How to Prep Nails for Acrylic or Gel Application - Salon Style

Hi Guys,
In this video I am going to show you what being a nail tech is all about. I get so many questions asking things like "why have my nails lifted?" and "Why don't my nail last long enough?", well it's all about the prep my dears.
When clients turn up at a salon they can have nails in any state. This wonderful client is a biter and I am going to show you how I prep this kind of nail ready for Acrylic or Gel application.
Now, I like to start by telling my client off for biting lol. Honestly though, I do it myself when I don't have nails on. After they have been thoroughly chastised, I clean the area and start pushing those cuticles back, which will reveal any non-living tissue, Now don't get confused with non-living and Zombies like Adam did.
I'll tell you a secret though, if the appointment is early enough then sometimes I do have zombies walking into the salon! Nothing that a brew won't sort out though.
It's so important to remove this non-living tissue because it creates a barrier between the product and the nail which leaves pockets and this causes lifting!
Anyway, for the rest, just watch the video ducky.
Love Kirsty
xxxx
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[@Longhairprettynails]

Thank you for sharing your techniques. I'm always looking for better ways to make my acrylic nails last.

[@LovePrettyNailsLady-Jay80]

Hi! I like watching your videos tooo. Love them. You're great at doing nails. 👍

[@kristielevy540]

Thanks Kirsty, I'm studying distance learning Nail Technology and find everything easy but i always check up with my clients that i do not charge and they have mostly said a few of their nails have come off after a days or a week. I feel really disheartened by it because I'm doing what im taught but watching and hearing you say don't use cutticle remover oil as the acrylic or gel wont stick to it. I think i just found my problem. Your a genius, i love your work, your very FIERCE 😍😍😚. SEDNDING MY GRATITUDE FROM DOWN UNDER AKA MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA 😍. I WILL TRY WITHOUT CUTICLE REMOVER OIL AND SEE WHAT MY OUT COME IS. BLESSINGS TO YOU GORGOUS ANGEL 😍

[@kristinowens899]

I do my own nails, after years of going to a salon. Do many people say different things. Every time I do mine I use the cuticle gel remover from Sally Hansen. I never have lifting. I do usually use alcohol after to clean and dehydrate, and I always use a primer. It's crazy to me how everyone is so different!! Just because it works for me doesn't mean it will work for everyone. Some people just make more oil then others too. Don't be to hard on yourself!! You're doing an amazing thing!! I hope you find that technique to be beneficial to you!! Keep experimenting too, there's always something to learn or improve!! I just recently started using an e-file!! Man did that up my game, but it's scary haha!! I wish you all the best!!!

[@RayRaypewpew]

The client has the same hand freckles as kirsty 🤷🏻‍♀️ possibly mom or someone close in her gene pool 🧬

[@cybergurlfriend]

I need to know where that cuticle pusher is from!!!!!!

[@Emily_Ann.]

I wish you were in the US near me because I would love to get my nails done by you. Kirsty, you're the best of the best in nail artists.

[@jazzmynmartinez1189]

Dead and nonliving could possibly be synonyms but they do NOT mean the same thing. Dead means that an organism was alive at one point nut no longer is. Nonliving an an object that was NEVER alive. Like a vase. You wouldnt say that a vase was dead because it was never alive before.

[@anastasiapurr7691]

Bambi yeah.. dry cuticle is technically attached to the nail but if you cut it it won’t bleed.. like a dry flower on a bush

[@babygloriagetsomesleep3826]

@jazzmyn High five

[@ff-ww7uj]

Thank you for the great lessons Kirsty,you are the best nail artist ever! I've been in the cosmetology biz for almost 2 decades in Denver Colorado and I've never seen anybody as good in person or on the internet!

[@IDontKnow-pf6en]

me neither

[@tinaleonie5811]

Wow the way you treat each client is so good and caring love you kiraty

[@formyloveofsuds1912]

Every time I get my nails done, they’re done badly and I end up having to fix em myself so I’m trying to teach myself how to do my own. Your videos are amazing for thag

[@kristinowens899]

How's it going for you?? I started doing my own nails because I was just spending too much money!! It's definitely tricky, and takes practice, there's so much to know, and everyone thinks they're an expert haha!! She's taught me so much I'm so thankful for her!!! Also mail career education with Susie, long hair pretty nails, and Emily Susannah I believe is her last name? They've all helped me so much!!

