How to do a French manicure with gel polish

[@Lorraineh09]

Dotting tool for French wow. It’s the one thing I was soooo poor at. Just tried it with the dotting tool. Game changer! Your so clever thanks a mill

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Perfectly Polished hooray! I'm so glad to help :)

[@RondaSweets]

Omg I’m just starting to do nails, and tomorrow I have an appointment for a white tip manicure with gel. I promise this helped me so much. I didn’t know how to achieve the look. THANKS SO MUCH

[@tinaadjadj4986]

[@carolwrobel7766]

This is the best tutorial I have ever seen in doing nails for over 28 years. Great job!!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@meahtyler1150]

Omg using the dotting tool for French is absolutely brilliant!! I usually use a thin nail art brush but this is SO much better!! No need to worry about the bristles get old and fraying! You have changed my fench tip game for life! 😍😍

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I love using this technique, especially on short nails! Xx

[@loridodge3812]

Love how you demonstrated for different size nails. I always thought I couldn't have a French manicure because my nails are short like the first one. But now I can thank you. Also thanks for tip on capping the free edge on short nails. I always got polish on my skin capping because of the length

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

lori dodge awesome! I'm so glad that you found it helpful ☺️ I love a French mani on short nails. Thank you for the positive feedback! 😘

[@loridodge3812]

Nails with Courtney Crosbie no problem. I am actually sitting here going through your videos, I am going to be starting gel nails pretty soon, an I know you have great videos for this. Also going to try your overlay idea. I have nails that like to peel and break, hoping this will help me get a lil longer nails

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

lori dodge yes! My nails break quite easily, an overlay certainly fixes that. I've not broken a nail in about 8 weeks and they are getting quite long. Xo

[@loridodge3812]

Nails with Courtney Crosbie will definitely do it then. Just waiting on my packages to get here. Have my lamp and some of the stuff I will need. But no gel polish or gel yet. Dang mailman needs to hurry it up😁

[@daxmomnicole]

That's the great thing about this manicure. Great look any length

[@conniepleasantnails]

Courtney, OMG can I tell you what a perfectionist I am and how much I love this technique!!! I've never seen it anywhere and I am so grateful that you have chosen to share this!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thanks so much Connie! I love using this technique, it's perfectable everytime!

[@niranixx384]

I didn't had a dotting tool so I just used a bobypin... And it worked yay

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hoooooray! I love that 😍

[@9ninakapone]

I really never thought of doing this with a dotting tool. Thank you so much for this technique! I have been watching your videos and I love how you really explain how to do a lot of things. You made doing nails much easier for me because I'm a beginner. Especially gel nails cause I find doing them much easier than acrylics. I also subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

9ninakapone thanks so much for the positive feedback! I'm glad you're benefiting from my videos :) if you're ever struggling with something give me a shout and maybe I can help you! Xo

[@nmkini]

Thank you for the great dotting tool trick! I love french manicures, guess now I would be able to do it perfectly on my own. Thank you.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

NimzJan my pleasure :)

[@euniceroman]

Love the idea of using a dotting tool - so easy and clever yet I never thought of it. thanks for the tip!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

No problem! Glad to help :)

[@InnerPeaceBeauty]

Thank you so much for the tip on capping the shorter nails free edge!.. What an informative wee vid.. Thank you! .. New fan from New Zealand xx

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Glad to help! Thanks for the feedback xo

[@esztellakaskoto8352]

Thank you so much. I have just qualified and I am a client for Saturday who has asked French manicure. I was so nervous about it before your video 😊

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hi! I'm so glad you're feeling more confident now! I love doing french, and I'm sure you will do a great job!

[@nhlams]

Wow! I do my own nails and have never been able to do french nails....I am so thankful that I found this.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Awesome! I'm so glad it helped! Xo

[@cindyholland363]

This is super helpful. I was struggling with french tips. Thank you .

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

@@cindyholland363 that's awesome, I'm glad it helped! Have fun :)

[@MelaniesManicures]

Thank you for this! Doing my first French mani this evening and of course I wasn’t taught this at nail school.

