Building My Nail Desk | Salon Life | Black Swan Beauty

Hello my lovelies! It's Helen, and I have rebranded this channel to DOG GROOMING content and anything fur baby related! But don't worry! ALL my nail art and lashes videos can still be found on this channel under a playlist I created for you to be able to reference back to whenever you like!
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As you all know, I've wanted to build my own nail desk for a while now, and I thought the best time to do this was when my salon was closed for the holidays.
What I had planned in my head, and what I ended Up with are two different things! There were a few hurdles along the way, but overall I think the end result is pretty nice! Be sure to let me know in the comments what you think of this video, and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!
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[@nthabisengntohla7601]

Beautiful. Totally worth it 👌🏾👌🏾

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

😊😊😊 thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤ 🥰

[@briannabeynon4103]

Wow, it's gorgoes!

[@patricenailedit]

Wow!!! If I ever need anything built I'm coming to you lol your desk looks amazing 😍❤ even with the little set backs I think you should be really proud of you accomplishment stunning luv 😊

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

😊😊 thank you so much Patrice! Building things is my second passion, no matter how often things go wrong for me 😂 I'm glad you liked this video! Thanks so much for watching xxxx

[@nailtrendsnz3177]

Well done, what a fantastic job! That desk looks a million dollars, well worth the effort (and extra cost). Enjoyed meeting the animals too 😊.

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I love it. I'm so happy with how it turned out and I'm glad you feel the same! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤😘🤩🤗🥰😍❤

[@LaMasChingonaa]

Absolutely stunning!!! You did a great job ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you do much! 😊😊😊 I'm glad you liked this video. Thanks so much for watching my lovely xxxx

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

That desk is really nice..... You should be proud of yourself !!!! 🤩🤩🤩😘

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you Jacqueline! You're so sweet! Thanks for watching xxxx

[@PRINCESSNAILSBYDIANA]

LOVE LÜV LÜÜÜV this desk!!! I wish Harbor Freight would give away free pallets haha I LOVE the design and it's better u made it urself because it's more appropriated and rewarding. Stünning😁🤗🤩😎😘👍👍🤝my kinda girl💪💋

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks so much for watching xxxxx

[@thatswhatshesaid.literally737]

😄 *It's called a 'table saw'. I love your ambition to design and create what you want using scrap lumber, rather than buying some stores particle-crap-board prefabricated desk! Bravo, BlackSwan, and it turned out absolutely wonderful!!* 😁👍

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!😊😊😊 I really appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching my lovely xxx

[@sharonmoss1734]

A girl after my own heart! I so love making my own things or upcycling as it is now called. I was given an old wooden drop-down bureau with a glass-covered bookshelf below. I painted it black, halved the first shelf and turned it into a viv for my corn snake. I was really pleased with the outcome & you can't help to feel good about it when people compliment you & say I thought you brought it! Your nail desk is awesome. The herringbone design on top with the epoxy resin giving it a deep glass look shine was a great idea & you executed it really well. Job well done, Helen. Looking forward to next week when the NTNA starts. Rooting for ya girl xx

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thanks Sharon! Isn't DIY just the best! You create something amazing from your imagination and it's totally practical! Not long to go now for NTNA😱😱😱😱 Thanks for watching my lovely😘🥰❤🥰😘

[@sharonmoss1734]

@@Bubbles-n-Bitches ❤️❤️❤️

[@nailbuzz1919]

very shinny. I love a glossy finish

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Same! It’s just divine! Thanks for watching my lovely 🥰

[@nailbuzz1919]

@@Bubbles-n-Bitches you bet

[@melaniestokes3291]

Awesome job hun and definitely worth it! Ive been wanting to do this for a long time now so i was stoked to watch this for a few ideas. Thanks so much for sharing. 😊

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I'm so glad you liked this video! I'm looking to update my table with a desk vent, hopefully just after Christmas. Will film that too. Thanks for watching my lovely!❤🥰❤🥰

[@melaniestokes3291]

@@Bubbles-n-Bitches cant wait to see that one then hope you get it happening soon. I also love it that your not scared to get in amongst it all and build the desk yourself gotta love that girl power!! Id be seriously shitting myself using that big scary looking saw machine thingy!! Tfs. 😊

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

The reason I'm so into tools is because I grew up around my grandfather in the shed watching him create things and it definitely rubbed off on me!🥽🛠⚒🔧 Some tools are intimidating but I just work extra careful around those ones!

