This isn’t a question but a comment. I have always loved you, your work, and your channel. With everything going on, I pray that you are doing well and staying safe. You’ve always felt like such a sweet and kind soul to me. With love and respect from me to you, from VA, USA. Please be safe and I look forward to many more of your videos!!!
Why dont you make a video working on a fake hand or your hand if you want, to show us what the right amount of apex for different lenghts is? It's be soooooo helpful
I would love to see a video about choosing the right base and top coat for thin flexible nails, as well as tips for the application that will make these nails last! Also I will love to know where do you get your silicone white cleaning brush, it looks very soft and it’s great that it can be sanitized. I tried to look for it but couldn’t find something quite like that. Thank you very much, always love to see your contact, your works are amazing !❤️🙏🏻😊
Second this! I love that brush but I can't find one exactly like it either... I did find surgical brushes/sponges on Amazon that work really well though, so maybe try those if we can't get hers. It may be from a Russian brand 💜
Ive watch dozen of your dry manicures and I NEVER tire of watching them. I probably need to take your course because I always hit nail plate w flame bit. Although it's harder when doing on yourself.....
These nails are beautiful . I do overlays on my natural nails but I guess I've been doing them wrong compared to this video lol I'm a licensed manicurist but I still have errors when it comes to doing Nails. I'm just going to keep on practicing bc practice makes perfect
You’re so so so beautiful, Anastasia!! I love all your videos and I’ve learned so much from you. I’m just always so blown away by your beauty! The yellow is gorgeous on you!!
Ana, I really appreciate how you provide details as you work, eg which tip and what speed, and why you choose to do it that way. It is very educational as well as interesting. Thank you.🧑🎓💅
I want to thank you for all of your tutorials, your insight, your videos in your stories. I listened to the video you made last week in regards to the nasty comments that were made towards you in regards to the war that Russia has imposed on Ukraine My heart broke for you for all humans. You or no one else should be defined by the steps our leaders our countries make, especially when it affects are right to make or earn a living. Especially in fields that don't have any association with government or military. I'm grateful for my rights to choose the platforms and rights I have as an American. I So thank you for all your guidance and tutorials. I appreciate your kindness. 🌞
You do such an amazing job!! I wish you were close to me. Can you please show detailed video on creating apex on short nails and shaping the free edge on short natural nails??
Beautiful set! Your videos are always so helpful and satisfying to watch ❤️ Did you mention which hard gel you were using? I might have missed it but I really like the colour! And is there a particular reason you chose hard gel over soft gel?
I always have weak side walls and thin free edges, I would love to know how you would work with them it terms of technique and best products. Thank you 😊
You do such beautiful work, tfs! Do you have any clients with vertical ridges on their nails? If so I would love to see you work on them and talk about any concerns/issues they present.
Here's my question! Since hard gel isn't soakable how thin is to thin to file it off/ down? Then after you file it down as much as you can is it best to just top it off with a gel color if any of your choice? How close is to close to get the cuticle for acrylic or gel placement? I love how you explain everything in your videos! Thank you! Love to you from Detroit, MI xoxo 😘 ❤
So cute and minimal design ❤️ could you please explain about different nail drill bits? How would you pick from all different types on different cases or situations …. Please ?
💞💞💓Anatasia, you are an awesome tutor! The way you expertly break down every detail is truly impressive❤❤Quick question, after I finished filling/blending the hard gel on the nail, is it possible to leave it that way temporarily for the day until I am able to attend to it the next day? I ran out of time and cannot continue the rest of the steps. OR do I need to put something on top of my nails to protect it before leaving it unfinished? If so, which one? Sorry, this is my first time to manicure and do hard gel - ever!
Haha, it's funny that I have stated a day or two ago, that I desperately need a seminar where I will get this exact thing explained!!! How to place an apex and what's the proper thickness of the gel overlay!!! I didn't realize before that it needed to be thinner on the sides and it explains why I always had troubles with the looks of the nail and I'd always do my best, but I wouldn't be happy, feeling that it needs something more to be done. I think I got my answer now, thank you very much for this video... off I go now to spend hours going through all other videos, as well :)
I have a couple of those stone bits you used on her cuticles. They are really soft, and they work great for cuticles! Especially now that my cuticles are really soft, not hard and dry; they remove so easily! I can now use the e-file for almost all my prep, but on a few fingers I still have to grab my nippers.
