If you cant afford 25 + shipping on the kantana you can find similar ones that do the same thing for under 5$ on Aliexpress For people that DONT have the money to spare. They work just the same and last just as long.
Lol, I liked it when you said you could put some paper underneath that first nail to save your glitter. I watch another nail channel (which I love) but they're so wasteful with glitter! They always say "well, you're charging your customer for it so don't worry", but waste is waste. Why be wasteful if you can prevent it? Ok, rant over lol.
Thanks so much for this video. I was doing my own nails and wanted to get my glitter right. Sprinkling the glitter never came out right but using the brush worked perfectly.
THANK YOU!!!! Logically, I hesitantly knew to do some of this stuff the ways you did it, but you did them so effortlessly, and took it whatever silly unnecessary steps I put in lol. So helpful, thank you thank you thank you!!!! ❤
I love encapsulation because I hate texture in my nails and beads always catch on my hair. With this I never have catching and its smooth to the touch!
You must be psychic!! I have some silver leaf left over from an art project I did. I probably have at least 10 4x5 inch sheets, so a lot!! I was thinking about applying it to my nails and *bam* here you are! Thank you Liz
Thank you so much Liz you always inspired me.. i use gel glue with no wipe top coat like u have mentioned before n now m happy with long lasting embellishments on nails🥰 love how well you explain everything🤗
Cool tip about the primer/ph bond. I have been struggling with encapsulation especially with finish file. I always get the bubbles or see the scratches in it. Thank you 🤗
Hey Liz! Can you please do a video on chrome nails? I’ve learned how to do it before however I would love to see your standpoint on the steps you take :)
Thank you I’m trying to add nail art once I’m finished with the polish my first nail came out really good and I just need help with the art now:) to make them more prettier
I love this tutorial. Would you use dip with glitter? I have a bunch that I purchased but I he dip flu and even with the sensitive formula I still find it’s too rigid for my soft nails, but if I could use them with gel polish that would be great!
Thanks for all the info you shared I really love glitter but I hate the little edges sticking up...I will pre-mix mine in the future...thankyou for sharing 💜💅💜
@@fredjohn6350 no you didn’t say anything “bad” it’s just what’s your intention saying hello to me and other women on RUclips videos? Maybe you should try a dating site Fred
I use a sheet of photo paper when I mixing gels. 4 x 6 photo paper is non-toxic and safe, plus it is like $6 for 100 sheets, you can mix multiple sets on the same sheet, and use a pen to make dividing lines to prevent spillage. And when you are done with it, simply dispose.
I love that tip about going back into the lamp after you add the foil before top coat! I'm wondering, will this also work for a glitter fade? I find that I will brush my glitter to the tacky layer and love the fade I get but then I top coat and it moves it! will this tip help that as well??? thanks so much for the amazing info you provide!
For a glitter fade I would personally recommend mixing glitter into gel first and then creating the fade with your custom mix so you cut down on mess. But yes, any time you are covering the inhibition layer and you re-cure it helps to cure that now covered area and lock in what you have put on top. The inhibition layer (sticky layer) is in fact uncured gel so once it's covered it will cure.
Sorry never heard of it. Looks like a knock off of CND? Probably a Chinese product similar to Bluesky that is a cheap alternative to CND Shellac. These are common. In my personal humble opinion I would not buy it. Looks cheap and probably has cheap ingredients. But that's just my opinion. Ask them for an SDS sheet and check ingredients. If it contains more than 5% HEMA or contains Nitrocellulose it's going to be a waste of money.
I'm teaching myself self-manicures at home and this video was soooo helpful thank you so much! I always wondered why the base gel I used was sticky after curing- now I know it's because the top layer is exposed to oxygen under the curing lamp but underneath the foil the gel is not sticky.
