Nail Apex & C-Curve

[@cortneynichols8537]

Omg finally yes!! I've watched every "apex" video and none of them actually explain it fully. I've been dying for a video like this. Thanks Liz! I'm not a licensed tech but sadly still more skilled than many techs in my area. Keep the education coming, love it!!

[@tunnasch]

Yep, I've also watched every apex vid I can find and, yep, I stink and I can still create a better apex than the techs who charge me $50 when I don't want to spend the 4-6 hours. They glue on a tip, paint gel over it, and away I go. Really? Coulda done that MASELF, thanks. :/ So thankful for Liz.

[@mrsdragnfly]

You said exactly what I was thinking! That video rocked. And I did have the class in school but it made no sense. She absolutely was on point with the explanation!💯❤

[@tanyazawadzki7178]

I learn something new everyday, ty needed this, I knew about apex but this really summed it up thanks again

[@tinab7791]

I mean this in the kindest possible way but I love what a freaking nerd you are about things. I am the same way. You're not just doing nails, you are an expert in your field and you know all the technicalities of why things are the way they are or need to be the way they are and I just really admire that level of commitment to a craft.

[@TheNailHub]

I am a proud nerd so I take this as a compliment 💯% 😁

[@curtalaura796]

I do my nails at home and the apex and I are in a complicated relationship. This is couple therapy for the apex and I. ❤😂

[@kristinowens899]

@@curtalaura796 I have a very high natural apex, and it's miserable!! I hate the way it looks, it makes doing almost everything "nails" hard! I can't use a lot of products because of it. I've been trying to do builder gel overlays, but my apex ends up even bigger and it just looks so ugly!! I have not been able to find anyone doing nails on someone that has nails like me.

[@laurabonsell1597]

I genuinely thought a c curve was just aesthetic, I wasn’t taught that it was a structural necessity in my nail course.

[@thecozymakercompany9676]

She’s good

[@stephaniecheng2008]

This 30 min video was more helpful than a $400 10hr nail class I took

[@bintutoure9880]

Apex is my struggle. I might have to watch this video a multiple times. thank you soo much!💙

[@ThePixie1980]

I've been doing nails for 7 years now and no one has explained this simply!! 👏Bravo!! X

[@DamarisMakeup]

43 K. 😭😭 PPL come ON! SHE IS SO TALENTED, SHE IS MY TEACHER ON KZbin, WE NEED TO SHARE HER VIDEOS. 💖👑 Kisses from Arkansas BLESSINGS/ bendiciones 💎💎

[@TheNailHub]

Mil gracias amiga. Significa mucho para mí. 😁🥰

[@1sheilajanae]

RIGHT!!!

[@teresamckeown5594]

I love her so much too!! I want to be her neighbor/friend!

[@jenniesukovaty233]

Of my 18 years in nails, this was the best explanation of nail structure. You’ve made it easier to understand and explain. Looking forward to more videos.

[@mookzmom]

My gosh! All this time (almost a year now, since I started my interest in nails) I was thinking that with longer nails, you needed the apex to be bigger closer to the tip! Well, you can imagine the problems I’ve been having trying to keep my tips thin enough...lol. This is a game changer for me. Hee hee...Thank you so much! And now I understand the importance of C curves!!! This really helps so much!

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

When doing a course for the qualification most dont tell you about c curve and they tell you to start from tip to cuticle area which ends up with way too thick of a nail extention but young nails did a video showing by doing cuticle area first then the tip you end up with a thinner extention and a much better blend

[@Saphindra]

I love how you find really helpful analogies to the things you want to explain. Using paper to demonstrate the strength of the C-curve is really brilliant! Redundancy is so important when teaching, so all the visuals really help to tie everything together and make it easier to memorize everything. The bit about how to find the stress area is sooo helpful as well! You're the best! ♥

[@Soul_Jornal]

This is one of the most clarifying and simplest video ever on nails. I just enjoyed it so much!

[@TheNailHub]

I'm so glad!

[@GraceBelen]

Yaaaaaas girl! Thank you for the architecture lesson! I’m an architectural designer and you are on point with your explanation on the structural strength of the arch and how it applies to nails. I love that your videos go beyond nail aesthetics and go deep into the science behind them. You are hands down the most intellectual nail educator on KZbin! There are many greats, but your videos are the most in depth. And I love your diagrams and sketches, are you sure you’re not an architect? 😉. You contribute so much in the nail community, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@lizvaram9044]

I love love this video I'm always fighting for great Apex and structure of the nail... drive's me crazy when I see FLAT nails.... I don't use tips at all always sculpted nails.... you are awesome teacher/educator the way you explain everything is just so easy to understand.... BIG HUGE THANKS for this videos.... I am so passionate about nails and about structure of nails....

