Don’t let the aesthetic internet videos fool you 😅

[@PreppyBear]

When i do my own nails, they look like they just came back from every single war in history 💀lol

[@vegababy]

😭😭🤣

[@ayesha2113]

😂so true. And after all that time spent 😭😭

[@Totallynotrosa]

Fr

[@shanimwende2351]

😂😂😭😭😭

[@bonitakourtney8544]

LMAO REAL 😭 and it takes like 4hrs

[@haley18768]

Thank god im not the only one putting in a full 8 hour shift to perfect a set on myself 😭😂😂

[@ashleeblaa7341]

Yessssssuuhh

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

The more you do it, the less time it takes. I think the channel creator said she doesnt do nail art often so thats why its taken her this long. I went from literally 8 hours to 2-4 hours😂😂😂😂

[@mielconpique]

Sameeeeee

[@haley18768]

@@THEDOORIZCLOSED I've only barely started, maybe 6 sets total by now, so hopefully it goes faster. Your nail shifts are goals 🥲

[@meghanhorton7525]

Same 😊

[@elenaencheva8336]

Last time it took me 6+ hours from removing old nails to the final coat...

[@marisafaith]

Same 😅

[@kibasays]

Same! Nails get a dedicated half-day, and that’s if all goes mostly-well 😅

[@VipesVonHarlot]

That's why I usually do my nails in stages over the course of a couple of days with breaks in between so I'm not sitting there for HOURS lol Stage 1. Removing old nails Stage 2. Prepping and applying new nails (i use full cover tips) Stage 3. Painting left hand Stage 4. Painting right hand

[@elenaencheva8336]

​@@VipesVonHarlot Im gonna start doing that too, cause at the end I'm already sick of it 😅😅

[@lamoskgr]

Same. But I'll never admit that publicly 😂

[@sumlem]

It takes me 5 hours to do my nails and I always end up feral, dehydrated and sweating inside my mask lol. I do builder gel nail enhancements

[@lynnbrink393]

Feral? Lmao that was great 😂 I know exactly what you mean!!

[@sfj0551]

Saaaame!!😅

[@ic3f4iry]

this is the truest thing I’ve ever heard in my life

[@Ummers555]

Oh my gosh THANK YOU for this!!!! I set a stop watch when I did my nails and it took me 6.5 hours. And I didn’t do any nail art. I feel better knowing I’m not alone in this. One thing I started doing is I do my dominant hand first, which has really helped in feeling overwhelmed.

[@tiffanyt.t.w.8285]

I do that also so after I’m done with the hardest part it’s much easier for the rest of the time spent and feels like it goes faster. I think it definitely helps keep me sane throughout the 6-8 hrs spent😂😂😂. Depending how I feel due to Lupus , fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, PAH, CHF, RA plus a lot of other illnesses. It’s the pain aspect that decides how long or how much I do at one time really. I’m self taught been doing my own nails for 8 years now. Builder gel overlay (soft gel)and lately been using full cover tips. The nail art is always the most time spent of course depending on what I’m doing.

[@ariellep4477]

This is what I do too! I do my right hand first and it totally tricks my brain into feeling like it's easier 😂

[@River2384]

That makes sense because then the brain goes, ok, well, now I just need to match *this*. Which in turn, will hopefully make it less stressful to do the non dominant hand since the bar is already set at "anything is better than this!!" Lol

[@kyray9332]

It's so nice to know as a nail tech there is somebody else that HAS TO SPEND HOURS DOING THEIR OWN NAILS.

[@zn4805]

I sometimes split it into couple of days: take old gel off, shape nails, prep the cuticle, next day I’ll start applying gel and on third day I might do the nail art.

[@julife.ka.3899]

it sounds doable. even i usually do my nail care routine over several days and i do just normal nail polish (taking it out, shaping, cuticles, oils, etc and then the 1 or 2 layers of colour and the top coat)

[@juicyparsons]

Yup been telling people this for years 😂

[@adriananabananana]

This is what I've been doing! Makes it more bearable

[@bysophie8335]

This is definitely me I take two business days

[@Jaemie_Leigh]

i do the same thing girl

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

So glad you said people on the internet make it look easy!!! So many people struggle thinking it’s going to be easy!!

