Basic Manicure. Very DIY friendly! [BEGINNER LEVEL]

If you want nice nails this is where you start.
If the skin around your nails is stretched, start here: • How to Correct Stuck S...
If the skin around your nails is sore, puffy and cut, start here: • Swollen and puffy "cut...
Daily routine • 3 simple habits that w...
I also used file and a buffer from BleuCocotte (PR gift) bleucocotte.fr...
For USA viewers, you can use Dazzle Dry base coat and Top Coat. It dries instantly and it's very gentle on the nails. I use it for my clients with damage prone nails and I see great improvement.
My fav cuticle removers:
Blue Cross amzn.to/3vmls6m
Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover amzn.to/3thWROc
Orly Cutique amzn.to/3dzTfTc
Good to have: Tweezerman Mini Manicure Kit amzn.to/3wcz4Ch
Birchwood sticks: amzn.to/3rJIYb2
Gold Buffing Block amzn.to/3p2EooJ
Gold buffing block 2 amzn.to/3LagbY0
✅ Nail issues? Request your personal nail assessment bit.ly/3xeAqxk
disclaimer: some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you).
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
OUR FAVOURITE STUFF ON AMAZON:
🛒 💕Our Amazon Store 🇺🇸 amzn.to/3KL6IEL
🛒 💕Our Amazon Store 🇨🇦 amzn.to/3MSCUrW
🛒 💕Our Amazon Store 🇬🇧 amzn.to/3Mz4zxr
🛒 💕Our Amazon Store 🇪🇸 amzn.to/3MOBMFA
----
If you would like to support our channel please consider making your purchases through our affiliate links:
🛒 💕 Shop at Beyond Polish with our affiliate link: bit.ly/3il6Pew
💰Get 10% off regular prices with our coupon code: TSL10
🛒 💕 Shop Erica ATA with our affiliate link bit.ly/3HgWx9Z
💰Get 10% off bits, bit kits and files with our coupon code: THESALONLIFE
Diamond Hand file (fine pattern or medium) bit.ly/3804Wi5
Small Tapered Barrel (fine or medium) bit.ly/2PgnlRg
Safety Smooth Top Barrel (thick product removal) bit.ly/3mUfbeN
Pedicure Skin Bit (coarse) bit.ly/3gm2esp
🛒 💕 Shop Dazzle Dry with our affiliate link:
💰
Prep amzn.to/3POz3yY
Base Coat amzn.to/3URVR4cE
Top Coat amzn.to/49Oh4Al
Revive amzn.to/3IbQHZm
-------
FAQ: www.thesalonli...
-------
❤ Channel Support- One-time donation- checkout.squar...
❤ Early Access to future videos on Patreon ($5): / thesalonlife
----------
👉 HOW TO REMOVE DAZZLE DRY • HOW TO REMOVE DAZZLE D...
👉 HOW TO FIX CUTICLES: • HOW to FIX CUTICLES [Y... • Dry, torn, overgrown “...
👉 CAPPING FREE EDGE (GEL POLISH): • GEL POLISH SHRINKING? ...
👉 FILING NAILS IN 1 DIRECTION? by Doug Schoon • Question #47
👉 FACT BASED INFORMATION by Doug Schoon: / @facetofacewithdougsch...
👉 Where is the CUTICLE? by Doug Schoon article: bit.ly/3q5PgQH
👉 "Breathable"/Halal nail polishes- the facts bit.ly/3b74TmB
👉 IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT FORMALDEHYDE bit.ly/3sHLFu2
bit.ly/2Ob3kuY bit.ly/3KVDkvR
👉 Why polish yellows nails. Chemist explains bit.ly/3QSkU2O
👉 Facts vs. Myths Nail Care Edition bit.ly/3Io9MZF
👉 Gel "brush on removers" bit.ly/3IiXtgT
--discount codes--
Erica ATA 10% off drill bits and tools "THESALONLIFE" bit.ly/3HgWx9Z
Beyond Polish 10% off regular prices "TSL10" bit.ly/3il6Pew
MelodySusie 12% off "TSL12" bit.ly/3BPCy26
iHerb 10% off code DHY8703 www.iherb.com?rcode=DHY8703

