I'm guilty of using too much liquid, laying the product down too close to the sidewalls and cuticle, not curing long enough, creating a thick nail tip, etc. I needed to see this tutorial ages ago!
Eclipse Solano that’s what she said “special liquid” or “alcohol”. 🙄 also, any good nail tech will use 91% alcohol, not anything less, to be sure you’re better than “good enough”. 😁
I know it's been 4 months since you commented, but I'm curious has adding more to the apex prevented your nails breaking since you commented? I've lost 2 middle fingers in 2 days 😩, but I'm new at this. If you have any advice to add to hers I'd appreciate it!
@@jadenamara1612 the apex is the most important. Can get some nasty breaks if its not built up..if you don't see that "hump" and the nail is flat if you look from the side. It's not enough.
Leanda Stellato I do the same thing...I always feel...”Don’t get too close to the cuticle, but Close enough so it doesn’t look like it’s been a week since applying it, either” annnnnnnd, I END UP GETTING TOO CLOSE, LOL. BUT, I am just starting with the Polygel...Also learning the ratio as she speaks about is something that I have just learned as I go...She is so great at explaining everything like you say!
That's the beauty of polygel vs. acrylic though - you can shape it and get it solid and then go back with your brush or orange stick and just lightly clean out around the cuticle and side walls :D
I'm not a nail technician but I absolutely love your delivery, you don't treat those of us watching and listening like we're idiots or stupid, your honesty is what's refreshing. If I'm lied to I simply do NOT return & I'm living in central London so I've my pick of places I can go to, to be honest I'm swamped by nail shops! So please., anyone who is a nail technician don't lie to us, or if you do chances are you're lying to yourself also, if you mess up be honest and study harder, listen more and pay attention. Don't abuse your clients loyalty & if I'm happy not only am I loyal I tip too, the experience if it's good makes my day and believe me my life's not easy! A trip to the nail salon might be my first day out for myself in weeks, as I'm a carer. We're not all doing the TV show, The Only Way is Essex,😅 honest!!!!
My mistake is that i was putting too much polygel near the cuticule and sidewalls. Now i get why they were lifting so easily. Thank you. You giving such good tips👏🏽👏🏽
Im guilty for using too much liquid :( sometimes i just forget to dab the brush off after wetting it and it puts too much liquid on the gel. But im learning!
I like to use those little make up sponge triangles for dabbing off excess liquid. Just the cheap ones from the dollar store. Lint free and they work great for this, give it a try
@@bridgettemallory6868 I wonder if your lamp is going bad, when thier ready to be replaced they tend to not cure as quick...make sure you use a uv/led lamp also..
I just tried polygel nails. They keep peeling off after a few hour. I didn't know too much liquid causes problems. That is def my problem. The brush is practically dripping when I use it.
Wow!!!! Probably the best tutorial video I have seen!!!! My first attempt using Polygel nails came out perfect and it never lifted!!!! I also had no problems with the refills when the Polygel nails grew out. This was all due to your tutorial video and the Do's and Don'ts when applying the product!!! My nails came out so beautiful and it was all because you!!!! Thank you so very much!!!!
I’m soooo glad I found you!! New polygel user due to quarantine 😩Thank you for taking your time and explaining everything I needed to know! New subscriber😀
Same here! And now, between dip powder and polygel, I will save a ton by not going to the salon every 3 weeks! What I spent to get a good lamp and all supplies + 8 gel colors was the same as 1 acrylic fill and tip
I'm just getting started so your tutorials are priceless to me.. Thank you so much. Oddly enough, I've seen expensive nail technicians make many of these mistakes, so you are educating me as a consumer... Again, My sincere thanks ..💋 , Lynn
Thi is the most useful troubleshooting video on polygel I've seen. I've done it all...uncured white from being too thick, too wet, cuticle flooding...every mistake. But as you say...experimenting is how you learn and I'm grateful for your videos which help me learn also.
I am guilty lol I apply too thick and too close to the cuticle. I recently realized I was using too much liquid and the poly gel was falling to the sides and underneath the free edge! I am learning slowly but surely! Thank you so much for sharing your tips and common mistakes as I’ve learned so much!!
Awesomeness!! 💥 I soaked off my acrylics and wanted to teach myself to do polygel because I want to save money. I have viewed alot of videos and now I strongly believe I am ready to do my own nails. I purchased the Modelone complete kit to do my nails 😁. Thank you sooooo much for taking the time to do this video for a total newbie like me 🤗💞 I learned so much !! 😁
I have the modelones poly gel kit. I used gel polish on my toes, turned out cute and still holding up. I’ve been dreading doing my nails, but I will be trying it out tomorrow. Thanks for showing what not to do. Hopefully they turn out pretty as well. Thank you💗
Thank you so much for making this video!! I've tried using polygel several times and every time I use it, the tips of my nails end up breaking off within minutes of finishing! I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. Plus, I've had the entire nail come off as well within minutes of me finishing. Just found out today that you need to use a base coat, which I did not know, believe it or not. But thanks to your video, I now understand why my tips were breaking!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate this!!
