Nail School | Beginner's Guide on How to Start Using Hard Gel -

In today's video, Greg shows during a live session, all the key points to understanding gel when you're first using this new material, everything from consistency, to overlaying, and how to treat self leveling gel.
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“How do two brothers get into the nail care business?” This is the single most common question people ask us. There’s a long and rocky version but we’ll give you the short one. We have our fearless and unconventional mother, Young Salo, to thank. With a single-minded entrepreneurial spirit, she decided to start her own business at the age of 49. She had a passion for the nail industry and we did everything in our power to support her. In the end, this is a family business.
Greg, the older brother, became a licensed nail technician after switching gears from fire fighter’s training. He is energy personified and has a true passion for developing the best professional nail care products and education. Habib is the younger brother. He jumped in a few years later; taking a detour from medical school and a life in music. He brings his own creative mind for business, marketing and strategy. Unexpectedly, we are a perfect team.
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I was so worried that being intimidated by acrylic/monomer & learning gels first was a drawback-thank you for sharing the positives of learning that way too! Also, I am just blown away w the passion for sharing knowledge that you/your brother & entire team have for nails…I’m so grateful for the tools you’ve all armed me w since my nail journey began in January. You are appreciated. Sending continued success & as always kindness & positivity•justjenn

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[@katrinamullis6943]

I can't tolerate the acrylic smell without getting headaches. I've been using polygel but looking at gel now. Also thanks for the previous video on nail forms and the hyponichium. I found a perfect set of forms once I knew what I was looking for.

[@cmayo5659]

What is the difference between polygel and hard gel? Ty

[@aerongrimm3162]

@@cmayo5659 (very late reply but I hope this helps!) I'm not SUPER clear on the specifics of the chemical make-up of polygel, but from what I understand from working with hard gel, polygel, and acrylic, polygel is basically just a MUCH, MUCH thicker hard gel. It is still a gel, but because of just how thick it is it can be easier to work with than hard gel for beginners. Personally, I think polygel is awesome for people doing their nails at home; I used Makartt which is excellent in price and quality. But idk why you'd use it as a pro other than pure preference

[@cmayo5659]

@@aerongrimm3162 thanks 😁

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[@adel4086]

Close up view and angle shots are the best I have seen. I learned so much, and can now see how to improve my technique. Thank you for all you do.

[@want2bcute]

I have to give you so much credit! You have allowed yourself to open up to whomever wants the opportunity to learn new techniques, and without even asking for a dime to do it! Times are really hard right now and I have found myself wrapped in practicing nail techniques. I almost gave up due to not being able to find a monomer that didn't make me sick to my stomach, but then I thought about using gel! I haven't been able to purchase your product yet, but I figured I'd learn with using the cheap gel first! Thank you so much for your time and talent! GOD BLESS YOU 🙏 ❤

[@katrinasheets2997]

So helpful!! Greg always explains things so well. The Synergy Precision Applicator helped me so much in learning to apply gel because it forced me to learn to float the product. Once I learned that, using the brush was no problem. Thanks so much for these videos!

[@marysykes1562]

Thank you for showing us your product and what they do I just ordered me a I'm a large Surprise Box I got it a A couple of days ago was your project and also the synergy gel baes gel 2 Tube gels pink @ white and Acrylic powders I am just a beginner but I will practice

[@ym9230]

Thank you I'm starting to use synergy gel till the winter in over and I can open the windows...lol

[@ahlahnasnow-burch5959]

Thank you for sharing a full class with us. Although instead of heat, my hands get ice cold when doing gel. It takes me hours to get them warm again. Is that normal?

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This product seems to be great I haven't e nails for over 15 yrs but have kept up my license hoping one day to once again be able to something I loved doing for 15 ys before I got injured in a job I took for insurance purposes, I had a child, so I often use to come home at 1:15 PM and start doing nails until 8PM. I have missed out on all the new stuff, gels, acrylic colors but I only live on my disability check of less than $800.00, paying Bill's and insurance plus cell phones. I hope to buy one color at a time in acrylic n then work on your gels. Great work, the comments are pretty great.

[@ritablackwell2152]

Very, very informative and totally helpful. Thank you so much.

[@EvelynChesser]

I got my saviland builder gel kit today!! This was extremely helpful. I watched this as I did my first set on myself and it came out perfectly!!!

[@Anon_E_Muss]

These instructional videos are what sold me on your company. Just purchased the brush and trial gel kit, if I am successful with it I plan on purchasing more for my nails. Thank you for making your products available to the general public. I really appreciate the videos.