[@theonethatgotaway680]

Dear Anna, I just want you to know that your videos mean so much to me. Not only are you educating us on how to properly care for our nails but you also inspire me to make time for myself. I've neglected my nails for as long as I can remember but I've come to a point now where I just want beautiful natural nails. I now make the time to care for myself. Thank you for being here🌺💜

[@TheSalonLife]

Wow, thank you so much, you honestly made my day with your comment :) ❤️

[@creativequeen8371]

I feel exactly the same. Good luck.

[@peacebalance8067]

This. I have always wanted and currently have beautiful natural nails and clean feet. Like healthy nails are my thing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@trammy1]

Yes to the weekly manicures!! I am loving this new series!!

[@kathiehein5969]

Yes, weekly manicures! I have been improperly manicuring my nails in one way or another since I was a child! (Including I would cut off the living skin!) Eventually I started going to salons where THEY improperly manicured my finger and toe nails for years. I had enhancements on my nails for years at a time. It’s a miracle my fingernails and hands are as good as they are. I finally found your channel on KZbin a few months ago, and I am enjoying learning about my nails, nail beds, and proper methods to make them healthy.

[@carolestevenson1051]

Yes, weekly manicures, please. This was great working on my nails along with you made it so much easier. I felt a lot more confident and just like doing my nails with a "girlfriend" made it so enjoyable. Thank you so much!!

[@iNanieke]

As a nail technician in training, it's good to know the basics and learn to use simple tools before moving on to the more complicated ones!

[@itslowtide4690]

If you had Patreon, maybe you could round up a bunch of people who want to have a Manicure Monday or something - over Zoom - we all do our own manicures with you 🥰🥰🥰

[@DonnaBreenC21]

Just wanted to let you know that I’ve been a nail biter my whole life. I’ll be 60. I had acrylic for the last 10 years and decided to quit. It really was your videos that kept me holding on and not going back. My nails were pure mush. It’s been about 6 months and I’m never going back! The warm oil soak I think is what made the difference.

[@Michelle-oe7vr]

I’m doing my manicure along with you and still learning how to shape my nails. As you say, the more we do it the better we will get, so I’d love it if you did one of these videos every week!

[@CourtneyAugust177]

Please do weekly manicures for those of us who like natural nails and cannot afford to get our nails done professionally! I have just discovered your channel and I’m looking forward to your content as I have always been ashamed of my nails and just thought I had “bad” nails 😢. I’m feeling empowered that I can learn from you and help my nails and my confidence in my hands/nails. Thank you for what you do 😊!

[@karincooks]

@Anna, when you mention “Kerasal cream” do you mean Kerasal ointment in the tube? I’ve also purchased Kerasal nail repair which paints on , but I’m not sure I can use it along with OPI Repair Mode. Thank you 💖

[@vidz953]

She has another video that touches on it - it's the ointment. She uses is as an occlusive and light exfoliator at night.

[@Keapix]

I would love to see weekly manicures. I’ve never had a weekly routine, but I’d like to start.

[@maganatalia8432]

Thank you for explaining what the cuticle is and what the proximal nail fold is and how to "train" the nail fold to behave itself. I always have the nail fold sticking to the nail and stretched causing wounds and even though my manicurist said not to cut it I insisted on doing so, because I thought it doesn't look nice and manicured. Nobody explained to me what the function of the nail fold is or that it is living skin that shouldn't be injured in such a manner. But also I never took care of my nails regularly. So starting yesterday (when I saw a couple of your videos) I manicured my fingers according to your instructions the best I could and they look good. I am waiting for the nails to grow out all the scratches and cuts I previously made and now I really need to control myself not to cut the nail fold on some fingers where it's stretched out. But I am pushing back. Thank you.

