For the first time this week i did a complete acrylic set in one hour. All thanks to your videos. I’m going to continue practicing and learning from your videos! Loved it ❤️
Fantastic real-time tutorial! Tracey is a pro who knows how to PROPERLY use the e-file without damaging the natural nail. So the e-file is definitely an advantage here. However, sadly, there are a lot of nail techs out there who do not know how to use the e-file, or who are simply just not careful, and they end up damaging their client's nails. Thanks for sharing this! You guys are fantastic! 👏🏼😊
I am a cosmetology student and been this summer working in a salon and done many gel polish nails, my employer has only one bit for the removal, and I struggle to use it without burning or damaging my clients nails, I guess my employer should've trained me about how to do it correctly. We haven't filed polish off at school because we use Shellac there, and that's really easy and fast to soak off
I've been e-filing my sister's and nieces' gel polish off for years and they have no damage to their natural nails - in fact, their nails are stronger than they've ever been. It's frustrating at the spa where I work, because the other nail tech informs clients in front of me that the e-file is dangerous and only bad techs use it. So I feel stuck at work soaking off clients' nails because of all the misinformation my co-worker has spread. I only have a couple of clients who aren't too afraid to give it a try. The spa owner has told me it's my business, I can do what I want as long as I know what I'm doing, but the stigma is still too much for most clients there. Hopefully someday I'll convert some of them to the e-file!
Whatt! An acetone soak is imo wayyy more damaging! But I do acrygel under the gel color, which I never fully file off, so no danger of touching the natural nail. It also never lifts, I love acrygel.
I use my e-file to remove my own gel polish. I’d much rather remove it that way than soaking it off. It takes a long time. And actually I feel the e-file does a better job.
I'm always trying to teach my clients that the efile will not hurt them because I leave that base coat on their nails just like Traci does. They never believe it until I start to remove and they say "Oh you are very gentle" So that comment right there answers everything, some techs feel they need to grind a fingernail like they are trying to make a dang canoe out of a log. Thanks guys for doing such amazing videos!!!
In nails magazine there was an article about pricing and it wasn't what the going price was in the area, it was how much you charge per hour. You are actually charging for your time not the service (with add on's of course) which is where I think this video is going. One service shouldn't be cheaper than another if it takes the same amount of time. Thanks Young Nails for doing this video and pointing out your pricing strategy again. So important, I love it!! Hi Steph, since you are the one reading and responding to most of these comments:)
I took a 2 day boot camp with Celina Ryder at Light Elegance HQ last year and we were given a chemistry class with the owner/head chemist and he told us to never soak off because it damages the nails. After you soak off you scrape off the sludge, that causes fissures in the nail plate and the melted gel and acetone can get into your bloodstream. We all know someone who “had gel for years and all of a sudden can’t know” and that’s why. I never soaked off, even in school. My handfile did it faster than soaking off did. So now I add a layer of hard gel (acetone won’t penetrate hard gel anyway) and file color off every time. My file never hits the natural nail because of the barrier there. PS - Who got the attention of all the fake accounts who have spammed your comment section?? I like to read the comments to see all the questions and answers you give and that was frustrating.
Thank you so much for this information! This makes so much Sense to me. I included your comment in my latest video, hope I pronounced your name correct 😅
I know this was 2 years ago but I’m playing catch-up, your videos are teaching me so much more than I already know…can never learn or practice enough. Thanks guys , oh and I love that colour 😍
I am pretty new to the efile and just do myself and my daughter. My daughter has naturally long nails and I just do gel polish on her. I have been filing off as much as I dare then wrapping. It works well especially if I put her hands on a heating pad. I basically get almost all of the color off one hand then wrap it and move on to the next hand. By the time I’m done filing and wrapping the second hand the first is ready to have everything pop off and be fully prepped.
I started using an E-file recently, I am so happy with the move! Tracey, I use the same cross-cut diamond bit, thanks to you, I am so impressed with how well it gets into the cuticle area without damaging the nail/cuticle.
Thank you for such a fabulous video! You also answered my question about not having to remove the base! I have a client with paper thin nails and don’t want to stress them out.
In the U.K. in London salons charge £20 ($25) for gel polish No one in U.K. would pay £48 ($60) for gel polish Some salons charge £16 for 30mins gel polish ($20) 😮 I charge going rate £20 ($25) in London and take off is £5 Love watching all your videos Thank you so much they have helped me alot.
I usually request a soak off because you really don't know how skilled someone is with an efile especially if you're trying a new salon. Most pictures are of completed work and you can't tell what kind of damage is underneath
Well that depends on the nail type... I have clients who can have Gelpolish for 5weeks shorten it themselves and nothing lifts ever... However people like myself.... I apply it all the same but if i file anything off my free edge so it's not capped anymore my polish will lift within days... Because my nails are very dry and move a lot when wet vs. Dry... So for me to have Gelpolish on for 3+weeks capping is a MUST... Since we don't know with new clients how their nails behave i would always recommend to cap because if it chipsboff after a few days and what tracy did would definitely chip of my nails.... I'd be very pissed for paying 60 for that 🙄
Wow…. Things have changed so much I never use Ceramic bits to remove the gel color And a fine sanding band to “prep”. But yes, I have been using the efile for YEARS. And with proper training it saves time! Hands down! Also thumbs first with base The 2 fingers at a time, then cure. Then you will get no seeping into the cuticle. That’s just my way!
