Top 10 Nail Speed Techniques

If you are looking to save a massive amount of time in the salon, this episode of Nail School is for you! Tracey Reierson takes you through 10 incredible tips, tricks, and techniques that will 100% help you save time and make you more money in the salon.
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[@elzannenel4400]

Thank goodness it's not only me spending five hours on a full set! 😌 Also the perfectionism gets me down... 😬

[@youngnailsinc]

Totally not alone.

[@diannerg11]

you are so right... I spent 4 hours in a set last week... I was so stressed! I wish you all the best doing nails :)

[@Vasilissavending]

Diana Ruvalcaba bruh Last week I had two clients I started at 12 pm and got finished around 8pm kms 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@maggieramirez2170]

Thank god im not the only one...I’ve been so hard on myself

[@dalisv9289]

The same 3 hrs 😞

[@shaynajewell8225]

Learning to talk to my clients without making eye contact was a huge thing for me. Once I learned how to have a meaningful conversation with my peeps while continuing to work, my speed greatly increased. I'm also a tech who finds it faster to get the product on fast and then file it into shape.

[@youngnailsinc]

For sure! All about dialing it in for what works for you

[@amib4509]

Just started in July in the nail world , I was so disappointed that my very first set took me about 5 hours. Now I feel better that I'm not the only one 😁. Now it takes me two hours. Thank for sharing your tips💕

[@youngnailsinc]

Not the only on for sure! We all start somewhere

[@SomeoneInAppalachia]

Same here! Alot of times, I'd do them in 2 sessions, 2 different days 😂 Are you on IG it or anything? I love connecting with other DIY nail peeps!

[@sanayrj9147]

I literally feel the same

[@kstylenbeauty]

That whole overthinking thing and repeating steps is MY problem 😂

[@youngnailsinc]

Very common!

[@teresabrinkman7484]

Tracey, you ARE THE Martha Stewart of nails! YOU ROCK THANK YOU!

[@youngnailsinc]

Lol thanks

[@donnal.roberts2097]

Tracey, you've said all of these things to us in videos every time you do a set for us. Thank you for saying them again and again and being consistent!!! It helps to have them imprinted on my brain! I hear your voice every time I start prep and cuticle work. :)

[@youngnailsinc]

That's awesome happy you are enjoying the content

[@themanimaniac]

Great advise!! As a brand new tech, I thank my lucky stars that I found YN a few months before starting my nail tech program because between all of your awesome KZbin videos and investing in OWC Mastering Acrylic, I’m a brand new tech that does 1.5-2 hour full sets (and getting faster every day) and who charges what I’m worth!!! Could NOT have done any of it without you!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Good for you!!

[@cityescapespa]

Tracey thanks for the square form tip! I have a few nails that I just can form properly because they are square. I’ll definitely be using that gold nugget!!! 🤩😘😘

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome

[@brittneywilliams3098]

Lawd you may have just saved my anxiety!!! Thank you for the wonderful tips!!!

[@carissasnailart1190]

YES! I struggle with time. This is soooo helpful! Thank you!

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome

[@tracyanngibbon594]

Thanks so much for this yesterday I did a four hour full set and was about to quit, then I heard you say your first was five hours,thanks for hope. I am in nail school but it's online so I mostly learn from young nails, keep up the good work.

[@hopefully321]

So awesome to hear that you did not quit! I have been looking for an online nail tech program! Do you mind sharing what yours is called and if you recommend it? Thank you

[@xavierzavala4028]

i take like three hours to do a set and it frustrates me and i know my client doesn’t want to sit there that long! i’m excited to try out these tips and tricks because i really want to cut down my time!! i’m someone who overthinks alit and i’m such a perfectionist and it gets to me when doing nails

[@sofieleejohansson2819]

Pre-making forms... 🤯🤯🤯🤯 thanks for this!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@cityescapespa]

Right now I’m at 1hr without polish or design but I do a lot of hand painted work so a fill is 1hr & 15-30mins, a full set with consultation is 2hrs. Definitely getting faster with the more acrylic clients that I do. My gel manicures are 45mins-1hr. Thanks for the extra tips. I already have 2 lamps & I prep my files before hand too. Also I find it helps if clients send me their designs before hand so I can have everything out & not waste time picking colors or designs

[@youngnailsinc]

Thar's not bad timing, and all great tips to have everything prepared

[@ninachampion8654]

With your help I did my mum's infill in 1 hour :) and the art work in half an hour,it looks great :) I used all gel products. I used to do it in 3 hours or more

[@youngnailsinc]

That is amazing!! Congrats, so happy to hear that.

