Nail School | Beginner's Guide on How to Start Using Hard Gel -

In today's video, Greg shows during a live session, all the key points to understanding gel when you're first using this new material, everything from consistency, to overlaying, and how to treat self leveling gel.
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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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First of all thank you for the tip on removing the sanding band because its a struggle lol...(p.s. Greg you're my YN crush)

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I have to give you so much credit! You have allowed yourself to open up to whomever wants the opportunity to learn new techniques, and without even asking for a dime to do it! Times are really hard right now and I have found myself wrapped in practicing nail techniques. I almost gave up due to not being able to find a monomer that didn't make me sick to my stomach, but then I thought about using gel! I haven't been able to purchase your product yet, but I figured I'd learn with using the cheap gel first! Thank you so much for your time and talent! GOD BLESS YOU 🙏 ❤

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[@cmayo5659]

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Close up view and angle shots are the best I have seen. I learned so much, and can now see how to improve my technique. Thank you for all you do.

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[@Anon_E_Muss]

These instructional videos are what sold me on your company. Just purchased the brush and trial gel kit, if I am successful with it I plan on purchasing more for my nails. Thank you for making your products available to the general public. I really appreciate the videos.

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[@katrinasheets2997]

So helpful!! Greg always explains things so well. The Synergy Precision Applicator helped me so much in learning to apply gel because it forced me to learn to float the product. Once I learned that, using the brush was no problem. Thanks so much for these videos!

[@suncreekgal1]

I’m 69 soon to be 70 and I’m doing my own nails. I’m slow but do get a lot of good comments. I’m right handed so having to use my left is really slow but doable. Love your videos. Really helps me a lot. I’ve been able to purchase some of your products on amazon. Sooo happy about that. Can’t get your tube gel or drill and since I’m not a qualified tech can’t buy through a supplier in Canada. I’d like to make it clear I do not work on anyone else just me. But thanks again for your helpful videos.

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34:56 You all are amazing human beings. Thank you so much for all you do for us. Completely generous. 🙏🏼💝

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[@ciaracruz6906]

I literally learn something new from you guys every video I watch 🙌🏽 thank you for that🤗

[@EvelynChesser]

I got my saviland builder gel kit today!! This was extremely helpful. I watched this as I did my first set on myself and it came out perfectly!!!

[@britnikpow8445]

Omg. Y’all don’t even know how badly I wish I could learn from Greg. Like right there, front and center. He is the epitome of nails nails nails. I love you Greg!!

[@nicolecarter4630]

I understand you have been doing this work for a while and I just want you to know how grateful I am that you slow down and show step by step how to do things. Thank you. Now if I could get a handle on acrylic lol.

[@Eli04893]

This is so well explained, I’m gonna try gels and see I’ve never done it before.

[@debracannon8694]

Greg thank you. It is always good to see how all technicians apply their gel.

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With all these YN tips and tricks there’s no reason to fail with whatever product I’m using, application or creating. I feel confident and nails is not my career choice it’s more of a hobby but I feel like these videos have given me confidence to work on someone else

[@laurasoftheart]

He explains so well. He’s a great teacher!

[@mgi6659]

LOVE THE GEL APPLICATOR!! My fav!!

[@135weston]

Thank you for such detailed instructions!! I’ve been doing my own nails for the past 4 years now and some of these techniques I’ve never thought to do!

[@marymamboleo3625]

Awesome Gregg for giving back to the society..lots of love.Thanks for the lessons am learning alot through you guys.. indeed God bless you abundantly!

[@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y]

I love gel, definitely out of all the products I've bought I've seemed to just stick with hard gel, I love the consistency and lack of filing etc. I've only just started nails but the product I thought I'd struggle with most I adore. Blessings from across the pond, Scotland. 🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✌️

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Thank you so much for ALL of the knowledge and your attention to detail. You hit on EVERYTHING I have questions about while working. I really appreciate you guys!💕

[@BBB-rd2qi]

How appropriate... I have been looking at Gels to start offering it to my clients. I love when this happens.

[@thefigsway3782]

I’ve been using hard gel more and more and love it😊....Thank you for the extra tips😍

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Thank you Greg for this!!!! ♥️ I needed this info!!!! YN really is just the best with everything! Best products, best pricing, best teachers with the best knowledge that are so friendly and don't just care about selling their products!!!!!!!!! They're passionate about you understanding what they know and care about you, & your future!!!!!!! *JUST LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!* 💖

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Thanks for watching! We love you too❤️

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Sooo love you too!! Thanks for everything y'all post, tremendous help!!

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I want to thank for making these videos iv learned so much from them..God bless you guys,gal..

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Good morning!!! Flow baby!!! Gel power! 💯%💅💅

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Young has the best of everyting u need for nails...and Greg is the best teachter...soo good!!💯👐

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Thank you for teaching so much on you tube. I’m a stay at home mom and am having to do my nails at home so thank you for all the knowledge!!!

