The Basics of Acrylic Nails for Beginners! Acrylic 101: How to start doing acrylic nails!

[@royal_FIFTY8]

As a DIY'er/tradesmen/maker/boyfriend who up until this point had no idea what acrylic nails were or even where to start......this video is hands down the BEST I've seen so far. Straight, to the point, the reasons and why's for the products. Can't wait to give my girlfriend fantastic looking nails. The biggest thank you. 🙏

[@Raxis]

Quick note on the MMA, we had a gal at Nail School who gave it a try (against School recommendations) and the allergic reaction from her nailbed caused all her nails to separate from her fingers and burned the tissue to the point Doctors were saying she'd never have nails again. Don't mess with the stuff even if it 'dries quicker' or is cheaper.

[@hyunjin_bun]

Thank you, I'll definitely be avoiding that kind of monomer.. I'm just starting out and I am busy compiling a list of things I need to buy next month and I am making sure to add details like what to avoid...

[@hailey6293]

I’m happy I read this after I bought and applied it 😀

[@kimberleewaite8444]

My question is about building a perfect apex.

[@trishthedish68]

That's exactly what I was going to ask!! Where does it go??!! And can you address the cuticle area? How thin is too thin?!

[@osopetty1761]

If they don’t answer, young nails have a lot of videos on both of y’all’s questions

[@danhugo197]

So you put the bead in the middle of the nail and push a thin layer gently back so hat you get a good apex

[@allisonmonzon2039]

yesss

[@pinkbullett]

@Delmer Singleterry omg

[@noneyabiddy3321]

After trying SEVERAL bead forming techniques from the top educators, THIS TECHNIQUE worked THE BEST for me. Thank you!!!!!

[@nolimitnailz]

I wanna cry! Omg... I'm at a loss for words how the timing of your videos series couldn't speak louder or shine brighter! Thank you bestie for this in depth (❤NO MATTER THE LENGTH❤) Beginner Friendly Journey I'm about to go on with such amazing help from you all! I will definitely see what questions I can put on paper!! Thank you again! Xoxo! Can't wait for the next video!!!

[@giancyb208]

I struggle with having a consistent nail shape, and length. Sometimes one nail would be coffin and another would be slightly square. And i would find it difficult having all the nails the same length.

[@tiffanyjustus6275]

Mine too! I can't keep it squared lol or some are some become almond

[@jayisjustired]

For the length here’s what you do: Do one nail and file it down to the shape and size you like then put it against the same nail on the other hand to see if they are the same length!

[@alexiswilson984]

i struggle too!! maybe if i get a drill instead of a file that will help lol.

[@jayisjustired]

@@alexiswilson984 For the length here’s what you do: Do one nail and file it down to the shape and size you like then put it against the same nail on the other hand to see if they are the same length!

[@she2harlem.381]

Hii! my moms a nail tech her self and I follow behind her! For starters use a file , don’t use a drill!!!! you should practice all shapes on a mannequin hand or on yourself , it’ll help a lot on finding which shape you’ll want each time you do your nails

[@genavieveariah7201]

I love how articulate she is and how the sections were listed for be to jump into the part I needed some guidelines on. Very informative

[@genesisv67]

You're a great teacher! Can't wait to get started

[@glendabee]

Love how organize & clear this video is. Thank you, this is very helpful.

[@mariesjeancharles9497]

I just love the way you help people, by going step by step ❤❤

[@khatiyachenda8029]

Thank God I found you.... I love doing nails 💅

[@fq5196]

You made it look and sound soo easy especially for me as a biggner person who wants to start her journey in kiara sky acrylic nails 😍😍🤩

[@amnin3347]

Liquid to powder ratio is so important- thanks for doing this video!! 🤎🤎

[@emilywyatt9340]

I am learning acrylics at nail school. Thanks for the ratio tips.

[@britt7141]

EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! ❤️

[@mmoreno6587]

This is the most informative video so far. Thank you kiara! I will be doing my own acrylic nails and this will help me a lot! ❤️

[@marthabowman5933]

Is there a kit i can buy. With the required products to do acrylic nails

[@nayaalaaeddin7865]

@@marthabowman5933amazon!

