Polygel Tips: Prep Like a Pro- How to prevent lifting | DIY NAIL DEHYDRATOR 

Best nail prep video period bc she tells you how to prep without all the fancy products and tools. Ive been looking for a video that explains how to prep without buying a fancy dehydrator. I've been a huge nail career with suzie and a naio nail video fan but this girl has won me over!

I'm 62 and I've learned so much from you. You're such a doll and you're a joy to watch. Thank you for helping out your fellow nail sisters

I remove dead skin then use a Russian cuticle bit to get anything I might have left then I put on 2 coats of clear polish then buff into the polish to create scratches instead of buffing my nail. I don't get lifting and acrylic or nail glue does not go directly on my nail.

I loooove how u go into the details! I’ve just started off with poly gel, on myself and my mom, and you are my most favourite to watch and learn! I’m happy with my progress except for the lifting that I was so disappointed to see after 10 days! 😨 so I. Watching this video especially to fix that problem. I love Ali Express and have gone ham ordering nail stuff 😂 I’m looking into getting an e file and would appreciate a recommendation please. A video would be fantastic! I’m sure there are many who feel the same. Thanks again , you are a treasure! Lots of love from Mumbai India 🇮🇳

I really appreciate how clear spoken, down-to-Earth, & real you are! I know you made this 5 years ago, but I've just discovered polygel & this is such a helpful tutorial! I love how you break everything dow step-by-step, talk about your mistakes & triumphs, & that you show both 'low budget/use the basics' & 'higher end/I've got the $ to invest/I've been at this a while' tools, products, & methods. This & your 'start a polygel kit' tutorials are must-watches for any polygel beginner IMHO. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Thank you so much! Short but also sweet and perfect, very concise and the thing about acetone melting plastic was a game changer. I got a 100% one and it kept ruining my dappen dish and I never knew why. Thank you again, loved this video :)

I've had such bad problems with lifting since I'm new. Like I would literally be filing and shaping and it'd just pop off and break my heart. I watched this yesterday and tried again today and no lifting while I was filing so fingers crossed they stay on too! Thank you!

Again you are the BEST instructor EVER! Thank you for all your education!❤

Girrrrrrl, Thank You!!!!!! This is exactly what I needed! You covered all the shit that everyone else acted like we were already SUPPOSED to know, but you didn't make us feel stupid for asking!! Love, love, love your channel!!!

Ty so much literally no ONE would post just a straight forward video like this detailing everything u need

I’ve been watching nail tuts forever and have even watched a lot of the people she shouted out but I’ve never heard anyone explain why you remove the cuticle or how to use an e-file. Subscribed 🔔

I’m nervous to do my nails by myself for the first time with polygel, your videos have made me feel better about it. I’ll be a new subscriber for sure! Thank you so much for the informative videos and helping save that dolla!💕💕

anyone else here because of quarantine?🙋🏽‍♀️because same

Thank you for the Dehydrate tip, I did mines just with. The base cost only from Markart. Nails didn’t last through the week and started breaking off

The most informative poly gel videos on RU-vid. Thanks so much!!! 👌👍👍🤗

Thank you. All of the tips you have provided have really helped my polygel application. Followed your tips and this is my best set ever .

I am so glad that I found you! I have just recently decided to go down the polygel road on my own. I have taken a long break from getting my nails done. Sitting at home in this quarantine has given me the opportunity to do some research. Your videos are just what I needed. Plus, you aren't one of those who carry on with alot of nonsense with an intolerable voice that makes you cringe. (Did I actually just say that!?) Thank you for being so REAL! Keep those videos coming. You are the best!

Very helpful video you're the 1st one to show how to use dehydrator and primer together thank you

Stumbled across your channel by a miracle and I subscribed 10 min into the first vid I saw 💕🤗💕 I'm about to use my polygel and love how fun and informative your vids are!!! Thank you for sharing all that you know💖💖💖

oh lord she said 2019 and i got nostalgic... 2020 did me so dirty and led me to this video from lack of salons lmfao

Thank you! I can really tell you have the heart of a teacher. You do an excellent job with details and you make it fun without any nonsense. This was exactly what I needed!

Super grateful for your video. I’ve been going nuts trying to get my polygel to stop lifting. Thank you!