[@kathytarman2302]

Great class such a great teacher. You really are a great teacher. I understand what you are doing. I learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your information with us. It’s always a great day when you learn something new. This is a great day. Thank you for that.

[@yvonneshae4108]

I absolutely love everything about your company/brand! I have learned so much and am thankful you all take the time out to put this on KZbin! I love in Texas and can’t get to a live class ( plus... pandemic ) but thank you for all the knowledge

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Shae Heard same 👌 Austin, here 😆 and yessssss, I’m so glad I accidentally came across the YN ❤️!

[@SelieG14]

San Antonio here! Not a nail tech, just a diy-er. But that would change if I could take one of their classes!

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Georgetown here!!! I totally agree, YN has been an eye opener in learning to do my own nails the proper way, thank you to you your brother and Mama Young!!! Love all your products...

[@kellybright7129]

Ur thé best Greg thanks so much.

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Thank u so much. I can’t express how much I really appreciate this

[@ashleymelizondo]

super technical tips! thank you so much!

[@tori_girlonline800]

One of the most informative builder gel videos I've seen so far. Really helpful!

[@rheaglover1501]

Awesome advice. Thanks Greg

[@ninamiron5737]

What a well explained and detailed class. THANK YOU. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!

[@gigglesgigs]

Thank you for this awesome detailed tutorial for hard gel G-man. Blessings 🙌🙏💅😊

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Thank You for this. I truly appreciate you.

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Thanks again for a wonderful lesson.

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your truly amazing and really know what your doing when it's comes to nails and I love watching and learning from you I only wish I saw your videos and knew about Young Nails way sooner I have been wanting to learn gel nails forever at first I only wanted to do Acrylic but I cant handle the stinky monomer gives me a bad headache and here I see this video and sure blew my mind I seriously want to buy everything you need as a beginner like the nail lamp, nail drill and the gel kit would be an amazing start for me time as I know nothing about gel nails Keep Up you AMAZING work and videos they really help especially when your a beginner

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I enjoy your videos, I'm not a nail tech buy how you articulate and give options for each technique is phenomenal 👌🏿. I might do my nails at home but these tips are great

[@carolineford3021]

Love you’re videos so clear and interesting learned a lot, keep up the great work love you guys thanks 😁

[@karenellis347]

You are great at explaining techniques using explanations and the video. It makes it so easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[@brandypena1630]

Thank you soooo much for these very detailed videos. They have been so helpful. I'm still struggling a little with getting a great application every time. So having the availability to go back and re watch these often has helped

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I am a huge fan. Thank you for your time making these amazing tutorials... I have learnt Heaps from you!!!!! I look forward to seeing more of your amazing work..

[@ym9230]

Thank you I'm starting to use synergy gel till the winter in over and I can open the windows...lol

[@JackSpaulding1984]

Thank you for the filing tip to help with carpel tunnel!!!!!

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Furby ❤️😁 I knew what he was talking about and then he explained it. Thank you for teaching us! I'm using the word furby,so cute

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This was VERY helpful thank you! My first attempt at gel in the pot was a disaster. After watching thins it went SO much better. Float, and keep connection. Thanks!

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[@mung508]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. This is super helpful.love you !

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Amazing I loved how you take one through, am in Africa and I could understand yr accent too. Am a total beginner and am sure with you as my mentor, I will be a pro. Thanks am so excited.

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This is SO HELPFUL

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Thank you so much for this video... I love to learn from the best 🥰

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Love my boy Greg! He is so thorough and I appreciate him taking the time to talk about Black Lives Matter at the end.

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Thanks so much. We love you too

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Very, very informative and totally helpful. Thank you so much.

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love your training. thx

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[@FoulMouthNails]

I was so worried that being intimidated by acrylic/monomer & learning gels first was a drawback-thank you for sharing the positives of learning that way too! Also, I am just blown away w the passion for sharing knowledge that you/your brother & entire team have for nails…I’m so grateful for the tools you’ve all armed me w since my nail journey began in January. You are appreciated. Sending continued success & as always kindness & positivity•justjenn

[@katrinamullis6943]

I can't tolerate the acrylic smell without getting headaches. I've been using polygel but looking at gel now. Also thanks for the previous video on nail forms and the hyponichium. I found a perfect set of forms once I knew what I was looking for.

