✧ How to: The Perfect Salon Manicure!

[Nellz25]

Love the color

[XxSmexiiBunnahxX]

Please write back, I have been scared lately that I would go to far in my cuticles and that something would go wrong what do I do?

[1098anime]

I'm good a t doing nails it's just that I can't do my other one because I'm a righty. Have any tips.

[jenniqua209]

Very helpful! :)

[Number1ChoChangFan]

you look like my 4th grade teacher! 

[NailsByNatalie]

Where did you purchase the cnd basecoat?

[fnkyfreshT]

I heard that it's not good to push back your cuticle because your more prone to infections.

[1998rihannafan]

Iloveyouur nails x

[ileanaPearl91]

so natural and pretty nails, love it.

[caseylee536]

How long does your polish last?

[jodiesand]

Your voice bores me...Zzzzzzzzz

[vinnymax01]

you where recommend by a blogger to me {greeneyespinknails} and I'm so glad she did. I'm doing my own nails now instead of gels and I find this so helpful. THANK YOU!

[LadyK4233]

Does anyone know what a Ridge Filler is?

[bytesize82]

What is your drying time between coats? (base, color and top)

[80sChicwithglasses]

Great video and tips! I had a few of those products you talked about, but wasn't too sure how to use them. I picked up that cuticle remover yesterday and I LOVE IT! My nails look really nice and it's worth the 15 min to do my nails myself instead of the salon. Thanks for sharing!

[GlamSolutions]

how long did you wait for the nail polish to dry?

xoxo

Gabby

[zZjoanneZz]

after i use the Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, can i apply lotion?

[JulepNailParlor]

Great video! Really helpful and your nails look beautiful. Check out JulepNailParlor for more tips and videos!

Nat

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[ria95ful]

thanks

[tntlegal]

Thank you! I've found some on Amazon.com & one on Ebay, but actually found Amazon.com to be cheaper this time. The reviews are great & it sounds like just what I need. Thank you again for pointing me in the right direction! :)

[aLoveTart]

@tntlegal No prob!

[tntlegal]

Tis me again... I've been pricing the OPI files - all I can find is "crystal" file by OPI. Is that the same thing as the "glass"?

[aLoveTart]

@tntlegal You know what, I think you're right. I bought mine a long time ago but this is ringing a bell. I believe mine IS crystal, so thanks for reminding me!!!

[tntlegal]

Thank you so much! My nails tend to peel & are flimsy no matter what I've tried & the files I've tried, mostly drugstore, leave the edges rough even after the "finishing" side is used. This makes my nail peel worse. So far I have tried both the Sticky Base Coat & the Seche Vite Top Coat you have recommend with fantastic results & since you have become my "Nail Guru", I was hoping your favorite nail file would be just as great. Thank you again for your help & videos!

[aLoveTart]

@tntlegal You really made my day, I am so happy to hear you like the items I've recommended! I think the glass is the smoothest, and it really seems to make my nails stronger.. less pieces coming off

[tntlegal]

Will you please recommend a good nail file. Everyone I try seems to be a dud - or it could just be the user ;-) Thank you!

[aLoveTart]

@tntlegal I like a glass nail file by OPI.. I got it on Ebay. What problems do you have?

[Lisettex06]

how long does your mani usually last ?!

[aLoveTart]

@Lisettex06 Normally 5-6 days if I don't remove it beforehand!

[cottoncandysnowdrop]

What lipcolor were you wearing in this? I love it!

[aLoveTart]

@cottoncandysnowdrop It's listed under the video in the desc. box.. I think it's a sportsgirl color from AUS

[symmetricalastic]

That cuticle remover is awesome! I have never seen anything like that before

[aLoveTart]

@symmetricalastic It's really great!

[suze4]

Very helpful, thank you. This time of year and thru the winter, my nails are horrible, they crack and peel terribly. I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks!

[aLoveTart]

@suze4 I'll have to make a video on strengthening my nails!

[suze4]

@aLoveTart That would be fab! Thank you!

[ivmeonly]

Ever since I watched and learned how to clean up my mani from your earlier video, people in general thought I always had my nails done in the salon because the finish is so perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your mani tips with us.

[aLoveTart]

@ivmeonly I remember you:) Glad it's working out.. and the more you do it, the easier it becomes

[chanel113]

Awesome video! Do you have any advice on preventing bubbles in your polish? Also how long do you wait between coats and where can you buy CND that's not for professionals only?