I love it . Thank u for the tips. Can you please do a video on how do Gel X nails and how to apply gel nail polish without getting it on the skin thank you in advance
Thanks for this Anastasia! I’m learning to overlay on my very thin natural nails so they’re not tearing all of the time! I’ve noticed though that I’m getting some pain for a day or two after applying product in my hyponychium on one or two nails. Can you talk about some of the things to look out for if you’re new to overlay / extensions?
Hi I'm a licensed manicurist and I do overlays on my own nails and if you're experiencing some burning , what are your application steps when prepping the nail for overlay? Or apply some cuticle oil on your nails
@@youopened_mandorasbox Hi thanks so much! I’ll admit I’ve been stressing on this, since I’m not sure what else I could be allergic to! I have a nail drill and dust extractor. I push back the cuticle gently throughout the week and again just before I prep. I use a glass cuticle pusher/file to remove cuticle on the nail plate. I drill off the hard gel and if there are any lifted bits (if there are any, there usually are only just tiny slivers), then use a 180g sanding band to smooth out my cuticle transition and prep the natural nail (I’ve gotten a bit ambidextrous for this step, and have thin nails so had a steep but effective learning curve). I leave a very thin layer of overlay wherever possible now. I then use either alcohol or the dehydrator for the system I’m using, followed by the primer (I’ve been learning with Born Pretty products) prior to product. At the end of my application I apply a good amount of Solar Oil, and again throughout the week (dry hands are hard taskmasters)
whenever i see you use gel the product always has a perfect consistency. when i try to use hard gels it seems as if it is too thick and i’m unable to do the same “printer technique.” what type of consistency do you recommend? also what hard gel are your using in thie video the color is so pretty (i love all your videos btw ^-^ keep it up!!❤️)
I’m surprised you didn’t file/ shape the gel, your application was so even and perfect that you didn’t need it! Amazing. I am not talented enough to pull that off
If a client has thin, cracking toenails, would you prefer to strengthen the nails with hard gel overlay or polygel? And what do you do for pedicures on yourself? I've been having problems here and there with pedicures. They're so much harder for me to do than manicures.
Beautiful ❤ I learning how to do my own nails - the ppl in the nail shops that I’ve been to are not gentle, rushed, lack sanitation,nails look horrible I’d rather spend money on purchasing products on doing my own
Hello Anastasia, I hope that you are safe and well. I noticed that you don’t seem to wrap the tip or “seal” in the gel by putting topcoat on the free edge - I just wondered if there was any reason for this. Thank you 😊 Edit: I think I will try a hard gel overlay next time I do my nails you have given me confidence and advice from this video so thank you again
Enjoyed this video!! Question: if you remove the tacky layer I learned you’d need to file to get a gritty surface for the gel polish to adhere but you said that’s not true? Also, I have deep sidewalls, any tips on applying hard gel using the no file technique and keeping the nail narrow?
With most products you don't need to buff it after removal of sticky layer, it also depends on what you will apply on top - if its gel polish / soft gel - don't need to if it's regular color hard gel - it's better to buff it, especially the free edge area WIth deep sidewalls the technique is the same - keep the product in the center of the nail, don't let it go to the sidewalls! You can also use plastic clip to push back the sidewalls as I showed in this video - ruclips.net/video/lvGojildfBQ/видео.html
Hi my name is Tahira From Pakistan 🇵🇰 and I see your video on hard gel I'm happy to hear that you said and I learned a lot of important things best of luck 🤞 ☺️ 🇵🇰🤲
Hi Anastasia, I hope you are safe and well! This was a helpful video for me as a self-taught nail artist who loves doing their own nails. I was wondering if you had tips for doing this method on yourself? (the hard gel printer technique, either with forms or overlay). I just tried this technique on myself for my last set and I enjoyed it, but I had trouble with getting the sidewalls and free edge not too thick. When I filed my nails, there is a thickness underneath, as if there is no curve. It is probably something to do with my form application, but I tried to make sure the form was not pointing up or down, but straight and I put a strong C curve in the form. But I did almond nails, so I think when I filed, I filed away the thinner sidewalls and was left with thickness on the sides and underneath. It's basically flat thicker sides underneath and then the curve, it's like I built them super thick but the nails seem thin when I look from the top or sides. I'd love to see you do the hard gel method on yourself so I can see how you would hold your hand, or perhaps see you instruct one of your students in doing an overlay on themselves? I would love to see how you teach your students in person!
