I can hardly believe that the end result was so beautiful compared with how her nails looked after the removal. Amazing transformation 😍

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gail 🤗

This video should go into the history books. I wonder what they would think in 100 years! If I wasn’t before, I am fully convinced now, that I will never, ever have anything but natural nails. Such an expert at work here. Anna, you know how to do every kind of manicure and at the same time nudging us all so lovingly towards a kinder gentler and more natural way of beautiful nails. Thank you.🌸V

I had a gel removal at a salon. The tech took a coarse carbide bit to my natural nail to basically “pick” everything away. I am about a month away from growing out all of the horrid damage. My nails were so thin and painful after she was done. 😫 I honestly can’t say I will ever trust a professional again. I have read too many horror stories on nail video comments as well. Thank you for educating people on what a tech shouldn’t do to your nails.

@TheSalonLife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

It is so wonderful to feel the passion you have for caring for nails. Your compassion for pickers and nail biters warms my heart. Beautiful transformation!!

Anna, you've done it again! You've worked your special kind of magic- gently, thoughtful, and highly effective nail care. The way you talk your client (and your viewers) through every step so we can all learn your techniques is inspirational. Your client's hands have been transformed.

Dear Anna, I have no words to describe how important and perfect is your work😍❣️You are literally saving people not only their nails.. also their health and maybe even their lives. Thank you also for those who still have no idea that they are paying in salons for at least ruining their nails. Thank you also for myself❤️

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Lucie, thank you so much for your kind comment. It’s very gratifying to know that I’m making positive difference in someone’s life. Thank you for taking a time to write such kind words. Means a lot❤️

@luciejedlickova1978

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSalonLife you’re welcome ❤️

I had gel nails years ago, when I stopped my nails were so damaged. Same thing happened when I did dip nails. Now always natural nails for me. Beautiful outcome, nails looked healthy.

@gabriellelafranceschina6558

Жыл бұрын

Same here ... after years of acrylic and gel nails I decided to go 'natural' ... nails looked horrible the first time. Not only short while I was used to longer nails, but the nailplate was badly damaged. Thanks to the informative video's of SalonLife I learned not to use nail strenghtener at this stage (I did for a couple of months, now I know why this didn't help) . I'm still in the "grow-out-damage-fase" ... keep nails short , do oil a lot and in between I wear a protective layer of transparant polish. I have to be patient. The natural nails in this video look so so beautiful! thanks SalonLife for all the good info in your video's.

@Essie-vs3rr

Жыл бұрын

I do gel nails myself and I’m always super careful when removing it(I always have a gel overlay do I don’t efile my natural nails) but lately I’m a bit fed up with the prep and removal process so I got myself a bunch of nail polishes. Tho I might always go back to gel occasionally bc I still love it😂

I love that idea of using Clearly Pink as basically a gel ridge filler! These came out beautiful!

Such a beautiful result Anna. Your precision and patience are amazing!

Im so happy to have found your channel. One of my blog subscribers (and friend) recommended you to me and I’m grateful! For decades I’ve been wearing acrylic nails. In January I ripped them off and my natural nails are horrible! They are just beginning to look a bit better but I need to know about nail care! Your channel is incredibly informative and helpful. Thank you so much!

Oh my goodness !! That was beautiful! I hope she can stop biting her nails now that they look so good !

You are a very skilled nail doctor. Your client was probably thrilled. I didn't know how long it takes to grow out nails once they are damaged, so that gives me a timeline. I have several friends and family members who get these gel nails, dip nails, acrylic nails. Now I have some idea what the differences are and why they have to go to the salon every three weeks at least. Your videos are educational and calming.

Awesome work! I can tell you're someone who enjoys the process down to tiniest details as it's satisfying to you. Even if sometimes can take longer, you'd rather take that route than cut corners like so many people do. Takes one to know one, I work in a lab and am meticulous myself. Learned a lot from your videos, it has helped improve my natural nail mani's at home. Also I find your videos relaxing. Thank you for all you do and have a lovely day!

