Perfect Prep | The Secret to Long Lasting Nails

Ive wanted to do a prep video for a long time. But most importantly I didnt want it to be rushed, vague or unrealistic, so here it is. Removing the cuticle properly is one of the hardest parts of preparing the natural nail for nail enhancements and equally as important as it is hard. Its a challenge to see the actual cuticle, and really tedious sometimes to remove it completely. Dont give up though, keep working on it until it is all gone. Be careful not to use your cuticle pusher or efile bit on areas of the nail that dont have cuticle.
If youre struggling with prep, check out my shopping list on amazon to see what tools I reccomend!
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/nailswi...
♥-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♥
My top 10 nail things I wouldn't be without!
1. *Black Nail Art Gel- bit.ly/pianoblack
2. *White Nail Art Gel - bit.ly/pianowhite
3. *My Brushes - amzn.to/3vebLsZ
4.*The best white gel polish - bit.ly/BestWhiteGelPolishEver
5. *My favorite Gel Polishes - www.canni.com/?ref=2w6cisuenx
6. *Base & Top Coat - bit.ly/cannibaseandtop
7. *Hand Files - amzn.to/3BZofGk
8. *Lint Free Wipes (in strip form) - amzn.to/3skd9bJ
9. *E-File - bit.ly/CanniEfile
10. *Efile Bits - amzn.to/3si5kmQ
Use COURTNEYCROSBIE to get a discount at the *canni website, or just click the link below.
www.canni.com/discount/COURTN...
♥-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♥
Any of the Links with a * will get earn me a small commission if you purchase through them. This helps my channel grow and allows me to create more content and gain donations for giveaways and competitions.
♥-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♥
Here are some other Popular videos you may want to binge on :)
Gel Polish Marble - • Gel Polish Marble | My...
Painting Press-on Nails - • How to prepare and pai...
Water Decal Tutorial - • Water decal nail art t...
Ombre with Gel Polish - • How to Ombre with Gel ...
Applying Nail Gems to Last - • How to get your nail g...
Applying Gel Polish Like a Pro - • How to apply gel Polis...
French Manicure like a Pro - • How to do a French man...
How to Build an Apex with Gel - • How to build an apex w...
♥-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♥
If you love nails, which I am guessing you do... Check out these Facebook groups.
Press On Nail Creators - / 143871823136714
Nail Techs Helping Nail Techs - / 1022292204581229
Nail Techs Tips and Advice - / 2625959534293022
Nail Tech Room - / 1019518348548851
Self Taught Nail Techs - / 310930750154481
Nail Techs 4 Nail Techs - / 2946921725397674
Nail Techs & Students - / 1230328270369128
♥-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♥
I Love to Shop, Here are my favorite stores
*Canni - www.canni.com/discount/COURTN...
BlueSky - www.gelnailsuk.co.uk/
*Amazon - amzn.to/35iWrRm
Ali Express - www.aliexpress.com/
Madam Glam - www.madamglam.com/ ( use Code courtney30 )
*Born Pretty - bit.ly/BornprettyCC ( Code COURTNEYCROSBIE )
*Melody Susie - bit.ly/MelodysusieCC ( use Code Courtney12)
If you were here, let me know in the comments! I love chatting to you all :)
If you enjoyed this video, please show me by giving it a big THUMBS UP! Thank you to all my subscribers for your continued support. I've got lots of ideas for new videos gathered that I cant wait to show you but if there is anything specific that you would like to see please let me know!
Stalk me on my social media :)
Except if you're my actual stalker, please stop doing that.
/ big_cee_little_cee
/ nailsbycourtney
www.bigceelittlecee.com
vm.tiktok.com/ZMRhow9N9/
PR Enquiries- [e-mail]
Love, Courtney xo
Most of my overhead videos are filmed with -
*Nikon D5600 w/AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G
amzn.to/35pnU3l
or *Samsung s21
amzn.to/3M4gjZ1
Voiceovers are recorded with *Movo VXR10 Universal Video Microphone
amzn.to/3BOy35S
Overhead Shots are filmed with either
CLOOLC Camera Tripod, Overhead Tripod
amzn.to/36uHBHt
or
Kb Glow - www.katiebarnescreative.com/o...
I use Canva to create my thumbnails.
I edit my videos with Power Director 365
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