@@Nailcou Hi Anastasia. I have tried polygel, hard gel, and normal gel inside nails or poppit's over and over. They look amazing when I take off the forms but within a DAY my nails just pop off my hands. The entire nail. I do full prep, base coat, etc but honestly, every time they just come off. Some within hours. Please tell me what I am doing wrong?? I am desperate!!! 🥺🥺 Thanks in advance. Much respect 🌹‼️
This bar far is the most helpful trouble shooting video for polygel nails that lift! I bought a polygel set on Amazon nearly a year ago to start doing it on myself. I have not been able to get a whole set to stay on for more than a week. I have now done a third set that has stayed on for two weeks! ♥️♥️♥️Thank you!!!!!!!
New to polygel nails. I have a kit coming in two days and I'm glad I saw this video before doing my first set. This video just saved me from a headache in advance.
So many useful tips on what not to do. I love idea of using an orange stick and draw a little line if too much product squeezed out or if it touches my skin.
I’ve definitely made thick jellybean nails my first couple of tries. I always had a little lip under my nail from where I couldn’t smooth out my polygel under my dual form and also not have lifting bubbles around my cuticle. I just recently got my new order of sticker nail forms in the mail and my nail shape is immeasurably better. Screw a dual form😂
Okay, is she just so cute? I think it is because of how disciplined she is and my own Daughter is that way too. Fantastic quality to have and keep! Bless you every one!
It would be great if you do polygel application with the plastic forms. I ALWAYS get stress breaks on the sidewall facing me at the end of the fingertip. You are awesome, thank you!
I have used too much liquid , applied product too thick . I also have used a polish remover as my slip and still do at times but never had any issues doing so . What do you recommend when a polygel is super sticky ?
It depends on the ingredients, some of them will work if they don't contain oils. For super sticky polygel I can also recommend any thin consistency soak off base coat - lightly apply on on the brush. I use polygel liquids and 90% alcohol works pretty good
Fabulous tips I am just starting out with poly gel and just couldn’t get them to last , so many thanks for this lesson as I think I’m making a lot of these mistakes , but I’m going to try again now , and the information on the lamps , very interesting 👍💕
I made all these mistakes on my first time. Though Im able to figure out how to do better by practicing on my own nails. This video is very helpful. Thank you Anastacia! 😊🙏💅
So useful! I used to add the product way too thick at the beginning...but practicing helps...the sidewall mistake I have never done but what you said about it makes so much sense. Thank you so much for this!
Really good video! I picked this up as a pandemic hobby. I'd done my own acrylics in the past, and after reading about polygel I decided to try it. I'll never go back! I've made several of these mistakes, but the first ones were not prepping my nails correctly and using cheap polygel. The old saying, "you get what you pay for" definitely applies here. I use pre-forms, and they help with getting that curved shape. I've tried doing it without the pre-forms and they just don't look right. I also use alcohol for a slip solution (70%), and it works great as long as I don't use too much. Definitely had an issue with that in the beginning. I rarely have lifting issues, and if I do it's either because I didn't prep the nail right or it didn't cure right. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!
Didn't even realize it until I had finished BOTH hands - but I used my nail polish remover instead of alcohol!!! Still got about a week out of my nails though, not beating myself up. It was my first time! :)
I think sometimes I use too much liquid because the gel is stiff. Q: Could I maybe put the tube in a cup of hot water a few minutes to soften it a bit? With the lid up of course. I really love using it. You get more time to play. It has help with my acrylic application. You have to work faster with acrylic, but I can really see a difference when I do my nails. Thanks for your videos.🌹💅🏾
I did my poly gel for the first time. Took my hours shaping and I did a great job. I used the Makartt brand. Thank you for the mistakes because I was wondering why their base was a little sticky. I subscribed a while ago.
What can I use for the dehydrator step? Would any of these work: %70 Isopropyl alcohol, %99 Isopropyl alcohol, or professional Acetone (contains only Acetone & Denatonium Benzoate)? Or, is there a specific product I need to get that just cannot be substituted? (BTW don't worry, I'm not a Nail Technician or an Aesthetician. I would just like to do my own nails.) Thanks.
Greetings, I’ve had the same problem but I don’t understand her problem solving with this. Did you understand how to fix it and if you understood what she said can you answer me about it and how she fix it....thank you in advance for your help....
