I got my license in December 2019 and I just started practicing consistently this month 2021(everyday). I put myself under so much pressure telling myself that practice makes perfect. I stop telling myself that and started reminding myself daily that” practice makes me better and that dreams don’t work unless I do”! I didn’t go to school just to get a license, I desire to be a great Nail Tech and Educator! With that goal in sight I really began to take practicing seriously and posting my work as much as possible! Thanks YN, y’all are bomb..❣️
I do my nails, watch videos to learn new techniques everyday. I use acrylic, gel and polygel. I never knew nails were my passion. Everyday I'm thinking of my next step. My next investment is a professional drill. Im in this for life that's how much I love nails.
Omg, Practiced for like 2 months, on my hands, plastic hands, everything. I thought that's it, acrylic is just not for me. Then, I saw a TH-cam vid, talking about brushes. I got a medium expensive, well known, popular brush and Omg, Omg, was night and day. I love it. Now I rock at Acrylic, well mostly 😉
I ordered Greg's signature brush! Was working with a #6, I think Greg's is a #12 😳 I can't believe how much better I am with it! *note: I don't know if brush sizes are different between Australia and US but Greg's brush is much more chunky than my old "preferred size".
I totally agree about using cheap products to practice. I used to think it was okay and I used some cheap stuff but then I got some of your guys acrylic and monomer and I was shocked at the difference. It was night and day.
OMG let me tell you, YN trainer hand is a game changer and their brush on glue is absolutely perfect for applying the the tips. I tried other hands and the tips wouldn’t stick got very frustrated until I saw a video of someone attaching the tips with YN trainer hand and their glue. Now I’m rocking it. Don’t give up guys.
So I have 2 trainer hands from Amazon and I can definitely agree that trainer hands are SOOOOOOO much more difficult to work on. Not only do the forms fall off but the nails pop off COnStAntLy!! One I got myself when I first began and the other was a school provided practice hand. I wish the school I go to only used Young Nails products because I swear it’d make for a better learning experience altogether. I actually have a HUGE problem with self confidence, and timing… I’m trying so hard to improve though and you all’s tutorials and content help SIGNIFICANTLY! My time for a full acrylic set on practice hands is roughly 3 hours. I will be signing up for you all’s classes whenever I have the extra money so I can get help with pointing out where I’m going wrong. As always, thank you Young Nails team for literally everything!!
Excellent video, love your chats. I practice with the practice hand, following your lessons, every day I practice something such as, reducing bulk techniques with e file as you teach us, other day sculpting different nail shapes, other day filing techniques, other day gel/acrylic designs, other day acrylic application, other day my own timing (still need to improve, I'm in 2 hours when doing acrylic full set). Im a beginner with intermediate level expertise). But let me tell, that thanks to YN and Greggs tutorials I have learned a lot. Im so grateful❤💯
Hiiii Young Nails crew, I absolutely 💯enjoy watching, listening to EVERYTHING y'all put out. The information I've received has changed how I do nails. I am 57 never had acrylic NAILS! In my day I had a fiber strip applied for a few years, then returned to tissue and glue.. always had the polish nail art going years of practice!!! Over the last 3 years I decided I wanted to have a in-home small nail care business and started training myself.. watching YN everyday, all day, over n over has MUCH improved my techniques. I find myself repeating to myself, "trust the process". I have incountered awful unfortunate events that started to uninspire this dream, until I found YN!!! Thank you for bringing me back to it!!! I will keep watching!!
Thanks for this one! I am just starting out (started last month) and I love it so much. I am disabled, so I don't see a future in working as a nail tech, but I am an artist and I enjoy makeup, hair, and nails, not to mention fine arts. So I see this as a way to express myself and maybe if I practice and share my work I could one day put my creativity out there for others to enjoy in a way that works for me and my needs.
I'm also disabled and I'm a nail tech! 💜 I can't do as much work as abled people but I'm still making a little money. And it's opening up windows for me to stretch out into other forms of income using this skill
@@aerongrimm3162 Thank you so much for your feedback! It's encouraging to hear that you are doing well and enjoying yourself while making some extra money. My disability isn't very common, so it can be difficult to even know what my limitations are! I just got a practice hand and some nail tips. My plan is to practice and make my nail art, then if people see it and like it, then I would be open to having a few clients. That would be amazing! Having people come to me would be a huge help. I just don't think I could ever be a licensed nail tech, all the tests for cosmetology and beauty related things are too physically strenuous for me... Maybe I can advertise my services as a disabled nail artist who specializes in disabled clients. The few people I have worked on are disabled or have special needs. One of the main reasons I started doing my own nails is bc nail techs accidentally hurt me, as my disability is genetic and effects my skin and joints. A nail tech has literally dislocated my finger by using the force she would normally use on a client. So maybe there is a need for someone how knows those struggles and can have a delicate touch when needed. Again, thanks so much, I am very inspired to practice now!
