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[@caseymichelle9608]

At the end of each day I put my brush in the brush cleaner, let my brush dry, then I put my brush in a little bit of monomer shape it and let it dry. It seems to help with my brush spreading apart, it like conditions it.

[@ericasolorio6838]

What brush cleaner do you have and where do you get it from?

[@caseymichelle9608]

Erica Solorio I get it from my local nail supply, it’s in a glass bottle. Pretty much all brush cleaners are the same

[@jyvonnep]

I looked for brush cleaners online and the first place I found, the reviews were not good! They said the cleaner was acetone and destroyed the brushes, Can you please tell me the brand you use? Way much thanks!

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

@@jyvonnep occasionally a brush can be done with acetone if you have dried acrylic in it but not for a constant use thing because acrylic brushes are sable hair especially if you're working as a nail tech majority of nail techs just clean it in monomer as they're constantly wiping excess acrylic off when doing them and if they've got dry acrylic that's set in the brush they'll swirl it in some acetone to eat at it then remove it then use monomer a couple times to remove the acetone but if its a constant thing it'll destroy the brush which over time the brush ends up being destroyed anyway due to chemicals and then will need replacing when it sheds or doesn't keep its shape I use naio nails brush cleaner or I use nail Republic brush cleaner but cheapest brush cleaner you can actually make yourself as all they are is isopropyl alcohol and water which you need more alcohol than water

[@YESimaLADY]

I pray a goal of yours is to one day open a nail school because you’re an excellent teacher! Very thorough!

[@thems.sspanglish557]

Definitely agree! She’s so good with explaining

[@KathyMcDowell1]

Oh i like that little tip! "Press on the tip and it will show where the apex should be". Thats cool! Thanks

[@natalicarmona]

You’re welcome hun!!

[@yayalovee181]

I’m so glad you doing these step by step!! Because my nails come out so lumpy although I’m a beginner.

[@coracrutcher7580]

So...I just tried this 4 bead method today and omg!!!!! My shape is gorgeous ❤️🙏🏽. I am one of those women who does their own nails at home because I’m tired of those “discount” nail salons with their rushing and lumping and lifting and bad shaping 🤦🏽‍♀️. I’m grateful that I ran across your videos. I’ve watched about 3 times already, thanks!!!!

[@marlynel2335]

When you’ve been waiting for you favorite nail tech teacher to show up# Look at God😩🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you!!

[@dedith7131]

My left thumb comes out prefect. The rest on the left hand, are semi decent. However, the right-hand apex is nonexistent 😅 I love your videos!

[@simoneg5833]

Same LOL

[@natalicarmona]

Just add more acrylic.

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you for the support!

[@jassmin1233]

@@natalicarmona Hey Natali.Dang your nails look soo nice...I'm a newbie DIY.. I need to put more acrylic on my apex..after I take the topcoat off do I apply to existing acrylic or do I have to prime? Ty. Love all your videos!

[@amayashirley362]

I love your videos because they are so helpful especially or people who are beginners like me. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@joancast3790]

I love your videos. Thank you for being my teacher.

[@P3Nails]

Thank you for this video, super helpful! Especially seeing it from the side as you are applying it. That feathering motion is what I’ve been missing, so I really appreciate you sharing that info and giving us a great view of how it should be. I’m sharing this cause it’s a great one 😊💖

[@bts_blink9155]

Can’t wait to start doing my own nails. I watch your videos like craaaazzzzzyyyyy. You are amazing at what you do and even more amazing cause your break down is on point. Love you forever Natali!!!

[@gaishageorges1552]

Bts Girl me too. I’m just saving up

[@bts_blink9155]

gaisha georges I went out and got everything and I’m so freaking excited to make my first attempt lol.

[@MERALACXBACKINGPAN]

I’ve been doing mine since December and it’s truly a pain in the but. But you get better just if you use poly gel, make sure it’s the soak off stuff. I recently bought the file off makaart from amazon and it’s making my life hell, but I needed these specific colors and bought another kit instead of individual colors because it seemed like a better value, now I wish I had just bought the two colors I needed and a new file and 70% alcohol while we had the chance. Lol good luck 🍀 👍🏼 all!

