Your videos are blowing my mind. I felt like I had a million questions I didn’t even know how to ask and you’re answering all of them. This series of videos is absolutely priceless, thank you for such an important contribution of free education for those of us who are desperate for the knowledge! 💜💜💜
I'm a beginner basically learning here on UA-cam because i can't afford 3,500 for a course. I must say this video blew my mind i felt as if i was in a class i even got off bed to look for a notebook and pen. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much i appreciate you.
OMG I was struggling with what to do with the inhibition layer of my base coat, do I wipe it off, do I leave it on. I left it on and it caused a muddling effect with my color coat and you hit the nail right on the head. But when I wiped it off, it was dull and some what tacky because I didn't wipe if all the way off. Thank you thank you so much for covering that. I swear I learn so much from you.
Liz, I'm a regular nail polish fan and I like changing my nails twice a week, but I'm learning how to use gel for my mum who works retail/is big into gardening and needs a long lasting manicure. Your videos have been absolutely invaluable. Your level of detail and your explanation of why you're doing what you're doing is unparalleled. Thank you so much for these informative videos.
I’m still so blown away by what is available to us now. I can’t even imagine how much faster I could have honed my craft 24 years ago when I started! I’m still learning so much and it’s still so fun!
I just found your channel and WOW!!! You are so educated and I love how you explain every little detail. I'm not a nail tech but I've been doing nails on myself/family for years now. I'm so excited you give ppl like me a chance to learn more in dept & to better my craft. So thank you!! Now off to binge watch ur videos! ♡
You may be the best teacher I have ever watched! So excited to try these on my nails. I'm not a nail tech, but love to do my own gel manicures and the short nail trick is going to do wonders!! Thanks so much! Can't wait to watch your other videos. I'm so glad I found them. -Alli ❤️
This was so helpful! After seeing a gold on white gel tutorial, these tips helped me to achieve it. I took my time, used thin coats, I watched for flooding, and it’s the most professional-looking design I’ve ever done. Thank you!
I’ve learned so much from this video . I’ve been doing my own builder gel for a year (self-taught , planning on going to school for it ) and never knew that I should clean off the inhibition layer when I use different products . I literally do it in this order : sanitize the hands and nails with 90% alcohol , follow up with acetone on a paper towel and scrub the nails , primer , base coat , add whatever builder I want to use on top of the base coat , file and buff , then add color or just top coat . I’m going to start cleaning off the inhibition layer whenever I am mixing systems . I feel like that would just help everything adhere better . Thank you for making this video .
Cool beans! My favorite take away point was about product mixing. I usually work with systems but if I needed to mix I now know to cleanse inhibition layer and buff.
Aset Usir El-Ra Why mix the two systems??? What I learned from Liz is to remove any uncured product from bottom layer before adding another brand because the chemistry is different.
J Alls omg best rip ever ! I love a certain base coat from one brand and another builder gel from a different brand . This will help with better adhesion.
Great new series❣️❣️ I’ve been talking to lots of fellow techs who agree that the basics is a huge part of nail education that needs to be (re)addressed along with safe product use/application. Safety is at the top of my list. Over exposure has also become a big problem with more and more nail techs getting contact dermatitis from incorrect use of products. I try to learn something new ever time I take a class or watch UA-cam videos. This series is very much needed. Can you add nail safety (wearing gloves/ over exposure etc) to your videos? I’ve seen hugely experienced/popular techs use their arms/fingers as pallets. As someone who now has an allergy, I learned the hard way to work safely. Great tips here. I’ll be watching all future videos. Thank you❣️
I'm SO glad you demonstrated with Kokoist! I've been struggling to find non-japanese directions, thankfully I have the gel knowledge so it's all correct but it helps so much! You're the best!!
Thank you so much for this series! I've been casually learning gel nails at home for a couple of years, but there were so many holes in my understanding. Your Gel Fundamentals series (I know it's two years old, but I just found it lol) is answering all the questions I've had as I ventured from gel polish to builder gel. You really get into the technical aspects and industry terms so that I can get the right products and use them correctly. Your videos are going to get me through COVID19 quarantine with a new skill and fabulous fingers.
also omfg i didn't know you could make cleanser with 90/10 alcohol/acetone. AMAZING are you planning on making a video on which products most beginning nail techs waste money on? and which ones are truly needed? WOULD APPRECIATE SO MUCH
Would be so useful to have a video for that. Especially for those of us that aren't officially trained and just do home use. It's so overwhelming reading online you need this and that and trying to find good products. I've not needed half the rubbish I first bought
Im seriously impressed!!! Thankyou so much. Im really new to gel nails (nails in general actually. Ive bitten my nails my whole life till now) up till now, every time ive applied gel nails or nail polish ivr found them pinging off the next day. Following your advice my nails are still on days later and they arent flying off! Total game changer and a new sub from me :D
You're youtubes nail scientist/specialist. The quality of your videos is unequalled and the info you give is very helpful to both professionals or DIYers like myself. Thank you so much.
