Kelli Marissa it’s your adorable little friend haha. I’m so scared of bugs and spiders that I always think every piece of fuzz floating around my house is a bug 😂
I am constantly puzzled that strangers feel it's ok to tell other strangers what they think someone should get, e.g. lip fillers. The world is judgemental enough without adding to it. I personally think you do indeed rock that lipstick. The old adage of, "if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all", is a good one to live by.
Haha yeah that always confuses me too. It wouldn’t even cross my mind to tell someone (especially a stranger) to do something to their body or face, especially without prompting. Maybe a best friend, but ONLY if they asked for an honest opinion lol. And personally.. I’m not a person who encourages cosmetic surgery or fillers, so I’d probably vote no anyway lol.
@@KelliMarissa I totally agree with what you are saying, but take it from a thin-lipped 57 year-old-- Never say never! If you think your lips are thin NOW, just wait! They will disappear by 50 and you might reconsider some fillers and/or Botox for the crow's feet. If I had the cash, I'd do it, and I'm part of the "natural" hippie generation that once looked down on people even dying their hair!
calichef1962 I don't judge people for surgeries or fillers or Botox, but I don't want it for myself. I'm nearly 30 and I'm not scared of aging or getting wrinkles. It's a sign of living!
Kelli Marissa I agree. I’m nearly 48 and have no intention of getting any procedures. No judgement either, just not for me. Many people are not bothered by aging. I’m one of them ;-)
Ha my boyfriend was so into this video. He loved it, hes been wanting to do nail art on my nails since watching your nail art videos(and he likes to draw/art). He said thank you, stay cool. Lol
Kelli, you are super beautiful. I never even noticed your lips were “thin” because they look like normal lips to me. People are ridiculous. You’re gorgeous! And thanks for the tips 😍
I love how you kept pointing out that you don't have to spend a ton of money on any of these things. My striping tape stash came from your link a couple of years ago. I've still got *tons* left. I use the same Elf brush for clean up. My dotting tools came from Wish and only cost maybe $2 for a whole set. You CAN do this on the cheap!
Yes it totally doesn't have to be an expensive hobby! Even the nail polish can be bought at drugstores (although if you want to get picky you might end up spending more haha!)
Your lips are fine. The people making those negative comments don't know what they're talking about. I'm looking forward to your video on your favourite white and black polishes.
You are a beautiful girl and your makeup is always on point. Lip size, like everything else, goes through cycles. I have larger size lips and when I was a kid (70's), thinner lips were in style and I got teased. You just gotta be happy with what you have, and it seems like you are and that is what is important.
I would say that my top ten things a budding nail artist needs are: 1. Black one coat polish 2. White one coat polish 3. Quick dry topcoat or UV/LED gel topcoat 4. e.l.f. concealer/clean up brush 5. Striping tape in many colors 6. Set of 12 acrylic paints- mix any color, dries in seconds and errors scrape right off 7. A few small art brushes and dotting tools, orange wood sticks, or even toothpicks 8. French manicure guides, (or hole re-enforcers cut in half,) decals and seasonal stickers 9. Assorted fine glitters 10. Crystals, rhinestones, half pearls, metallic accents, etc.-- super cheap on Amazon! One could probably go on Ali Express and get everything on this list for about $50. Someone on a tight budget could even put everything on a wish list and then just buy a few dollars worth each pay day and have it all in a month or two.
"A feather in my hair" ha ha ha , you are to cute💕 as always, great video 😉💕 and that lipstick is gorgeous on you, NO fillers, good for you, you don't need it😄 thank you for sharing 💕💕
One of the most useful videos I have ever watched in CZcams!!!! Thanks! Also I love that you had that aside about the feather. I never would have noticed it but if I was making the video it would probably annoy the crap outta me. So relatable! Haha. 💜 Edit: you are beautiful and talented. I hope the positivity a lot of people give you outweighs the bs. I really appreciate all your hard work please never stop being you!
Oh thank you so much for your kind words :) I honestly almost always ignore the haters and just delete their comments haha! I'd rather spend my time talking to you guys!!!
Basically died when you said that using liquid latex in your nailart is to complicated cause my current nail art I used liquid latex in it, and honestly you are a lot better than me❤️💅🏼 it’s a lot easier than you think
I’ve been doing nail art my whole life, I’ve always wanted to get dotting tools but never have... you’ve inspired me to go ahead and get them! Will be a great addition to my collection 😊
First, I’m doing my nails watching this. 2) your 101 series is super helpful! I have been going back to get tips on making my manis better. 3) I am SHOCKED every time someone tells me they don’t paint their nails because it always gets messed up and I’m like QUICK DRY TOP COAT! I can do my nails in 20-30 minutes and be done and they does get messed up. I love painting my nails!
I applaud that you love your lips the way they are. I'm tired of people shaming other people for the type of lips that they have. God blesses us to be uniquely individual in the way we look, the way we think, and our brilliant personalities. I love your uniqueness!
Besides the fact that I love all of your video's...You are by far the sweetest, nicest, upbeat, positive person there is!!!! And I love that! Go Jersey girl!❤
I used to take a toll painting class way back when and I had two dotting tools for that so I was excited to have something to start with when I started getting into nail art. My daughter bought me a "nail art dotting tool set," but I still reach for the old ones first! She also shared her striping tape with me and I think it was a lifetime supply for both of us! I know you mentioned that stamping is a 201 series, but if you could, I certainly would be interested in seeing that, especially how to clean up between nails! Thanks!
