I’ve never done my own acrylic or gel nails before, but I’ve watched so many of Susie’s videos and I’ve learned so much. I feel like I can verbally walk someone through it lol. She such a great teacher
If you did not grow up in the eighties it would be more of a generational comparison. Bob Ross was an iconic TV show about learning how to paint. Mr. Ross created masterful paintings. His techniques were flawless and imagination boundless. He had a soothing voice and an addictive personality which gave life to his paint, brushes & paintings. He was a Masterful teacher of his art! Suszie is most definitely all of these as well. Cheers
I dont mean to be off topic but does someone know a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost my password. I would love any tricks you can give me!
I've recently decided to enroll to become a nail technician. I wanted to let you know, Suzie, that you were a great inspiration in that. I even went and bought some supplies, and had just finished my first full set on a fake hand when I saw this upload!
she's inspired me to learn, no school, just to do my own at home.. i have so much trouble with mine that after seeing her vids over time, she shows the proper way to do nails so there's no lifting etc.. i get greenage too.. so i thought to learn just to do mine, def not professionally.. just dunno where to start.. 🤔 thx Suzie for ur great vids and showing what my techs do wrong.. also next time i plan to go to Cali, I'm sch'ing an appt with ur techs.. can't wait..
I enrolled in a local nail tech class so I can start practicing this. :] I'ma be a fabulous male nail tech and I'm excited lol. Thanks for the inspiration and videos. :) Super educational and motivating!
If you put a thin layer of topcoat on the underside of the acrylic nail it also looks like glass. Gel is always more clear, but I like the durability and strength of acrylic, especially for length. Fun video, Suzie!!! 😊
@@pativg3939 i know its kinda late but gel nails really kinda stay for 3 weeks or + if they're thicker i guess. but acrylics are more strong imo even tho all i ever used was polygels :). but miss girl u should really start doing your own nails and get polygels or acrylic nail kit from amazon or aliexpress for like 20, 30 & 40$!! i think its better to get it from amazon since aliexpress slow af 😕 but really u would save money if u start practicing esp during this time so go get one nail kit!! xx
I started watching Suzie a few months ago when I decided to overlay my own nails. I ordered (way too many) supplies, tried acrylic, gel and polygel (poly is DEF my fav!), and had a knack for it, within a month of doing my own nails, I’d started doing friends and family. I’ve really fallen in love with the medium. It’s almost therapeutic... getting the shape just so, playing with so many creative nail designs and enhancements, I’m in love. I now have people literally stopping me on the street to ask where I got my nails done! I’m saving up to get certified in my state, which is a requirement to work in a salon here. My dream is to come train with you and take your intensive class. Please let us know when the next round will begin, I’m hoping to have enough saved to sign up! ❤️. I watch your videos every day for inspiration and knowledge and just to make me smile. You are THE BEST. Thank you for sharing your skill and techniques with us, I can’t begin to tell you how much your videos have meant to me. You and your videos, and your willingness to share, were a major springboard for me to claw my way out from under a deep depression that had enveloped my life for almost 3 years. Thank you, Suzie, from the bottom of my heart, for being there to motivate and inspire me. I will always be grateful to you. ❤️❤️❤️
Love the background music on this one for some reason (tho I usually do anyway) Not sure if the mixing is slightly different on this video or what it is? But kudos to cameraman 👏🏼
Will you do a video on hand files and the different grits of them? I know you explain e files a lot, but hand filing is a bit more vague. Whats the ideal grit for removing product vs the ideal grit for buffing smooth before a polish? I hope to see a video about it!!
Wow yeah alot of salons are getting away with that shit you have to do your homework gel is thick & doesn't involve powder if it has powder then it's acrylic
I don't do nails professionally or anything- I just go and get mine done, but I love watching your videos Suzie! They are so helpful and informative and extremely relaxing!!
I think it depends on the brand of clear acrylic. I use ENC and I find it like glass. Although you could do everything in acrylic and cap in clear gel.
Absolutely. I use clear acrylic and cap in Gel, works a great nice and clear. It’s the capping with clear acrylic that makes it slightly more opaque ☺️
I Love to watch her videos, how she tell and explane things what can happen if you do something wrong, and give you great examples and her voice deep and calm. You can learn from her and follow her easily step for step. I love acryl nails and I will try to do it myself at home😁 wish me luck🤭 greetings from the Netherlands♥️♥️
Honestly, I almost really think, that it is all just the underside that determines the clarity. I believe, that if you filed and buffed and gel-topcoated the underside just like upperside, they would both be equally perfectly clear. It's just the underside that has been sitting on the form and that hasn't formed a perfectly smooth surface, because iit has been sitting on the paper. Esp. the Powder/Monomer-Acrylic, because it startsout as tiny gritty particles that then fuse togehter. held in place by the paper.
