Things I Wish I Knew About Hard Gel As A Beginner Nail Tech

There’s definitely information overload when you get started with hard gel as a beginner nail tech. Today Melissa DeLaCruz goes over the tips and tricks she wishes she knew when she started to do gel overlays and extensions.

Products Used:
Rose Gold Magic Wand

Swipe

Protein Bond

E-FIle

Sanding Mandrel

Medium Sanding Bands

Safety Bit Coarse

Base Gel

Concealer Peach

Gloss Gel

Dust Collector

Rose Oil

**Content of Video**
00:00​ - Intro
00:46​ - Prep
04:14 - Gel Overlay
10:11 - Gel Extension
16:19 - Cleanse and Shape Sidewalls
17:43 - Electric Filing
23:16 - Hand Filing
29:40 - Cleanse and Apply Gloss

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Greg, the older brother, became a licensed nail technician after switching gears from fire fighter’s training. He is energy personified and has a true passion for developing the best professional nail care products and education. Habib is the younger brother. He jumped in a few years later; taking a detour from medical school and a life in music. He brings his own creative mind for business, marketing and strategy. Unexpectedly, we are a perfect team.

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[crystaljean]

I loved her slow but straight to the point teaching method doesn’t ramble about things to get you confused liked others do and her analogies makes so much sense you can picture yourself doing the techniques on your next set. Her voice wasn’t annoying and she was not a ham for the camera she was there to show you right from wrong I would love to see more from her👍🏼

[karenmcdoanld]

It's funny I had no fear with gel, and acrylic scares me!! Actually it is the liquid monomer I can't handle the smell. I Love doing gel but if it wasn't for you Melissa and the team I wouldn't be where I am now!! Fantastic tips!!

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Off topic, but I love Melissa’s hair! I dream of hair like that!

[lifesthehardestgame]

Hi im a complete beginner. Played guitar for 20years but health took its toll and my 41yr young son just passed away in September 2023 due to street valium, ptsd and anxiety. Got going on diamond art to focus my brain and decided to try and have nails in my older years. This video has me ready to jump right in without floats or arm bands. Thankyou so much xx 🎉❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[katrinasheets]

This is one of my favorite type of videos. I love watching design work too, but these instructional videos full of tips and tricks are invainvaluable to me. I have learned SO MUCH from watching Young Nails videos. Also, I could watch Melissa talk about rocks and love it LOL! Thanks so

[mariesmith]

You are a phenomenal teacher on this gel. I have learned so much from you as I’m just a beginner. Thank you so much!

[smeetandsour]

I love how she explains why you shouldn’t do some things!

[michelledevine]

I have to say I have watched hundreds of videos to learn the gel application and this is without a doubt the best one ever. She is very clear and concise and easy to understand. Thank you so much

[lorifavata]

i wil say this forever..Melissa DeLaCruz is a tresure !!!! I her videos... she is a natural teacher !!!!

[felishiakat]

definitely a different way of doing gel nails. I had no idea you could just 'paint' it on. that seems much easier than getting a bead and plopping it on and then spreading it around where you want it

[reportcred]

I love Gel far more than Acrylic, I haven't used Acrylic in 20 yrs, Thanks for a Gel video 1💗

[hoptoit]

I’m know this video is from 2 years ago but it’s still very relevant.
Great video! Thank you. I learned a lot of things I want aware of.
Many nail channels skip steps which can make it confusing for those of us fairly new to gel.
Thank you again. This was incredibly helpful! ❤❤❤

[jayceelopeezy]

Thank you Thank You Thaank Yooou!!🙏🏼👏🏼 I've been searching YouTube for months! Watched so many vids I lost count! I just started using gels hard/poly about 4-5months ago not a professional nail tec, self taught. THIS VID 100% has taught me SOO 😯 MUCH in these past 34min than any other vid I've came across! Melissa is such a wonderful teacher/educator, she explained everything excellently👌🏽👍🏼&has great energy! Just SUPER grateful!! Thank you!

[esmora]

Melissa De La Cruz Girl I Luuuuve You To Mush 😍 You Are The Bomb, You And Tracey Have Been My Personal Gel Expert Teachers Yaaaas.You Ladies Teached Me
Did My 1st Set Of Nails Feb 14, 2021, No Lifting No Chipping, No Breaking And 4½ Months Later Still Have My Same Set Just Do Fills! Wow Verses When I Used To Get Them Done For The last 25 Years, At Times In 2 Days My Nails Be Lifting And Never Had My Nails For Months With No Lifting, Or Breaking.So To Me A Super Super Duper Plus Baybee Thank You Sending Blessings And Much Wuuuv 😍❤

[peaches]

This video has taught me more then all the MANY videos I’ve watched lately! I have never had formal training, so I depend on professional videos so I can learn. I’m just trying to do my own nails to save money. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[kelli]

You know, I already do a pretty good job with my own gel nails, but this video showed me several areas of improvement! This was absolutely phenomenal. Thank you!!!

[heavenhoff]

I will say I love acrylic but thanks to Melissa, she has opened my eyes to want to do gel as well. I love these videos especially the informational ones about specific things. I also love the real times. I wanna see Melissa do a real time!

[marielanders]

I love gel more than acrylic and this is why! It's easier to work with and doesn't have a smell!

[kimberlyspiegelhalter]

I Love when you do the videos. You’re easy to understand and pleasant to listen to.

[msarodbaby]

I just love her! U gave me the confidence to try gel! I am terrified of it. But with this video I believe I can master this. Thank you!! ♥️