@@karenmcdoanld8805 Thank you! We all are different, so we each need to learn what works for us, whether we are differently abled or not. So it is meaningful to hear that everyone struggles, bc disabled people can feel like it is them against the world sometimes, and communities that are inclusive like this help so much!
Same! I love this and sewing and makeup, and all hurt my back terribly, but make my heart sing 💖 If we all love something, it’s worth doing, even as hobbyists.
I did my first set of nails on a trainer hand with forms they were the longest nails ever!! One day I decided to make them look like normal nails, after snipping and filing forever they eventually looked like real nails!! I have been a beautician for 44 years and never had nice looking nails, I bit them til they bled, when I looked it to gel I was hooked!! I am so proud of my nails now!! Talk about practice I have a different colors, different shape, glitter on my nails and when the clients come in they look at my nails and pick a color or design! Thank you for a great video!
Thank you for your time and tips, you all have the most relaxing energy and truly make me take a breath, and go with the flow on this journey of nails! Not an easy thing for this overthinking perfectionist lol 😂
I love practicing on my daughters because they have sensitive cuticles and it teached me how to do exceptional prep with a light touch quickly because they are very impatient!
I bought a range of different make's of gels & Acrylics, I've just treated myself to a set of Young Nails products, Acrylic trial kit. Going to have a play this weekend, I can't wait to try them. I'm so excited!!! 💖😘❤️😃💅🏻💖
My daughter and me both have Brachydactyly thump on both hands, took me a year to get the perfect nails on it :) practice make skills, it truly does. I practice anywhere on anyone who wants the gorgeous nails. I do prefer sculpted nails, tips not always works for me, dunno why. Love u guys! I learned so much with watching ur vids :))))
Omg both my sisters have this and it has been so difficult to learn, them being the first people I did nails on besides myself. But I figure it will help me learn and if I can do a perfect nail that lasts on the thumbs, then I can do them on "normal" nails :)
@@Muiske That's so sweet! My little sister is 16 and she was so excited to have long pretty pink nails when she had done the hard work of stopping biting her nails. It's so nice to bring them joy!
@@CozylilGurl Aww, so adorable! :)) Yess! It may be luxurious for the most people but for some people it means the world to have beautiful nails, those are my favorite nail tech stories of all times! It makes this job so rewarding
Morning guy's thanks for the tips. Like Tracey I'm just here for the ride. 😅😅🥰 mothers don't pay ever. Vero. Make it work Habib. Your very right Tracey I only have my own hands e you e Greg are teaching me alot. You just don't ship to italy yet.
Two days ago I started on the fundamentals of acrylic overlays thanks to your Nail School videos and my new YN practice hand. I’m dying tho at Tracey’s comment about the 5 hour nails. That was me, last night, on my second acrylic set ever-on one hand. 😂 Thanks for the awesome content btw.
I started practicing on myself back in September and so far from my first set I did on myself to now and practicing with an electric file (still scared to go past 6RPM) I've noticed an improvement on my technique. I try and do a full set every 2-3 weeks and then fills too and I can see improvement from the first time! Thank you for all your videos!
I’m so glad I’m not crazy 😭😭 I prefer doing somebody else’s nails for real feed back and nail ideas. And I mainly do my own nails b/c I don’t really have anybody else 😅 but i cut off an hour and i don’t even practice much. Maybe once a month or once every other month 😅
My first live victim..er friends nails I did were horrible and took me 5 hours! That’s after I thought I was killing it on my own nails. It was my nerves!! It took several sets/fills and now it’s night and day!!! I’m proud to send her out the door now!
Until the quarantine I just worked on clients and never practiced. I don't have a practice hand because money is tight. I do however practice on my own hands now. I wish I had more hands to practice on. I do think practice is awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍
I thought it was just me the forms have me so frustrated when they don't stick to my nail trainer hand. I wish someone would make an improved hand with smaller fingers and a material that the forms can stick to.
While I totally agree with learning with the product that you intend to use (meaning a great quality product like Young Nails), a new tech should also be prepared for the likelihood that the salon they go to work in may not use that same product line. So, it is good to at least play around with other lines just to know what they feel like and how they behave. When I was in school, they wanted me to use a certain product line, which I hated. So I tucked my YN stuff in my kit and used it all the way through, up until my practical exam and then I had to use the other stuff because I was being watched so closely. It worked out okay, but probably not something I would recommend for anyone else.😁 And now, I practice myself to death daily. If I’m not doing nails, I’m practicing something on a mannequin head or studying something that will keep me current on what’s happening in my state regarding the mandates and how that will effect my business goals.