Your real time videos are always amazing! Can you do a video removing the gel manicure the client has on, and then the normal gel application process for a new manicure? How long would it take?
See I feel the opposite! I’m a Tech who is very averse to rushing services, but a lot of clients today are hurry, hurry, hurry! AND many will also expect elaborately decorated nails, while you’re rushing. 😒🙄
There is for sure a happy medium between being "rushed" and being efficient and creating quality nails in a timely manor. Most clients now days are in a hurry themselves and don't have time to spend hours in salon, but at the same time want quality nails. That's what we hope to show in this series
Agree with saving time with the e-file. Awesome :) What about the health of the nail soaking in acetone for 20minutes every 2 weeks ?? Isn't it aggressive for natural nail ?? I am team e-file ;)
This opened my eyes, I thought E-file was for hard gel only. I was soaking and booking more than 1h!. Just ordered one online to give it a try. I do nails for extra income and go mobile, always trying to be more efficient.
Some of the walk-in nail salons in and around my town are charging $15-$20 a gel polish services alone. And, coming into this industry. This is a crazy low amount. I see my business a lot like Tracey does. Charge accordantly and to your worth. I haven’t added only gel polish services to my services because of what other people are charging. I have it with my Manicure services, but seeing and hearing Tracey talk about it. I can see that it can be a real money maker, with it being such a quick service. So will definitely add it in. And with “time”, a walk-in client asked me how long would it take to do her nails? Overlay. I said 1.5 hours as I’m still training and perfecting my skills. She said she wanted them done in 1 hour tops. I took the challenge and did her full, good looking overlay in 45 minutes. Was over the moon with myself. What was Tracey charging for overlays and manicure services? I already have my pricing, but I feel as thought I’m not charging the right price to cover all my expenses. Love this vid. Helped in so many ways as always. Xx 💋
First time I have seen your video I think it’s amazing full application you showed me I was always struggling .fantastic sir 💐 if you can show one by one another complete A/Z video please I will be grateful to you 🙏🏼
All i can say is thank you thank you thank you 😊. I always hand filed most then wrapped with acetone gel polish and slick pour removal . NOT ANYMORE! Woohoo… did them today in 23 min and that was 2 designs and rebooking. And her nails were in better condition after efile then soaked! Thank you again. Can’t wait for my new efile to come.
a bad tradie (professional) blames the tools. thank you for this i will work on my technique and show my clients this video when they don't believe me. lol.
in nail school i learned that you should use the e file or file the gel polish off the natural nail & use acetone for acrylic or dip powder manicures only!! i agree that filing the gel polish off is much easier than using acetone.
Is it possible to use nail tips with only gel polish as a builder? People have told me to use builder gel but I've never worked with it before and I'm a little scared of it. Also I'm not a nail tech I don't have a license I'm curious just for my own hands.
Soaking works quickly if you use hand-warming gloves. Set on HIGH, acetone wrap fingers -- and here in OHIO clients appreciate the warming gloves in the winter months!! Also puts a lil extra comfort during a manicure process.
I know this is a old post but hopefully someone can answer, when you remove the gel colour with drill and get to base what do we need to do with the base? Do we need to remove the base with a file then start the gel process again eg add base colour etc?
Tracy You are a wizard!! I aspire to be as good as you someday! Thanks for the awesome demo! And all the great pointers and tips! Love my Young Nails! ❤️
What about the soak off method, they didn’t remove it after 15 min, like they said in the beginning. Seems like a lot leans towards just electric file and wasn’t really a comparison
I need to get booked into your efile course, it takes me 1hr to soak and reapply gel polish. I'm in N.Ire when you said $60 I was 😲 . Took me a min to realise you can charge more where you are. I'm £15 for polish.
We have young nails trainings in N Ireland, contact our distributor out there for more info. Their information is posted on our website youngnails.com under "resources"-"locate distributor"
This is such a helpful video. I did my first gel polish change this past weekend & learned a lot as I went. I did want to know what is the bit that Traci is using before switching to the medium band? I rewound but couldn't find where it was mentioned.
This is covered a lot of questions for me, thank you! The only thing not included here was cuticle removal. I'm slow at that, so I prep the nail first in hopes the efile removed some cuticle for me and then go in with the nippers before polishing. Her cuticles were clean here but do you have any advice for this?
We don't really suggest excessive cuticle work. Of course if there is something hanging or clearly needing attention. Otherwise a quick push back and routine maintenance with the efile is plenty sufficient
I mean even hand filing the gel polish is faster than soaking off. Plus soaking my fingers in acetone for so long burns my skin and I can't do anything during the process because my fingers are all there. I only use acetone to remove the oils from my nails before primer.
Wow! I charge $25 for a removal and reapplication. That’s minimal gel polish, takes me an hour. Maybe I should start charging more 😢 I’ll be using my e-File from now on!