[@micuchua70]

Wow 😮. It was really well explained. Thank you. I just needed to know that. OmG!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@vonniemichelle3670]

Hands down, the very best nail channel on KZbin. Omg. I am so late to the party, but super grateful none the less. Thank you 🙏

[@sznsof_shannn]

Such a great explanation!! Most people just tell you what to do instead of telling you WHY. It all makes sense to me now. I’m ready to practice with the new knowledge of where to build the apex & why the c curve is important.

[@amonkh2161]

I watched this till 4 o'clock am this morning and after a short sleep, I woke up at 9 am and continue to watch. I am absolutely obsessed with the videos you made. They worth a million to me!

[@carola.greene2179]

Finally!!! This educational vid regarding apex, c-curve, forms, tips and stress areas explained in a way that makes sense! I sculpt a much better nail than I do when using tips. Because of that, I’ve been watching vids, reading and re-reading and of course always taking courses in new processes and new product. I have struggled with tips like crazy 😝 lol. I got into the habit of using “talons” because I thought it would help... not! After watching your vid, THIS makes complete sense and it all clicked for me! The drawings and references def helped me understand the visual aspect of it all. Thanks so much for doing this video!

[@coconut3958]

Incredibly detailed video thanks! 🙂👍

[@potatoknishes5860]

Thanks for making an art reference, I think many people forget that in fact we are sculptures. Maybe not of buildings but the same principles apply. It is really simple too, but not everyone knows how to teach it. Thanks for sharing your gifts. I also have a question, do all nails need a c-curve? Even natural overlays?

[@Nadinewakelin]

Been doing nails. for years but every time I watch One of your videos I pick something up .

[@katekimber2483]

I’ve been in practicum for gel hails for 6 months now and have been struggling with this whole apex topic. Finally it clicked. Thank you so much for your detailed but easy to understand demo. I’ll keep watching this.

[@Laurynesse]

Wow, this was an outstanding explanaition! I'm not a nail professional, just looking for the quality information about nail to impove my skill in manicure for myself, and your video will definitely help me to decrease breakage that happens even with the gel on. Thank you!

[@TheCupofthea]

She is the best teacher I have never seen. You should have 1million follower at least ! Great great video, thank you Liz ! Wish one day take a course on how doing nails like you do !

[@eileengreenberg3977]

You made perfect sense - thank you for your very informative tutorials.

[@lifewithmugs]

You don’t even understand how helpful this was. Thank you!

[@dogbella7237]

Amazingly explained! I'm going to apply to a cosmetology school in a month so I can become a nail technician. These videos help me prepare ahead of time and know what to look for when buying products such as nail tips. Thank you!!

[@dianatownsend9972]

You are a great nail educator. Thank you for explaining things from a learner's perspective.

[@elsiegzz3249]

I started working on Acrilic nails when i was about 16 yo and worked on weekends because of school and university. I don´t remember back then people talking about these concepts; now I´ve been dedicated for a while to this job and have listen about it but never really understand it, until now! I loved how well you explained it. Really, THANK YOU.

[@lucydewar6729]

Finally, an apex explanation that actually made sense. I understood that the length would dictate placement, I just didn't know where. Thank you so much for this. Looking forward to your structure videos, I'm having real problems with my C-Curve.

[@hcarroll22]

“What the heck! Why would you want bird beaks like this?” Lol. Love it!

[@OB1KNOB42]

I died 🤣🤣🤣

[@Delariqua]

Really good video, I've watched it a few times

[@maristeladenigro8851]

Thank you so much for sharing all that precious information with us. This market is so full of people with opinion but so few with true knowledge. Trust me, you're not just teaching us, you're being part of a revolution.😘

[@mookzmom]

Maristela De Nigro ...where’s my pitchfork? 😂

[@maristeladenigro8851]

@@mookzmom Hey Pam! I'll tell you...here in Brazil, the way nail techniques compete madly with each other, you may well need one of those!! 😂😂😂

[@meANDbuddz]

You killed it. Really appreciate how you get right to the point and the drawings are super useful

[@fitmom09]

@The Nail Hub you should offer online classes, I am a new nail hobbyist and like to do my own nails. I would totally take your course. I have spent hours watching your vids, your technical explanation is super helpful and helps me to understand “why”. Online classes please!!

