LET'S TALK MONOMER! SMELL, DRYING TIMES, FAVORITES & MMA

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

Thanks you so much for this informative video. In the 35 or so years that I have been 'doing' nails I have never seen someone do a 'soak-off' test. Thanks again.

[@paulinac2283]

Thank you for this, you convinced me to buy the Not Polish Monomer. I'm so glad you mentioned MMA because not a lot of people talk about it. I went to a beauty supply and the whole place smelled of MMA and its scary how easy it is to buy

[@bambinakeke]

What does mma smell like?? I’ve been thinking about getting monomer from my local nail supply.. but I’m scared😕

[@anna20391]

@@bambinakeke look in the ingredients. If it says Methyl MethAcrylate don’t get it

[@cennethiam495]

I want to get the Not Polish monomer as well I heard a lot of great things about it

[@DinkyInky2]

MMA monomers stink. I can't really define what it smells like, as I instantly got a migraine from the smell, and this was with a KN95mask on and working outside in the fresh air. Some monomers say healthy strong nails and MMA free, but do not actually give a MSDS sheet or complete ingredients list, so no, it doesn't always list that it contains that. I suspected a pricey monomer to have it, tested it outside, and after an hour soaking, nothing came off, and eventually had to get Amazon involved to get my money back. After a few incidents, even with real mma free low odour monomer, and my body hating them, I gave up trying to do acrylics, and I only wanted to sculpt charms with it. BTW, Mia's Secret was super nice when I asked to return their monomer, and I turned around and bought gel polish from them with the money. So if a brand is sketchy when you want to return a product after having issues with it, be cautious about purchasing from them.

[@MS-io2hv]

I use the Young Nails monomer & I love it. It's just expensive asl 😩

[@mariafitts]

They have a coupon code

[@kimbershark]

Thank you SO much for this video!!!! 💗

[@Purplegoddess777]

Thank you for this video❤, this was very helpful. I knew that YN was already on the lower odor side, but I wanna try other brands. I wanna try NP (they are on sale right now), and see if I like it.

[@polishednsassy]

New sub! 😊🙌 Thank you for showing the soak off because It’s the first time I see someone do that. I think your video was well put together, it was informative and straight to the point. 👍 Anyways, I want to try Not polish and you were testing it against one of my personal favorites young nails. But I don’t like that young nails takes a bit long to dry for me personally but since you said Not polish dries a bit faster and has less odor it’s a wrap for me. Thank you! 🙏😊

[@jocelynisom2500]

Excellent video! Fast and informative

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Thank you!!!

[@artchicke3653]

wow amazing I'm just watching the first part and I love how the YN you're able to pick it up so quickly but it doesn't dry fast. I'm so confused I live in an area where there is a lot of humidity and I thought by taking the glass cup and leaving it in the freezer so when I add the monomer It won't dry up as quickly it's still not working what do you recommend

[@evanaffong1427]

Hi and good night from the Caribbean.... love this thank you for doing the video that was worth knowing..... by chance have you ever used Tones acrylic system..... if no can u do a review on there liquid and powders.... plz an thk u...

[@jamilaparker5263]

Excellent information! I’ve been using Glam and Glitz monomer and their acrylic. Mostly because they are the least expensive at the nail store I go to. But the smell of the monomer has been the worst! Thank you for the information. You did a wonderful job!

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Hey Jamila. I haven’t tried theirs yet. Check out the reduce monomer smell video I linked. That may help.

[@lashaunarenee8795]

thank you this video was very helpful!

[@rhondamastropoalo2237]

Very informative and you did a good job on showing us the MMA , you can definitely see the difference . Have you tried NAIL MATRIX monomer? Lots of good reviews and it’s low odor w/ fruity floral scent . Would love to see a video on your opinion. Tfs 🧡💜💛

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Is that a new brand? I haven’t heard of them. Thanks for watching Rhonda!!

[@rhondamastropoalo2237]

@@LovedbyVerdieNails well kinda she’s on IG you probably have seen her but just don’t realize it lol . Her acrylics are selling out too ! Can’t remember her name , NAIL MATRIX is a small business black owned I think , popular IG and YT channs review her products often .

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

I’ll look. Tag me next time it pops up in your feed in case I can’t find it.