I can't thank you enough for explaining this so thoroughly. I'm in tech school right now and they all neglect so much of this information. could you expand more on what situations non acid/acid primer or protein bond are used? and when youre using all these different kinds of bases, which ones do you layer? Like if you're using non acid primer, can you still apply a clear base coat as well? You are the sweetest, T H A N K Y O U!
I just wanted to say thank you so much for this video. I'm currently training to be a Nail Technician and I have learnt so much from watching this video and have spotted several things that I was doing wrong that I can now correct. You are a great educator and I'm definitely going to be watching all of your other videos so I can improve my quality of gel polish to a great standard. Thank you so much Sarah xx
You definitely have one of the most if not theeeeee most informative youtube chanel about nails, thank you so much for sharing your extensive knowledge
Holy smokes!! Awesome video! Learned SO much, and as a DIY-er, all of this has been so valuable. Seriously feel like I'm being schooled by a true pro who is not only knowledgeable but passionate 🤩
I am so thankful for your videos. I'm watching this before I even unbox or try to do my first set. Saved me a lot of time and money. Plus, you're helping me be safe with disinfecting advice. Thanks again!
Wow, so helpful! I've only been watching your channel since I saw you with Suzie on nail career education and I'm so glad I started watching when I did, this information is so valuable to someone like me who is just starting out, thanks for taking the time to do this, can't wait for the rest!💕💕Xxx
I love watching your channels they're very educational makes me feel like I'm in school your step by step teaching helps me to understand much better so thank you so much!
Your videos are absolutely incredible, you’re so articulate and precise - I watch EVERY SINGLE ONE….. I know this is a BIG ask, and completely off topic - but could you possibly ever do a quick tutorial on how you do your hair in this video?! It’s so gorgeous!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Liz, you Rock! Your edu is so thorough and to the point. I appreciate your time and knowledge of business and the art! These videos are tremendous! Thanks You!
Great video Liz. I have learned a lot with this video. Thanks again. Will watch the other videos within this playlist. I’m forever grateful. You have been an inspiration and thanks for sharing your vast knowledge in the nail industry. Hope I’ll get to meet you in person one day.
Thank you just so much for the series of the videos. So educational! I've been working as a nail tech more than a few years but no one ever expressed such details to us students, whatever school or seminars I attended. I was lucky enough to be taught by a kind employer but still, now that I'm watching these videos, I'm feeling like I knew something further to nothing. OK, I may exaggerate a little, but I'm feeling like it! Thank you once more! Keep up this good work!!!
I’m new to your channe, so I know this comment is coming in waaayyy late, but I appreciate your videos SO MUCH! This was super helpful to me and as a beginner, your videos have already allowed me to feel more confident and have success. ❤
So many important information! I have to admit that you are so explanatory! Most of your videos are so informative ! I watch you constantly . Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. At the 23 min mark you talk about mixing products and removing the tacky layer before applying a different brand of color; this has been an issue I have had with Gelish foundation and DND color and then Gelish top coat gel. The nails would peel and have a goopy layer in between. I thought I wasn’t curing the layers long enough. Now I know it is that the two different brands aren’t adhering to each other due to their chemical difference.
Thank-you for this video. I found it very informative, especially the difference between LED and UV lighting and the thorough explanation on the Inhibition Layer. Can't wait for your next Video !
Wow thank you for so much information. I almost finished school and developed a reaction to product. Without knowing why, I spoke to my instructor who had no advice except for stay away from the product. I now know it was probably the base gel on my skin. If I had the knowledge then that I have now I would be able to maybe stay.
Love this video! This is what has been missing REAL educational videos. Im to the point were art videos are good but always seeking more because i truly believe that education is key to keeping an edge above others and growing as a tech. I learned something new about the cleansers!! And you look so cute ☺️ looking forward to more videos
I do my own nails at home and have been for about 1.5 years. I have everything, just like u have at the nail salon. I do the dip and fill with the dip, also. I have also used the poly gel. I love the gel/shellac polish because my nails look great and don't chip or come off. I started to do my own at home because they don't do them up to my standards/ preferences at the nail salon and it saves a lot of money. I have watched a lot of nail application videos, fill videos and just nail educational videos within this last week and I have learned a few techniques that I think that I can cut down on the time I spend doing my nails. Thanks!
You’re great. I wish you much success. My son now has close to 1.7mil tech subscribers. He’s a nut but he used his nuttiness to to become an influencer. He quit his day job right before the pandemic..
Just now stumbling upon your work! Thank you so much for freely sharing your knowledge! It helping so many of us who wish to be able to acheive salon like nail applications at home for a fraction of the price! EVERY single time I apply my gel polish it will peel of the same day granted I am a busy mom and do A LOT of multi-tasking on a daily basis so I am hoping that watching and learning from you and of course with practice I will be able to achieve not only nice manis but ones that will last at least a one to two weeks! Thank you Liz
Why was this one video more helpful than weeks of professional nail school training that I went to?? 😂 So glad I stumbled on this video. I thought I was trained on gel and decided to watch this just to brush up on stuff I already knew. I ended up learning so much I never knew before!
