Mrs Cameraman Gets Her Nails Done | Cracked Ice Design

Hi everybody
Welcome to the Kirsty Meakin Shoooooooow! And we’ve got a very special guest, Hayley Bouabda! What a lovely anniversary present from Adam.
We’re going to do a super in depth video on prepping these nails and doing a cracked iced design.
So, Hayley’s nails are different shapes and sizes and the first thing I’m going to do is prep the cuticles. I’ll show you with an e-file and with a cuticle pusher just to show the difference between the two techniques and finish the rest off with my e-file. I prefer using an electric file on my clients but for clients like Andrea, I’ll prep the nails manually because she has really thin skin.
I’m going to pick my tips out and then pop them on the nails, Hayley’s nails are weird shapes so I have to be careful putting them on and I will have a little bit of a gap at that contact point. I’ll cut my tip and then pinch them a little with my finger before blending them in with my file.
I’m going to start with a very thin base of clear acrylic for strength and adhesion. I’m then going to apply clear gel from Mystic Nails with my BrenDek brush and before I cure I’m going to take some thin plastic, pop it on the nail and crinkle up the gel. I’ll then cure that nail quickly. On the other nail I’ll do the same but with the plastic, I’m going to stretch it out first to make the wrinkles for the nail and press that into the nail - I prefer the results of this one.
I’m going to use a silicone tool to apply Nailchemy’s Interstellar chrome powder to the nail and then again with Constellation Stardust from Lecente. I’m then going to go in with Kelpie gel polish over that gel to highlight that design. I’m going to add a little more chrome powder once it’s cured.
I’m then going to add a thin layer of gel to seal in the colour and then I’m going to apply my acrylic. I’m going to use Peach to fill in the back of the nail. I’ll then cap the end in clear acrylic. I’ll then file as normal and buff the nail before I top coat the nail. I’m then going in with White Out and the Lily Liner brush to add in lines and sugar those lines with acrylic powder to finish off the nails. I did the rest of these nails off camera at the end of the day.
I hope you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, comment and all that shebang and I’ll see you in the next video.
Ta-rah Duck
XOXO
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0:00 - Intro
8:00 - Cuticle Prep
14:15 - Nail Tips
20:15 - The Design
34:45 - Filing
37:56 - Sugaring
41:42 - Outro

[@kathrynmoran6491]

you should have Hayley on more often. Much more interesting to see a set of nails done on natural nails that aren't perfect. x

[@Crimsonwixx]

Omg she's the sweetest, bring her back pllzzzzzz!!

[@jennyprorock]

Well now we need a video of Mrs Cameraman every month 😁💜

[@spleengrrrl]

Yay! I love the story of Adam and Kirsty teaming up for this business venture and of course behind Adam is the lovely wife Hailey. This is such a treat!

[@Cookie4811Mau]

I love Adam in the back about the cleaning solution 😂 "aaaaand it dehydrates!!" he's such a nail tech now😂😂 I wanna just add: every single time when kirsty firsts starts working my brain goes "Omg she works sooooo fast" knowing also it's sped up and she's fast but not THAT fast 😂😂😂😂

[@ajmcgowan9187]

Cameraman

[@Cookie4811Mau]

@@ajmcgowan9187 Adam. lol

[@carlettehaley3033]

I kind of do a design like that,just not all the extra work…

[@ajmcgowan9187]

@@Cookie4811Mau yes I know dear, I just thought the spelling of cameraman was important

[@Cr33styleRowan]

@@Cookie4811Mau vvfvdvwwfwv

[@tippib2222]

It’s like a true crime pod cast of her nails 😅

[@susanhoch2677]

I love how we get a history lesson from Adam on sea monsters. Two for the price of one! Good deal 👍

[@sarahcox9284]

These nails look like Narnia,the lion,witch and the wardrobe. Icy winter wonderland.

[@sheila7909]

I love that Kirsty doesn’t judge 👩‍⚖️ 👍

[@michellebramble7678]

Hey you 3 glad that Adam's wife is on she fits in. Happy Anniversary you two and many more. I love hearing Adams take on Kristy doing nails he knows quite a bit. Kristy your the best your the reason I got into doing nails at home. Self taught off your videos thank you so much. Love watching you and Adam you should be his wife on more she fits right in. Love the nails you never disappoint.

