EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING ACRYLIC/GEL NAILS

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In todays video I tell you all you need to know before getting acrylic nails! This video would be really helpful to you if you are a beginner, have never gotten acrylic nails before or you just want to learn a bit more about acrylics. I go through all the different shapes like coffin, almond, claw and long squared shaped nails (mine and Kylie Jenner's personal fav) and recommend which is best for beginners. I also go through the process from start to finish, do acrylic nails hurt, the pros and cons of getting acrylic nails, the price of acrylic nails and also all about maintenance and how long they last.

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[ELIZABETHSHONA]

Guyyyys I uploaded this video in 2016 so I now realise things might be different/I have since done a beauty therapy course so let me know if I should record an updated version of this video??

[Tata-iufy]

1. if it's your first time getting acrylic or gel nails...get them in any shape you want, and color you want or like. They are going to be on you. If you like hot pink nails...you rock those nails and drive it like you stole it.
2. If they are using a lamp for acrylic nails it's gel. Not acrylic. Acrylic is made with liquid monomer, and powder.
3. It shouldn't hurt.
4. If you have any questions or concerns you can definitely feel free to ask your nail tech.
5. Don't rip them off, soak them.
6. Make sure you go to a clean, up to code salon, and stay away from chop shops. We get what we pay for.

[JustineMack]

nail tech here. I'm 6 mins in to video and what you're describing doesn't sound like acrylic nails? it sounds like gel. If the gel hurts then you need to tell your tech as you are experiencing "heat spike" your tech can "flash cure" before fully curing and this should reduce/eliminate the pain. If you are experiencing pain on the skin around your nail then your tech has not applied the gel or gel colour neatly and needs to clean up before telling you to place your hand in the lamp. communicate with your techs guys! you shouldn't feel any pain at any time xxx

[karinaacosta]

Another pro:You can’t bite your real nails(which I do)

[sarahm]

Stiletto and almond are my fav shapes. They’re not harder to have because of the shape, it’s just based on the length. I think any longer nail can be tricky if they’re very long, regardless of shape. Either way it just takes some getting used to 👍🏼

Side note: stiletto nails are AWESOME back scratchers! 😉

[cr]

girl if your nails are hurting when theyre getting done then they arent doing them properly. they are 110% NEVER EVER meant to hurt! bleeding is never meant to happen either

[glenysscott]

I had the same problem with concealer under my eyes and acrylic nails the secret is to bend your finger and use your knuckle part of your finger to get face cream out of their jars and to put concealer under your eyes 👍 hope this helps you as it does me 🌹x😉

[ForgivenHim]

Pointy/stiletto/claw are my favorites! They scratch so bomb, easy to move round with, and great for detail pulling.

[Organicalmondmilk]

Lol does anyone else thinks she looks like Katy perry

[vee]

This was so helpful! I’m getting my acrylics done soon and didn’t expect any of this things! Youtubers normally show all the positive steps, but now I know! Thank you so much! I’m so much more prepared :)

[mianicolejimenez]

who else just got acrylics done today 🙋🙋

[Hi-fhuh]

I needed this because I’m getting my nails done in a day so thank you very much this was very helpful! 😊💗 Even if it was 4 years ago it was still very helpful ☺️

[terpenez]

I've never had my nails done before so it's great that I found an Irish YouTuber talking about the differences! Easier to understand and all that. 😅

[YeaNo.]

Cutting cuticles is not okay, never let them cut your cuticles, tell her to pull them. They put alcohol on your nails to sanitize, they put on cuticle oil, then more alcohol to get the oils off. The nail tech prob cut you with a carbine bit and she should be using a safety bit at the top of your nails. I do my nails myself so.. I pay nothing so that's super inexpensive for me.

[angelicaroze]

Btw "claw" is called stiletto

[clairek]

I've been considering getting gel nails lately but I haven't been entirely sure because I didn't understand the process. This video has cleared everything up and I'll be getting mine soon!

[sabrinaserrieh]

I got the claws my first time and I was happy with them. There not hard to use. I hate the square it makes your fingers look chubby.

[eliiii]

Yo I’m getting nails on Sunday for the first time!!! Thanks a lot this really helped me. EVERYONE SUBSCRIBED

[sbmvynp]

im getting acrylics tommorow and i have been researching all day thank you so much for this video

[yaaahoo]

I feel like square nails look a but odd💓 but it might be because ive never really looked at them properly because most people get coffin (my fave) 💞💞 ive never had them but before my school end for xmas half term i might ask her if im aloud to have them through out the holidays.