Top 5 Speed Techniques You Must Know As A Nail Tech

Speed is so important to your salon success! Today Melissa DeLaCruz shares her top five techniques that help her quickly move through her nail services.
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*Content of Video*
00:00​ - Intro
00:39 - Acrylic Fills
06:36 - Change Shape & Color
16:08 - Finish Filing
20:46 - Gel Application
29:48 - Removal
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[@MelaniesManicures]

I really appreciate YN for taking the time to thoroughly educate everyone on how to do nails. That’s a major reason that I love your company and love to purchase your products when I can. They are quality products. Thank you for the tips!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

You are so welcome!! Thank you for watching & enjoying our content! 🙏🏻✨💅🏻🤩✨

[@tammyparenteau]

Nothin or NO ONE beats Melissa when shes THROWING out her TIPS N TRICKS' I LOVE LEARNING FROM HER'..I watch all her videos it makes me LOVE doing nails more n more each time!!!😊

[@lorifavata5526]

HEY YOUNG NAILS----- We NEEEEEED more videos like this with Melissa !!!! Her calm and teaching techniques are OUTSTANDING !!!!! MORE MORE MORE !!!!! Thank you for the great products and great teaching !!!

[@TourTitaly77]

Amazing instruction with detailed explanation as always! Thank you! ❤

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy to help!❤️

[@joycedietzel7503]

Really enjoyed Melissa’s tips on how to do nails! She explains things so well, and tell why you must do that step, very informative! Thank you Melissa for showing us your tips and techniques! Looking forward to seeing many more! 🥰

[@shellyscotton7246]

Everything 90's is back including this manicurist...lol I've been out of the business for over 15 years. Everything in the industry is DIFFERENT!!! Even the technique that I was taught. These videos are helping me sooo much! Thank you.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 😉😊💖💅🏻✨

[@susanmeadows627]

Me too! I'm a licensed manicurist in the state of Maryland but have been out of the business a long time myself. So much has changed. YN is always the best place to catch up on products and techniques. Believe it or not I just started using gel polish 4 months ago. I had been doing dip powder on my own nails for about 4 years but it was past time to learn hard gel and gel polish. I went to school around 1984 when my daughter was 3. I was the first person Aaron's Academy of Beauty in Waldorf Maryland took for just manicuring. They were so busy teaching cosmetology I sat under a hair dryer and pretty much had to teach myself. But I love doing nails, I've been trying to get back into it for a few years now. How about you? Are you going to get back into it? I'm 63 and retired so I'd love to just do more friends and family at home. ❤️💅

[@susanromero529]

KZbin needs a LOVE button

[@donnastokes-manning6175]

One thing from the 90’s that ISN’T back in is the thicker acrylic nails. It was why I quit going. So glad the product has improved and I can do it on my own because I know what I like and many times it’s hard to convey that to others. Not taking away from what nail techs do because you guys are artists and THAT part I will never master but as for simple styles I can do them and that’s thanks to videos like this and others. Much appreciated! You guys do ROCK!

[@user-ql8eb4rm1b]

Guys i can certainly say you re the best ive ever seen around . Yoyr info is the greatest and you learn someone how to improve the sufficient way! Im so glad and grateful ivw pumped into your video really!

[@thaotruong8580]

I’m a beginner nail tech and haven’t worked in a salon yet, but these tips are super helpful to know. Thanks Melissa for sharing your tips!

[@Vote4Pedro211]

I’m just here to check out Melissa’s nails 😆

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Lol!! Thank you!! ✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@DatsFamily]

Literally me each video she’s in lol

[@kanapressed]

I love Melissa's nails! Always snazzy and glittery! 💖💖💖

[@Lene0124]

I love that YN is showing us proper techniques and natural nail preservation. These are the best thank you!!!

