How to Fix Hooked Nails with PolyGel | Professional Nail Correction Technique

Learn how to professionally correct hooked nails (downward growing nails) using advanced polygel application technique. This tutorial covers the foundation method for restructuring curved nails to create strong, straight, long-lasting enhancements.

🔧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
How to identify and assess hooked nails (downward growing nails)
Product removal technique for curved nails
Proper nail preparation for polygel correction
Dual form selection for hooked nail correction
Polygel application method for structural correction
Critical filing technique: WHERE and HOW MUCH to file
Underneath filing method (the secret to straight nails)
Free edge removal technique
Professional shaping for corrected structure
Common mistakes that bring the hook back

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction & Hooked Nail Assessment
0:30 - About This Tutorial & Masterclass Preview
0:50 - Product Removal with E-File (Carbide Bit)
2:16 - Why This Technique Is Different
4:13 - Nail Prep: Dehydrator & Acid-Free Primer
5:14 - Flexible Base Coat Application
5:50 - Choosing Curved Dual Forms
6:30 - Polygel Application in Dual Forms
8:50 - Placement Technique: Starting from the Apex
11:00 - Product Distribution (More at Free Edge)
11:33 - Removing Dual Forms - The Transformation
12:00 - CRITICAL: Top Filing Technique
14:32 - Underneath Filing - Where the Magic Happens
15:30 - Free Edge Removal Method
18:48 - Why This Positioning Works
20:24 - Final Shaping & Refinement
22:23 - Masterclass Information
24:38 - Final Results & Design Preview
25:02 - Conclusion & Subscribe

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This advanced masterclass on correcting hooked and downward-growing nails is currently in development and will cover structure, filing, troubleshooting, and long-term results.

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ABOUT RADINA IGNATOVA

I am a Professional Nail Expert and Certified Educator with over 12 years of experience in advanced nail techniques, nail art, and professional nail education. I am the creator and founder of TheNailWiki and Artistic Touch Nail Training Academy, based in Dundee, Scotland, UK.

My mission is to provide honest, detailed nail education that shows real techniques—including mistakes and how to fix them—so you can truly master professional nail artistry.

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:

This video is for educational purposes for professional nail technicians and serious nail enthusiasts. Hooked nail correction is an advanced technique that requires proper training.

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