Between you, Kirsty Meakin, and Anastasia from Nailcou, I have learned so much! I started out doing my own nails using nail polish and now I work with gel polish, builder gel, acrygel, and dip powder. I’m also getting more comfortable using an e-file. I’m excited to say that at the age of 42, I’ve enrolled in nail school!
That is so exciting! Congratulations! I'm 16 and have been watching her for years, I think this shows that it's never to late to learn different things💜
I'm a man that never cared for doing nails but I have a wife that I love to pamper. I don't have the finance to always get her nails done so I am on this quest to learn to do her nails myself. It is almost 3 in the morning and I'm practicing on my nails while watching your videos so I can at least buff her nails tomorrow (I guess this would be called buffing nails). I just did my thumbnail and it is shining like I put on some polish or whatever. I don't know how to do cuticles yet and am kind of scared to do it because I'm afraid I'll hurt her nails. Anyway, I'm so ready to get off work tomorrow to do this buffing work on her nails. I don't care about the macho type attitude when it comes to giving my wife the best so I'm going to learn to do these nails. At least till I can pay to keep them done consistently. Thank you so much for this video
Wow, this is awesome. I love the story. I’m curious which product you are learning with? If you don’t mind, I’d like to share some advice on that. I suggest start learning how to build and sculpt a nail on a form, if that’s the route, you’re going, with hybrid gel. It is the easiest to learn. If you were insistent on acrylic, which is fantastic medium, I suggest you start with slow, curing, monomer and powder. It’ll help you learn much faster. Hard shell is fantastic as well but if you’re going to do the Gel stick with the hybrid. If you’re wanting quicker results, I fully suggest full cover tips. It’ll give you results quicker. Learning full sculpt from a form is a much longer learning curve. Meanwhile she could be wearing the full cover tips but there’s a fair bit that goes to that as well. Check out my playlist for full cover tips. If that’s the route, you go. I also have a playlist for acrylic and hybrid gel
@NailCareerEducation you are speaking a language I don't understand at all. I heard you talk about building and sculpting in some videos so I have an idea of what that is but I don't know about any gels and polish. I use items from Amazon and I do not know how professional they are. I have teenitor professional nail files. It includes a flex 100/180, flex 220/280, edge 180, edge 150, edge 240, shiner 1000/4000. I've been using clear fingernail polish hardener by Sally Hansen. I put one coating on and that's all. I have a metal cuticle pusher and the clipping things that come with it (not sure what is called). I suck at the cuticles because I don't know what to look for
@NailCareerEducation when I file my wife's nails, which are natural nails, should I put nail polish on her nails to strengthen and make them healthy? Or could they stay healthy and strong with no polish? She has some other polish but I'm taking your advice and just learning to file and shape them for now. Plus I don't want to use the polish without knowing how to apply it correctly.
I don’t usually don’t read comments. For some reason this one caught my eye. You are a very special man, husband, and friend to your wife. My husband and I are in different states temporarily. He would sit on the end of the couch and I would lie down with my feet in his lap after my shower. I worked hard at my job and I commented that my feet hurt. He started massaging my feet and it relieved my pain and relaxed me. I was so excited that this man loved me enough to do this for me that I was ready to do anything to keep him happy. We have been together 37 years now. We talk on the phone every day and I have no interest in anyone other than my husband. Little things mean a lot in a relationship. Little things can strengthen your bond to one another. God Bless You and your relationship with your wife forever.😊
Hi Suzie! I don't use any nail enhancements but I love your content so much! I know these "purely educational" videos may not get as many views as your beautiful nail art tutorials, but these videos really feel like the cornerstone of your channel. Thank you for being such a great educator and sharing the wisdom of your experience with us! :)
@@NailCareerEducation I am educator and use your videos all the time. I definitely will be sharing this video. As well as having the files for seeing the difference. We have a pink 240, black 100/180 and a black 80. I personally hate all of these. I love zebra files. Because I'm mainly a gel nail tech, I only use the 180. I think they need to see the difference between black, white and zebra.