Great video as always! The tip about the primer to help with scratches in the glitter was priceless ,now I know how to fix that. May I ask what product you used? Cheers from down under 🌺🐨
What type of glitter is that? Is that like regular glitter that you'd find at the art craft store or is there a specific brand of glitter(s) I'd have to purchase?
This one is more of a dry craft glitter. The only thing you have to watch for when using craft glitter is that they can be susceptible to solvents that are in our nail products, and sometimes the metallic or color effects on the Glitter will get eaten away by the ingredients in the gel or the acrylic formula. You also just want to take into consideration where the Glitter is being manufactured because when you’re talking about things being eaten away or potentially dissolved, you want to also know that you’re not dealing with something that might have lead or other dangerous chemicals included in it. Definitely an extreme example but I always like to put that out there for people to consider because some places that you come across on the Internet are not the most high quality sources for even the most simplistic products and it’s just something to watch out for.
Yes, I have seen Young Nails do a video about mixing your own glitter with builder gel. They do use a top coat afterwards as the last step after finish filing the builder gel.
I love your video's I'm learning so much from you, I prefer using gel over acrylic but I have a question please help 😊 I have a new set of gel polish. I polished my friends nails for her and when the top coat had cured it had a blue hue to it ??? The brands are the same, I know that if you mix different brands that there can be certain reactions but this isn't the case 🤷♀️ I'm very confused as to why this is happening please help 💖
Simone Clark the blue is probably from a combo of the tint in the top coat (some top coats have blue tint to combat yellowing) and also the lamp. The blue should subside after a while and is meant to keep white from looking yellow after curing. But sometimes over blacks the blue tint can look more obvious short term. It should chill out after a few hours once the photoinitiators in the gel lose their “charge” from being in uv
so for the first part with the glitter, after u apply top coat / glitter then cure....what are u using for the "wet layer"? the builder gel or top coat?
I'm inspired by the foil, the result is beautiful! I need to get some! Your tips about curing the foil into place and using a bonding gel underneath top coat are so helpful. Regarding glitter, is craft glitter safe to use on nails, and is it ok to e-file on? Thank you for another great video, I always learn something new 🥰
It's ok to use when you use a solvent free gel. Any of the gels we sell will work because they dont eat at the glitter like other gels do. Otherwise use cosmetic grade glitter.
Oooh... Now I know what to do in order to prevent the Gold colour from turning into another color... Thank you for this video Liz!
So glad to watch this. I didn't have lint free wipes found. Coffee filters worked great till I old get some.
If you cant afford 25 + shipping on the kantana you can find similar ones that do the same thing for under 5$ on Aliexpress For people that DONT have the money to spare. They work just the same and last just as long.
Lol, I liked it when you said you could put some paper underneath that first nail to save your glitter. I watch another nail channel (which I love) but they're so wasteful with glitter! They always say "well, you're charging your customer for it so don't worry", but waste is waste. Why be wasteful if you can prevent it? Ok, rant over lol.
I know this was years ago but if you still read the comments thank you this was really informative also those fingers look scary real lol😅
This was the most in depth video using nail art I've ever seen. Loved it. Thank you 😊
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izz,
Thanks so much for this video. I was doing my own nails and wanted to get my glitter right. Sprinkling the glitter never came out right but using the brush worked perfectly.
THANK YOU!!!! Logically, I hesitantly knew to do some of this stuff the ways you did it, but you did them so effortlessly, and took it whatever silly unnecessary steps I put in lol. So helpful, thank you thank you thank you!!!! ❤
Your videos are amazing. You explaining every step, why its need to be done that way, what to look for. I love you. Thank you for the explanation.
This has been the best nail art video I’ve ever seen. You are an amazing teacher. I’m hooked!
Hello Heather…….😊
About to do my nails , fed with all the chipping and lifting. Need a light builder gel to keep the shine on! Lovely 😍. UK 🇬🇧 ❤
I love encapsulation because I hate texture in my nails and beads always catch on my hair. With this I never have catching and its smooth to the touch!