[@C4LIC0RPSE]

i'm not a nail tech but i've been learning to do nails for like a year now!! and i can tell you for sure the experience of doing your own nails is far different from doing somebody else's. i genuinely take at least two days to finish a hand because i'm such a perfectionist that i can't stop until it's perfect. most of the time i just give up and start over.

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

I’ve taken almost 2 weeks for a full set 👀😅 not constantly working on them obviously.. but still 🙈

[@williamvanderbom2633]

Yes, I've been doing my own nails for about 2 years now, and they look like crap,but when i do nails on other people, they look amazing, lol

[@yassine8935]

Same it usually takes me 5 days to fully finish both hands but I usually start non Dom hand and by the end I the week the non Dom nails are slightly lifted and the Dom aren't 😭 I'm trying to atleast put on the nail it self at the same time minus art on both hands at the same time .

[@msprettygirl984]

im so glad im not the only perfectionist that takes 2 days to finish. i see everyone else saying “omg it also takes me 3-6 hrs to finish and then im so sweaty with back pain ugh” like 😭😭 try 24 hrs!!!

[@NewAccountWhoDis]

Weird. I guess I'm an odd one. I find doing them extremely easy

[@daniellouise7809]

I always start working with my non-dominant hand for this reason! By the time it’s done I know it’s smooth sailing the rest of the way 😁🥲

[@liliav6932]

Lol same

[@chaozinga]

Me too, but for some reason my dominant hand always looks better than my non-dominant hand 🙈😂

[@alexandriarogers6072]

That's a good idea! I'm going to start doing that lol I usually dread doing my dominant hand because I know it's a struggle

[@dannielliebear5269]

@@chaozingaTHIS HAPPENS TO ME HALF THE TIME but I figured out it’s cause I spend extra care working on my dominant so it doesn’t look like a toddler did them and then I rush on my non-dominant hand so it actually does look like a toddler did them 😭

[@superthevibe]

Yep, i do the hard hand first when i have max patience / least fatigue and the ‘easy’ hand second

[@saye3902]

I really appreciate you being so transparent. I’m learning how to do my own nails too the way you do and a basic set takes me 3 hours and a lot of back pain and not always the right shape and maybe a couple bloody cuticles. But I’m getting better every time!!! It’s a JOURNEY!!!!

[@Ana_Dakkar]

Ya same! I mean I'm not trying to do mine like her, but I've started learning to do nail art (simple) and it takes me around 2 to 3 hours to get them right

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

Yay! We’re all in this together! 😂❤

[@karis_ish]

PREACH!!🙌🏻

[@MrSynhair]

⁠@@Ana_Dakkar2 hrs is actually great and is professional time for a full set! It’s not taking you long at all!

[@Ana_Dakkar]

@@MrSynhair well thanks but I only do one hand usually cuz I have no left hand control. And my nail art is pretty simple...

[@katiem704]

Appreciate the honesty. I’ve been doing my own nails for a while and I always struggle with my non dominant hand and it’s nice to hear I’m not alone!

[@ayesha2113]

Oh my. This is good to hear. It takes me forever doing simple nails.

[@Imaniluv3]

Literally 😅

[@an_awkward_crybaby]

Same I was only able to successfully do my nails by myself once…and that was in 8th grade. That was almost 3 years ago 😭

[@user-cf9tj3es6b]

Oh my God it is so comforting to know that I’m not the only one out there that takes like a full work day to make my nails look good

[@atinyaf]

I love hearing this, because it always takes me HOURSSS to do my own nails 😅😅 I just turn on some movies or an audio book to background watch/listen, and take my time. It's like a relaxing, kind of 'self-care' day every other weekend lol

[@Glitterbubble]

As a black woman who does her own hair and want to start nails thx you for this. Doing hair is GRUELING, especially with 4c, my longest project took 4-5 days constant work. I love love love acrylics but I’m not mentally prepared so I’ve been pushing it off.