[@UrbanGlitzNailz]

It’s always good to have a wee refresher vid on prep. i enjoyed this actually god i feel like i have a sad life now 😂 thanks for sharing lovely lady ♥️xxx

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Lololol I guess it's quite satisfying to see. I've been waiting for my cuticles to be like this so I could make this video the way I wanted.

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

Great tutorial! We all need a brush up or reminder every so often. You are the first that I have seen to discuss the free edge jaggy bits. I always have them especially when I am removing quite a bit of length. I always remove them, never thought about them really 🤣. Great video,thank you!🥰😘

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Right?! They are little buggers and I think a lot of people miss them. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@53lizziep]

What a great video Courtney. I found it quite therapeutic watching you prep your nails. I have to admit that I don't pay as much attention to mine as I should. But after watching you, and seeing the end result, I am going to start taking more time with mine. So thank you for your great tutorial. Have a lovely weekend. xxx

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thanks Liz :) I'm glad you liked it and that it was helpful. It took me so long to edit it, I was sick of the sound of my own voice by the end 🤣

[@karinamhennessy9010]

Prep is key, probably the longest part of my service is my prep 😁

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Right! It's boring and long and I hate it but needs to be done!

[@RegisteredNurseL.A.]

Great tutorial! Thank you

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

You're welcome! Glad ypu liked it xo

[@sarahreay16]

I'm prepping now. Using my awesome melodysusie nail drill x I'll get there eventually... hope you are well x

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Woop! It's worth taking the extra time to make it perfect 🥰 I'm so glad you're enjoying your drill xoxo all is good here, last day of school for my little boy and I'm busy with work! Xoxo

[@sarahreay16]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie I'm trying a different method today.... using hard gel as a glue for falsely's then gel polish. Yes 6 week holidays xxx

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

@@sarahreay16I've heard of people doing that, let us know how it holds up :)

[@sarahreay16]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie well.... they've lasted bar one from last night mind its hard to cure under my lamp as I only have a standard one. But it's the only time my gel polish looks nice and smooth. I bought bluesky gel polish. When it's on my nails it doesn't look nice. First time I tried I did 2 good coats. Prep base etc. Week later I tried doing really light coats about 3 or 4 and still not as good as they look now on false nails. I'll get there 🤞🏻x

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Keep at it chick. It takes a lot of practice! You will get there, I promise xo

[@joys8144]

Great video! I have a lot of bother with the cuticle on my index finger also, it's dreadfully stubborn. Do you happen to know how resistant a gel manicure with a peel off base coat would be?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I've got a right stubborn cuticle on one finger too. I've used a couple peel off base coats and none of them actually peeled off so I guess quite resistant 😆😆

[@joys8144]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie that's very good to know. I'll maybe give them a miss then. Thanks for getting back to me! Enjoy the rest of your weekend

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

@@joys8144 that's OK! I'm just sitting in the park with the kids, enjoying the sunshine 🌞 have a great weekend too!

[@christineblumchen7277]

Very helpful Video, thank you! I don't buff my nails at all😅 Never had problems with chipping though..

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

That's OK 👍 I love working on a buffed nail. I think its an obsession of mine. 🤣🤣🤣

[@christineblumchen7277]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie I like your voice btw😘

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

@@christineblumchen7277 oh thank you 😊 I was sick of hearing it after 6 hours editing this video. I must have watched this through about 50 times 🤣🤣

[@noneya1691]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie It turned out very well. Thanks for spending the time it took.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

@@noneya1691 thank you 😊 I'm glad ypu liked it.