I sure do appreciate your openness and being truthful . I see what you are saying about when one mixes brands . The outcome won’t be known until it’s actually used and worn . Then the company can’t guarantee their product if it is used with another brand . At least we know one thing , the world won’t come to an end if people mix ! 🤣 Thanks for always being honest .
I feel like I learn way more from these videos than I do at beauty school 😬😬 Forever thankful for you guys sharing all your knowledge with us! It is sooooo appreciated 🙌🏼
When Valentino first came out with their acrylics they didn't have a their own monomer packaged yet, so they actually recommended to use Young Nails monomer.
Love this show, it’s soooo informative!! Would you consider the topic “how to handle a difficult client”? I see a lot of people on FB complain about clients and then a barrage of comment underneath of people encouraging them to “fire” them when it seems a bit extreme to me and the techs taking things too personally.
I think that there was a video on this that Young Nails already did. And if I remember correctly even Tracey advocated that in some cases, it is ok to fire clients. But that firing clients is a last resort.
I use YN core line exclusively; meaning swipe, protein bond, monomer and core powders. Only time I mix product is for colored acrylics. It works for me and I like the assurance of knowing my nails will likely not lift and I will not get product breakdown because I am using the same line through my preparation and basic acrylic application.
I never mix brands when building a nail and I’ve only used 2 systems so far (YN of course is one of them), the only thing I might mix up is gel colour or nail polish to go on top of the finished nails! I have used the protein bond with the other system as well and never had a problem with it! But then again your products are amazing! 😊👍😘♥️ P.S. you might not create an explosion by mixing brands but might expose yourself or a client to an unwanted reaction so it’s better to be safe than sorry (in my opinion)
I love how Tracy is super honest about being a "Barbie Chemist" and why she would mix and match. Thanks for breaking everything down and explaining *why* it's not good to mix products, even if it's not your products. 💥
Would you ever do a tour of your manufacturing side? Obviously don’t be giving any secrets away, but I find the manufacturing process so interesting 🤔 xx
I am now a die hard Young Nails fan for many reasons. I have been using hard gel for about 10 years now. A few years ago I explored several different brands of hard gel just to see if anything new would be better for me and my clients. I began using a new brand at that time (A competitors, not YN). It has served me and my clients very well so I was a little apprehensive to try YN hard gel system but I bought the trial kit and it works just as well for my clients, even better, and I absolutely love working with it. I initially tried the YN gel polish products and accessories just to support you because of all the invaluable content you bring to us professional nail techs on a daily basis. So appreciate you. Very excited to be transitioning to even more YN products in the future.
"Are nail professional mixing bands" absolutely!! I was not expecting that answer as I do it all the time as a lot of companies don't ship the acrylic liquid only the powder
I have to say, I have done nails for 20+ years and I have used and mixed several different products to see what works like a chemist but truth be told that I have NEVER EVER seen any products that work as well as [YN] seriously hands down the best nail products. Other products when mixed create service breakdowns and lifting and just real problems that no one needs in their life. Y’all are really the ish and it’s about time someone took charge in this industry ❤️❤️❤️❤️💪🏽🙌🏽
Your pitbull is adorable 😁. And I’ll just comment that in the UK your insurance is void if you mix systems (called sandwiching) because if anything happens you can’t say whether it was the gel, monomer or acrylic powder. It’s not professional to mix xx
I am mixing and matching. Your products combined with enailcouture. I've had zero issues but I am slowly transitioning to your product. But just a DIY so it will take me some time, need to use up what I've got.
it's roughly a year later and I am revising my opinion. When it comes to structuring the nail, I no longer mix products. I was having issues of breakage that I thought were because of incorrect form and Apex placement but it wasn't, it was because I was mixing products that were building the structure. As soon as I stopped doing that, the issue halted. I now am using Young Nails exclusively for structuring the nails. Gel polish is another thing LOL.
as always thank you for the info. Could we say, that specially working with acrylics better keep one brand (protein, monomer, acrylic powders). Maybe after having the acrylic done, then we can apply nail polish from other brands. Make sure to use a professional brands with professional brands too.
Former cosmetologist here. Rule of thumb for me: Joico color calls for Joico brand developer. Makeup has more leeway, but you really want to keep within the same quality range no matter the brand. As for nails rule of thumb is for instance using YN I would use the swipe, bond, l&p, all the way down to the YN polish and YN curing lamp. All systems have their products that work cohesive to their products and equipment during testing and quality control checks. The reasons against mixing is to prevent a massive chemical reaction or a service breakdown. Contact dermatitis or anaphylactic shock is real. I NEVER mix systems. The only thing that would vary is the brand of stones I used. Swarovski can go on top of any system.
I only use all young nails. I used to use another brand but then I found YN and fell in LOVE!!! the only thing I use different at times is the cuticle oil.
I'm glad y'all posted this. When I was in school, they told us not to mix products and didn't explain why at all. I try not to mix, that way I know where the problem is coming from. BUT, I've recently switched from kiara sky dip system to the yn conversion method. I couldn't afford to restock on all my dip colors so I'm having to go through my kiara sky colors and figure out what works, and what doesn't. So far, the kiara sky glitter dip colors do not work well with the conversion(they glitter appear more separated). I can't say if the other colors are working or not, because my client came back at 2 weeks with her 4 fingers all still on, but both thumbs peeled off(and I had already redone them once). So it's definitely trial and error.
