FAQ HOW To File Perfectly Shaped Nails. robin moses acrylic nail filing tutorial

[whoadangsam]

It works but my gawd it feels weird! Thanks!

[robinmosesnailart]

@whoadangsam hold the nailbed TIGHT when you do it...it wont feel weird :D promise :D the tighter the better :D

[whoadangsam]

@robinmosesnailart It's hard to do that on myself though. But I got a little used to it after awhile (:

[robinmosesnailart]

@whoadangsam yess! i do it on my own nails too..its almost impossible on the little fingers..a tip is to move your file stroking ONLY away from you....but using this angle technique. not pull forward like i would holding the hand. you get the same results without the wierdest feeling :D

[MakeupByLadyJae]

Robin thank you so much for your willingness to share the knowledge that you have gained. Learning so much from watching your videos.

[THEEMINAGALAXii]

I have been following your youtube and blogs for sometime now, and my random question is what kind of camera do you use? I want to start making vids too but my camera doesnt capture what Im trying to show. I also tired your sticky note trick and that doesnt help =(

[belou103]

Thanks for posting this tutorial. I can't for the life of me find a nail technician that will file my nails perfectly square. They keeping filing my nail squoval which I hate.

[robinmosesnailart]

@belou103 you have NO IDEA how much i have heard this in my life and i promised myself NO NONONONONO acrylic tutorials, just art...but i HAD to post this because it is SO simple and yet it seems to be a lost art???? so, you are welcome girl..*huge hug*

[amelienails13]

you have put on acrylic nails at the beginning ?

[robinmosesnailart]

@amelienails13 most all of my tutorials are on a light layer of acrylic, yes :D

[moietmavieana]

OMG, you have a grandchild??? Wow, lucky kid.... Other than that, thank you so much for all your tutorials... I enjoy each one of them, but I'm still gathering courage to try to do something like that...

[robinmosesnailart]

@moietmavieana yikes.....i do NOT have a grandchild...at least not that i know of :D lololol maybe it was my client who said it :D

[moietmavieana]

@robinmosesnailart Then I missunderstood... I thought you were doing your daughter's nails, and in the video she said she liked them really squared but she had to give them up not to cut her baby... I must have missunderstood something, sorry :S

[robinmosesnailart]

@moietmavieana lol !!! oh, its okay! you scared me for a minute and i thought you knew something i didnt "winkwink* (laughing!)!!!!

[EnergizedBeauty]

lol o now i can read the description under the video, lol sorry my bad

[EnergizedBeauty]

Is it safe to file natural nails the way you did the square nails..i was wondering because it goes against what i was taught..and filing back and forth doesnt that make the nails weaker and causes the nail layers to separate on natural nails? sorry i know its a weird question i just want clarity.

[xEffortlessxBeautyx]

thank you for this video, I have been looking for this exact video everywhere. I can't wait to give this try

[robinmosesnailart]

@xEffortlessxBeautyx PERFECT. i just renamed it last night so maybe it was easier for you to find. it really truly helps out a lot for getting them all to look perfectly even. good luck and spread the word girl :D *huggg*

[vianneylu1]

Thank you, this was an awesome tutorial!!

[robinmosesnailart]

@vianneylu1 thank you so much! sorry so long to respond! xoxoxo

[iH3ARTBKK]

can you do tutorial on how to do acrylic extension too? the shape was really nice!

I do my nails too but my nails are small and curve.. I dont know how to explain but when I put acrylic on, even a little amount of it, it makes my nails look so big T-T

[KeenJoy1377]

I need to find something economical to add strength to my nails.

[TearfulShadows]

@KeenJoy1377 Sally Hansen diamond strength instant nail hardener. It's not the cheapest out there, runs around $6-8 a bottle usually but it works very very well.

[KeenJoy1377]

@TearfulShadows yeah I actually am using a cheapo hardener from Sally that is working really well surprisingly.

[KeenJoy1377]

I am s dumb. I DID read that AFTER the fact. I can't have acrylic nails, The upkeep is too expensive. My nails are getting LONG now though and I Have though about getting overlays..for strength. But i hear so many horror stories!!!

