How to Keep Your Nails Strong & Healthy (Nail Polish 101) || KELLI MARISSA

[@KelliMarissa]

Hi friends! Sorry I had a little cold while I filmed this, so I sound a bit congested 😅 BUT I have a discount code for you! You can use code "10FORKELLI" for 10% off your Modelones purchase on Amazon (now thru October 3), link in the description 🥰

[@metallover9852]

hope you're feeling better soon 💐😊

[@lisapierce525]

Thanks for this code. Feel better soon Kelli❤

[@shaz8486]

Get better soon Kelli. 💜🤕🤧 Thanks for the discount code, it may not work for Australia but I will be trying ! Kelli, do you mind if I share this video on our nail fb group. So many are still recovering form using Sistaco and damaged dry flaking nails . That you Kelli. I won’t share until I receive a reply 💜✨

[@KelliMarissa]

@@shaz8486 thank you! Yes you can definitely share it, I really appreciate that 💜💜💜

[@shaz8486]

@@KelliMarissaI just tried to share your video…I was flabbergasted as FB wouldn’t allow it …..it went AGAINST COMMUNITY GUIDELINES!!!!! 😡😡😡 I sent them feedback telling them to get their FACTS correct seeing as they allow so much violence and stuff that shouldn’t be on there. Omg I was so annoyed…. Will let you know if it changes. I gave them feedback twice !!! 💜💜💜 Thing is, previously they have allowed a video of yours on the group someone else posted . Doesn’t make sense !!!

[@pggysu]

I couldn't agree more filing vs clipping. And Ana from Bliss Kiss posted a study a few years ago that concluded filing in both directions has no adverse effects. Great, because I always have. 😊

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh that's amazing to hear haha! I think it would be so time consuming to do just one direction tbh 😅😅

[@foxyowl683]

I've actually been truly shocked how much of a difference not clipping has made. I used to think I had really weak, breakable nails, but I honestly think it was 90% clipping that was the problem.

[@kimr6683]

The cuticle oil multiple times a day has improved my nails SO much alone! And I am on the dish gloves now too- so much better!!!

[@ynotjen6542]

From time to time. I watch these to remind myself why my cuticles are so bad😂. My skin is so dry. I need to change my hand cream and cuticle oils. Thanks for this vid always helpful.

[@PaintedSpaceship]

On the subject of whether or not you need to let your nails breathe between manicures: I've actually found that having the layers of polish adds mechanical strength to my nails just by giving them some sort of support material. Even though I have fairly thin and kinda peely nails that break often when left alone, the combination of a nourishing, strengthening base coat and other layers has meant that my nails break SO MUCH less often just because they have little armor on them at all times.

[@Arcanewhim]

Your crime answer is so wholesome 🥰 have you done a video on how to grow out longer nails? I know you like to keep yours short. I really like longer nails but mine get to a specific length and then tear every single time 🫣 I’ve made so many changes to accommodate my nails, like always using a butter knife to open pull tabs, but still they tear!

[@DutchIsraeli]

I believe you about the nail filing, but I cannot stand the feeling! It gives me the shivers! As a kid, when my mum used to file her nails, I had to leave the room 😅 I will still be clipping. But I appreciate your advice very much! 💛

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha my partner is the same about nail filing, he can't stand the sound of it 😂

[@obliviouscandybar]

Same, I've gotten better at it, but filing my nails (especially with a glass file) makes me cringe.

[@LouiseHultcrantz]

I want to try filing again now to see if I've gotten better as I've aged but I'm afraid that it's gonna send shivers down my spine too😂 it's my "nails on a chalk board" moment both with the sound and the sensation

[@tpjyo]

I clip and file my nails. I probably sound odd but I can't stand filing long nails, but if I clip my nails short I'm fine with filing them. I also can't stand long nails lol.

[@Woolsa]

Filing my nails makes me feel sick to my stomach

[@annettestrausberg5283]

Very good advice. I would love to see you include the use of warm jojoba oil soaks. It has made a huge difference for me. A separate video to discuss pros and cons of various nail strengtheners and hardeners would be great. I think it's not such a simple topic. I love your swatch reviews- honest and fun!

