Watched this video two days ago, I applied your filing technique and it completely changed my work, my nails turned out PERFECT, my client noticed the difference..Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge❤
Thank you for such valuable information, I've been a Nail Tech for 22 years, I'm watching your videos and every time I learn something new. I love how you explain in great detail and so calm. The Nail Hub is a must for every Nail Tech, newbies and masters.
Ive been using a new file on each client for the last year and the state that I live now require to toss and not sanitize/disinfect ... it does make a nice improvement and clients do notice when you toss the stuff away in front of them ... loving these lessons tutorials that you are doing think it helps new techs and the old timers per say lol
WOW, I am so grateful to you for sharing this important information! I am a nail technology student and I needed help with learning about the grit number & textures, and which sides should be used on natural or enhanced nails. Also, how to PROPERLY hold the file. You shared far more than what I understood, omg, it is SOOO HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. I even appreciate the advice you gave about including the files into the cost of a service as a result of excellent qualities nails. When I gain customers I want them to feel valued and very well taken care of and healthy. I feel sooo much more confident now to use hand files. I cannot thank you enough, this blew my mind. God bless you. You've gained a new subbie!
Oh man... I am so thankful for TH-cam, I literally can’t think of anything better than having Celina teaching you cool gel aplication techniques and designs AND have Liz teach you everything there is out there to be known about quality in your services and how to bring them to a new level or how to really make that business work and bring it to the top ALL IN ONE PLACE. That being said... thank you SO MUCH Liz for taking the time to do this and putting all your knowledge out there for people all around the globe. Greetings from Chile♥️🇨🇱
Well you never seize to amaze me with your teaching skills.I can listen to you for an hour without feeling blank.I am super proud to say I knew mostly all the tips except for the part where you said wrongly filing can damage the shape or structure from underneath the nail .I notice now I did that a bit at times without realising.From now on I will be more aware.Thank you.I appreciate your wonderful service. I look forward to many more lessons. One can never stop learning in this world.
Again I agree with everyone how much we appreciate your tutorials, showing why we have different problems. You are correct when you say we are taught enough to get license but must more is involved. Thank you!
You are so gorgeous! I so see you on TV in a serious murder mystery drama or a really satire comedy sitcom!!! I found you through Suzie nail career - she taught me everything about how to prep natural nail and apply dip powder now I am getting into gel and you are the QUEEN of gel so super excited about all your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I loved that one place I used to go to the lady that did my service always gave me all the disposables she would normally throw away after the service like the files and orange wood sticks. Anyhow thanks for the videos. I feel like I’m going to be a pro before I even get the change to go to school to become a nail tech from watching all your awesome videos! Thanks for what you do! ♥️
Your videos are so informative and I’m learning a massive amount from you. I was have my nails “professionally” done but stopped because I wasn’t happy with the service I was receiving . Having watched your videos I can see now that I was right to be concerned about the service I got. Thank you for sharing all this information for free.
When filing the natural nails, I’ve heard some conflicting information from TH-camrs that aren’t professionals. Do you need to file in a single direction or file toward the middle of the nail to prevent fraying? Also, what are the opinions on ceramic and glass files for natural nails?
Aslynn Wetzel: not all glass files are equal. Use etched crystal like Germanikure. They are a game changer. Most are sprayed with sand and extremely poor quality. Germanikure will last you for life if you don't drop them.
Thank you so much! I learned so much! Love the terminology and the what to do and what not to do. I'm not a nail tech, I'm a nurse and I really appreciate the structure of your tutorials. I enjoy doing my nails and my daughter's nails, so this has been so great! Totally artistic and beautiful!
I just started to learn about Gel nails this pass summer, and your videos is a real gem. Just ordering some supplies that i can use only on my self for now, till i learn. I am like making a notes here lol. Thank you very much.
I use glass nail files on natural nails and I disinfect them in between people. But, I understand the reason for not reusing the nail files presented in the video for enhancements. Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot.
Love that you talk about protecting the clients finger.. had someone cut my eponychium* with a drill bit & blamed me for moving my hand when I definitely did not move my hand at all! Wont be going back to that guy.
You just helped me figure out why I broke a nail this week lol. I have natural long nails and have been trying to shape them into the coffin shape and created notches on the sides of some of them. I had gone too far on the side where the break happened and weakened it. Thanks so much for these great videos, I’m excited to learn more to perfect my own manicures (I’m not a professional but I’m sure thats clear lol) 😊
Oh my god this video is my dream! I’m just happy that someone makes videos answering the crazy questions that I have in my head! This is so informative thank you!
Hey I watched the nail brush video you did and loved it! I did nails in the 90's for over 15 years and even then no one knew how to file by hand and that was before all the efiles hit the market!!! I happened to excel in filing and it's what kept my books full! Thanks for the video! You do a great video.
the variability in the abrasion from nail files of the same grit is a notable consideration, and indeed a factor would be the brand or manufacturer. I regard the color of the nail file abrasive as a significant aspect of the implementation of a particular filing method. The color (e.g. white, black, gray/zebra) is actually a property of the abrasive material on the nail file, and thus an indication, typically, of the hardness and durability. I'm pleased about your weekly videos. I can credit you with engraining some concepts in me over the past years, from your channel and podcast. I now use my metal implement on the edges of new files, rather than a less durable, bulky cushion nail file. Thanks for the knowledge.
