How To Sculpt A Stiletto Nail With Gel

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[@myasheswillbeglitter3647]

I SOOOOO APPRECIATE your videos and how in detail you go! I need to finish my schooling ...I started years ago but quit because it’s so disheartening when the schools are all teach yourself, trial and error, throw ya in the deep end and sink or swim instead of actual instruction. More structure like your videos would be AMAZING! Thanks so much for sharing your vast wealth of knowledge with us ♥️ Makes me want to re enroll right now!

[@ssc4153]

Girl....that color is WICKED! I love it! I'm getting ready to do a full set of stiletto on myself Went onto the website and will be making purchases soon......sooo excited! Can't wait to go shopping! Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@dawndelosmuertos4025]

Best nail tech education channel ever! Even those of us who have been doing nails for 30 years can always learn something new!

[@HiIamChels]

I might stand alone with this request but I wish when you're doing "how to ____" you would use a colored gel instead of clear. I find it very difficult to see exactly where and what you're doing. Either way, I enjoy watching you're channel very much. You are amazing at what you do and the way you educate! Hope you're having a wonderful week!!

[@amandamooney6989]

Thank you for all of your videos. You are an amazing teacher and instructor. I watch videos a few times over and will learn more each time. Im a diyer. Also, thank you for not only showing perfect shots, perfect application, etc. When you correct those things in your videos, it makes me believe that I'm not hopeless and assists me in trouble shooting and correcting my own techniques and application issues. Such as how to deal with my turned down pointer finger nails. Thank you sooo much for all you do.

[@CherryAdeCherry]

You are one of the most amazing person ever. So informative and I’m freaking obsessed with your channel 😍

[@lindanichols3586]

Really enjoy everything you do Liz love your personality and you are down to earth I just enjoy all that you share and a nail tech myself for 26 years now I’ve enjoyed this industry so much!!

[@samanthamann7001]

You are truly our Fairy nail mother! Great looking studio ,your lessons are so easy to understand and so complete. Cheers from Australia

[@MY-pf7dc]

YOUR THE PROFESSIONAL HUN / JUST DO WHAT YOU KNOW IS REAL AND RIGHT !!!!!!!!!! STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT EVERY ONE THINKS !!!!!!! LOVE ALL YOUR TUTORIALS !!!!!!!! I LOVE NORMAL / SHORT / SQUARED NAILS !!!!!!!!!!

[@Jadeyeager]

Thank you Liz!! I’m normally an acrylic tech but since I’m gonna be working out of my home I’m learning gel due to the odor of acrylic. I’ve also found gel has much less lifting. Your videos have been a great help for this newby. 💕

[@PolishedPerceptions]

Was feeling demotivated as my gel nails would not look good even after trying the different methods but now Im again ready to practice. You are great❤

[@soniaportalatin]

I love your videos so much because you explain everything so clearly, step by step and sometimes I'm driving so even if I can't watch at the moment I can still hear what you're saying and learn. I also like the fact that you don't put music so it's not distracting.

[@netta2themax967]

Wow!! I wish I could find a tech that took 1/3 of you precision. Looks great.

[@kimgomez5869]

I’m trying it! love the purp 💅🏽 💜 background looks great ! And I will be buying those polishes. Can’t wait for the coffin lesson

[@mgi6659]

You are “the gel queen!” Love your videos and recently I watched a video of you snd Suzie. She is amazing as well! Thank you!!

[@dragorsi]

Thank you! I still have my own nails and I added gel on top of them (because my nail forms are refusing to show up :/) but I managed to do it much easier than I expected because of your very well explained videos on the topic! ♥ I got complimented on the style I come up with and I'm only saying this to tell that no one said they could see I did them and not my nail tech :D I'm European but I had no idea there is a different style of stiletto for us, at some point it would be very interesting to see how they differ from American(?) styled stilettos etc.

[@jessikawinn6114]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge each week with all of us! You are an inspiration to me. Thank you for being you!

[@mariahjane7969]

Thank you for a great demonstration. Im a DIY newbie and I truly appreciate you taking the time to teach me. Im actually working specifically on extreme stilettos and it's challenging. But there will come a day that it come easier as I practice and take suggestions from people like yourself.