[@barbaramelian509]

Using a glass nail file has been one of the best recommendations I've taken from you channel! I've had the same glass nail file since 2019 and it was the best purchase ever: the file doesn´t get dull, it's effective yet gentle on the nail and you can wash it after every use, which makes it much more hygenic than regular ones. Also, being made of glass I thought I had to be extra careful when handling it. But I've accidentally dropped it on the floor quite a few times over the years and it turned out to be much more resistant than I believed at first.

[@metallover9852]

Ooooh I'm so early 😍 Kelli you are the GOAT of nail polish youtubers ❤

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh you are so sweet thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@chinamason6294]

I appreciate you so much i have worn enhancements for 16 years and im ready to embrace my natural nails 😀

[@conneaness]

This was very helpful and informative 🧐👍; especially the part about using cuticle oils and hand ✋ creams. I need to use them more frequently. Thanks 🙏😎.

[@pleasestopscreaming]

Yes to kitchen gloves. I cannot touch anything wet/gross lol. I do clip AND file, though. My nails seem to grow very fast. I went thru a period where i only filed and it added too much time to my routine. So now i clip to just above where i want them to be and file down (with glass).

[@karal6640]

You can use a clothespin too to hold a cotton ball while using acetone.

[@AcatnamedScribbles]

I agree with you on the stop light thing, I get off work at 3am and I stop at every single red light on my way home. The only time I would ever run one is if someone approached my car and I felt unsafe 😂

[@elevanesc]

Regarding collagen: preface this with I am not a scientist, this could be coincidence not correlation, but I've noticed my nails have been in better condition when I've been taking collagen vitamins. I had seen stuff on the internet about taking collagen to help improve hair/skin/nail/joint health, so I decided to give it a shot. Took the vitamins for a while, didn't seem to have any obvious results & wondered if this was really doing anything. Decided to not buy anymore after current bottle ran out & see if there was a noticeable difference when I stopped. And there was! My nails got to be super peely & brittle again really bad; until then I hadn't realized they had gotten better for awhile. After a little bit, I decided to start taking them again & the peely-ness has gotten way better again & my nails have been feeling stronger. Could definitely be other factors at play, but the correlation with the vitamin taking has personally led me towards continuing the vitamins.

[@sailorsylveon5610]

I broke a nail last week. The time before that was 11 months ago. Both were due to me exposing my hand to cleaning chemicals for too long 😅 Yes to gloves always for cleaning to keep nails safe!!!

[@dianehickox8774]

I am so with you on the kitchen gloves!!!! Also, I use latex gloves when doing food prep - like chopping vegetables, etc. Even though they’re not completely “water proof” I think they help somewhat

[@adinaholmes5269]

I literally *just* had my kid take the polish off one nail that looked crappy, but if I had one of those pot things, I could do that when the kids aren't around. 😂

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha! I've also used tweezers to hold my cotton ball in a pinch, but that can mess up the tweezer over time 😅😅

[@JadenYukifan28]

​@@KelliMarissaMy sister recently got me a 200 count box of pre-soaked Gel Polish/Nail Polish remover pads and they work really well, but the problem is that it states that it's one nail wrap pad per nail. Although, I tested out a theory where I tried to remove the Polish off 5 nails on one hand and it works. All I did was remove the pre-soaked nail wipe from the wrapper and used it as if I was using a cotton ball with nail Polish remover soaked into it. It does not contain Acetone, but it still left my skin with white stuff.

[@eyes2seee]

The Nail Polish Diva tool works well for me!!

[@michellepenshorn2725]

Your fun fact cracked me up!😂 But so agree about the non-dairy upcharges! Thanks for the tips!❤

[@chrissy24-7]

I am thousand with you in the frustration of upsell on milk alternatives! I get oat milk to reduce fast because i live the creamy taste. ❤ Great tips ❤

[@NienitaO]

I like these videos. Even if I know some, it's a good reminder. And some new tips always help. 👍

[@manfredfails7485]

I never used cuticle oil even tho I have a couple bottles from Madam Glam. My hands got really dry. I picked the dead skin off and I tore my hands up. For the first time I started using lotion. Now I’m using cuticle oil and my nails are in better condition. No more dry hands or cuticles.

[@Nemrac92]

Just curious about the remover and Madeline’s polish. As someone that enjoys wearing a manicure for at least a week, I am used to dehydrating my nail plate to ensure it stays on a nice long time. You mentioned these products have moisturisng ingredients, so would they not make my manicures last as long? Also recently found out my ferritin levels have been “borderline” low for years and only has been mentioned to me now really. So I am going iron supplements help with my nails and hair. Never put 2&2 together before. So definitely if you’ve tried some of these tips consider getting a blood test.