Much needed video! I was freaking out to my husband yesterday b/c I have been doing real hands but after Christmas, the rising COVID numbers caused me to make the decision to stop taking clients for a little bit b/c I do nails in my home. Anyway, I started feeling withdrawals from not doing nails so I sat there & planned to do a quick acrylic set with forms on both of my YN practice hands. OH MY GOSH, I only got to 3 fingers b/c they SUCKED lol. I told my husband wtf, it's like I have never done nails before 😫 The forms wouldn't cooperate & stick, the fingers felt Ginormous (giant + enormous), the acrylic seemed too bulky to file b/c I wasn't going to wear down all of my bits on those busted up nails 😂 I felt very defeated but this video helped me remember how difficult it was when I started with the practice hand. Thanks for this 😍
I practice on my stepmom once a month. I do my own one to two times a month plus I add an extension to my big toe. If I’m feeling creative I’ll just take off what’s on my hands and add art.
Thank y'all so much for all this great information I am still learning from y'all great job y'all God bless free education from y'all love it. Y'all are so Wonderful for doing this to help people
My family wants me to stop taking your words as gospel but yet the truth is the truth practice practice practice n then when your done practice some more I love you guys
I've been doing nails for five years I really started practicing every day since March of 2019 when the pandemic but I actually got something good going not sure how long it's going to take but I can see improvement 🙃
Actually I was practicing whit shipping products, and I can say that sucks, now I’m gonna start over again. 😌 (You guys are give me two class a the time, English and nails tech 😅 thank you!)
🙌🏾 There were a lot of good points in this video. I started doing nails in late 2019. I wasn't practicing consistently. In early 2020 I got really serious. 🤣🤣🤣 I decided to go to nail school. I graduated 1/8/21. I'm not practicing at the moment. I'm currently focusing on my state boards. Once I'm done I will be back at it full time. I normally practice on my Red Iguana hand or myself. When I practice on myself I use cuticle oil and gel top coat so I can pop the nails right off once I'm finished. When I want to learn a new skill I watch YN videos or some of my fav TH-camrs to get a better perspective. I plan on investing in more education later this year.
What great advice THANK YOU 🙏🏻 🥰... can you tell us the order in which you teach in your class so we can practice in the same order and not miss a fundamental.
Just ordered a Set of silicone hands...I took you advice and got a set of two. I just started nail school and I’m sure my kit will have one of the stiff plastic ones. IM EXCITED to Start practicing! Whoop 🙌🏼 whoop
In the past 1 1/2 years I've become quite good at my own nails, so far I haven't done someone else's though, so now I'm starting to ask friends if I can practice on them. the practice hand just creeps me out!
I watched this whole video while doing my nails😅 I practice on myself constantly bc wanting to be a nail tech and Cosmetologist, (I just got accepted into Cosmetology school!!😝) I want my nails to be done as often as possible and lookin good! I practice on my friends when I can, and I do my mans nails at least once a week😂 I'm hoping that a practice hand and nail supplies come in my cosmo kit (it better for the price😅) so I can practice more often🥰
I'm all over the place, " oh new product" ,, get it. Gel first, no acrylic,, oh just do both. Pretty art, let me buy all that.....My head 🤕 hurts. "Look foils, gel paint and that new acrylgel.... 🤔 Buy it" I still haven't mastered an acrylic nail shape. 😩 I'm tired 💤😴 Buy that hand, no fingers, "oh look a 👣 foot". I need Asprin 💊 & ☕ asap. "I can keep going"😭😂 I swear, not crazy over here,, just a little obsession for nails❤️
I like how you try not to bash another product. But You are correct you get what you pay for. I feel you need a good practice hand to use because it can get real frustrating with the hand that’s not cooperating
I am hoping that I can get used to quality product. I have only practiced with asp products I get from Sally’s and Walmart kits yikes 🤣 my young nail package is almost here and I can’t wait to see what quality feels like
Is there an online class that I can take? Including practical? I have a 3 month old son and I’m up in the boonies and everything is over an hour away. It’d be nice if I can participate in an online class where it would be recognized by the board. Including getting the hours requirements. I’m in California and they require 400 hrs. Just not possible with my son.
Please email ray@youngnails.com for more information on our upcoming classes. Must be 18+ for classes. Classes are for educational purposes only. Not for official licensing or certification.
We have lots of great videos and advice for beginner nail techs! Here's a few to get you started! th-cam.com/video/fn0pSc6fquk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0NJZ3Am53s0BLbA7 th-cam.com/video/JgRu_r9DCGs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2hKxuqJBIgV37Rwn th-cam.com/video/W98vuU9fvJg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=df_E5GPFkham8ldn
I’m about to go to school for hair and nails 💅🏼 I practice on my practice hand as well as I practice on my mom for pedicures. I don’t charge her yet because I’m learning. If I did a friends nails I would charge half of what I would charge if I was licensed (haven’t done any friends or other peoples nails yet) . I’m not licensed so technically I can’t profit from it legally.