I have probably commented on a video before saying this, but your tip of the acetone and concealer brush was a GAME CHANGER for me. It is SO SIMPLE, but in my 28 years of life, I had never thought of it or had anyone directly mention it as you did. Seriously, that combined with a good, fast drying top coat and I've been painting my nails, like, religiously for the last year or so. THANK YOU! :) P.S. You are beautiful and the dark lipstick looks really, really nice! I have thin lips and hate the way dark lipstick looks on me, but I am inspired to give it a go again.
Oh gosh I'm so happy to hear that! It's absolutely my favorite trick for a salon quality manicure. So much that now I feel like the salon doesn't do as good of a job since they don't usually clean up HAHA!
Didn't even think anything about your lips or the color, looked so natural with your make up, now your eyes I just love your talent with the shadows.... that's what I'm always looking at
Great tools to have for nail art, but my comment today goes to your makeup, gorgeous and flawless, best I have seen, it goes so perfect with your hair, is completely perfect. 🥰💖💅💖🥰
Could your please do a nail care video? I remember i watched your older Inez but I want to know if you have new recommendations. My nail salon or sooo frail & breakable and as they’re growing even a little but I have to cut them because layers constantly peal off. 😢
If you start watching at all the different stores that carry drugstore brands (Walmart, Target, Meijer, etc, and the drugstores) are starting to put out their boxed gift sets with things like makeup brushes, makeup, nail sets, etc. I'm sure you get the point. IMO most of them are pretty good items. I used to replace my makeup brushes and hair care items that I needed after Christmas, when that stuff would all go on clearance. (but they are already heavily reduced prices, in case you don't want to wait). Last year, at Meijer - think Walmart Supercenter - when the items hit 75% off I bought this cute LA Colors 'Sophisticated Mani' set that came with 5 mini polishes, 1 glitter, 1 base/top coat, 8 foil strips, 75 tiny gems and tweezers. It said it was a $20 value, originally sold for $5, but I got it for under $2. Sorry, I know that was a WHOLE LOT of words to say that if you look now you'd probably find a great selection of those types of sets, but if you're like me I'll be looking now and buying what they have after Christmas. I'm really sorry for being long winded. 💜
It's so great that nail art kits are easily accessible now! They used to be so hard to find, when I first started, I could only get stuff online and for so expensive!
The feather 😂😂 This is why I love your videos, you're not above pointing out things like that. It's very relatable. One thing I wish more nail artists would mention that I never knew- you put Quick Dry Top Coat on the polish while it's still wet. That blew me away. I was constantly struggling with accidentally bumping my nails before they were 100% dry, which prevented me from ever wanting to put in the effort to do nice nail art, knowing I would inevitably ruin it right away. Throwing on Quick Dry Top Coat to help everything solidify faster resolves that whole issue. Never knew what I was missing. And how silly and shallow are these people going around criticizing lip volume, what on earth. With your makeup looks, you could definitely rock a dark lipstick. Your hair would look great with a darker maroon shade like your shirt! It'd be very autumnal. 😊
Haha yes that is absolutely a game changer! I'll definitely mention it in my favorite top coats video because it's super important. And thank you so much for your kind words and support :)
A very helpful video, and definitely gonna keep a lookout for that elf brush. Your are beautiful the way your are smh at the ppl for being so rude. That Makeup look tho, stunning Kelli ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
i really an greatful for these basic tips !! ive just recently started with nail art and had never painted my nails before and know nothing at all so these are EXTREMELY helpful!!!
I'd add plain old cotton balls or I prefer the cotton rounds that don't leave any fuzzies behind. I use them to take polish off, clean around the top of the polish bottle and of course for cleaning stamping plates. Probably my #1 nail polish tool and go though a lot of them. I also like the pointy little cutips for cleaning up around cuticles and for placing glue for crystals. They are great for cleaning the inside lid around the brush if you get polish inside it as it will dry and seal the polish shut if you don't, Don't you have a very old video showing how to do that - I think I learned that trick from you actually. Great video. I saw the feather and thought it was something floating across my computer screen but couldn't get it to go away. Glad you cleared that up (haha).
Great video as always Marissa. Another reason to have a good black and white polish is that some neons needs a white under coat to reach their full potential, and a lot of glitters need a black under coat to look their best. Not really nail art, but still
You are a beautiful young lady inside and out and have nothing to be self-conscious about no matter what others say. You do YOU and be proud of who you are and what you look like!! Rock your look - It works! If anyone says you need to change your looks, tell them they need to change their perception of beauty.
Omg thank you so much for this video! I’m new to nail art and I’m SO overwhelmed and don’t know what I actually need for a beginner. This was super helpful thank you so much!
Water slide decals are the easiest way to get beautiful nail art. I order them from AliExpress for 25 cents to $1 and they have consistently worked for me. I like them way more than stamping!
Trying to improve my nail art game. Dotting tools and the brushes are what I’m playing with to improve. Recently started stamping and trying gradients with the sponge. Those are still a struggle. And your lips and lipstick are lovely.
