Learn Builder Gel Nails Start to Finish with Suzie’s Techniques

[@SamFran4023]

I bought this kit for my daughter as a Christmas present and I’m saving the videos for her to watch! Can’t wait to give it to her ❤

[@ilovereshiram01]

Please please read the SDS for the product, and really study the dangers of improper use of gel, as she could develop serious allergies to the product called contact dermatitis! DIY nails are so fun, but gel is sadly a product not to be used without proper training.

[@SamFran4023]

@@ilovereshiram01We’re aware. She’s been doing her nails with traditional gel polish for years now. Thank you ❤

[@chayennavanhaarlem1930]

The way Susie’s voice is so relaxing. Suzie thank you for all your advice on doing nails. You actually make me smile every day, when I’m not in the mood you always have a way to make me smile. ❤

[@kimsalmon3019]

So talented. It’s such a privilege to have you share these videos. You make it look so easy and effortless 😅

[@crains1592]

I love watching, listening to you S you’re so sweet and patient! Camera Man you are great love the shots, the little additions you do like ⭕️ on specific angles. The intense detail with sound effects, music ❤, interactions with S! Fabulous!!!!

[@irmz5372]

Youre such an amazing teacher Suzie! Thank you! 😊

[@lisaanderson135]

The nail industry has changed dramatically since I graduated from cosmetology school in 1998. When I was in grade school, I remember using Lee press-on nails (which my mom used to have to pick out of the carpet, lol) and drugstore nail tips. When I worked at a salon in a popular casino the most popular medium we used was acrylic over tips, yet I loved to build on a form. I’m no longer working in a salon because I developed an allergy to acrylic and have become overly sensitive to the smell, including the smell of polish. But gel has allowed me to get back into it. Thanks for sharing and giving me some well needed confidence

[@crisstalle]

From the visuals to Susie's voice and the expert advice....PERFECTION ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your expertise. You have taught me so much over the years!

[@NailCareerEducation]

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[@alyssasingcol7661]

I needed this 4 days ago 😂😂😂

[@NailCareerEducation]

😂😂😂welll I’m here for next one

[@tlisa3458]

You are amazing. A great teacher. Thank you.

[@Emily-z6n6y]

I live in Germany and love your videos. It's pure perfection. 👍👍 Thank you very much. 🙂

[@lavioletta96]

Thanks for teaching us how to do gel nails ❤ Moreover your positive vibes give us confidence in practicing.

[@NailCareerEducation]

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[@margchapman2858]

Thank you, you are amazing! It really helps so much

[@DokBua0424]

The passion in ur voice lessen my anxiety when im bout try on my own nails

[@veronica4745]

She makes it look soooooo easy!

[@Vixenvp]

Thank you Suzie! I learned so much from you. I do my bails now since 2020.

[@NailCareerEducation]

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[@loribehnke6100]

I learn so much from you. And your video production quality is second to none. Great work Susie and Cameraman ❤

[@AK-kl7pg]

The graphics and side views are phenomenal.

[@blondiegurl8348]

Aww Suzie is the best 😊

[@loopinsblimp9446]

Thank you Suzie i have learnt all i know about doing gel nails from you 💅💞💐much love all from London town xx

[@NailCareerEducation]

You are so welcome🩵

[@lindyshuman7671]

I ordered this kit. So excited 🎉

[@Lexyscorner]

the cat hair, i'm dying! so relatable!

[@NailCareerEducation]

It’s funny I couldn’t see it from my angle - didn’t see it till playback

[@chiaractrl]

Super relatable 😩 doing my nails with two very curious cats is torture 😂

[@AK-kl7pg]

​@@NailCareerEducation😂

[@tylerwilliam97]

love when this diva uploads!

[@NailCareerEducation]

😂😂😂love viewer says this! 🩵

[@AK-kl7pg]

4:01 "tips are like we all wear the same shoe" ...what a great analogy!

[@Smallworld2024]

You are a nail proffesor ❤

[@ashleyrenee4728]

This is going on my Christmas list!! I’ve done dip but have been wanting to venture into gel this seems perfect

[@marydaniels7314]

Susie, you've done it again. Excellent instructions with explanations that are so helpful. Thank you. I am ordering your kit as a Christmas gift-to-self. ❤

[@tracymosby6772]

I ❤ this starter kit! It took me months to finally try it out and i cant say that im great but im better than i was before trying! I have mad respect for the nail techs. This $#@! aint easy!!! Ive used all of my stuff up already. 😂❤

[@kimberly8473]

I followed this video today just to experiment a new way for doing my extension nails..AND IT CAME OUT SO WELL (I was not expecting that). So happy I watched and learned this method!!❤😆 new way to do my nails!! And I should watch more videos here

[@NailCareerEducation]

Sometimes it’s just a new way of looking at it 🩵 I’m excited for you

[@estelabecerra2873]

❤️ it and she explained it so well makes it easier to learn. Camera man also very talented

[@theGodinMe-isgreat]

So pretty💗✨I will try on myself☺️

[@czarna8667]

Thank you for your support and advise ❤ it helped me to get my home made nails well done ❤ regards from Poland 🇵🇱 🖤🖤🖤

[@wechwech695]

That orange is gorgeous 😍

[@blissfully_mimi428]

Susie you are so 🔥. You make it look so easy. I love your videos and your voice is relaxing. Thanking you for teaching me about builder gel 💜

[@beautyangelllc]

Forms are a tailored outfit. Off the rack will fit but when you tailor it to your body it truly is a game changer.