In think the pointy piece on the cuticle pusher is to clean under the nails...thats what I use it for. 😊

I love how you show how to do prep for folks who dont have fancy tools! Ty so much!

In this video ,base coat is no longer needed. 🙏🏻 this helped me a lot

I saw many videos with same subject didn't understand 🙃 like yours yours were the best u showed me why and where many many thanks millions likes to u

I’ve just started doing my nails at home with more professional stuff and I find your videos to be the absolute best for all my important tips and tricks so thank you 🙏❤️💯

I have one tip for those who have no drill. Get a rose stone cuticle pusher. It looks like a rubber hoof cuticle pusher but it's made of pink stone. I use that to get rid of stubborn, tough cuticles. As Nikki said, clean the sidewalls of the nail |_| and get rid of any rough skin there as well. In fact, I use the stone to gently scrub the nail plate to create a rough surface for the polygel /acrylic to adhere. This is good for people who have no drill, people who have a drill but to scared to use it, people who have a drill and not enough experience 🙋‍♀️, and people who have damaged nails through over filing. Yes, compared to using a drill, it does take longer. However, I use the time to slow down, really examine my nails, and, appreciate them! Nikki, Can I also take the opportunity to say that I love your videos. It's very informative, fun and very much appreciated. Thank you. Best to you my namesake! Lol Nikki

Nikki I really love your videos, you very expressive, I just love people who explain things simple a clear, I am a beginner but with your help in no time I will be a professional, continue like that, thank you very much. (Sorry for my English 😅)

Love this video . Your personality is everything! I love how you thoroughly explained all the steps of preparation as well as how different plastics might not be good to use when making your own product etc. You left no room for error whatsoever . Thank you !! Best video ever !

I love that you gave options!! So helpful and detailed. Thank you!!

Lovely video girl. I used to do my own nails with polygel, but eventually got tired as it took me too long to do it and also did not like the removal process. I feel like I also damaged my nail beds in the removal process 😢

Well Done!! Thank you Soooo much for your videos, I felt like I was in class for real. I've been painting (and doing nail designs) on my own nails for years but never liked nail extensions. I got into stamping a few years ago and fell in love. Recently I got into pigment powders and now I'm excited to try polygel. Thanks again for your advice Teach 😉 I look forward to watching more videos 👌👍👍❤

I like watching you, you explain in detail, in ways I understand. I am totally new to polygel and have never used acrylics. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience! Will be back for more! ❤️

I already have a set of nails on and when if i want to fully remove them and immediately make a new set what do i have to do? Do i prep again, do i leave some polygel on the nail and build over that?

First 5 mins already won me over 💖💖💖🥰

I just love your personality and how positive you are so much! Thanks for being so bubbly and happy 💓

#NailCrew *Hope you all enjoy video number 3!* I am working on video 4 this weekend

I just found your videos as I've just got some polygel, I am a total beginner. I have been looking for a good tutorial that actually helps. Well I don't need to look any further, your videos are fantastic. I love how you are so informative and how go into every detail. Thank you so much for your videos you have definitely given me enough tips and info to get started.

I’m new here so hope u this the point side of for cleaning dirt under your natural nail

You are an Awesome teacher! I don't think you could have made that video any better or any easier to understand!! Thank you so much for your time and effort, we all very much appreciate it!!!

The pointy side is used for cleaning up under the free edge of the nail boo love your videos

This is exactly what I've been looking for 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥 Going through this series is answering all my questions over the time of doing my own nails and being afraid to try things because I didn't have the time for trial and error or wasn't sure what caused which effect. On to the next episode !

I've been doing the nails I'd say I'm still beginner but they home out nice not lifting or anything just that they don't last they sometimes last one day one night or three days and four nights before they start popping off one by one ofc not all at once

Wish me luck! Subbed AND notifications on 💖 I got my lil Modelones kit, Blue Cross Cuticle Remover, a nail kit and all the other supplies you told me to get! My nails are janky, and I'm so excited to get them done for the first time in years! I used to get them done up all crazy, and idk what happened but I'm ready to feel like me again and on a budget 😁 something about you is so caring but straight forward, you're informative down to the physical list we need, and you gave us options on where to purchase stuff. After watching the entire playlist and then some, I wanna say THANK YOU and God bless you for teaching us and passing the education on for us who DIY. You are a gem, Nikki, don't ever feel like you're not! 💎💅

So I have the Gelish soak off probond acid free primer and ph bond....is that just as good as the mia secret? Which one do I use first? I’m just starting out with the polygel, I haven’t actually done it yet but I want to attempt to do a set very, very soon

Thank you for this!! I was having lifting issues and this definitely helped me!!

