How I Saved My Cuticles (Nail Care Routine) Nail Polish 101 || KELLI MARISSA

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HEY GALAXY GANG! Today I’m doing a video on how I saved my cuticles (and my skin and nails) this winter. Because this winter has been COLD and DRY and my skin and cuticles were looking ROUGH lol. I know you guys have been begging for a cuticle care routine but my routine right now is just using these products so I figured I’d share my favorites. These are just products I buy to help out my skin and nails :) Comment which products you use too!
Also idk why but I kept messing up words during this video. It was filmed at night and I was tired I guess lol. Sorry!
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[@sharnamajor]

Pure vitamin e oil and jojoba oil. Buy big bottles of each and mix each 50:50 and put into nail oil pens 😍😍😍 budget and works wonders!

[@Nova93Perez]

You watch @SimplyNailLogical too. Lol. She has a DIY video on her channel about this ❤️

[@sharnamajor]

@@Nova93Perez and it's brilliant! Works so well 😍

[@erinaelizabeth]

I do this as well because of SimplyNailLogical!

[@thenailpolishbottle7267]

Jojoba oil is amazing! Makes a huge difference in nail growth😍

[@lynnriddle4388]

That's what I do too. Its really convenient to keep several pens in different places: work, car, purse, etc

[@ethot4997]

I think Burt’s bees lemon cuticle butter is a much cheaper alternative to the lush one you were talking about. I use the Burt’s bees one religiously and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my cuticles.

[@KelliMarissa]

It sounds like a lot of people love that one!!

[@GretchenVaughn]

It didn't work for me. I guess I need full out cuticle oil.

[@lynseyclaire8430]

I have the lush one, it’s lasted me about 2years now, but I’ve got contact dermatitis on my hands & while lush does help my cutes it does make my hands itch like mad, recently i have thought that it’s the perfume that’s added to it, as highly, but nice, smelly hand creams do the same, only the Vaseline lotions doesn’t make me itch. Does the burts bees have a lot of perfume in it as I’d try it, but where I am it’s really pricy!

[@ethot4997]

LynseyClaire84 it does smell like lemons, but the ingredients don’t list fragrance or parfum so I don’t think this would irritate your skin.

[@lynseyclaire8430]

Thanks, I’ll give it a go 😊

[@ananidots618]

Had to rewind and re-watch 5 mins in bc I could only focus on that fabulous purple eye makeup

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha you are too sweet! Thank you!

[@jordanlynn3424]

Could you do an updated video like this? And how you prepare your cuticles before a mani?? I’m always so in awe by how amazing your nails & cuticles look when you do your swatches! Thank you!! ☺️☺️☺️

[@Dee17050]

I would love a video on cleaning up the cuticles before a manicure. This one was very helpful!

[@KelliMarissa]

I can do that!!

[@emmaclaire8251]

the burts bees cuticle butter stuff is really good too

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh good to know!

[@FallacyDeCuir]

Agree. Love that stuff!

[@darrellwendyjenkinson8972]

Agreed!

[@ronneesuescott9495]

I love it!

[@shannonstevens1285]

Ditto!

[@emdash2997]

Your eyeshadow makes me feel like I'm looking into a beautiful galaxy

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha thank you so much!!

[@ManL02]

Sally Hansen Cuticle Massage Cream is my religious purchase for my nails and cuticles. I pick my cuticles when I'm stressed or anxious so this helps heal that as well. I also use it on my heels.

[@isabeltrepatorres2362]

Dear and Sweet Kelli for you to use good products is mandatory, because you really work a lot with your nails for the videos, and by the way thank you very much for your dedication and sharing🌺

[@emmasmith1636]

I love your videos. You are so bubbly and bright. And just overall give off positive vibes. ❤️ You are also so funny and beautiful.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh my gosh you are so sweet haha thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy my silliness ❤️❤️❤️

[@jesicahereford846]

I got a sample of the Bum Bum cream. It smells AMAZING!! Th scent lasts FOREVER and it makes my skin really soft. Only real downside is it is definitely expensive.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Jesica Hereford I’m going to give it a try - maybe get a sample too?! I’m a new KZbinr and have super dry skin. Love the oils but will give Bun Bum cream a try!

[@jesicahereford846]

Simple Nail Designs it’s definitely amazing! It does a great job, I just wish they could make it more affordable.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Jesica Hereford I’m sure they price it that high because they know it’s a good product and people will buy it regardless. Still hurts the wallet though! Can’t wait to try it out. Will check if Amazon carries it.

[@GretchenVaughn]

Something to put on the wish list while waiting for the next Sephora VIB sale! Love that 20% off.

[@KelliMarissa]

Yeah definitely worth waiting for Sephoras next sale!

