Wow wow wow WOW!! An absolutely AWESOME informative video!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Just LOVE watching you! You really inspire me! Kindest regards and best wishes God bless Rita G
God bless you truly.. I am from Jeddah Saudi Arabia.. Because of the tradition nails is not covered by any thing... Before very few women do the gel color, artificial nail... But now it's booming... So sad to say we don't have good training here... But because I follow to your Chanel I learn a lot and I apply it to my work... You teach us on very detailed way... Thank you for sharing to us your wisdom... God bless you in Jesus Christ Name Amen 4
Jennifer, I’m glad this is becoming a more accessible art for you there. Are you able to purchase nail products locally, or do you need to order internationally?
I went to a “salon” where I was told that nowadays the cuticle is not removed, it’s only pushed. The color application was also uneven but I did not notice until I left because the place was very very dark. I was so unhappy, I removed the gel (which funny enough peeled off very easily) as soon as I made it home, then I started looking for videos on UA-cam to learn how to do my own nails. Fast forward to you and Susie and I have learned so much! Thank you, thank you, thaaaaaaaank you :)
Tell her everything has chemicals and is made of chemicals, even the human body! Living a life afraid of chemicals must be exhausting! Like you said, life's too short, just enjoy having pretty nails!!
I agree with your response to my comment: they don't want to be shady it's because of how they are taught. It's sad how few know the proper ways to things in the Nail Industry.
Im sooooo glad you talked about what really damages your nail plate. I get asked that a lot cause I do infills on my nails ppl think having hard gel ruins the natural nail. One of my co-workers has had hard gel put on at a salon and they damage her nails. They're doing the removal incorrectly hence the damage. Thank you for addressing this topic again. 🙂
That Michael Scott shirt is giving me life right now! I love the quality of your videos and I am using many of these to train the nail techs I am working with. Thanks for your inspiration.
Liz requested that I briefly explain the difference between HEA and HEMA. HEA (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate) is the acrylated version and HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) methacrylated version of the same base resin. The methacrylated versions of the resins that we use in our industry are typically less allergenic to use than the acrylated versions of the same resin type. The methacrylated versions also have less heat generated during curing and will usually have better gloss after curing. This is all assuming that the main structure of the resin is the same between the acrylated and methacrylated versions. So, HEA will be faster curing, less exothermic and have a better gloss than HEMA. The same will hold true for THFA vs THFMA and others.
Liz thanks so much for all the information you are willing to share. I started doing nails last year. Started with acrylic but have started to fall in love with hard gel. I am a DIY (er). I appreciate that you don't ever make me feel like I shouldn't be doing something i love to do also i love that you tell us the technical terms. I instantaneously feel more informed when I watch yout videos. Thank you.
Please could you do a video of a gel polish application on someone with super hard/thick/bad condition cuticles. whenever i watch videos of people doing gel polish application it looks like such a breeze, but 70% of my clients are first timers or dont come very regularly.
I'm not a nail artist I just make my own nails...I've watched several videos from several nailists but nobody helped me so much as you did.I've learne very much from you. You are explaining everything with all details that I need. Thank you so,so much! And at last,but not at least,you are so beautiful...it's a pleasure watching,listening you. Please excuse my English,it is not the best😇
Thank you Liz for answering my question!!!!! I was the one asking about chipping on the free edge on natural nail overlay. What you said makes a lot of sense! I too am an electrical engineer, I do nails on the side and your way of explaining things resonares so well with my analytical mind :-) Your video made me wonder about a few more questions: do your considerations on curing and quality of the product also apply to polygel? Or is polygel more forgiving since it's a mix of acrylic and gel? Would love for you to do a video on it, I would love to know more about it, especially as to why you dont sell it on the nail hub (do you think it's a bad product?) Thanks again you are awesome
One thing that wasn't mentioned is, when you have your artificial nails removed they will feel thin and brittle. This is because you have gotten used to the thickness and feel of the artificial nails. Just thought this should be applied to the question too.
@@TheNailHub tho, u did mention it in detail... 😉 But, u cover soooo much in these Q & A chats that it's easy to miss something. This is my 3rd time watching this particular vid Liz. Each time I watch, more is cemented in my mind! Thankyou for such beautiful & eloquent education 😍😍😍
What a wonderful video! I went to cosmetology school 30 yrs ago and when it came to acrylic nails I refused to do them , mainly because they said we had to nearly destroy the nail bed first for the acrylic to hold. The monomer back then was truly a lung destroyer! We had a few students land in the hospital as they had no proper ventilation , air conditioning was considered ventilation! We had our choice to do or not do acrylics, I chose not but I did do nails. Products have come a long way since then but still like you said needs to be used in moderation and care. I had so many customers come to me with damage from acrylic nails and I found rubbing pure Vitamin E into the nails everyday healed the nails in two weeks. I had as many manicure customers as hair customers. You covered so much I just love you and Susie. Thank you so very much for taking out your time to do this. Your very educated and personable. Lots of love your way!
Quiet_shy_girl Well the pure vitamin E oil did or it was the massaging it in that did the trick, buy bring blood flow to the nails. I saw it work way more then once or twice.
With the current 'pandemic' going on and salons being closed, I started doing my own nails (dipping powder). Your channel has been a God send. Not only have you helped me to properly care for my own nails, but I am now informed enough to know when corners are being cut if I were to go back to a salon. But, I love doing my own nails! I used to do them with other types of product when I was young. I also love learning, & I absolutely LOVE your teaching style! You don't just teach the what, you teach the why. One of my favorite examples was when you took the time to teach the anatomy of the nail. You are a gifted teacher. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. Wishing you continued success.
Love watching your videos! They are so informative and helpful, and I found it quite funny that you are here giving such professional info/tips whilst casually wearing that t shirt 🤣🤣🤣 love it. Much love from a UK nail tech
Liz, i want to thank you! i have learned so much from your videos! it is so refreshing to hear an intelligent thought out explanations. I love your explanations, i use your tips and info every day at my table. I totally agree with all of your rants!
Liz...Thank you for all your information!!! My mother has become more allergic to MANY things as she’s gotten older!!! Her allergies are in her muscle mass! She can’t get rid of these allergies...they just add on and on with each day or week or months or years! Over years, she’s good! But as a licensed nail tech...I worry about these things! I may have her same allergies in my future...I really appreciate that you give everyone this information!!! Most ppl won’t know until it’s too late!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for all the videos, they have been very informative and helpful! I love the wearing driving gloves analogy when talking with clients about UV exposure in the lamps. Please keep the videos coming! I’ve watched them all! As an acrylic tech I’ve learned so much about builder gel from you that I now feel more confident when using gel and can offer gel to my clients. Thank you!
Thank you so much. I am learning to do my nails on myself through your videos only. I Have learned a lot and purchased all your recommended tools. Looking forward to more educational tutorials. Sending hugs, sincerely, Marilynn.
You are so cute when you say "this is a really good question!" after each one lol You truly put a lot into answering them all and covering every possible bullet point!
Wow I’m a student and this video really puts things in perspective. You’re an AMAZING educator and you just made me think about why I’m doing this. I thought I wanted to own a waking because that’s just what people do I guess, but thats really not my personality at all. I’m so incredibly grateful for this information. Thank you.
I'm an instructor and I usually work with the newest students. The problems that i see is that not matter the age it is hard to get them to learn or understand the importance of these basic fundamentals. They only want to do all the "fun" stuff without the knowledge and skill that you can only gain with practice and time. Putting in the work basically.
I have viewed tons of nail videos and you are by far the best educator. I am an esthetician and you are right the school I went to was terrible. I had to take the initiative to learn on my own to be better. Best nails I ever had done by a nail technician, she was with Akzentz. You guys clearly have great educators. Thanks again I have learnt a lot of tips I didn't know. 😊
Hey Liz ! Could you do a video on how to maintain the shape throughout the time and keep the nails straight. My nails are naturally crooked so my extensions tend to get crooked too over time as my natural nails grow underneath, even though I built them straight in the first place. Same with nails growing downwards and upwards. How do you rectify the shape while backfilling? That would be super helpful, thank you so much for sharing your knowledege !