I’m not a nail tech but this is informative. I usually go to an Asian owned salon and I know that reuse nail files. I’m going to look next time to see if they are sanitizing them.
1. Grit : texture on filer or buffer 2. Disinctible : 3. Emery board Files : Thinner called emery board. Made of wood. One time use. Used to reach tight areas as they are thin. Spongy foarmy material. More flexible. Netween buffer and emery board. Moon file: same as spongy one. Better to do curve surfaces around cuticle areas. Diamond files : same amery board but thicker. Buffer : Block buffer and etc. 180 is standard grit number.
I'm gonna leave this here so maybe it'll help with understanding grits Think you have the same surface and on one you have to lay 100 rocks one next to the other and then you have to lay 180 rocks one next to the other So thinking about it will there be smaller rocks in the first or the second situation? Of course on the second so that means the grit will be finer And in the situation with 100 rocks (the 100 grit) it will be coarser/grittier
Oh thank you so much. I started watching you before i started nail school so therefore i consider you to be one of my inspirations. Now I'm in school and you are always giving me a leg up to Help my learning journey. Thanks
You are a great teacher. Have you done a video telling us what to expect with a manicure and gel nails? Think it would really helpful for those who are clients. Thank you so much.
I am enjoying all your educational videos, I have learn a lot the right way all thanks to you! Thank you so much and please keep teaching/showing us how to use and know what we are actually doing.
I have learned so many things from you..which is in fact very useful. I saved most of your vids so that I can easily find them when I need to refer something or refresh my memory. And I'm no nail tech but planning to become one soon. Thank you so much!
I do agree to use a new file for each service but why are clients so reluctant to pay the right value of a service? I tend to see that people do want gorgeous nails but they're not willing to pay the right price.. and files are not that cheap in the end..
Throwing away a nail file maybe costs $0.85/service so it shouldn't drastically effect your overall service price. I will be doing some pricing videos soon. :)
Your so right about reluctant clients . But once your clients dont question your pricing I find. Those are the clients that appreciate a good quality set of nails. Those gaggles are always looking for a bargain. Education in this field is not cheap nor is the passion we instill in our work . Stay positive. Our work speaks for our education and quality of service we give. ...Remember theres always room for improvement in nails hust as Liz shows us in everyone of her videos. Love her to peace.
My regular, and favorite manicurust of all time, (I moved to another state and had to stop going to her😔) had each client purchase a kit that was kept at the salon, with our names on the case, and in a locker. I Loved knowing that my nippers, files, etc hadn't been used on other clients, and were safe. She even disinfected them, and returned them to our cases, while we were still in the salon drying our nails. We just paid for replacements as needed. I think that all salons should implement this way of handling tools, if their clientele is that which would support the initial investment. Try that.
@@shirleybridge7027 Agreed. Getting services done that include sharp objects that can injure you, or other tools that may pass disease, are Definitely not the place to be cheap and/or skimp on safety. THAT I'll pay for!
I'm a DIY'r and I've been filing my hard gel incorrectly on the side walls. I get notches and now I know why. Thank you Elizabeth for this video! ☺ There's one thing that bothers me about doing nails; it's the garbage waste. I get it that the files and implements have to be sanitary but it would be nice if they could be recycled some how.
there are files with sanitizable bases and replaceable abrasives! Hard to find though. I've seen stainless steel bases/handles. Theres different abrasive levels and thickness, so you can stick on the thinnest one to get close to the sidewalls or a spongey thicker one to not hurt a client. some even sell buffers that stick on. I think they might cut down on waste over the long run
Well, no wonder I've been cutting my side wall when filing my nails! I now know for my next new file. I also wondered why I was getting those notches on my natural nails, so now I know. This was a really helpful video! Files are more complicated than I ever imagined. You didn't cover what a Zebra file is though, and I see that mentioned a lot on nail supply websites. Just as a little FYI, the moon shape is widely called the harbour bridge shape in Australia (they have the same shape as Sydeny Harbour Bridge). I buy all my files from Aussie shops so I honestly didn't know it was called the moon shape.
Wow Liz, thank you. So many new nuggets u showed today. Could u do a video to elaborate how to incorporate our services and items into our cost. How to charge. I remember seeing somwhere where u showed how to measure gels to estimate our job cost.
LIZSBEAUTYCHANNEL - I believe it was in a podcast. I remember hearing it and then spending the time to figure out what my cost was in product while I was in school. Check those and I’m sure you’ll find it. I would love a video that shows it instead of just explaining, like this one. That would rock!!
There are no good nail techs in my area, they are all family owned by Asians and they care not of the quality of their service because they are all about quantity over quality. I'm learning a lot about why my nails were in such poor condition after about six months. I am now doing my own nails, thanks to you, and very happy with my nail condition and appearance !
I love your videos I learn so much. Thank u for being so detailed and showing us exactly how to file step by step how to pull the skin back n move the finger. I thought I knew how to file just fine but I really learned so much. Please do a video on efile. I’d love to see how u do it step by step and if you can show different bits n how to use them, that would be great.
Thank you Liz! This was something I was curious about. Your content is always extremely informative! As a scientist I really appreciate the detail and explanation for each topic.
I’ve been using a fileboard with disposable file grits, they now even have disposable buffers for the boards. Plus because they are stainless steel they are so easy to disinfect and the boards themselves are very inexpensive and the “files” come in packs of 50-100. They do also come in different shapes moon, pill, boomerang, and rectangle.
