3 Most Common Mistakes When Using Nail Forms & How To Fix Them

Today Tracey shows you the most common mistakes when using nail forms on square nails, bitten nails, large thumbs, and extended hyponychiums. Let us know if you’ve had any other problems with forms or any hacks you’ve discovered for easier application.

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“How do two brothers get into the nail care business?” This is the single most common question people ask us. There’s a long and rocky version but we’ll give you the short one. We have our fearless and unconventional mother, Young Salo, to thank. With a single-minded entrepreneurial spirit, she decided to start her own business at the age of 49. She had a passion for the nail industry and we did everything in our power to support her. In the end, this is a family business.

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.

Today, more than 20 years later, Young Nails Inc., is a professional nail care manufacturing company exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and distributing domestically to over 3000 stores. We’re respected for our next-level product innovation and education. Our mission is to bring you the best quality products and we’ll show you how to use them with incredible results. It’s really that simple.

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[kqksryr]

This is it! I couldn't fit rounded nail forms because of my nail beds being too straight. I just tried your tip on making that extra piece straight at one edge and it fits perfectly! Thank you! No more gel stuck under my natural nails from now

[wilddolphinlover]

Thank you for teaching on YouTube! I’m so appreciative!

[katrinamullis]

FINALLY someone shows the hyponychium problem I have. THANK YOU! Square nail beds with the extended hyponychium. I'll just combine the two. I haven't been able to use forms because half my fingers are like that.

[nabby]

Thanks. I haven't tried these yet but when I do I'll remember this! I do my own nails sometimes so this was helpful lol

[kikitsoukala]

Thanks for sharing Tracey but i 've learned that we cut the forms from the sidewalls too, so the C curve is going to be more intense and the form is able to fit better to every type of nail and also avoiding touching the skin with acrylic if the sidewalls are in to skin. Maybe you should show that too even thought i never see you or greg do that and i wonder why! Thanks again and keep safe! Love you guys ❤️

[amandaleask]

Some educators are teaching form placement in a downward angle, some straight and even slightly pointing upward. Can you show us your preference for different nail shapes and why?

[MariteDiFlores]

I always have an issue with getting acrylic under the free edge or sometimes my free edge is too short and I can’t get a form to comfortably fit. Definitely going to try some of these and hope I have better luck with forms. Thank you so much!

[melaniazihlavska]

I have been struggling so much with forms. You're a life saver!!

[clairericheda]

That was so helpful thank you. I do both tips and forms depending on the nails and what mood I’m in, now you’ve taught me those three things I can see me forming much more. I can’t wait to practice.

[mmmelaney]

Thanks for the comments about the extended hyponychium, or the "quick." I've always wondered why they grow with false nails (I like it because my nails are supported better.) One tip for others: The hyponychium will recede drastically if you use cuticle oil underneath your nails. I found out the hard way thinking that oil under my nails would help make them stronger. For those whose hyponychium is extended oil does help though. I have this problem on my toenails. Maybe I will also try pushing them under in the shower as you said.

[MAlba-woic]

Thank you so much, it’s been frustrating with being thought only one way. These steps help with real issues.

[Nycgoomba]

It's so encouraging to hear that professionals who are so good at what they do once struggled with the same problems I did and still eventually got really good. Gives me some. hope 😅

[dannideva]

Thanks for this! I've always struggled with forms.

[madisonjade]

just ordered my nail forms and builder gel, thanks so much for amazing videos! Can’t wait to start my nails! x

[faithmusel]

Thank you SO much for those tips, there were a few in there I had been struggling with and you gave me the tips to overcome those mistakes!!! ♥

[margaritaguenther]

It works perfect for my nails with the snip in the center. I was trying the paper the other day and I could not make it fit there was a big gap now it goes right on my nail. Thank you soooo much now I will do my nails without the plastic tip. :)

[charchar]

thank you so much, I am beginner and was losing hope turns out I have a square nail and I wasn't sure where to cut the form, very helpful video and you explained really well thank you and after the technique it fitted onto my nail x

[Crya]

Thank you again tracy for another helpful video...loved to see Gregs version and now your version on how to use forms👏👏

[cynthiasstylemua]

Very helpful. Especially for the nail biter forms. Thank you. 💜 💜

[sofialaraki]

Tracy ure so gifted with nails. Love ure work!!!