[@DamarisMakeup]

So sweet, many pets ! Loving porky, I have 1 chihuahua 1 pomonerian an 2 birds and I want a cat and love your desk BLESSINGS from USA.

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I'm a huge animal lover. If I was allowed more I'd definitely have more!😂 You should definitely expand your fur family! They bring nothing but joy as you would already know. Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it xxxx😘😘😘😘

[@Tiasbuddy]

Wow !!! Your awesome. I would never be able to do that on my own, I would have to call my sister in we do good together. Lol kudos to you girl 😘 from what I see it’s absolutely gorgeous

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thanks Cheryl! Unfortunately my sister HATES things like this and doesn't enjoy helping me so I avoid annoying her🤣🤣🤣 and because of the fact I have no one to help me, I figure out ways to do it on my own. Over the years I think I've mastered it! Thanks for watching my lovely xxx

[@amandajordan6813]

Its amazingly beautiful!

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy with the end result too, even though the process was 2 steps forward and 1 step back 😂 Thanks for watching my lovely xxx

[@ishwarilaughing6256]

It's so beautiful, great job! Xx

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching also!😘😘😘

[@PelDenise06]

Wow! That was a lot of work! But, it turned out beautiful! I loooove the top and how shiny it is. I’m not too crazy about the metal leg, but painted white it looks very nice! Congratulations on your masterpiece! 💅🏻💗💗💗

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I was so happy I was getting rid of that metal leg, or at least I thought I was!😂 I was so upset when my wooden one broke and I had to resort back to the old one😢 but thankfully it doesn't look too bad. Thanks for watching my lovely xxxx

[@PelDenise06]

Black Swan Beauty maybe the leg was too narrow to support the weight of the desk. The metal leg looks very nice painted white, so, all’s well that ends well, I suppose. 🤗

[@lesliedanelles_nails5260]

It turned out fabulous! Its so beautiful! Sure you could have just bought a new one but by doing it this way you have bragging rights! You really did an amazing job, it looks so good and fits the style of your salon perfectly! 😍😘

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I really earned those bragging rights too!😂😂😂 everything went wrong for me!! Thanks for watching my lovely! 😘😘😘

[@lorrainechandler1268]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching my lovely xx

[@hyrule9997]

I love it.

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching my lovely 🤗🥰❤🥰🤗

[@denzilsnaggs8683]

I think its worth it , a touch of u and a new skill.

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤🥰😍😘❤

[@karenwalker4476]

What a fantastic job! You’re my kind of chick. It’s so nice to see a woman that can use power tools like a BOSS! 👍😎 My Dad taught me when I was young how to build things and how to use all kinds of tools and that knowledge has really come in handy. I love your herringbone design and your creativity! Your tabletop really turned out beautifully.😁 All your pets, furry and feathered are adorable. 🥰

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you so much for you kind words! It truly is a great skill to have and shouldn't be limited to genders. I also grew up outside around my grandfather and father who were always tinkering with something in the garage and I absolutely loooved watching them. When I was old enough, I would sneak out and try a few things of my own😁 but my skills really expanded with the help of KZbin would you believe!? If I wanted to learn how to build something: KZbin. If I wanted to concrete something: KZbin and so on and so forth. I love watching April Wilkinson on KZbin. She's just awesome! My pets are my life, if I could have more, I most certainly would. Perhaps one day I'll be blessed to own a farm and have lots and lots of animals!😁❤

[@karenwalker4476]

Black Swan Beauty Oh, I am right there with you! KZbin is my “Go-To” for everything I want to know about or if I need to fix something.... lol I actually took apart my washing machine, and was able to fix it! It’s still works like a champ. 😁🤣 I’m waiting any day for it to die, but I’m sure I got a few extra years out of it because of KZbin! I’m loving your videos and learning a lot from you too, so thank you very much and I wish you continued success as your business grows and as the number of new subscribers keep going higher and higher! 💅🏼😁❤️

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you so much Karen! You're very sweet! 😘😘😘

[@kasualkylie3039]

Love it!

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you my lovely! And thanks so much for watching as well xxxxx

[@kenya24pie]

It looks really nice!! You did a great job!!!