Thank you, this is what I needed!! ❤

I did all of this but still failed, lol.. I wasnt sure if you need to apply a base.. so I did and then wasnt sure if it needed to be cured so I flash cured it.. Then I think I may have added to much slip solution... Gonna give it another try!

Thank you for the great info! Now I know why my nails burn so bad after doing my nails, the PRIMER. I must have an allergic reaction, and not sure how too fix this problem. Possibly, it's the acid in the bond? All I know, is that nothing lifts, but the burning and pain is so bad, I have too remove my nails. HELP :(

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THESE TIPS! My sanity & wallet thanks you millions! ❤️✨

The pointy side is for cleaning out underneath the nail too

♡ Polygel Tips 2019💯 Yay I finally finished all 4 classes. I was all over the place. I don't think I did them in order but I watched all of them and graduated with a 💯 A+ 😆😂🤣😘❤🤗🙏Thanks so much... Now I can't wait to buy a polygel kit. I've never used polygel before and I'm so excited too now that I graduated from Polygel Tips 2019 classes!! 😆😂💅😍😁❤❤❤

Ty !!! Very helpful info . I also like that u give us alternatives instead of sending us to buy expensive brands 🥰

Nikki thank you sooo much for the tips!I use primer and then base before applying the acrygel,the nails come off easily...Am i wrong for applying both primer and base?I could use some advice,i hope you read my comment xx

Thank you Nikki. Very detailed and informative. AND you didn’t waffle! An enjoyable video. I learned a lot. 💁🏽💨💋

Great tips Nikki! LOVE your hair! I had that done when we went to Hawaii some years ago and I loved it! The first week took some getting used to, sooo heavy when it was wet. But we were going to be snorkeling a lot and I didn’t want to have to deal with my hair. Lol imagine those blonde braids on a white lady! 👧🏼Lol It sure got tons of compliments 🥰

I love your energy! Great vibes flowing thru cyberspace! I'm so happy I found your channel. Thanks for sharing! 😍

I don’t recommend watching this in bed just before you sleep... where on earth was I before I fell asleep?? 😉 Starting over!

I haven’t used primer just base coat and mine stays on and does not lift

Is the alcohol acetone mixture 50/50 or what percentage? Im about to do my first set of poly gel nails at 50. New sub also ty for all your hard work!!👏👏💙

I absolutely love your high energy 😍

Ocala👀👀👀 lakeland here lol thank you so much for these videos. Idk what id do without them.

I love how you explain things very well, you should be more popular! What the heck! 🌹

The best video and so much needed. Explained perfectly. Thank you thank you thank you.

you’re a life saver thank you girly 🥺💗

You are soooo pretty girl! lol anyways, I just wanted to thank you and let you know I can’t get enough of your videos right now:) keep em coming! As long as your posting, I’m watching! It’s refreshing to have someone so down to earth, informative, and that’s so connected with their crew (subbies)! I appreciate you and just wanted to let you know how good of a job you been doin! 💜

Do you need to remove any stickiness after the gel base coat before applying the polygel. I applied my dehydrator and primer last night, and my base coat wasnt curing in my lamp. Maybe I used too much base coat? 🤷‍♀️ this was a great informative prep video thanks for this! I'm new subscriber and looking forward to watching your other videos as well

How long did the polygel nails last?💕

Love love love this hairstyle on you !!

I experienced lifting on my nails because they get oily really fast 🤦🏼‍♀️ I have thyroid issues so they say I need an acidic dehydrator . Help me pls and I loooove your videos 🙏🏻

Nailed By Nikki is the bomb

Thank you. This video was very helpful.

I was taught to never use an electric drill on the natural nail and I still preach that. You can seriously damage your nail bed if you're not careful. I've seen it happen too many ti,es. I usually handfuls the natural nail bed then use the drill after product is applied and finished.

