THIS is by far my favourite type of video from your channel. So relaxing and I learn so much just from what you say but also from watching you file, remove cuticle and polish. Great 👍 👌 🩵💜
I am doing my manicure while watching you. While I am transitioning from cutting , and shamefully biting the Kerasal is helping but there is still thick hard skin. Learning it will take time so when I have the urge to mess with them I sit on my hands! Quite a journey but I will not give up. Thanks Anna!
I wish I had found your channel sooner! I've always championed natural nails and it's so nice to see the care and attention you give to natural nails. I've suffered previously from onycholysis and now from peeling nails, despite lots of remedies. I'm enjoying looking through all your lovely recommendations 😊
This is much safer type of manicure than a Russian one. I used to go to a nail salon for 1,5 years. A nail technician had been cutting skin around my nails in a super gentle way, no infections, no peeling PNF during my whole experience of Russian manicures (guess I’m just lucky). But three weeks ago I was like “I’m done with it, just wanna do my manicures at home” haha. Then got the last Russian manicure (with clear gel base coat) in my life. On that day I discovered your channel and have learned from you how to treat nails and skin around them properly. Also now I know what cuticle actually is. Can’t wait for my natural nails to grow out. Thank you so much! Your videos are incredibly relaxing and educative🤍
My most popular manicure. Simple, minimal manicure with Dior Nail Glow I used: Fine sanding band Erica’s Diamond Hand file (medium) bit.ly/3804Wi5 use code: THESALONLIFE for 10% off bit.ly/2PgnlRg Erica's Small Tapered Barrel (medium) use code: THESALONLIFE for 10% off bit.ly/2PgnlRg Efile from LNKERCO (PR) www.lnkerco.com/products/nail-drill-machine-35000rpm 20% off code: 20OFF Gold Buffing Block amzn.to/3p2EooJ Dior Nail Glow Heating pad 12x24 inch (30x60cm) amzn.to/3MmCJUX mentioned: Kerasal (Amazon) amzn.to/3dy31F7 Kerasal (iHerb) bit.ly/3XCWKvF Birchwood sticks: amzn.to/3rJIYb2 Solingen diamond file amzn.to/3Ax5OJk Table Lamp Slimline DAYLIGHT amzn.to/3c4u3BO METAL FILES 3 SWORDS GERMANY amzn.to/3Vx2Oot pack of 5 amzn.to/3AP6Xfr (With cover) amzn.to/3uqZVu3 Heating pad 12x24 inch (30x60cm) amzn.to/3MmCJUX
Have you tried the Londontown nail concealers? I would be really interested in your opinion on those products as well as their nail veils (which they claim are healthy for nails and therefore don’t need a base coat). Thanks for teaching us, your work is so helpful and soothing to watch 💕
Hi, I am a starting nail artist. You are so inspiting and your videos are truly a gift. I have a question about dry manicure and the normal with cuticle remover. You said you look at what the clients nails need. Could you give a more in depth advice which technique to use en when. I hope you see this❤
I love all the great information you give, thank you. But I' ve notice none of your model's have medium to long nails? My nails are like your model's, but I'd like them to get longer. 🙂 Should I be doing manicure 2 times a week??
Hii! This is the same process you would do for gel nails/gel extensions? I ask because I want to do a safer and gentler job for myself and others, but usually, people teach that you need to cut the "cuticle" (which I learned with you that it's not the cuticle) for a long duration...
Hello :) Non of my clients have long nails. In order to have long natural nails one needs to really take care of them. If someone really takes care of their nails and does it well and effectively, they usually don't go to a salon. That is my experience.
I'm new to your channel and learning so much from your videos. You've mentioned Polish product, as an alternative to Kerasal, what is it? Couldn't quite catch the name 😀
Thank you for making this video. I am also a PT and have to keep short nails and endure frequent washing throughout the day. I really liked how you used the efile to get those calloused areas down. I've been using a fine grit nail file. Do you think I would be better off with the efile?