[@jenniferleonard6307]

Thank you. That was very helpful. I've been reading it about cuticle work with the e-file but have NEVER dared to try it. I'll experiment on myself before trying it on clients

[@iMolikaMenThlang]

That client need to take care of their fingernails and everything around it, looks so dried up.

[@candancepeace1539]

I was having a slow day until I came here & he asked if it was cannibalism if you are eating yourself ? I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. 😜🤣

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

😂😂😂

[@zennails7043]

Hey there from South Africa. Not nail related. Although I follow all your videos and have learned a lot since subscribing to you. Would love a full pic of the top you are wearing in this video. I want to alter some of my patterns and this top is really eye catching.

[@lizmachado1662]

Thanks love

[@rosalinaalves7463]

thanks for sharing your technique 💅 plssss do a nail room/product tour for us plssss.

[@vuyodlamini]

i can really relate to the cannibalism thing, really enjoyed this video.

[@sheila7909]

I eat my skin too, well my cuticles 😱😂😂

[@martineleygue2316]

bravo super gros bisous Martine 👍👍👍💅💅💅👏👏👏👄🌹🌹🌹🇫🇷❤

[@KateWiium]

What grit file for prep??

[@lenolivia]

Is Kirsty gonna do a video on how she did her nails here? They are so cute! Looks like diamond strawberry accent nails 😊

[@bonniew1992]

Adam Bouabda shame on her! Lol, love the work the both of you do 💖

[@Saphari2000]

How do you sterilize all your tools, files and brushes?

[@cassieLBscoville]

Lorna That would be a cool video! For us, we sanitize our implements and then enclose them within a hospital grade disinfectant for ten minutes, after every single use. Clients may take home the files for personal use or we throw them out (as they’re all single use, here).

[@lorra-mariecampbell9383]

Disinfectant, hot water or pure alcohol usually it is the 3rd option that is most commonly used

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Thanks for sharing this useful video Kristy.... 😘💅💕

[@katienails790]

what nail drill you use ?? xoxo

[@rodariguerrerogarcia8825]

Hola me encantas tus videos!! Pero no le entiendo, puedes traducirlos! Gracias 😊😀

[@Monkeyman1908]

You are my idol!!! I was hoping you would do some more hard gel work!! xox

[@rhoni0830]

Do you clean under the nails before adding the nails?

[@fashionstudent101]

It is called autocannibalism. The act of eating ones self.

[@lovelyluna3518]

So uh..why I cheek bite and eat the tiny peelable strips inside of my cheeks and swallow like it's nothing- That makes me a cannibal?!

[@chaconel29]

Cannibal nibble funny!!!! Love the new products. I take too long on the prep

[@yahasnails4156]

Good tips thank u for shering

[@aishtheanalyst]

do you do nails or do you just teach? cause i see that you’re based in stoke but i can’t find anyone who actually does decent nails here :(

[@katarzynasowinskapereira7112]

Hya can you do video short style almond shape gel nails pls I found just acrylic one please, please,please

[@dareangie]

Dermatophagia and Excoriation. I've done this for over 40 years and my cuticles look like that. Thanks for showing how to work around and with it!

[@Jacqueline3mma13]

Thank you, it's good to get refreshed on those things. 🖤 Just a question, What if the client has very sensitive cuticles, this has been a problem for me before, filing over like that wouldn't have been possible.

[@bonniew1992]

Jacqueline-Emma Dulcie I have one client with an extremely sensitive cuticle area, and with a quality e-file (less vibration) and the really small cuticle bit (scyver?) all she feels is a bit of a tickle, no pain or discomfort at all. Hope that helps.

[@cassieLBscoville]

Jacqueline-Emma Dulcie We used “Cuticle Away” at school to push back (had to then wash it off with soap and water before nipping) and never had to use any type of file to remove the cuticle. The “Cuticle Away” never affected how the nails stayed on, once they were dehydrated afterwards.

[@chockpea]

Had a look on youtube that product looks awesome - wondering how do you use it for refills?

[@petra2978]

What would you recommend as a good starter kit for beginners doing hard gel nails at home? I just want to test this out to see if this is really something I’d want to work with! Thanks! Also, love all your videos, just found you like 5 days ago and I’ve already watched so many!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Breauner]

Auto-cannibalism = when you eat yourself

[@bethchapman6994]

What would you use to work on the cuticle if you don’t have an electric file?