I have not seen any other company as funny , informative, hones and helpful as YN. And I'm sure you dont get as much THANK YOUS!!!!!! As you should. Thabk you for you struggles and hard works because of them you are here and helping so many people make there dream !!!!! I just need to do my test to get my linces and I'll be seein you guys soon!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Habib, this is perhaps the lowest-key video I’ve watched of yours! But the tone suits the subject. I’m incredibly new to this side of the nail game (2 months?!) but was on the other side of the desk for many years. I could always tell when the products were cheap and when the techs had no choice in what they used. Invariably my nails would discolor, break, etc. from those salons. Eventually I had to stop getting my nails done because had to schedule long, exhausting afternoons, including 45+ minutes driving each way and health concerns like the risk of my (then recent, but now much more controlled) neuropathy making nail enhancements (at that time) dangerous to my nail beds. I spent the last 3 years hating my plain old nails and refusing go back to more local, lower-end salons. Part of the reason is the cheap, lower quality products they all seem to use. I’d rather buy my own products and learn how to enhance my own nails than ever be late to an appointment, get frustrated over the constant traffic, or cry again at a salon owner insisting that her tech painfully pop my tips off as I beg and insist on soaking them off. (I never won those types of battles, btw.) Buying better products to learn with and use on myself and my 3 daughters (my own personal guinea pigs) has been a terrific decision, including ensuring that I have all of the pieces of the puzzle, as it were, for the brands I’m using. My 2 daughters who were going to other techs are thrilled to stay home and let me learn, and I know that in just a few months I will have recouped all of my investment. The best part is that I can wear enhancements again and no longer be ashamed of my hands! Young Nails is a part of this learning journey, and each pieces of their system makes the other parts work better. The makeup analogy is bang on! So insightful! Love these videos and truly cannot thank you enough for not keeping them behind a pay wall! 5 stars, for sure💖💖💖💖💖
For acrylics... Young Nails monomer works amazing with powders from Glitter Planet, CJP, Glitterbels, Naio Nails, and Glitterama. Glitterbels monomer works with powders from CJP, NSI, Glitterbels, Glitter Planet, Glitterama, Naio Nails, Glam and Glitz. Glam and Glitz colour acrylic powders tend to be quite runny, and Young Nails monomer seems to enhance that into a 1 mile sprint in 2 minutes! However, if you can live with the runny consistency, you'll have a solid colour on your nails that's pretty much eternal. CJP has three monomers and I've only tried two with a couple of powers thus far. CJP's Hema Free monomer works with powders from Glitterama, Glitter Planet, NSI, and Young Nails. CJP's Ultra Adhesive monomer works with powders from Young Nails, Glitterama, NSI, Naio Nails. And that's as far as I've gotten right now because I'm flat broke and put myself on a Buy Ban for at least a month! I've been saving up for an upgrade for my telescope LOL
I Love you guys💕 I'm a newbie and im eager to learn. Your tutorials are so helpful, sometimes I watch over and over before I move to the next one. I'm slowly but surely buying product and training tools. Thank you, and please don't stop. I appreciate your help so very much.
Until I found YN acrylic I was mixing and matching. Someone told me they loved YN nail liquid so that’s when I tried & fell in love with YN. We use a different brand gel polish but never mix brands with that. I do find that when you stick with the same line of whatever it is the results are better
Love the topic!!! This needs to be talked about on all professional nail channels. Some mixing can cause contact dermatitis for techs or clients, especially if techs are not being careful with uncured products. Side note--give that Pothos a bit of love for me :) Looks like it's having some over watering/drainage issues. Also, what color is Tracey wearing?
I want to thank you guys so much for the educational videos you guys put out for us. And I want to say about us being a nail tech young nails is the first line of product I ever used as far as all the products that go together and you guys are amazing your kids that you put together are amazing keep up the good work .
I would love to see more videos like this where the chemistry of the products are explained to us. It helps a lot to understand how to handle each of them and also the clients often ask questions about this and why we do things a certain way with different systems. I like to give simple but knowledgeable answers. Don’t always find the right explanation though 😁 And yes I do mix and match. It takes a few trial and error attempts but I make it work. I like fast setting monomers. I find they smell less strongly and make me work faster especially in winter and it hasn’t caused any adhesion or any other problems with the YN powders not even the speed powders. Can’t use with CND though it will cause lifting. Just an example. But I always keep different monomers at my table to use with different powders. 👌🏼
Thanks for your honesty. Love Young Nails products. Best person to talk to at Young Nails is Janelle of Young Nails Australia. Im sure you're both lovely people, but Janelle is on another level. Her customer service skills are very good.
I like it that they are like “of course we want you to use all our products but you won’t die if you mix and match” not many people will be willing to even talk about it.
Heyyyyy Guyssss !!!!! So in my experience I have mixed YN liquid monomer with Mia secret and it has been amazing but again I totally prefer to use just one system just because like you guys said there are tested with the one system not other system .I really lived this it has alot of information that is really useful;) Ps : Love the pit 💕 Love ya 💅💕
Not to butt in or anything but Mia Secret powder is garbage compared to young nails . I used to use Mia because I was just starting (on myself only) and it was cheap. I found the Young nails trial acrylic kit , used it once and I threw away my HUGE jar of Mia. My point is, the young nails powder blows other stuff away. It’s worth every penny. Grab the trial kit. You will be very happy:) :) :)
Hello Cheyne I love both system every tech is different but I'm really glad you love young nails I do too I have try many product from them ,I just like to give everyone a chance but I love working with both systems.Each tech is different as of what they prefer to use and there style ect ;)
I rather use one nail system. I am guilty of mixing monomer with different acrylic system in the past. The outcome was pretty good for the most part but there were instances where it wasn't a good idea to mix. Hands down, use One System instead of mixing. Thank you for this informative video. You guys ROCK 👍 I can't wait to see y'all in Miami in June... Blessings 🙌🙏
27yrs and i only mixed a couple times back in the day. Basically just because i ran out of something. I’m an all Young Nails girl with additional brands of basic nail & gel polish. I just believe and have found if it’s manufactured together it’s the best together. Plus i would be afraid of Chemical reactions on clients. Oh lol but i do use caption base and top coat on all my nail polishes.