I'm obsessed with your videos! Thank you :) can you share more about dry manicure? I never know whrn to stop filing, it looks like no matter how deep under the cuticle i file, there's always dust, when is it enough? Should I only file the nail plate that's visible or should I continue filing under the skin?
Your videos are so helpful and well explained! It’s also great you show shorter lengths. I’ve been looking for a hard gel like the one you used. Love the color. Do you mind listing the brand, please? Keep up the great work!
Mia Secret has a gel very similar to this color. It's called Formagel and the color is Cover Blush. You can find it on Amazon and it's pretty affordable.
If you search hard gel or builder gel on Amazon or other places that sell nail supplies you will find there are a ton of brands who produce this type of gel. I have the Saviland kit with a clear pot and nude color gel that came with forms, a small light, and all sorts of tools for $20! There are more expensive brands like IBD and YoungNails, but I couldn't afford to spend so much on the bigger jars from those companies. But YoungNails has a try out kit for builder gel and it's a ton of product, everything you need for $20. Hope this helps! I know Anastasia uses the brands I mentioned and others as well :)
@@LovelyDollyDays oooh, that starter set from Young Nails is awesome! That's the set that started me on my hard gel journey. I love their gels, but yeah, they're not cheap in the bigger sizes. That one I mentioned above is almost the exact same color as the Young Nails cover pink.
@@Nails_By_Kimberlee Awesome, thanks so much! Their cover pink is gorgeous! They use the same technique as Anastasia in application, but I really love Anastasia's attention to detail, cuticle care, and her way of explaining things compared to YN. I still love their products, but I am the type, like Anastasia, who will take two or three hours to make sure my work is perfect, but YN seems to think that taking longer is an invalid way of working. It's just personal preference, of course! I just love the Russian style :) Thanks for letting me know about the more affordable alternative to YN. I also got their set as my first hard gel and I still have some bc I have been "saving" it, but I should really use it! Warm wishes :)
@@LovelyDollyDays couldn't agree more with everything about YN. I've learned a lot from them, but their cuticle care is definitely lacking, as well as teaching about fitting a form other than the 2 ways they show lol. Glad to help!
Hello! I really enjoyed your video. It was very informative :) I just have a quick question. If a client wants to go from having hard gel on their nails to soft gel and their nails are pretty long after doing a refill, when filing down, do you also just file down the natural nail underneath? Afterwards, do you just refill with the regular soft gel base, colour and top coat on top of the hard gel? Thanks in advance!
Should I cap the free edge with gel? If so, when do I do it? When I using the builder/overlay gel or when I put the topcoat on? I never know if this is necessary or not
Which hard gel overlay product did u use here? It also looked to me like u used a separate brush to apply A thin layer first and then you use the brush that was in the bottle to apply the next layer can you tell me what this product was? You are one of my favourite instructors to watch❤
Thank you. I do an overlay on my nails because they can grow pretty long. I have to file under some of them because they curve downward and I have to fix a lot them that don't want to grow straight.
Hi Anastasia, I have been following you from Italy for years and I hope you and your whole family are well, the news we have here is not good and I pray for you. thank you for your great videos, I would love to come to Moscow and have a manicure with you!🤗
Hi love these videos do you have any tips for gel manicures that are too thick? I see videos for before applying coats but what happens after you have already done your nails is there a way to thin the coat down? Thank you!!
Hello Anastasia, thank you for the informative content. I wanted to ask you, if I am putting gel polish for someone, do I need to cure it in lamp one by one? and why is it so. I was doing four fingers in a row, I am not sure if this is correct. I will be extremely grateful for your advice.
This isn’t a question but a comment. I have always loved you, your work, and your channel. With everything going on, I pray that you are doing well and staying safe. You’ve always felt like such a sweet and kind soul to me. With love and respect from me to you, from VA, USA. Please be safe and I look forward to many more of your videos!!!
Thank you so much ! 😘
@@Nailcou you’re very welcome ❤️🙏🏽
Why dont you make a video working on a fake hand or your hand if you want, to show us what the right amount of apex for different lenghts is? It's be soooooo helpful
She has many, many videos like that.
