Nail Career Education Acrylic Unboxing | Andrea's Natural Overlay

I'm here with me pink gloves again!
Hi everyone,
Today we’re testing out the Acrylic Range from Nail Career Education. Suzie’s got a lovely brand of acrylic powders and she was nice enough to send out the high speed range to us so we’re going to use it for an overlay on Andrea.
This video was recorded September last year, I have not had covid recently, don’t worry.
I’m going to start by prepping my nails with a fine sanding band and then dust off with my dusting brush. I’m then going to shape the nails because Andrea’s nails are on a bit of a wonk. This is normal with natural nails so I’m just going to use a 120 grit file and gently shape those, I don’t want to remove too much of the length so I have to be careful.
Once my nails are shaped and prepped, I’m going to dehydrate, prime and then apply my acrylic. I’ve never used this system before so I’m not going to have the perfect size bead first time round. This monomer seems to pick up a LOT of acrylic at once so I’m going to put my brush in the powder at a high angle to pick up a smaller bead, play around with a new system to get the right technique as every system is different.
Once the acrylic is applied, I’m going to file them, buff them and I could add a top coat but I’m going to add a design in a different video. I’ll finish with some cuticle oil to rehydrate the nails.
Don’t forget to like, comment and all that shebang and I’ll see you in the next video.
Tara Duck!
XOXO
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Fine sanding band - bit.ly/3qSbOGC
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High Speed Acrylic Kit
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[@tippib2222]

Suzie and Kirsty are my absolute favorite nail techs on KZbin so I’m loving this video!

[@princessJayNay22]

They're mine too! I love their videos!

[@maryduff8831]

Have you ever watched Anastasia’s channel? She’s up there with Kirsty and Suzie in all aspects.

[@jeanniewahine5443]

I agree, Mary, she's great!

[@ChanelKas4]

I’ve learned sooo much from them!! Amazing at their work and teaching

[@55MissyLou]

Mine too...wow!!♥️💅 I would love to see them both collaborate together ❤

[@lindawitz3548]

I started watching you on naio nails and have seen every video you made with them, some more than once. so naio nails was a big part of my life because of you. So I am so thankful that you started your own channel. I enjoy you and Adam so much and wish only the best for both of you. My son was in a accident in 2016 that burned 75 percent of his body. I was in the hospital for three months with him. He had a surgery everyday for a month and was in a coma. Your videos helped get me through the hardest time in my life and I will forever be grateful for you. and you will always be in my prayers. I pray your life and Adams is filled with prosperity and blessings. Thank you for being on our journey of recovery. You hold a very special place in my heart.

[@KirstyMeakin]

Hi Linda, thank you for your continued support over the years, I am so sorry for the trauma both you and your Son must of experienced and I hope he is on the road to recovery. I wish you both much love and happiness, take care x

[@spellbindinglunacy99]

I love Suzie! She's just the sweetest person ever! She inspired me to become a nail tech! Watching Kirsty use Suzies products is a dream come true! Suzie LOVES British culture, you guys should do a video together when all of the craziness settles down!

[@sandrastreifel6452]

Suzie lives in the most British city in Canada, Victoria, British Columbia. I would love a collab between the two of you, so so much!

[@nellachavez7298]

Yes where they do each others nails!

[@kelseahamilton9160]

@@sandrastreifel6452 I live in Victoria too and absolutely love Suzie and Kirsty!

[@ellenmagellen]

I would die for this to happen

[@NailsBySue]

Fantastic idea. I love it.

[@queenbeemo42]

Thank you for addressing the curvy twisty nails. Many of my nails are flat and a couple curve at the edges! Doing an overlay has totally fixed them. I had never had my nails “done” before I bought a home poly gel kit at Christmas 2020. You and NCE have taught me sooo much!

[@NailsBySue]

That control extending that one nail without a form is awesome. Your skills never cease to amaze me after all these years.

[@SamDSo]

2 of the internets favourite nail people together at last

[@marypb8047]

Two of the absolute best on KZbin!! Love watching both Suzie and Kirsty

[@Fee-Fee]

That color is beautiful on your model.