Liz, I laughed so hard about the vitamins in the dip system (etc) thing! The stuff they come up with regarding vitamins, "infused with" x, y, z, and so on cracks me up 😆👍
I love this Q&A. Thank you. I'd love to see another one. I know there are many other good questions and I find them very interesting! Now, I need to go back and re-watch your videos once again. I'm thinking about just going with hard gel and leave the polygel alone. I've been getting some lifting and have followed the directions carefully. Plus the refills don't work so well on me. Thank you again Liz. 💗
Great video Liz. I appreciate your videos so much. Because of you im able to answer and explain questions to ppl about nails as if I am a pro. Im learning what to look for in certain products. I'm a self taught nail enthusiast. Therefore I normally do my own nails or a few friends and family. However now i'm able to u understand the science of nails. P.S. I was just thinking about buying a new nail lamp and then a see a video of yours and end up saying to myself "im so happy I didnt buy that. 😂
You are just so great! I love how you started and I feel you on not wanting to own a salon. I would love to run my own business on my own. And maybe one day I’ll become an educator. Thanks SO much for sharing this information. BTW you are NEVER boring!!!! You are always interesting and well spoken.
You are an excellent teacher. While teaching you’re not snobby you’re kind and patience and very articulate. I plan to watch all your videos at least a couple times so I can soak it all up. One question, I don’t understand the overlay and why file it off after you’ve put it on so well. Thank you have a blessed day 💅🏼💅🏼
I have shortish nails that dont go out past my skin and I just did a basic gel manicure with forms on so I could wrap the free edge of the nail a little easier and holy cow thank you for that tip. Never have I been able to wrap my natural nails so well.
Thank you Thank you! I'm starting a new career now as an older person and I have learned so much from you Thank you for sharing your wisdom Love your videos!!
I have started watching all your tutorials from the beginning and if I can say one thing to all who are watching, listen to Liz and start from the beginning it all makes a lot more sense, and you really start learning the basics before all the big overwhelming stuff. Thanks a mill Liz!! Will you be doing a video on capping only? I try and cap the free edge of my nails but I am sometimes left with a blob of gel underneath my nail, which will sometimes peel of and other times it will stay on. I use gel polish and Im always afraid I do not use enough gel on the edge thus the over-capping. I don’t think I have the hang of it quite yet. Thanks for your amazing work! With Love
Been watching a Nail Hub marathon ;) I just subscribed because your explanations are so "griping". I got a ? answered recently by you which is so appreciated and rare. Now I am not even a nail tech...just old lady who loves to do her nails and do them well ;) Thanks Liz!!
Liz, I HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH! You are the best. I use your fundamental tutorials over and over, AND refer my nail-related social media groups (many who are professionals) to your videos...ESPECIALLY the one you did a while back on putting a layer of soft gel under hard gel to make the hard gel removable. I'm looking forward to seeing more from you!
Yaaaaassss!! Love your rant on Bio Gel! I get this question all the time or I hear this all the time from people saying they prefer Bio Gel because it's "better for your nails" **eye roll** Thank you!!
I LOVE your videos because you speak the truth and aren't afraid!! I see so many techs wiping excess top coat off with their bare hands 🙈🙈🙈 it's inevitably going to end in allergies for them unfortunately. I also really hate how the media has dramatised UV lamps and how now people are scared of them. I try to educate people when possible but I'm just 1 tech with 1 voice. Not enough people know about Doug Schoon and his amazing informative books. Truly so helpful so I'm glad you mentioned him. Thanks again Liz for everything you do ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So I think my head is going to explode from all that info lol. This really is a great video and I love all your analogies because they make things really clear to us average Joes :D I'm super glad you're going to do a video on reshaping. I have square nails and want to go coffin but my last attempt to change shape was a disaster!
I love this video, so much great information that needs to be heard. Thank you for the PSA on cheap products in particular! I have to say this constantly b/c people really don't think about what they put on their nails. Go nuts on the glitter, rhinestones, nail decals etc. but for the love of god, STOP buying your gels on aliexpress! It drives me bananas lol
Great to see you here again!!! I know you have answered this somewhere before, so feel free to redirect me to that video, but I’m needing a little help. I’m having a problem with the clear gel topcoat peeling off of the nail. Only the clear coat is peeling off. So frustrating! Help 😞
I’d like to see a video about soak off base under hard gel nail extensions. How much base to use for it to make a difference when soaking off and what products out of the ones you sell on the nail hub work best under hard gels?? How you do your own nails and what products you use the most?
I love your videos and I think you are very professional and know what you do. I wish you could make a Q&A on dipping nails!!!! Thank you for all your advices!!!
Hi Liz. First THANK YOU for the great lessons and detailed explanations. I love you. You taught me so much. I am self-taught. So far I can say with pride, almost everything with my manicure is ok. But have a problem I can not handle. When I build extensions with nail form I can not adjust them correctly on myself. I have a very high hyponichium, even if I cut the nail form to fit on my nails it does not work. So far I only put hard gel overlays on natural nails. What to do to put right Nail Form. Thanks in advance
Awesome video! I’d like to see how to handle pocket lifting and how to remove it. My nails will adhere great on the sides and cuticles, but I get white spots in the middle and the nail plate seems to be more damaged than the rest of the nail when I try to remove it by filing.
Another fantastic video!! Thank you so much, you're such a good educator. Video suggestion: how to refresh a gel polish manicure without soaking off. I see a lot of nail artists doing this on IG, they efile off the colour and some of the old base coat, then go on with the new mani. As a DIYer, I find soaking and scraping off my old manicure so time consuming and often damaging that I've wondered if efiling or hand filing would be an option instead 🤔
My video request is if you could please do a very detailed video on lifting. How to remove lifting from different areas (i:e; Free edge, side walls, cuticles etc), possibilities of why those areas lift, and of course how to correct it, remove it safely, what bits to use, and how to fill it seamlessly. That would be oh so appreciated!! I also just wanted to add that sometimes you're the confidence boost that i need. I am my own harshest critic as i'm a natural perfectionist when it comes to details. Your answer to the lifting on natural overlays, really validated how i already felt and what i already knew. My self confidence however, can make me feel otherwise where i doubt the quality of my work. I know i produce solid work (always room for improvement of course) as i have watched every single video since you first started the nails fundamentals playlist. I cannot thank you enough on educating me, and in turn educating my clients. My work has significantly improved since first watching your videos, and with a lot of practice and dedication i continue to improve with each and every client. Thanks again, Ana from Daylesford Nail Boutique
Hi Mrs. Liz! I'm very interested in learning the free edge encapsulation process you are describing at the 15:00 minute mark. As I picture it in my mind, I'm thinking that every layer will build and at the end before filing there will be considerable length and thickness built up on the free edge even with wiping between layers. Maybe you can show us even if it's only on one finger with the form placement and layering of the gels over the nail! Thanks for everything and we miss the weekly vids! I would also like a detailed video on the new Kokoist Nova lamp!
"Died because she got gel nails" LMAO. My eyes also roll when i see brands promoting their products as "cruelty free" & "Vegan". It is plastic. Essentially gel & acrylic is plastic. How can a product be Vegan or organic when they are made up of chemical compounds! Essentially everything is organic then if we look at it as carbon. You can use cruelty free as a marketing tactic, as that is separate to it being Vegan. Okay i went off topic but the 'UV lamps gives you cancer' lead to me another ill-informed topic of discussion that makes me want to scratch an itch lol EDIT: I realised later in the video you kind of touched base on this a little haha Glad i'm not the only one who wants to rant when i hear stuff like this.
I agree with you mostly, but just fyi: Vegan doesn't equal organic, it means without animal (by-)product. For example, oreos are vegan but definitely not organic. You'd be surprised where one can find any kind of animal product.