@@youngnailsinc Does Tracey charge the removal of old gel? I've realised I charged for removal but since I'm now not providing the removal, I'm a bit concerned about the pricing structure now
Michelle Middleton you’re still doing the work to remove it. It’s your time. So yeah I’d still charge for the removal even if you’re doing it with the E-File
So excited about the new E-file just hope its affordable for me lol. I have been doing nails without an e-file. I loved this video. Thank you for sharing with us.
It takes me 30 min but i was filling most the gel off then soaking. So soaking was only about 5 min. Makes no since I mine as well keep filling lol. If we don’t remove the base after a couple times won’t it bulk or lift?? And sometimes as I’m polishing before hand goes in light sometimes polish is pulled back from tip of nail and i did protein bond…why ?
Shouldn't become bulky or lift as long as prep is correct. The left over base really just adds strength overtime. Shrinking from the sides usually indicates the surface is too smooth to hold the gel in place.
Ok thanks. It’s before goes into the light. Just the very tip looks like i need to cap it… does that explain better lol. Oh i used your 150 hand file maybe to rough? It hardly ever happens but boggles me when it does lol
nope not too rough, but know exactly what you mean, the gel pulls away from the edges when its applied. That is an indication the surface of the nail is too smooth as in it needs to be roughed up a little more prior to application so it give the gel something to hold on to.
@@youngnailsinc I did hear her but i'm too scared to try...LOL. I don't want to know if there will be chipping. I will definitely give it a go...on myself.This will save time😉
If your gel polish application is thicker or you have a structured gel manicure underneath, you could use the Safety Bit Coarse to take down the bulk quicker. Just make sure that as soon as you break through the color, you avoid going over that area with the Safety Bit so you don't file the natural nail surface. You can also use the Coarse bit when working over an acrylic or hard gel to take down bulk.
I’m a home user. Since your safety bits are right or left handed, would I have to buy both so that I’ll be able to use it with my left hand to remove on the right (and vice versa) or am I able to use one bit with both hands?
It will work better if you have both, but you can use just one, it just won't cut as well with your non dominant hand. You may find yourself using more pressure which can burn the nail as well.
You said that you’re doing a darker color so it doesn’t matter if you see a little bit of the old color on the nail what happens if she wanted a lighter color and you see some little bit of the old Polish what would you do in that case?
Is the e file being used on regular gel polish or builder gel? I had a bad experience with e file when the nail tech used it to remove dip powder polish and she filed dents into my nails, basically by filing through layers of my nails and i had to wait Weeks/months for them to grow out and as you can imagine, my nails were weak.
You could fill it, but you would still want to use Base under the color. Having the Base in between the layers of color may make the color look uneven or having less layers of the color at the cuticle area can also make the color look inconsistent. For the best consistent color results, we do recommend removing at least most of the color and re-applying.
Honestly at that rate I'd recommend at least every 2 weeks, it may seem a little expensive but you will be saving time with new bits which will in turn make you more money. 👍🏽
Why customers at the place I work, many of them say it burns, and their nails are very thin. Why is that ? And it burnt even more with the new file bit.
Your Topcoat is too thin, file IT a little bit and do the Topcoat thicker. or when the hand is going out of the lamp, wait a minute because of the warmth, then clean it.
I've had this question for a while and never found the answer online. If you only remove the color with the e-file, what happens to the base coat? Is it okay for the natural nail to add layer after layer of base coat? Won't you end up with a very thick layer of base coat aftet, say, 5-6 sets? Thanks!
As long as you apply Protein Bond to the whole nail when you change out the color, leaving that layer of Base is fine. It will actually protect the nail so you don't file too much. When you file off the color and prep the nail, it will remove a small amount of Base that is on the nail, so when you add the new coat, it won't add excessive thickness. However, over time, if you feel like it is getting thick, you can always file off more.
I’m a cosmetology student and I’m so terrified of the efile at this point because my nails have been damaged so badly from my ex nail tech using it to take it off. I have naturally super strong nails and veryyyy long nails beds, but since she removed it with the drill, they were so thin I could feel water through them when washing my hands and my smile line got super low as the line started to blend in with the pink. Most nail techs don’t know how to use this properly. How can I figure out if a nail tech knows how to use it?
Woot first one here? again!! Good Morning YN Haahaa!! Pink after = " Growing Down" goes with after 40 every birthday you lose a year, so at 41st birthday you turn 39,rule... growing down LOL!! Love it
I use cnd shellac and soak them in a cute bowl of acetone for 3 minutes it comes right off. The foils are a waste of time. In this case 3 minutes for soaking is way faster then efiling. I also realize some gel polishes take longer then others to soak off. Gelish and opi take forever and for those brands i efile. Thanks for the cool comparison
maniQ is used to remove the sticky layer from gel polish, swipe dehydrates the natural nail prior to application, can also be used to remove the sticky layer from hard gel.
What color did she take off her nails?? I want it!!! I thought maybe it was Sugar Bowl but it came and it’s definitely not it. I just got Bohemian Rose, love that too!
bits are sold separately. and the electric file will for sure sell out at midnight tonight so if you would like one now I'd recommend setting an alarm!
Bought a YN kit and your beautiful colored acrylic. My problem is that I want to redo my nails every week 😂 and because I like to use your colored acrylic I’m having to soak off my nails every time I redo them and it’s taking me forever do you have a video on soaking off acrylic.