Great tutorial! 😻💅 Super informative, great info and clear to understand. Even for non-professionals such a myself, thanks for sharing your knowledge! Keep the videos coming.
Hi I just wanted to thank you once again for all your education! I did my very first client (not family or friends) and kept in mind everything I learned in your videos and even did that shimmy you do with the base when applying and she had very short nails so I applied at the edge just as you showed on the video with the brush turned the opposite way! I was sooooo nervous and got even more nervous because I was taking a little but long and one of the polishes shrugged a little but I remembered what you said I Out just keep going and I was able to fix it in the second coat and top coat. Outcome was great! I messaged her and her gel was still on and looking great going on to to second week when I messaged her and she was happy! I can’t thank you enough for all these tips and videos that you post. BTW I’m looking for like a multipurpose gel that I can use as either base or top but can encapsulate with it and possibly add gems or something like that. Any recommendations?
I love the way you explain the reasons behind doing something, it’s really helped me to understand when to use a product rather than using it because I see others using it. Your videos are so educational, to get this for free is a blessing.
Your videos are so informative for new people like myself that are starting to learn so I can acually do my own nails. You stated information that I have never heard of before...and makes total sense. Thank you!
Who would‘ve thought one could do a video of 32 min. with base coat only? I was surprised at first but I enjoyed every second of it!💖And you‘re totally right, this is a topic that’s mostly underrated. I still have one question though: I always thought the inhibition layer serves as adhesion for the next layer ? I understand the issue of mixing different products but if I wipe the inhibition layer off, don’t I definitely need to buff the base coat for the next layer to be able to adhere? I feel there’s still a lot of insecurities as far as for this wiping off aspect. Thanks so much for teaching us and you look very pretty with this hair do 💕
Not necessarily. If you are working with fresh layers the gel will usually adhere even without a tacky layer. Obviously depends on the brand, but for the most part no you don't have to buff everything. Just make sure it's clean and dry. If it were top coat that is shiny and smooth I would say yes buff it, but base into color I have never had it peel with the brands I use.
Natara neither nor. Wiping off the inhibition layer is not necessarily key at all, in fact if you wanna go on with a color of the same brand, then just leave it on. Liz just said that if you‘re using a different brand of base and then another brand of color (with leaving on the inhibition layer of the base) it may cause problems because the products have different chemical formulas and are not meant to work together. So if you wanna do so, just wipe off the tacky layer and there shouldn’t be any issues. Basically she is just trying to clarify and make out any steps of the service that could lead to liftings or other problems. I personally haven‘t had any issues with mixing though but that‘s only my experience. Hope that helped 😅
Amazing video, this step is the most important and I had no idea of the things that could go wrong. I was blown away of all the the great information you shared. Thank you so much, I will definitely will be watching all of your videos.
Mind blown 🤯 this was like being in nail school which is the career I really wanted all my life not real estate/property management 😩 but... I digress... please continue with these wonderful very educational vids. Thank you.
I just happened to stumble on to your video and you are informative. I am just learning about gel nails and my nail plate is very short. I make beauty products and does gardening and would like to keep the polish on my nails. You also get right to the point which I love. Again thank you for sharing.
I want to thank you for your videos. Thanks for teaching me what I'm not learning in school. Your channel is one I watch to know my stuff. I know if I continue to watch your channel I will have the education I need to be a great nail tech! I appreciate you for teaching me❤❤❤
You explain things so well and are so thorough. Thank you for providing these tutorial videos. Adding them to my watch later list so I can revisit them. 😊
* Fangirls over Simons cat and labyrinth figurines * I love how detailed you get in videos, I didn't know the trick of removing the tacky layer from the base before using a different brand so I'll be sure to try that next time, thank you! I noticed what I thought was lagging but I think UA-cam maybe degraded the file before upload making it jumpy which is a shame, maybe the original file was too big?
I kinda figured we wouldn't be able to learn this in school, in fact I have a feeling we only get the bare bones knowledge when it comes to application, they may want us to focus more on the health of clients and safety issues. I start in September.
Hi! I follow you on UA-cam and IG. Thank you so much for this very informational and educational video on base coat. I actually have been doing one thing wrong, so now I will be fixing that! I can not wait for your other videos, especially on filing such as how to hold the file properly, etc. P.S. I love the pink headband on you! It’s super cute!
Great video! This was so helpful. So many great tips and tricks. I never thought of applying the base the other way on short nails. That will help so much. Thank you! Look forward to more videos
Thanks for explaining this in details.. I am a beginner doing DIY nails at home.. and I am trying to learn all this techniques and the science behind the products and their use and application. This really helped me a lot.. Thank you very much!!
Your videos are truly wonderful! I love how every moment is informative. Funny thing though - I’m British by birth and I thought you were talking about “wedding” layers in one session … I’m like maybe brides just like a base coat layer on the day? Turns out it’s “wetting”. Silly me haha
I’ve been struggling with lifting on my clients so I hope that this will help, I’m also gonna leave the primer/bonder for a while to see how that goes. Thanks so much!!