I use dual forms, and I use a dehydator, and also buff the nail beforehand. The first day it always looks great but by the second day the edges where it meets my cuticles are always a lighter shade, which then eventually begins to lift by the 3rd or 4th day. Ive tried with and without primer, I dont use too much liquid , and I make sure that theres no air bubbles. I havent had a successful application yet :( what am I doing wrong?
Just tried poly gels with dual forms for the first time the tips broke off in a day. I think it was the apex and to much liquid they were soft in the middle. I’m going to try again thanks to your video. I think I have found the problem.🥰
I've definitely put the polygel too close to my skin. I have very deep set nails so the skin around them is so, umm, meaty?? Lol. It's so hard for me to get close to the cuticle without getting my skin in the way. I used your tip to put a small clip on the underside/pad of my finger to pull my meat away from the nail and that really helps! Great video, like always!
I recently started using polygel and did in fact notice that the base coat was sticky when it came out of the lamp. I did not wipe it for fear of causing the polygel not to stick. I had one heck of a time with slipping and I was unable to shape the underside of my nail without the entire dualform slipping off. For the last two weeks of my attempts I have had lifting, cracking and breaking. I am now too irritated to mess with them again because I know that I will get upset and sling the stuff across the room. lol.. I am now watching every single "how to" video so that I can get this right. At this moment I have my left hand with a full set of 5 nails and my right hand with my thumb, middle, and pinky finger only and those are lifted, and chipped. (eye roll). When I tried fixing my left hand I was already so irritated that I was going to try and make sure that I was going to get it to stay. I remembered how strong the Rhinestone gel nail glue was and I drilled down the lifted parts and prepped the exposed nail and then covered the exposed nail with the rhinestone gel glue. It worked. I am not going to continue that because I only have a small amount. I want to accomplish the polygel anyway. I just can't seem to get the apex strong enough and keep the product off my cuticle. This time I am just going to leave an orange stick space and just keep practicing. If anyone has any tips that might work for me please let me know.
😳😳😱😫😭😭😭😭😭😭I literally threw away My white nail gel Because i thought it was flawed seeming it wouldn't fully dry in the Uv/Led light 😭😭😭😭😭😭ooh noooo but thank uu!! Now i knoo
Hi Anastasia! I'm having trouble applying potted gel polish (soft) close to the cuticles after a dry (Russian) manicure. Please do a detailed how-to! Much love from Puerto Rico!
Thank you so much for doing this video. I had figure out what I did before I watched this but you confirmed it. I didn’t wipe the tacky layer of the base coat.
I haven’t made any of these mistakes... yet. I watched this before trying the kit I just bought. I will soon be a first time user of these products. I haven’t found any videos that answer a question that I have. What about the filling of the nail? After you have had a set on for say a month and you don’t want to change any designs. Can you apply the product to fill in the area of the mail bed after your nails have grown out a bit? Or do you have to remove the nails and start over?
I have a little question: is it possible to do a manucure with popits/ dual forms and polygel on bitten nails with a small bed area? Like very short bitten nail...? I’ve heard that it can be dangerous to put those products on your skin... I’ve find a video for bitten nails and forms but not with duals forms... that’s why I’m asking... thanks!
Thank you so very very much for this AWESOME informative video! It's absolutely fantastic to watch a video of someone who knows what she is talking about. I really enjoy and appreciate it! Kindest regards and best wishes! God bless!
Thank you, Anastasia! I'm definitely a new subscriber now to all your videos after stumbling upon a few very helpful video of yours on TH-cam! Your tips and suggestions are outstanding and help us all to keep improving more and more on our quests to creating the perfect set of nails! Much love!
Thank you so much for addressing this subject, I really enjoyed the last one you did, it was very helpful. You have taught me so much, it helped me pass my nail tech exams. I'm just starting out as a qualified nail tech, so many thanks from me to you. All the very best wishes for 2020. Happy New Year xx 😊💅💖
Im guilty of using too much liquid. I used the dual forms to create my nails and since it was my first time I didn't think it was ok for the brush to sort of stick to the product which in turn made me unconsciously thin the product out too much for some of the nails. When I cured them some turned out completely hollow so I kinda just stuffed them with extra product lol 🤦♀️ Now when I began to file them off just about every single one was still gooey in the middle. This video seems very helpful so I'll keep it in mind for the next time. Thanks so much!!
Very helpful! Thank you! I am one of those who uses too much liquid and end up with it running into the cuticle and sidewalks, leaving no perimeter. So thanks so much.
what are your thoughts on using nail wraps such as fiberglass under the polygel, i prefer nail wraps added to acrylics during winter here in alaska because the extreme cold can break nails easily. i haven't tried it with polygel yet.
