Things I Wish I Knew About Hard Gel As A Beginner Nail Tech
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- There’s definitely information overload when you get started with hard gel as a beginner nail tech. Today Melissa DeLaCruz goes over the tips and tricks she wishes she knew when she started to do gel overlays and extensions.
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*Content of Video*
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Prep
04:14 - Gel Overlay
10:11 - Gel Extension
16:19 - Cleanse and Shape Sidewalls
17:43 - Electric Filing
23:16 - Hand Filing
29:40 - Cleanse and Apply Gloss
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I loved her slow but straight to the point teaching method doesn’t ramble about things to get you confused liked others do and her analogies makes so much sense you can picture yourself doing the techniques on your next set. Her voice wasn’t annoying and she was not a ham for the camera she was there to show you right from wrong I would love to see more from her👍🏼
Awwwww! Thank you!!
It's funny I had no fear with gel , and acrylic scares me!! Actually it is the liquid monomer I can't handle the smell. I Love doing gel but if it wasn't for you Melissa and the team I wouldn't be where I am now!! Fantastic tips!!
That’s fantastic!! We love educating & to inspire! Thank you for watching!! 😉😊💅🏻🤩✨
Omg I’m the complete opposite! I’m so afraid of gel 😂
No way I’m a total newbie like I just saw my sisters nails the other day and thought oh they look stunning so I just watched a couple of videos then ordered loads of stuff and now I’m like ok what now 😅 I’ve tried gel but am too scared to try acrylic, it’s funny we all have a fear of one or the other, I haven’t even tried acrylic yet 😅
Acrylic is pure love ❤
Same here: I can’t stand the smell of monomer, so I absolutely hate acrylic nails. Also, many salons make them so thick, it’s crazy! 😱 Gel and Polygel are the best for me
This is one of my favorite type of videos. I love watching design work too, but these instructional videos full of tips and tricks are invainvaluable to me. I have learned SO MUCH from watching Young Nails videos. Also, I could watch Melissa talk about rocks and love it LOL! Thanks so much!!!!!
Hahhahaaa! Your awesome! Thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed the video!! 💅🏻✨💖🤩
You are a phenomenal teacher on this gel. I have learned so much from you as I’m just a beginner. Thank you so much!
I love how she explains why you shouldn’t do some things!
Thank you! 😉💅🏻💖✨
Thank you!!
I have to say I have watched hundreds of videos to learn the gel application and this is without a doubt the best one ever. She is very clear and concise and easy to understand. Thank you so much
Interested in gel? No.
Scared of, in awe of, amazed at, intimidated by yet also impressed by gel? Yes.
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I stared doing nails last year n I only use gel you should try it out
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I love Gel far more than Acrylic, I haven't used Acrylic in 20 yrs, Thanks for a Gel video 1💗
I know!! I’m obsessed with gel as well!! 🤩💅🏻✨
Same!!
@@HaleiwaGirl808 😉🙌🏼💅🏻✨🤩
@@mjaydelacruz8496 I would literally kill to be able to have my nails look like yours!! I am not a nail tech, only been doing my own for about 25 years but I am still not anywhere near on the level you are! Thank you for teaching us non-nail techs all of your secrets!
This is a brilliant tutorial, for anyone, whether qualified or not. I've been using an acrylic dip system for ages, as it seems to work well for my clients and myself, plus their is little no no smell. Although I've used gel in the past, I've steared away from it because it self levels an I found it runs into the side walls and cuticles. Thank you so much for this video, as you have shown me where I was going wrong. I was doing all 5 nails and laying down far too much gel then curing it and obviously leaving me a lot of time to get the best look for my clients. I'm definitely keen to get myself back into using gel again, and using my practice hand again (which I'm so glad I've kept!) Plus this will be another system to offer my clients.
Thanks again xx
Hi im a complete beginner. Played guitar for 20years but health took its toll and my 41yr young son just passed away in September 2023 due to street valium, ptsd and anxiety. Got going on diamond art to focus my brain and decided to try and have nails in my older years. This video has me ready to jump right in without floats or arm bands. Thankyou so much xx 🎉❤❤❤❤❤🎉
Happy it was helpful!
The lengthy videos I love from Melissa! Love how she explains everything you should and shouldn’t do.
Thank you! I’m happy you enjoy them! 🙏🏻💖😊
Melissa killing it again ❤️ always love a video with her in it because not only do you get the greatest tips and tricks but her energy just feels right. Love it 💕
I Love when you do the videos. You’re easy to understand and pleasant to listen to.
Thank you so much fir the compliment! 🙏🏻💖💅🏻✨😊
Off topic, but I love Melissa’s hair! I dream of hair like that!