I love when all my annoying 'why's are answered before I even have to ask them--so much great info I've never heard. Thanks for that, and for your time, Liz! :)
Hi!I LOVED this video: so educational, and informative, I love the way you explain things and don't fast forward through anything. I would like to learn more about the trick you said of putting base coat before applying hard gel.
You can definitely use protein bond if/when needed, but I find a lot of nail techs overuse it. If you keep it simple it's usually much easier to get things to last. Plus 99% of your clients will be on the same process and then you can adapt and add other products for "problem" clients if needed.
You just clarified a couple of issues I was a bit confused about. Like I see a lot of UA-cam nail techs apply dehydrator then primer then base coat and then go directly on top of it with color. Now I dunno if some may cut out the part where you cleanse the inhibition layer before the next product but I've seen many that literally show when the take the nail outta the lamp after base coat and without cleansing apply the next prosuct and It doesn't be same brand either. It has been a one of those confusing issues for me. Thank you so much Baby girl! I absolutely adore and appreciate you Almost forgot a question... When mixing your own cleanser, what's the acetone and alcohol ratio?
Incredible video. I’m so glad you are taking the time to help us out! Honestly no one teaches these techniques when you first go into cosmetology. I have the kokoist base and builder gel. Do I apply it like you did the first nail? Do I need the kokoist color and top coat preferably to complete the service?
Yes apply just like I showed. And it is best to stick with one system throughout the service, or you could cleanse and buff the builder gel layer and proceed with something else. As long as there's no tacky layer it should be fine.
Hi Liz! As I was going through this week, I wanted to suggest some ideas on upcoming lessons. Why do hairline fractures happen in the side of the nail? How do you build a thin nail extension that doesn't crack at the stress point? Also, a lesson on nails shapes and how to shape them. Thanks so much!
The most sensible and easy to understand video here. Simple clear facts. No fuss and preening - just good information. Can I use this gel basecoat under acrylic nails?
Awesome video. I have learned a lot from this video and your presentation is very clear and easy to understand. I love that everything that you describe or show you give your reasons for using each product.
Thank you. Hoping to do a nail tech course this year. But have dislocated my shoulder and of course its my right arm and im right handed. So it's going to have to wait a few months whilst i heal. Your videos are amazing and in depth. Thank you.
You are amazing !!! Thank you so much for always showing how to apply product properly. Can you please do a video on what brushes are best to apply gel color.
I am loving your channel and how it has helped my gel application. But I am suprised at how much your tips have helped my acrylic lifting issues by eliminating scrub fresh... 5 weeks in and requiring an infill... But NO LIFTING! 😜 Xx
Your videos are blowing my mind. I felt like I had a million questions I didn’t even know how to ask and you’re answering all of them. This series of videos is absolutely priceless, thank you for such an important contribution of free education for those of us who are desperate for the knowledge! 💜💜💜
Well said, thank you. I feel the same way.
I'm a beginner basically learning here on UA-cam because i can't afford 3,500 for a course. I must say this video blew my mind i felt as if i was in a class i even got off bed to look for a notebook and pen.
Thank you so much, you have no idea how much i appreciate you.
OMG I was struggling with what to do with the inhibition layer of my base coat, do I wipe it off, do I leave it on. I left it on and it caused a muddling effect with my color coat and you hit the nail right on the head. But when I wiped it off, it was dull and some what tacky because I didn't wipe if all the way off. Thank you thank you so much for covering that. I swear I learn so much from you.
Liz, I'm a regular nail polish fan and I like changing my nails twice a week, but I'm learning how to use gel for my mum who works retail/is big into gardening and needs a long lasting manicure. Your videos have been absolutely invaluable. Your level of detail and your explanation of why you're doing what you're doing is unparalleled. Thank you so much for these informative videos.
I’m still so blown away by what is available to us now. I can’t even imagine how much faster I could have honed my craft 24 years ago when I started! I’m still learning so much and it’s still so fun!
This is one of the most informative nail videos I have watched. Thank you for your effort and willingness to educate us!
Awesome video! I learned a lot😊 but mine was playing “choppy”. Your voice was fine but the picture wasn’t smooth. It could just be on my end tho 🖤
Could be something that YT did upon upload.
I had the same issue
I'm having the same issue.
Same again. Still able to follow though
Mine too, also thought it was my phone just dying on me😅
I just found your channel and WOW!!! You are so educated and I love how you explain every little detail. I'm not a nail tech but I've been doing nails on myself/family for years now. I'm so excited you give ppl like me a chance to learn more in dept & to better my craft. So thank you!! Now off to binge watch ur videos! ♡
You may be the best teacher I have ever watched! So excited to try these on my nails. I'm not a nail tech, but love to do my own gel manicures and the short nail trick is going to do wonders!! Thanks so much!
Can't wait to watch your other videos. I'm so glad I found them.
