YN NAIL SCHOOL - HOW TO BUILD AN APEX AND UPPER ARCH WITH GEL

[@nicole_beaumont]

I love the way Tracey educates. She's in depth but never strays from the point. She "nails" it every time!💕

[@liveandletlive7152]

The tip for flash curing outside the lamp to avoid heat spikes is great. Tfs!

[@ilianag5711]

I love doing my nails in gel! Because I never gave to worry about mix ratio, just diff size beads of product. & when working on long nails to help put that apex where it needs to be I'll have my client or myself turn the hand upside down so that gravity puts that apex where I need it to be for structure!

[@natashaneal9184]

Iliana F I do this too!

[@holly8320]

I love the difference between teacher Tracey and vlog Tracey ❤️ Thank you for another great lesson!

[@traceyreierson5166]

hahaha thank you

[@wendysmith9836]

More gel tutorials would be great!

[@peachcampanella]

I'm not kidding. You're the only one who explains the nail shape and apex in a very understandable way.

[@youngnailsinc]

thank you

[@Mcousins4]

This was perfect. I did my nails. Finished with top coat. Looked from the side and it was flat. Do I have to take it off to build an better apex? Or can I add after the fact?

[@happychika9095]

I really like Tracy's teaching style.

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Loving the fact we are getting posts from you guys every single day 👍 Thanks 😘 XOXO

[@youngnailsinc]

JACQUELINE Di MATTIA ❤️

[@purdledragon]

I'm really enjoying seeing more from you guys, but especially the fact we're seeing more of Tracey. I love her teaching style as well as her dynamic with the chaps. #TRACEYRULES

[@joyceloveyourvideomarkey5862]

Thank you Tracey you are so good at teaching how to do nails just love nail School I never miss one. I think your the best on KZbin my fav any way

[@youngnailsinc]

TY!

[@iamdreday8224]

The tip on freezing outside the lamp to avoid heat spikes is a game changer. I have a lot of clients (including myself) that will quickly pull their hand out of the light due to heat spike! So I usually have to apply 3 thin layers of gel to avoid all that and this kills my time. Thank u Tracey!!! 💕

[@rootsculturesounds2456]

I enjoyed this video ! I've been doing gels for years and there is always something new to learn - whether with a product or with applications. Tracey your explanation is fantastic - i normally explain the process and application to my clients while doing their services . They enjoy and appreciate the knowledge. Now i feel like them 🤗🤗😂

[@youngnailsinc]

Of course! education is key.

[@leilan5038]

Fantastic technique! I will be applying this info into my daily life! Thank you Tracy for your incredible teaching!

[@barbiejake4801]

I adore your tutorials I learn so much from you, your my online teacher, awesome lovely work👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💕💖💗💓💞💝💕💖💗💓💞💝

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

I’ve learned so much from Tracey! She is the perfect teacher, to the point and she explaines it so good that you get it in just one time. I would like to know which brush she’s using here?

[@youngnailsinc]

that would be our gel sculptor brush: www.youngnails.com/products/yni-gel-sculptor

[@lc8332]

Excellent all my ladies do acylics but I want to try the held and Tracy broke it down so simple I am going to start encouraging some of them to move outside the box and try.👍😁

[@leahcalabro2787]

Great Work👌Thanks Tracy! Love your pink&black nails.💟

[@traceyreierson5166]

TY

[@aimeekrieg9932]

Beautiful, natural curve..love the shape and color

[@jashk6401]

Very well explained - THANK YOU! I am a newbie to nail extensions, so your tutorial helps a lot 💜

[@youopened_mandorasbox]

Thank you sooooooooo much for this video , I learned a lot. As a licensed manicurist I love builder gel better than acrylic bc of how natural the nails look.

[@lucydewar6729]

OMG, I love you Tracey, that is the first explanation about structure that made sense. I understand what I need to do now. Thank you thank you thank you #TRACEYRULES #NAILSCHOOLROCKS

[@traceyreierson5166]

Awesome!

[@gspgirl15]

Great video. I use builder gel in a bottle and would love to see a video using that and building an apex.

[@youngnailsinc]

Unfortunately, we can't speak on other products as we don't test them.