Also the demographics. Things work different depending on temperature and humidity of where one lives. Then more specifically the clients skin/skin-oily, scoop nails, dry brittle nails. So sometimes you need different combos on each client
I do mix and match only because sometimes when I run out of a product I cannot afford to replace it right away. And as much as I practice doing nails I go through monomer lake crazy people that think gas prices are high don't do nails!
It’s been put out there that mixing and matching can cause allergies. What are your thoughts? I use p-bond with almost everything, YN as well as some other lines and no issues. In fact it’s gold. But I have to say the possibility of the development of allergies as a result has got me questioning it. Despite the fact I do not seem to have consistent results with other primers.
I'm currently only using young nails. I love the way my acrylic lays. I have used other monomers with YN powders definitely not the same. But I am open to trying new items.
Love listening and watching these videos. So informative! I’m what Tracey calls a “Barbie chemist” lol but I actually really love what I use together for prep. I’ve gone through plenty of different products until I found the perfect combo. So, it definitely works depending which ones you’re using together.
I want to tell you once I tried young nails power, liquid and bonder, I fell in love with it. I recommend your product line to everyone. Now that I’m faster, I am going to try speed.
I’ve been a professional nail tech since 1988 n I mix everything n different brands ..all monomers are purple ish so expensive or Vietnamese they work fine
Absolutely love the frank honesty you guys bring. Awesome people, awesome values, awesome products... Super awesome sauce product. Day one Young Nails... 💜💜
I mix and match because it costs a lot to invest in an entirely new product line, however I do my best to get the correct prep products for any extension product, and the correct topcoats for all my colors.
I wish I found YN before I started nail school! I really love your positive energy and the way you share your knowledge with nailtechs. That really is reason #1 that makes me WANT to support YN (social media, spending money on products) For now I have to use the products I started with and slowly make the transition to YN. I am only in the business for 3 months now. My plan is to start with protein bond, base and top. My first purchase was YN airbrush. (Black Friday sale, hihi) Unfortunately the colors for airbrush were sold out. I also noticed you didn't ship to the Netherlands, was this only during Black Friday? I was lucky enough that I had family in the USA, but they are only there for a couple a months per year.
We have distribution in the netherlands. Our main headquarters is in the US and ship US only. Contact Salon Cosmetics for all your YN needs in the netherlands
I don’t like mixing foundations - if I’m using one base coat, I’ll use that colour and top coat. If I’m using a monomer, ill use that powder. But ill definitely mix brands other ways. One brand for forms, one brand for an acrylic system, one brand for a gel system etc
This was a great video! Thanks so much for it. I agree you should try and use the whole line, my problem is there is no distributor here for the brand I use, I can get the powders but not the liquid as it is deemed to dangerous to ship them . I use an acrylic line .It works but I wish I could use there whole range. Might have to try a kit from you guys product 🙂 Would be an interesting segment to show how acrylic powders, monomers, primers,and gel products are made.
I’m a 40yo SAHM with dreams of learning to professionally do nails but my youngest is 4 so probably just a dream. I’m ok with that because I love being a mama. That being said....if I ever become a pro I’ll have all the tips and tricks because of YN and Susie ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for sharing all your wisdom 😘
The next 5 years will go by whether you go to school or not. Five years from now will you still be wishing or will you be saying "I've been a nail tech for 3 years now. "
Where did Stacey get her hoodie? Nap queen 👑 I like it 😇 I tried doing a hard gel as an extension, and then a different brand for “building” like the Young Nails gel system, but they aren’t compatible , so once I run out ima purchase your gel system.
Iv been trying brands to see what I want to stick with after getting my license especially with builder gels. Light elegance was really hyped up but it’s really expensive for a starting nail tech and I really want to try your builder gels. My sister is a problem lifter and I use your protein bond with everything I use. Kokoist, Mia secret, and a few misc. products and it always works
I do mix and match strictly because I have to use oderless monomer and their are certain colors that I use that I can only get from other companies. While I would love to stick to just one brand, for me, depending on what kind of set I’m doing, it’s just not realistic.
My products are 98% all YN the rest is really a small mixture of some premixed acrylics and reg polish and some gel polish... but my main base and or encapsulation is with YN... and alway YN monomer. I refuse to use any other brand monomer since I began using YN over 6 yrs ago..! 💗 My prep for nails using the protein bond when I worked for a salon and their Shellac my clients never had even one chip and it was really hard to remove their color when it came time to change the color. But when other techs had used Shellac and no protein bond they almost at least always had one finger nail chip.
I was thinking the same thing. I have hundreds of nail additions that don't have chemicals at all, like glitters, pigments, tinsels, sequins glow in the dark powders, etc. And i mix them with YN products. I think it's ok, i will survive. 😂
Yes it's deff a security blanket using something and getting a hang of something. It's hard to change . I just received my first polygel kit (strictly working with acrylic past 5 months)and I'm nervous af...🤣
Its not just the amount of time that goes into testing in general but testing other brands and combos would cost you the manufacturer time and tons of money to buy other company's products and then we the consumer/nail tech are going to have to pay for that extra cost. And now because our costs just went up because of extra testing, we have to charge more to our clients. It makes no sense for you to buy another brand to test with. I watched another video on mixing and matching, and that company said they cant guarantee their products if you mix and match. I would guess all companies aren't going to guarantee their brand if you mixed it with another.
I adore the way you handled this topic. In reality i dont belive any company has all the products i want so yes i mix and match. What i try not to do a lot of is mix systems. Example if I'm using the acrylic system, i try to use a system from one line except when I'm trying to get a specific color or glitter mix. But even with that my bases are from the same company. I believe that that helps with consistency and reduces the likelihood of problems. Question why are there no promos they are my life savers.
