Mistakes in Gel Nail Overlay

[@blacquePattie]

I've fought nail techs at salons for YEARS! Asking to file here and there, changing salons ALL THE TIME because they never got it right.... So thankful for DIY videos!! Doing my own; learning to get it perfect just for me.

[@anh7807]

Ive been to multiple salons over the last few months. They are never perfectionists like I am and I always find mistakes. I know all the theory but still have to work on the technique.

[@LadyKC67]

Oh my gosh. Me too! I have had the WORST luck with nail technicians, I even had one use that illegal MMR acrylic on my nails. I was furious when I found out. But one gal I was friends with and had gone to her for years, 90% of the time I hated my nails but didn’t want to hurt her feelings. 25 years in the business and she still made a TON of mistakes. Lockdown forced me to do my own nails and I’ve never been happier. Even with my beginner mistakes. Lol. I get what I want. And I have fun doing them. My only drawback is that it takes me longer to do my nails than a professional would.

[@LadyKC67]

@@anh7807 I hear ya. I’ve had a lot of problems with nail techs too. I’m so much happier doing my own gel nails now. I’m a perfectionist too with my nails and now I get exactly what I want.

[@anh7807]

@@LadyKC67 same. I've been practicing with various methods over the years and am just now getting pretty good within the last few months, especially with dip and gel.

[@chantelguinn7517]

That’s why I’m here too. So many techs leaving me with chonky nails

[@FlowerNewsQueen]

Self taught nail artist here. I've done these mistakes a LOT too at the beginning with builder gel or polygel.

[@alimbye795]

Hi, may I ask a question, I normally got the nail bars but with the virus etc, I’m thinking of trying myself, would you recommend polygels or fibreglass or acrylics, stick on false, gel nails with extensions, shellac, does it help. Nails grow, eg , what is easier and not as expensive, many thanks and hope you don’t mind me asking,

[@maryduff8831]

@@alimbye795 I’m an old school educated tech and was introduced to polygel 2 years ago and I think polygel would be a great starting point for you. My daughter recently got MAKART and she loves it because she always has lifting issues because of her job and having her hands in water. She’s had her first set for 2 weeks now and they are still solid. So you will want to invest in a full kit with the primer, dehydrator, base coat, brush and slip saluting to go with your gel and get a box of dual forms also called popits till you get use to product application before you go free hand. Watch Anastasia’s videos about this type of application to solid info. She’s in the top 3 on KZbin when it comes to knowledge and skill.

[@justme6773]

I just did my first set ever and ended up with bubble nails too. I used acrylic and had a hard time getting the perfect bead. Luckily I have the Makartt e-file and was able to fix them. Now I am going to try the poly gel and hope for a better outcome. 🙂 Can't wait to receive it and my practice hand because this is great fun!

[@29SOLOVED]

Girl me too like ALL of them 😂

[@scrumptious2k1]

I'm no nail tech, but I do my own nails and I've made ALL of those mistakes. Practice, practice.

[@lesleystorey3917]

Me to

[@winny7850]

Girl same!!! 🤣🤣🙌🙌

[@relaxingtime2547]

I hear you!! 🤣😋😋We keep on trying until we get it!!

[@esmaktr6787]

Ugh

[@michellegilley1083]

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[@tsuraangel1980]

My biggest issue, as a self-taught artist was my side walls getting flooded with the builder gel and I still sometimes have issues with it. The skin around my fingers is very puffy from being a nail bitter in the past, so it's always a bit of a struggle. Then I for sure would make the mistake of the tips being WAAAY too thick. Not as thick as those bubble nails lol but, for sure thicker than a credit card, I hated and still hate the flex of my natural nails and figured that if I thickened up the product from the apex all the way down that it would still look good lol..yeaaah not so much. I have learned how to have the product thick enough to keep my nails from flexing so much that it's uncomfortable, but also still keep my nails looking slim. It's a fine line to walk and has for sure taken LOTS of practice, trial and errors lol.