THAT MUCH GROWTH IN 3.5 WEEKS?! 🤩 I am jealous
No questions, just want to say that I'm so glad you're still able to upload! Hope you're safe and well. Sending love and hugs from Kentucky! 🥰🥰
I am getting so much better at doing my overlays because of your videos. They are not perfect, but I can go three weeks with no lifting!
howwww i always get lifting at the free edge and i hate it but idk what to do
Happy that you are still making videos during all of the unrest in your area. Sending prayers and love for you and your family, Anastasia ❤️❤️❤️
Girl its war not unrest
@@ixnxgxa9699 truth. but i’m pretty sure she lives in the united states, hopefully she doesn’t have family suffering in Ukraine or Russia right now :(
she lives in usa
I really love how you go in-depth with explaining everything it is super helpful
Your videos are always informative, it makes things so much easier to understand for some of us. Thank you.
Glad to hear that!
Thanks a lot ! finally I founded someone that did the same style and confirmed that it's worked :) I will be better nail tech because of you
😘
Hi Anastasia! Stay safe because we love you and need you! You have helped hundreds even thousands of nail techs and diy-ers and NaiLuv is always real!
It’s so satisfying watching her cut the remaining cuticle away!!!😌
I would love to see a video about choosing the right base and top coat for thin flexible nails, as well as tips for the application that will make these nails last!
Also I will love to know where do you get your silicone white cleaning brush, it looks very soft and it’s great that it can be sanitized. I tried to look for it but couldn’t find something quite like that.
Thank you very much, always love to see your contact, your works are amazing !❤️🙏🏻😊
Second this! I love that brush but I can't find one exactly like it either... I did find surgical brushes/sponges on Amazon that work really well though, so maybe try those if we can't get hers. It may be from a Russian brand 💜
Ive watch dozen of your dry manicures and I NEVER tire of watching them. I probably need to take your course because I always hit nail plate w flame bit. Although it's harder when doing on yourself.....
Stay safe girl. It's a scary time for u really all of the world but ur right there. Plz be safe and careful. Praying it all ends very soon!!!
These nails are beautiful . I do overlays on my natural nails but I guess I've been doing them wrong compared to this video lol I'm a licensed manicurist but I still have errors when it comes to doing Nails. I'm just going to keep on practicing bc practice makes perfect
This is beautiful, there is no one in my area who can do this, I need to learn for myself!
Your redo of the overlay is SO.... beautiful!
Beautiful!! The cuticle prep alone is amazing! Love the colors and shape too
What is the brand of milky gel with foil you used? Beautiful results!🥰
I think what you did w/ the nude look was stunning. Thank you for making this video❣️
This type of design is my favorite 🤍 and the day you post is a holiday 🤗
You’re so so so beautiful, Anastasia!! I love all your videos and I’ve learned so much from you. I’m just always so blown away by your beauty! The yellow is gorgeous on you!!
look great, you make it look so easy, ugh!! I would love to have you explain and show different examples of product lifting. Thank you again
Ana, I really appreciate how you provide details as you work, eg which tip and what speed, and why you choose to do it that way. It is very educational as well as interesting. Thank you.🧑🎓💅
This set was beautiful, Anastasia. I hope Barbara liked them. I think they look very clean and flattering.
Nice and natural. Her nails and cuticles look great after that manicure!
I want to thank you for all of your tutorials, your insight, your videos in your stories.
I listened to the video you made last week in regards to the nasty comments that were made towards you in regards to the war that Russia has imposed on Ukraine My heart broke for you for all humans.
You or no one else should be defined by the steps our leaders our countries make, especially when it affects are right to make or earn a living. Especially in fields that don't have any association with government or military. I'm grateful for my rights to choose the platforms and rights I have as an American. I
So thank you for all your guidance and tutorials. I appreciate your kindness. 🌞
I love how you clean when you prep the nails. 😍
thank you so very much for totally explaining prepping the cuticle !!! I can't wait to do my nails next time
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Thanks for all your great advice. Love these nails.
You are so welcome!
You do such an amazing job!! I wish you were close to me. Can you please show detailed video on creating apex on short nails and shaping the free edge on short natural nails??
Beautiful gel overlay, i love how you take your time while explaining...other people talk too fast
I have long natural nails and a gel overlay would be really good idea for me. I love your videos🥰
These are so pretty! I love a good simple manicure!
