How to File Nails Like a Professional Nail Technician

[@Misoill]

OMG YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO DO NAILS WHEN I WAS CHILD😂 your the reason I never brought a drill you took your time and used a file the entire time. Nice to see your still doing videos.

[@yrcarter]

The Adventures of Mi I agree with you. If I’m using my e-file it’s because I’m trying to get rid of to much product. If you lay the acrylic like butter their isn’t much to need a drill for. She just taught me so much

[@sharexoshowxo]

Oh yeah. I paid six grand in nail school to get my Washington state education for a nail tech license. We didn't even have a teacher at all. KZbin videos was my education even though I had to go to a school to get the 600hours needed to be able to take the state tests: A Written test and then the practical test. Of course, the tests are $200.00 apiece., so $6400.00 USD for a nail tech education in the USA. I just paid money to sit in a room, read the book, and watch KZbinrs teach me how to do nails. Thank GOD I found Kirsty!!! She taught me how to do it!! The others never said how to build a nail, just a parade of gel colors after a quick acrylic application without explanation. So I am thankful she does a great detailed examination of every step and procedure. I love her!!!!!

[@annettemooney3031]

@@sharexoshowxo Well she an educator, as well she is just awesome and can anything people can dream up

[@jadeoreilly2711]

If kirstys willing to just do a whole video dedicated to the sound of buffing and filing I’d definitely be up for that... the sound of this video is actually so relaxing 😂

[@catherineechevarria8972]

Hey Jade that is called ASMR. Search on KZbin for ASMR nail filing videos, I bet you'll find some ;)

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

DEFINITELY saving this video for repeated future reference! I'm teaching myself to do my own polygel nails at home and shaping is my biggest problem. There's no better teacher out there!

[@manicur911]

This is such a great teaching tutorial! Could you do this same type of video but show how you file your own nails on both hands? Since I’m not a licensed nail tech, I only practice on myself and struggle with filing, especially contouring. It’s hard to maneuver the file and/or my hand to get the right angle when filing.

[@anak9827]

Yess 100% agree. I’m struggling to shape my own nails!

[@evanvasquez242]

I'm so thankful for these lessons. I'm learning to do my own nails and these are soooo so helpful. I can't wait to get my first naoi nails products!!

[@cindyjoy5147]

Thanks for showing the different and proper filing techniques for each nail shape, Kirsty.

[@shanettahawkins5994]

I watch this video everyday. You are amazing I can never find a nail tech that does this kind of work.

[@pimigaming6810]

Yeah, Poland 🇵🇱 I've been waiting for the filing vid, thanks Kirsty!!!

[@Noorbalak]

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[@mamaof3878]

Loving the almond filing technique.. I was always told side walls, free edge, cuticle then barrel of the nail.. I have wondered why I keep getting lifting. Going to try this way now xx

[@jenwyatt3912]

Same here!! I'm going to try this technique on my clients as well. Thanks!

[@carrijones7755]

Thank you for going into so much detail. I’m still having a bit of an issue with my filing routine & now I know why. Thank you Adam for getting the close up shots. It really helped. Will watch this a few more times.

[@aleksandra5055]

I love her perfection yet simplicity- an AWESOME teacher across all nail techniques 🖤👍🍷

[@MelissaW0524]

Just the video I needed!! I always have a problem with filing or reshaping on fills. So this really helped me. Thank you!!! Amazing as always!!

[@isnatchedyourweavehaha8584]

@@Noorbalak don't ask for subs!

[@gigigomez9213]

i love how you go through EVEY SINGLE step on how we can perfect the shape of the certain nail . You are a great nail technician. Definitely subcribed !!! ☺️💞

[@domrner]

I wish I could add a 👍🏻 every time I watched it. There would be like a million 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing you expertise!!

[@islandgirl1949]

You are the greatest, Kirsty Meakin!! Super helpful video!!

[@paulakoncki4029]

One always think you know everything, but watching your videos one always learn something new!! Thank you!! 🤗💞💅🏼🇿🇦

[@amandah2866]

This is such an awesomely detailed video! I love that you show it with a hand file too. I do my nails at home and don't have an e-file so it's really useful to have a demonstration with a hand file.