Ohhh thank you !!!! I needed this video!!!! I completely have filed my nails away from filing without the knowledge of how. While my nails are healing and growing back I’ve dedicated myself to learning as much as possible before I touch my nails again. Of course I was fortunate enough to come across your channel first and through you I’ve learned about others In the industry that have taught me much. I’m always coming back to your channel where I started to see what you’ve posted, I just really learn so much from you, you break it down so simply especially since I’m just a diy I only do my own nails not looking to have a business or nail salon I just want to have chance to do my own nails. As a mom of a special needs son it’s my “me” time. Thank you Susie for all your videos, and a special thank you for always answering my questions personally, I truly am so grateful for you. Sending peace & blessings & love. Jenn L. California
I’ve been watching your videos for the last few years since I started dipping my own nails!! I learned how to shape almonds from your sharpie technique! And I just went back to almond and used the technique to ensure I was filing them into the almond shape correctly!! So thank you!!!
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for making this video. I'm in the process of doing my own acrylic nails and each day I learn more from you. I had a lot of doubts with the hand files and which one to use, and you completely broke it down for me. Thank you so much, you're awsome🧡
Thank you so much! This was very informative and helpful. It’s so overwhelming at first. I’m just practicing while I save for school. I also just had surgery for tennis elbow and need to be using the right files for the job because I don’t have the strength in my elbow to be messing around.
I've learned so much from your channel its unreal. You're so informative and kind and calming and I need that when I'm learning. Just thought I'd say so x
Hey Suzie and Camerman. What a coincidence you should do this. My nails were a little long so I sat watching tv and filing them down. 180 me thinks that will do nicely. Didnt work much why it was the spongy one! Lesson learnt and not the best thing to do watching tv dust everywhere eventually. Lesson number 2 learnt there lol. See you next week xxx
Extremely helpful thank you. I work alone so scrubbing up on info is important, this has been great and shows me that I am doing things the right way ☺ thank you for sharing your knowledge
Oh yay! I had mentioned making a video like this on a video a while back! I had also been curious about glass files and their use and what they are good for.
I’m always using the buffer before the application no matter if I use gel or acrylics. I never had lifting issues in more than 20 years. But I found out that it depends a lot of the quality of the material you use. I used cheaper gels and monomers and had lifting. But with the acid primer and high quality material - no lifting at all. I learned that a big reason for lifting is also, when you work too close to the cuticle area or don’t file it correctly. I see this all the time with beginners or students. Many are simply afraid to file so close to the cuticle area. Once they lose that fear - lifting is not much of an issue then. De-sharpening the files is very important!! Thank you for mentioning it. Great video.
Thank u for making this video I was about to order ur nail file kit for myself n even I was confussed which one to chose n this video helped me a lot thanks mam u r the best nail artist . Legends r always best n perfect in their work
Fab video suzie. One thing I would recommend for any nail tech or nail enthusiast is to get a reusable metal file. They’re amazing, especially at getting right to the sidewalls and smile lines are so much easier with a metal file ☺️. Xx
Wow you are amazing for sharing your knowledge I’m new to learning how to do my own nails. I’ve been watching your videos and learning so much. I’m starting with poly gel as a beginner then builder gel then acrylic later on. I had no idea about files but it answered so many questions on why I had lifting and my polish wouldn’t last long. Thank you so much for breaking down the different grit numbers and what application they use, loved your example of sand paper for wood crafts and panting, makes so much sense. I bought an efile but from your other video I’ll practice that with a practice finger before I try it on my hand for safety, and will use hand files until I can move on to the efile. Thank you so much for all your videos and sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us. Your my nail technician professor 😊
I love the fact that your nail file kit comes with a little card that states what each files does and do's and dont's of each file. Great idea. I love the files. Still waiting for coloured acrylic powder!!!
I LOVE an 80/80 sponge file! I use the Enail Couture files. I also love the 80/80 hard files.(Haven’t tried yours, but I’m sure they’re great!) I had to learn filing through trial and error through the years. Filing is my favorite.💗♥️
I love that you made this video!! What a coincidence that I was thinking about this the other day, how you should make a video about different types of nail files and what they are meant for lol 😆 my favorite look has always been to buff the nail to a shine✨👌🏼
I think I might watch this video from time to time to remind me of certain points made by Shake about what different files work best for which technique and product. There are so many on the market and their use is not always explained. Also, sometimes you can get into a rut with what you use and need a bit of a nudge in the right direction. Very informative!
Once again, thank you Suzie! I am learning so much from watching your videos. I bought a set of your files, but was still a bit unsure as to whether I was using the right file, or even the right side of the file, at the right point of manicuring my own nails - if that make sense!? 🤔 This video has helped to make it clearer so thanks again. The "elbow grease" by the way is something we say a lot of in the UK - as well as "give it some wellie"! 😂 I too would love it if you could show us something for Paddy's night - with a pint of Guinness to go with it! 🇮🇪
This is very helpful. I just got the opportunity to start a nail apprenticeship that will eventually lead to me getting my license. I’ve been a long time viewer and you’ve inspired me to pursue a nail career.