[@elishagifford]

I’ve been binge watching your videos since I found you. I recently quit years of dip nails with gel liquids. I’m about 3 weeks all natural. My hyponychium is still a little overgrown so I can’t go too short without experiencing pain. I’ve been doing weekly gentle manicures and I did my first warm oil soak today. I do wish I could find someone local who cares about the health of natural nails as much as you do. Thank you so much for these knowledgeable videos! They truly do help so much 🖤

[@evapedraza9894]

Hola! Acabo de descubrir tu canal y me gusta mucho. Quería hacerte una pregunta: llevo cortando mis cutículas años y quiero dejar de hacerlo, qué tratamiento empezar, etc? Gracias

[@melissalepper5880]

Anna, it’s good to know I am on the right track. I remove polish on Friday after work, push back the living skin, file and shape, apply Mavala Scientifique( Fri/Sat) then polish Sunday! Thanks for your great tutelage and getting accurate info to us! Love your channel

[@mujermadura5982]

Gracias, para mi esto es educación, mis uñas están preciosas, te encontré en el mes de diciembre y mis uñas estaban super lastimadas por el uso excesivo de uñas en acrílico y pintura en gel. Decidí comenzar a cuidar mis uñas, al principio fue difícil ver a todas mis amigas y familiares con su hermosas uñas arregladas, pero me mantuve en mi aventura seguí tus consejos y ahora tengo uñas sanas, están largas y mi cutícula sana. Amo pintar pero también las disfruto con sólo una capa transparente. Siempre recibo comentarios positivos. Destaco que no tengo una forma hermosa de uñas y mis manos no son perfectas, pero gracias a ti tengo uñas sanas. Utilizo aceite de Jojoba, hago mi manicura en seco y semanal y utilizo crema con Urea "Eucerin" soy de Puerto Rico. Así que muchas gracias.

[@TheSalonLife]

Ah, que bien!!! Muchas gracias por escribir! ❤️

[@RachelDee]

Anna, this is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for as I slowly get more into keeping my own nails manicured

[@AnaMiel4324]

I would love to do my weekly manicures with you. I really enjoyed this video. I learned so many tips about how to position the tools with the non dominant hand. Also it was so satisfying to watch to do your own manicure and very relaxing after a very stressful day at work. Anna!!! I’m so happy to have found your channel. You literally had changed the health of my nails just following your tips. Kerasal is my holy grail product not only for my hands nails, also for my feet and toe nails. See my nails healthy makes me so happy and I’m getting so much complements. From the deep of my heart thanks for everything you do!

[@lisapierce525]

My nails are all uneven so I really appreciate your explanation of shaping. You have taught me so much. I have watched some of your videos over & over. I still have to shape with the polish on. Thanks so much for all your videos. My nails are in the best shape they’ve ever been and I’m 64 years old. Edit: Yes to weekly manicures!

[@anniest-georges3690]

Yes! Weekly manucure! That would be great! ❤

[@ingmariohman8242]

You're an excellent teacher!

[@patriciaenglish1027]

You are so thorough with very clear explanations! Thanks you!

[@Christine-ec3mh]

Anna, your videos have been so helpful and my nails have improved so much since I follow all your advise. Thank you for your channel and your awesome knowledge!!!

[@sws2552]

@7:20 has changed my life! loool. this shaping guideline makes complete sense now that you explain it and takes so much of my guesswork out of shaping my nails! thank you! yes please more of these simple manicure videos!

[@Marly930]

Thank you for this! Was hoping for something like this from you

[@KoriThompson-p3j]

Love how you put your Blue Cross in a dropper bottle! Def gonna steal that idea 💡 😊 🫶🏻

[@suebob16]

I wasn't satisfied with the brush that came with the small bottle I'm using, so I use a Q-tip instead. It works well for me!