[@amandamenzies5020]

You’re such a fantastic teacher! I always wondered why you filed the cuticle area before the free edge! I love how well you explain everything you do. Thanks Kirsty, learnt so much from your videos, way more than on my nail course 🙄

[@joannedelorenzo8011]

Thank you for this Kirsty! Filing is what I struggle with the most, and this instructional video really helped!

[@MadeleineHenderson]

Thanks Kirsty and Adam EXACTLY what i needed!

[@leahmonica1631]

Absolutely fantastic tutorial Kirstie !... Thank you for this video! 👌🏻💕

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Thanks for sharing this useful tutorial.... Filing is such an important step! 💋💅👍

[@coolgirly6454]

Such great explanations, thank you so much! It helps me as beginner to learn the right positions.

[@christiannemclaverty5836]

You're a technical genius💡 Filing is the technical part off the process. More people who use filing, etc., in trades could move into being a nail technician.💅 Transferable skills.☺ Really great info you gave, thanks.🙋🌸

[@suecochran4841]

Thank you soooo much for the tips on filing the edge of the file, I am not pro but do my granddaughters nails and nick her cuticle every time, and I struggle with the shaping, Big hugs and THANKS

[@leahcalabro2787]

Thanks so much Kirsty. Loved this tutorial and your attention to the finer details of filing. I learnt a few new things to look out for. XX💓💓💓

[@lorenaviera7808]

i buy all your material to work from your website and i love it !!! thank you for this tutorial youre my #1 nail instructor & favorite nails brand !!

[@helenalena6193]

"How to file nails like a professional." Me, an actual professional: *watches because you're so good at explaining and I still have so much to learn from you. Also your voice is very smooth*

[@Vickpiure]

“Look at the positioning of my file” *furiously filing*

[@elainekean4735]

Thank you I was looking for your instructions on the use of files. Great Thx

[@emmaamador2071]

que lindas uñas te quedaron, eres una exelente maestra, me encanta como trabajas las uñas, tengo mucho que aprender sobre el trabajo que haces, gracias por tu tiempo saludos.

[@patriciagallacher6741]

You look stunning in this, hair is a gorgeous colour suits you. Great educational video

[@midwestdebbie2127]

Thank you Kirsten. That’s very helpful. I’m gonna have to watch this some more. Even though I don’t do nails for a living I love to play with them in myself. 💅🏼

[@xqueenx3226]

Thank you so much ! This is so helpful 😍 My first powder and liquid from Naio nails will arrive tomorrow 😍

[@tooziefaloozie]

Anna Eichinger oooh lush!

[@mallorymccoy1887]

How do u like it??

[@tededwards4677]

Absolutely fantastic video detailing exactly where and how to file,thank you for making it. Would you make one like this detailing exact cuticle application,I know you already have one out there but an in depth video like this one would,I'm sure,help techs still struggling to get perfect cuticle applications without flooding it. Thanks again both for sharing this video xx

[@rockinrobin932]

Thankyou for your instruction. I needed to see this. Your explanations and techniques are great.

[@linseyneale8584]

Thank you this was so helpful, I didn’t know why you filed the cuticle area before the free edge but that makes so much sense

[@jodieduckworth1544]

I've been waiting for a video line this for ever! Brilliant! Thank you:)

[@wassocks2041]

Wow, you really know your filing!! Thanks for marking the nails with the green pen as you filed, that really helped me to understand the different angles 😊 xx

[@FamilienFerdosi]

Kirsty love you are a savier did u know that??? Thank u for sharing your knowledge! I did not know about the 'earthshakes' and filing cuticle before the free edge! THANK U LUV ❤

[@jamiejauw9112]

love !!! this was so helpful. can you make a similar video for filing/shaping acrylic nails from tips? not forms. because I dont have that nice natural looking curve from underneath the nail so I have trouble keeping the from looking too flat. idk if that makes sense.. xo

[@tamarynburger588]

So helpful and informative as always. You rock!!

[@leighannemetcalfe8320]

I’d love a video on the form fitting for all these shapes!