[@bullslovar33]

I'm self taught and have been doing extensions for about a year and a half now, and I've learned so much in this one video, than from many others combined. Keep up the great detailed work, I'm excited for your other videos!

[@ioanna_vsl]

This is the best tutorial on apex. I do my own nails and less than one year now I've been doing nail extensions. Now my overall skills in shaping, prepping etc are much better and my extensions last a full month.I'm so glad that my nails look like the shape you showed is correct ☺️. I will go to nail school at soon as possible because I'm going to enter university next year too and hooey I can do appointments in my house as a second job.

[@nancyvu4898]

Finally someone does a proper explanation about the apex and c curve. Thank you Liz

[@ToshiSalvino]

HOLY CRAAAP THE PUSHINGING TO SEE COLOR CHANGE TECHNIQUE JUST BLEW MY MIIIIND this just totally changed everything OMG THANK YOUUU !!! this has been my main issue for YEARS wow dang omg. mind blown. you're amazing. also loved the crash course in architecture xD

[@africangods8623]

This is an amazing video! I was looking for a video with the instructor actually giving a written visual. Thank you!

[@sarahmata6293]

I love the length of explanation! It is really a "structure for dummies" video. There's no way to make mistakes after seeing this video. Thank you SO much!

[@laura-jayne3656]

So glad I found this, This is the best video I have watched and probably the only one I've watched that actually explains it at all, at all. let alone properly and fully .

[@andrew4635]

Thank you so much for this video! I understood the how and why of building an apex, but it has been harder to find information on what a C curve is and what it’s for. Your video explained it perfectly! I’m a DIYer for myself and my mum’s nails and your videos are exactly what I need to give us the best nails I can. I second the other user who requested tips on filing out the gunk on the underside of the nail if you haven’t already. The other thing I seem to be missing in my education is on proper cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting my tools! Sure, for now I’m just doing nails for myself and my mum, so my cleaning practices aren’t amazing, but I would love to be able to confidently step up my game. Obviously I don’t have the means to get an autoclave, but I’m sure I can do more than soak my bits in isopropyl alcohol! I’m still making my way through your videos, so maybe you’ve made one on this topic already, but in case you haven’t, I’m sure I’m not alone in wanting a solid how-to-not-spread-infection-to-everyone video.

[@hankaboldisova]

Thank you so much for that explanation. I finally understand why my nails always breaks or just didn’t hold for too long. ❤️

[@marykayd2781]

This woman is brilliant. I wish I had her for a teacher when I was in cosmetology school.

[@NailsbyGGRNVLE]

Those tips are all we had when we first techs started and you know what trying to create an apex and making a beautiful nail with those was possible and I feel made us better techs, with more experience than most. We’ve had to experience it all to get to the better and the evolution of the nail. We did pinch those tips to get a nice c curve. And I can say without a doubt as a wearer of inch and a half long nails thin doesn’t work. I’ve tried for twenty years no amount of c curve will prevent a break without a great apex. Sometimes it needs to be a high but beautiful. Really depends on the clients and how they wear them, in regards to roughness.

[@rhondamcclain3308]

Now I know where an apex should go and what a c curve is! Great video!

[@addictivenails3720]

Finally a really usefull video! very well explain 👌

[@slbeshara]

This and the nail anatomy videos might be my favourites. So much essential information. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Aerogyrl2006]

I've been pinching my nails wrong all this time. I feel like am hurting my clients but this is a game changer for me!

[@samgregory9974]

This is the most informative baul video I have ever watched!!

[@simonamileva2080]

How do you make a properly C curve on almond shape nails? I have trouble doing the under nail even - when you see it from the side it doesn't go straight, usually it goes uprights if you know what i mean. And by doing that i lose the C curve too. I can't find much video about it either

[@rebeccalien5000]

Best video explanations of these two topics that I have ever seen! Brilliantly done! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@likeagenieinabottle1591]

Amazing educational video! Thank you so much. I just started diy hard gel and poly gel nails and I've been struggling to create properly balanced nails and most videos barely explain these important considerations. Thanks a bunch! You're a great educator 👍☺️.