אני מאוד אוהבת את העבודות שלך, את מסבירה כל כך טוב, ממש כייף לשמוע אותך, תודה רבה לך על ההסברים שאת משתפת אותנו :-)) 🙏
Beautiful nail designed. Love it.
Thank you! 😊
I'm back, did my first hard gel overlay, I'm ecstatic!
Beautiful set! Your videos are always so helpful and satisfying to watch ❤️ Did you mention which hard gel you were using? I might have missed it but I really like the colour!
And is there a particular reason you chose hard gel over soft gel?
You go into such detail on cuticle work and they look amazing!! How long should that be taking? I feel like it would take such a long time
That is a beautiful color polish with the flakes in it. Thank you
I'm so jealous I wish they were my nails. Absolutely beautiful 😍
Thanks for this video. Quick question can I use regular nail polish on top of a builder gel then seal with a top gel?
I love your videos, your techniques have helped me a lot.
Happy to help!
I always have weak side walls and thin free edges, I would love to know how you would work with them it terms of technique and best products. Thank you 😊
i have the same problem
Me too!
Same 😩
You do such beautiful work, tfs! Do you have any clients with vertical ridges on their nails? If so I would love to see you work on them and talk about any concerns/issues they present.
Beautiful job, they look so natural.
Beautiful Set.I Hope you going well.
Thank you! 😊
Here's my question! Since hard gel isn't soakable how thin is to thin to file it off/ down? Then after you file it down as much as you can is it best to just top it off with a gel color if any of your choice? How close is to close to get the cuticle for acrylic or gel placement? I love how you explain everything in your videos! Thank you! Love to you from Detroit, MI xoxo 😘 ❤
So cute and minimal design ❤️ could you please explain about different nail drill bits? How would you pick from all different types on different cases or situations …. Please ?
Doesn’t even look like the same hands! Wow great job! You are very talented
Your work is truly amazing. Beautiful, beautiful nails. Not thick and obvious. 🥰
Thank you so much!
Love your technique. Excellent information. Nails looks good!
💞💞💓Anatasia, you are an awesome tutor! The way you expertly break down every detail is truly impressive❤❤Quick question, after I finished filling/blending the hard gel on the nail, is it possible to leave it that way temporarily for the day until I am able to attend to it the next day? I ran out of time and cannot continue the rest of the steps. OR do I need to put something on top of my nails to protect it before leaving it unfinished? If so, which one? Sorry, this is my first time to manicure and do hard gel - ever!
It's like your reading my mind.... thank you for this video
Haha, it's funny that I have stated a day or two ago, that I desperately need a seminar where I will get this exact thing explained!!! How to place an apex and what's the proper thickness of the gel overlay!!! I didn't realize before that it needed to be thinner on the sides and it explains why I always had troubles with the looks of the nail and I'd always do my best, but I wouldn't be happy, feeling that it needs something more to be done. I think I got my answer now, thank you very much for this video... off I go now to spend hours going through all other videos, as well :)
I have a couple of those stone bits you used on her cuticles. They are really soft, and they work great for cuticles! Especially now that my cuticles are really soft, not hard and dry; they remove so easily! I can now use the e-file for almost all my prep, but on a few fingers I still have to grab my nippers.
I love it . Thank u for the tips. Can you please do a video on how do Gel X nails and how to apply gel nail polish without getting it on the skin thank you in advance
As usual….lovely!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thanks for this Anastasia! I’m learning to overlay on my very thin natural nails so they’re not tearing all of the time! I’ve noticed though that I’m getting some pain for a day or two after applying product in my hyponychium on one or two nails. Can you talk about some of the things to look out for if you’re new to overlay / extensions?
Hi I'm a licensed manicurist and I do overlays on my own nails and if you're experiencing some burning , what are your application steps when prepping the nail for overlay? Or apply some cuticle oil on your nails
@@youopened_mandorasbox Hi thanks so much! I’ll admit I’ve been stressing on this, since I’m not sure what else I could be allergic to! I have a nail drill and dust extractor. I push back the cuticle gently throughout the week and again just before I prep. I use a glass cuticle pusher/file to remove cuticle on the nail plate. I drill off the hard gel and if there are any lifted bits (if there are any, there usually are only just tiny slivers), then use a 180g sanding band to smooth out my cuticle transition and prep the natural nail (I’ve gotten a bit ambidextrous for this step, and have thin nails so had a steep but effective learning curve). I leave a very thin layer of overlay wherever possible now. I then use either alcohol or the dehydrator for the system I’m using, followed by the primer (I’ve been learning with Born Pretty products) prior to product. At the end of my application I apply a good amount of Solar Oil, and again throughout the week (dry hands are hard taskmasters)
@@graphitebeans Hey. Are you using everything from born pretty?