Thank you so much for the compliment! 🙏🏻💖
@@mjaydelacruz8496 you rock, lady! 🖤❤️💜
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i wil say this forever..Melissa DeLaCruz is a tresure !!!! I looooove her videos... she is a natural teacher !!!!
Awwww! Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! 🙏🏻💖✨
I had never watched a video with you teaching. You are great! You explain so well and so thoroughly! Thank you!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the video! Thank you for the compliments! 🙏🏻💖
So happy I found you! Been using gel for 18 months now, practising and trial and error. Your easy to understand tutorial is very much appreciated, so thank you!
Thank you Thank You Thaank Yooou!!🙏🏼👏🏼 I've been searching CZcams for months! Watched so many vids I lost count! I just started using gels hard/poly about 4-5months ago not a professional nail tec, self taught. THIS VID 100% has taught me SOO 😯 MUCH in these past 34min than any other vid I've came across! Melissa is such a wonderful teacher/educator, she explained everything excellently👌🏽👍🏼&has great energy! Just SUPER grateful!! Thank you!
Thank you! 🙏🏻💖 I’m so happy the video was informative to you!! 😉😊💅🏻💖✨🤩
I’m know this video is from 2 years ago but it’s still very relevant.
Great video! Thank you. I learned a lot of things I want aware of.
Many nail channels skip steps which can make it confusing for those of us fairly new to gel.
Thank you again. This was incredibly helpful! ❤❤❤
You're very welcome! We hope you learned something new from this video on hard gel as a beginner.
She’s such an amazing teacher 🙌🏼
Thank you so kindly for the compliment! 💖🙏🏻💅🏻✨
@@mjaydelacruz8496 we stan u Melissa 👏🏼🙌🏼💕
@@amandadelatorre3790 😁💖✨
Thank you so much!!
I love gel more than acrylic and this is why! It's easier to work with and doesn't have a smell!
100% 😉😊💖💅🏻✨🤩🤩🤩
@@mjaydelacruz8496 ♥️🤗
Yess the smell is 🤢 and I'm also super allergic to monomer and pass it on to my mom if she touches something with monomer on it. I can't wait to start my gel journey!
Thank you, Melissa, for the client veiw, that has been the game changer for me 🥰 I'm now hooked on your gel tutorial videos ❤️
I Love Melissa's videos she is so informative, plus she gives you tips and tricks that helps you out. To make Life just a bit more better. ❤️
I really like you Melissa and how you present for YN. You have great skill and great advice. I love the fact that you really know what you are doing and your nails come out really nice. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Melissa De La Cruz Girl I Luuuuve You To Mush 😍 You Are The Bomb, You And Tracey Have Been My Personal Gel Expert Teachers Yaaaas.You Ladies Teached Me
Did My 1st Set Of Nails Feb 14,2021,No Lifting No Chipping, No Breaking And 4½ Months Later Still Have My Same Set Just Do Fills! Wow Verses When I Used To Get Them Done For The last 25 Years, At Times In 2 Days My Nails Be Lifting And Never Had My Nails For Months With No Lifting, Or Breaking.So To Me A Super Super Duper Plus Baybee Thank You Sending Blessings And Much Wuuuv 😍❤
That’s so awesome!! I’m super happy you love our videos!! 💖🙏🏻😊
@@mjaydelacruz8496 💞🙏🏻😘
These instructions on filing are spot on!! These nails are stunning 😍
This video has taught me more then all the MANY videos I’ve watched lately! I have never had formal training, so I depend on professional videos so I can learn. I’m just trying to do my own nails to save money. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Same! I’ve tried doing others nails a few times but not seriously. So this will definitely help me do my own too.
Absolutely LOVE Young Nails videos! ❤️😎 Always informative and explaining away issues that I might have.
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So informative! I love this video, gave me so much more confidence in doing overlays and extensions using builder gel. I have only ever done so using acrylic! Love all of Young Nails Videos ❤😍
This Video was really helpful. She did a great job teaching/breaking the steps and the tips/why she does certain things was great as well :)
I will say I love acrylic but thanks to Melissa, she has opened my eyes to want to do gel as well. I love these videos especially the informational ones about specific things. I also love the real times. I wanna see Melissa do a real time!
Yes! A real time girl chat. She does her nails and answers questions!!
Yes!!!!
I second this! I’ve been wanting some more real-time videos! Some with Melissa and Tracy would be amazing!!!
She’s so knowledgeable! I’m so thankful for this video and the nails look amazing!
I am 100% happy that this video exists. I only do gel and have a problem with it adhering too my free edge. I think I'm not prepping completely. But after watching this video I see what i need to focus on. Thank you for sharing.