[@blessed9491]

Have an orange /lime juuce or smtgh with vit c for iron absorption 💅🏻

[@jenniferw392]

In my opinion, you are one of the queens of nail care, so trust me-if something is a problem for you, it’s a disaster for me! 😂 Thank you for sharing your experience! ❤

[@angelm33]

I love the essie cuticle oil it smells so good and its the only one i can find in most stores with jojoba oil in it

[@tammygood253]

Great video! Your channel is one of the main reasons I was able to recover my nails from a couple years of salon gel polish manis and removal (the drill got me!). I take time every week to pain my nails, file with the high quality glass files, and I use oils multiple times a day, every day! So thank you SO much for doing what you do. I really had wondered at one point if I'd ever be able to get my natural nails back in good condition. It took a long time, but I did it! Regarding the crime---I might siphon off a few million dollars from a billionaire and set up an amazing rescue and old pup home for all the dogs. ALL THE DOGS. LOL.

[@SamIamGreenEggsandSam]

Thank you Kelli! You're the best! And this is perfect timing for me. I'm getting back into lacquer after developing a gel allergy from years of careless at-home gel manis. I'm about to order my first indie + boutique polishes (KBShimmer and ILNP) as a 29th birthday gift to myself. So I've been consuming so much of your content and getting so excited and prepared. You've helped me through my gel product mourning period, genuinely!😂

[@laceym3662]

Same boat here! Wild allergic reaction to gel about 3 years ago after doing my own extensions and now I'm back to regular polish and shorties.

[@shanemorton2921]

Glass files are a game changer. There was a set of 3 ORLY ones included in their subscription this month and honestly I wasn't prepared for just how good glass files are. I think they're all I'll use from now on!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ohhhh I absolutely need to try an Orly glass file haha! 👀

[@nataliesirota2611]

Oil soaks for at least 20 minutes, with nitrile gloves, between manicures have helped me.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yes this is an amazing tip!!

[@susanmiddlebrook5882]

⁠@@KelliMarissaEspecially if the oil is warmed! It causes the oil to permeate the nail bed much better. Great treatment for all nail types but is especially helpful for those of us who naturally have extra hard nails. It keeps them from shattering or cracking when they are hit against something. It makes them much more flexible!💡!

[@zankhnajadhav7015]

Thank you soooooooooo muuuucccchhh Kelli this video was much needed because in lockdown I developed liking for applying nail polish because u know all the time at home and no entertainment. Nail Polishing then was relaxing I also ordered a small nail art kit then. Now I love nail art . So this video will help protecting nails. BIG THANK YOU beautiful Kelli.😊

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yay I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Nail polish is such a great hobby haha I think a lot of us really loved being able to do it during lockdown 💜💜💜

[@3rin817]

I'm already doing most of these. My nails took a huge hit when I took spironolactone this summer 😅 it was totally not worth it! I'm trying to rebuild. So, this is helpful.

[@sharibc3597]

Kitchen gloves make my hands sweat! I’ve tried using them for dishes, painting and such. I gave up! 😂 I use lots of lotion and cuticle oil! 😊

[@countrygirl7402]

These are all great tips. I usually do a really good night moisturizer before bed on my hands. Especially on my cuticles. It makes a difference, at least I think so. And I take a multivitamin each day. I want to make sure I'm getting all the nutrients I need. I have cuticle oil everywhere too. I use Burt Bees Miracle Balm as well. I have a tin of that stuff everywhere. It feels amazing on your skin and smells sooo good.

[@janea87ta]

I ordered all this yesterday and just received the Orly nail oil and the others are on the way. You have never steered me wrong 😊. I use the Orly Bonder Base Coat and love it! Thank you for your videos. I have put lotion now in my bathroom, bedroom and kitchen 😁. Oh, and the oil smells amazing! Thank you thank you 🙏 💕

[@monnie8060]

I'll definitely have to get that sponge polish remover! I always mess up 1 nail when I do them, so this will help to clean and re-do it. Thanks for the tips😊

[@KelliMarissa]

Yay happy to help!!

[@Embry-yrbme]

Lemon-scented nail polish remover sounds awesome!

[@theflyingsatelli]

❤ I also use a lot of cuticle oils on my nails.

