Young Nails is a professional nail brand based in Anaheim, California, best known for its acrylic system and for Protein Bond, a non-acidic nail bonder. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks 62 Young Nails products in Markham, Ontario: Speed, Core and Cover acrylic powders in three jar sizes, Nail Liquid monomer, Protein Bond and Swipe, with pickup in store and shipping across Canada.
Young Nails Speed vs Core vs Cover: set times
The three powder ranges differ mainly in how fast they set. The times below are the ones Young Nails publishes on its product pages and FAQ; all three ranges are used with the same Nail Liquid.
| Range | Begins to set | Can be filed after | Finish | Shades at M1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 60 seconds | About 4 minutes | Clear, translucent and semi-opaque | 5 |
| Cover | 75 seconds | Not published | Opaque pinks, nudes and beiges | 10 |
| Core | 90 seconds | About 4 minutes 30 seconds | Clear, translucent and white | 6 |
In the Young Nails FAQ, Speed is described as fast and Core as medium to fast. Core XXX White and Core XXX Pink are sold by Young Nails as "XXX" powders and carry the Core set time.
Young Nails acrylic powder shade chart
| Powder | Colour | Jar sizes in stock |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Clear | Clear | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Speed White | Bright white | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Speed Pink | Translucent with a touch of sheer pink | 45g, 85g |
| Speed Frosted Pink | Semi-opaque light milky pink | 45g, 85g |
| Speed Bubblegum | Semi-opaque bright pink | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Core Clear | Clear | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Core White | Soft white | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Core Pink | Translucent with a touch of sheer pink | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Core French Pink | Bright translucent pink | 45g, 85g |
| Core XXX White | Bright white | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Core XXX Pink | Medium translucent pink | 45g, 85g |
| Cover Pink | Opaque cool pink | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Cover Bare | Opaque pastel nude pink | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Cover Beige | Opaque light cool nude beige | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Cover Blush | Opaque pink with a glitter sparkle | 45g, 85g |
| Cover Cherry Blossom | Opaque soft cherry blossom pink | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Cover Earth | Opaque medium warm nude beige | 45g, 85g |
| Cover Flamingo | Opaque bright pink | 45g, 85g |
| Cover Peach | Opaque warm pink/peach tone | 45g, 85g, 660g |
| Cover Rosebud | Opaque rose blush | 45g, 85g |
| Cover Taupe | Opaque gray taupe | 45g, 85g |
Colour descriptions are Young Nails' own, except Cover Taupe, which is no longer listed on youngnails.com. 45g and 85g jars suit trying a shade; the 660g jar is the salon refill size.
Liquid and prep: what goes with the powders
| Product | What it does | Sizes in stock |
|---|---|---|
| Swipe | Cleanses and dehydrates the nail plate before product goes on | 8oz, 32oz |
| Protein Bond | Non-acidic bonder: anchors acrylic, gel and gel polish to the natural nail | 1/4oz, 1/2oz |
| Nail Liquid Monomer | Low-odor, MMA-free acrylic liquid for Speed, Core and Cover powders | 6oz, 32oz |
| Extreme Low Odor Nail Liquid | Extreme low odor, MMA-free acrylic liquid | 6oz, 32oz |
Young Nails questions
What is the difference between Young Nails Speed and Core powder?
Speed sets faster. According to Young Nails, Speed powder begins to set in 60 seconds and can be filed after about 4 minutes; Core begins to set in 90 seconds and can be filed after about 4 minutes 30 seconds. Core gives more working time, Speed suits faster application.
What is Young Nails Cover powder?
Cover is the opaque range, in pinks, nudes and beiges. Young Nails lists Cover powder as beginning to set in 75 seconds, between Speed and Core.
Which liquid do I use with Young Nails powder?
Speed, Core and Cover powders are used with Young Nails Nail Liquid Monomer.
Is Young Nails Protein Bond a primer?
Young Nails describes Protein Bond as non-acidic adhesion used without corrosive primers: a polymer that bonds to the keratin of the natural nail and leaves a stickier surface for acrylic, gel and gel polish. It does not replace the cleansing and dehydrating step, which is done with Swipe.
How long do Young Nails liquid and powder last?
Young Nails gives its acrylic liquid and powders a shelf life of 12 months when stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
Where can I buy Young Nails in Canada?
M1 Nail & Beauty Supply in Markham, Ontario stocks Young Nails powders, Nail Liquid, Protein Bond and Swipe for in-store pickup and ships across Canada.
Last updated October 2026. Set times, colour descriptions and shelf life follow Young Nails' published product pages and FAQ (youngnails.com).
Not sure which powder to choose? Read the guide: Young Nails Speed vs Core vs Cover: Which Acrylic Powder Should You Use?.