I have perfected my gel application through your tutorials.. Thanks to young nails...you guys are just amazing!
I think what helps when showing the tips is the hand model actually moves at the joints. I have watched videos of other people doing it and the hands were stiff, it made it hard to get certain visuals. So thank you for the creators of the hands with joints! 😆
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Wwoouuu!! @melissadelacruz thank you thank you sooo much!! Learning something new every time you teach us !!! Thank you Young Nails for having such a wonderful teacher ❤
Thank you so kindly! It’s my pleasure!! 🙏🏻💖✨💅🏻🤩
Melissa is an amazing teacher!
Oh! My! Gosh!!!! BEST TUTORIAL EVER!! Thank you!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much!! Happy you enjoyed it!!
Ty so much- great instruction & made sense- love that you're a perfectionist. I had someone look at my nails from my perspective once & it made such a difference!! ❤
Best gel video using all the needed products! Thank you for sharing and showing. 😄
WOW! Thanks for the information it is really helpful! And the explanation is so fluid and peaceful that it really is very well understood, thank you. I'm starting with the hard gel and polygel thing ... and I love it!
Love this video I taught myself to do gel and I’ve I feel confident I have been doing everything right after watching this!
I love gel ❤️ thank you for the great content Melissa & YN team!
Your so welcome!! 😉😊💅🏻💖✨
I've watched so many tutorials, on both acrylic and gel. Still learned so much more now!
That’s so awesome! Yayyy! Congratulations! Also, thank you!!
Gel is what started my interest and attempt at acrylic. I think it’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing! 🥰
Your so welcome! 💅🏻💖✨
Totally need this. I've been doing my own gel nails for a couple months now and still learning. I am not a nail tech and I feel it's getting easier
Sounds like it may become a hobby!! 😉🙌🏼👌🏼💖💅🏻✨
I’m not a nail tech either and really want to learn how to do my own gel nails. But can do gel polish but this is a whole other level!!
These are such great tips. The best tips I’ve seen for base/builder gel. Thank you for all the details!!
This was amazing. Thank you for showing us in-depth!
i loved the detailed discription of how to put the gel on the nail. thank you for this awesome video
Love this tutorial so much! So helpful for beginner! Many technique to learn and they are not easy to be found in other tutorial. Thank you so much!
My mentor showed me how to look at my clients nails from their perspective, best technique ever!
I really like how you guys help. Some people hide trade secrets. I look at it this way. If I show show others exactly what I know without hiding secrets, that means they take my job and I get promoted. That’s the way we should all think.
Love how you teach in such detail 😊👍✨❤️💅🏼
Thank you!! 🙏🏻💖
Excellent instructional video! Glad I took the time to watch it. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.
Helpful tips. I’ve been doing gard gel nails on myself since the lockdown. Now i cant go back to acrylic lol. BTW Melissa, your looking amazing.
Thank you for the compliment! 🙏🏻💖 I agree, once I wore gel, I never went back to acrylic on myself either. My clients as obsessed as well!
i wish why i didnot find you before, the way you are explaining is better than schools, i never grasp quickly online before.you are awesome.
This is SO helpful! I've used hard gel several times, and this is going to help me do a much more efficient job next time!
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this is honestly such an amazing video I will be trying to do this on myself thank you for showing in great detail.
I just started with hard gel and this video released at the perfect time!!
Hey Melissa thanks so much for this video because i am new to hard gel and i was looking for video on this and this showed up and i just love how you explain everything so well love yalls video thanks yall
You are so welcome!! 😉😊💅🏻💖✨
I would *LOVE* to get a video of Melissa doing her own nails!
I second this!
Or maybe some real-time videos of Tracy and Melissa doing each other’s nails!
Amazing details ! The best teachers and products ! Love it !❤
Thank you so much! We hope you learned something new from this video on hard gel as a beginner.
I’m a beginner nail tech and I’ve started out w gel. This is hands down the most helpful video. Thank you Melissa!
What's kind of practice hand she use?
It's our practice hand, available on our website, youngnails.com.
I just love her! U gave me the confidence to try gel! I am terrified of it. But with this video I believe I can master this. Thank you!! ♥️
It isn't that scary once you start it's like anything you will make mistakes but it's lovely to work with 👌
I have not used the gel in a pot, but I have used builder gel in a bottle and have done over lays and extension with nail forms. I love it. It is pretty easy. I am protecting my technique. Have fun! I can’t wait to try the gel in a pot.
