How I Do My Own Nails! | Opal Nail Art Tutorial | Gel Nail Fill |

[@Rozzie...Brisbane...Australia]

Yes please do more on OPAL, MARBLE, GRANITE, in Teal, Peacock green's and blue's, as well as the standard pink's, white & grey look...Rozz Dummett...Brisbane...Australia..:)

[@redmanish]

It’s so weird, I love watching videos like these but I can’t get nails myself because the sound and sight of grinding on my nails makes me want to pass out lol. So this is kind of an opportunity for me to love vicariously through you! Thank you!

[@kevinleonardo2343]

@Kash Koa instablaster ;)

[@ajordan1976]

I agree the drill sets my teeth on edge! I just started doing my own gel nails. I have to say using a drill isn't necessary. It's not like acrylic. She's doing lots of nail aer too. If you stick to just simply using a base/gel color/top coat you can skip the electric drill. You will need to lightly file when prepping your natural nail. Avoid glitter polish too. The only time other time I I need to lightly file is taking off the topcoat to soak off every few weeks with a hand file. You wouldn't even need to do that if you're super patient when removing old polish. Hopefully you might consider trying.

[@dylgirl206e2R]

I just found your channel and I love it! I do builder gel nails myself and I've been looking for more channels who do them and they are few and far between! Keep on doing what you're doing! 💗

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@technicolorrose5549]

Yes! Bc EVERYONE seems to do a lot of polygel and that's fine but not everyone prefers it. Katie's designs turn out nice. I love this one❤

[@leonaparks5861]

Opal is one of my son's birthstone (October has 2 birthstones for some reason) so I'd definitely wear these as they look a lot like my ring I have with his birthstone. Great job!

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Thank you!

[@christinechambers9985]

I love the opal effect- very pretty. Not sure about the border myself - but it is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your nail art. I’m only just getting into doing my own so I’m very grateful for your tips and advice.

[@megansmith1382]

I absolutely love these nails. I would opt for no boarder myself but dang girl.... stunning 😍

[@NailGirlShae]

These are absolutely gorgeous! I love the encapsulated glitter you used & ALWAYS a yes to a rose gold outline 😍

[@fammlx]

this video deserves more hype! such high quality content, beautiful nails too!

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Aw thank you so much! Appreciate it! ❤️

[@technicolorrose5549]

"sometimes things don't work out"...sigh...how true! I am new to this, I just do my own nails. This just happened to me yesterday. I am a person that is not much on polygel - I've done an overlay over half-cover tips and that turned out okay but the poly gel was cheaper and didn't cure well. I'm more partial to builder gel and solid gel. I started to do the lazy girl method and quickly abandoned - thinking back the layer I put on may have been too thick. Anyways I just decided to do a regular full-cover tip put on with solid builder gel. I think you may have me sold on that Trinity gel - esp since it's a top coat too?!? Yes, please!😮😊

[@gigigigi1159]

Just so gorgeous

[@ejk872]

That’s so cool!!! I love everything you did on these nails!!!

[@karimcdonald7670]

Just ordered the trinity gel, hoping I enjoy it as much as you do!😁

[@jasmineplaydough]

Katie- these turned out so beautiful! I love all the colors you chose, and that beautiful foil! Thanks for sharing!💌

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️

[@jasmineplaydough]

@@NailsByKatieDutra I would love to watch more of your tutorials or even single practice nail art if you have the time! Thanks so much for sharing, stay well💜

[@franmcinally]

I love these Katie ....... they are so elegant. Can you do that kind of opaling with ordinary nail polish?

[@daniellel87l98]

I am obsessed with these nails!

[@bifi9002]

The design is SO cute! 🥺😍 I would recomand the pick up method due to your nails bending downwards. Let me know if you need help with it. ✨

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Hello. Yes I know how to correct the curve of my nails, however when I’m doing my own nails I don’t like to spend a lot of time doing them so I keep it pretty quick and simple. Also these nails were pretty short so it doesn’t bother me enough to worry about it.

[@PK-zj6ll]

So pretty

[@V.I.C.]

