this also the best option so far. I can keep it on for 4 weeks without a scratch. It's great.

[@callipygianyes]

@NailCareerEducation thank you much! So are other soft gels as flexible rubber base? Or is the rubber base a special one.

[@MissTronik]

I decided to try builder gel in August. Wearing my third or fourth set rn and it gets easier and lasts longer from try to try.

[@loveydovey8817]

Thank you so much for this info❤

[@cynthiatorres7034]

Awesome information!!

[@donnafarley]

Thank you for being a great teacher!

[@cherylgmh]

most nail salons in singapore use gel now, i always ask for a hard gel overlay on top of my nails cos they're thin, i love it! we dont use acrylic here, have always LOVED your videos! im thinking of trying gel x extensions but i dont want my nails to come out thin when its removed

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video ❤❤❤

[@lutoniaalexander3208]

Thank you ❤

[@simple_naildesigns]

So informative! Thank you for this ❤

[@tracywright6934]

Thank you so much for this video you have helped me alot ❤

[@MonacoNailAcademy]

This is SUCH a useful video for students too, choosing what to study! Thank you :)

[@peachhenderson2206]

I cant wait to buy ur ez gel it’s so pretty pink 🩷🎀🪷🌺🌸

[@reginaromero604]

I love you Suzie amd all your video's. I have a question I got contact dermatitis from the salon I used to go to so now I can't do any kinda gel. So can I go back to acrylic and use old-fashioned reg nail polish?

[@BlooHxney]

Where i live Soft Gel is when you get full tips with gel polish on top and Kapping is when you get gel polish on the natural nails

[@paulaaguilar8286]

I love your work it is very good thank you

[@chantellewilson9497]

I’ve had terrible reactions to the gels, so I have to stick with the acrylic and I have not had an issue. I also like the strength of acrylic myself.

[@christelshepherd6908]

Hema free or plant based products are what I have to use

[@BleachedBlackSocks]

you might have an acrylate allergy. make sure to tell doctors that as acrylates are used in medical settings!

[@DrewBaily]

When you used your brush for the hybrid gel , do you use acetone on it to help apply it?

[@palmakertesz-xx8bd]

She uses alcohol. Or you can use the special liquid made for certain brands of hybrid gel :)

[@KelsaurusRex]

Thank you! This is so helpful

[@rebeccadurnell]

Thank you! I've tried to do my own nails at home with builder gel and struggled to get the end results I wanted. However, I recently bought polygel and found that it was so easy to use and get the results I wanted.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Yes it’s great Just note that hybrid gels, also known as poly gel, which is a brand, or not as strong as builder Gel

[@dailypolishme]

TFS 💅💖great informative video

[@Vote4Pedro211]

You forgot to mention that the hybrid gel needs to be used with a slip solution or alcohol on the brush to move it & not get sticky.

[@dwizny7459]

this was my question! what is a slip solution? Could you explain? :D

[@Vote4Pedro211]

@@dwizny7459 either isopropyl alcohol 70% or higher OR similar product marketed by some companies that’s basically the same thing.

[@patash7761]

One piece of equipment I would like is a lamp that dries upside down for runny gel. With controls visible either way.

[@camo770]

What is a rubber base? Ive been trying to find sonething to help give my nails some strength so they can grow out (i have very brittle and flaky nails) would you recommend anything? Amazing video as always ❤

[@KateandBree]

Rubber base is a soft base that is a base coat for a gel. Think of it as a double stick tape. You absolutely cannot use it by itself.

[@mementomori7266]

Can you use gel paint for gel nail stamping? Or do you really have to get the specified "stamping gel" for stamping?

[@luxy1193]

I was looking for info recently on stamping, it seems you have to use a stamping polish not regular gel Polish as it’s too thick apparently! In the end I made a decision not to waste money on stamping products and purchased lots of foil transfer designs instead though a ‘foil transfer gel’ is needed for this lol….

[@mementomori7266]

@@luxy1193 I didn't mean regular gel polish, but she mentions specifically, "gel paint," at the end, for nail art.

[@NailCareerEducation]

My favourite company is Clear jelly stamper. I have used a lot of brands and became very frustrated over the years and literally just stopped doing it. But then I discovered Clear jelly stamper no, I’m not paid to say that But the nail polish is the best

[@nailsofinterest]

​@@mementomori7266personally id use stamping polish Or stamping gel. But be careful about getting it on your skin! Why i rarely use stamping gel. Allergic reactions can develop and it would likely be to acrylates. These are in lots of things even dental work. Once allergic always allergic. Over exposure especially on skin is the main factors. (Avoid HEMA, a common allergen that is soooo tiny it penetrates gloves) The gel paints are typically thicker and more pigmented than a "gel polish" . Might or might not stamp just like regular polished might or might not stamp. Trial n error if not stated as "stamping". I hope this helps.

