Huge tip for Polygel: Use base coat gel as yours “slip”. It makes life so much easier, especially if you have a firmer consistency PolyGel or you’re in colder weather, where the Polygel gets extremely firm. I have also been known to soak the bottles in warm water before use and it helps to soften it a bit.💗 Great video!💕 Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thank you, im glad you liked the video & Happy Valentines Day to you :) I have heard of using base coat as slip solution but never tried it. Id definitely be open to trying it out though, maybe in a video. You gave some really good tips. Im going to pin this so others can see this easily!! I really appreciate this comment 💖
Carried Away - hey, thank you for this, I have a white PolyGel which is tough to move around and was going to buy another brand so I'll try this before I do so. Much appreciated x
Girl! I have to tell you that this is BY FAR, absolutely the BEST video I have ever seen explaining polygel for a beginner. I'm truly impressed. I only wish this had been around when I started with polygel a few years back. Even though I already know all of this information (not like I know everything LOL but because I've been using it for so long), I watched every minute of the video. This is such great, clear, concise and helpful information for a beginner. I really can't think of anything that should have been added. I really appreciate that you take time to research and understand how a product works and how it's used. Anyone can make a video using dual forms or the LGM, but you went above and beyond. This will help prevent a beginning DIY'ER from making mistakes that could cause them issues such as damaging their natural nail plate or ending up with greenies on their nails from improper application. Great job!!!! Keep up the good work!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕
Wow this is the nicest compliment Ive ever gotten! My main goal for my videos is to be thorough. Im glad that is the way they come across! Coming from someone who is very familiar with polygel, it meant a lot when you said you cant think anything that could’ve been added in the video 🥰 & I also wished there was a video like this when I began too so I tried to make the perfect beginner video. This video was a lot of work but feedback like this really makes it worth it, so thank you so much ❤️
@@vicsnailtips oh my gosh.....I really meant it. I can tell you put a lot of time into making the video and having facts straight. It was straightforward and well organized from start to finish. I'm so proud of you and I've never even met you LOL!!! 😊 Everyone I watch has their own niche and are great. But you really have a knack for explaining things well and diving into to really important things aside from just pretty nails. I know for a fact that this is going to help a lot of people. I'm self taught too, and basically learned most everything here on RUclips and the internet. I watch a lot of Young Nails videos because they do the same thing and their videos are very educational, and that's been absolutely invaluable in my journey. It's so nice to see someone else providing that information to their viewers too!
You’re so kind, especially to say that you’re proud of me. That made my heart melt! My way of explaining things might be my teaching background & I also try not to assume everyone knows the things that I feel are obvious. I’d like to be for people what Young Nails was to you. Theyre such a great brand and channel. Nail Career Education is where I learned alot. As a small channel, your comments and support have helped a lot, thank you ❤️
This is the most comprehensive how to video I’ve found and I been looking for 3 days since I am planning on buying a kit to do on myself soon. I truly appreciate all your effort into this video great job and THANK YOU !!! 💐
Exactly where I am atm and I have to second that sentiment exactly as well. I really appreciate how concise you are, yet transparent and knowledgeable - and how skilled you are with editing. It's clear you're not doing this work just to hear yourself talk. Noticed and appreciated!
My very first kit is on the way. So I’ve been obsessing trying get gather as much info as I can to best use this product. I’m not by any means a girlie girl so this video is a true gem for me …I thought I knew what I was doing but after this video I feel more confident …thanks 🙏🏽
Great video, best I've seen so far. As another tip, don't use clear polygel if you're a beginner! It's the hardest to work with. Use something opaque so that it's easier to see how thick/thin you've applied it in the form.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the video. And that is actually a great point that I hadn't thought of! I said to use clear because a feel like it easily accessible but you would definitely have an easier time seeing what you're doing with a color polygel. Thanks for this 💜
Wow!.... I love nails, I've watched dozens of nail tutorials and nail art videos .. and I've been so curious about the polygel dual forms. Not one video gave me a fraction of the level of basics knowledge that your's did!!! Being a beginner with all things is scary and overwhelming. After watching this video I really feel prepared and excited to try this for the first time finally!!!!! Sincerely, THANK YOU!! ❤
Precise and concise. It was so interesting that I didn't realize that 24 minutes had passed. I'll listen to it again and take some notes to make sure I don't forget anything while doing it. Thank you so much!
You and I must be twins separated at birth! I am a big note-taker too. I’m also becoming addicted to these videos. Such a fun way to pass hour while I’m waiting for an appointment, etc.
So I’m still a beginner and I originally wanted to start with nail tips but since I’ve watch this tutorial I’m more comfortable with trying dual forms. THANK YOU SO MUCH @VIC’S NAIL TIPS
I found a tip from another nail tech that made my life easier. She uses a paper form and lays the dual form with product over the paper form. It works great! Makes cleaning the under nail obsolete. I have used it on one hand. So far, so great. Let me know if you try it. Thank you for all of the tips you have shared. I have learned so much from you.
I’m new to this type of nail product. Please explain the actual technique you are referring to. I’ve never heard of a paper form. I don’t know whether the filled mold goes on top of the entire paper form before or after application to the actual nail or if the paper form only goes on the tip portion of the mold.
This is the most instructional video for beginners I’ve seen so far. I subbed because it’s so detailed! Can you do a separate video just on sizing dual form because that’s the part that will really make me anxious.
After watching several RUclips videos and reading articles about what I should get as a beginner, I took notes and went to get the supplies. I went to Amazon, filled my cart, almost checked out, but then something stopped me. It felt like someone told me in the back of my mind “nuh uh, not yet”, so back to RUclips I went. I’m so glad this was the first video I chose to watch, and it led me down a rabbit hole of all your other incredibly helpful videos! This one is especially thorough and gives great detail, I usually have questions while watching tutorials but you covered all the bases and then some. I especially appreciate the checklist at the end of the video because I like to take notes so I felt very seen in that moment. Your content is wonderful, thank you for helping me make smart choices as a beginner doing my own nails at home 💅🏾
Wow wow, Hayley this is such a nice comment omg!! I'm so happy you found my channel and think my videos are helpful love. I tried my best to be thorough and put all the information you would need to get started all in one video! It makes me so happy that you felt seen, that part made me smile! You are so welcome, so glad I could help you out on your nail journey with this video 😆🧡
This was soooo so helpful! Thank you! Im late to the scene but tried polygel for the first time last week and im obsessed! But of course have alot of practice to do! My main issue was overfilling because i was worried they would be too thin… but then flooded the underneath instead, so needed to file alot of product off to get the curve underneath back! Your tips are going to be so helpful for my next try!
