💅 Best Natural Nail Manicure Tutorial on YouTube Professional Nail Hacks

[@annearaullo2917]

Clear sound quality & really detailed instruction. Could you do a tutorial on how to file different nail shapes & the best shapes to complement hand/finger types & nail beds, please? Thank you.

[@LisafromNOLA]

“If someone is staring at the tips of your fingernails then they’re crazy anyway” 😂😅 Words of wisdom lololol

[@suziegroh1561]

It amazes me how you're able to keep your nail polish on when doing this service. It's beautiful.

[@waniedivine4503]

I have been doing nails for five years. Very competitive when you work for others. Zero training most times. Thank God I found you. You taught me how to get rid of hangnails. I have a interview for a different nail job and I'm here getting your amazing advice and wisdom. Love you.😍😘

[@sweetGGbaby]

I have been looking for a good manicure tutorial for a long time, possibly two years on youtube and this is by far the best i've seen! Thank you and i wish i can find a manicurist as good at their job as you locally.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+sweetGGbaby 😍 I hope you find one. Will you please share this tutorial on your social media so others can find my channel? There is a little share button you click. Thank you for watching.

[@2snowgirl520]

I enjoy seeing natural manicures as Iam not allowed to wear acrylic nails due to my job. I enjoy learning about trends in nail shapes as well.

[@karinaagrioyanis2460]

Hi Lori, It's so refreshing and comfortable to watch how carefully and delicately you pamper the natural nail. Thank you so much. Respect the nail! 😘

[@瓶子盖-q6u]

You are an awesome technician. Always feel very relaxing while watching your videos

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Ping Yu 😍

[@hogglelover]

I am a new nail tech and this is my favorite nail video from you not including pedicures. It is just so informative and helpful. Im so nervous because I start my new job this Tuesday and Praying I can bring what I learned from you to my clients.Thank you for your continuing education. Im hoping someday to come out and meet you and thank you personally but until then... Thank You!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

You will do great!

[@hogglelover]

@@meticulousmanicurist Thank you so much :o)

[@snafu8203]

The detailed explanation of each step was very clear and helpful and will help improve my skills. Since the pandemic, I’ve taught myself to manicure my own nails and I’ve accumulated a small horde of polishes. I enjoy changing colors about 2x a week but because it is sometimes difficult (shaky hands), I found myself putting off changing colors often. I discovered the “Poppy” by Olive & June and this has helped so much with the shaking. Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@BajaRosie]

OMG lori i had to come back to tell you that your trick with pulling back the skin with the pinky has been an absolute GOD SEND!!!! it has significantly improved my speed in filing short nail free edges, i cant thank you enough!!!!!! i just happened to watch this video again the morning my only short natural nail client came in and i followed your steps for making sure the file is flush with the free edge to ensure it was even and using the pinky. it took 15 mins off my services time and im sure i will only get faster!!! thanks again for sharing so freely your talents with us baby nail techs and the world!!!

[@kmydesire12]

I know I can always come here and ge detailed info. My clients have hard thick cuticles. I look foward to your videos

[@Saige7]

Finally someone doing nails on a lady who has cuticles as bad as mine!!! Thank you so much. This will make my at home manicures so much easier to do!!! A lot less fuss because I clearly was taking off way too much with my nippers!!!!!!

[@kimberlywhitefield1150]

Please do more manicure videos. I love the pedicure ones and i have learned a lot but now let’s do hands.

[@michellegarcia958]

Still one of the best videos even after a year later and after watching hundreds of videos. Really hundreds, probably more then that these last several months.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank you! This comment will be on my Instagram Comment Hall of Fame!

[@baleylahey6570]

I learned more about doing a manicure in this video than I did the whole time I was in school. Thank you Lori. I'm working in my first salon out of school and I am driving the struggle bus every moment of the day.

[@theoriginallacey]

I watched this then sent it to my daughter. She loves to do nails, but is only 15 so can’t go to nail school yet. She does dip powder nails over tips on herself and I thought this would help her learn to do regular manicures too. ❤️

[@christinamartinez8132]

I love your videos! I watch them before bed. ❤️❤️

[@autumn7ful]

Well I certainly don’t need to watch the spa channel or listen to spa music because watching you I find is so relaxing just love you

[@laurennasca-davis7747]

I love seeing someone as detail oriented as myself! This is how I work... Everyone I’ve worked with unfortunately does not take the time or care. Clients absolutely notice and appreciate the difference. What cuticle remover do you use please?