Thank you for another super informative video! I've always struggled with the concepts of electricity mostly because of lack of interest lol and that really helped volts, watts and amps make more sense to me. The super ironic thing is my brother is a master electrician, I should know this stuff 😂😂 look forward to the next video!
I really love estemio. Glad to found it thru your page. I have been struggling to find a good gel polish for designs. Estemio is SUPER PIGMENTED and it can be soaked off, which is amazing!!!
Ooooweee, I learned the answer to question number 1 the hard way. Impatient to take off my nail extensions, I was forced into patience waiting for my nail beds to grow back. Never again hunti...
Hi liz. I absolutely love your videos. I am a diyer and you have been so helpful, and descriptive. Are you still adding videos to the nail fundamental playlist please ? I am 3 away from finishing the playlist. XX
Thank you so much for this video! All your videos are helpful but I especially like the Q&A's because I have so many similar concerns. I also had bad experiences at salons so I'm learning to do my own nails at home :)
Thank you so much for the time you spent on all these questions!!! I think you kind of mentioned this video idea, but in that future video about removing hard gel and or filing out a lifed nail, would you be interested in explaining how to file out little bits of lifting from an overlay or extension? So not removing the entire thing or a completely split of the product from the nail, but just little spots that can develop from poor prep/application. I know we should use diamond bits cause were nearing the natural nail, but every time I use a unicorn or cuticle bit to file out the area, on a low or high rpm I still manage to cause the correctly adhered gel around it to also lift at the same time. Clearly this creates a cycle of just filing out more and more until it's pointless. Is my rpm the problem? the bit? my angle? (I own Ericas mt20 and their bits, and the most common gel I get lifting on is using Kokoist base and builder to make overlays)
Hi Liz! Thank you so much for uploading videos that are SO informative, fun, and helpful to the nail industry! I have always loved nails, and since there weren't any nearby nail schools, I actually ended up going to Cosmetology school and getting my degree, and now license. My education was mainly centered on hair, and being the only student who was interested in nail enhancements/nail technology, it was and still is very difficult to find good education so I can always better myself in this industry. I do have a question about my nail biter clients, and I honestly just don't know what to do at this point. I use Orly Builder in a Bottle, and I haven't had any issues with this product or with lifting at all. When I use the gel builder on my nail biter clients it never fails, within a week and a half, they'll message me and say they took off their nails. BUT then go on to say "My nails are just so damaged and thin, I just don't think the builder gel is any good." And as a nail tech, all I'm thinking is, "OF COURSE they feel thin or maybe a little damaged you literally ripped off your nails?" I know as a nail tech I am not with my clients 24 hrs a day after they get their nails done, but what can I do? I always tell my clients if they have any issues or feel lifting to let me know, so I can make sure it's not something I'm doing in prep or application. But should I refuse to do their nails at this point? As much as I try to educate my clients what should I do if they won't ever listen? I know that was a long comment but I truly appreciate any help! Thank you so much!!
Sometimes you have to have a "come to jesus" meeting with specific clients. The issue with continuing to do their nails when they rip them off is ultimately no matter how much you explain, they will blame you for the change in their nails. They also will tell others that you are their nail tech and not fully explain the whole story...so I usually give clients (especially nail biters, etc) a couple of chances. If they continue to take matters into their own hands at home I sit them down and explain that this process of them picking and peeling, and me reapplying, is ultimately hurting their nails. They can either work with me and stop doing that. Or I tell them if it happens again I'm not going to put anything back on. Tell them it comes from a good place and you want the best for their nails, but that also sometimes means stopping services all together.
Ok so I just got my license, had a friend who was opening a salon, she told me that I had to start putting sunscreen on my clients hands before I stick their hands in the UV light. I told her no way, that the studies have shown the risks are insignificant and that if I apply sunscreen on my clients before going into the lamp then there is a big chance their nails will come off the next day lol. My job procedure is getting all the oils OFF the nails. I will gladly put on after and tell them the harm of not protecting your skin from the sun. Anyway just wanted to share . But the there were more issues and I had to say that we should go our separate ways.
Honey, I gave you a like before I watched 😁 I already knew. You know your stuff. Why don't you start a beauty school? I'd go there! Make your own products, for sure. Lyl lady and oh my, that gorgeous skin!
Next time you’re in Orlando I’d love to meet you! Maybe at Disney world or universal? I have hook ups 💋 Also, I have loved Estemio! Their color range is gorgeous, their packaging is boss, and it’s easy to work with. All the products I purchase from The Nail Hub have been great, and I feel like when I’m purchasing from you I’m getting something you stand behind
This was an awesome video. I love the tip about putting on a nail form on short nails to get a tiny free edge to reduce chipping/peeling. I also didn’t know that cleaning off the inhibition layer the wrong way could expose me to uncured gel! I have changed the way I clean off my nails by just modeling the way you do it, but it’s great to know there’s a specific reason to your method. Also, fellow engineer here-I studied Civil, but definitely remember your volt/amp/watt definition almost by heart. “Physics II” in the USA 😁What’s the source?
Really appreciate the video 😊 I have a nail tech licens for one year now /unfortunetly i dont practice the trade - i do myself and my sister only/ and ive learned more from youtube /from you and 3 more people/ than from my education Ive had several conversations with new nail tech having problems with stuff with witch ive struggled and found solutiona in your videos - so i explain what helped me and give them a link to your chanel to see the videon and eventually the other videos you have. I really hope more people find you here on youtube And if you feel in the mood for some more questions here are some random ones: i dont know how and why but although i learn more and get better i have the same anoutn of questions - as i said i dont really do people's nails but i would really want yet i have some helth issues for witch im relly concerned and i dont want to get wors. The first one is the position. I think that i bend over too much - if i dont i cant get the produact as close to the skin as if i bend over a lot. But when i work like that at the end of the day may back hurts - below the neck. So do you have tips how to work from a healthy distance and what is the proper poastur for doing nais so you dont have back problems - what mask do you recomend - i have sensitive nose and throath and cant work without a mask but im not shure that that the ones in using are ideal. I get thouse for when your sick - i think doctor and dentist use the same ones. Are they good for doing nails or are they better ones and how to find them - i sometimes get and indent line acros my nail - from side to side about 1,5 - 2 mm from my free edge in the gel polish. When my nails are fresh i cant see thaht line but when they grow out its there. I trie to poliah with my brush as flat as possible to my nail. I get this on random fingers and not aways. Such kind of indents arent sible from any angle on my nails before putting any products and dont happen if i have artificial nails. Is it possible they apper after time - something wrong with my base coat or it is my poliahing technique and if you have tips on how to get rid of them cuz they are very anoing - can you talk about ingredients - which to definitely look out for. In small countris as mine it is hard to find a reliable brand - the names i see i have never heard and the big brands that are offered are so expensive here. Ive found some brands that i think are safe and i check if the ingredient are allowed for use in the EU but would be great if there was written in sinple words whats safe and whats not or at leat will cause any kinda of issues - whats your oppinion on chep lams which are sold by some 'brand' name for 4 time more money. Like i use a sunone lamp for 15 dolars from alliexpreas and the same lamp ive seen to be sold for 40-50 dolars - they look the same the parameter are the same - in 99% sure they are the same only with some sticker slaped on them. And one sun model ive seen for 20 dolars in alli and here for 125... maybe im wrong that they are the same thing but if not... - how to make nails with foil - i transfer foil on the sticky layer of my top coat and when i seal it with top pieces stick to my brush and spred on the nail and then all the other nail are shimmery because my brush is contaminaited and my top - like when sealing glitter of powders. I can have a separet top for that but i hate when little flake foil spread on the patched foiled look - as if ive put a shimerry top coat not a regular. Ive seen pictures whre there isnt that shimmery top coat effect so it's possible. Ive tried sticking the foil on the base coat and it's the same. Wlould a foil glue solve my problem - whats your opinion on chem art nail produckts - glitters powders jem glues foil glues and etc. Lets say a chep chrome powder from alliexpress - is it harmful if inhaled and the expensive professional one is fom kind of cosmetic grade - more safe in such king of scenario. Whats the difference in a 2 dollar foil glue to a 7-10 dollar one if both work the same and etc. Thank you in advance as aways 😊
Love you so much! Thank you for all of your wonderful information! What does it look like when you get allergic to nail stuff? Is exclusive nail couture a good trustable brand? Thank you so much for everything you are the best!!!