[@xykarijehywat0814]

Just start already hun!! Acrylic is tough at first, I'd say try one of those cheap kits to test it out (not on anything living lol) and you'll get the hang of it. Plenty of tutorials now days too. Good luck 😊

[@funsizedi88]

Acrylics are the hardest to do on yourself, ud say dual form poly gel and/or gel x are the easiest. Like another person said; try a cheap kit on a fake hand. Ali express has some cheap practice hands; that aren't too terrible INO.

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

I started with polygel first, then gel overlay and I just started working with acrylic about 2 months ago. Personally, I am SO glad that I started with the easier stuff first, because I think I would’ve rage-quit doing my nails altogether if I jumped right into acrylics! Since you already have incredible patience from doing your own hair, you will probably do just fine with acrylic nails-but if you aren’t in the headspace to take on that much of a challenge… I definitely recommend starting with polygel first. If you don’t follow them already, I highly recommend the channels *Nail Career Education* and *Long Hair Pretty Nails!* They are who I learned from on KZbin, really good information and tutorials. Good luck with your nail journey!😊❤

[@lizzyrbits1283]

I'm so glad you talk about how long it takes you! I'm Not a Nail Tech but I've been doing my nails for 5+ years and it takes me 3 hours to just remove previous and do the structure! :)

[@veronicabishop3329]

As a person who does my own nails because I got tired of crowded salons, high prices, not getting what I want and just plain rude nail techs. Doing my own nails was definitely a struggle at first but now with practice it is now a self care process 😊

[@SunBloomSketch0831]

I've been doing my own nails for years now (not a licensed tech), and it still takes me anywhere from 3 to 6 hours 😭 I'm so glad it's not just me, lol.

[@samanthajadeclements8040]

I can attest to that, I struggle with money atm so for years from about age 17 I did my own acrylics and gels at home and it would take me half the damn day to do them because I'd be so ocd about them and also didn't want to nick my skin with the electric drill bit I used for filling and trust me getting both hands even and shaped nicely when you're not trained and only going off what you've seen actual nail techs do during appointments it's one of the most stressful "calming" activities ever xD

[@samanthajadeclements8040]

I also did a lot of research before I ever took on doing my own nails before I bought or used any products. Remember nail prep and care is the most important step to any manicure or pedicure no matter what and should never be skipped or half-assed

[@cryanna.666]

YES! But it's also hard to do your own nails even if you are trained...it takes me usually around 10 hours to get both hands done, so I do it over two days. It's truly maddening and stressful!!

[@KittyMew113]

i dont do very detailed nail art but i do find a lot of peace painting my nails, its very much soulful self-care for me. i recently got builder-in-a-bottle too to help support my long nails with short nail beds and its a very peaceful time

[@elsashelton1761]

This makes me feel so much better. Takes me like 6 hours 😂

[@eleganceevolved8328]

I’ve stopped doing my nails all on one day! I build my overlay on Friday. Do my painting on Saturday! Pedicure on Sunday!!No designs yet!😅😅

[@shadesofshea888]

I’m self taught and it’s takes me 2 hours to do one hand because I want perfection 😂

[@princredible]

You’re so real for this. Getting the dominant hand to look like the non-dominant hand is a marathon 😅

[@Itsmiimiibaby]

As a nail tech, girl I so get it. Another nail tech said try doing your dominant hand first bc it will always take less time to do your less dominant hand.

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

looks so softly chaotic and pretty. i loove thr design :)

[@MochiTheAxolotl69]

It’s also VERY important to remember that these products can be dangerous if misused. Allergies and causing them using the products wrong/messily, exposure to IV lights, breathing the fumes, use of solvents, over filing your nails, too long and/or poorly done nails that can damage your natural nails, nail beds, can snap off etc. It’s not talked about enough, and even seeing all these videos there’s no mention of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) clean up, what happens if you get the gel all over your skin, etc.