I use the Flexi Hand and I love it, I feel it's the closest you can get to a real hand, and I love it when it freaks my friends out because it looks so real hehehe
It’s the not the practice I’m concerned about it’s where to practice at. I have very limited on where to practice at. I can’t practice in the house because my boyfriend wouldn’t even let me do it even though I opened every window in the house. I can’t practice in the garage because he has all is car stuff. My mom and my sister was very kind enough to have me practice at there place but still a lot of stuff to stroll considering I have a lot of nail stuff 😔😔😔
I do love these guys and I watch them all the time as I’ve been doing nails a while now but I just wish somtimes they would get to the point quicker 😭 😘lovv u guys still 😎
This is me, I am not getting it and it's frustrating me especially with sculpting nails and French, I just can't do that flipping smile lines and once I don't get it right I just stop coz I get so angry. I've tried everything 😭
I can relate to the frustration the practice hand gives when it comes to forms not sticking. Nail tips are easy but I like the challenge of building the free edge and customizing. One thing I’ve done instead of always using the bigger nail tips for my practice hand was actually filing the nails down (the ones for the practice hand) to a smaller size so the smaller nail tips will work and kind of see the actual sizes of different, smaller nails.
I am a more mature (age) person who thought I would have a future in nail tech. I went to college have 80 hours to finish and lots of time with clients. I got breast cancer shortly after I enrolled so it has taken me longer to get on the floor then most of my class mates. Then as I’m heading to the finish line I became allergic to everything I work with. I have so much money invested in this. What do I do I’m so frustrated?
With any kind of allergic reaction, we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider. They can help determine what products or chemicals you are having a reaction to and going forward, you may be able to find products that don't contain those ingredients and be able to continue your nail tech career.
It can be a combination of both. You definitely want to perfect your application, but not all products are created equal and some may be easier to work with than others.
A silicone practice finger is much more affordable than a practice hand (I get it, the hands are expensive. I’ve never had one. I’m self taught for the most part. I never had a practice hand/finger, never had friends or family to practice on. Only myself, so I feel where you’re coming from) Red Iguanas silicone finger is like $20. You can find them on IG. Just keep trying, make sure they know right from the get go that you’re still learning so it’s not going to be the most bomb set in town and they don’t have high expectations. Maybe while you’re working on them let them know it would be more helpful for you if they would let you know what they aren’t liking and that you can’t get better if no one ever comes back. Just keep pushing forward and don’t let it get you down, you will get there.
I got my license in December 2019 and I just started practicing consistently this month 2021(everyday). I put myself under so much pressure telling myself that practice makes perfect. I stop telling myself that and started reminding myself daily that” practice makes me better and that dreams don’t work unless I do”! I didn’t go to school just to get a license, I desire to be a great Nail Tech and Educator! With that goal in sight I really began to take practicing seriously and posting my work as much as possible! Thanks YN, y’all are bomb..❣️
I do my nails, watch videos to learn new techniques everyday. I use acrylic, gel and polygel. I never knew nails were my passion. Everyday I'm thinking of my next step. My next investment is a professional drill. Im in this for life that's how much I love nails.
Omg, Practiced for like 2 months, on my hands, plastic hands, everything. I thought that's it, acrylic is just not for me. Then, I saw a TH-cam vid, talking about brushes. I got a medium expensive, well known, popular brush and Omg, Omg, was night and day. I love it. Now I rock at Acrylic, well mostly 😉
I ordered Greg's signature brush!
Was working with a #6, I think Greg's is a #12 😳
I can't believe how much better I am with it!
*note: I don't know if brush sizes are different between Australia and US but Greg's brush is much more chunky than my old "preferred size".
All YN content/tutorials are on point. Love them all.
I totally agree about using cheap products to practice. I used to think it was okay and I used some cheap stuff but then I got some of your guys acrylic and monomer and I was shocked at the difference. It was night and day.
OMG let me tell you, YN trainer hand is a game changer and their brush on glue is absolutely perfect for applying the the tips. I tried other hands and the tips wouldn’t stick got very frustrated until I saw a video of someone attaching the tips with YN trainer hand and their glue. Now I’m rocking it. Don’t give up guys.
So I have 2 trainer hands from Amazon and I can definitely agree that trainer hands are SOOOOOOO much more difficult to work on. Not only do the forms fall off but the nails pop off COnStAntLy!! One I got myself when I first began and the other was a school provided practice hand. I wish the school I go to only used Young Nails products because I swear it’d make for a better learning experience altogether. I actually have a HUGE problem with self confidence, and timing… I’m trying so hard to improve though and you all’s tutorials and content help SIGNIFICANTLY! My time for a full acrylic set on practice hands is roughly 3 hours. I will be signing up for you all’s classes whenever I have the extra money so I can get help with pointing out where I’m going wrong. As always, thank you Young Nails team for literally everything!!
