How to Decide: Remove Full Cover Tips or Fill? Step by Step Backfill Tutorial

[@MsPatricia2683]

Another great lesson from our Fairy NailGodMother. Tell Camerman that I'm really liking the nail animations . 👍👍

[@Jordan-uh9hg]

I love when camera man asks questions, makes the teacher’s heart sing. Also if you would like to avoid any confusion or hurt feelings, you could use the term “less experienced” rather than “less skilled”. This takes the focus off the ability and puts it onto the development specific skill set. Terminology is my passion! Y’all are awesome!

[@eileen58]

Not a nail tech and never plan on using stuff like this, but I love your videos Susie! So relaxing and informative. Also, girl, your hair in this video looks so pretty! 😍

[@Smallworld2024]

omg same😂 i don’t even put on nail polish most of the time. But i watch every video so relaxing😺

[@TXBRUXO]

Same! I love Susie’s videos. Really helps me understand what and why my nail guy does what he does.

[@kimmiepilkington6120]

You’re like the bob Ross of nails

[@katiemartin4743]

Yess!!! 100

[@hapichampagne5916]

So true!

[@thebirdboobs]

On point observation! She’s so calming and easy to learn from 💕

[@christina5kids16grands]

This video is JUST in time for me! Just started doing my own nails with full cover gels attached with builder gel. I'm actually really good at it, but I needed this video! Thank you!

[@htownandi6263]

Not only is this a great video for deciding how to maintenance or remove these types of nails, but I love how you explain the whole apex to nail ratio. I'm going to use this for my clients with tiny nailbeds that want 2 inch long claws lol. Thanks, Suzi!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Omg that’s so funny 😂 yes clients don’t often understand why they can’t have LOOOOOONG nails right away

[@JAYDEE0520]

OMG you are by FAR my favorite nail tech/instructor!!! So informative, detailed, and you go at the perfect speed! You’re personable but not fake or too much fluff!!! I just love you!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Stay blessed 🙏🏽

[@chelseasams354]

I'm starting to do my own nails at home and I've learned so much from you, Suzie. Love your channel and you!

[@vault7137]

I love your tutorials! And can I take a moment to say how I appreciate how you decorate your studio?!?!? I've watched a lot of tutorials over the years, and not many people think "outside the shot" and provide beautiful backgrounds for their beautiful work! It's an extra step that does not go unnoticed.

[@nanfredman1991]

This is a much-needed video that--pardon the expression--fills the information gap in using full-coverage tips. I've generally used the Build-in-a-Bottle to fill in Gelly Tips, but the same applies. If I fill more than twice, they do lift, as you would expect from the apex being off. THANK YOU again for your teaching!

[@LandaNdlovu.]

Haven't been here in so long, needed this.

[@nancydent3147]

Used jelly tips for the first time using your acrylic. I was amazed at the longevity. I did one fill before I had to remove. Thank you for this. You're my nail hero!!❤

[@kalib1082]

I only paint my natural nails at home. However, this video was very satisfying to watch.

[@lexijolee9485]

Hi Suzie, so I’m trying to perfect my almond nails but I don’t use forms so I was hoping you could maybe do a video on shaping almond nails from glue on tips?

[@debbiep99]

I get you don't use forms.... But Suzie's form makes sculpting an almond Super easy

[@susanna6462]

There is a vid on the past if you go looking (might take a little bit). But there’s one she made on shaping different shapes from maybe a year or two ago.

[@mereyacruzz]

I mostly do nail art on my natural nail but Suzie is definitely temping me to try out acrylic nails 😂

[@megantorio8546]

She is the reason I’ve been doing my own nails at home for a year now! Acrylic and builder gel! She is amazing ! It’s definitely harder then it looks practice practice is so necessary

[@BimmerBabe]

excellent info! im cutting off my naturally long nails after years of growing out because im tired of constant nail repairs to maintain a perfect look. ordered the gel full coverage tips and wondered about fill or removing. thanks again and happy new year

[@louonadventures4312]

I'm doing gel nails myself but I always enjoy learning something new about techniques! 😊

[@megantorio8546]

I love the way you teach! No drama so informative & your very good! You also seem very sweet and I just love your channel

[@julieboice180]

Thank you. I've been looking for instructions on this for awhile

[@Simonanfriends]

I actually love these. Its quick and easy. I can sculpt and have been doin my own nails for years and then extremely long nails for my oldest daughter. I wish they had these back when she had the extreme nails. It would take me an hour to sculpt her nails. These I’m done in like 20 minutes. I also fill them but I don’t wear my nails long. I’m the person that needs a fill every week.

