I swear I wish I'd known all this back in college a gazillion years ago. (I am 70.) Learning these things now has given me so much joy. I've been able to grow my nails out longer and keep them well manicured longer. I'm really having fun with this, and it's thanks to folks like you on CZcams for this education.
It's never too late for anything in life! Age is only a number, what matters is that you are lively & young at heart! That's what's important!! More power to you! Stay blessed & healthy my dear! 😘❤ P.S: I am 24.
I am 55 and I have fun w/it, too. A while back I was ill for a long time & struggling, it made me depressed and I stopped taking care of myself. As I started to recuperate from my illness, it was hard to snap out of the depression. I made a promise to myself to start by taking better care of myself. It started small-- once a week I did my nails. Just some dollar store polish. I moved on to pedicures & full on nail care after a few months... then skin care, hair care, started putting more effort into dressing a bit nicer (nothing fancy, but I was literally wearing sweatpants & tshirts all day that I slept in, I started getting up, putting on an outfit, adding accessories, doing up my hair a bit, etc.). Even started wearing make-up again, and eventually led to exercise & diet that has improved my physical & mental health. When I was a kid we had the beauty mags, I loved them (I was a big girly girl back then, always dressed & made up and nails done). Now, I've come to love the beauty You-Tube videos, esp. those that give simple tips & tricks like this. So yeah, at any age-- if you like doing your nails, your hair, your make-up, take up a craft-- whatever really brings you a bit of joy into your life. Don't worry about age, or how well you do it, just enjoy it!
Ashleigh Latham you shouldn't use acetone to dehydrate your nail plate. That will cause an over production of oil and can cause premature lifting or chipping. 91% alcohol is safe for your nail plate when used sparingly. Or wash your hand with soap and water and let dry before polishing.
Ashleigh Latham I use rubbing alcohol too. It's inexpensive, I've always got it around, and the alcohol prep wipes they sell in the pharmacy section of the store are awesome because I can toss a couple in my nail kit and do my nails on the go!
Tabitha Lynn been using it for a couple years now and my nail polish stays on perfect for the couple days I keep it on until I change it. I find if i use a good base and top coat It stays on great! 😊
Very helpful. I am 62 and only do my nails at Christmas. The wrong way. But now that I have a better understanding how to do it, I may do it more often. Thanks for sharing.
+Geraldine Parsons I'm glad you enjoyed the video Geraldine! I hope these tips can help :) Nail painting is so much fun to do, I think you should definitely do it more often to express yourself!
I'm nearly 62. I tweaked my diet a cpl yrs ago. (Added a greens powder drink) + found after 6-8 months among other benefits, my nails were stronger. I discovered Kelli's delightful channel + have become a nail painter! It's fun. 👋💙🙏
Great video!!! I'm a nail tech in NJ and I will always tell my clients to apply another top coat the next day after the manicure. It also helps the polish to last. ☺️
I don't spend much on my nail products because I really can't afford it. However, if I stick to the basics, I can make my $2 sinful colors polishes last for a month. My nails always grow out before chipping. Not sure what I'm doing right.. I use 2 coats of my Revlon strong adhesive base coat, 2-3 coats of color till I reach complete opacity, then I use a very thin Sally Hansen kwik dry top coat, followed by another coat of thick top coat (don't remember what brand. I have a few, but I always spend good money on my bases and tops). I always make sure to wrap the tips with every coat. I also refuse to use gel polish because I change the color too often and removal is awful for your nails. My nails are super strong and I take good care of them.. always shaping them, touching up the edges so they don't snag, and moisturizing between manis. I haven't been to a salon in years because I prefer doing my own. Last time I got a professional mani, it chipped in 2 days. I can't see spending $20 at the salon when my nails look just ad nice when I do them. I use to do farm work and they wouldn't chip. Not even after being soaked in water. I'm seriously so rough on them and they always stay almost perfect somehow. :-) I think a lot of it has to do with everything I've learned from watching tutorials like yours .
Cap the tips!! Cap the free edge of your nail with base coat, do the same with every coat of Polish, and don't forget to do it with top coat as well!! It definitely helps to keep yur manicure on longer!
+Amanda Snowden that's a great point, Amanda. I usually get lazy and don't do it with my base or nail polish color, haha, but it definitely helps with longevity!
When I get manicures, I apply an extra top coat for the next 3 days..my mani lasts soooo long! I'm a crazy hand washer, so my nail polish will start fading quickly, unless I use that trick.
@Kelli Marissa I use OPI's Chip Skip and it works just fine...I know I shouldn't put Lotion on before I pant my nails, but after I use the Chip Skip it doesn't seem to chip a lot
Omg thank you I've been wasting so much time for months now. Paint my nails and redo it two days later because of constant peeling and chipping. I always use cuticle oil first and never ever use base coat. Thank you for the tips!!!
Wearing gloves is such a good tip! It makes a BIG difference. I have super fancy gloves that are almost fun so that it'll give me more incentive to wear them. EVERY TIME I clean my kitchen without gloves my manicure gets totaled and my cuticles look like they're college students during finals. lol My mom is always saying that she just can't wear polish even though she loves it because her hands are in water too often, told her to wear gloves but she hasn't gotten any. For Christmas I'm buying her cuticle oil and nice gloves because I hate that she wants to wear polish but feels like she can't keep it nice looking for long enough. wow that was a long rant over rubber gloves... anyways great video!
+Ciara Pershall lol! I feel the same way about using gloves. Where I grew up in NJ, it was common for everyone to have kitchen gloves - but I've noticed that here in Atlanta, people think it's so weird that I wear gloves to do the dishes! Haha, I wonder why that is. Anyway, it's a lifesaver for me too ;)
Like I said above, I have been wearing nails religiously for years when I do anything cleaning wise in the house but I wash my hands everyday after I go to the bathroom so they still get wrecked.
Sherry M I meant to say I wear gloves religiously, not nails, lol. The gloves I wear that I think are latex free are from the Mr. Clean brand. They are white and soft on the inside. You can Google them to see if they have any latex on them anywhere. Gloves are a lifesaver for my cuticles.
Thanks for thinking of this series! I've never had problems with peeling or chipping, and it's mostly because my nail plate is not greasy at all. I can wear a regular polish mani for almost 2 weeks with minimal tip wear (my current mani has been going for 12 days with only minor chips). This is wonderful during exam season, when I can't change my polish but don't like going naked
A trick that I do because I absolutely Hate tip wear and I generally only do my nails once a week, is that I paint all my tips first. Especially, if my nails are shorter. Then just proceed as normal wrapping every layer.
Somehow my polish usually lasts at least 2 weeks and I do absolutely nothing to baby it. You said that nails can get stained. Mine start to yellow after a few months, which is common. I was trying whitening toothpaste, which I heard was good for this. A sudden brainstorm hit me. If whitening toothpaste helped, what would denture cleaner do? I got some and tried it. Magic happened. Just a few minutes in a cup of warm water with one tablet and my nails came out perfectly normal again. To date, I have never heard anyone else do this. I'd love you to try it and see if it works on others. And yes, I use one of the best brands of base coats religiously. They still turn yellow, possibly because of the long times between manis? 😊
+JayKB hey! I've never heard of that denture cleaner idea, but it sounds amazing! I would definitely try it but I find that my nails never get stained anymore, lol. Maybe I should go without base coat for a few weeks and then try! And hm, I wonder why they are turning yellow no matter what - maybe it's the amount of nutrients you're getting? I've heard eating garlic helps your nails a lot, (and I eat a ton of it haha)
Kelli Marissa I use Spirulina every day. Without that my nails are weak and constantly break. I would definitely not try going without a base coat to try the denture cleaner. Watching comments on other channels, yellow nails seem to be quite common. Consider yourself lucky! 😃
JayKB haha! I use the denture tablets also. I got the idea after I tried the bubble white from Sally's. I won't get quite as long from manicures as you. And I find when I use darker colors I get the yellow staining.