I just bought your file set! Cheap ones have been splitting my nails and I just got yours in the mail today. They only took 3 days because I'm in northern BC!
I'm so happy I came across your channel. I'm also thrilled that you're Canadian. I just started 2 weeks ago to do my nails in gel using the forms. They didn't turn out great and I tried to file them down with my Melodysuzie e-file drill. I used the sandpaper bit and didn't realize it was on slow so it was not good. I've been looking on the Canadian site Amazon at drill bits and I heard that carbide was the best but there are so many different kinds and packages its confusing as to which ones I should get. PLEASE can you help me pick out the useful drill bits? I would be so grateful. I'm now watching all your videos and have subscribed. Thank you 😊
Hey Suzie, what is it that you do for nail care after using gel/acrylic to strengthen and recover your natural nail? It'd be cool hearing you out about this topic
Thank you for this video! I taught myself poly gel nails during quarantine with your videos and others, but I’ve never fully understood nail files.😅😅 I don’t have anyone to ask, and who thinks about it until you’re faced with a wall of colorful files in the isle at the store. 😅😂 I usually just grab the coolest color and bolt from anxiety! This really helps.💖💅
That is so true In fact I was kinda the same When I began there was like two! So it was easy But now! There’s are tons - how do you decide? Thought I better share what I learned
This video is so instructive for me. I love all your videos. Thank you so much. But I'm so sad, that you are so far from me 😥. I am from Austria 🇦🇹 Best wishes Andrea 😍
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome and informative video I really learnt a lot of things from this one and this would really help me for doing gel and acrylic.. 💖💖
I teach Esthetics and I actually will pull up a couple videos to share with my class and recommend you to my students because you are so thorough and professional with the education to back you. 💖
Thanks this is what happened to me on my first dip powder nails I used to much grit and filled down to the nail showing in one of them I did fix it using gel color lol 😂 I've been learning for 2 years and still didn't learn the files and how to use them haha 🤣 Thanks for helping us out!! Sheila
This was super helpful!! I think I had been entirely relying on my efile too much, which has really make doing my nails take a really long time... I did have one question that I don't really see people talk about- how do you check if nails are the same length...? This is by far the thing I struggle with most, is it just something you pick up? Do all nails on each finger need to be the same length (even though your pinky is often smaller)? How can you tell??
ok as a former hater of paper nail files I can now say I know why I hated them - I only got finer files with no indication on them of their grit and was constantly frustrated why did they not file my nails but just glide and I changed to metal files for years n years just to have a file that did it's work well. Throughout the years I wondered what those numbers meant on the pricy paper files and now I know so thank you very much for the explanation!!! THE MYSTERY IS FINALLY SOLVED!! now I can go n buy the proper paper nail files
I love the info and how you share it. I’m just struggling with keeping the sharpness of square nails. Especially since I like them very long. Could you show us how to keep the sharpness once we put the product (Polygel, acrylic, etc) on top of a perfectly square tip?
Hi Susie, I love how you explain everything Im a DIYer and have learned so much watching you. I love the glitter white on your nails… what color is that?
Thanks for this information! I have another filing question to which I have not been able to find the answer: When prepping my natural nails for home gel application, what grit should I use? I know it should be sponge, but 180? 240? I was using a hard file and even though I was filing very lightly, I found that my nails would become thin and weak after 3 or so applications. Is some weakening inevitable? Do I have to rough up the top EVERY time I remove and apply gel polish? Thanks in advance for your input!
Use 180 Grit Protect the natural by applying two coats of base. Then when you remove you file down to that so you don’t hit the natural nail all the time. And yes you do have to rough up everytime, gel sticks to rough surfaces💛
Love it Susy! I always use two nail files: 180/240 for length and sides, and a spongie for the nail plate. I do soft gel and gel polish. Can you say how to file soft gel extensions without an e file? Today I have a class about soft gel, and the technician teach me to do it with an e file, but I don't own one.