[@nok2521]

Me too. It take me 30 -45 minuts for each client. other take 25 minuts

[@emmachubasco4286]

Is wonderful you are the best teacher l love your patience. Thank you ❤️💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻

[@MoniqueXSM]

Amazing! Would love to see an updated version of this!

[@pennysmovingart5478]

I have watched several videos on how to do a manicure and how to apply nail polish without chipping. I really have learned allot in your videos! Thank you for being so thorough with what you are doing each step of the way! This is the best video by far! Thank you again!!

[@paulsheldon229]

very nice work on her nails

[@taushawashington2737]

Never seen a manicure without soaking the hands first. Came out beautiful

[@lorimarshall1129]

Thanks for sharing!! Her nails came out great!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

your welcome, thanks for watching 😍

[@elizabethwelcher3952]

It’s nice to see a manicure tutorial! I have chronic hangnails and I’m a picker 😫 I use some nippers but I will most definitely over clip them to the point of bleeding sometimes... I also cannot stand the hard indurated skin that has formed on the sidewalks and clip that. I don’t know what to do about either... the hangnails or the hard skin. I moisturize them often. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you for your awesome information 💞

[@moonpaints4090]

I used to get bad bad bad hang nails. Try using more moister on your nails. It helps

[@brendalavalle6653]

I never knew to remove the skin around the nail. Thank you so much for this information. And as always I enjoy your videos.

[@nenahunt]

This is gold , marvellous end result , detailed instructions and well explained. Thank you so much, I will never do my nails like I used to. In fact I used to bleed every time I cut my cuticles off. Not any more👍

[@deborahlippmann9900]

beautiful cuticle work!!!

[@edithelbourn7385]

Thanks for the free edge capping tips. I have a client that peels every time I do her nails. I will try your tip, only cap first base coat and last polish coat.

[@-gina1114]

I learned a lot from this tutorial! Thank you so much Lori!

[@wonderwoman4068]

So I now know what I do wrong. I put too much polish on the brush. Thanks!

[@cathymilson4386]

This truly is the best natural nail manicure tutorial that I have seen on You Tube! Thanks so much! BTW what is the music in the background, its very relaxing!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Cathy Milson Thank you 😍 now can you tell everyone you know so they can find my channel on KZbin 😉 it is just one of the ambient free songs in the KZbin music library i will look up the name when I get a few minutes

[@cathymilson4386]

I will definitely share on Facebook for you!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Cathy Milson Thank you I appreciate it 😍

[@carefulbodycare7053]

Hi, I recently completed my mani/pedi course and I love your channel. I have a question regarding 5 free polishes. I'm sure there are good, better and best as with anything. Wondering if you have a preference, as the one I am experimenting with (BeBio). I'm having issues with chipping in as little as 24 hours later. Could it be the polish or my technic? any advice would be appreciated. and thank you for all your wonderful videos, excellent tutorials.

[@deborahlippmann9900]

ii can feel how gentle you are!!

[@deborahlippmann9900]

really really excellent tutorial!

[@lyudmilalevak8077]

Excellent tutorial

[@pamelabaars6896]

Learnt more from this video thanks Lori

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Blazer19742002]

Teaching skill level 100! This was very helpful and I will refer to this when I have to do my spa manicure practical. Tfs :-)

[@meticulousmanicurist]

You're welcome :) Thank you I'm glad you found it easy to follow, Best of luck during your practical I am sure you will do fantastic!

[@shetaz905]

I'm a massage therapist. Nice job on the arm and hand massage!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Sherie Tazelaar Thank you...my clients have said for years I should add those credentials behind my name but I am busy enough as it is :)

[@shetaz905]

I agree! Technique and knowledge are perfection.

[@Mel79439]

I feel like most places you go to just don’t pay attention like this. It’s just about the money. I crochet do a hand massage would be great right now!! Guess I’ll have to find a locally owned place since I’m not near you!!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I crochet too!

[@mela276]

Best nail to tutorial on KZbin!