[@mementomori7266]

@@nailsofinterest Thanks for the info!

[@tomfrost237]

@NailCareerEducation can you do a video on the thermal gel and hidden patterns especially with Halloween coming. I've found Hidden designs are in demand.

[@EerieExpeditionEnigmas]

HOW WAS I NOT SUBSCRIBED I'VE BEEN BINGE WATCHING FOR A MONTH WTH

[@emberash1943]

Do you recommend hard or hybrid gel over long natural nails? I would love something to keep them from breaking, it's hurts because they break to the meat every stinking time. I'm lucky to have long thick natural nails, until one of them breaks... So I'm curious if it would be a good product for my type of need. The polish gives me a reaction; latex allergy 💯

[@NailCareerEducation]

Well, before you try anything because you’re allergic to latex, I would definitely try one finger with a product before committing to all 10. Your natural nails are breaking because they’re getting so long that this stress point right near the meat of your nail is the weakest. That’s why they’re breaking there. So you could just go a little bit shorter and skip, the overlay. That’s a thought or if you insist on having them long hard gel is actually harder than hybrid gel. But you may not need the super hard product. You won’t know until you try it. But again just try one.

[@emberash1943]

@@NailCareerEducation that makes perfect sense 💯 Thank you Very much! I'm going to try 1 finger first💯🤩

[@angelao4347]

I’m going to be getting some rubber base to give my natural medium/long nails some strength but I need a lamp. There’s so many, which would be good? Company I purchased from does not sell a lamp (Double Dipp’d). Please help! 🙏🏼 thank u for all your info!

[@skrause1969]

Can you tell me what color polish you have on in this video? I just ordered a bunch of stuff but didn’t see this color of pink metallic.

[@erlindaarmijo5876]

so which are the safest one to use i hear alot of the stuff from over seas andi have stop doing nail of any kind

[@thanyawells8141]

Is there a video on nail tips?

[@kristinicole2055]

As I’m about to do my gel nails 😂

[@KrissD.]

First I have to find an actual nail place that does gel nails lol 😂 Every place I see only do acrylic nails for building. Those are the Korean nail salons. 😜

[@SerenaHSerena77Elvis2]

I thought of Ghostbusters 2 when I saw the first Gel LOL

[@dawnalcorn4385]

Are you still doing the magazine? If so, how do I find it.?

[@crowley617]

Is there a gel vs acrylic video you have?

[@NailCareerEducation]

Oh ya know - I’m not sure I’d better make one

[@jennglow4647]

😮

[@smileymiley951753]

How about rubber base gel?

[@NailCareerEducation]

Yes, another video This was just the very basics

[@Craigskaters]

When I took my daughter to get her nails done for prom, I could have sworn the technician dipped her brush into water and then powder to create a gel? Is that a product or was I confused m

[@jessicaprince291]

That was acrylic and not gel then! Gel costs more, generally, so sometimes they say they are applying gel....but use the acrylic 😢

[@JenniferRodriques]

So whenever I get my nails done I get gel but my nail techs use powder.

[@HenryBertha-s4h]

Boyd Lakes

[@dustin628]

Why would anyone use hard gel if its always moving and you need to cure it after every drop. That would take forever to build out a nail wouldnt it? I understand hybrid gel bc that solves that problem, but the runny gel just seems completely unhelpful. Someone educate me if im wrong please

[@NailCareerEducation]

They trade off is the Hard Gel ( generally runny) is much stronger. Hybrid is more learning or less skilled BUT watching a skilled tech with hard gel is ART! It’s stunning nail

[@HumeTabitha-c2i]

Vivian Place

[@Kilikasnails]

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[@ChrisR_4812]

I was always told (and just verified by reading a few more articles) that hard gel can NOT be soaked off with acetone, but soft gel can be. So, builder in a bottle and hybrid gels would be considered soft gels as would gel polish. Please feel free to look it up for yourselves. I like and respect Suzie, but she's a bit off on this one. Sorry Suzie!

[@NailCareerEducation]

I hear you, in this video I didn’t discuss removals. It’s just to simply break down the very basic differences. Going forward I can get into more details. And to be clear in this conversation, Builder in a bottle / Hybrid gels are type of structure gel. Allowing more strength than soft gel like Gel Polish . It is however under the soft Gel category bc it can be soaker off. But it is used as a structured gel for builds. But that will be what I talk about in another video. And before the end of the year they’ll be another gel type invented 😂 thanks for your comment

[@ChrisR_4812]

@@NailCareerEducation Thank you for clarifying that this was more basic info you were providing. I've been trying the different types of gels to see what I like best, and I like both the hard gel and builder in a bottle on my natural nails. However, hard gel seems to be a little messier for me. LOL Take care.