EVERY SINGLE NAIL SALON I've been to has done #1 to me and it hurt every single time. I've learned that these nail salons don't care about the client, they are trying to hurry up and get the next person in the chair because time is money but honestly, if they would take the time to show each client the proper attention need, there wouldn't be so many of us learning to do our own nails. I can honestly say I started doing my own nails when the Covid pandemic shut everything down but I'm so glad I did and I learned everything I know from TH-cam University lol
Me too! It's really sad that so many people have had this experience as well and that most salons don't seem to care about the comfort of their clients when it comes to removal.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had my nails damages (really bad) by having them taken off just like #1. It’s really hard to find a really good nail tech where I live. There’s nail salons on every corner but they’re not the ones who actually care about their clients, sadly. I haven’t worn nails for a year now because I’m just tired of the lack of care for my nails. You go to a “professional” hoping they’ll take good care of your nails but …
Same! I had a guy stab my nail bed so bad my thumb turned black and blue I was so scared I was going to lose my nail. Took about 3 months for my thumb nail to heal and be strong again. I never got my nails done again do to the trauma. I do my nails at home. Lately I'm obsessed with dip powder.
Same the #1 mistake you posted is the reason I started doing my nails myself! Because I got tired of them ripping my nails off even when after I had voiced to them that it hurts!
#1 Is exactly why I started learning how to do my own nails... that and over filing my natural nails. My nails are already super thin due to health reasons, so all the salons I was going to in my area would literally just rip off any lifting. Sometimes it would rip my nail completely off in that spot. One instance that happened, I told the guy to quit and that I wasn't going to finish the service because my finger was literally bleeding and he snatched my hand and told me "that didn't hurt.. you're such a baby". That was the final time I walked into a salon. I ended up with a serious infection and don't trust anyone to do my nails anymore. Fast forward just over a year later, and my nails have never looked better. I don't blame the products, I blame the person who taught the techs that it was ok to remove products in that way. And told them that it's ok to actually hurt people and then make fun of them for telling them it hurt.
I’m sorry this happened to you. This is one of the reasons why I stop going to the nail salon and instead started doing them myself. They don’t even clean your cuticles without charging extra
@@polished_and_ready yeah, my experience was some would chop up my cuticles. I would end up with sores and bleeding, and a couple times of "ring of fire" because they were being to heavy handed with the drill.
This IS the worst! Let me assure you sweetheart, NOBODY in America in ANY Nail or Cosmetology school teaches you to do it that way. Asian salons do that because they ONLY care about getting you in and out fast. Very SAD. I actually went to work for an Asian owned salon ONCE and they said that "it takes too long to soak off. Remove them with another nail tip. Much faster and cheaper!" I also replied... "I ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT!" AND proceeded to pack up my things and never went back! They do OH SO MANY THINGS that are against what they teach you in the schools! And I cannot believe that they are ALL still in business. 🤬😞
I’m a huge lover of pinching the form! I pinch it as much as I can and get the most beautiful c-curves ever! #1 really upsets me, there’s so much information out there on proper removal it honestly angers me that anyone still does this… and there’s sooooo many who do it, I’ve heard it more times than I can count. And the part about soap, water & oil, idk who started this but I’d like to slap them. I’ve seen so, so many people tell other people to do it, especially when someone is asking for alternatives to acetone bcuz they feel acetone is damaging their nails. All I can say is I promise you this method will do way more damage to your nails then acetone ever will. I’ve tried to explain to people the reason "it works" is bcuz you’re softening the nail, not the product. That’s why you’re able to pop the nail off whole, but in this process you’re ripping a layer of your natural nail off. But of course nobody wants to listen. Idk maybe it’s just me but I thought half the point of nail enhancements was to protect the integrity of the natural nail.
Number one is so painful! I’ve stopped people from doing it to my nail and they were offended! Yikes. I learned to soak off at home first and wait a week. Now, I do my own nails at home and it’s sooo much easier. After 30+ years of getting my nails done and watching you, I’m quite pleased with nails! Thank you for teaching me so much. I’ve not tried gel yet as I’m not sure it’s going to stand up as well as acrylic. One day, maybe!
I'm going to be a nail tech soon (the exam is on the 31st), so I'm always hard on myself, instead I'm actually not that bad, because I watch this and other nail tech education videos. Actually, I like acrylic better, than hard gel, because I learned so much on this channel. And I hate when the gel melting, and sticky all the time. I hope I will pick acrylic for my exam, both buliding and filling.
@@WhatsPreciousMakesAnyoneScared I will pick randomly from 6 technic I think in the building and 2 for the filling but the filling is maybe easier a bit. It will be a very long day, because I do the all exam in one day, so that's why I'm so nervous.
