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How to Use Nail Tips

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How to Use Nail Tips

623,035 views October 25, 2019 21:59

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Want to learn how to apply nail tips correctly for a smooth, strong, and professional-looking set? 💅 In this tutorial, Liz from The Nail Hub walks you through everything you need to know—from sizing and gluing to trimming, blending, and prepping for gel application.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned nail tech, this step-by-step video will level up your enhancement skills. Learn how to choose the right tip size, apply glue without air bubbles, blend the plastic seamlessly, and avoid lifting issues before your product even goes on. Perfect for those who prefer tips over forms—or want to master both!

✅ What You’ll Learn
How to size nail tips correctly for any finger
Why tip shape and fit matter for structure and longevity
How to apply nail glue without bubbles or lifting
The correct angle to apply tips for a seamless look
Why sidewall sealing is crucial for strong adhesion
How to trim and shape tips using cutters or clippers
Blending tips without damaging the natural nail
How to prep tips for gel application without using alcohol
Pro tips to avoid lifting, glue breakdown, and product separation

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why Learn Tip Application
00:30 – Sizing tips: too small vs too large
02:20 – Finding the perfect fit (sidewall-to-sidewall)
03:15 – Nail glue types and brush-on resin recommendations
05:00 – How to apply tip glue (45° angle technique)
06:40 – Rock-and-press method for tip adhesion
07:50 – Avoiding bubbles & squeezing corners to seal
09:10 – Problems with glue ingredients (cyanoacrylate)
11:15 – Real-time tip application demo on self
13:00 – Squeeze technique for proper corner adhesion
14:45 – Why blending tips is important before product
15:50 – How to safely trim tips (tip cutters vs nail clippers)
17:30 – Shaping the free edge and sidewalls
19:10 – Blending bulk and plastic without filing the natural nail
21:30 – Removing glue residue & checking for lifting spots
23:10 – How to prep tip surface without alcohol
24:30 – Final dry brushing and readiness for product application
26:00 – Why mastering tips and forms is key for every nail tech

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The Nail Hub published this 21:59 video tutorial on October 25, 2019. It has been watched 623,035 times on YouTube.

Channel: The Nail Hub
Category: Howto & Style
Duration: 21:59
Published: October 25, 2019
Views: 623,035
Likes: 7,940

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