How I Grew My Nails......Long Strong and Healthy

[nutz4beauty]

I am so glad that I found this video. I had my last relaxer in June '09 and since I decided to go natural with my hair, I also made the decision in November '11 to go natural with my nails and I have been going berserk every since. I have short, stubby, fat fingers that always look much better with long nails. It has been hard not heading back to the salon for a set of tips, but I'm sustaining. I plan to use tips for special occasions (no gel or acrylic), but what you show here is invaluable.

[animal8891]

Do you know where I can find cuticle oil like specifically somewhere? :)

[beautyandmusiclover]

Actually always having your hands in water,and lotion your cuticles' become soft, and your nails grow like theyre on steroids.

[fredlenagirl]

you should also dip your hands in lemon it would make them healthy . by the way , where can you get this cuticle oil ? my nails grow at a certain rate and then tend to chip afterwords . and is nail harderner safe for preventing any chipping ?

[ScarlettOBeara]

Do you have any tips for nails that constantly flake, and break!

[Carletta09]

@ScarlettOBeara actually mine still flake and break which is why I am holding off on videos, but you can file them and always always always keep hardner on them and that will keep them from breaking and flaking as much, stay tuned because I will be doing an updated video, thanks and God bless!

[CCH098]

can you use any moisturizer?

[Alyssa0401]

vinegar .....doesnt hurt when u put the fingers in it ....i have a lot of scratches around the nails ...awww . ....anyway tanx for the tutorial . ...im gonna try it ...cos my nails are very thin and brake all the time .

[234Ayla]

☆彡

[hanf2903]

@234Ayla howd u make that star?

[xXRinziXx]

I'm going right out to walmart and buying the products you have. I would have never thought of white vinegar. You've got such beautiful nails, I hope it works for me as it has for you. ♥

[conhopper78]

Do you wash dishes with your bare hands? Or do you use gloves of some type? I think nails brittle easily if they are soaked with (warm) water, can you confirm this? ^^

[Carletta09]

@conhopper78yes I wash dishes with my bare hands...but I rarely wash dishes...thats my kids job, and everyones nails are different, the warm water does not affect my nails and make them brittle, however if they are continuously in water, yes they will be somewhat soft.

[conhopper78]

@Carletta09 ah ok. Yes, thats the point when the nails are soft, i think thats the moment when they brittle easily. Im not so sure about that though, i really want to know if thats true maybe sometime. You are a lucky woman to have your kids do the work that can be dangerous to your beautiful nails.

[jhofmans]

what i do not get it and where do u get all the stuff?

[Carletta09]

@jhofmans they can come from anywhere from Walgreens to any beauty supply store.

[alexxomgg]

@Carletta09 why did you soak your fingers in vinegar???

[luckyducky224]

Thanks 4 this!

[emeraldsunsets]

I dont see why you washed off the e oil.

it's good for the cuticle and skin

[Carletta09]

It is actually your preference, but it does help, God bless!

[fresh5243]

do you have 2 push ur cuticles bck??

[karleo82]

Thanks for the awesome tips! I will try this!

[lisaanndiaz]

thx 4 this video i ill try this

[lovepuppy1088]

I use nail polish like sally hanson but my nails still break

[1tca]

LMAO! "it was requested by one if my VERY FEW subscribers" lol

[flyingmama]

your nails are beautiful. can you give more advice for how you grew your nails?

[Carletta09]

@flyingmama this is all I do

[fadeddxlove]

what does soaking your nails in vinager do?

[xxmikeyschulaxx]

Whats the vinger for???

[kgnkk]

I love your videos! How long did it tale you to grow them? Thanks for all tje tips I will try them!

- Kelsey

[nessa1nessa1]

I meant that love4nails have great videos as well as annasbeautysecrets...thanks to them my nails have been growing very healthy.. thanks to ur video aswell...from nessa1

[nessa1nessa1]

Girl, I Raquel from love4nails, shes great and annasbeautysecrets, u did a great job with ur nails, they look strong, healthy.. I love this video, thank you =)

[Carletta09]

@nessa1nessa1 yes, I love them too!!! Thanks so much and God Bless!!

[MissNatural2Go]

luv ur nails...they look so strong and healthy i tried the white vinegar and nails has grown some luv ur videos keep them coming

[Carletta09]

Thanks so much:)

[Pathrissia]

it helped me :) thnx girl

[Carletta09]

your welcome:)

[msthang020]

my nails are long too. but it just split every time what is the best nail hardner for my nails?

