4 Steps for Perfect Gel Polish Application

Suzie’s reveals her 4 steps to achieve a ‘Perfect’ Gel Polish Application.
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[@MeanBlackKitty]

Dear Suzie, I am only self taught and only doing my own nails, but you have no idea, how tranquil and relaxing it is, to watch you doing any form of work on your nails... the music, your voice, your "craftwomanship" and skills...this channel is truly one of my favourite happy places to escape to, after work. Thank you

[@NailCareerEducation]

Awwww thats so nice to hear

[@redsloane879]

IKR?!🧡

[@mythic_snake]

Same!

[@mvelenagarcia]

I second that! I learned to do my nails with your videos suzie.... even my 2year old girl loves watching your videos

[@redan030303]

I agree 100%

[@rosiemino9284]

Watching cameraman try to do his nails using everything he has learned would just be chicken soup for my soul

[@slefthandbull]

Rosie Mino that is my dream too lol. I bet he is just as good as her now! Hahah

[@sibsibx]

8:01 I thought my cat was meowing at my door so I stood up and checked 🤣

[@DragonLuver44]

Yeah! Me too! I thought it was cat too!😹😹😹😹😹😹

[@skateywatey]

SAME HAHA

[@parkerdill1530]

So did i😂

[@CearoT]

Omg i was just meowing back because i thought my cat was trying to find me. 😹

[@Meems_claws]

@@CearoT I thought I was the only one who did that! Lol. I meow back when my little one is roaming around the house looking for me.

[@MssBilitroque]

The cat in the background was so funny😂😂

[@Compilationtv1143]

MssBilitroque I taught that was coming from my back yard lol

[@MaseRhea]

I love nail techs who normalize making mistakes during applications.. So great ❤️

[@sarahb3088]

When can we met your cat Suzie?? I also have a cat a 3 year old dark tortoiseshell called Tiffy 😊😘🐱💕

[@HiIamChels]

Go over to the nail hub youtube channel. She was on there for a q&a and the cat (I think his name is Creature) is sitting on the desk for half of the video. Plus Liz from the Nail Hub is another great nail channel!!!

[@calichef1962]

I think they called the cat "Critter" in this video.

[@liveymontellano285]

She was able to get so close to her "cuticle line", I went cross eyed 🤣🤣

[@dgirllamius____x]

I like to keep my nails short and I always found capping the free edge a right hassle. Thanks for the dotting tool tip Suzie! 🥰😘

[@christinalapoint4135]

There’s no way I can do that I have to cure 2 nails at a time or it runs all over the cuticle

[@sophieberger2940]

I don't wear fake nails, I don't want to be a nail artist, but I sure am watching this 18 minute video all the way till the end

[@kieralambert1579]

17 minute

[@sophieberger2940]

@@kieralambert1579 Yea true, but almost 18

[@michelletuffley2592]

I have two very confused dogs looking round for a cat 😂🐱🐶

[@barbaradussaman1287]

Mine did as well, my 3 were looking at my phone trying to figure out where the cat was

[@PN-sk3ve]

I have a confused cat and dog looking at each other first and then looking around me to find who was meowing... LOL

[@cherylcampbell8149]

That’s funny

[@mythic_snake]

Suzie, I've been watching your channel for months, and I finally decided to give it a shot. My natural nails are so soft and weak, they are like plastic baggie material. (Well maybe not quite THAT soft, but you get the idea.) Anyway I had to get the store-bought acrylic supplies that aren't that great, but I used your tips and techniques, and I was really proud of my results. Considering it was my first time, I was very pleased, and it looks like I went to a professional! Thank you for your channel and giving "civilians" like me so much invaluable information!

[@amandab.5632]

Mind was blown when you pulled out the paint brushes. Then the cat starts meowing and clawing at door! Love this channel!

[@loganavenue1]

Can you do a video showing how to camouflage shorter nail beds. I had one technician do it. He made me look like I had long nail beds. I’m thinking he used pink higher up and hid my natural smile line somehow. 🤔

[@jennw6809]

We've seen Suzie do this technique in some of the french videos I think!

[@calichef1962]

Yes, you figured it out! That's exactly what he did! He used a cover (opaque) pink to cover your natural smile line and then used white against the pink to create a longer appearing nail bed. It's a very common practice. Some manicurists _really_ exagerate the nail bed with the cover pink so that it's past the fingertip altogether. I'm not a fan of that look. I want to sculpt nails that _could_ look like someone's real nails, if a bit more picture perfect.