Great Info❣️ I’m looking forward to all the videos in this new series. I’ve been learning things that weren’t taught so thank you! Guilty of those notches and I can see now the correct position for sidewalls. I’d love to see how you file different shapes. The one I struggle with mostly is almond shape. Can’t wait for the brush video too. I’m wondering how to maintain the brushes that use alcohol as a slip solution for polygels from drying out.
Love your educational videos. Ty from the bottom of my heart. Especially for the 2020/21 epidemic. Would love to see a video on step by step of shaping an almond nail, ballerina nail etc. Ty again for sharing your skills and education.
This is such a fantastic video. I was so confused on the different types of files and what they are used for and this video has helped me finally understand.
What a great video! I've been trying to decide whether to throw my files out or not. Currently my customers have their own set of files (I don't share between clients) however I was still paranoid about whether I had cleaned them enough. After watching this I'll be throwing my files out afterwards. And I didn't even think about individually wrapped files. Thank you!
I’m a YT tech, learned everything online and I LOVE the moon style because it gets all up in the cuticles. Classics make me want to cry(and then I just go get mtly efile.
Liz you are an awesome Educator. This nail file tutorial was powerful. I am now so knowledgeable about different file uses and their importance! Thanks much Phyllis - Chicago
This was so informational and im not a nail tech, i do take care of my own natural nails and this was great to learn. also i know what to look for when i do treat myself to a mannie
I can not thank you enough. You have a special and informative channel. i did not get all these informations even when i paid for it! I love you and thank you always, you deserve likes and shares for your channel. I think this is all free on TH-cam so what about your paid courses! It must be amazing, by the way, do you have online courses? i would not miss it if there is one for sure.
Yes, I agree with @lizsbeautychannel! Would really like to know how costs are calculated! This video was very helpful and welcomed. I look forward to more!! Also can you discuss nail tips? What materials to stay from (If there are any) well-less vs full well vs half well. Any reason to use one over another?
You look so much like Jo from Grey's Anatomy. It's crazy. Thank you so much for the tutorials. I've been diy'ing my nails, but they are soft and flat, and I'm struggling with lifting. I never have to soak them off because they just pop off after a few days, sometimes less. I have watched so many videos that I think have maybe given bad info, and I love you're explaining why you should and shouldn't do certain things. I have also been using Sally products, and I'm thinking maybe it's not the best option for my nails. Interestingly enough, their prep is blue, also. It says it's just alcohol and blue coloring. Why would they do that? So I'm going to try some of your products you recommended.
Dear Liz, I've just watched your videos on the basics of gel application. Thank you so much, I am new to the nail industry and with lockdown being the reality right now, attending a nail school is not an option. Your lesson was very specific and super informative! Would you have any interest in putting together a lesson about the basics and best practices for creating press on nails? With my limited knowledge, I can already imagine that there will be a few differences between gel application on real nails vs full cover tips. All the best!
You are a godsend for people like me who are trying to do learn on our own at home, thank you sooooo much. Would you please do a video on how to deal with the lifting around the cuticle and sidewalls that happen just from pressure over the weeks on the ends of a long nail? That area is so thin and close to the natural nail, I am scared to accidentally file my nail while trying to get rid of lifting. Also, I feel like as I try to file the tiny bits of lifting down in actually creating more lifting from the filing movements? I can see it’s much easier with an efile but I can’t afford one yet. Thank you soooooo much 🙏🏼
Hi! If you file before the lifting and not on the lifting it will gradually blend the product and the lifting will fall off without accidentally filing the natural nail or making the lifting worse.
Thank you for your amazing tutorials, they have really helped me a lot! I have been doing nails since April of this year and I battle with tip application, blending & shaping. Please may you do an in-depth tutorial about how to apply a nail tip, blend it and shape it? That would be so great and help me SO MUCH! Thank you LIz!
I am only using nail files on myself. How do i know when to throw it away? I have a couple that are washable. So I washed them. They don't seem to be as good any more. I also have one that I can see brown in it. It still is usable but when do i know to throw it out? Is there something else I can use to take my Polygel off my nails besides Acstone? This stuff if ruining my nails. I love that you are teaching us some much with your videos, thank you so much Liz!!
Your information about nail files has been extremely helpful and informative. As a DIY’er, is it safe to re-use nail files on myself? If so, how many re-uses before tossing? I understand cleanliness and not using a dull file, but I also don’t want to be wasteful with my hobby. Thanks!
I’ve filed from underneath and it never occurred to me why I was getting that ridge. I thought maybe I didn’t put enough product on the side, especially with poly gel forms, but it was actually my filing that it created it.
For doing your own nails, do you have any thoughts on metal or glass nail files? My nails tend to be on the weaker side & I've seen many people who use regular polish talk about how gentle they are but I want to know if they could be harmful? I've noticed that none of them seem to have any changes on whether my nails split or the amount of hangnails I get, but maybe I'm also just filing wrong?
I really really apreciate this playlist and the academy you building. You give us so much GGGood informations, big thank you for that. Watch you channel should be a duty for everyone 😅💜
Thank you so much for this video!!! I wanted to ask you to do a video about files 😍😍 Thanks again for all the valuable information you’re giving to us 💖💖💖
I taught at beauty school & owned shop 20 yrs ago but sold it since I couldn’t handle too many clients & didn’t make enough for a living. Lately I was asked to work in a vietnamese shop as I’m still having license to discover how they really operates. Many technicians have no license even they can do a good job. Clients only see the colors but not the hygiene. They trained their own technicians & live their way.