[@engels.a]

Great video as always. I notice that you are using cuticle pusher with different head. I hope you would make video about those various type of cuticle pushers, and the function of each head.

[@lilcowgirlsluvr]

Nobody has ever done my nails this good. Great tips. 👍

[@chellebelles1536]

This was very good, thank you I enjoy the videos as I struggle still with polish, but this made lots of sense, so thank you

[@jennalamaina1285]

learning so much! you are a genius with nails! thank you for helping this ol' nail tech. I purchased your products and cuticle remover. I have one client allergic to parabens. she has the best nails! we use vinylux all the time, but i think you helped me with polishing and filing those edge straight and quickly!

[@robinword1423]

those nails are beautiful.

[@carolwrobel4109]

what kind of cuticle remover do you use.

[@ipetzombies]

Carol Wrobel I'm pretty sure she uses Blue Cross. I know Sally's sells it.

[@2snowgirl520]

You should give us a tour of your salon💅🏼

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Lynn Plummer I will keep that in mind :)

[@cherisapp5266]

Great manicure! 💅

[@rosedeveny]

Loved this! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.😍

[@chrishilton3746]

hello love yhour videos ...im just starting out as nail tech, i need to know the best builder gels to use...and what arylic system do you think is the best, i tried the new polygel sculpting gel, it's a little weak thank you

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Polygel is on backorder where I live so I have not tried it. I was wondering how well it held up. I have not seen anyone demonstrate a nail fill with it yet? I don't like gel for these reasons. 1-It is brittle in the winter and pliable in the summer. 2- You can not do a nail fill in 45 min and that is a must for me. 3-It is not as strong as acrylic 4-It sometimes shatters. I use a combination of products, that is what I have found works best for me. I use NSI Attraction Liquid and CND powders.

[@jusranada]

This was an awesome tutorial . Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us . Best wishes for your continued success.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Thank You Ranada xoxo

[@sarah13sj]

What buffer was that? I'm looking for a good one for natural nails. I'm loving your tutorials.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

you can buy it on my store, goo.gl/Oo0D4E

[@PhuongNguyen-qp9mk]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials I would like to buy the nail nippers like your but I can't find it in amazon Can you tell me the size and name of the nipper please

[@roads4u]

Loved this!! What was the color of polish you both were wearing?

[@Donamtrx]

" if someone is staring at the edge of your nail..they're crazy anyway"..😂

[@lealuckau9278]

So relaxing!

[@ginamcdonald7854]

Thanks for this video. I’ve learned from watching that I have too much polish on my brushes causing chipping and peeling of the polish!!!

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@els.1389]

I slowed it down and paused it. Looks like the purple buffer is 100/180 grit for those asking, and this is what is in her Manicure Kit. All the files including the purple and grey she uses are in her Manicure Kit or for individual purchase on her store website!

[@jenniecartier3917]

I polish the same way! Both Shellac and regular polish!

[@lesliestrohl775]

Great instruction. I need to buy your cuticle remover, I do my own manicures

[@roads4u]

What color is the polish you are wearing? It is so beautiful!! 😍

[@lauramarta1784]

What type of polish remover do you use? Comes off really good.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I use pure acetone

[@MelindaMc]

Your hands are like a ballerina's, so lovely, I find myself trying to mimic them. Can watch these KZbins all day. I was a certified manicurist in the 80s. Learned more from you in one of your KZbin then whole course at beauty school!

[@nikky5626]

Great video. Several tips I am going to try. I have my time down for manicures. Need to get it down for gel manicure

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Nicole Garcia I have a few gel mani videos posted. The trick is to wrap one hand and work on the other hand, you shorten the nails and push back the cuticles, file the top coat off. Then wrap the second hand. The first hand should be ready to scrap off, then shorten etc prep, and then the other hand is ready.

[@DetroitGrrrl]

Thank you for this tutorial. Where would I get the cuticle pusher that you used in this video? If only I could file symmetrically.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

You can buy them on my online store, goo.gl/SsEz91 it just takes practice :)

[@superfunlantztime]

Question for you. My nails peel like crazy, especially my thumb nails. I try to use cuticle oil at least twice daily, and it doesn't seem to help. Anything else I should be doing? I wear nail polish religiously.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+Simply Shasta do you always wear a base coat? What brand of polish remover do you use? Polish removers that claim to have moisturizers in them cause the most peeling. Buy pure acetone from a beauty supply.

