Manicure with me in real time! Using Curette and a cheapy file. DIY friendly ✅

Do this once a week and watch your nails transform!
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[@dianneporter542]

Sipping on coffee while watching you manicure your nails is my favourite time of the day! I love how honest you are regarding imperfections of your nails. Your nails look great!! As it's Saturday, time now for me to do my manicure.

[@TheSalonLife]

Awww, thank you Dianne! 🥰

[@pantheraonca2412]

I love this new format of your own weekly manicures! I basically follow along your manicure for my own weekly manicure now. Its actually even more fun for me. As always thank you for your hard work

[@TheSalonLife]

That's awesome, thank you :))

[@MizzBee13]

I love watching you! It's so calming! Sometimes when I can't sleep I put your channel on, and it calms me right down! Thank you so much!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much, I'm very happy that it helps :)))🤗

[@michelleleedy6367]

I also find that doing a manicure, then watching you, then doing, watching, doing, etc is a great way to learn and 'correct' my process.

[@mercedes4328]

Wow! I never knew that the nail bed extends with polish.

[@Eemily75]

Yes my nails are flatter without polish.

[@rezzy8590]

Geez, I hope that mindset of letting perfection go happens to me as I get older. I've had enough of being like that but it feels very ingrained.

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes, perfection is terrible. It usually goes hand in hand with procrastination. I still want to improve things in my life but I guess I'm ok with being imperfect. It's actually more interesting to be imperfect. Perfect is boring. Maybe it's because we see so much perfection in make up, filters, photoshop, etc. It's nauseating after a while...

[@SquintyBubbles]

I just love that we're chilling out chatting about your manicure. It's very therapeutic. Thank you! ❤

[@sydneyo.649]

The cuticle is kinda like a double sided sticky tape that slides along the nail plate and keeps the seal between the proximal nail fold and the nail plate, so no yuckies get into the skin and cause nail fungus or infection of any kind, it’s why I prefer doing very conservative cuticle cleanup like you’re doing, especially on older clients with very dry, sensitive, thin skin, it helps more than they think and prevents accidental nips and cuts.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I love watching your manicures and would love to see you doing more pedicures as I find those so much harder to do as I like colour on my toes but a clear polish on my finger nails. Had the worst pedicure ever last weekend! I have been using Rejuvacote on my finger nails which I am loving as it doesn’t peel and doesn’t seem to yellow my nails. I also love the Deliplus top coat gel from Mercadona and brought another bottle back to the U.K. with me a couple of weeks ago. Btw, I like short nails too. I file mine every few days as I can’t stand it when they start to grow.

[@TheSalonLife]

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[@patriciamadigan5366]

I can see where this tool might be helpful for removing cuticles on my toe nails. Because of the weird posture of bending down I often have a harder time with the toes and the right angle when using a wooden stick. This might help.

[@ShirleyCrabtree-h7n]

I came across your videos while looking for info about glass files which I love. I have become hooked after learning so much from you about how t care for my nails. They look so much better! Thank you for all the great info!

[@di_from_north4460]

I ordered the set of 3 from Mont Bleu and rec'd them today. Did my manicure and love the file that I tried today. I like shorter nails too. Thanks for showing us glass nail files. Love your videos.

[@vanihernandez6722]

Thank you for the tutorials❤

[@Recusant_]

I love doing manicures on my daughters. I zone out and it’s like meditation for me

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Both of your ring fingers have longer nail beds than your other fingers. Never noticed before. I'm very interested in the OPI Rescue product. LOVE your channel!

[@mahoganylit4681]

Thank you again for the GREAT advice and these videos. I love watching and doing my nails along with you. Yes, this video answered my question about what to wear on my nails as I grow out the surface damage. I appreciate you and your nails look so healthy.

[@theluckycharms8437]

Loving this demo!

[@ilariarigoni6885]

I love that you are showing natural nails. I like using gel polish but I can’t keep up with it. This is great 😊

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@gioagamer144]

Bellissime con tanta cura ❤😊

[@74griffo]

I’ve just ordered two bottles of Catrice 😄

[@Helenemonblogdefille]

I totally agree with you Anna : when I don’t wear nail polish my nails are much flatter.

[@TheSalonLife]

So interesting!! Thank you for writing!!

[@bees_nail_art82]

If you have lines in your nails like it's bent and not broken but the line is still there is it best to cut and file that part off and re grow your nails because when I put polish on the crack seems to come through to my polish and you can see the line

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes, if there is any damage to the nail plate it’s better to shorten it because longer nails bend more causing more damage to the nail plate surface.

