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[@Lisalovesliberty1]

I love how Susie addresses all of the ?’s with grace and kindness. She instantly diffused any hate. This is a very handy video for any of us who love a clean look underneath our enhancements.

[@mizzstrawberry_]

Suzie I just really want to thank you for all your content. You have been the best teacher I’ve ever had. You never gatekeep you just want to help us nail techs (nail enthusiasts etc) become better and that truly means the world. Thank you for sharing your plethora of knowledge in easy to follow steps. I couldn’t imagine where I’d be in my journey if it wasn’t for you!!!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Wow, thank you! I’m so thankful when people ( you ) get it ❤️

[@colormaker9212]

I've been doing nails for over 30 years and also enjoy watching Miss Suzie. She does nails almost exactly the same way I do so I have the students I teach watch her for another person and explanation.

[@nerdalieisasleepyhead104]

I feel the same way!!! Suzie is my go-to trusted professional

[@Jiminie53421]

A hack for those plastic nail brushes you use to scrub underneath your nails, if the underside of your nails are really stubborn, trimming the plastic bristles with like an old cuticle nipper and making them like 1/8 of an inch long makes the bristles less flexible (because they’re shorter) and therefore stiffer! Sometimes, I feel like those brushes are too soft and I can’t really scrub underneath the nail as good as I would like to and trimming the brushes works really well for me!❤

[@eminemzie90]

Oooh that's a gd tip, I've had that problem thanks

[@weekendnomad5038]

This is why I use a toothbrush lol

[@gretaweiss6802]

@@weekendnomad5038 That’s smart! I never thought to use a toothbrush

[@wooliewisp]

Yes, I have a specific medium toothbrush just for my nails!

[@shannonshepard3021]

Thank You for doing this Video, a few of our newer clientele don't understand that this van be done without hurting them and no bleeding either! They have never had their nails done without pain and bleeding. We taught them that getting your nails done is supposed to be a painless Fun experience. My clients never feel pain or see blood. Again Thank You for All you do! From Shannon in Idaho USA

[@amberisrad]

that is amazing Shannon! it is sad that so many have bad experiences, thank you for taking care of your clients and making sure their experience is great!

[@sharontucker7816]

Loved the video. You explain things so thoroughly. Keep up the good work. I’m 78 and use the e-file. I’m very careful. Never to old to learn new things.

[@brentonjoseph]

We are so lucky to have Suzie! Such an excellent communicator. Thank you so much for your videos!! 💜

[@conniehoelscher4591]

I was so excited to see a video this morning. Hope camera man is doing well. Thanks for sharing this video. I did that a lot in all the years I did nails. And my clients loved it. People who are not techs don’t understand it. So glad you addressed it.

[@NailCareerEducation]

No they don’t understand - and this happens to EVERYONE - Ya we shot this before his surgery so we didn’t address any issues of his accident - but we will be shooting soon

[@bobizeli]

I'm not a professionally trained nail tech, manicure is my hobby and every time I get a new bit I always tested on my self first. First thing I check - can I cut my self. Then I do a dry cleanup on 2,3 nails and check on those nails in the following week. Keep in mind I do no more than 3 sets in a week, so i have the time to try, test and experiment

[@redpillgirl1843]

Thanks for your videos. You are such a good teacher and a pleasure to listen to. ❤

[@flormorena3778]

I’m soooo glad someone is doing a video on this! I do lots of diy & jewelry creating & need my bare hands for these projects. That leads to a lot of stains! I absolutely hate the under nail stains 🫣

[@ninablack2516]

I love how you approached these comments. It makes me appreciate your skill and kind nature so much. 💛💛

[@darleneclark6098]

This is exactly why after years of doing enhancements. I completely stopped all. Because I my hands were always in moisture. I am a retired florist. The upkeep was so time consuming and expensive!!! I would have to go every week just to maintain. Then I learned to do myself thanks to Suzie and Liz. Again I was constantly maintaining. I can't stand dirty nails !!! I'm a farmer now and definitely no way to keep enhancements clean now. So I have natural strong nails since I stopped everything except basic cleaning and moisturizer.