That first question reminded me of an ad that's currently running on UA-cam (I get it a lot, maybe because I watch so much nail related content). The ad starts out with a woman saying "Gel polish absolutely RUINED my nails!" Then she talks about how it made her nails thin and how gel made her nails break on the sides down onto her nail plate. I just sit there and 🙄🤦🏼♀️. I'm not a tech but even I can tell that she damaged her own nails lol. Oh, and if you're going to keep wearing all these awesome shirts, you're going to have to start leaving links to where they can be purchased - I love so many of them 😍😍 especially this one 😅
100%. Any product you put on your nails can cause damage especially if you peel it off! lol. I will def start leaving links for tees. I love goofy tshirts. :).
Liz, I just visited the website for the first time in quite a while and my mind was BLOWN by the number of products you have available to ‘all’ of us. 🤯 Thanks for the recommendation-I would never know where to start. Thanks for the excellent resources!
1:22:00 as an engineer (former now, done with that life)... that explanation was actually OK lmao. Angry question: Why are some products only supplied for people with a nail license? Why is it I can't purchase from Light Elegance without having an (active) license? Is it b/c they don't want "amateurs" purchasing the products and leaving them bad reviews or injuring themselves? It is a bit frustrating.
sushles Liz addresses this question in I think her first few Q&A videos, I believe the second or third one has more detail. Celina Ryden also has a video up about that as well. I solved the problem by deciding to take classes to become licensed, even if I won’t have clients-nail school for me is a worthy investment of my time since it’s a serious hobby of mine and I practically should have bachelor’s in nails by the amount of hours I spend every week learning on UA-cam and practicing on myself. Liz has done a great job of curating products on The Nail Hub that do-it-yourself-ers can use as well.
@@tmcdgreen hi there! Can I ask you if you felt like the classes were worth the time and money? I’m thinking about doing this as well, possibly to have clients or to have the knowledge for myself.
@@lmaire6189 I couldn't start my classes last year, so I started a few weeks ago. I would highly recommend it - I'm learning a lot about cleanliness, how chemicals and energy work, and there's (depending on your curriculum) a few chapters on personal skills too (being a business person, good communication, body language, etc.) It's a good curriculum for anyone - whether you have a background in post-secondary education or not. I would recommend taking the best (but honestly, the cheapest) class you can. I only need to take one manicuring class that's 400 hours to get my license. I think taking the course during the pandemic is working out great for me, because I work full time and can take the first 100 hours online after work (all book work). I start in Jan and end in early April - I think it's worth it.
@@tmcdgreen that’s awesome! I’m definitely going to do my research to find a good but inexpensive school, especially if I don’t end up using it to make any income. Thanks so much for the info and good luck with your classes!
AWESOME video! And a very long comment, but I feel that some background is needed before I ask my question. I was stupid enough to try to remove my old product (soak off) and used the metal cuticle pusher and that took away layers of my already weak nails :((. I now have no free edge left, so what I did was to do the full IBX repair & strengthen treatment, followed by a nail overlay with a gel I bought locally which does not require a primer, and I applied your method of applying base gel on very short nail, with the brush going away from the cuticle area and over the free edge. As the gel is really translucent, I am not sure how much product I actually placed over the free edge. Then, after polymerization, I applied my wet layer and used a small blob and build the nail/overlay/apex. The gel was so fantastic, I actually did not file it as it really self leveled beautifully. At the end - I added a flexible topcoat. Now, after watching your video, I understand why it is important to add a tiny free edge and to cap it. Well, I did not use any forms as it was 2 AM and I needed to build some nails and go to sleep, but once my nail grows out a bit, maybe I could actually try to file a bit the free edge (in order to create adherence), fit in forms and actually add 1 mm of product, to help avoid any lifting? I did see a lot of lifting on the free edge on 3 of the fingers after applying various products over time (every time that was a nail overlay, but I did not always take care to "cap" the free edge as the nails grew out). Is this doable, to extend the nail in this way, or am I in danger of perhaps "sealing" any teeny tiny lifted spot that could actually appear until I decide that I am extending the nails? As I will also be leaving town for a while, I am concerned not to further damage my weakened natural nails any further ... THANK you IN ADVANCE - if you ever have time to provide your valuable advice!
A teeny bit of lifting on the free edge can usually be filed and cleaned and then yes you can put forms on and extend them a bit more. No need to remove everything. As long as everything is well cleaned and also bacteria removed with alcohol or the gel cleanser I showed how to make you should be A-ok. Also try not to use your actual fingertips while your nails regrow. Sounds strange but what I mean is use your skin of your fingertips or the sides of your fingers more than your fingernails. It will help prevent separation because your nails will be more prone to it since they are uber thin and flexible.
@@TheNailHub thank you, it totally makes sense - now I just hope I will have time to do it before leaving :). As for not using the fingertips, that would be a challenge as my job requires me to sit in front of a computer and type a lot :))
Please cover more about heat spikes! I’ve tried all the tricks, tips and have followed manufactures directions and products and I still experience heat spikes with hard gel. It’s almost unbearable for me and my customers and I’m worried people won’t want to get this product I’ve invested in.
So I understand why clients would look at "Bio Gel" products and think "oh this is better", however, what I don't understand is almost every nail salon near me advertises services for UV Gel and Bio Gel seperately... I did a bunch of googling (before I started watching this series) to find the difference and couldn't find anything... Now watching your videos, I see that there really is no difference, even though they charge more for the "Bio gel". Is there actually a difference or are people getting swindled? Thanks so much!! Love this series!!
Wow wow wow WOW!!
An absolutely AWESOME informative video!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Just LOVE watching you! You really inspire me!
Kindest regards and best wishes
God bless
Rita G
God bless you truly.. I am from Jeddah Saudi Arabia.. Because of the tradition nails is not covered by any thing... Before very few women do the gel color, artificial nail... But now it's booming... So sad to say we don't have good training here... But because I follow to your Chanel I learn a lot and I apply it to my work... You teach us on very detailed way... Thank you for sharing to us your wisdom... God bless you in Jesus Christ Name Amen 4
Shukran jennifer!
Jennifer, I’m glad this is becoming a more accessible art for you there. Are you able to purchase nail products locally, or do you need to order internationally?
Aww, how wonderful! Bless you, sister, and many well wishes!💗
@@TheNailHub Is the Akzentz Luxio Build good for extensions on nail forms?
@@tunnasch hi where can I buy locally here in jeddah
You are an excellent instructor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I went to a “salon” where I was told that nowadays the cuticle is not removed, it’s only pushed. The color application was also uneven but I did not notice until I left because the place was very very dark. I was so unhappy, I removed the gel (which funny enough peeled off very easily) as soon as I made it home, then I started looking for videos on UA-cam to learn how to do my own nails. Fast forward to you and Susie and I have learned so much! Thank you, thank you, thaaaaaaaank you :)
Yes Liz! My sister is obsessed with judging every chemical, etc and I always say "I could get hit by a bus tomorrow, at least I'll have cute nails!".
Tell her everything has chemicals and is made of chemicals, even the human body! Living a life afraid of chemicals must be exhausting! Like you said, life's too short, just enjoy having pretty nails!!
I agree with your response to my comment: they don't want to be shady it's because of how they are taught. It's sad how few know the proper ways to things in the Nail Industry.