I guess this is an older video but oh well. Oh honey, you are rockin my life. Just started nail art and i just found u. Do not get filler. You are so beautiful, my dear. And i know. I have never thought of you as having small lips. I see what u mean but you make ur make up looks so good u seem to bypass the whole issue. U really do, Kelli
I like your lips/smile. It was the first thing I noticed about you when I started watching and I feel like it’s one of your best features. Also if you don’t have a video like this already, I’d like to see a basic nail art video where you use these tools from this video and show us how to do some easy nail art designs or show us the different designs you can do with them. Especially the brushes.
I just started with nail art but my favourite so far other than those that were mentioned are acrylic paint! They are super easy to apply with any kind of brush, dry super fast and with a top coat are just as glossy as polish. The nice thing is that over dried top coat it is easy to fix mistakes because you can gently scratch it off. So yeah that is my favorite tool for nail art details :)
I've actually found liquid latex to be inferior to scotch tape. The latex *MAY* last through the first round of sponging on color, but sometimes it doesn't even last that long. It starts coming up with the sponge. It just doesn't want to stick to my skin for some reason. Not sure if it's the brand or what, but every time I used it I thought to myself "How on EARTH do people use this for costumes?!" So yeah, I find scotch tape works SO much better, it just stays put until I'm done sponging on color. Also, good for you for disregarding those haters saying you have small lips. You are GORGEOUS. Every time I see your thumbnails I'm like "MAN I wish I could look that gorgeous." So I'm glad you don't let those haters get you down.
Hmm, which brand are you using? Some of the nail polish based ones I've tried are watered down and super thin but the Amazon brand I use is really thick and can withstand a lot!
I hope you rock dark lips so much more. It really suits you! 100% enjoy these 101’s. I was wondering later on in the series. If you could do a video on how you take care of your tools. Ie.. silicon mats, dotting tool, stamping plates, stampers, clean up brushes and nail art brushes. How you clean them how you store them etc... I got a silicone mat. And I have no idea how I’m supposed to clean it. So haven’t really been using it. 😳
THANK YOU for mentioning cleanup. I feel like somewhere in the past year or so, the nail accounts I follow on Instagram stopped cleaning up their manicures for some reason and it drives me crazy.
Great video, Kelli!! Believe it or not. I used to use colors pencil,water paints and markers as nail art(1978-1982). Today there are all kinds of things to use for nail art.
I love stamping my nails. I've tried vinyls but I can't seem to get them to peel cleanly. I love Cristine's new quick dry top coat- both glossy and super glossy.
Violet M Make sure the vinyl is pressed down really really well on your nails! My nails curve, so I struggle with polish bleeding under the vinyl. But worst case scenario, the top coat will protect the color underneath, so you can use a tiny bit of acetone to crisp the edges of the vinyl design ☺️💜
I have always loved your 101 videos! Some I learn a lot from and some are a refresher! Love your whole look today with the hair, make up, and lips. Gorgeous! People have no shame when it comes to telling someone what they think a person should have done, but are also the first to comment negatively if a person does decided to have work done on themselves. Unless it directly affects you, close your mouth and keep scrolling!!
Oh gosh thanks Erin! I'm glad these videos can be helpful :) yeah I don't understand the compulsive need online to tell people to get work done, especially when it's totally not related to their videos (I really don't see how bigger lips would affect my nail art hahaha)
Two things that changed the game for me, a silicone mat and nail polish remover pads. The mat I have is just a placemat, which I bought for like 2 dollars, but it has saved my desk from nail polish damage and gives me a place to drip polish to if I'm doing a dotticure, or something freehand where I need to dip into the polish. And I found that the remover pads, while horrid for removing nail polish off my nails, are perfect for cleaning my tools and keeping my brushes perfect for a long time. Also hella inexpensive, mine was like 3 dollars
I find stamping easier than vinyls sometimes! Haha. Lay the polish, scrape, *s t a m p.* Sometimes I struggle with the vinyls sticking bc my nails have a strong curve, so that's probably why.
I'm a little lip lady, too! Trying to boldly rock those rich shades as well. My hurdle used to be worrying about lip colour feathering but I found liquid matte (matte ink) product. Worth it! ... (I wait for sales though)
Yassss girl!!! Love natural girls!! And you're deff rocking that shade! Also... Fun fact... I wouldn't even have noticed the feather.. Or.. Maybe I would have.. Idk! 🤷 But it was pretty funny when you pointed it out 🤣 You're hilarious! Definitely my favorite nail youtuber!!! Been binging your videos since the other day when I found you!!
Very in depth, thanks! Also there are plenty of us who think those fillers are ridiculous, but who am I to judge? I think being happy with yourself is more important anyway. I would've never thought about them if you hadn't mentioned it, you always look great IMO. 🖤 :)
Haha I couldn't agree more - we all have our preferences so we should just do what we want (or not do what we want haha!) and let others do what they want! Thank you so much btw:)
Thx for the video. I love you 😘 and your videos. Some people don't have any good things to say about anybody. Really like your make up look for this video. You inspire me to do nail art. Thx Kelli
I have a roll of drafting tape from a college art class, it’s meant to stick and peel cleanly from paper, that works well enough for me and what I like to do
This video has made me want to use my dotting tools & striping tape again I only usually do stamping. I might use my dotting tools on my nails tonight I was stuck on what to do to jazz up my color.