[@deebus3471]

My "smile line" is uneven too. I shape my nails the same way you do by looking at the overall shape of the nail. I like my nail shirt because I work in Healthcare and long nails become sore after a while from putting on and removing gloves all day.

[@kathiehein5969]

I have always noticed that my nails are flatter when I don’t wear polish. When I have polish on they have a nicer curve.

[@TheSalonLife]

it's interesting no? I wish I knew why exactly this happens. I must investigate further :))

[@itslowtide4690]

Anna, you have very youthful hands 🙌🏼

[@YUSHIE98]

My nails experience the same as yours, when polish is removed, their shape is flatter. Specially the middle finger as those nails have a fan shape. 😢 Whenever I have them polished, they look a lot way better! Thanks for sharing!! Bendiciones desde Puerto Rico!!❤

[@menanovaa_]

"this nail has such a long nail bed... I wish all of my nails were like that " LITERALLY MY SAME THOUGHTS !! Lol as soon as you said that Anna I bursted out laughing because it is so relatable. My ring finger on both hands have such nice long nailbeds and are so satisfying to polish but my other nailbeds .... no 😂

[@Davinebush]

Thank you for this

[@TheGirlWithout]

I know exactly what you mean about your nails being flatter without polish on. My nails are narrower at the PNF and go wider towards the free edge, some nail plates more so than others and it bugs me. Whenever I put any kind of polish on it's as if the side walls curl in slightly so the nails look more even and 'straight up straight down' with less flaring. They also tend to look more uniform. As soon as I take the polish off, by the time I've finished my manicure they are flatter and wider again. I don't feel any discomfort when they change and I wish they would stay looking more even and not wider at the free edge! :) I'm also a short nail fan, I have to file them every couple of days as it drives me up the wall when they start getting long.

[@loveu8910]

Does nitrocellulose usually yellow if you keep it on longer? Would it stop yellowing if you remove it after a few days? Ive use regular polish and haven’t had any yellowing yet.

[@roxananicoletapetre8783]

❤ Since finding your channel I have followed your advices and my nails look better. Could you , please, do few videos about pedicure?

[@pelopez30]

Hello @TheSalonLife. Just started watching your videos a few weeks ago and I’m loving it. I came across your “habit tic nail deformity” video. I have that exact same problem on both of my thumbs. I’m doing the gentle oil massages. However, was wondering if you can do a quick demo on how to apply the nail glue. Thank you.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello, in this video I show how I apply the adhesive kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGa9doqYiNVphM0

[@27Tigress]

Yay love this!!

[@gabindalin7914]

I would like to know how you would compare OPI Repair Mode to IBX treatments? Or are they simply too different?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello, in a way of effectiveness or how they differ in application? Or in a way they work?

[@gabindalin7914]

@@TheSalonLife I would say effectiveness. Are they comparable in the end results they can achieve? Thank you!

[@Enkeltulipan]

Great video, Anna! I have a similar tool, but it have ended up with that I do not use it. Instead I use my index fingernail to push back living skin and to remove cuticle! I find it better!

[@TheSalonLife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@adelineroser.8341]

My nails occasionally feel sore when I remove the nail polish. I thought it was something only I experienced. I’ve never heard anyone else mention it until now.

[@JessicaRochester-k7m]

Me too! Put dazzle dry back on and they’re fine in no time!

[@denisenj7648]

When I use the repair mode I flood the cuticle area and also underneath.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hm, I'm not sure if it's designed for skin contact. They show applying it on the nail only.

[@lauraguida8482]

What is the name of the second tool you used? I need to order one. Thank you!

[@PamMaumenee]

What brands are the curette and pusher tool ... and the disposable file? Might you have links for those products?

[@ohhellothere25]

Loved

[@madelinespade9230]

Love you videos. 3 questions , Are you a fan of short nails or long nails? And do you use gel polish on natural nails? Do you still use builder gels on natural nails?

[@shirley-ann7164]

I also have noticed that my nails feel flatter when i don’t use a nail polish. Is it possible to use a jojoba 7:52 oil with a few drops of essentiol oil for the scent? Ore is better to use just pure jojoba oil?

[@connieroberts4626]

Thank goodness your not living in Canada right now. I live in Illinois and our air quality 😅 i 16:05 is horrendous! Its like a foggy day all the time,

[@ZeldaMontaigneNailKorner]

What do you think about letting your nails grow out and just glue nails on top till they grow out and you have to change them. I got an allergic reaction. So I'm going to do my nails like press one. It was builder gel and I put peel base over the builder gel and the gel polish over top. I couldn't got overexposure stuff to. I'm better. I was lucky. But it still gave me blisters. It didn't itch.❤ I have the glue I use will be okay😮

[@weazerrr]

When I use the metal "scraper" to gently push back my skin and remove the cuticles, sometimes I end up removing little layers off my nail that are peeling off. Because they look dry, I think they are cuticles so I try get them off and then realise I'm actually peeling off the nail. Any tip for that?