Sorry I'm new to this channel.. this is the only video I have seen so far.. but I got a question.. how come you don't level out your nails so they don't curve down? Or do you like them curved down like that? I'm just curious bc normally people hate when there nails curve down and do everything possible to make it not happen lol so I'm just wondering what your thoughts on it is.. beautiful design though hun thanks for sharing 😊😊

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

I filed them up from underneath to straighten them out, plus they were short so there isn’t that much length to work with anyway. If I’m doing long nails on myself I will sculpt a new set straight out. Also when I’m doing my own nails I don’t like to spend hours and hours doing them so I try to keep it simple. These nails were short so they really don’t curve down that much. My nails just naturally curve down as they grow out.

[@lulu-ot2sg]

With that dust collector, would you be able to use, like maybe a paper towel instead of the filter? Just out of curiosity. Lovely nails and very informative ☺️

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Yes you could probably put a paper towel in the slots. I’m not sure if it would effect the air flow or not but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. ☺️

[@lulu-ot2sg]

NailsByKatieDutra thank you so much for the quick response.

[@absolutetruthgirl]

Seriously gorgeous!! You are so talented. Tfp...have a great week 😀 💅

[@ajordan1976]

Just found your channel. Loving the nailart!🖤

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Yay! Thank you!

[@feliciazellers7722]

So is there much of a difference between Trinity and Luminary gel? Or would you recommend one over the other? These nails are BEAUTIFUL 🤩❤️!!!!!

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Yes they are different! It depends on the clients natural nails and what their desired look is

[@P3Nails]

Omg I love these! I have not seen the opal nail trend, but I’m loving this. I’ve been obsessed with opal jewelry recently, so I’m def gonna have to do these. I’m new to your channel, def subbed cause I’m loving your content 😊

[@maileecha5902]

Love this video. Very informative, thank you hon 😊 enjoyed this video very much

[@angelfrankenfine]

such a creative and gorgeous design!!! love it!!

[@HeatherHebisen]

Beautiful 😍

[@eeuvea]

I just found your channel and I'm in love, your work it's so clean and pretty, I'm learning and this is so helpful, so thank you so much!!❤ Greetings from Spain 😊 (Sorry for my English)

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Thank you! 💗

[@jowood3541]

What nail drill u use,as am looking for a gd 1

[@staceyneufeld3993]

So pretty! You’re a great teacher

[@vonkatartistry]

Love these!! 😍😍

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Thank you!

[@anniechang1556]

Gorgeous! I have to attempt to recreate

[@krissynddd8642]

Sooo beautiful.

[@octaviadennison8895]

Where did u get trained on efile? I been using one for a yr now but I would love to b get certified

[@jvp609ify]

These are beautiful!!!!

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@MsPRRG]

So dreamy🤩 love them

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Thank you so much!

[@janeroberts8321]

Absolutely stunning,love them.❤️❤️

[@ruby43251]

Where are these classes I can take for the efile ? Are they online ?

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

I've taken efile classes in person from Erica's ATA, Polished Pinkies Pro, Atwood Industries, Izyna Zabiran and more 😀 I will actually be creating an online class soon that will include some efile education. Sign up to be notified at this link view.flodesk.com/pages/627f12cd1735c65e3809ed0f

[@decoupagenails3567]

These look great!

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@linneaburns9893]

These are so pretty 😍

[@jenniferkraushaar3452]

Very pretty!

[@lalah2235]

Very very cute. Love em 👌🏻💜💕💜 different then other ones I’ve seen. Love these. Beautiful. Great job👏🏻👏🏻

[@Bettyspaghetti666]

Woooow!💖

[@BellaIsFilming]

Gougouse! Love these ❤️

[@yamelove]

Do you need a UV lamp to recreate this?

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

Yes, all nail gels need a curing lamp

[@donnacao312]

S.paige.a is my friendddddddd!!! I drove down to meet her before all the stay home orders happened and she’s so fun💕💕😆😆

[@angelajgonzales3840]

What is gel melt?

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

A blooming gel ☺️

[@telishahill9655]

🔥🔥🔥👍

[@liveandletlive7152]

❤💅

[@sammie2537]

No way I would let key nails grow out that long I would just chop them off they look so weird grown out like that lol but beautiful nails!

[@margerykirner5604]

I like to clip my cuticle ring I guess they call this a Russian manicure?

[@NailsByKatieDutra]

A russian manicure is using a series of different e-file bits to perform detailed and meticulous cuticle work 💜

[@ginrose7203]

So pretty