[@n.a.a]

My nail tech recommended a nail brush and hand soap for daily upkeep. My nails have never been badly stained and they look clean all the time which is really good

[@danielnascimento6300]

I just watch these videos to chill out before bedtime. Works every time.

[@akaneak]

Such a needed video!! I was always surprised nail techs online didn't talk about it at all. when I started doing it I felt I was doing something bad to the nail, but its totally fine - if you do it right. Thanks Suzie!

[@natashialategan8785]

This has been part of my service with every client, they love the fact that I clean underneath. They have never had it done until they came to me. There nails don't lift nor peal. Thank you for sharing this important step.

[@shellykrabbe7062]

Hiii Susie 😊 I'm a manicurist from way back in the day as well. And yes, we didn't have the same kind of drill bits back then. I used the smallest barrel. I also would add a small drop of 5 second glue. I knew there wasn't any moisture in there. It worked every time. Also, my clients who had been to other manicurist who didn't clean under the nail or clean the cuticle would complain about them. I attracted many clients from my clean, careful, natural looking nails and the care I took and showed them. And that worked everytime as well ~ Amazing how far this industry has progressed, especially the gel products and lamps. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Everything you share is 💯🌿

[@lordyb9514]

Suzie you’re the professional, you shouldn’t even stress on 2 ppls judgments. Millions of us are here to learn and see what’s new. We Love it! 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@NailCareerEducation]

Well, if two people are thinking of it. Several people might be thinking of it, so I thought it’s fair that we address it because it is a Reasonable thought.

[@bertharodriguez1554]

i love your videos ,ive learned a lot . i can sit and watch them all day.

[@patriciablue2739]

As my nails grew, out I began adding acrylic underneath. I use a bit whiter fill. I only do my own nails and I’ve been cleaning them precisely the way you explained!

[@sandrastreifel6452]

Turmeric real stains, natural nail or matte gel topcoat especially!

[@budgetwithcam]

Im not a nail tech but everything i know, ive learned from you Suzie! I do my own nails (gel extenstions) and everytime i do my nails, my dad tells me i should go to school for it. I told him that wasnt a program anymore here in ontario anyways but he always encourages me to start doing other peopls nails. Suzie, youre the best teacher!

[@Fiona2254]

O want you to know that your content has helped me grow my natural nails and protect them with “enhancements”. I live in a homestead so getting my nails done with poly gel and forms was mot in my radar until I got tired of them breaking painfully all the time. I’ve been doing my own enhancements for 8 weeks and my natural nails are now the length, short, of my enhancements. And none have broken or come off in the 3 weeks I give each set. Thank you very much for all you do for us.

[@trulybrowne9796]

Thank you so much for this video! I left a comment about this topic on another video, and your reply really helped me to solve it. I'm glad to see this video reaffirming and demonstrating those steps. Your insights are greatly appreciated!

[@yopsychokitty]

A like to do this even after applying a fresh set. Especially for pickers. That ledge can be too tempting and lead to cracked nails that can lead to fungus or even damaging the nail bed.

[@MrThewizard101]

I find I'm ALWAYS going for that underside edge! That's why I've been religiously filing the underside when I'm doing my own hands

[@LydiaKrow]

I don't seem to have this issue much, but my nails are thin to start with so when they grow out a couple of weeks I find the product has adhered and covered the tip. I keep them short and extend them, and change the nails after a month. When I do I clip them right down to nothing again. That said, top coat under my nails does help, and for everything else there is a nail brush. I keep one in the kitchen for after cooking and one in my bathroom. I use it every other day at least and don't seem to have a lot of issue. I don't garden or do crafts with powders, though - powder gets under there like crazy!