[@loganavenue1]

calichef1962 It was one of the most amazing transformations to my nails! But he moved.... and I’ve never been able to get somebody else to do it like he did. Or maybe I haven’t been able to explain it properly. There is always a language barrier at the nail salons where I live. 🤷‍♀️ anyways I’m hoping if she does a video I can show it to the nail tech. 🤞

[@elisa4586]

Reverse smile line, look it up.

[@dianen7224]

Check her glitter French tip video, she did this exact technique

[@thedevilwearschanclas]

Thank you! I always learn something new with each video! The trick with the dotting tool and art brushes was amazing! 💅🏼👏🏼♥️

[@ellencauthorne9550]

I have great natural nails. I use regular nail polish. The dotting tool is great for finishing the edge. Your videos are my relaxing time. Your cat sounds like my Bookitty. She was 16 when she died. I watched the video twice just to hear the kitty. Thanks for your videos.

[@ramfaki1256]

😿

[@julianacrino4207]

You should see how much cameraman knows about doing acrylic nails.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Im not saying he could actually do it cause that takes experience but hes a quick study and he has certainly learned alot

[@breefulton]

Nail Career Education You should have camera man do a video! But don’t show his face. Pull a “Wilson” from Home Improvement where we can only see his eyes and top of his head! Maybe a dust mask or something😂

[@calichef1962]

They could actually add a fence photo, or an animated fence over any footage of Camera Man's face. It would be cute and insanely funny!

[@MargieM10]

I bought some jeweler's glasses from Amazon for around $15. They have five lenses and an attached light. I can see _extreme_ detail now and it's really made a vast improvement in my work (looks dorky but I don't care🤓).

[@girlpirategp]

I wanna say happy Mother's Day to you, Suzie. It's Mother's Day over here in Egypt. Also, I love your nail art, and I've learnt a lot from you.

[@noeleneharrison1846]

Hello from Australia!Your tutorials are so helpful Suzie! I am self taught and I mainly only do my own nails, swatches for hubby's gel polish business and sometimes for friends. I find your tutorials invaluable as you have so many tips, I have learnt so much from them. Anytime we get a new product in, I come straight to you for technique. Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@trishaseasea8200]

I love that you have done this video. Thank you. I just recently become a hobbyist in gel polish and this helps a lot! Thank you again for the tricks to the trade! And to access to supplies when you're not licensed! Please continue to do what you do, I learn so much! ❤️

[@jom6829]

What brilliant advice re: capping and tidying up missed areas. Love watching your videos.

[@nataliejurado5673]

OML her videos are always so soothing and satisfying to watchhhh 👏🏼👏🏼 sis I’m OBSESSED👏🏼❤️

[@ShindoWonderland]

Almost 2 Million. Suzie you deserve it soo soo much. I follow you for years. And when I’m in Canada next year I’m gonna get my set of nails. I wish for them sooo long. Your energy and personality is just so positive and warm.

[@Somethinglikethat-gb3po]

Such a professional....love the set up of the background. I love how there is no music where you can hear her closely.....so tranquil....

[@bambina320]

I love gel polish. It’s so satisfying when there’s no lumps or bumps and then the top coat just makes it pop even more with a gorgeous glossy finish! Btw this who video was super satisfying!

[@WickedBlades]

I do my own nails. Your videos are always a big help for me. I just started doing gel nail polish and I'm so glad I watched your videos on that! Thank you so much! ♡♡♡

[@ili089]

Love how clean and perfect you’re painting your nails 🧡

[@sarahbishenden28]

It's so relaxing watching you and your soothing soft voice just chills me out i could listen to you all day everyday xx

[@MsFresh619]

Such a beautiful colour thanks for the great tips

[@allycaspercat2066]

I love Suzie, she has so many helpful videos and though I am no where near a professional nail artist, I've definitely implemented some of her tips in my own nails! I even have my own tutorials on youtube now!

[@snaylie]

as someone who recently graduated from cosmetology school, this is really nice to watch i'm so anxious about making it perfect!!!

[@cecearting116]

Hi Suzie! I’ve been watching your videos for almost two years now, when I first found your channel, I found your voice to be so relaxing that it actually helped me sleep (I have anxiety and a real hard time falling asleep most nights) so thank you for that! I’ve also learned so much from you, I’ve been wanting to get my own nail kit and start practicing on myself, but everything is soooo so expensive where I live , I’ll have to settle with just learning from your videos :( Thank you for providing such amazing content 💜

[@haveboldfaith]

I would LOVE it if you did show this type of detailed work on natural nails, with regular polish, as you referenced. I know I’m in the minority, but I do still paint my natural nails, using regular polish. This color is GORGEOUS!!

