How to Apply Acrylic to Short Bitten Nails - Step by Step Tutorial

In this video Kirsty Meakin will show you how to apply acrylic to short bitten nails.
Kirsty will show you a step by step guide of how to prepare a short nail for acrylic application. She pushes the cuticle back before cleaning and then applies dehydrator and primer. She uses a form to create the nails and adjusts it for short nails.
She applies acrylic in the usual way, taking care to give a solid form on the bitten nail.
This channel combines the industry-experienced Kirsty Meakin with the fantastic range of products from Naio Nails, which are available worldwide.
Soft Beige Acrylic Powder - bit.ly/2dhf5Le
Maximum Adhesion bit.ly/1UhGbm9
Short Tapered Barrel Carbide Nail Bit ** Coarse - bit.ly/2ejJDdE
Products regularly used :-
Clear Acrylic Powder - bit.ly/1UhW386
Natural Beige Cover Pink Acrylic Powder - bit.ly/1XK8t6q
Mega Gloss Gel - bit.ly/22C1Ne2
Urban Graffiti Top and Base - bit.ly/1RwWvcv
Forms bit.ly/1NyXTK0
Prep/Dehydrator bit.ly/1RwOkfn
Acid Free Primer bit.ly/1Mks7oY
Maximum Adhesion bit.ly/1UhGbm9
Dotting Tool bit.ly/1RHt6eZ
Pinching Tool bit.ly/1Vg2tom
180/180 Nail File bit.ly/1Mzuv5V
White Sanding Block bit.ly/1XJHaZZ
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[@kaileym4634]

Am I the only one who goes in phases from long natural nails to short bitten nails

[@alexisrundle7481]

No I'm with you

[@ine2526]

Kailey M 🤣you’re not alone

[@vlogsbysehri6194]

Me 2

[@labibaalam2794]

Kailey M me

[@andreawhisenant2718]

Guilty🙋‍♀️

[@dancrnstyle]

social anxiety plus bitten nails means never going to a nail tech...like ever.

[@rayssaseixo5885]

they dont tell you anything if you dont talk to the person thats doing your nails they wont talk with you. i have social anxiety too so bring a friend with you or your mom or someone.

[@iamnotmyhandle]

Thanks...you get it.

[@ginam772]

I feel

[@ggggia]

Yup! That's why I learned to do my own nails. 😁

[@OutrageousNailDesigns]

Or just come to me lol. You can talk to me, not talk to me. You'll still leave feeling warm and fuzzy. 😊 whatever your troubles are, none of them will bother me or interfere with our time. As long as your nails look gorgeous and you're happy, that's all that matters. 😁

[@ariannatuckington6308]

Some people meditate to relax. I watch Kirsty do nails. #Tranquility

[@thefloweronwallstreet8421]

Arianna Tuckington i do too hahaha

[@Gingerchalky]

Arianna Tuckington i feel asleep it was so relaxing :)

[@carolharrison9158]

Hi. Carol Harrison here and I do the same to relax, Kirsty is brilliant and should have more viewers. 😀😀😀

[@hanimarsh5275]

Haha I also fall asleep watching Kirstys vids at night.. not because shes boring, because she is far from it #relaxing #creepynotcreepy lol

[@johannasmith8530]

Arianna Tuckington same nails are my life

[@tiffanysmith1444]

I'm a nail biter. But I keep acrylic nails on. Three years straight now. Natural nails are better than before

[@CWESTBROOK97]

Tiffany Smith yess I agreee getting my nails done for SOME REASON lol did the trick my desire to bite nails went away. Getting acrylics consistently is a good way to break habit

[@lilymbae386]

How long do they last once you put them on?

[@hygoralves4226]

I'm brazilian, i live on France and i'm really passionate about your work, you give me hope. Te amo

[@TheAjaWhite]

The tip about cutting the form was life saving! I don't bite my nails but I have small nail beds. I prefer using forms over tips but it was so frustrating trying to get it just right! Thank you so much!