I am only 11 years old and have been watching Suzie for so long!! When I come home form school the first thing I do other than homework is watch Suzie!! If she has not uploaded I watch some videos over and over again hoping I will be a master just like Suzie one day!!!!
Your nail biting video helped inspire me and this is the first year I’ve grown them long enough to get acrylics - I appreciated all your advice as I never thought I could have nice nails :)
Thank you for your expertise. Awesome. I did acrylic nails years ago, and was debating over gel, gel powder and acrylic. This helped me in my decision.
Wow, so basically when I go get my nails done I get gel every time, but in reality I'm getting acrylic. Not one time when I've had gel did they actually put gel on my nails😒
I’m curious to know what you think about the actual difference in the product that you use? Do you think some clear acrylics could be clearer than others? I’ve seen some girls here on TH-cam use a certain one, and it’s clear, but I’ve seen others, like Kirsty from Naio Nails, do a clear nail with their brand of clear and it’s literally like CRYSTAL! Just wondering. You’re amaze balls, Suzie! ❤️♥️
Kirsty explained how she keeps acrylic really clear in one of her clear acrylic videos. According to that video it's all about getting the acrylic powder and monomer ball exactly the right ratio of monomer liquid to powder, and not moving the acrylic around very much. Literally, just patting it into place very carefully. After watching that video the acrylic overlays that I was doing on my natural nails got a lot clearer. And I stopped being afraid to "waste" a couple of imperfect acrylic balls.
I have naturally long nails, but i still watch her videos even though i dont use acrylic or gel. I just enjoy her voice and the way she explains things so clearly ❤ I love you Suzie!
Hi Suzie I love your nail work so much. Me watching your videos kinda helped me grow my nails out because all I could ever do was my family's nails but now I can do my own.
Suzi and liz are my official nail teachers. When I finally take the course to get certified I will have a great knowledge foundation thanks to these 2 fabulous, wonderful ladies. Your expertise are more valuable than you could ever imagine. Thanks Suz! And liz too if she sees this.
Im am 11 years old... I do acrylic nails I watch Susie's videos all the time, she is the one that made me want to start my career at a young age. I just want to say i love you Susie and keep going forget all the haters and do what you love. You are the best you tuber in the world. OMG thank you for hearting my comment your awesome
Is there a difference in durability and strength? I just had my first manicure and got acrylics and am wondering if I should try gel nails next, I know very little about nails but learning a lot from this channel and others. Is there a particular type of nail that is stronger than any other?
That was a *very* interesting experiment! Thank you, Suzie! I agree that the gel was more crystal clear than the acrylic, but they were both very transparent. I haven't ever messed with gels, other than gel polish. I haven't had any real training in sculpture/builder gels, so I have neither the confidence nor the budget to add those products to my nail art stash. BTW, I *LOVE* the shorter square with rounded corners nails on your right hand! That is how I try to make my nails look. It's pretty, practical and not physically dangerous to either me or my chihuahuas who sleep with me. Bonus: I can still use my smart phone!
I wish I could do what you do be as talented as you are Suzie you make it look so easy and beautiful thank you so much for sharing your talents with us.
💛 🧡 💜 ❤ 💙 💚 Thank You Suzie. I Love when you do Experiments like this. I can Seriously watch you Videos over & over again every Day & Night & never get tired of watching them. You are an Amazing Teacher, I would Love to come see & work with You.
Oh I wish I could have you do my nails....I’ve got long natural nails but I’m sure you could do something. But I’m in England and I don’t know of ANY nail tech near your amazing standards. Thank you your vids are just a joy to watch.
I absolutely love all your videos. They have the best music by far and are so professionally finished. Well done cameraman! Plus I could just listen to Suzie all day long 😊
Thanks to you I do my own acrylics now. At the beginning it was a mess but now I’m really happy with my results, whenever I get compliments and I recommend you channel 💞
This is an awesome vid, thank you! I truly love the gel, hands down! I've been using fake toe nails and they really work well for me. I don't have attractive looking toe nails, so I definitely need some help. I get so many compliments on my fake French toenails. It's the only ones I use. However, sometimes, the sizes don't always fit. My husband doesn't like the red or other colors. I will try the gel for sure on my next pedi. I need to buy the tools. Again, thank you for the thorough comparison. ❤❤❤
*2 questions I’m hoping someone could answer!* 1- I know you used gel over gel but is it ok to use gel polish over gel? 2- what would you recommend more for novice/intermediates?