[@Thecrazyraven.]

I’m like you I don’t like long fake nails. I like medium or short nails. 👍

[@Chafalota]

IT WAS AN EXCELLENT IDEA DOING THE EDGE OF THE NAILS WITH A DOTTING TOOL !!! MY BRAIN CAN'T THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND I WOULD OF NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THAT !!! IT WORKS VERY, VERY WELL WITH A DOTTING TOOL !!! I ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS EVEN PAINTING IT WITH A THIN BRUSH BUT NOW YOU HAVE SOLVED MY PROBLEM !!! YAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AbsoluteApril]

great tip about using the dotting tool for wrapping the edge, thanks!

[@safinaglamnails3926]

I just love Susie she's so epic at nails I've learnt so much from her work she's my go to when I wanna learn something new ❤

[@abberdailmarie4887]

The music when she's top coating 😂 such a soothing moment

[@calichef1962]

I think Camera Man chooses really nice music, too. Nothing jarring, nothing loud, just soft, gentle music that works perfectly with Suzie's voice. *Mr. Camera Man, just in case nobody's told you lately, you do a WONDERFUL job! Your editing, lighting, sound, captions and background music all blend perfectly and gives the channel a look and feel all its own. I've seen network programming that didn't have as great a production value as the videos on this channel!* You deserve a Webby, or a Streamy, or whatever awards there are for KZbin videos!

[@simone_d]

calichef1962 So true! What a great duo.

[@estellaguenter171]

I cried 😂

[@pambaars5075]

Love the orange colour.

[@Jenndetta]

My gel kit just came in and this is EXACTLY what I needed! Susie, are you stalking me?

[@gaynorberry5759]

Such a beautiful colour ❤

[@Nanapoo]

This is so relaxing to watch... I love it... I recently started doing my own gel nails and it is so fun learning with your videos!

[@DoveNative]

GORGEOUS color!

[@georgefrederick7648]

I love that color! Very spring in Maryland! 🌷

[@MiaEvansNails]

As I’m new to gel I’ve learnt some new tips to make my gel look better tyfs 💕

[@theMermaidRhonda]

That color is gorgeous!

[@nailsofinterest]

Tfs gorgeous color!!💜💖💜 glad to know I'm not the only one who misses sides of nail away from me when I film! 😊 if you can miss it anyone can. Thanks for showing no ones perfect! 💜💖💜

[@nailsofinterest]

Btw my birds freaked out with your cat! 😂I thought it was so cute! Mine talk in my videos! I drive cats crazy allot! Cat got payback time!! 😂😂😂

[@michellesutton202]

Love that color totally matches your shirt too, perfect. Flawless job on nails 🥰🥰💅💅

[@PN-sk3ve]

Wow.. that shade is beautiful, perfect for Spring and Summer season.

[@nika.vusty7]

Pretty Noona like 👍🏼💅🏼😍❤️

[@kevinmccarthy6217]

I think those nails are my favorite of all time. That shape, length and c curve are flawless. And that color, fierce!!!! 🤩👍

[@yosramirezsv]

Omg yes! Thank you Suzie! I was just looking for a video like this!!!

[@syahadahridzuan5413]

sooooo satisfying

[@antheamichelle5450]

Absolutely LOVE that orange-y colour!! And the cat meowing in the background, adorable!!! I actually got up & thought it was my cat as well!! xxx

[@mariejane8428]

looooool critterrrr 😹😹😹 so funny 😂😂 and awesome video as always!! very well explained and the best idea EVER is to do the free edge first I love this idea i definitely will try this out thank you so much for sharing this with us 😻😻😻

[@joyceboston5536]

So glad you did this video. I've been having that same problem covering the sides of my n nails. It is hard to see t those areas. Love the color. Thank you for sharing this.

[@mariatyler2014]

Love that color. Thanks for sharing.

[@belkinlainez1881]

Pretty colors

[@mkskupa]

I’m a DIYer, and I take FOREVER...I mean really FOREVER to do my nails. Just learning to sculpt nails, and decided on Polygel for its forgiving nature. But I’m embarrassed to say that I literally spent 6+ hours from start to finish. And they still didn’t look this good. I think I grew impatient by the time I got to the color portion because I was embarrassed at how long it was taking me. My sister laughed at me because I spent all day...ALL DAY doing my nails. I am so addicted to it though. Your designs are always so beautiful and your guidance and tips so very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@Bajablastfreezelifesunsets111]

Such a pretty color😍

[@rodicarazvanta9489]

Love you Suzie. Thank you. It didn't come to me this good idea to paint first the edge. Thanks again❤

[@keisharaye3304]

Thank you Suzie 🙌🏿💕

[@jemoeder4799]

Thanks for these tips! ❤️

[@halo4life2neal]

This is a great idea for correcting simple mistakes.