[@tammyw11]

I’m in love with the Nivea Cream! I keep the small tins in my purse, car, a drawer at my in-laws and my husbands car 😅 I keep the larger tub next to my bed. Works great for whole body as well as hands

[@sheresadagley8502]

Tammy W I do like that hand cream too.

[@tuikkur.5655]

I use Nivea Creme for my cuticles. It works well. Not as good as Lemony Flutter does, but if I can't afford Lemony Flutter, Nivea is good and cheap alternative! 😃

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I love the way the Nivea cream smells!

[@PolishedandPretty890]

I've used the nail envy for years as well, works great. I also use Nailtiques 2 Plus under the nail envy to give it extra growth and strength. I make my own nail oil using vitamin E oil, jojoba oil, and lemon oil for a nice scent. Thanks for sharing your tips! If you ever get the chance to use J R Watkins Lemon Cream hand lotion I highly recommend it. Take care girl!

[@ronneesuescott9495]

I've used Nailtiques for years! And the Watkins lemon cream is great as well! 😄😅

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I used to do Nailtiques 2 Plus too! I just hate that tiny bottle hahaha. I'll look into that lotion!

[@PolishedandPretty890]

@@KelliMarissa I know right, bigger is always better...lol

[@patricialee8565]

Polished and Pretty Tyreek

[@gregtruly4498]

The reason the Sally Hansen cuticle oil helps your nails grow is basically because your cuticles are clinging to your nails (not excessively, but enough to hold them back) so when you put a cuticle oil (if it’s a good one) it will loosen your cuticles and help your nail grow Hope that was helpful!😂💕

[@KelliMarissa]

That makes sense! Thanks for the lesson haha!

[@wowlily1245]

Lemony flutter is amazing. I love that smell and it really works. I don't think I ever heard someone saying otherwise. That's gold! I also use cuticle and nail oils.

[@debrabuckley883]

Can you please do a video on a complete routine for nails, showing what you do for AM and PM care and what you do on manicure/polish days. I need a recipe to follow so I know what order to do things. I just stumbled on your site and I am enjoying you videos very much . I am getting inspired to start caring for my nails and hands as they look much older than my face. By the way your make up is absolutely awesome!!!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Hey Debra, I actually don't really have a complete routine, I just randomly pick one or multiple of these products to apply throughout the day! Having lotion or cuticle oil with me in my purse and desk at work helps a lot. I'm sorry I can't help more :(

[@wynter_dragonfly]

Hi Kelli, I've been using OPI Nail Envy for over two years. It's the only thing that grows my nails. I get a good price on ebay, between $8 - $11, with free shipping.

[@KelliMarissa]

That's awesome, thanks for the tip!

[@alexisdior90]

Kelli Marissa my favorite nail growth product is nailtiques formula 2 plus it’s awesome at strengthening but it is a bit pricey for the size but it’s a good intense treatment

[@sarahbellee.bradburn8760]

This video was super helpful! I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has cuticle oil by my bedside!

[@michellenona9331]

I second the lemon flutter!! Nothing has compared. Its amazing and lasts forever. The lemon has so many brightening benefits. That's just an added bonus though. It has super healing ingredients. I can nick my cuticle and apply it a few times every hour or so and it will literally heal overnight. Oh and another amazing hand product that is my new holy grail, Biossance came out with a ceramside hand lotion. it is amazing!! I tried opi nail envy and orly nailtrician after I made a mistake and buffed my nail bed and my nails were so soft they would bend all the way back lol. The nail envy did not do anything to harden them but I returned so don't know if it would of made nails grow faster. The orly nailtrician did work to harden my nails and even wo it on now after using it a few weeks, my nails are back to being stronger! Plus side, it has a slight sheer pink that brightens nails! idk I've heard that opi changed the formula of nail envy and it used to be really good. Maybe because so many people complained that it would only last a month or so and then get too thick.

[@fairwinds4linda]

Hi Kelli, I've been polishing my own nails since I was 10 (I just turned 60!). I'm learning so much from you and your videos! Thank you! I like Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, for me it works better than oils have.

[@KelliMarissa]

I'm so glad you're enjoying my content so far, Linda :)

[@kr15513]

Thanks for doing this video. I have actually been curious about several of the products you mentioned! Your eye makeup looks AMAZING as well!

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh thank you so much Kristin!

[@saraeklund9162]

I use the cuccio vanilla bean cuticle oil and I love it. I've been putting it on after every manicure for like a year and it works for me. I also use the opi nail envy it works really well

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yeah I love the Cuccio cuticle oils!!

[@michellenona9331]

I second the lemon flutter!! Nothing has compared. Its amazing and lasts forever. The lemon has so many brightening benefits. That's just an added bonus though. It has super healing ingredients. I can nick my cuticle and apply it a few times every hour or so and it will literally heal overnight. My only issue and its no fault of the product but since it lasts so long and no matter how careful I am with it, opening it over its lifespan, sure enough my dogs hair will fall in it when I'm using it. I think my next jar, I'm gonna put a little bit in a smaller container and just use it out of that and refill it as needed. it's so thick and luscious that you can't really use any other kind of container. Small price for how wonderful it is!!