[@nailmartusa]

That’s a whole different topic on its own. I actually have a video where I help “fix” a DIY-ers nails. It was recently posted you can take a look😊 this video was just to showcase my experience as a professional, doing my dominant hand

[@tiffanyt.t.w.8285]

I follow and learned mostly everything iknow from watching and studying professional KZbin and I’m very sanitary with everything and make sure to cure products completely and always wipe away any gel products with 70-99% rubbing alcohol very carefully to avoid allergies and love using hema free products just to help be on the safe side also. I care for and disinfect my hands, nails and everything I use and work with before and after using them. I’m very cautious about that especially because I want to be able to keep doing my nails for a long time in the future until I’m too old to do them anymore. I’m 41 right now so hopefully for a very long time. 😊

[@WhyIsNaevisCalling]

THEY ARE SO PRETTY IT’S CRAZY

[@mostlyghostey]

As a non-nail tec but still a nail girlie boy do I get it. I've been in love with the semi-cured gel stickers that are available just for that reason. So if you need your non-dominant hand looking cute fast that is my advice.

[@shentellharrell5830]

Thank you for your honesty. I stopped being a nail tech because of the pressure from clients and shop owners but the peace I get at home doing my own nails was worth going to school and gaining the knowledge for. I love doing a set for my self and it really helped me regain confidence in myself and my work.

[@firefly-sr1nt]

u literally do the cutest nailssss love uuuuu❤️❤️

[@AsrielAsitgets]

Started doing my own nails a few years ago and never looked back😌 it isn’t easy but it is very well worth it, rewarding, and relaxing😊

[@user-xu2zq6ny6k]

I am literally so proud of you!!! Love your channel soo much and can you give us tips on nail products that are cheap

[@MANIFESTFASTWITHJASMINE]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who takes hours🎉

[@shztx]

HOW DO U GET IT SO CLEAN UGHGHGHG

[@ic3f4iry]

why is no one talking about how CUTE both these sets of nails are !!🤩

[@lauraochoa228]

Thanks for sharing. You're great!

[@zoejones3931]

So glad to hear I’m not crazy… have a whole nail day 🤣

[@TalyiaShenault]

So cute

[@ripwednesdayadams]

you always have the prettiest nails. i’m obsessed. i can’t even paint my nails evenly. 😭

[@gabrielasilva3561]

THANK YOU, I take so long to do my nails, I'm glad it's not a me problem 😅

[@Allyna22214]

This is so real!! It literally takes me DAYS to do my nails sometimes.

[@RileyR-seeu2]

Exactly! Art takes time 🎨

[@JerseyGirl1224]

This actually made me feel better about how long it takes to do my nails. Start to finish, it takes me at least 2.5-3 hours to do a gel manicure. Longer if I add designs. I usually end up taking a break between hands it’s so much. I love it though and love the creativity I get to have with it. ❤ your nails look amazing!!!

[@kellye.5678]

I always appreciate super elaborate nails. They’re so beautiful! I get annoyed just doing a regular single color manicure haha. I let them chip for like 2 weeks before I’m like ughh okay I HAVE to repaint it now lmao

[@katecoco1540]

The best advice I ever got was do your dominant hand first. It has honestly helped so much.

[@AlanaRenee222]

i’ve only done a few sets so far so i am still learning but i just have to say that it takes a lot of patience which can be difficult sometimes

[@jaylenguevara2661]

Thank you for bringing awareness to self nail tech/artist. I do my own nails and I always get compliments however sometimes it’s not peaceful because I’m spending 5 hours on one hand

[@VondaInWonderland]

It literally takes me hours too ❤🕊️

[@yvonneappiah5810]

The fact that some people say they take hours. It takes me 3 days to finish a full set on myself…😭😭 and that’s me being generous

[@arctaex]

I'm not doing any designs but painting my dominant hand first has helped me a lot

[@MsLt1982]

THANK YOU for your transparency! Your nails are gorgeous btw. 😁

[@Kayla-hw6hx]

As a nail tech I feel this so deeply! I love my nails to look gorgeous and I actually like doing my own nails more than other peoples (learned how to do them for my own pleasure) but literally doing ur dominant hand kills the vibe! Lol glad others relate

[@makipockieslime]

This feels so relatable. I’m not a nail tech but I do my own nails, and this time I did lots of designs. It took me 5 HOURS to finish both hands😢

[@flowersome_]

These are so cute and dainty!

