My nails have never looked so good!

[@wangjenniferr]

My fav nail salon in Toronto: Project Essence on Ossington and Dundas! This set was done by Veronika, colour is called Magic 235. This is a gel refill mani and it took 2 hours in total 😬 (no this video is not an ad, just sharing a local business that I love!)

[@banana_na]

no bc every creator on here is from the states i NEEDED a good place in toronto so bad 😭 tysm

[@viiajones]

Thank you for sharing!

[@fleetswimmer]

How much? 🫣

[@EmmaS-p9j]

@@fleetswimmer$190 for a short gel extension set 😭 these do look amazing tho, bookmarking for a special occasion maybe

[@wangjenniferr]

@@fleetswimmer$140 for a gel refill! I paid close to $200 after tax and tip 😬 it’s pricey but she did such an amazing job and I def think she deserves to be paid accordingly!

[@earthstar7534]

As a nail tech, someone appreciating these details thrills me. I love it when someone has a crooked finger or a nail that grows crooked, and i get to manipulate the acrylic or gel to make the nails all look uniform. I take great pride in my work because I LOVE doing nails. I love how people light up when they see their fresh set when i finish. They feel good, it makes me feel good. I feel really fortunate to have a job thats so centered around happiness abd satisfaction.

[@jewelsbarbie]

Are you located in Southern California, by any chance? Do you have any advice on finding a nail technician that pays special attention to details like you do? I haven’t gotten my nails done in a few years, bc I have been hurt and cut by multiple nail technicians who were not paying close attention and/or working too quickly. I would love to find someone who is passionate like you. ❤️

[@h8dali]

my pointer finger nails do that and I thought I was a freak this was a little reassuring lmao

[@jessicamaguire8905]

Yes!! Honestly I don’t do nails but the job is do as an IV nurse gets monotonous at times…..but when someone has weird anatomy or is truly a difficult patient to gain IV access and I get to flex the art muscles of my technical skills with the ultrasound…. And follow it up with the “arts and crafts” of taping it to their specific size and anatomy. Oh boy do I get excited to figure out their perfect set up. It really says a lot about dedication and love for your job when you can evolve and adapt your skills and technique to each individual client. Clients can’t change their fingers to fit your work but you CAN change your technique and approach to fit their fingers. I applaud your hard work!

[@TressaArasheben]

Where are you located ?

[@mugshot1223]

id love to give you a huge tip fr

[@minhhang8079]

As a nail tech, I just wanna clarify a point that your nail artist must use a technique called "russian manicure" or "dry manicure" to achieve that look for your cuticle. It looks great and makes your nails flawless, but it comes with a price - more time, more skill, more expensive. The reason why I need to write this comment is because some people complaint about their nail techs don't do the same. Nothing wrong with these nail techs, they just don't know the technique or the salon doesn't require them to know. For anyone who wants that "russian/dry manicure", I highly recommend you look for professional nail salons where they specify in that technique to make sure their work meets your expectation.

[@isobel64]

Also be willing to pay the price. They want this look yet expect to pay $50 for a set, please

[@Meaniej0]

Girl stop! If ur not a good nail tech just say ur not good! doing a cuticle trim and blending the jell so nicely should never be extra $$ it's a trick salons have mastered to excuse their poor skills or a way to skimp on time! I have gotten amazing manicures like hers at everyday salons at normal prices an they didn't call it a "Russian manicure" they were just simply equipped with the right schooling and mentors but, apparently Russian salons just demand better from their employees and where they have trained!!! I'm a dog groomer it's the same with our business, the cute hair cuts u see on some dogs arent more expensive u can just tell who is skilled and who isn't. But when it comes to dying a dog's coat that will cost you more because it's an EXTRA SERVICE! These nail techs aren't offering anything extra with a "Russian manicure" they are simply well schooled!

[@harrietxo2310]

@@Meaniej0no some places don’t do Russian manicures because their licensing doesn’t allow them to due to health risk surrounding the cuticle area

[@ethos1592]

@@Meaniej0right! I went to a nail salon and they didn’t even push the cuts back! I went to a different salon and the tech their had only been doing nails for three weeks and she trim my cuticle no problem no extra charge!

[@xxglowenxx]

​@Meaniej0 um. Not everywhere trims the cuticle due to laws and health codes. ...