[@krissa5532]

I love that your makeup and hair matches! I LOVED the bum bum cream but I can't bring myself to buy it. It's just sooo expensive. Vitamin E oil is also really good for your lips. I put it on at night and they're so soft in the morning.

[@brandyg3480]

Yes more nail care!!! I have been trying out the Essie apricot cuticle cream. Works pretty good Also use the Lush lemon flutter

[@KelliMarissa]

More nail care coming!

[@loisismygramma4258]

I'm one of those people that OPI Nail Envy doesn't work for. It was an expensive investment but not compared with the overall investment I have made in products since I was old enough to have a job and invest. I have problem nails (peeling, splitting thin etc.) I've tried Nailtiques, Nail Envy, Nail Magic, Nail Tek, Hard as Hoof, T.I.P.S., every strengthening product Sally Hansen has made since 1998! I've even done garlic infused homemade nail oil and garlic in my base coat. I was about to try a $30 treatment when I discovered my holy grail. CND RescueRxx keratin treatment. It's basically just like CND Solar Oil but with keratin. The instructions say use twice a day but I use it in conjunction with the solar oil. No peeling in 5 months. I just switch products every time I oil (which is probably 10x a day bc my nails grow fast). I actually for length past my fingertips!!! I have never wanted super long nails, I just wanted to do fabulous galaxy nail art!!!! The one drawback is it's hard to find in the store. I found mine at one CVS in my area. But I signed up for their rewards card and every fee weeks they email me a 40% off coupon. Sorry for the novel but CND should sponsor me. I'm a freaking ambassador for their product!!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Wow it sounds like you went through a LOT of products but I'm glad you finally found one that works!!

[@paulaalford5974]

Pardon my ignorance but I’ve tried so many products and have the same issues. What did you finally get that helped your nails? I’m not sure about these initials? Sorry 🤷‍♀️

[@loisismygramma4258]

@@paulaalford5974 CND RescueRxx Daily Karatin Treatment. CND stands for Creative Nail Design. The bottle is the size of a regular nail polish bottle and its white with a white cap. It's hard for me to find in my area. It runs about $11 in the store. But I have seen it online alot, including on Ebay. Its has definitely improved my nails 75%. Genetically I have bad nails so I dont think there is a "cure". I have also incorporated 100% pure lanolin into my nail care. Lanolin is a byproduct of wool and it makes it waterproof. It's super thick, yellow and waxy and a teeny tiny bit goes a long way. That has also helped alot. It's in many (expensive) cuticle creams but u can get it really cheap on Etsy. I think theres a shop called bulknaturals where I get mine 1 oz at a time. The downside is that it comes in a heat sealed pouch that is not closable so u have to transfer it to your own container. Hope this helped.

[@paulaalford5974]

HobbitThumbs thank you so much!!

[@doroparker1702]

@@paulaalford5974 maybe you need some eight hour cream? Nothing worked for me in winter on cuticles, hands and lips. This cream is best and I always got a travel jar in by bag. Found it from recommendation and had to get used to the smell as it is like tea tree oil. It is pricey, too. There is a reason though why Elizabeth Arden sells this stinky, expensive cream like every five minutes though. It is just miracle cream.

[@Jennylsauls]

Great video and information!! I always enjoy your vids. I wanted to say that a less expensive option for the Lush product is Burts Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream :)

[@obsessedwithkpop7237]

I use bliss kiss simply pure hydrating oil as lotion n cuticle oil because most lotions don’t actually have much oils in them to help moisturize so I never like using lotions plus this stuff makes my hands feel so soft :)

[@KelliMarissa]

I'm glad you found a product that works for you!

[@shaniceball240]

Hey Kelli, do you think that you could do or have you done a video of how to restore any broken nails? Because I recently had an infected finger nail, and it's slowly healing now. But by where the lining of where your nails grow from under the skin line, my nail has split in the centre! And whenever I try to clean my finger in the sink, I can feel the edge of the split area, and I can feel it moving. Do you have any advice?! ☹️

[@marishasveganworld2240]

Omg! I love your hair and your makeup so much! You look so gorgeous! 💜💜💜

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh thank you so much :)

[@susanwiggins3708]

Can I just say I enjoyed watching this. Melissa you are just adorable ! I will try some of the products you be mentioned. I’m already using rejuvacote , it’s only been a week . I’ve worn acrylics for 30 years and now have had naked nails since March when we all went into lockdown for Covid. This will be hard , but I want to see if I can get my natural nail and cuticles to come back to life.

