Cuticles & Nail Anatomy

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[@cheleycity9866]

This video is awesome! Also, I recently started dry manicures and love them! Much better on the nails and maybe it's me, but the polish adheres better and lasts longer.

[@TheNailHub]

Yes! Water can be evil! ;)

[@kristinowens899]

I've never heard of a "dry" manicure.

[@JadenYukifan28]

@@TheNailHub I've had a few hangnails but ever since I've used Cuticle Oil and hand cream, they don't show anymore

[@violetviolet888]

@@TheNailHub 6:45 Your diagram is inaccurate. Doug Schoon's diagram means that what you're pointing to as the "Eponychium" is actually the *"Proximal Nail Fold"* and what you are labeling as the eponychium is the *cuticle* . See" _What's New in Nail Anatomy? The Latest Facts!_ by Doug Schoon, April 15, 2019. The eponychium is not visible to then naked eye. See "Cross section of a human fingertip (revision 3). in the article above. It is *never* advised by any respectable dermatologist to push back the proximal nail fold. It is there to protect the contact between the nail and the skin opening from bacteria and infection. Pushing back what 99% of the population believes to be the 'cuticle' causes unnecessary trauma and inflammation to the proximal nail fold. Time for an updated video.

[@PaulinhaCardoso88]

Thanks for mentioning DIYers. Most nail gurus don't seem very friendly to us. All I want is to be safe and create beautiful nails. Also, thank you for making this series ❤️ they are very educational.

[@kleineoOoStern]

You are a nail tech since less than 10 years but you’re more informed and professional than most of the techs out there who destroy nails everyday and don’t educate themselves. You and Suzie are the best instructor on KZbin.

[@Hawthornefae]

Who's Suzie??

[@becauseimafan]

​@@Hawthornefae Suzie is *Nail Career Education* here on KZbin! She's great, very sweet, soothing and a great teacher! She and Liz from the Nail Hub here have collaborated before 😁

[@sunflower6434]

@@Hawthornefae- she is another KZbinr, called “ Nail careers education “

[@bootsielovesjesus7097]

Bravo! I'm a retired teacher. YOU GET AN A+++++! VERY informative & helpful! I am a diyer & appreciate you! I had totally forgotten stone cuticle pushers!!!! I had one for many years, it broke, and I 4got about how awesome it was. I paused the vid and ordered one when u showed yours!!! Thank u for taking the time to be so thoughtful & helpful! Ppl truly need to understand nail anatomy, how to keep nails healthy , and the best product recommendations! Bless your heart! Keep up the great work!🤗

[@purpl3lina]

Finally someone who knows the proper nail anatomy. Thank you.

[@RexySmith]

Im just realising why I never liked to get my "cuticle" removed, in my nail classes... We were thought to remove all including Eponychium, my fingers were always hurting for days after classes. Never did it on myself after finishing my training and almost gave up on wanting doing nails because I was not willing to provide such painful treatment to other people 😲 thank you for putting such Wonderful information and clarification on everything nails out there ❤. Not easy to find great nail school .

[@muavead]

Rexy , You are not alone..even over here where i live , they teach You to cut eponychium , and i literally hate it....( why don´t they realize that the clients skin ,days after treatment will be more prone to have teared ( hangnails ? ) skin hanging on their fingers ) . And worst part..with the so called "russian " style of manicure ( yes they do it a lot in those salons over there, in Russia, courtesy of the clients of whom i have needed to serve ) it is even more growing trend :(

[@d.on.in.a]

When I watch Russian manicurists clean the cuticle area, they use those very sharp scissors to cut the clear skin that is attached to the proximal nail fold (not the thin cuticle). Is that clear skin the eponychium?

[@alibrennan]

I know this video is 5 years old but I just started my nail journey and you have helped me SO much! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@jeaneliscastillo2441]

I can say the same, many thanks!

