I am completely self taught and started doing dry manicures about a year ago. It’s only now that my dry manicures come out perfect. And prior to that I had been doing acrylics and traditional manicures for about 5 years. It’s not as easy as it looks!
that’s why u should book actual certified training. there’s no way in hell it should take u FIVE YEARS to master sth simple as a manicure. that’s just crazy 😭
@@aleeeeeeexoxo I do have my license. I mastered the technique within 1 year, AFTER 5 years of doing traditional wet manicures. They don’t teach you everything at school so most people are self taught.
The biggest thing that I appreciate about this is that these nails aren't super long. No hate on the long nail girlies, but some of us short nail girlies need some love too.!
I've tried growing my nails out (i might've gotten the lunala to half a centimeter?) but it was uncomfortable and i feel like my fingers just look better with really short nails, my fingers just aren't beautifully gangly enough like my mom's to look elegant lol
You just take your nails out from under the light and tap them until they stop hurting if necessary (take them out when it starts to heat, not when it starts to hurt), and then keep putting them back in and taking them out as many times as necessary. Usually only once or twice. The heating effect will go away after the initial flare up. This isn’t as big a deal with high-quality products.
@highfae This! Quality makes a huge difference. I used to use beetles and it would make my nails super hot. But once I switched to using light elegance, there was a huge difference. No more heat! I've used born pretty and they also don't feel hot like beetles would get.
i've been doing my own gel x at home for about 3 years now and i highly recommend the korean brand jello jello for their peel off base gel formula and remover. I tested it on one hand while I did the usual on my other hand and the difference was startling and obvious (upon removal after two weeks). Can't recommend it enough
That was the problem I was having too, being able to differentiate the Poly gel from the nail because I was using a nude or clear color and I kept wearing poly gel to strengthen my nails and each time I was making it worse. So eventually I cut my long nails off 😭 My nails looked like your long beautiful nails and the damage looked like your clients damaged nails. So I started wearing gel nail tips until my nails grew back. Watching your videos has helped me a lot because you explain in detail as to where some videos don't. Thank you 🥰
I would love more detail tutorials from you. I do it the cheap and quick way and do press ons, but would love to really do my nails with proper guidance
Trial and error is how ya learn!!!! She'll get there! She listens! Thats hope enough! 😂 They look gorgeous. Your videos have helped me learn SO much myself. I see the whys and oooohs 😂😂
I got a green nail.or two from making my own nails. Pro tip: don't do garden work without gloves 😂 I would have loved to book an appointment with you! Your job is so immaculate! 🎉 I live across the globe, so I'll just keep admiring your awesome work from the tube. 😅
Self taught but I started when i was 12 andnits been 20 years now and it definitely took LOTS of practice and educating myself on the anatomy of my skin and nails. DIY community please be careful as our nails are very sensitive and its not worth damaging them in the long run. Take your time!
Fabulous job! I've always done my own nails for about 30 years now but I've never had any problems like this. But the color and the style that you did the nails is absolutely beautiful.
I do a full body cringe whenever I see the part of the nail most people call the "cuticle". And, you do them with _such_ confidence. Great job, always.
I taught myself by watching amazing people on here who know what they’re doing, like you! I love DIY’s & learning new skills, but I like to do things safely. RUclips University! 😂
Looks like she wasn't removing her extensions properly. I know this pain all too well. They look beautiful after you did them! I love that you kept them super short and natural.
Is there a video where you explain what all of those pre-post products are? Like the spray I see you put after buffing and all the oils and foams after, im just curious on their purpose and how they help the process
My experience as a DIY person. Polygel is very hard to remove. Saviland has a buider gel that can be soaked after filling the initial layer. Next i want to try peel off base.
Always use soft gel if doing your own nails. Hard gel like poly gel is a b*tch to get off. Builder gel gives the same results and is much easier to remove! Also i swear by gel removers, it pops that gel up so fast & easy!
I'm a almost 13 year old "nail tech" I'm pretty good at it for not even being 13 yet and I do a lot of my friends and family's nails I'm just hoping that soon I'll be good enough at it to start to make a little money off it bc I feel bad if I charge people to do their nails because I don't want to have them end up bad
I have a skin condition that causes bubbles in my nails and extreme fraturing and breaking apart/flacking at the ends. I was horrified when I first saw those nails because they looked too close to mine for comfort... though mine are worse. Seeing the process calmed me quite a bit, though. She doesn’t have the same issue as me. If she does have it or something similar, it is very much still in the beginning phase. Either way, I feel like I should recommend getting that checked by a doctor
This is the exact reason I stopped getting acyrilics. I was changing them like once a week. That and it was expensive! I was a dancer at the time, before I had my child, and that is another reason I’m not doing them again. So much $ lmao
My own DIY journey has been a PROCESS! 3 years in and Im fairly skilled with my drill and am now doing some nail art. I’ve had the greenies for sure😂 Now people ask me where I got my nails done😅
Those nails look so good! I got gifted some nail oil, but I'm not sure how to use it. Is it the same as cuticle oil? I tried Googling how to use it, but I couldn't find much on it. Could you help?