I've had several salons do that #1 on me as well. Fortunately, I learned how to do my own nails & have done them for years, & just had a great opportunity to go to school, where I just graduated from a Nail Technology program & I'm about to get my license!!! I learned so much & my instructor was great! I can't wait to treat my clients with the care & concern that those fast "time is money", in & out salons never showed me. Susie, I've been watching your channel for years & you are an amazing educator!! If I lived in Canada I would love to learn from you, but unfortunately I live one state down in WA state, but I will always continue to watch your videos for continuing my education!!
for the algorithm... I have no knowledge of acrylic nails, but your voice is so soothing. keep up the good work and I will literally listen till I die 😊
made the mistake of pouring monomer back into the bottle, never did it before until my nail tech TEACHER told me to do it. I should have went with my gut, but when we're learning we always want to listen to everything our teachers tell us. Lesson learned :)
SO very helpful, Suzie! Not only kindly pointing out the mistakes sometimes made, but the reasons WHY they are mistakes. For those of us who are not professionals, the education you provide is invaluable. I have no aspiration to do other people's nails, I just want to do my own (correctly) at home, ESPECIALLY in a healthy manner. Several reasons: the worst is that I've been hurt numerous times in nail salons (I've tried several). I've been nicked (to the point of bleeding) as well as burned (heat generated by the tech's e-file). The nails have sometimes not held up well (cracking along the side edge before breaking off, so back to the salon for a repair) and they had flat spots instead of being smooth and pretty when the nail tech finished. Learning to do them myself means I don't have to make an appointment a week (or more) in advance, and I don't have to keep trying different salons to find a tech that does a good job without hurting me. Perhaps my nails are more sensitive than usual. Being able to do my own, at home solves so many problems for me, and your videos are simply wonderful. Your soothing voice & great sense of humor make watching and learning a real pleasure (and I love your little jokes with CameraMan!). Thank you Suzie, for helping people learn to do nails the right way (even amateurs like me).
number 1 is exactly why i learnt to do my own nails! had stop going to salons to have my nails done because i hated how it felt when they ripped them off. it’s so bad 😩
I have definitely had my nails ripped more than once by nail professionals and it damaged my nails almost every time. It hurts too. Unfortunately and sadly some nail shops are still doing this till today. If I plan on removing my nails I do so at home with acetone and a file and than go to the nail salon if I want to get them done. However for the last 4-5 yrs I’ve been watching your videos as well as others on TH-cam and have been doing my own nails at home. I love how it relaxes me and gives me so much pleasure to see what I can accomplish on my own. Thank you for the tips Suzie you rock and are truly inspiring.
Great video Suzie 🙂. I personally don't like the look of an extreme pinched nail and never do them. I don't have problems with nails cracking or breaking. I like the nails to look as natural as possible. 🙂 The c curve i create looks like your 1st example.
Hi Suzie İ am not a nail technician and i am not planing to be one but yet i really enjoy watching your videos. I love your personalty😍. Also your voice is so soothing.🌺💐
Thank you so much, Suzie! Removal is my main concern always and rip off a nail is terrible, I tell my clients over and over and over to come back for removal and many times they just arrive with their nails off and clearly ripped them off, it's just so hurtful for the nail. AND PINCHING! GOSH, that is a horror story for me, I just work with my forms and adjust the pinch there buy some nail tech friends have pinched my nails with tweezers while practicing and God, it hurted ;-; It feel good "to talk to" somwone who get what you feel, even if you are far away Suzie hahaha ♡
Your videos are sooooo relaxing... They helped me in a particolar period of my life... Now that I'm starting to attend a nail course I remember that days when I sayed "I would like ti learn to do nails..." Now I'm learning to... I'm so Happy and I wanted to share It with You 😍💖🙏 Thank You especially for your last advice... Now I'm taking care better for me 💖❤️ Thank You!
J Sutton is my mom and she blessed me by teaching me to do my nails! Then she showed me Suzie! She is the only nail technician besides of course mom that I am comfortable with as a teacher. Thank you both Susie and mom for being such amazing teachers! ♡❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Many women are trying to save some money and do their own nails and I appreciate all the professional tips you give us. "Reusing the protect" wow also info. Thank you
#1 has happened to me EVERY single time I’ve had my nails done. Exactly the reason I’ve started doing my own! My nails were destroyed from getting them done
A lot of the salons where I live do #1 unfortunately. One of my employees (I'm not a nail tech, but I do my nails myself because I've learned from you! Thank you!) came to me and said that her nails hurt. I asked her why, and she said that she had just gone to the salon and asked for a new set and the nail tech ripped her old set off. I was so shocked, I told her to find somewhere else to go. She didn't even know it was an improper technique because that's how they'd always removed her nails!
Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge with us, especially the monomer one, I hold my hand up I've done it I'm just glad it was while I was practicing so no harm done, I tend to only use a small amout now and top up when needed tysmrs x
I once had a nail salon use a tip to slide under the nail from the side to peel it off really fast. It literally ripped my nail in the middle of the bed and i was bleeding. It made me so queezy and nauseous from the pain - i didn't even say anything!!! Now i know better to advocate for myself👍 great tips as always Suzie ❤️
Lol same, I had tips on and my nail tech took those like cuticle cutter things and slid it under the nail, clipped it to get an opening and ripped them off. I didn't say anything because I was afraid she would just blame me or make up an excuse.
OMG, #1, oyyy... The amount of times my nail techs in the past have done this is insane. This is when I used to wear acrylics. I've been growing and doing my own nails now for 12 years! I just don't trust most of the techs out there in my city tbh.