[@shiansmith4644]

I'm only 6mins into this video and I had to pause & say YASSSSSS!!!! (with 3 hand clap emojis) because YOU are helping me CLEARLY SEE what I felt was right. Thank you! Thank you so much!

[@SCSilk]

The wet manicure is why my salon manicures never lasted more than three days. Soaking the nails causes them to expand. If you put product on an expanded nail, it will buckle when the nail dries. I’ve done my own manicures since last spring, and I always wait for my nails to dry out before applying polish if I use cuticle remover. Instead of lasting only three days, the polish remains for over a week! Btw, I followed your gel base coat video and the polish still looks great after 10 days!

[@TheNailHub]

Awesome!

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

Uhhh, so none of our customers have a complaint about that, and we soak their hands and feet. They come back weeks later with nearly perfect polish. Unless they crashed their toe into something

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Have you watched Anastasia on the Nailcou channel? I started using her method of dry prep and it has made a huge difference in making my enhancements adhere better and last longer without lifting.

[@Rosana301000]

Never saw a so complete overview about a basic, but so important questions related to cuticle. The map of tissues is awesome! Thank you Liz!👏🏻👏🏻🌻🍃

[@liveandletlive7152]

You are exactly my cup of tea! Thank you for your great lessons. You really have a gift for teaching.I don't get why you're not over 10 million subbies yet and i am also struggling to see how people can dislike this video. Please ignore as you are clearly appreciated by most of us.xo

[@TheNailHub]

Thanks Mimi! :)

[@4rsalways]

I love how you took the time to repeat yourself a few times when it comes to the location and names of everything. Not everyone gets it the first or second time. We’re not stupid we just have a different filing system in our brain. For instance I have ADD. Ppl with ADD have a terrible time remembering things. A typical person learns something and when they do it enters their frontal lobe (short term memory) then gets filed towards the back of our brain where they store it for a long time. Well ppl with ADD and ADHD many times our information stays in our frontal lobe without ever being filed in the back. By repeating things it really helps to get it to the back 💝💕

[@angie-bruh]

Just rewind the video

[@AnHeC]

Yeah. Just rewind the video. The world shouldn't cater to you to detriment of others. Also, while I wouldn't use the word 'stupid' to describe someone like you i would say you have a learning disability. Certainly doesn't make you smart. If my teacher did what you described it would be a massive waste of my time. It would cripple my growth and my learning. That's why people like you need special schools since you need special treatment.

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

@Amy - I hear you and I understand you. My son has been diagnosed with ADHD and it does require learning things differently, but saying people with these issues need their own "special school" is just horrible to hear from other commenters. Everyone learns differently. There are many learning "disabilities" (I really dislike that word, sorry). I personally find that writing things down helps me retain knowledge better. It's not wrong. It's just different. Sending love.

[@i.8885]

@@AnHeC Did you read what she said? She thanked her because she actually did take the time to repeat things so everyone can understand them well and remember them. This is what makes a good teacher. You are the stupid one here for not understanding the difference of learning disabilities and intelligence. Plus all people learn in different ways. Some like to hear, some like to watch videos etc

[@belladonna5904]

AnHeC honestly, you're the stupid one who needs a special school if you think repeating things isn't a common technique for understanding things. It's called "reinforcing" information. The audacity to display your ignorance so nonchalantly is quite astounding.

[@lindat1879]

Mondays can't come soon enough. Lol. I'm a DIY'R and am learning soooo much. Wish I could take your classes. Ty again for providing these tutorials. 😀

[@martyroberts9079]

I am so late to this party! I have been doing my own natural nails for 40 years, and never knew all of this! Thank you for your knowledge, expertise and thorough explanations!!

[@katlehopanyane4079]

the most helpful video i’ve watched on nail anatomy. i’m new to doing other peoples nails and often get scared cutting cuticles but this video explained everything soo clearly. thank you ❤❤

[@blondiegurl8348]

I’m learning SO much! This is so awesome. I was so hoping SOMEONE would address the dry manicure and why or why not. Now I get it. Thanks again for your expertise and excellent instruction skills!