Hello! What kind of person should i be looking for if i wanted to find someone who does natural nails with builders like you? I dont know what key words i should be using 😂
Exactly why I would stay away from gels or overlays. Had acrylics for 4 years ages ago. Thankfully got rid of them before any fungus set in or any big problems. I am thankful I have long strong natural nails. I don't need gel so I would never be one of those DIY people with gels. I DIY with lacquer. Preventing all the problems.
Thank you for saying this... I also have strong natural nails, and I love keeping it simple with lacquer. All of these other methods are overwhelming sometimes 😅
I have strong natural nails also. However, no natural nail is as strong as gel/acrylic. I grew tired of occasionally breaking just one nail and having to either repair it, put on a press on, or cut them all back so they would match. The hobbies and my life in general are very hard on nails. Nothing beats a gel overlay for damage prevention, in my experience. I've not had a single broken nail since learning how to do them. Properly applied gel/acrylic should *not* damage your nails. What damages them primarily is improper removal. I use rubber base and always leave a very thin layer on my nail plate. If I see a spot lifting or the occasional crack in the side wall, I will remove it in that area only for repair. Learning how to use an e file is crucial to doing gel manicures well, so I'm really glad I've taken the time to learn it. I love basically never worrying about breaking a nail, and although I missed being able to change my polish out as frequently, I have worked out a routine where I change the color weekly if I want to. I just use a carbide bit to remove all the color, smooth down the rubber base with a hand file, then a cuticle bit to make sure the nail folds are all cleaned up, then I apply my new color and sometimes nail art. Every other week, about every 14 days, I take most all of the product off as described above and reapply my rubber base. My manicures pretty easily last 3 weeks though, if I need them need them to. I love knowing that I am giving the very best care to my nails. I have never actually had someone else do a manicure on me, or even a pedicure. But I learned how to do both online.
@@mrskaa7584sounds like you have an excellent nail care routine for yourself. I'm allergic to rubber base. I have a latex allergy. And I'm very sensitive to different things and I'm under the understanding that gel can cause allergies or people can be allergic to gel. I've read that nurses can't use gel polish I guess because of potential direct patient contact. Anyway I've got to stay away from the rubber base. I can certainly understand that it's a pain when you have to grow a nail out. Since I've been growing mine and I haven't broken any yet but I know it's just a matter of time. I'm really careful and I put on thick polish though. Have changed a lot of the ways I approach things to protect my nails. I no longer use my nails as a tool. No doubt the results with gel polish are awesome. And cool that you know how to do it yourself. 💅
A genuine question because I have never gotten my nails done, but I really want to. So I just wanted to ask if it hurts and if anyone has any tips as to what to expect.
Did she rip them off or were they too thin and broke, breaking her nails in the process? I've seen this once with my own daughter, but she got upset, ripped the nails off, and paid DEARLY for it. We spent weeks doing targeted treatments to strengthen her nails, but I agree DIYers should be careful with how they remove product and nails when they're no longer wanted
As a gardener, my nails remain earth-manicured. Thag is, they get cut short, and stained brown around the edges. Life is too short for me to worry about nail art.
What kind of lamp did you use? incandescent light bulbs are not available here in Sweden anymore so I have not been able to find a heat lamp for my IBX 😫
I've been doing my nails for 4 years. Starting out as a DIYer means you have to be a responsible one. Get all the info, watch a tone of really good videos and be careful because you know you just don't know everything yet. You also need to understand why you do the steps you do, not just replicate something you saw done.
some people have very delicate nails and I noticed that scalynees on my nails after literally one or two treatments with the acetone taking off the acrylics.. I know I have fibromyalgia so maybe it's the lack of vitamin d or the general unhealthy nails they can get like that pretty fast
The glow up is insane, you did such an amazing job🤍
Thank you!!!
@@nailmartusayou have done such a good job! 😊
I am completely self taught and started doing dry manicures about a year ago. It’s only now that my dry manicures come out perfect. And prior to that I had been doing acrylics and traditional manicures for about 5 years. It’s not as easy as it looks!
that’s why u should book actual certified training. there’s no way in hell it should take u FIVE YEARS to master sth simple as a manicure. that’s just crazy 😭
@@aleeeeeeexoxo she didn’t say it took her five years to master it, she just said she’s been doing it for five years 🤗
@@aleeeeeeexoxo I do have my license. I mastered the technique within 1 year, AFTER 5 years of doing traditional wet manicures. They don’t teach you everything at school so most people are self taught.