As a nail tech myself, I can say everything they are saying are true.
Excellent video, love your chats. I practice with the practice hand, following your lessons, every day I practice something such as, reducing bulk techniques with e file as you teach us, other day sculpting different nail shapes, other day filing techniques, other day gel/acrylic designs, other day acrylic application, other day my own timing (still need to improve, I'm in 2 hours when doing acrylic full set). Im a beginner with intermediate level expertise). But let me tell, that thanks to YN and Greggs tutorials I have learned a lot. Im so grateful❤💯
Hiiii Young Nails crew, I absolutely 💯enjoy watching, listening to EVERYTHING y'all put out.
The information I've received has changed how I do nails. I am 57 never had acrylic NAILS! In my day I had a fiber strip applied for a few years, then returned to tissue and glue.. always had the polish nail art going years of practice!!! Over the last 3 years I decided I wanted to have a in-home small nail care business and started training myself.. watching YN everyday, all day, over n over has MUCH
improved my techniques. I find myself repeating to myself, "trust the process". I have incountered awful unfortunate events that started to uninspire this dream, until I found YN!!! Thank you for bringing me back to it!!! I will keep watching!!
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Thanks for this one! I am just starting out (started last month) and I love it so much. I am disabled, so I don't see a future in working as a nail tech, but I am an artist and I enjoy makeup, hair, and nails, not to mention fine arts. So I see this as a way to express myself and maybe if I practice and share my work I could one day put my creativity out there for others to enjoy in a way that works for me and my needs.
I'm also disabled and I'm a nail tech! 💜 I can't do as much work as abled people but I'm still making a little money. And it's opening up windows for me to stretch out into other forms of income using this skill
God Love you!! I wish you the best of Luck with doing nails, you will do just fine!!
@@aerongrimm3162 Thank you so much for your feedback! It's encouraging to hear that you are doing well and enjoying yourself while making some extra money. My disability isn't very common, so it can be difficult to even know what my limitations are! I just got a practice hand and some nail tips. My plan is to practice and make my nail art, then if people see it and like it, then I would be open to having a few clients. That would be amazing! Having people come to me would be a huge help. I just don't think I could ever be a licensed nail tech, all the tests for cosmetology and beauty related things are too physically strenuous for me... Maybe I can advertise my services as a disabled nail artist who specializes in disabled clients. The few people I have worked on are disabled or have special needs. One of the main reasons I started doing my own nails is bc nail techs accidentally hurt me, as my disability is genetic and effects my skin and joints. A nail tech has literally dislocated my finger by using the force she would normally use on a client. So maybe there is a need for someone how knows those struggles and can have a delicate touch when needed. Again, thanks so much, I am very inspired to practice now!
@@karenmcdoanld8805 Thank you! We all are different, so we each need to learn what works for us, whether we are differently abled or not. So it is meaningful to hear that everyone struggles, bc disabled people can feel like it is them against the world sometimes, and communities that are inclusive like this help so much!
Same! I love this and sewing and makeup, and all hurt my back terribly, but make my heart sing 💖 If we all love something, it’s worth doing, even as hobbyists.
I did my first set of nails on a trainer hand with forms they were the longest nails ever!! One day I decided to make them look like normal nails, after snipping and filing forever they eventually looked like real nails!! I have been a beautician for 44 years and never had nice looking nails, I bit them til they bled, when I looked it to gel I was hooked!! I am so proud of my nails now!! Talk about practice I have a different colors, different shape, glitter on my nails and when the clients come in they look at my nails and pick a color or design! Thank you for a great video!
Thank you for your time and tips, you all have the most relaxing energy and truly make me take a breath, and go with the flow on this journey of nails! Not an easy thing for this overthinking perfectionist lol 😂
I totally agree
💯 Agree.
My husband lends me his hand whenever I want to try a design or something. I do my daughters about every 2 weeks.
I’ve had my license and practicing for a year. I’m glad that everything you’re saying I’m doing. Love YN💅🏽
I love practicing on my daughters because they have sensitive cuticles and it teached me how to do exceptional prep with a light touch quickly because they are very impatient!
I bought a range of different make's of gels & Acrylics, I've just treated myself to a set of Young Nails products, Acrylic trial kit. Going to have a play this weekend, I can't wait to try them. I'm so excited!!! 💖😘❤️😃💅🏻💖
I’ve trashed my own nails but they’ll grow back out and I’ve got it down now. Yipppeeeee
Me too 😂 I’m waiting for mine to grow a little before i practice on myself again 🙈
Your videos are such a wealth of information. I feel like I'm constantly learning something new! Thank you 😊
So true with practicing on family and friends!
