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No one and I mean no one can do this in my town… all they want to do is put gel nails on me and no nail care. So thank you for showing this, I will be doing my own nails from now on!
Your demonstration of how to file the sides of the nail tip is very clear and helpful. The camera closeups are very good too. TY & thanks to the model for letting us see her progress.
This is incredible, so helpful and educational ! There are no natural nail care salons in my area, they are all owned by Vietnamese or Chinese people and they are “experts” in gel, shilac, tips, and other fake long-lasting, Frankenstein-approve products 😅.. I can’t even breathe in those salons, so I can imagine how bad it is for your nails! I refuse to go and want to care for my natural nails myself. Thank you for teaching me how, it’s not very difficult or time consuming, I just need the right tools. I so appreciate your time and effort! ❤😊🎉
All these years thinking I’m removing cutile but I’m removing living skin, yikes!! Can’t wait to start seeing improvement I love doing my own nails!!
It’s so relaxing watching you work. I have learned several things already that I should t have been doing. Thank you for teaching us the right way of caring for our nails. God bless
IKR? I literally fell asleep. I was also watching late at night but the fact remains! 😋
okay because I thought I was the only one. hehe ASMR all the way
What an amazing difference in just those 5 weeks! Congratulations to your client for stopping nail biting, and thanks to you for showing a simple and well explained process. I want to give my grandmother a manicure for her birthday and this was super helpful
Your videos explain nail anatomy and show very important details of proper nail care so well! I have learned a lot about what and what not to do. After 4 decades of improper strategies to fix my nail and cuticle issues, I'm looking forward to 4 decades of nail care and maintenance.
after years of wearing long acrylics and biting and picking my nails when i wasn’t i am so ready to regrow my natural nails and take care of them where i feel confident wearing them with just polish!!
I did this for my mother and it worked amazingly. She has a phobia of people touching her nails, so this was a big step for her 😊
5 weeks time, a lot of love and care and now you have changed the health of your nails for life. Great job ladies! Thank you for sharing your journey.🌸V
Wow! The progress in 5 weeks is amazing! 💕
This is brilliant! Your gentle guidance and intelligence shines through in this video. What a great idea to help others achieve a perfect manicure routine.
Her progress is so encouraging!
Great video. Thank you so much. I, like many others, thought that ‘all’ the skin at the base of the nail was cuticle ! Now I know how to care properly for the skin in that area. Invaluable information.
I’m on the journey to healing my nails and doing what you’re suggesting. Waiting for the damage to grow out. Thank you. I appreciate you!
I love seeing the transformation. Beautiful manicure.
Love watching your videos, so helpful and great information.
I followed your steps and did the same thing with my nails. They came out fantastic. Thank you. I love your videos.
Fantastic video! I needed this so much. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much for showing and explaining all of this, watching I just realized, that I never really was shown how to care for my nails. Going over the hard skin with a file is new to me and I will start that! What really helped my fingertips that always had been getting deep cuts in the wintertime was a hand- and nailcream I started cooking for myself, containing Baobab- and Jojobaoil, Sheabutter, Vit. B12, D-Panthenol and Pomgranate-extract.
Gorgeous designs!!
Beautiful video and transformation in just 5 weeks! Thank you for the precise demonstration and filing technique. I think I've been too hard on my nails and will be more gentle and will try this method. Thank you!
Best ever video. I needed it so badly!!! Ever so much thanks. Dot
Es mi manicura favorita, perfecta y bien hecha.
This is soooooo soothing and informative! I literally followed your technique step by step and my nails look so much better! Thank you! 😁💕💕💅🏿
Thank you. I learned a lot. Now, I can do a good manicure, and I learned how to use the glass pusher correctly.
Thanks. This was very helpful.