[@feliciasalazar8737]

Love them

[@Essje2]

Thanks so much!!😍

[@jess.0J]

Your voice is so calm and pleasant Plus your videos are helpful!

[@Jensdroidx72]

I never thought of doing the free edge that way.. !! Thanks so much !

[@haleyviall968]

Your videos are sooo soothing! something about your voice makes me wanna take a nap and just listen to you talk about nails all day! :)

[@jordangiordano2796]

The colour is beautiful, like you have the sun in your nails. Love it

[@NailCareerEducation]

Lol

[@dylanford1268]

omg so satisfying !!!!

[@malindasmith3496]

Every time you say “paint” I hear my beauty school instructors yelling “You paint a house you POLISH your nails!” It’s been 20 years since I graduated but I think I still have some PTSD!

[@Prhmangel]

I went to a Vocational school during High school for Cosmetology and she would always say you wash dishes, you wash clothes but you Shampoo and condition your hair. And it's been over 20 years for me. Also, my 10th grade chorus teacher would tell at us about enunciating the word you and not saying chu. About you not aboutchu like it was one word. Haha!

[@annettemancuso952]

The editing in your videos amazes me. Such skill.

[@annamariatriumbari8224]

Susy you are an amazing professional teacher 👍

[@Monica-zl5wl]

that was so satisfying to watch

[@alinashaw5653]

beautiful color

[@calichef1962]

I am generally not a big fan of orange polish, but this is really pretty! I love the square shape, too! It looks so fresh, different and new after years of almond, ballerina and stiletto that it really looks like a whole new thing!

[@lindapelletier6834]

Absolutely beautiful!! I love your work.....and have learned so much from you, thank you so much for sharing

[@maltamaryfree]

Very nice. Love that color

[@suzyqweiss]

So so beautiful, great color on you and I enjoyed the matching decor. 😁

[@caribbeanspice19]

that's a gorgeous shade of orange😍

[@gabrielamay6624]

You are wonderful. Thank you.

[@ellietaylor8384]

Early!!!!! Thank goodness for this channel!! You are so helpful for my nail hobby and now cause of u I can do acrylics gel and lots of different techniques thank you!!!

[@skyebaier805]

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@abbi5984]

You're so patient and i respect that :)

[@rebeccasuddes4552]

Love them 🧡

[@onemargaret]

Beautiful color 🧡🧡🧡

[@faeryprincezz]

Thank you for this video. I was having problems with flooding because I was trying to get so close to the cuticles.

[@slefthandbull]

faeryprincezz ugh i so hate that!! I am using this technique from now on!!

[@DanteVelasquez]

I love the brush and dotting tool tips! And that orange is so pretty :-)

[@magzgutierrez3884]

Those nail polishes are beautiful FANCY ♥️

[@lukelandon8129]

Ok that's the most BEAUTIFUL shade of orange I've ever seen in my entire life 🤩💕😻

[@Bubs2375]

Beautiful look and the colour is gorgeous...🌟💛🌟

[@fancyfingers3529]

That's such a pretty color

[@NailsbyCammi]

What a beautiful and vibrant color😍 Tfs💖

[@Olystil]

Great job !

[@marissap2611]

Omg Suzie! When I go to the nail salon they never do that but they should.

[@chrisnewfie]

What an awesome vid, I’m always learning from you. Thank you again.

[@crazyauntcc9491]

Hi Susie! Thanks for this tutorial I just spent a good bit of $ on getting my 1st gel polish line, including prep, top & base the works but I’ve had trouble with it lifting I really hope the tips from this video help me because I have been so busy doing gel manis and pedis on my friends and fam I haven’t been able to do my own nails! Plus given what I spent on a professional line I want them to last loner than regular polish which is not happening yet! They are all coming back for a redo this weekend so hopefully your tips will give me better results! Thanks so much!

[@yalitcastro2098]

Another amazing video

[@miniriver4865]

Just gorgeous!! 🤗🤗

[@maxineharrison6763]

What a beautiful colour xx stunning 😘 I love your classes your voice is soo soothing to me 🤗😤

[@nicolerobinson7296]

Any special tips for keeping your hands looking so good? Also can you recommend a regular nail polish close to this one? The color is stunning!