@@Mslittaaaaa the nail forms give me anxiety. That’s a whole other thing lol. I have used builder gel in a bottle but never fully got it. I feel like with these simple techniques in the video I’m going to get it now. ♥️
You are so welcome!! It was my pleasure! 😉😊💖💅🏻✨🤩
I'm glad I came across this video. I'm going try hard gel for the first time. The video is really helpful thanks for sharing 🤗
Thank you so much for sharing tips! Loving these videos!
Your so welcome! 😉😊💖
You are a good teacher Melissa, thank you so much❤️
Thank you so kindly & you are so welcome! 💅🏻💖✨
Thank you, I'm an acrylic tech moving into gel, and you helped me a lot.
That’s so awesome! It’s so valuable to know them both! I love to always learn! 😉😊💖✨💅🏻🤩
You give me Ms Frizzle vibes 😁 you’re a really good teacher and communicator. 🙏🏾
This was a great video, I feel better prepared for the next time I try to tackle hard gel!
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Thank you for sharing how to do this system. You make it look easy. I am going to give it a try.
You will do amazing!! 🤩😊💅🏻💖
Wow such a great tutorial, super thorough and as a newbie this was truly helpful! So glad I found your channel and look forward to learning more from you!
Her nails are gorgeous. This video was so helpful!!!
This video was so informative. Thank you so much. I have watched a lot of tutorial videos on how to do gell and non have helped me like yours.
Yes!!! So happy you found this tutorial!!
The best tutorial I have seen so far and I have watched plenty. Thank you so much it was very helpful ✨🙌✨🙏💫
This video was soo helpfull. I have been doing my own nails as a hobby for a long time. For now, I only do hybrid gel on my nails as it is the easiest to start with, but I really want to start doing gel nail this video made me realize that I can make the free edge a thinner than that I do normally.
What does the 'hybrid' consist of- powders?
I’ve done acrylic for a while but I don’t care for it so I started using the hard gel. I love it because I am very focused and very detail oriented so I love to work with it. I literally look at the nail from every angle after I apply it!it’s insane. A little OCD 😝
Great video and very informative, thank you!!! It's kind of overwhelming as a gel beginner so your tips will definitely help 😊
You have got this!! 💅🏻🙌🏼😉💅🏻🤩🤍✨
You’re so beautiful and amazing! I’m starting to do nails,and you guys has helped me so much. Thank you. ❤
lol I called today to trouble shoot a problem with synergy hard gel. I wish Melissa would have been the one to respond. I'm glad I found this video and hope it helps :)
This video was very informative, even I learned new tricks! Thank you for sharing!! Just love Young Nails!! Regards from South Africa 🥰💖💅🌼
All this info. Is true and correct! I’ve been doing gel yrs. You & the gel will become 1 & u will learn all these techniques by trial and error. That’s how I learned 🙂 - Gel only nail tech.
Love all these tips. Thank you so much for your video.
Your so welcome! 🙏🏻💖😊
This is such a good and helpful video with pro tips!!
I love your videos you explain everything so clear. Thank you very much.
I had my nails done like 4 days ago, the whole thing peeled off. She filled it very thin, now i only have extension left, reasons why i want to do my owm nails.
I would have gone back & asked her to fixed them up.
You should definitely do your own. I love it! Young nails is having a sale at the end of this month also. They also have amazing kits to start off with. 💖
That's why I do gel press on nails, they last me 2 weeks and don't look like press ons
Thank you for this video, it's really helpful and informative 😊❤️
Thanks... really appreciate these gel tutorials 💜
Your so welcome!! 💖
I have just taken a course.. and I learned so much from you!
Great video . So many useful tips x
Thank you so much for posting this video it is very helpful
Brilliant tutorial 👏 clear and constructive dialogue and very good standard of her craft skills ❤
Thanks so much! 😊 We hope you enjoyed this video on hard gel for beginners.
Thank you I do my own nail and this was just what I needed 🤗
Awesome!! 🙌🏼😉😊💅🏻✨💖
Just love ur way of teaching..very nice..thanks😍❤
This tutorial is excellent. Thanks!
Can we get a tutorial on your nails, Melissa?! They are GORGEOUS! Wonderful video as always!
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Wow! What an informative video. Thanks so much!!!
Thx for for grear tutorial. Really helpful tips for us new nail techs. Greetings from tour subscriber in Cyprus😘
Oh wow thank you so much for sharing this video
Thank you so so so much for this very!!! You are truly heaven sent!!! I am learning so many things, so thank you so much!!
Love your way of teaching x
Very, very good and instructive video. The important thing is that I learned a lot of good tricks, especially about nail trimming, a very important thing. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. You are very good, well done, just keep going. And I expect more videos like this
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