[@lorrainemacgilchrist4269]

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[@missiemiller6735]

Her name is Kirsty not Kristy

[@michellebramble7678]

@@missiemiller6735 Yes I know but my phone doesn't it auto corrects and I didn't check it. This time for my sleeping cause I had to do something. I don't put ,s and other things all the time cause I have things to do sorry but thanks.

[@gretaweiss6802]

As an American, it’s so hard for me to understand Kirsty sometimes! 🤪🤪 I have to put on the subtitles!♥️♥️ you, kirsty

[@SugaComa101]

In my state, it is illegal for nail techs to cut the cuticles off. It's considered a surgical procedure so it is not allowed any more.

[@lindastaunton9388]

I can't watch cuticles being cut, makes me feel sick.

[@katelyns419]

What state is that?!?! That's crazyy!! 😱. 🤣

[@jessicader1759]

every time i watch your videos i want that damn unicorn brush!!

[@munkypunkymartin4256]

Hayley's (spelling?) giggle is infectious! She's cute!

[@earlgreydionne1489]

Very nice design. It's only taken me a year to learn how to do my nails. Mine were looking like Hayley's, now they look lovely thanks to you Kirsty xxx

[@wavescrashing]

I like the way you said "trash bag". That was a bit of a southern US accent. 😄

[@scottydoggymama]

Mind blown how you create nails like these from practically nothing

[@theresagoin5682]

Love coming hear watching the master.... Mistress of nails and listening to Adam the trivia king.

[@KrimoFoodTravelandWaffle]

My son, the Trivia King! 😂

[@itsmeitsme33]

It’s like looking at my own nails!! Everything she had “wrong” is my problem areas lol thank you for showing this

[@kasie680]

A kelpie is also an Australian bred sheepdog! Very intelligent, hard working dogs!

[@terrymiller5181]

They turned out beautiful ... Love the little tricks and tips you give along the way.💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾 You GO GIRL!!!

[@sanja1316]

Aww, she is so sweet😊

[@mookzmom]

I had stopped watching my nail vids over a year ago, as I was working as an RN and my mind was in a dark place. I've now retired, and feeling much better. Ran across these vids one day and realized how much I'd missed Kristy. But I still haven't figured out the separation from the company. I'm just glad, because the company wouldn't send to me, here in the states, and I was only interested in seeing what new innovations Kristy was coming up with. I've seen so many techniques you started, and have been copied by others with no credit given. I'm just a diy-er, and do mostly gel overlays, and re-developing my interest in dips. Guess I've rambled here, but just wanted to wish you well, and have subscribed. Happy holidays to you all❤️❤️❤️

[@kcjr2323]

Stalactite/stalagmite --tite comes from the "t"op and mite is on the bottom. 💜 I can't do nails but I adore watching you do them!

[@karissawiggins3171]

Stalactite has to “hang on tight” Stalagmite has to “push up with all its might” I absolutely cracked up saying this in my head to remember 😂😂

[@colleennichol1710]

Well hello Hayleigh nice to see you. I'm from Billingham and it's lovely to hear a local accent other than Adams of cause. Great look Kirsty, I'm loving the icicle nails. 💙

[@SarahLBanks]

Crikey just googled ‘Kelpie’ and it’s an assortment of things from mythical creature, water horse and even a breed of dog in Australia 🤔lol Right back to watching these nails. They’re looking fabulous up to now. Love how the second go gel wrinkles looked😍

[@lorifavata5526]

so great to see Mrs, Adam,,,,,, one way to remember it is something my scientist dad told me when I was a kid... stalagmites are formed from the bottom because you MIGHT (MITE) steo on them and hurt your foot.. then stalactites are from the top.... easy to remember if you keep this little jingle in your head.... lol rock on you all... great videos and products... ps ... your products are coming quickly to USA.... thanks so much

[@erikabrown824]

So happy to see you. 🥰😍😘

[@shellihebert3823]

I would love to see these with iridescent snow!! They are beautiful!!

[@sarahkoebler7428]

Stalactites hang 'tight' to the ceiling of caves and caverns. Stalagmites 'might' make you trip from the floor of caverns and caves.

[@dianehedricks7860]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Awww, Happy Anniversary to the Bouabdas! Love seeing Hayley on here finally and hope to see much more of her in future videos!