I just found your channel. I have been watching as many videos as I can daily... I have had lifting & tearing from dipped nails and I am giving my nails a much needed break. You are so talented at what you do! ❤️ from Arkansas
The gel seems to be a lot more transparent. It seems to be more glass like. It's lovely watching you work with gels. I'm sure a lot of die hard acrylic techs would find it hard to try something new. Would you say gels are your new favourite? Or would you still prefer acrylic? Is one stronger than the other? Can I ask (anyone who reads this can answer) do you have to oil the cuticles every day? Or is it just something you put on after having nails done? I use handcream every day and rub it around my nails and round the back of the nails, but should I do this with oil instead?
Experiment using different products. "Usually it's on MY OTHER HAND" Immediately shows a product that has a Holo sticker. Extra emphasis on nail oil??? We all know what this is hinting at. Suzie is going to collab with fellow Canadian TH-camr, Lew from Unbox Therapy. Undeniable proof.
I remember hearing quite a bit about the clarity of gel in the last few videos, and I’m really glad Suzie decided to make this video. I was under the impression that acrylic turns out much more cloudy that it actually does. Three cheers for education! Plus, Cameraman has spoiled me so much with this editing. I love rewatching old NCE videos, but the new ones are such treats that the older vids don’t even compare! Loving this channel so much 💜💅
Anyone else who watch not only for the nails but also because her voice is sooo soothing I could listen to her talk about how paint dries and still love it 💕
Love love love watching your videos your videos encourage me in doing a uv gel nail extension course which I completed today which was very hard looks easy but I did struggle but got through it Glad to be your subscriber. Thank you for all your videos.
Hi Susie! I would just like you to know that you have inspired a little 12 year old to do her own nails! I hope to be better and better every time, and I owe it all to u!! I love you soooooo much! ❤️❤️
Hi Suzie, just love your videos - after a hectic day working and with 3 kids to coax into doing what they should be...my relaxation and education is watching you. You are so knowledgeable and I always learn new techniques to incorporate into my work...and it’s so relaxing to watch..thanks so much ❤️(p.s I find that Gel is best for “glass nails” rather than L&P or Poly/Acrylgel)
I have always been a natural nail girl. I see so many with these beautiful gel and acrylic manicures 💅🏻. You have my interest. I may change at 31 y/o to a acrylic or gel nail girl.
That was awesome. Now, Suzie, which one do you like to work with more OVERALL? I am scared to work with gel. It just looks like I'm bound to make a mess.
Great work. I've been tricked at the nail salon. I've been paying for gel but getting acrylic. One of the nail techs told me when he did my nails. He said the difference is in the clarity.
Hey Suzie! I got my nails done a while ago and the nail tech was pretty rough handed and wouldn’t let me say much. My nails looks decent but some of them are different lengths and I know it wasn’t the best set I’ve gotten. How do I let them know without sounding rude, or what’s a better approach to making sure my nails are done right?
I once left a nail shop with all the nails filed about five degrees off from straight across. She was really consistent, I'll give her that. They were ALL the same exact angle, just not the 90 degree angle to my sidewalls that I was after. The next day I filed them straight and applied a fresh topcoat to keep the tips sealed.
Hiya giving feed back to your technician is very nerve racking if its not possitive but it's probably the most important. I would rather hear bad feed back and have the opportunity to fix any errors than to loose a client or see them go elsewhere. It's incredibly embarrassing for both parties bumping into clients that have another tech's work then to hear they wernt happy. Give your tech the opportunity first air any issues. Tell them exactly what you want to start. Its your hands you have to be happy. 💅💕😊
Hi Maitri, I’ve been a pro nail tech for 8yrs and have had the odd client over the yrs that is quite happy to say if she’s not 100% happy..tho tbh I can usually tell by their face if there is one nail that is bothering them, so I always ask. I would never be offended if I was asked to fix something. It’s usually a minuscule bit that you’d need a brain surgeons magnifying glasses to see, but I will always sort it. After all, I want my work (and photos) to be the best that they can be....despite working to time constraints....a good nail tech will welcome comments....a bad one won’t. You’re paying for a service so, unless you’re paying peanuts, don’t worry about asking for a correction xx
You are so good.. I am trying to finish my school in nail technology but I have not done enough practicals to be really good ...I just wished right after I graduated so wished I had taken boards at that time...
I've never had my nails done in a salon so I didn't have a clue what the difference between gel/acrylic was until I started watching Suzie's videos. I'm hoping to learn how to do them at home myself so I'm re-watching all her tutorials! Guess which design I'm desperate for? x
who here didn't even skip to gel with the note on the video even if the video said you could just because you like to watch suzie? hahaha and love it when she talks around it haha!
Hi Susie. I just got ANC Nails. Will regular nail polish & nail polish damage my nails if I want to change in between salon visits or should I use gel nail polish? You do great work.