[@gaishageorges1552]

Bts Girl this quarantine is making me stay inside. But you go sis

[@tammymac2138]

She is the bomb

[@arrionmorgan2194]

this is wayyy harder than it looks, i wanna quit so badly 😂

[@natalicarmona]

Nooo it takes time!! Keep practicing

[@jenniferliceaga7069]

Forreal, I feel the same way sometimes, but just keep going don’t quit, the more you practice the better you get, the problem it’s like applying the acrylic but practice and practice you get more and more good at it. I feel like quitting sometimes but I think about all the money I have spent and heyyy ima just keep going til I get it. 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arrionmorgan2194]

Jennifer Liceaga thank youuu, i get frustrated a lot. i’ll try to thank positive

[@theewinsisters3109]

Arrion Morgan same😞

[@missfefe4472]

PLEASE DONT quit!! Practice makes perfect is soooo true!! Just keep goin til you get it right 😉

[@alovesubliminal2227]

I was just thinking about this I needed this

[@natalicarmona]

💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️

[@caoliver99]

Thank you SO MUCH for these videos! you are the bomb, girl, helping us to get through!

[@desjnails3039]

You have the best videos 😍! I can’t thank you enough. Seriously one of the best teachers !! Thanks for taking the time out and being honest with us about nail salons !

[@aquarius8325]

My nails used to break when I was going to a nail shop to get them done. They definitely try to get you in and out fast. I had both of my thumbs break in one week. Since I've been going to my nail tech I haven't had a stress break in 2 years.

[@natalicarmona]

It be like that hun! They don’t care about what they slap on your nails. Glad you found someone good

[@aquarius8325]

@@natalicarmona nope, quality vs quantity are two different things. I love my nail tech. She cares about the health of my nails. Due to the circumstances I've soaked mine off but even without enhancements my nails are strong and healthy.

[@Niberiangirl]

Im a beginner but a good apex is what I always loved to achieve when getting my nails done and no one out here in NYC could do them. Now I will be doing my own nails and following your steps. Thank you 💕💕

[@NanaNan1]

They can’t in Jacksonville FL either. I had my nails done once in 11 years for my Dads wedding -thick, flat with dents … Then I focused on my jewelry making until the nail bug hit me with my 8 year old granddaughter-after she asked me to paint special Halloween Characters etc … After the farm, Air Force, and One to only care if they were clean to All Nails All The time - I’m even enrolled in a class at 52 after semi-retiring from my therapy practice. Best of both worlds…

[@aprilmckenzie5418]

Where do you get your nail tips? I've had no luck finding thicker, stronger ones. You make it look so easy. 😊

[@jessicad8330]

Omg you make it look so easy lol

[@unasacrilicasangelicavarel4332]

thank you very much ❗for sharing your knowledge ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you for the support!!

[@dawndelosmuertos4025]

This is how I was taught in nail tech classes back in 1985, I had forgotten that little trick. It works with gel nails as well. Thanks for this video, it brought back some great memories and it's very helpful for anyone that's a DIY nail person!

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you so much!!

[@tiffanyadams879]

Thank you!

[@mekah3]

thank you! 💕 can you do a nail prep video ?

[@natalicarmona]

I will soon.

[@bougie749]

I notice lovely mimi does nails just like what you say its not supposed to look like. Her end products are alwaya so thin. But i guess its cause she’s famous people go see her. Her designs are also very pretty though.

[@lillianpitts9853]

I've notice the same thing

[@noahnewton7261]

Me too ! But she also focuses on speed a lot too

[@missfefe4472]

Noah Newton RIGHT!! She is SUPER FAST

[@nlackey3358]

You need that great Apex, because the majority of us who love having nails on don't just sit around eating bonbons and pulling up our thongs 😹😹😹 we have real lives and do hella real things so my nails need to be strong to last. Great vid 💖

[@tempesttking5715]

Yes!😆💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@blackdoegirl389]

You are a very good teacher. You explain everything so clear and work is amazing.

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you so much!

[@TheAniyaMarie]

This just makes me want to do my own nails because the nail techs in my area are good artists, but not professional trained & I always end up with broken nails 😣🤦🏾‍♀️

[@kiaslove22]

love the angles you used recording! Maybe you can use a back up phone to continue to to do different angles and record using two phones to do the different views while doing nails

[@kiaslove22]

Like two way recording at different angles if I’m making sense lol

[@natalicarmona]

Lol yes ma’am, I will do that more often

[@moriahlife6904]

can you please do a video on the different types of acrylic powders and different designs you can use to do them?

[@rebba_simone]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ice1055]

Would love to know how to perfect an ombré !

[@natalicarmona]

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[@sglbakker]

That side view is everything! It’s so helpful! 🖤

[@ItsLaneys]

I'm giving you so many coins girl I swear I've binger watched all your vids and ordered everything mentioned lol, can't wait to start practicing! can I ask, what nail tips do you use here? They look really good!

