Perfect your Acrylic Bead Ratio - Liquid and Powder

In this video tutorial, NailNovice shows you how to perfect your Acrylic (Liquid and Powder) bead ratio for long lasting nails that don't lift!
Learn the behaviour of a perfect acrylic ratio bead so you know what to look for when you're practising. Learn correct amounts of liquid to powder and the angles of your brush necessary to pick up different sized beads for easy to work with acrylic that is strong and doesn't lift!
View the written version (with lots of pics! HERE)
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[@Teeny_Bopper_Animations]

I’m a firm believer that just because you know how to do something, doesn’t mean you can teach others! I have watched so many “how to” videos on this subject, but you are the first to explain it technically and completely. Thank you! 🙏

[@nailnovice8781]

Thank you so much Venus. I did put a lot of time and thought into explaining everything in this video. So glad its helping so many.

[@neeleycrain9639]

You must not follow Naio nails!

[@gaston55tina]

@Neely Crain why?? I barely started watching a few of her how to videos and I'm just curious why? Spill the tea...pleas

[@jeskeno7600]

gaston55tina just watch her and find out

[@lisajames3214]

Have to agree with everyone else. Excellent video, I literally improved in minutes! Thank you

[@legslikewhoa]

Omg took me 27 tries to finally get the right bead, but I did it! I’m so excited! I’m gonna be the best nail tech ever!

[@nailnovice8781]

That's fantastic! Practice practice practice!!!!

[@aliciaa927]

Your affirmation is amazing! It just made me happy about being a nail tech! Best of luck to you!

[@missvaycay]

That’s the spirit perioddddddd

[@sinairacastro677]

I love that energy. Girl keep it up.l and you just might lol

[@corinaramos1675]

This was exactly my reaction today lol

[@vcamie8755]

I'm a licensed nail technician, this is the best basic tutorial I have ever seen.

[@nailnovice8781]

Aw, thank you so much!

[@newlightning2306]

Now THAT’S what I call an acrylic bead tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing 🧡

[@nailnovice8781]

You're so welcome Adele :) best of nail luck x

[@newlightning2306]

NailNovice , thank you 🙏🏿 xx

[@gimygaming8655]

I agree

[@melindafrazer1427]

I did the C3 Nail Tech course about 3 yrs ago, just so I could do my own nails. I passed but I was never ever confident. I have watched about 67 million videos on acrylic beads, ratios, placements etc and this is the first video where it is explained in so much detail that I actually understand it. Ive gone.... "ohhhh, okay, so thats what Im doing and thats why its not working and thats why Im not confident...ahhhh.... ". so thank you THANK YOU

[@MadameQween]

I have watched a TON of “beginner bead/ acrylic to liquid ratio/ bead consistency videos on YT and hand to God this is the most informative and helpful video yet! Can’t thank you enough!

[@nailnovice8781]

Wow, thank you!

[@fieryeurochick3194]

This was great! I never attended nail school and was unaware to wait for that glossy finish. That piece of advice helped a lot. Thank you!

[@elaineshephered6303]

The BEST lesson on acrylic I've seen here on You Tube & I follow a lot of very talented tecs here. Thanks to you & all the others who make this such a great place to learn.

[@nailnovice8781]

That's lovely Elaine. Thank you so much xx

[@tunnasch]

Agreed! Everyone teaches this, but leaves so many of my subsequent questions unanswered. This took care of a lot of my ‘why’s and ‘what if’s. Thank you so much! Bookmarked for easy access.

[@gimygaming8655]

Agreed

[@tunnasch]

NN, After watching this video, I sat down today and actually built a decent-looking nail, apex and all, because I was much more careful with my bead--I used the techniques for the size I wanted, I knew better what I was looking for in its composition, I was able to release it nicely, I was in control of it while I worked--and my result today is already many times better even than yesterday, and I've been working at this for several months. You made all the difference--I have the confidence to continue now, not dump all my stuff in the garbage. Miraculous. :) Thank you so much! XO

[@nailnovice8781]

That is SO SO lovely to hear! I'm SO glad I could help in some small way xxx Keep at it! Practice. Practice. Practice.

[@stax5933]

As soon as I finished watching the video, I got up to try this. I always thought I had to grab my bead (at no particular angle) and immediately apply it to the nail. No wonder my first tries have been so difficult and the finished product was all over the place. Thank you!