Hello DC. No, it’s better to use Kerasal on a regular bases (this client just started) and using a fine file is perfectly fine. I don’t recommend using efile if you are not specifically trained with it. I use it because I have different needs at the salon. Generally I recommend weekly maintenance manicures and daily use of Kerasal.
I haven’t had any polish on my nails for almost 3 weeks. I love to take breaks in between polish and give them extra love during this time, as we know that prolonged polish use isn’t healthful for the nails. But today, I put on some “Pink Armor”, which is similar in appearance to Dior Nail Glow, but is a strengthening gel-like polish. I love the way it feels. I’m hoping it will help my nails grow a bit and stop breaking.
@@TheSalonLife Ugh. Okay, yeah and I see Camphor, too 😳😳😳. Time to take it off. I need a quality strengthener. What do you think about Opi Nail Envy strengthener….any opinion? Ingredients look okay?
There is nothing wrong with camphor and there is nothing wrong with formalin if you are using it correctly and for the correct reasons. OPI Nail Envy is just a clear nail polish with some marketing ingredients. The "strengtheners" only work by creating a plastic coating making the nails "feel stronger but they don't have any benefits for the nails. In fact constant nail polish use can actually damage the nails. How to stop the nails from breaking? Depends on why they are breaking. Are they too soft? Are they too hard? Are they damaged? Are they shaped incorrectly? Maybe it's a lack of proper nail care? Too many variables to give one answer. This is why I created this service :)) www.thesalonlife.ca/services
Thabk u for the video! My nails are thin and brittle. I keep them quite short to avoid breakage/peeling. Could u recommend a hand cream for anti-aging (wrinkling and hydration)?
Hello :). The best thing you can do to prevent skin ageing is sunblock. Most of the skin damage is from excess of sun and not age really. Just look at the skin inside of your arm and outside. No spots and much smoother texture. I use urea based lotion and oil like I always talk about and then just on the back of my hand at night I use tretinoin (the one I use on my face). Also sunblock when I go out. You can also add Niacinamide Serum from the Ordinary. It’s cheap
Question - what is the best clear polish for ridgy peeling nails? Currently I've stopped with any clear polish and use jojoba oil soak and kerasal daily. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hi there :) No polish really. I would wait until the peeling improves and then do few days of polish (just for the looks) and then a day off and oil soak. I have a few videos about ridgy nails. Check this out pls: ruclips.net/video/nfpKOXFxPqY/видео.html ruclips.net/video/VgrnJ4XiYZc/видео.html ruclips.net/video/s3KbiskgZyI/видео.html
@@TheSalonLife Yes I had a feeling you'd advise no polish...I have watched these videos they are so helpful. I can not say enough about how helpful the oil & kerasal have been. Thanks!
I always watch your vids but watching this today made me want to ask if we are doing the first two steps at home which sre filing and pushing the cuticle how are we doing to remove if we don't have an electrical file? Like what you did thank you alot
Hello R! Then after shaping the nails and nudging back the living skin you would use cuticle remover to soften the cuticle and you would remove it. I show how to do this here: How to Use Blue Cross Cuticle Remover [Product Spotlight] ruclips.net/video/d_BAnJlJ1Bs/видео.html
Yes, it's ok to just push the skin back. The only time it's necessary to remove cuticle from the nail plate is when you apply polish because polish does not stick very well to cuticle.
Love the thorough explanation but I don't at all relate the electric file. I benefit much more from the ones where you're using manual tools, but that's just me :)
These are the ones I use in a salon: Tweezerman Stainless Steel nippers amzn.to/3734uC5 These are the ones I have at home for a personal use: Tweezerman Mini Manicure Kit amzn.to/3wcz4Ch Thank you for asking for the affiliate link ❤️
@@TheSalonLife Thank you, Anna. Have you ever thought about building a manicure kit for gentle manicures? Could be a basic kit of your favorite items or a deluxe kit. I’m sure people would snap them up.
Hi C D. Yes, I have a link for that cream in the description box :) It can be applied to the skin around her nails to soften the hardened skin, not the nail bed (nail bed is underneath the nail plate)
Simple… PRETTY…. Just a lovely little dry manicure!! Thank you for posting!