[@allisonmichelle4419]

❤️ Mjay and all her great tips! I actually tried the first speed technique in salon the other day after I watched this video (the first time because I’m obsessed), and I am pleased to say, that I did that fill FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, in 30 mins! I really didn’t think I would ever accomplish that! I was so, so excited about it! Prepping the nail with a sanding band first and removing the remaining color while finish filing is a GAME CHANGER!!! And combining that technique with using Go Time is a killer time saving combo! Thank you so much!!! Much love and respect for all of you over at YN. ❤️

[@susanmeadows627]

I love Melissa so much! What a great teacher. I appreciate her so much too. ❤️💅

[@aimeehodgin6359]

Melissa, I am watching you with my mouth open. Shaking my head! You make things that are so conflicting easy peasy. Thank you for teaching me. 2 Thumbs up! You have a beautiful day too!

[@jewels3605]

I always enjoy and appreciate Melissa DeLaCruz's tutorial vidoes. She is such a talented nail artist and beautiful too.

[@LinaLina-wn4dp]

Yes! Loving the saving time techniques!

[@kristinb8172]

I know it’s off topic but I love Melissa’s hair so much! Goals 😍

[@tryciap1317]

I've been licensed since 1991 and I have never thought of tip #1. Blew my mind, so easy and common sense. It's those tips that really last. Definitely a Bart "Doh!". I'm really excited to get your ultimate kit, I'm coming from CND and all of your education videos made me want to try your product. Thank you! 😊

[@asilas3157]

Awesome! Thank you so much for these tips.

[@fozzeeroo]

Thanks for posting this! Your videos are always so informative and helpful! I’m loving Melissas’s nails on her own hand, especially her thumb! Would love to see how she did them.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@simonecadette5392]

Everything’s excellent as always a feast to underhand

[@dorothyk1925]

You do such fantastic videos Melissa, I could watch yours all day! By the way, you are looking fantastic‼♥️🔥💯🥰 I sure hope people are telling you that! Thanks for the great video - Dorothy

[@viviangrandy9634]

You are such an amazing teacher. I will put ALL these techniques to good use. Thank you

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻✨💅🏻🤍🤩 Super excited for you to try them!

[@tammymccollum2432]

Thank you so much for showing gel! YN gel is all I use so any gel tips helps me tremendously!💗

[@nextflavornailstudio828]

this video was so helpful... and Melissa looks gorgeous!!!!!!!! Thank you YN

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Then you so much for the compliments!🙏🏻💖✨

[@marva1937]

Excellent and very helpful tips! Thank you so much😀

[@aknuk2]

I love this video!! This is going to save me so much time!!! Thank you, thank you for taking the time to do these videos.

[@makingcardsisfun1]

Thank you for these great tips! Your hair is so stunning, Melissa! I couldn't stop looking at it! Sending love all the way from Belgium! ❤️

[@janetleeharrison]

Super helpful! You're great at teaching - I must say! 👍👍

[@impressionsbyangie7418]

tysm Melissa!! your my nail queen sis!!! luv u girlie!!! beautiful work, as always!! xxxooo

[@heathergaudian3489]

Also would love a tutorial or how much for your current nails Melissa! 😍

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

😉😊✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@kellyspacapan7323]

Agreed! 😍😍😍

[@deborahgrazioso7911]

Yep, was wondering the same!

[@raquelfreeman81]

This is amazing. I only do nine n friends nails at home. I definitely plan to practice these tips at home. Ty so much for this..I have learned so much watching the videos on this channel.

[@anniel3305]

yet another excellent video... thank you so much for all of these videos, they are a huge help!

[@manicuresandmore]

Thanks again Gm for another great video.

[@jomartin6209]

Melissa thank you I love your videos! So many useful tips

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you!! ✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@cristinal3055]

Girl you're awesome,, thank you!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome! ✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@sleepymisha]

Thank you soooo much. I'm very new at this & this was a big help!

[@nicolerice8881]

Thanks so much !! That helped me so Much and can I just say that your own nails are absolutely beautiful!