Well, you know that adage that great minds think alike. In this case, I guess it's that creative minds do, also. From Robin Moses's videos, she says that yellow colors stain the worst. With me it's reds. At least we both know something we should share. :-)
Find this really useful. The other tip that I always do when painting my nails is make sure nails are dry before top coat . I find if I don't let it dry , my colour bleeds onto the brush ( might just be me ) . So glad I found your channel x
It depends on which top coat are you gonna use. For instance, Seche Vite can be used on a not dry coat of polish, as it will penetrate all the layers to form a unique thicker coat... If you use Sally Hansen Instadry instead, wait for the polish to be completely dry.
oh my god!!!! i have AT LAST found the video i needed!!! my nails ALWAYS chip within a day or so after applying nail polish, so thank you so much!!!😍🥰😘
You introduced me to cuccio’s dehydrator and base coat. I absolutely love both! My manicures used to last two or three days before chipping now they last up to two weeks. This video is awesome! Also, another amazing product I got because of your recommendation is zoya’s polish remover! Thank you for all the amazing recommendations 💜
me: **keep the moisturizer for after I'm done** **dehydrate nails** **put on base coat** **put on top coat** **wrap the tip every time** **wait for them to dry** **go to sleep** **wake up** my nails: chipped me: what the fuck?!
I'm using Sally Hansen base coat and so laque polish. If I had to, I would blame it on the polish, it is at least 3 years old after all, but this happens a lot, I'm probably doing something else wrong xD
Hey Kelli, I do wash my hands and put lotion on after removing my Polish, but, I also use Chip Skip to get rid of the oils and dirt from the nail beds prior to putting base coat on
Thank you so much for these tips!! I'm 30 and have been painting my nails since I was allowed to own polish lol. My biggest problem is after two days they always chip or peel. I do use base and top coat, but I don't dehydrate them!!
I didn't know about wrapping my nail. my manicures always start chipping from the top so i'll have to start doing that. thanks for the great tips! so many nail polish channels on youtube focus on acrylic nails which are not my style at all. Subscribed!
Thank you Kelli. I am so thankful for these tips. As I want to start rocking my natural nails 💅 more. Your tips will allow me to do so. two thumbs 👍 👍 up.
Thanks!! I have this problem and it drives me crazy, so I always end up getting my nails done at the salon. I'm going to try all of your tips. You are so pretty :3
You just blew my mind about the nail dehydrator! I had a manicurist tell me one time I had oily nail beds and anytime I mentioned it to someone else, they looked at me like I was a freak. Not only do my nails chip but the whole sheet of polish will literally pop off like a week later. I'm going to try that nail dehydrator and see if it works for me. THANK YOU!
+anoceanbetween I hear that a lot from people, they don't know why the polish pops off whole from their nail but it's because of the oily nail plate! You're gonna love the dehydrator haha!
2-in-1 Shampoos are good to use as a single shampoo. Waay more hydrating than your standard and cleans as well as a clarifying without the wild stripping of your strands. Nothing can replace a great conditioner though ✨ I know HAIR , don't kniw squat about nails lol. I guess in the case of nails I just want to know which is more important, base or top coat? If the base coat makes your color adhere better, wont it do the same to your last color coat plus shine at the end? So why can't it double?? Super curious, but I'll take video girl's word for it. (Sorry I forgot ur name as i was typing, 1st time on your channel, GREAT video. Clear, quick, informative, well shot & the whole 9. Your EXPLANATIONS set you apart from the other videos on this topic☺✨ and you yourself are kind of adorable for no reason.) I normally don't comment on youtube and hate everyone for quirks or editing hiccups but you did great. Appreciate it. Will probably watch more from you.
@@NellenelleForSure i know this is an old comment, but in a nutshell: Base coat is meant to be painted on top of, so it doesn't have a very nice finish and dries kind of tacky. top coat dries super hard and makes for a very nice glossy finish.
Please don't take this the wrong way people, but, I work in a warehouse, have to do a lot of fidily work using my hands and it's just seems that my nails chip no matter what! I love the videos, people's nails always look so good, I just find it hard to believe that with doing manual work it's hard to stop my nails from chipping and breaking and that they will last ATLEAST a week.I have to do my nails every two to three days if I want them looking good. Also very much depends on the brand I use!!
I think in some cases there just isn't enough you can do - and it sounds like yours is one of them. Any sort of hand-heavy work or anything that requires you to constantly wash or submerge your hands is just going to be rough on your hands. The best solution in those cases is to look into gel polish, and if that isn't strong enough, you should consider acrylic!
The best nail dehydrator is old fashioned rubbing alcohol. I use the kind at the pharmacy for prepping injections. Rub one of those pads over your nails before your manicure, wait for the liquid to evaporate (SECONDS). It will dry the bed AND sanitize it. Costs a whole lot less than "nail dehydrators," too. Base coat is MORE important to prevent polish chipping/peeling than top coat. Really. Also with you on not being a fan of 2-in-1 base + top coat. The base coat is never "sticky" enough and the top coat is never shiny/protective enough. Just buy the two separately. Sheesh. Another tip, especially for people like me who do a whole lot of typing every day: Apply a fresh layer of top coat every other day, or even every day. Typing really wears down capped tips and the ends of your nail polish. Fresh top coat will reduce that wear and tear. And to expand on your recommendation for wearing gloves--be more mindful of your nails in general. They're fragile, but too many people take them for granted. When I started doing my nails more often, I learned to tell myself--Be more careful with opening doors, pushing buttons, putting keys in ignition, opening your car trunk, lifting things etc etc etc. Because I've made myself more mindful about my nails, the polish doesn't chip as much, and I don't break them nearly as often.
I have been asking and asking for years why my nail polish chips right away and no one has given me the answer till now. Thank you. My problem was so bad that for years I have bought only dollar store nail polish because I said why spend the money if it is only going to last a day or less. Nobody else I knew seamed to have this problem. Thanks again for your tips and for letting me know that I am not alone.
+Diana Pulido I'm so glad you found this video then, Diana! A lot of people struggle with making their polish last - the trick is using the right products! :)
base coat helps the polish stick to your nail more easily. A base coat also creates a barrier that helps protect your nails from the damaging effects of nail polish. It prevents staining and peeling, and it will give your polished nails a more even texture. 🙂
Hi Kelli, wow, i guess i thought as most gals do, base & top were the same thing, but u sweetie have explained it very well in detail, i am , and i have always taken care of my own nails. i went to a salon two times, sure its a professional look, however they ALWAYS FILE THE NAILS CROCKED, AND UNEVEN. than i pay for a every expensive mani, so i have better results my self, thank you for all ur tips and tricks.