[@Nailcou]

For your own nails, you can use paper clip to keep the sidewalls back for a while :) I've shown this trick in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoeooGOXl9d7hrc

[@starlightanddreams1317]

I am just starting to do my own. I agree practice is the only thing that really gets you skills. Most people aren't great at something the first time they do it. I love the support and fun in the nail community. I'm definitely going to watch the video. Ty. Both.

[@steel5738]

Lil

[@kimberlysalazar6647]

I was/am a Nail bitter (When I don't have my nails on)🤫

[@screamingmimi90]

@@kimberlysalazar6647 same. And now I’m allergic. 😞 I don’t know what to do. I just started doing them myself, and now I have to wait about 4-6 months to do them again. They are also way over-filed. Too painful to leave them bare, too painful to put anything on them. I think I’ll take a ceramics class and just build by hand.

[@Ally-vp4ks]

I like the hold you finger upside down for a few seconds trick to help form the apex and pull product from the side

[@susysheridan-harris6841]

My nail tech does this, it's a great idea that works. Now because of quarantine I'm doing my own nails (have done a course) and have brought this into my own procedure.

[@bonnieriley1951]

@@susysheridan-harris6841 m.p

[@Dzidzeme]

Random but we have same DP👋🏽

[@kwerty49]

Omg I'm the biggest noob when it comes to nails. I've been getting my nails done for a little while in the salon but have never been completely happy with the result and thus want to learn to do them myself. It's so interesting finding out that nail application isn't just about technique but also consideration of the nail structure that influences the longevity and appearance of the nail!

[@amandah2866]

I'm a DIYer and I've 100% made all the mistakes but it seems I'm still making one of them. I didn't realise you don't need as much of an apex on nails that have natural curves and because my nails do have their own apex and high c-curve I've been making my apex far too big. Thank you heaps for this!! I was going to do a nail tech course this year but COVID happened and obviously, there are no classes being held. So I continue to learn on myself via KZbin.

[@iamsam2428]

Jealous. My nails are so flat.

[@amandah2866]

@@iamsam2428 There's a lot of problems with high c-curve nails. The corners of my nails actually dig into the skin on some of my fingers, the corners break off a lot more, they're harder to polish and I'm limited in shapes I can file them into.

[@iamsam2428]

@@amandah2866 I'm sorry about that. My big toes have a c curve so they are susceptible to ingrowns more. But I'll still gladly trade you lol. I only like squovals anyway

[@amandah2866]

@@iamsam2428 My big toenails are the same, I'm sorry for your pain.

[@Julia_Unofficial]

@@amandah2866 also, gel may not cure properly on the side of the nails😭😩 I have to move my fingers around so that the uv light will hit evenly in the lamp

[@roserosewood5478]

When I was doing my own nails I definitely had thin sidewalls. Since I've been work with the gel (the soft gel) on my nail I learned to perfect it and made a better application on my nails. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@masterbruce5412]

Very helpful! My nail tech should watch this. Definitely been making these mistakes with my nails forever.

[@bflmps77]

Currently looking at my nails and even though I tried my best and foundation of my nail is good I can see i applied to much of colour gel near cuticles. I can totally say that I had made or sometimes still do a lots of mistakes but hey, I'm still learning. Thank you for this video.

[@145namsterdam8]

Base coat helps create container for the gel- make sure your base coat isn’t flooding your cuticles and then it will be easier when you apply gel color

[@astindekiju8224]

ah the times when bubble nails were a popular thing done at nail salons, now used as examples of bad mani :')

[@modaciouslav4792]

I didn’t know that was ever a real thing.. I thought those were ‘joke’ nails or something. Those have to be the ugliest nails I’ve ever seen 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@hetissketis]

Wait... people actually LIKED that?! I always thought those poor girls did their own nails🤣

[@Nekronomikn]

People still do that look on Instagram lol

[@lyndilyndi3490]

That’s just a bad manicure. It’s never been popular in the 35 years I’ve been alive.

[@havenpalsmith6993]

Exactly 😂

[@vickyferguson1]

Wow I learned quite a bit in this little video thanx Anastasia love form U.K.