[@lenawolfley4673]

I swear. Watching these videos makes me so angry when i go to the salon to get mine done. Lazy nail techs piss me off!!! Good job YN!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@gigisnailsvegas]

That is exactly why I started doing my own over a year ago and now people want me to do theirs!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

@@gigisnailsvegas That’s so awesome!

[@rozyrositah]

Im a home based licensed nail tech, I’m very detailed with my work, I take my time . But once I had a client that said nail techs that work from home should charge less that nail shops. 👀 But then look at the difference in our work.🧐

[@gigisnailsvegas]

@@rozyrositah girl I would have told her if you don’t like it, go back to them and let them f up your nails some more, lol!!!

[@jasmineblanton1453]

This was such helpful information! Every video you guys make is helpful.

[@ahsat1020]

Thank you so much for sharing these helpful tips💕💗💕💗

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 😉😊💅🏻🤍✨

[@katrinasheets2997]

I love these kinds of videos and these are great tips and techniques. Melissa I don't know if you discovered a fountain of youth or what......but I swear you look more and more beautiful every time I see you!!! Whatever it is, it's working for you! Thank you all so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us, and for the amazing products YN consistantly puts out! ❤❤❤❤

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so kindly for the compliments! & you are so welcome! 🙏🏻✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@valcinephifer1186]

Thank you for this, it’s really helped me, visual is always best for me ❤🎉

[@littlefroe3316]

Awesome tips.

[@TheonlyKirindaMarie]

Omg tip #1 about doing fills and tip #2 about the gel polish application ❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥

[@metazootet1492]

Always have great advice.

[@leeevers8976]

Melissa, you are a great instructor!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you so much!! 😊🙏🏻💖

[@biracialbabes]

@@mjaydelacruz8496 are you all still offering zoom lessons

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

@@biracialbabes I’m going to start in August!

[@GhettoStylewithEjai]

I really enjoyed this video. Question: On tip #5 instead of using the safety bit can you use the tornado bit? Thank you for the video💐

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

You totally can!

[@tinawilstrup955]

This is gold, you guys 🥇🙏

[@amandajones4549]

thanks so much!

[@joanleoaquarius1943]

Wow, too much techniques, thank you so much.

[@santapinales1940]

Wow great job 👏 thank you 🙏

[@CandissCaldwell]

This is amazing I learn so much from watching these instruction videos. I’d really like to see a tutorial on a quick way to cut down and reshape almond/stiletto nails. Also I’d LOVE To see a tutorial on the nails the instructor is wearing now @YoungNailsInc

[@veronicabrandariz2248]

Excellent thank you so much 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lovemynailsbydali7129]

Love 💕 this thank you💕

[@lindamacdonald12]

I love your gel videos

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you!! I love gel so much! 💅🏻✨🤩

[@deegee6868]

Thx MJ! This is very helpful!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! ✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@kathytarman2302]

Great information thank you so much.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 💅🏻✨

[@raya74]

Omg I can't believe I didnot see this! It came right on time thank you so much I love seeing Mel! Please do speed techniques in gel ❤ Oh nm I kept watching and seen you did that thank u!

[@lornalawson2711]

Brilliant , thx 💋

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

That's awesome Melissa 💕

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you!! ✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@calishantz9038]

I LOVE the real time! Do you do your own nails? If so.. does YN have a video tutorial!? Thank you SO much for sharing everything you do! By far.. the very best tutorials I have ever seen. I love the professionalism and the raw info you share.

[@effortlesslydupree9721]

Thank You ❤️

[@tlomax2768]

Awesome Tips!!!!! Thanks for sharing 💗💗💗

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Your so welcome!! 😉😊🤩💅🏻🤍✨

[@llhill7270]

Wonderful Video!!!!!!

[@omegatselot6224]

I cant thank you enough ❤️❤️❤️

[@elenaherrera7131]

Nice! Please Kip more videos like this one step by step this very help me, thanks 😊

[@christalcotton30]

I love the nail tech nails and jewelry lol! I keep looking at her instead the nails

[@joyafritz1163]

Great video very informative

[@bethwarren731]

Thank you.