[@jomisza6413]

Kochana wielkie dzięki za filmik. Buziaki i serdeczne pozdrowienia z Polski 😘🌷

[@chodemarta8768]

Ale czad. ❤ Nie spodziewałam się polskiego tutaj. Nawet byłam zdziwiona słysząc go, bo oglądam głównie angielskiego youtuba 💪🏻👌🏻

[@Smiffy2462]

I’ve sent all my girls this video ! Great stuff Kirsty thank you ❤️

[@SteelScylla]

Polska 💓 Myślałam, że się przesłyszałam, aż cofnęłam film do początku :D

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

A jednak! Zapraszamy na naszego polskiego Facebooka facebook.com/NaioNailsPL/ 😘💞

[@annahshabalala2879]

Thanks once more for a good technic i am learning so much

[@mariagiron5542]

Amo tus videos y aunque no entiendo tu idioma e aprendido mucho tienes una precisión imprecionante ojala pudieras subtitular tus videos saludos desde México 😘

[@roksanarudnicka5689]

I absolutely love you! ❤️Pozdrowienia z Polski ! ❤️❤️ Greetings from Poland ❤️

[@eleven11222]

You Da Best. I love you and I think you are amazing! I want to be like you when I grow up! I wish you and your daughter all the best!

[@lauracieciora8603]

Yaaaas! Greetings from Poland❤

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

Best Regards for Poland!💞😘 Don't be a stranger on our Polish channel Naio Nails PL💅😊

[@CrazyJane76]

Thanks for this I love watching the informative videos x

[@frescOO8]

I was so confused hearing Polish! 😂 Dzien dobry Kristy! I love your videos! ❤

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

Dzień dobry The Best Source! Zapraszamy do subskrybowania polskiego kanału Naio Nails PL i lajkowania naszego Facebooka😉😘

[@sososhorty6479]

How do you clean your hand files? Please show a tutorial on how the different types of e-file bits are use for different parts of the nail (natural nail or acrylic) Thank You

[@kelseymorine-reid5863]

soyeni mascoe you can't clean a hand file! They are porus and cannot be properly cleaned.

[@dave101smith]

You can spray them with a hard surface anti-bacterial spray, and let dry. It does help.

[@TheMetatronGirl]

Such a great video! Thank you so much for doing another, and even more in-depth filing tutorial. Would you consider doing a similar video for filing your own nails? I find I still struggle with filing my own. Thank you again!

[@rachellee2285]

I don’t ever wanna mess up with an efile and kinda scares me lol I always love going old school thank you for breaking down everything. Your demonstrations are so precise and trustworthy!! I’m not confused at all! Thank you

[@Kaatanaa]

Nie spodziewałam się jakiegokolwiek połączenia z Polską na tym kanale. 😱

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

A i tu niespodzianka! 😊 Mamy też polski kanał Naio Nails PL, zapraszamy do subskrybowania 💞

[@veracu9176]

@@NaioNailsOfficial pozdrawiam z Grecji! ❤

[@DavidsHairDesignEssex]

new to nails and this video has helped me so so much. thank you.

[@amybaglietto4234]

I loved your video so much I’m going to start doing acrylic nails love it I’m a nail tech beginner this helps me learn a lot I also loved your acrylic nail for beginners it also helped me thank you I will keep watching your videos love you so much thank you once again ❤️❤️❤️

[@yukobyyuko]

Such a nice video ! Is it possible to have one video with each finger different like here but for the form placement ?

[@emmadowning1087]

Newbie here- fantastic video! Find holding clients hands right so hard! They fight it- they want to look at everything they pull back. It’s a wrestling match how do you do it without hurting yourself I find I seem to give up and move around them more :/ which I know will cause long term problems so I’m trying to figure out now how to get control without hurting myself or them! Or yelling haha

[@hatengoogle4969]

Very educational and helpful-thanks! 💜

[@caroletipton9747]

Great video on filling

[@deborahcaron8841]

Hi Kirsty. Thanks for these videos. They help me learn a lot. I’m a new nail tech and filing is one of the toughest things. When I’ve finished building the nails and polish I often find they look too thick. How do I know when I’ve thinned the nails just the right amount???

[@kayla_slays_2164]

Hi Cirsty. At my salon we put on tips, file the tip to shape and then add acrylic. Could you show how to shape a tip from its normal square form to the other shapes like stiletto, ballerina and almond. It would really help. 💕💕

[@Hopeandpeaceinjesus]

Kayla_Slays _ you just cut the angles off of the tip after you glue it down then file the edges and then product. I’m not a nail tech but I’m disabled and struggle to hold things this is the easiest way I found after watching another nail tech on KZbin.