[@superfunlantztime]

Yes, I always wear a base coat (from Cuccio). I usually use pure acetone from sallys, but I did grab a bottle of Essie's polish & gel remover, which may be causing it. Thanks for your reply! I love your videos.

[@judygarman7217]

fantastic video. thank you

[@kaycurran3575]

You love your job, I would love for you to do my nails, shame you don't live here excellent job, I have never seen someone took so much care in doing a manicure, where I go I'm in anger out in 2o minutes brilliant job x

[@suchef8518]

This made me relax just watching it! Thanks for the video and I can see why she forgot to move the camera, no worries! ;)

[@xxbutterflygirl09xx]

Do you offer a spa manicure ( with a scrub and mask)? I’m a new nail tech and got my first job at a spa they offer 3 services for nails just an shellac manicure, men’s manicure and pedicures. I would like to talk to the owner about adding more services to the menu. I was wondering your thoughts on adding a scrub and mask to a manicure.i love watching your videos! Your videos have helped me so much while in school and now while I’m working in the nail field. Xoxo

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Most clients want an efficient service without having to be in the salon for a long time or pay extra. They can live without the scrub and the mask. I used to offer it but I took it off the menu. They don't offer a regular manicure with regular nail polish? Do you do any acrylic nail services?

[@bigmouthcharisma]

2 weeks! yes! excited.

[@emmareyes8645]

Two questions: I heard from a nail tech that you're not supposed to file nails left and right (in many directions) because otherwise the nail breaks/weakens. How true is that? And second, how important is a cuticle remover to get a lasting manicure?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I have a video addressing the filing question and it is very important to use cuticle remover to dissolve the dead skin attached to the nail plate to keep polish on :) Do's and Dont's: How to Shape and File Nails to Prevent Peeling and Damage Tutorialkzbin.info/www/bejne/aKfGhaSBmLBoorM

[@jenniecartier3917]

Any nail tech use the gel polish Emma? Is it any good?

[@michellepadavell3713]

Hi, do you ever soak the nails for cutical remover or always do a dry manicure?

[@michellepadavell3713]

Why do you use 2 coats of base ?

[@glendahicks7309]

How do I get my cuticles to stay hydrated? I wore gel polish for about a year don’t know if that has something to do with it? My nails are now also thin and split if very long.

[@thiscurllife6576]

Which brand of cuticle remover do you recommend?

[@disclosed1]

Could we see an updated manicure? I'm really interested in seeing you use the cuticle remover on fingernails too!

[@lezlie5513]

Hi Lori, how do I prevent hangnails from forming because of nipping dead cuticles?

[@rocketmom60]

Lori, I just recently subscribed to your channel and am making my way through your videos, so please forgive me if this has already been addressed in a prior posting. Do you have advice for growing strong nails? I take 5000 mcg biotin which is supposed to be good for nails, however, my fingernails are so thin that when washing my hair in the shower, a single hair can split a nail. Also, whenever I break a nail, it is always well into the quick so it takes forever to grow that nail out. I've used Hard as Hoofs and Barielle nail creams, as well as the brush on nail strengtheners with no success. When I finally get all nails to a point where I consider them to be looking decent, one by one they start breaking and I end up clipping them all back so they don't look ragged etc. Thanks so much for any advice you can share with me.

[@tiffanyhaltom2127]

1. Keep your nails moisturized. Drink a lot of water daily and try to avoid soaking your nails in water or using soap/drying agents (acetone) on them. This weakens the nail. When you wash your hands, remember to apply cuticle oil and/or hand lotion. 2. Biotin and iron help keep strong nails. If you're anemic you'll most likely have brittle nails. 3. Give your nails a break from polishes/strengthening polish. That actually counteracts what you're trying to achieve. Use a keratin oil with cuticle oil. 4. Instead of clipping, try lightly filing the nail down. If you notice the nail becoming weak, file it down and wait for new growth. 5. Unfortunately sometimes genetics aren't favorable. Just try your best to take care of your nails ☺️

[@MY-pf7dc]

HI BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[@conniefarmer9731]

Do you add tips with gel? Thank you.