Ok,this sounds crazy, but it is true!! I put coconut oil all over my nail bed, let it set 1-3 minutes, then wipe off excess w dry Kleenex, then I paint my nails ( I don't wash oil off)- this has made a huge,huge difference in my nail polish wear and stopped my peeling!!! I always cap tips and I use base coat and a separate top coat. Sometimes I use nailtiques, but the oil makes a big difference- believe it or not!!!
I love this pink color, I always have a hard time finding this color, I call it barbie pink. Can you please tell me what brand and color code it is pleeeeease?!
your brilliant. Thank you. I usually get acrylics done because nail color doesn't seem to last a day on me when I paint my own nails. Color last forever on acrylics!! Im totally going to try your tips. Thank you
This was super helpful! I was doing exactly what you said not to do lol. I was using cuticle oil right before polishing my nails. Thanks so much, can't wait for the next video.
Kelli Marissa I've learned this working as a nurse... My manicures only last 4-7 days depending how much I'm working... We use a lot of hand sanitizer XD
When I was younger, like.... high school.... I never used base coats. then I basically never painted my nails. when I got back into it, I was using the fancy nail treatment/strengthening polishes. and it's helped a lot.
very helpful thank you. I have started using some these tips already (before seeing your video) and my nail polish is lasting up to 4 days! which is good for me as they normally chip after a few hours after them bring painted. xx
I noticed when I use base coat it makes my nails peel after 2 or 3 days. I tried no base coat my polish stayed with no peeling or chipping for 5 to 6 days
Vanessa B everyone's nail cheimistry is different. So I guess it's whatever works best for you personally. :) with me I feel if I don't use a base coat my manicure doesn't come out as crisp and clean as I'd like it.
okay, I always use cuticle oil, and never use a dehydrator. this is bad for your nails and will cause them to break. use your cuticle oil and just make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before painting them, I usually get 6 to 9 days of wear, and would probably get more, but I take it off due to nail growth, which causes the gap to grow too large.
+jane Doe hey! Thanks for sharing your tips. But - I've used dehydrator for years and it's never caused any damage! My nails are actually pretty strong, I only get a break about once a year :)
I had that same concern so thanks for addressing it! My nails are brittle and often split and chip so logic tells me that my nails are already too dry! I looked up the base coat you listed (on Amazon though) and they also had the dehydrator and a moisturizing base coat so I was going to order the moisturizing one but the shipping costs as much as the polish!
I saw a video on youtube, (may have been cutepolish, but not sure) that said to base coat the top half of the nail first and then go over the whole nail. I recently tried this when I did my most recent manicure and I have to say it works pretty good! I did my nails almost 2 weeks ago and the tip wear I currently have is from cleaning my stamping plates with nail polish remover.
I wash my nails with the original dawn dish soap and a nail brush scrubber for a minute. Works so well. Soaking your nails in white vinegar for 2 minutes works great too. Both are easy dehydrators if you are frugal. 😆
shell1338 Nail primer (used before applying artificial nails) and acetone are also good dehydrators in a pinch. They are EXTREMELY drying, so I'd advise to only in use if you are out of your normal dehydrator, or on clients with really oily skin or have issues with chipping polish. 😊
I use Sally Hanson's Big Peel Off Base Coat and Quik Dry Topcoat, and I absolutely LOVE them! I was using a REALLY cheap base and topcoat, and I'm really happy I upgraded!
Great video! I also like to reapply a top coat and specifically to wrap my tips as soon as I see the nail polish on my free edge start to chip! I usually have to do this about three days in
I'm not an expert, but based off the nail videos I've watched, I think these should all help, but they might not help as much. I think the biggest thing is getting a really good top coat and maybe even reapplying every couple days to make sure there's always a thick layer of topcoat.
Also... Serious Q.. DO I need a base coat or top coat when using nail stickers? Would that improve the life of them if I did? (Instead if them lasting just a couple days and then sliding off.)
Thank you for the code for discount on the cuccio dehydrater, base coat, and top coat. I can't wait to try it. I use opi chip skip, and seche vite base coat and top coat. I've loved these products, so I am excited to try something new :-)
Sooooo glad ur did & started this new series. Very important info to know when doing ur own nails but i was too embarrassed to ask such a basic question. Thanks again.
Thank you for educating me. I have only had my nails done a few times in my life and each time the tech oiled and lotioned my hands BEFORE applying the polish. They drizzled alcohol over my fingertips and then applied the polish. The next day (or even that afternoon) the polish was peeling off. Thank you.
This awesome!! I just have a couple questions!!!!! 1.) will the nail dehydrator wreak my nails? 2.) can you make a vid on your nail care routine / how you shape your nails cause your nail shape and length is literally how I want mine!!!! 3.) can you make a vid on how you film / edit your youtube vids!! Thanks Kelli your amazing and so inspiring!
+nailsbyannaleise hey! The dehydrator hasn't had any negative effects on my nails, they're still super strong! And yes, I can add your video ideas to my list :) :) thank you so much!
+SandSnowMXGirl hey! I've never actually heard that tip before, but it sounds like it would make a lot of sense (and it's probably also healthier for your nails, since it's natural!) Have you tried it?
Great info., thanks! I've gone with gel polish from now on since it lasts so long. I just tried doing my gel polish at home for the first time. I bought all the equipment. I made a video about it for fun! Unfortunately, the polish was defective and my manicure came out bumpy. I returned the stuff, and I'll try again another time.
Reckon used to have the best base coat. I would use that and Sally Hansen’s no chip top coat, and my manicures would last a week with only occasional need for a touch up. Then Revlon changed their formula which was nowhere near as good. I have spent years searching for something that worked as well, and I finally found it! Ella+Mila is the bomb! You can purchase the base and top coats in a duo on their website for $18. They are also available in some drugstores such as CVS. I own a bookstore, and my nails see a lot of action. My manicures are back to making it all week long!
Haha yes I do moisturize before my manicures but I either wash my hands or I use dehydrator to strip the oils/lotion off the nails first! Hope that makes sense. I don't recommend moisturizing until after if you have troubles with peeling though! I mostly do it just to help my cuticles get pushed back, or because I want my skin to look nice for videos haha.
Odd tip (that I'm kinda embarrassed to write): If you use the OPI peel-off basecoat for sparkle polish DO NOT remove it with polish remover!!! It creates a chemical reaction and damages your nail badly. I wish I wasn't speaking from experience, but I am- I had it on my toes, it was taking forever to chip off, so I tried to soak off, and I'm still growing out the damage.
Kelli Marissa It left them with these dark white marks, and they were really dry and brittle. I had the baby toe on my right foot's nail break right in half, and the big toes are still breaking. I never show them without polish because they look horrible.
Wow i do have very oily nails very shiny and color never lasts even gel polish it comes off faster than anybody i know but i didnt know there was a solution for this. Thank you for the information
I'd never heard of dehydrator!!! I've basically given up on painting my nails because the manicure is almost always gone in a day or two. I'm totally trying your tips!
I found at a rite aid near where I work a top coat that prevents chipping and it sort of works. Some of my nails chipped but not as bad as if I had regular top coat on. I work in a floral dept with lots of water, cutting flowers, prying buckets apart that people put away wet haha (they're plastic black buckets)
I can't wait to see a video of how you file your nails!! Haha watching your videos has made me take care of my nails more and I really wanna learn how to file mine better!!