Im sooooo glad you talked about what really damages your nail plate. I get asked that a lot cause I do infills on my nails ppl think having hard gel ruins the natural nail. One of my co-workers has had hard gel put on at a salon and they damage her nails. They're doing the removal incorrectly hence the damage. Thank you for addressing this topic again. 🙂
That happened to me. They filed down way too far and I was left waiting months for them to grow back.
That Michael Scott shirt is giving me life right now! I love the quality of your videos and I am using many of these to train the nail techs I am working with. Thanks for your inspiration.
Liz requested that I briefly explain the difference between HEA and HEMA. HEA (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate) is the acrylated version and HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) methacrylated version of the same base resin. The methacrylated versions of the resins that we use in our industry are typically less allergenic to use than the acrylated versions of the same resin type. The methacrylated versions also have less heat generated during curing and will usually have better gloss after curing. This is all assuming that the main structure of the resin is the same between the acrylated and methacrylated versions. So, HEA will be faster curing, less exothermic and have a better gloss than HEMA. The same will hold true for THFA vs THFMA and others.
Liz thanks so much for all the information you are willing to share. I started doing nails last year. Started with acrylic but have started to fall in love with hard gel. I am a DIY (er). I appreciate that you don't ever make me feel like I shouldn't be doing something i love to do also i love that you tell us the technical terms. I instantaneously feel more informed when I watch yout videos. Thank you.
Please could you do a video of a gel polish application on someone with super hard/thick/bad condition cuticles. whenever i watch videos of people doing gel polish application it looks like such a breeze, but 70% of my clients are first timers or dont come very regularly.
I'm not a nail artist I just make my own nails...I've watched several videos from several nailists but nobody helped me so much as you did.I've learne very much from you. You are explaining everything with all details that I need. Thank you so,so much! And at last,but not at least,you are so beautiful...it's a pleasure watching,listening you. Please excuse my English,it is not the best😇
Zero dislikes so far! That shows a lot! We really appreciate you and your work here!
love love love your attitude! no non sense, logical, educated. You're an amazing educator and your personality shines through!
I have watched all of your videos! TIL your trick - using nail forms for overlays so you can cap the free edge really well. Love this tip!
this bell rang on me too!
@@simonaelena5438 me too!
Thank you Liz for answering my question!!!!! I was the one asking about chipping on the free edge on natural nail overlay. What you said makes a lot of sense! I too am an electrical engineer, I do nails on the side and your way of explaining things resonares so well with my analytical mind :-) Your video made me wonder about a few more questions: do your considerations on curing and quality of the product also apply to polygel? Or is polygel more forgiving since it's a mix of acrylic and gel? Would love for you to do a video on it, I would love to know more about it, especially as to why you dont sell it on the nail hub (do you think it's a bad product?)
Thanks again you are awesome
I love listening to you as you explain how everything works. You are such an inspiration to us Nail Techs.
One thing that wasn't mentioned is, when you have your artificial nails removed they will feel thin and brittle. This is because you have gotten used to the thickness and feel of the artificial nails. Just thought this should be applied to the question too.
You're absolutely right. People get used to those hard artificial nails and quickly forget how fragile natural nails are even if they're healthy.
@@TheNailHub tho, u did mention it in detail... 😉 But, u cover soooo much in these Q & A chats that it's easy to miss something. This is my 3rd time watching this particular vid Liz. Each time I watch, more is cemented in my mind! Thankyou for such beautiful & eloquent education 😍😍😍
What a wonderful video! I went to cosmetology school 30 yrs ago and when it came to acrylic nails I refused to do them , mainly because they said we had to nearly destroy the nail bed first for the acrylic to hold. The monomer back then was truly a lung destroyer! We had a few students land in the hospital as they had no proper ventilation , air conditioning was considered ventilation! We had our choice to do or not do acrylics, I chose not but I did do nails. Products have come a long way since then but still like you said needs to be used in moderation and care. I had so many customers come to me with damage from acrylic nails and I found rubbing pure Vitamin E into the nails everyday healed the nails in two weeks. I had as many manicure customers as hair customers. You covered so much I just love you and Susie. Thank you so very much for taking out your time to do this. Your very educated and personable. Lots of love your way!
Can you do something with Madan Glam?
NOTHING will HEAL nails but you can prevent further damage.
Quiet_shy_girl Well the pure vitamin E oil did or it was the massaging it in that did the trick, buy bring blood flow to the nails. I saw it work way more then once or twice.
I always get the best info from your videos!! Thanks so much for the effort you put into education for other techs.
With the current 'pandemic' going on and salons being closed, I started doing my own nails (dipping powder). Your channel has been a God send. Not only have you helped me to properly care for my own nails, but I am now informed enough to know when corners are being cut if I were to go back to a salon. But, I love doing my own nails! I used to do them with other types of product when I was young. I also love learning, & I absolutely LOVE your teaching style! You don't just teach the what, you teach the why. One of my favorite examples was when you took the time to teach the anatomy of the nail. You are a gifted teacher. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. Wishing you continued success.
Thank you, Liz. We- nail techs are lucky to have you.
Love watching your videos! They are so informative and helpful, and I found it quite funny that you are here giving such professional info/tips whilst casually wearing that t shirt 🤣🤣🤣 love it. Much love from a UK nail tech
Liz, i want to thank you! i have learned so much from your videos! it is so refreshing to hear an intelligent thought out explanations. I love your explanations, i use your tips and info every day at my table. I totally agree with all of your rants!
Love your perspective on the UV lamp debate! Very practical and science-based👍🏼
Liz...Thank you for all your information!!! My mother has become more allergic to MANY things as she’s gotten older!!! Her allergies are in her muscle mass! She can’t get rid of these allergies...they just add on and on with each day or week or months or years! Over years, she’s good! But as a licensed nail tech...I worry about these things! I may have her same allergies in my future...I really appreciate that you give everyone this information!!! Most ppl won’t know until it’s too late!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I watch your vidios over and over again. And 9 out of 10 times I've missed something, not you. You are thorough and I love that xx
Thank you for all the videos, they have been very informative and helpful! I love the wearing driving gloves analogy when talking with clients about UV exposure in the lamps. Please keep the videos coming! I’ve watched them all! As an acrylic tech I’ve learned so much about builder gel from you that I now feel more confident when using gel and can offer gel to my clients. Thank you!
So glad you are back!
Thank you so much. I am learning to do my nails on myself through your videos only. I Have learned a lot and purchased all your recommended tools. Looking forward to more educational tutorials. Sending hugs, sincerely, Marilynn.
Hello GenXGlam…….😊
You are so cute when you say "this is a really good question!" after each one lol You truly put a lot into answering them all and covering every possible bullet point!
Wow I’m a student and this video really puts things in perspective. You’re an AMAZING educator and you just made me think about why I’m doing this. I thought I wanted to own a waking because that’s just what people do I guess, but thats really not my personality at all. I’m so incredibly grateful for this information. Thank you.
You are so clear in your instructions. It makes everything so easy to understand especially for a dyier like me.
I'm an instructor and I usually work with the newest students. The problems that i see is that not matter the age it is hard to get them to learn or understand the importance of these basic fundamentals. They only want to do all the "fun" stuff without the knowledge and skill that you can only gain with practice and time. Putting in the work basically.
I have viewed tons of nail videos and you are by far the best educator. I am an esthetician and you are right the school I went to was terrible. I had to take the initiative to learn on my own to be better. Best nails I ever had done by a nail technician, she was with Akzentz. You guys clearly have great educators. Thanks again I have learnt a lot of tips I didn't know. 😊
Yay! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this information!! You’re amazing 💕 can you please do a demonstration on using forms for the overlays on short nail?
I second that motion !
Hey Liz ! Could you do a video on how to maintain the shape throughout the time and keep the nails straight. My nails are naturally crooked so my extensions tend to get crooked too over time as my natural nails grow underneath, even though I built them straight in the first place. Same with nails growing downwards and upwards. How do you rectify the shape while backfilling? That would be super helpful, thank you so much for sharing your knowledege !