Thank you guys so much for this Information. I was giving up and you guys really pushed me to keep trying and practicing more 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Great info! Needed this as a student in school to understand when to practice.
My daughter and me both have Brachydactyly thump on both hands, took me a year to get the perfect nails on it :) practice make skills, it truly does. I practice anywhere on anyone who wants the gorgeous nails. I do prefer sculpted nails, tips not always works for me, dunno why. Love u guys! I learned so much with watching ur vids :))))
Omg both my sisters have this and it has been so difficult to learn, them being the first people I did nails on besides myself. But I figure it will help me learn and if I can do a perfect nail that lasts on the thumbs, then I can do them on "normal" nails :)
@@CozylilGurl haha, u will get it down for sure!
@@Muiske That's so sweet! My little sister is 16 and she was so excited to have long pretty pink nails when she had done the hard work of stopping biting her nails. It's so nice to bring them joy!
@@CozylilGurl Aww, so adorable! :)) Yess! It may be luxurious for the most people but for some people it means the world to have beautiful nails, those are my favorite nail tech stories of all times! It makes this job so rewarding
Practice make perfect. This is so true in anything you want to get better at. This is a great topic. Thank you for talking about it. Great video guys.
I am so glad I watched this video.
i believe I can practice more.
I’ve only been able to do my daughters nails with lockdown happening but I’m definitely investing in a practice hand.
You can get them inexpensive in market place
Morning guy's thanks for the tips. Like Tracey I'm just here for the ride. 😅😅🥰 mothers don't pay ever. Vero. Make it work Habib. Your very right Tracey I only have my own hands e you e Greg are teaching me alot. You just don't ship to italy yet.
Two days ago I started on the fundamentals of acrylic overlays thanks to your Nail School videos and my new YN practice hand. I’m dying tho at Tracey’s comment about the 5 hour nails. That was me, last night, on my second acrylic set ever-on one hand. 😂 Thanks for the awesome content btw.
Girl me too lol but I’m determined to get better ❤️🩹
I started practicing on myself back in September and so far from my first set I did on myself to now and practicing with an electric file (still scared to go past 6RPM) I've noticed an improvement on my technique. I try and do a full set every 2-3 weeks and then fills too and I can see improvement from the first time! Thank you for all your videos!
U guys always give amazing advise and for free!! Thank you so much this video was super helpful for me!👍👍👍
I’m so glad I’m not crazy 😭😭 I prefer doing somebody else’s nails for real feed back and nail ideas. And I mainly do my own nails b/c I don’t really have anybody else 😅 but i cut off an hour and i don’t even practice much. Maybe once a month or once every other month 😅
Yes practice makes perfect... Thank y’all for all the great tips and information!!! Much love. 🙏🏻💕
Im paying for good products just to practice, YN has been my holy grail because gravity take control of their powders. Love it
We did sand in gloves when I was in school to learn full sets. I always said if someone comes into the salon with sand hands I'm gonna rock it lol
My first live victim..er friends nails I did were horrible and took me 5 hours! That’s after I thought I was killing it on my own nails. It was my nerves!! It took several sets/fills and now it’s night and day!!! I’m proud to send her out the door now!
Until the quarantine I just worked on clients and never practiced. I don't have a practice hand because money is tight. I do however practice on my own hands now. I wish I had more hands to practice on. I do think practice is awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍
I thought it was just me the forms have me so frustrated when they don't stick to my nail trainer hand. I wish someone would make an improved hand with smaller fingers and a material that the forms can stick to.
Put a piece of packing tape around the finger, the forms stick to it much much better than they do the fingers theirselves.
Thank you krystal fukin'marie
Yesss girl if nothing else at least scale down that finger size lol
While I totally agree with learning with the product that you intend to use (meaning a great quality product like Young Nails), a new tech should also be prepared for the likelihood that the salon they go to work in may not use that same product line. So, it is good to at least play around with other lines just to know what they feel like and how they behave. When I was in school, they wanted me to use a certain product line, which I hated. So I tucked my YN stuff in my kit and used it all the way through, up until my practical exam and then I had to use the other stuff because I was being watched so closely. It worked out okay, but probably not something I would recommend for anyone else.😁 And now, I practice myself to death daily. If I’m not doing nails, I’m practicing something on a mannequin head or studying something that will keep me current on what’s happening in my state regarding the mandates and how that will effect my business goals.
Much needed video! I was freaking out to my husband yesterday b/c I have been doing real hands but after Christmas, the rising COVID numbers caused me to make the decision to stop taking clients for a little bit b/c I do nails in my home. Anyway, I started feeling withdrawals from not doing nails so I sat there & planned to do a quick acrylic set with forms on both of my YN practice hands. OH MY GOSH, I only got to 3 fingers b/c they SUCKED lol. I told my husband wtf, it's like I have never done nails before 😫 The forms wouldn't cooperate & stick, the fingers felt Ginormous (giant + enormous), the acrylic seemed too bulky to file b/c I wasn't going to wear down all of my bits on those busted up nails 😂 I felt very defeated but this video helped me remember how difficult it was when I started with the practice hand. Thanks for this 😍
I practice on my stepmom once a month. I do my own one to two times a month plus I add an extension to my big toe. If I’m feeling creative I’ll just take off what’s on my hands and add art.