I am a licensed manicurist for 36 years. I worked 33. I miss it so much. Thinking of getting back into it and only working with natural nails. I have always used CND products. I would love to learn more on the cuticle work with the e file. Well done. How do you come up with a number to charge for these services? Love learning from you! So glad I found you! I am from Texas and not sure of the rules and regulation differences between our countries because I know even state to state they can be different. Thank you!

Omg , beautiful ! Thank you so much for sharing, your professionalism is SO inspiring!👏🏻

How relaxing and informative as usual. Your quality of work is always perfect. I really enjoyed you speaking about efiles - it's really important that the public understand that it's a tool and it can cause harm in untrained hands.

Very satisfying video with amazing result. Your client has beautiful nails. Great job!

The cuticle removal/clean up process is so satisfying!

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nancy!

Your work is beautiful ❤ One of the best on KZread doing nails.

Lovely to see these detailed videos. They show so much skill. It’s amazing!!

Beautiful! So much better looking! Wow! ❤

What a satisfying video Anna. I loved every minute of it, and what an extraordinary difference to your client's nails. I hope there are a super number of views. Brava 👏

Your client must be so happy! Her nails look beautiful, the transformation is amazing. 💗

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lisa!!

Amazing result, Anna you are so kind and informative, love watching your work 💕

It is so nice to see a transformation like this. You are so professional! I felt a bit worried after the product removal, but you managed so well to turn her nails to beautiful, healthy looking nails. Wow!

Very informative and interesting to see. Anna it is always relaxing to watch your technique and skill.

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Owen! 😘

I removed my gel polish, at home, without a drill, twice in the space of a few weeks. I ended up with tiny vertical subnail blood marks called splinter hemorrhages. I think it was friction from the initial breaking of the top gel layer and then the base. Never again! I'd have been ok if I hadn't changed colour so quickly.

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Very often splinter hemorrhages happen when the nail is thin (overfiled) or due to trauma like a hit. Not usually due to friction. Be gentle with the removal, let it soak a little longer

Thank you for this very thorough instructional video. (Also quite relaxing to watch). Beeswax makes a really good base as a nail and cuticle conditioner. It seems to stick down flakey keratin cells on the nail plate in between manicures, and creates a resilient natural barrier finish after applying any oil soaks There's one in the UK made by Burts bees ive been using, and its really helped me to grow and maintain healthy nails and cuticles. It stops me finding bits of skin to bite. My habit is now massaging finger tips with this product inserted of nibbling.

Beautiful natural look. Very chic.

Fantastic job. The transformation. Is incredible 💕

Thank you for sharing your knowledge - I am learning how to care for my natural nails!

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

You are an amazing and experienced technician. I recently discovered your channel due to my nails being damaged. I'm currently using the Onyx Hard as Hoof to get my nails back on track. I used before but got lazy. It does have jojoba in it. However, I'm going to begin doing the hot oil soaks. Once I get my nails back decent I'm going to use your techniques and patience. I also will use the shellac method to keep natural nail on point.

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing :)

I found this video so relaxing 😊

This was so fascinating to watch. I’m relatively new to your channel Anna and have become obsessed with caring for my nails. I seldom wear polish (no time) but I also didn’t take the time to care for them other than cutting them short. Now I wear rubber gloves religiously, and slather on creams and oils all day long 😅. After about 2 weeks I already notice a difference. Thank you for these videos.

As a nail biter, I really feel like you understand what triggers us! Thank you, I'm enjoying your videos.

@TheSalonLife

3 ай бұрын

I used to bite my nails, so I know :)))

Gracias, la verdad he aprendido mucho con usted. Mis uñas en proceso de crecimiento, gracias a sus consejos.

I love natural nails❤

@TheSalonLife

8 ай бұрын

Same :))

Hi, I’m a French nail technician beginner so I can understand what you are saying but I don’t understand when you talked about grinding tools. I have the same nail drill bit as yours and I don’t have any issues to use it on clients. It’s different when I use it on my nails and most of the time I don’t see/feel the difference between the gel and my natural nails so I sometimes overfill some of my nails. Which nail drill bit would you recommend me to see/feel when I’m too close to my natural nails? Ceramic drill bit? Thank you ☺️

Wow!