Great tips Kelli! Thank you...I never thought of dehydrating my nails before polishing. Also, the difference between base and top coat is good to know...I thought they were basically the same! And I also used to always oil or lotion up my cuticles BEFORE polishing. Never again! Gloves are definitely a good idea too. BTW...my nails are finally growing because of your tips! so thank you! I prefer mine short like yours too... I am trying out your square look! I love it with the short length. I do a lot of typing at work, and if they are too long they get in the way!
+Karli Z hey Karli! I'm sooo happy these tips proved helpful for you! I think you'll find a big difference with the lasting power of your manis :) and I agree, short nails are the way to go haha! The square shape has super sharp edges and I always scratch myself but I think it's worth it because I prefer this shape a lot LOL
I love your videos. I am a new subscriber. I was wondering if you had a video or a website post where you talk about your daily/weekly nail maintenance. Thank you very much
After watching this video I was able to differentiate base coat to top coat. Since, I always use base coat to top my nails all the time. Well, thank you so much Kelli 💕
I have heard never take a bath or shower ( spa day lol) before doing your nails because the pores open up. This made so much sense because as they are drying they shrink up.
This is so funny. Just as you mentioned the base coat I started to look for my clear coat wondering if it was indeed the same thing and NOPE. haha. Thank you so much! And you have an amazing smile!
I swear I wish I'd known all this back in college a gazillion years ago. (I am 70.) Learning these things now has given me so much joy. I've been able to grow my nails out longer and keep them well manicured longer. I'm really having fun with this, and it's thanks to folks like you on CZcams for this education.
It's never too late for anything in life! Age is only a number, what matters is that you are lively & young at heart! That's what's important!! More power to you! Stay blessed & healthy my dear! 😘❤
P.S: I am 24.
I am 55 and I have fun w/it, too. A while back I was ill for a long time & struggling, it made me depressed and I stopped taking care of myself. As I started to recuperate from my illness, it was hard to snap out of the depression. I made a promise to myself to start by taking better care of myself. It started small-- once a week I did my nails. Just some dollar store polish. I moved on to pedicures & full on nail care after a few months... then skin care, hair care, started putting more effort into dressing a bit nicer (nothing fancy, but I was literally wearing sweatpants & tshirts all day that I slept in, I started getting up, putting on an outfit, adding accessories, doing up my hair a bit, etc.). Even started wearing make-up again, and eventually led to exercise & diet that has improved my physical & mental health.
When I was a kid we had the beauty mags, I loved them (I was a big girly girl back then, always dressed & made up and nails done). Now, I've come to love the beauty You-Tube videos, esp. those that give simple tips & tricks like this.
So yeah, at any age-- if you like doing your nails, your hair, your make-up, take up a craft-- whatever really brings you a bit of joy into your life. Don't worry about age, or how well you do it, just enjoy it!
@@positivelysimful1283 Absolutely wonderful! I agree!
I apply another coat of topcoat every 2-3 days and my manicure lasts for 1-2 weeks
+lukasiak tropical that's a great tip!
lukasiak tropical Great tip! Thanks.
Min es lasts 3 days
I do that too! It really does help to keep my nails looking great longer.
When I do that, my nail polish peels off my nails as if I used a peel off base coat. I don’t understand why though. 😭
base coat has never worked for me. Whenever I use it, it peels even more.
Asher Elric have you tried a rubberized base?
no. I don't think so.
Thanks. :) I'll have to look for it.
Me too!
Total opposite for me sorry dont know how to spell the first two words lol
you can also use rubbing alcohol or acetone to dehydrate the nail.
+Ashleigh Latham yes that's a great point Ashleigh!
Ashleigh Latham you shouldn't use acetone to dehydrate your nail plate. That will cause an over production of oil and can cause premature lifting or chipping. 91% alcohol is safe for your nail plate when used sparingly. Or wash your hand with soap and water and let dry before polishing.
Ashleigh Latham I use rubbing alcohol too. It's inexpensive, I've always got it around, and the alcohol prep wipes they sell in the pharmacy section of the store are awesome because I can toss a couple in my nail kit and do my nails on the go!
Becky Schmidt
Tabitha Lynn been using it for a couple years now and my nail polish stays on perfect for the couple days I keep it on until I change it. I find if i use a good base and top coat It stays on great! 😊
Very helpful. I am 62 and only do my nails at Christmas. The wrong way. But now that I have a better understanding how to do it, I may do it more often. Thanks for sharing.
+Geraldine Parsons I'm glad you enjoyed the video Geraldine! I hope these tips can help :) Nail painting is so much fun to do, I think you should definitely do it more often to express yourself!
Ayeee hows the nails going?
I'm nearly 62. I tweaked my diet a cpl yrs ago. (Added a greens powder drink) + found after 6-8 months among other benefits, my nails were stronger. I discovered Kelli's delightful channel + have become a nail painter! It's fun. 👋💙🙏
Great video!!! I'm a nail tech in NJ and I will always tell my clients to apply another top coat the next day after the manicure. It also helps the polish to last. ☺️
+Vicki Combs that's actually a great idea Vicki, and I'm sure it keeps the color from getting dull as well! PS I'm originally from NJ!
Oh how cool fellow Jersey neighbor...yes,the polish last a few days longer especially if the prep work is done properly.
I don't spend much on my nail products because I really can't afford it. However, if I stick to the basics, I can make my $2 sinful colors polishes last for a month. My nails always grow out before chipping. Not sure what I'm doing right..
I use 2 coats of my Revlon strong adhesive base coat, 2-3 coats of color till I reach complete opacity, then I use a very thin Sally Hansen kwik dry top coat, followed by another coat of thick top coat (don't remember what brand. I have a few, but I always spend good money on my bases and tops). I always make sure to wrap the tips with every coat. I also refuse to use gel polish because I change the color too often and removal is awful for your nails.
My nails are super strong and I take good care of them.. always shaping them, touching up the edges so they don't snag, and moisturizing between manis.
I haven't been to a salon in years because I prefer doing my own. Last time I got a professional mani, it chipped in 2 days.
I can't see spending $20 at the salon when my nails look just ad nice when I do them. I use to do farm work and they wouldn't chip. Not even after being soaked in water. I'm seriously so rough on them and they always stay almost perfect somehow. :-)
I think a lot of it has to do with everything I've learned from watching tutorials like yours .
Great tips Kimmi!
Cap the tips!! Cap the free edge of your nail with base coat, do the same with every coat of Polish, and don't forget to do it with top coat as well!! It definitely helps to keep yur manicure on longer!
+Amanda Snowden that's a great point, Amanda. I usually get lazy and don't do it with my base or nail polish color, haha, but it definitely helps with longevity!
When I get manicures, I apply an extra top coat for the next 3 days..my mani lasts soooo long! I'm a crazy hand washer, so my nail polish will start fading quickly, unless I use that trick.
+Diana Leon that's actually an awesome trick! And I bet it's perfect for once the polish starts to look dull too.