😂 weekly sounds like a great idea. Here's a great video on how to remove acrylic completely, hope it helps!❤️: th-cam.com/video/4txVrpHGsHc/w-d-xo.html
Tracey. I agree that gel polish should be considered an enhancement and should be priced accordingly because of the steps required to prep and remove the product. But $60.00? ... You know, gel polish manufacturers did not bring that to the professionals when this product was introduced. They just said what you could charge for it; and how easy it was to remove it. I totally agree on use of the e-file removal
The nails are not filed to reshape or change the lenght, so its faster. I still file the top and then soak off the rest. I've seen works of other nail techs that file everything and they do serious damage to the natural nail that takes quite a long time to recover.
This was Amazing !!! I do also File .. But here is My Question... Why don't you cap the nails?? I'm kinda always torn between whether I should or not ...
When I go to the salon, I always get lifting of my gel polish. Doesn't matter where I go. I can watch the nail tech like a hawk, making sure the nail bed is clean, cuticles trimmed, etc. etc. It doesn't seem to matter what brand of gel polish either. If there is lifting, would you just soak everything off and start over again?
If using protein bond, and proper prep there is no chance of separating. If there is separating it will need to be removed but we would recommend filing off rather than soaking.
For the first time this week i did a complete acrylic set in one hour. All thanks to your videos. I’m going to continue practicing and learning from your videos! Loved it ❤️
So awesome!! Congrats
Fantastic real-time tutorial! Tracey is a pro who knows how to PROPERLY use the e-file without damaging the natural nail. So the e-file is definitely an advantage here. However, sadly, there are a lot of nail techs out there who do not know how to use the e-file, or who are simply just not careful, and they end up damaging their client's nails. Thanks for sharing this! You guys are fantastic! 👏🏼😊
Absolutely education is key!! Thanks for watching!
I am a cosmetology student and been this summer working in a salon and done many gel polish nails, my employer has only one bit for the removal, and I struggle to use it without burning or damaging my clients nails, I guess my employer should've trained me about how to do it correctly. We haven't filed polish off at school because we use Shellac there, and that's really easy and fast to soak off
I've been e-filing my sister's and nieces' gel polish off for years and they have no damage to their natural nails - in fact, their nails are stronger than they've ever been. It's frustrating at the spa where I work, because the other nail tech informs clients in front of me that the e-file is dangerous and only bad techs use it. So I feel stuck at work soaking off clients' nails because of all the misinformation my co-worker has spread. I only have a couple of clients who aren't too afraid to give it a try. The spa owner has told me it's my business, I can do what I want as long as I know what I'm doing, but the stigma is still too much for most clients there. Hopefully someday I'll convert some of them to the e-file!
at least you know first hand
Whatt! An acetone soak is imo wayyy more damaging!
But I do acrygel under the gel color, which I never fully file off, so no danger of touching the natural nail. It also never lifts, I love acrygel.
Or yea, as she said, a base you don't need to remove, like halo rubberbase I hear is quite good.
I use my e-file to remove my own gel polish. I’d much rather remove it that way than soaking it off. It takes a long time. And actually I feel the e-file does a better job.
I love doing gel nails at home but it always takes me nearly 2 hours! THANK you so much for this video. E file and switching to led is a god send
For sure
I'm always trying to teach my clients that the efile will not hurt them because I leave that base coat on their nails just like Traci does. They never believe it until I start to remove and they say "Oh you are very gentle" So that comment right there answers everything, some techs feel they need to grind a fingernail like they are trying to make a dang canoe out of a log. Thanks guys for doing such amazing videos!!!
Thanks for watching
In nails magazine there was an article about pricing and it wasn't what the going price was in the area, it was how much you charge per hour. You are actually charging for your time not the service (with add on's of course) which is where I think this video is going. One service shouldn't be cheaper than another if it takes the same amount of time. Thanks Young Nails for doing this video and pointing out your pricing strategy again. So important, I love it!! Hi Steph, since you are the one reading and responding to most of these comments:)
haha hello, and you're welcome for the video. check out our how much series for very detailed price break downs
I took a 2 day boot camp with Celina Ryder at Light Elegance HQ last year and we were given a chemistry class with the owner/head chemist and he told us to never soak off because it damages the nails. After you soak off you scrape off the sludge, that causes fissures in the nail plate and the melted gel and acetone can get into your bloodstream. We all know someone who “had gel for years and all of a sudden can’t know” and that’s why. I never soaked off, even in school. My handfile did it faster than soaking off did. So now I add a layer of hard gel (acetone won’t penetrate hard gel anyway) and file color off every time. My file never hits the natural nail because of the barrier there.
PS - Who got the attention of all the fake accounts who have spammed your comment section?? I like to read the comments to see all the questions and answers you give and that was frustrating.
Haha we did notice those comments, very odd. Thanks for the additional info.
Thank you so much for this information! This makes so much Sense to me.
I included your comment in my latest video, hope I pronounced your name correct 😅
Christina Matzen hi so say a layer of BiAB and file down to that?
