How to Perfectly Paint a Nail’s Cuticle Area

How to Perfectly Paint the Cuticle Area/Base of the Nail
In this second part of the three part series on how to perfectly paint a nail, we dig deep into the variables. What shape brush does your nail polish have and how does that affect how you paint the base shape of your nail. We talk about round and square nail bases and the best techniques for painting them with different shaped brushes. In the next, final video of the series we will discuss the best way to avoid streaky, uneven polish on the rest of the nail plate.
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[@charitycutthroat8595]

My fingers are rounded, & my thumbs are square, so you're not the only one. You ARE the only one (that I've found at least) to make these clear tutorials covering things I've always wanted clarified, but never knew who to ask, so THANK YOU!!!

[@JPcommunicates]

Everyone has their own unique shapes by nature. None is better, none is worse. That is what it is.

[@marypeterson9515]

Hands down, the best tutorial I've ever seen. This is the only one that really helped me improve my application technique. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge!😃

[@aaronboisvert2151]

You are a QUEEN for this video series. You explain so thoroughly but you make it all so understandable. Thank you!!!

[@chicanica64]

Thank you! This technique is exactly what I need. Re painting my nails tonight. ❤

[@nell6885]

I have square and round nails too!!! Thumbs square. The rest are more round 🎉

[@miatortillaa]

By far the best tutorial I’ve seen for painting mine and others nails. Seriously thank you so much

[@Gingerwalker.]

Best polish tutorial I have seen. Thank you for the information.

[@kimberlyv3283]

You’ve explained this the best!! ❤❤ Thank You!!!

[@inespereira850]

Just found this video. Thank you for such detailed explanation!

[@laurasmith2173]

I learned some things from this video. Thank you.

[@therealdeal3672]

Yep square on the thumbs rounded on the fingers. Just getting back into taking care of my nails. New subscriber! 💅

[@darklyclad]

Your knowledge is inspirational ❤

[@nykka3]

I have different shaped nail beds

[@claredavies21]

Me too hun!. I love black nails so it ends up so messed up. But I guess goth is meant to be untidy.

[@400billion]

Yes, I also have different shaped nail beds. I prefer nude shades for that reason, but when the difference in shape is looking odd- I will leave small area on side of certain nails un-painted to create slight optical illusion. (I heard this suggested in another video, and found it helpful actually!)

[@bruh-js7tz]

I don't have different shaped nail beds, but I do get nail polish on a skin often. I recommend getting a brush, dip it in nail polish remover, and then clean off the nail polish that is on the skin. Sharp or small brushes are probably best for this. If this doesn't work, I'd also recommend a peel-off cuticle guard to peel off any polish that is not on the nail when you are finished. It might take a bit of practice or a few tries to get it perfectly on the cuticle, but you'll get it eventually. Also, the cuticle guard might have a weird smell, that's normal.

[@explodingdog]

I just suck at everything

[@martaaraya4019]

ESPERO QUE VEAS ESTE MENSAJE Y PUEDAS TRADUCIRLO AL ESPAÑOL !!!!!!POR FA!!!!!

[@isabelladasilva6674]

round base / round brush: 0:49 round base/ square brush: 2:31 square base/ round brush: 3:17 square base/ square brush : 4:13

[@mariosare5790]

Excellent guide and fun teacher

[@deebus3471]

My thumbs are square and my fingers are rounds at the base.

[@slaphappybullet]

Ok

[@EvaK28]

Wow so helpful ❤

[@RaiaSunshine]

Best explanation ever, thank u! ❤

[@nailsabine]

Wow thank you for the tips 😍

[@kj3d812]

Holding the brush flat to my fingers will result in nail polish all over the end of my finger, since I cut (not bite!) my fingernails very, very short -- as short as possible. I use a "ski jump" technique instead.

[@bepositive9992]

You are gold.

[@bowiegirl5662]

How do paint your right hand nails if your right handed? By the way, you do beautiful work !!!!!

[@JulieVentura]

Ooh I have a ton of tricks for that, maybe that'll be my next series! Thanks!

[@jennypenny6972]

I agree with previous comments, best tutorials! But to answer your question; yep, I have both square and round shapes. I also have both flat and ...uhm... "not flat" nail plates. Apparently a manicurists worst nightmare 😁

[@TheReelDealFilmReviews]

Thank you for doing a video, well a trilogy really, on this. I really can’t do my nails at all, they are naturally dry and despite a healthy diet, I think it’s my epilepsy tablets which causes an issue. I always did the edge as a final step and the base really was difficult and I have different base shapes. Do you have any favourite products?

[@mirawenya]

I can’t paint for that long, it gets sticky almost straight away. Gotta be fast. (Essie)

[@vcka]

essie dries fast?

[@tovah2276]

Essie IMO is not quality just for that reason, it’s too thick…. Almost as if i left the lid off overnight….THAT kind od thick n sticky n gooey….not a fan IMO…..

[@mirawenya]

@@tovah2276 any tips for a few good brands? (Not gel)

[@whitney32]

I sure do have different shaped nail beds, some are my mom's and some re my dad's. Lol

[@lakkystation3913]

Very helpful ❤❤❤

[@definitelynotafox6262]

pls teach us how to remove our own cuticle, i'm a guy who's learning to do nails and i always end up cutting myself :(

[@JulieVentura]

Working on it! ✨

[@sonjastarr1364]

Never cut or clip cuticles. They should be very gently pushed back after soaking or moisturizing. (Sp?)

[@leslycorrales1444]

Great job julie

[@justamurmur]

Thank you! ♥

[@Poring_]

Amazing!! 😍😍😍

[@teenamalanga5342]

Thanks

[@killergameshit4529]

these tutorials are great,, thank you,,, the wife will thank you too

[@DreamVintageCrochet]

Thank you 🙏 🥰💅

[@kelynnrose4653]

thanks girl :)

[@user-lo5xt8xw5k]

Awesome sauce

[@Noxat]

Great video, I discovered I looove painting my nails but my results remain dubious. 😏

[@McHusbands]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@bettyblue2206]

i can t find part 2 :(

[@RegisteredNurseL.A.]

My thumbs are straight and angled; the rest are rounded

[@user-eo3lr7vz6i]

А маникюр-то где?

[@Youre-Welcome]

3 things. 1) do people really not paint straight? 2) your example is difficult to picture myself doing as a lefty 3) I almost never paint my nails, they chip instantly and they're brittle

[@JulieVentura]

I’m a lefty! I tend to flip the footage since most people are righties but I’m working on some more content that caters to both so everyone can have an easier time following along. Sorry about that! Yes, a lot of people use their wrists and paint the base area by turning the brush instead of painting straight. Definitely try applying some cuticle oil or nail oil to your full nail after polishing them and waiting till they’re fully dry! This makes the polish more flexible so it bends with your nail instead of chipping off. I apply at least once a day and it extends the life of your polish mani significantly and keeps your nails healthy by balancing the water retention!

[@MsGnor]

🙏🥰💝

[@marinalvasouza9119]

Cadê a legenda em Português?

[@claredavies21]

No I haven’t time for this bs lol 😂

[@user-wn8cu8wc7p]

Please mind that not all viewed are native English speaker ,your accent is not clear . Thanks