[@gangstergiirl]

Regular cuticle pusher?

[@Mercedes.375]

IMPORTANT QUESTION: whenever i get acryllic nails in square or coffin shape they always curve and turn sqaoval and round. i use my hands a lot between home and work so my nails get banged up a bit. I've never had hard gel application or nails sculpted without a tip glued on. would gel nails or sculpted nails make a difference or will nails always curve overtime no matter what?

[@lnuma92]

Mercedes Igus There could be two reasons for curving: 1) The tech applied the tips in a downward direction (which is incorrect) 2) Your natural nail growth pattern has the free edge grow in a downward motion. Assuming that your issue isn't the latter, I would say sculpting to an extent can help, but it's more based off on how the form is applied. All in all, either one won't necessarily "correct" how the nail grows. Hope this helped in giving insight and good luck! 😘

[@Mercedes.375]

Thanks for your response, but no my nails dont curve downward at all. and it has nothing to do with how my nails grow, everything is perfectly straight. What i mean is when i get straight or coffin nails that is supposed to have a nice straight edge, after a few days the edges curve and look rounded, as supposed to staying nice and straight.

[@parissquires4872]

Heya because you use your hands a lot you’re nails have basically gone blunt. If you wore stiletto shaped nails they’d end up very round at the end instead of pointy and sharp. It’s very normal to happen when someone works a lot with their hands

[@talishaisme]

Paris Jones Kelly you are for sure right. What I tell my clients is get you a file and I show them how you can lightly go at the edges to reshape them

[@talishaisme]

you are for sure right. What I tell my clients is get you a file and I show them how you can lightly go at the edges to reshape them

[@jackierodriguez3576]

U did ur hair ,mean color,lol

[@valisondj]

after all of that do you use dehydrator and primer?

[@xalcohollyx]

yeah x

[@stlqt09]

I truly do you adore you but will you not make your voice go loud then low lol I have to continuously have my hand on the volume button when listening to all your videos. You will talk loud one sec. then almost whisper the next. Like I said, I love watching you and you are extremely talented and very inspirational to me, but I would love to not hold on to the volume button every time I watch LOL Much♥

[@bobbieharley5039]

What can I do if I don't have protein bond ,and are allergic to non acid primer when I am working on my own nails?

[@doloresgonzalez1540]

Kirsty, you rock girl! I just love your work and your spunkiness. 😁

[@abbynormal1621]

You have been so very much helpful thank you and I enjoyed watching the way you do them also

[@valeriapalumbo7013]

I have a thyroid issue, and my natural nails are thin (not paper thin, but they just don't feel tough enough like others. I also rather no attempt to open a soda can, cause my nails are too weak). My thin nails have stopped me from getting acrylics. Every Solon I go to, the ladies always shave/file down my poor nails down with the efile thing, and even if I ask to not shave them too much (language barrier doesn't help much) I always get the same outcome, to where I feel the warmth of the file bit getting too close down (I'm always sweating bullets, cause I'm so nervous they might accident get too far into my nails). Then they place the glue on my nails, then they place the face acrylic nail. Then a top layer of acrylic pink powder. Hmm. I've never seen any body do nails so nicely, professionally and artistically like Naio nails here, with just acrylic powder and not shave down the nail. Really wish she lived close by. 😅 So I never get my nails done. 😭

[@NadinaStryhn]

Valerie Cristina: I have hypothyroidism and have the exact same issue! I do nails myself though, so luckily I do not have to go to a salon and sweat! The one time I did (wanted to pamper myself and be the client for a change) my nails almost got filed of. I would suggest to be firm about it and really say they should buff with a hand file. Using an e-file on natural nails like ours is a no go. It is your nails after all and language barrier or not it should be possible! Love from Denmark

[@keylimetea]

What should I do if I’m dealing with an Asian person and they don’t understand me

[@elenataylor4611]

Lauren James Find a salon,where they are speaking your language

[@ainaazka3738]

I hope there is an Indonesian translation, I always watch u'r vidio

[@moniluvv2549]

what type of nail drill are you using

[@jeraleekincaid7683]

Thank you guys! Kristy and everyone involved! I have been watching countless videos to be able to apply nails for myself and close friends. I became fascinated with making nails after I saw what you can do with them. Your time is greatly appreciated. I have loved learning with your videos. Thank you. Jera

[@Villakakelbont4]

Probably the nails of her mom of sister 🙈 love it !

