How to Use & Choose Hand Files for Nails 🎓Mini Master Class
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- I break down how to choose and use hand files to create beautiful nails.
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00.01 Pale Shadow by Igor Dvorkin | Duncan Pittock | Ellie Kidd ✫
00.06 Rush Hour by Igor Dvorkin | Duncan Pittock ✫
00.09 Common Sense by Daniele Musto ▵
00.36 Suzie’s Working ➤Cameraman
01.23 Vale by Dreem ◦
02.39 Mousing Around by Jody Jenkins ✫
02.48 Suzie’s Building ➤Cameraman
03.55 Mountain Spirit by Paul Mottram ✫
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Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:33 Grit
01:13 Stiffness and Sponginess
04:09 Coarse Grit
04:21 Hand File or E-File?
07:29 Smooth and Shine File
08:55 Medium File
09:50 Prep For Gel Polish
10:41 Prep For Nail Polish
11:18 Fine Tuning Shape
12:34 Smoothing Surface
15:11 Score Edge of File - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Between you, Kirsty Meakin, and Anastasia from Nailcou, I have learned so much! I started out doing my own nails using nail polish and now I work with gel polish, builder gel, acrygel, and dip powder. I’m also getting more comfortable using an e-file. I’m excited to say that at the age of 42, I’ve enrolled in nail school!
Congratulations!!!🎉🎉🎉
That is so exciting! Congratulations! I'm 16 and have been watching her for years, I think this shows that it's never to late to learn different things💜
Omg those 3 are the channels for me too💞
Omg this is my exact list of fav channels.
Omg! I'm heading in that direction too!
I'm a man that never cared for doing nails but I have a wife that I love to pamper. I don't have the finance to always get her nails done so I am on this quest to learn to do her nails myself. It is almost 3 in the morning and I'm practicing on my nails while watching your videos so I can at least buff her nails tomorrow (I guess this would be called buffing nails). I just did my thumbnail and it is shining like I put on some polish or whatever. I don't know how to do cuticles yet and am kind of scared to do it because I'm afraid I'll hurt her nails. Anyway, I'm so ready to get off work tomorrow to do this buffing work on her nails. I don't care about the macho type attitude when it comes to giving my wife the best so I'm going to learn to do these nails. At least till I can pay to keep them done consistently. Thank you so much for this video
Wow, this is awesome. I love the story. I’m curious which product you are learning with? If you don’t mind, I’d like to share some advice on that.
I suggest start learning how to build and sculpt a nail on a form, if that’s the route, you’re going, with hybrid gel. It is the easiest to learn. If you were insistent on acrylic, which is fantastic medium, I suggest you start with slow, curing, monomer and powder. It’ll help you learn much faster. Hard shell is fantastic as well but if you’re going to do the Gel stick with the hybrid.
If you’re wanting quicker results, I fully suggest full cover tips. It’ll give you results quicker. Learning full sculpt from a form is a much longer learning curve. Meanwhile she could be wearing the full cover tips but there’s a fair bit that goes to that as well. Check out my playlist for full cover tips. If that’s the route, you go. I also have a playlist for acrylic and hybrid gel
@NailCareerEducation you are speaking a language I don't understand at all. I heard you talk about building and sculpting in some videos so I have an idea of what that is but I don't know about any gels and polish. I use items from Amazon and I do not know how professional they are. I have teenitor professional nail files. It includes a flex 100/180, flex 220/280, edge 180, edge 150, edge 240, shiner 1000/4000. I've been using clear fingernail polish hardener by Sally Hansen. I put one coating on and that's all. I have a metal cuticle pusher and the clipping things that come with it (not sure what is called). I suck at the cuticles because I don't know what to look for
@NailCareerEducation when I file my wife's nails, which are natural nails, should I put nail polish on her nails to strengthen and make them healthy? Or could they stay healthy and strong with no polish? She has some other polish but I'm taking your advice and just learning to file and shape them for now. Plus I don't want to use the polish without knowing how to apply it correctly.