[@StompMom5]

Suzie is fantastic but I believe Kristy takes the cake in the nail industry. 💕💕💕💕💕

[@taylorqueensbury170]

I am glad you are better Kirsty.

[@susannejones5227]

Can watch you all day, you do beautiful work From New Brunswick, Canada

[@Dani_sister4peace]

I've seen some issues with Suzie's kits on nonprofessional nail techs. So I'm inquisitive if you have the same problem one of my friends had. I love watching your videos. I have about four nail artists I love to watch here on youtube. You have become one of my new favorites to watch. You do make me miss England, though. I spent three months there when I was 6. I still remember everything. (I have one of those excellent recall memory systems. I love the smell of brewing tea. It takes me back to the UK. (This was way back in 1986 or 87. I had the chance to stay for years. But I think my dad was just tired of missing his home garden or something else. So we came home sadly. We were pretty close to Chester. I love everything about your country. If i ever go back, I'll have to come to see you.

[@Sammie68]

OMG! When my favourite nail queen reviews my other favourite nail queen I am in heaven!!!!!!! 🌸❤️🌸

[@Baggins_lover]

I love the look of Susies brand! Everything looks so high end, you could put it out in a bedroom and no one would bat an eye!

[@NailsBySue]

Love that 👍

[@autumn7ful]

Susie was the very first channel I ever watched when I started to look at nails and I used to watch her every day faithfully constantly

[@NanaNan1]

So happy to see your own channel! Thanks … you are my favorite to watch!

[@jessijacobs8]

Susie and Kirsty!!! You ladies should host a KZbin Live, it would be amazing!!!! ❤❤

[@NailsBySue]

👍👍👍👍

[@sandrastreifel6452]

Gel polish does reinforce natural nails, but the longer they are, the more strength is needed in any overlay. This video shows, I think, that gel polish and extensions aren’t damaging in themselves, of course any roughness removing or prepping for them can damage nails, but so does everyday life!

[@wendymoyer782]

Right! My naked nails can be damaged doing LIGHT housework...let alone my favourite hobbies like yardwork and gardening. Or carpentry. Or horseback riding. Lol.

[@rachbeth86]

omg i’ve been waiting like 6 or 7 years for something like this from my top two favorite nail techs of all time! 🥰 yesss!!!

[@sarahcox9284]

Absolutely beautiful,Andrea has gorgeous natural nails,but the overlay just brings out the beauty of them.

[@jennylynn1947]

Both Suzie & Kirsty are my favorite to watch. Great job! The nails looked beautiful and strong after the acrylic. I loved the natural color.

[@louisemckelvey]

Love Kirsty and love Suzie. The only 2 nail techs I watch consistently on YT. You both do absolutely beautiful work! Would love to see a collab one day 😍

[@katrinabyrd-jones850]

Yeeeesssssss! When your favorite nail senseis collide!!!!!!

[@damemother7254]

I love the tutorials and I’m so excited for the acrylic brushes when they come out.

[@tarablackwell232]

Love these videos! Trying different products is the best! And Susie is just lovely! I love her videos too 🥰

[@arlineandrews7619]

I am so so excited to watch this video!!!!

[@lumanaughty1025]

This is the cross over event I’ve been waiting for?!!

[@nathalielandry5194]

Thank you for sharing....Both you and Suzie are the ones I watch daily.....Love this. :)

[@lumanaughty1025]

Your hair and makeup is giving me everything today!!

[@brianspence7479]

This is the combo I've been waiting for for years watching you and Suzy♡

[@nephtys369]

Now we just need them in the same room some time!

[@whitexchina]

I love Suzie! I just started doing my nails & she is so helpful. She so passionate about her work & her years of teaching show in each step, because she always answers all the questions I have in my head while I watch her videos.

[@michellesutton202]

What a beautiful set, I hope that you and your girls are feeling better after the wretched Vid. Truly hope your holiday was wonderful, also minus getting ill. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.

[@nancysnider5348]

Thank you for showcasing such useful tech tips.