-Alli ❤️
This was so helpful!
After seeing a gold on white gel tutorial, these tips helped me to achieve it. I took my time, used thin coats, I watched for flooding, and it’s the most professional-looking design I’ve ever done. Thank you!
I’ve learned so much from this video . I’ve been doing my own builder gel for a year (self-taught , planning on going to school for it ) and never knew that I should clean off the inhibition layer when I use different products . I literally do it in this order : sanitize the hands and nails with 90% alcohol , follow up with acetone on a paper towel and scrub the nails , primer , base coat , add whatever builder I want to use on top of the base coat , file and buff , then add color or just top coat . I’m going to start cleaning off the inhibition layer whenever I am mixing systems . I feel like that would just help everything adhere better . Thank you for making this video .
Cool beans! My favorite take away point was about product mixing. I usually work with systems but if I needed to mix I now know to cleanse inhibition layer and buff.
You mentioned switching systems, do you believe it would be okay to mix CND with Mia Secret products?
Aset Usir El-Ra Why mix the two systems??? What I learned from Liz is to remove any uncured product from bottom layer before adding another brand because the chemistry is different.
J Alls omg best rip ever ! I love a certain base coat from one brand and another builder gel from a different brand . This will help with better adhesion.
Great new series❣️❣️ I’ve been talking to lots of fellow techs who agree that the basics is a huge part of nail education that needs to be (re)addressed along with safe product use/application. Safety is at the top of my list. Over exposure has also become a big problem with more and more nail techs getting contact dermatitis from incorrect use of products. I try to learn something new ever time I take a class or watch UA-cam videos. This series is very much needed. Can you add nail safety (wearing gloves/ over exposure etc) to your videos? I’ve seen hugely experienced/popular techs use their arms/fingers as pallets. As someone who now has an allergy, I learned the hard way to work safely.
Great tips here. I’ll be watching all future videos. Thank you❣️
You're amazing. So thorough, and so articulate. And I can tell you take really good care of your clients. Thanks for your help! 💅
Lol... accurate
I'm SO glad you demonstrated with Kokoist! I've been struggling to find non-japanese directions, thankfully I have the gel knowledge so it's all correct but it helps so much! You're the best!!
Thank you so much for this series! I've been casually learning gel nails at home for a couple of years, but there were so many holes in my understanding. Your Gel Fundamentals series (I know it's two years old, but I just found it lol) is answering all the questions I've had as I ventured from gel polish to builder gel. You really get into the technical aspects and industry terms so that I can get the right products and use them correctly. Your videos are going to get me through COVID19 quarantine with a new skill and fabulous fingers.
sooooooo glad you got that little spot near the cuticle! So satisfying. Your tutorials are so helpful, Thank you!
also omfg i didn't know you could make cleanser with 90/10 alcohol/acetone. AMAZING
are you planning on making a video on which products most beginning nail techs waste money on? and which ones are truly needed? WOULD APPRECIATE SO MUCH
That's a great idea for a video!
Would be so useful to have a video for that. Especially for those of us that aren't officially trained and just do home use. It's so overwhelming reading online you need this and that and trying to find good products. I've not needed half the rubbish I first bought
Im seriously impressed!!! Thankyou so much. Im really new to gel nails (nails in general actually. Ive bitten my nails my whole life till now) up till now, every time ive applied gel nails or nail polish ivr found them pinging off the next day. Following your advice my nails are still on days later and they arent flying off! Total game changer and a new sub from me :D
You're youtubes nail scientist/specialist. The quality of your videos is unequalled and the info you give is very helpful to both professionals or DIYers like myself. Thank you so much.
I can't thank you enough for explaining this so thoroughly. I'm in tech school right now and they all neglect so much of this information.
could you expand more on what situations non acid/acid primer or protein bond are used? and when youre using all these different kinds of bases, which ones do you layer? Like if you're using non acid primer, can you still apply a clear base coat as well?
You are the sweetest, T H A N K Y O U!
We will definitely continue to talk about this more as we move through fills and applications. Thanks for the kind words!
You’re such an awesome instructor! Thank you for doing this series!
I just wanted to say thank you so much for this video. I'm currently training to be a Nail Technician and I have learnt so much from watching this video and have spotted several things that I was doing wrong that I can now correct.
You are a great educator and I'm definitely going to be watching all of your other videos so I can improve my quality of gel polish to a great standard. Thank you so much
Sarah xx
You definitely have one of the most if not theeeeee most informative youtube chanel about nails, thank you so much for sharing your extensive knowledge
Holy smokes!! Awesome video! Learned SO much, and as a DIY-er, all of this has been so valuable. Seriously feel like I'm being schooled by a true pro who is not only knowledgeable but passionate 🤩
I am so thankful for your videos. I'm watching this before I even unbox or try to do my first set. Saved me a lot of time and money. Plus, you're helping me be safe with disinfecting advice. Thanks again!
Couldn't skip even a second! so informative, Thanks Liz for what you do for us!
