How to Correctly Prep a Brand New Acrylic Brush

Hi KZbin
I am asked by so many people how to prep an Acrylic Brush and I’ve just launched my new Acrylic Brushes so here’s how.
I’ve got two brushed, Mr Buttons and Oscar the Wild and they’re both pinched brushes. New brushes come with a sealant to protect the bristles in transport.
To remove the sealant, I’ll start with gently breaking the seal and lightly flicking out the sealant as much as possible, this might take about 5 minutes. You can use the cleaning brush from our e-file collection with your hand to run through the acrylic brush too. Once I’ve got as much out as possible I’m going to pop some monomer and acetone into a dish and I’ll saturate the brush and wipe it out until it’s clean. I’ll change out my liquid for monomer and test my brush, if there’s no particles in the liquid then it’s clean.
I hope you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe and all that shebang.
T’rah Duck
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[@kimstewartcarter1932]

You're amazing, I've been a nail tech for 33yrs, and I've just come across all your videos... I just wanted to say to Thank you so much for your exceptional explanations, and instructional videos! Not even my educators explained the basics to me 33yrs ago lol like you have. It's Nail technicians like yourself, that give the industry a great reputation! Thank you for all that you do! ❤

[@foxylady9110]

I bought a size 10 of your brushes about 3 years ago and it’s as good a condition now as it was when I first bought it…👍👍👍👍

[@Yellow-Rose]

I'm amazed by the nail world. Nails come such a long way. These are not just nail technicians they are true artists. This is art. Part of me gets upset whenever I see a woman get her nails removed and then they're just thrown away?! Those are little pieces of artwork! Kirsty is the real deal and I'd love to see her other artwork like on a canvas or maybe a sculpture?

[@IzzyB2011]

OMG I did not prep my brushes and it was not releasing the bead I thought my brushes were not good quality so I bought another brush and prepped it correctly lol thank you for this I am a beginner to acrylic

[@jelenalyu4439]

Love how your pink nails💖 match your hair and outfit💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@nikkistump3480]

Cats in the brush picture are so precious! Love your work Kirsty 💖🦄

[@marielanders4806]

Thank you for going over this. I've seen so many reviews on acrylic brushes that say the product immediately sticks to the brush. Well duh! Because you didn't clean it first! Some people lol. Anyway, thank you again for going over this!

[@mariahjane7969]

Oh my lord these are elegant brushes!!! 👍

[@torischwartz745]

Your by far my favorite nail tech thanks for everything you teach us

[@vanessanicholson9260]

Omg if you haven’t linked this video to the brush in your store that would be so helpful. Thank you for these tips!!

[@wendycorron2660]

Love watching you doing nails it makes my day

[@MelissaEstrella89]

i had no idea brushes had to be prepped, thank you for the insight, i will prep my new brush!

[@lindat1879]

👍👍👍 great video! 😀

[@ireneellis604]

Beautiful brushes Kirsty, and a useful tutorial. Amazing photography from Adam too x

[@KirstyMeakin]

Thanks so much 😊

[@terrimccollum6585]

Thank you Kirsty! Very informative 🥰

[@cakehungrygirl]

I love this! Thank you so much for the information. I soak in everything you say and thirsty for more! 😂 Could you one day explain how to disinfect and sanitize all the tools?

[@kathytarman2302]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is great information to know. Thank you again.

[@christyinthecarolinas]

Kirsty, I just saw the video about your surgery on your eyes yesterday and I have to say wow. You look amazing! That made such a huge difference in your eyes. Your eyes look so open and bright. Absolutely stunning!

[@MyNailsandMorebyJohna]

another great teaching video

[@nathalielandry5194]

Thank you for this video.

[@kaysfacialandbeautyspa7747]

Very informative

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

I don't even know how to do acrylic - only gel - but I see Kirsty's kitties in the thumbnail, I click! I'm a cat mom of 4 myself 😂🤦‍♀️ #CatMomsUnite lol 🐈😸

[@doreenbotelho1416]

Those are the pretty brushes I have ever seen. Absolutely beautifully designed. Job well done

[@KirstyMeakin]

Thank you very much! 🥰

[@donnalewis6323]

Hiya Kirsty thank you so much for sharing this my daughter is starting to do nails but we don’t have the money for a course she’s learning from KZbin so this will help her a lot Much love ❤️

[@k3ri]

Have also learnt mainly from KZbin!

