You posted this right on time. 1, because I can't sleep, lol. 2, you explained exactly why it's time for me to upgrade to a bigger size. I've already purchased a few new brushes a couple of days ago and can't wait to see how much better I'll be ❤️
Good video. Everyone; You should never ever ever soak your brushes in acetone. Especially if they are real Kolinskyn because you’re drying out your expensive quality brush that you use to make a living, work harder, and not smarter, & grow your skills. You always use brush cleaner with moisturizer. Always try to buy the most moisturizing brush cleaner you can. Acetone is just for a quick fix, clean up, possibly clean the ferrule of the brush, which would be the silver/metal part. I see all of this because I have experience in 31 years of doing nails. I keep up on all trends and all but I was going on and a fundamental rule is what I stated above. It’ll make your life so much easier.
Yes I mix brush cleaner and acetone but in my experience acetone is good for when brush cleaner isn’t quite getting the job done 😂 sometimes brush cleaner coats it but doesn’t actually get into the bristles to dissolve everything but if you use a quality real kolinsky brush it won’t matter but to each it’s own!
Nah incorrect. Your brush will be fine. If you have dried up acrylic just use acetone. Nothing else is gonna work at that point so why toss it? Thats ridiculous. I've used acetone for years. You don't soak it for more than a few minutes, def not for hours or anything insane. But 100% legit kolinsky sable is absolutely able to withstand solvents. Us traditional artists use them with solvents as well and I've been using acetone to clean out old dried up kolinsky nail brushes for over a decade. Theyre all still beautiful. Just soak in momonor to rehydrate after and your fine. I'm so over the whole "never use acetone" nonsense all over the internet nowadays. It's ridiculous. Kolinsky sables are breed to withstand extremely harsh winters and extreme conditions etc. The hairs can absolutely handle some acetone that doesn't even truly absorb into the bristles fully anyways, that's why it's so wonderful about holding so much liquid it's fibers/layers hold different amounts of different viscosities, far superior to any artificial fibers. So yes you can absolutely soak your 100% kolinsky sable hair brush in acetone as needed. Especially if it comes down to tossing your brush or not? That's just moronic tbh. The issue that likely started this whole myth was people soaking fake kolinsky sable brushes or brushes that are hybrid hairs (some kolinsky to fool buyers, mostly artificial) and acetone will just eventually melt the bristles. But because someone believed a crap seller stating it was 100% kolinsky sable (oh gosh or worse, kolinsky sable VEGAN. Oh my. Just side note. Can't be actual kolinsky and vegan lol) and thought it was just acetone destroying their brush. Now another side note- not all handles can be exposed to solvents. Like in the video. Don't put the ferrule or handle in acetone or solvents etc. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have been having the exact struggles you addressed in this video. I will be saving up some coins to buy a bigger Kolinski brush. My brushes get dirty so fast and it is frustrating. Everything you pointed out is exactly what I am fighting with, Thanks again for your much needed advice!
Yes ! The quality of kolinsky mattress as well! This is why I don’t buy brushes online bc often times they are sooo different and the sizes are in accurate etc! I’m glad this helped!
i really enjoyed this! I really wanna get a kolinskyn brush.. abt a year ago I tried doin my nails for the 1st time and omfl I hated whatever oval brush I had.. im 17 so I gotta beg my dad to get me my nail stuff, hopefully he agrees to get me a good brush like the square one u using! LOLL u were so informative u gettin my sub girll♡
Ofc! Honestly you’ll just have to Find what works for you bc everyone’s idea of a good brush is different! I buy mine at the nail supply and it doesn’t even have a name lol it doesn’t come w packaging or anything so I can’t help w that bc this is the only brush I’ve ever used I just keep buying the same one over and over 😂
I knew when I saw the white handle, this was not going to be good 😭 but I’ve never seen a size 20 brush, I am in love😍definitely my next investment 👏🏾👏🏾
Hi! There is no link love it’s just a traditional nail supply! I go in store there is no online sorry 😭 but you can go to any traditional nail supply as this is like a standard regular brush
I think both brushes were good it’s just preference. I like the smaller brush 💯🔥 until I seen the paint come off & the bristles were bent okay nevermind 😭
Hey yall! I'm hoping this gives you some good info on why shape and size matters as well as how a different brush can help you out! most ppl are used to buying brushes online and although there are more options as far as looks, we def have to learn about how to spot the right brush and its potential uses! let me know below what size and shape you like! also I rate this rush a 2/10 😭
@@tonileeks-lee6931 Ive thought about it but honestly It’s harder then ppl think to find suppliers etc bc nail supply stores don’t give out info at all 😂These brushes don’t even have names or brands lmaooo. but maybe one day itll work out
@@Nailsbyprettyface I understand completely...I would go there and buy 20 of their number 20 brushes pinched add a few bucks on the price and throw it on my site...lol
Size matters for sure but I feel it depends on the length. On such a short nail I thinks size 20 will give a to thick application. A real size 12 or 14 would suffice. Like YN Greg signature brush 🖌️ is a great one because it is point and also becomes flat. Great quality also. Another great brush because of its shape in my opinion is from Luyen Deng. I have three different sizes and depending on the length depends on which one I use but they are amazing. But great demonstration and I love you honesty.