Those fingers look so real!
Thought it was at first!
You must be psychic!! I have some silver leaf left over from an art project I did. I probably have at least 10 4x5 inch sheets, so a lot!! I was thinking about applying it to my nails and *bam* here you are! Thank you Liz
This is such a great tutorial! THANK YOU! I am not a pro & self learning, I was struggling with the foils! I can't wait to try this. 🙂
Brilliant! I just did my 1st glitter nails and did the dry method! Can’t wait to try your other method!!
Hello Sandy…….😊
Thank you I’m 50 and just started doing my own nails. I’m not afraid to try any color using glitter etc.. but I have wondered about using reg glitter.
You are so informative. Wish you were my teacher while I was in school/training
Thank you Liz, this is amazing and informative. Keep them coming 😍😘
Thank you so much for the info and especially your attention to detail. ❤
Thank you, I have been waiting for this video. I will mix my glitters with gel from now on, definitely less messy.
Girls put a cupcake liner under application of glitter to catch fall out, the glitter easily can be put back into container.👍
Thank you Liz, I love watching your videos I learn so much.
Thank you for taking the time to give detailed information. I love your videos
Great video thanks for showing, so much information that will help everyone no matter what stage they are at in their nail journey.
Thank you so much Liz you always inspired me.. i use gel glue with no wipe top coat like u have mentioned before n now m happy with long lasting embellishments on nails🥰 love how well you explain everything🤗
which gel glue do you use pl?
@@divm8559 m using Rosalind glue gel with no wipe top coat.. my all embellishments stay more than 3 weeks🤩 it's it great!
Thanks so much Kimi!
Very very good information . Thank you .
I love, love your explanations all your information is always so helpful... thank you so much 😊😍
I pour my glitter over a cupcake paper. That way I can pour the excess back in to the jar.
Thank you so much for all your videos. They're very helpful!!
Very helpful tips❤
I was unaware of the brand Katana until I had purchased a cheap knockoff. I like to support the original creator as well.
Thank you so much for filming this!! I’ve been waiting for this video, so helpful
Hello Linnea…….😊
They all look beautiful. Great video Liz. Thank you. 💖💖💖
Cool tip about the primer/ph bond. I have been struggling with encapsulation especially with finish file. I always get the bubbles or see the scratches in it. Thank you 🤗
Only works with bonder or super thin base coats. PH Bond and dehydrators wont do anything. Has to be that sticky thin bonder type product.
@@TheNailHub what do you mean? I thought you were talking about a non acid primer?
I love your videos Liz. Thank you so much for this fantastic/ in depth tutorial ☺
Hello Marie……..😊
You are fabulous!!
Another amazing and informative video!! Thanks so much Liz!🥰
Hey Liz! Can you please do a video on chrome nails? I’ve learned how to do it before however I would love to see your standpoint on the steps you take :)
The foil one is especially beautiful. Well worth the trouble!
Great video. I’ve been thinking about doing something special with my nails for Xmas. Thanks Liz
Omg that primer tip before a top coat 😯😯 never knew!! Such a good tip 🤩🤩
Hello Timothy……..😊
You are really good! Thanks for the tips & great info !!!!
Thanks for this awesome video ❤️ love your work Liz
It’s like you read my mind! I’ve been needing this!
Hello Ashley…….😊
You are an AMAZING instructor!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Hello Clarissa……..😊
wow what a helpful video! thanks for sharing 🥰
Like always I enjoy your videos along with the educational value that you add to them. Thank you for your knowledge.
This is wonderful -thanks so much!
Excellent tutorial, thank you😊.
Thank you I’m trying to add nail art once I’m finished with the polish my first nail came out really good and I just need help with the art now:) to make them more prettier
Hello Leanne…….😊
They r all beautiful x
Nice channel 💯% recommendable.