[@Butterflynailsbyangela]

And they are amazing brushes to use i did prep them and I have used them and I absolutely love them .I brought both not that I needed to I just wanted them 😉😘😘😘

[@KirstyMeakin]

So pleased to hear that you love the products 🥰 Thank you

[@IndigoSpades]

👍🏻 Beautiful! I don't even have my nails done- but daaang that's a beautiful tool for doing them Kirsty 😍

[@Kera.S.]

I didn't get mine done either when I started watching Kirsty but I do now and am Loving them lol She really is Amazing isn't she? 💙

[@kerrielowry2141]

I’m about to place my first gel polish order for my birthday…I might be adding some brushes to my cart…🥰🥰🥰

[@KirstyMeakin]

Happy birthday!! 🥰

[@manfredfails7485]

I don’t work with acrylic but that’s a beautiful brush and I made it to the end.

[@artbyangieb.3542]

I just did a video like this with my new modelones brush😂. Thanks for sharing your tips a tricks!!!! love ya❤❤❤

[@wavescrashing]

Oh dear. That Adam video made me cry. 🤣

[@madhatter1860]

I love everything! You're such a nail Goddess 💅 Do you think you'll be bringing out your own nail drill to go with all the bits?

[@erin5364]

Omg I hope she does

[@KirstyMeakin]

Hi, It is something we are looking at for the future so please keep watching 🥰x

[@GemmaMoon]

👍 xx

[@paleflower]

Are they kolinsky hair? I need them but have to wait till next month, hopefully the Mr Buttons brush will be back in stock by then lol Love you Kirsty and Adam, you brighten up my darkest moments and for that I thank you both ❤️💅 xx

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Thanks Kirsty!!

[@catalinarotches4785]

Your work is pure artistic! Love to see you at work with your amazing techniques in sculpting..😍..I recently saw a pedicure done with eye balls...they actually look alive and creepy...Do you think you could do the same on nails?.. Could be so cool..

[@barbjalcorn]

3.05 into the video and you called the residue starch. Thank you for this. If I hear once more from people who should know that it’s glue or any number of other substances I’ll scream. Okay back to the video ha ha ha ❤️🇦🇺

[@barbjalcorn]

@@JourneysCurrentEvents Hate to disagree but not aka glue, just starch.

[@fantastictoad8853]

Congratulations! They look amazing and beautiful!

[@michellebramble7678]

The brushes are beautiful love the colors and that they have lids. So there made out of hair how neat. Is the ones made out of hair better? Cause I've seen so many different types don't know which one to use. Plus I'm learning from home which doesn't make it any easier. 🤭 Thank you for all you do it helps me so much you are the nail queen. Adam is the camera king. Love you guys. 🥰💖💖💖😘🤗

[@HETHY73]

Me encanto el pincel Mr. Buttons, pero en este momento esta "out of stock" sabre esperar 😄

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[@Krazy4Pink_Kerry]

Hi Kirsty. I’m so excited for this. I bought your full rose gold brush set when you released them. And they are still my favourite brushes. An now I can’t wait to add these to my collection. Whoop whoop 🙌🏼 💖 xx

[@chrissit7202]

As someone sort of new to this and trying to learn so I can do my own nails at home, I really appreciate these videos!!

[@KirstyMeakin]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@marinasusigan6841]

When will they be in stock would love to buy size 10 😊

[@Harlow_Khmer]

Should I do this with my replacement wide paddle brushes? My polishes came with a horrible thin brush and the wide paddle replacement brush feels stiff

[@draweraddict]

Hi im going to be learning to do nails in september and come across your videos. Does it have to be pure 100& acetone or can it be acetone with water? Thank you

[@jennifergoeske9964]

Thank you so much for this video. I do have a question. I have a rounded brush its not pinched. It is from notpolish. Can I pinch it on my own? I definitely want your brushes but don't have the money for it right now. But I definitely want all you brushes and products. Your channel was my first ever nail channel that I ever watched. I have learned so much from you. I love your channel and I'm so happy you are not with that other company anymore I love these videos way more, you guys have so much fun.

