REAL TIME | How to Use Acrylic & Gel Hybrid on Bitten Nails

We have a real time video treat for you! Senior YN Mentor Melissa DeLaCruz does a full set of nails in real time on a challenging nail bed. She shows you all the ins and outs and how to overcome the challenges of working on a someone that usually bites their nails! Lots of notes to take on this one! We hope you enjoy it!!
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E-FIle
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Sanding Mandrel
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Medium Sanding Bands
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Swipe
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Protein Bond
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XL Nail Forms
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Greg’s Signature Brush, Size 12
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Nail Liquid
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Cover Rosebud
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150/150 Zebra File
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Precision Applicator Clear Sculptor
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Concealer Pink
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Micro Detailer
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ManiQ Gel Polish - Baby Royal
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ManiQ Gel Polish - Sugar Bowl
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Glitter Funk-a-delic
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Curing Light
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Diamond Cuticle Bit
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X-Cut Bit
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ManiQ Top Coat
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Stain Resistant Top Coat
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“How do two brothers get into the nail care business?” This is the single most common question people ask us. There’s a long and rocky version but we’ll give you the short one. We have our fearless and unconventional mother, Young Salo, to thank. With a single-minded entrepreneurial spirit, she decided to start her own business at the age of 49. She had a passion for the nail industry and we did everything in our power to support her. In the end, this is a family business.
Greg, the older brother, became a licensed nail technician after switching gears from fire fighter’s training. He is energy personified and has a true passion for developing the best professional nail care products and education. Habib is the younger brother. He jumped in a few years later; taking a detour from medical school and a life in music. He brings his own creative mind for business, marketing and strategy. Unexpectedly, we are a perfect team.
Today, more than 20 years later, Young Nails Inc., is a professional nail care manufacturing company exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and distributing domestically to over 3000 stores. We’re respected for our next-level product innovation and education. Our mission is to bring you the best quality products and we’ll show you how to use them with incredible results. It’s really that simple.
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[@alexisyoung1556]

The nails Melissa does and the nails Melissa has on herself are always 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you! 😁💅🏻🤍✨

[@thenailtechfiles7935]

Yes!!! Her hands are so elegant. Tracy too

[@vibenaillounge]

@@thenailtechfiles7935 thank you!! 😊🫶🏻💖✨

[@KimberlyArwen]

Whatever set she's wearing, I instantly want it! 😅

[@sarainannarbor]

YES!! Thank you for bringing back real time videos!!! Cannot tell you how much I love these. They are totally invaluable for those of us learning. MORE MORE MORE

[@vibenaillounge]

Your so welcome! Thank you for ensuring the tutorial! 🤩💅🏻💖✨

[@kayy_71]

FINALLY A REAL TIME! I love these kind of videos. The education and knowledge you get is priceless. Thanks YN, Melissa and the model ❤

[@vibenaillounge]

🫶🏻🤟🏼💅🏻💖✨✨ Your welcome !

[@carriesullivan8234]

Melissa! Can i just say you look fabulous and I missed your face! As always you brought the A game boo, you rock!

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻😁💖💅🏻🤩✨

[@NailMommy]

I love this real time videos. Makes me realize that i am not slow, i just take longer in the hand painted area. I can take up to 6 hours for a set 🤦‍♀️ I am thinking perhaps i need to book one day for building nails and then a second appointment for hand painted art.

[@angellover02171]

What kind of art are you doing? What is your price list

[@RBarCar]

So satisfying and relaxing watching the master Melissa work ❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Awwwww! Thank you so much! It was my pleasure! 😁💅🏻💖✨✨

[@GrandBayNails]

Stunning ! Such a valuable video. Save this one folks and play it on repeat !

[@vibenaillounge]

🙌🏻🫶🏻🤟🏼💅🏻💖🤩✨ Thank you!

[@pattigolden4956]

I must have watched Melissa does these nails 4 times already! I learn something new all the time.

[@stacyorick8764]

Never in my 33 years of being a tech have I seen the two products together!

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you for watching! 😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@claudialarouche]

This is my ASMR 😊 Seeing the work in real time is such a good way to learn. Thanks Folks!

[@vibenaillounge]

Your so welcome! Happy you loved it!🤩💖💅🏻✨

[@leeloocarson]

Love watching Melissa work 😘😘🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@vibenaillounge]

Awwww! Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@victoriakillman9862]

Yesss....Kiera was so right about her nails being so pretty! I love this color combo! I'm so happy that I have these colors and glitter! Thank mjay for your knowledge and all of the info! What a great and beautiful/ stunning set!