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you! I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching my lovely xxx

[@Tiki_Doll868]

Ha ha! A ghost! I had fun watching you work

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

😁😁😁 I'm glad you enjoyed this video! I appreciate you watching my lovely 🥰❤

[@Luca-tg4ly]

Omg chicken😍😍😍😍😍

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔 I love my chickens! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤😍🥰❤😍🥰❤

[@NicoleNikkiB]

It's really nice. I love it. Now I'm nervous over here because I'm thinking on building my own nail desk with a epoxy top for the first time. Hopefully it turns out right the first time. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Ooooo! Good luck with your build! I'm sure you'll be fine! Thanks so much for watching my lovely xxx

[@NicoleNikkiB]

Thank you

[@mtchllell]

Wow Nice table!!! It can out really pretty, good job

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

☺☺☺ thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching my lovely xxx

[@sharonbaxter1336]

My hubby has shit loads of tools like this, so I know that 'scary cutting tool' is called a rip saw, circular saw or table saw. It would have been WAAAAY easier to just buy a new desk, but this way you can walk around like a proud peacock and say " hey I made this." It turned out awesome . You're very brave working with great big boy toys lol. 😘😄

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Yes in hindsight it would've been a lot easier to buy a new desk, it's just they're so generic and boring and that prompted me to make it. Working with big boy toys (🤣 Haha I love that!) is my favorite hobby and I find it so rewarding when I finish my projects. Thank you so much for watching my lovely xxx I appreciate your support 😘😘😘

[@sharonbaxter1336]

@@Bubbles-n-Bitches I would love to have a go at stuff cos as you say most desks look the same, but I'm far to impatient lol. The top coat thing would have totally freaked me out. Bless you for staying calm and persevering with it. Oh and I love watching cos I LOVE your accent. Lots of love from the other side of the world in UK. Xxx

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

😂😂 you just gave me an idea! To do a voice over on a video in the true blue Aussie oka accent!😂😂😂 I might make a fool of myself, but at least it'll be a bit if fun! Sending all my love to the UK 😘😘😘😘

[@sharonbaxter1336]

@@Bubbles-n-Bitches would love to hear it lol. 🤣🤣

[@UniquelyYanique]

So ur a carpenter lol. Great job!

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

🤣🤣🤣 I do love to tinker in my shed every now and then Thanks for watching my lovely❤🥰❤🥰

[@SuperKimb23]

Wow great outcome tfs

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thanks so much my lovely! I appreciate you watching my videos!😘😘😘

[@msluvbug13]

Amazing job

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you so much my lovely xxx

[@kayleegarcia3353]

I love yor table

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you so much! I love it too! Thanks for watching my lovely xxx

[@purplepanther299]

Very pretty

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I'm glad you think so! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤🤩😍😘🥰😘😍🤩❤

[@purplepanther299]

@@Bubbles-n-Bitches you're very welcome!!💖❤😊

[@ferresferres]

Beautiful when you sell it I am sure lots ppl wanna buy it

[@arlineandrews7619]

I love your babies!!!!!

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

❤❤ Thank you

[@Bubs2375]

Your desk looks amazing, well done Bob the builder... 🎖🔨🏆🔩🥇 It's always the way though, you set yourself a goal price or time limit and then it gets thrown out of the window...🙄... I know it's an after thought but if your desk top gets dimply again or scratched, go to a glazier, the glass you'd need for the size of your desk wont cost you very much, I know over here it would be about £25-£40... and you could have it tempered so no scratches either... What you made 'on your own' especially the herring bone pattern is pretty amazing, you should be soo proud of yourself... I'm looking forward to your next DIY video... "FIX IT with Black Swan!"... Have a great day my lovely... 💫🔩💛🔨💛🔩💫

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

🤣🤣 I grew up in the shed with my grandfather watching him build things and it rubbed off on me! I'm a terrible cook in the kitchen, but give me power tools and I'm in my element! I love renovating, set backs and all, even if they are frustrating!😆

[@DarciKin]

After seeing this video had to follow because of your talents.. cam on KZbin looking for a manicure table diy love this but can’t do it 🤣 let me know if you are taking orders lol

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I'm so glad you liked it! It took me close to 2 weeks to complete. You should definitely try it out. Perhaps get someone who's good on the tools to cut all the pieces for you, then it's easy to put together. Thanks for watching my lovely ❤😍🥰❤

[@suzanne6894]

Wow. Super woman! Xx

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

💪💪😅 thanks my lovely! ❤😘🥰😊❤

[@DarciKin]

So does that me acetone can not penetrate the top because of the glass finish

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Unfortunately acetone does penetrate the top because it's resin. But you could cut a glass to the size if the desk to avoid that problem I guess. I might do that one day. ❤🥰😍🥰❤

[@heidigokkenheim6957]

Wauw 😍 it's stunning ❤ You'r so good 👍🏻

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you so much!😊

[@kandychoc10]

Beautiful! So worth the work now sell it to me and make yourself another

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Im glad you like it! Perhaps I've found myself a new calling selling desks! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤🥰😍😊❤

[@juliehebbe9091]

Looks beautiful, probably would have been cheaper to just get a piece of heavy thick glass cut to shape. xxx But well done girl. xxx Doin it for the Ladies.