I discovered your channel through your collaboration with Nail Career Education, and first I would like to thank you so much for all the information you put on your youtube channel. I'm by no means a professionnal and am caring / polishing only my own nails, but I'm very interested on how all this works, how products or nail files affect our nails etc On the subject of the video, and with your opinion on throwing away nail files after each service, I would like to ask your opinion on Crystal / Glass nail files, but maybe more for a personnal use (I know Nail Career Education gave her opinion saying she doesn't often use them, except in some very specific scenarios) ? Do you like them or not ? Do you think they are a good recommendation for personnal use or not ? Thank you for the time you put into your videos !
Hi Abby. Thanks! For salon use crystal and glass files can be a backup option, but for personal use they are great. They can also be sanitized properly and are a great option for natural nails.
What do you recommend for natural nails that peel at the tip? I feel like sometimes it’s caused because of the nail filer. Is there a nail filer that can be used to prevent the snagging and peeling?
Not a fan of the replaceable sticker files. They have very sharp edges that are hard to remove and they are awkward due to the plastic or metal core they are made of. They could be used for pedis or natural nail care but for enhancements I do not like them. Same goes for metal. Good for natural nails or pedis, but for filing on gel or acrylic they don't have enough flexibility and the grit is too flat.
Great video 💜. When I started practicing enhancements on my self last year I was guilty of unknowingly making notches in some of my nails. It was from a previous video of yours last year that I realized what I was doing! Now I'm practicing on family while going to school. I'm going to start turning the hand and doing the filing routine you went over. My questions are. Can you go over what grits to use on hard gel and acrylic. I like using 100/180 grit moon files on my hard gel. Is this too harsh? And what progression of grit files should you do. If you do a 180 file what grit buffer should you use? And where do you recommend to buy files. I know a lot of ppl say EBay or Amazon. But I question the quality. Thank you once again Your the bomb!
Sarah C maybe I can help with a few stuff dear.For gels she said no less than 150 grit . 100 would be too harsh for gel. Actually think about it...if you are using the files only once then even if you find something on EBay that doesn't cost as much as the big brands but looks quite good then it's a good thing.Sometimes big companies just add their logo on the file and that's what you're paying for. I have used big brands and also files and buffers from Aliexpress and to be honest if you look at reviews first or you know how to spot quality you can't go wrong.You can find quality.I paid like 3.50 USD on Alliexpress for a pack of 10 180grit moon files.Give it a try:)
Hi Sarah 180 is perfect for gel and acrylic and I never buff afterwards because I need a gritty surface for my color or top coat to adhere to. Sounds like you're doing a great job with everything. There are lots of places to buy files. I personally like the Kokoist, Akzentz, and Light Elegance ones but you can also get them from beauty supplies. Ebay and Amazon are good too but they are usually more expensive than if you bought them in bulk from a reputable reseller.
+The Nail Hub thank you Liz! I hope I meet you one day at a trade show or class. My handle on Instagram is nailaddict13 and I think we are birthday buddies! Now I know why I think your so awesome 💜
Watched this video two days ago, I applied your filing technique and it completely changed my work, my nails turned out PERFECT, my client noticed the difference..Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge❤
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I can’t believe you are teaching us for free!! Learning so much from you 😊
right!
God is good❤
Thank you for such valuable information, I've been a Nail Tech for 22 years, I'm watching your videos and every time I learn something new. I love how you explain in great detail and so calm. The Nail Hub is a must for every Nail Tech, newbies and masters.
Ive been using a new file on each client for the last year and the state that I live now require to toss and not sanitize/disinfect ... it does make a nice improvement and clients do notice when you toss the stuff away in front of them ... loving these lessons tutorials that you are doing think it helps new techs and the old timers per say lol
WOW, I am so grateful to you for sharing this important information! I am a nail technology student and I needed help with learning about the grit number & textures, and which sides should be used on natural or enhanced nails. Also, how to PROPERLY hold the file. You shared far more than what I understood, omg, it is SOOO HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. I even appreciate the advice you gave about including the files into the cost of a service as a result of excellent qualities nails. When I gain customers I want them to feel valued and very well taken care of and healthy. I feel sooo much more confident now to use hand files. I cannot thank you enough, this blew my mind. God bless you. You've gained a new subbie!
Oh man... I am so thankful for TH-cam, I literally can’t think of anything better than having Celina teaching you cool gel aplication techniques and designs AND have Liz teach you everything there is out there to be known about quality in your services and how to bring them to a new level or how to really make that business work and bring it to the top ALL IN ONE PLACE.
That being said... thank you SO MUCH Liz for taking the time to do this and putting all your knowledge out there for people all around the globe.
Greetings from Chile♥️🇨🇱
Thank you so much I can’t wait to do my next client and now I know where the noch is coming from thank you so much.
Well you never seize to amaze me with your teaching skills.I can listen to you for an hour without feeling blank.I am super proud to say I knew mostly all the tips except for the part where you said wrongly filing can damage the shape or structure from underneath the nail .I notice now I did that a bit at times without realising.From now on I will be more aware.Thank you.I appreciate your wonderful service. I look forward to many more lessons. One can never stop learning in this world.