[@yvelinelazarreyves_immacul9178]

What I’ve learn from your videos so far is powders to liquid ratio it’s really helped me a lot with my application 💯💕

[@EllieJGold]

My question is how do you keep your brushes so clean

[@marymcmullen8430]

Same!!

[@iyanu]

I’m battling with this

[@iyanu]

How do you even know the powder is original before buying

[@iyanu]

Why does my tissue or clear a rut get stuck in my brush... how do I maintain a clean acrylic

[@kaitlynnjones4260]

Soak them in monomer liquid

[@BunnytheWitchy]

my biggest thing has always been removal and cleanup. so maybe that can be a 3rd video or something. not knowing how to remove safely and how to properly clean up has always scared me away from doing Acrylic nails

[@Nice_N_Polished]

My questions is about the cuticle area, I can never get it to look nice and seamless. Help!..btw, I’m so glad you made this video. Your technique on liquid to powder ratio looks flawless, can’t wait to try it. Thanks 😊

[@she2harlem.381]

Hi , do you have cuticle kits? It helps a lot with me! I ordered them from Amazon for 10 Dollars

[@otiliamaria4695]

Same😭

[@tristaseale]

I am having a problem with glitter and getting my bead just right

[@jackiesanjose705]

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[@joannahepworth2230]

Ya it’s freaking hard 😢

[@jeannetteb2264]

bro im here taking more notes then i do in school!!!! anyways thank you so much for the tips, im a beginner and really needed this!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tayahalien9131]

I’ve been so determined to become a nail tech and just starting and this video really really is so helpful 💓💓.

[@deniseingram5830]

Thank you so much for making this video. I am a beginner and so glad I found you!! God bless you!

[@MzIrresistable38]

I struggle with powder to liquid ratio, I've gotten so much products to start doing my own nails and I'm struggling. Just a view products that I've gotten Valentino, Mia Secret , Kiara Sky, Naio Nails, Not Polish and Young Nails to just name a few....

[@AveryCreates]

Are you still having problems with the ratio?

[@daynarigg1290]

I was given a few and everytime i do nails the acrylic is running

[@caricaturasespanolecartoon1446]

Watch anacrylics

[@keziac-h8936]

1) Shape and uniform length 2) clean and precise cuticle prep and acrylic application (with and w.o efile) 3) building the apex 4) correct thickness for nails Thats what ive gotten so far from the comments.

[@osopetty1761]

They are all things you have to learn through practice, that is why they skipped over all of y’all’s questions asking these same questions, especially building the apex. You have to learn by doing not by someone telling you

[@keziac-h8936]

@@osopetty1761 steups

[@elisasanchez8926]

Thank you so much, I just bought my first acrylic kit to move on from polygel as it just takes so much time and doesn’t allow you to play with colours as easily

[@cutelady5867]

Wow she is amazing at explaining!!! We need more videos with her Kiara Sky

[@ravdaz15]

I m learning nail art but the tips you r giving way more useful to learn that my actual class, thanks.

[@paulhuggins6990]

Really enjoyed your videos. I don't have questions because you addressed them all in the basics video. Thank you.

[@samanthacarol5453]

Woooh wooh am impressed thanks hun really waiting for the next video

[@asena6813]

- how can you get acrylic off that accidentally dried under the nail? - how do you safely get acrylic off that dried on the side of your finger? - also how do you remove acrylic that dried on the body of the brush? obviously i’m getting acrylic everywhere LOL

[@blossomsquad5324]

For under the nail you can file it off And for the finger you can use some acetone but make sure you try not to get it on your finger because if your skin keeps touching products it might develop an allergy And for the brush you can soak it in acetone and then use a wooden stick and run it across the brush and then wipe it with a tissue or paper towel and how long you keep it in the acetone depends on how much there is in the brush I hope this helped

[@sharongodin1560]

Me too I use the drill for under my nails and file for the side

[@asena6813]

@@blossomsquad5324 omg thank you so much!