[@nailnovice8781]

How did you get on from your new attempts?!

[@stax5933]

@@nailnovice8781 honestly, this was game changing. The difference is day and night and I now know that my monomer is too slow to react to my acrylic powders and that all of my brushes are too small. I never thought there was a science to nail artistry but there really is. I watched many videos after this one but this one was by far the most helpful.

[@arysklaws]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! No one is as detailed as you are, so thank you.

[@nailnovice8781]

Thank you. I put a lot of time into that!

[@turnertiara]

Bravo! I feel like I don’t need to watch anymore videos after seeing yours! AMAZING JOB!

[@nailnovice8781]

Yay! Thank you!

[@hawtmustardketchup]

Thank you!!! I wasn’t allowing my head to get glossy

[@nailnovice8781]

Yay! A problem solved for you :)

[@heatherms9188]

Well, I'd just like to say, after ALL the videos I've watched, yours was the best! I think I've finally got it! Thanks from sunny England 😊🌞

[@nailnovice8781]

Fantastic! Keep practicing :)

[@mjmjs1703]

I've never seen an explanation like yours... I loved it.... Awesome job

[@nailnovice8781]

Thank you. Hope it helped :)

[@ladylotusinc]

Thank you so much! I've never heard it broke down in so much detail like this! This is going to help me immensely!

[@nailnovice8781]

You're so welcome! Hope the practising goes well x

[@LinaLina-wn4dp]

Thank you for providing explanations of the bead and the tap!

[@xxSydneyFox]

This is probably the best video about the best bead! Thank you!

[@cynthiafuentes4725]

Was looking for so many videos explaining how to get a good bead for weeks now and finally ran into your video everyone else just shows how they do it but don’t explain step by step nor the amounts and your video has helped me so so much! I’ve been struggling for about two to three weeks on my beads it’s either way too wet or too dry thank you!!

[@StrangeSiliconWorld]

The most information applied in the shortest time of all the tutorials on this topic. Amazing, helped me a lot! Thank you!

[@nailnovice8781]

Thanks for watching!

[@danirobinson8916]

I have been watching plenty liquid to ratio videos and I must admit this one is by far thee best!! I loveeee how you break it down in angle and showed again in detail how you wiped the monomer off and stuff. Sweet!! Thanks a million

[@-orangexaestheticly-7983]

Can you please tell me what your supposed to use is there a certain type of powder or liquid

[@BreenyLee]

Very very good video! Thanks

[@nailnovice8781]

You are welcome!

[@kinah4820]

Im only 12 and my dream is to become a nail tech!! Thank you!🥰🥰

[@takilachaney3293]

This has been the most helpful bead video I have seen. Thank you for making my life as a nail tech student so much easier.

[@sarahcunningham2127]

Thank u so much for explaining that properly!! I've watched so many videos but none have explained it the way you did and it actually works!! Will be watching many more of your videos ❤

[@nailnovice8781]

Yay, So glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@TheCandace018]

Thank you so much for the video! I was always working with dry beads and never allowed them to absorb.

[@mpaige8425]

I watched so many videos and they were no help! Then I watched yours and mastered it! Thank you, your video was very helpful.

[@nailnovice8781]

yay! hope it's still going well :)

[@josiahtorres440]

This what I’m talking bout others don’t give the full details on how to do this method of beads…thank you so much now can learn how to do my beads cuz of this video 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@chantewaters150]

This was hands down the BEST explanation!!

[@nailnovice8781]

Wow, thanks!

[@kimberlipaige8067]

Thank you so much. I couldn’t figure it out and watched 4 different videos and literally halfway through your video I got it every time. You’re a great teacher

[@Makayla08]

Omg thank you so much! I really struggled with the liquid to powder ratio.

[@Rikki-Chik]

This is the most effectively communicated vid I've watched on the ratio of liquid to powder. A serious thank u! It's the one thing that's been holding me back from doing my own nails at home. I'm self taught and hav spent ALOT of money and time on supplies. I hated seeing it go to waste due to one step of the process. And I'm a very crafty girl! I make jewelry, and make miniatures and desl with alot of small details. And im mostly successful in these activities. With that being said, I can now be excited all over again about doing my own nails.

