I love all lengths of your videos. The shorter ones are great for showing one phase of the manicure that may be important and show more detail to person who watches it.
Yes please! And could you explain if there are reasons why a shape might be preferable for specific nails? (I think you mentioned that oval is flattering for naturally trapezoidal nails?)
This is exactly what I hoped for---shaping the nails can be a challenge especially as you mentioned in this video that even on the same hand, the natural nails can have differences that you need to adjust for.
Yes please, these short videos are great too! Question on nail shapes: do you tailor them exclusively based on the client’s request (if they make one)? If they leave it up to you, what you deem appropriate to the shape of their nail beds? Fingers? Hands? Lifestyle? I read once they should mimic the curvature of the cuticle (what we all now know is the PNF 😜).
My nails are finally getting healthy since I discovered your channel. It’s probably been a couple of months. They were peeling and I took your advice and I did hot oil treatments at home using avocado oil every day because that’s what I had. I stopped polishing and buffing them. I’ve kept them filed short. They are finally starting to get strong and grow. Maybe now I can try polishing them again? Thank you so much!!!
Love this shape. My nails and skin around them are looking so much healthier since I discovered your channel and put your advice into practice. I came across another nail channel and she started cutting the skin around the nail and it made me cringe! I used to do that. Glad I know better now.
I just shaped my nails as per you today! I’ve ordered the cuticle remover and some oils to mix for soaking. I have Mavala from yrs ago and intend to start using that, too. I will be putting a coat of clear on for protection, too. I plan on doing the oil treatment 2 times a weeks to help my nails heal. I need to watch the video again to see how often to use the Mavala. Anyway, as I told you, I’m doing my nails according to Dr. Anna now! Oh! I will take a photo tomorrow! Wish I had thought to take one before I shaped them. In any case, they already “feel” better! Your devotee in San Antonio, Robin🌹
Hello Anna! 🙋🏼♀️ It’s funny, because I have been to do manicures only two times in my whole life (I am 43) and every time I thought, that she was filing the nails wrong, because in my eyes they weren’t symmetric to the white edge of the nail. Since I am watching your videos I understand finally why! 😂
Can you make videos on nails where the side walls are problematic I ask because it was a problem for me for quite some time I had to really focus on my side walls because I had constant calluses and over grown skin I realized i was doing these things: over rubbing when i applied my oils Unconsciously rubbing the side skin while watching a movie, etc The left hand was much worse than the right. I use a dotting tool to push back the skim because its much more gentle At night after applying my urea cream i put on gel finger protectors (they have holes sonmy fingers dont sweat)
I keep my nails oval or almond. I always file a day or two before I remove my polish. The reason is because my nails curve inward a lot and the polish allows for the correct shape. If i reshape the naila unpolished then im never happy with the shape. My nails grow quickly so i have to reshape every week.
Amazing! I am so happy you mentioned turning the hand around to see if the nail shape was straight. I do my own nails now because every time I'd go to a salon my nails would look like they had been filed slanted. I would grab the file when the manicurist wasn't looking ans file them straight. When she'd catch me she'd say I wasn't looking at my nails correctly 🤷♀️🤪
My favourite shape. Great video, thanks! I try to shape mine this way and I have to put a dark coloured facecloth on my thigh, then place my hand on top with nails facing toward my kneecap. It’s the only way I can get even shaping on both sides. One look at me and you I’m NOT a professional!
Yes, definitely. I’ve gradually changed the shape from oval to square for a change. I wonder what that file is, it sounds metallic on the video. Pauline D.
I do love this shape, still when I ask for it I aways end up with a sort of "squoval"....wich I dislike cause it's much more defined and straight on the top... I shoud became more assertive
I’m going to explain that in more depth. I run the file there to smooth it. So there are no catches that people can pick at. That slightly makes the nails more narrow.
Hi Lesia! Links are usually in the description box :) I used Erica's Diamond Hand file (medium) bit.ly/3804Wi5 (use our code: THESALONLIFE for 10% off)
my preferred shape and why I hate getting pro manicures because techs never understand what I mean. Even if I have shaped them myself and say, "keep this shape", they change it. It's very, very rare, like 1 in 5/10 years, that I ever get manicures. Pro pedicures are a little more often, like 1 in 3/5 years.
Filing nails back and forth is ok. What matters is the grit. Please check the link in the description box for the reference. Not filing back and forth seems to be old wives tails. What makes the nail fray is damaged surface.
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Should I make more quick videos like this? With different shapes?
I love all lengths of your videos. The shorter ones are great for showing one phase of the manicure that may be important and show more detail to person who watches it.
Yes please! You explain it clearly and easily
Yes ♥️ot would be grate 😁
Yes, please! Filing is a big deal for us beginners. I would vote for them to even be a bit longer, but this is great.
Yes please! And could you explain if there are reasons why a shape might be preferable for specific nails? (I think you mentioned that oval is flattering for naturally trapezoidal nails?)
This is exactly what I hoped for---shaping the nails can be a challenge especially as you mentioned in this video that even on the same hand, the natural nails can have differences that you need to adjust for.
Oh yessss... 😅🙈
That’s my favorite shape. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you Nikki! Mine too :))
Yes please, these short videos are great too! Question on nail shapes: do you tailor them exclusively based on the client’s request (if they make one)? If they leave it up to you, what you deem appropriate to the shape of their nail beds? Fingers? Hands? Lifestyle? I read once they should mimic the curvature of the cuticle (what we all now know is the PNF 😜).
My nails are finally getting healthy since I discovered your channel. It’s probably been a couple of months. They were peeling and I took your advice and I did hot oil treatments at home using avocado oil every day because that’s what I had. I stopped polishing and buffing them. I’ve kept them filed short. They are finally starting to get strong and grow. Maybe now I can try polishing them again? Thank you so much!!!