Thank you so much for imparting your knowledge towards us. I got inspired and now I want to learn it so I can do it for me and for my mother-in-law since she is struggling with biting her nails. However with a nice routine such like this will eventually help her get her nails in to good form.!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Very nice! I am sure your client is very pleased! Thank you for talking about the tools you use as well! I love quality over quantity, so I have ordered the file in Fine, because I prefer natural nails. I don't understand the sandpaper files, they only damage the nail in my opinion.
Ya know what's crazy? My instincts were telling me not to remove dead skin/calluses. I'm actually so glad I resisted the temptation. But I certainly can be doing things better and I'm learning so much.
I always used to keep my nails square/squoval whether short or long. But I think the shape in this video is so lovely & suits me much better, (they also catch less & don't often break in this shape!) I just struggle to get it right & maintain it as the nails grow. Any tips Anna? 🤗🥰
Never thought I would be the type to relax with watching manicures, lol. Results are amazing! I am currently trying to figure out the best nail shape for me. My skin and nails are in fairly good condition, but my nails tend to be narrower at the bottom, and then it widens towards the tip. They are also tending towards more 'wide' shape, with a wide area of skin next to the nail, which I find very unflattering on myself. Is there a place I can send a picture of them to get advice on it? :)
Love this video Anna❤
I like Kokoist 'moon' files, they are a great shape and make it easy to file. DO you recommend only filing to shorten nails or clipping then filing?
Fantastic video. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge. I learn so much today. Glad I found your channel.
Thank you so much Christine! ❤️
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you! Your video is helpful and inspiring to me! ❤
You are so welcome!
I have just found your video. I am in my autumn years and am only learning this now! Better late than never. Tyfs 😊
You are so welcome!
Hello - I came across your videos tonight and I am very glad I did, you answered a lot of questions I have had for a long time. I saw the video about applying oil to your nails after washing your hands. I work at a deli and I washy hands and wear gloves with powder countless times a day.... I am not sure if I will be allowed the oil. have you any recommendations for us food service workers?
This was such a lovely tutorial. Thank you so much !
Thank you 🙏
Could you please provide a link for the Dior polish you used at the end of this video? Thank you!
Wonderful vlog, thank you. I subbed to watch your other videos. Watching at 1am, and I had to sit up and do a manicure!
Thanks for sharing :)
Hi Anna. I use jojoba oil on my cuticles but I was wondering if there Is any benefit to putting oil on the underside of the nails? My nails are long and are polished about 80% of the time. Thanks!
An amazing video ... I've just adopted these techniques and am confident!
Wonderful!
amazing transformation!
Thanks SWS
Thank you again showing us how to file the nail correctly. Thank you and have a great weekend. 🙂
You are welcome! Thank you for your kind words! ❤️
Most technicians tell people to file one way, not back and forth. You show that is works either way.
I just saw this video and I have to say that I really like your approach to taking care of the natural nails. Mine are very soft and thin and I had to stop going to the salons because they were always too rough on my nails and making them actually even thinner than they already are. You have gained yourself a new subscriber and I'll be going now to check out your other videos, especially the ones on self care.
Thank you kindly :) Welcome 🤗
Nice work!
i use ella + mila base coat/nail hardener (the product packaging indicates that it's both) and i have peeling pretty bad after some badly removed press ons. can you talk about this brand too? p.s. i mentioned it on this video because i don't know if it's more like a polish than a nail hardener or strengthener (btw please correct me if it's a misnomer and there's no difference between a hardener and strengthener as far as results are concerned for peeling nails)
Yeah the single biggest tip is how to file that white part. For a few years I never realized that I was causing ridges on the edges and this weird little notch of nail that was detached from the main nail. It’s totally from filing on the sides too deep.
I watched your video for the first time today. wow! I have been doing things I didn't know I shouldn't be doing! I have a challenge with my left pinky nail. I get this faint thin line from the cuticle to the end. every time it gets a little longer, it breaks where the line is. it is always my shortest nail. not sure what that is about.
Beautiful 🤩
I just recently found your channel & your tips & knowledge is very helpful! Do you have a urea lotion you recommend?