[@evelyngarcia8924]

I have a question about how to get the acrylic smell out of your home??????? @NataliCarmona PLEASE HELP

[@RaynaD69]

I totally agree abt the thickness & the apex. I’ve had soo many times where I had a beautiful long set but there was not enough of an apex so they broke within a wk and I paid close to $100, which doesn’t feel good when you’ve only had them for a wk. Honestly felt like they should have lasted almost a month for that price 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@mightyspouse4663]

Love, Love, Love your side camera angle! I've been waiting for nearly a year for someone to do that. Not only did l learn how to make an apex, but also learned what the thickness of a longer nail ought to be. Will be watching this one over and over again.

[@jviercyrus1003]

Can you please do a video on the items needed to do acrylic nails(full set)and what they are for? I'm a beginner and I wanna become a nail tech...that would be very well appreciated🥰❤

[@concepcionperalta897]

Hi natali can you tell me what tips you used in this tutorial please and thank you!

[@LindaaMujerrLab]

🙏🏽super helpful 💅🏽thankssssss👍🏽

[@rscnails]

Thank you, this was the best explanation of apex. Now, I get it👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😍😍😍😍😍

[@natalicarmona]

So good to hear!

[@stephaniesantiago4990]

Thank you so much for this I feel like people try to explain this and it has never been explained like this 😩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you 🙏🏼

[@ivettecontreras4158]

You’re amazing ! Also I think I caught you about to curse but says brushed😂😂

[@4theloveoffamily61]

I really need those tips... can you drop the link please 😌

[@shawandarenee2634]

I sure been working on building my Apex but this video helped me alot thanks 😊 boo Would it still be the same method of you use forms instead of tips

[@QutieNails]

You teach so much. Thank you for everything you do

[@sillac1621]

Your awesome at nails, it’s really sweet of you to show us. People can act funny when it comes to sharing what they know.

[@glamfortheculture5583]

The Nail GOAT. Inspirational✨

[@niyhatv3358]

Thank you for this video 😩 I been trying so hard applying my acrylic perfectly onto my nails ... this helped a lot ❤️ love your channel !!!

[@shiarratinawin8362]

can you do a video on all things lifting, so how to avoid it, what to do when it happens, etc. I just started doing my own nails because of you :) but I've been having some trouble with lifting even though I use a primer!

[@j3nn106]

You're an amazing teacher! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge :)

[@quinterialoweadams5311]

💕💕

[@elilovemadil]

I used to go to the nail salon and 2 weeks later my nails were already lifting. You are totally right ... I really do think they don't do it correctly on purpose just to have you go back every 2 weeks. This is how they make their money. I have learned so much from watching just your video. I am definitely a fan!! Thank you for always being detailed about how you explain things. You make it so much easier to learn this. I'm 34 years old and just started doing nail. I guess its never too late :)

[@bubblegumnails4562]

Oh thank you thank you I get it know I am saving this video so I can come back to it. Ur the best I could never understand the apex part and how the nail should look over all ya know? 🤗🤗🥰😘💋

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you so much!!!

[@HerQueedomServices]

This was so helpful I mean all your videos are helpful but I now i can't wait to do my next set while watching this, they are gonna come out even better thank you

[@teressahenderson4692]

Is a acrylic brush just like a paint brush I been trying to find a cheap way out

[@Iamjnicole7]

Teressa Henderson same here not at all lmao , or use one out of a cheap kiss acrylic pack

[@nailsbyyonna8733]

My Teacher 🥰

[@Nickaimarie]

What tips do you use ? :)

[@shermaineforeman8823]

I was wondering why my nails would break so quick coming from the shop. I always felt like that did that on purpose

[@MsLadyBluesWorld]

Thanks for sharing. I'm always having a hard time building apex

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you hun!!

[@kimagee7834]

This video is so needed , I thank you so much for this one but all of your videos are so helpful.

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you so much!

[@deniseatkins9407]

That was a fantastic lesson thanks teacher

[@amysoberanes]

One thing I have trouble with is getting the bead to have that perfect consistency that is moveable. Every time I try, I either do it too dry or too runny. Do you think it has something to do with the brush I am using? And also with the bead sizes, I never know when it is a good size bead to apply. Is there a way you can do a tutorial on that? It would be most appreciated❤

[@Iamjnicole7]

Amy she has , beginner powder to liquid ratio

[@eunicebroh1175]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@shernicafields2339]

Thin and no Apex

[@aneelymiranda6511]

Thank you for the video 🙂 it really help

[@babypebs1135]

Love your videos!!! You are amazing

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you!!!

[@hisqueenmyking4lifej4k87]

I hate going to the nail shop because I have to tell them what to do. They be holdin out on the product, then have the nerve to file, file, and more file. They file the little product they put on off and be burnin and bruising my nails.