I’m addicted to your channel, I’ve seen every video atleast twice (except this one) and you may have already answered these questions in previous videos but I can’t remember if you did or not, so my questions are: 1.) it looks like you use the same forms with both gel and acrylic, are they same or does the same company make separate forms for acrylic and gel? 2.) it also looks like you start at the free edge for acrylic and the nail bed for gel, why is that? Do you need to start at the nail bed for gel? Thank you Suzie. Love you and your channel. Camera man does an amazing job editing these videos. ❤️
Aloha from Hawaii . You mentioned not focusing on Acrylic brands but I’ve noticed certain brands clears are clearer then others. Anyone else find that also? But man... I have been in love with gel too! I love having beautiful long nails and not having to wait for anything to air dry 😍
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I’ve never done my own acrylic or gel nails before, but I’ve watched so many of Susie’s videos and I’ve learned so much. I feel like I can verbally walk someone through it lol. She such a great teacher
Right? Hahaha I can barely manage standard nail varnish on myself, but Suzie has me convinced I could do any of the nails she does 😂
i literally do nothing to my nails, no nail polish, nothing and i still enjoy watching these videos lol
Lana Loveey she’s how I learned to do it when my nails break (my nails are naturally long so I can’t deal with them being short)
good job no clitnes
@@lialius114 it's sooo soothing! Lol I get so relaxed watching her videos. I always feel happier and less stressed after I watch her videos. 🥰
Why is she the bob ross of manicuring
Selam Feleke I was literally thinking the exact same thing❗️😂😂
If you did not grow up in the eighties it would be more of a generational comparison. Bob Ross was an iconic TV show about learning how to paint. Mr. Ross created masterful paintings. His techniques were flawless and imagination boundless. He had a soothing voice and an addictive personality which gave life to his paint, brushes & paintings. He was a Masterful teacher of his art! Suszie is most definitely all of these as well. Cheers
Tell me about it, I do not even do my nails and I NEVER thought I would be interested but I stayed due to soothing voice
suicide is the answer to all problems And I’m a guy😂😂it was nothing good I could find on here and I came across her!
@@shemarsaintfort8388 she is too cute to not click on... I am still not interested in doing my nails, but I love hearing her explain things
Great experiment Suzie! I love clear nails and do mine with acrylic. Although the gel has more clarity it's just too messy for me lol.
I love your channel your nails are always beautiful 😊😊😊
@@roseflower1562 Thank you so much!
Love you so much you do the best designs of nails
I'm no nail tech, but yeah Gel seems like it is way more difficult to work with.
I dont mean to be off topic but does someone know a trick to get back into an instagram account??
I was stupid lost my password. I would love any tricks you can give me!
Gel was a clear winner
Mrs. Baldwin hahaha
*ba dum tssh*
Lol
Tee hee 😊
Thanks for spoiling it 😂
I've recently decided to enroll to become a nail technician. I wanted to let you know, Suzie, that you were a great inspiration in that. I even went and bought some supplies, and had just finished my first full set on a fake hand when I saw this upload!
Best of luck! I'll bet you are going to be great! ❤️
@@laurabrady84105 thank you!
@@AlisCL2 Good luck!😃
Good Luck!
she's inspired me to learn, no school, just to do my own at home.. i have so much trouble with mine that after seeing her vids over time, she shows the proper way to do nails so there's no lifting etc.. i get greenage too.. so i thought to learn just to do mine, def not professionally.. just dunno where to start.. 🤔
thx Suzie for ur great vids and showing what my techs do wrong.. also next time i plan to go to Cali, I'm sch'ing an appt with ur techs.. can't wait..
I enrolled in a local nail tech class so I can start practicing this. :] I'ma be a fabulous male nail tech and I'm excited lol. Thanks for the inspiration and videos. :) Super educational and motivating!
I agree we need more Male nail technicians in this world! Good for you!!!
You act like there aren’t any male nail techs out there...I bet you’re white 🙄
Sara-A there are plenty of them actually!
why u making it a race thing tho?