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@Kelli Marissa I use OPI's Chip Skip and it works just fine...I know I shouldn't put Lotion on before I pant my nails, but after I use the Chip Skip it doesn't seem to chip a lot
I was worried because I like to wash my hands a lot so I’ll try that 👍🏻
Not me. The top and base I use, the more it peels. Doesn't matter how long I let it dry between coats Doesn't help either
Omg thank you I've been wasting so much time for months now. Paint my nails and redo it two days later because of constant peeling and chipping. I always use cuticle oil first and never ever use base coat. Thank you for the tips!!!
Wearing gloves is such a good tip! It makes a BIG difference. I have super fancy gloves that are almost fun so that it'll give me more incentive to wear them. EVERY TIME I clean my kitchen without gloves my manicure gets totaled and my cuticles look like they're college students during finals. lol My mom is always saying that she just can't wear polish even though she loves it because her hands are in water too often, told her to wear gloves but she hasn't gotten any. For Christmas I'm buying her cuticle oil and nice gloves because I hate that she wants to wear polish but feels like she can't keep it nice looking for long enough.
wow that was a long rant over rubber gloves... anyways great video!
+Ciara Pershall lol! I feel the same way about using gloves. Where I grew up in NJ, it was common for everyone to have kitchen gloves - but I've noticed that here in Atlanta, people think it's so weird that I wear gloves to do the dishes! Haha, I wonder why that is. Anyway, it's a lifesaver for me too ;)
I have always worn gloves too, so it's a habit for me and I don't mind. It's much better for your skin as well!
Like I said above, I have been wearing nails religiously for years when I do anything cleaning wise in the house but I wash my hands everyday after I go to the bathroom so they still get wrecked.
What kind of gloves did you get? I hate the regular dish ones and I'm allergic to latex.
Sherry M I meant to say I wear gloves religiously, not nails, lol. The gloves I wear that I think are latex free are from the Mr. Clean brand. They are white and soft on the inside. You can Google them to see if they have any latex on them anywhere. Gloves are a lifesaver for my cuticles.
Thanks for thinking of this series!
I've never had problems with peeling or chipping, and it's mostly because my nail plate is not greasy at all. I can wear a regular polish mani for almost 2 weeks with minimal tip wear (my current mani has been going for 12 days with only minor chips). This is wonderful during exam season, when I can't change my polish but don't like going naked
+Daniela Sarmiento oh wow you've got some great nail plates! I find that mine aren't really greasy either, I guess we just got lucky :P
Well put a rose 🌹 on your nose :-😂😂😂😂lol that's awesome man I wish
My crocodile nails never chipped 😊
A trick that I do because I absolutely Hate tip wear and I generally only do my nails once a week, is that I paint all my tips first. Especially, if my nails are shorter. Then just proceed as normal wrapping every layer.
I do this too! I found that swiping across at the end usually messed up the smoothness of the polish I'd already applied.
+Shea Pierson same here, or you end up with nail polish gunking up the space between your nail tip and the skin underneath. which drives me nuts :/
I do my nails about once a week as well and have never thought to cap them first! I'm going to give this a try next time:)
Somehow my polish usually lasts at least 2 weeks and I do absolutely nothing to baby it. You said that nails can get stained. Mine start to yellow after a few months, which is common. I was trying whitening toothpaste, which I heard was good for this. A sudden brainstorm hit me. If whitening toothpaste helped, what would denture cleaner do? I got some and tried it. Magic happened. Just a few minutes in a cup of warm water with one tablet and my nails came out perfectly normal again. To date, I have never heard anyone else do this. I'd love you to try it and see if it works on others. And yes, I use one of the best brands of base coats religiously. They still turn yellow, possibly because of the long times between manis? 😊
+JayKB hey! I've never heard of that denture cleaner idea, but it sounds amazing! I would definitely try it but I find that my nails never get stained anymore, lol. Maybe I should go without base coat for a few weeks and then try! And hm, I wonder why they are turning yellow no matter what - maybe it's the amount of nutrients you're getting? I've heard eating garlic helps your nails a lot, (and I eat a ton of it haha)
Kelli Marissa I use Spirulina every day. Without that my nails are weak and constantly break. I would definitely not try going without a base coat to try the denture cleaner. Watching comments on other channels, yellow nails seem to be quite common. Consider yourself lucky! 😃
JayKB haha! I use the denture tablets also. I got the idea after I tried the bubble white from Sally's. I won't get quite as long from manicures as you. And I find when I use darker colors I get the yellow staining.
Well, you know that adage that great minds think alike. In this case, I guess it's that creative minds do, also. From Robin Moses's videos, she says that yellow colors stain the worst. With me it's reds. At least we both know something we should share. :-)
~ Great idea JayKB - my mom has this same yellowish thing happening to her so i will definitely pass this over to her :D ~
Find this really useful.
The other tip that I always do when painting my nails is make sure nails are dry before top coat . I find if I don't let it dry , my colour bleeds onto the brush ( might just be me ) .
So glad I found your channel x
+Michelle Till oh that's a really great tip Michelle! Thanks for sharing :)
And thank you so much for your kind words :)
Michelle Till Aren't you supposed to wait for it to dry?
It depends on which top coat are you gonna use. For instance, Seche Vite can be used on a not dry coat of polish, as it will penetrate all the layers to form a unique thicker coat...
If you use Sally Hansen Instadry instead, wait for the polish to be completely dry.
Nina Suarez yeah i know right
Nina Suarez yeah i know right
oh my god!!!! i have AT LAST found the video i needed!!! my nails ALWAYS chip within a day or so after applying nail polish, so thank you so much!!!😍🥰😘
Yay I'm so happy you found this one helpful!!
I’ve used base coat and top coat for the first time and my nail polish lasts for weeks now:) Thank you for the nice advices:)
You introduced me to cuccio’s dehydrator and base coat. I absolutely love both! My manicures used to last two or three days before chipping now they last up to two weeks. This video is awesome!
Also, another amazing product I got because of your recommendation is zoya’s polish remover!
Thank you for all the amazing recommendations 💜
me: **keep the moisturizer for after I'm done** **dehydrate nails** **put on base coat** **put on top coat** **wrap the tip every time** **wait for them to dry** **go to sleep** **wake up**
my nails: chipped
me: what the fuck?!
+Paula Robles hey Paula, in that case, it might be the brand you're wearing - which brand of base coat and which polishes do you use?
I'm using Sally Hansen base coat and so laque polish. If I had to, I would blame it on the polish, it is at least 3 years old after all, but this happens a lot, I'm probably doing something else wrong xD
hey Kelli, is Chip Skip considered a Nail Dehydrator? Because. I use it before I put Base Coat on
Paula Robles same.used to do all of these and nothing helps mine from chipping.
Paula, the problem might be that your polish is thick, try thinning it out a bit with Nail Polish Thinner
Great advice! You are very pretty and I like your warm, friendly, helpful tone
+Teresa Tuttle oh my gosh Teresa you just made my week! Haha. Thank you so much ❤️
Y'all so phony lol jk
You can use mouthwash to dehydrate your nails. I do that every single time I paint my nails.
Ekta Gupta I did not know that. Thank u!
+Ekta Gupta haha I've never heard that before!
Kelli Marissa
It works for me every time. I am from India and we lack great beauty products. Try the mouthwash once.
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It has worked every time for me. Try once.
Hey Kelli, I do wash my hands and put lotion on after removing my Polish, but, I also use Chip Skip to get rid of the oils and dirt from the nail beds prior to putting base coat on
Thank you so much for these tips!! I'm 30 and have been painting my nails since I was allowed to own polish lol. My biggest problem is after two days they always chip or peel. I do use base and top coat, but I don't dehydrate them!!