This is really sweet, I hope you’re both doing well
I don’t usually don’t read comments. For some reason this one caught my eye. You are a very special man, husband, and friend to your wife. My husband and I are in different states temporarily. He would sit on the end of the couch and I would lie down with my feet in his lap after my shower. I worked hard at my job and I commented that my feet hurt. He started massaging my feet and it relieved my pain and relaxed me. I was so excited that this man loved me enough to do this for me that I was ready to do anything to keep him happy. We have been together 37 years now. We talk on the phone every day and I have no interest in anyone other than my husband. Little things mean a lot in a relationship. Little things can strengthen your bond to one another. God Bless You and your relationship with your wife forever.😊
Live this channel. I’ve learned so much! This 70 year old is doing her own nails with dipping powder now and doing a magnificent job!
Hi Suzie! I don't use any nail enhancements but I love your content so much! I know these "purely educational" videos may not get as many views as your beautiful nail art tutorials, but these videos really feel like the cornerstone of your channel. Thank you for being such a great educator and sharing the wisdom of your experience with us! :)
Oh just me sitting here at nail school watching more nail education videos! Love that I can find teachers everywhere! 💙💙
It’s pretty cool - I wish I had this when I was learning ❤️
@@NailCareerEducation I am educator and use your videos all the time. I definitely will be sharing this video. As well as having the files for seeing the difference. We have a pink 240, black 100/180 and a black 80. I personally hate all of these. I love zebra files. Because I'm mainly a gel nail tech, I only use the 180. I think they need to see the difference between black, white and zebra.
Thank you so much! This was very informative and helpful. It’s so overwhelming at first. I’m just practicing while I save for school. I also just had surgery for tennis elbow and need to be using the right files for the job because I don’t have the strength in my elbow to be messing around.
Yes There is so much out there it can be very confusing. Even I get confused sometimes even after 35 years. Sorry about your elbow I hope it heals
I’ve been watching your videos for the last few years since I started dipping my own nails!! I learned how to shape almonds from your sharpie technique! And I just went back to almond and used the technique to ensure I was filing them into the almond shape correctly!! So thank you!!!
This video has been so helpful and I want to thank you for demonstrating this differences in grit. As always I really enjoy watching your videos 😉
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for making this video. I'm in the process of doing my own acrylic nails and each day I learn more from you. I had a lot of doubts with the hand files and which one to use, and you completely broke it down for me. Thank you so much, you're awsome🧡
Ohhh thank you !!!! I needed this video!!!! I completely have filed my nails away from filing without the knowledge of how. While my nails are healing and growing back I’ve dedicated myself to learning as much as possible before I touch my nails again. Of course I was fortunate enough to come across your channel first and through you I’ve learned about others In the industry that have taught me much. I’m always coming back to your channel where I started to see what you’ve posted, I just really learn so much from you, you break it down so simply especially since I’m just a diy I only do my own nails not looking to have a business or nail salon I just want to have chance to do my own nails. As a mom of a special needs son it’s my “me” time. Thank you Susie for all your videos, and a special thank you for always answering my questions personally, I truly am so grateful for you. Sending peace & blessings & love. Jenn L. California
I've learned so much from your channel its unreal. You're so informative and kind and calming and I need that when I'm learning. Just thought I'd say so x
So so easy to follow and well explained as always! Helpful graphics too! Fantastic 🥰
Extremely helpful thank you. I work alone so scrubbing up on info is important, this has been great and shows me that I am doing things the right way ☺ thank you for sharing your knowledge
OMG HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!! you make it so clear to understand and to follow through! Thank you so so much for these informational videos 💕💕💕💕💕💕
I love you so much Suzie!! Thank you for this info!!
Oh yay! I had mentioned making a video like this on a video a while back! I had also been curious about glass files and their use and what they are good for.