I know this was 2 years ago but I’m playing catch-up, your videos are teaching me so much more than I already know…can never learn or practice enough. Thanks guys , oh and I love that colour 😍
I love to go in with an efile first to get rid of the topcoat and some of the colour, and then soak off the gel colour completely :)
nice
@@youngnailsinc If I were to choose the method used, I'd go with e-filing, it's faster than soaking the Gel Polish off
I do the opposite. I soak for approximately 10 minutes then use the e file to gently remove the remainder.
I am pretty new to the efile and just do myself and my daughter. My daughter has naturally long nails and I just do gel polish on her. I have been filing off as much as I dare then wrapping. It works well especially if I put her hands on a heating pad. I basically get almost all of the color off one hand then wrap it and move on to the next hand. By the time I’m done filing and wrapping the second hand the first is ready to have everything pop off and be fully prepped.
I started using an E-file recently, I am so happy with the move! Tracey, I use the same cross-cut diamond bit, thanks to you, I am so impressed with how well it gets into the cuticle area without damaging the nail/cuticle.
Awesome!
Karen G where did yours?
Thank you for such a fabulous video! You also answered my question about not having to remove the base! I have a client with paper thin nails and don’t want to stress them out.
LOVE these videos!
This is going to help me out so much!!!
Can you do removing acrylic nails next. Thank you ! You guys are the BEST!
For sure more videos coming all the time!
I was going to ask this too!
Me too.
In the U.K. in London salons charge £20 ($25) for gel polish
No one in U.K. would pay £48 ($60) for gel polish
Some salons charge £16 for 30mins gel polish ($20) 😮
I charge going rate £20 ($25) in London and take off is £5
Love watching all your videos
Thank you so much they have helped me alot.
I usually request a soak off because you really don't know how skilled someone is with an efile especially if you're trying a new salon. Most pictures are of completed work and you can't tell what kind of damage is underneath
Tracey "I don't cap" lol neither do I and my co-workers were always amazed that my clients gel polish would last 2-3 weeks 😂😅💁
Lol! Always
Well that depends on the nail type... I have clients who can have Gelpolish for 5weeks shorten it themselves and nothing lifts ever... However people like myself.... I apply it all the same but if i file anything off my free edge so it's not capped anymore my polish will lift within days... Because my nails are very dry and move a lot when wet vs. Dry... So for me to have Gelpolish on for 3+weeks capping is a MUST... Since we don't know with new clients how their nails behave i would always recommend to cap because if it chipsboff after a few days and what tracy did would definitely chip of my nails.... I'd be very pissed for paying 60 for that 🙄
$60 bucks, so glad I’m learning to do this on myself! But I love all the videos 👍
Nice hopefully the videos are helping you as well
How do you know when you've hit the base cost versus the natural nail? Thanks!
Wipe with alcohol and you'll see the gel is matte looking while the nail is more chalky
@@sushles doesnt help when you already filed through the gel tho
Wow…. Things have changed so much
I never use Ceramic bits to remove the gel color
And a fine sanding band to “prep”. But yes, I have been using the efile for YEARS. And with proper training it saves time! Hands down!
Also thumbs first with base
The 2 fingers at a time, then cure.
Then you will get no seeping into the cuticle. That’s just my way!
Your real time videos are always amazing! Can you do a video removing the gel manicure the client has on, and then the normal gel application process for a new manicure? How long would it take?
That is what we did in this video. Removal of gel polish and reapplication.
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I am willing to pay for a Tracy nail service! So informative.
I learnt a lot of tips today considering it takes me more than 1hr to do gel polish
Great job!
Man! It is very difficult to find nail tech who will be willing to put in the time and work on your nails.
See I feel the opposite! I’m a Tech who is very averse to rushing services, but a lot of clients today are hurry, hurry, hurry! AND many will also expect elaborately decorated nails, while you’re rushing. 😒🙄
There is for sure a happy medium between being "rushed" and being efficient and creating quality nails in a timely manor. Most clients now days are in a hurry themselves and don't have time to spend hours in salon, but at the same time want quality nails. That's what we hope to show in this series
For $60 an hour she friggin’ better!!
gymeni I totally agree with you and then you have some that would just takes forever picking colors 😒
Agree with saving time with the e-file. Awesome :)
What about the health of the nail soaking in acetone for 20minutes every 2 weeks ?? Isn't it aggressive for natural nail ??
I am team e-file ;)
It certainly is aggressive on the natural nail plate. Such harsh chemicals to be exposed to on the regular.
This opened my eyes, I thought E-file was for hard gel only. I was soaking and booking more than 1h!. Just ordered one online to give it a try. I do nails for extra income and go mobile, always trying to be more efficient.
No way, we use the efile for about 99.9% of the service
I totally agree on the gel is an enhancement part !
Question for Tracey..Do you charge for removal of gel with electric file? I know soak is a charge but what about with electric file ?
Thanks 💋
I just love your videos because of the intro music. I no longer do nails anymore, but I still love your videos. They are so informative.
Thank you happy you enjoy them
Some of the walk-in nail salons in and around my town are charging $15-$20 a gel polish services alone. And, coming into this industry. This is a crazy low amount. I see my business a lot like Tracey does. Charge accordantly and to your worth.
I haven’t added only gel polish services to my services because of what other people are charging. I have it with my Manicure services, but seeing and hearing Tracey talk about it. I can see that it can be a real money maker, with it being such a quick service. So will definitely add it in.