[aLoveTart]

@chanel113 That's a good question, my instinct is to say to apply the thinnest layers possible so there is actually no room for a bubble! I don't really come across that issue often. I got CND at a beauty supply in Chicago

[sofiascloset]

Great video....I'm will be going to my craft store today to buy these brushes...thanks so much!

[aLoveTart]

@sofiascloset Yay!

[colourinject]

great video, I will follow these tips :)

[aLoveTart]

@colourinject Very good :)

[Pcbjava248]

So glad you did this. I am very bad with my cuticles...

[aLoveTart]

@Pcbjava248 Gotta remove and condition them!

[shirleypriyaable]

Great video!!! Very helpful :) YOUR NAILS LOOK LOVELY REALLY LIKE THAT COLOR...You are very nice tutorial... how to hardeners/stengtheners nails???

[aLoveTart]

@shirleypriyaable Thanks!

[BarrysDaughter]

My main problem is filing my nails it makes me cringe so I let mine grow till they annoy me then cut them with clippers and then just file them with my crystal file to seal the ends :0) xxxJoolsxxx

[aLoveTart]

@BarrysDaughter You must have strong nails! I find the filing strengthens them, making sure the edges don't get flimsy :)

[BarrysDaughter]

@aLoveTart That is the problem they are too strong, I have started using Leighton Denny's Hydra flex to give them a drink so to speak so they are a bit more flexable, now if i catch them wrong they snap and usually low down and it is so painful so I am keeping them short for a while now plus it is easier to type lol

[lolabell209]

This was VERY helpful be snail video vie ever seen! =)

[aLoveTart]

@lolabell209 YAY!

[lolabell209]

OMG I WAS SO WAITING FOR THIS!!! I knew you were going to do one but I didn't know when! I'm so happy!

[PINKamazinqSTAR]

can you also use a nail hardener as a basecoat too ?

[aLoveTart]

@PINKamazinqSTAR I really don't know, I suppose you could, but I'm not sure if it would act as a protective layer against staining ...ya know?

[marumariful]

Wow this helped alot! I dun use base coat...is it bad for my nails?

[aLoveTart]

@marumariful That's your opinion I guess, I find my nails stain easier without a base coat

[ttcalittleangel2007]

great video!!! very helpful :) luv that u use a glass/crystal file...I have hear that those are best but haven't purchased one

[aLoveTart]

@ttcalittleangel2007 They are really nice, soft on your nails

[ttcalittleangel2007]

heck my nails wouldn't look that good if I tried...my nails are so thin and flimsy that nail polish never lasts...i have used tons of hardeners/stengtheners with nothing improving my nails...i am currenlty wearing the gelish polish...my nails haven't broke or ripped at all

[aLoveTart]

@ttcalittleangel2007 Oh that's great, I'd love to try the gel manicure. I think it'd be great not to have to worry about them..

[misslene]

great lighting

[aLoveTart]

@misslene Thanks, sometimes it turns out awfully with the same lighting variables! Glad this time it worked out.

[mochy104]

I have always wondered how your manicure always look's so perfect and now I could do it myself. Thankyou so much for sharing.

[aLoveTart]

@mochy104 And this is how. Thanks for watching

[tanktop25]

OMG --nail perfection!! You should be a manicurist, you're so talented.

[aLoveTart]

@tanktop25 Thank you!!! I like doing my own, but I couldn't imagine being around the fumes all day!

[nhopeb]

I have used the info from the cuticle cleaning video and my nails have never looked better! I adore your nail vids, very thorough and practical.

[aLoveTart]

@nhopeb Oh good! Sorry if any of this is redundant, but I'm glad you found it helpful!

[tgbhjy101]

nice!

[aLoveTart]

@tgbhjy101 Glad you liked it!

[GlamourGirl5429]

YOUR NAILS LOOK LOVELY REALLY LIKE THAT COLOR. LOVE YOUR ROUTINE I DO MINE JUST ABOUT THE SAME WAY. THANKS FOR SHARING

[aLoveTart]

@GlamourGirl5429 Thanks!

[kpaez50]

where can you buy the stickey base coat? I've never seen that particular base coat. I also do my nails at home so I really liked the pointers in this video :)

[aLoveTart]

@kpaez50 Aw, I'm glad you liked it! I bought it at a local beauty supply when I lived in Chicago. I think you should be able to find it online, it's by Creative Nail Design. The quality was blurring, but after it's been processed, it should be better!