Would also love a video on the new Estemio Brand, very little online and most of it is not in English.
Yes please!
Liz, I laughed so hard about the vitamins in the dip system (etc) thing! The stuff they come up with regarding vitamins, "infused with" x, y, z, and so on cracks me up 😆👍
I love this Q&A. Thank you. I'd love to see another one. I know there are many other good questions and I find them very interesting! Now, I need to go back and re-watch your videos once again. I'm thinking about just going with hard gel and leave the polygel alone. I've been getting some lifting and have followed the directions carefully. Plus the refills don't work so well on me. Thank you again Liz. 💗
Great video Liz. I appreciate your videos so much. Because of you im able to answer and explain questions to ppl about nails as if I am a pro. Im learning what to look for in certain products. I'm a self taught nail enthusiast. Therefore I normally do my own nails or a few friends and family. However now i'm able to u understand the science of nails. P.S. I was just thinking about buying a new nail lamp and then a see a video of yours and end up saying to myself "im so happy I didnt buy that. 😂
You are just so great! I love how you started and I feel you on not wanting to own a salon. I would love to run my own business on my own. And maybe one day I’ll become an educator. Thanks SO much for sharing this information. BTW you are NEVER boring!!!! You are always interesting and well spoken.
You are an excellent teacher. While teaching you’re not snobby you’re kind and patience and very articulate. I plan to watch all your videos at least a couple times so I can soak it all up.
One question, I don’t understand the overlay and why file it off after you’ve put it on so well. Thank you have a blessed day 💅🏼💅🏼
I have shortish nails that dont go out past my skin and I just did a basic gel manicure with forms on so I could wrap the free edge of the nail a little easier and holy cow thank you for that tip. Never have I been able to wrap my natural nails so well.
I love watching you and suzie thanks to the both of you I am taking classes to obtain my lisence and become a nail tech.
Thank you Thank you! I'm starting a new career now as an older person and I have learned so much from you Thank you for sharing your wisdom Love your videos!!
I have started watching all your tutorials from the beginning and if I can say one thing to all who are watching, listen to Liz and start from the beginning it all makes a lot more sense, and you really start learning the basics before all the big overwhelming stuff. Thanks a mill Liz!! Will you be doing a video on capping only? I try and cap the free edge of my nails but I am sometimes left with a blob of gel underneath my nail, which will sometimes peel of and other times it will stay on. I use gel polish and Im always afraid I do not use enough gel on the edge thus the over-capping. I don’t think I have the hang of it quite yet.
Thanks for your amazing work!
With Love
Been watching a Nail Hub marathon ;) I just subscribed because your explanations are so "griping". I got a ? answered recently by you which is so appreciated and rare. Now I am not even a nail tech...just old lady who loves to do her nails and do them well ;) Thanks Liz!!
Thanks for watching!
Liz, I HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH! You are the best. I use your fundamental tutorials over and over, AND refer my nail-related social media groups (many who are professionals) to your videos...ESPECIALLY the one you did a while back on putting a layer of soft gel under hard gel to make the hard gel removable. I'm looking forward to seeing more from you!
Yaaaaassss!! Love your rant on Bio Gel! I get this question all the time or I hear this all the time from people saying they prefer Bio Gel because it's "better for your nails" **eye roll** Thank you!!
I LOVE your videos because you speak the truth and aren't afraid!! I see so many techs wiping excess top coat off with their bare hands 🙈🙈🙈 it's inevitably going to end in allergies for them unfortunately. I also really hate how the media has dramatised UV lamps and how now people are scared of them. I try to educate people when possible but I'm just 1 tech with 1 voice.
Not enough people know about Doug Schoon and his amazing informative books. Truly so helpful so I'm glad you mentioned him.
Thanks again Liz for everything you do ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So I think my head is going to explode from all that info lol. This really is a great video and I love all your analogies because they make things really clear to us average Joes :D
I'm super glad you're going to do a video on reshaping. I have square nails and want to go coffin but my last attempt to change shape was a disaster!
I love this video, so much great information that needs to be heard. Thank you for the PSA on cheap products in particular! I have to say this constantly b/c people really don't think about what they put on their nails. Go nuts on the glitter, rhinestones, nail decals etc. but for the love of god, STOP buying your gels on aliexpress! It drives me bananas lol
Great to see you here again!!! I know you have answered this somewhere before, so feel free to redirect me to that video, but I’m needing a little help. I’m having a problem with the clear gel topcoat peeling off of the nail. Only the clear coat is peeling off. So frustrating! Help 😞
Would do a video on Estemio step by step please.
Love Akzentz products. I found them through your videos so thank you🙂
I’d like to see a video about soak off base under hard gel nail extensions. How much base to use for it to make a difference when soaking off and what products out of the ones you sell on the nail hub work best under hard gels?? How you do your own nails and what products you use the most?
I love your videos and I think you are very professional and know what you do. I wish you could make a Q&A on dipping nails!!!! Thank you for all your advices!!!
Hi Liz. First THANK YOU for the great lessons and detailed explanations. I love you. You taught me so much. I am self-taught. So far I can say with pride, almost everything with my manicure is ok. But have a problem I can not handle. When I build extensions with nail form I can not adjust them correctly on myself. I have a very high hyponichium, even if I cut the nail form to fit on my nails it does not work. So far I only put hard gel overlays on natural nails. What to do to put right Nail Form. Thanks in advance
Wonderful video!!! Love the q and a's vibe watched them all looking forward to many many more too💜💖💜
Awesome video! I’d like to see how to handle pocket lifting and how to remove it. My nails will adhere great on the sides and cuticles, but I get white spots in the middle and the nail plate seems to be more damaged than the rest of the nail when I try to remove it by filing.
Another fantastic video!! Thank you so much, you're such a good educator. Video suggestion: how to refresh a gel polish manicure without soaking off. I see a lot of nail artists doing this on IG, they efile off the colour and some of the old base coat, then go on with the new mani. As a DIYer, I find soaking and scraping off my old manicure so time consuming and often damaging that I've wondered if efiling or hand filing would be an option instead 🤔
Hi check out my overlay videos. That's what that process is called.
I LOVE THE NAIL HUB!!! 💕👏🙏🤗
My video request is if you could please do a very detailed video on lifting. How to remove lifting from different areas (i:e; Free edge, side walls, cuticles etc), possibilities of why those areas lift, and of course how to correct it, remove it safely, what bits to use, and how to fill it seamlessly. That would be oh so appreciated!!
I also just wanted to add that sometimes you're the confidence boost that i need. I am my own harshest critic as i'm a natural perfectionist when it comes to details. Your answer to the lifting on natural overlays, really validated how i already felt and what i already knew. My self confidence however, can make me feel otherwise where i doubt the quality of my work.
I know i produce solid work (always room for improvement of course) as i have watched every single video since you first started the nails fundamentals playlist. I cannot thank you enough on educating me, and in turn educating my clients.
My work has significantly improved since first watching your videos, and with a lot of practice and dedication i continue to improve with each and every client. Thanks again, Ana from Daylesford Nail Boutique
Thank you Thank you Thank you Liz for yet another awesome video! You're the best! 🙂
I have learned a lot of things from you. You are amazing girl.Thanks to you I becoming better at this work ❤️
Simply Brilliant! Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. A-MAY-ZING 😀
Glad your back, missed you. Can you do a video on Gel encapsulation?
Yes! I will add that to my list. Thanks for suggesting. :)
Hi Mrs. Liz! I'm very interested in learning the free edge encapsulation process you are describing at the 15:00 minute mark. As I picture it in my mind, I'm thinking that every layer will build and at the end before filing there will be considerable length and thickness built up on the free edge even with wiping between layers. Maybe you can show us even if it's only on one finger with the form placement and layering of the gels over the nail! Thanks for everything and we miss the weekly vids! I would also like a detailed video on the new Kokoist Nova lamp!