[@KelliMarissa]

I bet you can get those gorgeous healthy nails back in just a short time, Susan! :)

[@ansleyglenn2642]

Love this!! My skin gets super dry so the struggle is real! Also I’m saving up to get some polishes from your new collection!!! So excited!! 💜

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yay I'm glad my video helped!! And I'm so happy you like the collab shades :) :) :)

[@effullgent]

The satin hands by Mary Kay is amazing, I tried the scrub at my friends house and shortly after I purchased the set and I LOVE it. Every time I do my nails I do all three (about 1-2x a week) and my hands have become sooooo soft and I suffer from very dry and cracked hands, my job has harsh chemicals and this stuff changed the game. I also use Vitamin E/Jojoba/Almond oil mix, the burt's bees hand salve and then Palmers cocoa butter throughout the week but once I added the satin hands it changed everything I love it. I got the pomegranate smell and it smells like heaven.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh thanks for sharing your tips!

[@corriszucs4066]

You've mentioned some great products!! I swear by Nail Envy and any oil/lotion containing jojoba oil!! I actually just put some Lemony Flutter on my heels (i'm a Nail Tech and this product slams everything at the beauty supply places) today..it's crazy how smooth they are the next day.

[@GretchenVaughn]

Corri Szucs You just sold me! My heels are a nightmare. Better since I'm filing them every other day. Naturalia Heel Balm is the only thing has ever worked. Part of my problem is that I hate socks and shoes. I'll put on heel blame at night and can't fall asleep. I've socks in corners of the bedroom because I take them off and fling them with disdain.

[@corriszucs4066]

@@GretchenVaughn That's me too! Barefoot way too much :/ I file them after a soak and put the Lemony Flutter on BUT...I wear socks (little anklets) after so that it has a chance to soak in; I find this works best during TV time. There's no way I could fall asleep with socks on so at least this gives it a chance to lock in that moisture before bed :) Hope it works for you too!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yeah I love lemony flutter on my elbows and heels! It's a lifesaver.

[@daftoptimist]

A really good budget hand cream is Gold Bond Ultimate. It’s really thick but it melts into your skin and feels amazing. I also use it on my heels, and on my legs after shaving. I keep one at home, one at work, and one in my travel kit.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh great recommendation!

[@alexxdaye1]

But your eye make up and hair are LIFE!!!!!!!! Nails are great, but your are killin the pink/purple gradient! YAAAAASSSSS!!!! Thanks for this video. I'll try a few of these products.

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha omg thank you so much!!

[@chelseakarpetz3187]

Opi nail envy is amazing!! I could not grow my nails before I started using it. Incredible

[@KelliMarissa]

It makes mine grow so fast!

[@thatsandichic]

I have a lot of allergies so I actually mix Jojoba oil with Vitamin e oil for cuticle oil and at night I also rub organic shea butter into my cuticles. For lotion I use Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion during the day and the Aveeno Intense Overnight Relief lotion, both fragrance-free.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh I use their body wash! It's wonderful in the winter.

[@thatsandichic]

@@KelliMarissa I use that too but all year round! I have dry skin, except for my face which still breaks out occasionally even though I'm 50!

[@shellyb8699]

I've started using Nailtiques formula 2 nail protein. I think the smaller bottle is only $11 at CVS. I can definitely tell the difference with my nails, they're stronger and they haven't been peeling.

[@gray_7]

Michelle Boudrie that is the only base or strengthening coat that has really made a difference for me! I use it under every mani. I use just the regular formula 2.

[@shirleymontague3264]

Shelly B86 nu

[@mollyapp]

Specifical 😂😂 thanks for uploading, this info is exactly what I need!

[@KelliMarissa]

I like to get VERY specifical in my videos 😂

[@eabnailart]

This is so helpful! I always struggle with horrible cuticles in the winter

[@KelliMarissa]

Me too, it's the worst time of the year!

[@FallacyDeCuir]

Can you do a video on that eyeshadow? It's fabulous!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yes!

[@rishanadar8438]

Yes all her eyeshadow is always amazing!!

[@jordang7479]

I've been looking at cuticle care videos today then bam! you upload a nail care video!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha I read your mind!

[@countrygirl7402]

I love the sally hansen nail hardener. It works great as a base coat. My nails grow super fast on their own but I am definitely getting the cuticle butter

[@rachelmiller911]

O'Keeffe's working hands is great, too, especially during the winter and if you wash your hands alot.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I'll look into it!

[@MadisonFalco]

I just started using it a couple weeks ago and I’m loving it

[@calisahardy4845]

Yep, it's simple and to the point.

[@LeahChristine-gh2fw]

Yes! We used O'Keefe products in art school because we had to wash our hands so often (after painting, printing, ceramics, etc) It was such a lifesaver!