[@ncteumaja]

Been doing this ever since the short and it's soo satisfying I do however file away my natural nail as I find that prevents lifting for me 💅

[@flormorena3778]

I have to agree with/Suzie about the nail polish 💅 under the nail & the toothpicks. I’ve definitely tried both , thinking it would take care of this “dirty” issue . To no avail. 😢 I’m looking forward to trying the methods Suzie showed us here. Thank you again! Peace , love & clean nails wishes for all ! 🥰💅😉

[@SwedBaben]

I have a soft bristle toothbrush intended only to brush underneath my extensions with just soap and water. Then I use micro cue tip with sanitizer to sterilize it. And literally five min later I'm digging in my flowerpots and doing finger painting with my son 😅

[@fluxphage]

im just starting my nail journey and you have the most lovely voice and attitude! such a great resource channel :}

[@leoloewi2972]

I am a hairdresser an nailtech. I wear nails since thirty years. Always struggle with hair color on my natural nail growths. So I used to have every 4 weeks a new nail set. I don't like gloves...but suzie ,that's a good idea. Best wishes from Germany, ❤

[@Kayla_Kimbrell]

This is one of my favorite parts of getting a manicure or doing my manicure. I always try to get under there with a nail brush too.

[@chantellewilson9497]

I bought my own e file and have been doing this for over a year now it works great when done right. I also love using a tooth brush it just gets in there better ❤

[@JemilaFluker]

Thank you for showing this! The dirty ledge under my nails was a pet peeve of mine and I would just cut the fake nails short to get rid of it or soak them off. Totally trying this slowly but surely for my next set.

[@AlisonDorrington]

I love cleaning under my nails, I do it all the time..Just feels clean and looks heaps better..

[@ashleymartinez9647]

I’ve used a nail brush that is angled to get under the nails, and that has helped remove the guck.

[@michelecarroll8168]

So glad you’re back! ❤

[@meishaadams9811]

Wow, I just learn so much from you !! I mean every video you’re dropping “nail knowledge” speaking to me a bff/cool mom 😂😂. But really , I just love the way you explain the videos and you make it very understandable. I’d love a video every day from you ! I just learn so much . My apologies , I know not a video every day. I know you have to rest ! Thank you Susie !

[@NailCareerEducation]

Awwww how sweet are you!!!! We’d love to everyday but it’s just me and cameraman - but we do have some exciting new things coming

[@ella_cinder4361]

The natural nail is more porous than the enhancement. I do this all the time. My mom is an avid gardener, so her hyponychium gets pretty stained. I use my cuticle bit to clean them. And then top coat to help reduce the staining

[@deborahroper3694]

It always felt so good to get mine done. Dawn Powerwash cleans really well on so many things. I would bet it would work on theses too.

[@valerie022848]

I frequently scrub under my nails with a stiff brush. And if they are stained I'll touch up the surface with a skinny diamond bit. I recently bought your trimmer bit that you used for this purpose.

[@miri5960]

ty for this video, I found it vry helpful ❤ also the way you handled the hate comments was done in such a professional manner and class. I'm trying this nxt time when my under nail get dirty, ty Susie 🥰

[@msstefani]

I am starting to do my own nails. When I use to go to the salon, my tech would clean up underneath my nails.

[@tootnpoot]

Thank you queeeennnnnn your videos are as informative and entertaining as ever

[@milothompson9477]

Suzie I love your videos and I always look forward to your professional insights and expertise when it comes to nail education!

[@maryfinn8162]

I’ve missed your teaching videos glad your back😊😊😊😊😊

[@valerieo1483]

I thought about you yesterday when I was at my nail salon in Maine, US. I remember watching your video about the greenies. Last time I went, my thumb nail was starting it, he filled it as usual. Yesterday, I warned her, (a different person) that my nail was getting really funky. She said that we should remove all of them and start over. My right nail doesn’t grow straight it kinda grows down, tending to separate. Do you think removing the ledge from my nail like in this video might help? Had I not seen your video about the greenies, I would have freaked out and probably never get my nails done again. I’m not a nail tech but I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you! 💕

[@luxbookplanners]

Tip: Keep a portable/travel toothbrush in your bag for when you’re out and about to clean your nails. Just make sure to tap the excess water out really well before folding it back up.