+Amber Brigham I think dehydrator will make a huge difference for you!!
I didn't know about wrapping my nail. my manicures always start chipping from the top so i'll have to start doing that. thanks for the great tips! so many nail polish channels on youtube focus on acrylic nails which are not my style at all. Subscribed!
Thank you Kelli. I am so thankful for these tips. As I want to start rocking my natural nails 💅 more. Your tips will allow me to do so. two thumbs 👍 👍 up.
I'm excited to try these tips!! My polish always peels off in one big sheet the day I do them.
+Whitley Smedley that seems to be a common problem! I hope these tips help :)
+Whitley Smedley that seems to be a common problem! I hope these tips help :)
Thanks!! I have this problem and it drives me crazy, so I always end up getting my nails done at the salon. I'm going to try all of your tips. You are so pretty :3
+Nerea Flores oh my gosh Nerea you are so sweet! Thank you! I hope the tips help :)
You just blew my mind about the nail dehydrator! I had a manicurist tell me one time I had oily nail beds and anytime I mentioned it to someone else, they looked at me like I was a freak. Not only do my nails chip but the whole sheet of polish will literally pop off like a week later. I'm going to try that nail dehydrator and see if it works for me. THANK YOU!
+anoceanbetween I hear that a lot from people, they don't know why the polish pops off whole from their nail but it's because of the oily nail plate! You're gonna love the dehydrator haha!
I have been doing exactly what you do since high school. My twin became a licensed cosmetologist before we graduated high school. Great video. 😍💅🏼
Ooh that’s lucky to have a sister to do your nails :P
1:35 "its not a problem anymore"-simplynailogical
Troom troom. 😊
I agree with you with the "2 in 1 base and top coat". It is like buying 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner💩
+Irene ML lmao! I was gonna say that but I didn't want to offend anyone 🙊
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2-in-1 Shampoos are good to use as a single shampoo. Waay more hydrating than your standard and cleans as well as a clarifying without the wild stripping of your strands. Nothing can replace a great conditioner though ✨ I know HAIR , don't kniw squat about nails lol.
I guess in the case of nails I just want to know which is more important, base or top coat? If the base coat makes your color adhere better, wont it do the same to your last color coat plus shine at the end? So why can't it double?? Super curious, but I'll take video girl's word for it.
(Sorry I forgot ur name as i was typing, 1st time on your channel, GREAT video. Clear, quick, informative, well shot & the whole 9. Your EXPLANATIONS set you apart from the other videos on this topic☺✨ and you yourself are kind of adorable for no reason.) I normally don't comment on youtube and hate everyone for quirks or editing hiccups but you did great. Appreciate it. Will probably watch more from you.
Wow, Thank You For This Video. Now My Nail Polish Will Not Chip Anymore.
@@NellenelleForSure i know this is an old comment, but in a nutshell: Base coat is meant to be painted on top of, so it doesn't have a very nice finish and dries kind of tacky. top coat dries super hard and makes for a very nice glossy finish.
Please don't take this the wrong way people, but, I work in a warehouse, have to do a lot of fidily work using my hands and it's just seems that my nails chip no matter what! I love the videos, people's nails always look so good, I just find it hard to believe that with doing manual work it's hard to stop my nails from chipping and breaking and that they will last ATLEAST a week.I have to do my nails every two to three days if I want them looking good. Also very much depends on the brand I use!!
I think in some cases there just isn't enough you can do - and it sounds like yours is one of them. Any sort of hand-heavy work or anything that requires you to constantly wash or submerge your hands is just going to be rough on your hands. The best solution in those cases is to look into gel polish, and if that isn't strong enough, you should consider acrylic!
The best nail dehydrator is old fashioned rubbing alcohol. I use the kind at the pharmacy for prepping injections. Rub one of those pads over your nails before your manicure, wait for the liquid to evaporate (SECONDS). It will dry the bed AND sanitize it. Costs a whole lot less than "nail dehydrators," too.
Base coat is MORE important to prevent polish chipping/peeling than top coat. Really. Also with you on not being a fan of 2-in-1 base + top coat. The base coat is never "sticky" enough and the top coat is never shiny/protective enough. Just buy the two separately. Sheesh.
Another tip, especially for people like me who do a whole lot of typing every day: Apply a fresh layer of top coat every other day, or even every day. Typing really wears down capped tips and the ends of your nail polish. Fresh top coat will reduce that wear and tear.
And to expand on your recommendation for wearing gloves--be more mindful of your nails in general. They're fragile, but too many people take them for granted. When I started doing my nails more often, I learned to tell myself--Be more careful with opening doors, pushing buttons, putting keys in ignition, opening your car trunk, lifting things etc etc etc. Because I've made myself more mindful about my nails, the polish doesn't chip as much, and I don't break them nearly as often.
I have to try this. My nails start to chip after 4 days or so... thanks so much for the useful tips!!! Yay!!! 💅🏼
+Stephanie N K T yay I'm so happy to help!!
She’s always smiling and so chirpy, I love it!! New sub right here 🥰💕
Oh I'm so happy to have you here :)
Kelli Marissa I just love how energetic you are and I’m sooo glad I found your channel 🥰
I have been asking and asking for years why my nail polish chips right away and no one has given me the answer till now. Thank you. My problem was so bad that for years I have bought only dollar store nail polish because I said why spend the money if it is only going to last a day or less. Nobody else I knew seamed to have this problem. Thanks again for your tips and for letting me know that I am not alone.
+Diana Pulido I'm so glad you found this video then, Diana! A lot of people struggle with making their polish last - the trick is using the right products! :)
Kelli thanks again I will try all the items you suggested.
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Thank you! I've never heard of dehydrator. I'm going to get some and try this!
+Anne Dowson oh man I love it!! Makes a huge difference!
Great info Kelli! I really excited to see what your going to do with the series. I bet it's going to be great!
+Emily Sas0531 yay I'm glad to hear it! I can't wait to share the next video :)
base coat helps the polish stick to your nail more easily. A base coat also creates a barrier that helps protect your nails from the damaging effects of nail polish. It prevents staining and peeling, and it will give your polished nails a more even texture. 🙂
+Kelsea Pope thanks for sharing Kelsea!
This was very informative. I never heard of a dehydrator. It’s great that you mention the importance of the base coat.
Hi Kelli, wow, i guess i thought as most gals do, base & top were the same thing, but u sweetie have explained it very well in detail, i am , and i have always taken care of my own nails. i went to a salon two times, sure its a professional look, however they ALWAYS FILE THE NAILS CROCKED, AND UNEVEN. than i pay for a every expensive mani, so i have better results my self, thank you for all ur tips and tricks.
+Peggy Cimorelli I'm telling ya, it's so much better (and more fun anyway!) to do it yourself :)
I'm still in love with your hair
+Vera Harthoorn hehe thanks so much Vera! I can't believe it's lasted so long!
This is how many people love your hair
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NOT EVEN 1 LIKE, WOW
Her hair looks pretty batched tbh
@@ivygacha2336 it's 2 years after the video was published.
I do all of these and my nails still start to pop off on day 2 of my manicure 😭
Whoa! I love your tips Miss Kelli. Thank you for more details on a proper way or how to keep nail polish from peeling or chipping.