[@mariafitts]

Have you tried using any other type of liquid as monomer? I’ve seen other people on KZbin use household products like rum, vinegar, body spray etc..

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

No I haven’t. It’s something I probably would never do.

[@tierramarshman4475]

Where did you buy you flower dish from ?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

I sell them on my website

[@Ang.143]

Mias secret is STRONG. I did my nails in the garage and somehow some got in the house! Lol

[@mottomottoslosttwin2744]

Yes omg rn I’m looking for new monomers bc Mia secret is so strong !

[@lilylovefun2057]

Same!!!!!!!!!

[@bambinakeke]

@@mottomottoslosttwin2744 yes😭 I practice everyday and my house smells so baaaad🥴 like you can smell it downstairs in my apartment building and I keep the screen door open😭

[@amEAGLEBABY5]

Mann I do it in my living room lmao at first it was like woaaahh ..but yeah moving on from here

[@thabratt.s5965]

yessss

[@bubblybrissa7828]

i love how you speak up about the safety and caution we must consider when working with acrylic, these are chemicals and can be very dangerous . keep up the good informative work !

[@prettyblack32]

Thank you for doing this, I'm a beginner and needed some input on monomers.

[@Anelly_Jacob]

I just seen your link in the video seen your in the Antioch area 😌 I was born and raised there girly now I live in Fresno lol ! Just had a quick question which is the best monomer you have used without mma & Acrylic powder?

[@nature_three2117]

So, the mia secret monomer it's really strong I opened it in my room and it smell bad and it took like 5-6 hours for the smell to go away. I'm planning to do my nails outside because of the smell, but overall it good monomer.

[@chloethevillager]

Thank you for this. I needed a monomer that didn’t linger or had lower odor and I was about to order Mia Secret so I’m glad I got a second opinion for it. I think Not Polish is my way to go.

[@khailaorvis2770]

That stuff that said liquid monomer. Since it dries really fast and it smells really strong it makes me think it might have mma in it. Like you said they don’t always Put all of the ingredients on the bottle

[@melindafrazer1427]

Im so glad you put this video out. there are so many people using MMA without realizing it. And this video actually stopped me from buying certain monomers. also, did you know, MMA has been proved to cause cancer, and that is why it is illegal. good luck with your nails. Im excited to see your progress. (your newest subscriber :))

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Hi Melinda. No, I didn’t know cancer was a side effect. The thing about MMA that bothers me is how it’s not regulated by the FDA so companies can get away with putting it in monomer.

[@heatherdavis3972]

Thanks for the information! This has been helpful bc I have been looking for a good low odor monomer. Always worth watch!

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@Designsssafari]

Im using kira sky ema Monomer and its really strong to me it smells my house up for the rest of the day even with a fan turned out..

[@ashleenicole4782]

Omg yes I just got mine today & my hubby came downstairs lke wth !

[@Xliss444]

@@ashleenicole4782 same!

[@jamilaparker5263]

Thank you for the excellent information! What are your thoughts on glam and glitz monomer and acrylic?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

I haven’t tried the monomer. I have a few acrylics they are ok, a little runny. I swear they are the same company as Kiara Sky.

[@FurianPA]

@@LovedbyVerdieNails They are. I don't get why they just don't merge or at least be able to connect your carts

[@katelovell625]

I've been searching for a videos like this for a long time. I bought one that sets way too fast for beginner so i really didnt know what to get that would be slower. Thank you

[@oreodunker1251]

Can you tell when a nail tech is using mma? Had my nails done for the first time using acrylic and had no idea there was this risk of getting unsafe products applied

[@netflixchill2928]

I normally put a fan in the window facing outwards to blow the smell out when I start doing my nails

[@fleursdisent]

thats so smart

[@shantelleflucus7019]

That’s what I do too 💖

[@WENDDEAD]

My advice for new nail enthusiasts is to find 1 good brand and use their products only so you don't waste money on amazon acrylic/monomer brands. Just stick to Young Nails or Not Polish since they are a tried and true brands!

[@kayleythompson2548]

Hello would you say the young nails monomer is slow setting

[@cspaulding54]

I have used them all … and enailcoutore is the worst I threw away a half a bottle about 2 yrs ago I’ll never buy their liquid again… yn is my favorite out of these & Valentino with a fan near by you don’t even smell..