[@CatarinaAngelica6]

Hi Suzie, I love all of your videos so much! They are inspiring me to start my own journey of learning how to do nails and becoming a technician. Could you please do a video teaching us about cuticle care and proper cuticle prep for extensions? I've seen a lot of debate online about whether or not cuticles should be cut/removed because they're there to protect us from infection. Is it okay to just push back the eponychium with an orangewood stick and use a cuticle remover? Or should we use a drill or nippers in order to remove all of that skin? Thank you 💗🌷🥰

[@NailCareerEducation]

Unless there’s and excess amount of cuticle simply push it back It’s a little crazy out there with the cuticle care - it’s over exaggerated and over done- we need a certain amount - removing too much is not good and can cause an overgrowth

[@sarahshaw-sehgal1146]

9:39 Susie war flashbacks 😂😂😂 thank you sooooooo much for this video. I think my personal problem with this is I might need a better bit because I always get grooves when I try this!

[@kawaiixkitty168]

I love when negative comments are called out ❤ spread some love 💕 geez

[@mimmikibilly]

Concerns are valid, the problem is often how they are expressed.

[@katie_1219]

Thank Susie for this video I learned something that I didn’t know… Thank you for sharing!

[@mayraheart8878]

I clean up my under nails the same way 🙌🏻

[@christyinthecarolinas]

I just use a nail brush every single time i was my hands. I can't stand the thought of junk or germs under my nails. I'd go nuts! 😂

[@Desaundrea]

If you have concerns about staining and debris, then wearing gloves while cooking is an absolute win. However, when your nail tips are as sharp as Susie’s, gloves will just rip through. The best way to clean under your enhancements is a good nail brush. If stains are resistant, then use a Q-Tip dipped in hydrogen peroxide to clean out the stains, then immediately wash and scrub the nails. It may seem tedious to touch something, then immediately wash your hands, but if you want clean nails you will do it regardless. I don’t use nail forms often but I have near had this issue as I wash my hands and scrub under my nails more than 6 times a day 😂 I always apply cuticle oil to the underside of my nails. Cuticle oil will help keep the excess hyponychium to a minimum as well 😉

[@LP-ct9nk]

I often wear long stilettos, almonds, and lipstick nails and I find wearing oversized gloves (xl for my hands) and that eliminates the gloves ripping!

[@shannonshepard3021]

You also can use fresh orange juice and a tooth brush I learned that from one of clients, works wonders for cleaning.

[@besituu]

great thumbnail lol ❤

[@amandajingleheimerschmidt3050]

Pun intended?

[@kidcaptainwembri]

Great directions and tips! Thank you so much 💛

[@marim0y]

I don't have nails and probably never will, but I've been a sub for years and just love your content. ❤

[@Advocate.bettie]

13:32 it's actually ok to used bleach and water in the correct dilution. Bleach baths are suggested for eczema by dermatologist

[@sammijodevine3486]

People love to assume no judgement unless you know or the full story. Susie you are a great nail tech.

[@ittybittyciti8]

Now I can tell my hubby I have a legit reason to get my e-file 😋

[@weekendnomad5038]

I keep an old toothbrush by the sink that I use to scrub my nails every hand wash lol

[@mearrafranklin8711]

Was prepping stuff that had spices and guess what color the spices left? Yupp. Brown/red. People and their hypocrisy is becoming worse and worse. Whether someone has short or long nails, and came from laying concrete, or making meals for their family, and EVERYTHING in between….our nails get dirty. I enjoy seeing people who acknowledge that, and are understanding along the way. We all get dirty nails and hands, and I think it’s good we encourage and lift eachother up as we go about affirming our different hygienic routines ❤❤❤

[@Glamorous_Butterfly]

I use nail brushes to clean underneath.