[@blossomsquad5324]

@@asena6813 No problem!

[@kathykov1]

Use monomer to soak the brush that has dried acrylic. If you use acetone, you'll dry out the brush and end up ruining it. Basic rule you learn in school.

[@april-m5837]

I always want ti learn to do nails and this is a great video. I started researching few days ago and I appreciate you taking the time to share you knowledge and experience with us

[@deelishisnails2332]

I struggle with the cuticle bead. I can’t get that clean cuticle when doing acrylic and when my nails grow out it’s not clean near cuticle

[@julianapokua-gn6lx]

Me too

[@samantabissoondial6158]

The same here 😢

[@marymamboleo3625]

Cleaning the cuticle areas without hurting the client

[@ciavale5061]

You are a VERY thoughtful and thorough teacher. Subscribed!

[@asena6813]

thank you so much this was sooo helpful! i feel like i can finally get the bead correctly now! questions - proper way to clean the brush, recommendations for efile what brand is good? any tips for left handed people? thank you!

[@asena6813]

@divine aw thank you!

[@tycolab9143]

Im having trouble with building the Apex and making the cuticle flush to the nails.

[@ssc4153]

First build the nail then the last bead of acrylic you use to build the apex.

[@tashatate15]

Me too

[@melissajulian2316]

Me too more so the cuticle not so much the apex

[@badatlovediaries]

Definitely the cuticle area and the apex I keep messing up

[@bobolicous206]

Also make sure that you tilt the finger down so it doesn’t flood the cuticle as you place the bead near the cuticle.

[@Reese680]

im new at acrylic nails and this is soso amazing 💗

[@cintiabarkerjay6458]

I will love to learn about the different products and brands

[@Bubblegum-i9t]

Hey there. Very thorough info. Super informative. I do my nails at home and will definitely be using your tips to do mine. Thanks a bunch girl. Great video 😊👍🏻💅

[@ilovegot7754]

Thank you so much for the free knowledge girl it's highly appreciated

[@jackiesanjose705]

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[@mcd4039]

Clarissa 💗 im just starting to get into acrylic nails and I purchased some sale items off kiara sky. My items came today, 💗 shaped styrofoam 💕 i love it! Thank you for the videos

[@alyamoh2196]

Excellent tip for having different size of beads 💕💕💕💕 Thank you for sharing this video🥰

[@Lil_cajun_cafe]

Just bought a bunch of stuff 🥰 I’m so excited to try it out!! I got a kit from Amazon for my birthday, I haven’t touched it yet & watched this video for tips before I did, thankfully I did bc seeing the difference in quality was eye opening lmao! I want my nails to be good so I need good products 👏🏻👏🏻 thank you for this video!!

[@KiaraSkyNails]

Yay! 🎉 So glad you're excited to try our products! 💅✨Quality makes all the difference, and we're thrilled to be a part of your nail journey. Get ready for some amazing results! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further tips. You can email us at [e-mail] or through social media @KiaraSkyNails. Enjoy creating fabulous nails! 💖🌟

[@haleeman3422]

Thank u soo much for this video I learnt a lot but what mostly important I learnt is the application x helped me a lot thank u

[@cherubinchen7]

Omg!! This video is it. Omg thank you thank you. U You just confirmed that the quality is very important which is why I get fustrated when my nails don't come out like how I like (beacause its cheep lol) but Thank you very informative!

[@katlegodhladhla5041]

Hi i just learned from you in a few minutes about beading simple for a beginner, now i would love to know about cuticles and placing of tips ect.

[@giselleliriano1974]

I want this brush 😂😂 this video was really helpful !!

[@andtipidee]

Never in my life have I ever heard of acrylic nails. I always thought only nail polish existed. Time to learn something new!

[@DeronicaMosley]

When I get older, I would like to become a nail technician and I want to go to nail school💅🇬🇪🇻🇳🇵🇭🇫🇷🇲🇽😍😍

[@naywilliams5531]

I remember your tip on getting monomer that doesn’t contain MMA or HEMA is better/ healthier. My question is: would it be safe to use gel polish that contains HEMA because it’s on top of the acrylic? Or should I avoid it?