[@suncreekgal1]

I’m 69 soon to be 70 and I’m doing my own nails. I’m slow but do get a lot of good comments. I’m right handed so having to use my left is really slow but doable. Love your videos. Really helps me a lot. I’ve been able to purchase some of your products on amazon. Sooo happy about that. Can’t get your tube gel or drill and since I’m not a qualified tech can’t buy through a supplier in Canada. I’d like to make it clear I do not work on anyone else just me. But thanks again for your helpful videos.

[@rheaglover1501]

Awesome advice. Thanks Greg

[@ciaracruz6906]

I literally learn something new from you guys every video I watch 🙌🏽 thank you for that🤗

[@dishitamodi4272]

Hi u r fabulous teacher ever. I just want to know abt 2d, 3d, 4d, can u give me knowledge about specific topics on 2d, 3d... more. What adjustly difference between in it. I want to learn abt it. Thank you for teaching all over the world spreading your knowledge. If I say something wrong sorry dear.

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Oh boy! I have not watched many gel application videos bc I didn't have hard gel. Guess who got hard gel in their mystery box! You guys are great for sharing the way you do! 🥰😁

[@dignaemmanuelli3072]

Just loved that reaction about the heat spike had me rolling . i love you guys!!!🤣🤣

[@rorohill2789]

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[@MzPinkee05]

Beginners Gel yay!!!

[@Liz0657]

This is so well explained, I’m gonna try gels and see I’ve never done it before.

[@melody301]

I wish I had watched this video before I threw away 4 bottles of builder gel out of frustration of not being able to control it. Found poly gel to be easier but with I had kept the builder gel

[@jacquelinebanks1660]

Thank you

[@thefigsway3782]

I’ve been using hard gel more and more and love it😊....Thank you for the extra tips😍

[@ucheokoye6744]

Thank you so much at my house work place they are now wanting us to do builder gel poly gel too I did builder gel on my client last month the way she felt the pain on the lamp, have been wondering what want wrong thank you so much

[@youngnailsinc]

With every chemical reaction, there is a small amount of heat. The more product you apply, the more heat you may feel. You could try applying your product in thinner layers or with our lamp, you can use the "Low Heat Mode" to cure the gel slower to avoid that "heat spike."

[@rhondaarmstrong6790]

Great video! Learned alot!

[@katielunn6394]

Probably a stupid question, but what's the difference between hard gel and soft gel?

[@katrinasheets2997]

Hard gel is something you can use to create a nail, think of it like acrylic. Soft gel is something like gel polish. While it adds strength to your natural nails, you can't create a nail out of it. Hope this helps!

[@lilymohsye]

Hard gel must be filed off, it cannot be soaked off. Soft gel can be soaked off. Either type can be used to overlay the nail and/or create extensions.

[@fancynancy19801980]

So you cap the free edge with hard gel? Since I don’t see you do it, I imagine you don’t. But I figure I’d ask, just in case.

[@imagicabarker7542]

Thanks for teaching us so much and I hope you know everytime you say ok? I'm shaking my head yes, lol. You don't have 5 extra bottles of protein bond at the ready? No? It's just me then?

[@5ive9inefx]

We love YOU guys! Everyday I learn something new, not only from YN products but also from the Young family. I respect the hustle and only imagine the struggles. Whishing you guys many blessings and success throughout your journey. ✌🏼 WE LOVE YOU GUYS

[@debtutterow]

can you a video on all the steps for gel full nail set. thanks for all hints..

[@youngnailsinc]

We have many great videos sculpting with hard gel available on our channel

[@carolineford3021]

Love you’re videos so clear and interesting learned a lot, keep up the great work love you guys thanks 😁

[@KathyMcDowell1]

You were talking about getting the glitter out of your brush.. I total struggle with this. Do you have any tips, hacks, or tricks to get the very fine glitter out of your brush? Please and thanks

[@samwager8718]

In terms of sanitization especially since covid, I’m curious what the guidelines would be for the tube gel?

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This is so awesome, tysmfs 😉p.s. I love that I always learn something new, Everytime I watch YN videos!

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Hiiii can we buy your amazing products in FRANCE 🇫🇷 please 🙏🏿 (I saw a few things on Amazon.. But i need the gel in the tube!!! 😍)

[@youngnailsinc]

We will link our list of distributors so you can see who sells our products near you. If you don’t see a distributor in your country, simply zoom out on the map until the closest one pops up and get in contact to see if they ship to your location. www.youngnails.com/pages/locate-distributor

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[@gigilabrador8189]

I’ve always done my nails growing up in the Philippines. I just started doing gel nail polish at home. I’m a baker and cook constantly, I noticed that the polish from the edges comes off faster than I would like to. What can i do to make it last longer? Thank you for all your videos.

[@JackSpaulding1984]

Thank you for the filing tip to help with carpel tunnel!!!!!