Hi Anastasia, maybe a stupid question but regarding no.8 the apex missing if we get a crack on the nail is there any way to fix it and save the nail or we have to redo the nail again? Thank you 💜
Awesome tips, thank you. I'm just wondering, if you remove the sticky layer off the base coat wouldn't that interfere with the adhesion? 🤔 Would you need to buff the nails before applying the polygel? Thanks 🥰
My polygel nails are popping up at the cuticles. I think it's because I'm not doing it thin enough at the cuticle or edges. And it's too thick at the tips. This video was extremely helpful xx
Ugh. My nails are absolutely destroyed at the moment, I have been trying to do polygels for about a year now and some I’ve had 2 maybe 3 sets that have lasted. But i have SO mqny issues. This was , as well as your channel as a whole so helpful. I’m now looking for now how to repair and heal my nails. I’m just keeping a simple color on so I don’t bite or pick. My poor fingers hurt. :/
I'm guilty of using too much liquid, laying the product down too close to the sidewalls and cuticle, not curing long enough, creating a thick nail tip, etc. I needed to see this tutorial ages ago!
:D GIRLLLL you just said all of my problems !!! apart from curing not long enough I'm guilty
Same 😂
Same
Im just guilty….period. I don’t think there’s a single thing ive done correctly 🤦🏼♀️
I’m guilty of literally being terrible at everything HAHA
The special liquid is alcohol. Don't be fooled. 70% is good enough. Just don't use acetone. Aside from that, very good tips.
Eclipse Solano that’s what she said “special liquid” or “alcohol”. 🙄 also, any good nail tech will use 91% alcohol, not anything less, to be sure you’re better than “good enough”. 😁
I was having issues with sticking to the brush using alcohol.
@@youngstaffswife2008 when I use 91% alcohol it turned my pink cloudy white. 70% alcohol is better.
@@meaganhiller3029 I had that problem too. All you do is use a little more.
Dayna even if I used more it still would happen. It would break down the product
I love how she explains these mistakes, I know I’ve done most of them but I’m still learning. You know what they say, practice makes better.
I always get the cracks on the side 😫😔
Update: used your advice and my nails have never been stronger! You are amazing, thank you so much!!
I know it's been 4 months since you commented, but I'm curious has adding more to the apex prevented your nails breaking since you commented? I've lost 2 middle fingers in 2 days 😩, but I'm new at this. If you have any advice to add to hers I'd appreciate it!
Aleeza, what did you change:)?
Yep same here
@@jadenamara1612 the apex is the most important. Can get some nasty breaks if its not built up..if you don't see that "hump" and the nail is flat if you look from the side. It's not enough.
You explain everything so well ....
I'm guilty of going too close to the cuticle, have to keep that in mind
Thank you!
Leanda Stellato I do the same thing...I always feel...”Don’t get too close to the cuticle, but Close enough so it doesn’t look like it’s been a week since applying it, either” annnnnnnd, I END UP GETTING TOO CLOSE, LOL. BUT, I am just starting with the Polygel...Also learning the ratio as she speaks about is something that I have just learned as I go...She is so great at explaining everything like you say!
Same
That's the beauty of polygel vs. acrylic though - you can shape it and get it solid and then go back with your brush or orange stick and just lightly clean out around the cuticle and side walls :D
Same
I'm not a nail technician but I absolutely love your delivery, you don't treat those of us watching and listening like we're idiots or stupid, your honesty is what's refreshing. If I'm lied to I simply do NOT return & I'm living in central London so I've my pick of places I can go to, to be honest I'm swamped by nail shops! So please., anyone who is a nail technician don't lie to us, or if you do chances are you're lying to yourself also, if you mess up be honest and study harder, listen more and pay attention. Don't abuse your clients loyalty & if I'm happy not only am I loyal I tip too, the experience if it's good makes my day and believe me my life's not easy! A trip to the nail salon might be my first day out for myself in weeks, as I'm a carer. We're not all doing the TV show, The Only Way is Essex,😅 honest!!!!
My mistake is that i was putting too much polygel near the cuticule and sidewalls. Now i get why they were lifting so easily. Thank you. You giving such good tips👏🏽👏🏽
yeah I think this might be my issue as well :( I spend hours trying to fix my nails and then they end up breaking off a few hours later lol
Im guilty for using too much liquid
:( sometimes i just forget to dab the brush off after wetting it and it puts too much liquid on the gel. But im learning!
You just helped me sooooo much!!! I need to dab the brush off first!!! Thanks!