[@lolyfrenzy12]

I’m a self thought nail technician and I just wanted to thank you for providing this great video for free! It is full of details and very well explained. You helped me a lot! Hugs from Uruguay 😚

[@TheNailHub]

No hay de que! ❤️ Abrazotes.

[@mahaid4999]

As someone who's just now starting to experiment with gels, i can't even start to explain how useful this video is, thank you so much !!

[@ohlordchild]

Great video! What were the tips you said you liked (the straight, clear ones)? I need them!

[@charleygonzales3773]

You are so good at explaining things. I am watching all you videos. Thank you so much for your help!!

[@juliijules3]

Thank you so much! Yours was the most informative tutorial I've seen to date on nail structures!!

[@aureliam1656]

The tweezers tip is great, I was just about to buy my self a pinching tool, but this is just brilliant.

[@vnessacopeland]

Omg. Thank you for this. I'm certified but my teacher was rubbish. This video is the lightbulb I needed! Thanks for breaking it down as I'm 100% a visual learner.

[@editemiezite4745]

Can't wait video about forms!

[@HollywoodStarr-rg7uz]

You’ll be up too 100k soon your an amazing teacher gained a new subscriber your really really great at explaining things 💪🏼😍😍😍🤍

[@polarbear9848]

wow you have explained that brilliantly! i have just done a course on apex and c curve structure and still didn't get it. now i understand. thank you!!!! I have been doing the apex in the back third for normal length nails and not looking at the stress area. I have also been pinching too far back . i can't wait to have another go

[@michellew.7669]

Thank you so much for such a detailed video on how and why to properly build a nail❤

[@bb035]

Yes, thank you for this. I know everything, but it’s the execution I have trouble with. Using to much product, not curing fully, then in/out curing lamp and sometimes end up fully curing and not being able to pinch. 😞 and also trying to get that apex without having lots of product on the sides. Just have so much trouble but this video definitely helps a lot!

[@Maya09340]

Great video! Sounds ridiculous but I find it easier to sculpt the apex of longer nails than shorter nails. Lockdown is over where I'm from so I can finally start having clients again and this was a good refresher, thank you!

[@karlaj4641]

Thank you! I thought I was doing my structure the right way. I was wrong. Great teaching video!

[@PMH3067]

Thanks Liz for this information. Apex and c curves make so much sense now.

[@tjflgator]

I really needed this. Thank you so so so soooooooooo much for this series. As a DIYer, it’s hard to find good content that teaches proper techniques and educates. You provide both and more.

[@louisepelley2264]

This was nail curves for dummies, so well done, by that I mean it could have been titled

[@rachelessel7502]

This was the most comprehensive nail shaping video I've ever watched and EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you SO much. I love how you explained everything in a scientific/mathematical way, so easy to understand. I do my own nails at home and this was so helpful.

[@amberlouisetaylor-gregory2874]

Thank you so much! I think so many people wish they had a big sister, aunt, mother or best friend like you in their life as they were growing up 😂👸💕 and not just for the nail knowledge but just for your general awesomeness, like your work ethic is amazing, the dedication you have, the professionalism.. the way you talk.. the vibe would have rubbed off and had a good, positive affect. Thankfully, even these video's have a positive effect so THANK YOUUUU 😘😘😘😘

[@livinlikeriley]

👏👏👏👏👏. Awesome delivery. Everyone who does nails should see this. I do my own. I need practice with forms. Thank you.

[@carolineburgess1557]

Great tutorial!!!!! I’ve learned more in this one video than I have in the last 6 months of nail college!! 😳👍🏻

[@elizabethsmithakaelizabeth3332]

Mind. Blown. I am just a nail enthusiast, but omg. I just learned a TON.

[@drewholt4573]

thank so much watching you helped me understand what the apex is and why we needed to make sure were to build tge nail and why we should do a c curve thank i got lots of value from your video your amazing xx

[@somecallmeconny]

Liz, i just wanna thank you! Your vids are so easy to understand. I began about 4 months ago with doing nails and i remember when everything was just a big ? to me😁....now i understand and i am getting better and better. I love the internet. I would have never been able to wear long nails because all the " nail techs" in my area ruined my natural nail and had NO IDEA what they where doing. Omg when i think on those claws 😝🙈THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT WORK

[@samhugh4965]

Once again, another home run! Using architecture to explain the apex and c-curve is a brilliant illustration. Thanks once again for fantastic vids!