[@mekidunston]

I only refill when I haven't broken a tip and/or not looking for a new shape. On polygel I just refill until I'm tired of it since it's not acrylic and I find it easier to reshape no matter the nail stage. Just me personally since I don't get acrylic often anymore. Love ya Suzie and thanks for the info! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mckenny5505]

I don’t like polygel but that sure is what I love about it. And gel. It’s way easier to shape and file. It’s a breeze.

[@harminderbahra5774]

Your tutorial videos inspired me to open a nail salon at home...its been months n I am doing good.. thank u so much.. 💓 💗

[@jwiki1]

Aloha Suzie and Camerman!! Found your channel a day or two ago and am loving it! I’ve been wanting to get into doing my own nails and I love the way you teach! Thanks for the great tutorials!! 🤙🏼🌺💕

[@reportcred]

OMG, I was just trying to decide this with my gel nails that I did, because they last so long they never pop off or lift so I've been trying to decide do I fill or do I start over but now you've explained exactly why i should do one or the other and yeah it's time for me to start over lol, thanks for another great video 1💙

[@nis09nis]

I don’t even do nails and watch every one of Suzies videos lol

[@julieboice180]

Her videos relax me

[@ronnie7651]

Hey susie, I've been a faithful subscriber for years. I've seen the Majority of your videos & continue to watch faithfully. Suzie 🙂 from the bottom of my heart I just want to say Thank you! You Rock!!!

[@robell1981]

That broken nail sound, camera man, made me cringe, I absolutely hate when I break a nail. Loved this video!!

[@jill6735]

+a

[@emmaengland2726]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@jackieruskey7721]

Susie you are an awesome teacher!! Love you videos!!

[@Honeylarry09]

hey suzie 😃 I'm not a professional but I do my nails at home. I bought your slow acrylic and immediately tested it yesterday. i love it ❤️ so i wanted to say thank you. for all the things I learned from you and the great acrylic 🥰

[@NailCareerEducation]

That’s so exciting! 👏👏👏💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻makes me HAPPY

[@mattbeidleman6799]

AH I wasn’t ready for the natural nail to crack like that in that graphic 😫😫😫

[@RhainEDaize]

I've been under your tutelage for almost a year.. I've become pretty good at hybrid gel. I even bought your monimer. The slow kind. It too slow for me. Chasing acrylic for 5 min. My question is. I seen somewhere to just add a tiny bit of accitone to speed it up to your liking. Any thoughts on this.

[@NailCareerEducation]

If your chasing the bead it’s WAAAAAAAYY TOO WET- release MOST liquid from yr brush. Then hold brush in powder for 4-6 secs- then place into nail, dry & clean brush immediately- now, DONT touch that BEAD, let it rest, if it’s running - remove it ASAP- start again till it doesn’t run- everytime using LESS monomer. Then let bead rest on the nail for another 4-6 secs- THEN with a clean DRY brush shape your bead

[@RhainEDaize]

@@NailCareerEducation thank you so much.. I was not draining the brush.. you have a great day. ❤

[@fionabangay3071]

Awesome Suzie! Thank you for great educational content, as always! 🙃💅💜

[@julievellender5627]

Hey Suzie that covered my question last week really well. Had a go at my infills twice now so far so good. I do however wear them fairly short and my nail beds quite flat so I tend to go for the natural shape rather than sculpted. One came off today so I used one of your forms with the low odour monomer and crafted my own half decent nail from scratch (pardon the pun) thanks to your great tutorials! Cool graphics to Cameraman. See you next week xx

[@NailCareerEducation]

Excellent good for you ! 👍🏼❤️

[@julieboice180]

I have some gel tips coming in the mail. I can hardly wait!!!

[@georgeann3714]

You are the best Suzie!!!