[@katgirlblue]

@@suebob16 I do that also. I put a little Blue Cross in a cap from a vitamin bottle and dip the Q-tip in it. I keep a few of those tops in different sizes, so they're always clean; another is for a little water for eye liner, etc.

[@natasa2882]

Thank you for this video. I truly appreciate it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@charleearianeth5094]

Thank you friend, it makes so much sense and I love how your nails look. I will so follow the tips !

[@MiauMichigan]

Thank you for all your tips! My cuticles have never looked good until I started following your instructions 15 days ago. Major improvement!!

[@TheSalonLife]

So good to hear! Thank you for writing!

[@ssaah59ify]

I've been giving myself weekly manicures since I was a teen and found this video to be very informative!

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Germania72]

Former nail biter here and I wanted to thank you for these videos because my nails have improved a lot in the last 6 months. I stopped biting them a while ago, but bar work ruined them and i thought that was it for me. No hope, only wonky nails. I don't wear them long, but I'm pretty satisfied with the results because I had a complex with them. I felt uncomfortable when people stared at them. Not anymore. ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Awww, so good to hear! ❤️ thank you for writing to me!

[@zosemabubble7825]

Lovely video - I've been doing my own nails for a long time and it's good to see I'm doing them correctly. 😊 Your nails are lovely Anna! 😊

[@Mony0425]

I would love a weekly manicure to ensure I am getting the self care in. I enjoy your vids and learning so much.

[@achaley4186]

I love the idea of doing the manicure together. You are so generous Anna 🙂❤⭐

[@navycottoncandi]

Yes Anna would love weekly manicures. I have learned so much from you and my nails are in the best shape. Thank ps for all you do!❤

[@AA-jn3oc]

Love this new series. Can you add a segment on how and when to properly clean manicure tools?

[@TheSalonLife]

Great idea! Thanks so much for the suggestion! - MSL

[@anncleary8148]

Yes please weekly manicures and thank you for giving us your expertise and time.

[@chi2tan]

Thank you! The white part has ALWAYS thrown me off when filing!

[@ginnyhurst2290]

Yes, weekly manicures please. Trying to do it with you, I am learning, thank you.

[@stjabnful]

Anna, I really liked this video of the manicure. I’ve learned so much from you! I’m 63 and my mom never really taught me or did my nails. I really want to teach my granddaughter- even though she young(4years old). Any suggestions on what age to start. She likes to come over and polish her nails. Also, at the end of this video, you weren’t using cuticle oil. My question is when do you use cuticle oil? 😊 a big thank you! 🙏

[@TheSalonLife]

cuticle oil is usually applied at the end of a service.Thanks! - MSL

[@louisesemrani6860]

I’m paying attention to all you say after 60 years I finally have healthy nails and my living skin has improved 99.9 percent ❤so thanks to you your videos are fantastic.What clear nail polish do your recommend in the one bottle.🥰

[@Notperfecttonya]

I vote yes for the weekly manis too! ❤❤ I just keep learning so much!!! One thing I realized from your last video is that I’m making a mistake when it gets to the step to clean your nails before polish. I was doing both hands, then polishing one, then the other! I’m thinking that might be why I’ve had some peeling! Now I will get to that point and do one hand at a time! 😮😊 I’ve been practicing polishing like you. And I realized that this past weekend-so I definitely relate to learning by shadowing/watching! I know I’m improving each time I do a manicure and I’m really excited about it! You are a blessing! I NEVER would’ve thought this would become “my thing”!!! I always hated doing my own nails. Guess that proves an old dog CAN learn new tricks! 😂😂

[@vivvz89]

Love this video! Do you have any recommendations on what to do if you've over filed the sides previously? On some of my nails the white goes quite a bit up the side walls..