Thank you for the tips!! I am trying to get pink and white down now! 👌🏼😆
Thank y'all so much for all this great information I am still learning from y'all great job y'all God bless free education from y'all love it. Y'all are so Wonderful for doing this to help people
Great advice I needed this. Thank you!
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My family wants me to stop taking your words as gospel but yet the truth is the truth practice practice practice n then when your done practice some more I love you guys
This is a great vid...I lacked off on my practicing...I think this vid is what I needed to get back in the groove
I've been doing nails for five years I really started practicing every day since March of 2019 when the pandemic but I actually got something good going not sure how long it's going to take but I can see improvement 🙃
I still have that hook finger practicing on, buy it years ago when I when I went to nails school, I gave up nails and now am back at it again
Timing helps get in a routine for working through the steps
Actually I was practicing whit shipping products, and I can say that sucks, now I’m gonna start over again. 😌 (You guys are give me two class a the time, English and nails tech 😅 thank you!)
Love this segment!! 🙌🏼💅🏻✨♥️
I really love you guys’ advice about timing, thank you for the tips!!
Also, I named my practice hand TaWanda 😂😂😂 got it on Amazon and it actually hasn’t given me any problems surprisingly and fortunately lol!
I use you all’s pearl method as well, great advice as always! 💕
LOVE ❤️
Thank you for this video. Extremely helpful.
🙌🏾 There were a lot of good points in this video. I started doing nails in late 2019. I wasn't practicing consistently. In early 2020 I got really serious. 🤣🤣🤣 I decided to go to nail school. I graduated 1/8/21. I'm not practicing at the moment. I'm currently focusing on my state boards. Once I'm done I will be back at it full time. I normally practice on my Red Iguana hand or myself. When I practice on myself I use cuticle oil and gel top coat so I can pop the nails right off once I'm finished. When I want to learn a new skill I watch YN videos or some of my fav TH-camrs to get a better perspective. I plan on investing in more education later this year.
Love this ❤️ Thank you
Love this Channel! Thankyou
What great advice THANK YOU 🙏🏻 🥰... can you tell us the order in which you teach in your class so we can practice in the same order and not miss a fundamental.
Thanks and great points!!!!
Could you do a video for beginner nail techs explaining must have products, what you recommend as far as dust collectors, drills, trainer hands, ect
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Love you, guys
Great video!
Just ordered a Set of silicone hands...I took you advice and got a set of two. I just started nail school and I’m sure my kit will have one of the stiff plastic ones. IM EXCITED to Start practicing! Whoop 🙌🏼 whoop
Thank you both
Needed this today. Thank you 💖🙏
Omg you are so rite about The freaking out about the time
In the past 1 1/2 years I've become quite good at my own nails, so far I haven't done someone else's though, so now I'm starting to ask friends if I can practice on them. the practice hand just creeps me out!
Great episode!
I actually practiced on people and they just paid for supplies because its different on real hands. My training hand was terrible in school!
I watched this whole video while doing my nails😅 I practice on myself constantly bc wanting to be a nail tech and Cosmetologist, (I just got accepted into Cosmetology school!!😝) I want my nails to be done as often as possible and lookin good! I practice on my friends when I can, and I do my mans nails at least once a week😂 I'm hoping that a practice hand and nail supplies come in my cosmo kit (it better for the price😅) so I can practice more often🥰
Love you guys❣️
I'm all over the place, " oh new product" ,, get it. Gel first, no acrylic,, oh just do both. Pretty art, let me buy all that.....My head 🤕 hurts.
"Look foils, gel paint and that new acrylgel.... 🤔 Buy it"
I still haven't mastered an acrylic nail shape. 😩 I'm tired 💤😴 Buy that hand, no fingers, "oh look a 👣 foot".
I need Asprin 💊 & ☕ asap.
"I can keep going"😭😂 I swear, not crazy over here,, just a little obsession for nails❤️
I practice everyday no matter what
I practice a lot on my 9yr old and 16yr old boys! They love pedicures!
I like how you try not to bash another product. But You are correct you get what you pay for. I feel you need a good practice hand to use because it can get real frustrating with the hand that’s not cooperating
Yes, yes and YES! ....as long as you know proper techniques and follow correct protocol !👍🤣
I am hoping that I can get used to quality product. I have only practiced with asp products I get from Sally’s and Walmart kits yikes 🤣 my young nail package is almost here and I can’t wait to see what quality feels like
I practice on my practice hand
First comment?! Whoop woop! Lol. Morning guys!