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

In hindsight it probably would've been cheaper that way!😂 Thanks for watching my lovely xxxx

[@sandrarodriguez4332]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thanks for watching my lovely ❤😍😘😍🥰❤

[@N.Flyddd06622]

I love this video! I’ve been thinking of doing something similar but I’ve been hesitant in what kind of material to use for the top! Only because I want something acetone and monomer resistant! I googled it and it did say epoxy resin is acetone resistant for shoRt periods of time! How has the epoxy held up to every day wear and wear!? Also thanks for this video 😊

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

To be honest, I was worried about the acetone too, and let me tell you that if it doesn't soak on the table, then the acetone won't affect the finish. I sometimes clean the surface of my tabletop with cotton wool and acetone and it still looks great! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤🥰

[@N.Flyddd06622]

@@Bubbles-n-Bitches thank you SO much for replying back to this! I have yet to do my table top because I never did find an answer about how it holds up so this was so helpful, I will now make the leap and go with epoxy! Hopefully I have a much easier time then you went through with your 3 layers😂 but I think it turned out beautiful and it looks so elegant and chic! In my opinion I love it much more then one you can just buy as is! Amazing job! Thank you for showing your troubles and successes! 🥰

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Im always happy to help out❤ Another thing I just thought of: why don't you epoxy a small sample of scrap wood, allow it cure properly, and attack it with acetone to see how you like the result? At least that way you can see how the brand of epoxy you're going to use will react, plus you get a little bit of practice in before you go ahead with your desk. Just a thought. Good luck with it though. I'm hoping you have better luck than what I did with my application 🤣 that was a bit of a disaster for me

[@andreagonzalez7853]

🤩🤩🤩💪👍

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

😘😘😘

[@bellaanditsy]

It’s beauty

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching my lovely 😍🥰😘❤

[@mercymubako9845]

It looks amazing, may l please ask, what are the dimensions of your table?

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thank you!🤗 it's 1.1mtrs long by 35cm deep. Hope this helps you out! Thanks for watching my lovely 😍🥰🤗❤😍🥰🤗

[@pipee3r]

Hi I know it's years later but I wanted to know does monomer and acetone damage the resin

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

No, it does not! If anything, I sometimes use acetone to clean off polish spills!! And it still looks amazing! The only thing that does damage it is acrylic, if beads of acrylic dry up on the surface there's no removing them at all!!!

[@pipee3r]

@@Bubbles-n-Bitches thank you so much for responding, I was worried about the monomer ruining it

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

My pleasure! I'm actually think of changing the surface yet again! I'm thinking of painting it marble and then doing epoxy resin on top again for the awesome shine. If you're interested, keep an eye out for that video😘

[@Iama1asupernova]

I’m a new sub and I absolutely love your channel. I do have to say and this video where I think, Pixie..??? was scooting, it looked like she was itching her bottom. Maybe she has worms? I love animals so and I have to advocate. You should have it checked out. Research it because dogs don’t do that unless they’re actually scratching their bottom and it’s a signal for worms usually. Good luck. TFS🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Thanks so much for the sub!!!🥰🥰🥰 As for Pixie, every month I give them their worming tablets. Would she still have worms even though I give them that?I sometimes think it could her anal glands that need expressing? Either way, thanks for your suggestion and thanks so much for watching my videos too!🥰😘🥰😘

[@sharnisnailsbeauty7189]

Resin may have bubbled from the stain you used on wood

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Yes,that definitely could've been a contributing factor! It was a shame it didn't work out first go, but you live and learn I guess! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤🥰😍🤩❤

[@sharnisnailsbeauty7189]

Black Swan Beauty such a beautiful table. Iam hoping to make one very soon

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

It's so rewarding when you actually create your own, exactly how you want it and how it suits your needs! Good luck with your build!🥰🥰🥰

[@minarose3193]

hi do you only use vegan cruelty free products like madame glam?

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

Yes. I actually do use madam glam and I love it! Thanks for watching my lovely ❤🥰🤩😍😘❤

[@MP-ko8go]

Omg it's a zoo video or nails dest build v.?

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

🤣🤣🤣 welcome to Noah's ark! Thanks for watching my lovely! I appreciate your support xxx