[@alexandriancooper9462]

I have a question what are your steps for a medium length overlay? I've been growing my natural nails out and am trying to perfect my overlay!

[@MrJmc793]

Yep! I blew at the screen! 🤣🤣🤣

[@trinawilds3794]

Welcome back to u and cameraman

[@deborahroper3694]

Maybe a Qutip with some alcohol?/ I’m so glad to see you and Cameraman back online. I hope he is recovering well.❤️‍🩹

[@sydneysparkzmua]

What do you do if the corner of the natural nail lifts from the gel tips? Unlike a lift on the nail bed, when the free edge just comes apart on the end of the gel tip?

[@casandraolund9006]

Thank you for the informative video. I hope camera man is feeling better

[@missmarcia1391]

Make up and hand lotion are my biggest stainers...thank you for a great demo❤

[@NailCareerEducation]

Ooooh YES! Yr so right / I didn’t mention that and I shoulda

[@hollygarfield123]

what can you do about your nail growth natural nail separating from underneath?

[@Glittersaurusyt]

Could you show how to deal with ski slope nails? its so obnoxious to have my nails pointing up but if I use a form I get too much product under the nail :(

[@reneeodayok859]

If you dont have an efile ...dilute some peroxide and put under your nail and let it sit a min and gently give a scrape with cuticle stick or whatever you find that works best. It works yall...as someone who does overlays and occasionally has to fix a nail this gets the staining off and bubbles out junk from ledges 😊

[@nailsbybramble]

Nice to know. Thanks for sharing.

[@Snigelkrantz]

I do that too! Very satisfying.

[@ashleyguillen4594]

I have a question what hand is the best to use to practice nails

[@annabelleguertin8429]

Hey Susie! I was so happy to see you back with a new video!! I hope cameraman is well too! Thank you for making a detailed video about this, it happened to me a couple weeks ago and I thought that I did not place my paper form at the right position when doing my extensions. But you said that it is normal when the natural nail grows so I was very happy to hear that!! 😍

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video ❤❤❤

[@discofeverish]

Hi Cameraman I hope you're doing well and getting better! x

[@0LorreneBaumDavis0]

Great tute. Thanks,

[@erinmacdonald1987]

Hey Suzie, I’m just curious, do you do online classes for gel nails 💅🏻?

[@NailCareerEducation]

We were just about to start up our new WEBINARS- but cameraman ( my producer) broke his arm Once he’s ready we will be launching it

[@erinmacdonald1987]

@@NailCareerEducation ok thanks hope cameraman is doing OK. Sorry to hear that he broke his arm.

[@bloomleebuilds]

I have skin growing up under my natural nails. I don't have any fake nails, and I never have. But I really don't like the skin under my nail! Do you have any advice, or is this just normal?

[@nailsofinterest]

That's your hyponicium. It's totally natural!! Please, don't remove it!! It's just our anatomy. That's "the skin under her nails" that she mentions she's accidentally cut before. VERY PAINFUL. It keeps germs, water, and junk from getting under your nail plate. Just like skin does for our bodies😊 ( between your nail bed (soft part) and nail plate (hard part) You could end up with Onycholysis or something similar or worse. I've had Onycholysis (my real nails basically falling off), and it was so ugly and scary until I understood what it was!😳

[@bloomleebuilds]

@nailsofinterest Thank you! I have never tried to remove it, and I'm glad, now I know!😊

[@coolcat3291]

So i mainly work with hybrid gel. When i build the nail i notice most of the "strength" is under the nail. I would love to this video but for hybrid nails

[@NailCareerEducation]

It’s the exact same procedure / strength should NOT be under the nail You want it on top

[@adelemarsland9522]

Could someone please point me in the right direction of where I can purchase one of these efiles? I've searched online but can't seem to find it (from the UK) not sure if this is why I'm not having much luck x

[@lolabloo]

For all non e-file users, have a designated tooth brush for scrubbing under the nails, smaller the better! Lol not as good as an e-file but works Oops! Posted this before watching the entire video 😂

[@amandajingleheimerschmidt3050]

“Comfortability”?? LoL 😂 Suzie is making up new words, but we all know what she means!

