Salon Hack: The Best Nude for a French Tip

Ay up, me duckies! How's it goin? Today, I've got something dead excitin' to share with you. Proper game-changin' that's gonna revamp your salon.
So, imagine this: you're in the salon, and your client's struggling to pick the right shade of nude for their French manicure. Well, fret not! We're gonna make that choice dead easy.
I stumbled across this ace idea, and I thought, "I've gotta 'ave a go at this!" Trust me, it's genius! We're gonna rustle up a swatch kit using them practice tip swatches and some crackin' nude colors from The Kirsty Meakin Collection.
First off, we'll get them tips prepped for maximum long-lastingness 'cause, let's face it, we want 'em to stick around. Then, it's all about slappin' on them base coats for a solid hold.
Now, picking the rightt nude shade can be a bit tricky, but fear not-I've got yer back. From skin tone to nail condition, we're gonna break it all down and find the perfect match for every client.
But hold on tight 'cause I've got a top-notch hack for customising' French manicures using an electric file and some sanding bands. Trust me!
And here's the best bit: label your swatches using stickers from gel polish boxes. It's a time-saving trick that'll make yer salon life a piece of cake.
So, what are yow waiting for? Let's get stuck in, get creative, and take your nail game to the next level! Remember, it's not just about the nails-it's about the journey.
T'Rah Duck xxx
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[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

I do something kinda similar for my chrome powders (the clear kind of chromes). I swatch them on a clear tip so I can then hold them over the nail color I've chosen to see which color chrome goes best!

[@studiogirl1967]

I had ZERO knowledge about two bras. 56 and still learning news things!

[@DareToDazzle_Salon]

Oh, man. When you took that hand file to the swatch tip to shape the "smile line," it gave me PTSD flashbacks to getting my license! Specifically, when I had to take a full-well tip and turn it into a half-well tip (pain in the ass), and then blend it into the nail. I HATE using tips, so this was the part of the test that I dreaded the most! 😂😂 All of those nude polishes are gorgeous! 😊❤ P.S. I giggled every time you said "nudes" 🤭 I guess I'm still 12 😂

[@marinariquelme4081]

Kirsty it my birthday today and I had a really big scare today won't go into detail but just looking at your videos makes me feel so much better thank you and learn to love you and Adam❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KirstyMeakin]

Happy birthday!!

[@babyblue806]

Good morning Kirsty and Adam!!

[@brandiebowen7484]

You can also put a top coat on top of the sticker on the swatch to keep it clean and last a little longer 😊

[@nicolesmith7900]

That was very informative. I didn't know. Your nude colors are absolutely gorgeous.

[@felinemoonchild]

I'd LOVE to see more pedicure vids! So many people focus on doing art on fingernails, the toes are so often left out. My nail tech did a set on someone else with Spongebob and Patrick and they were adorable!

[@naenaesnailnook]

They make swatch sticks shaped like this now. 😘 But this is worth the work if you don't have them. ❤ Very helpful as always. 🥰 Thank you for sharing.

[@jeaniewells5010]

I love the 1st color 😊

[@cristinoverstreet84]

Love your nails in this video, simple elegant beautiful!

[@theperfectnailshop]

That pink swarovski bit is so cute!!

[@martineleygue249]

bravo super magnifique kirsty bisous de la france bisous martine 👍👍👏👏💅💅😘🥰🇨🇵🇨🇵💐🌹

[@prettynsleepy1073]

8:32 how is Fay? I can’t wait for her to be back in the studio for all the looks and banter. Maybe if we are lucky she will do long nails again.

[@KirstyMeakin]

Hopefully! She should be back next week for filming.

[@aprileryder1048]

Oh my goodness!!! I can’t believe how early I am in the comments. This is exciting! IDK🤷🏻‍♀️ why but it is…🤭‼️ I •LOVE•LOVE•LOVE• KIRSTY MEAKIN…sooooo much!! I love all of the nails she does. They always just look so absolutely amazingly stunning‼️ I wish that I had her talent‼️ Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is so unbelievably kind hearted & sweet. She always seems to inspire me with how genuine she is & how happy she likes to be in life. I wonder if she, actually, truly knows how much power she has…she has the power to make people feel better just by smiling in a video. At least she does that for me. She is always inspiring me with her positive attitude, her beautiful smile & with all the funny stories & anecdotes that she shares with her followers. She really is an inspiration…like a much needed fresh breath of air at the exact moment that you didn’t even know you needed…🤭‼️ She may not be perfect but let me tell you this…God broke the mold with this one. She is a perfectly sweet & genuinely kind person that truly cares for others in her life. She has stayed grounded through out her ever~growing popularity & it shows. She is her true self! She has integrity that is unmeasured & she has remained grateful for all that she has earned. I could just gush on & on…I kind of already have🤭 🤷🏻‍♀️…I would never run out of kind things to say about her & her character. Now, I have to go & watch the video & save it in my “nails💅🏻 ” folder for inspo purposes for a look or an idea that I may use at a later date… To whoever needs to hear this or who has read my comment all the way to the end… Have an amazing rest of your day… Don’t forget, YOU ARE NEEDED IN THIS WORLD…YOU ARE WORTHY…YOU ARE KIND…YOU ARE SMART…YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL…YOU ARE YOU & there is no other you…much love♥️🥰♥️… BYE👋🏼BYE FOR NOW… ••🩵💙•💜🩷• 🫶🏼 •🩷💜•🩵💙••

[@emilylewis8290]

genius!!! absolutely genius!