[@carrieenglish2598]

I forwarded this on to my teacher who graduated me from school. I think this video is imperative to show during the nail portion of the text book. Great job.

[@ArtisticDazzler]

Thank you SO MUCH! Finally, a video that makes me understand nail anatomy!! And that’s just the beginning of why this video was so incredibly helpful. I paid for a course that wasn’t half this helpful

[@jenniferburgett8328]

Some of this was so obvious but I just never thought about it really. Your videos are really helping me as a DIYer. I've been having issues with lifting so I've started from the very beginning of these educational videos to understand everything. I've learned so much already!!

[@MY-pf7dc]

I LOVE YOUR HANDS ON DEMONSTRATIONS / IT GIVES US A BETTER LOOK / KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT YOUR TEACHING US . THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK THAT YOU PUT INTO THESE VIDEOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@conniesluyter2082]

Can I just say, you are offering such a great service to new nail technicians and are NOT getting this information from their Nail Tech class. Thank you so very much.

[@onepolishedprincess3949]

I have to agree with everyone else - this is the best explanation I've ever heard. I'm a diy-er and an indie brand polish maker so I'm pretty confident in what I'm doing, but you just made things so much clearer! Thank you!

[@destiniatkinson7311]

Words do not give you enough justice to how great this videos are!!! I recently made the decision to start doing my nails, becoming a diyer and these videos are so educational, so precise and very well thought out. I have been binge watching your videos for the past couple of days and I already feel so much more confident about doing my nails!

[@monicawanjiru2161]

Hi am just starting out in nail care and out of the many tutorials that I've watched you are the best. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Am learning a lot from you. Thank you.

[@jacquelinebanks1660]

I watched this entire video and was truly amazed. The clarity and preciseness of your tutorial was/is refreshing. It’s difficult for me to find enough time to watch your educational videos but dang it all i will start putting your channel on my calendar. It’s important to be educated on nail science as well as nail art. I heard a nail tech say(and I haven’t forgotten) it doesn’t matter if you have the baddest of the baddest nail art…if your foundation is wobbly if you nick cut and injure your client due to lack of knowledge THEY WONT COME BACK. Thank you Liz❤

[@qiud6795]

You are an awesome teacher, before I found your videos I had a primer and a dehydrator in my shopping cart. Instead I followed your tips and my gel manicure came out perfect. Thanks so much for this info, I emptied my shopping cart and used what I already had.

[@Apocanyx]

I just wanted to say I think you're amazing, and your work is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos to help us learn how to safely take care of nails, its been really nice learning from you, I love how clear and detailed you are with each topic, you're a great teacher ❤

[@jacquelinebennett]

Thank you so much for these informative videos. Between you and Susie from Nail Career Education which is how I found you, I can walk into salons and with confidence know if the tech is doing me dirty and being shady by cutting corners or doing something inappropriate or not and it helped me comb through my local salons and find the best tech. I remember when I first started getting acrylic nail enhancements and the first few techs I went to used e-files for everything and the wrong bits to harsh for the nail plate, always nicked the hell out of the Eponychium as well, and always wanted to remove everything each time and reapply instead of filing as needed and filling, and would always rip it off instead of soaking the product off and I’m certain they probably didn’t sanitize their equipment looking back on everything. So just thank you thank you thank you for the informative videos you have done to help us common folks out.

[@manicur911]

This is the best video I’ve seen on nail anatomy! I’m a diy nail girl and have stopped using cuticle remover and have noticed a huge difference in just the longevity of my manicures. Thanks for sharing.

[@c_raedavis6268]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I have done so much research to figure out what the heck a Hyponychium even was and why mine is so stinking long. Your video blew my mind because you told me how to shorten it! You just made my whole day!!