HI Suzie, I know the chances of you seeing this comment is very slim but I'll ask anyway. First off, I hope you're doing good and thank you and camera man for the work and effort you put into your content. Now to my request, Can you make a video showing how you prep(filing and all) a natural nail for hybrid gel and also how you do the hybrid gel. Lastly can you go into details on filing the hybrid gel and getting that happy almond shape. I wanna attempt doing my nails next Saturday and I would love one video I could follow step by step. Thank you.
A little off topic, but I have a question. I recently watched some of your older videos where you use full cover nail tips. In those videos I didn't see you file around the cuticle, is that an optional step to do? Or did you not include is in your videos?
Really depends on what your goal is Buffing for polish - a gentle 240 Roughing for Gel Polish - gently use a 180 Roughing for enhancements- gently use a 180-150 you can use a 100 but very gently but not for damaged nails
I’m a new nail tech and I’m having trouble with files and drills .. what hand file do I use for shaping nails after acrylic I like crisp straight square or Coffin nails 😊
Hi Ryan's mom Sam here.... I love everything you do you teach me so much 😁 you mentioned lifting I would love a video off how to stop this from prep to what file to use as I always use a buffing block and you said that this might not work properly so I would love to know what I'm doing wrong 😁💖💓💖
can you mix acrylic powder and gel not applying it on top of each other but mixing and putting it on nail ❤ sorry if my English is not good i hope you understand love you
Yes, there is a lot of misinformation, especially when it comes to prepping that nail. I see so much advice of using a fine file and it really is the worst thing.
Is there another way to remove acrylic or gel nails if you don’t have an e-file? I love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us❤️
If you’re trying to remove gel polish without an e-file, I would personally suggest using a hand file to buff the surface of the nail and sand down the top layer of gel then soak your hands in acetone until the gel becomes soft enough to remove. Alternatively, you could use cotton balls or cotton pads saturated with acetone and wrap them around your nails using aluminum foil. Let them soak for about 10-15 min. until the gel starts lifting and then try to use an orange stick to kinda scrape it away. Repeat the process if needed. Remember to moisturize your cuticles and hands afterward by using a cuticle oil and lotion, because the acetone will dry out the skin.
Hi all! For anyone who can answer, when doing gel polish I’ve seen people buff over the design because it’s slightly raised and some people don’t like that feeling. What kind of grit would be appropriate to slightly smooth down the raised feeling of the design without actually taking the gel polish off?
Between you, Kirsty Meakin, and Anastasia from Nailcou, I have learned so much! I started out doing my own nails using nail polish and now I work with gel polish, builder gel, acrygel, and dip powder. I’m also getting more comfortable using an e-file. I’m excited to say that at the age of 42, I’ve enrolled in nail school!
Congratulations!!!🎉🎉🎉
That is so exciting! Congratulations! I'm 16 and have been watching her for years, I think this shows that it's never to late to learn different things💜
Omg those 3 are the channels for me too💞
Omg this is my exact list of fav channels.
Omg! I'm heading in that direction too!
I'm a man that never cared for doing nails but I have a wife that I love to pamper. I don't have the finance to always get her nails done so I am on this quest to learn to do her nails myself. It is almost 3 in the morning and I'm practicing on my nails while watching your videos so I can at least buff her nails tomorrow (I guess this would be called buffing nails). I just did my thumbnail and it is shining like I put on some polish or whatever. I don't know how to do cuticles yet and am kind of scared to do it because I'm afraid I'll hurt her nails. Anyway, I'm so ready to get off work tomorrow to do this buffing work on her nails. I don't care about the macho type attitude when it comes to giving my wife the best so I'm going to learn to do these nails. At least till I can pay to keep them done consistently. Thank you so much for this video
Wow, this is awesome. I love the story. I’m curious which product you are learning with? If you don’t mind, I’d like to share some advice on that.
I suggest start learning how to build and sculpt a nail on a form, if that’s the route, you’re going, with hybrid gel. It is the easiest to learn. If you were insistent on acrylic, which is fantastic medium, I suggest you start with slow, curing, monomer and powder. It’ll help you learn much faster. Hard shell is fantastic as well but if you’re going to do the Gel stick with the hybrid.