[@annaconway7009]

I have to say, where I live no salon uses hard gel or even Orly for builder in a bottle which LOVE! So easy to apply flip the finger over for a couple seconds and cure I have no natural apex and this product gives me just enough to keep the strength where it's needed No wiping sticky residue, it's wonderful! And my biggest mistake was making the tips too thin, finally got it down! Loved this video! Thank you for addressing these issues!👍

[@BactaBlast]

thank you ! i have been doing my nails with Polygel and they look ok but the ends were never thin enough i realize . also , when I would add gel polish on top , the shape seemed to change after adding all the coats. I will take the upside down technique into consideration next time .

[@145namsterdam8]

I find filing along the way helps me- after I apply my poly gel coat(s), I shape them before doing the design snd applying top coat. I also shape after the top coat

[@yuliananiazov9321]

Anastasia, spasibo for your beautifully explained videos. They're so so helpful . Please list your favorite polygel, hard gel and gel polish products. Also, what do you use as an adhesive for jewels on the nails? Thanks in advance.

[@pinkylemonadelife8982]

I have been trying to get the hang of gel nails myself, and I keep getting very painful, swollen cuticle areas, have you ever heard of this? I think now, after watching your video, I may be getting the base coat and/or top coat down on my skin and not cleaning it all the way off. Thank you for showing us these mistakes!

[@NB-ky5ol]

You could also be having an allergic reaction. I would stop using the product if it continues. Listen to your body, it’s telling you something.

[@theeGeiisha]

I've had the same problem, turns out I was allergic to the "primer/dehydrator" which is resulted in chemical burns which basically just made my cuticles firey red, itchy/ made them burn and hurt for 2 weeks

[@pinkylemonadelife8982]

@@theeGeiisha I think you are spot on. I was using cheapest products I could find since I was learning as I could go, and not buying quality products. Thank you so SO much for your reponse and for helping me :)

[@Woekkie]

Definitely made all of those mistakes and busy growing out an over filing mistake due to issues my natural nails look like the alps.

[@luminvader8911]

As someone who is a beginner and learning more about gel nails i appreciate your videos so much!

[@Fan_Tash_Tic]

I do my own nails and Ive just started using rubber gel so this video has been very helpful! Thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@o0noli0o]

I've rewatched this video so many times over the last few years! I've learned so much from your videos and I have learned to absolutely love doing my own gel nails. Thank you so much for this video!!

[@rgee5176]

I've been doing my own gel nails for years. It's time consuming, but mine last a month, and no more mindless nail techs filing, damaging, BURNING off my natural nails!

[@marisolpascual3930]

Thank you for showing us all this tricky situations, it's extremely useful to improve the tecnics, detect problems and learn how to solve them. Great videos!!👏👏👏

[@Nailcou]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancybrown2609]

I have literally QUIT getting my nails done in my small town because I’ve had all of these issues!! I particularly hated having the thick acrylic at my cuticle; it screamed fake and looked awful growing out!! Now I am learning to do my nails at home and have grown my natural nails and kept them healthier. I’m so much happier!!! These videos have been the only way I can learn on my own!! Big thank you!!

[@SeeHim-vz7mp]

💙

[@MeowMeow-sy2mi]

I love videos like this. I'm self taught (just do my own nails ) and this is very helpful.

[@Nailcou]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BeautyIsMyCulture]

Great video! As a beginner, this is a great video for me to learn how to enhance my natural nails. Also, I love your background music; it’s one of my favorite beats.

[@kim9119131]

Thank you so much for this amazing video.. yes i did tht mistake putting more product to build apex area on natural nail.. now i have learned from you.. you rocks... Love XOXO 😘

[@Nailcou]

Thank you!

[@sharifrancis9826]

Even though I have nail polish, I either don't do my nails, or I don't keep nail polish on my nails for long, because I made all these mistakes and didn't know how to correct them. This video has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@Jaclynznails]

Thankyou for answering my question perfectly!!

[@Ezster69]

I have definitely done all of these mistakes and I have gotten better. I am making a lot of progress, and learned from my mistakes doing my own nails.