+Priscilla Switzer I'm so happy you enjoyed the video Priscilla!
Ok,this sounds crazy, but it is true!! I put coconut oil all over my nail bed, let it set 1-3 minutes, then wipe off excess w dry Kleenex, then I paint my nails ( I don't wash oil off)- this has made a huge,huge difference in my nail polish wear and stopped my peeling!!! I always cap tips and I use base coat and a separate top coat. Sometimes I use nailtiques, but the oil makes a big difference- believe it or not!!!
Haha I haven’t heard that trick, Shannon! Glad you figured something out that works for you.
I love this pink color, I always have a hard time finding this color, I call it barbie pink. Can you please tell me what brand and color code it is pleeeeease?!
your brilliant. Thank you. I usually get acrylics done because nail color doesn't seem to last a day on me when I paint my own nails. Color last forever on acrylics!! Im totally going to try your tips. Thank you
+susanna laughlin I hope they help you out a bit!!
This was super helpful! I was doing exactly what you said not to do lol. I was using cuticle oil right before polishing my nails. Thanks so much, can't wait for the next video.
+Gina Rose I'm so glad you found it helpful, Gina! :)
Why i cant keep my manicure more than 2 or 3 days 😑
Try some of these tips!
Zara Hs my pedicures last like 3 months but the moment I paint my nails they get ruined by day 2
Mine chipped less than 24 hours
Don't use alcohol hand sanitizer... use soap and water instead to wash your hands, and lotion to help keep your hands from drying out.
+Tynesha C. Oh that's a good tip!
Kelli Marissa I've learned this working as a nurse... My manicures only last 4-7 days depending how much I'm working... We use a lot of hand sanitizer XD
I just want to say I've probably watched this video 20 times. Mostly because the nail painting clip is so satisfying.
+Allie3den Hahahaha I'm really glad you liked the video :) :)
When I was younger, like.... high school.... I never used base coats. then I basically never painted my nails. when I got back into it, I was using the fancy nail treatment/strengthening polishes. and it's helped a lot.
+Jennifer Brady I was the same way, Jennifer! I'm glad I learned the importance base coats and strengtheners :)
That was so helpful Kelly thank u
I'm so excited for this series
+Rachel Jamas thank you so much Rachel :) :) you're gonna love it!
Hey Kelli, couldn't something like Chip Skip also work as a Nail Dehydrator or something? I have it...
I wipe my nails with alcohol before applying my base coat that seems to work well for me
+Jeanne Sohre that's a great idea as well to dry out the nail!
very helpful thank you. I have started using some these tips already (before seeing your video) and my nail polish is lasting up to 4 days! which is good for me as they normally chip after a few hours after them bring painted. xx
+Kerry Johnson I'm glad you found the video helpful Kerry! Another tip is to use non-drugstore polishes, I find those last a lot longer!
WOW,I JUST FOUND YOU 20 MINUTES AGO AND I AM IN LOVE WITH YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
Haha thanks so much Regina!!
I noticed when I use base coat it makes my nails peel after 2 or 3 days. I tried no base coat my polish stayed with no peeling or chipping for 5 to 6 days
Vanessa B everyone's nail cheimistry is different. So I guess it's whatever works best for you personally. :) with me I feel if I don't use a base coat my manicure doesn't come out as crisp and clean as I'd like it.
That used to happen to me until I changed my base coat brand
+Vanessa B you might want to try a different base coat!
Maybe your basecoat is not so fast-drying. Which one are you applying?
You also want your layers to be thin. If your base coat is too thick it will peel. Capping the end is also another good tip
okay, I always use cuticle oil, and never use a dehydrator. this is bad for your nails and will cause them to break. use your cuticle oil and just make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before painting them, I usually get 6 to 9 days of wear, and would probably get more, but I take it off due to nail growth, which causes the gap to grow too large.
+jane Doe hey! Thanks for sharing your tips. But - I've used dehydrator for years and it's never caused any damage! My nails are actually pretty strong, I only get a break about once a year :)
jane Doe
I had that same concern so thanks for addressing it! My nails are brittle and often split and chip so logic tells me that my nails are already too dry! I looked up the base coat you listed (on Amazon though) and they also had the dehydrator and a moisturizing base coat so I was going to order the moisturizing one but the shipping costs as much as the polish!
I saw a video on youtube, (may have been cutepolish, but not sure) that said to base coat the top half of the nail first and then go over the whole nail. I recently tried this when I did my most recent manicure and I have to say it works pretty good! I did my nails almost 2 weeks ago and the tip wear I currently have is from cleaning my stamping plates with nail polish remover.
Thanks for sharing! I haven’t heard this tip before.
I wash my nails with the original dawn dish soap and a nail brush scrubber for a minute. Works so well. Soaking your nails in white vinegar for 2 minutes works great too. Both are easy dehydrators if you are frugal. 😆
+W Mk thanks for sharing these tips! :)
I love how you are so sweet and always smiling💖❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤
Oh thank you so much Jay :) I try to be as positive as possible because we really need more of that haha!
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Kelli Marissa you are so nice as well💖💖 thank you for replying
Great video!! I use rubbing alcohol or wash my hands before I apply my basecoat. Is dehydrator basically the same as rubbing alcohol?
+shell1338 it's probably very similar!
shell1338 Nail primer (used before applying artificial nails) and acetone are also good dehydrators in a pinch. They are EXTREMELY drying, so I'd advise to only in use if you are out of your normal dehydrator, or on clients with really oily skin or have issues with chipping polish. 😊
shell1338
So cool
Kelli Marissa
I use Sally Hanson's Big Peel Off Base Coat and Quik Dry Topcoat, and I absolutely LOVE them! I was using a REALLY cheap base and topcoat, and I'm really happy I upgraded!
+Awackles Art I do find that spending a bit extra on base and top coat is totally worth it! :)
Great video! I also like to reapply a top coat and specifically to wrap my tips as soon as I see the nail polish on my free edge start to chip! I usually have to do this about three days in
Im a nursing assistant &Im constantly washing my hands. So polish never stays. Does these tips work for someone in my field?
I'm not an expert, but based off the nail videos I've watched, I think these should all help, but they might not help as much. I think the biggest thing is getting a really good top coat and maybe even reapplying every couple days to make sure there's always a thick layer of topcoat.
Love your hair!
+xMourningStar thank you so much!
Also... Serious Q.. DO I need a base coat or top coat when using nail stickers? Would that improve the life of them if I did? (Instead if them lasting just a couple days and then sliding off.)
Thank you for the code for discount on the cuccio dehydrater, base coat, and top coat. I can't wait to try it. I use opi chip skip, and seche vite base coat and top coat. I've loved these products, so I am excited to try something new :-)
Sooooo glad ur did & started this new series. Very important info to know when doing ur own nails but i was too embarrassed to ask such a basic question. Thanks again.
if anyone has DM (germany, austria, slovenia...) i recomend trend it up nail polishes, they stay on my nails for 1 week :)
+Zala Marolt thanks for sharing Zala!