If you’re wanting quicker results, I fully suggest full cover tips. It’ll give you results quicker. Learning full sculpt from a form is a much longer learning curve. Meanwhile she could be wearing the full cover tips but there’s a fair bit that goes to that as well. Check out my playlist for full cover tips. If that’s the route, you go. I also have a playlist for acrylic and hybrid gel
@NailCareerEducation you are speaking a language I don't understand at all. I heard you talk about building and sculpting in some videos so I have an idea of what that is but I don't know about any gels and polish. I use items from Amazon and I do not know how professional they are. I have teenitor professional nail files. It includes a flex 100/180, flex 220/280, edge 180, edge 150, edge 240, shiner 1000/4000. I've been using clear fingernail polish hardener by Sally Hansen. I put one coating on and that's all. I have a metal cuticle pusher and the clipping things that come with it (not sure what is called). I suck at the cuticles because I don't know what to look for
@NailCareerEducation when I file my wife's nails, which are natural nails, should I put nail polish on her nails to strengthen and make them healthy? Or could they stay healthy and strong with no polish? She has some other polish but I'm taking your advice and just learning to file and shape them for now. Plus I don't want to use the polish without knowing how to apply it correctly.
This is really sweet, I hope you’re both doing well
I don’t usually don’t read comments. For some reason this one caught my eye. You are a very special man, husband, and friend to your wife. My husband and I are in different states temporarily. He would sit on the end of the couch and I would lie down with my feet in his lap after my shower. I worked hard at my job and I commented that my feet hurt. He started massaging my feet and it relieved my pain and relaxed me. I was so excited that this man loved me enough to do this for me that I was ready to do anything to keep him happy. We have been together 37 years now. We talk on the phone every day and I have no interest in anyone other than my husband. Little things mean a lot in a relationship. Little things can strengthen your bond to one another. God Bless You and your relationship with your wife forever.😊
Live this channel. I’ve learned so much! This 70 year old is doing her own nails with dipping powder now and doing a magnificent job!
Hi Suzie! I don't use any nail enhancements but I love your content so much! I know these "purely educational" videos may not get as many views as your beautiful nail art tutorials, but these videos really feel like the cornerstone of your channel. Thank you for being such a great educator and sharing the wisdom of your experience with us! :)
Oh just me sitting here at nail school watching more nail education videos! Love that I can find teachers everywhere! 💙💙
It’s pretty cool - I wish I had this when I was learning ❤️
@@NailCareerEducation I am educator and use your videos all the time. I definitely will be sharing this video. As well as having the files for seeing the difference. We have a pink 240, black 100/180 and a black 80. I personally hate all of these. I love zebra files. Because I'm mainly a gel nail tech, I only use the 180. I think they need to see the difference between black, white and zebra.
Ohhh thank you !!!! I needed this video!!!! I completely have filed my nails away from filing without the knowledge of how. While my nails are healing and growing back I’ve dedicated myself to learning as much as possible before I touch my nails again. Of course I was fortunate enough to come across your channel first and through you I’ve learned about others In the industry that have taught me much. I’m always coming back to your channel where I started to see what you’ve posted, I just really learn so much from you, you break it down so simply especially since I’m just a diy I only do my own nails not looking to have a business or nail salon I just want to have chance to do my own nails. As a mom of a special needs son it’s my “me” time. Thank you Susie for all your videos, and a special thank you for always answering my questions personally, I truly am so grateful for you. Sending peace & blessings & love. Jenn L. California
I’ve been watching your videos for the last few years since I started dipping my own nails!! I learned how to shape almonds from your sharpie technique! And I just went back to almond and used the technique to ensure I was filing them into the almond shape correctly!! So thank you!!!
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for making this video. I'm in the process of doing my own acrylic nails and each day I learn more from you. I had a lot of doubts with the hand files and which one to use, and you completely broke it down for me. Thank you so much, you're awsome🧡
Thank you so much! This was very informative and helpful. It’s so overwhelming at first. I’m just practicing while I save for school. I also just had surgery for tennis elbow and need to be using the right files for the job because I don’t have the strength in my elbow to be messing around.
Yes There is so much out there it can be very confusing. Even I get confused sometimes even after 35 years. Sorry about your elbow I hope it heals
I've learned so much from your channel its unreal. You're so informative and kind and calming and I need that when I'm learning. Just thought I'd say so x
I loveeeeeee your channel so much
This video has been so helpful and I want to thank you for demonstrating this differences in grit. As always I really enjoy watching your videos 😉
I’ve been waiting for this video my whole life 😭😭😭 I was born for this!
Hey Suzie and Camerman. What a coincidence you should do this. My nails were a little long so I sat watching tv and filing them down. 180 me thinks that will do nicely. Didnt work much why it was the spongy one! Lesson learnt and not the best thing to do watching tv dust everywhere eventually. Lesson number 2 learnt there lol. See you next week xxx
Thank you for the information. Great video . This is one of the first videos I seen explaining hand files .