Thank you Sarah! ❤️
THIS is by far my favourite type of video from your channel. So relaxing and I learn so much just from what you say but also from watching you file, remove cuticle and polish. Great 👍 👌 🩵💜
Thank you so much Jen! ❤️
I am doing my manicure while watching you. While I am transitioning from cutting , and shamefully biting the Kerasal is helping but there is still thick hard skin. Learning it will take time so when I have the urge to mess with them I sit on my hands! Quite a journey but I will not give up. Thanks Anna!
Hey Vicky! Just take it day by day. I'm sure you're doing great! Have a wonderful day! - MSL
I’m on this path with you!!!
I do my manicure while watching too!
I do it while watching also! So relaxing.
Gorgeous result. Just love that healthy pink and shiny simple look.
Thank you Barbie 💕
I wish I had found your channel sooner! I've always championed natural nails and it's so nice to see the care and attention you give to natural nails. I've suffered previously from onycholysis and now from peeling nails, despite lots of remedies. I'm enjoying looking through all your lovely recommendations 😊
This is much safer type of manicure than a Russian one. I used to go to a nail salon for 1,5 years. A nail technician had been cutting skin around my nails in a super gentle way, no infections, no peeling PNF during my whole experience of Russian manicures (guess I’m just lucky). But three weeks ago I was like “I’m done with it, just wanna do my manicures at home” haha. Then got the last Russian manicure (with clear gel base coat) in my life. On that day I discovered your channel and have learned from you how to treat nails and skin around them properly. Also now I know what cuticle actually is. Can’t wait for my natural nails to grow out. Thank you so much! Your videos are incredibly relaxing and educative🤍
Educational.
I prefer the short look. Not a fan of the long talons that are popular now.
I would have a hard time keeping the area under the nail perfectly clean
My most popular manicure. Simple, minimal manicure with Dior Nail Glow
I used:
Fine sanding band
Erica’s Diamond Hand file (medium) bit.ly/3804Wi5 use code: THESALONLIFE for 10% off bit.ly/2PgnlRg
Erica's Small Tapered Barrel (medium) use code: THESALONLIFE for 10% off bit.ly/2PgnlRg
Efile from LNKERCO (PR) www.lnkerco.com/products/nail-drill-machine-35000rpm 20% off code: 20OFF
Gold Buffing Block amzn.to/3p2EooJ
Dior Nail Glow
Heating pad 12x24 inch (30x60cm) amzn.to/3MmCJUX
mentioned:
Kerasal (Amazon) amzn.to/3dy31F7
Kerasal (iHerb) bit.ly/3XCWKvF
Birchwood sticks: amzn.to/3rJIYb2
Solingen diamond file amzn.to/3Ax5OJk
Table Lamp Slimline DAYLIGHT amzn.to/3c4u3BO
METAL FILES
3 SWORDS GERMANY amzn.to/3Vx2Oot pack of 5 amzn.to/3AP6Xfr
(With cover) amzn.to/3uqZVu3
Heating pad 12x24 inch (30x60cm) amzn.to/3MmCJUX
Beautiful! I love watching these videos!❤
Thanks for the link to the file. I’ve been coveting the Erica file for so long and will snap one up as soon as they have them in stock again!
I love the heating pad idea! What a way to elevate the manicure atmosphere!
It’s lovely in the winter! I also use one for a pedicure under the calves
i have learned so much from you and my at home manicures are awesome! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your message Felicia! ❤️
Thank you for you wonderful videos)) 😌 Greetings from Crimea 💙💛✨
Thank you for watching and your kind message ❤️
BEAUTIFUL results! Really nice, well done
Thank you Carola! ❤️
It’s so beautiful! ❤ nice hands and nails! Love, love, love that look!😊
Thank you Anna for another great video ❤.
Beautiful manicure and great explanation. Thank you!
Thank you Ola! 🤗
Hi 👋
In one of your videos I saw Diorific 001 Nova and it was delivered today. It’s gorgeous nail polish!!!!