[@ImpetuousPorkus]

Honestly, 2 hours for that kind of work is impressive!!! The transition from your real nail to the extension is very smooth. Also, the attention to the growth pattern of your finger is impeccable. She’s focused on making sure this set lasts and looks amazing for the duration of it. I don’t know why comments are saying it’s thick. Something is being added on top of an existing object. Matter doesn’t just disappear into the void LOL. You wouldn’t want it to be paper thin because it’d break. Credit card thickness is the goal for stability and strength.

[@tiahood]

Those nails truly are perfection. The shape, the length, so good ❤

[@kNikochka]

Basic nails in Russia 😊 looks great

[@nani2155]

Yeah, the same in Armenia. It's crazy how expensive manicure in US is, and they still don't offer the basic cuticle cleaning and other usual stuff .

[@smoothliqour]

same thing in brasil

[@Oh_thunder]

I don’t get really why in the US they call russian manicure “unhealthy” because of the clean cuticles. Blunt scissors, unsterilised instruments (full step I mean), lack of disposable tools (nail files, sticks, brushes, gloves), lack of medical and anatomical approach during the training process - that’s what unhealthy to me. While there is nothing wrong with professionally and carefully opened and filed cuticles.

[@storminicole3991]

@@Oh_thunderbecause cuticles are meant to protect from infection it’s not supposed to me completely gone

[@xVirginiasWolf]

Same in Poland

[@nailstory7190]

As a nailartist, i aprove this message! Lovely nails, beautiful colour❤

[@mimi59782]

That’s why I started doing my own nails, because that’s exactly what I do and what I always missed and criticized when I went to the salon. It’s satisfying to see that there are still nail techniques who put the amount of work like they are doing their own nails

[@MaxineShaw_84]

💯 especially the index finger. I fixate on my hands, so it's gotta be right.

[@amalie308]

The best compliments when I’ve done someone’s nails are when they say stuff like this. Both having eye for details and appreciating the work and extra care. So much better than just saying they are pretty, although I ofc appreciate that aswell. ❤

[@SA-says-hello]

🙌💝your nails look stunning 👌

[@loomonda18]

Ooooo she killed it!!! The details and care make a huge difference !!

[@biamia8763]

Your nails look amazing!

[@courtnieeveridge7560]

It looks like perfection 🙌🏾

[@717379]

Hyper competent people make me feel so happy.😊

[@glamourdarling]

those nails are perfection!

[@gabriellapopovych]

In Ukraine, everything you listed, is basic standard for any gel manicure. Plus all instruments are sanitized in a special pressure sanitizer device. I always assumed it's basic standard everywhere in developed countries...

[@aprldanite]

its the same in romania

[@rachael7415]

Not here in america, that’s for sure. I’m impressed if there’s polish to the side edges. 😅

[@gabriellapopovych]

@ yeah, that's really sad, especially since manicure prices in US and Canada are so high.

[@relaxme5919]

Sheer perfection, a nail tech detailed like this seems so hard to find but once I find them I never want to let go.

[@Lsjiwhayjjjaahhgsyy92726]

One of the most impressive manicures I’ve ever seen

[@sherryf]

🤩 fabulous!!

[@library_of_folklore]

they look flawless!!

[@parker25489]

The color looks so pretty with your complexion

[@lucyann1573]

She does fantastic work (impressed it only took 2 hours). Your apex is built up perfectly and the cuticle work is phenomenal. To anyone whose nails curve downward when they grow them out, try to always keep a coat of something on your natural nail. Even if it's just a strengthener (like Hard As Nails or Nail Envy) or a quick coat of clear/natural-looking polish. This makes my nails grow straight instead of curling down like talons when I leave them bare. It also helps protect them from getting weak and brittle while cleaning/working/etc.

[@Bayleeee.]

GOD BLESS THAT NAIL TECH. Perfection ✨

[@crumbs22]

In 2011, it really irritated me that I couldn’t find anyone to give me this quality of service. So I learned how to do it on myself and I keep it up to this day!! Babes…. we’re superheroes, we can learn lichrally *anything* we want to x 💖

[@hourtohournotetonote]

good for you!! The things she’s mentioned are pretty standard and every nail tech should be doing these things already. obviously the nail salons that have 8 people working at the same time, can’t give you these types of treatments. That’s why nail techs that work alone are usually better

[@laavalus696]

A monkey can do the nails using acrylic gel. And who tf doesn't file the excess gel underneath???