[robinmosesnailart]

@KeenJoy1377 overlays take the strength from your nails...natural nails do not hold polish and decorations...so, nomatter which you choose, neither is perfect.i see beautiful long strong natural nails i run over and grab their hands and say...wow.....your fingernails are beautiful..i cant help it...i just notice naturally beautiful nails because i do overlay. i have heard horror stories too...thankfully they are not my own..although i have a few clients who have hurt themselves badly! lol.

[robinmosesnailart]

@RaySbeauTySeCretS125 thank you!

[KeenJoy1377]

please god let those be acrylics, If I did that on my natural nails they would tear.

[robinmosesnailart]

@KeenJoy1377 i would only file natural nails like this if i really hated the girl in my chair and i wanted to make her bleed and i would (of course) use a rusted file from 1977 heheheheheehh.....:) just kidding!!!!! yes, i only work on acrylic nails...its in the description box :D (i just cracked myself up and im eating..it is not pretty) lololol

[robinmosesnailart]

@80sgirlzrock omg...this made me bust out laughing....me too!!!!!!! weirddd !

[Samantunia12101988]

THIS is a very and truly madly USEFUL vid!!!!!! You're always the best!!!;)

[robinmosesnailart]

this is why i cannot do acrylic videos..its too many good questions and it takes so long to answer them..but someday i will make some :) xoxoxooxox

[KrissD74]

Robin sweetie.. I am trying to figure out how to file my own nails like this...the square way...doing it myself on me? How can I do that this way...the way you do it here on myself? They face opposite of me and I can't grip my nail like you did here?

[robinmosesnailart]

@KrissD74 same principle except you file one direction only..you dont scrub....then after you get it perfect...buff the ends softly so nothing 'catches'....i might ammend this and make a file your own nail tutorial but for now, it is the same principle, but one direction!!!! end with buffing!!!!

[KrissD74]

@robinmosesnailart Robin..do you mean with my hand back of hand facing me and then filing like you did but in just one direction instead of back and forth like did in vid? I would love to see a vid for filing own nails :)

[netfullofshells]

THAT's how you get the nice square! Wow. I have to favorite this next time I put acrylics on. Thank you! <3

[robinmosesnailart]

@netfullofshells nice!!!! high five!

[letoya356]

I dont know if someone asked this question when you are doing your own nails which way do you turn your hand to get to squared and round nails thank you

[KrissD74]

@letoya356 Ya LOL I just was asking the same questions above lol I want to file my own nails like this too..squared and can't seem to turn it right like she is doing on someone and can't get ahold of my nail either lol

[robinmosesnailart]

@letoya356 same principle except you file one direction only..you dont scrub....then after you get it perfect...buff the ends softly so nothing 'catches'....i might ammend this and make a file your own nail tutorial but for now, it is the same principle, but one direction!!!! end with buffing!!!!

[NizziRandomz]

@shulsey84 LOL yeah i saw that like 5 seconds after commenting and I was like "... OHHH" :)

[Budjenska]

Do u have any videos on fills and how u would recommend filing them? I have been a tech for 1yr and I'm having issues with fills still. Thank u so much

[spphr308]

I know you said not to file natural nails this way. But it's too late I filed them the same way and my nails came out so square and look so pretty. I was more gentle with the motion filing with the file though. This is a cool way to make your nails square I love it thanks for posting this <3

[robinmosesnailart]

@spphr308 you are welcome! its not that you cant..its that you have to be careful and gentle and really pay attention not to rip up the nail :) but i am so glad i can help you!

[DestructionBattery]

amazing once again!

[mizsaraj]

I'm just starting out and your the best artist I've seen! Your videos help me out alot bedside the school I go to only teaches you basics. Well enough to pass the boards. What I've learned has come from you and you tube!!! Thanks alot!

[robinmosesnailart]

@mizsaraj you are so so welcome :) i am making these for girls who want to learn and will pass my name in return.......its fun for me and helping you :) my lovve to you and good luck!!!!! tons more to come!