[@mercedes4328]

Thanks for this very clear explanation of a basic manicure. I love the idea of weekly manicures. I've been doing my own (but without polish) ever since I found your channel. I'm upset that I just realized the OPI Nail Envy Original polish I purchased contains nitrocellulose and it's too late to exchange it.😠

[@bipolarluck]

Why is nitrocellulose bad? 😮

[@TheSalonLife]

Why polish yellows nails. Chemist explains bit.ly/3QSkU2O

[@Meg-b2f]

My nails have changed as I age- it’s been painful and frustrating! Thank you for sharing how to keep your nails healthy!

[@marchellabrahams]

Please, more of the Pushy and Blue Cross. That's my favourite part; SO satisfying.

[@Asmr_kungfu]

very informative and clear instructional video. I LOVE it. liked and saved for later use. this is why i love youtube.

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timperry89]

Hello, for sure weekly manicures would be amazing. I am learning so much from you and really appreciate all your efforts in making such amazing videos. I’m working up courage to send you a picture of my nails and issues. Thank you for all your help! From Reese

[@ninjaturtle365]

Can these things be done with your toes as well for same results?? Or do you treat toes differently?

[@TheSalonLife]

Toes pretty much the same. Daily care is important too and the more you care the less you have to do for a pedicure. I would recommend pedicures every 2 weeks and gentle foot exfoliation if needed weekly.

[@ninjaturtle365]

@@TheSalonLife thank you so much!!! I'm so excited to start doing these meni pedis!

[@theluckycharms8437]

What a great idea for a series! Nice to watch refreshers. I love using different tools sometimes just to change it up. I just tried the Sistaco nail system for the first time, and I'm particularly interested in how it comes off and if my nails will remain undamaged. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@mimimimz6719]

I had to laugh when you were describing the 'imperfections' and the reasons for them of your middle finger and nail on your right hand. I have the same imperfections for the same reasons. Also, thanks for showing us how to file and shape the nails, and accept the fact that naturally not every nail is the same. As someone who likes my nails to have a natural look most of the time and rarely uses coloured nail polish, I had a hard time accepting the fact that my nails didn't have a uniformed look. Having my nails short seems to emphasize that even more. But thanks to you and your videos I've learned that that is normal and now I accept my nails as they are, and like them even more.

[@ingevanherzele4990]

Thank you so much for this intersesting and informative video🫶🩷. I have the same 'writing bump' but way worse, I just love hand writing😁 Hands up for weekly manicures!🙏💅💕

[@katgirlblue]

Oh! I thought I was supposed to shape the nails the same as the fingertips, and I wondered why the shape isn't quite right, sometimes too fat, sometimes too skinny, etc. Now I understand what to do! Thank you so much for your videos, I love them. Speaking of watching the same ones over again, I bought Blue Cross on your advice, and every week when I use it I watch that same video again, and I always notice something new as I follow step by step!

[@charlottetaylor7990]

After over 30 years of acrylic nails and damage, I am watching your videos over and over to bring my nails to their real, natural beauty. It was a challenge for the first two weeks as they were so ugly! But - I am determined to get them healthy and beautiful for a 76 year old senior. Thank you for these videos!

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Great tutorial! My nail beds have ridges; any recommendations?

[@sharonsenno7610]

Hi, Anna, Thank you for these videos. My nails are in need of help. I have been looking for help and your videos are wonderful. Thank you. I would love weekly videos on how to do a manicure; as you say, we learn by watching. I will be soaking my nails now too!

[@fauxtaux]

This is great stuff, Anna. I learn a lot from your channel. I have struggled with nail biting off and on throughout my life and COVID was a difficult time for us all. I’m coming out of that now and doing my best to care for my hands/nails. I prefer natural nails over the enhanced stuff. I have always found that, ultimately, they did more damage than any perceived benefit. I do use your videos when I do my own manicures just as you suggested. It really does work. I will appreciate this series very much! PS - I have loved your recipe for warm oil soaks. I made up a nice quantity in reusable deli containers, which although unglamorous, are perfect for storing and heating oil as well as soaking. I give them as little “love you” gifts to the most favored women in my life. Thank you again, for your content.

[@vidz953]

You're not alone! Fellow nail biter/skin picker here. I have also found these videos to be pure gold.