[@hippiechickie18]

lol what the hell is a mom of sister

[@GemGalore29]

I APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO !!! Please tell me where to find that cuticle bit.

[@natashamostert2487]

When you remove the gel/acrylic and do a new set, do you buff the whole nail or just the cuticle area?

[@avaerena2927]

Natasha Mostert buff the whole nail, to ensure no product residue.

[@NoeDactyl]

Is there a "replacement" for the gel wipe - off solution?

[@ashcashcarter]

Noe Dactyl 90+% isopropyl alcohol

[@NsOmNiAc666]

Thank you so much I really needed this video it gives me a better idea with using the E-file and as a new nail tech student how I should be doing things the correct way.

[@cassieLBscoville]

Shane Madrid Make sure it’s a bit specifically designed for the nail plate. There are so many out there they say they are, but they’re not and cause horrible damage. Always be gentle and cautious, and again, stay on a low setting as she mentioned. I just graduated from school and to be honest, we pushed back the cuticle with a solution called, “Cuticle Away.” It helped loosen the non living tissue and made for a great removal. After washing it off with soap and water, we then nipped. We never used efiles to remove the tissue. Once we dehydrated the nail, the cuticle solution didn’t negatively effect how the nails stayed on; that’s just another alternative. Using the efile (when done correctly) is definitely awesome as well. I hope school is going well 💖

[@242shai]

Kirsty, can we use alcohol in place of the gel residue solution? Also what size grit is the file that you used for buffing?

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

We would suggest to use a soft file, with a grit of 240, to buff natural nails. Alcohol can be used in place of gel res to clean the nails after buffing them :)

[@ЕленаДзагоева-ю4х]

Ужасный мастер!!! Посмотри русских мастеров!

[@blankhakahslsjunknownsnskh9067]

I want to get acrylics for the first but I hate how most nail salons use clippers for the cuticles. Idk why but I hate it. It grossed me out

[@ella_cinder4361]

That must be your sister 😊

[@ObsessedGlamour]

Do you ship to the US

[@marnetsteenkamp2560]

Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα - skin - and φαγεία - eating) is a compulsion of gnawing or eating one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. Sufferers typically bite the skin around the nails, leading to bleeding and discoloration over time. Some may consume the flesh during an episode

[@acrylicnailtrend721]

Why do u use gel wipe off solution instead of acetone?

[@CandaceProulx]

Because one is rubbing alcohol and the other is acetone.

[@BUALWAYS1]

Hello Kirsty ...I really luv your work...I've learned so much watching your videos...1 question tho..whts the best wattage lamp for curing gels or does it not matter

[@justynacembala5116]

Nie lepiej ci było ubrać rękawiczki? Mnie akurat brzydzi jeżeli chodzi o takie rzeczy. Widzieć czyjś naskurek nie zadbany albo kawałki spilowanego oraz pyłek paznokcia... Ohh pozdrawiam cieplutko #2018

[@user-tt9xn4sn1i]

Question I have for ya, why my gel peel off my acrylic nails!? I dust and clean them off with rubbing alcohol. Use salon gel, cure for correct time and yet always always always they peel!

[@mazgee9244]

Carol Schumacher sounds like your leaving them too smooth gel needs a rough surface to adhere too

[@natashamostert2487]

Would you say that gel damages your nails and makes them thin? I do gel but have noticed that my nails are thinner and more flexible than before... i am assuming i over buff,

[@IDontKnow-pf6en]

ive seen other people say hand filing us for chumps, yet i rarely, if ever, see you use an efile, and your work is absolutely beautifully stunning.

[@dazeer4816]

I thank god I came across your videos because I want to learn how to do nails soo yup can't wait to give a thumbs up to every single one i watch.. thank you so so much for sharing !!

[@michellegallas9916]

I have a particular person who always lifts no matter what I do. Suggestions?

[@elaineg6909]

Mmm I’ve done the same pushing and everything with the cuticules but I apply a tiny drop of remover and after 2 mins I start pushing the cuticules and it comes out itself like magic

[@mishkaallen9682]

💖 still watching your videos 2 years on and love them, brings back lots of memory’s too xxxxx

[@luisitonegron4793]

Subtitles in spanish please.

[@avaerena2927]

Luisito negron that’s a bit of an ask - she’d have to do that for every country then.