[@imanexenami]

Very helpful and ready to get back to doing gel again 💖

[@andyi777]

I really love your videos!! 😁 The way you explain everything is just incredible 😊 but please make more videos with gel 🙏

[@youngnailsinc]

thank you, more videos coming daily

[@judidios]

I needed this explanation so muchhhhhh💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓thank you a lottttt

[@flickadawristnails]

Thank you much for sharing this! I’ll come back to give you my feedback on the results ❤❤🎉🎉

[@jessicamclaughlin4428]

I recently tired this method for my gel nails and i definitely came out much better than before. I always had a thick layer at the edge of my nail before. I still gotta look for more products better nail drill bits. But thank you #youngnails for this video it help alot

[@jessicamclaughlin4428]

Out of curiosity do you guys ever run specials on your swip and portien bond #youngnails

[@sophiebunnyrae]

I LOVE gel, thanks for the info about the heat of the lamp. The black and pink nails are very HOT!

[@leannvogt2269]

Amazing video. Thank you so much for this one. Just what I needed.

[@jessicamclaughlin4428]

Definitely going to try this when i do my gel nails again after i get a good primer/ bonder

[@youngnailsinc]

Nice

[@rheaglover5633]

Great tips on building the apex and structure

[@NailsbySarahBurchett]

#TraceyRules yaaassss queeen!!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Queen B Nail art she does!

[@traceyreierson5166]

hahhahhaah thank you so much

[@krissy6120]

Thanks for the video Tracey..You rock!

[@traceyreierson5166]

TY!

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

TY Tracey 💜

[@stormyskyes30]

Can you show us how you do a refill on a full bling nail??? do you remove all the rhinestones first?

[@annabor1000]

Stormy -The Cat Lady yes you can use an efile or nippers to take them off. Unless the customer wanted the same rhinestone design then I suppose you could do a backfill and put on more rhinestones. But generally you remove them first yes

[@clemlicorne9073]

this was explained beautifully

[@growlingcheetah]

I'm so glad you mentioned about the sensitivity because i have diabetics and their nail beds are so extremely sensitive... it took me a while to figure it out but i eventually did. There's nothing worse than a gel burn :/ well there is , but yea know lol

[@reuneety1]

Great info! I love nail school!!

[@karensimons6313]

Awesome teaching skills!

[@MsFresh619]

Great explanation thank you I needed this x

[@Kianareneexox]

This was more helpful than my teachers

[@michelefelix5395]

Awesome tips. Thank you!

[@rebeccamuir3464]

Excellent tutorial many thanks

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@davinascorner]

This is awesome!!! Thank you 😋

[@natalijanetgerardi1456]

Hola! Soy de Argentina me encantan sus vídeos

[@rachaelcrock5303]

These have been so helpful! Thank you 😊

[@divm8559]

urgently need to know pl. Do i need to create apex when doing gel overlay on natural nails? Thanks

[@youngnailsinc]

The longer the nail the more product is required at the apex

[@Cybergoth17]

The black and pink you're wearing is interesting. 😉

[@estelaluque9932]

Preciosas,,, nueva suscriptora

[@Andi-cn4me]

Great video!!

[@ellafacebooktruecrimecases3644]

So helpful...thank you

[@paulaloretoros4937]

So help full!!

[@ACourtofHooksAndBooks]

would love a video on how to build a nail with builder in a bottle. It's so thin it's hard for me as someone who is new to doing nails to get it down it ends up drooping to the sides of the nail before i can cure :/

[@LadyDianeH]

ihave problems trying to build a proper apex thank you this helped...

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy it helped!

[@tshepangseele3176]

Love your videos always. Can i do this with a normal clear curing gel?

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you, yes you can

[@Amandashex]

Hello! My problem is my clients get Apex bubbles after a few weeks and I always have to buzz them out 😧 like lifted bubbles but in the middle of the nail! It's not always but it does happen a lot and I have no idea why! They're never broken, they just lift underneath and I don't know why.. It's not the prep or anything because they're always fine for a few weeks! I need some advice ☹️

[@youngnailsinc]

Hello,those kinds of things can happen for a couple of different reasons. It can happen when the clients nails are too long for their nail bed and the weight is displaced causing them to lift from the middle out. The other thing that can cause this to happen is if the client jams that nail, that too can cause the nail to lift in the middle.

[@Amandashex]

YoungNailsInc thank you!!

[@1ycj]

What is the gel you used on her please? I used ibd but find it really stringy. I like that pink gel you were using. Does it also come in clear?

[@youngnailsinc]

This is concealer pink, and yes we have a full range of gels in different colors and viscosity's

[@XxAlisha63]

Hi, im new to this, is your brush wet? If so with what? Water? Acetone? Regular remover? Would that impact the integrity of the product? Thanks in advance, anyone! :)

[@youngnailsinc]

Your acrylic brushes should be cleaned with just monomer. If you get a stubborn clog you can let it rest in your monomer to break it up then wipe your brush clean with table towels. Other chemicals can damage the brush hairs.