[keanapalmtree]

robin what you are doing with your youtube channel is AMAZING. i just wanted to say thanks for sharing your skill and talent. I personally have learned soooooo much from you and i continue to share your name with others whenever I can! YOU ROCK. everytime i watch an instrucitonal video of yours I learn to appoarch something (i do everyday) in a whole new way!! thanks

[robinmosesnailart]

@keanapalmtree keana!!!!!! i havent seen you in forever!!! and then i get this! thank you so much! i had and have SO MUCH to get out there and you have been with me from the very start! i am so happy you are learning and still watching!!! it is an honor that i have kept your interest and that you ARE learning...my intent was to do just that and it makes me so so happy that i can give this away to you and you are using it! thank you from my heart for sharing my name in return :) :) *huge hug*

[JennyStanford]

Robin, You are the very best there is! I love you and love seein that you have so many views with your tutorials! Good news about dad....totally free of all the things we thought may be really bad!!!! Thank you for the emails, prayers, tutorials that took my mind off the sad stuff....you are a true angel. Xox. Nursing school- wine glass Jenny

[robinmosesnailart]

@JennyStanford jenny!!! oh my gosh that is the greatest news ever!!!! you just made me cry! *hugest hug* it makes me laugh now to see you put nurse jenny because i so look forward to hearing from you :) my son just had surgery and all is well here too...we should definitely both celebrate right now, i feel very very blessed today. hug your father for me and *hugest hug i can give from here* i am so happy we met :)

[patita9234]

Omg i love your videos you are so helpful!!!:)

[robinmosesnailart]

@patita9234 thank you!!!!

[Yoya100100]

Can you make a volleyball design please

[robinmosesnailart]

@Yoya100100 i will try! volleyball season is coming up and i think i have a mother whos daughter is in volleyball this year..if so, i certainly will tape it for you :)

[26Petite]

Hey girlfriend!! Omfg who knew that there was a science 2 filing ur nails!?!? Lmao!!! I take it same rules apply when filing ur own nails.?? Hope u r doin fan-FUCKING-tastic!!! Xoxo!!!!!!!! -Nv

[robinmosesnailart]

@26Petite LOLOLOLOL !!!!! right nv??? there is a science to it! i am fanfuckingtastic but tired...resting up this weekend :):) same rule for your own nails...just file in one direction, no 'scrubbing' with the file on your own nails :) hahah!! oxoxoxxoox

[oncefoundmakeup]

LOL! And all this time I thought I was the only one with crooked nails=)

[robinmosesnailart]

@oncefoundmakeup no way......when i see someone with all straight nails ....i gasp lol!!!!

[nekogirl69]

I always thought you used fake nail but you just now how to make them flawless lol amazing!!!

[robinmosesnailart]

@nekogirl69 haha! thank you!

[Wishiinx3LifE]

Do you think this can work on fake nails ? Can u possibly make a video to file natural nails

[robinmosesnailart]

@Wishiinx3LifE i very rarely work with natural nails. it is the same idea, but file one way only....no 'scrubbing'

[AmiLee2992]

I would love to get my nails done by you!!! :) You create the most beautiful art on simple fingernails. You're my idol <3

[robinmosesnailart]

@AmiLee2992 awww..thank you so much :)

[southernfriedglam]

once again Robin you rock!



[robinmosesnailart]

@southernfriedglam thank you! your screen name is frigging awesome.

[RainyDays79]

Can you do a video showing how to file natural nails square like the first part of the video??? Thanks, RD79

[stayglossy]

This is great Robin. Thank you. Do you think you can do an acrylic overlay tut? I haven't been able to find overlay tut just extensions.

[mirthyRicardo]

you are THE BEST, love your videos so muuuch and learn a lot from them... please do more videos like this!!  what do we have to do for more of this videos??? hehehe *hug*

[DejaBlue420]

I thought I was the only one who sat in the manicurist chair and said "I want them so square and sharp I can cut someone!"  I like having the option of nail weapons. Love you Robin!