You did a fantastic job of teaching a first time polygel application. I've watched probably about 20 videos and yours was the first one that really addressed each and every question that I had. Even the one that you couldn't answer about how much polygel to put on. I highly recommend your videos for people who have never done it before. And I've also subscribed! Thank you so much!
Awesome tutorial. You made this look so easy... I'm tired of paying 50 to 60 for a full set, only to have one or two break after only 2 days. I'm excited to get this and get started. Thank you!
I have looked for months trying to figure out what I was doing wrong you have explained and showed the absolute easiest way I have ever seen anyone do So I guess what I am saying is THANK YOU FOR BEING AMAZING and being you 💞
All your advice is good, accept with the sizing of the dual forms! If there is a form that is either too big/small, go for the larger one and file it down to match your nail bed.
This is the best information that I have found on how to do polygel nails. Thank you for understanding that there are people out here trying to learn how to do this and have no clue. Thank you so much!!!
I’m new to learning about how to apply polygel nails and I’m so thankful to have found this video. There’s so much valuable information and everything is explained perfectly. Thank you Vic!
Recently found this video. Excellent tutorial! I have saved and will refer for a long time. Explanations are detailed and clear. As you said, “Practice is the key!” Thank you. ❤
Great video! Thank you for making it. I learned alot. I've learned to put a mirror in my big lamp so it reflects back. (Of course make sure the mirror is small enough to not reflect outside the lamp and mess up your eyes lol) so it can cure the top and bottom at the same time. Also if you're in a rush and don't clean your brush, make sure that sunlight doesn't hit your stuff because the UV from the sun will come through your window and will cure and harden your brush 😊
Great video for beginners like me!! Learned a lot. I just did my first set last night and wish I would have watched this first. Another tip from a video I watch this morning. Using dual forms and paper forms together. That way you get a clean top and bottom. I am literally doing to take this set off and do my nails again with your tips and with a paper form!! Looking forward to checking out more of your videos…. #NewSub ❤️❤️❤️
So glad it was helpful! You'll definitely do good your next polygel set!! And using paper forms with dual forms is such a good idea for when the bottom gets messy. I have a video where I do something similar but I use tips instead of paper forms if you want to check that out 💕 Welcome to the family love!!
I’m a beginner to polygel & nails in general. A nail lamp was a Christmas present. That’s how new I am. I think your video has excellent advice & covers some of my problems. My nail beds are small and I had them falling off the nail bed (while they were still uncured) and was just having to use intuition with brief instructions. I found a set of clear clips on Amazon and they help with the problem of the form & product falling off the nail bed. My first set of nails were a disaster and had to be filed off with an e-file. But I think if I had watched your video it would have helped a lot. The only thing I might add is about the clips that would be helpful to some & a cheap e-file, so if you do mess up & ruin your nails you can file off the polygel. I actually really like polygel, but I did try acrylic nails before. But polygel is easier for me & doesn’t smell like acrylic/monomer nails. That’s the main reason I went to polygel. You mentioned about curing with clear polygel, but if it’s not clear you should cure the underside. That was a good tip. It’s a fun hobby & not too awfully expensive. Especially during this pandemic, I think a lot of people are branching out into new things they can do alone.
Hi, Im so happy the video was helpful. I tried to make the video I needed when I first started! I agree that since the pandemic, learning to use polygel is such a great hobby. I also prefer it over acrylic. Having an e-file to remove pracice nails would definitely make the process easier. About uncured product falling off your nail, I know there are finger clips that help it to stay on while you perfect it. Ive never used them but i’ve seen others make them work. But i’m glad you enjoyed the video, and definitely keep going with your nails 😊❤️
The underside was my biggest struggle when I first started dual forms. I found that smoothing it right before I cure and curing both side was the only way to have decent looking undersides lol. They can be soo tedious!!
Hi l also have small nai beds!! Have u gotten better at this? I really wud appreciate if u cud give me advice on doing the short nail bed problem it’s bothered me for years!! Hopefully this method will work out for me Take care and thank u💚🐾😻🐾
I just bought my first polygel kit and this was super helpful as I venture into the world of polygel nails. 💅🏾 Thanks for sharing all of your tips. New subbie! 😊
I did Regular polygel & dual forms & my right hand kept breaking so I'm going to try polygel with some curved tips. I'm so excited!!! This is an amazing video!!! I love how detailed you are & how knowledgeable you are about polygel nails!! I learned so much!!! This is my 2nd time watching!! 😊
this is the best beginner video I've ever seen!! I've been struggling to figure out how to keep the nails on, they always break off within an HOUR of me walking around. Looking forward to trying again
First, this is the most thorough video for beginners I have ever found. This was an incredible video and I really wish I would have watched this before doing my set. I have only done 1 set and I completely screwed it up. I was ready to just say "screw it", and deal with my sad, uneven, natural nails. I have completely changed my mind because of you. I am soaking these off and redoing them tomorrow. Now, someone else may have already mentioned this but you never said anything about the top coat. I keep reading how important it is, but now I'm wondering if it's as important as people keep saying. Please let me know, and should I do it before or after the decorations, gold, stones, all that. Thank you for this amazing video.