@@aleeeeeeexoxoif you actually read it she didn’t say that. She said it took her one year to master the dry manicure technique
@@aleeeeeeexoxoDamn…. Reading is essential.
The biggest thing that I appreciate about this is that these nails aren't super long. No hate on the long nail girlies, but some of us short nail girlies need some love too.!
I've tried growing my nails out (i might've gotten the lunala to half a centimeter?) but it was uncomfortable and i feel like my fingers just look better with really short nails, my fingers just aren't beautifully gangly enough like my mom's to look elegant lol
agreed! long nails are super pretty but not for me, too uncomfortable😅
Anyone else start cringing at the thought of how hot that gel must have felt when she cured it? YOWSAH
I thought it was just me lolol
You just take your nails out from under the light and tap them until they stop hurting if necessary (take them out when it starts to heat, not when it starts to hurt), and then keep putting them back in and taking them out as many times as necessary. Usually only once or twice. The heating effect will go away after the initial flare up. This isn’t as big a deal with high-quality products.
@@highfae this
@highfae This! Quality makes a huge difference.
I used to use beetles and it would make my nails super hot. But once I switched to using light elegance, there was a huge difference. No more heat!
I've used born pretty and they also don't feel hot like beetles would get.
@@highfaeit doesn't need to hurt if you cure at a lower temp for longer.
came here to say my Only Clean nail bit came in today and it’s life CHANGING!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
So happy you like it! Right now it’s sold out but restocking on Monday at 1PM EST
What is only clean nail bit?
@@jillnunes318it's a nail bit that you use in the nail drill
Woow the after is insane, well done!!
Thank you🥹
i've been doing my own gel x at home for about 3 years now and i highly recommend the korean brand jello jello for their peel off base gel formula and remover. I tested it on one hand while I did the usual on my other hand and the difference was startling and obvious (upon removal after two weeks). Can't recommend it enough
seconding this!! i'm a year into doing my own gel-x with the jello jello peel off base and it does sooo much to protect your nails
That was the problem I was having too, being able to differentiate the Poly gel from the nail because I was using a nude or clear color and I kept wearing poly gel to strengthen my nails and each time I was making it worse. So eventually I cut my long nails off 😭 My nails looked like your long beautiful nails and the damage looked like your clients damaged nails. So I started wearing gel nail tips until my nails grew back. Watching your videos has helped me a lot because you explain in detail as to where some videos don't. Thank you 🥰
I would love more detail tutorials from you. I do it the cheap and quick way and do press ons, but would love to really do my nails with proper guidance
Trial and error is how ya learn!!!! She'll get there! She listens! Thats hope enough! 😂 They look gorgeous. Your videos have helped me learn SO much myself. I see the whys and oooohs 😂😂
You did an amazing job giiiirl ❤
Thank you!!!
They turned out stunning!!
I can feel her pain! When my nails were super damaged they hurt when I did daily tasks. Beautiful work btw.
Insane glow up you are very talented
I got a green nail.or two from making my own nails. Pro tip: don't do garden work without gloves 😂 I would have loved to book an appointment with you! Your job is so immaculate! 🎉 I live across the globe, so I'll just keep admiring your awesome work from the tube. 😅
I need a tutorial on how to do those flowers. Gorgeous!
You saved her nails, they came out gorgeous.
Her nails turned out so cute!! 🥰🥰
That design is gorgeous!
U MADE THEM LOOK SO MUCH BETTER OMG!!🫶🏻🫶🏻
Self taught but I started when i was 12 andnits been 20 years now and it definitely took LOTS of practice and educating myself on the anatomy of my skin and nails. DIY community please be careful as our nails are very sensitive and its not worth damaging them in the long run. Take your time!
Amazing work …. They look fabulous
Absolutely gorgeous! I hope her nails do end up getting healthier soon!!
I would NOT have thought the before and after was the same!!!! Amazing!
OMG! I'm learning too and that's what my nails look like now!
Her nails look beautifull..!!
Girl. I need a step by step on how to do this cos my nails are struggling
Fabulous job! I've always done my own nails for about 30 years now but I've never had any problems like this. But the color and the style that you did the nails is absolutely beautiful.
Wow! Looks amazing afterwards
The transformation is insane!
Gorgeous nails!!!