Wow, so helpful! I've only been watching your channel since I saw you with Suzie on nail career education and I'm so glad I started watching when I did, this information is so valuable to someone like me who is just starting out, thanks for taking the time to do this, can't wait for the rest!💕💕Xxx
Roonique Boutique Nails omg that’s when I started watching her too and I’m so glad a did!!
Me too!😊💞💞💞
I love watching your channels they're very educational makes me feel like I'm in school your step by step teaching helps me to understand much better so thank you so much!
Your videos are absolutely incredible, you’re so articulate and precise - I watch EVERY SINGLE ONE….. I know this is a BIG ask, and completely off topic - but could you possibly ever do a quick tutorial on how you do your hair in this video?! It’s so gorgeous!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Liz, you Rock! Your edu is so thorough and to the point. I appreciate your time and knowledge of business and the art! These videos are tremendous! Thanks You!
Thank you so much! I can see now my errors in my base application. Love the back to basics videos!
Great video Liz. I have learned a lot with this video. Thanks again. Will watch the other videos within this playlist. I’m forever grateful. You have been an inspiration and thanks for sharing your vast knowledge in the nail industry. Hope I’ll get to meet you in person one day.
Thank you just so much for the series of the videos. So educational! I've been working as a nail tech more than a few years but no one ever expressed such details to us students, whatever school or seminars I attended. I was lucky enough to be taught by a kind employer but still, now that I'm watching these videos, I'm feeling like I knew something further to nothing. OK, I may exaggerate a little, but I'm feeling like it! Thank you once more! Keep up this good work!!!
I’m new to your channe, so I know this comment is coming in waaayyy late, but I appreciate your videos SO MUCH! This was super helpful to me and as a beginner, your videos have already allowed me to feel more confident and have success. ❤
So many important information! I have to admit that you are so explanatory! Most of your videos are so informative ! I watch you constantly . Thank you.
Every time I go back to watch these I remember what a life saver you are! 😍
Thank you so much for this video. At the 23 min mark you talk about mixing products and removing the tacky layer before applying a different brand of color; this has been an issue I have had with Gelish foundation and DND color and then Gelish top coat gel. The nails would peel and have a goopy layer in between. I thought I wasn’t curing the layers long enough. Now I know it is that the two different brands aren’t adhering to each other due to their chemical difference.
So i can skip the wiping step if i use the same brand? I dont understand what exactly she meant by ''different" products.
Excellent presentation. I learnt a lot. Thanks so much. 👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺
Thank-you for this video. I found it very informative, especially the difference between LED and UV lighting and the thorough explanation on the Inhibition Layer. Can't wait for your next Video !
Wow thank you for so much information. I almost finished school and developed a reaction to product. Without knowing why, I spoke to my instructor who had no advice except for stay away from the product. I now know it was probably the base gel on my skin. If I had the knowledge then that I have now I would be able to maybe stay.
Love this video! This is what has been missing REAL educational videos. Im to the point were art videos are good but always seeking more because i truly believe that education is key to keeping an edge above others and growing as a tech. I learned something new about the cleansers!! And you look so cute ☺️ looking forward to more videos
I do my own nails at home and have been for about 1.5 years. I have everything, just like u have at the nail salon. I do the dip and fill with the dip, also. I have also used the poly gel. I love the gel/shellac polish because my nails look great and don't chip or come off. I started to do my own at home because they don't do them up to my standards/ preferences at the nail salon and it saves a lot of money. I have watched a lot of nail application videos, fill videos and just nail educational videos within this last week and I have learned a few techniques that I think that I can cut down on the time I spend doing my nails. Thanks!
You’re great. I wish you much success. My son now has close to 1.7mil tech subscribers. He’s a nut but he used his nuttiness to to become an influencer. He quit his day job right before the pandemic..
That’s awesome!
Just now stumbling upon your work! Thank you so much for freely sharing your knowledge! It helping so many of us who wish to be able to acheive salon like nail applications at home for a fraction of the price!
EVERY single time I apply my gel polish it will peel of the same day granted I am a busy mom and do A LOT of multi-tasking on a daily basis so I am hoping that watching and learning from you and of course with practice I will be able to achieve not only nice manis but ones that will last at least a one to two weeks! Thank you Liz
Why was this one video more helpful than weeks of professional nail school training that I went to?? 😂 So glad I stumbled on this video. I thought I was trained on gel and decided to watch this just to brush up on stuff I already knew. I ended up learning so much I never knew before!
I'm so glad!
This was so informative! This is such a great way to build an educational video. Loved it! Looking forward to seeing your next tutorial!
Great tutorial! 😻💅 Super informative, great info and clear to understand. Even for non-professionals such a myself, thanks for sharing your knowledge! Keep the videos coming.