[@kimmysueb]

Hi Kelli, I wanted to share that I started using Chirality's Factory Reset nail strengthener this summer and it has totally changed my nails! I've tried everything from Sally Hansen, Nail Tek, Perfect Formula and a few others but none have worked as well as this stuff from Chirality, and it's only around $9 a bottle (it's scented too!). My nails were splitting and peeliing before and now I have to keep trimming them because they're growing too long! I haven't had that problem in a long time! I agree with you that lotion and cuticle oil are important to keeping your hands and nails in good shape, I keep both by my bed too! Put them on before bedtime and then some gloves and let the good stuff work all night! 😉

[@ninegreydaisies]

I use scented cuticle oils that I get from various indie brands. For hand lotion, my favorite is WiTS from Heather's Hues, another indie brand. I also use acetone additives so that clean up and removal isn't as harsh, and they make the acetone smell a lot better.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I haven't used that one before!

[@Barbara349Stead]

I've been using OPI Nail Envy for a couple of years now. It was the first strengthener I've ever used and have been persuaded on quite a few occasions to try others but always come back to it. I had extremely thin nails ever since I was a teenager but Nail Envy transformed my nails and as you say, it makes your nails grow really quickly. The other thing I've noticed when trying other nail strengtheners is that they make my fingers ache when I apply it but with Nail Envy I don't get any pain. It really is the best nail strengthener and I would know as I have about 6 others that are nowhere near as good ☺️♥️

[@KelliMarissa]

It definitely works so well! I'm glad I finally bought it!

[@PolishedandPretty890]

By the way I did see your cute space buns on Instagram and commented on how adorable you looked. So you're rockin' the New Years thing girl, gotta start somewhere!!! ;)

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh gosh thank you haha! Yes definitely getting started just fooling around with different ideas :)

[@lindarosenthal6835]

I love the Lush cuticle cream also. So good.

[@KelliMarissa]

It's soooo good!

[@kleighmarie]

My nails grow super quickly, but I definitely want to try Nail Envy now! I LOVE the Sally Hansen oil! Honestly, I love all of their nail care products ❤️

[@d_girl17]

Your eye makeup and hair looks stunning 😍

[@amandamc8660]

I love how your makup matched your hair💖

[@taisunii]

I found you like last week and you're my new favorite person. Also, you're so beautiful?? Your hair and makeup are gorgeous and I love your shirt. I'm gonna binge watch your videos now

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh my gosh haha you are so sweet! I'm so glad you found me. 💜💜💜

[@Amateur.Nail.Art.1]

I use the CND Solar Oil for my cuticle oil and then I use Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. Then I use different lotions, mostly I use Jegen's Ultra Healing Lotion.

[@GretchenVaughn]

KamikoInu I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the CND oil. I love the almond scent.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I haven't used those! I've heard good things about that oil though!

[@KellySmith-gp9tq]

I use Sally Hansen Color Therapy Argan Nail & Cuticle Oil and it works great for my horrible cuticles. I spent the money to get a nail strengthener for my thin nails. I got OPI Nail Envy Soft & Thin. I could actually fold my nails on my middle and ring fingers because they were practically paper thin. With 2 coats, I cannot fold them like I use to. I noticed my nails are growing quicker as well. I like them cut to working length because I end up breaking them. I will have to see what they are like in a week when the pretreatment parts of the nails have grown out and cut back to the treated nails to see if the OPI improves the my nails.

[@SCP-4680]

I actually have had good results with Burt's bees cuticle balm. Along with using their hand balm before hand. It is waxed based, but super cheap for a great product. I also use an argon top coat for strengthening before home manicure. I tend to go with low acid glitter polish like Sally's unicorn and a argon top coat with vitamin d and e

[@tdelphia1]

Aveda Hand Relief is my go to hand cream. I have dry skin and someone gifted me some of the Aveda and I’ve been addicted ever since. It’s pricey, but a pea sized amount is usually good. I keep a couple tubes around the house…it’s a lifesaver in winter! I also use the Sally Hansen cuticle oil and even better, the Burt’s Bees lemon cuticle butter. I hate the greasiness of the oil, so use the Burt’s more…I can put a lot on my nails when working and let it slowly soak in while I’m working without getting oil spots all over everything!

[@erosin47]

Kelli! Hello! Were you still thinking about showing us how to push back or remove our cuticles? It looked for a moment like you just scraped it off one nail with another nail. Is that all there is to it? Thanks!

[@lisanygaard2720]

I like to use a sugar scrub on my hands. It’s easy to make your own. 1 cup table sugar, 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil, and 10-12 drops of your favorite essential oil. The olive oil turns it into that yellowish green color but is less expensive and probably already in your cupboard. The coconut oil stays a pretty white, but the smell is stronger. There are a lot of recipes on Pinterest.

[@mae1813]

Been using Jojoba oil and vitamin E oil 1 to 1 ratio mixed and there's a place that sold scented oil and soaps called blushie ( can't find them anymore :( oh no) but i added a few drops of the blushie sweet lemon cream or sweet pumpkin depending on when I mix it to add a scent to it.