I love you guys❤️👌
I'm focussing on learning and practicing gel, can you survive as a nail tech on gel only, or do you have to do acrylics and polygel also?
I want to practice on Habib. You have great nail beds! Lol...
When will there be another zoom for practice?
I practice on myself a lot. And on my fake hands. But I wish I had friends to do nails on. Also this COVID is so not what we need right now.
Do they have a workshop in Montreal or Toronto? I would really go to learn
Is there an online class that I can take? Including practical? I have a 3 month old son and I’m up in the boonies and everything is over an hour away. It’d be nice if I can participate in an online class where it would be recognized by the board. Including getting the hours requirements. I’m in California and they require 400 hrs. Just not possible with my son.
Please email ray@youngnails.com for more information on our upcoming classes. Must be 18+ for classes.
Classes are for educational purposes only. Not for official licensing or certification.
Do the have a video on the things that distract and discouraged, new nail techs
We have lots of great videos and advice for beginner nail techs! Here's a few to get you started!
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Yesss I have use cheap products in it is the Horrible especially acrylic
I’m about to go to school for hair and nails 💅🏼 I practice on my practice hand as well as I practice on my mom for pedicures. I don’t charge her yet because I’m learning. If I did a friends nails I would charge half of what I would charge if I was licensed (haven’t done any friends or other peoples nails yet) . I’m not licensed so technically I can’t profit from it legally.
You practice every time you do it.
What’s owc?
Here is a great video for you: th-cam.com/video/z7b87uSh2IE/w-d-xo.html
What's your thought on the flexi hand
I use the Flexi Hand and I love it, I feel it's the closest you can get to a real hand, and I love it when it freaks my friends out because it looks so real hehehe
It’s the not the practice I’m concerned about it’s where to practice at. I have very limited on where to practice at. I can’t practice in the house because my boyfriend wouldn’t even let me do it even though I opened every window in the house. I can’t practice in the garage because he has all is car stuff. My mom and my sister was very kind enough to have me practice at there place but still a lot of stuff to stroll considering I have a lot of nail stuff 😔😔😔
When ppl complain about the smell but say they want their nails done 🙄 so annoying
I do love these guys and I watch them all the time as I’ve been doing nails a while now but I just wish somtimes they would get to the point quicker 😭
😘lovv u guys still 😎
This is me, I am not getting it and it's frustrating me especially with sculpting nails and French, I just can't do that flipping smile lines and once I don't get it right I just stop coz I get so angry. I've tried everything 😭
I can relate to the frustration the practice hand gives when it comes to forms not sticking. Nail tips are easy but I like the challenge of building the free edge and customizing. One thing I’ve done instead of always using the bigger nail tips for my practice hand was actually filing the nails down (the ones for the practice hand) to a smaller size so the smaller nail tips will work and kind of see the actual sizes of different, smaller nails.
I am a more mature (age) person who thought I would have a future in nail tech. I went to college have 80 hours to finish and lots of time with clients. I got breast cancer shortly after I enrolled so it has taken me longer to get on the floor then most of my class mates. Then as I’m heading to the finish line I became allergic to everything I work with. I have so much money invested in this. What do I do I’m so frustrated?
With any kind of allergic reaction, we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider. They can help determine what products or chemicals you are having a reaction to and going forward, you may be able to find products that don't contain those ingredients and be able to continue your nail tech career.
Is this a counseling session?? Tracey is lookin like oh Man, he's Nuts.. lol jk great info
What is OWC
It is our One Week Course
@@traceyreierson5166 is it in shop or webinar. I live in Indiana I’m not approve a road trip.
my tutor told me its not the cheap product, its your technique that is not your skill of applying product that has not been achieved. is this true.
It can be a combination of both. You definitely want to perfect your application, but not all products are created equal and some may be easier to work with than others.
I would like to be a men-manicurist also , but that's not easy 💅🏼😥
I don’t have family and friends to practice on, and anyone I do never come back 😞
Don't worry just get a practice hand or even finger it doesn't have to expensive. What's important is that you dont give up.
A silicone practice finger is much more affordable than a practice hand (I get it, the hands are expensive. I’ve never had one. I’m self taught for the most part. I never had a practice hand/finger, never had friends or family to practice on. Only myself, so I feel where you’re coming from) Red Iguanas silicone finger is like $20. You can find them on IG. Just keep trying, make sure they know right from the get go that you’re still learning so it’s not going to be the most bomb set in town and they don’t have high expectations. Maybe while you’re working on them let them know it would be more helpful for you if they would let you know what they aren’t liking and that you can’t get better if no one ever comes back. Just keep pushing forward and don’t let it get you down, you will get there.