I love this video! Can you do a video of when it's best to use hard gel vs soft gel as overlay for natural nails?
Love your videos! Thank you for sharing all of your tips and tricks 💕✨
Glad you like them!
She’s so beautiful!
whenever i see you use gel the product always has a perfect consistency. when i try to use hard gels it seems as if it is too thick and i’m unable to do the same “printer technique.” what type of consistency do you recommend? also what hard gel are your using in thie video the color is so pretty (i love all your videos btw ^-^ keep it up!!❤️)
Thank you! This is so informative and you have a beautiful voice! 💯💯💯
This set looks great!👍 Thanks for sharing your nail wisdom with us.
I wish there was someone in my area that took the time to do such impeccable work.
I’m surprised you didn’t file/ shape the gel, your application was so even and perfect that you didn’t need it! Amazing. I am not talented enough to pull that off
Right?!? Her work is pretty flawless
thanks for the tips! good and satisfying video!
You have a real gift my dear! ❤❤❤
If a client has thin, cracking toenails, would you prefer to strengthen the nails with hard gel overlay or polygel? And what do you do for pedicures on yourself? I've been having problems here and there with pedicures. They're so much harder for me to do than manicures.
Such a beautiful job and some great tips! Thank you!
So beautiful, fantastic job!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful ❤ I learning how to do my own nails - the ppl in the nail shops that I’ve been to are not gentle, rushed, lack sanitation,nails look horrible I’d rather spend money on purchasing products on doing my own
Hello Anastasia, I hope that you are safe and well. I noticed that you don’t seem to wrap the tip or “seal” in the gel by putting topcoat on the free edge - I just wondered if there was any reason for this. Thank you 😊
Edit: I think I will try a hard gel overlay next time I do my nails you have given me confidence and advice from this video so thank you again
Enjoyed this video!! Question: if you remove the tacky layer I learned you’d need to file to get a gritty surface for the gel polish to adhere but you said that’s not true? Also, I have deep sidewalls, any tips on applying hard gel using the no file technique and keeping the nail narrow?
With most products you don't need to buff it after removal of sticky layer,
it also depends on what you will apply on top - if its gel polish / soft gel - don't need to
if it's regular color hard gel - it's better to buff it, especially the free edge area
WIth deep sidewalls the technique is the same - keep the product in the center of the nail, don't let it go to the sidewalls! You can also use plastic clip to push back the sidewalls as I showed in this video - ruclips.net/video/lvGojildfBQ/видео.html
Hi my name is Tahira From Pakistan 🇵🇰 and I see your video on hard gel I'm happy to hear that you said and I learned a lot of important things best of luck 🤞 ☺️ 🇵🇰🤲
Hi Anastasia, I hope you are safe and well! This was a helpful video for me as a self-taught nail artist who loves doing their own nails. I was wondering if you had tips for doing this method on yourself? (the hard gel printer technique, either with forms or overlay). I just tried this technique on myself for my last set and I enjoyed it, but I had trouble with getting the sidewalls and free edge not too thick. When I filed my nails, there is a thickness underneath, as if there is no curve.
It is probably something to do with my form application, but I tried to make sure the form was not pointing up or down, but straight and I put a strong C curve in the form. But I did almond nails, so I think when I filed, I filed away the thinner sidewalls and was left with thickness on the sides and underneath. It's basically flat thicker sides underneath and then the curve, it's like I built them super thick but the nails seem thin when I look from the top or sides.
I'd love to see you do the hard gel method on yourself so I can see how you would hold your hand, or perhaps see you instruct one of your students in doing an overlay on themselves? I would love to see how you teach your students in person!
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I'm obsessed with your videos! Thank you :) can you share more about dry manicure? I never know whrn to stop filing, it looks like no matter how deep under the cuticle i file, there's always dust, when is it enough? Should I only file the nail plate that's visible or should I continue filing under the skin?
Should I put base coat when I'm doing gel or only pH bond and then hard gel.u are amazing
Your videos are so helpful and well explained! It’s also great you show shorter lengths. I’ve been looking for a hard gel like the one you used. Love the color. Do you mind listing the brand, please? Keep up the great work!