neville please, come on don’t be naive
If you put a thin layer of topcoat on the underside of the acrylic nail it also looks like glass. Gel is always more clear, but I like the durability and strength of acrylic, especially for length. Fun video, Suzie!!! 😊
Hailey Parlette is it harder? My gel nails are often broken within 3 weeks and I have to pay full set again 😕€40
Pati VG do your own nails girl it’s gonna save my money
@@pativg3939 i know its kinda late but gel nails really kinda stay for 3 weeks or + if they're thicker i guess. but acrylics are more strong imo even tho all i ever used was polygels :). but miss girl u should really start doing your own nails and get polygels or acrylic nail kit from amazon or aliexpress for like 20, 30 & 40$!! i think its better to get it from amazon since aliexpress slow af 😕 but really u would save money if u start practicing esp during this time so go get one nail kit!! xx
I started watching Suzie a few months ago when I decided to overlay my own nails. I ordered (way too many) supplies, tried acrylic, gel and polygel (poly is DEF my fav!), and had a knack for it, within a month of doing my own nails, I’d started doing friends and family. I’ve really fallen in love with the medium. It’s almost therapeutic... getting the shape just so, playing with so many creative nail designs and enhancements, I’m in love. I now have people literally stopping me on the street to ask where I got my nails done! I’m saving up to get certified in my state, which is a requirement to work in a salon here. My dream is to come train with you and take your intensive class. Please let us know when the next round will begin, I’m hoping to have enough saved to sign up! ❤️. I watch your videos every day for inspiration and knowledge and just to make me smile. You are THE BEST. Thank you for sharing your skill and techniques with us, I can’t begin to tell you how much your videos have meant to me. You and your videos, and your willingness to share, were a major springboard for me to claw my way out from under a deep depression that had enveloped my life for almost 3 years. Thank you, Suzie, from the bottom of my heart, for being there to motivate and inspire me. I will always be grateful to you. ❤️❤️❤️
This is such an inspirational story! ❤ I hope you may be able to follow your dreams.
im so excited to start learning too!! i just ordered a ton of supplies and im binging suzie's vids to learn the basics
I’m so obsessed with all your videos.. this is my “TH-cam yoga for the mind”! lol
Suzie i love seeing you work acrylic, and how filing is second nature to you. i reckon you could be a great plasterer or woodworker haha
Love the background music on this one for some reason (tho I usually do anyway) Not sure if the mixing is slightly different on this video or what it is? But kudos to cameraman 👏🏼
She is amazing but props to the camera man for all the PERFECT angles shot on ALL her videos and the editing ❤❤❤
I like the acrylic one more, simply cuz it makes it look like the top layer is more clear than the bottom and makes it pop more..
That's just me..
Will you do a video on hand files and the different grits of them? I know you explain e files a lot, but hand filing is a bit more vague. Whats the ideal grit for removing product vs the ideal grit for buffing smooth before a polish? I hope to see a video about it!!
Thank you for being amazing and not having a million ads on these videos, very calm and zen like feeling !
I’ve been finessed all these years paying extra for “gel” nails, when in actuality I’ve just been getting acrylic with gel polish. 🤦🏻♀️😏
Rosie D yeah I’m so pissed 🤬🤬
Wow yeah alot of salons are getting away with that shit you have to do your homework gel is thick & doesn't involve powder if it has powder then it's acrylic
Omg!! I’ve been so confused this whole time. Paying for gel and getting acrylic. I like acrylic so why they saying it’s gel and have people confused.
Rosie D they call it ‘gel powderrrr’ lol!
@@alexxxaification me too just found out this week
I don't do nails professionally or anything- I just go and get mine done, but I love watching your videos Suzie! They are so helpful and informative and extremely relaxing!!
I think it depends on the brand of clear acrylic. I use ENC and I find it like glass. Although you could do everything in acrylic and cap in clear gel.
Absolutely. I use clear acrylic and cap in Gel, works a great nice and clear. It’s the capping with clear acrylic that makes it slightly more opaque ☺️
I love your channel so much and you always brighten up my day. I love you so much 😘😘😍
I Love to watch her videos, how she tell and explane things what can happen if you do something wrong, and give you great examples and her voice deep and calm. You can learn from her and follow her easily step for step. I love acryl nails and I will try to do it myself at home😁 wish me luck🤭 greetings from the Netherlands♥️♥️
Honestly, I almost really think, that it is all just the underside that determines the clarity. I believe, that if you filed and buffed and gel-topcoated the underside just like upperside, they would both be equally perfectly clear. It's just the underside that has been sitting on the form and that hasn't formed a perfectly smooth surface, because iit has been sitting on the paper. Esp. the Powder/Monomer-Acrylic, because it startsout as tiny gritty particles that then fuse togehter. held in place by the paper.
You're right if she would of put gel under the nail it would of had been as clear as the gel nail too.
That’s what I do. Gel on the underside, work with clear acrylic on top then cap with clear gel. You wouldn’t know the difference!😁👍
Camera man is interestingly silent on the weaponlike quality of really long, sharp nails.
Lol I thought that too! 😂 Xxx
I've heard him say (in other videos) that he loves them!
at least he isnt the loud obnoxious kind
I am only 11 years old and have been watching Suzie for so long!! When I come home form school the first thing I do other than homework is watch Suzie!! If she has not uploaded I watch some videos over and over again hoping I will be a master just like Suzie one day!!!!
You shouldn't even be on TH-cam
Your nail biting video helped inspire me and this is the first year I’ve grown them long enough to get acrylics - I appreciated all your advice as I never thought I could have nice nails :)
Best nail channel on here suzie talks nicely dosent over act and she isn't loud. Everything looks so clean and fresh too love it all.
This is like a tv show
A great way to end a busy day! Love your videos, Suzie!