[@pama3571]

I love watching natural nail manicures, especially how your focus is nail health. Thank you!

[@lilwilliams7277]

Anna, your videos are super helpful. You explain things perfectly. Yes please to weekly ones. 🥰

[@mahoganylit4681]

Hi Anna. I love this. I am coming out of gel after a year and going no back to natural & dazzle dry. So YES! I would love to do my nails weekly with you. Do you have a clear I can wear in my nails as the surface damage grows out?

[@TheSalonLife]

Please see my new Manicure with me video. I discuss that :)

[@IsabelBaxt-qe5go]

I like your video. You are so thorough; you explain everything in detail.

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️

[@karenmcpaters5079]

Yes please do weekly! I’m horrible at shaping my nails. I will try to get better

[@lindawest6384]

You are so awesome. Your tutorials are comprehensive and easy to understand. In three days, my dried broken nails look healthy. I want to wait to take a picture of them before I begin to push back my cuticles. Thank you for what you do for us.

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you for this awesome comment :)

[@judithborrell8042]

I enjoy listening to you, my right is my dominant hand so my right hand takes longer to do. Where link to use some of your tools especially beginner

[@anar4203]

Anna as always very nice and educational video, your videos have helped me a lot. I started taking care of my nails thanks to your videos and the information you provide, also some of my friends are following my advice which is your advice 😅 thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@TheSalonLife]

That's great!

[@9xixix9]

What an excellent, informative video. Thank you so much! I learned SO MUCH.

[@TheSalonLife]

You are so welcome!

[@shirley-ann7164]

Hi Anna, i think that you have beautiful nails and the skin around you’re nails is also looking healthy ❤. Watching you’re channel learned me so much 😃. A weekly manicure video will be a good idea. Did you always had you’re nails at this length? Ore did you had them longer?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Shirley-Ann. Anna has had her nails a bit longer in the past. - MSL

[@nellyh3575]

Please do!

[@sandracohen8481]

What does the Karasel do and after I file I have little Spurs on the ends of the surface of my nail that catch things

[@heather05x]

Ty for this video! I’m the one that asked about pushing back the skin with a manicure and now I understand the difference between cuticle and living skin. Thank you!!

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nmernst]

So glad I found your channel. Thanks for the great detailed tips and reviews.

[@TheSalonLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@lunablu1128]

Excellent video ❤

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you very much!

[@JennyReadsALot]

Thanks for this video. I’ve recently started doing my own manicures after years of acrylics or dipped nails. I had no idea what I was doing, but thanks to your videos I’ve learned so much and my hands looks prettier than I thought they could. I’d love to have weekly “mirror me” videos to watch, learn, and do my own mani. Thanks for sharing your passion & knowledge

[@TheSalonLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@conniemckinley7428]

I would love to follow along with your weekly manicure videos 😃🌸 Do you have a video for repairing cracked heels?😖

[@TheSalonLife]

Weekly exfoliation with a soft foot file and Kerasal. No cracks :))

[@conniemckinley7428]

@@TheSalonLife okay👍 Thanks for the quick reply! I love everything about your videos!☺️💕

[@Zoey1D]

Hi Anna! super helpful video and definitely yes to the weekly manicures! I have to ask, what was the red polish you were wearing on your thumb? it was gorgeous!!!

[@TheSalonLife]

It was Love from Dazzle Dry :)

[@Zoey1D]

@@TheSalonLife thank you so much!!

[@thalia3726]

Hey Anna, wanten to let you know that I always look forward to getting the notifications of you posting another one of your interesting video's. I have learned so much already from you advices, and wanted to thank you so much, because so much People benefit from these super video's you make with so much passion! Just also wanted to ask you, where to buy the Kerasal in Europe (Belgium) and almost forgot.....a big YES to the weekly manicures please👍👌

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to write such nice comment ❤️ In EU you can find Kerasal on iHerb. Here is a list of all the countries. www.patreon.com/posts/is-kerasal-in-82859072 Here is a link for Belgium: iherb.co/qG4xqkvp

[@thalia3726]

@@TheSalonLife thank you so much for the links ❤️ looking forward to more of your video's with and without MSL 😊

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Where did you purchase your dropper and bottle for the oil and cuticle removers?