[@anitracrumpton2366]

Great information

[@angelmichel1936]

I’m always having trouble with the bead. It’s either to dry r to wet. Once I can get a bead worth working with then I pretty much got the rest. Thank u for this video. I will be practicing the way u do it. Ur so thorough and I luv that about u and this video. New sub right here. Will be watching all the rest of ur videos to get caught up. Thanks again!!! God bless!!!

[@miathebarbie7544]

She’s like the Bill Nye, but for all things nail tech , I love how detailed she is but not so much that it becomes Repetitive she keeps you engaged. She’s straight to the point but very informative and she clearly knows her shit. This is somebody I would trust if she gave me a list and said only buy these products but for right now budget friendly lol because you ain’t got it like that right now.😂

[@directorstl9682]

Will KS offer A beginners acrylic nail set? I am a huge fan of all KS products. I have the dip powder set and the jelly tips set. I’m looking to start doing acrylic nails. I am a nail enthusiast. Thanks to KS I’m able to do my own nails at home.

[@kimberlyhaugan9983]

I like this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@easynails123]

Beautiful job the structure is everything 💋💋

[@BonnievNClydeb]

Such an awesome video thank you grrl!😊

[@RaeBondarevich]

Wow. Unrelated but you are absolutely gorgeous my friend

[@debbiekruse779]

When doing your own nails how do you get a good look on your nondominant hand?

[@ssc4153]

Practice. It takes lots of practice. Make sure you prep your nail well. Make sure you have the right sized bead. Make sure that you tilt the nail down so that the product flows well. Once you build your nail you can file it into shape. Good Luck!

[@Lyfestylesbydanniek]

I feel like a did a better job on my non dominant hand vs my dominant hand

[@eboneenails]

Do you mean applying to your dominant nail using your non dominant nail? You have to Pratice and you will have to move your non dominant hand when applying product and filing. It makes things a lot easier than trying to move your hand your using to apply products. Hope I explained it right.

[@debbiekruse779]

I said it wrong lol .. I meant make my dominant hand look good when I’m using my non-dominant hand.

[@eboneenails]

@@debbiekruse779 Yeah I move my dominant hand around instead of my non dominant. It helps a lot and I use a smaller brush also. And lots of pratice.

[@DanladiJaphetKwalos]

Exactly the kind of video have been searching for

[@neeluminesh489]

It's really helpful for me.. thank you for making video for beginners...

[@kanaexo]

Thank you for this series bc I’m struggling HARD with application.

[@joyabbensetts]

Me too... it’s like 1am in the morning.. this video is giving me hope ... she is making it so clear.. where is part 2 .. like she promised

[@kanaexo]

@@joyabbensetts part two is already up hun😌

[@mabellugo9040]

I struggle to get a perfect bead, But with your video im learning to get a perfect bead thank you 😊

[@nonjabulongomane4239]

Thank you, very clear info... Is it possible to jst apply 1 coating of acrylic if you are going to remove it very soon, to make the removing process very fast? In cases where your work doesn't allow you to have long n artificial nails.

[@jordynhardy2202]

thank you!! this was very helpful :) i'll use ur technique next time since i messed up the first time!

[@mariacole5320]

Thaaankyou !! That Was Really Great information 😌💕👑

[@misssharnise]

I learned that the clear monomer can cause yellowing. That’s so interesting!

[@KiaraSkyNails]

Hi love, yes we always recommend using monomer with a purple tint to avoid yellowing. We also learned that using a dirty brush can cause clear acrylics to yellow. -Leticia 💕

[@lavaahgoodaz84]

Thanks for all these wonderful tips. I have one question? As a beginner how will we know which acrylic will be smooth and buttery besides the brand that you're advertising?

[@adelegandamilola8939]

Just perfect ,thanks 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰

[@ndzonamhla6582]

Oh God you so good in this....but where can I purchase your acrylics please?