[@goatlyffe]

Soooo pretty 😍

[@susieherrera28]

Beautiful job

[@brebre7831]

girl! you’re inspiring me to start doing my nails again!! 2 questions! did you wipe the gel brush before you put the lid on? what do you use to wipe a gel brush?

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video. ❤❤❤

[@paullalau4286]

👋🏼Almond shape perfectly matches the shape of your nails. 🧡🎄🌟💐 Good choices creates Beautiful nails❣❣❣ Happy nails Happy woman 😀😀😀

[@NailCareerEducation]

Thank you so much 🤗🩵

[@madeleinecallan3153]

I am a beginner at gels and acrylic. When I was in high school I got the KISS acrylic kit. I was hooked. But then I lost it, and two days ago I found it and I’m trying again to become a master like you ❤️💕💕❤️❤️💕❤️ I love gel so much… can any of you guys show me some of your favorite products you like (I live for purple and pink glitters, neons, and glow in the dark gels)

[@stephspisak3158]

Fellow nail tech here. You don’t need to put anything on the nail in between filing the builder gel and the colour. Gel will stick to gel even after it’s filed or buffed. Just to save you time. In case you didn’t know. Also after filing or buffing I will clean with the dust brush but also wipe with alcohol. ❤ I love your videos. Thank you

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😀

[@kesura7313]

I love how you released this one the day I got my gel kit XD Not yours sadly, but the principal is the same! Thank you!

[@Arithekiller]

12:05 the gel has flooded on the side onto the skin and was cured like that, that’s a recipe for gel allergies right there, especially since people that watch these videos are learning and sometimes don’t know about this risk… 😢

[@niqualeee]

Love this

[@NailCareerEducation]

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[@norap.9663]

I would‘ve custom cut/adjust the edge of the form a bit to make it fit the free edge of the nail better… closes the caps at the sides for easier side wall building and prevents gel from touching the skin. Thanks for doing what you do ❤

[@NailCareerEducation]

You can but my focus in this video was for a beginner

[@roshanakarya1081]

You encapsulated the cat hair too? I loved it. 😂😂😂

[@TinaBallerina]

Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland. 🤗

[@monie2514]

I love red iguanas practice hands because you can get them in different skin tones that you can really see your artwork happy early Thanksgiving to you and your family in Michigan Thanksgiving is in November 28,2024. I do hope you enjoy your holidays can't wait to see your new year design

[@sarahdobbs3662]

Is there a reason you don't use nail dehydrator?

[@lunaredgrave]

I think she already has a thin layer of product in there (her other nails have products on them) and since product sticks to product I guess she didn't bother dehydrating them.

[@Sheywh12]

Alcohol is a dehydrator too. Bridge maybe both??

[@NailCareerEducation]

Whenever I start a service, a client and myself will always wash our hands. So in this case, I didn’t cover that part simply because I’m starting at the Nail table. When it comes to gel nails most people tend to use alcohol but I find I don’t like to use that when I’m first starting. And I do have a thin layer of acrylic already on the nail even though I’m simulating my nail as a natural nail. Because I’m assuming that’s what the customer at home is doing. But I always keep a thin layer on my nails to protect my nails because I’m changing the product out so often. But if I was doing it, I still might not use alcohol, but I might reach for a dehydrator or swipe the nail with acetone. If I find there is a lot of natural oils with that particular customer.

[@sarahdobbs3662]

@ thank you so much! Really appreciate the insight. Love your videos! ❤️

[@Jujumamajuana]

@@NailCareerEducationthanks so much for this detailed response. I’ve been following you on and off since I was teen. Thanks so much for your service.

[@KionaVB]

Unrelated to the video itself but how does cameraman make the animations? They are so good!

[@TaraRainone]

Advice needed: please 🙏 help! I’m self taught and have been doing my nails for almost 8 years now. I find it so relaxing and enjoyable and I love watching your videos. I have done other peoples nails, but for some reason, my daughter’s nails never stay on. I’m running out of ideas. Even when I went to the salon last year for her birthday to get her nails done, they were popping off within a week by a week and a half no nails were left. I’ve been looking for maybe an acid primer, but I’m pretty sure they use that at the nail salon ? Was wondering if you had any advice? Is it possible that gel nails just aren’t compatible for some people?