I like to use those little make up sponge triangles for dabbing off excess liquid. Just the cheap ones from the dollar store. Lint free and they work great for this, give it a try
Me too! I've been working with acrylics for 30 years I just can't get used to it being so dry but it's so amazing!
I'm having the most difficult time getting to polygel to cure dry any tips
@@bridgettemallory6868 I wonder if your lamp is going bad, when thier ready to be replaced they tend to not cure as quick...make sure you use a uv/led lamp also..
I just tried polygel nails. They keep peeling off after a few hour. I didn't know too much liquid causes problems. That is def my problem. The brush is practically dripping when I use it.
Wow!!!! Probably the best tutorial video I have seen!!!! My first attempt using Polygel nails came out perfect and it never lifted!!!! I also had no problems with the refills when the Polygel nails grew out. This was all due to your tutorial video and the Do's and Don'ts when applying the product!!! My nails came out so beautiful and it was all because you!!!! Thank you so very much!!!!
Did you use dual forms?
I plan to use hybrid gel to overlay my natural nails and I'm watching this video to avoid making mistakes. Thank you for a great video.
This video was three years ago, but those are STILL excellent tips! Thank you.
Yes,they are ,cuz I'm ova doing acrylic s & starting my poly journing & got a lot of stuff here 😅
I’m soooo glad I found you!! New polygel user due to quarantine 😩Thank you for taking your time and explaining everything I needed to know! New subscriber😀
Latrice same girl
Omg same 😩
Same here! And now, between dip powder and polygel, I will save a ton by not going to the salon every 3 weeks! What I spent to get a good lamp and all supplies + 8 gel colors was the same as 1 acrylic fill and tip
I'm just getting started so your tutorials are priceless to me.. Thank you so much. Oddly enough, I've seen expensive nail technicians make many of these mistakes, so you are educating me as a consumer... Again, My sincere thanks ..💋 , Lynn
I've watched every dos and fonts. Your is the only one that had more tips then the usual. I've learned alot. Thank you. Subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
Thi is the most useful troubleshooting video on polygel I've seen. I've done it all...uncured white from being too thick, too wet, cuticle flooding...every mistake. But as you say...experimenting is how you learn and I'm grateful for your videos which help me learn also.
As usual, detailed, easy to understand very informative. Thank You very much and God bless.
You are very welcome!
I am guilty lol I apply too thick and too close to the cuticle. I recently realized I was using too much liquid and the poly gel was falling to the sides and underneath the free edge! I am learning slowly but surely! Thank you so much for sharing your tips and common mistakes as I’ve learned so much!!
Awesomeness!! 💥
I soaked off my acrylics and wanted to teach myself to do polygel because I want to save money. I have viewed alot of videos and now I strongly believe I am ready to do my own nails.
I purchased the Modelone complete kit to do my nails 😁. Thank you sooooo much for taking the time to do this video for a total newbie like me 🤗💞
I learned so much !! 😁
Good luck!!
@@Nailcou thank you 🤗
I have done alot of mistakes!!! I am barely learning, doing my own nails is very therapeutic for me. But I totally agree with adding too much liquid!
I have the modelones poly gel kit. I used gel polish on my toes, turned out cute and still holding up. I’ve been dreading doing my nails, but I will be trying it out tomorrow. Thanks for showing what not to do. Hopefully they turn out pretty as well. Thank you💗
I have the same kit but I'm having issues keeping them from lifting. I've tried everything
thank you for doing these tutorials. I've made so many of these mistakes.
Same here 😪☝And now we'll be getting better buddy✊
Love these tips. New poly gel user. I’m guilty of using too much product and liquid. So glad I found this video.
I definitely didn’t leave enough space around the edges, thanks so much for the break down!
Thank you so much for making this video!! I've tried using polygel several times and every time I use it, the tips of my nails end up breaking off within minutes of finishing! I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. Plus, I've had the entire nail come off as well within minutes of me finishing. Just found out today that you need to use a base coat, which I did not know, believe it or not. But thanks to your video, I now understand why my tips were breaking!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate this!!
Thanks for the slow talking. I'm brazilian and my english is just basic, but I can understand all of that you say. Great video
Glad I could help!
@@Nailcou Hi Anastasia. I have tried polygel, hard gel, and normal gel inside nails or poppit's over and over. They look amazing when I take off the forms but within a DAY my nails just pop off my hands. The entire nail. I do full prep, base coat, etc but honestly, every time they just come off. Some within hours. Please tell me what I am doing wrong?? I am desperate!!! 🥺🥺 Thanks in advance. Much respect 🌹‼️
@@justaname7045 try a different base coat, also make sure you buff the shine off the natural nail with a fine grit file. I had a similar issue
@@adelaidee6053 thanks for that!! I will try!! 💕💕
This bar far is the most helpful trouble shooting video for polygel nails that lift! I bought a polygel set on Amazon nearly a year ago to start doing it on myself. I have not been able to get a whole set to stay on for more than a week. I have now done a third set that has stayed on for two weeks! ♥️♥️♥️Thank you!!!!!!!