Closer and closer to 100k
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Have you tried the Londontown nail concealers? I would be really interested in your opinion on those products as well as their nail veils (which they claim are healthy for nails and therefore don’t need a base coat). Thanks for teaching us, your work is so helpful and soothing to watch 💕
❤😊awesome work I have to have short nails also for my work..I really need to get back into doing a manicure … that self love!!! You inspire me….❤️😀
I are the best at explaining, love all your videos . Could undo one on what oils u like for soaks and also nail file
Lovely manicure 💅
Thank you Gwen! 😊
Hi, I am a starting nail artist. You are so inspiting and your videos are truly a gift. I have a question about dry manicure and the normal with cuticle remover. You said you look at what the clients nails need. Could you give a more in depth advice which technique to use en when. I hope you see this❤
The Best Manicure: I would argue the Best manicure is the one Clients will return for regularly. great vidi 😎☕💋
Love it. Perfection. 🙏 ❤
Thank you Mothra! ❤️
Well done
Thank you :))
So prettyv❤
Such a lovely set of nails. And your client have lovely hands and fingers, too.
Thank you Jasna, I think so too 🤗❤️
I love all the great information you give, thank you. But I' ve notice none of your model's have medium to long nails? My nails are like your model's, but I'd like them to get longer. 🙂 Should I be doing manicure 2 times a week??
Any tips on how to find a good manicurist?
❤️
Hii! This is the same process you would do for gel nails/gel extensions? I ask because I want to do a safer and gentler job for myself and others, but usually, people teach that you need to cut the "cuticle" (which I learned with you that it's not the cuticle) for a long duration...
Hi! Do you ever do manicures on long natural nails? If you do, could you show us, please?
Hello :) Non of my clients have long nails. In order to have long natural nails one needs to really take care of them. If someone really takes care of their nails and does it well and effectively, they usually don't go to a salon. That is my experience.
I'd like to know your thoughts on russian manicure. I like your content, btw.
I'm new to your channel and learning so much from your videos. You've mentioned Polish product, as an alternative to Kerasal, what is it? Couldn't quite catch the name 😀
Hi Kat, the name was Hasceral. Thanks! - MSL
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Thank you for making this video. I am also a PT and have to keep short nails and endure frequent washing throughout the day. I really liked how you used the efile to get those calloused areas down. I've been using a fine grit nail file. Do you think I would be better off with the efile?
Hello DC. No, it’s better to use Kerasal on a regular bases (this client just started) and using a fine file is perfectly fine. I don’t recommend using efile if you are not specifically trained with it. I use it because I have different needs at the salon. Generally I recommend weekly maintenance manicures and daily use of Kerasal.
@@TheSalonLife thank you! I will continue to do so.
What is on your nails during this video?
I haven’t had any polish on my nails for almost 3 weeks. I love to take breaks in between polish and give them extra love during this time, as we know that prolonged polish use isn’t healthful for the nails. But today, I put on some “Pink Armor”, which is similar in appearance to Dior Nail Glow, but is a strengthening gel-like polish. I love the way it feels. I’m hoping it will help my nails grow a bit and stop breaking.
Pink armour is a hardener with formalin. I have it. It does look lovely and dries quickly.
Just keep it mind that it has formalin :)
@@TheSalonLife Ugh. Okay, yeah and I see Camphor, too 😳😳😳. Time to take it off. I need a quality strengthener. What do you think about Opi Nail Envy strengthener….any opinion? Ingredients look okay?
There is nothing wrong with camphor and there is nothing wrong with formalin if you are using it correctly and for the correct reasons.
OPI Nail Envy is just a clear nail polish with some marketing ingredients.
The "strengtheners" only work by creating a plastic coating making the nails "feel stronger but they don't have any benefits for the nails. In fact constant nail polish use can actually damage the nails.
How to stop the nails from breaking? Depends on why they are breaking.
Are they too soft?
Are they too hard?
Are they damaged?
Are they shaped incorrectly?
Maybe it's a lack of proper nail care?
Too many variables to give one answer.
