Growing out bitten nails and acrylic damage (PART 3) [Watch Me Work]

Today she decided to wear a color! CND Shellac 'Charm'
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[@cathyamerine5140]

I have learned so much from watching your videos and your techniques have improved my nails and cuticles 100%. Your are a great teacher and I appreciate the effort and time and quality of your videos.

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much Cathy!

[@shirley-ann7164]

You’re clients nails looks better every time, her nails looks less damaged and more healthy. I love the color that you’re client has on her nails perfect for the spring 💖

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you!

[@ruthchapman3405]

Your client must be thrilled. Already her nails are so much healthier and the colour is a real boost for her I’m sure. This series could be submitted for a PhD in nails!!!!

[@shannon5142]

Her nails were absolutely beautiful! Love that color!!!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much!

[@jenlambie14]

"Proof in the pudding" re gentle manicure - your client's new nail growth looks fabulous. Another great video 👌

[@marinaalba1707]

Anna, could you show us in one of your videos how to properly place the hand under the lamp? I’m not sure I know how to do it and probably I’ve been doing it wrong all my life 😊 Thank you for another great video! Your clients are so lucky to have you. Such attention to detail, it’s obvious you care for their nails to get healthier over time, not only to look prettier. I wish I could find a professional like you where I live now. And what a gorgeous color! 😍

[@TheSalonLife]

Thanks so much! I believe we have a video on hand placement, however, cannot find it. HA! So, we'll try and make that video really soon!.

[@anahicalvo2653]

Enjoying these series videos so much!!!..always learn something from you…your knowledge on the actual gel polish and curing techniques are great!…thank you!💙

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad you like them!

[@TheSalonLife]

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[@bambi9935]

I love watching you work and explaining everything

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you

[@gloriasantiago5486]

Love this! I only offer gel overlay but this video remindes me how much I love doing a soft gel Mani. So simple but so beautiful and very clean

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much!

[@jowright9577]

Such lovely mprovement in the three manicures... a gorgeous colour that looks so nice with your client's skin tone. Another great video, thank you Anna!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mothralovesyou]

Gorgeous work. I love the color!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much!

[@anniest-georges3690]

I love your video, you work so well… Calming and inspiring. I always wear Dior nail glow on my hands now…😅 But I use colors on my feet! Thank you! I’ve learned so much from tou! ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thanks!

[@Penn_chill]

Like everyone else, I so appreciate your sharing so much nail knowledge with us. I’ve binge watched your videos. I’m sure you’ve mentioned it, but I can’t find it - what number grit/board do you use when trimming and smoothing nails/nail edges with a board file? I didn’t see that on your Amazon page, either. Or I missed it. More likely! I like to have boards/blocks to occasionally use as alternatives to metals. Thank so much!

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello :) You are very welcome! The metal file I use is about 150 grit and after a while it becomes about 180 I think. For disposable files I recommend 180 grit for shortening, shaping the nails or 240. As a buffer block I gently use 220 block (yellow)

[@ingrid2543]

This is such a good video, love watching the transformation.

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gwenadelstein]

So very good 😊!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@patricia753]

Such a relaxing video! Thank you Great information, and nails look really good @

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you Patricia ❤️

[@judywalker2849]

I haven't mastered the efile yet and filed down too close on my own nails 😅 I'll stick with soaking and using the silicone covers for now 😂

[@TheSalonLife]

Nothing wrong with soaking off. I've been using e-file for 20 years and I still would not use e-file to remove a product completely unless I have to (if it's a hard gel which does not soak off). I've seen way too much damage. If you are using e-file to remove the color then you have to first apply thicker layer of gel (not just a thin base coat) so you can file off the color without filing into the nail.

[@judywalker2849]

@@TheSalonLife good to know, thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@pamelawoodall5891]

Absolutely. beautiful !!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you Pamela

[@shannonjackson8156]

I love watching the transformation videos. Your approach to being gentle is so wonderful. I wish the nail technicians in my area were more like you. I have ridges due to my mature age, and the over buffing just ruins them. I also have fairly strong nails, and I like them on the longer side, but I am curious why I get the cracks at the white line. I use jojoba oil and lotion all the time and warm oil soaks every week. So I'm curious if you have a video about that. Thanks so much for your fabulous content. 😊

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Shannon, thank you so much for your kind message! Yes, buffing nails just removes layers weakening the nail. You are getting the cracks in the stress area? Where the white part meets the pink part and even in the pink part? When did you start doing the warm oil soaks? I also offer individual advice :) www.thesalonlife.ca/services

[@shannonjackson8156]

@The Salon Life Yes, I get these nasty cracks where the pink and white meet. I've been doing warm oil soaks for about 6 months, and I love it. I just don't know why I get the small cracks when my nails get a bit long. I also go by the "nails are not tools" rule. Haha.

[@sherrymahan3721]

Anna , would you explain in one of your upcoming videos on what pressure to use when filing nails ? I use the nail files you suggested and oiling the nails after each handwashing but still have peeling. I am beginning to think I am filing with too much pressure. Thank you

[@TheSalonLife]

Peeling comes from the surface not from the end of the nails. Are your nails flexible? I mean you can bend them easily?

[@sherrymahan3721]

@@TheSalonLife I keep my nail very short , so i cannot say if my nails are bendy. I do weekly oil soaks also . I notice if I keep my nails painted for a period of time , this is when I have the most peeling . I keep filing the edge of the nail when i notice any peeling so this is why my nails are very short .