I never knew not to cut off the primal fold AKA living skin!! I’ve always had it pushed back cut and seen it been cut off in manicures! They would never really remove the cuticle! Wow! I didn’t know the difference between primal fold and cuticle till I saw this video! ❤
Thankyou. Very interesting. 👏🏴
@TheSalonLife Hi Anna. I have hard skin that grows along the side and attaches to the back of my nails like your models. It causes me to pick. I used to bite but haven't for years. My nails also grow on the sides all the way down over the skin. I don't like this. Is there a nail shape that would stop this?
Wow! Looking good!!! 😍🥳💖
Thank you!
I want a career change so I've been learning how to do nails by myself. I don't like how harsh they treat my nails at the salon so I'm looking for a way that doesn't damage the nails. I'm so glad that I've found your channel!
Wow! I got the file and it is definitely a game changer!! Love it! I would like to know is the care for the fingers same for toes? The pinky toes is such a challenge for me since the healthy living skin overhangs on top of my nail so much. Any recommendations you have to get to the cuticle safely would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! I watch your gentle manicures the most because my nails are thin and frail from my medications. Thank you for all of the work you do to educate the public!❤️
Mine too. I think it is more a reaction to not big enough toe boxes in our shoes for so long.
This video was super helpful
Thank you kindly 🤗
After watching your video I did exactly what you said to do and my goodness, was that a change in my nail health! I literally had a little infection on my thumb that lasted for months because I apparently was too damaging and aggressive on my skin and as soon as I did your routine it started to heal and close up. My nails look healthy, pretty and they're growing strong. I'll buy the Jojoba oil and start to use that daily as well and going to get a glass cuticle remover as well because I only have wooden and plastic ones that aren't as precise as yours. I really wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and being such a helpful nailtech that didn't gatekeep and instead explained everything so simple and patient. Thank you thank you thank you!
So good to hear, thank you so much!!
Now I understand why my nails would break on the side way down where white meets pink-l was filing wrong. Thank you!
I always heard that you should always file in One direction and I see that isn't necessary. That is so surprising to me. Thank you so much for these videos. I am really learning a lot. I'm so grateful!
I heard that too!
Yes but for wood and metal files. Does not count for nail files as a nail file is more like a sandpaper glued to a stick than an actual file.
Yes, I was just thinking the same thing back and forth would make ridges in the nails. That file seems like it is so rough to be used on callouses instead of nails.
Could you please tell me the names of the products you used in this episode? Also it is okey to apply polish directly on the nail and not use base coat? Does this harm the nail bed? Thanks.
beautiful!
Thank you Pat!
Great video and instructions! It's also so helpful that you link the tools that you use and recommend. Thank you!!
Thank you Jill!!❤️
Can you please share what polish you wear on your own nails? Thank you!
Your voice is calm, collected, poised, experienced, authentic, and your invaluable information is detailed and well-explained in a way that sticks! Your knowledgeable professionalism is grade A! In addition to Patreon, is there anywhere we are able to buy products from affiliate links to support you? Thanks again for your time and expertise, much love!!! ❤️
Hi A S. Thank you so much for the kind words. We have affiliate links in the description box of all our videos. :) If you run into any issues let us know! Cheers! - MSL
@@TheSalonLife Thank you! I just found them because I don’t always read the whole description haha, looking forward to stocking up!
I pushed to hard on my nail and now they are too soft. What nail hardener would you recommend please? Dot
your videos popped up for some reason and I subscribed, not being originally interested in the subject, but for your presence and positive vibe : ). But now I am inspired to do this every week, getting some cuticle remover and definitely do the oil soak. I use the wooden pointy sticks for cuticles, apparently cherry wood, I guess they are good? God bless again : )
Ah, thank you so much! Such a lovely message to read after a busy day :)) I really appreciate it. I've never head about cherry wood stick, usually they call them orangewood or birchwood sticks. Not sure if they are really made of that wood or just named that way :)
Can you please add a link to the standard nail file? Love❤ your channel
How doo you keep your nails from yellowing and how do you get your nails pink again?