This was one of my favorite videos! I use all the nail 💅 tools you talked about in your video. My dotting tools are probably my favorite, as they are so easy to use, and make perfect dots in all sizes. My next favorite are my black and white 💅 nail polishes. OMG I just bought a new bottle of black polish, and it fell and broke all over the floor, walls, my door. What a mess that was to clean up! I think your 💋 lips are beautiful just as they are. Don't listen to people who make stupid comments. I also think you look great in all lip colors, however, I'm really liking the darker color on you. You're an incredible makeup artist Kelli, so you look gorgeous in everything! Thx for a great video. Miss and love you lots!
I love using the ELF brush for cleanup. My manicure looks so much better that I get asked if I get them done 😉. BTW, LMAO when the feather gently landed on your head!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Love these videos! More 101 videos please! Also would love if you started a more advanced series teaching things like stamping, reverse stamping etc. I have not seen good videos explaining how to do these techniques. They are usually missing information like how long you should let your polish dry before reverse stamping etc. Completely dry? Partially dry? Wet? Would love to know your tips and tricks for this in an advanced nail art video series.
LOL just noticed my title cards only worked for the first nail art tool... smh
lol
I laughed so hard when you popped in to point out the feather 😂
Omg I can't believe I didn't notice it flailing around while I was filming lol
Kelli Marissa it’s your adorable little friend haha. I’m so scared of bugs and spiders that I always think every piece of fuzz floating around my house is a bug 😂
It gave me anxiety
I am constantly puzzled that strangers feel it's ok to tell other strangers what they think someone should get, e.g. lip fillers. The world is judgemental enough without adding to it. I personally think you do indeed rock that lipstick. The old adage of, "if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all", is a good one to live by.
Joanna Matthews for sure! They wonder where her lips are...I wonder where their manners are!
Haha yeah that always confuses me too. It wouldn’t even cross my mind to tell someone (especially a stranger) to do something to their body or face, especially without prompting. Maybe a best friend, but ONLY if they asked for an honest opinion lol. And personally.. I’m not a person who encourages cosmetic surgery or fillers, so I’d probably vote no anyway lol.
@@KelliMarissa I totally agree with what you are saying, but take it from a thin-lipped 57 year-old-- Never say never! If you think your lips are thin NOW, just wait! They will disappear by 50 and you might reconsider some fillers and/or Botox for the crow's feet. If I had the cash, I'd do it, and I'm part of the "natural" hippie generation that once looked down on people even dying their hair!
calichef1962 I don't judge people for surgeries or fillers or Botox, but I don't want it for myself. I'm nearly 30 and I'm not scared of aging or getting wrinkles. It's a sign of living!
Kelli Marissa I agree. I’m nearly 48 and have no intention of getting any procedures. No judgement either, just not for me. Many people are not bothered by aging. I’m one of them ;-)
Ha my boyfriend was so into this video. He loved it, hes been wanting to do nail art on my nails since watching your nail art videos(and he likes to draw/art). He said thank you, stay cool. Lol
Omg that's an awesome hobby for him to pick up (and you'll get cool nails out of it!!)
Kelli, you are super beautiful. I never even noticed your lips were “thin” because they look like normal lips to me. People are ridiculous. You’re gorgeous! And thanks for the tips 😍
Haha thank you for your kind words!'
Anyone else have fun looking at her nail polish tower? It's always so beautiful 😍.
Haha! Thank you!!
I love how you kept pointing out that you don't have to spend a ton of money on any of these things. My striping tape stash came from your link a couple of years ago. I've still got *tons* left. I use the same Elf brush for clean up. My dotting tools came from Wish and only cost maybe $2 for a whole set. You CAN do this on the cheap!
Yes it totally doesn't have to be an expensive hobby! Even the nail polish can be bought at drugstores (although if you want to get picky you might end up spending more haha!)
Yep I use elf eyebrow brush as clean up. Works well
@@allieohmalley1319 I never thought of using one of those. I bet that *would* work really well!
Your lips are fine. The people making those negative comments don't know what they're talking about. I'm looking forward to your video on your favourite white and black polishes.
Haha thank you! I'm excited to make it. I have a lot of good recommendations!
I instantly said oh wow that dark lip looks great on her!
Haha oh gosh thank you!
You are a beautiful girl and your makeup is always on point. Lip size, like everything else, goes through cycles. I have larger size lips and when I was a kid (70's), thinner lips were in style and I got teased. You just gotta be happy with what you have, and it seems like you are and that is what is important.
Haha yeah I used to get made fun of for my freckles and now they're in fashion! People are fickle!
You look fantastic in the dark lipstick. I'm baffled by the pure rudeness of people sometimes 🤦♀️
People are so much meaner on the internet than in real life lol! It's crazy.
I made a dotting tool by getting an orange stick and dipping the pointed end into candle wax. Let it dry and you have a dotting tool.
Genius!
That's a smart tip!
Brilliant idea ✔
I would say that my top ten things a budding nail artist needs are:
1. Black one coat polish
2. White one coat polish
3. Quick dry topcoat or UV/LED gel topcoat
4. e.l.f. concealer/clean up brush
5. Striping tape in many colors
6. Set of 12 acrylic paints- mix any color, dries in seconds and errors scrape right off
7. A few small art brushes and dotting tools, orange wood sticks, or even toothpicks
8. French manicure guides, (or hole re-enforcers cut in half,) decals and seasonal stickers
9. Assorted fine glitters
10. Crystals, rhinestones, half pearls, metallic accents, etc.-- super cheap on Amazon!
One could probably go on Ali Express and get everything on this list for about $50. Someone on a tight budget could even put everything on a wish list and then just buy a few dollars worth each pay day and have it all in a month or two.