[@V.I.C.]

Love you all!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@brendareptke8016]

So fun to hear Adam's wife 😊. These are beautiful and an amazing transformation 🥰♥️

[@megs7019]

Absolutely love this design and coloring of this nail sets

[@autumn7ful]

I was really nice having Mrs. cameraman on for a change just got a really sweet voice thanks Kirstie love the nails

[@bravehearticus]

Hayley is so sweet xx

[@consonyastovall5858]

Absolutely stunning 💅

[@sarahagnes9398]

I love these! Kelpie is also a dog in Australia ☺️

[@cherylstevens5131]

Love love them. Beautiful

[@soniabird6951]

Absolutely beautiful set ❄️❄️❄️

[@nailz_by.e3453]

Truly fantastic

[@lindseybotelho]

Beautiful design

[@SolveigPolvei]

Love them! And Hayley is just so sweet!😁❤️

[@sadiestyles5023]

Omgosh I so hope she becomes a true long nail Diva !

[@abi-janerivero4085]

I can watch this all day long. ❤️

[@teresa505]

Great tutorial!! Love your videos!!❤

[@neldanewlyn2518]

Fabulous 💕 💕

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Beautiful nails!

[@Laysa43607]

I will always love you Kirsty, for your beautiful work of doing nails

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Mrs Adam!!! Welcome to the fam! Lovely to meet you!

[@NatalieMugridgeNailArtist]

Gorgeous! Xx

[@sheadorris]

Absolutely love watching you and thank you for sharing your knowledge and secrets and for being so real!❤️

[@MsCruxie]

Adam's wife sounds so sweet 😊😊

[@coributler6807]

Thank you for all the pointers at the beginning of this video about tramas to the nail bed im a new nail tech just passed my state board in ohio about a month ago and really just started doing nails more videos like that would be great !!

[@Msfitness3]

When you first added white I was "oh no" but wait for it.. WOW. Love it. great tutorial. thank you.

[@CherryBerry48]

sounds like someone watched the secrets of roan inish, love that movie!!

[@blushingtipsy]

The kelpies are 5mins from my home...they change colours..through the seasons..they will be reddish soon for Christmas season. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Marcia.Marcia.Marcia]

Gorgeousness! 😍

[@karenorsi4109]

Absolutely gorgeous as ever. I’m getting so festive now....🎄🎄

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

These nails are stunning

[@kathytarman2302]

Great video. Thank you for sharing this.

[@gilliansilvester5596]

Made it to the end, I was mesmerised, watched it twice now, love love them ❤❤

[@DebsyDoodles]

A maz ing. Love this xx

[@NailsBySue]

Absolutely beautiful. At every step I’m like ‘aaahh I see now’.

[@janicemcclure9236]

I think you are the truest when it comes to icicle art. Looks awesome. Next time you forget the scraper (which I always do for the first month of winter) break out the credit card. Works great but put the gloves on. Loved this video

[@sonnyryan4950]

Absolutely stunning. You are so talented my girl. Hugs and love 🥰♥️🇺🇸.

[@nancysnider5348]

Lovely style. Happy Anniversary. 9 new puppies is great news.

[@annamosqueda3313]

It started off not being a favorite but in the end the result was beautiful. Kirsty & Adam you two always fill my head with so much knowledge. I really appreciate you guys 🥰🌹

[@lynnsuppe9654]

These nails are Beautiful!! It was really cool to have Haley on!! Happy Anniversary you two! Enjoyed watching this!! 💙❄🤍

[@terristarnes7742]

Kirsty you are a treasure.

[@michellesutton202]

I really really love these nails, with the icey on the tips, with chrome and sparkle. That blue color makes it tie together. With the ice sickles on the top it's perfect, chilly.🤗🤗❣️❣️💅🎨💯✨✨🎄☃️❄️❄️❄️

[@sandratimson2378]

Kelpie is also an australian working dog, works with animals mostly sheep 🇦🇺

[@ladyessexlioness]

Absolutely beautiful was so lovely to see Adams wife have her nails 💅🏻 done lucky lady 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sheratyner2153]

Love this series!!! Awesome to see Handsome Adam's Beautiful Wife❣ Happy Anniversary, Love Birds❣❤❤. Thanks for mastering this series on your awesome channel, Kirsti! You are & always be MAGICAL❣❣❣

[@shauna9712]

I’m ready to see some wild Kirsty style nails!