Agreed, art is less of an issue but base products should be the same. We felt we could give more value by giving large flash sales once monthly rather than bimonthly limited promos
Although you do not know whether the product that was ordered from the factory actually fits the criteria that was processed by the purchaser or company
Great talk! So true we mix brands. In my experience, when I mix same brand level its ok but when I used a lower brand it lifted, of course! By the way, I love your dog in the studio, so calm! Mine would be jumping over me 😂
Ohhh thanks Tracy for giring me a name 😂😂😂 Kemist-Barbie... I mix and match, acording to colors 😂😂😂😂 But I have never mixed brands of monomer and polymor... only gelcolor on acrylic or gel
Have recently started practicing nails again ( different brand than yours mainly cause it's dirt cheap and ships here) but not mixing the base bonder base main and top all one brand , however my glitters and stuff i get them from where i see them. As i'm just playing and practicing i'm skipping the polishes for powders because they don't go out of date.
I’m getting confused sometimes about how to do manicures. Would you say soaking the hands or feet before applying gel polish make the nails too soft for the gel to adhere? A lot of salons have different opinions on that. So what do you think?
That is correct, anytime you are working with gel you want the nails to be as dry and dehydrated as possible. Any soaking or massage should be done after the enhancement is applied.
I mix and match acrylic & monomer but it all comes down to money. I literally might only have the money to buy a few powders from a brand and not their monomer, so Ill use one of the monomers I have on hand.
The only time I mix is when I use Glam and Glitz color powders. But I stick with young nails everything. Even Glam and Glitz say you can use there color powders with any monomer
I took a nail course for beggeners and I was told that is you mixed your bases you can become allergic to arcrylic is this true? Thanm you guys in advance love your videos!!!
We are a little confused about the question. What base are you referring to? Are you talking about base gel? You don’t want to mix acrylic brands. You should stick to just using Young Nails 😉
Omg if I could just be present for one week in your salon (I wont say anything, you won't even know I'm there😂) that would be a dream! Watching and learning and enjoying being surrounded by people who are so honest in there explanations withouth judgement! That's my dream😍🙈 You guys are great! Really!
What would you say about sandwiching different brand with their monomers, having an nsi clear base using their monomer, and then using a different nail brand with their own monomer for design? Thankyou
Core products like powder, monomer, protein bond, etc I use your products a 100% but nail polish, top coat, nail art gel etc from other brand. I feel as long as I use your system for a strong and sturdy foundation the others will be ok to use outside of young nails. #teamyn 💕💕
I stick to the same powder and monomer. I use your protein bond and I have seen such an improvement in nail beds from using it. Not a chance I'd stop using it, it is the best #teamyn
I just started learning how to do nails so my products are mostly mix and match products i get from China. Once I learn the basics and can make a nail made from cheap products last then I'll splurge on the good stuff. I already have YN items in my cart. Just waiting on my confidence to boost to check out ;)
Mixing and matching can increase your chances of developing allergies, if you aren't using a full system you can't guarantee you are getting a complete cure. I dont mix and match for that reason alone. I'm training with Light Elegance to use the complete system. I've used young nails and like it, but you don't do coloured hard gels which I prefer
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Am I the only one who listens to Biz talk when cleaning instead of music 🤣💅🏼
lol
I do also
I always do it with my headset on when I’m at a salon having my lashes done. It’s so relaxing and at very informative at the same time
michael saquimux You’re not alone girl! 👋🏼😂
You absolutely are not
I sure do appreciate your openness and being truthful . I see what you are saying about when one mixes brands . The outcome won’t be known until it’s actually used and worn . Then the company can’t guarantee their product if it is used with another brand . At least we know one thing , the world won’t come to an end if people mix ! 🤣 Thanks for always being honest .
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"Not tested on animals. Just real clients." 😁
Protein bond is the BEST!!! I use it before every topcoat. #teamyn
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I feel like I learn way more from these videos than I do at beauty school 😬😬
Forever thankful for you guys sharing all your knowledge with us! It is sooooo appreciated 🙌🏼
❤️❤️ Happy to do so
“A girl’s gotta have her secrets” 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
Haha
Hech, yeah!!! 🤣👍❤💅
When Valentino first came out with their acrylics they didn't have a their own monomer packaged yet, so they actually recommended to use Young Nails monomer.
Interesting
Have you tried it before and has it worked
@@ashleyduran9856 right I wanna know
I used the two together (Young’s Nails nail liquid and Valentino’s acrylic) They work well with each other.
@@youngnailsinc lol! Interesting indeed.
27 years I mix up product all the time. ;) Thank you young nails for raising up our future techs! Y'all are great at mentoring! ❤
Love this show, it’s soooo informative!! Would you consider the topic “how to handle a difficult client”? I see a lot of people on FB complain about clients and then a barrage of comment underneath of people encouraging them to “fire” them when it seems a bit extreme to me and the techs taking things too personally.
Will add it to our suggestions for sure. Thanks for the feedback
I think that there was a video on this that Young Nails already did. And if I remember correctly even Tracey advocated that in some cases, it is ok to fire clients. But that firing clients is a last resort.
I use YN core line exclusively; meaning swipe, protein bond, monomer and core powders. Only time I mix product is for colored acrylics.
It works for me and I like the assurance of knowing my nails will likely not lift and I will not get product breakdown because I am using the same line through my preparation and basic acrylic application.
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what colored acrylics do you use if i may ask?
@@apollolouise6566 You sure can! I currently use Glitterbels and Glam & Glits! ✨
I never mix brands when building a nail and I’ve only used 2 systems so far (YN of course is one of them), the only thing I might mix up is gel colour or nail polish to go on top of the finished nails! I have used the protein bond with the other system as well and never had a problem with it! But then again your products are amazing! 😊👍😘♥️
P.S. you might not create an explosion by mixing brands but might expose yourself or a client to an unwanted reaction so it’s better to be safe than sorry (in my opinion)
Nice, thank you
I love how Tracy is super honest about being a "Barbie Chemist" and why she would mix and match. Thanks for breaking everything down and explaining *why* it's not good to mix products, even if it's not your products. 💥
Lol totally
I’ve been exclusively using Young Nails since I got licensed 10years who. You guys have never let me down❤️💯Thank you!!!