[@youngnailsinc]

Haha the day is finally here🙌🏽😊

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much! You are so very welcome! 😁🤩💅🏻💖✨✨✨

[@trinasmith8577]

I love this video so much! So helpful!❤ Plus I love watching MJ work. Her voice is so calming to me.🥰

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much! 🫶🏻🤟🏼😁🤩💅🏻💖✨

[@TourTitaly77]

Never thought to do a highbred like this, great information and insight! Thanks so much for sharing all your expertise❤

[@hallieberry4101]

I love your work Melissa ! Your Nails are flawless. Thank u for sharing your tips and tricks with us.

[@tsambikasabineiakovidis7755]

So happy for your weight loss! 👏 I wish I had the courage...

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you! 🙏🏻🫶🏻✨

[@hayitscass]

Can’t wait to try this technique, never knew you could do this and I think it might work great for my nails 🎉

[@leeevers8976]

WOW, great video!! You look wonderful, congratulations!!

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!! 🥰😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@susan-fd4kv]

Always so beautiful! ❤ You and your work! ❤️ Thanks Mjay!

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so happy you liked it! 😁🤩💅🏻💜✨

[@crystalhardin6363]

Awesome video! TYSM for sharing and allowing us to watch you work!❤🔥❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Your so welcome! Thank you for enjoying watching me. That was a chuncknout of your day lol! 😁🤩💅🏻💖✨

[@Boobiesanddoobies]

Melissa! You look phenomenal! And beautiful work!!!

[@chhart79]

I throughly enjoy watching her work ❤❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Awww! Thank you so much!! 😁🤩💅🏻💖✨🙏🏻

[@teresagould6987]

Melissa, you’re the best !!!! Xxxx ❤❤❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!! 🫶🏻✨

[@sheliatew4119]

This is My first time watching you design nails ,I enjoyed your work Thank you Theses are beautiful ❤❤

[@simonecadette5392]

Beautiful as always 😊

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you! 😊 We hope you enjoyed this video on bitten nails.

[@nickiebledsoe6302]

Oh my goodness. Lol I thought it was just me with the whole thumb thing. I notice that after I get done with my nails that one thumb is/looks longer then the other because one of my thumbs is bigger/wider then the other! I thought was just me! That my nails are weird or something. Lol. Happy that isn't just me and that it's normal really but now I know what I need to do so that there isn't a difference visually with the length and stuff. 🙂 Oh and I'm sooooo excited to receive my order I made this morning. Like a kid in a candy store but with nail supplies! 😁 Also thank y'all so much. I saved 25 bucks on my order with y'all's labor day sale! Chefs kiss y'all! Screaming with excitement!!! Can't wait to get my young nails gel paint and got some glitter gel and protein bond!! 🙂🙂❤️ May end up getting the metallic stripers too! 🙂🙂❤️ One other thing. Anyone notice how she slays with that drill! Y'all she's got some skills! 🙂🙂❤️

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much! I use my efile more than I file. I love it! Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@emm1670]

MJ! Love ❤️ your work so much! ❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Awww! Thank you so much! 😁🙏🏻💅🏻💖✨

[@jerricantrell2727]

THANK YOU! I learn so much from your videos.

[@vibenaillounge]

Your so welcome! 🙌🏻🫶🏻✨💅🏻💖🤩

[@jenniferjones2579]

These videos are my favorite I love wen u guys do the real time videos😊😊

[@vibenaillounge]

So happy you enjoyed watching!😁🤩💅🏻💖✨

[@marilynlvsnails]

Melissa the Nail diva.. Your the bomb ❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@SarahhhBeth]

Love love LOVE real times!!

[@lillyaiellonailzbyla8194]

Your a wealth of knowledge 👏👏👏 thank you for sharing!

[@vibenaillounge]

Your so welcome! Thank you for watching!! 😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@stacyorick8764]

This is huge for me as I struggle with gel extensions

[@vibenaillounge]

Yesss! 🙌🏻🤟🏼🫶🏻💅🏻💖🤩✨ Try it…. It’s so fun and works very well!!

[@pattigolden4956]

Melissa, what a great 👍 video, awesome!!!!

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much for enjoying it! 🙏🏻😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Perfect Melissa ❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!! 😁💅🏻💖🤩✨🙏🏻

[@zenaidasantangelo980]

Those were awesome. ❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!! 🙌🏻😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@sandysaiz580]

Amazing work Melissa, I love your art and style! Especially education ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much Sandy! That means a lot to me!🙏🏻😁🤩💅🏻💖🙏🏻

[@zq5127]

she has really beautiful nail beds! and this set is so dainty and cute ☺️

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much! It was to transform her nails. Her nail beds are beautiful! 💅🏻🤩💖✨

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!😊

[@NailMommy]

BTW. Melissa, you look STUNNING ❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!! 💖✨

[@fitfournails]

Awesome video and work❤❤❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!💖🤩✨💅🏻😁

[@motoxgirl17]

Melissa is my favorite ❤️

[@natalierussell4449]

U look great!!! Also the nails are amazing!!

