Testing Oil Paint... Gel Polish!

Trying out a super cool (and expensive) new gel product! These gels look and act like oil paints! From Korean nail brand DVOK!
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[@Longhairprettynails]

I was tempted to get these but decided to pass. Such a cool concept though. Thanks for trying it out for us ❤

[@chelseapiccirillo5435]

I just wanna say as a long time fan of both of you, I love how kind you both are to each other ❤🥰 I don’t post comments often but I watch y’all both for years, and I just love to see it ❤️

[@EmilySusanah]

If you ever need/wanna them lmk and I’ll vroom them over 🤣

[@iandawson2908]

🤣

[@erinhayley9948]

Evie, will you please try/review the new Kirsty Meakin acrylic line!!??

[@momothra]

This would be perfect for a Bob Ross nail set, following one or multiple of his guides on nails sounds super fun

[@lisaschlosstein4967]

That's actually a great idea

[@savannahrose3224]

This would be so cool to watch!!

[@Its.Jessica.]

Long hair pretty nails did one on her channel a little while ago if you wanna see it done.

[@krompus8180]

Imagine beating the devil out of that poor little brush... 😂

[@michellewynos6441]

I thought the exact same thing?!

[@QueenAshleyW]

From 28:57 to 29:30, a blue text banner covers up part of your design. It says "Click analyze to begin."

[@breidowell]

I think that was just a malfunction with the camera or it was trying to die on her. I’d be shocked if she wasn’t already aware of it but I’m sure she figured the benefits outweighed the risk (show video with camera text vs. no video at all, or weirdly edited video

[@saskialolita]

Ya that was driving me crazy lol I thought it was something wrong on my end at first

[@brittanyschnell]

I think a version of Claude Monet's water lilies would be a good idea with these (and totally your style). I would recommend watching a tutorial on the OG painting and then replicating the design. Replicating others works is encouraged in the art community because it helps you find techniques and styles that you like. Love the video. Can't wait to see more!

[@danikakoenig8056]

I was thinking Monet or Van Gogh's Starry Night!

[@cactdye]

i have a tapestry of that painting and it would be gorgeous as a set of nails omg

[@elineskjaeringrud2760]

It is always very tempting when painting to use as many colours as possible in one motif :) My tip is to limit the colourpalette early on, this will make the colours pop more and not turn muddy. By this i mean sticking to basic colour theory, such as complementary combinations, and keeping value and chroma in mind (especially value, because colours disappear the less light is has to reflect on). A good strategy will be putting the darkest colour/shade in the motif the very last, always maintaing the light. Oil paint is very thick so being concious with strokework is key, my last tip is to actually switch from a long nail-art brush to a shorter tiny paintbrush, this will give you more control when it comes to details! Looking forward to seeing future experiments :)

[@EmilySusanah]

Thank you!!

[@jiminspinkyfinger9763]

YES this is great advice!

[@Madmak4215]

PLEASE try to do a Bob Ross tutorial with these paints❤ Also, I think all of these turned out really cool

[@Neeeeeefi]

You’re a genius!

[@ariruscitti]

i don't know if it's just me, but at 28:57-29:46 there's a weird blue label that says "Click Analyze to Begin", and no one else has mentioned it.

[@anyriahsartistry]

same

[@poodleluvrox]

Same here! Hoping she sees this, I tried DMing her on Instagram as well

[@Ariadne080409]

I saw that too. Must be something with the camera

[@consonyastovall5858]

I'm glad it wasn't just me 😂

[@Shatterspeed]

I have it, too!

[@valeriegarcia9059]

I have OCD and after doing my nails for a few months I’ve developed a strong fear of developing an allergy so I’ve given up doing my nails but I’m glad I can live vicariously thru u ❤LMAFOF

[@EmilySusanah]

Aww I understand that! Thank you for still watching 💗

[@grannyweatherwax9666]

If the allergy wasn't with the same product dentist's use, I'd not care about it, but I have weak teeth😅

[@Matdildi]

😍I love your hair colour! I prefer fake nails than mine 'cause they look nicer than my own

[@sarahlawson1695]

I developed an allergy after two full years of regularly doing my nails and it sucks so much, haven’t been able to have them done for about two years now. Suuuuckssss

[@mellinsomnia1]

​@@sarahlawson1695 it could be because of the products (brand) you were using. I for example have always had allergies to Madam Glam polishes and all products. Hated that cause they are good quality. After that, I realized I was allergic to IBD primer. Changed it and everything is fine. It really can only be that you bumped into the ones that don't work for you. My advice is to test them. Literally just dab a bit of the product around your nail. Just a little drop and clean it immediately. Wait 48 hours and see if there's a reaction. When doing nails, do everything you can not to touch the skin in any way with the product. Also, if you were using acrylic, try using gel.