[@TheSalonLife]

These are the bottles from the Ordinary cosmetics I buy :)

[@sherric7860]

I don’t have any problem polishing with my non dominate hand either. In my case, it’s because of 30+ years of piano, especially all the lessons and piano exercises. In your case, I think it’s because you are really skilled at all things nail related.

[@TheSalonLife]

I think it’s the practice and having the proper angle

[@sherric7860]

@@TheSalonLife I think for me, the hardest part is figuring out how much polish to have on the brush. The next hardest is to go slowly when polishing. Ana Seidel has sayings that help us and one is “You have more time then you think”. You really are the best at all things nail related though, especially at polishing. You have mad skills when it comes to polishing. You get nice and close to the living skin but you only rarely ever touch the skin. Even when you do touch a bit, it isn’t really anything. It’s amazing. This one swatcher/blogger, Lisa of Cosmetic Sanctuary, polishes her finger nails (not thumb) with her hand out in front of her, palm up, and fingers curled in. Her hand isn’t flat on anything. The angle is kind of like she is polishing someone else’s nails. It’s the strangest thing for me to watch.

[@mimigirl2211]

finally a useful relatable & sustainable way of doing nails with thorough explanation !! Thank you Anna for your efforts here! ❤ you have just saved your girl a visit to the expensive salon

[@TheSalonLife]

Yay! My pleasure 😊 You can totally do it!!

[@TheSalonLife]

Ps. Here is a very simple nail care routine 3 simple habits that will transform your nails (for the better!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn27loyqiaxrhbc

[@RickGrigsby1]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. I watch at least one most every day! I am rehabing my nails after and extended period of one dip manicure after another. My nails were thin and peeling, but are recovering well thanks to your good advice. I'm close to wanting to paint them again but wonder if its better to leave them naked and oiling them regularly during the day or if I can do that with painted nails and still continue recovery. Also, do you have an opinion about Butter London nail brightener? Thanks so much. cheryl

[@vilmaterezinha1379]

Vou amar fazer as unhas com você semanalmente 😍 suas unhas são perfeitas❤️

[@skellabnella]

Omg, the wonky middle finger! I have the same “problem”, it’s not nearly as pronounced as it used to be now that I’m past a half century old 😂 Though it still makes me feel self conscious about it when anyone comments about my nails. Btw, I absolutely love your content. I especially like your attitude towards filing, I have always filled back and forth, and have almost always been scolded for it; being told that it would make my nails split and snag, even though they never did. Anyway, thanks so much for sharing your experience and wisdom on how to have happy, healthy nails :)

[@maelmare9280]

Anna, I was not able to understand de filling of the nails and what you said about the imaginary line and making both sides match 🙈

[@TheSalonLife]

How to shape symmetrical nail #nailshape kzbin.infobxIEica5F9M?feature=share

[@t.i9109]

Anna, thanks to your videos I’m never cutting my living skin anymore. I just have a question, I just started doing this and I have bits of PMF on some nails that is super dry, white and detached from the rest of the nail and skin, looks like dead skin, and seems that it’s going to detach with some time. What should I do with that? Wait for it to detach or trim it carefully so the rest of the PNF of the nail grows healthy and I can push it back normally? Thank you again!!!