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much?? 😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@luannproctor672]

i just learned so much!

[@vibenaillounge]

🙌🏻 Tgank you! That’s awesome!! 💅🏻🤍✨

[@Mythia_J]

💅🏾 beautiful work thanks 💅🏾

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you and your so welcome!🙌🏻🫶🏻💅🏻🤩✨

[@LTome]

Very nice.. ❤

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you!! 😁💖🤩💅🏻✨

[@haleyyplays]

i LOVE that color

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!

[@olgalovenails8040]

Melissa how much this hybrid nails will be ? Love the video so very real what you do at the salon thanks for letting see you work in real terms

[@vibenaillounge]

Your so welcome! If you’re building your clientele, I would charge how much of a charge for that length in shape. If you’re full with clients…. it really is a Specialty that you’re offering I would charge anywhere from $15-$25 on top of their set price!😁💅🏻💖🤩✨🙌🏻

[@1329melissa]

Zeevo flying insect trap works great for those annoying little gnats i promise! You plug it in, its about 20 bucks with one refill. It has a little blue light they’re attracted to and they stick right on. The first day or 2 u start seeing them disappear… plug it in a spot where its visible and a couple nights later theyre all gone. Hope it helps 🙏🏻 one of my indoor plants got infested with gnats and tried a whole bunch of home remedies, the vinegar bottles, lol this works!

[@vibenaillounge]

Lol!! That’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that! 🙏🏻😁💖🤩✨🙌🏻

[@bernadettedeushian4571]

Melissa your nails are always perfect. On another note you look amazing. What's the secret?

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!! 🫶🏻✨

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

You know when you said, you can’t fill with acrylic bc you have gel back there? Well, I normally apply a thin layer of gel on my nails before I overlay my acrylic. I do that bc I feel like my nails do better with gel directly on top. I never have my nails on long enough to test the full longevity but when I remove the acrylic in a week, everything is still attached really well.

[@vibenaillounge]

Very cool! 🫶🏻✨

[@cloie72]

Oh you changed your hair color and I really like it.

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you!! 😊💖✨

[@danieladana650]

can we see theese nails after 3 weeks?

[@youngnailsinc]

Unfortunately, I have already re-done my nails but I can tell you they are doing well😊

[@carmengreen9004]

​@@youngnailsincHow long before you redone them?

[@amiejazable]

What I don't see is the link for the fan she is using. Can I get information on that product that she is using to take some of the dust out of the air or table please.

[@youngnailsinc]

Of course! Here it is: www.youngnails.com/products/nail-dust-collector

[@Makeuploveculture]

How do you know when your bits go dull? Is there something that will change in the way it feels or looks or is it just sort of a timeframe?

[@youngnailsinc]

Here is a good video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_We4t-rrSKfcUsi=qtKJUhpKmFGYdce9

[@anbola28]

Can you tell me where did you get your glasses, I love them❤

[@deegee6868]

Hey MJ!!!

[@vibenaillounge]

Heyyyyy! 😁💖🤩💅🏻✨

[@Inamin81]

👋🏾 hi I wanted to know if yn fiber gel is the brands version of structured gel?

[@vibenaillounge]

Yes. But it has fortifier for your nails and makes helps your nails be very healthy. It’s a soft gel, which is the term used often when using soft gel is known as Structured gel. 😁💅🏻💖🤩✨

[@christolcopeland]

#youngnails for life

[@vibenaillounge]

100% 😁💖🤩💅🏻✨ Thabk yiu for enjoying the tutorial!!

[@MariaMartinez-lu8fh]

I struggle with my forms and product leaving like visible ledges underneath. How would I get them flush and smooth underneath the nail / extension?

[@vibenaillounge]

Watch YN video for proper form placement. There shouldn’t be anything underneath and if there is it’s because he pinched more to make her nails look more narrow and when they grow out and then come back in 2 to 3 weeks you would use under nail bit to clean it, and it would be perfect from there.

[@youngnailsinc]

Here is the video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpu6pWuigsuWkJY

[@luannproctor672]

I hand file gel before I paint, but it’s never smooth enough to polish without basecoat. I use zebras but perhaps they aren’t fine enough?

[@youngnailsinc]

We use our 150 grit hand files, cleanse with swipe and then apply protein bond. Protein bond helps fill in the scratches from the file while also helping to prevent chipping/peeling of the gel.