[@SomeoneInAppalachia]

EXCELLENT to explain what you will actually see (the process of the acrylic going from gritty to glossy), that's insanely helpful!

[@nailnovice8781]

Yep! Super important to know!

[@TalontedVixen]

This is honestly THE BEST video for properly explaining acrylic ratio and app. You’re PHENOMENAL thank you 🙏🏾 😄🙌🏾

[@nailnovice8781]

Thank you so much. Glad I can help others :)

[@georginacargill7206]

First slowed down course I have seen on KZbin. I really saw alot and I am ready to try at it again.

[@BobbieXxoo]

I have watched over a hundred videos n this definitely is the very best explanation EVER! Thank you!

[@vanessakoons]

What a great video! I wish this had been around years ago when I was struggling through ratios!

[@kaylaallyen3212]

Omg!!! Thank you for this, the amount of videos that I watch on this and your really the only one who went into detail. Thank you!

[@nailnovice8781]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marifernandez1788]

My god I’m so glad I came across this video ! You’re literally a life saver for showing this ♥️

[@nailnovice8781]

So glad it's making a difference for you x

[@Diva2K11]

Wow this was a fantastic video that not only explained but demonstrated how to achieve the perfect bead. I liked how you really showed what to look for and what to watch out for when creating the bead. I’m starting to do my own French manicure acrylic nails at home. I will be checking out your other videos as well. Thank you!

[@tumi761]

Haven't started but so excited. Thanks a million

[@esorellegalarza5344]

This video is so helpful. It’s hard to find a thorough, well detailed video on how to get a good acrylic bead

[@HaleiwaGirl808]

This. Absolutely the BEST VID to help me understand getting a perfect bead!!! THANK YOU!!

[@nailnovice8781]

You are so welcome!

[@BecBrookes]

I did an entire college course and they didn't go through any if this! I gave up years ago. I might just give it one more shot. You truly are amazing and you may have just saved my passion for nails 💅 ❤

[@nailnovice8781]

I hope so! Keep at it!

[@kapongawhanauvids9664]

Really excellent explanation. Love your simple delivery.

[@shamonafludd8011]

This was so helpful, you are a good teacher! Thanks so much.

[@MonaLedi]

this was soooo incredibly detailed and full of details i've never heard in a liquid to powder ratio video!! i think my beads are slightllyyyy too wet. They're not extremely runny but they definitely don't keep their shape easily. This is going to help so much :))) Thanks so much!!

[@phoebegraceosborne1978]

I'm training to be a nail tech rn and i completely forgot how to do bead ratio. this really helped me thank you. you definitely explained it better than any of the other videos ive seen :)

[@khashaunshaw1490]

I had my first practical lesson in nail technology (acrylic, fibreglass and gel nails) today and got so frustrated as I struggled to get the perfect bead. After watching this video I feel like I’ve learnt so much and am ready to practice again. Thank you so much. I wish I could like this video again and again! 🥰

[@nailnovice8781]

I hope things have gone well for you and your acrylic work the last month! x

[@skyesunshines1471]

Great video. I have watched so many acrylic to powder ratio videos and was never taught to wait until the powder glosses! Huge help! I have learned alot from this!

[@nailnovice8781]

Yep, makes it easier to shape and move if it has settled slightly first :)

[@alicekathryn2557]

Omg! THE best video explaining this subject on KZbin. Thank you SO SO much! X

[@nailnovice8781]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ivettecorreanailz3258]

OMG! this is the best video ever! Thank you so much, I’m sharing so fast! Your the best at teaching. I’ve been doing this since my mid 20’s and now I’m 47. I’m always ready to learn from anyone acrylic and liquid techniques. I was told that the acrylic gets hot due to hot weather at the salon that I’m in. Im so pleased to know that it’s all in the way you do the beads. Will be practicing 😊super excited! You made my day💕

[@nailnovice8781]

Temperature certainly does effect the beads. You will find you need to adjust your ratio in summer/winter, but knowing this technique will help you manage that more smoothly :)

[@My199010]

Best lesson I’ve ever watched😊👌THANK YOU SO MUCH♥️

[@mosaicofmentalhealth]

Thank you so much, this is the best teaching video I've come across!