Plane and simple, very pretty

Muchísimas gracias por tus vídeos, estoy aprendiendo mucho sobre la salud de las uñas y conceptos que no tenía nada claros. Lo explicas de maravilla, da gusto verte trabajar. He tomado nota de algunos productos que aconsejas y los iré probando. Un placer descubrir canales tan profesionales. Un saludo.

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Mayte por el comentario tan amable :)) Saludos desde España 🤗

So pretty 😍

Amazing work

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Good job👍

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!🤗

Is it okay to file the natural nail if they're still damp after a shower, or do they need to dry well first? Thank you🙂

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Connie, it's much better to file when they are dry.

@conniemckinley7428

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSalonLife Thank you! You're the best teacher❤️

What speed are you filing off the gel polish?

Newbie at this. How soon can you put oil on cuticles/nails? Obviously this is a video, so I'm wondering how long you have to wait. Does it depend on the topcoat used? I'd appreciate your response I may wait too long. Thanks!

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Hello Paula! Usually after 10 minutes, just drop one in the spot between the skin and the nail and let the oil spread without touching it. It might help with drying time too. With Dazzle Dry brand you can apply it after 5 min as the polish is fully dry.

@paulastrong7571

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSalonLife Thanks! I used to think it would ruin the manicure.

I used to get Acrylic they over filed soaked it then filed again once the woman was doing acrylics with tips on me and cut into my skin nail place and it bleed I never went back that was 4 or 3 years ago on new years I soaked them off myself and was more gentle my nails where so bad all nail techs where I live over file I do my own natural nails with normal polish no dip powder no gel no acrylic no shellac nothing but normal polish

Hi - great work!!!! When I click on the link for the Erica's file, the one that shows doesn't have the same surface - it's textured. Can you link to the one you're using?

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

They have 1 link for all the grits I think. Just click on medium and you will see the one I use

Beautiful 😊✌

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️

What’s your opinion on the so called Japanese manicures? Love watching you work while soaking my nails in warm oil 🥰

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Magda! as in buffing the nails to high shine? Unless someone has extremely thick nails I think it's a bad idea. Buffing nail removes layers and it removes the top layers of the nail which are the most protective layers.

​ @TheSalonLife I love your work, thank you for sharing this. Can you tell me what do you use on the nails to soak the acetone in? Is is a non linen pad? can you share the amazon link? Thanks and greetings from Buenos Aires!

@TheSalonLife

3 ай бұрын

I use the manicure remover pads cut into 4 and then peeled into 2 :))

@mariagabriela4158

3 ай бұрын

@@TheSalonLife Thank you!

Yo me he destrozado las uñas con la técnica dipping y encima trabajo en un invernadero de plantas para Aquarium en el que usamos un material que lima y lima uñas y piel😢 y encima sufro de hiperhidrosis. Me he quitado todo el material de las uñas y las he dejado cortinas. Cremas y aceites constantemente y a ver si se van renovando y fortaleciendo. Tengo que decir también que noté bajón en el pelo y las uñas después de una cura antibiotica

here after your latest video about acrylic damage. i almost lost my breakfast.

You’re clients nails looks so healthty and nice on the end of the video. I do have a question. Wich nail polish is you’re favorite spanish brand of nail polish? I’m goin on vacation in July to Lloret del Mar. So i hope that you van recommend me a good brand. And do have experience with Opi Nail Envy?

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

No way, we are in Lloret de Mar! Come and visit me for a manicure!!!

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

My favourite Spanish brand would be Deliplus! Cheap and good!!!