[@aimster2084]

This video was the most helpful one by far (so far- about to watch more of your videos) while trying to learn more about how to do a diy manicure. Thank you so much!

[@michelleoss-payne9641]

Awesome information! I'm guilty of using cuticle remover and water, and what you say makes total sense. Looking forward to learning about nipping! Thank you, Liz!

[@heidimarshall12]

I haven’t watched many of your videos yet. But I’ve definitely added them to my watch later playlist because they all seemed very educational and helpful so I wanted to make sure I didn’t fall asleep to them at the end of the day. But now it’s time to binge watch and learn a few new things 🤗🤗

[@erinkeegan6146]

You're doing a great job of explaining everything. I'm just starting an online course and all of this is helping me understand even more. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@MizBarrelracer7]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen!! So informative and I literally learned so much! Thank you!!

[@krazeekookee243]

Brilliant teacher and brilliant videos. As a shameful nail biter all my life I recently took the plunge to go to the salon for sculptured nails in a bid to break the habit. Its worked and led me to become an avid nail DIYer. Love learning and these are the best vids I've found. Thank you.

[@danaedwards9542]

I am getting into nails and I tell you, your explanation is so fool proof.. thank you so much!! You got a new subbie here!

[@kschirmer1992]

Thank you so much for this. I’ve recently started doing my nails at home, and I want to make sure I do it properly and don’t damage my nails or open myself up to infection.

[@Bellbirdblue]

I damaged my nails with over working cuticle/ dead skin removal. I’m DIY and have only had a professional manicure 2x in 50 years ( very small country town in New Zealand so not much choice) However I’ve got totally into nail art recently and am addicted to watching KZbin vids. I LOVE your channel, you’re a fabulous teacher and since using your methods and advice my nails are looking stunning and super healthy. It’s amazing just how many people have no idea the difference between cuticle and eponychium! Thank you for you truly amazing lessons.

[@elisabettacapua9992]

i freaking love your professionality and your person! I'm so glad that I have discovered your channel! the best

[@rrodriguez4747]

Where has this video been all my life?!?! 😂😂 Thank you so much for this! Very informative 👌👌

[@emmamorton8055]

So glad you are making these videos 🙏❤️ thank you xx

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

I came to you from Suzie's channel, and I've subscribed. I love the teaching aspect and the scope of information you use. Glad to have found you! Xx

[@juliewynn931]

Thank you so much Elizabeth for posted this video. I learn so much by watching your video. Thanks!

[@ednasanchez3944]

hi i do my own gel now since i bought all the neccessary equipment and your videos has help me in so many ways. my nails look healthier. I stop spending so much money in going into salons that damage my nails. your doing an awesome job thanks

[@ElenaSchu]

Thank you for the tip on extended hyponicium. I have this on my thumb, index and middle fingers, worse on my right hand. I've had natural long nails for about twenty years now and I think this is the reason it’s grown out so much but it hurts sometimes if it gets dry. Gonna give this a try!

[@venusnailbar9670]

YES! A girl who doesn’t use cutical remover! Thank u!

[@marisolamador8415]

Thank you, Elizabeth for sharing your knowledge with DIYers, like myself!!! I am looking forward to become a professional with my own nails. Once again, Thanks😉

[@virginiak.7099]

I bought a cuticle pusher and it was very blunt. I actually sharpened it some because I had to push hard to scrape the cuticle off the nail. I love your lessons.

[@colleenasteevesbos6975]

Thank you so much for this lesson. I took photo shots of your pictures to I can memorize the anatomy of the nail. I know now how to treat my cuticles dry, and not to use cuticle remover. Over time I did manage to remove the white (dead) part of the eponychium I never cut it myself but I do use my nail diamond drill bit to gently remove the dead skin.

[@patriciagallacher6741]

Brilliant video. Everyone who likes doing nails should watch this,super educational. Great job!