Nice! Thank you
Would you ever do a tour of your manufacturing side?
Obviously don’t be giving any secrets away, but I find the manufacturing process so interesting 🤔 xx
Possibly
I am now a die hard Young Nails fan for many reasons. I have been using hard gel for about 10 years now. A few years ago I explored several different brands of hard gel just to see if anything new would be better for me and my clients. I began using a new brand at that time (A competitors, not YN). It has served me and my clients very well so I was a little apprehensive to try YN hard gel system but I bought the trial kit and it works just as well for my clients, even better, and I absolutely love working with it. I initially tried the YN gel polish products and accessories just to support you because of all the invaluable content you bring to us professional nail techs on a daily basis. So appreciate you. Very excited to be transitioning to even more YN products in the future.
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"Are nail professional mixing bands" absolutely!! I was not expecting that answer as I do it all the time as a lot of companies don't ship the acrylic liquid only the powder
I have to say, I have done nails for 20+ years and I have used and mixed several different products to see what works like a chemist but truth be told that I have NEVER EVER seen any products that work as well as [YN] seriously hands down the best nail products. Other products when mixed create service breakdowns and lifting and just real problems that no one needs in their life. Y’all are really the ish and it’s about time someone took charge in this industry ❤️❤️❤️❤️💪🏽🙌🏽
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Your pitbull is adorable 😁. And I’ll just comment that in the UK your insurance is void if you mix systems (called sandwiching) because if anything happens you can’t say whether it was the gel, monomer or acrylic powder. It’s not professional to mix xx
Just heard that, very interesting. Was not aware of the insurance thing.
I am mixing and matching. Your products combined with enailcouture. I've had zero issues but I am slowly transitioning to your product. But just a DIY so it will take me some time, need to use up what I've got.
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it's roughly a year later and I am revising my opinion. When it comes to structuring the nail, I no longer mix products. I was having issues of breakage that I thought were because of incorrect form and Apex placement but it wasn't, it was because I was mixing products that were building the structure. As soon as I stopped doing that, the issue halted. I now am using Young Nails exclusively for structuring the nails. Gel polish is another thing LOL.
as always thank you for the info.
Could we say, that specially working with acrylics better keep one brand (protein, monomer, acrylic powders). Maybe after having the acrylic done, then we can apply nail polish from other brands.
Make sure to use a professional brands with professional brands too.
For sure
Former cosmetologist here. Rule of thumb for me: Joico color calls for Joico brand developer. Makeup has more leeway, but you really want to keep within the same quality range no matter the brand. As for nails rule of thumb is for instance using YN I would use the swipe, bond, l&p, all the way down to the YN polish and YN curing lamp. All systems have their products that work cohesive to their products and equipment during testing and quality control checks. The reasons against mixing is to prevent a massive chemical reaction or a service breakdown. Contact dermatitis or anaphylactic shock is real. I NEVER mix systems. The only thing that would vary is the brand of stones I used. Swarovski can go on top of any system.
For sure
I only use all young nails. I used to use another brand but then I found YN and fell in LOVE!!! the only thing I use different at times is the cuticle oil.
Nice
Another topic for your biz talk…Tracie’s story on how she started and came to be a Youngnails employee???
Would be a good story to share for sure
They have it. Have you seen it yet?
I swear by YN protein bond! I used it with other brand acrylic and no lifting ever
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For practice I will mix.
But for sets on myself and others I will never mix. I own lots of brands acrylics and the paired monomer!
All TRUTH! Love your honesty ! This is why people trust, believe and follow you!
I'm glad y'all posted this. When I was in school, they told us not to mix products and didn't explain why at all. I try not to mix, that way I know where the problem is coming from. BUT, I've recently switched from kiara sky dip system to the yn conversion method. I couldn't afford to restock on all my dip colors so I'm having to go through my kiara sky colors and figure out what works, and what doesn't. So far, the kiara sky glitter dip colors do not work well with the conversion(they glitter appear more separated). I can't say if the other colors are working or not, because my client came back at 2 weeks with her 4 fingers all still on, but both thumbs peeled off(and I had already redone them once). So it's definitely trial and error.
Interesting, good to know.
Love me some Biz Talk!!!!! Between this and nail school..... I’m be a nail boss baby 💅🏾
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I have not seen any other company as funny , informative, hones and helpful as YN. And I'm sure you dont get as much THANK YOUS!!!!!! As you should. Thabk you for you struggles and hard works because of them you are here and helping so many people make there dream !!!!! I just need to do my test to get my linces and I'll be seein you guys soon!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Habib, this is perhaps the lowest-key video I’ve watched of yours! But the tone suits the subject.
I’m incredibly new to this side of the nail game (2 months?!) but was on the other side of the desk for many years. I could always tell when the products were cheap and when the techs had no choice in what they used. Invariably my nails would discolor, break, etc. from those salons. Eventually I had to stop getting my nails done because had to schedule long, exhausting afternoons, including 45+ minutes driving each way and health concerns like the risk of my (then recent, but now much more controlled) neuropathy making nail enhancements (at that time) dangerous to my nail beds. I spent the last 3 years hating my plain old nails and refusing go back to more local, lower-end salons. Part of the reason is the cheap, lower quality products they all seem to use. I’d rather buy my own products and learn how to enhance my own nails than ever be late to an appointment, get frustrated over the constant traffic, or cry again at a salon owner insisting that her tech painfully pop my tips off as I beg and insist on soaking them off. (I never won those types of battles, btw.) Buying better products to learn with and use on myself and my 3 daughters (my own personal guinea pigs) has been a terrific decision, including ensuring that I have all of the pieces of the puzzle, as it were, for the brands I’m using. My 2 daughters who were going to other techs are thrilled to stay home and let me learn, and I know that in just a few months I will have recouped all of my investment. The best part is that I can wear enhancements again and no longer be ashamed of my hands! Young Nails is a part of this learning journey, and each pieces of their system makes the other parts work better. The makeup analogy is bang on! So insightful!