Wow you are amazing for sharing your knowledge I’m new to learning how to do my own nails. I’ve been watching your videos and learning so much. I’m starting with poly gel as a beginner then builder gel then acrylic later on. I had no idea about files but it answered so many questions on why I had lifting and my polish wouldn’t last long. Thank you so much for breaking down the different grit numbers and what application they use, loved your example of sand paper for wood crafts and panting, makes so much sense. I bought an efile but from your other video I’ll practice that with a practice finger before I try it on my hand for safety, and will use hand files until I can move on to the efile. Thank you so much for all your videos and sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us. Your my nail technician professor 😊
I LOVE an 80/80 sponge file! I use the Enail Couture files. I also love the 80/80 hard files.(Haven’t tried yours, but I’m sure they’re great!) I had to learn filing through trial and error through the years. Filing is my favorite.💗♥️
I’ve been waiting for this video my whole life 😭😭😭 I was born for this!
Yes!!!!! I needed this, thank you Suzy.
I love that you made this video!! What a coincidence that I was thinking about this the other day, how you should make a video about different types of nail files and what they are meant for lol 😆 my favorite look has always been to buff the nail to a shine✨👌🏼
I’m always using the buffer before the application no matter if I use gel or acrylics. I never had lifting issues in more than 20 years. But I found out that it depends a lot of the quality of the material you use. I used cheaper gels and monomers and had lifting. But with the acid primer and high quality material - no lifting at all. I learned that a big reason for lifting is also, when you work too close to the cuticle area or don’t file it correctly. I see this all the time with beginners or students. Many are simply afraid to file so close to the cuticle area. Once they lose that fear - lifting is not much of an issue then.
De-sharpening the files is very important!! Thank you for mentioning it.
Great video.
I love this channel I have started using all your products to do my nails and I love them all
Thank you for the information. Great video . This is one of the first videos I seen explaining hand files .
Yeah I guess people don’t really cover Files so much yet they’re so important
Great video Suzie, thank you! I love your file set💙 🙃💅
This video has really helped!!
Thank you so much for this information, Suzie💖
Hey Suzie and Camerman. What a coincidence you should do this. My nails were a little long so I sat watching tv and filing them down. 180 me thinks that will do nicely. Didnt work much why it was the spongy one! Lesson learnt and not the best thing to do watching tv dust everywhere eventually. Lesson number 2 learnt there lol. See you next week xxx
Thank you for this video Susie this was very helpful
Exactly what I have been looking for!!! Subbed! Thank you!
Thank you! This video was greatly needed and I appreciate it so much
This video is so helpful for a newbie like me. Thank you.
I love your videos, thank you so much!
Thank you. I’m going shopping for files tomorrow. You made it easy to understand.
This was helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome and informative video I really learnt a lot of things from this one and this would really help me for doing gel and acrylic.. 💖💖
This was so informative! Ty for sharing ❤️
I loveeeeeee your channel so much
Super helpful :D thank you for sharing Suzie!
Thank you so much for this helpful class 🤩 Big hugs from Austria 💐
I loved this video. im so happy i found it. i was looking for this information for a long time.
Once again, thank you Suzie! I am learning so much from watching your videos. I bought a set of your files, but was still a bit unsure as to whether I was using the right file, or even the right side of the file, at the right point of manicuring my own nails - if that make sense!? 🤔 This video has helped to make it clearer so thanks again.
The "elbow grease" by the way is something we say a lot of in the UK - as well as "give it some wellie"! 😂
I too would love it if you could show us something for Paddy's night - with a pint of Guinness to go with it! 🇮🇪
Love this type of content!
Informative, as usual. Thank you
Thank u for making this video I was about to order ur nail file kit for myself n even I was confussed which one to chose n this video helped me a lot thanks mam u r the best nail artist . Legends r always best n perfect in their work
After seeing this video I am not at all confuse now thanks mam
Thank you. That actually helped me a lot.