[@pirvanescuisabela]

I've done all of them. I love your videos and I watch even the ones in Russian even though I don't speak Russian. I would like a video about how to solve adherence issue of the nails or how to fix chipped nails or where air has entered below material.

[@GillianShekter]

LOL, so am I, but thanks to you and other experts I watch, I learned. Thanks for another excellent enlightening video. 🌷

[@amberteehee1643]

A few months ago I had gotten my nails done at a salon for the first time. they, who painted my nails had done almost all of these 😵 I was so unpleased and couldn't wait to get the product off. They also filed my nails down so thinly with an e-file, when I took the product off the first thing that happened was my nail tore 😰

[@christinaa8531]

I just started so this was very helpful to avoid making these mistakes in the future! ❤️

[@VAZQUEZ8]

I wish I could find a nail tech that understands nails like you do. Nobody pays attention to natural curved nails or where the apex should be.

[@barbaraderemo55]

I totally agree

[@patronusmusic]

All of them. I've made all of these mistakes!! 😂😂😂 We are learning every day. 😃

[@C1nderfire]

Def too thick. I always thought more is better. So NOW after watching this, I will remember when applying my rubber base. Trying to get my nails too grow without breaking. Girl, this is gonna be a test of patience for me! Ty for the video.

[@karenwalker4476]

This was FANTASTIC! Thank you!

[@tipztoezAndNailbling]

I went to nail tech school in the early / mid 90s and even though there was gel and silk wraps and fiber glass things are soooooo different now with encapsulation and polygels and soooooooo much more I basically had to teach myself cause our teacher was never there and basically taught us nothing when there but anyways Im trying to relearn EVERYTHING AGAIN and I am an acrylic but gel is really big now and I would love for you to make a video explaining the different gels and what they do and difference bet even them like structure gel to builder gel to polyextention gel, UV gel, and so on and how you would apply them if differently !

[@chomogle]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@adamiecmarta]

Amen Sister... how can people even charge for those type of applications?

[@alicias2231]

Thank you for sharing your video! I have made all these mistakes in the past. I've subscribed.

[@anna-mariebloomer8933]

I am still having a problem doing my own nails and getting the thickness at cuticles and end of nail thin enough but still having thickness by the apex

[@tinab7791]

I've definitely made the cuticle area too thick trying to get the color right.

[@shotzie29]

This video was so helpful!! Thank you for sharing!

[@Nailcou]

You're so welcome!

[@KR-mx4nt]

Thanks so much!!! Will you have a Part 2 on how to do overlays correctly?? I hope so! Lol thanks again!

[@Nailcou]

Thank you! Yes, it's on the way :)

[@KR-mx4nt]

@@Nailcou thanks so much that's awesome!!!

[@margerykirner5604]

I have made all of these mistakes and still do!! Always😊 in a rush!

[@banlpn]

Some of the nail you have shown are called bubble/duck bill nails. They have been done that way on purpose. Its is a design.

[@empressswiss2080]

I use to make all these mistakes because I use to learn by watching while getting my own nails done. I remember the hell of trying to get a bead with acrylic but my brush would end up a mess. 😂😂 The mistakes of taught ppl make we gotta laugh at ourselves when we learn because sometimes we use to lie to ourselves that they are wearable.

[@ThePolishQueen]

thank you so much for sharing this! very helpful

[@TheChristianNailLady]

Yes, I have and sometimes DO make these same mistakes. When I am rushing and wanting to practice my speed, I make mistakes

[@wondernessful]

Sooooo helpful. Thank you

[@karenpresley7101]

Thank you for the information. I don't like the look of nails with a huge apex hump that so many put. 💖💖💖

[@oanatodoran9341]

Thank you so much for this video🙏

[@batgirlp5561]

Do you have any idea how amazing your background music is??? Great video as well thank you!