[@kairelouise824]

Hey Kelli - thanks for this video. It's not like I don't have waaaay too much nail polish already, but decided to try the Modelone's Ridge Filling Strengthener in Pink Glow and it's really nice. I usually avoid colours like that because I have very fair skin but it looks quite nice and not too summery. I can grow my nails to claw-length with just oil but the minute I add polish they slowly start to crack and split and I'm constantly repairing. I'm hoping it won't happen now. I also ordered the remover in the bottle and the pot so we'll see how that goes. It just makes for a nice easy manicure, no basecoats, topcoats etc. (though I may have to add something glittery just to the tips ...) and it dries fairly quickly too. 🌸

[@lisapecchenino278]

Love this episode, I knew most of the tips but a learned some new ones. Just started using Madelines polish and I really like it. ❤ Please do a stamping video I’m new to stamping and now I’m addicted!!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yes I've been meaning to do more stamping videos!!!

[@drew_m_r]

love these types of vids! a great refresher/reminder for me to be better about my nail care routine.

[@Julie-qz2ei]

This video came at the perfect time

[@princessJayNay22]

I just got the modelones remover and pink glow strengthner today from Amazon, based on your recommendations

[@KelliMarissa]

Ohh I think you're gonna love them both tbh!! They're great for this cold weather.

[@linseyc.6602]

Thanks for all the tips!❤❤❤

[@paulastrong7571]

I like going over these tips!

[@tessacoleman888]

Well this was well timed! I broke another nail today and I’m so over these weak nails!

[@BrittMFH]

I'm a crazy one! In my 60s so nails are old (😅), yet I do all the bad things: rarely use cuticle oil (only after acetone), clip nails down before filing with cheap files, and never ever use gloves when washing dishes! But I do keep polish on my nails and am careful with them in other respects. I know I'm just very lucky to have good nails!

[@thespookymouse]

I'm not sure, but I think the nail plate can get thicker with age as well. I remember working at a PT desk and noticing people's nails

[@ReillyWilde]

Great nail care tips. 💅🏻 I use Orly’s Nail Defense (strengthening protein treatment) as a base coat for my weekly manicures. Kelli “stealing” almond milk! 😂 I’m with you-I don’t drink dairy either. Actually certain Peet’s coffee bars don’t up charge for plant based milks, but I don’t live near one. 🤷‍♀️

[@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways]

Thanks. I have for the last few years only been wearing nail strengtheners, but when I started watching you recently, I started putting color on my nails and immediately got yellow/orange nails. I was using OPI Nail Envy as the base coat. Then I tried bleaching my nails with baking soda and lemon juice, which did help a bit, but they are still yellow. I put the Nail Envy first, then Orly Bonder Base Coat before the colors (I have gotten some ILNP, Essie and others). It seems to be that I have easily stained nails. I take a lot of vitamins, have been drinking a multi-type collagen with Biotin in it since November, and drink a lot of water. They are really much stronger and I have been using Essie cuticle oil for the last month. I am a bit jealous why your nails are so perfectly white. Oh well. Thanks for the advice.

[@ladyvibe1]

Thank you for these tips. I follow almost all of them but definitely guilty of using my nails as tools 🤣🤣🤣 Going to put that Model1 stuff in my Amazon wishlist 💛

[@mariahines4025]

Thank u for your show u are very pretty please tell me what kind of base coat do u think I should us for my nails

[@lurklingX]

i got an off-brand glass file and it works GREAT. if you try one and don't like it, try another brand. (seagreen is not easy to find and this had a case. :) get the thicker one 3mm)

[@samanthamurray5773]

That's so funny about the gloves in NJ!! I moved to NJ a few years ago and started using gloves when washing dishes. I use nitrile gloves when prepping food and whenever else possible too now lol

[@joanshealy1662]

I have taken Vit E supplement for decades and I use collagen peptides I add to my drink in the morning and my nails grow fine but I have some peeling

[@serabella779]

I mostly wear black powder free gloves at work and I usually have strengthener on my nails to protect them because I can't wear nail polish on my fingernails at work (dining room attendant job). I'm wearing Holo Taco's Foreshadow and used the Olive & June nail strengthener under the Holo Taco long lasting base coat. I also use Ella Mila's cuticle oil and O'Keefe's Working Hands cream during my work days because my hands are so dry lately.

[@shelleyj3704]

This was so helpful - I needed a refresher, I guess, because you pointed out some great tips that I've been neglecting. (Drink moar water!)