Thank you so much 🙌 this helps alot!!!
Very helpful. Thanks Susie.
you are a savior!
This was the best video!
I love your nails
I just bought your file set! Cheap ones have been splitting my nails and I just got yours in the mail today. They only took 3 days because I'm in northern BC!
This is good for me, I over file my thumb now it's so tender
I think I might watch this video from time to time to remind me of certain points made by Shake about what different files work best for which technique and product. There are so many on the market and their use is not always explained. Also, sometimes you can get into a rut with what you use and need a bit of a nudge in the right direction. Very informative!
I needed this video
Thanks
Thank you for this video! I taught myself poly gel nails during quarantine with your videos and others, but I’ve never fully understood nail files.😅😅 I don’t have anyone to ask, and who thinks about it until you’re faced with a wall of colorful files in the isle at the store. 😅😂 I usually just grab the coolest color and bolt from anxiety! This really helps.💖💅
That is so true
In fact I was kinda the same
When I began there was like two! So it was easy
But now! There’s are tons - how do you decide?
Thought I better share what I learned
LOVE YOUR VID
Very useful... thanks ❤️
I teach Esthetics and I actually will pull up a couple videos to share with my class and recommend you to my students because you are so thorough and professional with the education to back you. 💖
Oh wow! That Awesome! Email me at nailcareer@me.com for can send some products for your students
I’d love to see a tutorial for natural nails.
Thank you 💕
Thank you!!! I’ve been trying to get into nails and I’m was so confused
I love the fact that your nail file kit comes with a little card that states what each files does and do's and dont's of each file. Great idea. I love the files. Still waiting for coloured acrylic powder!!!
I’m just waiting for packaging❤️
@@NailCareerEducation yayayayyaa
I'm so happy I came across your channel. I'm also thrilled that you're Canadian. I just started 2 weeks ago to do my nails in gel using the forms. They didn't turn out great and I tried to file them down with my Melodysuzie e-file drill. I used the sandpaper bit and didn't realize it was on slow so it was not good. I've been looking on the Canadian site Amazon at drill bits and I heard that carbide was the best but there are so many different kinds and packages its confusing as to which ones I should get. PLEASE can you help me pick out the useful drill bits? I would be so grateful. I'm now watching all your videos and have subscribed. Thank you 😊
This is very helpful. I just got the opportunity to start a nail apprenticeship that will eventually lead to me getting my license. I’ve been a long time viewer and you’ve inspired me to pursue a nail career.
I’m excited for you - keep watching I have lots to share
Hi Susie, I love how you explain everything Im a DIYer and have learned so much watching you. I love the glitter white on your nails… what color is that?
Thanks
This video is so instructive for me. I love all your videos. Thank you so much. But I'm so sad, that you are so far from me 😥. I am from Austria 🇦🇹 Best wishes Andrea 😍
i swear ur vids give me more knowledge about nails 💅👀
I have been wishing for a good spongy file for ever, cause it smooths without making a dent in the nail apex
I had this exact problem a few days ago😭😭it was so frustrating. I saw the notification and was like she must be reading minds to know I needed this
😂😂😂😂we in sync - im here for ya
Hey Suzie, what is it that you do for nail care after using gel/acrylic to strengthen and recover your natural nail? It'd be cool hearing you out about this topic
Please also let us know where you got your sweater and glasses 💗 thank you for this video, rushing to buy your file set!
HI Suzie, I know the chances of you seeing this comment is very slim but I'll ask anyway. First off, I hope you're doing good and thank you and camera man for the work and effort you put into your content. Now to my request, Can you make a video showing how you prep(filing and all) a natural nail for hybrid gel and also how you do the hybrid gel. Lastly can you go into details on filing the hybrid gel and getting that happy almond shape. I wanna attempt doing my nails next Saturday and I would love one video I could follow step by step. Thank you.