And with “time”, a walk-in client asked me how long would it take to do her nails? Overlay. I said 1.5 hours as I’m still training and perfecting my skills. She said she wanted them done in 1 hour tops. I took the challenge and did her full, good looking overlay in 45 minutes. Was over the moon with myself.
What was Tracey charging for overlays and manicure services? I already have my pricing, but I feel as thought I’m not charging the right price to cover all my expenses.
Love this vid. Helped in so many ways as always. Xx 💋
congrats to you! overlays are usually around $50/$60
First time I have seen your video I think it’s amazing full application you showed me I was always struggling .fantastic sir 💐 if you can show one by one another complete A/Z video please I will be grateful to you 🙏🏼
I love this channel so much!! Thank you!
Yes! The capture... I love this thank you so much Tracy you really take my fears away.
❤️❤️
All i can say is thank you thank you thank you 😊. I always hand filed most then wrapped with acetone gel polish and slick pour removal . NOT ANYMORE! Woohoo… did them today in 23 min and that was 2 designs and rebooking. And her nails were in better condition after efile then soaked! Thank you again. Can’t wait for my new efile to come.
that is awesome! congrats
I used to soak the gel polish off. Oh my goodness, how time consuming! When I started e filing, I haven’t looked back!
Totally!!
Do i always Need to use a protein bomb if I electric file ? If so which one do you recommend?
So if you file down to the clear gel is it ok to start a new set over that with protein bond and more base coat? I assume no
a bad tradie (professional) blames the tools. thank you for this i will work on my technique and show my clients this video when they don't believe me. lol.
Totally!
Can you do a video on the correct way to hold the e file and you posture while setting at the table for the tech and customers
More vids coming soon for sure
These videos are very insightful. Thank you young nails inc.
Thanks for watching!
in nail school i learned that you should use the e file or file the gel polish off the natural nail & use acetone for acrylic or dip powder manicures only!! i agree that filing the gel polish off is much easier than using acetone.
Is it possible to use nail tips with only gel polish as a builder? People have told me to use builder gel but I've never worked with it before and I'm a little scared of it. Also I'm not a nail tech I don't have a license I'm curious just for my own hands.
Soaking works quickly if you use hand-warming gloves. Set on HIGH, acetone wrap fingers -- and here in OHIO clients appreciate the warming gloves in the winter months!! Also puts a lil extra comfort during a manicure process.
That's great you have found what works for you
Nailz_by Chelle, How long do you soak what brand in warming gloves?
Please, and thank you .
@@sandrarodriguez4332 Conair was brand, found on Amazon. Time 15-25mins
Nailz_Chelle, thank you for the reply.
Is it a shorter time if you use other gel polishes?
What bit did she use to remove the gel polish? I would appreciate if you guys can mention all the bits type. Thanks so much
I know this is a old post but hopefully someone can answer, when you remove the gel colour with drill and get to base what do we need to do with the base? Do we need to remove the base with a file then start the gel process again eg add base colour etc?
No you can stop at the base.. reapply a thin layer and go back into color. The base will protect the natural nail, hope this helps!!
Tracy You are a wizard!! I aspire to be as good as you someday! Thanks for the awesome demo! And all the great pointers and tips! Love my Young Nails! ❤️
she amazing!
What about the soak off method, they didn’t remove it after 15 min, like they said in the beginning. Seems like a lot leans towards just electric file and wasn’t really a comparison
Right we wanted to demonstrate that you can remove and reapply within the time it would take to soak the other.
I need to get booked into your efile course, it takes me 1hr to soak and reapply gel polish. I'm in N.Ire when you said $60 I was 😲 . Took me a min to realise you can charge more where you are. I'm £15 for polish.
We have young nails trainings in N Ireland, contact our distributor out there for more info. Their information is posted on our website youngnails.com under "resources"-"locate distributor"
Hi I am newer to the efile , what bits were used and are they 2way? I am left handed and it’s so frustrating trying to find bits.
This is such a helpful video. I did my first gel polish change this past weekend & learned a lot as I went. I did want to know what is the bit that Traci is using before switching to the medium band? I rewound but couldn't find where it was mentioned.
Great video! Omg, those were huge pieces of foil, that's why it took so long! 😆
haha for sure
This is covered a lot of questions for me, thank you! The only thing not included here was cuticle removal. I'm slow at that, so I prep the nail first in hopes the efile removed some cuticle for me and then go in with the nippers before polishing. Her cuticles were clean here but do you have any advice for this?
We don't really suggest excessive cuticle work. Of course if there is something hanging or clearly needing attention. Otherwise a quick push back and routine maintenance with the efile is plenty sufficient
Oh my gosh! My e-file just died! Can’t wait for this weekend!
What perfect timing!!
What is the name of the color she had on and the new one she is putting? They are very pretty!
When this flash sale happens is your trainer hand on this sale?? If not will it ever be on a flash sale
Possibly! Sale announcements coming soon!
I mean even hand filing the gel polish is faster than soaking off. Plus soaking my fingers in acetone for so long burns my skin and I can't do anything during the process because my fingers are all there. I only use acetone to remove the oils from my nails before primer.