This was amazing. You should start a podcast talking about nails. It’s so informative and helpful. And I love listening to you! 💕😘
She has one on itunes..it is awesome!
Link or how to find it, please.
Omg...I must have that shirt!! In my family we say that with everything!
"Died because she got gel nails" LMAO. My eyes also roll when i see brands promoting their products as "cruelty free" & "Vegan". It is plastic. Essentially gel & acrylic is plastic. How can a product be Vegan or organic when they are made up of chemical compounds! Essentially everything is organic then if we look at it as carbon. You can use cruelty free as a marketing tactic, as that is separate to it being Vegan.
Okay i went off topic but the 'UV lamps gives you cancer' lead to me another ill-informed topic of discussion that makes me want to scratch an itch lol
EDIT: I realised later in the video you kind of touched base on this a little haha Glad i'm not the only one who wants to rant when i hear stuff like this.
I agree with you mostly, but just fyi: Vegan doesn't equal organic, it means without animal (by-)product. For example, oreos are vegan but definitely not organic. You'd be surprised where one can find any kind of animal product.
Thank you for another super informative video! I've always struggled with the concepts of electricity mostly because of lack of interest lol and that really helped volts, watts and amps make more sense to me. The super ironic thing is my brother is a master electrician, I should know this stuff 😂😂 look forward to the next video!
Agree with going back and watching videos in order. Allows for new topics to be covered in the Q&A sessions.
My girlllllll you did it again👌🏼
I really love estemio. Glad to found it thru your page. I have been struggling to find a good gel polish for designs. Estemio is SUPER PIGMENTED and it can be soaked off, which is amazing!!!
Ooooweee, I learned the answer to question number 1 the hard way. Impatient to take off my nail extensions, I was forced into patience waiting for my nail beds to grow back. Never again hunti...
Hi liz. I absolutely love your videos. I am a diyer and you have been so helpful, and descriptive. Are you still adding videos to the nail fundamental playlist please ? I am 3 away from finishing the playlist. XX
Thank you so much for this video! All your videos are helpful but I especially like the Q&A's because I have so many similar concerns. I also had bad experiences at salons so I'm learning to do my own nails at home :)
That really right... No one teach the right way...
Thank you so much for the time you spent on all these questions!!!
I think you kind of mentioned this video idea, but in that future video about removing hard gel and or filing out a lifed nail, would you be interested in explaining how to file out little bits of lifting from an overlay or extension? So not removing the entire thing or a completely split of the product from the nail, but just little spots that can develop from poor prep/application.
I know we should use diamond bits cause were nearing the natural nail, but every time I use a unicorn or cuticle bit to file out the area, on a low or high rpm I still manage to cause the correctly adhered gel around it to also lift at the same time. Clearly this creates a cycle of just filing out more and more until it's pointless.
Is my rpm the problem? the bit? my angle?
(I own Ericas mt20 and their bits, and the most common gel I get lifting on is using Kokoist base and builder to make overlays)
Hi Liz! Thank you so much for uploading videos that are SO informative, fun, and helpful to the nail industry! I have always loved nails, and since there weren't any nearby nail schools, I actually ended up going to Cosmetology school and getting my degree, and now license. My education was mainly centered on hair, and being the only student who was interested in nail enhancements/nail technology, it was and still is very difficult to find good education so I can always better myself in this industry. I do have a question about my nail biter clients, and I honestly just don't know what to do at this point. I use Orly Builder in a Bottle, and I haven't had any issues with this product or with lifting at all. When I use the gel builder on my nail biter clients it never fails, within a week and a half, they'll message me and say they took off their nails. BUT then go on to say "My nails are just so damaged and thin, I just don't think the builder gel is any good." And as a nail tech, all I'm thinking is, "OF COURSE they feel thin or maybe a little damaged you literally ripped off your nails?" I know as a nail tech I am not with my clients 24 hrs a day after they get their nails done, but what can I do? I always tell my clients if they have any issues or feel lifting to let me know, so I can make sure it's not something I'm doing in prep or application. But should I refuse to do their nails at this point? As much as I try to educate my clients what should I do if they won't ever listen? I know that was a long comment but I truly appreciate any help! Thank you so much!!
Sometimes you have to have a "come to jesus" meeting with specific clients. The issue with continuing to do their nails when they rip them off is ultimately no matter how much you explain, they will blame you for the change in their nails. They also will tell others that you are their nail tech and not fully explain the whole story...so I usually give clients (especially nail biters, etc) a couple of chances. If they continue to take matters into their own hands at home I sit them down and explain that this process of them picking and peeling, and me reapplying, is ultimately hurting their nails. They can either work with me and stop doing that. Or I tell them if it happens again I'm not going to put anything back on. Tell them it comes from a good place and you want the best for their nails, but that also sometimes means stopping services all together.
Absolutely the video I was looking for!!!! Thank you so so much!!!
Ok so I just got my license, had a friend who was opening a salon, she told me that I had to start putting sunscreen on my clients hands before I stick their hands in the UV light. I told her no way, that the studies have shown the risks are insignificant and that if I apply sunscreen on my clients before going into the lamp then there is a big chance their nails will come off the next day lol. My job procedure is getting all the oils OFF the nails. I will gladly put on after and tell them the harm of not protecting your skin from the sun. Anyway just wanted to share . But the there were more issues and I had to say that we should go our separate ways.
Honey, I gave you a like before I watched 😁 I already knew.
You know your stuff.
Why don't you start a beauty school? I'd go there! Make your own products, for sure.
Lyl lady and oh my, that gorgeous skin!
Thanks again for the amazing info
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! Greetings from Lithuania!
Next time you’re in Orlando I’d love to meet you! Maybe at Disney world or universal? I have hook ups 💋
Also, I have loved Estemio! Their color range is gorgeous, their packaging is boss, and it’s easy to work with. All the products I purchase from The Nail Hub have been great, and I feel like when I’m purchasing from you I’m getting something you stand behind
So grateful for your insight and knowledge. Thank you!!
This was an awesome video. I love the tip about putting on a nail form on short nails to get a tiny free edge to reduce chipping/peeling. I also didn’t know that cleaning off the inhibition layer the wrong way could expose me to uncured gel! I have changed the way I clean off my nails by just modeling the way you do it, but it’s great to know there’s a specific reason to your method. Also, fellow engineer here-I studied Civil, but definitely remember your volt/amp/watt definition almost by heart. “Physics II” in the USA 😁What’s the source?
Really appreciate the video 😊 I have a nail tech licens for one year now /unfortunetly i dont practice the trade - i do myself and my sister only/ and ive learned more from youtube /from you and 3 more people/ than from my education
Ive had several conversations with new nail tech having problems with stuff with witch ive struggled and found solutiona in your videos - so i explain what helped me and give them a link to your chanel to see the videon and eventually the other videos you have. I really hope more people find you here on youtube
And if you feel in the mood for some more questions here are some random ones: i dont know how and why but although i learn more and get better i have the same anoutn of questions
- as i said i dont really do people's nails but i would really want yet i have some helth issues for witch im relly concerned and i dont want to get wors. The first one is the position. I think that i bend over too much - if i dont i cant get the produact as close to the skin as if i bend over a lot. But when i work like that at the end of the day may back hurts - below the neck. So do you have tips how to work from a healthy distance and what is the proper poastur for doing nais so you dont have back problems
- what mask do you recomend - i have sensitive nose and throath and cant work without a mask but im not shure that that the ones in using are ideal. I get thouse for when your sick - i think doctor and dentist use the same ones. Are they good for doing nails or are they better ones and how to find them
- i sometimes get and indent line acros my nail - from side to side about 1,5 - 2 mm from my free edge in the gel polish. When my nails are fresh i cant see thaht line but when they grow out its there. I trie to poliah with my brush as flat as possible to my nail. I get this on random fingers and not aways. Such kind of indents arent sible from any angle on my nails before putting any products and dont happen if i have artificial nails. Is it possible they apper after time - something wrong with my base coat or it is my poliahing technique and if you have tips on how to get rid of them cuz they are very anoing
- can you talk about ingredients - which to definitely look out for. In small countris as mine it is hard to find a reliable brand - the names i see i have never heard and the big brands that are offered are so expensive here. Ive found some brands that i think are safe and i check if the ingredient are allowed for use in the EU but would be great if there was written in sinple words whats safe and whats not or at leat will cause any kinda of issues
- whats your oppinion on chep lams which are sold by some 'brand' name for 4 time more money. Like i use a sunone lamp for 15 dolars from alliexpreas and the same lamp ive seen to be sold for 40-50 dolars - they look the same the parameter are the same - in 99% sure they are the same only with some sticker slaped on them. And one sun model ive seen for 20 dolars in alli and here for 125... maybe im wrong that they are the same thing but if not...