Again I agree with everyone how much we appreciate your tutorials, showing why we have different problems. You are correct when you say we are taught enough to get license but must more is involved. Thank you!
I am learning so much from you! Again, not a nail tech, but very interested in all of this. Thank you! Plus, you have a beautiful smile!
Also, as an RN, I appreciate your care about cross-contamination!
She has a beautIful smile and she speak so well
This helped me out a lot! I always thought the smaller the number the smoother, and when i ordered i was confused that 100 was so rough vs my 180 grit
You are so gorgeous! I so see you on TV in a serious murder mystery drama or a really satire comedy sitcom!!! I found you through Suzie nail career - she taught me everything about how to prep natural nail and apply dip powder now I am getting into gel and you are the QUEEN of gel so super excited about all your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You are the best teacher. I’m an amateur with very short nails. Learning from you and you get directly to the point.
Thank you!
I loved that one place I used to go to the lady that did my service always gave me all the disposables she would normally throw away after the service like the files and orange wood sticks. Anyhow thanks for the videos. I feel like I’m going to be a pro before I even get the change to go to school to become a nail tech from watching all your awesome videos! Thanks for what you do! ♥️
Your videos are so informative and I’m learning a massive amount from you. I was have my nails “professionally” done but stopped because I wasn’t happy with the service I was receiving . Having watched your videos I can see now that I was right to be concerned about the service I got. Thank you for sharing all this information for free.
When filing the natural nails, I’ve heard some conflicting information from TH-camrs that aren’t professionals. Do you need to file in a single direction or file toward the middle of the nail to prevent fraying? Also, what are the opinions on ceramic and glass files for natural nails?
One direction
Aslynn Wetzel: not all glass files are equal. Use etched crystal like Germanikure. They are a game changer. Most are sprayed with sand and extremely poor quality. Germanikure will last you for life if you don't drop them.
Thank you so much! I learned so much! Love the terminology and the what to do and what not to do. I'm not a nail tech, I'm a nurse and I really appreciate the structure of your tutorials. I enjoy doing my nails and my daughter's nails, so this has been so great! Totally artistic and beautiful!
Thank you for showing what you know with filing and buffing. Really appreciate. Will be doing all.
I just started to learn about Gel nails this pass summer, and your videos is a real gem. Just ordering some supplies that i can use only on my self for now, till i learn. I am like making a notes here lol. Thank you very much.
I use glass nail files on natural nails and I disinfect them in between people. But, I understand the reason for not reusing the nail files presented in the video for enhancements. Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot.
Love that you talk about protecting the clients finger.. had someone cut my eponychium* with a drill bit & blamed me for moving my hand when I definitely did not move my hand at all! Wont be going back to that guy.
You just helped me figure out why I broke a nail this week lol. I have natural long nails and have been trying to shape them into the coffin shape and created notches on the sides of some of them. I had gone too far on the side where the break happened and weakened it. Thanks so much for these great videos, I’m excited to learn more to perfect my own manicures (I’m not a professional but I’m sure thats clear lol) 😊
Oh my god this video is my dream! I’m just happy that someone makes videos answering the crazy questions that I have in my head! This is so informative thank you!
Hey I watched the nail brush video you did and loved it! I did nails in the 90's for over 15 years and even then no one knew how to file by hand and that was before all the efiles hit the market!!! I happened to excel in filing and it's what kept my books full! Thanks for the video! You do a great video.
the variability in the abrasion from nail files of the same grit is a notable consideration, and indeed a factor would be the brand or manufacturer. I regard the color of the nail file abrasive as a significant aspect of the implementation of a particular filing method.
The color (e.g. white, black, gray/zebra) is actually a property of the abrasive material on the nail file, and thus an indication, typically, of the hardness and durability.
I'm pleased about your weekly videos. I can credit you with engraining some concepts in me over the past years, from your channel and podcast. I now use my metal implement on the edges of new files, rather than a less durable, bulky cushion nail file. Thanks for the knowledge.
I’m not a nail tech but this is informative. I usually go to an Asian owned salon and I know that reuse nail files. I’m going to look next time to see if they are sanitizing them.
1. Grit : texture on filer or buffer
2. Disinctible :
3. Emery board
Files :
Thinner called emery board. Made of wood. One time use. Used to reach tight areas as they are thin.
Spongy foarmy material. More flexible. Netween buffer and emery board.
Moon file: same as spongy one.
Better to do curve surfaces around cuticle areas.
Diamond files : same amery board but thicker.
Buffer :
Block buffer and etc.
180 is standard grit number.
I loooove this channel no one explain things like this girl
I'm gonna leave this here so maybe it'll help with understanding grits
Think you have the same surface and on one you have to lay 100 rocks one next to the other and then you have to lay 180 rocks one next to the other
So thinking about it will there be smaller rocks in the first or the second situation? Of course on the second so that means the grit will be finer
And in the situation with 100 rocks (the 100 grit) it will be coarser/grittier
Nobody explained ab files except you n even beauty School dont teaches us.Thank you.
Oh thank you so much. I started watching you before i started nail school so therefore i consider you to be one of my inspirations. Now I'm in school and you are always giving me a leg up to Help my learning journey. Thanks
That's so awesome!
Thank you for teaching me this they don’t teach much in beauty school
Thank you so much 😊
My pleasure 😊
You are a great teacher. Have you done a video telling us what to expect with a manicure and gel nails? Think it would really helpful for those who are clients. Thank you so much.