[MiNnIeBaBiE117]

ur such a great help

[utena07]

woow robin this is so informative to me, i didnt know how to straight the crooked nails; i noticed that it grows in a diferent way for many reazons; u r such a great teacher!!!!!

[DaNcERgUrL43]

YES. Now I can make square nails! Hallelujah! Haha:) as of right now I've got 4 or so round nails and the rest are square-ish

[xmonyax]

this is sooooooooooo helpful!! thank you so much!!

[NizziRandomz]

Are those fake nails? If they are then can you do those methods to natural ones?

[liyandel]

Hi Lovely, can you pls do a tutorial on natural nails? how to file and shape etc etc... thanks! love ur work!

[lindahearts4abe]

this is si helpful thanks...will you do a tutorial on applying acrylic nails thanks

[katzzSD]

great vid! very helpful!!!

[GreenEnvyDesigns]

i really meant to ask you this exact thing but didn't dare because i thought i was being dumb... thnx a bunch :) i'll try your method.. hopefully i'll finally manage to go from round to square :)

[Pdokus]

Great video, can you do a video like this for natural nails?

[pavswitangel]

i just love u robin!!! <3 <3

[ivansonia1]

great tutorial! =D thank you *hugs*

[xjustjoey]

Ah, nice to see that I've been filing my very crooked nail the correct way to make the illusion of it being straight. I was never sure if I was just hoping that it looked better or if I made it stand out more! haha

[murkychampagne]

thank u robin :D his really help :)

[MissFruityBeauty]

how do you do your cuticles (or other people's) i always have "white" dry cuticles! Please help! :)

[negrita180]

TEACH ME!!! I want to do how to do acrylics. it's like i know how to dance but i don't know how to dance Salsa. =0(

[daljay1617]

Thanks for the tip. Very helpful and I like me nail square too. Looks elegant this way. I want to know if I can find a top coat gel no uv lamp require.

[bubblegum153]

Can you file natural nails the same way? I have been thought not to do the wash board.

[lachatita17]

Love it,,,,,thanks really helps out a lot, but can u also do a video, on lifting.....please pretty pretty please with sugar on top.......thanks......

[MatildaaEriksson]

Can you do a video explaining nailfillings and how you do it/what you use? I would love love love love LOVE that! :)

[CreativeChic98]

This is such great help. What would you recommend for the best results for growing long and strong nails because I really need helpful hints on how to grow them and the results last. If you could give me any tips it would help alot :)

[Pigg0]

great video robin! (:

[NailsInTheLight]

Great video! -3

[BitterSweetPhoto]

Great video...when I use to get my nails done they were always sharp so I had to file them down when I got home since it was hard to tell them to fix it when I was there....one of those get in get out type places lol. I so need to take a trip to Oregon...it's only one state over lol

[selahstar]

Aww! Great tips! Very useful. Gatorade has beautiful hands... sorry for being away. Been busy with college. Missed your videos!

[ViktoriusME]

have you done a tutorial for "dagger nails"?

[robinmosesnailart]

this tutorial is for nails with enhancements only. natural nails are filed differently and i am an expert in acrylic overlay. there are other manicurists who make natural nail filing tutorials :) my love to you guys!!!

[ramseyloveschris]

@robinmosesnailart Could you do a video on how you do an arcylic overlay on natural nails? BTW...I love ALLL your videos and I've watched every single mulipltes times and you are turely an artist and have inspired me deeply...I have started working with arcylic paint since the first day I saw your videos and thank you for posting videos. :)

[Prodigiousnesses]

@robinmosesnailart acrylic overlay... Do you have a video showing us how you do this?

[MiladyLana]

wow, that's a great tutorial!! Is there any difference in filling natural nails? Shouldn't it be in one direction? Thank you Robin!!

[crazydiamond38]

great tips

[jennayamma]

OMG!! You sound like Phoebe from Friends!! Lol your voice was making me trip out. :)

[OnyxWildcat]

@jennayamma Omg she totally does!! I wondered why she sounded so familiar XD lol

[TheRottingZombie]

is it hip to wear your nails in square shape? I like them oval...or round. Very good tutorial Robin! <3

[anearinginmy]

Great vid!