[@4daughterscreations]

Hi, Kirsty! as I was watching your videos last night I was practicing my acrylic application. Since I don't have the squeezy thingy I tried using the nail form backing paper. Worked great! I wrapped the glossy side around my finger tip and pulled it tight. This gave me a natural looking C curve. It also smoothed out the acrylic which saved me filing. Love the videos, thanks for posting! Cheers from NY

[@Blazeyful]

Honestly when o see someone with short nails like that I don't think "ew gross" I think "I wonder if they play guitar"

[@jasminereap329]

Blazeyful acctualy you need long nails on the hand you play guitar with :)

[@palomaAlmendra2]

jazmane swavski i was thinking the same thing 😂 some people even keep certain nails longer than the rest to play guitar or whatever (bass etc)

[@chanelcoakley9668]

Or what are they so stressed about

[@bebabodi5543]

hahaha i bite my nails and pick them short and i play ukulele, bass and guitar lol. oh and without a pick. it's not a good idea lol don't do it

[@evamarie7938]

jazmane swavski not if you play electric, you can’t tap with long nails

[@brooklynb2090]

so I live in America and have never seen nails done this way, with the "nail guard" and then acrylic laid over that. Here we have the fake nails that they cut off then lay acrylic over that. Also I have to say you are totally my "across the pond" spirit animal! Love your videos and nails!

[@grooveaissance]

Brooklyn B No. I live in America too. It's just the nail tech personal preference to do forms or tips.

[@tazhiag.5760]

Im a newbie when it comes to acrylics. You are a life saver! My trainer didn’t fill me in with a lot of basics! I didn’t even know the nail anatomy. So thank you so much, I’ve been learning from you from this past few days✨💕

[@KayLoveMe01]

I'm obsessed with your personality! Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Gbaby8ty5]

I just LOVEEEEE your aura ❤ I'm currently a nail tech trainee and this video helps A LOT ❤ many thanks!

[@lelarobinson2854]

I love Kirsty because she isn't afraid to share and she's so bubbly and fun! #talented #sharingiscaring

[@anissiajohnson9211]

I love your work so much. I love your spunk and how you actually make me pay attention like I am in school.l will continue to follow you and learn so that I could be better.Thanks for sharing.

[@Milyelton89]

I’m a horrible nail biter and I like to do my own nails. I’m excited to use your tips this next try. I’ve discovered I like using forms instead of nail tips so it shall be interesting to see how this next try goes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@theyoungs100]

Thanks so much for your time and knowledge!!! And for imparting it in such an entertaining and informative manner!

[@eileenfox8850]

I absolutely love your videos. They are so informative and fun to watch as well. I have a client tomorrow who has this exact same problem. Thank you so much

[@perlarendon1074]

I FOUND MY HAND TWIN.... GUYS YOU DONT FUCKING UNDERSTAND.... I'VE NEVER SEEN ANY OTHER GIRL WITH NAILS LIKE MINE!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭 It feels nice knowing i'm not alone lol

[@mrsnikkiblack1]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm for nails!

[@hillari91jon8]

ive learned more about nails watching you than in my own school i love recieving your knowledge and it really helps me thank you for being amazing 👍✌

[@eimearryan3028]

I love Kirsty's humor she's always happy do you ever laugh at Kirsty's jokes?

[@rimamatuiziene4569]

No. Sometimes it's annoying to watch her.

[@anotherbobaenthusiast7343]

@@rimamatuiziene4569 dont watch???🤷🏾‍♀️

[@1sadsexually2sadsexually54]

@@anotherbobaenthusiast7343 must’ve been somebody with short horrible bitten nails

[@monicaoliveras8240]

@@rimamatuiziene4569 🤣

[@Mizuki64]

You are my hero Kirsty! I needed this video x

[@jacquetta8848]

Omg! I love you Kirsty💛

[@irenealtreche4182]

I absolutely LOVE your channel. Your energy and enthusiasm makes me smile.

[@kathbeth43]

Yes! Yes and Yes! My nails are small and wide and are a problem. Thank you Kirsty. The Best Teacher still! Watching this in 2019!

[@sanjijimeows1968]

that technique is flawless!

[@ricardoroelofs2820]

I love her work !😍

[@ottavia.baboram]

It’s her personality that has mi hooked!! 🤗

[@SuperRuthie27]

Amazing transformation 😍

[@kathleencoronado4573]

This video was SO helpful! Thank You!!! 💓

[@lornayoung6947]

U don't realize how talented u r! I check u everyday u never stop amazing me.....a former nail teacher

[@cindyjoy5147]

Kirsty, you've done a wonderful job sculpting a soft stiletto on a very bitten nail. Have a great weekend!