[@jetsetlovebirds]

HI WILL BE BE A VIDEO SHOWING AFTER THIS PREP STEP EG SHOWING YOU APPLYING TIPS PRIMER ACRYLIC?

[@blankiitharamirez1038]

Does Artificial Nail Remover Works the same as the gel residue remover that you/she are/is using?

[@staratara98]

Hi Kirsty! Could you show how you did your nail designs out have on now? Particularly the large gems and how you would get then to stay on? Thank you so much for all the help! X

[@paesworld6335]

Don't push them back

[@mavistactics6300]

Hi kirsty Love you all the way from the Philippines.

[@loveylesley81]

Thank you so much for this. By the way your charisma is so DOPE! TYVM

[@vrylargeman]

Arnt you supposed to use a brand new file for each client because that file looks used

[@sharonshaw1413]

Hi Kirsty I wanted some advice how can I contact you love? Xx

[@girl900dina9]

She might be ur mum or a family member because of her freckles on her hand? Am i right?

[@marivicalbis4734]

If only you're near in my area . Ill be your regular customer. Your so entertaining

[@klaszlo8260]

Nem. Engedne'm. Biztosan. Hogy. Leva'gja'k. A. Bo"rt. A. Ko"rmo"mne'l. Belelett. Va'gva. Ve'rzik

[@kelly-annewiegand9442]

If you don't have gel residue what could you use ie alcohol or acetone?

[@dionnepitts9858]

Rough looking hands!!. Ok I'll finish watching😜

[@emilyjeanharry]

Where did you get that cuticle pusher?!?!? I love the color!

[@mikelaatulle9133]

Hi ! :) Anyone can answer me if i can use base coat to polymer

[@andydo5916]

Fake video , theres no drill bits involve

[@dreadevries]

Watch better. There is one.

[@ashleyc2525]

That has to be your mom or sisters hands, the freckles match yours! 😆

[@altchan6651]

I think this client is her mom. They've got the same hands.

[@renecoetzee5548]

Hi how do you know whether the client has gel or acrylic on their nails when they come in for a fill?

[@gangstergiirl]

Client can usually tell you if their previous nail technician took out a liquid and powder or if it was gel in a bottle. If not, you can push down gently on the nail and if it's hard and not flexible then it's acrylic but if it is slightly flexible then it's gel

[@mishkaallen9682]

Is she related to u as she has the crooked pointer finger too lol x

[@krissbbyxo5914]

omfg ur so skilled, if you're ever looking for an apprentice .lol👌🙋

[@samanthahoover8025]

Can you do a video on damaged nails from acrylic, someone messed up my nail bed I have two deep lines across the nail and a big bump

[@angeltoquirre8185]

I like your machine. How can I get that?

[@shortstuff2700]

kirsty ... love these prep videos....technical question.... why don't you soak the nails to soften that dead tissue on the cuticles? ? I'm just wondering if there is a reason...and is this just the prep for using acrylic and gel nails. .. always love your stuff kirsty!!!

[@kelseymorine-reid5863]

Wendy Murphy I'm not sure for her but for me is because it can sometimes make the nails too moist and the product can have a hard time adhering to the nail plate with that much moisture in it. It's essentially why I for use any oils or lotions till the end of the service so there is no chance of fit on the nail plate while doing the application of acrylic or gel. Hope this helps and I didn't jamble on too long lol.

[@pasoapasonails6052]

You should never soak the nails before gel or acrylic application. The nails absorb the water, lotion or oil and the product can't adhere on it. Also trapping moisture between the nail and the product can cause fungus as well.

[@carol29carnegie]

Dry non living tissue is easier to remove than if it was softened.

[@gangstergiirl]

@AwwwSweetieDarling it's time saving but that's not the reason why you don't soak. The gel or acrylic just won't last long and can cause fungus as the nail absorbs water and is trapped between the nail plate and nail product when it starts to evaporate after an hour.

[@ivettehernandez2728]

YOU ARE THE BEST! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE ! GREETINS FROM SAN LUIS POTOSÍ , MÉXICO!!

[@luizaa9935]

Hi! Beautiful work! How is the name of this sanding machine? =)

[@lesh1986]

Is there a direction of filing the nail plate when removing the shine

[@coleenappels7085]

Can you see acetone instead of the gel residue solution

[@jessicaclarkston9484]

What dehydrator and primer do you use naio nails

[@FlufferKnots]

You don't clean up the cuticle skin?