My starting kit is already on the wayyyy~ I'm really excited to start my journey and I happened to stumble in your video, it's really helpful for us beginners! Thank you so much🥰
I love full coverage nails. I’ve always struggled with dual forms so I only use them to try new hacks. They can be so difficult! I hope your set with them comes out nice ❤️
Thank you!!! I've been watching instruction vids for weeks and your's is perfect. I finally have the confidence to apply these nails. I found your information practical for a first time dual form user. No need for all the extras like nail dremel etc. You explained everything clearly for someone like me who is a total newbie to doing my own gel nails without over explaining details. The speed you went through this was perfect. No need to go back or pause. Just watched it all the way through. You are by far the best at helping learn this. I've had my kit for a year and haven't felt confident to use it until now. I'm bold about trying new things but wrecking my natural nails was a gamble I was cautious about. Thanks so much!!!
Hello!! Thank you so much for that feedback, wow! It made me smile 😃 That is the exact reason why I make videos that are easy to understand. This was such a top teir comment! Thanks again and good luck on your first nail set, you can do it!!!
You're literally my favorite person in the world right now. I've been sleeping on my kit for a few weeks now cuz I've been psyching myself out. You were so thorough, I'm bout to do my nails right now! 💅
this is the best video on polygel. you explain everything super well. you aren't selling just a product you got for free, but truly teaching. thank you. ❤
You are literally amazing at teaching and giving information. I can tell you are passionate and have researched so extensively! It feels nice to listen to you speaking and replaying everything. Very informative
Thank you! Very informative and very helpful. You broke it down and made it so easy to understand why each step is so necessary. After watching your video I feel much more confident in using Poly Gel on my nails. I learned so much in such a short period. I’m looking forward to more of your videos! ❤️❤️
Omg thank u so much for this video 🙏🏽 I have been searching and searching for videos that goes into depth explaining everything about polygel and even the process step-by-step. Just saved your whole playlist of nail tutorials as theyre SUPER beginner friendly
Wow. This is the best and easiest tutorial to understand polygel. You answered all the questions I had and ones I didn't know I had. 10/10 you're epic.
I don't usually take the time to make comments about videos, but girl!! as a beginner this helped so much. I will DEFINITELY refer back to this once my new poly gel kit arrives. I cant wait!! also, you got yourself a new sub!!
Honey you did really good. Very very informative. I tried poly gel over a year ago, since then I've used hard gel and acrylic and found poly gel the hardest to do. You've inspired me to go back and give it another try. Thank you for all you put into this video. It did not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
Your video helped me understand what I did wrong! I got my polygel kit today, and I was playing with it and I couldn’t understand why my nails wasn’t curing and breaking off so easily…. Cause I was making my polygel thick in my nail dual forms and I was confused what I was doing wrong until now ! You helped me understand. Always make your polygel thin in your dual forms so it can cure fully and they won’t break! Dully noted! 😌💯
✨️✨️ I'm just about to attempt my first ever polygel set and I'm sooo glad I found this video. The most clear, concise and genuinely educational video I've found. Thank you!
This video was exactly what I needed. I been watching videos for days I’m like wait I still have questions lol now I’m confident and getting my supplies and trying this. Thank you so much!!!
This is the best tutorial I have seen so far for the poly nails I’m really wanting to try them at home I used to get acrylic & Thanks for teaching me how!
I've watched so many videos and have tried polygel and hard gel is different applications, but this is the best video I have seen on the subject. Thank you!
This is THE MOST HELPFUL TUTORIAL on DYI nail extensions on YT! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Thx u sooo much, I cannot wait 2 get started. And…that black, gold, & clear set is ERRYTHANG! U did that girl…your 💅🏾 are GORGEOUS! ❤️
Wow that is such a huge compliment, thank you so much! I know your nails are going to come out so good!! I’m really happy that you liked the nails thank you so much for this comment 🥰💗
@@vicsnailtips Girl! I’ve been doing a FANTASTIC job since watching your vids! I’m recommending this vid to my friend today so she can do hers. My nails look like a PROFESSIONAL does them all the time!!! Thx u so much! ❤️ 💅🏾
You raised a great point at @23:11 that I never thought of. Next time I make a mistake, I'll cover it with nail art/glitter. I wish I bought a kit that had it. I ended up buying a bunch on Amazon and Shein (Shein has AWESOME nail art for super cheap, $1-$3)
Ahhh thanks for saying this love! Yess just cover up al your mistakes haha. And I have heard about the nail products from SHEIN. I may have to try that out sometime soon!!
I’ve been doing my own nails for about 6 months now and started with gel x extensions. I want to eventually master using acrylic but wanted to use poly gel first as I feel that is the next step up ☺️ I am so glad I came across your video! It is very informative and helpful!
This is BY FAR the best, most helpful, clear and informative video I've watched. I'm new to poly gel and dual forms and I've watched several videos from some of the larger nail channels. They could learn a thing or 3 from this video!
Wow that was so kind of you to say!!! I know exactly where you're coming from! I try to make videos that I wish were around when I was a beginner so I'm glad you found what you needed in one video. That's such a huge compliment, thank you 💜
Ive been doing acrylics and i find it very time condiming to do my non-dominant hand. I've been thinking about trying polygel instead because most of the work can be done with your dominant hand. This video was super helpful! I'm ordering a kit today! Thank you!
I'll probably apply the polygel directly to my nail with the brush. I've been using hard gel and it takes forever. The fact that this won't move around on it's own might make it easier for me. Thanks for doing the video. It was very helpful.
I bought a kit first and then, looking at the instructions, figured I could use some help. I use to do nails many, many years ago and also, because of a job, wasn't able to do anything with my nails due to health codes. But since retiring, I wanted my hands to look pretty again. All that to say, I skipped over a lot of videos until I found yours. Very informative and I like your attention to details. I'm now ready to use my new kit! Thank you!
Wowww you are amazing! I did my nails last night for the first time and I wish I have seen this before. I am soaking them off and starting off using your tips. Best video ever! Didn't even realize it was 24 minutes and I watched the whole thing
First, I just found this tutorial how many years later. 😳 Wow! This is amazing. I really want to be able to do my own nails. I have never seen such precise teaching, and this has been out for a while, which I'm just learning. Thank you so much. I am going to try this. You are so thorough! You've given me hope!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💅🏿💅🏿
Thank you thank you so much! I am a beginner and I had really wanted to learn how to do this the right way. I searched and searched on the internet and thank goodness I finally found you! You explain everything from the beginning to the end and why you are doing it and also the don'ts! I'm looking forward to more of your videos! Please keep doing more videos. I'll be watching😊
My new kit just came in, & I’m currently waiting on the lamp. This video was very informative & organized, and as a complete beginner I really appreciate the work you put into this!