[@Hortolanyi.]

this was one of the most well explained ratio videos of the how and why that we need to learn. thank you for taking the time to explain it for us

[@nailnovice8781]

Yay! thank you :)

[@anastasialove6279]

Thank you for explaining not only what to do but what not to do :)

[@nailnovice8781]

Happy to help!

[@JoDaDonndaa]

I’m going to keep trying until I get it but I will be an successor of nails one day

[@kirstenkavovit7376]

this is the best tutorial. as soon as I watched, my beads went from too wet to perfectly balanced. TY!!

[@nailnovice8781]

Thats fantastic to hear!

[@joeyjo7553]

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us !!!

[@selenat.538]

This was BEYOND helpful thank you so much!!! ❤️

[@nailnovice8781]

SO glad it helped! Thanks for watching x

[@heatherduncan5106]

i am training at college although on zoom at the moment as scotland is in full lockdown but i am definitely going to pass this video to my tutor she has shown us kirsty meakins videos and even tho she is great i do think this is a little more technical and what students need to see so thanks and you definitely have a sub xx

[@TheOriginalLexa]

Best tutorial ever!!! Thanks so much!

[@livewellwithnicky6341]

Love this you have helped more than anyone could have possibly helped me since I started learning

[@nailnovice8781]

Thats fantastic feedback. Thank you so much :)

[@christopherjohnson8252]

I’m just starting out and this video is so helpful, thank you very much x

[@AshleyBrown-rk6nv]

Flipping thank you!!!!! Best one I got it so easily after you explained it.

[@nailnovice8781]

Woohoo! So glad it helped!

[@chasetaylor0000]

This has been the best explanation I have seen yet. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@nailnovice8781]

You're so welcome :)

[@chasetaylor0000]

@@nailnovice8781 How long does the bead stay in the dipply orange rind stage? If it doesn't move past the dimply stage within 15 seconds, does that mean it's too dry?

[@WEFAbender6]

I'm only planning on using acrylic as my glue when i use press ons, bit very nice tutorial, can't wait to try it

[@connienall6443]

Yes, it’s amazing how much more I learn from you.

[@nailnovice8781]

That's fantastic, thanks Connie

[@shaunzworld]

This was so informative! Well explained 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️👍🏾

[@MrsNewBeauty]

I DEFINITELY NEEDED THIS VIDEO

[@nailnovice8781]

Everyone does! so glad it helped :)

[@jacky-vp2th]

omg yes tyyy!! i was practicing and the nail felt hot and now i know why

[@alesshadorsey]

Thank yu for the specifics and the details. Great video

[@SmoothMadnezz]

I never really comment but this video was very helpful, thank you so much!. I just recently tried it out for the first time, since i usually work with gel. I think the biggest problem is that i waste way too much liquid because im afraid the acrylic gets stuck in my brush. Any tips for that? And also when i do white for example, i ruin my monomer way too fast since i tip my brush in more often due being afraid of acrylic in the brush :(

[@nailnovice8781]

Thanks so much for commenting :) I think every beginner goes through more monomer than necessary when getting into the swing of things. Some really experienced techs use only a lint free wipe as their brush wipe. (I'm not there yet, lol). Acrylic shouldn't be getting into your brush if your ratio is correct and you are gently wiping after placing the bead and then again before re-entering the liquid. But again, perfect ratio takes a LOT of time. With white, you need to work slightly drier than any other colour as it is SO pigmented. White easily gets stuck in the bristles when working with it wet or normal ratio. Be sure to change your monomer as soon as it becomes cloudy from your white as contaminated monomer will effect the adhesion of your pink :)

[@SmoothMadnezz]

NailNovice thank you so much for you answer. I will practice with the beads before I do my next set to see if I can get a good ratio. 😊

[@nqobiledlamini4874]

What is the liquid used??

[@Nailsdonebyken]

@@nqobiledlamini4874 monomer

[@thee.slaytician]

This was sooo informational!! I needed this video baaddd!! U explained everything so descriptive and understandable! Thank u soo much! Definitely will subscribe 😊

[@nailnovice8781]

Aw, thank you! Hope it helps :)

[@biggieshorty]

I needed this. Subscribed.

[@sarathompson9738]

Thank you so much for this video it helped so much and showed me what I was doing wrong excited to try it.