[@peachjackson9779]

🤔 I'm a Mia Secret fan, 100% but I love that you did this comparison. Thank you for this video...💖

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

You’re welcome Peach

[@alexiavawter1261]

How long do your sets last? Does it cause lifting ?

[@TheSdailey]

I've used Tammy Taylor and Young Nails. Looking forward to trying Not Polish and E Den's

[@carinasoria8445]

Thanks for your information

[@knandimodisett8040]

Thank you so much for this detailed video! I’ve been using Mia Secret and I hate the smell. Now I feel comfortable buying others

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

I’m so glad this video was helpful.

[@ChitChatWithAlyCat]

Thank you for this review ! i have Mia and its strong , i do keep the window open and a fan going, i work outta my room so i put a moist towel/blanket under the door and it doesn’t seep out as bad .. i wish someone would come up with a bomb monomer lol i wonder what specific chemical makes that smell lol

[@famousbyassociation]

With so many diy nail products available now I think people forget that nail products are still chemicals. I’m no chemist so I don’t know if it’s true or not but I was told the same thing about polygels. I was told to avoid polygels that don’t soak off. Thank you for the information.

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

I haven’t heard that about polygel, because generally they aren’t a product that soaks off, but I definitely will look into it. I did see a videos about the brand Gelish, having a recall on their original formula. Let me go do some research. Thanks for the info.

[@i.8885]

Almost no polygel is made to soak off. Hard gel also isn't soak off

[@famousbyassociation]

@@i.8885 Saviland’s clear polygel is soak off. When I first bought Makartt’s polygels they were soak off. There are also several other brands who have soak off polygel‘s

[@FurianPA]

Thanks for doing this. Another good test is to make a blob or rectangle w/ the mix,After dried.... sandwich it between 2 soaked lint wipes w/ acetone, then wrap in foil and place in sandwich bag. After 10-15 min......ya got yer answer as to if it's MMA. I only say this so you don't waste a swatch a stick

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Thanks so much for the tip.

[@queenjeanx]

Have you tried CND's Retention monomer?

[@msssoleih7927]

Hi i’m new with nails! I was wondering if you could suggest a monomer that a beginner won’t have issue working with!! :))

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Edens Rose (discount code VERDIE15), not polish (discount code verdie), or young nails. All three work well with different brands of acrylic.

[@rozyrositah]

I love your review! Ive been Using Young Nails for years but I’m looking for something a little more fast setting.Iv’e been wanting to try Not Polish monomer. Do you know if it’s Universal? Have you tried EZ Flow Monomer??

[@christinefreitas625]

What’s the best one that doesn’t smell strong?? What should I get to start doing nail ??

[@solism436]

Omg ! Thanks for taking the time to do this video Really educational thank you so much really appreciate it

[@NKatyUS]

YN is very strong smell.

[@yessicacruz9908]

Yeah I just used mia secret today and it was horrible. I had to go outside in the heat to continue to do the nails. It was my first time too :') . Never getting their monomer.

[@UUKNOWN343]

Which one would you prefer to use?

[@V.fav.mariaaa]

Damn this shit is fireee 🔥

[@MrsJosephCorica]

Mia’s Secret is HORRIBLE!! Idk what it is about it, but it’s HORRIBLE!! Idk what the WEIRD stench is, but it’s so bad I only got one nail done. I cannot. I may just go back to polygel because this is HORRENDOUS!!

[@mrsallen3671]

Model ones has a strong smell

[@taylortisdale5750]

why would you use clear. i can’t see anything 😒

[@simplyxmadi]

so what i’m hearing is not polish is the best? fast setting, EMA, and odor doesnt linger, but is it low odor?

[@dearrawarden6343]

So is the YN a good one? Could you please recommend me one because it wasn’t so clear sorry I don’t undersTnd and with what powder can someone help me please

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

My top three are E.Dens Rose, Young Nails and Not Polish

[@xvx.beaner8176]

did the oderless monomers dry slow? or fast like regular monomer?

[@9ninakapone]

Thank you so much for the information. It was very helpful.

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped!!

[@YOURFAVVGEM]

Hi Verdie, I’m looking to purchase a low odor monomer and am thinking of trying edens rose after this video but I wanted to know how strong the smell was in your opinion and is it universal?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

To me it’s a medium odor and works good with different brands of acrylic.