Thank you for this thorough video!! I have Blue Cross also, it's great! Can you share what bottle you transfer it to for application with the glass applicator?? Thank you!
A dropper from the Ordinary serum (I love this serum for my face BTW) THE ORDINARY Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 30ml, 1.01 Fl Oz amzn.to/3t2f0RO
What Type of file did you use for Hard skin
Thank you for this information. I am learning proper care for my nails after years of not knowing how to do things correctly.
This is excellent! I have never seen a manicure done like this. Do you know anyone in NYC who works the way you do? It's no wonder my nails always break on the sides; I've been filing incorrectly. Thank you for so many very useful tips. I'm new to this channel, and I want to throw away every nail product I own, except for nail oils, and buy everything you recommend! 😊
HI Mercedes. Thank you as always for the kind words. Unfortunately, there isn't anyone we know (off the tops of our heads at least) that does this kind work in NYC. If that changes we'll let you know! - MSL
i go swimming often (1-2 times a week for an hour) is there anything i can do to help my nails. thank you
Love your teaching. So many are using alcohol gel to disinfect hands when out. Should we be putting oil or a bit of cream on also to counteract the dryness. Oil seems a bit difficult to carry. 💕
Hi Lynn, both would be a good idea. :) - MSL
I just purchased a set of 10 little roller ball bottles with a key chain loop on Amazon for $9. I plan to carry jojoba oil in them for when I'm out. I don't typically carry a handbag, but if you do, it's totally worth it. Especially if you're using alcohol on your hands consistently.
Love love your video's! 😍 But can you tell me why you didn't apply a base coat or a bonder before polishing? Another question I have is what do you when a client comes in & what's shellac but has a finger with a split nail down the side of the nail? Like from edge of nail down to almost the cuticle? Help!! 😵
Hi Gail! This is a product that it’s designed to be used as 1-2 coats with no base and top. Shellac is supposed to be used on normal, healthy nails so any splits in natural nails would be contraindication.
So why would the sides of my nails be harder if I don't bite my nails? Also I'm new to this channel and it's very informative, thank you
Hey guys recently found your channel and interested to know what's the best way I can keep under my nails clean seems I am constantly washing them and lotion them but cant seem to keep dirt and grim out
After a shower just clean under the nails with soft soapy brush (like a soft toothbrush). Try not to poke under the nails with sharp tools
I always learn something new. Thank you for your hard work ❣️❣️❣️
Thank you Lucie!! ❤️
Pozdrawiam serdecznie! ❤️ Oglądam!
Hello, thank you for your videos, they are great! I haven't done anything on my nails ever, and now, I'm 44, I might start to put on some polish. I see here that you only use the polish and not a base coat. I was told it is better to use first the base and then the polish. What would you recommend?
Hello Alejandra. Dior Nail Glow is a polish that is designed to be used in 1-2 coats. This polish bonds well without a base coat. Base coat has 2 functions. 1. To bond to the nail and 2. prevent staining from pigments (sort of) This polish bonds very well and it doesn't have any pigments to really worry about. Base coat does not "protect" the nail plate.
@@TheSalonLife thanks for your answer! I see the point. :)
Hi. I’m trying to find where to buy the small yellow buffing squares that you used. I looked on your links, but can’t seem to find it. Also another great video, and I too learned something new as well😊
Hi Linda! Sorry, I just added them: Gold Buffing Block amzn.to/3p2EooJ
Hi! I've been really prone to dry and thickened skin around the nails for quite some time and am wondering if you would recommend a cream with just urea or if I could use one with both urea and lactic acid?
Hello there :) If the skin is thickened then urea and lactic acid is a great idea. I really like the Kerasal with salicylic acid. Kerasal (Amazon) amzn.to/3dy31F7 Kerasal (iHerb) bit.ly/3XCWKvF
@@TheSalonLife Thank you so much for the response! Will buy a product from the local pharmacy!