[@_leavemealone]

this is off topic for nails, but i HAVE to say.. that chocolate brown hair peaking through your roots and under the purple is sooooooooo gorgeous on you. i think if you were to do your whole head of just that color, your skin color and your eyes would pop out so much. ❤❤❤

[@poodleluvrox]

Anyone else seeing "Click Analyze to Begin" in a blue bar across the screen starting around 28:57? Thought it was my laptop glitching out but really want to make sure Emily sees this!

[@adyan7173]

Lol same here I was confused for a moment 😂 29:59

[@graceisward]

i’ve been scrolling for a comment about this!! yes i see it too

[@bunnyfrosting1744]

Yeah I saw it, too

[@pheenix135]

The thing with oils is because they take longer to dry than other paints you can work your colours into each other on the canvas, leading to soft transitions between light and shadow. I havent used these specific gels obviously but having used oil paints and regular nail gel I'd guess the draw of these would be that you could get your soft, shaded design down and then cure that layer and go in with vibrant highlights on top. Honestly I think once you get the hang of these you'll be doing amazing things with them 💙

[@dolphinamoon]

I was thinking the same thing, however oil paints are almost always watered down with a medium, to create those effects. I wounder if you thined it out with alcohol, would it be less of a imposto effect and the beautiful blends that oils are known for?

[@sukiumi]

when mixing, start with lights to save product since this stuff is so pricey ♥ I think with practice, you'll master this. you definitely have the right idea, I think the meadow nail was the best attempt; I loved your approach

[@iribiss4155]

28:57 "Click analyze to begin"? 😁

[@lavandabarnes5998]

This scared me SO MUCH lol

[@sol_badano]

Honestly, the first one looks amazing to me 😍 like a real painting

[@dawnspengler9357]

I am totally impressed with your art. I was an art teacher and artist before my tremors started. It brought me joy to watch you. Thanks!!!💚

[@ashleycitrin8039]

I feel like you could take a regular gel polish and add cornstarch or something and get that effect. Looks like fun!

[@whitneygirl704]

Oh god, she should totally try this!!

[@amdza]

There's no way I can afford this set, but as an oil painter I hope I can give you some tips. In oil painting we always follow the fat over lean rule, which means we always start with thinner consistency paint and work our way to the thicker textured paint. With oil we thin it down with mineral spirits or an oil medium. My understanding is these paints are just oil textured gel polish and not actual oil paint, so I don't see why you can't use a little bit of alcohol to think the consistency for lower layers, or maybe use some alcohol with a clean brush to selectively blend. Hopes this helps! This gave me all sorts of ideas of using my artist paints for nail art 🤔

[@Bellam83]

omg!! imagine some Van Gogh inspired nails with these! i can just imagine how gorg starry night or the sunflowers would be. 😍😍😍

[@koigacha7650]

The nail world is expanding so far it's amazing

[@Tastykake83]

How cool! I'm only 2:45 in and I just wanna say emily-dont worry mama! If u love it and run out u know how it is...there will be 20 diff brands making the same thing in 1000 diff shades so u won't have a hard time finding this medium again ❤❤ probably be more affordable with more shades by then too lol

[@NeccoWecco]

they look really cool! Looks like they'd do really nice fur or wood or stone texture if you wanted to do like fantasy nails, enchanted tree, sword in a stone, werewolves

[@Tastykake83]

Is the click analyze to begin only ony screen? At 29:05

[@breidowell]

I’m a painter and although I’ve only used oil paints a handful of times I will say they are a pain in the ass to work with. They definitely take some getting used to and the technique is very important. For me, it seemed to work better when I layered a bunch (that’s why you always see so much texture in oil paintings). I think it would be very difficult to get the paintings to look “right” on a nail because there is so little surface area and the layering could really distort the shape of the nail and it could easily end up looking really globbed on. Not sure I’d pay that much 💵 for this product but Regardless, I think you did a good job for your first experiment with these! I know you weren’t impressed with your raspberries 🍓 but I really liked that one, and the filigree was bomb! Good job!

[@ArianaYelena]

Question do you feel like these are basically oil paints?