[@Sabrina-us9kj]

I'm still learning and my mistake is that i can't do a really good apex 😭

[@halluci254]

Find me ill share my tips with yu dear

[@michaelavalek2649]

I recently started using ibd builder gel and haven’t had great experiences so far. I know I must be doing something wrong. So I prep my nail by pushing the cuticles back and trimming them, then I file to take the shine off, I apply the tips because I want them long then I’ll add the dehydrator and primer and apply the builder gel, it kind of burns when I put it in the lamp and then on some of them I can see instant lifting after I file them a bit which is soo frustrating! Then within a few days Of having them they pop off..

[@kor_sham]

Primer

[@nancybrown2609]

@@kor_sham so don’t use primer? Mine popped off , so I ordered primer thinking it would help?

[@lupi_alm]

Thank you so much yo share with us, i really did this mistake (product to both sides) sometimes and i dont knew why. ¡Thanks!

[@janicemcclure9236]

I’m just learning and I’m on my third set and I do ok but I find I go to not enough product and have thin nails. But then I look at them sideways and I tend to put more near the cuticle. I guess it’s just practice practice practice.

[@debbieharber6550]

I know I’ve made all those mistakes when I was training ...and even now very occasionally when I’ve been using Polygel and a client has hard gel it will catch me out and run into the Cuticle because I’m chatting away to my client 😂😂😂

[@shannoncranmer579]

I really love your videos they teach me so much and you are so talented and informative at doing nails. Thank you for all the tips, nail art ideas, and tutorials. You have helped me soo much and always watch for new videos from you. 😊🌝😁🤗💅 and I was wondering if you know of any stores that carry a practice hand, dust catcher, and a good nail drill and bits that has enough power that will remove the acrylic, poly gel, and gel products that is reasonably priced because I am taking classes in cosmetology and we learn how to do nails and stuff and I need to find at least a good practice hand and nail drill but I can't afford anything to expensive so do you have any ideas where I can get them reasonably priced please

[@kristinenoffsinger5138]

I'm learning, and I'm guilty of it all too 😁👌💅🙌 I think we kind of learn through our mistakes

[@Rumle88]

Can you do a video om new style vs old School? :)

[@Kat27Bro]

Very helpful, just makes you go over stuff and think!! I dego have more work to do, but I'm loving it so I'll perfect it 😁 thanks for sharing

[@felicia1276]

Ive started doing my own nails and I've made all those mistakes..lol..would you say that these same rules can apply to applying acrylic as well or is this specific to gel overlay? Very informative video..thank you for sharing♥️

[@Nailcou]

Thank you! Yes, the rules for structure are very similar. For overlay everything is a bit thinner

[@felicia1276]

@@Nailcou thank you so much for responding, I so appreciate it!

[@malibooo]

Thanks for this video! Can you do a video on American manicure style? I believe it’s very popular in Russia but they might call it something else. It’s not French but not baby boomer either, it’s kind of like the perfect hybrid! 💅🏼I would love tutorial on that! 💗

[@Nailcou]

Thank you! Yes, I think so, can you send me the picture of what it exactly looks like please? Here or on Instagram :)

[@donnalynn2]

That's my fave color to get. I live in the states and everytime I ask for it techs are like, what? I always have to tell them the white isn't nearly as bright white as French manicure and the nail bed color is a clear color but it's got a reddish tint in the bottle. It's much more natural looking unlike French that's all in your face. Now that I started doing my own nails I don't have to worry about explaining it everytime.

[@gorgeousangelvyky3342]

Thank you for the hekpful tips. I have naturally long nails that grow as long as i want them to. I cut them only because sometimes they interfere with my daily tasks. I do my own nails and i have made all mentioned mistakes in the past. But the more i keep doing my nails the better I'm getting. I love that self improvement

[@youopened_mandorasbox]

As a licensed manicurist I did all these mistakes and I still do but with practice, I've improved

[@rachelbrzoznowski4816]

Thank you so much for your time and effort

[@floridagirl386]

Best hard gels you can find in the states? I use young nails @ the moment

[@kiwikitty220]

Floridaaa girl The Gel Bottle Inc. They’re builder in a bottle :)

[@cherylstevens5131]

You have the most beautiful hands and nails.