[@MY-pf7dc]

THAT COLOR AND BOTTLE ARE GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!!

[@myasheswillbeglitter3647]

And BTW...I FREAKING LOVE YOUR SHIRT! Louise is my spirit animal!

[@TheNailHub]

Lol mine too! Love Louise.

[@raya74]

I like that your serious and professional and you get to the point and nail basics without extra rambling you stick to the instruction and I appreciate that I was watching YN videos and they were saying removing form immediately after first layer so the heat can penetrate through the gel through and through

[@melissaperdue5272]

YASSSSSSS!!!! about keeping it thin and sharp for the base skeleton part!!! the sculpture..... then as you add art color etc it fills out!!!! you bomb girl!!! i stay watching your vids!! and ordering from Nail Hub!!!

[@evelyngonzalez8028]

You mentioned the light reflection line on the top to check how smooth the nail is. Can you do a video to show how to fix some of the errors that would cause the light reflection line to not be straight. Example if there was a dip in the nail, or if you had high or low spots in the gel. Your videos are very inspirational and I am learning so much from them. Thank you for sharing🥰 Take care of you!!

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

Thank you for another awesome video! Looking forward to your next one. You are an awesome teacher!👍💖

[@brittanyl-t4009]

Could you do a how to do a fill on stiletto nails? I don’t know if you’ve already done one, I haven’t found one. The sides are so confusing; they always end up breaking or chipping! You’re an amazing teacher, I can truly appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos! 😁

[@cm_zunnav6293]

Gorgeous color! Greeeeeeeat tutorial as always. Thank you :) Btw... those nail shapes are weapons!

[@ayesha8809]

Liz thank you so much for these videos you are not the nail tech KZbin deserves but the one it needs right now. You deserve a way bigger platform and following for the kind of informative content you put out. Off topic from this video but need your advice. Had my nails done and now removed but they grinded my nails down to nothing. Still have my whole nail but paper thin my beds actually hurt. What should I do? A layer of gel builder overlay to help with the pain and strength until they're healthy again or leave them be and keep them at a short length? Id be doing this overlay myself I don't trust going to get them done anywhere

[@Jadeyeager]

Ayesha C I’m not Liz but a tech. Yes put an overlay and keep nails shorter until they’re grown out. As long as you have no holes through to your bed. Good luck

[@tinab7791]

I would definitely poke my eyes out with those kind of nails LOL. I really look forward to the next videos on shape, I'm currently only proficient at one shape which I think is kind of my own made-up shape somewhere between tapered square and coffin 😂😂 but I'm damn good at it! Look forward to expanding my repertoire. Also looking forward to the video on the exothermic reaction because I love those kind of details! Thank you for your fantastic videos and the new purple background is awesome and the color is great for you ❤

[@CarriedAwayChannel]

That is the most beautiful nail I’ve ever seen. I couldn’t wear it, but it’s GORGEOUS!♥️ (Stiletto/almond nails prevent me from typing and doing my job efficiently.😂🤣 I love them, though!)

[@indziy3025]

great video Liz! Random question: how do I prevent the drill bit from bouncing/hitting the nail while removing the length? it happens sometimes and it scares the crap out of me!

[@samhugh4965]

Indziy, it happens to me as well! Can’t figure out what I’m doing to have that happen.

[@TheNailHub]

Use a higher speed. Usually bouncing is caused when using a coarse bit on medium or low and the teeth (aka flutes) on the bit are moving slow enough to feel. Try using full speed on your efile with a light touch. It should glide and feel smoother.

[@indziy3025]

The Nail Hub yes it worked thanks!!

[@bullslovar33]

Thank you so much for explaining how to fix low points, I defnitely have those at times. Also thank you sooooo much for providing a professional brand for diyers!!!!!! Would you be able to do a product review on which Estemio products to use for building a nail, and also which is best for a gel overlay? Thankss!

[@Aliciainwonderland96]

I've said it once ill say it again I am selling all my gel polishes and im stocking up on most of these if not all. I've seen this gel polish been used by Korean nail techs that I follow but like most things getting your hands on Korean or Japanese brand nail products is hard im so glad you guys have them.

[@TheNailHub]

We've got a memorial day sale coming up so def wait for that if you want to stock up!