Love these videos and truly cannot thank you enough for not keeping them behind a pay wall! 5 stars, for sure💖💖💖💖💖
For acrylics...
Young Nails monomer works amazing with powders from Glitter Planet, CJP, Glitterbels, Naio Nails, and Glitterama. Glitterbels monomer works with powders from CJP, NSI, Glitterbels, Glitter Planet, Glitterama, Naio Nails, Glam and Glitz.
Glam and Glitz colour acrylic powders tend to be quite runny, and Young Nails monomer seems to enhance that into a 1 mile sprint in 2 minutes! However, if you can live with the runny consistency, you'll have a solid colour on your nails that's pretty much eternal.
CJP has three monomers and I've only tried two with a couple of powers thus far. CJP's Hema Free monomer works with powders from Glitterama, Glitter Planet, NSI, and Young Nails. CJP's Ultra Adhesive monomer works with powders from Young Nails, Glitterama, NSI, Naio Nails.
And that's as far as I've gotten right now because I'm flat broke and put myself on a Buy Ban for at least a month! I've been saving up for an upgrade for my telescope LOL
lol a "buy ban" that's great haha
@@youngnailsinc I've been terrible lately, just buying trial kits so I can play, play, play without squandering my actual stuff!
Thankyou for this comment!!!! Love it
Can Mia secret powder work with young nails monomer? Or can young nails monomer work with Mia secret powder or even the nail supply glamour clear
It's great to see somebody so successful so eager to solve beginner's problems. Love u guys for this
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I Love you guys💕 I'm a newbie and im eager to learn. Your tutorials are so helpful, sometimes I watch over and over before I move to the next one. I'm slowly but surely buying product and training tools. Thank you, and please don't stop. I appreciate your help so very much.
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Until I found YN acrylic I was mixing and matching. Someone told me they loved YN nail liquid so that’s when I tried & fell in love with YN. We use a different brand gel polish but never mix brands with that. I do find that when you stick with the same line of whatever it is the results are better
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Love the topic!!! This needs to be talked about on all professional nail channels. Some mixing can cause contact dermatitis for techs or clients, especially if techs are not being careful with uncured products. Side note--give that Pothos a bit of love for me :) Looks like it's having some over watering/drainage issues.
Also, what color is Tracey wearing?
She is wearing bohemian rose
I want to thank you guys so much for the educational videos you guys put out for us. And I want to say about us being a nail tech young nails is the first line of product I ever used as far as all the products that go together and you guys are amazing your kids that you put together are amazing keep up the good work .
Great info as always. Thank you YN for everything that that you all have contributed to the nail community .❤❤❤💅💅💅
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I would love to see more videos like this where the chemistry of the products are explained to us. It helps a lot to understand how to handle each of them and also the clients often ask questions about this and why we do things a certain way with different systems. I like to give simple but knowledgeable answers. Don’t always find the right explanation though 😁
And yes I do mix and match. It takes a few trial and error attempts but I make it work. I like fast setting monomers. I find they smell less strongly and make me work faster especially in winter and it hasn’t caused any adhesion or any other problems with the YN powders not even the speed powders. Can’t use with CND though it will cause lifting. Just an example. But I always keep different monomers at my table to use with different powders. 👌🏼
More videos coming daily!
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Haha thank you
Thanks for your honesty. Love Young Nails products. Best person to talk to at Young Nails is Janelle of Young Nails Australia. Im sure you're both lovely people, but Janelle is on another level. Her customer service skills are very good.
That is so good to hear!
I like it that they are like “of course we want you to use all our products but you won’t die if you mix and match” not many people will be willing to even talk about it.
im happy that they’re honest about it and not just saying "just use all yn products"
Thanks for being honest
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So in my experience I have mixed YN liquid monomer with Mia secret and it has been amazing but again I totally prefer to use just one system just because like you guys said there are tested with the one system not other system .I really lived this it has alot of information that is really useful;)
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Not to butt in or anything but Mia Secret powder is garbage compared to young nails . I used to use Mia because I was just starting (on myself only) and it was cheap. I found the Young nails trial acrylic kit , used it once and I threw away my HUGE jar of Mia. My point is, the young nails powder blows other stuff away. It’s worth every penny. Grab the trial kit. You will be very happy:) :) :)
Hello Cheyne I love both system every tech is different but I'm really glad you love young nails I do too I have try many product from them ,I just like to give everyone a chance but I love working with both systems.Each tech is different as of what they prefer to use and there style ect ;)
I rather use one nail system. I am guilty of mixing monomer with different acrylic system in the past. The outcome was pretty good for the most part but there were instances where it wasn't a good idea to mix. Hands down, use One System instead of mixing. Thank you for this informative video. You guys ROCK 👍 I can't wait to see y'all in Miami in June... Blessings 🙌🙏
Thank you for watching, see you in June!
Thank you so much!!! Love the honesty and clarity of your answer!!
You are so welcome!
27yrs and i only mixed a couple times back in the day. Basically just because i ran out of something. I’m an all Young Nails girl with additional brands of basic nail & gel polish. I just believe and have found if it’s manufactured together it’s the best together. Plus i would be afraid of Chemical reactions on clients. Oh lol but i do use caption base and top coat on all my nail polishes.