I am enjoying all your educational videos, I have learn a lot the right way all thanks to you! Thank you so much and please keep teaching/showing us how to use and know what we are actually doing.
BEST VIDEO EXPLAINING ABOUT THE NAIL FILE!!! 😍😍
I have learned so many things from you..which is in fact very useful. I saved most of your vids so that I can easily find them when I need to refer something or refresh my memory. And I'm no nail tech but planning to become one soon. Thank you so much!
I do agree to use a new file for each service but why are clients so reluctant to pay the right value of a service? I tend to see that people do want gorgeous nails but they're not willing to pay the right price.. and files are not that cheap in the end..
Throwing away a nail file maybe costs $0.85/service so it shouldn't drastically effect your overall service price. I will be doing some pricing videos soon. :)
Your so right about reluctant clients . But once your clients dont question your pricing I find. Those are the clients that appreciate a good quality set of nails. Those gaggles are always looking for a bargain. Education in this field is not cheap nor is the passion we instill in our work . Stay positive. Our work speaks for our education and quality of service we give.
...Remember theres always room for improvement in nails hust as Liz shows us in everyone of her videos. Love her to peace.
My regular, and favorite manicurust of all time, (I moved to another state and had to stop going to her😔) had each client purchase a kit that was kept at the salon, with our names on the case, and in a locker. I Loved knowing that my nippers, files, etc hadn't been used on other clients, and were safe. She even disinfected them, and returned them to our cases, while we were still in the salon drying our nails. We just paid for replacements as needed. I think that all salons should implement this way of handling tools, if their clientele is that which would support the initial investment. Try that.
@@shirleybridge7027 Agreed. Getting services done that include sharp objects that can injure you, or other tools that may pass disease, are Definitely not the place to be cheap and/or skimp on safety. THAT I'll pay for!
You're acting as is they're glass nail files. 🙄
Excellent everything. So detailed and informative about each file and block, how to prep, care, use and preventative methods. All I wanted to nd more.
I'm a DIY'r and I've been filing my hard gel incorrectly on the side walls. I get notches and now I know why. Thank you Elizabeth for this video! ☺
There's one thing that bothers me about doing nails; it's the garbage waste. I get it that the files and implements have to be sanitary but it would be nice if they could be recycled some how.
L T yes, I was looking to see if anyone else had a question about the waste. It bothers me a lot but I don't see a ready solution.
I was thinking the same thing! They gotta invent recyclable files :D
there are files with sanitizable bases and replaceable abrasives! Hard to find though. I've seen stainless steel bases/handles. Theres different abrasive levels and thickness, so you can stick on the thinnest one to get close to the sidewalls or a spongey thicker one to not hurt a client. some even sell buffers that stick on. I think they might cut down on waste over the long run
Well, no wonder I've been cutting my side wall when filing my nails! I now know for my next new file. I also wondered why I was getting those notches on my natural nails, so now I know. This was a really helpful video! Files are more complicated than I ever imagined. You didn't cover what a Zebra file is though, and I see that mentioned a lot on nail supply websites.
Just as a little FYI, the moon shape is widely called the harbour bridge shape in Australia (they have the same shape as Sydeny Harbour Bridge). I buy all my files from Aussie shops so I honestly didn't know it was called the moon shape.
Wow Liz, thank you. So many new nuggets u showed today. Could u do a video to elaborate how to incorporate our services and items into our cost. How to charge. I remember seeing somwhere where u showed how to measure gels to estimate our job cost.
LIZSBEAUTYCHANNEL - I believe it was in a podcast. I remember hearing it and then spending the time to figure out what my cost was in product while I was in school. Check those and I’m sure you’ll find it. I would love a video that shows it instead of just explaining, like this one. That would rock!!
That is coming. ;)
There are no good nail techs in my area, they are all family owned by Asians and they care not of the quality of their service because they are all about quantity over quality. I'm learning a lot about why my nails were in such poor condition after about six months. I am now doing my own nails, thanks to you, and very happy with my nail condition and appearance !
I love your videos I learn so much. Thank u for being so detailed and showing us exactly how to file step by step how to pull the skin back n move the finger. I thought I knew how to file just fine but I really learned so much. Please do a video on efile. I’d love to see how u do it step by step and if you can show different bits n how to use them, that would be great.
Thank you Liz! This was something I was curious about. Your content is always extremely informative! As a scientist I really appreciate the detail and explanation for each topic.
I’ve been using a fileboard with disposable file grits, they now even have disposable buffers for the boards. Plus because they are stainless steel they are so easy to disinfect and the boards themselves are very inexpensive and the “files” come in packs of 50-100. They do also come in different shapes moon, pill, boomerang, and rectangle.
where do you buy these? have a hard time finding them with variety in shapes and grits
Thank you for all the tips and tricks .. Much appreciated... I really love your videos
Great Info❣️ I’m looking forward to all the videos in this new series. I’ve been learning things that weren’t taught so thank you! Guilty of those notches and I can see now the correct position for sidewalls. I’d love to see how you file different shapes. The one I struggle with mostly is almond shape. Can’t wait for the brush video too. I’m wondering how to maintain the brushes that use alcohol as a slip solution for polygels from drying out.
Thank you so very much. I had actually walked out of a nail salon because she brought out a used nail file.