[@anna-hc6dz]

That color though!! It looks so good

[@Misheezee]

I also have a downward index nailbed! wow! that's truly perfect.

[@shannon6393]

Насколько я знаю, у нас в России все эти пункты обязательны, не видела ни одного уважающего себя мастера, который бы всего этого не делал. Даже не могла представить, что это может удивлять❤

[@ClaptrapCl4P]

Не надо идеализировать российский маникюр, он далеко не всегда так идеален и не всегда мастера маникюра настолько внимаьельны

[@ssk363]

@@ClaptrapCl4Pexactly, I have seen so many Russians do terrible nails- the gel is so thick, it looks like the nails are bloated 🫠

[@brendah4701]

Best nails ! If all looked like this I will get them done ❤

[@joshuarock4631]

As a nail tech here mail Prep Is 10000% the reason your nails look good , I can get close to the proximal nail fold with out a detail Brush , the proximal nail fold is the skin ur calling cuticle!

[@eastcoastprincess97]

so clean ahhhh love this

[@ideawoman]

Looks gorgeous!♡

[@drawingperfectcircles]

that's the Uma Thurman nailpolish from Pulp Fiction . eye wore and loved that colour in 1995

[@drawingperfectcircles]

Revlon used to make it

[@wavy_frog]

Those are gorgeous!

[@pitepaltproductions8933]

This is how good i aspire to be one day, I’ve done nails for like half a year and I’m improving a lot but I’m not at this level and this is my GOAL. Because this is how i want them to look as well😍😍

[@Victoria7livity]

Beautiful color that compliments your skin tone.

[@ampersignia]

That nail tech is 1/1000, at least half of nail techs are completely careless and clearly don’t want to be there.

[@chineeandvashee]

i love it. ❤❤ so clean

[@chrisf1486]

I’m so happy for you!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@-MEL16-A.O.C]

Neat....😏😏 that Burgundy is perfect😉😘

[@sammistrade]

GODDDDDDDDD. it is SO difficult to find a good nail tech!!!!!! Im so jealous!

[@-bexx]

Sooo pretty! My go to shape and shade of red ❤

[@hannahrachelxo2281]

So good!!! Not a dry flake in sight.. if the cuticles aren’t clean I won’t like my nails. ❤

[@YellowStarrx3]

Very perfect! This is great for acrylic girlies!! I don't like to have my nails chopped up like that. I don't mind an imperfect manicure. I want my cuticles and I do not like to have them go under my nail with a drill because it thins my real nails and I am a natural nail girly.

[@FineHupeline]

When you do it right it shouldn't thin the nail at all...

[@NG-sw3fi]

That is not a simple manicure and looks pristine. We can see the quality and standard that went into it.

[@Venaigrette]

Your color choice is also absolute perfection!!!

[@xXJesuslovesyouXx]

That's a beautiful beautiful set❤

[@vickypicky]

This needs to be a standard thing. Perfect ♥️

[@BayoonShaheen]

The fact that I want these so bad but not one nail artist i’ve ever met has done this right with me

[@quynhhai3519]

as a person that learning to do my own nails. this is how i always try to do with my nails. Ofc it'll take me 3-4 hours to do a simple set, but it worth all the time

[@IAMALISON96]

I can appreciate this deeply 💕 I get it

[@Kikicole]

This video just got my butt up to tidy my space as well 🥳 ty

[@paulinalegut1705]

It is perfect indeed 🥹❤️

[@amberfinlon3878]

Beautiful 😊

[@gala9593]

It looks expensive, clean just beautiful !

[@j3nnuhh]

Wowza! Dream nails and nail tech!

[@blairwillis9199]

Stunning!

[@lidiaar368]

Perfection! Definitely russian manicure 💅

[@CurlyRose21]

Beautiful!!! You can also get perfection with press on nails and no nail damage ❤

[@Miztli3]

Your hands are beautiful

[@tequilabumbum4373]

How long did it take if I may ask?

[@OneDevotion]

It's stunning 😍 ✨️ 💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼

[@jotilochun80]

This is soooo perfect!