Thank you for your expertise. Awesome. I did acrylic nails years ago, and was debating over gel, gel powder and acrylic. This helped me in my decision.
It's such a strange situation, having so much fondness for a cameraman that I've never seen! Love your videos Suzie! Xoxo ❤️
Ok but this video was actually so informative and you have a great way of coherently wanting to say what you need to get across
Wow, so basically when I go get my nails done I get gel every time, but in reality I'm getting acrylic. Not one time when I've had gel did they actually put gel on my nails😒
They are probably filling your nails with acrylic and topping it with gel polish.
@@tatjanathomas side note: we have the same name, first and last! 😯 But mine is Tatyana.
Kiana Bowens oh yikes that’s terrible 😨😨 especially if you’ve asked specifically for gel. can they get in trouble for that?
A lot of places when you say gel nails theyll do polish. Which is ridiculous.
Me to I can’t find a place that does gel tips
I love gel when you encapsulate glitter in it the shine is beautiful x
I find it satisfying to watch someone do nail and Miss Susie’s voice is calming
I love that you have such a soft voice and this helps me because when I'm following one of your tutorials I don't get confused
Watching you build nails is so satisfying.
I’m curious to know what you think about the actual difference in the product that you use? Do you think some clear acrylics could be clearer than others? I’ve seen some girls here on TH-cam use a certain one, and it’s clear, but I’ve seen others, like Kirsty from Naio Nails, do a clear nail with their brand of clear and it’s literally like CRYSTAL! Just wondering. You’re amaze balls, Suzie! ❤️♥️
Kirsty explained how she keeps acrylic really clear in one of her clear acrylic videos. According to that video it's all about getting the acrylic powder and monomer ball exactly the right ratio of monomer liquid to powder, and not moving the acrylic around very much. Literally, just patting it into place very carefully. After watching that video the acrylic overlays that I was doing on my natural nails got a lot clearer. And I stopped being afraid to "waste" a couple of imperfect acrylic balls.
calichef1962 that definitely makes sense!
I absolutely think it's brand my acrylics are crystal clear and would smash my gels in clarity. 😁🙌
I have naturally long nails, but i still watch her videos even though i dont use acrylic or gel. I just enjoy her voice and the way she explains things so clearly ❤ I love you Suzie!
Your videos are lovely to watch. I love the fact that you put up the time of what you're going to do next. Very viewer friendly
Hi Suzie I love your nail work so much. Me watching your videos kinda helped me grow my nails out because all I could ever do was my family's nails but now I can do my own.
Suzi and liz are my official nail teachers. When I finally take the course to get certified I will have a great knowledge foundation thanks to these 2 fabulous, wonderful ladies. Your expertise are more valuable than you could ever imagine. Thanks Suz! And liz too if she sees this.
Im am 11 years old... I do acrylic nails
I watch Susie's videos all the time, she is the one that made me want to start my career at a young age. I just want to say i love you Susie and keep going forget all the haters and do what you love. You are the best you tuber in the world. OMG thank you for hearting my comment your awesome
Why thank you Nicholette- thats super sweet💜id love to see your work 😀
Her glasses are so fabulous 💎💞
Is there a difference in durability and strength? I just had my first manicure and got acrylics and am wondering if I should try gel nails next, I know very little about nails but learning a lot from this channel and others. Is there a particular type of nail that is stronger than any other?
My boyfriend insists on watching suzie with me, he says your voice is so calming
Keep up the great job suzie!
Sophia what? That’s awkward 🤣
Sophia he is in love with her
how cute
Suzie....you should do one with polygel too.....acrylic vs gel vs polygel
I got my acrylic set a few weeks ago and after watching loads of these vids I’ve got a good acrylic application
Omg so nicely explained in detail.
Suzy this helped me a lot do my nails...
Thank u!!
That was a *very* interesting experiment! Thank you, Suzie! I agree that the gel was more crystal clear than the acrylic, but they were both very transparent. I haven't ever messed with gels, other than gel polish. I haven't had any real training in sculpture/builder gels, so I have neither the confidence nor the budget to add those products to my nail art stash. BTW, I *LOVE* the shorter square with rounded corners nails on your right hand! That is how I try to make my nails look. It's pretty, practical and not physically dangerous to either me or my chihuahuas who sleep with me. Bonus: I can still use my smart phone!
You’re adorable💜
@@NailCareerEducation I have a question if acrylics don't need light then why do my nail manicurist use the lab?
I wish I could do what you do be as talented as you are Suzie you make it look so easy and beautiful thank you so much for sharing your talents with us.
Clear acrylic has come a long way in the past 25 years since I started working with it!!
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Thank You Suzie. I Love when you do Experiments like this. I can Seriously watch you Videos over & over again every Day & Night & never get tired of watching them. You are an Amazing Teacher, I would Love to come see & work with You.
