@Desaundrea was kind enough to help us out with a better instructional with this particular products bead ratio! Here’s the link to her video ruclips.net/video/rxbx_F0HhS0/видео.htmlsi=AYW5R0e2U0c17ept
To anyone watching this in 2023: this is odorless monomer which means it is oil based. This also means you HAVE to use a dry bead and let the monomer do the job and absorb into the bead. You also need to use a dry brush to pat and move the beads. Too wet you end up with those little jelly beads that she has in this video
@@kristimayes2017 It’s your vid love do what makes ya feel good 🙏🏽 😊 I graduated cosmetology last Thursday, we are forced to use odorless monomer for our State licensing approval. It is a learning curve for sure, but once perfected with a dry bead and a dry brush to move the product, you really get to like it. Those jelly bits you had was the acrylic partially cured 😂 got to remember to move everything away from the lamp. HTH more 😂
@@Desaundrea this is a little different than the regular odorless, since it won’t dry on its own, and no inhibition layer, it’s close though. Definitely lesson learned on the lamp location 🤣
@@kristimayes2017 you are correct. The UV element is just a faster cure method, but the liquid to powder ratio is the same as other odorless monomers, 1 to 2 more powder than liquid. I practiced with this same monomer for my state board exam and yeah that light cuts out so many minutes of waiting for it to dry. In the exam you get 45 minutes to do everything including cleaning up after yourself. So I cut out the wait time 😉
I highly recommend young nails new extreme low odor monomer its virtually odorless and works well. It dries with a slightly tacky layer you can file off. They don't call it an odorless system but it works like one
I have is monomer I purchased 2 years ago and it sits in my cabinet cause I definitely didn't like how it performed. Thanks for sharing. They should have more instructions and information about this product than there is out there. Especially for the price point.
This is cool, I’ve never seen this before. Kind of like an acrylic into polygel hybrid system. I guess there are some trade offs though with the acrylic becoming gelly like in the monomer. Does the acrylic harden slowly or become gel like before curing or only harden when it’s cured under the lamp? Thanks, this was interesting 🤔
It’s seems exactly like regular monomer, except it doesn’t set until it gets to the lamp. It stays wet forever otherwise. But the acrylic feels just like normal. I’m gonna play with it some more and see if i can solve the jelly issue
9:29 The same thing happened to me. My container had like this. Jelly gelatinous substance in it and I think it's from the possibly the acrylic getting into it. Not sure
Great to see you back lovely. Hope all well with you and yours now . That don't look great tbh 😕. I've seen it online but never knew anyone Use it xx 😘
I think I seen that’s it’s jelly because the monomer has to go in something dark. If it’s in a clear container the air oxidizes it & you get that jelly consistency.
I am looking forward to your next video! Are you going to do a valentines set ? Miss you lady! However I understand you are busy and the chaos continues. I hope everything is well!
I am in love with the set you did at the end of the video!! Oh my the Lisa frank wanna be foils are my favorite!! I will have to recreate this set like now… XD
Hey guys! This is the monomer I pretty much learned how to do acrylic nails with, and not regular monomer cause I live with sensitive family. So a few things about this from what I found out. I came across a video I think by Kristina kourture making her own monomer? I know Susie mail education commented on it 😂 but either way based on that video and Susie’s comment I got an idea. I mixed gel base coat and acetone together and got this pretty much. I didn’t play with ratios or anything just one time mixing together and it didn’t perform as good as the Mia secret (obviously since I’m just guessing over here lol) but it smelt the exact same! Which once I got the Mia monomer I didn’t even realize it smelt the same. All I knew was when I mixed the gel and acetone I hated the same! And then I tried the Mia one when I got it and after a bit of thinking and then being triggered by the same to horrible nail flashback it hit me. Sorry if this comment is all over the place but i wanted to share my knowledge and I’m not the best at getting my thoughts and voice out there. And also I found curing isn’t a 100% necessary, like do one coat, and then cure that, and after that you don’t need to cure it for some reason? I noticed it was pretty much becoming dry while I was working it(acrylic powder I tried with it, mia secret, kiara sky, glam and glitz, cacee and a few amazon dip brands)
♥️♥️♥️♥️ that sheer pink is beautiful I’m curious if it had a different reaction with regular monomer does it leave the jelly stuff too or just with the odorless monomer I’m glad you luved the kit and the acrylic ♥️♥️
@@kristimayes2017 ok I was making sure it wasn’t the acrylic itself.. wooh I was like what did I send her Also with no sticky layer you didn’t have to file like all the other ones??or do you still file
You might wanna try treating your brush. Natalie carmona has a great video on prepping new brushes that helped me a ton. Also try cleaning it every few beads with a 50/50 mix of monomer and acetone. That’s what i use when i have this issue and its great, if also doesn’t hurt the brushes
Interesting. I wonder does the jelly stuff happen with Mia Secret products and a fresh brush that’s never been in regular monomer. I have more questions now than when I started the video. But thanks for the upload.