[@cmayo5659]

What is the difference between polygel and hard gel? Ty

[@aerongrimm3162]

@@cmayo5659 (very late reply but I hope this helps!) I'm not SUPER clear on the specifics of the chemical make-up of polygel, but from what I understand from working with hard gel, polygel, and acrylic, polygel is basically just a MUCH, MUCH thicker hard gel. It is still a gel, but because of just how thick it is it can be easier to work with than hard gel for beginners. Personally, I think polygel is awesome for people doing their nails at home; I used Makartt which is excellent in price and quality. But idk why you'd use it as a pro other than pure preference

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@@aerongrimm3162 thanks 😁

[@rdm9156]

Wow this helps a lot thank you for the 123 basics!

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I will continue watching other videos you guys are good

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you so much! We hope this video on hard gel was helpful for you.

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Im a beginner here and i love this gel i have your trial kit im going to buy your full synergy kit i definitely needed to see this video

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This is so awesome, tysmfs 😉p.s. I love that I always learn something new, Everytime I watch YN videos!

[@zanoviawashington1897]

I absolutely Love Love ❤️ watching your videos and I am also a loyal customer. I’m Self taught nails fanatic for over 25 yrs. I have Never tried Gel but strongly considered using it. After watching this video skiing with a free other videos by Young nails. My next purchase will definitely be a gel kit, plus my usual monomer restock🥰 I thought this video would just be another learning experience (great learning experience per usual) but when he mentioned the Black Lives Matter movements it almost took me out! In a good way🥰

[@rhondaarmstrong6790]

Great video! Learned alot!

[@janillebutler2739]

This was very helpful. Thank you😊

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This product seems to be great I haven't e nails for over 15 yrs but have kept up my license hoping one day to once again be able to something I loved doing for 15 ys before I got injured in a job I took for insurance purposes, I had a child, so I often use to come home at 1:15 PM and start doing nails until 8PM. I have missed out on all the new stuff, gels, acrylic colors but I only live on my disability check of less than $800.00, paying Bill's and insurance plus cell phones. I hope to buy one color at a time in acrylic n then work on your gels. Great work, the comments are pretty great.

[@Ariesborn]

You sound just like Nicholas Cage to me 😁 thanks for sharing! Very informative throughout the video🤗

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Great class! I appreciate u taking the time to explain/teach us! Beautiful message at the end! #BLM

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Thank you for showing us your product and what they do I just ordered me a I'm a large Surprise Box I got it a A couple of days ago was your project and also the synergy gel baes gel 2 Tube gels pink @ white and Acrylic powders I am just a beginner but I will practice

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I hope some synergy gel is in the boxes this coming sale ❤️

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Beginners Gel yay!!!

[@maribeldelvalle8175]

Thank you for teaching use how to do better our job hi from Puerto Rico

[@ahlahnasnow-burch5959]

Thank you for sharing a full class with us. Although instead of heat, my hands get ice cold when doing gel. It takes me hours to get them warm again. Is that normal?

[@nicolesimms4883]

Great video .

[@danniellepeterson764]

Awesome teacher!And sounds like Nicholas Cage to me lol 10/10

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Hi...Excellent Tutorial ♡

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Thank you so much ❤️

[@kristinenoffsinger5138]

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much for these videos!! My Amazon efile is on its way along with other nail supplies!! 😁👌😍💜❤ I have a practice hand that didn't come with its nails but oh well.lol I definitely want your protein bond! I've heard its the best! 💋💋💋

[@sourhoney5050]

I literally brought hard gel a month ago and it came in earlier this week (I live in newzealand so things take AGES to ship haha.) I'm so excited to watch this video!

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Really? That's a shame. Young Nails has a ZA/Aus site.

[@sourhoney5050]

@@FurianPA I never realised! thankyou

[@ca2269]

What did you buy and from where? I'm in Auckland

[@msmoraaydee]

You are awesome. Your comments at end. Beautiful. Have learned a lot from you.

[@lynsoriano9409]

Thank you explain about that

[@jacquelinebanks1660]

Thank you

[@dishitamodi4272]

Hi u r fabulous teacher ever. I just want to know abt 2d, 3d, 4d, can u give me knowledge about specific topics on 2d, 3d... more. What adjustly difference between in it. I want to learn abt it. Thank you for teaching all over the world spreading your knowledge. If I say something wrong sorry dear.

[@bbecita_lov389]

Dammm u are the best

[@MariaMartinez-he3gp]

Thank you for teaching me how to not burn my guests!! I hate doing gel because it takes forever, they keep taking their hand out of the light because it burns 😣 thank you!!!

[@ucheokoye6744]

Thank you so much at my house work place they are now wanting us to do builder gel poly gel too I did builder gel on my client last month the way she felt the pain on the lamp, have been wondering what want wrong thank you so much

[@youngnailsinc]

With every chemical reaction, there is a small amount of heat. The more product you apply, the more heat you may feel. You could try applying your product in thinner layers or with our lamp, you can use the "Low Heat Mode" to cure the gel slower to avoid that "heat spike."

[@KathyMcDowell1]

🥰 thanks