I feel like no matter what I do to prep and prime, my nail is just going to end up lifting or straight up falling off my dang fingers because I’m a nail biter, There just isn’t enough nail bed for the poly gel to rest it’s ass on and I think that’s the problem with me and using poly gel. Would you have any advice for nail biters with smaller nail beds? My whole point of getting a poly gel kit was so that I could stop biting my nails but they last only about 24 hours and the second they’re off I’m back at it. Any advice at all to help keep those puppies stick firmly onto my nail would be highly appreciated.

Thankyou!!! You’re amazing with your tips

needed this tutorial so much, very well explained. Thank youuu.

I don't use a primer because I am new, and my nails last for 3 weeks to a month 🤷🏿‍♀️

Whats your thought of rubber base coat instead of primer

The pointed side is for pressing and removing striping tape

Doing my first set today! On my self!

Thank you !!

Thank you Nikki! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Does a base coat work the same as a primer? Like if a poly gel nail kit comes with a base coat, would need to use a separate primer?

Thannnkkkk youuuuuu!!!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

7:39 Nikki: IF you're using this same file on your friend, your sister, your cousin your brother.. Me (thinking): thatT'S DiSGusTiNG! Nikie: THAT'S THIS GUSTING! Hahaha had a good laugh myself

Hello again ☺ so I do have a question as I am doing my first set of polygel. I have the gelish ph bond and also the gelish foundation polish (I usually just do gel polish manicures at home ) will this work or do I need purchase the separate primer ? Thanks in advance. Love your videos so much.

Great video as always!

I have a clear yayoge tube, two UR Suger tubes, a small tube of acrylgel and a tube of Born Pretty. The Born Pretty is the only one that states it’s a soak off. Which one should I start out with? I also have the dual forms, tips, and the sticker forms that you wrap around your finger. Which should I start with as a beginner. I did notice that the dual forms aren’t big enough for some of my nails. I have larger natural nails. When applying normal fake nails, I would need to use the size 0 for my thumbs but the size 0 in the dual forms aren’t big enough to cover my nail so should I go with using tips? I’m just not a big fan of gluing fake nails on my natural nails but if that’s what I have to do, I will. My husband is a licensed cosmetologist so I’m able to go to supply stores and get professional products for fairly cheap. I’ve always had a passion for doing nails and have always just did my own natural nails but I could never get them to grow as long as I wanted them to be cuz they would break as soon as they reached a certain length. As far as fitting the tips or forms, should I file the sides of my natural nails? My husband doesn’t do nails, only hair so he doesn’t really know too much about any of this stuff. I am very good with painting nails and doing designs and such just not extensions cuz I’ve never done them or had any interest in them until recently. I really love the stiletto and coffin shape but my natural nails don’t grow long enough to do that style so I definitely need to do the extensions. I also have the CND building gel but haven’t tried it yet....I heard it’s harder to work with than the polygel though...so once I’m proficient with polygel then I’ll start practicing the builder gels. I would GREATLY APPRECIATE your feedback and suggestions!! You definitely seem to know what you’re talking about and everything to do and not to do! I’m extremely impressed by you and your videos. I definitely subscribed and hit the notification bell so I’ll know whenever you upload a new video. I’ll be binge watching a lot of your videos today! Lol

I usually use dehydrator, then ibd bonder then base coat..... what are your thoughts on that??

Thanks so much for the video it's a great help

You are a great educator.

Got my cuticle pusher like yours today I love it! Can’t wait to use the c curve tools to in my next set!

Would you also reccommend using the base coat after the primer before the polygel?I have 2 in 1 base and top coat that I used when I only did gel polish,no polygel and I dont know whether I should use it for polygel as well?Thanks for replying. :)

hello Nikki!!! I was wondering can I use Acrylic primer when doing poly gel nails??? or is that a no no??

Love the recap!!!

I have some full cover nails that I do not use. Could I cut them to make tips and also like the DIY dip w/acrylic, do I need the primer?? Not a nail tech, just love to do my own nails. I must say, this video was very informative!!! Love your channel!

i LOVE your hair

Thank you for this, budget friendly and great help

Do you need to use the dehydrator or can you just use only primer