Aaawwwwwww😘
Oh I wish I could have you do my nails....I’ve got long natural nails but I’m sure you could do something. But I’m in England and I don’t know of ANY nail tech near your amazing standards. Thank you your vids are just a joy to watch.
I absolutely love all your videos. They have the best music by far and are so professionally finished. Well done cameraman!
Plus I could just listen to Suzie all day long 😊
You talk so calmly and soothingly
Thanks to you I do my own acrylics now. At the beginning it was a mess but now I’m really happy with my results, whenever I get compliments and I recommend you channel 💞
Awwwwww- thats sooooo sweet 😘
gel looks like such a sticky hassle to work with
I agree that's why I don't use gel acrylic is easier to control in my opinion
Watching that top coat go on is soooooo satisfying. I hold my breath every time in excitement.
This is an awesome vid, thank you! I truly love the gel, hands down! I've been using fake toe nails and they really work well for me. I don't have attractive looking toe nails, so I definitely need some help. I get so many compliments on my fake French toenails. It's the only ones I use. However, sometimes, the sizes don't always fit. My husband doesn't like the red or other colors. I will try the gel for sure on my next pedi. I need to buy the tools. Again, thank you for the thorough comparison. ❤❤❤
although i’ve just started watching your channel miss suzie i think i’ve learned so so much and it helps me to do my own nails
*2 questions I’m hoping someone could answer!*
1- I know you used gel over gel but is it ok to use gel polish over gel?
2- what would you recommend more for novice/intermediates?
Gel is not meant to go over polish, but you can do it - you can cheat it- polish must be dry before you coat it with the Gel👍🏼
I just found your channel. I have been watching as many videos as I can daily... I have had lifting & tearing from dipped nails and I am giving my nails a much needed break. You are so talented at what you do! ❤️ from Arkansas
The gel seems to be a lot more transparent. It seems to be more glass like. It's lovely watching you work with gels. I'm sure a lot of die hard acrylic techs would find it hard to try something new. Would you say gels are your new favourite? Or would you still prefer acrylic? Is one stronger than the other? Can I ask (anyone who reads this can answer) do you have to oil the cuticles every day? Or is it just something you put on after having nails done? I use handcream every day and rub it around my nails and round the back of the nails, but should I do this with oil instead?
Experiment using different products.
"Usually it's on MY OTHER HAND"
Immediately shows a product that has a Holo sticker.
Extra emphasis on nail oil???
We all know what this is hinting at.
Suzie is going to collab with fellow Canadian TH-camr, Lew from Unbox Therapy.
Undeniable proof.
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You might have answered this in a previous video,but can you put hard gel over acrylic? Will it ruin durability of gel by putting it on acrylic?
Yes you can, when you combine acrylic and gel its called Hybrid
@@NailCareerEducation I knew that. Lol. Lack of sleep. Thx for answering. 😊 oh and I loved your q&a and tea video with Liz(?).
I remember hearing quite a bit about the clarity of gel in the last few videos, and I’m really glad Suzie decided to make this video. I was under the impression that acrylic turns out much more cloudy that it actually does. Three cheers for education!
Plus, Cameraman has spoiled me so much with this editing. I love rewatching old NCE videos, but the new ones are such treats that the older vids don’t even compare! Loving this channel so much 💜💅
The acrylic looks awesome... Great work suzie as always
Hi Suzie, do you recommend applying a coat of top coat underneath the nail to enhance the clarity?
She does do that a lot.
The gel becomes even more clear when you use a touch of clear gel polish underneath
Augusta Perry thanks for the tip! 😊❤️
Elizabeth Quirindongo she does? I never noticed 🤷🏽♀️
Elizabeth Quirindongo but thank you for pointing it out to me! 😊❤️
Anyone else who watch not only for the nails but also because her voice is sooo soothing I could listen to her talk about how paint dries and still love it 💕
I'm learning so much! Thanks for your 💅 expertise. 🙌😘
I've been afraid to use gel until now. Thanks Suzie!
This was the best video to help understand the difference! Thank you!!
Hi Suzie, I am a nail tech and just love your videos. I would like to know where you got your hand rest I see in all your videos you do on yourself?
I don't know but it's 3:30 am here and I can't stop watching your vids.
Your voice is so calming to listen to. 💕 Love your channel you've helped me alot!
Love your channel so much I’ve watch your channel for 2 years!!! Your the best on TH-cam
Love love love watching your videos your videos encourage me in doing a uv gel nail extension course which I completed today which was very hard looks easy but I did struggle but got through it Glad to be your subscriber. Thank you for all your videos.
You're very soft spoken, it's nice to watch and listen to you😊
I love the lamp you use! I need a pretty pink one in my life 😊💕
By chance do you know the name of it?