Thank you! I stick to the same brush every time and I like bristles at this length but you’re correct that different brands have different bristle lengths and all that! But even with short bristels the tip would still be flat so application wouldn’t change ! The only thing that would change is the ability to move product as there’s less space on the brush to do certain patting and pulling techniques but That’s why it’s important for ppl to find what works for them! I don’t like buying online bc the sizing is way smaller lol like size 12s are usually more like size 10e etc 😂
The tech determines thickness, shape final outcome on ANY nail, NOT the brush. All that comes down to technique and experience. I work with a 16 or 18 brush. My preference and I use them on ALL sets. Honestly the only difference for me is whichever is clean or which I grab first. When you master liquid/powder ratio it really doesn't matter that much what size brush you use for application and it reduces your time and increases the number of clients you can work with. You can do one bead that's too thick with an 8 or one bead that's perfect with a 22.
Yeah this is why I don’t buy internet brushes ! I had no idea they were a popular brand but they spoke highly of the quality but tbh I wasn’t surprised 😂 bc I like what I like and I know that usually brushes online especially through Amazon just aren’t always the bomb
Not sure as I don’t have a visual but I wouldn’t say purchasing brushes online crimped are accurate lol this is why I def recommend going to nail supplies so you can see it real time and have it adjusted! You can try to diy but honestly it’s not easy and if you do it wrong you’ll ruin the brush bc bristles can get turned the wrong direction or fall out 😭
Hey Mia, we apologize for the negative experience you had with our acrylic nail brush and appreciate your honest feedback. We value our customers' satisfaction and will make note of all the things you said to improve it on our next version of acrylic brushes. We're also in the process of launching bigger sizes too. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to make this right for you. Have a wonderful day
I have a question because I’m a new sub so I’m trying to catch up with some of your videos but question: I see you use 90’s mail tips and I’m wondering do you ever use a different style of nail tip? I see you use the curved tips. Super curved. I don’t understand how we wore those back in the day, but we did 😅lol trends come back trends leave… understood. However; again, do you ever use any other shape or Pearl tips and also do you use forms and sculpt nails just in case someone wants a straight or more of a C curve nail tip enhancement?
Hi ! No I just use regular tips lol these are just standard natural tips not super curved! There are tips that curve way more than these lol I use these bc I did nails before covid and before everyone became at home techs during covid and companies realized straight tips were so easy for ppl to use 😂 so this isn’t a trend for me I like them and they’re very cheap and there’s a lot of girls who like the regular look rather than the trendier flat and skinny! Also these tips work with a lot more types of fingers and nail types 🥰 anyone who comes to me knows this is what I use! I actually recommend that you don’t bend over backwards buying a whole bunch of tips or constantly changing your techniques bc if someone likes your work they will book regardless! It can actually confuse someone when there’s so many options or if a techs work always looks different 😭
You posted this right on time. 1, because I can't sleep, lol. 2, you explained exactly why it's time for me to upgrade to a bigger size. I've already purchased a few new brushes a couple of days ago and can't wait to see how much better I'll be ❤️
Okayyyy! 😁 good luck I hope they work bc it’s nth worse then having a useless brush 😂
@NailsByPrettyFace thanks, I hope so too because I'm not licensed and i do my own and daughter nails so online is it for now
Where can I get good brushes from? Pinched like yours
Good morning I was wondering, do you sell brushes or could you tell us where you buy your brushes from?
Good video. Everyone; You should never ever ever soak your brushes in acetone. Especially if they are real Kolinskyn because you’re drying out your expensive quality brush that you use to make a living, work harder, and not smarter, & grow your skills. You always use brush cleaner with moisturizer. Always try to buy the most moisturizing brush cleaner you can. Acetone is just for a quick fix, clean up, possibly clean the ferrule of the brush, which would be the silver/metal part. I see all of this because I have experience in 31 years of doing nails. I keep up on all trends and all but I was going on and a fundamental rule is what I stated above. It’ll make your life so much easier.
Yes I mix brush cleaner and acetone but in my experience acetone is good for when brush cleaner isn’t quite getting the job done 😂 sometimes brush cleaner coats it but doesn’t actually get into the bristles to dissolve everything but if you use a quality real kolinsky brush it won’t matter but to each it’s own!