[@AK-kl7pg]

Sadly, for some, gel just does not want to stay on. A friend has "moist" nails and nothing stays on (gel, acrylic, dip). So she just does regular polish when she only needs a day or two for a special occasion. Another friend with super thin and flexible nails can't keep them on either. 😢

[@kittykaze2010]

12:17 the way I looked for my cat omg

[@ruthchristie1]

Beautiful, as always, but do you ever use a dust extractor?

[@AK-kl7pg]

It's probably too loud to record over. 😂

[@AndoughPanda]

I've always wondered, we're told it's best to put thin layers of gel or it won't cure properly. Why is it we're able to cure thicker layers of builder gel or especially cure, including top coats? Is it because it's clear and the light can penetrate and cure it all (whereas color/pigment would block it leading to uncured gel underneath the surface layer)? hopefully that's not a "duh" question 😅

[@jackievisser69]

Hey Suzy! I have clubbed thumbs and would love to find a shape that is flattering 😅 I've only been able to make rounded square look okay. Any advice?

[@_sanati]

Hi Suzie, do you ship to Europe? I'm obsessed with your nail kits 😍

[@AK-kl7pg]

Got friends who are going to be visiting you from the States? 😅

[@_sanati]

@AK-kl7pg unfortunately, no 😅

[@melissacoetzee1279]

Hi Suzie. I just want to find out, is your Bridge the same as Ultra bond or Primer? Or is it more like a Base gel.

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

So the Bridge can go on without any Dehydrator? Or a Primer? Does it have primer built into it?

[@Sheywh12]

I love this How did you do your other nails? 💅🏻 !! So beautiful!! I saved the video with the other Gel Builder videos you've made. Maybe I ll go Gel route after EZ Gel is learned..I'm so upset that my Package was not delivered 2 days ago as they said animal interference. I don't know what they are talking about my animals are inside never been loose..Was supposed to have been Re Delivered yesterday and I can't locate the package at all. I sent you a email about it today.. I wanted to get started!! On my EZ Gel..Take Care Live your videos!! Great Job Camera Man getting right up in there! Haha 😂

[@NailCareerEducation]

Oh I’m glad I saw this. Check your emails I sent one earlier. First time I ever heard animal interference as a reason. After reviewing your order I see they are going to deliver Nov 19th Let me know when you get it so I can be sure or we will take the next step👍.

[@ton.m4923]

Susie, I've been learning to do my own nails, can you use forms if you alreadyy have length on yr nail?

[@zomaariemand1727]

Why not

[@kelseahamilton9160]

Great video! My biggest problem is fitting my form properly. For some reason it all looks perfectly straight but then when I take off my form my nail points upwards. So frustrating but I know I just have to keep practicing. When I form my fake hand it stays straight. It’s only when I’m forming my own hands.

[@damayatx]

Suzie, what LED lamp should I buy?

[@NailCareerEducation]

The best lamp to buy depends on the Gel you’re using. Gel is designed to be cured by a specific lamp- so whichever Gel your using check the type of Lamp that’s required to cure that specific gel

[@jessicaprince291]

Thank you Suzie! 🇨🇦 I wish i could custom shape my nails....but perfectionist here😢...is there a way to use this product with dual forms?

[@NailCareerEducation]

Oh yes you certainly could

[@ITS.ME.YZAVELA]

This is a helpful video. However, I do have a question about the forms and nail length. What if someone, like myself, has very short nails with no visible nail tip? I have weak nails so I need to keep mine very short, but these nails forms and the gel look so hopeful to me, haha, so if you can do a video based on what I mentioned, that'd be great! I can't keep full coverage nails glued on, or nail tips. They just do not stay on, no matter how well I prepare my natural nails. I have crappy nails :( My mom uses KISS brands nail glues for herself, but it just does not work for me.

[@emilylinger8728]

Can you use an efile to shape the nail after you take form off? Might it be easier ?

[@NailCareerEducation]

You sure can but my builder gel kit does not come with an efile . To be honest Gel is very easy to file by hand

[@WendyB_17]

I have the Susies pink builder gel but I notice after a few days I start seeing lifting so I get annoyed and end up popping them off and I also have a bad habit of bitting my nails. Any recommendations?

[@RedactedSquid]

wow im actually so early

[@SarahTemperance]

Do you know what grit the sanding sponge is by chance? And why is the sanding sponge important? I can't wait until I can afford your products! I've been doing my own nails for about 3 years and I know your products will be an upgrade from the products I use now haha! :)

[@NailCareerEducation]

The sanding sponge grit is 80/80. It’s perfect for prepping the nails the gel polish will adhere. If you send the Nail with two fine of a grit and the gel polish will chip, it won’t grip onto the nail.

