How to sculpt a tapered square using hard gel

[@Connie-nt5nm]

You didn’t even need a pinching tool! Thank you! lol ! I see so many use it … and perfectly use it too, but I always get a beautiful c curve with the forms alone.

[@DeliasNailStudio]

I find if I pinch the nail form correctly I don’t need to use a pinching tool. I have pinching tools, but I’m very rarely use them.

[@NanaNan1]

Me too Connie, I’m a new (older nail tech -53) and was so lucky to find a forms class for all the different shapes. It might add an additional minute or 2 to get the forms fitted to each nail & in the correct position but it save a lot of sculpting and filing time later.

[@Connie-nt5nm]

@@DeliasNailStudio yes !! ME TOO. :)

[@Connie-nt5nm]

@@NanaNan1 absolutely. 💯 %

[@ruthmkonda713]

Just came from your TikTok for the full video. Thank you so much for this! You’re amazing!

[@raya74]

Love the length shape and c curve! Thanks for the great tips

[@pinkys_pinkies]

Very good instruction in general, and explanation of apex, hidden apex specifically. I will be trying this soon. Thank you Delia!

[@DeliasNailStudio]

I’m happy this can help

[@Connie-nt5nm]

I just found your channel and I love you already !!!

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Aww Thank you

[@dierdre4381]

Literally made my perfect nail im using ur video for reference lol❤

[@DeliasNailStudio]

@@dierdre4381 I’m happy this video was helpful

[@kimieatsu]

I used to go live on twitch. I use to zoom out a little and the I would put an x on the table so I would always keep my hand in frame.

[@DeliasNailStudio]

I usually do that but I forgot this time

[@katiebell8872]

Do you use the encapsulation method with LE color gels? If so could you do a video on how thick each layer, especially the free edge should be?

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Some time I do & sometimes I don’t. But yes I can make a video.

[@sombrerocordobes2256]

From Texas ❤!

[@NanaNan1]

Young Nails Acrylic is awesome… I can’t do acrylics anymore because over the last year I’ve figured out I’m allergic to the monomer- I trained with Mjay on for both acrylics and gel using YN but Light Elegance is my absolute go to for gel. I too, use the fiber gel to start .. I love LE gel products!❤

[@PurpleRocks31]

I’m old school…I use CND acrylic. Love it…very easy

[@DeliasNailStudio]

I haven’t used CND acrylic in a very long time

[@NanaNan1]

Florida!New subscriber great form video

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Thank you

[@NanaNan1]

@@DeliasNailStudio and I ordered the Magic gels. I’ve been looking and researching for about a month, called the Canadian office but never got connected with anyone. Thanks for the US distributor link. They are on there way!

[@DeliasNailStudio]

@@NanaNan1 you are going to love magic gel

[@NanaNan1]

@@DeliasNailStudio -Darcy already sent it- it will be here Monday - I’m excited! Application appears similiar to LE which I love but I’m glad I found an acrylic-gel system that works. Thanks for the link!

[@NanaNan1]

I know that smell you are talking about.. antsy of the Hemas (I think there are 3) start my eyes and nose pouring… will always love YN gels but Light Elegance is the best for me & I love it!

[@DeliasNailStudio]

I end up getting a sinus infection because of that smell. I find that light elegance, envogue, magic gel, and the new Babe line from Profiles Backstage are the only four lines that I can use that don’t bother me.

[@NanaNan1]

For lamps you need to know where your product cures - for example 365nm to 405 nm cover MOST gels. If you are getting too much heat you should check your cure wavelength , set your hand outside if the light but placed right at the lips, another technique is to pop your hand in and back out and use low heat cure cycle if your lamp has one.

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Yes, 👏🏻

[@getnails_byjen2726]

If I wanted to use “tack” from another brand what is the equivalent? Or what is tack? A bonder?

[@DeliasNailStudio]

@@getnails_byjen2726 I never found the equivalent of tack in another brand. Tack is a curable bonder. If you are using another hard gel line. Use whatever bonder that company recommends for their hard gel line. I hope that makes sense.

[@getnails_byjen2726]

@@DeliasNailStudio perfect sense. Tysm !

[@NanaNan1]

Delia Don’t you ❤ the LE thing files… ?

[@DeliasNailStudio]

I’ve actually switched from the LE files to the ones from Magic gel

[@NanaNan1]

@@DeliasNailStudio I’ve just ordered some . I love it… I could not believe it didn’t take forever and a day to do my non dominant hand .. I’ve been playing .. different base colors, clear .. lengths and shapes - cutting off go in my again 😃

[@Icewcue234]

I have a question my sidewalls crack very easily how do I apply builder gel to keep them from cracking!

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Are your side walls lifting or is the extension breaking where the free edge of your nail meets the extension

[@MoNiCa69481]

Ok I have a question and I pray to get a response where in the US can we order light elegance . I looked online and I can’t seem to find anything on where to get it in the states …. Help 😢

[@DeliasNailStudio]

@@MoNiCa69481 If you live in the US you can order directly from them as long as you are licensed. Light Elegance is a US based company out of Oregon.

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Everything I use is always written in the description box of every video with a link.

[@JANCHUN]

Check your email for collaboration ❤️

[@sushles]

Madam Glam is not HEMA free. They say it is HEMA free, but someone send the products for testing and it turns out... it has HEMA. They also refuse to furnish a MSDS.

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Ooo I didn’t know that.. I’ll have to look into that. Thank you for letting me know

[@kimieatsu]

I would recommend red iguanas acrygel. I have tried a few different brands and there’s is really good. It doesn’t bubble and it doesn’t run when heated up by the nail plate. It’s easy to get to a smooth finish and it’s hema free. They offer small and large sizes and it’s really affordable.

[@Lisalovesliberty1]

I will 2nd, that I’ve asked Madam Glam for SDS; they responded that they’d send it to me after I placed an order 😂😂😂 I’m like that defeats the purpose 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@DeliasNailStudio]

@@Lisalovesliberty1 That’s not good

[@ruthmkonda713]

Just came from your TikTok for the full video. Thank you so much for this! You’re amazing!

[@DeliasNailStudio]

Im happy you enjoyed the video