[@samenayeshach6881]

Love you always supporting you ❤️

[@tracysamuels8550]

I need to have a business for my self. Thx god that I fine u u is the best 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@AnllileneTReyes]

Yesss! I love your editing!

[@jacquelineelopez3358]

Espero ser una de las ganadoras del givaway d kyaraskynails 😍

[@soniyakumar-q2q]

Very useful 👌 video dr thanks 😊

[@donnar9864]

I've been a nail tech for 32 years but sometimes I need to get back to the basics...great video... can you please tell me what color you used...

[@datbaby67]

First comment!!! And so ready to learn! LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU 💜

[@oooooooooooof3105]

My question is how do you make sure the acrylic does get in your brush and how to take it out of your brush?

[@katiemac4756]

Stick it in pure acetone and use monomer to keep it conditioned

[@katjones4840]

How do u maintain the brushes. Do u wash off the liquid? Use soap? Leave it alone and let it dry?

[@omega0159]

I had no idea hema was banned by the fda I was using Mia secret’s monomer and over time ended up developing an allergy to the product (contact dermatitis). I’m going to try the kiara sky monomer and see if Works well with my allergy.

[@jayanirivera8085]

hi im new to acrylic and im a lttle late but i have a ? on, if you use clear tips do you have to use clear acrylic before you put the color powder? Thank you, Jayani

[@mukireaimable8966]

Wow I have got something great in this video 🥰🥰

[@shirlsstark]

Thank you for the education. You will be my new bestie thats for sure. I have been using Kiara Sky gelly tips with a lot of glitter... been wanting to try the acrylic system.

[@6issel]

Love the video! 💖 and that brush 😉 My question is how to perfect cuticle/ sidewall application with acrylic? 🤓

[@thisaccountisdeadlol7534]

Grate tutorial on the products and they seem better then most other products I love this video as well as to how you explain it is so accurate hopefully I can start business again soon to do nails!

[@stephNchanted]

I love how detailed this video was. I had no idea there were illegal products. When will the brush be available?

[@KiaraSkyNails]

COMING SOON BESTIE 💕

[@stephNchanted]

@@KiaraSkyNails omg YAS!! Can’t wait

[@somaerugo7848]

This was very helpful

[@latricetate82]

Hi I enjoy watching your videos very helpful

[@nailsbyerikap2420]

Perfect liquid to powder ratio❤️

[@whitneyraum8641]

I loved this video thank you

[@caritacirocco8365]

Heya! Thank you for this detailed tutorial. I screen shot the lists and took notes. I love the tutorials that Kiara Sky provides on KZbin. I’ve been so inspired by you all and your products that I have been looking into further study. My question would be if Kiara Sky will be thinking about offering a certified course at any time? I would be super keen! I am based in Australia. Also, will Kiara Sky be looking to ha e more accessories for sale in other countries? Our Kiara Sky store doesn’t sell everything that the US store does. I also like everything to match so I’d be keen for the dust brush to match an acrylic brush etc 🥰 it would speak to my ❤️ 😍 anyway, thank you for being inspiring!

[@jennalewis4672]

This helps me to know the right way to get the right bead

[@shaunaduddy6042]

For sure struggling with around cuticles and building apex. I have the ratio down for the most part, but please help with how to get that perfect cuticle and apex

[@jenniferramirez726]

Very informative video

[@ssc4153]

Can you please tell me the number or name of the all in one pink powder you were using....I'd like to purchase some!

[@thestreamongod]

also what do you do with the left over monomer. How do you dispose of monomer

[@livirahillard7115]

Makeup is on point!!!

[@prettybrownsam]

Brush or pat acrylic once you place it down? Start at free edge or cuticle area? How to nail perfect apex each time? Love your channel!!!

[@margaritaguenther7884]

This video was very helpful!!! I will do my nails on Saturday so excited I just did some fake nails here great practice!!! Thanks so much Kiara

[@MakeWay4CJ]

Her name is Clarissa.

[@brilliantncube1529]

Thank you so much I really appreciate this video I will have to practice more