- how to make nails with foil - i transfer foil on the sticky layer of my top coat and when i seal it with top pieces stick to my brush and spred on the nail and then all the other nail are shimmery because my brush is contaminaited and my top - like when sealing glitter of powders. I can have a separet top for that but i hate when little flake foil spread on the patched foiled look - as if ive put a shimerry top coat not a regular. Ive seen pictures whre there isnt that shimmery top coat effect so it's possible. Ive tried sticking the foil on the base coat and it's the same. Wlould a foil glue solve my problem
- whats your opinion on chem art nail produckts - glitters powders jem glues foil glues and etc. Lets say a chep chrome powder from alliexpress - is it harmful if inhaled and the expensive professional one is fom kind of cosmetic grade - more safe in such king of scenario. Whats the difference in a 2 dollar foil glue to a 7-10 dollar one if both work the same and etc.
Thank you in advance as aways 😊
Love you so much! Thank you for all of your wonderful information!
What does it look like when you get allergic to nail stuff?
Is exclusive nail couture a good trustable brand?
Thank you so much for everything you are the best!!!
Your skin will get itchy, red, and sometimes flaky or inflamed. Basically you get contact dermatitis. Google for pics.
Yayyyyyyy finally a new video! I needed this. Thanks beautiful 😍
That first question reminded me of an ad that's currently running on UA-cam (I get it a lot, maybe because I watch so much nail related content). The ad starts out with a woman saying "Gel polish absolutely RUINED my nails!" Then she talks about how it made her nails thin and how gel made her nails break on the sides down onto her nail plate. I just sit there and 🙄🤦🏼♀️. I'm not a tech but even I can tell that she damaged her own nails lol. Oh, and if you're going to keep wearing all these awesome shirts, you're going to have to start leaving links to where they can be purchased - I love so many of them 😍😍 especially this one 😅
100%. Any product you put on your nails can cause damage especially if you peel it off! lol. I will def start leaving links for tees. I love goofy tshirts. :).
So what do you recommend in gel polish for DIY and for gel nails! Thank you for sharing! I’m learning so much from your videos!💞😘
Estemio is AMAZING. Check it out on thenailhub.com
Liz, I just visited the website for the first time in quite a while and my mind was BLOWN by the number of products you have available to ‘all’ of us. 🤯 Thanks for the recommendation-I would never know where to start. Thanks for the excellent resources!
1:22:00 as an engineer (former now, done with that life)... that explanation was actually OK lmao.
Angry question:
Why are some products only supplied for people with a nail license? Why is it I can't purchase from Light Elegance without having an (active) license? Is it b/c they don't want "amateurs" purchasing the products and leaving them bad reviews or injuring themselves?
It is a bit frustrating.
sushles Liz addresses this question in I think her first few Q&A videos, I believe the second or third one has more detail. Celina Ryden also has a video up about that as well. I solved the problem by deciding to take classes to become licensed, even if I won’t have clients-nail school for me is a worthy investment of my time since it’s a serious hobby of mine and I practically should have bachelor’s in nails by the amount of hours I spend every week learning on UA-cam and practicing on myself. Liz has done a great job of curating products on The Nail Hub that do-it-yourself-ers can use as well.
@@tmcdgreen hi there! Can I ask you if you felt like the classes were worth the time and money? I’m thinking about doing this as well, possibly to have clients or to have the knowledge for myself.
@@lmaire6189 I couldn't start my classes last year, so I started a few weeks ago. I would highly recommend it - I'm learning a lot about cleanliness, how chemicals and energy work, and there's (depending on your curriculum) a few chapters on personal skills too (being a business person, good communication, body language, etc.) It's a good curriculum for anyone - whether you have a background in post-secondary education or not. I would recommend taking the best (but honestly, the cheapest) class you can. I only need to take one manicuring class that's 400 hours to get my license. I think taking the course during the pandemic is working out great for me, because I work full time and can take the first 100 hours online after work (all book work). I start in Jan and end in early April - I think it's worth it.
@@tmcdgreen that’s awesome! I’m definitely going to do my research to find a good but inexpensive school, especially if I don’t end up using it to make any income. Thanks so much for the info and good luck with your classes!
AWESOME video! And a very long comment, but I feel that some background is needed before I ask my question. I was stupid enough to try to remove my old product (soak off) and used the metal cuticle pusher and that took away layers of my already weak nails :((. I now have no free edge left, so what I did was to do the full IBX repair & strengthen treatment, followed by a nail overlay with a gel I bought locally which does not require a primer, and I applied your method of applying base gel on very short nail, with the brush going away from the cuticle area and over the free edge. As the gel is really translucent, I am not sure how much product I actually placed over the free edge. Then, after polymerization, I applied my wet layer and used a small blob and build the nail/overlay/apex. The gel was so fantastic, I actually did not file it as it really self leveled beautifully. At the end - I added a flexible topcoat. Now, after watching your video, I understand why it is important to add a tiny free edge and to cap it. Well, I did not use any forms as it was 2 AM and I needed to build some nails and go to sleep, but once my nail grows out a bit, maybe I could actually try to file a bit the free edge (in order to create adherence), fit in forms and actually add 1 mm of product, to help avoid any lifting? I did see a lot of lifting on the free edge on 3 of the fingers after applying various products over time (every time that was a nail overlay, but I did not always take care to "cap" the free edge as the nails grew out). Is this doable, to extend the nail in this way, or am I in danger of perhaps "sealing" any teeny tiny lifted spot that could actually appear until I decide that I am extending the nails? As I will also be leaving town for a while, I am concerned not to further damage my weakened natural nails any further ... THANK you IN ADVANCE - if you ever have time to provide your valuable advice!
A teeny bit of lifting on the free edge can usually be filed and cleaned and then yes you can put forms on and extend them a bit more. No need to remove everything. As long as everything is well cleaned and also bacteria removed with alcohol or the gel cleanser I showed how to make you should be A-ok. Also try not to use your actual fingertips while your nails regrow. Sounds strange but what I mean is use your skin of your fingertips or the sides of your fingers more than your fingernails. It will help prevent separation because your nails will be more prone to it since they are uber thin and flexible.
@@TheNailHub thank you, it totally makes sense - now I just hope I will have time to do it before leaving :). As for not using the fingertips, that would be a challenge as my job requires me to sit in front of a computer and type a lot :))
Please cover more about heat spikes! I’ve tried all the tricks, tips and have followed manufactures directions and products and I still experience heat spikes with hard gel. It’s almost unbearable for me and my customers and I’m worried people won’t want to get this product I’ve invested in.
Try using a curing light that has half power button.
Thank You for all your informative videos and the time you spend for our Information. ❤❤❤
So I understand why clients would look at "Bio Gel" products and think "oh this is better", however, what I don't understand is almost every nail salon near me advertises services for UV Gel and Bio Gel seperately... I did a bunch of googling (before I started watching this series) to find the difference and couldn't find anything... Now watching your videos, I see that there really is no difference, even though they charge more for the "Bio gel". Is there actually a difference or are people getting swindled? Thanks so much!! Love this series!!