Hey , you can use acetone just apply cuticle oil after to rehydrate ❤
Nah incorrect. Your brush will be fine. If you have dried up acrylic just use acetone. Nothing else is gonna work at that point so why toss it? Thats ridiculous. I've used acetone for years. You don't soak it for more than a few minutes, def not for hours or anything insane. But 100% legit kolinsky sable is absolutely able to withstand solvents. Us traditional artists use them with solvents as well and I've been using acetone to clean out old dried up kolinsky nail brushes for over a decade. Theyre all still beautiful. Just soak in momonor to rehydrate after and your fine. I'm so over the whole "never use acetone" nonsense all over the internet nowadays. It's ridiculous. Kolinsky sables are breed to withstand extremely harsh winters and extreme conditions etc. The hairs can absolutely handle some acetone that doesn't even truly absorb into the bristles fully anyways, that's why it's so wonderful about holding so much liquid it's fibers/layers hold different amounts of different viscosities, far superior to any artificial fibers. So yes you can absolutely soak your 100% kolinsky sable hair brush in acetone as needed. Especially if it comes down to tossing your brush or not? That's just moronic tbh. The issue that likely started this whole myth was people soaking fake kolinsky sable brushes or brushes that are hybrid hairs (some kolinsky to fool buyers, mostly artificial) and acetone will just eventually melt the bristles. But because someone believed a crap seller stating it was 100% kolinsky sable (oh gosh or worse, kolinsky sable VEGAN. Oh my. Just side note. Can't be actual kolinsky and vegan lol) and thought it was just acetone destroying their brush. Now another side note- not all handles can be exposed to solvents. Like in the video. Don't put the ferrule or handle in acetone or solvents etc. ❤️
@MedusaBlvck please don't use cuticle oil lovelies. Use monomer.
What's wrong with using cuticle oil?@@unboundbytiffany
Thank you for all this info im just starting to do my own nails. This really helped.
I’m so glad this helped you! Thank you for watching
I needed to see this my size twenty brush isn’t crimped been wondering y i take longer and have cuticle issues
Yeah everything affects how your brush works! I don’t prefer the oval shape bc I feel like it dont pick beads up the same haha
Love the video, would like to try my hand at your go to brush. Does the shop you get yours from have a website for online shopping?
No lol just go to your local nail supply they pretty much all carry the same standard brushes 😂
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have been having the exact struggles you addressed in this video. I will be saving up some coins to buy a bigger Kolinski brush. My brushes get dirty so fast and it is frustrating. Everything you pointed out is exactly what I am fighting with, Thanks again for your much needed advice!
Yes ! The quality of kolinsky mattress as well! This is why I don’t buy brushes online bc often times they are sooo different and the sizes are in accurate etc! I’m glad this helped!
@@Nailsbyprettyface Well, thanks again!!🙂 I did not know that.
i really enjoyed this! I really wanna get a kolinskyn brush.. abt a year ago I tried doin my nails for the 1st time and omfl I hated whatever oval brush I had.. im 17 so I gotta beg my dad to get me my nail stuff, hopefully he agrees to get me a good brush like the square one u using! LOLL u were so informative u gettin my sub girll♡
Aww thank so much !!! Good luck !
Thank You
Ofc!!
Not sure if you answered this question already are you using a round brush number 20 that was pinched professionally?
Yeah I use size 20 and I wouldn’t say professionally 😂 just at the nail supply where I buy it from
@@Nailsbyprettyface Thank you
Awesome video! So, what brand of brush is good or what brand do you use? Tyfs bc I almost bought one lol
Ofc! Honestly you’ll just have to
Find what works for you bc everyone’s idea of a good brush is different! I buy mine at the nail supply and it doesn’t even have a name lol it doesn’t come w packaging or anything so I can’t help w that bc this is the only brush I’ve ever used I just keep buying the same one over and over 😂
I thought we aren't suppose to clean in acetone because it damages them
I knew when I saw the white handle, this was not going to be good 😭 but I’ve never seen a size 20 brush, I am in love😍definitely my next investment 👏🏾👏🏾
Yeah most nail brush handles are bad bc the material! Anything w fancy designs or textures I do not recommend 😂
Thank you 😊 💓, this video is very helpful 😁🙌🏾👍🏾
Glad it was helpful!💕
Where do you find your size 20 brush?
Hi please can you tell me so it’s a square shaped brush and size 20 ?