Yeah I guess people don’t really cover Files so much yet they’re so important
I love you so much Suzie!! Thank you for this info!!
So so easy to follow and well explained as always! Helpful graphics too! Fantastic 🥰
Extremely helpful thank you. I work alone so scrubbing up on info is important, this has been great and shows me that I am doing things the right way ☺ thank you for sharing your knowledge
Oh yay! I had mentioned making a video like this on a video a while back! I had also been curious about glass files and their use and what they are good for.
OMG HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!! you make it so clear to understand and to follow through! Thank you so so much for these informational videos 💕💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you. I’m going shopping for files tomorrow. You made it easy to understand.
I’m always using the buffer before the application no matter if I use gel or acrylics. I never had lifting issues in more than 20 years. But I found out that it depends a lot of the quality of the material you use. I used cheaper gels and monomers and had lifting. But with the acid primer and high quality material - no lifting at all. I learned that a big reason for lifting is also, when you work too close to the cuticle area or don’t file it correctly. I see this all the time with beginners or students. Many are simply afraid to file so close to the cuticle area. Once they lose that fear - lifting is not much of an issue then.
De-sharpening the files is very important!! Thank you for mentioning it.
Great video.
This video has really helped!!
I love your videos, thank you so much!
This was helpful! Thank you!
Yes!!!!! I needed this, thank you Suzy.
Thank you for this video Susie this was very helpful
Thank u for making this video I was about to order ur nail file kit for myself n even I was confussed which one to chose n this video helped me a lot thanks mam u r the best nail artist . Legends r always best n perfect in their work
After seeing this video I am not at all confuse now thanks mam
Fab video suzie. One thing I would recommend for any nail tech or nail enthusiast is to get a reusable metal file. They’re amazing, especially at getting right to the sidewalls and smile lines are so much easier with a metal file ☺️. Xx
Exactly what I have been looking for!!! Subbed! Thank you!
Wow you are amazing for sharing your knowledge I’m new to learning how to do my own nails. I’ve been watching your videos and learning so much. I’m starting with poly gel as a beginner then builder gel then acrylic later on. I had no idea about files but it answered so many questions on why I had lifting and my polish wouldn’t last long. Thank you so much for breaking down the different grit numbers and what application they use, loved your example of sand paper for wood crafts and panting, makes so much sense. I bought an efile but from your other video I’ll practice that with a practice finger before I try it on my hand for safety, and will use hand files until I can move on to the efile. Thank you so much for all your videos and sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us. Your my nail technician professor 😊
This is good for me, I over file my thumb now it's so tender
Thank you so much for this helpful class 🤩 Big hugs from Austria 💐
I love the fact that your nail file kit comes with a little card that states what each files does and do's and dont's of each file. Great idea. I love the files. Still waiting for coloured acrylic powder!!!
I’m just waiting for packaging❤️
@@NailCareerEducation yayayayyaa
I LOVE an 80/80 sponge file! I use the Enail Couture files. I also love the 80/80 hard files.(Haven’t tried yours, but I’m sure they’re great!) I had to learn filing through trial and error through the years. Filing is my favorite.💗♥️
I loved this video. im so happy i found it. i was looking for this information for a long time.
This was the best video!
I love that you made this video!! What a coincidence that I was thinking about this the other day, how you should make a video about different types of nail files and what they are meant for lol 😆 my favorite look has always been to buff the nail to a shine✨👌🏼
This video is so helpful for a newbie like me. Thank you.
I love this channel I have started using all your products to do my nails and I love them all
i swear ur vids give me more knowledge about nails 💅👀
I think I might watch this video from time to time to remind me of certain points made by Shake about what different files work best for which technique and product. There are so many on the market and their use is not always explained. Also, sometimes you can get into a rut with what you use and need a bit of a nudge in the right direction. Very informative!
This was so informative! Ty for sharing ❤️
Super helpful :D thank you for sharing Suzie!
Once again, thank you Suzie! I am learning so much from watching your videos. I bought a set of your files, but was still a bit unsure as to whether I was using the right file, or even the right side of the file, at the right point of manicuring my own nails - if that make sense!? 🤔 This video has helped to make it clearer so thanks again.