[@ethot4997]

beautiful! i can't wait to try this on my own nails!

[@millyharding8163]

Thanks for the tutorial. You explain each step so clearly. Big Help.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the positive feed back!

[@katpiotrowski8078]

Thank You so much for this awesome tutorial. I recently purchased an Led light and have done own gel now (only two times). I am so happy with the outcome. But I would really like to do a French manicure and you made it look so easy. I will be purchasing a dotting tool and giving this a try! My mom and I Thank You 😀! Excellent, excellent tutorial!

[@danettekealey7382]

Thank you for making that so easy! I’ve Struggled for years with this technique. You have so many good tips!!!

[@MadeleineHenderson]

Excellent tips thanks, I too pick at my own extensions the second they grow out slightly I start!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Mellon Walker Movies yes, I'm terrible for it as well 😆

[@HairstylesbyCarol]

I love this, I always have an issue with this. thank you.

[@lucymoore403]

Very cool dotting tool hack👍

[@sophiemcadoo2559]

Love this thank you great to see it with different lengths too .

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Sophie Mcadoo thanks! I struggled with a long French for much longer than a short, so I know each length poses it's own difficulties. I can't wait to see how people get on with it!

[@sophiemcadoo2559]

nail tutorials with Courtney Crosbie tempted to do my own but start new job Wednesday where I can't have anything on my nails :(

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Sophie Mcadoo Oh no! I hate jobs like that. How very selfish of them. 😂😂

[@weekendnomad5038]

Never thought to try this !! 🤦🏻‍♀️ great idea!!! My daughter is always asking me for French tips and the stickers never work on fake nails

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Great! I'm so glad you found this then :)

[@kat090181]

Dotting tool for French?...game changer! Xx

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

right!!!

[@pamglover2131]

What is a dotting tool?...

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

A dotting tool is the little stick I use in this video, it has a small ball on the end that creates a dot with the polish :)

[@coupondrake1128]

Never would of thought to you that tool! Love the 3 samples of nails also

[@wendyedwards8741]

Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@almacabral8569]

Thank you, loved your idea 👍😍

[@daxmomnicole]

Perfection ❤love that you did different lengths.

[@ChynaEyez1012]

Thanks woman, I needed to see this video.. I started thinking ...should I put regular white polish wait for it to dry and then add a gel top coat 🤷🏾‍♀️😂. You saved me a possible disaster lol!

[@lyn8381]

Hi just found this tutorial and found it really helpful. Can I ask do you cure the white in between the two coats on longer nails and then cure again before you top coat?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hi! Each layer should be cured once :)

[@barbaramorland7904]

Thanks loved this, never thought of using a dotting tool for the really short ones x

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Barbara Morland great! It's no problem.

[@teressabetts913]

Awesome idea

[@BajaRosie]

just in time my french client comes today!! thank you

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Baja Rosie great! I hope it helps! Tag me in your pic on instagram!

[@BajaRosie]

i use the dotting tool to apply the hard gel and a brush for polish, im going to try the dotting tool for the polish, i just find when im using the tool with the hard gel it takes me FOREVER, maybe i don't have the right brush for cleaning up the smile line, ive ordered a bunch of different ones to try. Do you do the same for hard gel or do you have a different technique for pink and white gel extensions? thanks again!!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Baja Rosie great! Hope it went well, tag me on your instagram post #courtneycrosbie

[@BajaRosie]

i actually ended up using a striping polish i just got from silcare and it worked great took me only 15 mins which is alot less then usual!! p.s i don't have instagram

[@pixienails7099]

I do that on short nail as well it gives it a nice crisp line great video !!!!!!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thanks! Xo

[@maykynize]

I really enjoyed your tutorial and how you explains how and why do to things.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

That's awesome :) thank you for the positive feedback!

[@khimilaganpunzalan6458]

such a genius 🥰

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

thank you 😊

[@creseldapearl5977]

Very useful tips. Thank you;)

[@goddessofeuphoria]

Omg!!! You're freaking amazing ! I just started doing my own pedis because I'm no longer a big fan of colorful nail polish although I do a pretty good job ..this will take it to the next level!!! Thank you 😊

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I'm so pleased you found it helpful! Enjoy painting your nails 😍 level up!