Hi I just wanted to thank you once again for all your education! I did my very first client (not family or friends) and kept in mind everything I learned in your videos and even did that shimmy you do with the base when applying and she had very short nails so I applied at the edge just as you showed on the video with the brush turned the opposite way! I was sooooo nervous and got even more nervous because I was taking a little but long and one of the polishes shrugged a little but I remembered what you said I Out just keep going and I was able to fix it in the second coat and top coat. Outcome was great! I messaged her and her gel was still on and looking great going on to to second week when I messaged her and she was happy! I can’t thank you enough for all these tips and videos that you post. BTW I’m looking for like a multipurpose gel that I can use as either base or top but can encapsulate with it and possibly add gems or something like that. Any recommendations?
Omg, best video ever! So much info about all my favorite products and how to apply gel. I am loving these new videos. Thank you
Great video BTW-I just discovered ur channel and I love how precise you explain everything👍😊💅
I love the way you explain the reasons behind doing something, it’s really helped me to understand when to use a product rather than using it because I see others using it. Your videos are so educational, to get this for free is a blessing.
Your videos are so informative for new people like myself that are starting to learn so I can acually do my own nails. You stated information that I have never heard of before...and makes total sense. Thank you!
Happy to help!
Who would‘ve thought one could do a video of 32 min. with base coat only? I was surprised at first but I enjoyed every second of it!💖And you‘re totally right, this is a topic that’s mostly underrated.
I still have one question though: I always thought the inhibition layer serves as adhesion for the next layer ? I understand the issue of mixing different products but if I wipe the inhibition layer off, don’t I definitely need to buff the base coat for the next layer to be able to adhere? I feel there’s still a lot of insecurities as far as for this wiping off aspect.
Thanks so much for teaching us and you look very pretty with this hair do 💕
Not necessarily. If you are working with fresh layers the gel will usually adhere even without a tacky layer. Obviously depends on the brand, but for the most part no you don't have to buff everything. Just make sure it's clean and dry. If it were top coat that is shiny and smooth I would say yes buff it, but base into color I have never had it peel with the brands I use.
The Nail Hub just a little confused here are you saying that wiping off the inhibition layer is key but the buffing is optional?
Natara neither nor. Wiping off the inhibition layer is not necessarily key at all, in fact if you wanna go on with a color of the same brand, then just leave it on. Liz just said that if you‘re using a different brand of base and then another brand of color (with leaving on the inhibition layer of the base) it may cause problems because the products have different chemical formulas and are not meant to work together. So if you wanna do so, just wipe off the tacky layer and there shouldn’t be any issues. Basically she is just trying to clarify and make out any steps of the service that could lead to liftings or other problems. I personally haven‘t had any issues with mixing though but that‘s only my experience. Hope that helped 😅
@@sarahsknails6328 thank you so much! I'm a DIYer so this is all very new to me and i appreciate you taking the time to break it down!
Natara You’re welcome! I‘m glad I could help :)
I love your little LOBO behind you^^ It reminds me to my childhood... Thx for the vid!
One of the best videos I’ve seen explaining this critical step for successful gel application. Thank you so much. X
makes so much sense about mixing systems and I do forget to scrub in base thank you for the reminder
Amazing video, this step is the most important and I had no idea of the things that could go wrong. I was blown away of all the the great information you shared. Thank you so much, I will definitely will be watching all of your videos.
I wish I could double like this video. So informative, without any fluff.
That short nail tip for the free edge is awesome 😍😍
Mind blown 🤯 this was like being in nail school which is the career I really wanted all my life not real estate/property management 😩 but... I digress... please continue with these wonderful very educational vids. Thank you.
I just happened to stumble on to your video and you are informative. I am just learning about gel nails and my nail plate is very short. I make beauty products and does gardening and would like to keep the polish on my nails. You also get right to the point which I love. Again thank you for sharing.
I want to thank you for your videos. Thanks for teaching me what I'm not learning in school. Your channel is one I watch to know my stuff. I know if I continue to watch your channel I will have the education I need to be a great nail tech! I appreciate you for teaching me❤❤❤
You explain things so well and are so thorough. Thank you for providing these tutorial videos. Adding them to my watch later list so I can revisit them. 😊
Congratz! The best explanations ever! German creators could really learn of you! I am very grateful I found this :)
* Fangirls over Simons cat and labyrinth figurines * I love how detailed you get in videos, I didn't know the trick of removing the tacky layer from the base before using a different brand so I'll be sure to try that next time, thank you! I noticed what I thought was lagging but I think UA-cam maybe degraded the file before upload making it jumpy which is a shame, maybe the original file was too big?
Super helpful video! Especially your explanation of the inhibition layer and how to use different brand base with different colors. Thank you
In Finland you can´t buy rubbing alcohol :( Thanks again for giving us so much information and being so generous
This is my favorite channel now.
Thank you 💖💖 You’re teaching us stuff they just don’t tell us in school!! Thank you again for helping us ❣️💖💖 You’re the best❣️❣️❣️
I kinda figured we wouldn't be able to learn this in school, in fact I have a feeling we only get the bare bones knowledge when it comes to application, they may want us to focus more on the health of clients and safety issues. I start in September.
I absolutely love how detailed your explanations are! Thank you thank you thank you... keep em' coming plz!