[@songbirdmedows]

Thank you 😊

[@nail-ella5116]

Gracias..... Tracey¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@brennhoneycutt1292]

What's the best way to prevent rings of fire when drilling I haven't used a drill before and am going to learn soon

[@ladylotusinc]

Brenn Honeycutt Lower your speed and frequently move positions. Never stay in one spot too long. That's what's causing the burning. If you're using the correct bit you don't have to run a high speed.

[@youngnailsinc]

Great question. Just like with a hand file a light touch and never holding it in one spot is important. The correct bit for what you are doing is also vital.

[@claire7372]

What gel do you use builder or hard gel guys.... ?

[@shannonkelly9289]

Also where did you get that white cabinet with the drawers in the background?

[@traceyreierson5166]

It is the Alex from Ikea.

[@shannonkelly9289]

Tracey Reierson thank you!

[@jadenutley898]

Could you tell me what products you are using please x

[@youngnailsinc]

It's our concealer pink synergy gel (hard gel)

[@aquarius9900]

#traceyrules 😊.💖

[@shannonkelly9289]

What size brush are you using?

[@traceyreierson5166]

It is the YN Gel Sculptor #5 oval.

[@chippy9822]

Ok but I’m curious how you work with a naturally high arched nail and add a proper apex without making the already arched nail look super thick but maintain strength and she likes long stilettos to boot

[@1ycj]

First time watching but am impressed with your explanation of the location of the Apex. This is why I prefer doing my own nails. Went to the nail salon last week and mentioned about making my apex area strong to prevent breakage and the Asian tech didn’t even know anything about the Apex! She said to me what’s that? I’m learning a lot from the videos on YT thx so so much. I’m subbing👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy you are enjoying the content.

[@willowaddams9577]

The intro always makes me laugh.

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@divm8559]

if you give links to all specific products used in the description box, it will be great help

[@mairwyncurtis2102]

#TraceyRules #TeamTracey

[@traceyreierson5166]

hahahha TY!

[@annaneely1176]

What type of gel is she using and brush she using with the brush I'm in beauty school?😀

[@youngnailsinc]

It's our synergy gel (hard gel) line and she is using our gel sculptor brush.

[@telalong5254]

bonus!!!! thank you-29 May 2020.

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome

[@JL-il6vk]

How come you don’t go all the way to the cuticle? It looks like they are about 2 weeks after a new set and ready for a fill.

[@youngnailsinc]

When you apply any artificial product (acrylic, gel, gel polish, or traditional polish) you do need to leave a slight space between the product and the cuticle for it to adhere properly to the nail and not get lifting. When you see nails done on video, it looks farther away than it really is because of the camera magnification.

[@nancybrand3675]

👍

[@SallyTN]

tbh life is easier with short nails.

[@keithiajones5072]

Which gel is this???

[@youngnailsinc]

Concealer pink 😊

[@keithiajones5072]

@@youngnailsinc is it the Serenity gel???

[@marialenak.8823]

She explains things really good but I can see the cuticles... It was like they were grown out for a week... Maybe she wanted to focus on how to build the Apex but the cuticle application wasn't good. Especially at the last nail.

[@HeySevn]

How do I avoid lumpyness

[@youngnailsinc]

Don't stress so much on application, you can smooth it out when filing

[@jaygee629]

What does "active length" nail mean?

[@youngnailsinc]

Not long, just past the finger tip usually

[@janetaguirre3397]

That color is tha

[@youngnailsinc]

It is our concealer pink synergy gel (hard gel). www.youngnails.com/products/15g-synergy-gel?variant=34425327616136 www.youngnails.com/products/yni-gel-sculptor

[@carmedumas5570]

What does active length mean

[@youngnailsinc]

shorter length, not long nails.

[@makalasweeney7339]

Whoever gives you a thumbs down is a complete weirdo😆 loves YN I do💕

[@lillyvalley415]

I wish you wouldnt shout in the beginning of the video. Headphones 😭

[@youngnailsinc]

lol apologies! We are just so excited!

[@hennigadient4265]

Every video tells not to apply it like nail polish😵 ( she does ot n the end of the nail) your working with it like acryik not gel....

[@youngnailsinc]

This is hard gel.

[@planetaryPoem9]

Tracy is great but the presenter needs to cool down.... it’s not a motor gang show

[@youngnailsinc]

lol

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

This was really helpful, thanks!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy you enjoyed it.