[@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y]

I love gel, definitely out of all the products I've bought I've seemed to just stick with hard gel, I love the consistency and lack of filing etc. I've only just started nails but the product I thought I'd struggle with most I adore. Blessings from across the pond, Scotland. 🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✌️

[@lilymohsye]

Will Young Nails create a version of Poly Gel?

[@youngnailsinc]

No, we are not going to be coming out with a poly gel.

[@KathyMcDowell1]

🥰 thanks

[@ucheokoye6744]

I will continue watching other videos you guys are good

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you so much! We hope this video on hard gel was helpful for you.

[@kellydelchambre3200]

Is there a certain type of brush for the potted gel?

[@cx7376]

What am I doing wrong? 80% of time I can file/ blend tip to natural nail perfectly. However, I destroy the other 20% of tips. They get holes , & I have to remove. Im very gentle & use hand file. Could it be tips are old or I am doing something wrong?🙁

[@demarcostudios]

BTW I teach art to special needs students at a NY BOCES program. Special needs includes primarily our minority groups with low socio economic status. I wished our young men who are super artistic could feel courage to enter the world of nail technician. You are an inspiring model. If you plan to come to NY and want to do some good face time please be in touch.

[@135weston]

Thank you for such detailed instructions!! I’ve been doing my own nails for the past 4 years now and some of these techniques I’ve never thought to do!

[@gigglesgigs]

Thank you for this awesome detailed tutorial for hard gel G-man. Blessings 🙌🙏💅😊

[@Vixinaful]

About the gel issue there's squeezy tube gels now. No brush, applications by the nozzle.

[@Melaninbeauty88]

Can I use gel polish on top of builder gel?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes, you can apply gel polish on top of hard gel.

[@danniellepeterson764]

Awesome teacher!And sounds like Nicholas Cage to me lol 10/10

[@SassyShelly]

just curious do we not need to use a gel base coat with these synergy gels? I'm used to using poly gel which needs a layer of base coat to make it stick

[@youngnailsinc]

You need to use the synergy base gel when using synergy gel.

[@GhettoStylewithEjai]

👌🏽✌🏾😍😍😍 Thank you for the video💐

[@aracelisarce242]

I just bought the synergy gel, does this require base?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes it does. We have a synergy base gel available on our website. www.youngnails.com/products/15g-synergy-gel?variant=34425327386760

[@aracelisarce242]

Yeah, but you guys don’t ship to Puerto Rico and the shop that I bought the synergy gel doesn’t have it. Does it work with ManiQ base?

[@valerianotarnicola791]

You are the best !!!!😊😊♥️hi from France 😊

[@Sweettips888]

My gel leaked I bought the small jars and it's half full and the jar is sticky...disappointed

[@youngnailsinc]

We are sorry about that! We will give you the details for our customer service team and they will be able to help you out with that. Business hours are M-F 8:15 am - 5 pm PST. Contact customer service at 1.800.777.9170 or by email at [e-mail]

[@bohobellenails]

I hope some synergy gel is in the boxes this coming sale ❤️

[@1amazingj]

Thank You for this. I truly appreciate you.

[@lindasadaqa1854]

Well it was my first time to know that we should leave the customer hand out of the light in order not burn

[@falasiajacob339]

Bonjours, pouvez vous faire une vidéo sur l'application du Polygel ??

[@youngnailsinc]

Malheureusement, comme le polygel n'est pas un produit que nous fabriquons, nous ne l'utilisons pas.

[@falasiajacob339]

@@youngnailsinc d'accord je comprends.

[@zeph537]

OMG this guy is like watching paint dry. ..

[@naveedan4792]

Sir what's the first step? After Analysing the nails 1/ pro pro 2nd / Primer 3/ bas code 4/ nil polish 5/ top cod Is that right? Please show writing 📝 on a note so we can get screenshot. . what is Dehydrated and bond pal explain?🙏

[@youngnailsinc]

You remove shine from the nails with a medium grit (100-150) sanding band/hand file, cleanse with swipe, apply 2 coats of protein bond and start your product.

[@janillebutler2739]

This was very helpful. Thank you😊

[@maribeldelvalle8175]

Thank you for teaching use how to do better our job hi from Puerto Rico

[@kaylacrosby97]

Question if you see this! How do you find doing sets both gel & acrylic on the practice hand? Does it react differently to a human nail plate human nails have warmth? I want to practice on my practice hand but worried about when I do real people, is the product going to behave differently? Thanks!

[@youngnailsinc]

Two main differences when using the practice hand will be that acrylic won't set up quite as fast because it won't have the warmth that a real person does. Also we don't recommend applying tips on the practice hand for the same reason. They don't adhere as well without body heat. But the practice hand is still a great tool to help work on repetition & perfecting your sculpting.