👏 as you should. Dirty nail files are unacceptable.
This was so helpful and informative! Thank you for this in depth video!
Love your educational videos. Ty from the bottom of my heart. Especially for the 2020/21 epidemic. Would love to see a video on step by step of shaping an almond nail, ballerina nail etc. Ty again for sharing your skills and education.
I've been watching this series, and want to thank you so much for all the great information.
I love your videos they’re awesome. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for everything you do.🥰
This is such a fantastic video. I was so confused on the different types of files and what they are used for and this video has helped me finally understand.
What a great video! I've been trying to decide whether to throw my files out or not. Currently my customers have their own set of files (I don't share between clients) however I was still paranoid about whether I had cleaned them enough. After watching this I'll be throwing my files out afterwards. And I didn't even think about individually wrapped files.
Thank you!
I’m a YT tech, learned everything online and I LOVE the moon style because it gets all up in the cuticles. Classics make me want to cry(and then I just go get mtly efile.
Liz you are an awesome Educator. This nail file tutorial was powerful. I am now so knowledgeable about different file uses and their importance! Thanks much Phyllis - Chicago
This was so informational and im not a nail tech, i do take care of my own natural nails and this was great to learn. also i know what to look for when i do treat myself to a mannie
Thank you so much, I was looking at so many different files not knowing which ones to get. Your video was the only one that helped me 👍😊
I was filing completely wrong really thank you. Very valuable demo.
I can not thank you enough. You have a special and informative channel. i did not get all these informations even when i paid for it! I love you and thank you always, you deserve likes and shares for your channel. I think this is all free on TH-cam so what about your paid courses! It must be amazing, by the way, do you have online courses? i would not miss it if there is one for sure.
Yes, I agree with @lizsbeautychannel! Would really like to know how costs are calculated!
This video was very helpful and welcomed. I look forward to more!!
Also can you discuss nail tips? What materials to stay from (If there are any) well-less vs full well vs half well. Any reason to use one over another?
Great idea, LaClaire S 👍; I too would be *really* interested in a video in those subjects 🤔 x
I agree, both of the topics that you propose are great ideas😋
Cost calculation videos are coming. :)
LOVE IT thank you so much for taking the time to create these videos!
You are brilliant! Excellent explanation and detail of what can go wrong and packed full of very useful information.
I like the way you explain 😘
Thank you so much for share your experience
You are so knowledgeable and helpful I love it thank you !!
You look so much like Jo from Grey's Anatomy. It's crazy. Thank you so much for the tutorials. I've been diy'ing my nails, but they are soft and flat, and I'm struggling with lifting. I never have to soak them off because they just pop off after a few days, sometimes less. I have watched so many videos that I think have maybe given bad info, and I love you're explaining why you should and shouldn't do certain things. I have also been using Sally products, and I'm thinking maybe it's not the best option for my nails. Interestingly enough, their prep is blue, also. It says it's just alcohol and blue coloring. Why would they do that? So I'm going to try some of your products you recommended.
Dear Liz, I've just watched your videos on the basics of gel application. Thank you so much, I am new to the nail industry and with lockdown being the reality right now, attending a nail school is not an option. Your lesson was very specific and super informative! Would you have any interest in putting together a lesson about the basics and best practices for creating press on nails? With my limited knowledge, I can already imagine that there will be a few differences between gel application on real nails vs full cover tips. All the best!
You are a godsend for people like me who are trying to do learn on our own at home, thank you sooooo much. Would you please do a video on how to deal with the lifting around the cuticle and sidewalls that happen just from pressure over the weeks on the ends of a long nail? That area is so thin and close to the natural nail, I am scared to accidentally file my nail while trying to get rid of lifting. Also, I feel like as I try to file the tiny bits of lifting down in actually creating more lifting from the filing movements? I can see it’s much easier with an efile but I can’t afford one yet. Thank you soooooo much 🙏🏼
Hi! If you file before the lifting and not on the lifting it will gradually blend the product and the lifting will fall off without accidentally filing the natural nail or making the lifting worse.
Great explanation of all the different files👍🤗😊
These are really great videos, where have you been all my life!?!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRETTY LADY! Thank you SO much for always providing such great and thorough education! 💗💗💗
Thank you for your amazing tutorials, they have really helped me a lot! I have been doing nails since April of this year and I battle with tip application, blending & shaping. Please may you do an in-depth tutorial about how to apply a nail tip, blend it and shape it? That would be so great and help me SO MUCH! Thank you LIz!
Hi Tayla I will be getting into artificial nails soon.
I am only using nail files on myself. How do i know when to throw it away? I have a couple that are washable. So I washed them. They don't seem to be as good any more. I also have one that I can see brown in it. It still is usable but when do i know to throw it out?
Is there something else I can use to take my Polygel off my nails besides Acstone? This stuff if ruining my nails.
I love that you are teaching us some much with your videos, thank you so much Liz!!
Would you ever do a video on cleansers/sanitizers you use to clean and maintain all your tools and brushes in?
LOVE YOU
I will be doing a brush video within the next 2 weeks. And talking about how to clean and maintain them.
Your information about nail files has been extremely helpful and informative. As a DIY’er, is it safe to re-use nail files on myself? If so, how many re-uses before tossing? I understand cleanliness and not using a dull file, but I also don’t want to be wasteful with my hobby. Thanks!