[@bubblybrissa7828]

@@LovedbyVerdieNails have you tried it with valentino acrylic?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

@@bubblybrissa7828 I haven’t tried Valentino acrylic yet.

[@nikaylabryant2421]

I would love to know which acrylic you thinks works best with Valentino, they don’t ship to the island anymore and they are the only acrylic I use.

[@Empressrem]

I currently use young nails monomer and the smell is so strong . It smells my whole house up for hours. Which is why I am looking for a less potent smelling monomer.

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

I think edens Rose and not polish are lower odor. Also you have to throw away your towels outside or put them in a sealed container. If not that’ll make the smell linger. Young nails doesn’t linger more than 20 minutes for me.

[@TheOriginalLexa]

Throw out the paper towels or whatever you are using to wipe your nails once you’re done and the smell will go away quickly. I put mine in a plastic shopping bag, tie it up, then put it out in the trash can in the garage. I’ve discovered that you need to do that with every monomer to rid the house of the smell. After plenty of trial and error, for me, the Young Nails monomer is the best, especially if you use it with their acrylic or Slick Pour powders.

[@taylorjackson1443]

@@TheOriginalLexa The actuall paper towels you use to dab your acrylic brush etc!

[@OmneyasWISH]

Even the slightest scent of monomer gives me a migraine so acrylics are out for me that way. Great info in this vid too

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

The first two don’t smell like monomer at all. I wonder how that would affect your migraines. I used to get migraines when I was using the beauty supply one and the Mia secret regular monomer, but not anymore thankfully.

[@OmneyasWISH]

@@LovedbyVerdieNails I have the Chere one but I have trouble using it and it is so set and has a greasy. The Mia Secret UV one is so expensive for 2oz. The Enail couture is trash.

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

@@OmneyasWISH yeah Cheri is really slow. I’ve found the Mia secret UV on skyline beauty cheaper in the past. I’m not sure if they’ve raised prices.

[@OmneyasWISH]

@@LovedbyVerdieNails I was probably looking during the first hit and shut down and the prices of everything went up

[@addicted2pinknails]

This is a great video! Thank you so much!! 💖💖

[@BraveNailsByJill]

Do you have any tips for protecting your lungs from irritation from monomer as a nail tech? Does a surgical style mask offer protection?

[@jelenalyu4439]

Love your video!!!!

[@nailedby_shawna5401]

Because of this video I only use Edens rose monomer .. IN LOVE

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Awww!!! Glad you like it! It’s def one of my favorites!!!

[@simplyxmadi]

I needed this so bad

[@brandimccray1646]

Saviland is hell to get off!!!

[@tiachandler5350]

Omg thank you so much for this I haven't seen another video like this none at all ....my beauty store has an 8 ounce one too for 9.dollars in a.container.lije that and I said no way im.buying that there's no way that can be good for that price at all ...lol....

[@JustnailedIt]

I love my acrylic journey

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

😃

[@jazmingonzalez2776]

Have you used brother cosmetics powders I just got some and my monomer doesn’t set good with it

[@afroglamnails9333]

I really loved this video, how detailed you went. Can I gift you some of my low odor monomer to test out?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Yes you can. My PO BOX is in the description or you can always DM me on IG to let me know more info on your products. I remember talking to you on clubhouse a while back. I’m excited to try your monomer.

[@afroglamnails9333]

Yes! I remember. I was looking for your message when I launched everything. I couldn’t remember your IG.

[@nunukvinikadze2112]

I'm beginner and i want to know do i have to mix acetone and monomer together or can i just use monomer

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

I have never mixed acetone and monomer. I’m not sure what it’s supposed to do. Monomer in its on has worked fine for me.

[@nunukvinikadze2112]

@@LovedbyVerdieNails thanks ❤️

[@ms.mommie6985]

Very informative for a newbie acrylic user. Thanks so much for sharing

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

You’re welcome. I just uploaded another monomer video showing the best universal monomers. That may be helpful as well.

[@ms.mommie6985]

@@LovedbyVerdieNails Thanks. I’ll definitely check that out too.