[@LisaMcculloch-e3c]

I have a question.. all the way from the uk .. I use the hard gel system and Iv a couple of clients don’t want a bright white French .. they want a toned down milky white or a absolutely natural nail free edge colour from the pink nail bed onwards to tip edge .. how can I achieve this with hard gel system.. your product is amazing by they way … Greg ur are amazing Iv learned so much

[@youngnailsinc]

You can mix clear with white sculpture to get a milky white gel.

[@agnieszkalockwood1744]

I did my first set with you and I’m so disappointed at how they look hopefully over time I’ll get better. I have gel in my hair, all over my hands and my hands look busted 😭😂😂😂 #itried

[@youngnailsinc]

Don't give up! It just takes practice. I'm sure your nails look better than you think. We are always most critical of our own work ❤️

[@purisuu]

Live your videos! Was just wondering where you got your hand model from?

[@youngnailsinc]

You can get our practice hand on our website! youngnails.com

[@MadebyRookey]

Thank you for the video! ❤❤ Does the synergy gel also come with the gel pro kit?

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes, the gel pro kit has our synergy base, build, flex gel and some others! www.youngnails.com/new-professional-gel-kit/

[@gigilabrador8189]

Unfortunately your protein bond can’t be shipped here in Hawaii.

[@gabbyhernandes1364]

were do you get the hand ?

[@youngnailsinc]

it's available on our website: www.youngnails.com/products/yn-nail-trainer

[@thegreenlandfamily517]

How do u know you have covered the nail with enough consealer pink ? I’m working on my practice hand and it feels like I’m not covering the nail enough but it’s not as noticeable until after it’s been cured so I can’t then add more ….or can I ?

[@youngnailsinc]

You want to make sure you have enough product to build structure throughout the nail, keeping it slightly thicker at the arch/apex and flowing down to the cuticle, sides and free edge. If you've cured the nail and feel like you need to add product, you can always add more if you haven't wiped off the tacky surface. If you have wiped the surface, you would need to file the nail so there's a textured (not smooth/shiny) surface, cleanse the nail, apply Protein Bond and then you can add more product.

[@bethortiz3513]

Hi I have a question I tried so many times with the cheaper poly gel it's gooy and sticky can't get it to stay it just moves alot I usually buy the brands of beetles and other brands that are cheaper I just can't do the gel it doesn't get along with my nails i just watched your video I Need help with the gel process thank you 🙂

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad we could help! This is our hard gel line so there is no acrylic in it and it doesn’t soak off.

[@ritacartwright9361]

Thanks again for a wonderful lesson.

[@jasminesalvagno2916]

Darth Vader death grip!!!!!! Lol lol lol 😂

[@versatile3169]

Furby ❤️😁 I knew what he was talking about and then he explained it. Thank you for teaching us! I'm using the word furby,so cute

[@jmkaysaywaysemat]

What size brush do you use for gel nails ? Im thinking of buying to try and do my own nails with the clear gel do a overlay on my own nails to keep they long

[@youngnailsinc]

Our gel sculptor brush is a size 5.

[@salomykaitesilalobo5348]

Amazing I loved how you take one through, am in Africa and I could understand yr accent too. Am a total beginner and am sure with you as my mentor, I will be a pro. Thanks am so excited.

[@brebre7831]

34:56 You all are amazing human beings. Thank you so much for all you do for us. Completely generous. 🙏🏼💝

[@kristinenoffsinger5138]

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much for these videos!! My Amazon efile is on its way along with other nail supplies!! 😁👌😍💜❤ I have a practice hand that didn't come with its nails but oh well.lol I definitely want your protein bond! I've heard its the best! 💋💋💋

[@zanoviawashington1897]

I absolutely Love Love ❤️ watching your videos and I am also a loyal customer. I’m Self taught nails fanatic for over 25 yrs. I have Never tried Gel but strongly considered using it. After watching this video skiing with a free other videos by Young nails. My next purchase will definitely be a gel kit, plus my usual monomer restock🥰 I thought this video would just be another learning experience (great learning experience per usual) but when he mentioned the Black Lives Matter movements it almost took me out! In a good way🥰

[@brandypena1630]

Thank you soooo much for these very detailed videos. They have been so helpful. I'm still struggling a little with getting a great application every time. So having the availability to go back and re watch these often has helped

[@emelieforsmark28]

Not me crying when he kept saying one direction 😭🫶🏼💚💙💛❤️🇨🇮

[@marthagarcia6280]

Do you have a video on doing my own nails, specifically applying on the right hand, really need to learn this better

[@youngnailsinc]

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