[@orangge386]

I llove Suzie's products and the fact that you both are perfectionists!

[@outpostnails]

My 2 favorite nail artists!

[@thornbird6768]

Love them both 👍🏻 but Kirsty’s art work and creativity is second to none . She’s da bomb 💣💥

[@citlalivillarruel8983]

you two are my favorite nail artists🤩🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@terramarini6880]

When Kirsty said her finger goes like this. I immediately thought of that nail salon comedy routine by Anjelah Johnson. If you have not seen it I highly recommend it.

[@kimberlygeffert8709]

I love watching you and NCE!!!

[@kbowler9266]

Yes to beginning or less experienced person doing nails one at a time so you can keep track of the progress and learn how the product acts.

[@kathytarman2302]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@dianestainer7843]

I agree with everyone, two of the best nail techs going, absolutely brilliant watching Kirsty using Susie's products, sorry to hear you and your girls have been poorly, glad to see you back xxx

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Andrea's natural nails are lovely I really like Suzie's nail products ❤️

[@dorajuarez3080]

Yes!!! Finally you use Susie's system. ILOVE your Talent and Susie is one of my other favorites. Excited!

[@michellebramble7678]

Hi. Thank you for sharing all that you did my nails are all over the place I think. Love to see you work with Susie you both are amazing and opposite. Would love to see to see how that would turn out. I know it would be amazing. Can't wait to see what designs you put on these nails.

[@carriesullivan8234]

As usual you are a Goddess Kirsty. Thank you for the review. Suzy is another favorite. But i love your twist on everything you try! Thank you!

[@nghtguy13]

That color is so nice 😍🥰

[@dorajuarez3080]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@camellasoupen7042]

Love love love this video my two favorite nail techs.... happy new year kirsty and hope this year you educate us with more of your amazing knowledge and more design and techniques and all that shebang😉🤭...... love you all the best for 2022

[@lindseybotelho]

I love seeing you use Susie's products! You're both my absolute favorites! I hope she uses yours on her channel as well ❤

[@dani.rose_]

Suzie was one of my top nail techs that helped me so much on my nail journey. She is so sweet and amazing. I love her thorough teaching methods. Especially for someone that is truly just starting off and they don’t know the terminology they don’t know a lot of the products she explains everything down to the T. I’m surprised you didn’t try out all of her products. Including her absolutely amazing files and forms. Amazing!! 💕

[@marmite.]

Black tea for me Duck.... Love that brand you used,just looks like natural nail...

[@Denisejohn65NailEd]

Love the shape !

[@NanaNan1]

I needed this video for my nails ,,maybe I can get more than nail done🥰

[@SJ101x]

I must try this. I do gel overlay all the time and have very long curved natural nails (that enjoy a ski jump 🤣) but they don't all have the same curve etc. Thanks for doing this video! 🙂

[@nancydent3147]

Happy New year Kirsty!! Lots of love from New Hampshire, U.S.A.🥰 I use Suzies products. They are awesome!

[@aprilnewman8154]

Yes!!! I always comment on her videos that yall need to do something...anything.💜💜💜💜💜🤩

[@paulakoncki4029]

So glad you and Suzie got together in some way!! Maybe one day you will meet in a Nail Studio and cook up some gorgeous wild nails!!The two of you are the greatest!!! Regards from a hot and sunny South Africa!! 💖💅🥂

[@andreahudikova1144]

Perfect! 👍🤩🤩🥰😉

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video!

[@earlgreydionne1489]

I'm so glad you're well and recording. I need teaching lol lol Thanks to you all, Happy new year me duck xxxx

[@ladyessexlioness]

Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰💅🏻

[@amandagutierrez9994]

I have been waiting for this 😍 my two favorites ❤️

[@lelaniadam]

Great to see how to use it!

[@beccyoliver9590]

So glad ur feeling better after having covid!