[@nikolinepetersen4941]

This was very helpfull thanks❤️

[@Pixxelina]

1:19 You mention having thin product on the sides however, whenever I do that, my nails break on both sides, leading to half my nail ripping off painfully. What am I doing wrong?

[@teeforthewin]

Loved this! So helpful! Saved it to my favorites ❤️

[@orangemoon_8428]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SLMain5]

TFS I really appreciate your advice

[@keelhe893]

I usually will have one nail on my right hand that is mountainous lol because I can’t see the clear gel builder as well until I put my color polish on it. I hate when that happens but I have to take more time when doing my nails

[@Paula-pv7ep]

Thank you Nasty .great job 😊

[@michellegallas9916]

Have you used any of The Gel Bottle builder gels in a bottle?

[@Nailcou]

Yes! Recently tried EnVogue and Madam Glam, I liked it! Video will be coming soon too :)

[@Krystal091989]

Nailcou an wait to watch them.

[@maryensmith3014]

Informative! 💅💅💅 video Anastasia Tfs...

[@nerinaarce124]

super useful video! thank you so much❤️

[@mermer58]

For thin gel that self levels someone said to not wait, just go a ahead and cure each nail to prevent the gel sliding to the sides.

[@sydney6119]

I'm not sure if it would be okay to keep growing and trimming my gel manicure until all the gel is grown out instead of going back to get it soaked off or drilled off. This is my first gel manicure and I'm really hoping to learn and not damage my nails that have always been very strong leading up to this. Thank you for any help!!!!

[@ruthmirriam6087]

Thanks for the video,it's really amazing..ok I have a question what causes bubbles after you've applied gel polish.please help

[@floridagirl386]

My problem is once i add the gel polish they look thick lol

[@wendiid9282]

Thank you so much 😍

[@honeyplantgirl]

Thank you! I do have a question. I run into this problem alot, when a client has super pinched natural nails when they grow. They just curve in and it starts chipping as if the gel is separating fromt he natural nail! Its extremely frustrating. Any help with this issue?

[@hynefah]

Your content is ah-mazing!

[@BarbieBabeEve]

Well shi.. I'm the biggest noob.(don't even get my nails done @salon!) the more I see videos like this, the more confidence I lose in myself doing my own gel nails 😢I just ordered some builder gels, a little starter kit. I don't use fake nails or anything, just like to paint my natural nails & practice nail art - I still ain't too good 😂 but my natural nails break too easy, gets cracks, chip etc & when I can finally get them all growing at nice length, they begin to curve down & inward at sides 😩 so gonna try a builder gel kit. But losing confidence the more I "learn" about all the mistakes that can happen/be made. I only recently for the 1st time used gel polish and a lamp! 😂 Tbh honest I started panicking/got scared when using lamp!😳😰 Uploaded that video to my channel anyways 😅

[@DemureDelight8055]

I’ve done em ALL girl

[@simk8026]

YOU ARE AMAZING

[@cuteandfluffypikachu3405]

I’ve done all of these I’m so guilty for this but at this moment as I’m watching this I’m doing my nail tech course just hope I pass 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@malinikomang5931]

Its happen to me. Even tho im doing my nails in salon. I ripe the immediately. Looks so awful

[@argeliavargas7797]

Can you do a video on a natural curved nail, how to apply gel medium viscosity please? I struggle so much on my nails because when I apply too much gel they look too thick but if i don't apply enough they bend and my nail is prone to breakage since I have natural long nails. Thank you!💓

[@michellebatzel5809]

GEEZUS! Some of those nails are a MESS!

[@mercedezaybar7472]

Eso es un súper trabajo bravo

[@rubynour8139]

👋For my it's a Very helpful video thx😍

[@jamiehopper3346]

I usually add to much product that's why I have them professionally done

[@tiana03cv]

I've done ALL of those mistakes 😵

[@etaylorw]

This was so helpful

[@jabosolar]

would it be possible to put a soft gel overlay on the natural nail and then on top make a hard gel extension so if you have to remove you would be able to soak it off?

[@christiangyrl3]

Great video as always