Mia Secret has a gel very similar to this color. It's called Formagel and the color is Cover Blush. You can find it on Amazon and it's pretty affordable.
If you search hard gel or builder gel on Amazon or other places that sell nail supplies you will find there are a ton of brands who produce this type of gel. I have the Saviland kit with a clear pot and nude color gel that came with forms, a small light, and all sorts of tools for $20! There are more expensive brands like IBD and YoungNails, but I couldn't afford to spend so much on the bigger jars from those companies. But YoungNails has a try out kit for builder gel and it's a ton of product, everything you need for $20. Hope this helps! I know Anastasia uses the brands I mentioned and others as well :)
@@LovelyDollyDays oooh, that starter set from Young Nails is awesome! That's the set that started me on my hard gel journey. I love their gels, but yeah, they're not cheap in the bigger sizes. That one I mentioned above is almost the exact same color as the Young Nails cover pink.
@@Nails_By_Kimberlee Awesome, thanks so much! Their cover pink is gorgeous! They use the same technique as Anastasia in application, but I really love Anastasia's attention to detail, cuticle care, and her way of explaining things compared to YN. I still love their products, but I am the type, like Anastasia, who will take two or three hours to make sure my work is perfect, but YN seems to think that taking longer is an invalid way of working. It's just personal preference, of course! I just love the Russian style :) Thanks for letting me know about the more affordable alternative to YN. I also got their set as my first hard gel and I still have some bc I have been "saving" it, but I should really use it! Warm wishes :)
@@LovelyDollyDays couldn't agree more with everything about YN. I've learned a lot from them, but their cuticle care is definitely lacking, as well as teaching about fitting a form other than the 2 ways they show lol. Glad to help!
Hello! I really enjoyed your video. It was very informative :) I just have a quick question.
If a client wants to go from having hard gel on their nails to soft gel and their nails are pretty long after doing a refill, when filing down, do you also just file down the natural nail underneath? Afterwards, do you just refill with the regular soft gel base, colour and top coat on top of the hard gel? Thanks in advance!
Wot beautiful nails u hav Barbara I'm jealous, they look amazin so elegant xxxxxxxx
This set was beautifully done! Thanks for sharing. Is it Possible to do that application technique you did with the hard gel using builder gel?
Beautiful and natural looking.
I learned more from this video than 1200 hours becoming a cosmetologist. Thanks so much for this.
Glad it was helpful!
Would it be possible to post the 2 bits you use at the beginning? TY!! Love your videos btw!
Sooo beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️ 👍 👍
Should I cap the free edge with gel? If so, when do I do it? When I using the builder/overlay gel or when I put the topcoat on? I never know if this is necessary or not
Which hard gel overlay product did u use here? It also looked to me like u used a separate brush to apply A thin layer first and then you use the brush that was in the bottle to apply the next layer can you tell me what this product was?
You are one of my favourite instructors to watch❤
They look amazing , can you please just say the step as per #1 file off old polish and continue until done . Thanks you did a beautiful job .😊🌹🌹🌹
Thank you. I do an overlay on my nails because they can grow pretty long. I have to file under some of them because they curve downward and I have to fix a lot them that don't want to grow straight.
my nail are so thin that if I try to do all this prep filing I'll end up to reach the nail bed and bleed.
Suggestion for super thin nails?
@@anneann9127 never done anything to them...always had them this way, it is a pain...
So pretty!!
Love the video. My gel isn’t so soft to move around. Are we supposed to mix regularly?
Hi Anastasia, I have been following you from Italy for years and I hope you and your whole family are well, the news we have here is not good and I pray for you. thank you for your great videos, I would love to come to Moscow and have a manicure with you!🤗
Stunning!
I love watching you. Very inspiring
What products did you use ? I didn’t see them listed. 💅🏼
Hi love these videos do you have any tips for gel manicures that are too thick? I see videos for before applying coats but what happens after you have already done your nails is there a way to thin the coat down? Thank you!!
Hello Anastasia, thank you for the informative content. I wanted to ask you, if I am putting gel polish for someone, do I need to cure it in lamp one by one? and why is it so. I was doing four fingers in a row, I am not sure if this is correct. I will be extremely grateful for your advice.
What builder gel do you recommend?
The brush on or the pot?
I'm in the USA