[@riciahmohammed1114]

💅💅💅love this

[@mzchyn]

Love this, waiting for a collaboration!! I use NCE products and they are soo good

[@barbjalcorn]

I watched one of Susie’s videos where she got like 15 beads from a quarter of a teaspoon of monomer. Incredibly moist for picking up the powder. Seems to be a beautiful system. Great job ❤️🇦🇺

[@MelaniesManicures]

Yes that video you’re talking about was the odorless monomer from her first release.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

If you love packaging you need to see Suzie's mini acrylic set! It comes with a little bottle of monomer and 2 little jars of powder, all glass and the jars have little cork stoppers and it's SO CUTE!!

[@NailsBySue]

That sounds lovely 😊

[@zoebowler5664]

Chilling in my brand new K M pink and lilic tracksuit right now 🥰

[@marluciamenezes1343]

Amei😍 Eu sigo as duas. Amo vocês 😘🇧🇷

[@arranaburden5667]

I'm so glad you're not under Naio's strict rules anymore. We were all wishing you could review other brands, but the brand channel has their rules, so thats how it went

[@sadiepeterson1756]

I like my tea milky as well Kirsty.

[@laranadesign4764]

This is great! I love both of you and genuinely wanted to know your opinion, since you are a fellow acrylic queen like Susie.

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

I don't use acrylic much cuz the smell of monomer gives me a headache, but I got Suzie's odorless and it's amazing! It does set really slowly but it is TRULY odorless, not just slightly less heinous like some other "odorless" monomers😅

[@jeanniewahine5443]

Shauna, I agree with everything you've said and I was thinking about buying it, but worried it might not be all that odorless. I am now more confident about ordering it, thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Rose_from_UK]

Do you need a big airy room, or could I use it in my tiny bedroom?

[@jeanniewahine5443]

@@Rose_from_UK I just used mine today and it really has almost no odor. However, I did notice there was some smell as it set up on the nail tips I made. nothing bad or overpowering, but still noticeable if you're next to them. I think you'd be okay in a small room, but not if you are using it for a long time.

[@Rose_from_UK]

@@jeanniewahine5443 thank you so much for replying 😊

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

@@Rose_from_UK I think you could definitely use it in your bedroom! As far as I can tell, the smell is pretty much nonexistent

[@mandysnails6618]

Love you!!!

[@nail.candipressons]

I love once! She has taught me so much as well. Weird question? What do you use for skincare!? You have absolutely incredible skin with an eye catching glow....absolutely beautiful. Please share your secrets! 🖤💋

[@sarahkoebler7428]

I love this!!!! Thank you so much for doing a video on covering natural nails. I bit my nails for my whole life. I have grown them out for about 6ish months now with the help of a dip powder system that I am slowly converting to acrylic. I bit them so severely that I have permanently damaged my nail beds. I have gained about 2mm of attachment, but I think that is all they will heal into. So because I have bitten my nails and nail beds, they are not only thin but they attach halfway down my fingertips. The whites of my nails are massive for how short they are, and they rip off right where I bit them. I will also bite them if there isn't a chew-proof coating. (ugh) I am also a medical assistant student, and acrylic nails are banned in most clinics. I will likely get a pass because they would rather my nails have a coating than me biting them, but they absolutely require no tips. It has to be natural nail under, and they can't be more than 1/4" long. My nails grow flat, and watching your videos I decided to try and pinch them. Not only do I have a lovely shape, they are more durable. I don't pop off as many, because the flat nail had no grip. I feel so blessed to have your knowledge base shared with us. Thank you so much.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

I worked as a Medical Office Assistant my whole career, and frequently wore acrylic nails. I would be interested to find out if any research has been done in infection control and nail enhancements? Definitely the broken skin from nail biting would be a risk, and increase the bacterial load!

[@sarahkoebler7428]

@@sandrastreifel6452 There has. The CDC recommends zero nail polish or artificial nails because of what they can harbor. As I will be a clinical assistant, not administrative, there is a higher risk of infection and transference with them. However, because it is unlikely that I will assist in procedures, most offices are a little lenient. Anything that I personally do will be low risk, and gloved. I start my practicum April 11th, so we will see what the office says when I start. However, my teacher believes an exception will be made on account of me being an INTENSE biter.