Thank you so much. That was so helpful. I really needed to learn about the files. I'm so happy you did this.💗
liz im Learning so much from you,,so very thankful thank you so much!!!
I’ve filed from underneath and it never occurred to me why I was getting that ridge.
I thought maybe I didn’t put enough product on the side, especially with poly gel forms, but it was actually my filing that it created it.
Learned a lot from this video I was just wondering if you could do a video on glass files 💅
Awesome video! I’m glad u educating people about it.
Thank you very much, it was very helpful and interesting!!
For doing your own nails, do you have any thoughts on metal or glass nail files? My nails tend to be on the weaker side & I've seen many people who use regular polish talk about how gentle they are but I want to know if they could be harmful? I've noticed that none of them seem to have any changes on whether my nails split or the amount of hangnails I get, but maybe I'm also just filing wrong?
Wow I am learning a lot with your vídeos. Thank you so much!💖💖💖💖
Great video! Thank you so much for all the info! I saw you with Susie, from NCE,
and just recently discovered your channel and I’m hooked! 👍🏻
I really really apreciate this playlist and the academy you building. You give us so much GGGood informations, big thank you for that. Watch you channel should be a duty for everyone 😅💜
Thanks for the love. Please share so we can help others! :)
Hi, great video. What about hand files at home when doing only my own nails.. is it ok to reuse them? And if so, for how long is ok to use one file?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤
Thank you so much for this video!!! I wanted to ask you to do a video about files 😍😍 Thanks again for all the valuable information you’re giving to us 💖💖💖
I taught at beauty school & owned shop 20 yrs ago but sold it since I couldn’t handle too many clients & didn’t make enough for a living. Lately I was asked to work in a vietnamese shop as I’m still having license to discover how they really operates. Many technicians have no license even they can do a good job. Clients only see the colors but not the hygiene. They trained their own technicians & live their way.
I discovered your channel through your collaboration with Nail Career Education, and first I would like to thank you so much for all the information you put on your youtube channel. I'm by no means a professionnal and am caring / polishing only my own nails, but I'm very interested on how all this works, how products or nail files affect our nails etc
On the subject of the video, and with your opinion on throwing away nail files after each service, I would like to ask your opinion on Crystal / Glass nail files, but maybe more for a personnal use (I know Nail Career Education gave her opinion saying she doesn't often use them, except in some very specific scenarios) ? Do you like them or not ? Do you think they are a good recommendation for personnal use or not ?
Thank you for the time you put into your videos !
Hi Abby. Thanks! For salon use crystal and glass files can be a backup option, but for personal use they are great. They can also be sanitized properly and are a great option for natural nails.
Thank you for this video basics are important. Looking forward to the next video cheers Australia🌺🐨
What do you recommend for natural nails that peel at the tip? I feel like sometimes it’s caused because of the nail filer. Is there a nail filer that can be used to prevent the snagging and peeling?
Thank you, Liz! Again, great video. One of the best that covers nail filing. :)
I love the way you teach I'm wondering where you got your artificial hand that has life like skin on it?
I was hoping you would touch on the type of file that is stainless with the replaceable grit stickers. And also metal diamond files.
Not a fan of the replaceable sticker files. They have very sharp edges that are hard to remove and they are awkward due to the plastic or metal core they are made of. They could be used for pedis or natural nail care but for enhancements I do not like them. Same goes for metal. Good for natural nails or pedis, but for filing on gel or acrylic they don't have enough flexibility and the grit is too flat.
Your hair looks really pretty😊
Great video 💜. When I started practicing enhancements on my self last year I was guilty of unknowingly making notches in some of my nails. It was from a previous video of yours last year that I realized what I was doing! Now I'm practicing on family while going to school. I'm going to start turning the hand and doing the filing routine you went over. My questions are. Can you go over what grits to use on hard gel and acrylic. I like using 100/180 grit moon files on my hard gel. Is this too harsh? And what progression of grit files should you do. If you do a 180 file what grit buffer should you use? And where do you recommend to buy files. I know a lot of ppl say EBay or Amazon. But I question the quality. Thank you once again Your the bomb!
Sarah C maybe I can help with a few stuff dear.For gels she said no less than 150 grit . 100 would be too harsh for gel.
Actually think about it...if you are using the files only once then even if you find something on EBay that doesn't cost as much as the big brands but looks quite good then it's a good thing.Sometimes big companies just add their logo on the file and that's what you're paying for. I have used big brands and also files and buffers from Aliexpress and to be honest if you look at reviews first or you know how to spot quality you can't go wrong.You can find quality.I paid like 3.50 USD on Alliexpress for a pack of 10 180grit moon files.Give it a try:)
Hi Sarah 180 is perfect for gel and acrylic and I never buff afterwards because I need a gritty surface for my color or top coat to adhere to. Sounds like you're doing a great job with everything. There are lots of places to buy files. I personally like the Kokoist, Akzentz, and Light Elegance ones but you can also get them from beauty supplies. Ebay and Amazon are good too but they are usually more expensive than if you bought them in bulk from a reputable reseller.
+The Nail Hub thank you Liz! I hope I meet you one day at a trade show or class. My handle on Instagram is nailaddict13 and I think we are birthday buddies! Now I know why I think your so awesome 💜
Very informative. Thank you! ♥️
Thank you for doing this video. Really learn alot ❤️❤️
Thank you so much teach for free this i so use full for me