[@GloryNails313]

I bought my opi envy in Marshall's for $9.99

[@ronneesuescott9495]

I'm the supervisor at TJ Maxx, and I buy OPI there all the time!

[@GloryNails313]

@@ronneesuescott9495 ❤️❤️

[@KelliMarissa]

That's awesome!!

[@tayloronacloud]

Marshalls is awesome 🔥🔥

[@GloryNails313]

@@tayloronacloud 👍👍👍

[@tariuswatcher]

diy hand scrub : body lotion & a spoonful of sugar. I use lotions with fragrances I'm tired of or don't like (or LUSH that's a bit off) or with SPF that's past the date.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh thanks for sharing!

[@thenailpolishbottle7267]

Since 1 year I have been using pure jojoba oil as cuticle oil. My nails never grew this fast and I bought a giant bottle for only $11 at a local drugstore! It lasts me like 2 years!♡

[@kirannathani9079]

Which brand of jojoba oil did you get?

[@thenailpolishbottle7267]

@@kirannathani9079 not a specific brand actually. Just take a look at the ingredient list and check if it is pure jojoba oil without any extras😄You can find it at big drug stores for sure!

[@lilmisssupercool]

Absolutely I do the same thing. I actually got the Sally Hansen and then when I finished it I just bought pure jojoba oil and refilled the bottle

[@kirannathani9079]

@@thenailpolishbottle7267 thanks

[@KelliMarissa]

Oohthanks for sharing!

[@wendyschnapa7582]

I use Sally Hansen's Vitamin E cuticle oil or Nature's Bounty Vitamin E cream on my cuticles every night during the winter. I like your idea to have it in the office as well. I love your eye makeup!

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh thank you so much Wendy :)

[@Ragamuffin910]

After watching this video last night, I was inspired to put my CND Solar Oil in my purse to use at work through the day. My nails and cuticles have been so raggedy from the dry and cold! Already, I can tell the frequent application of solar oil is making a difference.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yay I'm so glad it's working out for you! I felt like I noticed a difference immediately too when I started, oils are livesavers when it comes to nails and cuticles!

[@femketjeNL]

Ooh i love videos like this! Always interesting to see what others use in the winter 😊

[@KelliMarissa]

I'm glad you enjoyed :)

[@Lawring]

I use the NCLA So Rich vitamin E infused cuticle oil and I love it! I also don’t change my hairstyle and have a hard time styling my hair. Totally feel you. Also, my hair is just super straight and doesn’t want to be styled 😂

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha my hair is naturally kind of curly/wavy so once I straighten it, it refuses to be styled any other way!

[@janett.beauty3684]

Thank u for all the product info!! I try to take care of my nails & cuticles, it’s good to know some effective options! 😊

[@KelliMarissa]

I'm glad to help!

[@Fabilicious81]

My cuticles are at your "before" right now, but here in Brazil the way to make them look better is just grab your cuticle nippers and cut them off! Gonna start moisturizing them from now on, but I have a question though, can you apply wax or oil or lotion on your cuticles if you have nail polish on?? Thank you Kelli 🤗

[@KelliMarissa]

Yes definitely! I keep cuticle oil around all the time and apply it throughout the day :)

[@kristensickles36]

I actually make my own cuticle oil with jojoba, sunflower, and vitamin E oils. Sometimes I add pumpkin seed oil as well, but when you buy it on Amazon or Sally's you get a lot and you know how little oil you need, so I haven't needed to buy more of any of that in almost a year, and I know it'll easily last me through the summer, and probably longer. I do equal parts jojoba and sunflower and maybe half of that of vitamin E. It's awesome. Going to try that bum bum cream though. I got an Ahava moisture mask treatment in a Fab Fit For box that I actually just use as lotion. Lol.

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha sounds like you've made the perfect concoction!

[@winniesato3467]

Thank you for an informative video. a note about scrubs, you can DIY by using olive oil and sea salt or sugar in your kitchen. mix oil and salt (or sugar) together until a thick paste forms and gently rub all over your hands, rince with warm water.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh thanks for sharing!

[@kindustries17]

loving the colors!!

[@KelliMarissa]

:)

[@MeowMammy]

I started using the Vaseline Intensive Care Healthy Hands and Stronger Nails lotion about a year ago and I love it! I also use the Color Therapy Nail and Cuticle Oil by Sally Hansen. Absorbs nicely and has been doing wonders for my cuticles! I saw that Sally Hansen just came out with the Hard As Nails Vitamin Strength Serum and I really want to try that out! 💅

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh thanks for sharing! I should try the Vaseline one, they are serious business with moisture and hydration!

[@linnails_81]

I use burt's bees lemon butter cuticle cream and bliss kiss simply pure cuticle oil. The oil actually helps with my eczema as well so is been the best combo for me.