New to polygel nails. I have a kit coming in two days and I'm glad I saw this video before doing my first set. This video just saved me from a headache in advance.
So many useful tips on what not to do. I love idea of using an orange stick and draw a little line if too much product squeezed out or if it touches my skin.
I’ve definitely made thick jellybean nails my first couple of tries. I always had a little lip under my nail from where I couldn’t smooth out my polygel under my dual form and also not have lifting bubbles around my cuticle. I just recently got my new order of sticker nail forms in the mail and my nail shape is immeasurably better. Screw a dual form😂
I'm going to be creating polygel nails using a paper nail shaping form this weekend for the first time. Thank you for the tips.
Awesome, good luck!
how did it go lol, did you create the shaping forms?
Okay, is she just so cute? I think it is because of how disciplined she is and my own Daughter is that way too. Fantastic quality to have and keep! Bless you every one!
I have done all these mistakes. Thank you for this video!
It would be great if you do polygel application with the plastic forms. I ALWAYS get stress breaks on the sidewall facing me at the end of the fingertip. You are awesome, thank you!
I agree and how do we remove the gel away the edges (side walls) with the stick if we have the moulds?
Great positive info. Makes us all feel we can do better and don't get down on our mistakes just keep on going🙂
Best lectures so far.
Thank you
I have used too much liquid , applied product too thick . I also have used a polish remover as my slip and still do at times but never had any issues doing so . What do you recommend when a polygel is super sticky ?
It depends on the ingredients, some of them will work if they don't contain oils.
For super sticky polygel I can also recommend any thin consistency soak off base coat - lightly apply on on the brush.
I use polygel liquids and 90% alcohol works pretty good
I read non acetone polish remover with a little of 91% alcohol
Fabulous tips I am just starting out with poly gel and just couldn’t get them to last , so many thanks for this lesson as I think I’m making a lot of these mistakes , but I’m going to try again now , and the information on the lamps , very interesting 👍💕
Just started poly gel work, and had a lot of popping off issues. Will definitely try these tricks, thank you 🥰
I guess I never understood you could use too much slip solution… but I’m definitely using too much liquid… thank you!!!
Wow I learned a bunch of new things, this was incredibly helpful!
I made all these mistakes on my first time. Though Im able to figure out how to do better by practicing on my own nails. This video is very helpful. Thank you Anastacia! 😊🙏💅
So useful! I used to add the product way too thick at the beginning...but practicing helps...the sidewall mistake I have never done but what you said about it makes so much sense. Thank you so much for this!
I'm buying a poly gel kit and your video is immensely helpful. Thank you 😊
I haven't tried polygel yet but when I do I know what NOT to do. Thank you!
This was very helpful, I was searching about pinching polygel, this vid was the one to address it clearly; Thanks!
Just started doing my own short polygel nails and your channel has been so helpful! Thank you🥰
You do the best videos. Thank you for being detailed
I'm just now learning poly gels. Thank you for sharing
Really good video! I picked this up as a pandemic hobby. I'd done my own acrylics in the past, and after reading about polygel I decided to try it. I'll never go back! I've made several of these mistakes, but the first ones were not prepping my nails correctly and using cheap polygel. The old saying, "you get what you pay for" definitely applies here. I use pre-forms, and they help with getting that curved shape. I've tried doing it without the pre-forms and they just don't look right. I also use alcohol for a slip solution (70%), and it works great as long as I don't use too much. Definitely had an issue with that in the beginning. I rarely have lifting issues, and if I do it's either because I didn't prep the nail right or it didn't cure right. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!
Didn't even realize it until I had finished BOTH hands - but I used my nail polish remover instead of alcohol!!! Still got about a week out of my nails though, not beating myself up. It was my first time! :)
I think sometimes I use too much liquid because the gel is stiff. Q: Could I maybe put the tube in a cup of hot water a few minutes to soften it a bit? With the lid up of course. I really love using it. You get more time to play. It has help with my acrylic application. You have to work faster with acrylic, but I can really see a difference when I do my nails. Thanks for your videos.🌹💅🏾
Yes, placing the product in warm temperature will help to make the consistency thinner for a little while, but be careful. do not heat it too much
Thank you for the reply.
I did my poly gel for the first time. Took my hours shaping and I did a great job. I used the Makartt brand. Thank you for the mistakes because I was wondering why their base was a little sticky.