Thx for the great tutorial. Im so happy to have stumbled on your channel and subscribed. Love it. 😘
Hello Helena……😊
I love this tutorial. Would you use dip with glitter? I have a bunch that I purchased but I he dip flu and even with the sensitive formula I still find it’s too rigid for my soft nails, but if I could use them with gel polish that would be great!
I'm in love with your videos 😍 thank you thank you thank you ❤️
Fantastic video
Thank you for this video! It was definitely useful to me!! 🥰
Wow thanks chica!! Great ideas to know!
Thanks for these Helpful Tips!!!
Thanks for all the info you shared I really love glitter but I hate the little edges sticking up...I will pre-mix mine in the future...thankyou for sharing 💜💅💜
Hello Anne…….😊
@@fredjohn6350 my first name is Terri my middle name is Anne 🙂
@@carltongirl95 Alright Terri…… how are you doing today, and I hope family and friends are all safe and sound over there?
Great video, make sense to mix it with the gel. tysmfs 😉 smooches 💋
Thank you for sharing!! I love your videos! 💕💅🥰🇿🇦
Hello Paula……😊
Ooooh, yes, I needed this!!!!!!! Thanks soooo much❤️💖💙
Help Karizma…….😊
Thanks for the tips, they r very helpful☺
Always so helpful😉😍tysm
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial is very helpfull 💖💅🍁🍂
LOVE your teachings Liz thank you so much. This helps so much. Would you do Swarovski gems the same? Would they not lose their shine? 🥰❤
Crystals lose their sparkle when you cover the facets. Check out this video on how I apply my crystals. ruclips.net/video/aoFoFB8F2mY/видео.html
I thought you were holding a real person's finger, so when you pulled the (non-nail) end into the frame it tripped me tf out! lmao
😆 I know! They are now so lifelike that it's getting freaky!
Nice work. 😀
Beautiful!
So pretty 😍
All beautiful tfs 💜💖💜
I thought that was a real finger until...... I didn’t anymore 😂😂😂
Hello Nancy……😊
@@fredjohn6350 No Fred, just no
@@fredjohn6350 No Fred, just no
@@marquesn77 Why are you saying no?
Or did I say something bad buy saying Hello to you?
@@fredjohn6350 no you didn’t say anything “bad” it’s just what’s your intention saying hello to me and other women on RUclips videos? Maybe you should try a dating site Fred
Great video!!!
I use a sheet of photo paper when I mixing gels. 4 x 6 photo paper is non-toxic and safe, plus it is like $6 for 100 sheets, you can mix multiple sets on the same sheet, and use a pen to make dividing lines to prevent spillage. And when you are done with it, simply dispose.
I love making my own custom glitter mix gels ❤ dry glitter is such a mess
👍
This is so helpful
You just saved my life
Omg so happy to be of help!
Hi, for the foil, after the second coat of get color, what did you use as the clear one? was it top coat or bond ?
I have a tray for all of my loose glitter. I use the mix for projects.
I love that tip about going back into the lamp after you add the foil before top coat! I'm wondering, will this also work for a glitter fade? I find that I will brush my glitter to the tacky layer and love the fade I get but then I top coat and it moves it! will this tip help that as well??? thanks so much for the amazing info you provide!
For a glitter fade I would personally recommend mixing glitter into gel first and then creating the fade with your custom mix so you cut down on mess. But yes, any time you are covering the inhibition layer and you re-cure it helps to cure that now covered area and lock in what you have put on top. The inhibition layer (sticky layer) is in fact uncured gel so once it's covered it will cure.
@@TheNailHub thanks! You're the best!
Ty for this video. Now i wont have bumpy lumpy nails. Ty
Hello Angela……😊
You could also pat the glitter on with a brush or fan brush
I love that nail length and shape. Do you have a video teaching that? Thank you for allowing all of us to learn.
I love you designs! Can I ask about your thoughts on the Venalisa brand?