[@Amanda.Sanders87]

Had to oil my nails while watching this video! Thank you!

[@lisapierce525]

So, do you not use Rejuvacote2 anymore? I have been using it and it’s been great for my nails until recently. It doesn’t seem to be helping. My nails are cracking at the edges where the free edge starts. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been sick (ear & sinus infections) for the last month or so or maybe the meds I’m taking or a combo of both. I’m going to get a couple bottles of the Modelones and see if that helps. I have 8 cracked nails😢 My nails were doing great and now that it’s almost the best time for nail art I had to file them down. 😩 Thanks for this great comprehensive guide to nail care. I do all the things so hopefully the Modelones will be the ticket!❤

[@KelliMarissa]

I do still recommend the Rejuvacote but to be honest its been a year or two since Ive used it! Sickness definitely contributes to weakening nails though, sometimes it takes a bit to grow them back out after your system weakens 🥲 I'm still recovering my nails from being sick too! But every little bit helps, lots of cuticle oil and strengtheners!

[@melissaa4168]

I think people forget youtubers are here to also sell so if you note Kelli is plugging a lot of Modelone products here. Obviously some things she comes across she will love it hate herself and tell us accordingly therefore what she uses will change from time to time. Like everyone sometimes she will stick with old faithfuls in products. You say you've been unwell so that can play a part or age aswell as hormones or change of ingredients in products. Take what youtubers or anyone says with a pinch of salt and go with what works for you ultimately if you do try products, I'm sure Kelli agrees.

[@lisapierce525]

@@melissaa4168 I don’t take anything Kelli says with a pinch of salt. I trust her implicitly! If she didn’t like a product, she wouldn’t be promoting it. I know that’s not true with all utubers but it is with Kelli imo.

[@melissaa4168]

@@lisapierce525 cool...I know hence I said she will say if she likes it doesn't. Guess I mean dont be too surprised if something they say they use they no longer use. Good luck in getting your nails back on track.

[@lisapierce525]

@@melissaa4168 thank you!

[@koriat0158]

I feel instantly called out because I just peeled off my polish 😅 But they will pop off in one piece by themselves very often too and I don't ever wear peely base because they won't last me longer than an hour

[@supperpuppy8]

It could be your prep or base coat too. I had terrible luck with sinful colors base coat and it made my polish pop off like it was a peely and fixing my prep helped a ton too

[@ashcraft555]

The Essie base coat pops off like that on me.

[@thespookymouse]

Jojoba is amazing, glass nail files, and anything ELSE can be a tool to open stuff, like butter knives, pens are great at opening food boxes, (and unrelated but bottle openers work on twist tops of you didn't like the cap scratching your hand). I've also learned sandwich bags work great as gloves and don't absorb acetone through it.

[@scali1121]

Hoping you will make a video about Great Lakes Lacquer at some point. They have amazing nail polishes.

[@pinkpandamiranda]

I would highly highly recommend getting the Ella and Mila non-acetone remover. It's very good for your nails and actually takes nail polish off!

[@KelliMarissa]

Tbh I wasn't a huge fan of the Ella and Mila one, everyone told me to check it out so I tried it for a while but it always made my hands so greasy so I didn't repurchase 😅 I know people really love it though!

[@eponinesg]

I love your answer to the crime question so much, it's very much in line with what I know about you as a person. I'm also a total rule follower for most things, I'll use my turn signal when I'm the only car for miles up in the mountains. Like who am I signaling for, an elk? The squirrels? It makes me so nervous to think I'm doing something that could get me in trouble, lol. Zack is the total opposite and is an absolute chaos goblin and it makes me SO NERVOUS when we're on vacation and stuff. Also, the upcharges for almond and oat milk are getting so wild it's to the point where THAT should be a crime. Like oat milk has to be so cheap, there's no way it isn't better business to use that for everything as the default and then upcharge to regular milk 😂

[@EirlysMcLachlan]

I've never met anybody who doesn't use kitchen gloves, other than one lady who would use a scrub brush so her hands were never in the water. I clip my nails, but I don't do it all in one go, I use the edge to clip across in small bits to not bend my nail, then file (not the orange emerys, it's some tiny grit blue file) a little to smooth it out. I can't stand the feeling of filing that much off at once. And I've tried glass files, but my nails split and also the smell was so bad! I've sworn by a scrub tub for years, but having foam instead of soft "teeth" looks interesting. I'll have to give it a try.