For sure good to hear
Also the demographics. Things work different depending on temperature and humidity of where one lives. Then more specifically the clients skin/skin-oily, scoop nails, dry brittle nails. So sometimes you need different combos on each client
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I do mix and match only because sometimes when I run out of a product I cannot afford to replace it right away. And as much as I practice doing nails I go through monomer lake crazy people that think gas prices are high don't do nails!
It’s been put out there that mixing and matching can cause allergies. What are your thoughts?
I use p-bond with almost everything, YN as well as some other lines and no issues. In fact it’s gold. But I have to say the possibility of the development of allergies as a result has got me questioning it. Despite the fact I do not seem to have consistent results with other primers.
Yea it is just never a guarantee what the outcome could be from mixing brands.
In the UK mixing brands will make your insurance void x
Interesting
Exactly! It's really not worth mixing brands, you have no leg to stand on if you encounter a problem x
I'm currently only using young nails. I love the way my acrylic lays. I have used other monomers with YN powders definitely not the same. But I am open to trying new items.
Good to know!
Love listening and watching these videos. So informative! I’m what Tracey calls a “Barbie chemist” lol but I actually really love what I use together for prep. I’ve gone through plenty of different products until I found the perfect combo. So, it definitely works depending which ones you’re using together.
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Tracey: we don't test on animals. Just real clients 😂
You are great and amazing mentors #teamyn
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I agree with Tracy Never found a product line that I love everything about!
I want to tell you once I tried young nails power, liquid and bonder, I fell in love with it. I recommend your product line to everyone. Now that I’m faster, I am going to try speed.
Thank you!
I’ve been a professional nail tech since 1988 n I mix everything n different brands ..all monomers are purple ish so expensive or Vietnamese they work fine
Love y’all Young Nail crew woop 🙌
I am SOOOOOO partial to your products!! I have NEVER EVER been disappointed!!! And I have ZERO reasons to shop elsewhere.
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Absolutely love the frank honesty you guys bring. Awesome people, awesome values, awesome products... Super awesome sauce product. Day one Young Nails... 💜💜
Very honest always
I mix and match because it costs a lot to invest in an entirely new product line, however I do my best to get the correct prep products for any extension product, and the correct topcoats for all my colors.
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That doggo is beautiful.. And as always thank u Habib and Tracey for this wks biz talk💜 so informative🖒
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I wish I found YN before I started nail school! I really love your positive energy and the way you share your knowledge with nailtechs. That really is reason #1 that makes me WANT to support YN (social media, spending money on products)
For now I have to use the products I started with and slowly make the transition to YN.
I am only in the business for 3 months now. My plan is to start with protein bond, base and top.
My first purchase was YN airbrush. (Black Friday sale, hihi) Unfortunately the colors for airbrush were sold out. I also noticed you didn't ship to the Netherlands, was this only during Black Friday? I was lucky enough that I had family in the USA, but they are only there for a couple a months per year.
We have distribution in the netherlands. Our main headquarters is in the US and ship US only. Contact Salon Cosmetics for all your YN needs in the netherlands
Biz Talk is my go to vid/podcast when doing my own nails! X
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Tracy makes me laugh she looks like she would rather be anywhere else😂.
Lol!
Yet another reason to love YN the have a puppy, and its a PITBULL!! Yes love the pitties!
I don’t like mixing foundations - if I’m using one base coat, I’ll use that colour and top coat. If I’m using a monomer, ill use that powder. But ill definitely mix brands other ways. One brand for forms, one brand for an acrylic system, one brand for a gel system etc
This was a great video! Thanks so much for it. I agree you should try and use the whole line, my problem is there is no distributor here for the brand I use, I can get the powders but not the liquid as it is deemed to dangerous to ship them .
I use an acrylic line .It works but I wish I could use there whole range. Might have to try a kit from you guys product 🙂
Would be an interesting segment to show how acrylic powders, monomers, primers,and gel products are made.
For sure a little back end insight.
I’m a 40yo SAHM with dreams of learning to professionally do nails but my youngest is 4 so probably just a dream. I’m ok with that because I love being a mama. That being said....if I ever become a pro I’ll have all the tips and tricks because of YN and Susie ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for sharing all your wisdom 😘
Never too late to get started
The next 5 years will go by whether you go to school or not. Five years from now will you still be wishing or will you be saying "I've been a nail tech for 3 years now. "
Cate Kimple A beauty school just opened up in my little town....🥳🥳🥳
Where did Stacey get her hoodie? Nap queen 👑 I like it 😇
I tried doing a hard gel as an extension, and then a different brand for “building” like the Young Nails gel system, but they aren’t compatible , so once I run out ima purchase your gel system.
Iv been trying brands to see what I want to stick with after getting my license especially with builder gels. Light elegance was really hyped up but it’s really expensive for a starting nail tech and I really want to try your builder gels.
My sister is a problem lifter and I use your protein bond with everything I use. Kokoist, Mia secret, and a few misc. products and it always works
We have great trial kits very reasonably priced at www.youngnails.com
Thank you for this informative video!! Your Products are the absolutely the BEST!!
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Awesome topic and great explanation of how products work thanks for sharing much love always 💅💕💕💕
Thanks for watching
I do mix and match strictly because I have to use oderless monomer and their are certain colors that I use that I can only get from other companies. While I would love to stick to just one brand, for me, depending on what kind of set I’m doing, it’s just not realistic.
My products are 98% all YN the rest is really a small mixture of some premixed acrylics and reg polish and some gel polish... but my main base and or encapsulation is with YN... and alway YN monomer. I refuse to use any other brand monomer since I began using YN over 6 yrs ago..! 💗 My prep for nails using the protein bond when I worked for a salon and their Shellac my clients never had even one chip and it was really hard to remove their color when it came time to change the color. But when other techs had used Shellac and no protein bond they almost at least always had one finger nail chip.