[@missmarci7703]

Awesome video Natali💥 One of your best! I appreciate the alternative angle, it was very effective. Let me also say I've watched several of your videos. They are always thorough, professional and honest. I truly am a fan and wish you the best in all your endeavors. Thanks for keeping it💯. Your videos are 🔥.❤

[@natalicarmona]

That means so much!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@NanaNan1]

Natali, I’m new to “Nails” at 52 but went from who cares to “Everything Nails Everywhere” so I’m probably asking a stupid question. With acrylics, dips and poly-gels- Could you create most of the apex -sculpting it first, then allowing to dry, cure etc… then finish the nail after laying the acrylic over your preformed apex? Thanks.. hope you can follow because I couldn’t figure out an easier way 😂

[@sweetleys]

I’m having trouble with the acrylic drying too fast it hardens quickly I don’t have time to brush it down. Why could that be?

[@marquittawinrow1513]

I start classes soon I’m so excited ! I watch your videos a lot & you’ve really inspired me !

[@zeph537]

Should have showed what was wrong with your brush. People learn from mistakes. And the camera view.... Pfft 👎

[@malenyminaj]

Thank you love!! As promised you uploaded it 🙌🏼🥰

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you!

[@sarahnovamusicatlanta]

My brush is from pana and I think it sucks , it doesn’t hold form. Maybe I am using To much monomer. does mia secret monomer smell really bad or is it just me ? T

[@Salana_Banx]

U are so cool for doing these types of videos, much appreciated. You make it look so easy watch me try this a make a damn mess everywhere.🤣😂😩

[@lorabvillarreal6273]

Where can I purchase some tips? Your videos helped me start doing my own. Mommy of 3 & on a budget. Recently did my first set following one of your videos! 🥰

[@grisellenails5969]

Yes yes !!! Thank you 🙏 I was waiting for this video

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you!!

[@SteffyRodriguezAgredo]

what’s your opinion on using the dipping powder acrylic powders with monomer? is it a huge difference

[@amryljames222]

Great videos. Where can I buy the tips that you use if you don’t have them on your website? Which ones you used that are thick like the ones you have? Can I get them on Amazon?

[@neeshathomas1830]

I hope this isn’t annoying asking this but can you make a apex video and just say what size beads you are using for each section! They seem medium and than small by the cuticle but I could be wrong ! And do you use this same method even if the nails are a little shorter ?

[@pagejordan3242]

Girl where you get them thick tips I work with my hands a lot so my nails always breaking !! 🆘🆘🆘

[@mckenziejackson1414]

Ik you probably won't respond but what is the best monomer and powder to get cause I can't deal with that dip stuff it feels rubbery ????

[@Jarhoda]

Is it bad to use alcohol to clean your brush because im a beginner and for right now im using alcohol?

[@shannikatisdale5647]

What kind of paper towels do you use to wipe your brush in between placing beads? I notice using regular paper towels leaves some residue

[@cindygallopreciado64]

🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@christalpenny9517]

Can I please know where you got your nail tips!??? I have been searching all over for good ones like theses!

[@cherre2008]

What size brush do you recommend for a person new to applying acrylic

[@miriamart9712]

Others: you talk too much and take too long. Me: slow down video to .5x speed. Mute and turn on cc.

[@iminlove4ever1]

She almost said "you'll be fucking it up" @4:33

[@zeph537]

And what are you up l using to run your brush through on the right b4 monomer?!!!????!!!!

[@jessicaclements6996]

I’m a beginner but I love your videos you’re a great teacher keep up the good work and I would love to know your website I want to order a few items from u

[@fatimashipp8258]

thanks for flipping your hand into that angle, it showed me from another angle really helped me to understand it more thanks

[@karlamonique7474]

Can u please do a video with tricks & advice for doing acrylics with ur non dominant hand !!

[@geniperez7668]

Im starting to do acrylics this week should i get a #8 or a #10 brush?

[@purplepanther299]

Thank you for this video I really need that💖💖💖 Great video Natali!💖💖

[@natalicarmona]

Thank you!!!

[@purplepanther299]

@@natalicarmona you're welcome Natali!!💖

[@alefredfrederick2224]

I’m new to this so this might be a stupid question. But it is possible to build a better apex when doing a fill?

[@farrahaziz1267]

Very well Explained ..Thank You

[@lovestolaugh]

Very helpful video! Thanks for the info!

[@divm8559]

How much monomer is taken out in dappen dish each time? Want to figure out how many manis can be done per oz of monomer

[@Lindaaaaaa006]

Why is mia secret sold out on monomer everywhere !?😩😩😩