[@KirstyMeakin]

There are tools out there that can be used but I wouldn't recommend using as this could damage your brush. thanks 🥰

[@cherietopham6754]

Would this method work to "rescue" my brushes that I've trained with? Xx

[@rachaelbardon4784]

Hi , when is Mr Buttons back in stock? 😊

[@NoReGrEtSeVeR10]

5:49

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

Why is my brush so dry? I clean it very well after using is but it is always dry when I go to use it again. I’m just a nail lover so please be kind 😆

[@jaxbrooks5821]

They do like lovely brushes. May I ask what the hair is? :)

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

It's called Kolinsky and it comes from a species of weasel.

[@jessijacobs8]

I think Adam needs another bash at doing your nails 🤣🤣🤣

[@KirstyMeakin]

😂😂😂

[@Marta_Maeldeis]

Are these pure kolinsky?

[@lisamollon4643]

Do you know when mr buttons brush will be back in stock? Xxx

[@KirstyMeakin]

They are in transit from the manufacturer.

[@lisamollon4643]

Yayy thanks I will keep checking everyday x

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bravo super magnifique Kirsty bisous de la France bisous Martine 👍👍👋👋💅💅😘♥️👄🥀🌷🌹♥️👄🌹🇨🇵🇨🇵🌹🌹🌹

[@helruna7580]

I am sad, you dont ship to Germany.....

[@KirstyMeakin]

We will soon

[@Mirabylia]

@@KirstyMeakin Hi Kirsty! I would like to ask if there is a video coming about the MRGN black graffiti nails from the MRGN edit series? I really would like to see how did you make those nails. It's been a while and I am not sure there will be one about those nails or I just did not saw in the videos. (Sorry if I made mistkakes, English is not my first language. :) )

[@shauna9712]

Wasn’t there another cat? Suki? Or something like that?

[@KirstyMeakin]

Suki Unfortunately passed away 😢 I now have Kit Kat, Oscar and Mr Buttons 🥰x

[@shauna9712]

I so sorry! 🥺 keep up the great work!

[@fantastictoad8853]

Mr. Buttons is already sold out?! Lol

[@KirstyMeakin]

it will be back in stock very soon please keep watch on Facebook and Instagram for updates 🥰 thank you for your patience x

[@fantastictoad8853]

@@KirstyMeakin 💖💖💖 Thank you for letting me know! I love all your work, and I have learned so much because you take the time to share your talent! 💖💖💖

[@k3ri]

What about a brush cleaner? Ugly duckling sell a brush cleaner/cleanser.....?

[@YuukiMoo]

Dmn duck I really want to buy all your nail stuff 🥲

[@dogthegod3975]

Are these also kolinsky like the Allycia and IzzyBizzy?

[@lunasoulhealingandrelaxati388]

I made the decision after buying your brush collection, nail file collection including metal straight file, replacement file collection including board and clean up solution, that I was going to purchase a Mr Buttons brush but they are sold out or not on the website anymore already and Oscar the wild isn’t on there either 🥲 are they going to come back in stock soon or were they limited edition? Really want them as my acrylic work seems more precise than my gel xx So impressed with my other buys though and delivery was very quick, due to my new grand baby arriving at the same time as my package though I haven’t managed to use them yet, however I have looked at them all and begun the prep process, this video is on loop at the moment 😂😂 love you Kirsty thank you for the time you take to educate us all and thank you to Adam and the team for supporting all us newbies, learners and professionals that want some inspiration and advice by doing an amazing job of filming, editing and answering questions! you are all fab xx

[@KirstyMeakin]

We’ve got more stock arriving soon, thank you so much for supporting us!

[@lunasoulhealingandrelaxati388]

@@KirstyMeakin you give me the confidence in your teaching to know that your products will reflect your knowledge and precision so although I have to save up a little longer I know it will be worth it xx