[@NailsBySue]

The first part of your story is totally me.

[@marielanders1218]

Good luck dear I hope you can continue to wear acrylic over your natural nails so you can stop biting them. My daughter is a nail biter, but not as bad as I used to be. When she gets a little older I'll be doing her nails so I can help her stop as well. I notice when I put press on nails on her she doesn't bite them off and she has them on until they fall off. Which is about maybe a week. But she's only 8 and I don't feel comfortable doing product on them yet. I know it might sound like a waste of money to do the press ons, but I have to do something until she gets older and I can break her of that habit. Anyway, good luck with everything!

[@sarahkoebler7428]

@@marielanders1218 Have you looked at dip systems? She is young, and that is definitely a consideration. But dip powder is a paint on system where you paint a base coat, apply powder (I sprinkle not dip) and use activator. There is no harsh smells, and you can do a nice thin layer that adds strength but is also easy to remove. I don't buff my nails to maintain the thickness. My poor nails are naturally so thin they bend. You can see through them. I hope that improves over time. I just rubbing alcohol and then a tiny bit of acetone on them to dehydrate and remove oils. My nails last about a week that way, vs the several weeks if you buff them. Just an option, and one that comes with less chemical exposure.

[@stefanbeltlaut]

Kirsty, I like your softpiggybabypink gloves! 🐽🐷💕😃

[@kimberlydee3007]

Yas Queen!

[@phoenixfastpitchsoftball]

Suzie is great but you are the QUEEN of nails! Do y'all know when the US will be able to order your lamp?

[@sheila7909]

I have very weak nails, always have but I have managed to grow them over the last couple of months

[@shakeraaiken597]

I love you your my inspiration

[@sheilaedgington7901]

Would luv to see you and Suzie together in one video.

[@NatalieMugridgeNailArtist]

I like my tea a colour somewhere in between yours and Andreas! Lol 😂

[@criss1002]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@juicylolipop93]

How long would the files last if I'm only using them on myself? I do a new set every 3 to 4 weeks.

[@Britney429]

Heyyy girl 😍😍😍😍

[@deni794]

Still no acrylic brushes on your website any idea when they’ll be out?😊

[@pinkows]

Kirsty - you didn’t throw all the NCE packaging behind ya? just like Suzie @ NCE does, whenever she opens up anyone’s packaging 🤣🤩

[@YoungDymisty]

I probably wouldn’t because I’d hate to have to clean it all up after😂

[@nicolabrooks7585]

love watching you and Suzie doing nails, i am looking for a silicone hand to practise on . Do you have any recomendations please ? I stay in Scotland.

[@KirstyMeakin]

Hi Nicola the hand I have been using is from Aleana and is called the Aleana hand, thanks x

[@catherinerobinson1957]

Is there a massage tip for the e-file , it would be great to massage in cuticle oil?

[@faeryprincezz]

It's "fast set" when compared to her original monomer which is a slow setting low odor monomer.

[@talktothehand970]

I've been contemplating that e file .... what do you think of it?

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I'm binge watching 👀 your videos tonight....one of my guilty pleasures. I'm learning a lot. I have one question that hasn't been answered. Whenever I use powder I have to put it in a separate dampen dish because I always end up with clumps. I don't know what is causing this. I have used both odorless and regular monomer and it doesn't matter. I try not to use too much monomer, but somehow I get clumps in the powder. If I tried to take powder from the original container it would waste product because it would clump half of it up. Do you have any ideas how to prevent this? Thank you.

[@sewingSue]

Did you use the primer?

[@bambidavies3315]

Would the curving of the nails be due to texting opening ect I notice they wear away on my corners on my thumb and middle fingers with typing on computers all day and opening packaging etc

[@pamelakitchens5549]

Please leave a link for dusting brush

[@engpivtea1590]

Hello Kristy i recombak i love this vidéo instructive 🥰🌞😘.gwennaelle of France.

[@yumz.lalu_]

Ya'll should and music when you cut the sound, so that it doesn't feel like dead air. ❤