Wow! You covered everything. My Japanese salon costs $130-180 for liquid gel extensions with paper forms. I definitely want to save this money and try this myself. Other vids I watched always left me with more questions and feeling like I couldn’t do this, but your video is empowering. Thank you!!! I’ll try the flatter dual forms to start. Question: I notice you don’t use those clips to hold the nail in place before you cure it. Is there a reason why?
I haven’t seen paper forms like this in 2030 years. When I was a nail tech in the 80s, we were doing porcelain nails and we did the whole nail. We didn’t do tips to begin with. We begin using forms in our big technology upgrade was when they came out with reusablemetal forms with these wires on the end that help it be more stable. That was our big thing. But I think this is amazing that people are going back to using forms.
u dont really need them. u can just set the form atop the nail. the clips can push product out anyway. if u use clips, remove the clips before putting hand under light!!! a woman left the clips on under the light and it caused necrosis and lost her fingernails😮!!
Thank you for this! I've been playing with dual forms for like 2 years now but couldn't get to the point where I had no spillage or an apex. I was using the clips that come in the kit which pushed all the gel out of the form. I'll be trying again tonight with your tips in mind!
The RUclips algorithm finally got it right and directed me to you. I am an amateur nail enthusiast and this video answered all my questions. I subbed immediately!♥️😊
WoW! This is THE! BEST! poly gel tutorial on the RUclips platform!!!! I was feeling soooo discouraged about trying this method until I found this video. Totally helpful and inspirational! THANK! YOU! for being so amazing! and wonderful! 💕 😘 ❤️
Woah that is a HUGE compliment, thank you so much. I'm glad it was helpful! I'm so happy to hear that my video gave you some hope, you can do it! I believe in you 😊💓
Thank you so much for the video. I just got a kit for Christmas and your video helps a lot!!!! Your video covered everything so thank you. Your nails look beautiful, hopefully mine looks as great as yours 😊
I'm new here, I started with dip set, and I saw a TikTok of poly gel nails. Whoot Whoot I had a 25 gift card, so I purchased my first kit, thank u for this very informative video! I love it here in mail world, now 😂
I love this video!! I'm just starting to do polygel and my first time I over filled the dual form and had a lot of spillage. I also didn't think to go and flip my hand over and flatten the gel underneath so I have bumps under my nails because the instructions didn't quite tell me to 😅😅 but live and learn right?! I think doing my own poly gel nails are by far the fastest and easiest way to do nails that I've ever done. And I've done dip, acrylic, and a few others!!! I love poly gel and will continue doing them more thanks to this video!!! 🥰🥰
This is a fantastic video, I’m late to the game, but this has helped me so much to figure out what I should get for my first time trying to do my own nails!
Ypu are the only video I've seen that gives a great description on how to do tgis! Thank you so much because other videos I've watched still had me a bit confused. 😊
This video is the best one about polygel for beginners I’ve seen so far. Watching during a slow spot at work, and had to move to my phone to like and subscribe!!!! Thank you for this awesome video tutorial, for all the tips and for just being a cutie!! I loved watching the video and listening to you talk and explain everything, you have a lovely voice! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing!!!!
This video is a god send, I was so confused, and you explained everything very nicely! I think I might actually have an idea of what I’m doing now, instead of being completely clueless… Thank you so much for all your help! 😁☺️❤️
Huge tip for Polygel: Use base coat gel as yours “slip”. It makes life so much easier, especially if you have a firmer consistency PolyGel or you’re in colder weather, where the Polygel gets extremely firm. I have also been known to soak the bottles in warm water before use and it helps to soften it a bit.💗 Great video!💕 Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thank you, im glad you liked the video & Happy Valentines Day to you :) I have heard of using base coat as slip solution but never tried it. Id definitely be open to trying it out though, maybe in a video. You gave some really good tips. Im going to pin this so others can see this easily!! I really appreciate this comment 💖
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Carried Away - hey, thank you for this, I have a white PolyGel which is tough to move around and was going to buy another brand so I'll try this before I do so. Much appreciated x
Thank you thank you thank you great tips🙂🙂🙂
Base coat gel?
Girl! I have to tell you that this is BY FAR, absolutely the BEST video I have ever seen explaining polygel for a beginner. I'm truly impressed. I only wish this had been around when I started with polygel a few years back. Even though I already know all of this information (not like I know everything LOL but because I've been using it for so long), I watched every minute of the video. This is such great, clear, concise and helpful information for a beginner. I really can't think of anything that should have been added. I really appreciate that you take time to research and understand how a product works and how it's used. Anyone can make a video using dual forms or the LGM, but you went above and beyond. This will help prevent a beginning DIY'ER from making mistakes that could cause them issues such as damaging their natural nail plate or ending up with greenies on their nails from improper application. Great job!!!! Keep up the good work!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕
Wow this is the nicest compliment Ive ever gotten! My main goal for my videos is to be thorough. Im glad that is the way they come across! Coming from someone who is very familiar with polygel, it meant a lot when you said you cant think anything that could’ve been added in the video 🥰 & I also wished there was a video like this when I began too so I tried to make the perfect beginner video. This video was a lot of work but feedback like this really makes it worth it, so thank you so much ❤️
@@vicsnailtips oh my gosh.....I really meant it. I can tell you put a lot of time into making the video and having facts straight. It was straightforward and well organized from start to finish. I'm so proud of you and I've never even met you LOL!!! 😊 Everyone I watch has their own niche and are great. But you really have a knack for explaining things well and diving into to really important things aside from just pretty nails. I know for a fact that this is going to help a lot of people. I'm self taught too, and basically learned most everything here on RUclips and the internet. I watch a lot of Young Nails videos because they do the same thing and their videos are very educational, and that's been absolutely invaluable in my journey. It's so nice to see someone else providing that information to their viewers too!