[@LifeAccordingtoMaria]

Fabulous job! Didn't know they made translucent gel polish. That is one thing I will have to hunt for. You rock! Maria (Life According to Maria)

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Well, I'm an idiot. I thought you were talking about a different video. The app only shows me the comment and not the video 😂 I will update the description of this video to include the link to purchase the translucent polish! I'm sorry. Xo

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hey Maria, here is the actual link to the translucent polish! 😣 www.essentialnails.com/product/454/gelaze_rq/gelaze-rose-quartz-13ml.html

[@evelynbecky]

Awesome!!!! I’m going to do this Thanks for sharing !!!!!

[@AlodiaLozano]

Really useful tutorial, thanks for sharing!

[@shalimamb]

Dotting tool! Brilliant.

[@glow1815]

I do my own french tips for years. I never knew you can use dotting tool, you did an amazing job! Now my question is I always have a problem when I coated the clear coat tends to wipe off the white, is there a specific clear coat I need to use? Becuase even when the tips are dried once I applied the white color it spread.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, are you using gel polish or nail varnish?

[@betsylang9607]

Very nice 👍 Thank You. Where did you get your dotting tool ?

[@SistonaCeciliaPingal]

Nice and beautiful

[@crsh2007]

I heard that you can also use the round rip of a bobby pin in place of a dotting tool

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Yes! That works a treat :)

[@maga8307]

Thank you so much for showing this techic. I've wanted to do white tips on my nails for ages. I'm going to try it this evening. I'm new to gel nail. I'm still learning. Can you give me advice on gelling my nails. I seem to get brush strokes sometimes. Do I leave gel on my nails for few seconds and will it self level before curing? Many thanks. Great video. 😊 I have subscribed to your channel.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hi! Welcome 🙏 to avoid brush strokes, you may need to just use a bit more polish. But there's a fine line between enough and too much. Also Try applying it with your brush more parallel to the nail, and use a feather touch. Most brands of gel polish self level but some of the more inexpensive ones are just rubbish. My favorite, canni, self levels and its not expensive. There's a link to that in my description if you want to change it up. It does take practice so don't be disheartened: )

[@maga8307]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie Thank you for quick reply. I will try thst. Many thanks.

[@maga8307]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie I meant to add. I tried the dotting tool method and I can't seem to get it right. Maybe it's the gel polish I'm using. I will try it again. It's looks so easy with you doing it. Again thank you for posting this video and sharing ❤️

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

@@maga8307 what seems to be the problem woth the Dotting tool? Message me on fb or insta if you want some help troubleshooting! Xo

[@gailharris3219]

One word...brilliant!!!!!

[@quiet_shy]

This is amazing thanks for sharing!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+claireh0299 thanks for the comment! you're more than welcome xxx

[@rennigarrad3099]

This was really helpful thank u. I’m newly qualified and about to start advertising and I’ve been dreading if someone asks me for French!

[@evelyngrace9954]

Only video on KZbin that shows actual people’s nails- very short, medium to long length

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thank you for noticing ☺️ I think it's important to be realistic!

[@bobbi2924]

Fantastic! X

[@faigie2002]

Ty! I learned so much!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hoooray! Glad to help xo

[@cattleyaoscar1805]

Thank you so much for sharing this video I'm gonna try this technique ...

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Cattleya oscar great! It's no problem at all. You can tag me in your attempts on instagram if you have it! #courtneycrosbie

[@tabethaosredkar2238]

dotting tool... great idea !.... thanx

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+tabetha nails-nails-nails ! My pleasure :)

[@SamanthaAndersonArtist]

Can I use a second coat of base coat as a "clear coat" substitute? Kindly, an at home, self manicurist mom. 😅

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

You can buy it will need wiped off with alcohol to remove the sticky layer, it won't be shiny and it won't last as long x

[@danielava6986]

I love It!

[@user-lc9qc3rp1k]

The middle one looks nicer.