[@KelliMarissa]

I've been trying to get my sister in law to use the SH cuticle oil for her eczema! I'm glad to hear that cuticle oil helps.

[@linnails_81]

The oil works better because it soaks into the skin faster, lotions and creams sit on top and are not as effective. It's helped me so much I try to tell everyone any chance I get... lol

[@theeluannesantos]

Thank you for this Kelli. I definitely need help with my cuticles. I don’t go by expiration dates. They’re more a suggestion than a must. Plus you know when something goes bad. If it has mold or smells bad then toss it 🤣 I love the Bum Bum Cream

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha yes like my fishy avojuice!

[@ehub7804]

This is really helpful! Thanks Kelli!! Love you ♥️

[@KelliMarissa]

Love you too Ella!!

[@veronicaliner5960]

I love the bum bum cream. The smell is glorious! Only thing I dislike about it is the shimmer/micro glitter it in, other than it’s amazing. Makes my skin so soft. Also, a good nail strengthener I’ve used is by L.A Girl Calcium Builder. It’s like $5.99 at Sally’s Beauty. Made my nails grow like weeds!

[@KelliMarissa]

I don't see a little shimmer in mine! So odd!

[@sierra734]

I use nail envy especially in winter , and Burt’s bees lemon 🍋 cuticle balm , especially at night 👍🏼

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I've heard good things about it!

[@l.s.1970]

CND solar oil and sweet almond oil work best for me. Live in Wyoming. Long, cold winters are terrible on my hands!

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh man yes winter is the worst for nails!

[@nicolelavigne1700]

I love lemony flutter. I've had my hands get so dry in the winter that they cracked and bled and lemony flutter was the only thing I could stand on my hands because most lotions stung but lemony flutter was like moisturizing spackle for the cracks. Most of Lush's stuff last past their best before date, which is great. Eventually lemony flutter will get gross and sticky but that's well past its best before date. I misplaced an almost empty jar till I think a good 6 months (or more) after its best before date and it was sticky and gross at that point and I just chucked the little bit that remained. But it lasts a surprisingly long time past the best before date. Simply Nailogical and Natasha Lee both have videos on how to make your own cuticle oil pen, which is pretty handy. Natasha Lee's also shows how to take apart, clean and refill the pen brushes so you can reuse them instead of tossing them out.

[@KelliMarissa]

I used to use cuticle pens all the time! But they're just inconvenient with how little product they hold haha I constantly had to refill them!

[@authorkaterinadennison]

I use the Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula moisturizer for EVERYTHING. I have little bottles of it stashed everywhere. It's the only moisturizer that doesn't feel sticky to me. I love rubbing it into my cuticles after I wash my hands and do my nails. Plus it smells yummy. I tried their butter too but it's too oily/sticky. The straight moisturizer is the best.

[@KelliMarissa]

I haven't tried that one but I'll check it out!!

[@sasuke5088]

Most products that smell like fish, when they're not supposed to is due to oxidation. Stages of oxidation (smell for food products) is Cardboard, Paint, Fish, Casein. Mostly used when sampling nut-based products.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ahh, thanks for the science lesson!

[@tookierl]

I have most of the products you talked about. I think Lush is the only one I don't have. I got my BumBum from Ipsy by saving points and it is a full size product. I like the Nail Envy but LOVE the rejuvacote. I use it way more than the nail envy. Thanks for sharing. I have lotions or any kind of moisturizing stuff all over my house.

[@KelliMarissa]

I feel like my nails get used to products after too long haha so I'll probably switch back to Rejuvacote after a month or so!

[@sleepingsleepsleep]

I honestly just use Vaseline Petroleum Jelly with cocoa butter. I have a really bad habit of picking off my cuticle skin, and nothing has ever helped my cuticles grow back and stay soft like the cocoa butter Vaseline - and I've tried all kinds of cuticles balms and oils.

[@Nova93Perez]

I use the cuticle oil from Glisten and Glow and Different Dimensions and they all smell amazing! They're around 6.99 and they last a while. They're twist pens and I have one in my purse and by my bed and I'm always using is. I also have the Brazilian Bum Bum cream and I got it in my BoxyCharm box and I use is sparingly because it smells good and I don't want to give $20 for it. Lol! As far as basecoats go, I use Quimica Alemana and it works well to keep your nails strong and healthy but, it just smells really, really bad. I get mine on Amazon for like $7.99.

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha I did love those twist cuticle pens back in the day but they get to be such a pain with refilling since there's so little product!

[@jessica232]

I always forget to moisturize my hands and cuticles. Thanks for reminding me. When I remember to use cuticle oil, I use Bliss Kiss Simply Pure and it comes in a brush pen. It works really well when I do it regularly.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yes I remember I used to use the pens from KBShimmer that were very similar and I loved them!