You’re so kind, especially to say that you’re proud of me. That made my heart melt! My way of explaining things might be my teaching background & I also try not to assume everyone knows the things that I feel are obvious. I’d like to be for people what Young Nails was to you. Theyre such a great brand and channel. Nail Career Education is where I learned alot. As a small channel, your comments and support have helped a lot, thank you ❤️
thats what i just posted as well!! Didn't she do the BEST JOB!!!
Thank youuuuuu very much. Your awesome video is much appreciated! 🙏🥰💅
I'm an oldie (70) and just starting to explore this medium, so much GOOD info here ... Thank you!!
This is the most comprehensive how to video I’ve found and I been looking for 3 days since I am planning on buying a kit to do on myself soon. I truly appreciate all your effort into this video great job and THANK YOU !!! 💐
That’s such a huge compliment, thank you ❣️Im so happy this video was helpful for you! You’re so welcome hun 😊
Exactly where I am atm and I have to second that sentiment exactly as well. I really appreciate how concise you are, yet transparent and knowledgeable - and how skilled you are with editing. It's clear you're not doing this work just to hear yourself talk. Noticed and appreciated!
Amen
My very first kit is on the way. So I’ve been obsessing trying get gather as much info as I can to best use this product. I’m not by any means a girlie girl so this video is a true gem for me …I thought I knew what I was doing but after this video I feel more confident …thanks 🙏🏽
Great video, best I've seen so far. As another tip, don't use clear polygel if you're a beginner! It's the hardest to work with. Use something opaque so that it's easier to see how thick/thin you've applied it in the form.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the video. And that is actually a great point that I hadn't thought of! I said to use clear because a feel like it easily accessible but you would definitely have an easier time seeing what you're doing with a color polygel. Thanks for this 💜
Wow!.... I love nails, I've watched dozens of nail tutorials and nail art videos .. and I've been so curious about the polygel dual forms. Not one video gave me a fraction of the level of basics knowledge that your's did!!! Being a beginner with all things is scary and overwhelming. After watching this video I really feel prepared and excited to try this for the first time finally!!!!! Sincerely, THANK YOU!! ❤
Thank you so much! And you are so welcome ◡̈
Precise and concise. It was so interesting that I didn't realize that 24 minutes had passed. I'll listen to it again and take some notes to make sure I don't forget anything while doing it. Thank you so much!
You and I must be twins separated at birth! I am a big note-taker too. I’m also becoming addicted to these videos. Such a fun way to pass hour while I’m waiting for an appointment, etc.
So I’m still a beginner and I originally wanted to start with nail tips but since I’ve watch this tutorial I’m more comfortable with trying dual forms. THANK YOU SO MUCH @VIC’S NAIL TIPS
Yesss you’re so welcome, that makes me soo happy to hear 😊 I hope it works out well for you love 💕
I found a tip from another nail tech that made my life easier. She uses a paper form and lays the dual form with product over the paper form. It works great! Makes cleaning the under nail obsolete. I have used it on one hand. So far, so great. Let me know if you try it. Thank you for all of the tips you have shared. I have learned so much from you.
I’m new to this type of nail product. Please explain the actual technique you are referring to. I’ve never heard of a paper form. I don’t know whether the filled mold goes on top of the entire paper form before or after application to the actual nail or if the paper form only goes on the tip portion of the mold.
This is the most instructional video for beginners I’ve seen so far. I subbed because it’s so detailed! Can you do a separate video just on sizing dual form because that’s the part that will really make me anxious.
After watching several RUclips videos and reading articles about what I should get as a beginner, I took notes and went to get the supplies. I went to Amazon, filled my cart, almost checked out, but then something stopped me. It felt like someone told me in the back of my mind “nuh uh, not yet”, so back to RUclips I went. I’m so glad this was the first video I chose to watch, and it led me down a rabbit hole of all your other incredibly helpful videos! This one is especially thorough and gives great detail, I usually have questions while watching tutorials but you covered all the bases and then some. I especially appreciate the checklist at the end of the video because I like to take notes so I felt very seen in that moment. Your content is wonderful, thank you for helping me make smart choices as a beginner doing my own nails at home 💅🏾
Wow wow, Hayley this is such a nice comment omg!! I'm so happy you found my channel and think my videos are helpful love. I tried my best to be thorough and put all the information you would need to get started all in one video! It makes me so happy that you felt seen, that part made me smile! You are so welcome, so glad I could help you out on your nail journey with this video 😆🧡
This was soooo so helpful! Thank you! Im late to the scene but tried polygel for the first time last week and im obsessed! But of course have alot of practice to do! My main issue was overfilling because i was worried they would be too thin… but then flooded the underneath instead, so needed to file alot of product off to get the curve underneath back!
Your tips are going to be so helpful for my next try!
You did a fantastic job of teaching a first time polygel application. I've watched probably about 20 videos and yours was the first one that really addressed each and every question that I had. Even the one that you couldn't answer about how much polygel to put on. I highly recommend your videos for people who have never done it before. And I've also subscribed! Thank you so much!
Awesome tutorial. You made this look so easy... I'm tired of paying 50 to 60 for a full set, only to have one or two break after only 2 days. I'm excited to get this and get started. Thank you!
Very informative and not too babbly. Thank you ! Great job!
I have looked for months trying to figure out what I was doing wrong you have explained and showed the absolute easiest way I have ever seen anyone do So I guess what I am saying is THANK YOU FOR BEING AMAZING and being you 💞
I had *soooo many questions* about gel nails and this was so informative with a vocab lesson and everything! Thank you for this!
All your advice is good, accept with the sizing of the dual forms! If there is a form that is either too big/small, go for the larger one and file it down to match your nail bed.
Thank you, so sweet 🥰 And yess you’re so right! Sometimes I forget you can customize your dual forms!!
Emma
You shouldn't file a dual form.
When you file it it loses it's nonstick ability in that spot and stick when you try to remove it.
This is the BEST tutorial I have seen on poly nails. You have answered so many of my questions and now feel confident to do mine.
This is the best information that I have found on how to do polygel nails. Thank you for understanding that there are people out here trying to learn how to do this and have no clue. Thank you so much!!!