[@breidowell]

@@ArianaYelenayou mean can they be used interchangeably with actual oil paints for painting? I’m sure they are very similar only slightly tweaked to make them safe(er) on skin

[@shawnalynn5198]

​@@breidowellthey also have to make them into gel polish, so they can be cured by the nail lamp. so I think they might be pretty different, but I'm not an oil paint expert 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@osopetty1761]

Try following a Bob Ross painting, that would be fun

[@osopetty1761]

One of my favorite KZbinrs. I’ve been following for over 5 years and still love the content you put out. ❤ hey Emily

[@cosmic_adrian]

This truly was trust the process cause I was even skeptical after you finished but it wasn’t until the b roll of your set already on and outside that you see the texture or maybe it dried down to a more muted color but they came out so dope for a test run! I think the combo of matte and brush strokes really amped them even if design is more simple. 👏👏👏👏

[@pliktl]

A good approach to using these would be to capitalize on their translucency and do an underpainting with colour glazes: Start by working out your details, darks and lights in a black&white painting, and set it. Next glaze colours over top where desired so the underpainting’s depth and details show through. You can get some incredible luminosity with oils. Many make the mistake of trying to use them like acrylics by layering up to create intensity, which is where the muddiness takes over. For a warmer effect, try an underpainting in sepia tones.

[@JennyStone]

So fun! I still think the swatch nail was a great idea! 😅Haha! The video quality turned out amazing and the sound is really good, too! ♥ Jenny

[@EmilySusanah]

Thank you! 💗

[@aprilosborne398]

I think the strawberries looked unfinished because they needed a highlight (light pink or cream/white) on the left sides of them and then shading on the right sides with a deep red/black. I think that would have made them look more realistic and tied the "painting" together :) I think adding texture to the background was a good call also.

[@crimsonscarlett9904]

Fantastic. Love the fun and new ways to decorate nails.

[@GR3Y59-FTP]

the strasssbperriess 🍓 came out so cute - a whole set of 🍓 themed would be super cute 🖤❤️🖤

[@jordyn7144]

girllll your hair looks so good! im loving the green swatches in this set they’re so cute. i love your ocean nail sooo much you did so good!

[@hal_jordan2814]

She is soo good at editing to a point ppl find that error strange. I mean, its on the video chill guys

[@itswhitneywatch]

Love the new hair and I feel like the new camera shows your beauty even more! Your skin looked amazing in that clip!

[@Diskidiva23]

The wallpaper one looks soooooooo good. I need nails like that now lol

[@AlmostHeavenly]

Literally LOVE this set! You did great! You said the 2nd nail was a fail but I would wear that design any day!!! ❤

[@1991lilrosebud]

Here is a tip for you that maybe it will help you more with blending is to use a palette knife when mixing to help blend the colors so it won't be so grainy versus using a brush. Sometimes with professional paints it needs a bit more blending to become a smooth texture rather than chunky.

[@dominiccoulter1337]

The wallpaper texture and flowers are really cool! ❤

[@user-vb1fd6pq4y]

I love watching your videos! It's so relaxing and gets me through my work days ❤

[@yeldings4]

Your hair looks amazing!! I love your videos… this is so awesome!! 💜

[@melissajanssen7001]

amazing! I always enjoy your work!

[@PriyaKsNails]

You look stunning love your hair 😍 excited to watch this 💕💕

[@MakenzieMcBride]

Your makeup is so pretty. I like the blush placement

[@CassieKurtz_]

Loving your hair!!!! So cute! Looks sooooo healthy!

[@strugglebus3661]

It was fun to watch you try these out and I have no doubt if you Continue to practice you'll be able to create something amazing ❤

[@sydneetillman2325]

literally so gorgeous Emily 🩷

[@Black_CrystalNailz]

The textured wallpaper one is my absolute favorite. This was really cool to watch and see how it worked. Thanks for sharing with us. I just love watching you be so artistic & creative with your design.

[@Iluvyote]

Your makeup is GORGEOUS in this!!

[@feyrxs]

Looking pretty as alwaysss ❤❤❤

[@sierram9573]

This really is such a cool idea!! I’m excited to see how it works

[@vv6457]

You are looking GORGEOUSS!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@emmagrace1406]

You look so good!!! I love your hair, as always 💜🤎

[@goodandgreen]

What a cool product and packaging. I like when art and nails come together ❤❤❤

[@alexh6604]

EMILY YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP LOOKS SO GOOD!❤

[@aprilmarkwell3932]

I was having a pretty crap day and then I came on KZbin and I saw a new video from Emily and my day was instantly a little better ❤❤ thank you for that! ❤❤

[@tyrathompson4222]

I’ve been WAITING for you to post 😩❤️❤️

[@tumeeraparsard310]

I was just saying I need an Emily video... I miss her, then you blessed my feed.❤

[@Dawn-look]

I cant wait for your videos to be uploaded!!!! You truly are my favorite youtuber!❤❤❤

[@lavandabarnes5998]

YOUR HAIR LOOKS SO GOOD i couldnt even wait to finish the video to say it!!!