Sorry never heard of it. Looks like a knock off of CND? Probably a Chinese product similar to Bluesky that is a cheap alternative to CND Shellac. These are common. In my personal humble opinion I would not buy it. Looks cheap and probably has cheap ingredients. But that's just my opinion. Ask them for an SDS sheet and check ingredients. If it contains more than 5% HEMA or contains Nitrocellulose it's going to be a waste of money.
@@TheNailHub thank you! :)
Thank you for all your tutorials.
Love the Katana just bought my first one!!!! I already need a new tip foolishly used it applying gold leaf that stuck to the tip:(
I'm teaching myself self-manicures at home and this video was soooo helpful thank you so much! I always wondered why the base gel I used was sticky after curing- now I know it's because the top layer is exposed to oxygen under the curing lamp but underneath the foil the gel is not sticky.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video as always! The tip about the primer to help with scratches in the glitter was priceless ,now I know how to fix that. May I ask what product you used? Cheers from down under 🌺🐨
I used Luminary "Commit". We have it on THENAILHUB.COM
Great ideas!
Hello Ruthie……..😊
O hi asked for this the other Day!! Thank u!! ❤️❤️❤️
What type of glitter is that? Is that like regular glitter that you'd find at the art craft store or is there a specific brand of glitter(s) I'd have to purchase?
This one is more of a dry craft glitter. The only thing you have to watch for when using craft glitter is that they can be susceptible to solvents that are in our nail products, and sometimes the metallic or color effects on the Glitter will get eaten away by the ingredients in the gel or the acrylic formula. You also just want to take into consideration where the Glitter is being manufactured because when you’re talking about things being eaten away or potentially dissolved, you want to also know that you’re not dealing with something that might have lead or other dangerous chemicals included in it. Definitely an extreme example but I always like to put that out there for people to consider because some places that you come across on the Internet are not the most high quality sources for even the most simplistic products and it’s just something to watch out for.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
I've tried to go through the comments but can't seem to find an answer 😊
Can you use builder gel instead of top coat and mix with glitter?
If you use like glue gel I saw in another video that’s all I heard of so far not sure about builder gel
Yes, I have seen Young Nails do a video about mixing your own glitter with builder gel. They do use a top coat afterwards as the last step after finish filing the builder gel.
@@MyMary111 thank you! 😊
I love your video's I'm learning so much from you, I prefer using gel over acrylic but I have a question please help 😊 I have a new set of gel polish. I polished my friends nails for her and when the top coat had cured it had a blue hue to it ??? The brands are the same, I know that if you mix different brands that there can be certain reactions but this isn't the case 🤷♀️ I'm very confused as to why this is happening please help 💖
Simone Clark the blue is probably from a combo of the tint in the top coat (some top coats have blue tint to combat yellowing) and also the lamp. The blue should subside after a while and is meant to keep white from looking yellow after curing. But sometimes over blacks the blue tint can look more obvious short term. It should chill out after a few hours once the photoinitiators in the gel lose their “charge” from being in uv
Thank you so so much, yes makes sense now x I shall no longer panic thinking that I have done something wrong 😊😂💖
List all products used! UK 🇬🇧
so for the first part with the glitter, after u apply top coat / glitter then cure....what are u using for the "wet layer"? the builder gel or top coat?
She used builder gel.
I'd like to know where the heck you got these fingers from, cuz my gosh I want !!!
Hi link is below this video in the info section.
Can you use mylars instead of the foil?
Yes you can use any type of foil-like nail art. Even stickers, etc.
I'm inspired by the foil, the result is beautiful! I need to get some! Your tips about curing the foil into place and using a bonding gel underneath top coat are so helpful.
Regarding glitter, is craft glitter safe to use on nails, and is it ok to e-file on?
Thank you for another great video, I always learn something new 🥰
It's ok to use when you use a solvent free gel. Any of the gels we sell will work because they dont eat at the glitter like other gels do. Otherwise use cosmetic grade glitter.