[@casandraolund9006]

Omg That’s cleaver but I’ll tell ya something when I was watching you file that 45 degree angle on the smile line my stomach flipped. I used to work in a full service salon as a “shampoo girl” aaaages ago 🦕and I can’t tell you how many of those things I had to fix and file. The you told your story. I tell you the things they have now is mind blowing. 🤯

[@Dianna369]

Kirsty, I have an idea for your new Fantasy Nail Forms... to include a "smile line" some of the forms to give the same line shape that a tec could lightly paint and then use as a way to create a smile line across a real nail as a guide. Smile lines are what keep me from doing my own nails with french tips... my offhand is just not that steady! Not sure if that would work or not, but what the heck, thought I would suggest it. Cheers from Texas!

[@queenbee56100]

This hack is great, love the colors.

[@barbjalcorn]

Great ideas, all of them 🇦🇺❤️

[@jenniferalaniz9689]

Love this tip I always have a hard time picking colors so this is great can’t wait to try it out!

[@PoshCrochetPatterns]

Birthday suit looks like what your wearing 😊

[@sarahcox9284]

Beautiful 💅. The first one no filter and booty call are my favourites.😊

[@musicalexistence1]

The names are just so cute, the beautiful colors definitely deserve great names and I love it!😂💐💖

[@friedaraeperkins3258]

As always you have come up with something that is awesome! Such a good idea. Thanks so much for sharing this with us! We so enjoy watching you and Adam! 😊💅

[@prettynsleepy1073]

That was such a great hack

[@crystalsabundance]

Good morning!!

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video. ❤

[@debbiesmith9542]

Absolutely fantastic idea Kirsty I just love ❤️ your videos and I love love your gels x

[@pruesanson]

Pure awesomeness Kirsty. The label thing is just crazy helpful. The label maker stickers don’t fit without cutting them down. I’ll have to order all my KM colours again just to get the stickers for my swatch sticks!!!! Thank you for thinking about the practical side of the salon and not just your amazing art. ❤

[@jetson10100]

Funny how Hacks come back, we did this 30 years ago lol.

[@prettynsleepy1073]

Morning you two. I love your videos so much. You have such great ideas. 💡

[@KirstyMeakin]

Thank you so much!

[@thequeerrunner5745]

Kirsty - as much as I love these tips, I'm distracted by how much I like your top. I wish I knew where to get it :)

[@kayleighwood4650]

In regards to OF for feet yes my friend used to have a page for her feet

[@marilyngiorgi6599]

Hi ya duck 😊😊❤❤

[@gemsnailsnorthampton]

Absolutely LOVE this idea! I’ve got Laura on my French nails at the mo! 🩷🩷

[@darlenegreenhalgh3126]

Very thoughtful packaging as well.amazing products of beautiful quality.you should make a video comparing some high end ,very expensive polishes.Compared to yours they are rubbish

[@bibiblack5582]

🤯I have never heard of the 2 bra thing!!!!

[@barbjalcorn]

I have never heard of anyone wearing 2 bras Kirsty! I think you’re having a go at Adam ha ha ha or is that an English thing? ❤️🇦🇺

[@onglesnailz5039]

Hi Kristy, love this idea, what does it look like if you put the white French tip on the other side-both sticks lying on each other . It was driving me crazy because i couldn't do it and was hoping you would switch on the side lolll! (Linda)

[@luciafahreenchaster654]

Hello dear. I wonder if i can buy same type of nail file whit file and buffer refill somewhere?

[@angiemac6935]

Tfs...

[@lorrieholsten2521]

It looks like a tooth in a way 😅 I'm a suckered for a good French, doesn't have to be a white tip .all kinds of colors look great as a French.

[@MarieBSleepin]

When did "nude" become the descriptor for "pink"? Nudes used to be skin colors.

[@Isis1369]

Love this top tip video!! I’m thrilled about the sticker tip, so smart!!!❤❤

[@tiachandler5350]

Lol yall talking about only.fans.for fayes feet hahhahaha .....I know some one who got on a foot fetish fb group and I'm going to tell you this much when I found out i called their mother which is my sister ans told on her cause shes not even legal age yet to be doing that but she took a pic of her feet and toes sent them to 3 people and she got 600 dollars those men payer 200 dollars a piece for 1 foot picture like wtf its insane ....I was in shock when my cousin told me my niece had done that I was so mad

[@KirstyMeakin]

omg! we're on it

[@tiachandler5350]

@KirstyMeakin lmfao you can make and insane amount of money for foot pics and foot videos people make thousands of dollars a week from 3 or 4 photos lol its insane