I’m new to learning about how to apply polygel nails and I’m so thankful to have found this video. There’s so much valuable information and everything is explained perfectly. Thank you Vic!
Recently found this video. Excellent tutorial! I have saved and will refer for a long time. Explanations are detailed and clear. As you said, “Practice is the key!” Thank you. ❤
Very educational, straight to the point, pronouncing clear and loud. Love this!
Thank Youuuuu!!! I just got my kit and there was NO DIRECTIONS!!!!! I’m watching this over n over!! Bless You!!!
I'm super new to nails and I love how informative this video is! Thanks for sharing your expertise
Wow glad to know my videos are helpful enough for someone who is just starting out!! You’re so welcome 😉🥰
Great video! Thank you for making it. I learned alot. I've learned to put a mirror in my big lamp so it reflects back. (Of course make sure the mirror is small enough to not reflect outside the lamp and mess up your eyes lol) so it can cure the top and bottom at the same time. Also if you're in a rush and don't clean your brush, make sure that sunlight doesn't hit your stuff because the UV from the sun will come through your window and will cure and harden your brush 😊
Great video for beginners like me!! Learned a lot. I just did my first set last night and wish I would have watched this first. Another tip from a video I watch this morning. Using dual forms and paper forms together. That way you get a clean top and bottom.
I am literally doing to take this set off and do my nails again with your tips and with a paper form!!
Looking forward to checking out more of your videos…. #NewSub ❤️❤️❤️
So glad it was helpful! You'll definitely do good your next polygel set!! And using paper forms with dual forms is such a good idea for when the bottom gets messy. I have a video where I do something similar but I use tips instead of paper forms if you want to check that out 💕 Welcome to the family love!!
this is the best most comprehensive beginners guide to poly gel 10/10
I’m a beginner to polygel & nails in general. A nail lamp was a Christmas present. That’s how new I am. I think your video has excellent advice & covers some of my problems. My nail beds are small and I had them falling off the nail bed (while they were still uncured) and was just having to use intuition with brief instructions. I found a set of clear clips on Amazon and they help with the problem of the form & product falling off the nail bed. My first set of nails were a disaster and had to be filed off with an e-file. But I think if I had watched your video it would have helped a lot. The only thing I might add is about the clips that would be helpful to some & a cheap e-file, so if you do mess up & ruin your nails you can file off the polygel. I actually really like polygel, but I did try acrylic nails before. But polygel is easier for me & doesn’t smell like acrylic/monomer nails. That’s the main reason I went to polygel. You mentioned about curing with clear polygel, but if it’s not clear you should cure the underside. That was a good tip. It’s a fun hobby & not too awfully expensive. Especially during this pandemic, I think a lot of people are branching out into new things they can do alone.
Hi, Im so happy the video was helpful. I tried to make the video I needed when I first started! I agree that since the pandemic, learning to use polygel is such a great hobby. I also prefer it over acrylic. Having an e-file to remove pracice nails would definitely make the process easier. About uncured product falling off your nail, I know there are finger clips that help it to stay on while you perfect it. Ive never used them but i’ve seen others make them work. But i’m glad you enjoyed the video, and definitely keep going with your nails 😊❤️
The underside was my biggest struggle when I first started dual forms. I found that smoothing it right before I cure and curing both side was the only way to have decent looking undersides lol. They can be soo tedious!!
Hi l also have small nai beds!! Have u gotten better at this? I really wud appreciate if u cud give me advice on doing the short nail bed problem it’s bothered me for years!! Hopefully this method will work out for me Take care and thank u💚🐾😻🐾
I just bought my first polygel kit and this was super helpful as I venture into the world of polygel nails. 💅🏾 Thanks for sharing all of your tips. New subbie! 😊
I did Regular polygel & dual forms & my right hand kept breaking so I'm going to try polygel with some curved tips. I'm so excited!!! This is an amazing video!!! I love how detailed you are & how knowledgeable you are about polygel nails!! I learned so much!!! This is my 2nd time watching!! 😊
AMAZING tutorial, so much stuff that other tutorials miss, thanks so much for making and sharing.
this is the best beginner video I've ever seen!! I've been struggling to figure out how to keep the nails on, they always break off within an HOUR of me walking around. Looking forward to trying again
First, this is the most thorough video for beginners I have ever found. This was an incredible video and I really wish I would have watched this before doing my set. I have only done 1 set and I completely screwed it up. I was ready to just say "screw it", and deal with my sad, uneven, natural nails. I have completely changed my mind because of you. I am soaking these off and redoing them tomorrow. Now, someone else may have already mentioned this but you never said anything about the top coat. I keep reading how important it is, but now I'm wondering if it's as important as people keep saying. Please let me know, and should I do it before or after the decorations, gold, stones, all that. Thank you for this amazing video.
My starting kit is already on the wayyyy~ I'm really excited to start my journey and I happened to stumble in your video, it's really helpful for us beginners! Thank you so much🥰
I do full coverage gel nails. I never could get dual forms. But looking at you do this I will try again
I love full coverage nails. I’ve always struggled with dual forms so I only use them to try new hacks. They can be so difficult! I hope your set with them comes out nice ❤️
I’ve been wanting to try poly since forever, but was not sure what to do. This video gave me the confidence to try it. Thank you !!
Thank you!!! I've been watching instruction vids for weeks and your's is perfect. I finally have the confidence to apply these nails. I found your information practical for a first time dual form user. No need for all the extras like nail dremel etc. You explained everything clearly for someone like me who is a total newbie to doing my own gel nails without over explaining details. The speed you went through this was perfect. No need to go back or pause. Just watched it all the way through. You are by far the best at helping learn this. I've had my kit for a year and haven't felt confident to use it until now. I'm bold about trying new things but wrecking my natural nails was a gamble I was cautious about. Thanks so much!!!
Hello!! Thank you so much for that feedback, wow! It made me smile 😃 That is the exact reason why I make videos that are easy to understand. This was such a top teir comment! Thanks again and good luck on your first nail set, you can do it!!!