[@dechala3263]

your videos have really helped me on my nail journey ive got the builder gel down and my nails are the longest they've ever been. i dont think i could operate at my job with nails as long as yours but really THANK YOU!

[@wrenispinkle4649]

They look so pretty 🦋

[@Unfilteredalyssa1227]

Love the honesty, effort, and nail set girl 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@nysheikaj]

I’m so glad I’m not alone on this struggle and the amount of time spent! I was thinking I was just pathetic😂

[@TheCottonCandyKat]

I started painting just my non-dominant hand about 3 years ago and it's been life-changing! I know this isn't for everyone, but just know someone out there is trying to make it normal! Saves me so much time and stress!

[@cobrafan1403]

nail tech here. I takes me about 2-3 hours to do a full set on a customer and 6-9 hours to do my own.

[@danadoozer9990]

I’m not a nail tech, but I’ve been doing my own gel X nails for about 5 years now, I learned how to do everything by watching KZbin videos, and it’s so good to hear someone admit that it’s NOT easy, and I can’t count the amount of times that I’ve had an idea that just isn’t working out, and I have to basically scrap everything and start over! And you are not kidding about how tricky it is to work with your non dominant hand, especially using an e file! I’ve nicked my cuticles during product removal and then it burns so bad when I apply the acetone soaked foils! I’ve gotten so much better over the years, but still I struggle doing my right hand

[@mscookiemuncher]

knowing a licensed nail tech takes forever on their nails makes me feel sooo much better, i’ve been doing my own for a few years now and while i’ve gotten better at doing my non-dominant hand, honestly by just doing it first, the time it takes has barely decreased 😭😭😭 it’s my fault i love to do designs but still

[@katelandcates04]

Thank you for making this video. I thought I was so bad at doing my nails because it would take hours to do just one hand. Sometimes it would take days because I would get frustrated and have to stop for the rest of the day and then try again the next day.

[@mielconpique]

It’s actually really validating to find out a nail tech as well versed and experienced as you also takes 8 hours to do her own nails 🤭

[@thejascam]

so happy for you! 🥹❤️ you’re literally so lucky i love it 🥰

[@alyssa2796]

Personally, when I see someone’s nails are different on the left versus the right, I admire them so much more because I know you did that yourself

[@giabread]

Thank you so much for showing work on the non-dominant hand. The struggle is real.

[@ploopyploopster5427]

oh my god these nails are gorgeous wtf

[@TheJuneYaj]

Beautiful work! The struggle is real! I spent 7 hours my first set of nails. I’ve finally got it down to 5 hours! Not to mention I did not do any designs just structure and top coat. 😅

[@M_butterfly788.-tf8bd]

I’ve never had my nails done but these are SO PRETTY✨💕🦋😍

[@ImmortalKat4ever]

I feel your pain. I often end up not doing my nails bevause I i simply don't have the time to get them to a state I'm happy with. If it's any consolation, this design is stunning and your nails came out fantastic.

[@HappyPerson-rf7jd]

those nails are so pretty🤩🤩❤️✨

[@reny7725]

I want those exact colors and textures!!😭🤩 they look so good✨💖

[@victoriad.1616]

I love you honesty.

[@grumpy_the_innocent8234]

“Make yourself ambidextrous to make your dominant hand look presentable” 😂😂 just hit way too many sore spots and too many truth. Too relatable 😭

[@rayt.6875]

Doing my nails is definitely ✨ me ✨ time. I make sure the family is fed, and all housework is done because my husband knows once I sit down to do my nails, he won’t see me for the next 5-6hrs. The best part is he respects this and I can go do my nails in peace while binge watching my favorite show uninterrupted. It takes me that long but the nails last me 1 month without breakage or lifting so it’s only once a month.