[@TheSalonLife]

You emailed me mentioning you are leaving Sally Hansen remover for 30 seconds. This might not be enough. Your metal tool could be too sharp. Try this method exactly as I show. With Blue Cross and a wooden stick. Weekly is the best Basic Manicure. Very DIY friendly! [BEGINNER LEVEL] kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWPXZ4Suotp_f9U

[@olgalunjova4302]

Hello! I want to say thank you for your videos 😊 It is so informative ☺️ I would like to ask about your nail lacquer, it seems so nice!❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello :). Thank you! The links to the products are in the description box below the video. :)

[@yelenatsytsyn]

Yes definitely nails flatter naked lol. Does polish also prevent from water getting in to your nails if you polish under as well? If yes then why do my nails still peel? Please help I heard naked nails get damaged from water and they peel but issue is not fixed. If I don’t wear polish and just use oil how does the peel stop???? It seems like as it grows out it still goes further up a Visio’s cycle. Help help help

[@veronicavrotsos6436]

Question for you. Do you prefer this OPI Repair Mode product over CND Rescue RXx? Or are you simply checking out other products?

[@TheSalonLife]

They are different products and work in a different way. I like how the OPI Repair Mode can be applied before polishing. Rescue Rxx needs to be applied on naked nails. I've been getting a lot of questions about what I think about the OPI Repair mode so I'm using it to have experience with it.

[@denisenj7648]

What do you use to cut the block? It's shaped like a stick of butter. From the shape of yours it looks like you cut in half across and the again length-wise?

[@TheSalonLife]

I use scissors :) and yes that's how I cut it

[@fayejohnson3241]

Would you recommend using repair mode & nail envy together?

[@TheSalonLife]

I'm not a fan of Nail Envy. It used to have a hardening ingredient, formalin. The one called Original Nail Envy. The new Nail Envy doesn't have formalin and it has... nothing really. Nothing different. It's just a clear nail polish with the addition of marketing. Here are the ingredients. It has nothing special at all. I mean it can be a very nice clear nail polish with great formula but that's about it. Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tribenzoin, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, n-Butyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Diacetone Alcohol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Dimethicone, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Violet 2 (CI 60725).

[@antonia9688]

I really enjoy watching your videos :) May I ask you, if you still use the Dior Nail Glow (because of the yellowing)? Many greetings from germany :)

[@micheleromola7266]

Why do you apply the OPI nail bond before the manicure?

[@patwilkinson2182]

Great video! Do you soak your hands to loosen up the cuticles?

[@TheSalonLife]

No, I use Blue Cross as I show in the video :)

[@connieroberts4626]

I have thin weak ridged nails. What grit file is best? Thanks in advance. I use a fine glass file ( some of the time because it seems to make my nail edges smoother, ( grit maybe. )

[@TheSalonLife]

Glass files are also good, they come in different grits though.. Just use a soft buffer after using a file and the free edge of the nail will be very smooth

[@elinforssell5206]

DId you just say that the polish (you use in the video )could yellowing the nail?

[@elinforssell5206]

I need to know because i just bought it …

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello, all polishes that contain nitrocellulose can yellow the nails. Depends on the age of the polish, type of polish and how long you wear it. Pretty much all polishes on the market contain nitrocellulose. Sometimes it’s a price you pay for having polished nails. It’s just good to be aware why the yellowing happens.

[@elinforssell5206]

@@TheSalonLife ok, thank you for answering

[@tammyjohnston6545]

❤❤❤

[@marianak742]

Would you pls share where you purchased qurette?

[@TheSalonLife]

This is an old tool and I don't remember where I got it. So sorry!!

[@Mulcahy22]

I own the same -I believe I bought from ladies clothing catelogue-30 years ago-I still use it to clean my cuticle. Keep looking I'm sure it's out there.

[@TheSalonLife]

Orly has a similar tool orlybeauty.com/collections/tools/products/nail-curette

[@ewabydgoska8544]

🙂❤

[@fancynancy2888]

I have been learning to care for my nails with your videos which I am grateful for. I will try your tip of visualizing the nail in half when shaping and focus on each side.

[@TheSalonLife]

You are so welcome! Thank you for writing me!