ECouture by max estrada
Hi Susie! I would just like you to know that you have inspired a little 12 year old to do her own nails! I hope to be better and better every time, and I owe it all to u!! I love you soooooo much! ❤️❤️
Hi Suzie, just love your videos - after a hectic day working and with 3 kids to coax into doing what they should be...my relaxation and education is watching you. You are so knowledgeable and I always learn new techniques to incorporate into my work...and it’s so relaxing to watch..thanks so much ❤️(p.s I find that Gel is best for “glass nails” rather than L&P or Poly/Acrylgel)
I love how much you love doing nails
I have always been a natural nail girl. I see so many with these beautiful gel and acrylic manicures 💅🏻. You have my interest. I may change at 31 y/o to a acrylic or gel nail girl.
That was awesome. Now, Suzie, which one do you like to work with more OVERALL? I am scared to work with gel. It just looks like I'm bound to make a mess.
That top coat is so satisfying
I would love it if you did a video comparing different brands of clear acrylic!!
Great work. I've been tricked at the nail salon. I've been paying for gel but getting acrylic. One of the nail techs told me when he did my nails. He said the difference is in the clarity.
Hey Suzie! I got my nails done a while ago and the nail tech was pretty rough handed and wouldn’t let me say much. My nails looks decent but some of them are different lengths and I know it wasn’t the best set I’ve gotten. How do I let them know without sounding rude, or what’s a better approach to making sure my nails are done right?
Good question.
I once left a nail shop with all the nails filed about five degrees off from straight across. She was really consistent, I'll give her that. They were ALL the same exact angle, just not the 90 degree angle to my sidewalls that I was after. The next day I filed them straight and applied a fresh topcoat to keep the tips sealed.
Hiya giving feed back to your technician is very nerve racking if its not possitive but it's probably the most important. I would rather hear bad feed back and have the opportunity to fix any errors than to loose a client or see them go elsewhere. It's incredibly embarrassing for both parties bumping into clients that have another tech's work then to hear they wernt happy. Give your tech the opportunity first air any issues. Tell them exactly what you want to start. Its your hands you have to be happy. 💅💕😊
Hi Maitri, I’ve been a pro nail tech for 8yrs and have had the odd client over the yrs that is quite happy to say if she’s not 100% happy..tho tbh I can usually tell by their face if there is one nail that is bothering them, so I always ask. I would never be offended if I was asked to fix something. It’s usually a minuscule bit that you’d need a brain surgeons magnifying glasses to see, but I will always sort it. After all, I want my work (and photos) to be the best that they can be....despite working to time constraints....a good nail tech will welcome comments....a bad one won’t. You’re paying for a service so, unless you’re paying peanuts, don’t worry about asking for a correction xx
Krewzy thanks for the advice!
You are so good.. I am trying to finish my school in nail technology but I have not done enough practicals to be really good ...I just wished right after I graduated so wished I had taken boards at that time...
I've never had my nails done in a salon so I didn't have a clue what the difference between gel/acrylic was until I started watching Suzie's videos. I'm hoping to learn how to do them at home myself so I'm re-watching all her tutorials! Guess which design I'm desperate for? x
Ombre?
@@NailCareerEducation Hahahaha! No, GOTH!!!!!
Suzie how do you avoid getting that notch on your nails from the process of getting gel or acrylic tips?
who here didn't even skip to gel with the note on the video even if the video said you could just because you like to watch suzie? hahaha and love it when she talks around it haha!
The editing and aesthetic layout tranquillises me 😍❤️
Your natural nails are so perfect
She’s the best I just said to myself , I’m so glad that I found you again!
I love your channel and i do my own nails your videos helped a lot
Enailcouture clear acrylic is actually pretty clear if anybody wants to check that out
Hi Susie. I just got ANC Nails. Will regular nail polish & nail polish damage my nails if I want to change in between salon visits or should I use gel nail polish? You do great work.
I’m addicted to your channel, I’ve seen every video atleast twice (except this one) and you may have already answered these questions in previous videos but I can’t remember if you did or not, so my questions are: 1.) it looks like you use the same forms with both gel and acrylic, are they same or does the same company make separate forms for acrylic and gel? 2.) it also looks like you start at the free edge for acrylic and the nail bed for gel, why is that? Do you need to start at the nail bed for gel?
Thank you Suzie. Love you and your channel. Camera man does an amazing job editing these videos. ❤️
Aloha from Hawaii . You mentioned not focusing on Acrylic brands but I’ve noticed certain brands clears are clearer then others. Anyone else find that also? But man... I have been in love with gel too! I love having beautiful long nails and not having to wait for anything to air dry 😍
Clear acrylics vary widely. The best I've found is from Exclusive Nail Couture. Max does some fantastic products!!!