[@MufasasReign]

Should definitely come out with your merch line “ DON’T OVER THINK IT!” Love you Tracey ❤️

[@youngnailsinc]

Lol seriously

[@beamerbentley2453]

Thanks for sharing this ❤️. I struggle with time, it take me 3 to 4 hours to finish a basic set 😩 and it's driving me crazy 😖.

[@empogirl]

beamer bentley me too 😆

[@meniquelloyd252]

Same🙈

[@youngnailsinc]

Just takes some practice and letting things go, keep at it, happy this helped!

[@WarningBillionare]

I used to take 4 hours too, now im on 2-2.30! Just keep practicing

[@tmac8853]

Same for me!

[@lynnettecolon987]

Thank you, it takes me SUCH a long time to do nails ( 3hrs a Set ) and it’s mostly because I’m worried about my perfect shape and acrylic application but I definitely need to speed things up 💯💯💯

[@youngnailsinc]

Yep definitely our own selves that hold us back, like she says don't over think it!

[@roscko5624]

Hahaha I’m so so glad to hear that someone else has been through what I’ve been through in the nail process! Wow!! I’m in shock because I’ve done all these things that were mentioned I over think way too much!!!! Thank you guys for this!!

[@arleenvazquez3389]

Thank you for all your advices, love to hear your recommendations. Very valuable information. ❤

[@akusukanasi6456]

Maigosh the square nail paper form tip is REALLY SMART. That would help me a lot thank soo much dear god

[@SomeoneInAppalachia]

I'm a "in your head" and "product over worker" 😂 Ohhh and very much "obsessed with perfection" . The list isn't over, I may be back with another edit 😂😂😂

[@youngnailsinc]

Lol! First step is admitting the problem right? Lol you can get past it.

[@raya74]

These are fantastic tips Tracey! I've been doing my own gel nails for quite some time now but unfortunately they still take hours even when I really try to be quicker and watch my time so now I just do them in a 2 part series for example I'll do the fill 1 day and design the next day so I'm not up all night trying to finish my nails when i have to be up early from work. Sometimes if the design is more elaborate I'll even only get to finish 1 hand and do the other hand the next day lol One of the best tips that you gave in your how much series video was that you dont have to fully cure when doing a multi layered design on the nail so just flash cure and set it then do the full cure at the end. Even if full cures only take between 30 to 60 seconds it can really add up especially when you're working with one finger at a time so I loved that tip because I always thought you had to do a full cure pretty much every time you stuck your hand in the lamp. I would love to see more how much gel videos and explanations of your time saving tips in real time. You're awesome!

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy you are enjoying the videos, and yes lots of people do their own nails in steps like that.

[@VENNILOVE]

Thank you! It’s good to have these reminders. I always catch myself being a perfectionist.

[@youngnailsinc]

It happens! on of the hardest things to get over for sure

[@marionrouge6181]

The preparation of forms helped me soooo much, i'm trying to do all what you said here, imma keep working 💪

[@ofif5083]

Oh how I adore all of you. Thank you for all the amazing advice

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@taramahoney1694]

Thank You for your information and honesty.

[@nailedbyed]

Your correct on all ten tips!!! I love the idea of keeping the duller bits for Gel Nails. And remember, just because you may replace your lamp after a year or so due to longer cure times, doesnt mean you throw it away, save it as a back up just in case something does happen to the fresh one(s). Tip# 11: I have learned over the years that the minute you let go of your clients hand while working, it slows down time because you start to chat too much, and dilly-dally. Talk as much as you want but NEVER let go of that hand your working on!!! hahahaha

[@youngnailsinc]

Haha true true good points

[@ritabnailedit]

So true. I’ve actually been doing almost everything she recommends and it really saves time. Right on time for the confirmation again. 🥰🥰🧐 Thank you 🙏

[@youngnailsinc]

That's awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@Oechibell1]

Thank you Tracey for sharing your knowledge 😉 You're amazing 🙌

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@Naild.by.G]

Tracey thanks for the advice I’m always overthinking but I promise your voice is always in my head I always hear “ don’t over think it “ “ first 3 nails don’t count “ I love how you guys explain details it helps so much ! Definitely appreciate young nails 🥰

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you for sharing, happy you are enjoying it.