[@isauramelendez6715]

Thanks

[@maggiehoward7020]

I will try this as when I tried doing white tips I made such a mess I had to take it all off.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Margaret Howard go for it! It does take some practice. But this is the easiest way I've found xx

[@wasnahsmb4365]

Tq 4 this video.now i can do it at home 😍

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

You're very welcome :) glad I could help!

[@mariapolanco55]

Amazing 😉 👌

[@t.mumpfield]

Why didn’t I ever think of using my dotting tool??!!! Thank you!!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Tina Mumpfield you're welcome!

[@chrislaineroney9104]

Very interesting things.

[@aliciamahmot8470]

HI! 2 questions-- inbetween the BASE and the FRENCH WHITE-- what did you use? use mentioned the white would bleed if you put it directly on the base coat.. It wasn't clear what you used? Rose quartz? is a GEL polish between base AND french tip coloring?? ALSO-- do you ship to USA? THANK YOU!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, yes it's called rose quartz. It's a transparent pink gel polish. I don't ship to the USA.

[@MrsScatCat]

Thank you for showing this. The Rose Quartz - translucent polish link was great for ordering but the white polish goes to general ordering for all polishes. Can you fix link to White polish? Thank you.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, thanks for that. Should be fixed now!

[@MrsScatCat]

Thanks! Great Video. +1

[@johannak1983]

I'm a bit confused. When you apply your second white layer (if needed) do you cure the nail and then apply the top coat or do you apply the top coat and then cure them both?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Always cure each layer independently. If you put topcoat over wet polish, it's going to smudge it.

[@johannak1983]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie Oh, ok! Thank you so much for your immediate response. :)

[@beatowska]

where can I buy this doting tool? this is so cool , ty

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, it's just a standard dotting tool. Amazon or eBay have a variety depending on your budget. Xo

[@raya74]

fantastic demonstration thank you! also could you do baby boomer nails thank you!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+RiRi Ray yes, I will make a baby boomer video...once I figure it out! I've only ever done it with acrylic. Xx

[@ZenobiaBeckley]

What you call the needle looking that you painted the lines for the French nail?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, it's called a dotting tool. Xo

[@saraannpiscopo87]

Hi, I do the exact same steps but the white tips peel off everytime. I even use a bonder, make a reaaaally thin base coat layer.. I don't know what to do I love french manicures please help

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Sara-Ann Piscopo try to do your white layers thinner, white is difficult to cure properly if it's too thick. Usually that's why gel peels, it will happen especially if you don't cap the free edge as well.

[@ThuPham-ep6ic]

Sara-Ann Piscopo has

[@ChynaEyez1012]

Make sure ur using the same brand of gel polishes too!

[@sharonsteffan4852]

What is a dotting tool and where do you get it?

[@hotdogsgurl3915]

What top coat do you use?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I'm not sure what one I used here, I t was probably MIG. I'm using premier gel now though :)

[@ninalynch348]

How long are you curing for please? X

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Nina Lynch hi Nina, I have a led lamp, so I'm curing for 60 seconds. If you have a uv lamp, cure each layer for 2 minutes x

[@ninalynch348]

nail tutorials with Courtney Crosbie Thank you xxx

[@Debbie-b6n]

What dot tool is that?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I don't know, just a cheap one off ebay probably. This video is really old so I cant remember exactly but I know it won't be anything fancy.

[@betsylang9607]

Are you a nail tech ?

[@laurapotvain9681]

Autre personnes peut faire pinceau french manucure blanc

[@purple2275]

No such thing in France. They are too classy for these tacky Pamela Anderson nails. They either wear clear or red.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Brilliant. Thanks for your input.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

It was invented by a nail tech in California, in the 1970’s, and just called “French”.

[@legnakoorbloh3970]

Jeez how much poppin in stuff are you doing....hate when ppl say theyre gonna pop something somewhere

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

+Legna Koorbloh Hi! Thanks for popping a comment on. In answer to your question, it's 4. I popped things in 4 times during this video. I really appreciate your feedback and will keep that in mind the next time I pop a video on. 😉

[@amandajarvis7231]

hahahaha