[@lindanichols3586]

Hi Liz :-) I enjoyed just watching you I think you’re wonderful nail tech and seem like such a down-to-earth person I have enjoyed the nail industry for the last 26 years as a professional and just love it and I’m glad we have people out there like you to share such insightful things

[@ancankt2673]

That’s an awesome idea for a video ! The one about why does gel generate heat. I can t wait !!❤️

[@jennbauer9994]

So great full for your tutorials! So easy to understand for a newbie like me! I’m learning so much! Can’t wait to go to school next March 🙂 I will have a greater understanding and practice by then should make school go well🙂 Thank you!

[@bettyway5433]

Yes, In going for licensing. I've learned the most of fundamentals.

[@Lijana92]

Good job! Love it! ❤️ Could you explain a balerina/ coffin shape in the next video? Of how to actually apply the form (should it go slightly up or straight or little bit down) and how to pinch it and file it 😊 thanks! Since i am a beginner, but the school never taught us the salon nails. Only the square and oval 🤦‍♀️ so these videos are super helpful! ❤️

[@barbiejake4801]

Love that gel polish colour it’s so rich & deep, the bottles are so beautiful

[@nailfixchill2193]

This a very great tutorial, well explained as usual. Thank youuuuuu💜 And yes we have to be carefull with nails that long...I already woke up with scars , it took me some times to realize....that was just me...hurting myself😂😆

[@Aname0w]

I don't know why, but all i wanted to do while watching this whole video was get a nail clipper, come in on an angle and clip that sucker off & watch it fly! Haha i just find that satisfying to do when it comes to taking off stiletto's i think.. Again, great video Liz!

[@sararosatuulikki]

I love your videos! You just explain everything so well and clearly and you are such an awesome person! Thank you!❤ And greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

[@FastandTasty365]

I would love to see a video tutorial on how to apply the Estemio products. I am unable to find any information on line on how to apply and no instructions came with the products I purchased. The color gel seemed to be repelled away from the builder gel until I cleaned off the inhibition layer. Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos!

[@TyeSandra]

Best tutorial!! When It comes to shaping

[@vanessasigurdson2061]

Thank you for being so in depth in your tutorials and also repeating important information or just repeating things to remind us of things from other videos. Great job! :)

[@reshik8364]

Thank you for the video!! I bought your mani mat and it has wrinkles in it and I cannot get them out for the life of me! Recommendations? Also what’s the difference between the different estemio builder gels? On the website the description is for the gel polishes 😂 thank you!

[@TheNailHub]

Apply heat to the mat. You can iron it or you can stick it in the oven and it should completely flatten out. There should be a unique listing for each gel.

[@reshik8364]

The Nail Hub Ooh thank you! And that’s weird maybe something is wrong with my computer because for me all the descriptions are the ones for the gel polish.

[@chaqillenikita748]

You’re SO encouraging, Liz! Watching your tutes, I *really* feel like I am gonna make this work for me. Thanks so much! 🙏🏼💕

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Omg the Louise shirt! 🐰 There's going to be a Bob's Burgers Movie this year!

[@TheNailHub]

I can’t wait! I’m a huge BB fan

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

@@TheNailHub same!

[@thebrunettetheorist]

I live for extreme shapes like this. So will definitely give it a try

[@lesh1986]

Anxiety has hit me hard watching this.im starting my begginers nail tutorials next week,I have never done nails b4,so watching this made me dought if il manage being this perfect.im a perfectionist nd love doing perfect things,but this seems to he tough.im sad now😭😭 anyway,I'm learning a lot from ur video,from scratch.you see,that is me not wanting to go to class empty,without knowledge on nails.how long did you take to be this perfect

[@pamela9662]

Demystified! Ahhhhhh! ♥️💅thanks Liz! Great video. Your a gem!

[@beautywearsboots6458]

Can you please do a video about the 3 different estemio gels you sell on the site?

[@valerieanderson8842]

Such great videos!! Would you consider a video on how to best rebalance and shorten almond or shorter stiletto nails when a client returns. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your videos are so helpful!!