@shirley-ann7164

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSalonLife thank you that’s a great idea. Then i can meet you in person 🤩

@shirley-ann7164

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSalonLife in witch store can i buy that brand? I now the store called Clarel. In the summer of 2018 and 2019 i was also on vacation in Lloret. We wanted to go also in 2020 but then Covid came

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

You can get it in Mercadona in Lloret. It's about 20 min walk from the beach, about 15 min from our studio. Where are you from?

Can you tell us how you stopped biting your nails?

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

I started taking care of them and wearing clear nail polish. It really helped.

@hafkeki4256

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSalonLife what did you do against the urge to bite?

Bellissima! Anna- off the wall question: have you ever refused service to someone and, if so, what were the condition(s) as to why?

@TheSalonLife

11 ай бұрын

Yes, recently a client wanted to make an appointment for her family member for a pedicure so I asked what exactly are the issues they are having and she told me that the person had excessive callus and it was painful for them to walk. I told her if there is pain, they would benefit more from seeing medical professional (podologist) Turns out they were trying to make an appointment with podologist and they didn't have any appointments for the next few days. Excessive callus (and probably deep cracks) are not only a cosmetic issue but rather a medical issue. I won't be removing any gels anymore either. Anything I haven't previously applied. So many products nowadays are not properly applied and not properly cured, gloves don't really offer protection from acrylates and I would rather play safe with my skin. Overexposure to acrylates means not only I won't be able to work but also problems with dental products etc.

@itslowtide4690

11 ай бұрын

@@TheSalonLife thanks for your answer. Being outside the industry, sometimes I wonder about things. I also wondered about all that hard work removing that nasty hard gel and is any compensation worth it - cuz you’d have to pay me HELLA lot to do it, especially if it wasn’t a long time established loyal customer and it was someone else’s work. So, I was glad to see your comment about not doing it. It just doesn’t align with your practice goals anymore - clean/natural/healthy/etc. and not cleaning up work that you don’t support 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. Especially in the age of unregulated UB/led lights and people doing God knows what in their homes, mixing brands, products, etc etc etc!! Okay, thank you again for responding. Hope you and MSL have a lovely weekend!!! ❤️

Thank you so much for. caring enough to address this huge problem. I've been doing my nails since I was 14 years old ( I'm 54 now) without an issue, until more recent years. I started going to Vietnamese nail salons. This is when my problem started. I started to get reactions. Very disappointing. I absolutely love doing my nails. The last time I got them done.My nail completely lifted off the nail bed on both hands. One finger nail turned green. I went in to have them removed, They argued with me about it. I insisted. I said that's absolutely dangerous to leave these things on my hands. I have a friend that I work with. One of her best friends is vietnamese, and in this industry, this lady does really care. She told us how a lot of the vietnamese salons are run by mobs. They make fun of white women. And how they deliberately will cut your toe nails if you get pedicures so that you have ingrown toe nails.Or you have to get them done sooner. So they make more money. I've had that experience myself. They will use products not made in the US. I had even asked them at the salon.What was going on when I first started having reactions. I had been going to this vietnamese nail salon for quite some time. They told me they hadn't seen anything like what I had. They really did not care and just wanted me to leave. I was always a very polite person, and a very good tipper. I feel very taking advantage of. Many of these products.I saw them using were not made in the US. I repeatedly saw them using files that had been used on other people. They would overtrim my cuticles, nick my cuticle making them bleed, because they were going way to fast with thier dremel sanding type tool, and repeatedly got product on my skin. I think it was extremely careless and a crime. Now i'm left thinking i'm not able to do my nails. Something that makes me very happy.

How do I find someone with you training or approach who works in New York City? What questions would I ask? Thank you.

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Beachgirl! As it comes product removal or gentle manicures in general?

@beachgirl7598

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSalonLife Gentle manicures primarily. Although I’d love to try a CND manicure, too. My short nails are in good shape but I find so many of these cheap/fast places damage my nails and cut cuticles roughly.