[@takiflavoredtoes]

I love how ur lashes fit your eye shape so much they’re so cute I love

[@ana_goncalves]

These are INCREEEEDIBLEEEE ❤ Truly wish they were more accessible

[@shaunacorrigan9372]

Ok, this sounds super interesting. Can't wait to see how it works!!

[@katieseaquist5147]

Kudos to you for trying girl! I can only imagine how difficult and different this was! You made the best of it and made me laugh so thank you! 😊

[@sofiejahangir7191]

I LOVE this hair color combo

[@rinofthemill]

That first spring green, im obsessed 😭💚

[@amanda-nd2ri]

Love love love your hair it looks amazing ❤

[@judy1111]

You are so inspiring. You never give up. I like the flower nail. TFS. ❤️

[@TheSlushieGod]

Your hair looks so good!

[@gloriegilbert7295]

ur hair looks amazing !!!

[@Ay-B]

I liked the sunset and wallpaper nails the most!

[@Ambuttx]

these colors are sooo good

[@chillytoes1]

These are so cool, I can't wait to see what else you come up with

[@spookiestgecko]

Your hair is stunning 💜 i love the contrast and that purple is my favorite color in general so I'm biased 😂

[@kateymateymusic1]

I think these gels have huge potential! I can't wait to see more

[@carisatodd7822]

The colors your hair is now is by far my favorite on you thus far ❤❤

[@CherryBerry48]

oh i do understand that brining the light over products and they turn hard in the bottles!! i like those oil paints, and you done a great job

[@TheSnuffy1994]

Yesssss for the first nail the whole time I was thinking "hmm I think the water needs some highlights or reflection" and I think it turned out so perfectly!

[@84rinne_moo]

What a cool set! Thanks for giving such a detailed look at these! If anyone wants try this kind of thing, you might give gel stamping polish a try as less of an investment! I own a few basic colors of stamping gel polish that came in these squeezable tubes and they work great for painting designs and ombres cause the texture is thicker and color is more opaque (I actually think they perform better as gel paints rather than gel stamping polish lol)

[@kammieheff]

YOU LOOK STUNNING!!!❤

[@lisamariec7756]

So cool! Now this is justifiable spending $ on bc it’s something different! Great video ❤ also I never noticed any audio or visual issues with your videos they are my fav ❤️❤️

[@dariamoon4895]

I loved these, they turned out beautifully, very impressed, i know you didnt exactly love them but it was such fun to watch, appraciate you ❤❤

[@cortneyp.1564]

The sunset nail reminds me of a needle felt painting. I really liked that one. Aslo you should try finishing it with a matte topcoat might look cool.

[@patriciapuffspot4735]

I love your videos. And this may be weird but everytime I watch I fall asleep! Not in a bad way, I think your content is really comforting and makes me v relaxed. My version of ASMR. I’ve also gotten other friends to get sleepy, they all said it was your voice that made them feel calm.

[@autumnboynton]

I wish you could see how good your nail art really is. Your so hard on yourself but your so amazing at what you do

[@melissageorge2915]

I’ve used acrylic paints on my nails over a base coat more times than I can count. Then once dry painting a top coat on carefully so I don’t smear the design. Acrylic paints actually work really well!! And you can get them cheap at places like Walmart and hobby lobby

[@NvrfrgtmXD]

Thisnis such a cool concept definitely gonna take a bit to get used too but i like the sunset nail and the meadow nail the best they are very much "painterly" style and work for the product

[@stacischuck3844]

The Nature scene is So Freaking Stunning. Love love Love your Hair!

[@celahee1]

I liked before I even watched lolz. You and evie are my favorite nail tubers

[@ValerieSweeney]

Hey Emily! You're such a beautiful soul! Thank you for this video. Hope all is well and you are as happy as you make your audience

[@smileyruk128]

first and for most.. love the hair honey yes!!! it’s so giving ❤❤❤❤

[@talktothehand970]

I LOVE YOUR NEW HAIR COLOUR ❤❤❤❤

[@ryubiskj]

the thumb and sunset one were definitely my favs but yeah i think it takes some practice to make real cool things with these

[@addisonpryce]

I love your hair!!!

[@iguflips]

Love that the song is back!!!

[@Dani-il9wh]

Oh my! The teal and periwinkle tho!!!

[@arts5548]

Ok but that was fun my fav one is the wallpaper one love that.

[@heathershade7475]

off topic this is my favorite hair you have had you look so pretty omg

[@Nailbeautyguru]

I really like the sunset nail.

[@awesomekat6681]

I noticed you uploaded a video when I was about to walk out the door to visit my sick mother. I was so excited to watch this. Great video, thanks for spending the big bucks for us!

[@angelexis2]

I learned oil painting in college and just watching you do the swatches makes me want to break out my paints again and make something lol oil paint is my second favorite medium, the first is watercolor paint