Thanks so much for sharing your must haves!!
"A feather in my hair" ha ha ha , you are to cute💕 as always, great video 😉💕 and that lipstick is gorgeous on you, NO fillers, good for you, you don't need it😄 thank you for sharing 💕💕
Haha thank you for the kind words!
I bought a clean up brush years ago and it literally CHANGED my nail art game, from messy to professional😎
It is seriously life changing haha!
One of the most useful videos I have ever watched in CZcams!!!! Thanks! Also I love that you had that aside about the feather. I never would have noticed it but if I was making the video it would probably annoy the crap outta me. So relatable! Haha. 💜
Edit: you are beautiful and talented. I hope the positivity a lot of people give you outweighs the bs. I really appreciate all your hard work please never stop being you!
Oh thank you so much for your kind words :) I honestly almost always ignore the haters and just delete their comments haha! I'd rather spend my time talking to you guys!!!
Yay! I love the nail polish 101 series!
I'm glad to hear it!
Basically died when you said that using liquid latex in your nailart is to complicated cause my current nail art I used liquid latex in it, and honestly you are a lot better than me❤️💅🏼 it’s a lot easier than you think
Haha omg I can't do it! What design did you do??
Kelli Marissa a nude nail with a gradient in the middle/on the side of the nail ☺️ if you want to see it, it’s on my instagram called @jasmins_nails
Thanks for making this type video...they are really helpful.
I’m glad to hear it, Gail!
I’ve been doing nail art my whole life, I’ve always wanted to get dotting tools but never have... you’ve inspired me to go ahead and get them! Will be a great addition to my collection 😊
Oh they're gonna change your life!!!!
While watching this video I was doing nail art and legit had practically every item you mentioned out on my desk!
Haha! That's how you know they're important!
Your lips are perfect for your face and you have a beautiful smile!
Oh thank you so much Ann :)
Makeup looks great. Love the red lips.
Oh thank you so much :)
I love dotting tools and the elf concealer brush! The elf concealer brush is part of my the foundation of perfect manicures each time!
Totally agree!! It's the best step!
Awesome video Kelli! I started with stamping and found nail vinyls tougher! Ha ha!
ditto! ... but maybe I made the extra effort because of my desire to master the intricate awesome stamping designs.
Oh man I still struggle with stamping often hahaha
@@KelliMarissa Ha ha! We all have our favourite methods.
First, I’m doing my nails watching this. 2) your 101 series is super helpful! I have been going back to get tips on making my manis better. 3) I am SHOCKED every time someone tells me they don’t paint their nails because it always gets messed up and I’m like QUICK DRY TOP COAT! I can do my nails in 20-30 minutes and be done and they does get messed up. I love painting my nails!
Haha omg I know. It's really a life changer. I can't even remember the days when I didn't rely on that quick dry!
Kelli Marissa or a cleanup brush! It’s so easy and makes all the difference
I applaud that you love your lips the way they are. I'm tired of people shaming other people for the type of lips that they have. God blesses us to be uniquely individual in the way we look, the way we think, and our brilliant personalities. I love your uniqueness!
Love the red & makeup
Thanks so much!!
That's the best way to clean up the cuticles. With acetone and a brush. I can't live without it
Totally agree!
Besides the fact that I love all of your video's...You are by far the sweetest, nicest, upbeat, positive person there is!!!! And I love that! Go Jersey girl!❤
Oh you are so kind Karin! Thank you so much!!
I used to take a toll painting class way back when and I had two dotting tools for that so I was excited to have something to start with when I started getting into nail art. My daughter bought me a "nail art dotting tool set," but I still reach for the old ones first! She also shared her striping tape with me and I think it was a lifetime supply for both of us! I know you mentioned that stamping is a 201 series, but if you could, I certainly would be interested in seeing that, especially how to clean up between nails! Thanks!
Haha that's great! I can definitely do more stamping content!
Kelli where is your favorite place to buy nail vinyls???
Honestly I've pretty much only ever gotten them from Whats Up Nails and I love them!
I have probably commented on a video before saying this, but your tip of the acetone and concealer brush was a GAME CHANGER for me. It is SO SIMPLE, but in my 28 years of life, I had never thought of it or had anyone directly mention it as you did. Seriously, that combined with a good, fast drying top coat and I've been painting my nails, like, religiously for the last year or so.
THANK YOU! :) P.S. You are beautiful and the dark lipstick looks really, really nice! I have thin lips and hate the way dark lipstick looks on me, but I am inspired to give it a go again.
Oh gosh I'm so happy to hear that! It's absolutely my favorite trick for a salon quality manicure. So much that now I feel like the salon doesn't do as good of a job since they don't usually clean up HAHA!
Didn't even think anything about your lips or the color, looked so natural with your make up, now your eyes I just love your talent with the shadows.... that's what I'm always looking at
Oh gosh thank you so much haha!
Great tools to have for nail art, but my comment today goes to your makeup, gorgeous and flawless, best I have seen, it goes so perfect with your hair, is completely perfect.
🥰💖💅💖🥰
Oh gosh thank you so much Purita!!
Could your please do a nail care video?