[@michellekavanagh2053]

I love watching your work. You are awesome.

[@eatswithvee]

I have two short bitten nails and was worried because i thought i would have to wait til my nails grow back but you showed me something different 💓💓💓💓 thank you soo much now I’m going to practice on my hands now :)

[@ajayjohnson1412]

Your personality is awesome.I love it

[@Tiasbuddy]

Awesome !!!! Thanks for that information

[@davinasfiction]

I love watching your videos, Kirsty :)

[@gisellelewis2326]

love your videos i learn something from every vid. I look forward to these vids.Thank you guys for doing these vids.

[@mateorivera4165]

Beautiful, I love your eye makeup as well

[@nydagoattt]

Oooo I really like her cuticle pusher

[@lyubomiradimitrov3523]

Thank you so much about showing me how to do it on proper way 😊😊😊 I watching you channel from so long and I’m learning a lot from you exactly today I have client like that biting nails even worst... I hope I will be do same beautiful nails like yours 😊😊😊 thank you one more time to have you 🥰🥰🥰 best regards from Bulgaria from nail salon Tesoro Mio 💋💋💋

[@anapaulaguedes7342]

Tú és incrível mulher. Parabéns!!!👏👏👏👏

[@patriciacordova9375]

Thank youuuuuuu!!!! I love your work! I have a nail biter coming in now! Wish me luck!

[@Fitness224]

your work is so awesome!!!

[@meghanworkman6449]

Thank you so much for this video! This is a HUGE help to me.

[@jodietaylor7184]

amazing video kirsty been waiting for a bitten nail video 👍

[@teeannacarraballo5723]

I just LOVE your videos I’ve learned so much from you💓❣️

[@sharifahd4061]

You’re awesome. Love your work.

[@leslysebastian0706]

I love her eyeshadow makeup!

[@veronicafrancois9518]

You look like a mermaid in this video😍. Lovely Nails.

[@VampyRagDoll]

Beautiful Kirsty. 🦄🦄

[@amorelinadolce9559]

U are the best trainer i ever seen! Big Hug..

[@mcdooleydesigns509]

had my nails done for the first time in 15 years the other day. My nail tech is from Manchester and had the same accent as you ... The strange thing is, we are in Australia. Right near the Great Barrier Reef in a little nowhere mining town.... lol Both my daughter and I had nails done and the difference in training to the skills you teach is worlds apart. So much so that I recommended that they look at your chanel...

[@maliajones5159]

I have very short nails and I do my own acrylics even if they don't stay on I'm still working on it. I've been to about 5 nails places and none of my acrylic sets have stayed on for longer than 4 days, I dropped a nail polish bottle once and the ladies were so rude to me and I got some glass in my hand I came out of the bathroom from washing my hands after and the lady was practically yelling at me so I paid and left. So rude and it just keeps me away from going to salons and I just try to do them myself. Even if my sets don't stay on to long I do it for fun and to try new things.

[@Genevieve1023]

Malia Jones You were too kind to them when you paid. They had no right to yell at you.

[@carmengregorich7237]

Amo tu trabajo, me encantan tus uñas, por Dios gracias por este canal, no entiendo el inglés pero tú trabajo habla por si solo💖🤩

[@roseannebobby6805]

love your work.and yes so much am learning from u once again thanks

[@ChynaCocom]

just luv luv these tutorials.. I've learnt so much!! 😘 😘 😘

[@martinaarangia3958]

Very good! 😍

[@chazalou19]

Great video I've just had someone with shorter bitten nails than this asking me if i can do theres after watching this makes me want to give it ago even more tfs x

[@sashajohnson812]

Ths girl is freaking awsome, i wish i had an instructor like her

[@lauracardenas7577]

You are simply fantastic, thanks I learn soooo much of you

[@daynnemenottipereira2835]

Como eu admiro seu trabalho to começando agr a aprender fazer alongamento com acrilico e nao esta sendo facil mas um dia chego la. Assisto todos seus video alem de mt criativos e um trabalho lindo e incrivel 👏👏👏

[@chanelcoakley9668]

Wow very informative luv thank you

[@louisegarnett4603]

Hi Kirsty love this video wish when I passed my nail course they would have shown us how to do bitten nails

[@wasabii8494]

Seems like all the the nail technician are pretty goofy 😋 love it!! I enjoy people with a sense of humor

[@brittanyshaw6335]

You are amazing so glad you can teach for any level

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

Happy to see this helped :)

[@maryannht2160]

OMG ! I love it when nail biter clients pick off all their nails , then try to make it out that it was something wrong with the application !!! Love you Kirsty :)

[@univers66]

I pick my nails, and I don't always do it consciously, so maybe they did it without realizing it and then thought there was a problem with the application.