[@cartermrc]

I got back into weekly manicures and polish last November, nails were in great shape. But now at the end of January, 2 had splitting on the edge (had to trim very short) and more dryness around the nails. I take Biotin, multi vitamins, do cuticle conditioner and hand lotion every night, so could it simply be due to the colder weather?

[@karengilmore8178]

I used nail strengthening polish to much and it caused my nail lifting and has been going on for about 6 months. It does such. I can't wear nail polish while my nails are lifting. Right now I have 3 nails lifting.

[@cherib6309]

What was the brand of the nail polish remover pod, please? I had one once and I loved it and now I have no idea where to buy another one.

[@annae933]

omg i was literally in the process of watching your nail care video from 2 years ago when this came across my feed. what are the chances? 😂

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha we must be on the same wavelength today 😅😅

[@pelipeng8020]

Your nail shape is so similar to mine. Maybe that's why I trust your swatches the most 😅

[@ashcraft555]

When it comes to removing polish from one finger without wrecking the rest of your polish, I use those little finger condoms you can buy in the first aid section. They protect the fingers I use to hold the remover. I started carrying a small tweezers in my pocket at all times. Pretty much everything I would use my nails as tools for can be done with the tweezer instead, so caring over makes it simple to avoid busting my nails as I have a convenient alternative. Also, bank robbery. For other (more important) reasons, too, but I would love to have more resources for all these phenomenal polish launches!

[@MoodysMood-lt6wh]

All of this! TFS!

[@silent_day]

I've been taking biotin gummies and it's been an absolute game changer for me. My nails used to flake off at the ends (probably due to my diet) and my nail polish would chip and lift. It was getting annoying but the supplements have really helped

[@Ms_shadoweyes]

Is there a certain brand or type of collagen you recommend? I've always thought about trying to help with my naturally short nails but there's so many out there! Thanks you for another great vid Kelli :)

[@sheelfjohnson]

That's so funny - I actually have cuticle oils all over my house too. Now I just need to start _using_ them 😸. I guess there's never a convenient time to have my fingers all oily so I put off using them.

[@beckyesperanza9793]

Great tips , thank you for sharing.

[@Mrs.Katiex0x]

I oil as much as I can. I went a few weeks without really oiling and I noticed a difference. My nails started to peel and we're brittle. I make my own oil, I bought a 16oz glass pump bottle and an 8 oz bottle of Jojoba oil and a bottle of Vitamin E oil. Mix them in the bottle and it lasts me for awhile. I have pens and squeeze bottles everywhere. My car, work, my travel bag, next to my bed and chair. I wish I could use biotin. I break out when I took the supplements

[@michaela8524]

I find it very importand to apply nailoil and basecoat also at the bottom and the edges of the nail. It seals the nail plate.

[@patriciamercurio7741]

Great tips ❤ 💅

[@KelliMarissa]

Thank you! 😊💜

[@arielshmariel470]

Thanks for this! I’m going to try that polish remover for sure.

[@KelliMarissa]

You're gonna love the scent haha!!

[@macduff125]

Ordered both removers! Anything to try and help my peely nails! Thanks for the tips!

[@kathyperkov5939]

Thanks Kelli xo

[@CandysGarden]

Question: Have you thought about coming up with a specific cuticle oil that you'd sell?

[@Shinerybox]

I use Hard As Hoof multiple times a day as suggested and it's a miracle balm for the nails. And SO cheap. Off topic, do you have any suggestions for brands to look for at Dollar stores etc that would be particularly good for stamping re: opacity and thickness? I'm trying to get into stamping but don't have the money for a $30 set of four polishes.

[@frankraddi6872]

What would be a good sparkly nail polish? For pink and purple

[@GlassShark86]

Is there a big difference between using a strengthening remover vs pure acetone and then washing and moisturizing or are they sort of the same? I usually just use acetone but if they make a big difference I might try some different things. Thanks so much for these videos! Had to edit because of your question at the end. I am the same lol I think it's just my anxiety but who knows. Goody goody over here.

[@KelliMarissa]

That's a great question - I think it's probably somwhat similar to using regular remover and then something like a strengthening/vitamin e cuticle oil, but acetone does dry out more layers of your nail that are a bit harder to moisturize so it will take a bit more time to rehydrate! Personally I only use pure acetone for cleanup because I don't love how much it dries me out when I use it as remover!