[@1sheilajanae]

Yesssss liz! Keep 👏 them👏 coming!. Just learned some of this in nail school.

[@christinepalm3139]

Thank you for starting with the basics, I will be starting school in the next couple of weeks, and your videos are the best. I can’t wait to continue watching your channel and looking forward to snipping the cuticle and I hope you will do a video with the e file.

[@fallenangel5346]

I'm a DIYer and I nust want to thank you so much for this and other informative/teaching videos like this. I really appreciate it with all my heart

[@theresatrottier5556]

Love these videos, as I am looking forward to taking the course this fall and seeing the proper methods and terminology will be a great benefit for my studies. So thank you

[@christineclark5769]

These videos are so great! I'm learning so much! Looking forward to your next video!

[@Hartessevlogs]

Very educational, I'm learning a lot! I am a big DIYer, thank you for mentioning us. You're awesome!

[@kennedeyalmendarez9808]

I'm only 7 minutes in and already I'm learning so much. Thank you for this video!

[@sparklyblueh2o471]

Excellent video! You got yourself a new subscriber! It’s the most helpful and informative basic nail care video I have come across. I’m a DIYer and just started using an e-file. Still getting the hang of things, so when in doubt I go back to manual techniques. Watching your nippers video next so hoping to learn some more.

[@karenmcdonald5791]

Awesome video I truly learned alot!! Thank you so much for sharing!! psst I love you and Suzie together!!

[@tinayeager7267]

Thank you for this great information and clarification on cuticle. I always enjoy learning from you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@envylj5190]

Thank you for this video!! I’m getting started to do acrylic nails at home and I was so confused on which was the eponychium and cuticle. I went to a different nail salon than my usual, & they were cutting my eponychium & I was thinking “oh okay then that’s the cuticle” then my go-to salon never cut my eponychium. Once I did it to myself my nails looked weird and felt weird. I think one time my nails felt sore and sensitive. I’m glad I came to this video & helped me understand🤓

[@sandravella3198]

OMG. Thank you for this video!! Awesome information!! Going to watch the next one. 💅

[@krissynddd8642]

Thank you for these videos soooo helpful. I have watched all these videos already but am watching them all over again and it totally makes soooo much more sense. I have started school and doing it and following your tips and tricks has helped tremendously. The dots are connecting lol

[@karenmckeown8029]

I have learnt so so much from your videos as nail tech I am amazed as what I thought I was doing correctly from my teaching!!

[@reybae]

You're extremely good at teaching wow! You explain things in detail but in a way that is easy to understand. You're my go to person for learning. Thank you so much 💕

[@aggelikisirma3608]

So detailed video!!! I loved it😊looking forward for e filing curticle and nippers info. Love from Athens Greece🌻

[@lourtaps8742]

I inspire to be a nail-tech and I wanted to learn better about this to start a little business. I’ve learned and earned so much information from this video. Thanks to this a lot maam. 💗💅🏻

[@Olga1063]

Thank you very much for this informative video. I have saved them all so that I can easily find it again. You explain it so clearly, thank you for that !!

[@prettylittleliar9292]

You are an amazing teacher...you just explain everything so well so thank you this video was amazing. .

[@liveandletlive7152]

Mary Elizabeth the best so far!

[@mdeardley]

I’m so glad you acknowledge DIY folks (like me). Between Amazon, eBay, and Sally’s, people can always get the products, so it’s great that you’re making good information available to people who will try and do their own nails regardless. I think you’ve said somewhere that you can make your own cleansing solution by mixing alcohol and acetone. Is it good enough to use 100% acetone and 90% isopropyl alcohol from the drug store? That is what’s most convenient for me.

[@TheNailHub]

Yes put about 3/4 alcohol in your pump and fill the rest with acetone. Works great! Just make sure neither has scent or color. Just plain acetone and plain isopropyl alcohol of at least 90%.