@@kristimayes2017 did you have to change how much pressure you applied so that it wouldn’t wipe off? I wonder how does building an apex on long nails how many times do you have to cure? I wonder does it have a better bond. How was it taking it off your natural nail?
@@CaraHoney1201 ooohhhh yes! These are perfect. I think it would help to do a long set on myself. So i get a better idea of the heat. The new bottle will be here tomorrow and i have a new brush to review. Never been used. And i have a black dappen dish
It was definitely odd. They’re the only company that makes it as far as i know. But some people are loyal to the acrylic lol. Im not great at polygel. It never works out for me. I’m watching videos and learning though 😉
@@kristimayes2017 Yeah it definitely has a learning curve. I have a few videos of me using polygel as a beginner on my channel and I'm getting better at the application every time I use it. But I'm still on the struggle bus for now. LOL. 😂😂😂
It seems like the monomer is breaking down the acrylic into its gel form so it can be cured if you know what I mean but to much of a pain for me I I would just use gel/polygel tyfs 😘😍
Hey Kristi so I was on Amazon again looking at some nail supplies and found an acrylic brush set by Beaute Galleria that came in a set of size 8 and 12. It claimed to be 100% Kolinsky Sable so I was wondering if you have ever tried them or know if this is true. Thanks.
I was trying to comment a link for reference but it doesn’t seem to go through and disappears. Anyways, they are both pink metallic. I am sure you won’t miss it. ☺️
Doing much better lately. Thank you!❤️. But yeah the 4oz bottle was 22 but that’s still a lot. Maybe if it were someone who only did their own nails now and then. Then i could see paying that.
It's jelly because the lamp got to the liquid. It did that to Natalie also when she went to cure the nail her glass dappen dish was to close and it started to cure and got jelly lol
@@kristimayes2017 yeah I commented before I actually watched you do the test. I just assumed it was my lamp but that is weird. I would have definitely loved it if I didn’t have allergies. I’m trying dip now. Praying I don’t have a reaction.
@@kristimayes2017 I’m not sure because I haven’t been tested but I can only use an odorless product in my apartment but I never had issues with regular monomer. But I do with the odorless and Uv odorless and even gel products. It might be hema..it just stinks because I’ve got so many products and they all have hema. I need to try a hema free product and see if that is the culprit. At least maybe I could sell my collection and get products that do work for me. It would be amazing if someone made a hema free odorless monomer but I’ve searched and I cannot find one. That’s why I’m trying dip. But I miss my acrylic it was so fun!
@Desaundrea was kind enough to help us out with a better instructional with this particular products bead ratio! Here’s the link to her video
ruclips.net/video/rxbx_F0HhS0/видео.htmlsi=AYW5R0e2U0c17ept
I love it. So glad i can use it in the house.. 60 sec cure..easy application..doesnt set until cure. More acrylic, less monomer. Love it.
To anyone watching this in 2023: this is odorless monomer which means it is oil based. This also means you HAVE to use a dry bead and let the monomer do the job and absorb into the bead. You also need to use a dry brush to pat and move the beads. Too wet you end up with those little jelly beads that she has in this video
Thank you for the tips! Do you mind if i pin this? Back when i posted this i could find almost no info on it.
@@kristimayes2017 It’s your vid love do what makes ya feel good 🙏🏽 😊 I graduated cosmetology last Thursday, we are forced to use odorless monomer for our State licensing approval. It is a learning curve for sure, but once perfected with a dry bead and a dry brush to move the product, you really get to like it. Those jelly bits you had was the acrylic partially cured 😂 got to remember to move everything away from the lamp. HTH more 😂
@@Desaundrea this is a little different than the regular odorless, since it won’t dry on its own, and no inhibition layer, it’s close though. Definitely lesson learned on the lamp location 🤣
@@kristimayes2017 you are correct. The UV element is just a faster cure method, but the liquid to powder ratio is the same as other odorless monomers, 1 to 2 more powder than liquid. I practiced with this same monomer for my state board exam and yeah that light cuts out so many minutes of waiting for it to dry. In the exam you get 45 minutes to do everything including cleaning up after yourself. So I cut out the wait time 😉
I highly recommend young nails new extreme low odor monomer its virtually odorless and works well. It dries with a slightly tacky layer you can file off. They don't call it an odorless system but it works like one
I have is monomer I purchased 2 years ago and it sits in my cabinet cause I definitely didn't like how it performed. Thanks for sharing. They should have more instructions and information about this product than there is out there. Especially for the price point.
Agree %100. We shouldn’t have to dig through RUclips for directions. It’s odd.