I remember i watched your older Inez but I want to know if you have new recommendations. My nail salon or sooo frail & breakable and as they’re growing even a little but I have to cut them because layers constantly peal off. 😢
Oh gosh I don't think I've used any new products this year haha! I'll take a look though!
If you start watching at all the different stores that carry drugstore brands (Walmart, Target, Meijer, etc, and the drugstores) are starting to put out their boxed gift sets with things like makeup brushes, makeup, nail sets, etc. I'm sure you get the point. IMO most of them are pretty good items. I used to replace my makeup brushes and hair care items that I needed after Christmas, when that stuff would all go on clearance. (but they are already heavily reduced prices, in case you don't want to wait). Last year, at Meijer - think Walmart Supercenter - when the items hit 75% off I bought this cute LA Colors 'Sophisticated Mani' set that came with 5 mini polishes, 1 glitter, 1 base/top coat, 8 foil strips, 75 tiny gems and tweezers. It said it was a $20 value, originally sold for $5, but I got it for under $2.
Sorry, I know that was a WHOLE LOT of words to say that if you look now you'd probably find a great selection of those types of sets, but if you're like me I'll be looking now and buying what they have after Christmas. I'm really sorry for being long winded. 💜
It's so great that nail art kits are easily accessible now! They used to be so hard to find, when I first started, I could only get stuff online and for so expensive!
The feather 😂😂 This is why I love your videos, you're not above pointing out things like that. It's very relatable.
One thing I wish more nail artists would mention that I never knew- you put Quick Dry Top Coat on the polish while it's still wet. That blew me away. I was constantly struggling with accidentally bumping my nails before they were 100% dry, which prevented me from ever wanting to put in the effort to do nice nail art, knowing I would inevitably ruin it right away. Throwing on Quick Dry Top Coat to help everything solidify faster resolves that whole issue. Never knew what I was missing.
And how silly and shallow are these people going around criticizing lip volume, what on earth. With your makeup looks, you could definitely rock a dark lipstick. Your hair would look great with a darker maroon shade like your shirt! It'd be very autumnal. 😊
Haha yes that is absolutely a game changer! I'll definitely mention it in my favorite top coats video because it's super important. And thank you so much for your kind words and support :)
A very helpful video, and definitely gonna keep a lookout for that elf brush. Your are beautiful the way your are smh at the ppl for being so rude. That Makeup look tho, stunning Kelli ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh thank you so much :)
Kelli Marissa You are very welcome and ppl are hating on you
Also...I used to be a nail tech and then I discovered heyyyy I hate doing nails; I just love nail art. You've inspired me
i really an greatful for these basic tips !! ive just recently started with nail art and had never painted my nails before and know nothing at all so these are EXTREMELY helpful!!!
With the neon colored nail polish if you put white first it makes it look brighter and black makes it darker.
I'd add plain old cotton balls or I prefer the cotton rounds that don't leave any fuzzies behind. I use them to take polish off, clean around the top of the polish bottle and of course for cleaning stamping plates. Probably my #1 nail polish tool and go though a lot of them. I also like the pointy little cutips for cleaning up around cuticles and for placing glue for crystals. They are great for cleaning the inside lid around the brush if you get polish inside it as it will dry and seal the polish shut if you don't, Don't you have a very old video showing how to do that - I think I learned that trick from you actually. Great video. I saw the feather and thought it was something floating across my computer screen but couldn't get it to go away. Glad you cleared that up (haha).
Great video as always Marissa. Another reason to have a good black and white polish is that some neons needs a white under coat to reach their full potential, and a lot of glitters need a black under coat to look their best. Not really nail art, but still
That's a great point!
You are a beautiful young lady inside and out and have nothing to be self-conscious about no matter what others say. You do YOU and be proud of who you are and what you look like!! Rock your look - It works! If anyone says you need to change your looks, tell them they need to change their perception of beauty.
I like that answer! Thank you so much!!
Omg thank you so much for this video! I’m new to nail art and I’m SO overwhelmed and don’t know what I actually need for a beginner. This was super helpful thank you so much!
I'm so happy you found it helpful Sabrina!!
I think I'm looking into those nail vinyls. Great video.
That lip color looks really great on you!
Oh thank you so much :)
Water slide decals are the easiest way to get beautiful nail art. I order them from AliExpress for 25 cents to $1 and they have consistently worked for me. I like them way more than stamping!
That’s a great trick too!
Yay you! The 101 videos are back! 🖌💅🏼 I don’t do much nail art but I watched the video anyway. LOVE the dark lip color on you!
Oh thank you so much Falynn!
Trying to improve my nail art game. Dotting tools and the brushes are what I’m playing with to improve. Recently started stamping and trying gradients with the sponge. Those are still a struggle. And your lips and lipstick are lovely.
Your hair is so bright and pretty! Thanks for the video!
Oh thank you so much :)
Loved this!! You’re amazing Kelli 😉 also, you totally rocked that dark lip 🤩
Haha thank you Crystal!
You are TOTALLY rocking that lip color!
Ahh thank you haha!
I love that lipstick color on you. Rock it
Haha thank you!!
I absolutely LOVE you in dark/bright lip colors! You can rock ANYTHING!!
Oh gosh thank you so much haha!