[@nerdalert2782]

“Let me help her out” sent me 😂💀 thanks for this video! Super helpful

[@PoisedNYA]

You all are the 🐐.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

😉😊🤩💅🏻✨ Thank you!!

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

The first tip i did on myself last time because i was tired and it did safe time. I doubted if it was ok to do, i use gel. Also nice because you have the shape guiding you like you said. Oehh that is the perfect summer red, hope i can find it in The Netherlands! No topcoat needed but is it ok to do it anyways? I work with gel only, what long lasting, high shine gel topcoat is best? Bought so many reds but they are not the bright red i am looking for. Is it orange based? A pink based red is also on my hunt, not find it yet. Love the Safety bit! YN you taught me so much and your products are 👌🏼

[@VENNILOVE]

I loved this video!!!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

[@katiesay]

Anyone else think that Sally’s nail actually did grow and they didn’t just create a perfect pretend outgrown nail to demonstrate on…? 😳😳😳😰😅😂😂🤣

[@katrinasheets2997]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Hahahahaaa! 🤣😅

[@Nailbeautyguru]

This is a great video.

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you! So awesome you enjoyed it!!

[@ladyessexlioness]

This was great information even for home thanks very much appreciate your help just wish could afford the products to do it with some decent stuff lol xxxxx

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Buy one product at a time! You wi eventually have everything you are wanting! 😉😊💅🏻✨🤩

[@ladyessexlioness]

@@mjaydelacruz8496 I have been trying to do that thanks 😊💅🏻💅🏻❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@Barbysluxurynails]

Wow, I really need it this video. Thank you so much. I like the way she used the electronic file to share the sides of the nail to make it square. I would like to do so too, specially when there is an infills and the nail has to be cut down and reshape into another shape. It feels for me that with the normal file it take years to reshape from square to almond or to oval. Thank u it looks easy but in real life is a bit scary no to cut your clients with the electronic file on the sides to reshape. I love you all thank u

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

When filing the sides with the electric file… don’t put pressure or very little pressure. The bit will do the work for you! 😉😊🙌🏼✨💅🏻🤍🤩

[@carmenmartinez2693]

That are good tips if your clients are simply

[@simonecadette5392]

Very nice

[@davidlime]

I kinda came up with the second method myself about a week ago, feeling proud to see it's a good way of doing it!

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

So awesome!! 😉😊💅🏻✨

[@davidlime]

@@mjaydelacruz8496 you're amazing Melissa ! Thank you so much for all you do for us nail techs !! 💙

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

@@davidlime Thank you so much & you are so welcome! It’s my pleasure!😉😊💅🏻🤍🤩✨

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video as always! Can you do a video on how the cuticle and sidewall should look after you have shaped them so you can see how they should be flushed?

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

😉😊💅🏻✨

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

Tip for those of us practicing our beads and applying next to cuticles. I’ve noticed that if I slow down the KZbin video during these parts, I can see much more clearly what’s going on with the products. It’s helped me a good deal

[@youngnailsinc]

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[@germainediambu7117]

Thank you for sharing 👏 can we do every shape by using E-file 🤔😉

[@impressionsbyangie7418]

yours are gorgeous here btw, luv them! xo

[@cali.girllivinnnevada8]

I really love it when y’all make these videos!!! But I do have to say that the thing that takes me the longest out of everything I do, and I’m just a Home nail tech I’m not a professional…. Removing product takes me like an hour 😩 Edited; I also I really like how this video is not just all about acrylic he threw gel in there as well 😉

[@kyrieekwenze1720]

Best ever

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you! We hope this video on speed techniques was helpful for you.