This was really helpful thank you
and my tip is I always apply two coats of topcoat (don't know if that counts as a tip)😂
+Kayla Haynes thanks for sharing your tip, Kayla! :)
I personally do that same thing or if I just apply one coat of top coat 2 days later I will apply another
Thank you for educating me. I have only had my nails done a few times in my life and each time the tech oiled and lotioned my hands BEFORE applying the polish. They drizzled alcohol over my fingertips and then applied the polish. The next day (or even that afternoon) the polish was peeling off. Thank you.
Oh yeah that'll definitely make it peel off faster haha! It's a common mistake!
This awesome!! I just have a couple questions!!!!! 1.) will the nail dehydrator wreak my nails? 2.) can you make a vid on your nail care routine / how you shape your nails cause your nail shape and length is literally how I want mine!!!! 3.) can you make a vid on how you film / edit your youtube vids!! Thanks Kelli your amazing and so inspiring!
+nailsbyannaleise hey! The dehydrator hasn't had any negative effects on my nails, they're still super strong! And yes, I can add your video ideas to my list :) :) thank you so much!
I love Orly bonder as a base coat
+marci ochoa I've heard great things about that one!
So hard to get now.. :( But def the bomb for base !
I get mine from ulta and Amazon
What do you think about swiping vinegar over your nails if you don't have a dehydrator? I've heard it does a good job of removing the oils.
+SandSnowMXGirl hey! I've never actually heard that tip before, but it sounds like it would make a lot of sense (and it's probably also healthier for your nails, since it's natural!) Have you tried it?
Kelli Marissa I've tried it a few times but not really enough to notice if it helps or not. My nails have a mind of their own. 😊
+SandSnowMXGirl lol! I know how you feel.
I've used rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide and they both work well as a dehydrator for my nails
I use apple cider vinegar all the time and it seems to work great for me. TTYL, my friend.
Great info., thanks! I've gone with gel polish from now on since it lasts so long. I just tried doing my gel polish at home for the first time. I bought all the equipment. I made a video about it for fun! Unfortunately, the polish was defective and my manicure came out bumpy. I returned the stuff, and I'll try again another time.
Subscribed and liking!
+HipFit SoooGood thank you so much and welcome to my channel :) I hope you enjoy!!
Reckon used to have the best base coat. I would use that and Sally Hansen’s no chip top coat, and my manicures would last a week with only occasional need for a touch up. Then Revlon changed their formula which was nowhere near as good. I have spent years searching for something that worked as well, and I finally found it! Ella+Mila is the bomb! You can purchase the base and top coats in a duo on their website for $18. They are also available in some drugstores such as CVS. I own a bookstore, and my nails see a lot of action. My manicures are back to making it all week long!
What polish did you use in this video?
China Glaze Bottom's Up
Oh my gosh. You are so cute! Great tips!
+Kat Wolk Kat you are so sweet ❤️❤️ thank you!
Thanks for telling us what everybody’s already knew
But I just watched another video of yours where you immediately moisturized before you did your nails?!? Love your videos. Thanks so much.
Haha yes I do moisturize before my manicures but I either wash my hands or I use dehydrator to strip the oils/lotion off the nails first! Hope that makes sense. I don't recommend moisturizing until after if you have troubles with peeling though! I mostly do it just to help my cuticles get pushed back, or because I want my skin to look nice for videos haha.
Thanks for the great tips, I just started doing my own nails and this totally helps!
Odd tip (that I'm kinda embarrassed to write): If you use the OPI peel-off basecoat for sparkle polish DO NOT remove it with polish remover!!! It creates a chemical reaction and damages your nail badly. I wish I wasn't speaking from experience, but I am- I had it on my toes, it was taking forever to chip off, so I tried to soak off, and I'm still growing out the damage.
+Frugal Libertarian oh my gosh that sounds terrible! I can't believe that happened :( did it peel up your nail??
Kelli Marissa It left them with these dark white marks, and they were really dry and brittle. I had the baby toe on my right foot's nail break right in half, and the big toes are still breaking. I never show them without polish because they look horrible.
watch simply nailogical (if you dont already). she uses this amazing peel off base coat to which I forgot the name.
You are so pretty and your voice is so soothing
I never seen anyone's nail posh bottles so organize
Haha :)
Great video! Water is definitely not a friend to polish. Wearing waterproof gloves is a must !!
+Susan M thanks for watching, Susan :)
Wow i do have very oily nails very shiny and color never lasts even gel polish it comes off faster than anybody i know but i didnt know there was a solution for this. Thank you for the information
I do all of these and my polish still never lasts longer than a couple of hours T.T
Thank you Kelli! So simple and easy tips for a great looking, longer lasting manicure. So happy with you video.👍
+dale underdue I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
I'd never heard of dehydrator!!! I've basically given up on painting my nails because the manicure is almost always gone in a day or two. I'm totally trying your tips!
+Jaylynn Lawless oh you're gonna love the dehydrator! It makes a huge difference!
Really learn something new every day
:)
I found at a rite aid near where I work a top coat that prevents chipping and it sort of works. Some of my nails chipped but not as bad as if I had regular top coat on. I work in a floral dept with lots of water, cutting flowers, prying buckets apart that people put away wet haha (they're plastic black buckets)
I can't wait to see a video of how you file your nails!! Haha watching your videos has made me take care of my nails more and I really wanna learn how to file mine better!!
+LacieKate143 yay I'm excited to share the video!!
Kelli Marissa well I can't wait!!! Haha I'm like your biggest fan... Of your nails 😂 they are perfect.
Great tips Kelli! Thank you...I never thought of dehydrating my nails before polishing. Also, the difference between base and top coat is good to know...I thought they were basically the same! And I also used to always oil or lotion up my cuticles BEFORE polishing. Never again! Gloves are definitely a good idea too. BTW...my nails are finally growing because of your tips! so thank you! I prefer mine short like yours too... I am trying out your square look! I love it with the short length. I do a lot of typing at work, and if they are too long they get in the way!
+Karli Z hey Karli! I'm sooo happy these tips proved helpful for you! I think you'll find a big difference with the lasting power of your manis :) and I agree, short nails are the way to go haha! The square shape has super sharp edges and I always scratch myself but I think it's worth it because I prefer this shape a lot LOL
Ouch...so what your saying is I should invest in some bandaids! LOL
I love your videos. I am a new subscriber. I was wondering if you had a video or a website post where you talk about your daily/weekly nail maintenance. Thank you very much
+gurlfiend76 hey, thank you so much and welcome to my channel :) I do have an old video on nail care but I'm planning to do a new video soon!
After watching this video I was able to differentiate base coat to top coat. Since, I always use base coat to top my nails all the time. Well, thank you so much Kelli 💕
So happy I could help 😄
I agree completely! I also add another top coat every other day to keep my nails looking fresh and help it last even longer!
+Creekside Homeschoolers ooh yes great tip!
I have heard never take a bath or shower ( spa day lol) before doing your nails because the pores open up. This made so much sense because as they are drying they shrink up.
I haven’t heard that one!
She looks so amazing! Hugs from germany!
Thank you so much Antonia
This is so funny. Just as you mentioned the base coat I started to look for my clear coat wondering if it was indeed the same thing and NOPE. haha. Thank you so much! And you have an amazing smile!
Oh wow thank you Jessica :) you'll find such a difference when you use actual base coat, haha!
Definitely helpful! I had no idea about any of this so it explains why my nails always chip right away.
Glad you found it helpful ☺️☺️