I guess this is an older video but oh well. Oh honey, you are rockin my life. Just started nail art and i just found u. Do not get filler. You are so beautiful, my dear. And i know. I have never thought of you as having small lips. I see what u mean but you make ur make up looks so good u seem to bypass the whole issue. U really do, Kelli
🥰🥰🥰 Thank you Adrienne, I'm glad you're enjoying my content so far!
Nail art 101 videos are the most fun to watch 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Girl!! You always look fabulous wearing dark lipstick 😍❤️❤️❤️
Hehe thank you!
I like your lips/smile. It was the first thing I noticed about you when I started watching and I feel like it’s one of your best features.
Also if you don’t have a video like this already, I’d like to see a basic nail art video where you use these tools from this video and show us how to do some easy nail art designs or show us the different designs you can do with them. Especially the brushes.
Oh gosh thank you so much! I do have a beginner nail art tutorial playlist that you might find helpful but I like that idea too!
I just started with nail art but my favourite so far other than those that were mentioned are acrylic paint! They are super easy to apply with any kind of brush, dry super fast and with a top coat are just as glossy as polish. The nice thing is that over dried top coat it is easy to fix mistakes because you can gently scratch it off. So yeah that is my favorite tool for nail art details :)
You’re killing the whole fall aesthetic with your hair & makeup. Killing it 🔥
Haha oh gosh thanks Allie!
Love your 101 series, and the pause for the feather was adorable! That shade of lipstick looks amazing!
Haha thank you so much!
I've actually found liquid latex to be inferior to scotch tape. The latex *MAY* last through the first round of sponging on color, but sometimes it doesn't even last that long. It starts coming up with the sponge. It just doesn't want to stick to my skin for some reason. Not sure if it's the brand or what, but every time I used it I thought to myself "How on EARTH do people use this for costumes?!" So yeah, I find scotch tape works SO much better, it just stays put until I'm done sponging on color.
Also, good for you for disregarding those haters saying you have small lips. You are GORGEOUS. Every time I see your thumbnails I'm like "MAN I wish I could look that gorgeous." So I'm glad you don't let those haters get you down.
Hmm, which brand are you using? Some of the nail polish based ones I've tried are watered down and super thin but the Amazon brand I use is really thick and can withstand a lot!
Yay, whites! It's such a hard color to apply. Totally looking forward to that.
Oh I have so many recommendations!
Good video I understood and knew all these tools BUT if I didn’t this would have been very appreciated 👍🏻😊
Haha glad to be a refresher at least!
I hope you rock dark lips so much more. It really suits you! 100% enjoy these 101’s. I was wondering later on in the series. If you could do a video on how you take care of your tools. Ie.. silicon mats, dotting tool, stamping plates, stampers, clean up brushes and nail art brushes. How you clean them how you store them etc... I got a silicone mat. And I have no idea how I’m supposed to clean it. So haven’t really been using it. 😳
Oh gosh thank you! I’ll definitely be dark lipping it more haha. I think that’s a great video idea actually!
THANK YOU for mentioning cleanup. I feel like somewhere in the past year or so, the nail accounts I follow on Instagram stopped cleaning up their manicures for some reason and it drives me crazy.
Haha. I feel like it's my favorite step for really completing a manicure!
Great video, Kelli!! Believe it or not. I used to use colors pencil,water paints and markers as nail art(1978-1982). Today there are all kinds of things to use for nail art.
Haha yes it improved every day!!
ive been using the elf brush since highschool for cleaning up my french tip manis lol. oh man i love that brush. so versatile!
I love stamping my nails. I've tried vinyls but I can't seem to get them to peel cleanly. I love Cristine's new quick dry top coat- both glossy and super glossy.
YES. Her glossy tacos are the BEST.
Violet M Make sure the vinyl is pressed down really really well on your nails! My nails curve, so I struggle with polish bleeding under the vinyl.
But worst case scenario, the top coat will protect the color underneath, so you can use a tiny bit of acetone to crisp the edges of the vinyl design ☺️💜
@@EnokiAkitoAmane Okay, I'll try that next time! Thanks!
Make sure you’re peeling them up while the polish is still wet too!
I would love to see a favorite top coats video!! My search hasn't been going well, and I'd love to see what you recommend!
girl, did you really think I won't see the new ORLY winter collection on your shelf???? It's so pretty, can't wait for it to come out
Haha! I'm excited to swatch them!
I have always loved your 101 videos! Some I learn a lot from and some are a refresher! Love your whole look today with the hair, make up, and lips. Gorgeous!
People have no shame when it comes to telling someone what they think a person should have done, but are also the first to comment negatively if a person does decided to have work done on themselves. Unless it directly affects you, close your mouth and keep scrolling!!
Oh gosh thanks Erin! I'm glad these videos can be helpful :) yeah I don't understand the compulsive need online to tell people to get work done, especially when it's totally not related to their videos (I really don't see how bigger lips would affect my nail art hahaha)
Two things that changed the game for me, a silicone mat and nail polish remover pads. The mat I have is just a placemat, which I bought for like 2 dollars, but it has saved my desk from nail polish damage and gives me a place to drip polish to if I'm doing a dotticure, or something freehand where I need to dip into the polish. And I found that the remover pads, while horrid for removing nail polish off my nails, are perfect for cleaning my tools and keeping my brushes perfect for a long time. Also hella inexpensive, mine was like 3 dollars
Both great tools! I looove my silicone mat!!
