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 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 have an efile playlist so u can check it out and see if you like anything.. ALSO CLICK MY AMAZON LINK IN DESCRIPTION BOX... GO TO NAIL DRILL SECTION... you will see a lot of my favs 😋
I checked out your e file videos, I love em all 😅 and now I’m as confused as ever lol. Please gimme your top recommendations for my first e file. Thank you again!
@@miks737 sorry for replying late but I recommend MelodySusie e-files for beginners! they are pretty good prices on amazon. i like nails but not licensed but I really like the kiara sky e file and kiara sky products although kiara sky costs more
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!
•POLYGEL WITH DUAL FORMS ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ndUJp8vg_jw.html •POLYGEL ON NAIL TIPS ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sTP3WGynguc.html You can watch me do mine here 😉
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!!!
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!💕💕
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!
Girl by the time this quarantine is over we're all gonna be pros! Long gone are the days of spending $100+tip+travel+waiting+not getting exactly what I want at a nail salon.
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💖💖💖
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!
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 !
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?
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.
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!!!
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
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!
Switch out your slip solution for BASECOAT any brand will work 👌🏾 💯❤️ all my updated polygel videos you can see me use basecoat and they LAAAAAAAST forever 😀
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 :(
With the gel, I only need the dehydrater, then base coat, no problem on that. I don't know what I was thinking using that acid primer that I would normally use on the acrylics. My goodness, bad idea, not thinking!
♡ 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!! 😆😂💅😍😁❤❤❤
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
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 🥰
Nailed by Nikki Absolutely! You know when you take an island vacation you’re going to be in the water, a lot! Haha. People would ask me, “oh love your hair! Is it yours?” Technically it is because I paid for it. 😜Or “My gosh, how long did it take?” Or “who did your braids, does it hurt?” Lol I told my hubby I need a T-shirt that answered all this questions. “Yes, it’s my hair, 5 hours, a couple of sisters, hurts at first!” They were down to the top of my bum, but I cut them to mid back when we got back. And my husband helped me take it out after a couple of months. My hair looked like cotton candy! 🤦🏼♀️🥴
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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!!👏👏💙
For making the dehydrator use alcohol (the strongest % you have... the more concentrated the better) and mix it half alcohol half acetone. That makes your dehydrator When doing the polygel nail just use 50% alcohol 👍🏽 You got this hunni! Polygel nails at ANY AGE!!
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
I have a few videos showing how long I kept them on but usually about 5 weeks without a fill. you should fill every 2 to 3 weeks but I got busy and couldn't fill them. there are videos showing my growout (me and my niece nails)
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 🙏🏻
Make sure you use a Dehydrator (make your own with Acetone and alcohol mixture) Then try NO LIFTS NAIL PRIMER you can get this from Amazon. This should help. Also you may need to fill your nails more often. Every 2 weeks. Also 💯😎 If you are into Tarot (my other self taught love) check out my other Channel ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tpQw6RUiJns.html
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.
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Only if the base coat says specifically no primer needed... however *I always use primer* I never have lifting and I just am afraid to do my nails workout it
Yes. You need primer. You can check link in description box to Amazon storefront or try your local beauty supply store. Without primer the nails will lift
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.
That will work just fine! you can also use the Gelish base coat just as you normally would, but instead of adding a color you add the polygel. Good question
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
of the PG that you mentioned I have only tried yayoge... I love the consistency of it... but if the born pretty one is soak off I would say start there. dual forms are def. the easiest way to go... if you do not have a large enough dual form then you can purchase some here www.amazon.com/shop/nailedbynikki or use a paper form for the thumb. As far as actually doing the application, watch the video that comes after this and it should be helpful hunni 😘
One more question for you, should I use the slip solution or just regular 70% alcohol? I’ve seen mixed reviews with some saying alcohol is the best and others saying only use the specific slip solution. What’s your suggestion/recommendation? I do have both products
That is perfect... the bonder is a primer so you are doing it right... I will make a video on the different primers soon... acid primer, non acid primer and bonder😉
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. :)
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!
yes ma'am you can cut those full nails to make tips! save your money and use what you have! Also for every nail enhancement you want to use a primer! the primer is what makes your nail sticky so the enhancement will stay on without lifting or popping off the next day.