[@sheelaamartino8278]

Thank you Tracey ❤

[@yayahlongwane5392]

Needed to see this! 😄

[@ivettecorreanailz3258]

A huge thank you for your videos!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you for watching

[@dawndoesnails]

Yes I needed this so much!!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@christinepouliot6320]

Great info. I’ve had efiles before but ever since i bought your newest efile …WHAT A DIFFERENCE! The best ever. 👍😘

[@youngnailsinc]

Awesome

[@Shiirlzxo]

Thank you I really needed this!

[@SweetCrea7ionNailz]

This is soo me I needed this video cause I take too much time prepping and wanting everything to be perfect 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@julijanavlahovic5558]

This is monumental. Thank you so much.

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@keeyafaison6794]

Thanks for Always providing amazing tip content!!

[@erroom1502]

You guys have the best team ever 💕🥰

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks!

[@Nailsbyperry]

love the advice. It does help even if its a reminder! Thank u 😁

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome, happy you enjoyed it

[@aylin8509]

Love this tutorial ,It inspires me so much because my timing Is so slow,thankyou for your tips ,they mean a lot to many of us Who arent getting It right.❤️

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy you are enjoying it! More real time videos to come to help with speed

[@sharonwatson7878]

Love your videos, thank you for the great advice 🥰

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@CynthiaGLove]

Thanks so much as always tracy❤

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@malindasmith3496]

You are my Career Angel Tracy! I’ve been a licensed tech for over 20 years but I’m just getting back into extensions after working in a holistic day spa for 7 years. It’s kinda like being back in beauty school. I know enough to know how rusty I am!

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️ Lots of videos here to help!

[@evelyngonzalez8028]

Thank you SOOOO much for these excellent tips. You guys are amazing and very helpful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing🥰

[@youngnailsinc]

Of course! Glad you enjoy them🥰

[@kaysfacialandbeautyspa7747]

Thanks for sharing your skill with us

[@capricornenumide2532]

Thx Tracy for this precious advices. Salutations from Algeria 💕💓💕💓💕💓💕

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching!

[@kim9119131]

Thank you so much guys.. it will be so help full 💖 to all nailartist like me🥰

[@youngnailsinc]

We hope so!

[@michelleespinoza8071]

Great Advice as always! thank you.👍😊

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome

[@orangemoon_8428]

Love these tips!👌🏼

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️

[@astriddebie9769]

Ok. I can improve on atleast 5 out of ten time consuming things🙈 Thanks for this video! I will work on my timing some more and see how much more I can save with these helpfull tips😀👌🏻

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome happy you enjoyed it!

[@lindapelletier6834]

This video was very educational !! Thank you so much!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliematon7461]

Soooo helpful......THANKYOU

[@sanayrj9147]

Thank you so so much it was so helpful for me specifically when you said you were the same as me back in the time that you were a beginner🥺

[@phionaparkinson1354]

Love it. Thank you 😊

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@winkingowl1913]

Time is my biggest issue. Thank you for the tips!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome

[@taniajimenez4476]

Me encantó este video, muchas gracias. También prefiero este formato, que van al grano.

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@jenniesukovaty233]

Great tips! I feel I’m getting slower with time but what it breaks down to, I’m just wasting time on stupid things. I like the idea of getting forms and files prepped ahead of time.

[@youngnailsinc]

Jennie Sukovaty it happens.. we tend to fall into old bad habits. Just got to check ourselves every once in awhile.

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video!

[@kimberleybrowne9125]

Thanks alot tracy this is so helpful.

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy you enjoyed it

[@loanvo6330]

Very love your video Thanks

[@coffee_and_weights816]

Very helpful as always!!