I didn't really go to salons before I became a nail tech ......but the number of times I hear that salons "pop" nail extensions off it still must be really widespread. Thanks for the tip about the forms lol PUN INTENDED 😆
Thank you so much for this! My son who is nine, watched with me too because he absolutely adores your voice and you! I think he’s your biggest little fan!
#1 is why I don't go to salons and learned to do this myself. Same with using an e-file on my nail bed with little to no care about how far they're going. I do my nails at home now and I don't even buff them before I apply. I know that's a no-no and will affect the life of my application but so far I haven't noticed a difference. I make sure my nail bed is properly dried out and primed before I go in and that seems to help. I also use polygel, I'm not sure if that also has anything to do with the adhesion. As long as I file the edges down nicely so there's no lip near the cuticle or outer walls, there doesn't seem to be as much of an issue with lifting. I use your videos to help me get next to salon quality at home (I've maybe done 4 sets sporadically, but I'm really getting into it now that I got an e-file :) ) , and I'm so glad you share more than tutorials!
Omg I remember how painful number 1 was, I had tips on and she ripped it off instead of soaking or filing it. I didn't tell her it hurt because I just don't feel like I can. I get really hesitant to tell them because I'm always thinking that they will tell me something so obvious and make me feel like it's my fault that it's hurting. Last time I had tips taken off right after getting them done, and I told them that the drill was hurting and they said, "Well honey its because you just had them done." Like I already knew that, but it doesn't take away the fact that it was burning like fire. Lol, I went off topic but regardless, most of the time I don't usually feel like I can tell them most of the time.
Until 2020 I thought that’s how acrylic #1 was supposed to get refills and removals every two weeks. Occasionally I’d do my own nails even found good products and that’s how I’d do my own refills and removals. I’ve learned so much from Suzi and google.
Suzie I ordered your mini acrylic set and just used it for the first time this evening. I absolutely love it! I’ve been slumming it with poly gel for way too long. It was so easy to work with and my nails look fabulous. Love your products!
Great tips! Thank you! ❤️ I’m very hard on myself if I make any mistakes period. Can’t believe some nail techs still pry off nails. I was out of town, wanted to get my nails painted. I didn’t take any products with me. The nail tech noticed some lifting and proceeded to pry my nail off! Ouch!!!! Never again. I’ll get up and leave. Thanks as always for your expert advice! 💕💕💕
Thanks Suzie. I have had my nails removed by filing and scraping to the nail bed so sore and nails paper thin after. I’ve also picked off myself many times ( ashamed to admit but I have ) any suggestions for natural nail tips to restore strength and/or hardness after gels etc . Best strengthener or hardener to repair damaged nails please ?
Commenting so that I see replies. The first 2 millimeters of some of my nails peel off and I just can’t figure out what to do about it. I think it’s due to my stress and anemia a few months ago, but until I grow them out I’ve been filing them down as far down as I can, not painting my nails, and using cuticle oil constantly 😭😭😭😭😭
I want go to a nail tech where I'm from cause they don't care or don't know if they have the knowledge. I had some schooling but didn't get to finish so I'll just learn from home from your videos and other educator. Thank you for sharing. 🥰 💖💖💖
#1!! Every single time lol my nail lady would use a metro card. It actually worked so well that I started doing it too. Horrible, I know. I stopped though because I noticed the damage it was was causing.
I actually use pinching tongs to pre-curve some full-cover gel tips. Some of my nails are curvier then the tip is so clipping the tongs on it gently before i apply it gives me a much better fit!
Hi Suzie and CameraMan, beautiful nails ,could you please make a video showing us how to create a French smile line for short nails or active length nails ,particularly how high the apex needs to be and also can you make a video showing us how to the those beautiful black nails with the Ziplock bags but this time using gel or your Ez gel, thanks
I have to agree with you on the removal using a nail tip, the place I used to go used to do that to me all the time, mind you mine were ready to pop off but still it wasn't good. When it came to reusing the monomer my mom couldn't figure out why hers wasn't really working and I told her that she can't pour the used stuff back in. she learned from that mistake.
Pinching must be a fairly recent thing because it was not around 20+ years ago when I did my course. I have of course seen it around the last few years but not paid any attention to it.
I will admit , that I too have done some of these, but not so m7ch now, I am just learning, but iy is great to still be reminded about NOT to do when doing nails, so thank you
Hi suzie love this we all do make mistakes alot of professionals won't admit to dir some reason we have to make mistakes to learn from them but NO NO NO who in right mind would try remove acrylics like that its so bad file dwn or soak off .. . X
#1 happening from professionals is unacceptable and there is no way they don’t know that’s wrong. If a “professional” is trying to do that to you, you need to leave. Another big thing that happens that is unsafe, unsanitary, wrong, and against state board is if you BLEED during your service, they NEED to stop and do a blood spill procedure immediately. If they don’t, you need to leave. That’s a chop shop and your safety and others is NOT worth it.
@@IDontKnow-pf6en obviously, but my comment still applies to everyone. I can’t imagine any state or province being ok with blood spills being ignored. It’s dangerous no matter where you live.
Do you need to use a separate dappen dish for your acrylic powder or can you just use container it comes in? Also Can you pour unused acrylic powder back in after use or is it contaminated like the monomer? Thank you 💖
Hi. Love your videos. I have a question about re-using monomer. Is the monomer going to be contaminated if you just use it for personal use and not for customers? I just do my own nails.
Thanks Susie. Great tips. I felt sure you were going to mention when pros on youtube show sliding a bare finger down the sides of the uncured nail! That makes me cringe for them every time!!
Do you have any tips for people with psoriatic arthritis? My nails are bad especially my pointers for some weird reason and I still want to be able to paint them
Not a pro or anything but i have heard the advice to flash cure gel. Or you may be able to a cure finger on one hand and then form a finger on the other at the same time.
That’s a great question. I still think you should do it one at a time however it really does matter how you work with gel. Some gel techs will put a base layer on each and every nail and cure all at once. So if you’re going to do that the only risk of bumping it is before the base nail goes on. Once the base nail goes on it becomes a little more solid and the client might be a little more careful. Gel is one of those products that it kind of gets all cured together after you do flash cures for each one
@@NailCareerEducation Thank you so much! I am just learning... your channel is so helpful! I hadn't heard of flash curing but Googled it and I think this is what I was missing.
Prying the nail off was done to me once. Hurt like hell for days. I never went back. Another time they were going to pry it off with a nail tip and I dared him! Told him you do that, I will personally pull your nail out with pliers. Last time I went to this joint. I now do my own. TFS😘
Hi Suzie! I didn't understand the acetone tip, can you explain what that means. And also, how to you throw away your monomer? Down the toilet? To your sink? Honestly I don't know. Big fan from latinamerica, I have learned so much from you ❤️
Yes, so acetone is amazing to remove mail polish remover or dissolve Acrylic off your brush or off nails. Used correctly it’s very safe. You can buy remover WITHOUT acetone in it and it takes forever to remove the polish. And to dispose of monomer that’s left in yr dish, wipe with paper towel or cotton pad and throw in trash bin
I cannot believe there are pros who try and pry them off 🤯 I’ve never encountered that ever, they’re annoyed at the run of the mill places that they have to do it but they remove by soaking and/ or filing.
It is hard to find a good nail salon and I live in a big city, however not one was nearly ok. They filed too much (= thinned natural nail), low quality product and / or not cleaning their tools and not respecting clients wish. I only want acrylic, bc my nails are super sensitive and I don’t want to burn my fingers anymore by using Gel. Everytime they discuss like 10 minutes that I should change the product and design. Therefore I make the nails by myself thanks to your videos. Still learning it, but better than paying a lot of money for bad results at a „professional“ salon.
EVERY SINGLE NAIL SALON I've been to has done #1 to me and it hurt every single time. I've learned that these nail salons don't care about the client, they are trying to hurry up and get the next person in the chair because time is money but honestly, if they would take the time to show each client the proper attention need, there wouldn't be so many of us learning to do our own nails. I can honestly say I started doing my own nails when the Covid pandemic shut everything down but I'm so glad I did and I learned everything I know from TH-cam University lol
Same here
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Me too! It's really sad that so many people have had this experience as well and that most salons don't seem to care about the comfort of their clients when it comes to removal.
Good for you Mindy Sue! 💕
Same they did that too, it kinda hurts honestly.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had my nails damages (really bad) by having them taken off just like #1. It’s really hard to find a really good nail tech where I live. There’s nail salons on every corner but they’re not the ones who actually care about their clients, sadly. I haven’t worn nails for a year now because I’m just tired of the lack of care for my nails. You go to a “professional” hoping they’ll take good care of your nails but …
that’s why i started doing my own nails 😩
@@anikawiggins4388 me too! But I need a lot more practice 😂
I soak my own off. Won't let them do it amymore
I hate that #1 so many nail salons do that. Thank you Suzie, for all your instruction. You inspire so many people daily.❤️
Same! I had a guy stab my nail bed so bad my thumb turned black and blue I was so scared I was going to lose my nail. Took about 3 months for my thumb nail to heal and be strong again. I never got my nails done again do to the trauma. I do my nails at home. Lately I'm obsessed with dip powder.
Mom you have yelled at me about number 1 so many times!! So guilty of doing this to myself!
Lol! Now you need to share your nails you just did with Suzie! So proud of you ❣️
@@SailorMoonX420 I'm so sorry you had to go through that pain.
Same the #1 mistake you posted is the reason I started doing my nails myself! Because I got tired of them ripping my nails off even when after I had voiced to them that it hurts!
It sure does - it’s not what any tech should be doing
#1 Is exactly why I started learning how to do my own nails... that and over filing my natural nails. My nails are already super thin due to health reasons, so all the salons I was going to in my area would literally just rip off any lifting. Sometimes it would rip my nail completely off in that spot. One instance that happened, I told the guy to quit and that I wasn't going to finish the service because my finger was literally bleeding and he snatched my hand and told me "that didn't hurt.. you're such a baby". That was the final time I walked into a salon. I ended up with a serious infection and don't trust anyone to do my nails anymore. Fast forward just over a year later, and my nails have never looked better. I don't blame the products, I blame the person who taught the techs that it was ok to remove products in that way. And told them that it's ok to actually hurt people and then make fun of them for telling them it hurt.
this sounds HORRIBLE. Did you stay after he told you that?
@@Michelle15556 oh of course not. I got up and walked out.
I’m sorry this happened to you. This is one of the reasons why I stop going to the nail salon and instead started doing them myself. They don’t even clean your cuticles without charging extra
@@polished_and_ready yeah, my experience was some would chop up my cuticles. I would end up with sores and bleeding, and a couple times of "ring of fire" because they were being to heavy handed with the drill.
This IS the worst! Let me assure you sweetheart, NOBODY in America in ANY Nail or Cosmetology school teaches you to do it that way. Asian salons do that because they ONLY care about getting you in and out fast. Very SAD.
I actually went to work for an Asian owned salon ONCE and they said that "it takes too long to soak off. Remove them with another nail tip. Much faster and cheaper!"
I also replied... "I ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT!" AND proceeded to pack up my things and never went back! They do OH SO MANY THINGS that are against what they teach you in the schools! And I cannot believe that they are ALL still in business. 🤬😞
I’m a huge lover of pinching the form! I pinch it as much as I can and get the most beautiful c-curves ever!
#1 really upsets me, there’s so much information out there on proper removal it honestly angers me that anyone still does this… and there’s sooooo many who do it, I’ve heard it more times than I can count. And the part about soap, water & oil, idk who started this but I’d like to slap them. I’ve seen so, so many people tell other people to do it, especially when someone is asking for alternatives to acetone bcuz they feel acetone is damaging their nails. All I can say is I promise you this method will do way more damage to your nails then acetone ever will. I’ve tried to explain to people the reason "it works" is bcuz you’re softening the nail, not the product. That’s why you’re able to pop the nail off whole, but in this process you’re ripping a layer of your natural nail off. But of course nobody wants to listen. Idk maybe it’s just me but I thought half the point of nail enhancements was to protect the integrity of the natural nail.
AMEN LOL
Amen. How funny I didn't even read Susie's comment before I made my comment. Great minds.
@@krisamontoya 😂🤣 Great minds indeed!!
Great job educating nail artists and the public on proper technique. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Suzie you have such a soothing voice😊
Number one is so painful! I’ve stopped people from doing it to my nail and they were offended! Yikes. I learned to soak off at home first and wait a week. Now, I do my own nails at home and it’s sooo much easier. After 30+ years of getting my nails done and watching you, I’m quite pleased with nails! Thank you for teaching me so much. I’ve not tried gel yet as I’m not sure it’s going to stand up as well as acrylic. One day, maybe!
I'm going to be a nail tech soon (the exam is on the 31st), so I'm always hard on myself, instead I'm actually not that bad, because I watch this and other nail tech education videos. Actually, I like acrylic better, than hard gel, because I learned so much on this channel. And I hate when the gel melting, and sticky all the time. I hope I will pick acrylic for my exam, both buliding and filling.
Good luck on your exam. You got this!! 😊😊
Do you choose between hard gel and acrylic yourself, or do they choose randomly for you?
@@WhatsPreciousMakesAnyoneScared I will pick randomly from 6 technic I think in the building and 2 for the filling but the filling is maybe easier a bit. It will be a very long day, because I do the all exam in one day, so that's why I'm so nervous.
Lots of luck on your exam!, Szabina!
Congratulations hun. You got this.
I've had several salons do that #1 on me as well. Fortunately, I learned how to do my own nails & have done them for years, & just had a great opportunity to go to school, where I just graduated from a Nail Technology program & I'm about to get my license!!! I learned so much & my instructor was great! I can't wait to treat my clients with the care & concern that those fast "time is money", in & out salons never showed me. Susie, I've been watching your channel for years & you are an amazing educator!! If I lived in Canada I would love to learn from you, but unfortunately I live one state down in WA state, but I will always continue to watch your videos for continuing my education!!
Wow thank you 💛
I will be launching my online soon
I’ll be there if you need me 🥰
for the algorithm... I have no knowledge of acrylic nails, but your voice is so soothing. keep up the good work and I will literally listen till I die 😊
made the mistake of pouring monomer back into the bottle, never did it before until my nail tech TEACHER told me to do it. I should have went with my gut, but when we're learning we always want to listen to everything our teachers tell us. Lesson learned :)
SO very helpful, Suzie! Not only kindly pointing out the mistakes sometimes made, but the reasons WHY they are mistakes. For those of us who are not professionals, the education you provide is invaluable. I have no aspiration to do other people's nails, I just want to do my own (correctly) at home, ESPECIALLY in a healthy manner. Several reasons: the worst is that I've been hurt numerous times in nail salons (I've tried several). I've been nicked (to the point of bleeding) as well as burned (heat generated by the tech's e-file). The nails have sometimes not held up well (cracking along the side edge before breaking off, so back to the salon for a repair) and they had flat spots instead of being smooth and pretty when the nail tech finished. Learning to do them myself means I don't have to make an appointment a week (or more) in advance, and I don't have to keep trying different salons to find a tech that does a good job without hurting me. Perhaps my nails are more sensitive than usual. Being able to do my own, at home solves so many problems for me, and your videos are simply wonderful. Your soothing voice & great sense of humor make watching and learning a real pleasure (and I love your little jokes with CameraMan!). Thank you Suzie, for helping people learn to do nails the right way (even amateurs like me).
number 1 is exactly why i learnt to do my own nails! had stop going to salons to have my nails done because i hated how it felt when they ripped them off. it’s so bad 😩
I have definitely had my nails ripped more than once by nail professionals and it damaged my nails almost every time. It hurts too. Unfortunately and sadly some nail shops are still doing this till today. If I plan on removing my nails I do so at home with acetone and a file and than go to the nail salon if I want to get them done. However for the last 4-5 yrs I’ve been watching your videos as well as others on TH-cam and have been doing my own nails at home. I love how it relaxes me and gives me so much pleasure to see what I can accomplish on my own.
Thank you for the tips Suzie you rock and are truly inspiring.
You should read bedtime stories for adults you have the most calming voice!
Great video Suzie 🙂. I personally don't like the look of an extreme pinched nail and never do them. I don't have problems with nails cracking or breaking. I like the nails to look as natural as possible. 🙂 The c curve i create looks like your 1st example.
Hi Suzie İ am not a nail technician and i am not planing to be one but yet i really enjoy watching your videos. I love your personalty😍. Also your voice is so soothing.🌺💐
Thank you so much, Suzie! Removal is my main concern always and rip off a nail is terrible, I tell my clients over and over and over to come back for removal and many times they just arrive with their nails off and clearly ripped them off, it's just so hurtful for the nail.
AND PINCHING! GOSH, that is a horror story for me, I just work with my forms and adjust the pinch there buy some nail tech friends have pinched my nails with tweezers while practicing and God, it hurted ;-;
It feel good "to talk to" somwone who get what you feel, even if you are far away Suzie hahaha ♡
Thank you so much for what you did Susie I have learned so much from you! You are precious for teaching us all
Yes. no pinching. Thank you!!! I hope nail techs watch you.
Your videos are sooooo relaxing... They helped me in a particolar period of my life... Now that I'm starting to attend a nail course I remember that days when I sayed "I would like ti learn to do nails..." Now I'm learning to... I'm so Happy and I wanted to share It with You 😍💖🙏 Thank You especially for your last advice... Now I'm taking care better for me 💖❤️ Thank You!
the last ones a real gem, also, LOVE the pic! God Bless!
J Sutton is my mom and she blessed me by teaching me to do my nails! Then she showed me Suzie! She is the only nail technician besides of course mom that I am comfortable with as a teacher.
Thank you both Susie and mom for being such amazing teachers! ♡❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Awwwww ❤️❤️❤️
Many women are trying to save some money and do their own nails and I appreciate all the professional tips you give us. "Reusing the protect" wow also info. Thank you
Omg I love the pic of you in the 80’s!!! It shows that you’ve always been fabulous! ❤️❤️❤️
I have learned alot fro
nails 💅 look so healthy and happy too. Thank you.
#1 has happened to me EVERY single time I’ve had my nails done. Exactly the reason I’ve started doing my own! My nails were destroyed from getting them done
Last tip got me!
You are an angel Suzie!
You really got me into nails and experimenting on myself!
It is super fun!
A lot of the salons where I live do #1 unfortunately. One of my employees (I'm not a nail tech, but I do my nails myself because I've learned from you! Thank you!) came to me and said that her nails hurt. I asked her why, and she said that she had just gone to the salon and asked for a new set and the nail tech ripped her old set off. I was so shocked, I told her to find somewhere else to go. She didn't even know it was an improper technique because that's how they'd always removed her nails!
WOW 😱 it’s very bad - so sad ‘professionals’ are doing this
Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge with us, especially the monomer one, I hold my hand up I've done it I'm just glad it was while I was practicing so no harm done, I tend to only use a small amout now and top up when needed tysmrs x
Luv, your cat aleep on the chair in the background!
I once had a nail salon use a tip to slide under the nail from the side to peel it off really fast. It literally ripped my nail in the middle of the bed and i was bleeding. It made me so queezy and nauseous from the pain - i didn't even say anything!!! Now i know better to advocate for myself👍 great tips as always Suzie ❤️
Lol same, I had tips on and my nail tech took those like cuticle cutter things and slid it under the nail, clipped it to get an opening and ripped them off. I didn't say anything because I was afraid she would just blame me or make up an excuse.
OHMYGOD 😱 OOUUCCHH!
OMG, #1, oyyy... The amount of times my nail techs in the past have done this is insane. This is when I used to wear acrylics. I've been growing and doing my own nails now for 12 years! I just don't trust most of the techs out there in my city tbh.
It’s really ashame isn’t it
I didn't really go to salons before I became a nail tech ......but the number of times I hear that salons "pop" nail extensions off it still must be really widespread.
Thanks for the tip about the forms lol PUN INTENDED 😆
Ya it’s bad
Cute kitty cat!!!!!
Thank you so much for this! My son who is nine, watched with me too because he absolutely adores your voice and you! I think he’s your biggest little fan!
Awwww that’s so adorable - he made my day
I'm in love with your beautiful cat in the background ❤
Oh hi Butternut 😍🥰 Thanks for the amazing and professional tips (as always!), Suzie!
Thanks for the tips.👍👍
It's good to know we all make mistakes no matter our level
#1 is why I don't go to salons and learned to do this myself. Same with using an e-file on my nail bed with little to no care about how far they're going. I do my nails at home now and I don't even buff them before I apply. I know that's a no-no and will affect the life of my application but so far I haven't noticed a difference. I make sure my nail bed is properly dried out and primed before I go in and that seems to help. I also use polygel, I'm not sure if that also has anything to do with the adhesion. As long as I file the edges down nicely so there's no lip near the cuticle or outer walls, there doesn't seem to be as much of an issue with lifting.
I use your videos to help me get next to salon quality at home (I've maybe done 4 sets sporadically, but I'm really getting into it now that I got an e-file :) ) , and I'm so glad you share more than tutorials!
Omg I remember how painful number 1 was, I had tips on and she ripped it off instead of soaking or filing it. I didn't tell her it hurt because I just don't feel like I can. I get really hesitant to tell them because I'm always thinking that they will tell me something so obvious and make me feel like it's my fault that it's hurting. Last time I had tips taken off right after getting them done, and I told them that the drill was hurting and they said, "Well honey its because you just had them done." Like I already knew that, but it doesn't take away the fact that it was burning like fire. Lol, I went off topic but regardless, most of the time I don't usually feel like I can tell them most of the time.
Until 2020 I thought that’s how acrylic #1 was supposed to get refills and removals every two weeks. Occasionally I’d do my own nails even found good products and that’s how I’d do my own refills and removals. I’ve learned so much from Suzi and google.
Thank you so much for very workable tips. 👍
Suzie I ordered your mini acrylic set and just used it for the first time this evening. I absolutely love it! I’ve been slumming it with poly gel for way too long. It was so easy to work with and my nails look fabulous. Love your products!
Excellent! I’ll be releasing the Mini sizes if my Pink Tint and Clear Cap too in just a couple days
This video helps me alot as a beginner. Thank u so much😍😍😍
Great tips! Thank you! ❤️ I’m very hard on myself if I make any mistakes period. Can’t believe some nail techs still pry off nails. I was out of town, wanted to get my nails painted. I didn’t take any products with me. The nail tech noticed some lifting and proceeded to pry my nail off! Ouch!!!! Never again. I’ll get up and leave. Thanks as always for your expert advice! 💕💕💕
Yes! Leave ( man that sucks they still do that )
Omg! Is that puppy in the background!!!! 😍😍😍
Kitty
You have the nicest voice ever.
You remind me of Valerie Bertinelli.
So they say not complaining ❤️
Thanks Suzie. I have had my nails removed by filing and scraping to the nail bed so sore and nails paper thin after. I’ve also picked off myself many times ( ashamed to admit but I have ) any suggestions for natural nail tips to restore strength and/or hardness after gels etc . Best strengthener or hardener to repair damaged nails please ?
Commenting so that I see replies.
The first 2 millimeters of some of my nails peel off and I just can’t figure out what to do about it. I think it’s due to my stress and anemia a few months ago, but until I grow them out I’ve been filing them down as far down as I can, not painting my nails, and using cuticle oil constantly 😭😭😭😭😭
Thank you! You have a gorgeous kitty Susie!
Thanks a bunch mama❤️❤️I’m new in the nail class
Thank you Suzie for the advice & reminders!! 💅🙃
I want go to a nail tech where I'm from cause they don't care or don't know if they have the knowledge. I had some schooling but didn't get to finish so I'll just learn from home from your videos and other educator. Thank you for sharing. 🥰 💖💖💖
#1!! Every single time lol my nail lady would use a metro card. It actually worked so well that I started doing it too. Horrible, I know. I stopped though because I noticed the damage it was was causing.
Good for you
Suzie I love watching so you much. You are such a doll and ive learned so much from you. Thank you for all your knowledge
i dont get my eyes off your left hand. looks sooo good. love your long french.
🙀 beautiful kitty!! Thanks for the info Suzie xxxx
I actually use pinching tongs to pre-curve some full-cover gel tips. Some of my nails are curvier then the tip is so clipping the tongs on it gently before i apply it gives me a much better fit!
Wow I really enjoyed this thanks
Hi Suzie and CameraMan, beautiful nails ,could you please make a video showing us how to create a French smile line for short nails or active length nails ,particularly how high the apex needs to be and also can you make a video showing us how to the those beautiful black nails with the Ziplock bags but this time using gel or your Ez gel, thanks
I have to agree with you on the removal using a nail tip, the place I used to go used to do that to me all the time, mind you mine were ready to pop off but still it wasn't good. When it came to reusing the monomer my mom couldn't figure out why hers wasn't really working and I told her that she can't pour the used stuff back in. she learned from that mistake.
Fantastic video thank you! I hadn’t realised you’ve been in the game so long
Thank you Suzi, so informative.
Pinching must be a fairly recent thing because it was not around 20+ years ago when I did my course. I have of course seen it around the last few years but not paid any attention to it.
How do you remove press on gel nails? Also with filing it down?
I will admit , that I too have done some of these, but not so m7ch now, I am just learning, but iy is great to still be reminded about NOT to do when doing nails, so thank you
LOVE YOU SUZIE! BEEN WATCHING SINCE 2015!! ❤❤❤
Hi suzie love this we all do make mistakes alot of professionals won't admit to dir some reason we have to make mistakes to learn from them but NO NO NO who in right mind would try remove acrylics like that its so bad file dwn or soak off .. . X
#1 happening from professionals is unacceptable and there is no way they don’t know that’s wrong. If a “professional” is trying to do that to you, you need to leave. Another big thing that happens that is unsafe, unsanitary, wrong, and against state board is if you BLEED during your service, they NEED to stop and do a blood spill procedure immediately. If they don’t, you need to leave. That’s a chop shop and your safety and others is NOT worth it.
we dont all live in your specific state, Danielle. God Bless!
@@IDontKnow-pf6en obviously, but my comment still applies to everyone. I can’t imagine any state or province being ok with blood spills being ignored. It’s dangerous no matter where you live.
You are so so lovely. Your personality is just so endearing. Can tell you are just such a lovely lady xxx
Your VERY insightful
🤣🤣🤣🤣heehee ❤️
I still make mistakes! Thank you for video ❤️
We all do ! That IS how we learn
Omggggg the cats real lol soooo cuteeee
Im grateful for your advice ❤️
Great video 💕
Very educational video. Learned a thing or two. Thank you. 😉
I had a nail tech do that to remove my nails. She ripped into my nail and actually cut it open and blood went everywhere
Thank you sooooooooo much! This was so helpful.💗💗💗💗💐
Do you need to use a separate dappen dish for your acrylic powder or can you just use container it comes in? Also Can you pour unused acrylic powder back in after use or is it contaminated like the monomer? Thank you 💖
Oh yes, you can use the dish that it came in. Many of us do.
Hi. Love your videos. I have a question about re-using monomer. Is the monomer going to be contaminated if you just use it for personal use and not for customers? I just do my own nails.
Thanks Susie. Great tips. I felt sure you were going to mention when pros on youtube show sliding a bare finger down the sides of the uncured nail! That makes me cringe for them every time!!
Oh YES! Looks i better do another one
Love u and ur videos ❤
Do you have any tips for people with psoriatic arthritis? My nails are bad especially my pointers for some weird reason and I still want to be able to paint them
Suzie, regarding mistake # 1 what about that magic remover? What do you think about it? Is it bad or good?
You're a great nail tech 💜
Thanks Suzie for sharing this 👍
Nice cat!! In the background.
I only have done two mistake!
For acrylic, I understand the advice to do 1 nail at a time. Do you also advise this for gel? Seems like it would add up to a ton of curing time.
Not a pro or anything but i have heard the advice to flash cure gel. Or you may be able to a cure finger on one hand and then form a finger on the other at the same time.
That’s a great question. I still think you should do it one at a time however it really does matter how you work with gel. Some gel techs will put a base layer on each and every nail and cure all at once. So if you’re going to do that the only risk of bumping it is before the base nail goes on. Once the base nail goes on it becomes a little more solid and the client might be a little more careful. Gel is one of those products that it kind of gets all cured together after you do flash cures for each one
@@NailCareerEducation Thank you so much! I am just learning... your channel is so helpful! I hadn't heard of flash curing but Googled it and I think this is what I was missing.
Prying the nail off was done to me once. Hurt like hell for days. I never went back. Another time they were going to pry it off with a nail tip and I dared him! Told him you do that, I will personally pull your nail out with pliers. Last time I went to this joint. I now do my own. TFS😘
Wow! Good for you for not letting it happen again 👍🏼
Non nail related comment. That kitty is sooo cute.
I do have it easy as a nail tech I’m a nail tech in a nursing home and just do regular mani and gel and pedi
I love your videos and your glasses. Where are they from? Do you know the brand and style? Also where is your school located?
what’s the best way to put nails on oily nail beds so they don’t pop off a few hours or days or even minutes after?
omg took me halfway to watching the video to notice the kitty in the background 😍
Hi Suzie! I didn't understand the acetone tip, can you explain what that means. And also, how to you throw away your monomer? Down the toilet? To your sink? Honestly I don't know. Big fan from latinamerica, I have learned so much from you ❤️
Yes, so acetone is amazing to remove mail polish remover or dissolve Acrylic off your brush or off nails. Used correctly it’s very safe. You can buy remover WITHOUT acetone in it and it takes forever to remove the polish.
And to dispose of monomer that’s left in yr dish, wipe with paper towel or cotton pad and throw in trash bin
Nice! Thank you so much ❤️ I loved your cat sleeping in the back 😍
I cannot believe there are pros who try and pry them off 🤯 I’ve never encountered that ever, they’re annoyed at the run of the mill places that they have to do it but they remove by soaking and/ or filing.
It is hard to find a good nail salon and I live in a big city, however not one was nearly ok. They filed too much (= thinned natural nail), low quality product and / or not cleaning their tools and not respecting clients wish.
I only want acrylic, bc my nails are super sensitive and I don’t want to burn my fingers anymore by using Gel. Everytime they discuss like 10 minutes that I should change the product and design.
Therefore I make the nails by myself thanks to your videos. Still learning it, but better than paying a lot of money for bad results at a „professional“ salon.