[@ellieisanerd]

Thanks for including the details for other southern Ontario followers.

[@isobel64]

Its the first comment ​@courtneyg7966

[@ellieisanerd]

@courtneyg7966 there is a pinned comment with all the details

[@melisapracoyo126]

But your camera is beyond good as well 😮❤

[@cuclainne]

Used to have a vietnamese manicurist come to the house and do all of our nails - she does immaculate work and free hand designs. She's since opened a shop of her own and does not do house-calls anymore.. I miss getting her manis.

[@yahniqueedwards231]

I get it ❤They are beautiful, and the color compliments your skin

[@bubudor]

I love the flat gel ❤

[@WickedT312]

LOVE that color and the shape and cuticles are literally perfect! I’d never cheat if my nail tech was that talented!

[@asiankittykat]

WOW, that’s the best manicure I’ve ever seen. The details! ❤

[@Laura-tb7nm]

Let us know how long it lasts. I love Russian manicure but very very few get it right! In lots of cases it starts unsticking from the sides or the tip from regular house work and showering!

[@wangjenniferr]

Will report back!

[@madabouthollyoaks411]

Picture freaking perfect I LOVE A good manicure and sometimes some people forget that the joy isn’t only in fancy designs but just in a good CLEAN plain polish set. 10/10 work. Love that you know what’s going on too. My manicures definitely turn out good because ik how to do my nail’s myself So I can instruct my tech when they’re doing something i don’t like.

[@lowkeynoor]

yupp love it when people understand and appreciate russian manicuress:)

[@milkteamachine]

I love your attention to detail in all things, makes me feel seen lol. Your nails look wonderful!

[@miaomiaou_]

I know a Russian mani when I see one!! They are the best! If you’re looking for a similar mani experience in NYC, try out M Studio in Midtown! They are so, SO good!

[@yuliiaklmtsv5575]

It's Russian style manicure 💅 All the above is a MUST.

[@KanoiHoi]

That’s me & why I’ve been doing my own nails for years over 20 years

[@msshoneebee7533]

Gorgeous 💅

[@juliawidmaier5334]

They did an amazing job!

[@maybedrunk]

So many people don’t know they are overpaying for rushed manicures 😭 stunning work

[@Saijai143]

Whats sad is this is how a manicure (with gel) is supposed to be. It shouldn't be surprising that it's so good. It's just that so many these days are bad.

[@DuckyLover22]

Exactly why I can only do my own manicures! I've never had results like those in a salon and don't want to pay for something that's just going to trigger my perfectionist OCD for 3 weeks!

[@JaydaLobban]

It is so hard finding a good manicurist who takes their time and has attention to detail

[@S0dap0pb0ttle]

This is great! If I saw this on Google reviews of this place, I'd definitely go

[@cherie4665]

Gorgeous color and shape ❤ I'm planning to get my nails painted in a similar color too

[@SpookyBoots555]

Nails look amazing!! 😍 Also where’s your bracket from?

[@mairar4683]

I love the attention to details when it comes to nails. I got a pretty bad set before Christmas and am finally calling it quits on the salon I frequent. Your nails are seriously my idea of a perfect set!

[@jayadawson]

DETAILS! That’s why I tip my girl ❤

[@MisoCorgski]

Girl you need to try BIAB nails, your nail beds will strengthen as a result!

[@NessaL.00]

Yesssss!!!! I love these so much 😍

[@Jaynna09]

Perfection!

[@Grace_cucumber]

Beautiful wish I could find a nail tech like this 😊

[@nuages8915]

Perfectionism is sexy as hell ngl

[@STARLAAAAA]

Russian manicures are thee best

[@andreacg774]

Gorgeous

[@Bunnyetsuko]

Damn, perfection!!❤

[@dendex26]

Beautiful! You’re lucky, your hands are so lovely!

[@suerodriguez-mclean9537]

The Mani looks great. I am concerned about the cuticle removal as it is there to protect the nail.

[@nicolcacola]

So beautiful!

[@sagaxister]

This is a pretty standard, everyday, affordable manicure in Brazil.

[@BKME19]

In case anyone wants a manicure like this, it’s called a Russian Manicure. At least here in New York it is. Lol.