[@nailnovice8781]

So happy to help you problem solve :)

[@alyssavong9249]

You explain everything such in detail & easily understandable , I have watch a million videos on acrylic application etc & your videos are by far the best

[@nailnovice8781]

That means a lot, thanks Alyssa :)

[@alyssavong9249]

No , thank you! There are no nail classes out in Ohio that teach and explain proper acrylic application. I spent thousands of dollars for a nail school that I had to read about acrylic application through a book & I wasn’t allowed to practice acrylic app in class because the cosmetology teacher hated the smell of monomer

[@nailnovice8781]

I didn't have great initial training either. It's far too common I'm afraid. A lot of schools don't actually send you out in the world knowing enough to service clients professionally. Thus why I'm trying to help others :) Thanks for watching x

[@shemelianyandemoh5406]

This is so informative!!! Thank you so much u broke down and explained everything perfectly

[@nailnovice8781]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pernilconarrozz]

Thank you so much for the tips I’m a kid and just got a nail kit for Christmas and I’m trying to use some videos on KZbin for guidance!

[@nailnovice8781]

If you start to enjoy working with nail products, always strive to attend professional training when you're older :)

[@rosepoe24017]

I didn't get this must detail in cosmetology school! Great details and vid👍👍

[@nailnovice8781]

I lacked in-depth education when I initially trained too. Exactly why I started this channel :) Thanks for watching x

[@mxchelle555]

Thank you for this! Very thorough explanation

[@mariciawilliams2786]

This was amazing 😩

[@Nailcarebarbados]

This helped a lot !!!❤ thank you!!

[@gaston55tina]

I hadn't done nails since the mid 90s and I've been back at it slowly for a month now but struggling with the beads and liquid ratio. This just made me learn better than before about beads and liquid!!! Thanku! Your a rock star girl!!! Best advice I've found on utube about the beads and I wasnt even looking for this video, it just popped up while I was working on my stamps designs for nails, btw struggling with that...maybe a video in the future about nail stamp designs?!?! Hint Hint!!! Lol! But thanku really thanku, this video helped so much and got me back ready to keep practicing! U Rock!!!

[@nailnovice8781]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped. I DO have a stamping 101 video!

[@gaston55tina]

Awesome!!!

[@kjersey6781]

OMG thank you so much for explaining this the way you did I now know what to look for and how to do my application better.

[@nailnovice8781]

Practice, practice! Hope it helps x

[@alechaf]

Good job hun! Very knowledgeable indeed! Thank you

[@nailnovice8781]

Thanks for watching!

[@Humbleears]

Thank you for the detailed explanation!!

[@nailnovice8781]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kittymewmew.w.]

Thanks for making this video. This was so helpfull!

[@nailnovice8781]

You're so welcome Pam :) I'm so glad!

[@lakeshiahenry8780]

I really needed this omg tyyyy

[@JackSpaulding1984]

Wooooow! You solved everything.

[@nailnovice8781]

Fantastic! That's awesome.

[@nedechcarivera7148]

Love it thanks to you I got the right bead 🙏🏽❤️

[@nailnovice8781]

Great job!

[@majesticqueenj5725]

New subscriber 💚 love your detail n video

[@beautyqueendennis6393]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@nailnovice8781]

So glad it helped :)

[@sheila9082]

Tremendously helpful 😁👍 Thanks.

[@kmyers4567]

This did help and I will use this in my efforts to get better

[@pilarrodriguez1359]

Great lessons for me thanks two much.God bless you.

[@BiancaCRD]

Great video! Thank you!💅🏻💖

[@keepitreal9762]

Hi Darling, I really appreciate you for this Video, This Tutorial will help a lot of people.. Thank You for sharing.. I will share this video so many people can get the Powder to ratio pat down.. I did screenshot how to hold your Brush when you picking up a Bead.. Thank You so much.

[@nailnovice8781]

Thanks Lisa! You can find up close images of the brush angle on my website :)

[@channy9141]

Thank you so much.! Such a helpful video ❤

[@nailnovice8781]

Best of luck!

[@mimardelplata]

Great explanation how do I need to clean the brush after use ? I want to learn it for doing my own nails , because I am not using untill next time can I put the liquid back again in the bottle of monomer