I tried rewatching the video, but what is that bit called that she is using? Thank you for sharing❤️
She is using our safety bit.
Wow! I charge $25 for a removal and reapplication. That’s minimal gel polish, takes me an hour. Maybe I should start charging more 😢
I’ll be using my e-File from now on!
Definitely charge more, at least a $5 increase to start
@@youngnailsinc Does Tracey charge the removal of old gel?
I've realised I charged for removal but since I'm now not providing the removal, I'm a bit concerned about the pricing structure now
Michelle Middleton you’re still doing the work to remove it. It’s your time. So yeah I’d still charge for the removal even if you’re doing it with the E-File
So excited about the new E-file just hope its affordable for me lol. I have been doing nails without an e-file. I loved this video. Thank you for sharing with us.
Welcome!
It takes me 30 min but i was filling most the gel off then soaking. So soaking was only about 5 min. Makes no since I mine as well keep filling lol. If we don’t remove the base after a couple times won’t it bulk or lift?? And sometimes as I’m polishing before hand goes in light sometimes polish is pulled back from tip of nail and i did protein bond…why ?
Shouldn't become bulky or lift as long as prep is correct. The left over base really just adds strength overtime. Shrinking from the sides usually indicates the surface is too smooth to hold the gel in place.
Ok thanks. It’s before goes into the light. Just the very tip looks like i need to cap it… does that explain better lol. Oh i used your 150 hand file maybe to rough? It hardly ever happens but boggles me when it does lol
nope not too rough, but know exactly what you mean, the gel pulls away from the edges when its applied. That is an indication the surface of the nail is too smooth as in it needs to be roughed up a little more prior to application so it give the gel something to hold on to.
Can you give me the names of both gel polishes? The one being removed and the fresh one? Thanks! 🤗😊
I did not see capping and i was shitting myself when you filed the shape after.
Lol! You heard her explanation of that right?
@@youngnailsinc I did hear her but i'm too scared to try...LOL. I don't want to know if there will be chipping.
I will definitely give it a go...on myself.This will save time😉
Tracy says she's using a "soft fine safety bit" with the removal.
Why would course or medium bit be recommended instead?
If your gel polish application is thicker or you have a structured gel manicure underneath, you could use the Safety Bit Coarse to take down the bulk quicker. Just make sure that as soon as you break through the color, you avoid going over that area with the Safety Bit so you don't file the natural nail surface. You can also use the Coarse bit when working over an acrylic or hard gel to take down bulk.
Thank you ❤
Welcome! We hope you enjoyed this video on gel polish removal.
I’m a home user. Since your safety bits are right or left handed, would I have to buy both so that I’ll be able to use it with my left hand to remove on the right (and vice versa) or am I able to use one bit with both hands?
It will work better if you have both, but you can use just one, it just won't cut as well with your non dominant hand. You may find yourself using more pressure which can burn the nail as well.
You said that you’re doing a darker color so it doesn’t matter if you see a little bit of the old color on the nail what happens if she wanted a lighter color and you see some little bit of the old Polish what would you do in that case?
You would then completely remove all of the old product since you would know before starting what color your client is choosing.
Amazing that it is so much faster😍
Totally!
Is the e file being used on regular gel polish or builder gel? I had a bad experience with e file when the nail tech used it to remove dip powder polish and she filed dents into my nails, basically by filing through layers of my nails and i had to wait Weeks/months for them to grow out and as you can imagine, my nails were weak.
In this video it is regular gel polish.
Hi i’m wondering if you would ever fill gel polish or just file off the color, add base, and new color with top coat?
You could fill it, but you would still want to use Base under the color. Having the Base in between the layers of color may make the color look uneven or having less layers of the color at the cuticle area can also make the color look inconsistent. For the best consistent color results, we do recommend removing at least most of the color and re-applying.
Does the maniq base coat run? I’ve had issues with other base and top coats running. Any suggestions?
How often should you replace your bit? I work 5 days a week 5 to 10 clients a day?
Honestly at that rate I'd recommend at least every 2 weeks, it may seem a little expensive but you will be saving time with new bits which will in turn make you more money. 👍🏽
Hi. I know this is so far away from the time this video was done but I had to watch again. Would you say that e-filing is for every client?
Yep
Why customers at the place I work, many of them say it burns, and their nails are very thin. Why is that ? And it burnt even more with the new file bit.
Tracy help. Why do my gels go dull when I apply oil or do a final cle@nse?
Your Topcoat is too thin, file IT a little bit and do the Topcoat thicker. or when the hand is going out of the lamp, wait a minute because of the warmth, then clean it.
jolanda poels
Thank you, for your response.
Wow, great pointers!
Hello! Is that a regular gel polish removal? Or overlay?
Regular gel polish on natural
What are the towelettes your covering your table and where can I buy them?
Aaaand Nooooooooooow I KNOW!!... why I could NOT soak my gel polish off!! Protein Bond LOL Thank you, Tracy.
LOL!!
Her nails are so beautiful! I have shape envy lol
Also, that colour 😍😍
Haha! Thank you
I've had this question for a while and never found the answer online. If you only remove the color with the e-file, what happens to the base coat? Is it okay for the natural nail to add layer after layer of base coat? Won't you end up with a very thick layer of base coat aftet, say, 5-6 sets? Thanks!