[@CardoorAlicat]

This is a great video. You are very clear in your explanation and easy to follow. I'm unable go to a tech school right now, so I am using KZbin to teach me to do nails better for myself and friends.

[@thefairynailmother]

By far THE BEST VIDEO I have ever watched! In all the training I have completed none of the trainers have gone into this much detail on the Apex, and until now (8yrs in) I never properly fully understood it! Thank you so much for doing this video it’s made so many light bulbs go off ! Xxx

[@michellemelville8979]

Thanks so much Liz. I believe that will be a huge help. And obviously now I'm realizing how some nails seem to last so much better than others....purely in technique not being equal. But the one I popped this week just gone....so glad I was at home lol. Be curious how my tips stack up as far as curve goes. Because of the recent breakages I suspect I'll be using tips while my natural nail grows out a bit longer. I got hooked a year or so ago when I opted in as a volunteer at a local TAFE for a nail student. Obvious to be application seems easy, the technique the harder part. But I do recall her saying fitting forms on short nails can be a problem. I also recall her saying how each different one/brand had it's own pros and cons so I'm going to have to figure that one out as well. For me I've gone gel over polish because i can wreck polish in a few days even if I'm not working. I work in a plant nursery and gel lasts weeks, only let down if my building fails. I've just repaired my car after an accident and the gel polish stood up to it so well.

[@yaryrodriguez7776]

Wow! This is the best explanation so far. Thank you!

[@missriotgrrl91]

This is phenomenal! I will be sharing this with my cosmetology students when they start working on nail enhancements.

[@nancypearson4952]

Liz - I am a DIYer and have been doing my own nails with the same product for 20+ years. I keep looking for a demo of my product but have never seen one. However, in looking for that demo on KZbin I found The Nail Hub. I am so impressed! I just finished watching the Apex and C-Curve video. I have never understood why and where an apex goes - now I do. You are such a pro and you have true knowledge and understanding of your craft. I appreciate that. Thank you again for your professionalism. I am going to watch all of your videos in order. Thanks again.

[@jackiecahill961]

Thank God for you Liz. I love each & every video you post. I ALWAYS take so much away.

[@mrs.diannalynn1383]

You really have the very best channel, I refer you all the time. I just love watching you . YOU ARE THE GREATEST! Keep up the great work.💅. 🌹. 👑. Dianna in the U.S.A.

[@tinylanica8363]

I see a lot of videos and your the only person who did it so easy to understand! Thank you so much you got a new fan!!

[@constantbloom5560]

Thank you so much for this video. This is the clearest and most in-depth explanation I’ve come across. Thank you so much

[@baptizedbyglitter]

What an excellent and straightforward video. Thank you so much I'm looking forward to building my nails at home using what I've learned.

[@krissynddd8642]

Thank you sooo much. Information was clear, easy to relate and understand!!

[@familyfunft.theboyz5335]

Your style of nails always look good. I've been doing nails about 17yrs. I took a break for a while but couldn't stay away. Lol Keep making great nails!!!

[@marinacadle4523]

Great explinations. I just started looking into the C-Curve but, I never truly understood the necessity of it. Honestly, I thought it was just for a different look. I knew SOME of the importance of the apex but, you've given me a whole new perspective on it. You break things down wonderfully and now I feel the need to go practice and work on my techniques! Always look forward to your videos.

[@stephk3221]

I just do my own nails so I have a hobby at home, I always learn so much from your videos

[@UrFavPopularloner]

I appreciate these videos SO MUCH I watch your channel daily!! I've learned so much in a short amount of time!! Thank You!!

[@Denisejohn65NailEd]

Very good explanation , Liz 🙌🏻❤️

[@thecozymakercompany9676]

Great delivery & resourceful summarized info! I love the history. You’re a great teacher -thank you

[@micuchua70]

Hi Liz. I want to thank you again for the very well way of explaining that you use to teach us. I just did my nails using all the techniques that you have been teaching us and let me tell you: I can stop looking at my nails. They look so beautiful and well done and it is all thank to your videos. I never thought that I would be able to do my own nails so well. They look better than when I go to the nail salons. I will never stop thanking you. You are awesome 👏.

[@TheNailHub]

That is so awesome!!!! Makes me happy to hear it. 😁🥰

[@hannahesson5550]

Thanks so much for this video! I’ve looked up apex and c curve before but I’ve never really understood it. The way you explain it with the example of architecture really helped me understand. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos!