How Thick Should Acrylic Nails Be?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- How thick do acrylic nails need to be to have structural strength? Today Greg shows you how to sculpt beautiful coffin shaped acrylic nails that are tick enough to withstand everyday life.
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Love this! I always make my nails on the thicker side. I’m always worried about going too thin!
Better thicker than thin and breaking
I'm mostly a tactile and visual learner, these classes are great. Thank you.
Happy it helped
I was worried my nails were too thick; turns out I’ve been right on the money. Thanks guys!
It’s like you guys can read my mind 😂😂. I was just thinking about this before the vid pop up in my subscription
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YoungNailsInc Lol I was just thinking about this and your guys.
The camera makes things look so huge
They can hear our thoughts now. 😯🤣
Can you do this video for someone with really short nails? I struggle with the thick to thin balance on the shorter nails.
Also, what's the proper thickness for encapsulated nails?
Same as in this vid just with art at the base. We do a lot of demonstrations of encapsulated on the real time series
The way Greg does nails is what I aspire to be some day. He does it with such ease and makes it seem so simple and easy when it’s anything but lol. I just love his work! 🥰🥰
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I'm just starting and I'm looking at him technique and he is just a master ...what level do you obtain after master lol because that's greg I just ordered their product and let me tell you ....it's superior and by far the easiest to work with ...the only down fall I would say is that I can't see it all close up lol lol lol lol but fantastic inspiring work !
Didn't mean to comment jack though !
Thx; you have showed us yet again that the strength lies in the correct building of the APEX. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 I hate flat nails🤢 #teamYN
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Great video !! It’s not overly thick .
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I’m sure you guys are probably tired of hearing it but you’re freaking amazing at explaining things so clearly. Love your channel. Tfs
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It seems a lot of us would like to see this same video done for shorter length, also. I am self taught through videos like yours, and trial and error. I love the education you provide. Please consider a follow up to this video for short acrylics/overlays. Thanks a MILLION!!!
More videos coming daily
For me, I always go by the lifestyle of the person I am working on. A credit card thickness for instance looks beautiful and more natural, but only for someone who has a a desk job with no kids for example. I personally do my own nails very thin and naturally, but the the roughest thing I do with my nails is the dishes since I hurt my ankle and quit the gym for a while. For an active gym goer, a bartender, or similar hands on career or a woman with children.. I will do them thicker.
This is honestly why I primarily use YN products, because they are far superior products to work with and it's a breeze to make those adjustments. Some products from other brands are difficult to work with and the subjective adjustments have to be taken care of with filing.
Great advice
How thick for farmers because I like my nails too!!!
Love how you explain things and take your time so we can actually learn and benefit from your videos! Thank you and please never ever stop! 😊😘♥️👍
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I'd still love to see a sample of a short, short nail. I'm visual and seeing the structure I think would really help me. My clients tips are just a tad longer than the finger tip. Encapsulating is always fun for me. Thanks, love you
More videos coming daily!
Just when I was coming to TH-cam to find a video like this, this popped up👏🏽🙌🏽 this is why I love your channel I’m just a beginner but you’ve taught me Sooo much ❤️
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Thanks Greg, this really helps. I've just taken all my nails off & re-done them almond shape. They're not as long as Stephanie's, but I've got the free edge just a little thicker than a credit card. I've got them fairly thin at the cuticle & built up a third of the way from the cuticle to my apex & sloping down to the free edge. I'm so pleased with the way they turned out. Thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it.😊💅💖😘
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Y'all noticed that not only did YN basically give us a while lot of the sculpting game but they did ur in one of the most popular shapes? Thanks for going to infinity and beyond YN!
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Perfect, and I'm so glad you've done this video because, i actually disagree with the credit card thickness for the nail extensions, . I do agree a little thicker. I tried it the credit card way, but yes, chipped and cracked. Cheers xxx always a joy to watch.
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I had to come back to this video bc I’m a beginner and i keep making my nails to damn thick. Nails are so hard☹️
More videos coming daily to help
Thank you! Such a good video I’m a beginner and I will remember this ! 🙌🏻 also love ur nail forms my friend has other ones and they’re not as sticky as yn 😻
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The Moreno Family I’m a beginner too and this video really helps me!
My acrylic always seems to dry almost immediately so it's really hard to manage it like that, but tysm for this
I really like the way that you teach how to do things step-by-step that I can understand everything thank you so much guys are great and your mom your all look alike God-bless you all and again thank you. #TEAMYN 💅🏻
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Currently saving up so I can make a huge purchase from you guys on my birthday (May 1st). I’m not licensed but I only plan on learning to do my own nails. I wanted to go to school but the loans were a lot of money, currently in the medical field and I take care of my mother for a living. Quickly learning from your videos, fast nail shops in NY do it all wrong 😳 my nails always lift, and their designs are always lack luster. Definitely going to keep learning with you guys ❤️
Happy you are learning something here!
This is exactly what I have been struggling with and this video is as always right on time!!!!! Thank you so much
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I have asked so many people the exact question and got the business card answer. Thank for enlightening me. Now I have the true answer and structure placement all in one video which I can watch as many times as I like. This is awesome.
Happy you enjoyed it
Can you guys pls do some videos of some long extreme fancy set of nails like Kirsty Meakin, Bethany Stockell or an Evon pls pls pls????? Thanks for sharing guys 😊
Yep, more videos coming daily
I’m so mesmerized watching you do nails.Talk about confidence rising to know I can view your tutorials over and over gain the knowledge I need to create well structured nails. I can’t say Thank you enough.💕
I love you!!!!!!!! And thank you for this free educations. Sometimes even paid educators dont learn and explain this good!! ❤️❤️❤️
I am currently teaching myself and practicing as much as I can before I enroll in nail school this fall. I CANNOT express how informative this was!!! We get so many opinions on thickness, apex, and c curves that it can be hard to know if I’m doing it correctly. I currently do my own and struggled to file down to the credit card thickness because I just knew I would break them to pieces. (I have 2 kids and 3 dogs!) so I stay at about 1.5 credit card thickness and it works wonderfully. To have professionals and educators back that up elates me to the moon!!! I have way more confidence just knowing I’m not crazy or doing acrylic too think. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!
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Man!,you are super,the best teacher.I'm thinking,,if the world was made a school entirely,i'd be the captain then i'd suggest you be the teacher,Habib the Principal,just to learn and do nails,,Everybody!!!Nails.But that can not happen,what an idiot.
This video helps so much! Thank you! I was getting the edge a little bit too thick. It’s also nice to know exactly where to get the apex set up.
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These guys really do inspire me to a nail tech , it so sweet how they support their mums BUSINESS for her . I've got to lads all grown and it nice to see the .they are F.A.M.A.I.L.Y xx
Awesome as always❤❤❤ I really needed to know that!! My recent problem 👌👌👌
Hello, excellent video thank you once again. Love your videos. I've a question..can you teach how it would be using a nail tip instead of the form? ✌👍🏻
Wonderful step by step instruction!!!! Wish me luck😂
I learnt the apex, cuticle and the thickness and I’m getting way better. Thank you so much ❤️
Great to hear!
Gat dang, Greg is such a great educator. 😉😉😉
He sure is!
Primo video! Not only was this video creating thickness, you also made it on quick / correct sculpting. Those that are having trouble.... KEEP WATCHING THIS and PRACTICE!
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U have the best nail videos on TH-cam. Keep up the great work! 💅🏻
Thanks for video! But I saw that she already had some acrylic in the middle if nail in the beginning?
So helpful!! I tend to brush instead of Pull. Good good good. Thank you
A video I'd also like to see on the apex is where the apex will sit on active length nails to really long stilettos. How do you judge that for the length? Is there a good rule of thumb on that?
Why is the acrylic not brought down to the sidewall and filed flush so there isn’t a ridge? I see this on a few of your tutorials. I see that becoming a weak point as the nail grows out.
This vid was posted on my birthday and I am just now seeing this and this just what the doctor ordered! Thank you so much!
He was made to teach! So easy to follow!
Thank you! We’re glad you took the time to watch this video on how thick acrylic should be.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Finally someone posting about thickness. I have been wondering how thick nails should actually be. Thank you for going into detail on every part and structure for the nail. This is a life saver! #teamyn
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I see twins in here is it reall im seeing😁😝
No twins, but brothers!
Very well explained! Love your tutorials 💖💅
Thank you
This is odd but I like how you move your mouth when you talk...
I love this!!!! Thank you so much Greg and the rest of the the Young Nails team. ❤️ you guys ROCK👍
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I am so thankful Greg talked about this. I feel that if a person can master the ability to balance thickness throughout the nail....this is one of the keys to a very well done nail, not only mechanically but aesthetically as well. I have been laser focused on building the right structure so that the nail looks AWESOME, and not like a club glued to a finger. Thank you YN for always putting out fabulous information for us....you guys are loved !💜💙💚💛🧡
Thank you for watching!
All of Young Nails videos are so helpful thanks for sharing and showing much love always 💅💕💕💕
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Lol.. you guys are so cool.. Please do take this wrong, but I'm not sure if its the glasses but maybe the tinted glass sorts makes you seem like you had a LONG HARD NIGHT and the coffee hadn't quit kicked in fully yet.
I'm just saying ... lol... though born here, my school yrs were stuck in Las Vegas. You can imagine all I saw in the 70s. Yeah... how you know my age-ish .. lol. Yes, I was still in school in the 80s... but not long. Wait! You were working in the 90s... you were born before my son by atleast 10 + yrs. 💋💋😁😁
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What about for clients with really thin nails? I'm trying to learn how to do my own nails but the process of adding and removing the acrylic (because it looks like crap) takes off any natural nail I have! I've started on fake hands but still, is there a tip for applying to thinner nails?
When removing be sure to do so with an efile as to not thin out your natursl nails. No real difference in application
Awesome tutorial! This is my new favorite how to video by you guys. The angles of the camera, as well as the commentary is on point!! 💅
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I waitet forever for an answer to this👆question. Thank you for all that good stuff you re providing. My moms nails ALWAYS lift. She's an extrem nailbiter and i always used gel. Could it be that ? Should i use acrylic? The nails always pop off ( the whole nail). Only she has that problem. Maybe i dont tske away enough " shine" of the natural nail but she has so itzy pitzy teeny mini nails ...i dont want them to be gone🙈💅omg its a desaster with her. Any tips? I d be thankful for everything .
Should 100% use acrylic on a nail biter. Watch Gregs previous video called hybrid nails it explains why
Greg, Honey.. This is like the 3rd time watching your videos, I've thought to myself - Looks & sounds like you're talking dirty to us... Well the camera. Keep it up, I love it! So please forgive me if this comment is " too much". Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You're one of the best & I hope you know it.
😂😂 Too funny!! Thank you so much for watching our videos❤️💖
Can you please tell me whats the number of the brush🤔
I do not work slow, yet i find my acrylic drying fast before i can move it around 😢
Im in room temperature 🌡 and using a kiara sky powder & mia secret liquid/monomer. Not sure if the products dont work well together. HELP 😢
Unfortunately, we can't speak on other products as we don't test them. You could try using more monomer or reaching out to those companies about advice for using their products.
This is the video I really needed my nails lately have been snapping and o know it the combo if too thin and apex placement everyone wants thin nails but that perfect balance was hit and miss thank you!
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I have ordered twice from your company and I absolutely love your products... I am telling everyone about them and also have a couple of friends subscribing to your website. Thank you so much for this awesome video! Can't wait to meet you guys in June when you come to Miami. Blessings 🙌🙏 #teamyn
Thanks so much!
Love this but is it possible to do one with a tip please or is it the same method? X
I love you all don’t take this the wrong way but I like that this is less random bullshi*ing and more of right to the point lol. Thank you so much for the video, very informative! 💕 Traci! If your ever in Denver I would pay literally whatever for an appointment with you! Pleaseeeeeee 😭♥️
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Thanks, Professor Gregg. 😍😍
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I know that you talk about acrylic but I received my gel products last week and I am anxious . When I looked at you with the pink concealer, how come yours seems more liquid than mine?? Did you change the recipe or if you put your brush in some liquid before going in the pot?? Please, help cuz I have an other hand to do.
All the same consistency, the gels vary between each other. EX: flex is thinner than clear sculpt. All the concealer colors are the same though.
Cant stand the exposed nail showing up Dx
Been watching many of your videos today, (I always watch your Channel), and you HAVE VERY DETAILED INFORMATION. THANK YOU! P.S. I love it when you use real people to demonstrate your work. Thanks for everything
Another great video Greg, my only critique is that in the end profile pics, a side profile wasn't shown. You spent so much time explaining that apex - which I am grateful for, it would have been nice to see a pic from the side to get the full view.
I see a lot of requests for a shorter nail version, may I ask that on top of that shorter nail version you still make it coffin.
Every time I see coffin nails they are soooo long, to long for me to wear and function. Can you show an active length, or the shortest length possible with it still being a coffin. I try and do it on my own and it doesn't work out, I end up with squoval.
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Cat
For sure, more videos coming daily
I have a question...I love ❤️ nails but do you think technology will replace people who do nails and robots will do our nails. I know art and love art so I know Mona Lisa was painted but could a computer do what Leonardo did?
Great question! We actually did a Biz Talk about this topic: th-cam.com/video/pu35YTA3bDI/w-d-xo.html
Yaaasssssss! More updated acrylic videos PLEASEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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Honestly thinking of switching over to your system. You guys are so informative. ☺️🙌
Awesome!
Great video. Thankyou
I have always agreed with your notion about being a little thicker than a credit card, Greg! I was taught credit card thickness, however.
For sure
Greg, love your work. Can we see you do some shorter nails...more of a working nail length. It seems all the videos are using a long almond or coffin. Where I am from, long nails are not common. Thanks!!
More videos coming daily
Thankyou for sharing
Love watching your videos
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Thanks for watching
I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Thanks for watching
Por favor traduzcan... 😢No me pierdo sus videos..
We have an "international" section with subtitles on videos
My thing is how do I make it thin while still encapsulating things like confetti/chunky glitter/Mylar/foil? I can keep it thin easily until I start getting into the more in depth art and then when I encapsulate I always end up like a millimeter or two too thick. Which is a lot on a nail.
There's a video coming soon with encapsulated mylar maybe it will help
this video really helped me. this was on nu mind a lot lately. But I even struggle more with short nails. Could you make a video like this on short nails?
More videos coming daily
Thanks for another amazing video! I feel like we can never stop learning in this industry. There's always something new to learn or "brush up" on! Haha
Great explanation, what about different shapes such as tapered square - or short square or using tips and encapsulations
Same concept, bulk needed in the center and less at the cuticle/tip. For encapsulations check out our St. Pattys vid I mention keeping large pieces towards the stress area where you know you are going to have the bulk of the product.
Love this video! So helpful.
This really helps me I started watching Video one all the way to video 19. Ways to go more to learn.
Thank you so much for watching our videos!! ❤️💖
Business card thickness is for competition. 2 business/credit cards for salon!
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Great Example!!!!! That camera work was amazing too!!!
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This is great information!!
Ty so much for this information
Thx you , this really helps x
I would love to see where the support/apex should be for a short nail vs a long nail!
th-cam.com/video/9aQJrHHbVpE/w-d-xo.html
No offense I’m not a fan of forms Bc everyone’s fingers are different and it’s hard to get the form to fit right to the finger
That's exactly why we like them, all natural nails are different so we can customize them to fit anyone as well as customize any shaped enhancement
Great information! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Greg must be the world's best tutor. Thanks guys.
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The Master! 🏆🎖️👏🏼
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Would you apply Polygel in the same way? Starting with the tip?
Would assume so but can't say for sure since that is a product I have never worked with
YoungNailsInc thank you I will try it this way and let you know my outcome, I ask as so many say different things x thsnks for your reply x
Can you provide information on the brush your using?
Greg signature series, it's about a 12
This has always been my question
Hope it helped
London Tipton me too
Me three!
Soooo pretty and perfect!
Great education... Greg thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching
This was an awesome video! I know I will be referring to it a few times.
Nice
Do you have a video for short nails thickness? Thx
More videos coming daily
Was this the video that was in the ad?? Ps: that’s how I found you guys.
Possibly, there are multiple ads posted and always changing