I love the info and how you share it. I’m just struggling with keeping the sharpness of square nails. Especially since I like them very long. Could you show us how to keep the sharpness once we put the product (Polygel, acrylic, etc) on top of a perfectly square tip?
Definitely need to sit down and watch this. I have flat nails which are oddly shaped and I have always hated them. 😤
Hi Ryan's mom Sam here.... I love everything you do you teach me so much 😁 you mentioned lifting I would love a video off how to stop this from prep to what file to use as I always use a buffing block and you said that this might not work properly so I would love to know what I'm doing wrong 😁💖💓💖
Have you done a tutorial on powder nails yet?
What products do you have on your right hand? They look great and the glitter is gorgeous!
Love it Susy! I always use two nail files: 180/240 for length and sides, and a spongie for the nail plate. I do soft gel and gel polish.
Can you say how to file soft gel extensions without an e file? Today I have a class about soft gel, and the technician teach me to do it with an e file, but I don't own one.
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Hi! Which nail file/grit should I use to smooth dip powder? Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Thank you 😊
No wonder I've had issues with lifting. Too smooth.. 😂
Pls a tour loves critter too
Hello :) I love your channel
Can you also show all your products and connection products
Is there another way to remove acrylic or gel nails if you don’t have an e-file? I love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us❤️
If you’re trying to remove gel polish without an e-file, I would personally suggest using a hand file to buff the surface of the nail and sand down the top layer of gel then soak your hands in acetone until the gel becomes soft enough to remove. Alternatively, you could use cotton balls or cotton pads saturated with acetone and wrap them around your nails using aluminum foil. Let them soak for about 10-15 min. until the gel starts lifting and then try to use an orange stick to kinda scrape it away. Repeat the process if needed. Remember to moisturize your cuticles and hands afterward by using a cuticle oil and lotion, because the acetone will dry out the skin.
Thank you for the informative video I don't have e files as it is not viable for me right now . I have also been teaching myself to do my nails with hybrid gels using mostly/only your videos.
This makes me D A N C E 💃🏻 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
@@NailCareerEducation 😃
This was super helpful!! I think I had been entirely relying on my efile too much, which has really make doing my nails take a really long time...
I did have one question that I don't really see people talk about- how do you check if nails are the same length...? This is by far the thing I struggle with most, is it just something you pick up? Do all nails on each finger need to be the same length (even though your pinky is often smaller)? How can you tell??
That’s a good question- I eyeball it - and yes the pinky should be smaller cause the whole finger is small - I’ll have to do a video about it 👍🏼
@@NailCareerEducation That would be amazing!! Thank you for answering 😊
Can we have a supply and desk Tour
Great video as usual! What is the correct grit for natural nails?
Really depends on what your goal is
Buffing for polish - a gentle 240
Roughing for Gel Polish - gently use a 180
Roughing for enhancements- gently use a 180-150 you can use a 100 but very gently but not for damaged nails
Hi all! For anyone who can answer, when doing gel polish I’ve seen people buff over the design because it’s slightly raised and some people don’t like that feeling. What kind of grit would be appropriate to slightly smooth down the raised feeling of the design without actually taking the gel polish off?
Is that a new matt I see? when will it be available?
ok as a former hater of paper nail files I can now say I know why I hated them - I only got finer files with no indication on them of their grit and was constantly frustrated why did they not file my nails but just glide and I changed to metal files for years n years just to have a file that did it's work well. Throughout the years I wondered what those numbers meant on the pricy paper files and now I know so thank you very much for the explanation!!! THE MYSTERY IS FINALLY SOLVED!! now I can go n buy the proper paper nail files
A little off topic, but I have a question. I recently watched some of your older videos where you use full cover nail tips. In those videos I didn't see you file around the cuticle, is that an optional step to do? Or did you not include is in your videos?
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Please make a oval file for shaping the back of the extension nail.