[@lizvaram9044]

Thanks for the great tutorial again I love all your videos! Hey I got your ultrasonic disinfecting machine and I have some questions it doesn't have any instructions about the basket it has 2 pieces that I don't know if they got together or not... the basket doesn't have any handle to take out to rinse the bits.... if it have a handle (the other piece) how do I attach it....? sorry to ask this here but I don't know how to do it... thanks

[@realitea2491]

So... yeah. I gotta have this color 😂 Beautiful stiletto!

[@CREATE-zq1jc]

Great studio! Great videos! Favorite KZbinr!

[@he6492]

Oh my god! I was waiting for this ome, love this series. Learning so much. Thank you so much!

[@Rybys1]

YAAAAAAAAS. Louise and gel I can buy without a license from you. It’s a good day.

[@kateraynolds6746]

It is very beautiful, but I can hear Ralphie’s mother saying “You’ll put your eye out!”

[@catmenot7143]

I am fascinated by this tutorial but I have to confess that I absolutely abhor stiletto nails.

[@femketjeNL]

Super informative 😊✨ thanks so much! Love your shirt btw ☺️

[@reshik8364]

How big are the jars of builder gel? It doesn’t say on the website.

[@TheNailHub]

30g in each. It's a very nice size...not huge but not tiny either.

[@cathybrown4026]

Excellent tutorial and thank you.

[@callmeme1898]

Omg doing long nails is so much fun. It took me a year to do a nail close to " right" but now thanks ladys like Liz i really enjoy doing nails so so much and it does not take me 5 hours to do a full set ( which it did in the beginning) 😂💅5 hours and longer!!!!! How long did it take you when you startet out to do a full set?

[@TheNailHub]

My first full set I think was 4 hours or a bit more. Now I can do them in an hour. So keep practicing!

[@rayleens]

How would you have dealt with the upward angle of nail form as demonstrated initially when you made the nail form shorter?

[@marinafenwick9993]

thanks, I wear xxl stiletto as my go to but i always struggle with apex position and size so that really helps. also i cant have mine too pointy because im so clumsy and do definately stab myself lol xxx

[@Cautiousl-o7c]

You are an awesome teacher!

[@MsDocJess]

Thank you, Liz 💟 You're answering questions I didn't know I had. So much information...it'll take me a bit to process all of it. I just started doing artificial nails about a year ago by the age of half a century. Have you ever tried pop-its? I feel like this is the easiest way for me atm as I'm still looking for my "lazy Suzie". 😇😃 But I get the slight feeling I'm still making some major mistakes because my artificial nails only last about 4-10 days - although wearing gloves when working with water. They don't even chip, they come off completely...

[@TheNailHub]

Watch my video on apex and ccurves. I talk about these. :)

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Hope you're ok! Been missing you and your education for a few months now.

[@deborahcaron8841]

Hi Liz. Thanks for these videos. I'm learning a lot. Question....Do you use the same cleanser for prep and to clean the gel inhibition layer? ie. The alcohol/acetone you taught us to make.

[@bettyway5433]

Yes. She answered this in the comments section. You can use it in any step of step process.

[@frenchie13]

I love your videos!! I'm new to ask this mail stuff and lingo lol I remember in your nail basics video you mentioned that the hell should not touch the skin, that we should not sure the excess feel off with fingers. You mentioned that it can cause allergies or something like that. However, here in seeing hell on the side of your nail. On the 12min Mark you can clearly see gel on the side of your nail, why is that so?!?! I thought when building with nail form or anyway you build your nail, it should never touch your skin?

[@theschweet]

What are the steps for full application? Extension, e-file cuticle/finish file then top coat? Or e-file before everything first?

[@irenewessel6940]

Love It😍😍😍😍 thanks you so much for showing this😍😍😍

[@trudystroup9640]

That is a gorgeous color!! I can't wait to get in to gel!

[@penneysanderson9277]

As always Liz, fantastic!!!

[@mrsdisney5320]

Another great video! Thank you Liz!!

[@NailsbyGGRNVLE]

You can’t fix it with coats if you use reg polish, not everyone uses gel polish and if your enhancements aren’t on point you can’t fix it with polish. But that’s a good tip for gel polish users. And yes as long nail wearer you need to be careful but after years of wearing and doing it becomes second nature.