You're literally my favorite person in the world right now. I've been sleeping on my kit for a few weeks now cuz I've been psyching myself out. You were so thorough, I'm bout to do my nails right now! 💅
Aww yay, i love it & that is so sweet of you to say. Im so happy the video was helpful. Im sure your nails will turn out great ❤️
Right girl! Me too
this is the best video on polygel. you explain everything super well. you aren't selling just a product you got for free, but truly teaching. thank you. ❤
You are literally amazing at teaching and giving information. I can tell you are passionate and have researched so extensively! It feels nice to listen to you speaking and replaying everything. Very informative
Thank you! Very informative and very helpful. You broke it down and made it so easy to understand why each step is so necessary. After watching your video I feel much more confident in using Poly Gel on my nails. I learned so much in such a short period. I’m looking forward to more of your videos! ❤️❤️
Omg thank u so much for this video 🙏🏽 I have been searching and searching for videos that goes into depth explaining everything about polygel and even the process step-by-step. Just saved your whole playlist of nail tutorials as theyre SUPER beginner friendly
Wow. This is the best and easiest tutorial to understand polygel. You answered all the questions I had and ones I didn't know I had. 10/10 you're epic.
I needed this video. Just purchased a polygel set with dual forms. I can not wait to see how it turns out🤞🏽
I don't usually take the time to make comments about videos, but girl!! as a beginner this helped so much. I will DEFINITELY refer back to this once my new poly gel kit arrives. I cant wait!! also, you got yourself a new sub!!
Honey you did really good. Very very informative. I tried poly gel over a year ago, since then I've used hard gel and acrylic and found poly gel the hardest to do. You've inspired me to go back and give it another try. Thank you for all you put into this video. It did not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
Thanks for sharing!! Im so glad my video was helpful. I really appreciate this comment so much 💜
Your video helped me understand what I did wrong! I got my polygel kit today, and I was playing with it and I couldn’t understand why my nails wasn’t curing and breaking off so easily…. Cause I was making my polygel thick in my nail dual forms and I was confused what I was doing wrong until now ! You helped me understand. Always make your polygel thin in your dual forms so it can cure fully and they won’t break! Dully noted! 😌💯
One of the best tutorials for polygel
✨️✨️ I'm just about to attempt my first ever polygel set and I'm sooo glad I found this video. The most clear, concise and genuinely educational video I've found. Thank you!
This video was exactly what I needed. I been watching videos for days I’m like wait I still have questions lol now I’m confident and getting my supplies and trying this. Thank you so much!!!
This is the best tutorial I have seen so far for the poly nails I’m really wanting to try them at home I used to get acrylic & Thanks for teaching me how!
absolutely loved how detailed you were. I am absolutely new to polygel and needed this video like you wont believe. THANK YOU so much !!!
This video was very informational! I’ve always wondered why straight nails have always lasted longer on me, now I know. Thank you!
Thank you so much, such a nice comment!!! So happy the video was helpful 💞
I agree with the other comments this is the best most thorough and clear explanation of polyglot nails thank you so much for this
Thank you ♥️ beginner here enjoying experimenting with my nails, thanks for the excellent upload
I've watched so many videos and have tried polygel and hard gel is different applications, but this is the best video I have seen on the subject. Thank you!
This is THE MOST HELPFUL TUTORIAL on DYI nail extensions on YT! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Thx u sooo much, I cannot wait 2 get started. And…that black, gold, & clear set is ERRYTHANG!
U did that girl…your 💅🏾 are GORGEOUS! ❤️
Wow that is such a huge compliment, thank you so much! I know your nails are going to come out so good!! I’m really happy that you liked the nails thank you so much for this comment 🥰💗
@@vicsnailtips Girl! I’ve been doing a FANTASTIC job since watching your vids! I’m recommending this vid to my friend today so she can do hers. My nails look like a PROFESSIONAL does them all the time!!! Thx u so much!
❤️ 💅🏾
Omg you are so sweet, that makes me soo happy to hear 🥰🥰 ahh i love this so much!!!!!!
This by far the most thorough "how to" poly gel video. Awesome! Thank you!
You raised a great point at @23:11 that I never thought of. Next time I make a mistake, I'll cover it with nail art/glitter. I wish I bought a kit that had it. I ended up buying a bunch on Amazon and Shein (Shein has AWESOME nail art for super cheap, $1-$3)
Ahhh thanks for saying this love! Yess just cover up al your mistakes haha. And I have heard about the nail products from SHEIN. I may have to try that out sometime soon!!
I’ve been doing my own nails for about 6 months now and started with gel x extensions. I want to eventually master using acrylic but wanted to use poly gel first as I feel that is the next step up ☺️ I am so glad I came across your video! It is very informative and helpful!
This is BY FAR the best, most helpful, clear and informative video I've watched. I'm new to poly gel and dual forms and I've watched several videos from some of the larger nail channels. They could learn a thing or 3 from this video!
Wow that was so kind of you to say!!! I know exactly where you're coming from! I try to make videos that I wish were around when I was a beginner so I'm glad you found what you needed in one video. That's such a huge compliment, thank you 💜
Ive been doing acrylics and i find it very time condiming to do my non-dominant hand. I've been thinking about trying polygel instead because most of the work can be done with your dominant hand. This video was super helpful! I'm ordering a kit today! Thank you!
I'll probably apply the polygel directly to my nail with the brush. I've been using hard gel and it takes forever. The fact that this won't move around on it's own might make it easier for me. Thanks for doing the video. It was very helpful.
I bought a kit first and then, looking at the instructions, figured I could use some help. I use to do nails many, many years ago and also, because of a job, wasn't able to do anything with my nails due to health codes. But since retiring, I wanted my hands to look pretty again.
All that to say, I skipped over a lot of videos until I found yours. Very informative and I like your attention to details. I'm now ready to use my new kit! Thank you!
Wowww you are amazing! I did my nails last night for the first time and I wish I have seen this before. I am soaking them off and starting off using your tips. Best video ever! Didn't even realize it was 24 minutes and I watched the whole thing
Awww so sweet thank you so much!! I hope the new set turned out amazing 🤩 and im so happy the video didn’t seem TOO long haha
This is a totally underrated video! Love it
Such a huge compliment, thank you so much love ❤️ glad it was helpful!