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@jaids_place]

Perfect advice 😉 Great tutorial Tracey 😊

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@upgradeyourlife5791]

WOW i would never think about a LOT of these things

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@anilkumarsharma9419]

U r awsome in teaching each technique. Love u

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks

[@trangson998]

Thank You! Good Tips❤️

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@luzcruz484]

Love this advice thank you

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@Laysea89]

Thanks so much for tips!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching

[@WarningBillionare]

In a gel tech and being precise with my application helps me a lot cause i literally almost only need a soft buff over the top and to clean the shape and thats it.

[@youngnailsinc]

Nice

[@aleialaw]

Here as always taking notes!

[@youngnailsinc]

Nice

[@lerelm]

Thank you so much for this video 💖💖💖

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@_silvialovesnails_silvialo340]

👏🙌👏🙌👏🙌.. I NEEDED THISSSS

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@ilgiglionail7114]

You’re amazing 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷thank you so much for sharing .❤️

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@keylamundo343]

I can’t wait to get certified all my tools will be YN 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@youngnailsinc]

Nice

[@MzPinkee05]

Great tips as always 🙌

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@jenannnnn]

Thanks you for the help ❣❣❣

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@BlackberryRoberts]

Thank you i love it

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@nelidasotelo3067]

Very helpfull! Thank you 💖💅🍂🍁

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@christinamatzen4214]

I’ve only been doing this for a year and a half so I’m definitely not one to give advice but I want to second what you said about getting two lights. I have 2 in the salon but occasionally I have to do a client at home on my portable desk. I only bring one home when I do it. Yesterday a set that should have taken me an hour took me an hour and 25 because I was sitting and waiting for the light and it was super awkward to work on her other hand with the light in front of me.

[@youngnailsinc]

Totally affects it!!

[@santiedewaalmalan8531]

Thanks Tracy 💅💅💅🌺

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@RBarCar]

Great advice Tracey

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@tama62]

Thank you!!!!🙏🙏

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@beautifulnails14]

Great video thanks 🙏

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching!

[@melissaaracelinails]

I really needed to hear this! I’m going to put these tips into play and I’ll come back and let you know how I did. I’m at 1 hour and a half for full sets AND fills. Which shouldn’t be the case!

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@SarahhhBeth]

Have you got your fill time down any? My fills are usually around the same time as my full sets too and I’m wanting to shave that time down!

[@melissaaracelinails]

@@SarahhhBeth I did! I got my fill time down to an hour! With a solid color or simple design (marble, foil, etc)

[@SarahhhBeth]

@@melissaaracelinails that is awesome! What do you think helped the most on cutting down time?

[@hazelhuggins3506]

Thanks for the advice

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@Fancyfarmgirl23]

! Love all this ! Please make colors in go time for the full range of caption colors 😍🙏🏼

[@youngnailsinc]

More colors coming soon!

[@autumncrawford3873]

You are such a great nail instructor

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you! We trust this video on nail speed techniques met your expectations.

[@Tashas_Travels]

This was such an amazing video wow. Especially about the nail forms as that wasted my Time a lot 😳. Took me Atleast 7 minutes

[@lorenaaguirre]

I love this before I'd take 2 hrs and lately I've been taking 3 idk what I did to understand up like that 🥺

[@katrinahendrey9826]

Tracy how long do you recommend a tech should be taking for a full set with basic nail art and a colour change for acrylic and for hard gels please. From the moment the client walks in to leaving ( nail photos included)

[@cqcq5522]

Thank you

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@IssaLove_]

I love her! She's such a good teacher . WHATS HER INFORMATION;!!

[@jayaye3169]

I’m one that plays too much 😭 and too much on prep Idk how to walk away lol

[@youngnailsinc]

Get out of your own head

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Great content....tfs Tracey&YN!

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@Hangug990]

I’m a huge perfectionist omg 😂

[@aprilhobbs25]

Another thing that helps save time is anticipating your clients need. For instance if ya know shes acrylic and loves bright colors have a few out for her (if you're using acrylic for design/color work like I do)

[@youngnailsinc]

Totally!

[@qumzabeautinailart655]

Sooo nice

[@jiureisan2536]

I felt I was really taking a long time doing a set for 1 he 45 min when I started.. it’s been almost a year now since then and I am down 45 min - 1 hr 15 min for a set (depending on shape/length). But I still think it’s too long. I use tips instead of forms. Any advice to get faster?