Nice, yea of course there is always one color here or there that we don't have
I only use one brand when sculpting enhancements but then it is anything goes with nail art. #TEAMYN
Haha nice
I was thinking the same thing. I have hundreds of nail additions that don't have chemicals at all, like glitters, pigments, tinsels, sequins glow in the dark powders, etc. And i mix them with YN products. I think it's ok, i will survive. 😂
Yes it's deff a security blanket using something and getting a hang of something. It's hard to change . I just received my first polygel kit (strictly working with acrylic past 5 months)and I'm nervous af...🤣
Won't know if you don't try right?
Its not just the amount of time that goes into testing in general but testing other brands and combos would cost you the manufacturer time and tons of money to buy other company's products and then we the consumer/nail tech are going to have to pay for that extra cost. And now because our costs just went up because of extra testing, we have to charge more to our clients. It makes no sense for you to buy another brand to test with. I watched another video on mixing and matching, and that company said they cant guarantee their products if you mix and match. I would guess all companies aren't going to guarantee their brand if you mixed it with another.
Agreed
I'm a polygel tech, but do use young nails hard gel as well. Has young nails thought about coming out with a polygel? I would love to use it of so
Considered but not something we are planning as of now. Have yet to find a system we like.
I adore the way you handled this topic. In reality i dont belive any company has all the products i want so yes i mix and match. What i try not to do a lot of is mix systems. Example if I'm using the acrylic system, i try to use a system from one line except when I'm trying to get a specific color or glitter mix. But even with that my bases are from the same company. I believe that that helps with consistency and reduces the likelihood of problems.
Question why are there no promos they are my life savers.
Agreed, art is less of an issue but base products should be the same. We felt we could give more value by giving large flash sales once monthly rather than bimonthly limited promos
Thank you for all of the free education!!
Thanks for watching
Although you do not know whether the product that was ordered from the factory actually fits the criteria that was processed by the purchaser or company
In some cases true.
Good Question because I will use Polygel and cover my nail with some Clear Acrylic 🤔
If that works
Always so informative, thank you YN team ❤
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Great talk! So true we mix brands. In my experience, when I mix same brand level its ok but when I used a lower brand it lifted, of course! By the way, I love your dog in the studio, so calm! Mine would be jumping over me 😂
Haha she gets a lil excited sometimes haha
Ohhh thanks Tracy for giring me a name 😂😂😂 Kemist-Barbie... I mix and match, acording to colors 😂😂😂😂
But I have never mixed brands of monomer and polymor... only gelcolor on acrylic or gel
Nail varnish lacquer do not mix with gel. It lifts
Haha for sure
Have recently started practicing nails again ( different brand than yours mainly cause it's dirt cheap and ships here) but not mixing the base bonder base main and top all one brand , however my glitters and stuff i get them from where i see them. As i'm just playing and practicing i'm skipping the polishes for powders because they don't go out of date.
For sure, art stuff is easy to mix
I’m getting confused sometimes about how to do manicures. Would you say soaking the hands or feet before applying gel polish make the nails too soft for the gel to adhere? A lot of salons have different opinions on that. So what do you think?
That is correct, anytime you are working with gel you want the nails to be as dry and dehydrated as possible. Any soaking or massage should be done after the enhancement is applied.
I mix and match acrylic & monomer but it all comes down to money. I literally might only have the money to buy a few powders from a brand and not their monomer, so Ill use one of the monomers I have on hand.
I dont mix brands of polymer and monomer, but others such as glitters, gels and colors for sure! #teamyn
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The only time I mix is when I use Glam and Glitz color powders. But I stick with young nails everything. Even Glam and Glitz say you can use there color powders with any monomer
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I took a nail course for beggeners and I was told that is you mixed your bases you can become allergic to arcrylic is this true? Thanm you guys in advance love your videos!!!
We are a little confused about the question. What base are you referring to? Are you talking about base gel? You don’t want to mix acrylic brands. You should stick to just using Young Nails 😉
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Like always you guys answer and talk about the things I question all the time. Young Nails is AMAZING
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Omg if I could just be present for one week in your salon (I wont say anything, you won't even know I'm there😂) that would be a dream! Watching and learning and enjoying being surrounded by people who are so honest in there explanations withouth judgement! That's my dream😍🙈
You guys are great! Really!
Haha we don't have a salon but we do have a one week course for training! Come on down! haha
What would you say about sandwiching different brand with their monomers, having an nsi clear base using their monomer, and then using a different nail brand with their own monomer for design? Thankyou
If it works for you that is awesome! Unfortunately this is not how our products are tested so we truly can not say from experience
YoungNailsInc thankyou for your reply! X
Core products like powder, monomer, protein bond, etc I use your products a 100% but nail polish, top coat, nail art gel etc from other brand. I feel as long as I use your system for a strong and sturdy foundation the others will be ok to use outside of young nails. #teamyn 💕💕
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I stick to the same powder and monomer. I use your protein bond and I have seen such an improvement in nail beds from using it. Not a chance I'd stop using it, it is the best #teamyn
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I just started learning how to do nails so my products are mostly mix and match products i get from China. Once I learn the basics and can make a nail made from cheap products last then I'll splurge on the good stuff. I already have YN items in my cart. Just waiting on my confidence to boost to check out ;)
Nice we have sales often so stay tuned
Tried several brands through the years. Young Nails is my fav! Won't use anything else.
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Mixing and matching can increase your chances of developing allergies, if you aren't using a full system you can't guarantee you are getting a complete cure. I dont mix and match for that reason alone. I'm training with Light Elegance to use the complete system. I've used young nails and like it, but you don't do coloured hard gels which I prefer
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I was thinking about this yesterday🤯! Like always YN always coming through! Thank you!! #teamyn
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What's swipe? Btw love your channel and product❤
Swipe is a solution created to cleanse and dehydrate the natural nail for enhancement application