[@myalange974]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@vibenaillounge]

😁💖🤩💅🏻✨

[@catpride1323]

I am curious as to why you chose an Almond shape for her nails? I was taught to put nail bitters into square or squoval, as it's the strongest shape. 😊

[@youngnailsinc]

As long as the arch and structure is built properly, an almond shape can be a good choice for nail biters. It leaves less corners and it feels more streamlined so nail biters don't tend to pick at it as much. You want to make sure the length of the extension isn't longer than the length of the nail body so it stays balanced and the free edge isn't heavier than the nail body. You also want to make sure you get good form fit and straight lower arches. If all of these things are done, you can do an almond, square or sqoval on a nail biter and it will still maintain good structure and durability.

[@catpride1323]

@@youngnailsinc Oh, okay... that makes sense... As yes, nail bitters become nail pickers!! Thanks for answering 🙂

[@pamfay3834]

Hi I’m looking for the Keratin gel and can’t seem to find it in your store or Amazon

[@youngnailsinc]

Our fiber gel is available on our website, youngnails.com.

[@Because_I_Have_To]

#beautiful

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!!

[@stacyorick8764]

What is MJ wearing?

[@youngnailsinc]

Canvas 101 with Pink 102 on top and numero uno glitter.

[@victoriakillman9862]

Thanks for letting us know! So is mjay just using canvas 101 on her thumb and the other nails that don't have glitter on them? When I looked at her glittered nails, I thought to myself that it looked like she pressed "inner child" or "emotional standstill"... that looks like those color's! It looks like it has a hint of those color's! Thanks for sharing with us what she has on Kiera!

[@whenhungrychickenisbest_rm]

I wish that i could get to this speed

[@vibenaillounge]

You can. Just watch this again and again. The more you practice it the faster and better you WILL get!! 🙌🏻😁💖🤩💅🏻✨

[@lisarogers7415]

I 🫶 MJ!

[@vibenaillounge]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻😁💖🤩💅🏻✨

[@andreawhisenant2718]

Oh yea. I could drive to Vegas and get my nails done. There’s no one here to sculpt and I hate doing my own nails. I just need name of salon so I can book.

[@vibenaillounge]

Awww! Thank you!

[@VictoriaAlvarez-py8tv]

“Only for a hybrid”-what does that mean?

[@youngnailsinc]

When we are talking about hybrid nails in this video, we are referring to the fact that we are using both acrylic and hard gel together. The free edge built with acrylic and then rest with hard gel.

[@catpride1323]

So, I noticed there wasn't a conversation with the client at the beginning, to discuss what she wanted. Length and shape.. You mentioned later in, you were giving her an Almond shape, and she asks about - what if I wanted lengh, in the middle... But, if she is a brand new client and a nail bitter, we need to have that conversation right at the beginning. 😊

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes, the information was discussed off camera prior to the video, but I also trust Melissa to give me the best shape for my nails as well as what length my nails can handle after just having bitten them. When I asked about shape in the middle I was giving her a for instance situation because as much as techs try and ask all those questions before an appointment, some clients decide to change their minds during the appointment.

[@catpride1323]

@@youngnailsinc Change shape during the appointment... lol That's funny.... :) And so not happening... lol 😊

[@Glowynailss]

What color is she using?

[@youngnailsinc]

All products are linked in the description of the video.

[@Glowynailss]

@@youngnailsinc when are you gonna offer a Internaitional shipping?

[@youngnailsinc]

Our website only ships to the continental US & Canada. We will link our list of distributors so you can see who sells our products near you. If you don’t see a distributor in your country, simply zoom out on the map until the closest one pops up and get in contact to see if they ship to your location. www.youngnails.com/pages/locate-distributor

[@staceyclark8796]

Her nails don't look bitten like many I've seen. Just feedback.

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you for the feedback. There are varying degrees of bitten nails. Kiera's aren't as bad as some out there, but she does occasionally bit her nails is she doesn't have anything on them.

[@user-kg5kv8bu7p]

Мастер красит ногти не профессионально, наращивание сделано не профессионально, 🙈

[@youngnailsinc]

Спасибо за ваш отзыв! Мы можем заверить вас, что ногти от начала до конца были выполнены профессионалами. У людей есть много разных способов достижения одного и того же конечного результата.

[@homeswethome]

👎 One of the worst applications I've seen. A disappointment from YN.

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@homeswethome]

I agree, awful application 👎, so much waiste of product and time.

[@mzbeautifulrain6967]

What number brush do you use when applying the acrylic or gel to nails

[@youngnailsinc]

When Melissa applies the acrylic, she is using Greg's Signature brush, size 12. For the hard gel, she is using our gel sculptor brush, size 5.

[@patchoulijulie7769]

Leave it to MJ to blow my mind in the most obscure ways. I thought I was the only one experiencing nats at night. Now I know I'm not alone🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯🪰🤯

[@vibenaillounge]

Hahahaa! They drive me crazy! 😂😁🤩💅🏻✨