[@HEGW66]

You are soooooo much FUN!!!!!

[@magalyramos4739]

You did an amazing job very nice well done TFS😉

[@rananasser797]

thank you for this video its so beautiful i am from lebanon loveee uuu 😍

[@bosa7731]

I love watching your videos

[@katladragen7435]

I am soooo happy about your videos. They are fun, educational, feeds the internal "Bling Beast" we all harbour somewhere deep inside.. It is my go-to help when my anxiety acts up, and my "nail pron" (yes it is written wrong on purpose..) often saves my day. So thank you very much. How is Fay doing btw? Hope to see her nails and hear her comments real soon. It just cracks me up, and when Adam also gets his twocents in, the fun is complete! I often LOL when watching you guys. Thank you!!!

[@daniellealmeida7789]

you're soooo crazy and I just love that! love your vids!!!

[@y1988126]

Thank you Kristy, this tutorial is so useful, also thank you for the how to hold hair by using brushes :)

[@amievickers3162]

Hi I absolutely love watching you Kirsty you are such an inspiration! You help me so much with new ideas. What I was wanting to ask is that I'm getting married on NYE this year and was wondering if it would be possible for Kirsty to do me some fun wedding nails nearer the date. Thank you xxx

[@morenareyna6365]

My sister has nails exactly like these....and I tried so many times doing this but is so hard, but I will keep trying thanks for the advice!

[@jujucorp]

you make it look so easy...

[@LilMissChloeLeigh1]

Been waiting for this for so long! I do my acrylics but they don't sit right, need to try it this way Hate biting my nails, I know it's a bad habit and acrylics really help :)

[@KaroDee]

Thanks for show us your art ❤️💅👌

[@gabipromberger9154]

Thank you so good and grazy .... Greetings from Austria!!

[@yoisuscanga2784]

Que hermoso trabajas, ojalá todos tus tutoriales estuvieran subtitulados saludos desde Veracruz, México ❤️

[@pennysnellenberger8962]

Love your vids but your off the chain lol your work is spectacular and your personality is rocking. ☺💅✌

[@milenadistaso7108]

Stupendo grazie!!!!!! Sei il topppppppp

[@teresasilvamartinez861]

Gracias eres la mejor!!!

[@carolwrobel4109]

love your sillyness. you are fun to watch and amazing at your craft. keep up the good work.

[@Ancaalina]

beautiful😊

[@luzmarinasantanasosa3095]

hello thank you for your videos greetings from Spain 😘😘

[@jessicac.226]

Omgosh the sound on this video is so much better than recent ones. Whatever was happening here, do it again!

[@tatianaguerra6781]

lol.. love her..she is too cute and funny and very professional !!☺👍

[@estetistapassione]

Sono italiana e ti seguo sempre sei fantastica 😘

[@angelbabesuz1612]

Great tutorial Kirsty :))

[@vashtimichelle]

You’re amazing!!!

[@kristiana930]

the reason I love watching her videos

[@MadeleineHenderson]

your hair and make up look lush in this vid kirsty!

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

Awwww thanks! 💕

[@ValsReview]

love this was great

[@qveen_vv4403]

thank u u really helped me I didn't have super glue to glue the tip n I fought a video to do my acrylic with out tips than u u have an new subscriber n like n I tape the bell

[@sharnailcareandcrafts_]

beautiful. ❤❤

[@silaikas4777]

omg thank you this is so helpful 😘

[@ivansportiello7565]

Woww.. sei bravissima e simpaticissima ..spiegazione ottima .ciao da Simona di Torino (Italia)

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[@ginamarielacey7354]

Fabulous ! I want you to do my nails so bad!!!