[Carletta09]

@msthang020 Sally Hansen triple Strong...Walgreens.

[surelovesalot]

K. THANX. YOUR NAiLS ARE REALLii AWESOME.

[sammoholman28]

cdo u pull off from ur fingers or wrist would u make a vid of u takeing them off

[Carletta09]

@sammoholman28 ...sure

[surelovesalot]

so does the vinegar itself help the nails to grow. of does it just make them hard

[Carletta09]

I dont know, I have tried to research that part but come up with nothing, Sorry, I have no idea.

[sammoholman28]

thanksxxxxxx how do u take off ur rubber gloves

[Carletta09]

I just take them off, I am not sure I understand what you mean.

[Carletta09]

Well, I wear polish AAAALLL the time and my nails were yellow at one time, but use a hydrating base coat and buff lightly...also Sally Hansen has a nail whitener that works good and I use it under my base coat and polish...hope this helps:)

[cm1979ful]

Hey there, I saw that you can use that whitener for denters for the yellow.

Just wanted to let you know. But you nails are totally beautiful I too have no nails right now and I will do all this as you explained.

[Carletta09]

Do you mean dentures? And thanks!:)

[cm1979ful]

Yes. Sorry for my spelling LOL. But yes I was looking at other comments on others videos and they stated the to use that. That it takes the yellow out of the nail the natural way.

[Divaj2]

My nails growth long on there own but they always curl under, split then break. Do I have to do the cuticle thing? I just brought i nail hardener from the dollar store..(yea cheap. i kno.. with no job i have to be right now).. Do you think its goin to work as good as any other strengthner or should i buy the sally hanson one?

[Carletta09]

Oh how I wish I had a little curve to my nails, they grow out straight...but anywho....for splitting you should try the crystal nail file and not the usual emery board or metal file because they promote splitting, and as far as cheap hardner it works for me now, but....at first I ran through bottles of Sally Hansen which I love and only use!!! So try the Sally Hansen and KEEP it on....also for splitting whenever u see it splitting, file with the crystal file...let me know if this helps:)

[Divaj2]

My nails has that natural curve.. but sometimes that curve keeps curving.. and its a curve you dont want..lol they tend to break off and make my nails look uneven. Where can I get the crystal file from? Do i need a certain type of nail hardening from sally or anytype?

[dangerouslyloved16]

I'm sure if you found the answer to your question about the crystal nail file but there's this store called Sophora, you can go there or you can probably check at a drugstore maybe Walgreens(I'm not sure where you're located) but yeah try one of those stores or you can go to Sophora's store website

[lidiam84]

Sally's Beauty Supply has great crystal files and also a great whitener called: OrigiNails Bubble white 5 minute effervescent Nail Cleaner.

[stormerian1]

thats gd, a woman of all talents

[laceyalexis2010]

thanks i love this video and im goin to try everything you did

[stormerian1]

yu must have a lot of time to do nails, do you work?

[Carletta09]

Actually, I had alot of time in the Summer time, and yes I do work, and go to school and take care of home and kids:)

[katbalu]

what is the purpose of the vinegar?

[Carletta09]

To be honest, I have no idea:"(....Nut I can say that all my life I have had nubs, and once I tried this, my nails grew to the length that they are now, and still growing to the point I have to keep them trimmed, and it only took 1 month before I noticed...the key is to be persisent with the regimen..every three days, and aafter that your nails are trained to grow on their own...:)

[Carletta09]

I meant to say but not nut..lol....anyhow I was skeptical at first like it cant be that easy but I stepped out on faith and this is my testimony......IT WORKS.

[simplymeriah]

how long will it take for them to grow and this stop the nails from breaking

[Carletta09]

About 3 weeks before I saw improvements....i didnt have a problem with breaking just splitting and using a crystal nail file helped that....Hardner usually works for breaking:)

[sltnl]

wow great nails thanks,

what about long toenails, can u show us how u care about ur toenails and feet.

[Carletta09]

Yes I will...Thanks!

[tereete]

quick uestion can you use redwine vinegar or does it have to be white

[Carletta09]

No....White vinegar:)

[annasbeautysecrets]

i love your natural nails great job on the video.i love the vinegar for nails too

[tereete]

didthis realli work how long did it take

[Carletta09]

Yes...it really works...I didnt think it would at first.....it took about a month before I start seeing results...but u have to b consistant with it...if u are allergic to vinegar, do not use:)

[callaghanjanuary]

Great looking nails. Looks like a lot of work, but natural long nails look better than fake nails.