[@Rasanary99]

I’ve been using nail forms for my builder gel for a couple months now. I find that a lot of time, the builder gel seeps under my nails a lot (seeping/bleeding between the nail form and my natural nail). Is this normal? If not, is there a better way for it to not seep between?

[@martinaodell2866]

I tried doing this with rubber base gel and loved it, but taking it off was a nightmare 😫 any suggestions for removal?

[@AK-kl7pg]

Maybe do backfills instead of removal if they're not lifting? 🤔

[@biancaglitterati7922]

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[@six1nina560]

Is bridge another word for bonder ?

[@Vacbug-Gaming]

I would love to see your method with a half tip instead of a form :)

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

The other nine nails in this video have my curiosity up… how did you do those?

[@kristinfrazee2097]

I just love watching you😊 I don't even have those I don't wear Nails a clean houses for a living so it's just not a thing for me but I love watching!!! But I will say the cat her thing completely grossed me out LOL I have a cat and dogs and horses but I have such a hair phobia I think it's because of what I do for a living and I'm super OCD seeing that there was a cat hair on there I just thought oh my God the nail is ruined!!! But that's me cuz I'm a weirdo😂😂😂

[@NailCareerEducation]

Well I wasn’t happy about it either. 😂but from my angle i couldn’t see it

[@kristinfrazee2097]

@NailCareerEducation 😂😂😂

[@Lilith_Sun]

What is bridge exactly? I understand it’s to help with adhesion but is it like a glue?

[@zaddkiel4458]

It seems to be a primer

[@Dolldoll100]

Hi what is the bridge is that a primer?

[@crains1592]

😅😂9:44😂

[@homesteadinnorway]

Suzie, I love watching you! I find it hard to understand and know what to do in the cases where we don’t see what you do. For instance the cat hair, also, when you applying builder gel, I noticed you got some on your skin as well, but we don’t get to see that… wish we could see it all so we knew how to deal with it!

[@TaffyCrafting]

Can you tell me what you by a bridge, please. I wonder if we use a different term here in the UK - thank you 😊

[@cookiedavis307]

Using nail forms are my only weakness as a nail tech. I am proficient in gel and acrylic,but I learned using tips. Forms always came out a disaster for me

[@NailCareerEducation]

I totally get that. They can be very awkward to use. Sort of like riding a bike once you get it you get it. You need a detailed course on forms and I guarantee you you’ll be awesome at it and you’ll love it. Stay tuned.

[@cathyparnell6743]

What grit or number is your sanding sponge file?

[@sammymawira1045]

Hello suzie am sam from kenya i was inspired by you to pursure beauty course which 70% have been learning here on this platform... But i got request can you please help achieve some of products so that i can start my hustle..and i will be thankful

[@michellekeller3333]

My biggest issue when doing builder gel is shaping the sides. Always have one side bulkier than the other. So basically I always end up with the ledge on the sides. If that makes sense.

[@neynahnehnah1485]

Is the camera man doing those animations? Does he use after effects or clip studio paint? It looks like AE. 🤔

[@heileni]

Hi Susie, looking at your videos, I see that sometimes you use both primer and dehydrator on the natural nail before. This time you put just one of them, why? Also, can you please make a video for re-fill for gel? Thank you!

[@bambiprior]

If I don’t use a form and just use on natural nail the ends kind of “retrieve” during curing. How can I prevent that?

[@meaganpillemer5796]

Is there a different name for bridge? I'm from South Africa and I've never heard of it here.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Bridge is the name of my adhesion for Gel. Nailcareer.com

[@neynahnehnah1485]

Funny you metioned walls. I am painting my house walls and I am a nail tech and artist. Walls should be clean and ant oil will stop the paint from sticking nicely. We wash, sand and clean, apply primer and paint and top it if we want a glossy finish. It is similar to nails.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Yep, same principle!

[@torischwartz745]

Omg that cat hair drove me absolutely crazy 😂how didn’t u see that susie?

[@NailCareerEducation]

It's like a ninja in my house and I can't see them lol The cameras that often sees them is on my left and I can’t see that side very well. Also keep on mind the camera is really zoomed IN/ it sees more than I can ! Uuuugh I didn’t see it till I was reviewing the video 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@takiracross3779]

I honestly am so sad. I saw that she has a matching set of nails and I wanted her to do the last nail the SAME WAY!! Poor Suzie… the things she does for us

[@littlefrog8389]

I appreciate the skill but modern nails just look like claws to me! Short Natural and slightly squared is the only kind of nails that I can really appreciate

[@JuleyC]

I am finding it really hard to see the clear over the white towel is it just me?

[@rhodalee7503]

Won't it wreck the nails😅

[@tlisa3458]

WHY are you applying a base one artificial?

[@MO99ish]

Is ‘bridge’ the same as primer?