You covered all my questions like I was asking them in real time. 😢❤❤❤ so perfect thank you so much for this video. I’m subscribed now. 😁💪💪
That’s probably cause i wonder out loud. So if im thinking of a question it i say it in real time. I’m glad it was helpful lol
I’ve been curious about this for a while… glad you reviewed it!
I’m working on a part two
This is cool, I’ve never seen this before. Kind of like an acrylic into polygel hybrid system. I guess there are some trade offs though with the acrylic becoming gelly like in the monomer. Does the acrylic harden slowly or become gel like before curing or only harden when it’s cured under the lamp? Thanks, this was interesting 🤔
It’s seems exactly like regular monomer, except it doesn’t set until it gets to the lamp. It stays wet forever otherwise. But the acrylic feels just like normal. I’m gonna play with it some more and see if i can solve the jelly issue
9:29 The same thing happened to me. My container had like this. Jelly gelatinous substance in it and I think it's from the possibly the acrylic getting into it. Not sure
I thought maybe, it was so weird!
Not to bad burning in the led light but definitely needs cured or it'll be rubbery and peel off during filing
Great to see you back lovely. Hope all well with you and yours now . That don't look great tbh 😕. I've seen it online but never knew anyone
Use it xx 😘
KRISTI,WHERE CAN I PURCHASE YOUR PINK NAIL HOLDER.
So happy your back I’ve missed your video girl🥰
It's nice to see your back! I hope your kid are doing better! 😘❤
They’re feeling much better lately. Thank you! ❤️
I think I seen that’s it’s jelly because the monomer has to go in something dark. If it’s in a clear container the air oxidizes it & you get that jelly consistency.
You’re probably right. I did an update with a black container and it didn’t happen
I am looking forward to your next video!
Are you going to do a valentines set ?
Miss you lady! However I understand you are busy and the chaos continues.
I hope everything is well!
I am in love with the set you did at the end of the video!! Oh my the Lisa frank wanna be foils are my favorite!! I will have to recreate this set like now… XD
That’s what i was going for 🤣. She said 90s freestyle and i was like oh…that’s my jam lol
I think the jelly thing happened because the monomer had some residual acrylic in it and was exposed to UV light
Yeah you’re probably right.
I love to see you back in action lol 🥰
This momoner seems inconvenient though
I think so, but then again, if you are somewhere that you can’t have that smell, i like it better than regular odorless
@@kristimayes2017 true !!
Hey guys! This is the monomer I pretty much learned how to do acrylic nails with, and not regular monomer cause I live with sensitive family. So a few things about this from what I found out. I came across a video I think by Kristina kourture making her own monomer? I know Susie mail education commented on it 😂 but either way based on that video and Susie’s comment I got an idea. I mixed gel base coat and acetone together and got this pretty much. I didn’t play with ratios or anything just one time mixing together and it didn’t perform as good as the Mia secret (obviously since I’m just guessing over here lol) but it smelt the exact same! Which once I got the Mia monomer I didn’t even realize it smelt the same. All I knew was when I mixed the gel and acetone I hated the same! And then I tried the Mia one when I got it and after
a bit of thinking and then being triggered by the same to horrible nail flashback it hit me. Sorry if this comment is all over the place but i wanted to share my knowledge and I’m not the best at getting my thoughts and voice out there. And also I found curing isn’t a 100% necessary, like do one coat, and then cure that, and after that you don’t need to cure it for some reason? I noticed it was pretty much becoming dry while I was working it(acrylic powder I tried with it, mia secret, kiara sky, glam and glitz, cacee and a few amazon dip brands)
I don’t know how i missed this comment, but you know I’m gonna try it!
♥️♥️♥️♥️ that sheer pink is beautiful I’m curious if it had a different reaction with regular monomer does it leave the jelly stuff too or just with the odorless monomer
I’m glad you luved the kit and the acrylic ♥️♥️
Only with the uv monomer. Not with regular or odorless.
@@kristimayes2017 ok I was making sure it wasn’t the acrylic itself.. wooh I was like what did I send her
Also with no sticky layer you didn’t have to file like all the other ones??or do you still file
@@iluvmybulldogs no way. I’ve used it a bunch of times. No issues. But I’m seeing other people had the jelly issue too
@@iluvmybulldogs just regular filing. No sticky residue. Other than the lamp you treat it exactly like regular monomer
@@kristimayes2017 thats really weird I have never seen anything like that before glad you got it on video I’m very curious why it has that reaction
I love how you just start experimenting with it 😂
Of course I’m the first on this one! I am excited to see you try it! 💗
It’s honestly not bad. I think with A couple tweaks it would perform better. I’m gonna do a part two
I've been trying to use odorless monomer & it's kicking my butt. I hate it
I hate odorless. This is way different.
