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

[@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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[@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 😂

[@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👋🏽

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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!👍

[@luminvader8911]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@masterbruce5412]

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

[@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. ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@vickyferguson1]

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

[@GillianShekter]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@patronusmusic]

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

[@karenwalker4476]

This was FANTASTIC! Thank you!

[@christinaa8531]

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

[@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 🙏🏼

[@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!

[@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!

[@kristinenoffsinger5138]

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

[@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

[@ThePolishQueen]

thank you so much for sharing this! very helpful

[@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.

[@chomogle]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@alicias2231]

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

[@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]

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[@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

[@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 !

[@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.

[@margerykirner5604]

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

[@Paula-pv7ep]

Thank you Nasty .great job 😊

[@orangemoon_8428]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SLMain5]

TFS I really appreciate your advice

[@wondernessful]

Sooooo helpful. Thank you

[@nerinaarce124]

super useful video! thank you so much❤️

[@oanatodoran9341]

Thank you so much for this 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 😰

[@nikolinepetersen4941]

This was very helpfull thanks❤️

[@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

[@maryensmith3014]

Informative! 💅💅💅 video Anastasia Tfs...

[@teeforthewin]

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

[@kattterina]

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

[@stoptheinsanity]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@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?

[@rachelbrzoznowski4816]

Thank you so much for your time and effort

[@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 😂😂😂

[@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

[@dunniam3168]

Thanks so much for the information. 👍👍👊😘😘💅

[@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

[@larasaber8024]

can you please tell me what is the best gel brand for doing overlay on flexible nails ?? that i can buy it without a licsence

[@adamiecmarta]

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

[@mercedezaybar7472]

Eso es un súper trabajo bravo

[@TheChristianNailLady]

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

[@abigailplatero9653]

Hi! Im having problem with my underneath gel nail may i know what would be a good advice

[@christiangyrl3]

Great video as always

[@shotzie29]

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

[@Nailcou]

You're so welcome!

[@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

[@wendiid9282]

Thank you so much 😍

[@batgirlp5561]

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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@hynefah]

Your content is ah-mazing!

[@etaylorw]

This was so helpful

[@youopened_mandorasbox]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@sashapedraza8703]

I have a question I use a builder gel on my nails and what I notice is that it will come off in one peace and I’ve tried filling the nail and using primer and not to much dehydrater or not to little before application and and I don’t know why they just chip off and I wrap the tips of my nails and usually have a think layer and don’t get it on my skin I dunno what to do 😫

[@simk8026]

YOU ARE AMAZING

[@thepopes4466]

Builder gel, or builder in a bottle is VERY difficult to remove with acetone. What is your removal recommendation since you oppose using an e-file. PLEASE help.

[@leanda1971]

Thank you

[@tinab7791]

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

[@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.

[@natalia6g]

Can you recommend any good natural gel nail places in Toronto?

[@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 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@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

[@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

[@Rumle88]

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

[@curly147]

How can I take the thickness down that has built up on the free edge of my nails?

[@dezzirose187]

Is filing the gels into shape ok to do?

[@robyn1509]

What would cause nails to pull up from the skin below/base of nail bed?

[@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!!!

[@Poppi_Weasel]

so the overlay should be thin? how will it keep weak nails strong? my nails werw bending so i added more.

[@malinikomang5931]

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

[@alleniversonisabeast]

Which builder gel are you using in this video? !!!

[@eringiesler6485]

I’ve done em ALL girl

[@vinessaberg426]

Where did you get the gel?

[@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!!!!

[@kymarah]

I have extentions on my nails the girl started shaving my nails leaving pieces of nail attached then glued them on to much to one side the then added more glue over the rest of the nail. Parts of my real shaved nail got stuck underneath the extentions then she applied the acricl to my nails she applied a lot on then wipe a lot off as she did it she pushed some over the cuticles then placed my nails under blue light . Some of my nails are attached under the extentions and some are pulling away. Are these mistakes?

[@rubynour8139]

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

[@chinuephillips4464]

Thank u

[@sharonkour9721]

I have also did these mistakes and its very ugly and niy a nice sight yo look at. My filing and my prep and my shape and my gel colour polish goes great buy soon as i apply poly gel or acrylic and any gels it has been a mess. So today ive learnt to keep side walls thin but not too thin cuticle area should be free of too much product and the free edge must be thin but not too thin the most product goes on the apex. I did polygel today thers was some tiny mistakes but im going to fix them tommorrow. I used w clear tip then poly gel on top. My thumb nail seemed like some product was too thin in the side wall. Would you recommend i remove whole nail and redo it or can i save it and apply poly gel over the top wear i think its too thin? Why is it taking 4 hours to complete? Thank you for your great educational videos and thank you for all your replies. I think im slowly getting there. By the way it was very short nails ibwas working on. 😚

[@floridagirl386]

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