The result is just sooo cute and classy and perfect 😍
The ending nails are so so so pretty
I do a full body cringe whenever I see the part of the nail most people call the "cuticle". And, you do them with _such_ confidence. Great job, always.
❤Awww, you made them look amazing!❤️🩹🥰
That looks AMAZING!
Wow, impeccable work. New subbie here. 🎉❤
Thanks and welcome!
Magnifique résultat ! J’adore voir le processus de reconstruction et de protection ! ❤
I absolutely love these
Four years in that I’ve been doing it by myself and I remember when I started I was just like that it was horrific 😭😭😭💀
That is gorgeous
Beautiful ❤
can we have some more short nail girlies 🥺
I need a nail tech friend like you!
Gorgeous
I taught myself by watching amazing people on here who know what they’re doing, like you! I love DIY’s & learning new skills, but I like to do things safely. RUclips University! 😂
Looks like she wasn't removing her extensions properly. I know this pain all too well. They look beautiful after you did them! I love that you kept them super short and natural.
I didn't know hard gel would help the free edge from lifting!!!!! I need to try this. This is my biggest issue
girl u saved her life
The spicy seafood neoguri ramen is probably my absolute favorite ramen - I will most definitely be trying the ramen okonomiyaki next time I want them.
Is there a video where you explain what all of those pre-post products are? Like the spray I see you put after buffing and all the oils and foams after, im just curious on their purpose and how they help the process
I love the design 😍.. I've been doing my nails on my own and I haven't filed them down that bad. It hurt so bad, just looking at her nails😢
Can you share the tutorials please? I'm also a DIY nail girly
Beautiful
She's ✨ decomposing ✨
How do you grow out YOUR nails so nicely! What products do you use, they are beautiful!!❤
STUNNING transformation. What is ibx?
My experience as a DIY person. Polygel is very hard to remove. Saviland has a buider gel that can be soaked after filling the initial layer. Next i want to try peel off base.
Always use soft gel if doing your own nails. Hard gel like poly gel is a b*tch to get off.
Builder gel gives the same results and is much easier to remove!
Also i swear by gel removers, it pops that gel up so fast & easy!
Oh to have a friend like this (I’m literally 15 me and people my age can’t even buy energy drinks)
These are cute
List the exact products that you used please
I'm a almost 13 year old "nail tech" I'm pretty good at it for not even being 13 yet and I do a lot of my friends and family's nails I'm just hoping that soon I'll be good enough at it to start to make a little money off it bc I feel bad if I charge people to do their nails because I don't want to have them end up bad
Where are you located?? I need nails like this.... love your work❤
I have a skin condition that causes bubbles in my nails and extreme fraturing and breaking apart/flacking at the ends. I was horrified when I first saw those nails because they looked too close to mine for comfort... though mine are worse.
Seeing the process calmed me quite a bit, though. She doesn’t have the same issue as me. If she does have it or something similar, it is very much still in the beginning phase.
Either way, I feel like I should recommend getting that checked by a doctor
WHERE IS THIS PLACE my nails are AWFUL 😭
This is the exact reason I stopped getting acyrilics. I was changing them like once a week. That and it was expensive! I was a dancer at the time, before I had my child, and that is another reason I’m not doing them again. So much $ lmao
You were a dancer? Or you were a stripper? There is in fact a difference.
@@Ithinkyousuckrealbad an exotic dancer aka stripper. why you mad? 🤣
@@Ithinkyousuckrealbad an exotic dancer aka stripper. why?
My own DIY journey has been a PROCESS! 3 years in and Im fairly skilled with my drill and am now doing some nail art. I’ve had the greenies for sure😂 Now people ask me where I got my nails done😅
Yes I totally fucked my nails toooooooo with the poly gel!!! I want to learn how to do it tho! I just got them back to normal strength, took forever 😭
I'm in the process of growing out a greenie, any recommendations on nail strengtheners?
now im curious about which tutorials to watch 😅😅
I wish you were in the Houston area!
What do you always put on the cuticles?
Those nails look so good! I got gifted some nail oil, but I'm not sure how to use it. Is it the same as cuticle oil? I tried Googling how to use it, but I couldn't find much on it. Could you help?
Pardon me is there a way to book with you? I'm willing to travel 😢
is it safe to file a nail that’s this damaged? doesn’t it make it more fragile?
2 weeks for it to grow out 😮 it would take me like 4 months 😭
Hello! What kind of person should i be looking for if i wanted to find someone who does natural nails with builders like you? I dont know what key words i should be using 😂
I need to come see you so you can tell me tips and things I need for me
What's the base color you applied to her nails?? I'm OBSESSED.