[@emmanuel_king_ofnails]

Awesome

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

Thank you!! 💅🏻✨

[@emmanuel_king_ofnails]

@@mjaydelacruz8496 welcome dear i am young nails number one fun all the way from Africa kenya

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

@@emmanuel_king_ofnails I love that! Thank you so much for being our #1 fan! We love that you watch us! 🙌🏼💖🤩💅🏻🤍✨

[@rekabikki461]

this video is amazing! a quick question. why the builder gel first then the base gel and builder gel again, instead of base gel everywhere then builder gel on top. does base gel not hold on the nail forms? it got me a little confused. thank you for the answer in advance 😊 and once again i am obsessed these videos!

[@youngnailsinc]

It just a preference. We like putting the base on top of the nail and the extension after because it helps anchor everything it to your nail.

[@Nikora247]

Hey! Would you be able to cover tips on how to save time with infilling clear synergy gel - should I follow the same as acrylic and remove the gel polish at the end with finish filing?

[@youngnailsinc]

You can do that speed technique with hard gel or acrylic.

[@rosepetal970]

I’m new to the nail drill still could you tell me the difference between the sanding bans and the ceramic ones? Is there a difference or just preference? Love your videos and how you teach us thank you 😊👍✨❤️

[@lakaylabushnell2525]

They do not file the same. Sanding bands can be used on the natural nail and enhancements, but ceramic and carbide (metal) bits should never be used on a natural nail. They shave product off rather than sand it off

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

@@lakaylabushnell2525 that’s absolutely right. The ceramic but it’s cut like a car by bit. We never use a carbide bit on a natural nail. You do use a medium grit arbor band on the natural nails. 😊😉🙌🏼💅🏻✨ Thank you so much! I actually read her comment wrong! Yikes! 🙃

[@laranadesign4764]

Does YN have a video on the difference between build, flex and sculpting gels? I am looking for a thick viscosity gel but I'm also interested in flex (for overlays?). Thank you!

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes we do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53ZepuBoLqqjpo

[@laranadesign4764]

@@youngnailsinc Awesome, just what I needed ❤

[@gissellehenry7787]

Great idea if your doing an infill with gel polish but what about when the previous nail are full powder work?

[@youngnailsinc]

Here's a great video for filling in dimensional nails. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ3bpa2BZtyrY6c&feature=shares

[@heathergaudian3489]

These are great tips. How do you not mess up your nails when filling a client's nails?

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

It’s kind of impossible lol! I wear lighter colors so you really can’t see the scratches. Really it’s just my left hand thumb that I end up filing! 🙃😂😅

[@ms.thomas5758]

Tape over your nail stretchy tape not sure of the name think it's medical tape with adhesive its stretchy

[@mjaydelacruz8496]

@@ms.thomas5758 it’s called Flex Wrap. It works good!

[@nerdalert2782]

@@ms.thomas5758 thank you!! Such a great tip

[@flamingobeautybyvicky]

Hello from France. if I am right-right-minder in which direction to put the rotation ? thanks for yours tips ;)

[@youngnailsinc]

If you are right handed, your e-file should be set to forward

[@sierrakamroyeva6916]

To remove lifting with our efile, would we do that afterwards after we removed the shine with the arbor band? Or would we have to remove shine/ buff the nail under where it was lifting, so use the arbor band again?

[@youngnailsinc]

We recommend using your Safety Bit-Coarse first to remove the lifting. By doing this first, it is easier to see lifting rather than trying to do it after you remove shine. Once you have removed the lifting, then you can go back with your arbor band and prep/remove shine from the natural nail/fill area.

[@gigisnailsvegas]

YN, do you sell the training hand? It’s the best looking one I’ve ever seen! The one I bought off Amazon is not very good.

[@youngnailsinc]

Yes we do. It was out of stock for awhile but it is now available on our website.

[@cali.girllivinnnevada8]

I have extended hyponychium‘s and it sucks I hate it so much, and so often they will split and separate so that like the hyponychium separates from my actual nail plate and it bleeds in it so painful🥵