[@RaidenHusky]

I think I was surprised that you recommended the remover pot for glitter. I love those remover pots, but I tell people to use them for anything but glitter polish. Reason being, every time I use one to remove glitter, it starts to shred and tear the sponges in the pot. Is that ever your experience?

[@KelliMarissa]

I haven't had that experience BUT I do stick my finger in and wait a few seconds to start to soften the mani/glitter before I start wiggling my finger, so that might make a big difference!

[@amybourget6046]

I use the pot from CVS that has brushes instead of the sponge. Works great.

[@glitterallynat]

I also have a guilty conscience and would not run a red light with no one around. The struggle is real. 😅 On breaking rules, it’s always asking whether my actions could negatively impact another person.

[@ironysdragon]

What color do you have on at 2:09? It's so pretty!!!!!

[@KelliMarissa]

That's Orly Erupt to No Good!

[@TheLittlechick75]

I love using kitchen gloves. My hair dry out so easily from water. Where in NJ are you from? I grew up there. I lived in Hazlet. Exit 117 off the GSP...lol

[@user-zk8ed4kd2b]

I recently bought new Cutex polish remover. It's drying my nails out. What remover is better? Which removers don't leak from the bottle?

[@holo-knight]

this might sound a little crazy but I also wear gloves in the shower haha. I used to break and tear my nails while washing my hair and wearing gloves has prevented that 🙂‍↕️

[@pleasestopscreaming]

I wear gloves for washing my hair (not kitchen gloves, but like surgical type gloves). I'm in there longer and with my hands in my hair, I like the protection.

[@KelliMarissa]

I actually wear gloves when I wash my hair too!! More because my hair color can stain my nails otherwise haha but it's a great tip to protect your nails!!

[@pleasestopscreaming]

@@KelliMarissa yes! My hair is currently pink and I use a color depositing shampoo. So the gloves help keep that off the nail polish/art.

[@pamelagrant2960]

I like to use coconut 🥥 oil on my nails.

[@zankhnajadhav7015]

You voice sounds better you r precious to all your fans take care 😊

[@KelliMarissa]

Thank you so much 😀

[@valeriemcdonald440]

I recently found out that nothing is good enough if you have iron deficiency anemia 😅. If nothing helps, get tested for deficiency

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yeah actually that might be what makes a difference for me because I do take iron supplements too!

[@izanamiaiart]

Hello Kelli, i'm struggling with something. I love to use holographic foil but, until now, i never found a top coat that don't ruin the holo effect. So far i found Chrome Effect by Essence but it doesn't give a shiny finish. Can you help me please? ❤

[@KelliMarissa]

Hmm actual foils can be a little tricky to work with, the best type to use would be a water based top coat! I don't have any specific recommendations but I did recently order one on Amazon from a brand called S & Co that I'm planning to try!!

[@bethanyperkins9578]

Kelli you are so pure. I’m robbing a billionaire if I can get away with it 🤠

[@donnastokes-manning6175]

I have had a FEW times of me doing my nails and the very last one mess up and for some crazy reason I don’t think about using my fingers and a cotton ball dipped in polish remover to fix it will mess up any finger that touches the wet cotton ball. Most times I remember but the times I forget are the times I am in a hurry to get somewhere so of COURSE that’s when it happens.

[@christabme]

Does the clear Modelsone strengthener have the brightning ingredient fluorescent brightener 367? I've tried to look for an ingredient list those strengthener but cant seem to find one.

[@MMigs324]

Any tips on how to handle discoloration? Even though I used the orly basecoat my nails are still discolored 😢

[@KelliMarissa]

Honestly some people are just more prone to staining/discoloration because their nails are more porous! I have heard that some people have more success with ridge filling base coats since those offer some base coverage before you apply your color!

[@missmochiicecream]

It's the nitrocellulose in majority of nail polish formulas that's been known to cause yellowing on the nails. It's an unfortunate side effect for those of us who are cursed with nail staining. 🥲

[@geniej2378]

I can’t handle filing my nails (nails on a chalkboard), so I always clip my nails - so much faster too! I keep my nails short with almost no free edge, and try to clip after a shower with a manicure on so the nail is more flexible but reinforced by the polish.

[@dellavest9269]

The nail polish remover pot-how many times can you use that? Once?