[@stephaniet4458]

Thank you for this master class! I never been very intersting in doing my nails because I don't like their shape, but I realize with your video that every nail can be glowed up naturally :)

[@luchirimoya]

I used this exact same base coat the other day and my nail polish PEELED ENTIRELY like a sticker 😭😭 almost like it was a peel off base, you know? I was so mad cause I had worked a lot on my nail polish and it just came off. I don't know why that happened but I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to do that lmao, it had never happened to me before but I hated it, I doubt I will ever use it again :')

[@mollyslips182]

Anna your nail advices have been an amazing discovery for my nails! Thank u so much. I was wondering if you have a video of advices about applying traditional nail polish? I feel gel is easier to apply but for me traditional it’s always challenging. *ideas for a new video 😝😜

[@ToniaLeger]

Norwex towels do the same thing except you DO NOT need CLEANER!!

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

Filing the skin on the side might save me on my nail picking habits. Thats usually the area i am tearing at. I'm try to get better about it, but I inevitably end up tearing them apart. Thank you very much for such a detailed video. As a total newbie this is very helpful.

[@carlettarinard4252]

I would like to see these every week. I’m a beginner at 74…lol. My nails are very thin, not strong and peel like an onion. How long do you do the warm oil! What kind of oil?

[@MyLoVeLyMaN]

Thanks for this amazing video, I've learnt a lot as usual :) How do you find the Catrice base you're showing? I was looking for a nitrocellulose free base but cannot easily get DD so I can try and find Catrice! Last time I've used a layer of gel base for the first time in my life (since it's nitrocellulose free) but struggled to remove it with acetone. Went to the nail salon and they scrubbed the nail with coarse file and e-file and now my nail feels very weird, like they have a sandy "gummy" texture - I guess from the heavy buffing :( I have the same bump on my right middle finger - I hold my pen very weirdly! I used to file the sides a lot since I loved a very pointy slender nail - while mine are naturally square. Now I don't file the sides at all anymore and I like how natural they look and match my natural shape.I only use glass files.

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

Id purchased a nail file snd over time realized both sides were too course for my nails (i cant remember the grit. My side nails were constantly breaking so i started over. I stopped polishing and cut my nails all way down. I just oiled the beds and surrounding skin until i finally had a new nail. It took around 6 months. Now i only use a glass file and my side nails rarely break. I rarely push back my pnd as welll. I file once a week and apply kerasal once a week and oil the nail and bed. My nails always look healthy now. I think im ready to start polishing again😊😊

[@theresaspurlock6307]

Any suggestions for LEFT handed people to nip nails? Or polish I still struggle with both being a left handed manicurist

[@03mariadelmar]

hello, just discovered your content and I am obsessed! Do you have any other recommendations for a cuticle remover besides the blue cross one? Thank you so much!

[@oliviacraner8156]

Wish my nails were that length, (length at the end of this video) My problem is I am a nail bitter, not as bad as I was growing up although alot of that was nerves, being nervous all the time. I had sores on and around my cuticle areas alot of the time, my cuticles I would chew off, they would bleed then be sore for days at a time especially in the colder months. I would wash my hands alot although the soap they used in the schools when I was younger was crap as well. If I could do it over I would have had a small travel sized bottle of soap and hand sanitizer I would have taken to school with me and used.

[@robertaturner1939]

What advice you give is great but when showing, I am unable to see what your doing as the screen is blocked by words covering front of screen during your video. Therefore I cannot observe how you are doing what your doing

[@Cara84de]

that's very cool, I didn't even know this one is nitrocellulose free! I got it last week because there was a 20% off of all nail polishes :-D thanks :)

[@magguess798]

Can I paint my nails despite of them peeling? I’m trying to fix them following your advice but cannot look at them like this

[@catherinelaboros]

Great video! One question: could you show us how to cut the fingernails with a clipper? Or do only file to shorten the figernai? Thank you

[@celestiaaldreaams]

thank you SO much for this video!!! i have been biting my nails/skin on my fingers since 2 years old, and my news years resolution is to break this horrible habit for good. every time i search nail tutorial or nail care, all i get are videos of ridiculously long acrylic/gel nails. the rare videos i see of natural nails are from people who have already grown out their nails a reasonable amount. i'm very grateful to watch a truly NATURAL nail video.