[@cathywellman4859]

Happy Anniversary🎉🎉🎉

[@jwiki1]

Yay!! Absolutely love these nails!! Happy Anniversary Hayleigh (hope I spelled your name right) and Adam!! May you have many more years of joy, love and happiness!! Lots of Aloha sent to you all!!! 🌺❤️🤙🏼

[@sandyj1561]

Very pretty Kirst x

[@k3ri]

Watching from New Zealand! Happy anniversary Adam n Hayley and a happy new year to all of you xx been watching a while, just started the fay list, crack up 😂 🤣 love u guys!

[@raneynickel7443]

Stalagmite comes up from the floor and Stalactite hangs from the ceiling - you can remember which is which because 'stalaCtite' has a 'C' in it like 'ceiling'

[@mandicoleman7433]

I luv the ring finger nail 💙🥶😍❄

[@seanahill9843]

There used to be a movie about selkies if anyone is watching this months later like me lol it’s called the secret of roan inish and it was one of my favorites as a kid. (Although I don’t think it was in ANY WAY intended for kids)

[@cathywellman4859]

Very pretty tyfs

[@tammywillis2623]

Very nice

[@V.I.C.]

Hey Kristy next time if you don’t wanna add color and just want the straight clear icicle design just do the clear gel and icicle design underneath the nail tip instead.. as long as you only put clear acrylic on top of the nail you will still see the crystal clear icicle look! I do it that way all the time and it looks gorgeous! I actually have icicle nails on now done the way i mentioned.. under the tip.. you definitely need to try it girl!! You won’t be disappointed!’ Lol 🥰🥰

[@wodi28179]

It's chilly with thunderstorms here in southeastern USA today 🙄😒

[@heathermacfadgen6369]

Hi Kirsty and Adam 🥰 I can't wait to see some long red Christmas nails 💅💕💯🔥💅❤️

[@Darthplagued]

I would love to learn to do Nails as a side job or for fun lol but either way I thoroughly enjoy watching you create beauty 💖 also Happy ANNIVERSARY ADAM AND HALEY

[@sarabird3348]

Beautiful as always! Now...I learned the difference in stalagmite and stalactites as, mite goes up( it mighty) tites go down(they have to hold on tight) the ony way I can remember it! Lol

[@jeanamedina5107]

Holding my phone with my pinged off nails. Hailey is my kinda people!

[@beverleyloft287]

I always got stalagmites and stalactites mixed up until someone told me to think of it like tights you pull up your leg so they point up and stalagmites point down x

[@nicolakibble]

I want to see all the fingers finished please ❤️

[@cynthiacalloway2866]

I have used coke cola and Mountain Dew. The acidity of them helps melt ice.

[@mycrazy057]

Isn't she a cutie pie! Happy anniversary! Kirsty! I MUST know where you got that beautiful 🦄 brush!! 💞😊

[@carltongirl95]

Beautiful nail's as always Kirsty and please have Hailey in more often she has the best laugh xo 💜💅💜

[@Suturner374]

Love this design xx and the church may have closed because they ran out of money giving away all those free breakfasts, xxx😂

[@lshaw303]

A kelpie is a mythical water horse :)

[@lshaw303]

Lol, I commented too early

[@estryxel6189]

My nails are extremely thin. Any natural length they just break off and can cause bleeding when they break off to far down. I tried many differ salons and they struggle so much. I get burned so quickly with filing and Ofc it’s very easy to over file. I’m currently going through hell with them as they growing out and healing from last salon I tried. It’s so difficult to find someone who can do my nails I’ve never had anyone be able to do them at all without some sort of complications. I’d love to see videos of a client who has similar issues and how to help reverse some of these issues. My nails have always been this thin. And recommendations for salons in the U.K. around the Staffordshire areas would be amazing. I’m even willing to travel if I find the perfect nail tech (well get partner to drive me lol). Love watching your videos. I’d love to be a nail tech but feel I might be to old now to learn x

[@jsgraham67]

Kirsty, you are the absolute Queen of Nail Art. I love every single video you have created. You have taught me so much. I do mine and my daughter's nails as a hobby. We both love your work. Many kisses from the Great State of Texas. Love you bunches!!