This one! nailmartusa.com/products/american-creator-framework-gel-aster
صارت أجنن✨️
Where did you get your brush from? The one you used to paint those flowers.
I told a friend to do her own. Gave her tutorials. She was so messy with it she developed an allergy within a few months of DIYing
Exactly why I would stay away from gels or overlays. Had acrylics for 4 years ages ago. Thankfully got rid of them before any fungus set in or any big problems. I am thankful I have long strong natural nails. I don't need gel so I would never be one of those DIY people with gels. I DIY with lacquer. Preventing all the problems.
Thank you for saying this... I also have strong natural nails, and I love keeping it simple with lacquer. All of these other methods are overwhelming sometimes 😅
I have strong natural nails also. However, no natural nail is as strong as gel/acrylic. I grew tired of occasionally breaking just one nail and having to either repair it, put on a press on, or cut them all back so they would match. The hobbies and my life in general are very hard on nails. Nothing beats a gel overlay for damage prevention, in my experience.
I've not had a single broken nail since learning how to do them. Properly applied gel/acrylic should *not* damage your nails. What damages them primarily is improper removal. I use rubber base and always leave a very thin layer on my nail plate. If I see a spot lifting or the occasional crack in the side wall, I will remove it in that area only for repair. Learning how to use an e file is crucial to doing gel manicures well, so I'm really glad I've taken the time to learn it. I love basically never worrying about breaking a nail, and although I missed being able to change my polish out as frequently, I have worked out a routine where I change the color weekly if I want to. I just use a carbide bit to remove all the color, smooth down the rubber base with a hand file, then a cuticle bit to make sure the nail folds are all cleaned up, then I apply my new color and sometimes nail art. Every other week, about every 14 days, I take most all of the product off as described above and reapply my rubber base. My manicures pretty easily last 3 weeks though, if I need them need them to. I love knowing that I am giving the very best care to my nails. I have never actually had someone else do a manicure on me, or even a pedicure. But I learned how to do both online.
@@mrskaa7584sounds like you have an excellent nail care routine for yourself. I'm allergic to rubber base. I have a latex allergy. And I'm very sensitive to different things and I'm under the understanding that gel can cause allergies or people can be allergic to gel. I've read that nurses can't use gel polish I guess because of potential direct patient contact. Anyway I've got to stay away from the rubber base. I can certainly understand that it's a pain when you have to grow a nail out. Since I've been growing mine and I haven't broken any yet but I know it's just a matter of time. I'm really careful and I put on thick polish though. Have changed a lot of the ways I approach things to protect my nails. I no longer use my nails as a tool. No doubt the results with gel polish are awesome. And cool that you know how to do it yourself. 💅
Why nobody makes my bitten nails looks so pretty like your friend. They want to apply long fake ones!
A genuine question because I have never gotten my nails done, but I really want to. So I just wanted to ask if it hurts and if anyone has any tips as to what to expect.
That's why I don't use polygel anymore 😅 I do my own nails and they were the most damaging to my natural nails
I make my own fake nails but I’m still a beginner. I was wondering if applying fake nails with glue is better than getting acrylics for nail health?
Did she rip them off or were they too thin and broke, breaking her nails in the process? I've seen this once with my own daughter, but she got upset, ripped the nails off, and paid DEARLY for it. We spent weeks doing targeted treatments to strengthen her nails, but I agree DIYers should be careful with how they remove product and nails when they're no longer wanted
What is an IBX treatment?
As a gardener, my nails remain earth-manicured. Thag is, they get cut short, and stained brown around the edges. Life is too short for me to worry about nail art.
I love all of your content and designs, your work is amazing ❤️but please don’t use polish on nail fungus😭😭 it just makes them worse
Why does a greenie happen & what do i do against it?😩 (asking for a friend..)
Where can you purchase the IBX system? I’m a nail tech and having a hard time finding it
What kind of lamp did you use? incandescent light bulbs are not available here in Sweden anymore so I have not been able to find a heat lamp for my IBX 😫
You use a regular bulb to cure? What type is it,? Is it the normal time used?
i do my own and i agree its bad but it isnt this bad😭
I've been doing my nails for 4 years. Starting out as a DIYer means you have to be a responsible one. Get all the info, watch a tone of really good videos and be careful because you know you just don't know everything yet. You also need to understand why you do the steps you do, not just replicate something you saw done.
I do mine at home, but I wore fake nails for a day, and all my nail strengthening work was gone.😢
some people have very delicate nails and I noticed that scalynees on my nails after literally one or two treatments with the acetone taking off the acrylics.. I know I have fibromyalgia so maybe it's the lack of vitamin d or the general unhealthy nails they can get like that pretty fast