[@janinenorris9053]

What type of cuticle remover do you use?

[@Kennie-G]

Janine Norris If I'm not mistaken Lori uses Blue Cross which you can find at Sally's Beauty Supply

[@meticulousmanicurist]

That is is Kennie, if you don't have a local supply house you can get it on my website, goo.gl/SsEz91 or on amazon, goo.gl/J6yYOc

[@WendyDahling3]

Janine Norris I bought the Blue Cross cuticle remover based on her recommendation. Not to sound crazy but it's life changing. It works wonderfully! It just eats up the dead parts.

[@carolwrobel4109]

thank you for sharing your talent. can you teach liquid to powder ratio?

[@tinaleary5380]

Beautiful job tho

[@mleedeau]

hi nice tutorial. I have a couple questions, 1. is it always a good idea to add cuticle oil right after the mani, or will it interfere with the polish as it's an oil? I always wonder about that and skip any cuticle treatment til the next day because of it. 2. I see you moved from coat to caot with extra trying time. I know base coats usually dry quickly, but what about the polish? is it a quick dry polish?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+mleedeau the oil does not interfere with anything as long as it is applies after you polish and not before you polish. It is not a fast dry polish. If you apply it properly, very thin coats, it is dry enough to apply the second coat within 30 sec or so.

[@mleedeau]

oh thanks a lot for your reply! this video was very helpful. btw, can you do a video on your favourite products to use. the cuticle remover I've seen to use looks like it works amazingly!

[@morganmccormick6686]

Hello, thanks for a great video. Why 2 coats of base coat?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Two thin coats keeps the polish from chipping for two weeks.

[@nicolecatlin1942]

It's to give you a perfect smooth finsh to the nail incase some small bits of debris just happen to have hung around.

[@barbaraforcum8771]

Have you ever had a client that’s allergic to acrylic nails, or should I say the liquid adhesive you use with the powder? I became allergic after years of having acrylic nails, I was letting them “breathe” in between also, so I didn’t have acrylics for like 15 years or anything.

[@meaghanlarsen1618]

Love your nail color, what is it called?

[@alyssamaxon]

to bad you are not in my state

[@slrein42]

The last manicure i had, the gal took 2 hours to just do my nails!!! (And i dont have horrible nails) maybe i should tag her in your vids???

[@MelindaMc]

Do you use fresh file for each customer?

[@jenniecartier3917]

Yes! It’s called polish nails not paint! I remember being told that in beauty schools! It try me crazy when another nail tech say paint nails

[@TrudyAnnSlater]

Do you use acetone or polish remover?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I use acetone.

[@anitamorelli2253]

Do you have more current natural finger nail tutorial?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I have current nail tutorials on my nail KZbin channel called The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Academy :)

[@DioraLove]

Loved this! How much do you charge for this service?

[@meticulousmanicurist]

I charge $22

[@ladybug2241]

The Meticulous Manicurist Nail Tutorials and for a pedicure? or/and both?

[@jen21logan7]

Where did you get your bracelets...especially the right armed ones.? love them lol

[@meticulousmanicurist]

Those are Alex and Annie bangles with my diamond bracelet that was a gift for my 10 year anniversary 10 years ago :)

[@MsUa125]

Very helpful tutorial, thank you. What nail polish are you wearing?

[@tylerhubbard3472]

I don't skip the water bath for fingers to soften cuticles, wish i could that part......but i dont use water w shellac or gel mani

[@markparkinreneecoley5184]

Hi what is your opinion on the use of an e-file with either a fine sanding band or a fine cuticle bit( like the one from todacusa or the Russian bits) to clean the nail plate ? thank you

[@markparkinreneecoley5184]

why do you use 2 coats of base and only 1 coat of top. thank you

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+NatNaiLya by Natalya it should Never be used on the natural nail unless your trying to thin out a toenail. I do not believe in using a bit on the natural nail on the hands. There is no reason to thin the nail. You can remove cuticle with remover and a pusher.

[@meticulousmanicurist]

+NatNaiLya by Natalya It makes the polish last for two weeks

[@Tracy-iz8yh]

What grit file are you using?