[@judithhershkowitz7093]

Her nails look fantastic! What a transformation! Is it best to wrap the free edge the same way you did in this video using shellac when using dazzle dry? let the coat dry then apply polish to the free edge? there are times when the polish pulls away from the free edge with dazzle dry too.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Judith, I wrap the free edge with Dazzle Dry right after. Gel polish doesn't really dry as you are applying it, until you expose it to UV light. When you are polishing the polish is setting as you are going so no need to dry more.

[@miriam2909]

Just beautiful..

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you

[@corneliaerhard6784]

Now i am a little confused. Also shellack has loads of HEMA in it. If the nails are damaged i thought we should not use allergenic products or do you use hema free only? Thanks Anna🥰 oh and this color is BOMB on her but also just on it's own😍😍😍🤩

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Cornelia. CND Shellac does not actually contain HEMA. Many products do and used properly HEMA is OK, the widespread problem is improper use and some formulations might simply have too much HEMA. I talked about it in the most recent video with this client. Her nails have some damage but the nails are not thinned out and I would not be afraid to use HEMA containing product made by a reputable company insuring that there is no skin contact. Let's not demonise ingredients (chemicals). 1 glass of wine every so often is ok for most people. Getting drunk and driving is NOT good. You can't blame alcohol for accidents. It's excessive use of alcohol and reckless behaviour that leads to harm.

[@TheSalonLife]

this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6S6fIqZmsRlh5o

[@callmeme1898]

Thsnk you so much!! I was searching those answers for SOOOOO long. I am from Austria,so my language is german and here nobody talks about this topic. Sometimes it is easier to get informations in your main language but i think it wont happen. Also nobody explains WHY ( for example) cheap chinese products are bad ( sure cheap and bad chfmicals but WHAT EXACTLY) and what is " good". For what to look in the industrie?? I follow the chemist from light elegance and there i learned some stuff too but i don't understand it the way i want to. Thank you anyways to provide this information for free. I love that💖💅

[@ellywitmer1584]

I love that color so much, is it Dazzle Dry? Can we purchase it from you? I love Coral colors.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Elly! This is gel polish. CND Shellac. I think this is a better fit for this client right now as she is trying to overcome nail biting.

[@marilunavamu4560]

I just came across your channel right at the time that I had made the decision to stop using nail polish, trying to detox from chemicals, but I love to have my nails looking pretty. Any natural nail polish in the market that is safe to use on special occasion? Thank you

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi MariLu. Not everything that is natural is safe and healthy and not everything synthetic is bad for you. Everything other than light and electricity is a chemical, even water is a hydrogen and oxygen. We just have to know how to use chemicals properly :) www.patreon.com/posts/80617202 labmuffin.com/should-i-buy-3-free-5-free-6-free-or-7-free-nail-polish/

[@leolajenkins2003]

I did notice you didn’t buff the nail plate before applying the gel, why is that? And is buffing the nail before gel application necessary?

[@magn0lia_tree655]

Please can you share what is on your nails ❤ thanks

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello :) Just a clear nail polish :)

[@mari_nails_cana]

Hello ❤ howlong do you wait before you apply oil on "top coat" on skin after service? Thank you😊

[@TheSalonLife]

This was UV cured gel polish so you can put an oil right away :)

[@mari_nails_cana]

Dont You end with kind of matted topcoat after oiling it imadiately after curing?

[@fromscratcheewithstef]

Could you add that polish shaker? 😊

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello, so sorry Here is a video about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2fOp3WInM2UjMk And here is the link USA www.proshaker.com: bit.ly/3G4fso2 International Distributors: bit.ly/3DYqXeX

[@ewabydgoska8544]

🌺🙂

[@iririnna]

Hello, why don't you use gel and soak off gel? Please tell me 🌸

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello, can you please explain what you mean? I used gel polish and I soaked off....

[@iririnna]

@@TheSalonLife I wanted to know why you don't use the gel?

[@TheSalonLife]

Because in real world people end up with a lot of damage to their nails and I got tired seeing damaged nails :). I also like very natural looking nails.

[@iririnna]

@@TheSalonLife ❤️🌸🌸🌸

[@Bunnyb6540]

What product are you wearing on your nails? Very pretty!

[@TheSalonLife]

I usually wear just a clear nail polish :)

[@couturedeana]

What's the difference between shellac and acrylic?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Deana, I explained it in detail here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKfPY3SJgtB2jLs

[@couturedeana]

@@TheSalonLife that video is about brightened not shellac and acrylic. Do you have another link?

[@mari_nails_cana]

Hello❤ can you please add link for shaker? Thank you.😊

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Maria! Here is a video about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2fOp3WInM2UjMk And here is the link USA www.proshaker.com: bit.ly/3G4fso2 International Distributors: bit.ly/3DYqXeX

[@mari_nails_cana]

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[@ingrid2543]

Do you need any UV light for CND shellac and vinylux?

[@TheSalonLife]

CND Shellac is a UV cured gel polish and CND Vinylux is a long lasting nail polish (no need for UV lamp)

[@ingrid2543]

@@TheSalonLife thank you!

[@nicoledemir5417]

Is this shellac?

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes, all info/links in the description box below the video :)