[@ChinnySpace]

@@LovedbyVerdieNails Please can you recommend any universal monomer for acrylic I bought some acrylic and the monomer is not matching with the acrylic and I can’t find the universe monomer video you did

[@bewitching2u475]

Very helpful. I'm looking ffor the monomer that smells like the young nails monomer, idk if ppl have noticed that there's different smells. I currently have the nail flowers monomer (which was cheap like you mentioned )which is the smell I'm trying to avoid getting for next time. Which monomer wud u recommend that smells like yn and not the nail flowers. I'm not familiar with Mia secret etc but hear good stuff. I would appreciate any and all advice from you. Thanks so much.

[@Anelly_Jacob]

Can you use mix brand for instant if you use like a not polish monomer and yn powder?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Yes. I have a video about my top three universal monomers. It’s linked at the end of this video.

[@MsCouve]

Watching as i use the cheapest monomer that went up in price. While picking it up, I was feeling a way that there were no ingredients and thought I need to upgrade. I’ve been using it since the beginning with no issues. This video came just in time I wanted to try Young Nails…thank you

[@angelyates5961]

Thank you, I placed an order on Eden rose.

[@deegee6868]

Hey Verdie!!! Thanks for the great info!!

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

You’re welcome Dee! Thanks for watching!

[@cassidytaylor3498]

what acrylic powder as you using with each monomer?

[@WENDDEAD]

I have so many monomers. When I was just starting I thought I could use any brand monomer with every acrylic brand. Then when I got igel powders they all were so hard to use and everyone told me it's cause I needed to use whatever brand I'm using, the paired monomer. Especially cause brands make them to work together. So now I have a monomer for every brand I use. Unless it's a small brand and they don't sell one.

[@cennethiam495]

Mia Secret shouldn’t be used in the home that smell lingers forever 😫😫

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Girl!!!! That stuff is strong!!!!

[@jeaheucjcaoxiciccidm9411]

Thank you so much for the video! I have started doing my own nails but I was not sure what monomer to use but this video was of great help!

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

You’re welcome. Enjoy your nail journey.

[@MzzMonicaM]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@alisontopley1766]

Love watching your videos tysmfs 💖💗

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Thanks Alison. I appreciate it!

[@PoundCakeDiva]

Yay 900 likes good video

[@mikayladetore6728]

Girl bless you for making this video 🙌🏻🤍

[@Lindaaaaaa006]

Thank you for the information very helpful just subscribed ❤️

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@leslie410]

I got the Eden’s monomer and it’s sooo strong 😔it’s stronger than the Mia’s secret monomer to me

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

I don’t see how that’s even possible, but ok.

[@Daria82]

Great video I learned a lot🙂 I say chemically too😂

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

Thank you for watching Daria!

[@rosalindcollins2589]

I really love your nail TUTORAL. very informative.

[@nailsbymaryelin]

Very much needed!! Thank you!

[@NailsbyZylah]

I've watched this video tons of times great video. Can u please tell me between Eden rose and Not polish which one was most low oder please. Thanks for reply

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

In my opinion they are about the same odor wise.

[@Anelly_Jacob]

Does yn have mma?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

No

[@Anelly_Jacob]

Which is your fav monomer and powder brand to use ? And can you mix brands?

[@jaejae2289]

Hello what kind of brush do u use?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

The brush in the video was from dipped in pretty. I don’t think she ever restocked her brushes but it’s my favorite. I also like Long hair pretty nails brush, and on Amazon a brand called Pana.

[@Brianajones329]

Ohh thanks for this video 💕💕

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

You’re welcome!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@taylarogers313]

I wish that you had made this video a week ago, before I ordered the not polish!!! I live their powders but I had been using them with YN monomer. I got my not polish monomer and was extremely disappointed. I only do my own nails and I'm not fast enough for NP monomer! It dried EXTREMELY fast!

[@aminaaaa8371]

But does it smell really bad ?

[@Dollyxolove]

I just want to put this out there, I have been investigating which monomer to use and from what I am learning is that MMA is a no go and EMA can sometimes cause an allergic reaction to some people. Something to be mindful that I burly found out is that some manufacturers don’t fully disclose all their ingredients for “secret recipe” reasons. If people find a way to test for MMA when a company claims to not have that ingredient in their product, SUE!!! Just be careful when buying monomer especially if you’re a beginner like myself.

[@indabyrd7836]

do you ever use oderless drops in your monomer?

[@LovedbyVerdieNails]

No, but I’ve ordered some and will be reviewing soon.