As long as you apply Protein Bond to the whole nail when you change out the color, leaving that layer of Base is fine. It will actually protect the nail so you don't file too much. When you file off the color and prep the nail, it will remove a small amount of Base that is on the nail, so when you add the new coat, it won't add excessive thickness. However, over time, if you feel like it is getting thick, you can always file off more.
I’m a cosmetology student and I’m so terrified of the efile at this point because my nails have been damaged so badly from my ex nail tech using it to take it off. I have naturally super strong nails and veryyyy long nails beds, but since she removed it with the drill, they were so thin I could feel water through them when washing my hands and my smile line got super low as the line started to blend in with the pink. Most nail techs don’t know how to use this properly. How can I figure out if a nail tech knows how to use it?
Woot first one here? again!! Good Morning YN Haahaa!! Pink after = " Growing Down" goes with after 40 every birthday you lose a year, so at 41st birthday you turn 39,rule... growing down LOL!! Love it
Lol!
I use cnd shellac and soak them in a cute bowl of acetone for 3 minutes it comes right off. The foils are a waste of time. In this case 3 minutes for soaking is way faster then efiling. I also realize some gel polishes take longer then others to soak off. Gelish and opi take forever and for those brands i efile. Thanks for the cool comparison
👍🏽
Would it be wrong to use the medium safety bit rather than the fine , or is it just a preference?
medium was used for this video
There should be more product provided for the base.but I’ll still try it.
I noticed you sometimes use swipes and other times manique liquid..what is the difference and do u need both. When would u use one verses the other
maniQ is used to remove the sticky layer from gel polish, swipe dehydrates the natural nail prior to application, can also be used to remove the sticky layer from hard gel.
What color did she take off her nails?? I want it!!! I thought maybe it was Sugar Bowl but it came and it’s definitely not it. I just got Bohemian Rose, love that too!
Baby royal
If the gel does run on your cuticle after curing. How is the best way to fix it?
it happens sometimes..I used clean cut bit around the cuticle
@@norcell1001
That you Nora. I will try that.
That will result in lifting, so try to avoid before curing but if it does happen a little touch up with the cross cut bit should take care of it
Thank you, so much.
do you get the bits with it to i hope theres enogh so i can get one i love it its so awesome thank you tracy for showing us your awesome
bits are sold separately. and the electric file will for sure sell out at midnight tonight so if you would like one now I'd recommend setting an alarm!
What type of table towels do you use when filming?
Thank you for this video. You guys are the best.
Thanks for watching!
Bought a YN kit and your beautiful colored acrylic. My problem is that I want to redo my nails every week 😂 and because I like to use your colored acrylic I’m having to soak off my nails every time I redo them and it’s taking me forever do you have a video on soaking off acrylic.
😂 weekly sounds like a great idea. Here's a great video on how to remove acrylic completely, hope it helps!❤️: th-cam.com/video/4txVrpHGsHc/w-d-xo.html
Is this a #180 gridd? Love the videos do you have one on how to remove acrylic fast (for refill) with an efile? ❤️
150
Tracey. I agree that gel polish should be considered an enhancement and should be priced accordingly because of the steps required to prep and remove the product. But $60.00? ... You know, gel polish manufacturers did not bring that to the professionals when this product was introduced. They just said what you could charge for it; and how easy it was to remove it. I totally agree on use of the e-file removal
For sure
How do you keep the nail shape crisp after applying gel polish.. I tend to lose my sharp shape after polishing
I would recommend thinner coats to try and keep your shape tight. some gel polishes do it worse than others
The nails are not filed to reshape or change the lenght, so its faster. I still file the top and then soak off the rest. I've seen works of other nail techs that file everything and they do serious damage to the natural nail that takes quite a long time to recover.
Of course, all about education and knowing how to properly use your tools. Remember it's not the tools that do the damage it's the fools
@@youngnailsinc so true!
Oh she just answer that question thank you
This was Amazing !!! I do also File .. But here is My Question... Why don't you cap the nails?? I'm kinda always torn between whether I should or not ...
With maniQ it is not necessary especially since we used protein bond that will eliminate any chipping.
@@youngnailsinc I cap but at the end I also file the nails....
What bit is being used?? I want to start removing gel polish with an e-file I’m just worried about using too corse of a bit.
Safety bit
Please explain...why would protein bond make color difficult to remove.??
It just adheres it really well so it can take longer to remove with acetone
If I am having some client's nails getting thin and weak after gel polish application, what would cause this?
How are you prepping the natural nails? How are you removing the gel polish?
Are the clients picking the gel off themselves?
This is super helpful!
When I go to the salon, I always get lifting of my gel polish. Doesn't matter where I go. I can watch the nail tech like a hawk, making sure the nail bed is clean, cuticles trimmed, etc. etc. It doesn't seem to matter what brand of gel polish either. If there is lifting, would you just soak everything off and start over again?
If using protein bond, and proper prep there is no chance of separating. If there is separating it will need to be removed but we would recommend filing off rather than soaking.
@@youngnailsinc Thanks, your video and response were very helpful. I appreciate it!