I subscribed a while ago.
I really appreciate how clearly you explain everything! Thank you. You have definitely helped me with my personal nail care.
I add too much liquid and get too close to the edge. I will use the stick around the edge like in the picture. Simple but brilliant! thanks
What can I use for the dehydrator step? Would any of these work: %70 Isopropyl alcohol, %99 Isopropyl alcohol, or professional Acetone (contains only Acetone & Denatonium Benzoate)? Or, is there a specific product I need to get that just cannot be substituted? (BTW don't worry, I'm not a Nail Technician or an Aesthetician. I would just like to do my own nails.) Thanks.
You did great at explaining these errors. Im a very new learner and I will watch for these mistakes. Thx
Thank you, I just did my polygel set and they came off not even a full day after I did it, these tips really help :)
Greetings, I’ve had the same problem but I don’t understand her problem solving with this. Did you understand how to fix it and if you understood what she said can you answer me about it and how she fix it....thank you in advance for your help....
Just keep practicing
@@rosepalmer73 I would watch more videos on TH-cam or ask a professional in your area if at all possible
I use dual forms, and I use a dehydator, and also buff the nail beforehand. The first day it always looks great but by the second day the edges where it meets my cuticles are always a lighter shade, which then eventually begins to lift by the 3rd or 4th day. Ive tried with and without primer, I dont use too much liquid , and I make sure that theres no air bubbles. I havent had a successful application yet :( what am I doing wrong?
Ah haa! Thank-you for the tip about the base coat! I’m looking forward to the new result after wiping the sticky layer off!
Just tried poly gels with dual forms for the first time the tips broke off in a day. I think it was the apex and to much liquid they were soft in the middle. I’m going to try again thanks to your video. I think I have found the problem.🥰
Most informative nail video I've seen to date. Thank you! You're awesome! 👏
I've definitely put the polygel too close to my skin. I have very deep set nails so the skin around them is so, umm, meaty?? Lol. It's so hard for me to get close to the cuticle without getting my skin in the way. I used your tip to put a small clip on the underside/pad of my finger to pull my meat away from the nail and that really helps! Great video, like always!
I recently started using polygel and did in fact notice that the base coat was sticky when it came out of the lamp. I did not wipe it for fear of causing the polygel not to stick. I had one heck of a time with slipping and I was unable to shape the underside of my nail without the entire dualform slipping off. For the last two weeks of my attempts I have had lifting, cracking and breaking. I am now too irritated to mess with them again because I know that I will get upset and sling the stuff across the room. lol.. I am now watching every single "how to" video so that I can get this right. At this moment I have my left hand with a full set of 5 nails and my right hand with my thumb, middle, and pinky finger only and those are lifted, and chipped. (eye roll). When I tried fixing my left hand I was already so irritated that I was going to try and make sure that I was going to get it to stay. I remembered how strong the Rhinestone gel nail glue was and I drilled down the lifted parts and prepped the exposed nail and then covered the exposed nail with the rhinestone gel glue. It worked. I am not going to continue that because I only have a small amount. I want to accomplish the polygel anyway. I just can't seem to get the apex strong enough and keep the product off my cuticle. This time I am just going to leave an orange stick space and just keep practicing. If anyone has any tips that might work for me please let me know.
😳😳😱😫😭😭😭😭😭😭I literally threw away My white nail gel Because i thought it was flawed seeming it wouldn't fully dry in the Uv/Led light 😭😭😭😭😭😭ooh noooo but thank uu!! Now i knoo
Hi Anastasia! I'm having trouble applying potted gel polish (soft) close to the cuticles after a dry (Russian) manicure. Please do a detailed how-to! Much love from Puerto Rico!
All right :)
Thank you so much for doing this video. I had figure out what I did before I watched this but you confirmed it. I didn’t wipe the tacky layer of the base coat.
THANK YOUUUUUUUUU i have been searching EVERYWHERE for info on wiping the base coat or not and nobody has answered
I haven’t made any of these mistakes... yet. I watched this before trying the kit I just bought. I will soon be a first time user of these products. I haven’t found any videos that answer a question that I have. What about the filling of the nail? After you have had a set on for say a month and you don’t want to change any designs. Can you apply the product to fill in the area of the mail bed after your nails have grown out a bit? Or do you have to remove the nails and start over?
I have a little question: is it possible to do a manucure with popits/ dual forms and polygel on bitten nails with a small bed area? Like very short bitten nail...? I’ve heard that it can be dangerous to put those products on your skin... I’ve find a video for bitten nails and forms but not with duals forms... that’s why I’m asking... thanks!