The "elbow grease" by the way is something we say a lot of in the UK - as well as "give it some wellie"! 😂
I too would love it if you could show us something for Paddy's night - with a pint of Guinness to go with it! 🇮🇪
This is what I mean! Every question I have you have a video for it! 🥰
This is very helpful. I just got the opportunity to start a nail apprenticeship that will eventually lead to me getting my license. I’ve been a long time viewer and you’ve inspired me to pursue a nail career.
I’m excited for you - keep watching I have lots to share
I love your nails
Thank you!!! I’ve been trying to get into nails and I’m was so confused
Thank you! This video was greatly needed and I appreciate it so much
I just bought your file set! Cheap ones have been splitting my nails and I just got yours in the mail today. They only took 3 days because I'm in northern BC!
I'm so happy I came across your channel. I'm also thrilled that you're Canadian. I just started 2 weeks ago to do my nails in gel using the forms. They didn't turn out great and I tried to file them down with my Melodysuzie e-file drill. I used the sandpaper bit and didn't realize it was on slow so it was not good. I've been looking on the Canadian site Amazon at drill bits and I heard that carbide was the best but there are so many different kinds and packages its confusing as to which ones I should get. PLEASE can you help me pick out the useful drill bits? I would be so grateful. I'm now watching all your videos and have subscribed. Thank you 😊
Thank you. That actually helped me a lot.
Hey Suzie, what is it that you do for nail care after using gel/acrylic to strengthen and recover your natural nail? It'd be cool hearing you out about this topic
Thank you for this video! I taught myself poly gel nails during quarantine with your videos and others, but I’ve never fully understood nail files.😅😅 I don’t have anyone to ask, and who thinks about it until you’re faced with a wall of colorful files in the isle at the store. 😅😂 I usually just grab the coolest color and bolt from anxiety! This really helps.💖💅
That is so true
In fact I was kinda the same
When I began there was like two! So it was easy
But now! There’s are tons - how do you decide?
Thought I better share what I learned
Thank you so much for this information, Suzie💖
Love this type of content!
you are a savior!
Thank you so much 🙌 this helps alot!!!
Informative, as usual. Thank you
Great video Suzie, thank you! I love your file set💙 🙃💅
Notification gang!!! 💅🏽
This video is so instructive for me. I love all your videos. Thank you so much. But I'm so sad, that you are so far from me 😥. I am from Austria 🇦🇹 Best wishes Andrea 😍
Very helpful. Thanks Susie.
I needed this video
Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome and informative video I really learnt a lot of things from this one and this would really help me for doing gel and acrylic.. 💖💖
I teach Esthetics and I actually will pull up a couple videos to share with my class and recommend you to my students because you are so thorough and professional with the education to back you. 💖
Oh wow! That Awesome! Email me at nailcareer@me.com for can send some products for your students
What products do you have on your right hand? They look great and the glitter is gorgeous!
Is that a new matt I see? when will it be available?
Thanks this is what happened to me on my first dip powder nails I used to much grit and filled down to the nail showing in one of them I did fix it using gel color lol 😂 I've been learning for 2 years and still didn't learn the files and how to use them haha 🤣 Thanks for helping us out!! Sheila
This was super helpful!! I think I had been entirely relying on my efile too much, which has really make doing my nails take a really long time...
I did have one question that I don't really see people talk about- how do you check if nails are the same length...? This is by far the thing I struggle with most, is it just something you pick up? Do all nails on each finger need to be the same length (even though your pinky is often smaller)? How can you tell??
That’s a good question- I eyeball it - and yes the pinky should be smaller cause the whole finger is small - I’ll have to do a video about it 👍🏼
@@NailCareerEducation That would be amazing!! Thank you for answering 😊
Please also let us know where you got your sweater and glasses 💗 thank you for this video, rushing to buy your file set!
ok as a former hater of paper nail files I can now say I know why I hated them - I only got finer files with no indication on them of their grit and was constantly frustrated why did they not file my nails but just glide and I changed to metal files for years n years just to have a file that did it's work well. Throughout the years I wondered what those numbers meant on the pricy paper files and now I know so thank you very much for the explanation!!! THE MYSTERY IS FINALLY SOLVED!! now I can go n buy the proper paper nail files
I love the info and how you share it. I’m just struggling with keeping the sharpness of square nails. Especially since I like them very long. Could you show us how to keep the sharpness once we put the product (Polygel, acrylic, etc) on top of a perfectly square tip?
Hi Susie, I love how you explain everything Im a DIYer and have learned so much watching you. I love the glitter white on your nails… what color is that?