Today is my first time using polly gel nails, and let me tell you thank you! I would have had a mess without you! ❤
First, I just found this tutorial how many years later. 😳 Wow! This is amazing. I really want to be able to do my own nails. I have never seen such precise teaching, and this has been out for a while, which I'm just learning. Thank you so much. I am going to try this. You are so thorough! You've given me hope!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💅🏿💅🏿
I really appreciate you really taking the time and explaining everything ♥️
Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment! I’m glad the video was helpful💗
Thank you thank you so much! I am a beginner and I had really wanted to learn how to do this the right way. I searched and searched on the internet and thank goodness I finally found you! You explain everything from the beginning to the end and why you are doing it and also the don'ts! I'm looking forward to more of your videos! Please keep doing more videos. I'll be watching😊
My new kit just came in, & I’m currently waiting on the lamp. This video was very informative & organized, and as a complete beginner I really appreciate the work you put into this!
Wow! You covered everything. My Japanese salon costs $130-180 for liquid gel extensions with paper forms. I definitely want to save this money and try this myself. Other vids I watched always left me with more questions and feeling like I couldn’t do this, but your video is empowering. Thank you!!! I’ll try the flatter dual forms to start. Question: I notice you don’t use those clips to hold the nail in place before you cure it. Is there a reason why?
I haven’t seen paper forms like this in 2030 years. When I was a nail tech in the 80s, we were doing porcelain nails and we did the whole nail. We didn’t do tips to begin with. We begin using forms in our big technology upgrade was when they came out with reusablemetal forms with these wires on the end that help it be more stable. That was our big thing. But I think this is amazing that people are going back to using forms.
u dont really need them. u can just set the form atop the nail. the clips can push product out anyway. if u use clips, remove the clips before putting hand under light!!! a woman left the clips on under the light and it caused necrosis and lost her fingernails😮!!
Thank you for this! I've been playing with dual forms for like 2 years now but couldn't get to the point where I had no spillage or an apex. I was using the clips that come in the kit which pushed all the gel out of the form. I'll be trying again tonight with your tips in mind!
Thank you for all the tips! I got a kit for Christmas and have been so hesitant to try it, your video has given me the confidence to try it out!
You are so welcome!!! Im glad the video was helpful. Yess try it out and practice, you’ll get the hang of it 🤍
The RUclips algorithm finally got it right and directed me to you. I am an amateur nail enthusiast and this video answered all my questions. I subbed immediately!♥️😊
Glad I could help! ◡̈
WoW! This is THE! BEST! poly gel tutorial on the RUclips platform!!!! I was feeling soooo discouraged about trying this method until I found this video. Totally helpful and inspirational! THANK! YOU! for being so amazing! and wonderful! 💕 😘 ❤️
Woah that is a HUGE compliment, thank you so much. I'm glad it was helpful! I'm so happy to hear that my video gave you some hope, you can do it! I believe in you 😊💓
Thank you so much for the video. I just got a kit for Christmas and your video helps a lot!!!! Your video covered everything so thank you. Your nails look beautiful, hopefully mine looks as great as yours 😊
I'm new here, I started with dip set, and I saw a TikTok of poly gel nails. Whoot Whoot I had a 25 gift card, so I purchased my first kit, thank u for this very informative video! I love it here in mail world, now 😂
I love this video!! I'm just starting to do polygel and my first time I over filled the dual form and had a lot of spillage. I also didn't think to go and flip my hand over and flatten the gel underneath so I have bumps under my nails because the instructions didn't quite tell me to 😅😅 but live and learn right?! I think doing my own poly gel nails are by far the fastest and easiest way to do nails that I've ever done. And I've done dip, acrylic, and a few others!!! I love poly gel and will continue doing them more thanks to this video!!! 🥰🥰
This is a fantastic video, I’m late to the game, but this has helped me so much to figure out what I should get for my first time trying to do my own nails!
I was scared of poly...but after watching this...I think we could get to know each other...Thanks sistah.
Ahh i love this 😂 yes try it out!!!! Im glad the video helped & i would love an update if you decide to ❤️
Ypu are the only video I've seen that gives a great description on how to do tgis! Thank you so much because other videos I've watched still had me a bit confused. 😊
You speak my language 🙏🏾 thank you for this video! My girl broke it down to the science! My brain needs that to understand what I’m doing ❤️🙌
This is the best detailed video I have ever watched. Amazing. Thank you so much.
😌 my favorite method is dual forms. That's the only one I've actually tried so far.
That black set really came out nicely! Thx for sharing
Thank you, I still love this set 😊 glad you enjoyed!!
Thank you so much for helping me with my new obsession. I love all the lessons that you give to us. God bless you ❤❤❤🥰
I have never tried this but the dual forms look the best I just purchased my first kit.
Just ordered my 1st kit. Excited to get started with your amazing video!! Thank you
I love your video explains how to step by step for beginners like me easy to understand and follow, I truly appreciate it thank you so much ❤
The BEST video I've seen. I'm saving it for reference! My kit will be here today I'm so excited
I absolutely love your video, very thorough & you answered all my questions. Thank you for being clear & professional as well as pleasant.
You are a very good instructional teacher. Love this video.
This video is the best one about polygel for beginners I’ve seen so far. Watching during a slow spot at work, and had to move to my phone to like and subscribe!!!! Thank you for this awesome video tutorial, for all the tips and for just being a cutie!! I loved watching the video and listening to you talk and explain everything, you have a lovely voice! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing!!!!
This video is a god send, I was so confused, and you explained everything very nicely! I think I might actually have an idea of what I’m doing now, instead of being completely clueless… Thank you so much for all your help! 😁☺️❤️
I was watching this on my tv , but after watching the entire video I had to pick up my phone and tell you THANK YOU ❤️ you did that 👏🏾
I just bought a kit and have been searching for a helpful video for days.
This video has been extremely helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you for this video. So far this is the best detailed one i have seen