Thank you so very very much for this AWESOME informative video! It's absolutely fantastic to watch a video of someone who knows what she is talking about. I really enjoy and appreciate it!
Kindest regards and best wishes!
God bless!
I think I did like 8/10 of these wrong 😂
Lol girl😂😳DAMN
Me too
Thank you, Anastasia! I'm definitely a new subscriber now to all your videos after stumbling upon a few very helpful video of yours on TH-cam! Your tips and suggestions are outstanding and help us all to keep improving more and more on our quests to creating the perfect set of nails! Much love!
Thank you so much for addressing this subject, I really enjoyed the last one you did, it was very helpful. You have taught me so much, it helped me pass my nail tech exams. I'm just starting out as a qualified nail tech, so many thanks from me to you. All the very best wishes for 2020. Happy New Year xx 😊💅💖
Years later. But thanks for posting!! I think I been making all these mistakes
4:02 Perfection wish I could get mine that perfect near the cuticle
Iv used my own nail out of habit during my years to swipe around the cuticle. It helps in a hurry. So far so good, lol!
I haven’t tried it yet ..but I needed to make sure I did need to build the apex of the nail, especially with malnourishment flattening my beds. Thanks
Im guilty of using too much liquid. I used the dual forms to create my nails and since it was my first time I didn't think it was ok for the brush to sort of stick to the product which in turn made me unconsciously thin the product out too much for some of the nails. When I cured them some turned out completely hollow so I kinda just stuffed them with extra product lol 🤦♀️ Now when I began to file them off just about every single one was still gooey in the middle. This video seems very helpful so I'll keep it in mind for the next time. Thanks so much!!
Very helpful! Thank you! I am one of those who uses too much liquid and end up with it running into the cuticle and sidewalks, leaving no perimeter. So thanks so much.
Hi Anastasia! So it’s been 5 years since this video. A great one as usual 😊 I was wondering if Gelish and IBD poly gels are still your favourites?
Just starting out to do my own nails. Thank you for your video. I now know why the nails remained sticky underneath, and also why one broke.
Is it a special kind of base coat? My set did not come with one but I am afraid it will not stay long
Thank you so much, that's interesting about the pinching to make them look more elegant I definitely want that technique . Thanks again!!👍🏽❤
I put to much liquid on and it was awful underneath and I didn’t wipe off the sticky layer. Super helpful♥️ thank you
Thank you so much for this video my nails keep breaking and now I think I have the right ideas to do them correctly!
I think too much liquid is a big problem for me
I will try to be more careful with this going forward
This video is so informational! I apply my polygel on the Cuticle/ it bleeds over and the lift after 24h!
Thank u for the tips, I definitely needed to remember how to apply in the cuticles and the sides 🥰
can we use pure alcohol instead of buying the liquid?
what are your thoughts on using nail wraps such as fiberglass under the polygel, i prefer nail wraps added to acrylics during winter here in alaska because the extreme cold can break nails easily. i haven't tried it with polygel yet.
Hi Anastasia,
maybe a stupid question but regarding no.8 the apex missing if we get a crack on the nail is there any way to fix it and save the nail or we have to redo the nail again?
Thank you 💜
Awesome tips, thank you. I'm just wondering, if you remove the sticky layer off the base coat wouldn't that interfere with the adhesion? 🤔 Would you need to buff the nails before applying the polygel? Thanks 🥰
Great question!
No, adhesion will still be good
@@Nailcou Thank you! ☺️
I know this was a month ago but I always recommend buffing the nail lightly
My polygel nails are popping up at the cuticles. I think it's because I'm not doing it thin enough at the cuticle or edges. And it's too thick at the tips. This video was extremely helpful xx
glad I found this video, my base layer is sticky so my poly gel was sliding and I didn't know why!! thank you!
Do you need a primer/dehydrator for polygel or is the base coat good enough?
Primer and dehydrator is a MUST for any nail enhancement or they will not last at all
Thank you so muuuch!! I started doing my own nails and after watching this i learned so much!
This is a great video! The tips you gave will definitely help, regardless of what brand we use. Thank you for sharing your expertise. 💅🏻💗💗💗
Hi Anastasia!! I want to buy polygel, but what brand do you recommend more for professional and salon use : gelish or ibd ? Thank you!
Ugh. My nails are absolutely destroyed at the moment, I have been trying to do polygels for about a year now and some I’ve had 2 maybe 3 sets that have lasted. But i have SO mqny issues. This was , as well as your channel as a whole so helpful. I’m now looking for now how to repair and heal my nails. I’m just keeping a simple color on so I don’t bite or pick. My poor fingers hurt. :/
Wow, very good tips. I was really educated. Thank you for taking the time to share.
This woman has saved lives