[@coldqueen9255]

You're so amazing and you have such a fun personality, I love watching you!

[@teddymattix4619]

great video for learning how to file towards guitar playing too

[@ashleysowers9904]

As always great video and tips thanks so much Kirsty I’ve learned so much from your videos♥️

[@jessevenus7993]

You make everything so easy. Wahhh love your videos ✨✨✨❤️❤️❤️❤️💅💅💅💅

[@jasmink_ka]

miłe zaskoczenie 💖

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

Zapraszamy do subskrybowania polskiego kanału Naio Nails PL 😘

[@TheSecretaryOfFreight]

I needed this! I never knew why my nails look twisted!!

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

We are glad this helped you! :)

[@angelguzman6978]

I would like to see how you make these georgous shapes pleasee!!!!!

[@afikasikwana3037]

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[@MissOcean7]

Would love to see you do a full set of Australia themed nails. I'm a long time follower, you are one of my 2 favorite nail gurus. 💅👍💝💎 xxx

[@shellbug3100]

I needed this so badly, ty kirsty & tht hunk of man adam too 😎😘🙃👪

[@bettyboop7845]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I am a beginner that seems to have a problem positioning my file. 😊😁💚💙💛

[@Noorbalak]

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[@suzanapetrovic6357]

I hear you

[@ladydragon6854]

Is it the same filing system you would Is we when doing your own nails???? Very informative video xxx

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[@tink5753]

Love watching these tutorials but I have a bit of a stupid question, can you pinch a nail when doing an infill if the original nails wasn’t pinched ? If you can will it give a c curve ? May sound like a stupid question but I’m new to doing nails so I’m a bit unsure 😐 x

[@mariellehermkens7988]

Great video thanks for sharing Kirstie 😍

[@stephiz.5355]

Thank you for this great Tutorial 😍😍😍😘

[@foxylady9110]

Thanks so much for this video, I have learnt so much from it 😄

[@polinapg78]

Love you’re work.

[@camilai2218]

I just realized this is talent

[@skyealyce8162]

Your videos are soo helpful 👏🏼

[@jennr1787]

Your stalleto is always so beautiful. There's another KZbinr and I won't mention who but I watch her do a set and omg anyone wearing those would need to register their nails as a deadly weapon. They looked so silly and pointed I would be afraid of hurting someone with them.

[@mandicoleman7433]

Awesome thanks for the updated filing video 😉

[@rebeccajtolley]

Thanks kirsty xxx this has helped me a lot. Xxx😘

[@dollfacey4429]

Once again another wonderful tutorial💅

[@martineleygue2316]

bravo magnifique gros bisous Martine 👍👍👍👏👏👏💅💅💅😙👄👄❤

[@misslk84]

Brilliant video. Thank you. I struggle with my filing and getting the nail just how I like. Can you tell me what grit file would you use if doing gel too Please as I only use gel. Have not yet managed to get the hang of acrylic 🙈

[@snowy-chan2063]

Hi Kirsty. I keep wondering why don’t you use the e-file and file around that cuticle. I think it will come out same result but take less time

[@reneesinnott6083]

Thank you so much, that is going to help me so much with my filing next time. I was wondering why my nails were lifting, totally makes sense 👍😁

[@pandapuffs710]

Lmao she got me. That thing where u make people look and then laugh lmao. She got me lol

[@malgorzatabrzezinka1128]

Best greetings from Poland!!! 😍

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

Pozdrawiamy również!!!😍 Zapraszamy do subskrybowania polskiego kanału Naio Nails PL!💅😉

[@malgorzatabrzezinka1128]

Naio Nails już wczoraj zasubowane 😉

[@romonatheodule8070]

Thank you for the lesson xx

[@Hedge9039]

So helpful. Thanks!

[@nurdgurl7033]

This is really helpful. Do you prefer to hand file over electric file?

[@Margolaaa]

Haha Dzień dobry 😂😁 Urocze !!! 😍😘😘

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

Dziękujemy!😘 Zapraszamy do subskrybowania polskiego kanału Naio Nails PL💅😘

[@beryl-joynleya8615]

Kirsty, I love you😂 thank you for explaining everything so well 🧡

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