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Well, the cuticle should be removed but they cut living skin and that's the problem. The best question is to ask them how and with what took they remove cuticle. If they show you cuticle cutter, then you know they will cut your living skin. If they use e-file then it's more difficult to tell. Because with the e-file you can safely remove the cuticle and then people sometimes file the living skin too much trying to file off the dry skin trying to make it look perfect. To make the skin around the nail perfect you need to care for the skin and not file or cut it. And yes, don't expect quality and care out of fast nails places. I will be making a video about how to find a gentle nail technician... stay tuned. The transcript of the video is on Patreon www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-find-good-78901420

Warum machst du die Nägel so kurz?

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Because the client told me “as short as possible” and next time she wants them shorter because the length is bothering her

What do you use for the soak?

@sarageary9640

8 ай бұрын

Will that soak work for acrylics?

@TheSalonLife

8 ай бұрын

This actually was acrylic. I used pure acetone

The kind of nail files they use mess the nails up even more. You can see the crease marks on the nail. A natural nail file is way better to use on a nail. Gives it a smoother cleaner look.

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Benita! This is a common belief. It's not the file that causes these lines but improper technique, to be precise- improper angle of the file. This can be easily done with e-file or regular file. I have totally seen both. You will see that this client will not have these lines when I do her manicure with e-file.

How long between coats to dry

@TheSalonLife

6 ай бұрын

Cnd Shellac is cured 1 minute per coat, except the base coat which is 5 seconds

@lindacatanuso3640

6 ай бұрын

Why do you like the shellac so much and what is the name of the colors you used today.

I love how you transformed her nails….but I’m so confused….if this is a shellac, why is there no need for a lamp to cure it?

@TheSalonLife

9 ай бұрын

CND Shellac does need to be cured in UV lamp. :) Thank you for your kind words! ❤️

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🙌🏽мне очень нравится 😻

I love the "normalmente te cortan la piel?" and not "la cutícula" because it's living skin (proximal nail fold) and not cuticle 😌

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Words matter :). Thank you!

My short damaged nail is annoying

To increase cost of a service nail techs will push for clients to get gel polish on top of acrylic rather than use regular polish.

🙂🌹

Her poor nails were a wreck after the removal. Amazing transformation!

As a Spaniard I'm really curious about this, how do your Spanish clients react to you filming and speaking English? Especially if they don't speak English themselves. Are they okay with you pointing to their nails and saying things they don't understand? To be honest, even if I didn't speak English and didn't understand what Anna was saying while she does my manicure, I would still trust her lol, I love this channel 💕

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Hello Lucia! Thank you for your questions! I always ask the client if they would be interested having their hands in the video. I explain what I do and show them my videos. If they don’t seem too interested I totally understand and I don’t mention it again. Most of the manicures where I talk nowadays are done for free. Basically if I have an existing client who I would like to feature in a video I ask them if they would be ok if I film it and talk to the camera. That manicure is free. Because who wants to pay for me to talk to the camera. I just feel bad for charging for this. I recently did an IBX treatment on a older lady and the viewers were interested in ongoing process. So I asked her if she would like to come for about 5 manicures for free and I would film it. She was very happy (and I was too because I now have the content to show you guys). That video is coming up soon :) Sometimes I have regular clients who don’t mind me filming but then I have the sound off and we can talk etc. Then it’s a paid service. Ps. Sadly for me (lol), so many people here speak English and they are so nice and always try to help us by speaking English. That’s why my Spanish is so bad lol. Even today we went for something to eat and I ordered in Spanish and the lady heard us speak English so she started speaking English. I continued in my poor Spanish because I really want to learn. I should have said “I know my Spanish is not as good as your English but I’m trying to learn Spanish”. ☺️

The reason acrylics smell bad to us is exactly as you stated, to warm us not to drink it.

@TheSalonLife

10 ай бұрын

Hmmm....I don't think there are any fragrances added to the monomer to make it smell worse than it is. To the contrary, there are sometimes fragrances added to hide or cover the smell.

lol Mr. Salon Life

Natural nails looked great! Her cuticles could have been done better...

@TheSalonLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa! The cuticle has been removed. The living skin that was cut before at the other salon just needs to heal.