This is why I created this service :))
www.thesalonlife.ca/services
Thabk u for the video! My nails are thin and brittle. I keep them quite short to avoid breakage/peeling. Could u recommend a hand cream for anti-aging (wrinkling and hydration)?
Following this comment because I want to know 👀
Hello :). The best thing you can do to prevent skin ageing is sunblock. Most of the skin damage is from excess of sun and not age really. Just look at the skin inside of your arm and outside. No spots and much smoother texture.
I use urea based lotion and oil like I always talk about and then just on the back of my hand at night I use tretinoin (the one I use on my face). Also sunblock when I go out.
You can also add Niacinamide Serum from the Ordinary. It’s cheap
Question - what is the best clear polish for ridgy peeling nails? Currently I've stopped with any clear polish and use jojoba oil soak and kerasal daily. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Hi there :) No polish really. I would wait until the peeling improves and then do few days of polish (just for the looks) and then a day off and oil soak.
I have a few videos about ridgy nails. Check this out pls:
ruclips.net/video/nfpKOXFxPqY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/VgrnJ4XiYZc/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/s3KbiskgZyI/видео.html
@@TheSalonLife Yes I had a feeling you'd advise no polish...I have watched these videos they are so helpful. I can not say enough about how helpful the oil & kerasal have been. Thanks!
🥰
Thank you! ❤️
I always watch your vids but watching this today made me want to ask if we are doing the first two steps at home which sre filing and pushing the cuticle how are we doing to remove if we don't have an electrical file? Like what you did thank you alot
Hello R! Then after shaping the nails and nudging back the living skin you would use cuticle remover to soften the cuticle and you would remove it.
I show how to do this here:
How to Use Blue Cross Cuticle Remover [Product Spotlight]
ruclips.net/video/d_BAnJlJ1Bs/видео.html
Ps. You are not pushing the cuticle back. You are pushing gently the living skin back
@@TheSalonLife thank you
@@TheSalonLife I will watch it thank you because I use golden rose for cuticle softer thank you 💜♥️
Jakiego olejku do paznokci używasz? :)
Sama mieszam. jojoba, z pestek winogron, awocado.
great vid! what product you mentioned from Poland? dont have Kerasal :(
Hasceral. It's awesome!
@@TheSalonLife thank you! will check it out :)
So, Anna. No need for cuticle remover? I am finding that i don't need it anymore. i just gently push. Is that an OK thing to do?
Yes, it's ok to just push the skin back. The only time it's necessary to remove cuticle from the nail plate is when you apply polish because polish does not stick very well to cuticle.
@@TheSalonLife Thank you Anna! i love my nails, thanks to you
Love the thorough explanation but I don't at all relate the electric file. I benefit much more from the ones where you're using manual tools, but that's just me :)
Thank you Jill! ❤️
Anna: I need to purchase nippers. I thought you showed some before by Tweezerman and said they were part of a kit? Do you have an aff link?
These are the ones I use in a salon:
Tweezerman Stainless Steel nippers amzn.to/3734uC5
These are the ones I have at home for a personal use:
Tweezerman Mini Manicure Kit amzn.to/3wcz4Ch
Thank you for asking for the affiliate link ❤️
@@TheSalonLife Thank you, Anna. Have you ever thought about building a manicure kit for gentle manicures? Could be a basic kit of your favorite items or a deluxe kit. I’m sure people would snap them up.
What is the name of the polish you used?
Dior Nail Glow :)
Do you have a favourite hand cream
I use many different ones. Usually ones with some urea in them. I like the Eucerin ones
I have a list here:
www.iHerb.com/me/thesalonlife
Please confirm : Is it Kerasal, the ''foot cream'' she applied on her nail beds, have I heard correctly? I want to order it :)
Hi C D.
Yes, I have a link for that cream in the description box :)
It can be applied to the skin around her nails to soften the hardened skin, not the nail bed (nail bed is underneath the nail plate)
What do you think of Healthy Hoof by Gena
Hi Ashley! Seems OK for use after each hand wash. I would still recommend Kerasal at night. Due to urea and salicylic acid.
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