I have the glass file do you recommend this for a gentle effective file or the steel file as mentioned in this video?
Hi Natta! For personal use the glass file is excellent. :)
Hi I started now to watch Ur videos it's helping me alot .can u tell me how to find a good nail polishes which qualities should be in nail polish? BCS when I'm buying some nail polishes are thick some are thin, so I'm becoming confused what shoul buy
There are many excellent brands, it has less to do with quality of the polish and more to do with preference and the quality of the brush.
what is the name of the dior polish that you used?
Is pure acetone best for removal or a more gentle remover with less acetone percentage or a remover without acetone at all? My nails tend to be peeling and breaking.
More info about the acetone kzhead.info/sun/gaxvZZuwq3WjYJs/bejne.html
great
What kind of oil do u use?
Are you tilting the nail file back towards you slightly? Or is that just an illusion caused by the camera and the file is actually straight and parallel to the nail? I know angles are so important. Thank you!
Tiny bit just to bevel that edge. With feather light touch. Good eye!! 👍🏻
💕💕💕my cuticles look very healthy not dry like they were
Hi Jeanette, I think what you are saying is that the skin around your nails looks very healthy and not dry like it was. As I explained in the video the cuticle is removed from the nail during a manicure. The living skin which is called (Proximal Nail Fold) or simply "skin around the nails" is then taken care of with creams and oils. Cuticle can't be healthy. It's a bunch of dead skin cells that fell of the bottom part of the skin fold (that thin area that produces cuticle tissue is called eponychium). So there are 2 things around the nail: Living skin (Proximal nail fold and lateral nail folds) and cuticle (dead skin cells that are sitting on the nail plate) It's very important to be able to tell the difference between these 2. Here is a helpful drawing: www.thesalonlife.ca/post/nail-anatomy
💕💕💕is it okay to use your thumb nail to push your cuticles back gently after applying oil massaging each fingers daily
Hi Jeanette. I recommend using a clean tool to push back the living skin (Proximal Nail Fold). Using nails is not the safest because nails can harbor a lot of bacteria and also it can lead to developing unhealthy habits like picking and prying with your nails.
Please could you demonstrate how to hold a clients hand when you apply polish. My clients have lazy hands and I have to correct them. I also find it hard to avoid the wet nails whilst I am polishing
That is a good idea for a video! You do have to correct clients. Don't be afraid to ask for them to sit straight or to hold their hand certain way. I will make a video about it :)
can you talk about care of the nails if they have been damaged by glue used for applying artifical nails.
Hello Petula! Please see this video, all about nail damage. The same info applies to glue damage kzhead.info/sun/pa2Nh5aShKKin2g/bejne.html Hope this helps! Anna
@@TheSalonLife OMG!!! thank you for replying. I honestly didn't think I would get a response. I'm new to your channel and loving the videos.
Thank you for all this great knowledge! Have you used Lindontown nail products,? If so, what is your opinion of the quality?
Hello :). No I haven’t used Londontown. It might have a nice formula, the brushes look fantastic which will help the application, the packaging is gorgeous but looking at the ingredients it’s not any “cleaner” or better or healthier than other brands. Non of the polishes are toxic if you use them according to instructions. Despite what some brands marketing departments say.
ps. here is a great article www.nailpro.com/news/industry-news/article/21533654/5-deceptive-or-misleading-marketing-claims-nontoxic-xxxfree-organic-natural-and-chemicalfree
Is it better for the nail growth to use a base coat or leave it natural and use oil?
For the nails it's better no nail polish. Polish looks nice but it doesn't protect or "heal" the nails.
@@TheSalonLife Thank you !!
Could you please write the name of the file from Mercado a? I am visiting Spain next week and would really want to buy it. Thanks!
Hi Adina. Unfortunately we don't know the name of the metal file we bought from Mercadona. However, we are fairly positive it was the only one they had. Sorry we couldn't be more of help. We help you enjoy your visit to Spain!