[@cherylmoellrkwmwksjjw6265]

I swear you are the best teacher...this was so informative...love u Suzie

[@sharonsomers]

I'm honestly in awe someone could live with those on for weeks. How do you wash your hair, change the bed, get dressed, so many, most things. I can't imagine!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Those things become easy with practice But they are not practical and there was a few self-inflicted stab wounds. If I had to function as a mom with small children or working in a job that I had to use my hands constantly, then these types of nails are rather ridiculous. But it really does depend on what you need to do with your heads whether you could have these kind of nails or not.

[@Rose-jz6sx]

I know your videos are for educational purposes but I find them so soothing and relaxing on top of that. It's bedtime where I am but I just had to get a huge spider out of my room and it was fast and I'm full of adrenaline, you're calming be back down, so thank you

[@megansmith1382]

I've never seen your hair up Susie. You look so cute! I love it 🥰🤗

[@chantaledenis7003]

Sue my English it's not very well I am a French Canadians but I love and order stand what you say thank you for your generosity....love your work

[@mindysue1802]

I LOVE your videos and Pro Tips!!!! I've learned SO SO much! Idk about anybody else, but I know I appreciate you, THANK YOU!!!

[@NewWave-zl6wx]

The best channel about nails👍💐🍁🍀

[@SentencedToBeth]

So, I paint full cover nails before I apply them on myself. My hands are too shaky to do them on my fingers. If you had to say, what is the best way to attach them when they're opaque so gel won't work? Should I try acrylic? I've only used acrylic twice so I'm hesitant. I love your videos - Liz

[@serenachilds1049]

I haven’t watched you since the 4th grade I’m in 10th now and your videos are still addicting

[@daveysodyssey9990]

I have my first set on. Thank you! I can decide in 3 weeks whether I want a new set or to fill!

[@amandah2866]

I don't know about other people but while I'm learning I use gel tips when applying with my non-dominant hand and attempt to sculpt when applying nails with my dominant hand to save my sanity and time lol. This is a very helpful video.

[@KittyCat-nd4nd]

Even though I'm a male you're one of the reasons I look forward to learning how to do my own nails it looks so much fun

[@savetheclimate2292]

What a great look with that hair and these glasses.

[@nursepunkie9354]

Lord till this day I can’t get acrylic. I started with gel because that’s what I was getting at the salon. I wish I could master it. Took me a while to really master the gel like two years of new sets and rebalance (and new set is really where the skill is I feel) but I also coupled that with sculpting. Products can really make or break you when learning, get those good forms lol As convenient as they seem, tips, dual forms, full nail tips, they can be more trouble than they are worth. It’s really easy to have overspill or air bubbles/too little product. Literally one day after using four different types of forms over time it just clicked and my application made more sense to me which brought then brought my sculpture from good to proficient. Thanks to these videos I binged when I started lol and my current forms have multiple perforations that I don’t have to use thanks to studying Suzie. Thank you lovely lady!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Professionally speaking sculpting on Forms is the best! But I understand why many like these quick ideas. But you are right even they pose problems, they aren’t perfect - but you took the time to learn. Good for you. It’s not for everyone but it’s so awesome isnt it- I love it. I’m going to keep doing it for another 35 plus years

[@barbaraconforti720]

Oh and I finally got your handfiles!! Can’t wait to use them!!

[@yaallen06]

Why was the decision I have to make in 2 weeks before my vacation thank you ma'am.

[@monie2514]

Celebrating my birthday week glad to see your videos I would have loved to see you do a new set. I hope real soon you'll start doing some gel overlay sets. Have a blessed week thank you for making nails so fun

[@NailCareerEducation]

Hmmm nice idea - I’ll work on that

[@monie2514]

@@NailCareerEducation you forgot to wish me happy birthday please don't forget to do several sets of Gel overlays.😇🤔 so that people can get the ideal of how to perform them. In different colors. I also would love to see you do some more inexpensive drill that people should start off with when they're new beginners because not everybody cannot afford Kiara sky products.

[@magalycajigas7538]

I use all polygel which has been better for me, I always take off the full covers only because I always end up bumping and cracking my nail tips due to work typing. Have you worked with any of the new Makkart or Saviland polygels? Would be nice to see your take on those products.

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video as always!!!

[@ESC075Chitown]

Thx SO MUCH Suzie!! I've needed a vid on this for soooo long but could never find one!!! Your the BEST!!! ❤💅

[@nikamoni4]

Cameraman has such great questions. I love it!