Hi! I follow you on UA-cam and IG. Thank you so much for this very informational and educational video on base coat. I actually have been doing one thing wrong, so now I will be fixing that! I can not wait for your other videos, especially on filing such as how to hold the file properly, etc.
P.S. I love the pink headband on you! It’s super cute!
Great video! This was so helpful. So many great tips and tricks. I never thought of applying the base the other way on short nails. That will help so much. Thank you! Look forward to more videos
Thanks for explaining this in details.. I am a beginner doing DIY nails at home.. and I am trying to learn all this techniques and the science behind the products and their use and application. This really helped me a lot.. Thank you very much!!
I haven't started using gel nail products yet but I'm so glad I saw this video beforehand! Thanks!
Thank you very much for the short nail capping trick. Thank you also for all the very useful information which you have provided in this video.
Your videos are truly wonderful! I love how every moment is informative. Funny thing though - I’m British by birth and I thought you were talking about “wedding” layers in one session … I’m like maybe brides just like a base coat layer on the day? Turns out it’s “wetting”. Silly me haha
Yes wetting layer. 😇
I’ve been struggling with lifting on my clients so I hope that this will help, I’m also gonna leave the primer/bonder for a while to see how that goes. Thanks so much!!
Fantastic vid! Covered lots of details, I never gave a thought to "mix and match", I'm you going to try to stop this practice.
So excited to watch after school. Hoooray! You look like such a cutie pants! Thanks in advance!
I love when all my annoying 'why's are answered before I even have to ask them--so much great info I've never heard. Thanks for that, and for your time, Liz! :)
I am so glad I found your channel. I am learning how to do gel polish, just for my own nails, and all this information is good.
Hi!I LOVED this video: so educational, and informative, I love the way you explain things and don't fast forward through anything. I would like to learn more about the trick you said of putting base coat before applying hard gel.
Thank you so much for this! I’m licensed but was not taught this in such detail. Great video!
Thank you! Very informative, glad I’ve found this channel 😊
Tfs. I'm saving this video for future reference that I can look back on each time I need to. A lot of great information. 👍💕
Wow thanks. I thought those protein bonds were necessary. I'm going right now to mix acetone into my alcohol and work on this base coat method.
You can definitely use protein bond if/when needed, but I find a lot of nail techs overuse it. If you keep it simple it's usually much easier to get things to last. Plus 99% of your clients will be on the same process and then you can adapt and add other products for "problem" clients if needed.
You just clarified a couple of issues I was a bit confused about. Like I see a lot of UA-cam nail techs apply dehydrator then primer then base coat and then go directly on top of it with color. Now I dunno if some may cut out the part where you cleanse the inhibition layer before the next product but I've seen many that literally show when the take the nail outta the lamp after base coat and without cleansing apply the next prosuct and It doesn't be same brand either. It has been a one of those confusing issues for me. Thank you so much Baby girl! I absolutely adore and appreciate you
Almost forgot a question...
When mixing your own cleanser, what's the acetone and alcohol ratio?
That is coming next week so stay tuned or my lesson on cleanser.
Incredible video. I’m so glad you are taking the time to help us out! Honestly no one teaches these techniques when you first go into cosmetology. I have the kokoist base and builder gel. Do I apply it like you did the first nail? Do I need the kokoist color and top coat preferably to complete the service?
Yes apply just like I showed. And it is best to stick with one system throughout the service, or you could cleanse and buff the builder gel layer and proceed with something else. As long as there's no tacky layer it should be fine.
👏 awesome!
This is exactlyyy what I have been looking for! So helpful and informative, thank you!!
Hi Liz! As I was going through this week, I wanted to suggest some ideas on upcoming lessons. Why do hairline fractures happen in the side of the nail? How do you build a thin nail extension that doesn't crack at the stress point? Also, a lesson on nails shapes and how to shape them. Thanks so much!
These are great suggestions! I will definitely include this.
The most sensible and easy to understand video here. Simple clear facts. No fuss and preening - just good information. Can I use this gel basecoat under acrylic nails?
Yayyyy! I've been super excited to see the first video :)
Awesome video. I have learned a lot from this video and your presentation is very clear and easy to understand. I love that everything that you describe or show you give your reasons for using each product.
Thank you. Hoping to do a nail tech course this year. But have dislocated my shoulder and of course its my right arm and im right handed. So it's going to have to wait a few months whilst i heal. Your videos are amazing and in depth. Thank you.
Actually was he best video I’ve seen on base coat! Thank You
You are amazing !!! Thank you so much for always showing how to apply product properly. Can you please do a video on what brushes are best to apply gel color.
This video is so important and so OnPoint!!!!!✅✅✅✅✅✅
I am loving your channel and how it has helped my gel application. But I am suprised at how much your tips have helped my acrylic lifting issues by eliminating scrub fresh... 5 weeks in and requiring an infill... But NO LIFTING! 😜 Xx
I love this Queen she the best ♥️
Your hair is goals.