[@laurabolen4809]

I know you mentioned the difference between rejuvacote and nail envy... But can you explain again. Please. I have both and wondering which love I should be using. For the record I have thick nails but the seem to be brittle.

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha well it seems to be different for everyone, but for me Rejuvacote makes my nails thicker and stronger, and Nail Envy makes them grow faster and longer.

[@gretchenisasquirrel]

Nordstrom outlet always has opi nail envy for under 9$.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh awesome!! Much cheaper

[@latinalarri8534]

My nail care routine: First I shape my nails. Im growing a coffin shape) Then I apply some coconut oil, or vaseline. They both have similar effects. You can get them both at the dollar store. For like 50 cents. Then I get a Q tip and dip it in. I rub it on, around, and the top of the nail. I gently scrub it in. Then I apply some lotion. Any lotion is fine but I like the eczema therapy ones. Then I apply a base coat of nail strengthener. Make sure it says “Calcium” if you get one. Calcium helps your nails get stronger and grow a bit faster. You get it for about 2 dollars. I know its a bit expensive for a little bottle but its really worth it. Depending on how it affects your nails. If I dont use it I apply Shellac. Under the UV light. I don’t recommend it though, because it weakens your nails. But while its on kts really protected. I do this routine every 2-3 days. Maybe not the Shellac every 2-3 days, but I do shellac every...maybe 1-2 weeks. Hope this helped you! Thanks 4 reading.

[@KelliMarissa]

Thanks for sharing your routine!

[@latinalarri8534]

❤️

[@latinalarri8534]

Omg i just realized that your the person who made this video ❤️😂😭 Lol tysm for replying!

[@kieralambert1579]

I've been oiling my cuticles as chunks of skin was peeling and I have not finish but so far there not peeling as much I'll use it for an other month

[@KelliMarissa]

Keep using it!! :)

[@Jomama02]

Most cuticle oil is mineral oil. I just refill my little cuticle oil brush tube with mineral oil and a drop of fragrance oil. It's really cheap for a pint size bottle. Maybe $3. You can also use vitamin E capsules. Just poke a small hole in it. Works very well also.

[@KelliMarissa]

Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@SueHawkins6816]

When drying your hands after washing use the towel to gently push back your cuticles. I need to be more diligent about using cuticle oil. When I DO think to use something on my cuticles I use a product called Africa's Best Herbal Oil. It's a mix of different oils (Castor, Sesame seed, Jojoba, etc). I buy it at WalMart. You can use it as a massage oil or as a hot oil treatment on your hair, too. I think it smells nice and it's lightweight.

[@KelliMarissa]

That's an interesting tip about the cuticle pushing!

[@Pink-mandarina]

For me, nothing nothing else than Shea butter. This is my gold nirvana natural universal product. You can have it for very low price with big amount on eBay and this is gold! For nail for cuticle for hair for baby...I tried a lot of stuff but always come back to it.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh thanks for sharing your fave!!

[@shoogle8953]

I use Jose Maran Argon oil. One bottle is pricey but can be used on the body and hair.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh I haven't tried it!

[@janismhart6641]

I use jojoba oil a lot. I do like lemony flutter I need to buy more. I'm writing a list of the other products you mentioned so I can try them out.

[@KelliMarissa]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@eileen58]

Lol My boyfriend just asked who you were and when I told him he said when he went to Dallas, Texas on a business trip recently (we live in Bellingham, Washington) there was a cleaning lady with one of your videos playing in her cleaning cart on her phone. It's kind of funny because (I mean no offense by this) you're a smaller KZbinr. He said he recognized your hair. Small world. :) You're the best Kelli, I wish you great success. ❤

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha omg what are the odds! (And I take no offense haha I AM a small youtuber lol!) I never think that people who watch my videos might cross paths so that's just wild. I actually had someone's mom at my office recognize me from KZbin and I pretty much cried lol.

[@nataliemedina8676]

Vitamin E is great for skin! You should try jojoba oil + vitamin e mix best thing for nails and cuticles

[@KelliMarissa]

I'll look into it!

[@Morgain85]

I like nail oil and as a lotion the handlotion from Linola for 6€. Dk if you get Linola everywhere but it really helps my problematic skin (very dry, itchy, sensitive skin, it even bleeds sometimes from too much dryness. 🙈). I use it every time I wash my hands and I love it.

[@KelliMarissa]

I haven't heard of that but it sounds great!

[@doroparker1702]

Nobody mentioned eight hour cream so far. It is the only thing that helps my hands, lips and cuticles in cold winter. Miracle cream. Try Elizabeth Arden eight hour cream in cosmetic store. I had to get used to the smell, it is like tea tree oil. I cannot live without this cream now. Whatever skin problem, it is great on lips, cuticles, little cuts. Always fill some in little travel jars so I got it in every purse.