[@NailCareerEducation]

He does. At first he said maybe I shouldn’t talk but I said, no! Ya gotta, cause you ask great questions the viewer may ask, so keep it in the vid- so glad we do

[@MaryJaneOctane]

Trying to find a nail school but my husband is active duty and we live in bfe Louisiana right now 🤦🏻‍♀️ So for now I'm just practicing on myself and a practice hand. Thanks for the great tips!!!

[@kelseahamilton9160]

Great video Suzie! I’ve already worn out my coarse file and sanding sponge. I love them!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Wow your are busy! 👍🏼time for BULK FILES🤍

[@kelseahamilton9160]

@@NailCareerEducation yes!!!

[@seesnails]

I love how you explain everything. 🥰 guess what? I ordered the melody susie nail drill. I haven't tried it as much, but so far I'm loving it. Lol

[@NailCareerEducation]

That’s awesome 👏

[@briannabradford6834]

i LOVE this channel ! thank you thank you thank you

[@kristinowens899]

Oh I love when you post!! I have learned so much from you!!

[@qt_stacy]

If I Want to apply a new set of full cover tips yet I took my previous sit down to basically just a Thin layer of gel on my nails with an e file got rid of all lifting.. can i now on top of the gel I left on my nails put a brand new set of gel x tips? I’d like to avoid completely removing all products from my nails every couple weeks if I can as long as I can continually just take all the product down to a tiny thin layer and then redo the service so it’s never technically rebalanced by my untrained hand while also never getting down to my natural nail every time I change them. Hope this question makes sense lol. It’s kind of a bunch of statements lmao. Ty Susie. it’s ok if people are offended when you’re talking about a certifiable skill. DIY nails are just very accessible and the entry level nails have a very low learning curve lol. You are a specialist and as such many people will ever be able to match your skill level let alone expertise level lol. So if people can’t recognize just how difficult it is to do right then they probably won’t ever learn how to fix their mistakes lol

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

I’m working really hard on perfecting my sculpting. I find gel is a whole lot easier so when I’m in a hurry I build with gel but I’m working on getting that acrylic just right. I find I’m building my acrylic nails way to thick. It’s like I can’t tell how think it is when I’m building… I’m gonna tackle another set on myself today. I film everything so I can watch back and have a better idea of exactly what I’m doing right and wrong… Today I’m gonna try to pay more attention to how much product I’m putting on as I build instead of trying to figure out exactly how thick it is on the form. We’ll see how this works. 😉 Trial by error.

[@1amazingj]

Are we to put dehydrator & primer before we put the new acrylic on?

[@candicewdowiak9254]

Yes mam .

[@NailCareerEducation]

Yes very important

[@alisontopley1766]

Love watching your videos tyfs 💗💖

[@monique0481]

Hi 🙋‍♀️🌷🌸clicked on so fast for a Suzie video 💖💝💅 always so educational ❤️

[@astridbuica3360]

Please don't remove one finger! :) enjoy your videos so much, you make me laugh always, thank you for your detailed explanations and the fact that you always say 'in my experience'

[@valentinaalonsoparra1114]

Loving your videos!

[@mellinsomnia1]

I honestly haven't done a refill on full cover tips. Somehow it feels better to just remove them and put a new set. However, I always do a refill on my natural nails when I do sculpting with hard gel. I haven't had lifting for a long time now, probably over a year, so there's no need to remove everything. I prefer to have hard gel overlay on my natural nails and refill saves time.

[@Cookie4811Mau]

I've only KZbin learned how to sculpt a nail, but the press on tip life has been a game changer for a stay at home mom of 3... lol can do my nails so fast now🤣😂

[@Emily-xu6fi]

I love you so much and that shirt is brilliant on you!!!!

[@marvabeadle7789]

Got out of doing my nails lately makes me want to start back thank you

[@georgeann3714]

Oh and are you going to sell your full nails in other shapes? I really wanna buy them. But im just not a fan of almond nail shapes. I like long tapered square or ballerina, coffin. Stiletto too. Hopefully you come out with more shapes soon. Thanks for all of your help with mine and so many other's nail journey.

[@saumyasarraf8641]

Im new to nail scene I want to know can you use gel nail polish or any nail polish over polygel? If so then how?