Hi can u link me to brush u use not the oval one
Hi! There is no link love it’s just a traditional nail supply! I go in store there is no online sorry 😭 but you can go to any traditional nail supply as this is like a standard regular brush
I think both brushes were good it’s just preference. I like the smaller brush 💯🔥 until I seen the paint come off & the bristles were bent okay nevermind 😭
Hey yall! I'm hoping this gives you some good info on why shape and size matters as well as how a different brush can help you out! most ppl are used to buying brushes online and although there are more options as far as looks, we def have to learn about how to spot the right brush and its potential uses! let me know below what size and shape you like! also I rate this rush a 2/10 😭
I love a size 16 pinched...
I hope you consider offering those beauty supply brushes on your website... everyone doesn't have access to that quality
@@tonileeks-lee6931 Ive thought about it but honestly It’s harder then ppl think to find suppliers etc bc nail supply stores don’t give out info at all 😂These brushes don’t even have names or brands lmaooo. but maybe one day itll work out
@@Nailsbyprettyface I understand completely...I would go there and buy 20 of their number 20 brushes pinched add a few bucks on the price and throw it on my site...lol
@@Nailsbyprettyface that's just to test the waters..see if sells are gonna be good etc.
Where did you get yours 😊
Nail supply store !
Where did you get your size 20 brush from ?
Nail supply!
Size matters for sure but I feel it depends on the length. On such a short nail I thinks size 20 will give a to thick application. A real size 12 or 14 would suffice. Like YN Greg signature brush 🖌️ is a great one because it is point and also becomes flat. Great quality also. Another great brush because of its shape in my opinion is from Luyen Deng. I have three different sizes and depending on the length depends on which one I use but they are amazing. But great demonstration and I love you honesty.
Thank you! I stick to the same brush every time and I like bristles at this length but you’re correct that different brands have different bristle lengths and all that! But even with short bristels the tip would still be flat so application wouldn’t change ! The only thing that would change is the ability to move product as there’s less space on the brush to do certain patting and pulling techniques but That’s why it’s important for ppl to find what works for them! I don’t like buying online bc the sizing is way smaller lol like size 12s are usually more like size 10e etc 😂
The tech determines thickness, shape final outcome on ANY nail, NOT the brush. All that comes down to technique and experience. I work with a 16 or 18 brush. My preference and I use them on ALL sets. Honestly the only difference for me is whichever is clean or which I grab first. When you master liquid/powder ratio it really doesn't matter that much what size brush you use for application and it reduces your time and increases the number of clients you can work with. You can do one bead that's too thick with an 8 or one bead that's perfect with a 22.
Thanks for reviewing this I've seen this brush going around a lot lately and wondered if it was any good or not
Yeah this is why I don’t buy internet brushes ! I had no idea they were a popular brand but they spoke highly of the quality but tbh I wasn’t surprised 😂 bc I like what I like and I know that usually brushes online especially through Amazon just aren’t always the bomb
Although the v beauty pure sz 16 brush I purchased is crimpred, it feels/looks so much more narrow than my other brushes. Should I crimp it more?
Not sure as I don’t have a visual but I wouldn’t say purchasing brushes online crimped are accurate lol this is why I def recommend going to nail supplies so you can see it real time and have it adjusted! You can try to diy but honestly it’s not easy and if you do it wrong you’ll ruin the brush bc bristles can get turned the wrong direction or fall out 😭
Hey Mia, we apologize for the negative experience you had with our acrylic nail brush and appreciate your honest feedback.
We value our customers' satisfaction and will make note of all the things you said to improve it on our next version of acrylic brushes. We're also in the process of launching bigger sizes too.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to make this right for you. Have a wonderful day
No worries! Thank you for reaching out! Also I go by peaches lol
There brushes r no good
I have a question because I’m a new sub so I’m trying to catch up with some of your videos but question: I see you use 90’s mail tips and I’m wondering do you ever use a different style of nail tip? I see you use the curved tips. Super curved. I don’t understand how we wore those back in the day, but we did 😅lol trends come back trends leave… understood. However; again, do you ever use any other shape or Pearl tips and also do you use forms and sculpt nails just in case someone wants a straight or more of a C curve nail tip enhancement?
Hi ! No I just use regular tips lol these are just standard natural tips not super curved! There are tips that curve way more than these lol I use these bc I did nails before covid and before everyone became at home techs during covid and companies realized straight tips were so easy for ppl to use 😂 so this isn’t a trend for me I like them and they’re very cheap and there’s a lot of girls who like the regular look rather than the trendier flat and skinny! Also these tips work with a lot more types of fingers and nail types 🥰 anyone who comes to me knows this is what I use! I actually recommend that you don’t bend over backwards buying a whole bunch of tips or constantly changing your techniques bc if someone likes your work they will book regardless! It can actually confuse someone when there’s so many options or if a techs work always looks different 😭
Beginners should not use anything bigger than 12