[@NailCareerEducation]

If we all know what it means, then, I guess it should be a word😂

[@KylaFuller]

The under filing means I can never grow my natural nail out. I always end up with separation bc the shapes don’t match and the thinner the worse it seems to be. Everything then gets caught even more.

[@Advocate.bettie]

I rip my hyponychium all the time just daily life. It gets raw and hurts so bad like an open cut. Suggestions?

[@YeahShaw]

It’s just the natural nail which is more yellow fhan the pale polish. Filing right down again to a point you then can’t smooth fully will surely leave a jagged edge/surface which will allow bacteria to cling on. Regular hand washing & use of a nail brush & antibacterial soap should suffice.

[@morgannewood]

I have super flat nails on my index fingers and I think the pinching tool hurts, so I’ve been trying to use the form like you showed in your video. I’m getting a gap at the free edge area. I’m afraid of moisture getting in there and getting the greenies. Should I just fill in the gap with some hybrid gel (I’m not confident enough with acrylic to use it on myself yet) or am I doing something wrong?

[@patriciafarve4118]

What brand nail file are you using, please ?

[@magdalenacruz2382]

This happens to my nails all the time because I love Takis, Doritos and Hot Cheetos lol!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Can’t fault you for that

[@telmavahey5619]

Hi Suzie, thanks for this video, it's ever so informative and useful, even if someone only does their nails occasionally, like me. I'd like to point out, though, that there absolutely are hand files one could use. They are shaped a bit like a horses hoof ... could I include an url here? I'm not certain, it might be taken as an advert, but I'm not being paid by the company ... Thanks in advance.

[@NailCareerEducation]

That maybe but they jut don’t clean as efficiently as a Efile

[@telmavahey5619]

Ah, that may well be. It was clean enough for my standard though 😇

[@Baby-Ghoul444]

I am so crazy for cleaning under my nails, my nails are super long so my hyponychium has grown a bit long as well, luckily it keeps my under nail protected. HOWEVER I ripped one the other day and it hurt like hell

[@ALLWILLBEOVERR]

Hi need some advice… uhm i started doing my nails last December. I tried gel x and dual nails first, last month i did acrylics but after a few days i started getting allergies. I removed them and so i tried gel again but then i started getting allergies😭 i don’t know what to do. I got into doing my nails because it’s so fun and keeps me busy. It was a new hobby for me and i love it but now I can’t 😢 is there any alternatives? I can’t grow my natural nails coz it always breaks. Doing normal nail polish isn’t fun for me either

[@NailCareerEducation]

First to be really good to find out exactly what you’re allergic to. Then you can find products that may not contain that ingredient. Hema can be a very popular allergen. You can also try applying your full cover tips with acrylic however, it is a harder medium to work with. So it does require more patients and skill. But if you best to find out what you’re all allergic to, I would start there.

[@ShanitaShine]

Great video, thank you! Is this something you would do only once, or repeat again a few says later?

[@NailCareerEducation]

Once a month or everytime client returns for a fill

[@beautyangelllc]

And just like that that tech was fired and never worked in the nail industry again lol 😂 just kidding. I’m glad to see you back. Don’t work cameraman too much.

[@staceysyvarth4452]

Wearing rubber gloves helps alot

[@ericasmith629]

Is there something going on with your website? I’m trying to place an order but it won’t let me.. I’m clicking on “check out” but it’s not going to the next page..

[@NailCareerEducation]

Hmmm we aren’t having any issues on this end Try another server

[@jennglow4647]

😮