[@VLVN92]

I needed this video so much ❤ So many times I heard stuff like 2 hrs is so much time to make extensions, with advanced painting (also, being called ,,easy” while nope, it’s not). So nice to hear what’s in the video, coming from a PRO nail tech 😊🙏 You make it down to earth 😌and have realistic approach that I really appreciate. I do my nails on my own 💅(as a non pro nail tech, just do it on myself, but I try to do my best and make creative stuff🎨). Usually it takes like 8, even 10 hrs sometimes. I was feeling bad about myself that it takes so much time, thinking what I’m doing wrong. You made me feel much better about it, thank you!

[@tgibbus]

You know what really helps? Making press on nails!!! I’ve been doing it for about two years and I love it

[@SincerelySpiders]

Thank you!! This is real! I watch other nail videos and they make it look super easy cuz they cut all the hard parts or the sound and dust! ❤❤

[@iamatryin]

Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you said how long it takes you because I'm not a licensed tech but I do my own nails and it takes hours!! I thought it was just me. Your nails look gorgeous by the way.

[@berber7146]

Thank you for spilling some truth! I always felt so bad that it takes me 4 hours to do my own gel nails but seeing how many people need as much time or more has made me feel a bit better about myself 😅

[@TeeGeeBee83]

This was sooooo pretty

[@briarc7597]

Oh my gosh this made me feel so much better. I’m not a nail tech but I do my own gel nails at home and use builder gel because my nails are a strange shape and it takes me at least four hours to shape and perfect my nails and that’s not even doing designs! Doing my non dominant hand suuuucks. I always do it first now!

[@ashleyjaff24]

They came out lovely

[@briana14333]

Sheesh! It takes me awhile to do a full mani on my natural nails, so I can only imagine the time and energy for this set😩 They look amazing!

[@curiousmind6472]

Lots of work. Turned out really cute!

[@krystallawrence4207]

Thanks. I just appreciate this sooo much. Especially your comment on the time it takes. ❤❤❤

[@vivwhite8673]

Thanks so much for this, I've been doing my own gel nails for 7 years now. Even if do my own natural nails with no art, I remove and prep the night before which takes about 3 hours, then to paint the next day takes 1.5 hours - with art it's up to 3 hours! With gel x prep the night before and 3 - 4 hours next day. Social media videos make it look so easy, sometimes I regret starting an idea when it's taking up so much time! 😕

[@mariskaneerman]

You have the most beautiful nails! Could you show us how you keep your nails long and healthy ?

[@opalined]

Love bringing some reality and much deserved respect to the difficulty behind the beautiful shorts.

[@pendylendy3001]

those look fricken spectacular

[@TheBoberable]

Thank you for those words! I feel you so much

[@Buttierich]

I always thought I was a beginner cause I took hours to do my own nails but this makes me feel better.

[@sarinemagpie7999]

Great work! ❤ I just changed up my thumbs and pinkies on each of my hands today, and the rest I did yesterday. If you diy, it's just whatever works for you. Taking your time is really the best way to go however you choose to do it.

[@gmarie3082]

This video is a God send. I spent 4 hours last night removing old gel polish and applying builder gel - and I haven’t done the polish/nail art yet! I thought something was wrong with me…🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@CarmenAlmeida90]

I've been doing my nails for the last 4 years but I'm not professionaly trained (learned everything I know on youtube). Last time it took me 9 hours to remove old acrylic set and create everything from scratch with extensions (while taking breaks to eat, entertaining my dog and watching youtube). I thought I was crazy for taking that long but I'm a perfectionist and can't stand any flaws, so if a professional takes these many hours, then I'm ok.

[@DaniellaTousson]

SAME! I only do my right hand when I have an event. Other than then, it is almost never done

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

It takes me about 2 weeks to get both hands done (I’m slow and I fit the time in wherever I can). I usually finish the final nail, heave a sigh of relief, assess/admire what I do/don’t like-and then immediately start working on the very first nail again…because it’s already been 2 weeks.😂