[@MiOhMai]

Right on time. I was trying to decide if I should soak off and reapply. But now nope backfill it is!

[@marissalorraine8700]

Suz 😍 you look adorable in this video and I love this video. Thanks!!

[@yeonji7595]

I very needed this video. Thank you so much ☺️🙏🏻

[@cathysmith2451]

Great video my dear Friends !! Always looking forward to your videos!!

[@glorykanampiu9384]

Hi suzzie💕

[@NailCareerEducation]

Hi Darlin

[@gretazeqo6754]

What about shorter full cover tips, that have a lower apex, could i fill them multiple times, or is better to do not?

[@nysheikaj]

Suzie, is there an affiliate link for the ceramic cuticle bit you’re using? I want to purchase one and would love to do it in a way that supports the channel!💗

[@Malachaii]

Those long nails are killer!😍

[@KathyMcDowell1]

Thaaaaaaaanks for rhe vid! I'm a full coverage gal!!!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Hi Kathy ❤️

[@emmaengland2726]

I will say, I have the ability to sculpt a new set, but I don’t really like to. I’m pretty comfortable with a fill and rebalance, but I get impatient building a whole new set. So I like to start with something like duoforms or tips to get started.

[@janetkildare1521]

As always, very interesting and educational video. I was thinking, just one time, to fill in and get color using a dip system. What would you recommend?

[@NailCareerEducation]

Kiara Sky has a good dip system Also young nails has one too

[@naylove9282]

What e-file do you use?

[@dezinechic]

man suzie really knows her stuff! and so darn cute while doing it!

[@nikijohnson5801]

But what about short/extra short nail tips that have little to no apex? How may times can you fill those?

[@barbaraconforti720]

I think I would have applied a bit more product to create the new apex and filed down the old one a bit. I’m not a pro, and I only use dip powder or builder gel on myself, but I feel like that new apex isn’t strong enough 😕 that being said, I love you and your dedication and accuracy in teaching all of us 💙

[@NailCareerEducation]

You could do that- in this video I was demonstrating the MINIMUM effort to protect. It’s will be strong enough BUT ONLY Once lol But yes if you have those skills good on you👍🏼❤️ Thanks for the comment 🤍

[@NeonNails]

I always fail at filling my fullcover tips. That's why I spare me the hassel and put on a new set after about 3 weeks. But I might try a refill since you explained it so well. =)

[@NailCareerEducation]

That’s awesome, but remember only filled them once

[@FranTangles]

I fill mine with builder gel 🤗

[@_OnceUpon_]

Thank you so much! This was really helpful! 🥰

[@wuvicky7149]

Really like acrylic nail system to fill them.You don't need lamp, just let it dry in the air. Does NCE Slow monomer has any smell?? I really scared the strong smell for traditional monomer.

[@MarieSmith-hn3qt]

Hello Susie and Cameraman. Love all of the videos

[@fabiolahernandez5573]

Love the video thank you for always teaching us ❤️ Ps does anyone know what e-file she is using??? mine died and im looking for a replacement help

[@brittneyambruster]

I appreciate this! I was getting acrylics for about two years (I didn’t know much about them) and my nail tech never told me i should be getting new sets every few months. I was shocked lol

[@NailCareerEducation]

If you are getting acrylic nails done professionally, you DO NOT need to get new sets every few months. ONLY IF you are DIYing Full coverage tips-

[@mandylynnswarts]

I absolutely love you Mamma Duke of Nails 🤗 also camera Man we love your video grafics plus Ma' your shirt is stunning 🥰 also where did you get that small bit and is it available for lefties 🤗

[@genamatthews9544]

Hi Suzie! Have you ever used Kiss Acrylic Powder? If so, what was your impression of it?

[@NailCareerEducation]

I have- did a few vids about it. It’s ok - if your learning it’s great - just practicing beads on paper or fake finger- trying it to see if you want to move forward

[@genamatthews9544]

@@NailCareerEducation I'm retrying with acrylic. I tried it a few years ago and it didn't go so well. I am having better luck with it now though. I'll keep working on my technique. Thanks!

[@margiemargie5]

Those are some loooong nails. lol I just fried my Melody Susie e file. What is a good strong one that won't cost an arm and leg?

[@gracecruz5057]

Yes! Just what I needed 🥰