[@zahira4210]

Excellent explanation as usual Liz. those details are so important to avoid discomfort and other issues on your client

[@maryak1133]

Instantly subscribed🌟 watched 2 videos and learned so much already!

[@TheNewfieGirl82]

Great video Liz! Very in-depth! 😊

[@cheryllamoureux4996]

I love the amount of education...greatly appreciated!

[@kristinowens899]

You're an excellent teacher! I could learn a LOT from you!!

[@InvisibleRen]

Saw this recommended on Reddit and so glad I checked it out. I’ve been separating (and on some nails even clipping) my hyponychium because I thought it was dry skin. 🤦🏾 no wonder my free edge is so fragile.

[@fuckoffstupidity]

Thank you !!! I can't wait for the next one !!!

[@sheisbamz]

😲 This is the best explanation i found about this topic

[@ellenlanda1818]

Thank you so much for this explanation, I have just started doing nails for myself and this tutorial is so helpful!!

[@LD-io9zv]

You are clearly a well informed, articulate nail professional who loves your craft and enjoys educating. The anatomical drawings and self presentation were interesting and helpful. Nail art is great fun as a way for personal expression and mostly uniquely feminine art form - all awesome, As a mom of 2 daughters and a health professional I would however, like to see you switch over to organic manicure techniques that are also just as fun and even modern . Stay , well.

[@mapeppers04]

This was so very informative and it was a great answer to why my nails 💅 kept breaking across the base ...thank you please keep Posting videos like this😊

[@amyswift7557]

I have always soaked my nails and used cuticle remover. I just did my nails today the “wet” way. In a week I will try the way you demonstrated and let you know!

[@MVPNaildesigns]

I think this is one of the best cuticle removing video I have seen an I have watched a lot...you just explain so well...and you are a wonderful teacher as well...thank you for explaining this so well...looking foward to the next one...also wanted to say I always do dry manicures that's what works best for me...

[@WhippetOut]

I have been guilty of removing the wrong part thinking it was cuticle. When I examine my nails I realise I hardly ever get much cuticle to remove. I guess some have less/more than others? Brilliant video - really educational. Thank you!

[@wikkedvoodoo]

love cuticle work ... another great training and helpful video ... looking forward to the next one

[@timothyho95]

I can't wait for the next video 😍 learned so much once again!! Thank you so much!!

[@gisellet808]

Very informative for a beginner like me. Thanks Liz!

[@annawe8887]

Amazing video ! Very informative. I just started playing with gel nails at home so this was really helpful.

[@bernielove49]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I learned a lot. I will definitely start doing dry manicures and dry pedicures, which do my self.

[@lesliebarbosa8797]

This video was super beneficial in so many ways. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@Lovewins57]

I am very happy to have found your videos... You are an amazing teacher... Great Job.

[@tntkff9901]

As a nail bitter, trying to stop, it's much easier knowing these things have names. This is the first video/source I've seen that actually answers my questions instead of giving me the run-around so thank you for this video

[@i.8885]

Just get short artificial nails

[@Rina-uh9zm]

Thank you so much! Your amazing teacher ! I can't wait to watch the next video😍

[@sharicampbell9068]

Trust me! Switching to a completely dry prep has made all the difference in my clients service time !!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@carlajarrett173]

Brilliant video, I love how you're so technical and knowledgeable.

[@JolenEE148]

This is such a well done video. Thank you for sharing all this information. Loving your videos.

[@nancyg871]

Thank you for doing an accurate nail video! 👏👏🙂

[@amyedler9665]

This is a very informative video! I am training to be a nail tech and learn best with visual aids. It can be quite difficult to visualise the parts of the nail from 2d and 3d drawings, and was so beneficial being able to see the anatomy of your own nail. Will definitely be coming back to your channel for more informative videos like this one 😁

[@closed4393]

Another very good video. Thank you. Nothing new for me but reinforcement is always a good thing❣️😍