I cannot get my brush to stop sticking to the nail. The brush got all gummy too 😢
You might wanna try treating your brush. Natalie carmona has a great video on prepping new brushes that helped me a ton. Also try cleaning it every few beads with a 50/50 mix of monomer and acetone. That’s what i use when i have this issue and its great, if also doesn’t hurt the brushes
I use to use this when I first started
It’s definitely an option
I’ve seen this product a few times and I never knew what it did 🤔
It’s interesting. For sure
Tiene que estar el monomero fuera del calor , porque se vuelve gelatinoso
¡¡¿¿El calor lo causa???!! ¡¡Pensé que solo uv!!
Interesting. I wonder does the jelly stuff happen with Mia Secret products and a fresh brush that’s never been in regular monomer. I have more questions now than when I started the video. But thanks for the upload.
Gimme all the questions, i have a bunch myself. I’m gonna do a part two with A fresh bottle and brush.
@@kristimayes2017 did you have to change how much pressure you applied so that it wouldn’t wipe off? I wonder how does building an apex on long nails how many times do you have to cure? I wonder does it have a better bond. How was it taking it off your natural nail?
@@CaraHoney1201 ooohhhh yes! These are perfect. I think it would help to do a long set on myself. So i get a better idea of the heat. The new bottle will be here tomorrow and i have a new brush to review. Never been used. And i have a black dappen dish
Never heard of a UV monomer. Seems weird to work with. The concept of curing it makes it seem like you could just work with a polygel instead. 🤔
It was definitely odd. They’re the only company that makes it as far as i know. But some people are loyal to the acrylic lol. Im not great at polygel. It never works out for me. I’m watching videos and learning though 😉
@@kristimayes2017 Yeah it definitely has a learning curve. I have a few videos of me using polygel as a beginner on my channel and I'm getting better at the application every time I use it. But I'm still on the struggle bus for now. LOL. 😂😂😂
@@RozeBeauty318 I’m at the very back of the struggle bus licking the windows
@@kristimayes2017 😂😂😂
It seems like the monomer is breaking down the acrylic into its gel form so it can be cured if you know what I mean but to much of a pain for me I I would just use gel/polygel tyfs 😘😍
Oh that’s interesting. Hmmm
I been anxious for this video!!! 😬
Tried it yesterday it gets so hot
Hey Kristi so I was on Amazon again looking at some nail supplies and found an acrylic brush set by Beaute Galleria that came in a set of size 8 and 12. It claimed to be 100% Kolinsky Sable so I was wondering if you have ever tried them or know if this is true. Thanks.
I haven’t heard of them buuuuuuuttt. I can find out
It looks like the hot tips brushes. Im going to order them
@@kristimayes2017 alright thanks 💖
I was trying to comment a link for reference but it doesn’t seem to go through and disappears. Anyways, they are both pink metallic. I am sure you won’t miss it. ☺️
@@ysabellecariaga it removes links now. But i found them.
Here for it ♥️♥️
Thank you
I’m doing a part two. I have more questions lol
That how it start to cure
hi everyone. kris hope all is well and family is good. ohhh yes its a very pretty pink, that monomer is way to small mia secret is trippin lol
Doing much better lately. Thank you!❤️. But yeah the 4oz bottle was 22 but that’s still a lot. Maybe if it were someone who only did their own nails now and then. Then i could see paying that.
I'm here I been waiting lol
It’s a good option for you if you can’t have the smell.
Anxious to see what you 🤔
It was interesting for sure. Email me ❤️
It's jelly because the lamp got to the liquid. It did that to Natalie also when she went to cure the nail her glass dappen dish was to close and it started to cure and got jelly lol
Hang on. Watch for a few more minutes ☺️
@@kristimayes2017 😁 I see I see lol 😆
Your monomer will turn to jelly if it’s near your lamp
Yeah i noticed. I did it again with the lamp off and it still happened. I’m gonna try it again
@@kristimayes2017 yeah I commented before I actually watched you do the test. I just assumed it was my lamp but that is weird. I would have definitely loved it if I didn’t have allergies. I’m trying dip now. Praying I don’t have a reaction.
Do you only have issues when you use the uv monomer? Or is it a hema allergy?
@@kristimayes2017 I’m not sure because I haven’t been tested but I can only use an odorless product in my apartment but I never had issues with regular monomer. But I do with the odorless and Uv odorless and even gel products. It might be hema..it just stinks because I’ve got so many products and they all have hema. I need to try a hema free product and see if that is the culprit. At least maybe I could sell my collection and get products that do work for me. It would be amazing if someone made a hema free odorless monomer but I’ve searched and I cannot find one. That’s why I’m trying dip. But I miss my acrylic it was so fun!
@@MelaniesManicures that sounds like hema. I’m compiling a list of hema free stuff because A LOT of people have that issue.
If it has a fruity smell & it makes your nail hot when curing it's definitely MMA 👀 ew