[@christiangyrl3]

Hi Liz, I'm starting to get into doing nails at home (not a professional) I would like to use barbacide to disinfect my tools but I'm worried because I have small kids that like climb everything and i don't want them getting into it or risk the solution leaking. Is there anything else I can use to disinfect my tools like heat?

[@japagelnails1458]

Do you have to top file before applying gel color over a hard gel overlay? Or can you apply straight on to the inhibition later if your application is smooth enough?

[@TheNailHub]

If the nail is smooth you can apply color right on top of the inhibition layer.

[@barbiejake4801]

Beautiful shape👍🏽🥰🥰🥰 Subscribed🙏🏽🥰

[@lucadan2342]

Why I can’t do the impact point like you? Can be because of my gel? Or i need more practice? :) i’m new in this ... 😊

[@micuchua70]

I love your new studio. Thank you for again.

[@MoonChildTarot8888]

I love your videos so helpful 💗 thank you

[@fezekadlamini4093]

Hi liz❤️thanks for the video, I’m struggling with my tips being weak and breaking when using forms and the tip looking kinda facing upwards.What would be the cause of this?

[@bettyway5433]

Sounds like form placement. And not covering/connecting natural nail with gel

[@joyceboston5536]

Thanks Liz. Great tutorial.

[@diroche]

Thanks very much. Great video learned so much xx

[@kathleenmellin9172]

I will try this It looks awesome nexts

[@dentednj]

Newbie here: Without a base coat on the clear gel form, will the dark gel polish stain the base gel like polish on natural nails?

[@TheNailHub]

Hi I definitely recommend you start this series of videos from the beginning. Here's the link: bit.ly/TNHNailFun And short answer to your questions: since the color gets filed off later during the backfill there is no issue with staining.

[@jmetashift9687]

Thank you! I learned so much from this video! 💜

[@editemiezite4745]

Your new studio is stunning! ♥️

[@sugibaker6439]

Thank you Liz!

[@mariatyler2014]

They are weapons. Can't wait for the coffin tutorial. I am having a hard time doing it

[@violagirlkmj]

Does the Estemio builder gel require a base gel? Does it matter if we use a different company's base gel?

[@TheNailHub]

Yes it does. I recommend sticking within the same brand for the best results.

[@bellanails3838]

I'm working on a project and wanted to ask what do you think is/are the biggest problems in the nail industry as a nail professional?

[@TheNailHub]

Oh man where do I begin. In the US I'd say the issue all stems from the way we get to become professionals in the first place. Beauty schools and the boards of cosmetology are not even part of our industry nor are they aligned with what the industry is doing so professionals are sort of doomed from the beginning. Couple that doom with them getting told by companies that "we know your education sucks but to compensate we are going to 'protect' you from the competition" and you get a very backwards and perversely incentivized situation. We need to modernize and realign.

[@reha965]

Hey love your vids, just wonder which lamp your using? I’m currently looking for a new one and they are expensive so any information on a good one would be greatly appreciated

[@TheNailHub]

Hi we have a lot of options for lamps. For hard gel/extensions and full color nails the only lamp I would not recommend is the beetle lamp as it is intended for flash curing during a specific product application. But any of the others will be powerful enough to cure anything you want to use. www.thenailhub.com/collections/lamps

[@ItsMeDee60]

Thanks for another great tutorial.

[@nelidasotelo3067]

Thank you for the tutorial. It is very helpful!

[@Mdolittle1]

Good job!!

[@mariatyler2014]

Thank you so much for the tip. Learned alot.

[@christiangyrl3]

Thank you Liz

[@michelleturcotte7100]

I really love your teaching you are such a blessing . Liz if I order the classes for Akzentz cert performance where do I go to take the class

[@TheNailHub]

Hi Michelle please send me an email at [e-mail] and I can give you class info based on your location.

[@michelleturcotte7100]

Ok Pittsfield Massachusetts it won't be by you .

[@michelleturcotte7100]

Thank you

[@kalva2394]

can i put normal polish overtop a nail built with uv gel? if so would i seal it off with gel or normal top coat?

[@TheNailHub]

Sure. Applying it and removing it a lot over a soak off gel might eventually dull or weaken then gel but yes you can put nail polish over top.

[@cweaver7429]

Awsome!