I loved the insert of you demonstrating how to use a scotch tape dispenser lol. Much informational! 😂💖
Haha! I figured I showed all the others 🤣💁🏻♀️
You rock that dark lip! I have also frequently wished in the past that my lips weren’t so thin. Even thin lips are visible in a dark colour!
That's true! I'm sure thin lips will be in fashion soon, trends are so fickle lol
I find stamping easier than vinyls sometimes! Haha. Lay the polish, scrape, *s t a m p.*
Sometimes I struggle with the vinyls sticking bc my nails have a strong curve, so that's probably why.
Oh man I struggle with stamping still! Hahah
Girl you are my favorite. You are gorgeous, I love your attitude and your helpful tips. Thank you so much!!!
Oh you are so kind, Cari! Thank you so much :)
Good overall info. I have been watching for awhile and proud to say I have all of these tools. Thank you for your videos! You're awesome!
Thanks Laura :) glad you enjoy them!
I love your Nail Polish 101 videos!
So happy to hear it :)
7:09 I honestly probably wouldn’t have even noticed that IF YOU DIDNT point it out. 😂🤷🏼♀️🙊😂
Haha I just thought it was hilarious!
Kelli Marissa the feather wanted its camera time I guess 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️😂🤣😂🤣
Happy you don’t get fillers or overdraw your lips! Makes everything more real.
And I'm keeping it all real! Haha!
I love this hair colour on you!
Brushes are my favorite I can't stop buying them. But I do have everything you said.
I'm a little lip lady, too! Trying to boldly rock those rich shades as well. My hurdle used to be worrying about lip colour feathering but I found liquid matte (matte ink) product. Worth it! ... (I wait for sales though)
I have sooo many nude liquid lipsticks haha I need to Branch out!
Yassss girl!!! Love natural girls!! And you're deff rocking that shade! Also... Fun fact... I wouldn't even have noticed the feather.. Or.. Maybe I would have.. Idk! 🤷 But it was pretty funny when you pointed it out 🤣 You're hilarious! Definitely my favorite nail youtuber!!! Been binging your videos since the other day when I found you!!
On Amazon I got a whole kit with dotting tools, nail art brushes and striping tape, rhinestones and gold and silver leaf for less than $10.00.
Oh that's an awesome deal!
Very in depth, thanks! Also there are plenty of us who think those fillers are ridiculous, but who am I to judge? I think being happy with yourself is more important anyway. I would've never thought about them if you hadn't mentioned it, you always look great IMO. 🖤 :)
Haha I couldn't agree more - we all have our preferences so we should just do what we want (or not do what we want haha!) and let others do what they want! Thank you so much btw:)
Thx for the video. I love you 😘 and your videos. Some people don't have any good things to say about anybody. Really like your make up look for this video. You inspire me to do nail art. Thx Kelli
Oh thank you so much Pamela!! Love ya!!
I have a roll of drafting tape from a college art class, it’s meant to stick and peel cleanly from paper, that works well enough for me and what I like to do
Oh that's perfect!
This video has made me want to use my dotting tools & striping tape again I only usually do stamping. I might use my dotting tools on my nails tonight I was stuck on what to do to jazz up my color.
Ooh I loooove spicing up a manicure with dotting tools!
This was one of my favorite videos! I use all the nail 💅 tools you talked about in your video. My dotting tools are probably my favorite, as they are so easy to use, and make perfect dots in all sizes. My next favorite are my black and white 💅 nail polishes. OMG I just bought a new bottle of black polish, and it fell and broke all over the floor, walls, my door. What a mess that was to clean up! I think your 💋 lips are beautiful just as they are. Don't listen to people who make stupid comments. I also think you look great in all lip colors, however, I'm really liking the darker color on you. You're an incredible makeup artist Kelli, so you look gorgeous in everything! Thx for a great video. Miss and love you lots!
Oh yikes that must have been awful to sill all over haha! Hope you are doing well!!! Xoxoxo
I love using the ELF brush for cleanup. My manicure looks so much better that I get asked if I get them done 😉. BTW, LMAO when the feather gently landed on your head!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Haha I can't believe I didn't notice!
That. Eye. Look. 👏🏼
Haha thank you so much!
Love these videos! More 101 videos please! Also would love if you started a more advanced series teaching things like stamping, reverse stamping etc. I have not seen good videos explaining how to do these techniques. They are usually missing information like how long you should let your polish dry before reverse stamping etc. Completely dry? Partially dry? Wet? Would love to know your tips and tricks for this in an advanced nail art video series.
I actually love the idea of building on this series and doing more intermediate video tips!
I have small lips and wear dark lipstick all the time, wear what you want LOL. Loved your vid today, I can tell you were having fun!
Haha I always enjoy the nail polish 101! Glad it came through on camera :)
I cant wait to see you favorite black and white nail polishes! 😄
I can't wait to share them!
I LOVE that make up of yours today it‘s soo pretty😍
Oh thank you so much :)
I really enjoy watching your nail polish 101 videos. I also love your makeup 101, I find it helpful. When do you see yourself doing more?
I'm planning more soon! I've finally got some time in the next month to do more makeup videos and I'm really excited to do them!
I use that exact liquid latex it’s just so much cheaper , but I use Twinkled T clean up brushes , worth every penny
Looking forward to a stamping 101 video!
Ooh I'll def do one!