For gel prep on natural nails it would be best to use a sponge rather than a hard file ?
I had this exact problem a few days ago😭😭it was so frustrating. I saw the notification and was like she must be reading minds to know I needed this
😂😂😂😂we in sync - im here for ya
I have been wishing for a good spongy file for ever, cause it smooths without making a dent in the nail apex
I’d love to see a tutorial for natural nails.
LOVE YOUR VID
I'm curious about the sponge blocks that are like silicone...what are those used for ?
Thanks for this information! I have another filing question to which I have not been able to find the answer: When prepping my natural nails for home gel application, what grit should I use? I know it should be sponge, but 180? 240? I was using a hard file and even though I was filing very lightly, I found that my nails would become thin and weak after 3 or so applications. Is some weakening inevitable? Do I have to rough up the top EVERY time I remove and apply gel polish? Thanks in advance for your input!
Use 180 Grit
Protect the natural by applying two coats of base. Then when you remove you file down to that so you don’t hit the natural nail all the time. And yes you do have to rough up everytime, gel sticks to rough surfaces💛
@@NailCareerEducation Thank you, thank you!
Love it Susy! I always use two nail files: 180/240 for length and sides, and a spongie for the nail plate. I do soft gel and gel polish.
Can you say how to file soft gel extensions without an e file? Today I have a class about soft gel, and the technician teach me to do it with an e file, but I don't own one.
Hello :) I love your channel
HI Suzie, I know the chances of you seeing this comment is very slim but I'll ask anyway. First off, I hope you're doing good and thank you and camera man for the work and effort you put into your content. Now to my request, Can you make a video showing how you prep(filing and all) a natural nail for hybrid gel and also how you do the hybrid gel. Lastly can you go into details on filing the hybrid gel and getting that happy almond shape. I wanna attempt doing my nails next Saturday and I would love one video I could follow step by step. Thank you.
Hi! Which nail file/grit should I use to smooth dip powder? Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Thank you 😊
A little off topic, but I have a question. I recently watched some of your older videos where you use full cover nail tips. In those videos I didn't see you file around the cuticle, is that an optional step to do? Or did you not include is in your videos?
Have you done a tutorial on powder nails yet?
Please I want to order your nail file sets and other products but I am in South Africa. Please please let me know how to order from you
Can you also show all your products and connection products
Great video as usual! What is the correct grit for natural nails?
Really depends on what your goal is
Buffing for polish - a gentle 240
Roughing for Gel Polish - gently use a 180
Roughing for enhancements- gently use a 180-150 you can use a 100 but very gently but not for damaged nails
I’m a new nail tech and I’m having trouble with files and drills .. what hand file do I use for shaping nails after acrylic I like crisp straight square or
Coffin nails 😊
marker 6:30: what about 60 grit file? is that also ok yo use?
Definitely need to sit down and watch this. I have flat nails which are oddly shaped and I have always hated them. 😤
Hi Ryan's mom Sam here.... I love everything you do you teach me so much 😁 you mentioned lifting I would love a video off how to stop this from prep to what file to use as I always use a buffing block and you said that this might not work properly so I would love to know what I'm doing wrong 😁💖💓💖
Very useful... thanks ❤️
can you mix acrylic powder and gel not applying it on top of each other but mixing and putting it on nail
❤ sorry if my English is not good i hope you understand love you
Just figured out why my nails are lifting. Thank you suzie
Yes, there is a lot of misinformation, especially when it comes to prepping that nail. I see so much advice of using a fine file and it really is the worst thing.
Is there another way to remove acrylic or gel nails if you don’t have an e-file? I love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us❤️
If you’re trying to remove gel polish without an e-file, I would personally suggest using a hand file to buff the surface of the nail and sand down the top layer of gel then soak your hands in acetone until the gel becomes soft enough to remove. Alternatively, you could use cotton balls or cotton pads saturated with acetone and wrap them around your nails using aluminum foil. Let them soak for about 10-15 min. until the gel starts lifting and then try to use an orange stick to kinda scrape it away. Repeat the process if needed. Remember to moisturize your cuticles and hands afterward by using a cuticle oil and lotion, because the acetone will dry out the skin.
Hi all! For anyone who can answer, when doing gel polish I’ve seen people buff over the design because it’s slightly raised and some people don’t like that feeling. What kind of grit would be appropriate to slightly smooth down the raised feeling of the design without actually taking the gel polish off?