I'll try this next. Thank you for showing!
I love the mix of shorter and longer videos!
Love this shape. My nails and skin around them are looking so much healthier since I discovered your channel and put your advice into practice. I came across another nail channel and she started cutting the skin around the nail and it made me cringe! I used to do that. Glad I know better now.
Wonderful video about correct filing of the nails. I could clearly see the angle used and will be doing my nail this weekend....
I just shaped my nails as per you today! I’ve ordered the cuticle remover and some oils to mix for soaking. I have Mavala from yrs ago and intend to start using that, too. I will be putting a coat of clear on for protection, too. I plan on doing the oil treatment 2 times a weeks to help my nails heal. I need to watch the video again to see how often to use the Mavala. Anyway, as I told you, I’m doing my nails according to Dr. Anna now! Oh! I will take a photo tomorrow! Wish I had thought to take one before I shaped them. In any case, they already “feel” better! Your devotee in San Antonio, Robin🌹
Nice filing video. Answered my question about correct use of the nail file and angle. Will be doing my nails this weekend....😃
Should I make more quick videos like this?
I always do one side higher too & check exactly the way you do & even hold hand up & look in a mirror!
Good to know about the tip for filing under the nail!
Oh absolutely!!! They are perfect..I love them. Best wishes from Caroline in the UK
She is lucky to be able to rock both shapes on nails. Well done Anna!
This is fabulous. I would love seeing more videos like this. Thank you for your videos. 😊
Hello Anna! 🙋🏼♀️ It’s funny, because I have been to do manicures only two times in my whole life (I am 43) and every time I thought, that she was filing the nails wrong, because in my eyes they weren’t symmetric to the white edge of the nail. Since I am watching your videos I understand finally why! 😂
Thank you. Your explanation of the nail plate structure helped me stop buffing my nails.
Can you make videos on nails where the side walls are problematic
I ask because it was a problem for me for quite some time
I had to really focus on my side walls because I had constant calluses and over grown skin
I realized i was doing these things: over rubbing when i applied my oils
Unconsciously rubbing the side skin while watching a movie, etc
The left hand was much worse than the right.
I use a dotting tool to push back the skim because its much more gentle
At night after applying my urea cream i put on gel finger protectors (they have holes sonmy fingers dont sweat)
I keep my nails oval or almond. I always file a day or two before I remove my polish. The reason is because my nails curve inward a lot and the polish allows for the correct shape. If i reshape the naila unpolished then im never happy with the shape.
My nails grow quickly so i have to reshape every week.
Yes, that’s true. I am shaping my nails with nail polish on too and get the best results. On naked nails I am barely happy! 😁
Absolutely my favorite shape. Classy! ❤️
Thank you Dina!
Yes please! So helpful. Loved your videos Anna!
Thank you Traci!! 🥰
Ps. I just posted a new one today with more oval nails.
Lived this video Anna and would definitely like more!
I love this shape and an oval. Thank you for showing this.
So satisfying 😍
Thankyou so much for this video, especially showing us how to shape the corners❤️
Amazing! I am so happy you mentioned turning the hand around to see if the nail shape was straight. I do my own nails now because every time I'd go to a salon my nails would look like they had been filed slanted. I would grab the file when the manicurist wasn't looking ans file them straight. When she'd catch me she'd say I wasn't looking at my nails correctly 🤷♀️🤪
My favourite shape. Great video, thanks! I try to shape mine this way and I have to put a dark coloured facecloth on my thigh, then place my hand on top with nails facing toward my kneecap. It’s the only way I can get even shaping on both sides. One look at me and you I’m NOT a professional!
Yes please! If you can do shape the oval shape would be great
Love the results. Can you share what your favorite cuticle pusher is? Is it the glass manicure tool?
Yes, definitely. I’ve gradually changed the shape from oval to square for a change. I wonder what that file is, it sounds metallic on the video. Pauline D.
Hi Pauline! Yes it’s metal. Info in description box :)
Yes please 💖really helpful
My favourite shape ❤
My favorite shape!
I do love this shape, still when I ask for it I aways end up with a sort of "squoval"....wich I dislike cause it's much more defined and straight on the top... I shoud became more assertive
I am trying to do this I broke my index nail corners so trying to keep the square look
How do I know what shape is best for my hand?
What shape are your nails?
I thought back and forth was really bad for the nails and can make them fray?
Yes, please.
Bardzo ładny efekt pracy.
Yes please.
Is the file you used in this video also mont bleu?
Hello, no, this is metal (diamond) file from Erica. I usually put the stuff I use in the description box :) bit.ly/3804Wi5
@@TheSalonLife thank you 😌☺️
Why are you filing “underneath” on the sides of the nail? Not understanding that part.
I’m going to explain that in more depth. I run the file there to smooth it. So there are no catches that people can pick at. That slightly makes the nails more narrow.
What nail file are you using
Hi Lesia! Links are usually in the description box :)
I used Erica's Diamond Hand file (medium) bit.ly/3804Wi5 (use our code: THESALONLIFE for 10% off)
@@TheSalonLife thank you!!
Do you typically use the medium vs fine file to shape natural nails?
my preferred shape and why I hate getting pro manicures because techs never understand what I mean. Even if I have shaped them myself and say, "keep this shape", they change it. It's very, very rare, like 1 in 5/10 years, that I ever get manicures. Pro pedicures are a little more often, like 1 in 3/5 years.
It’s a squoval shape :)
I thought it was in wrong to “saw” the natural nail?
Filing nails back and forth is ok. What matters is the grit. Please check the link in the description box for the reference.
Not filing back and forth seems to be old wives tails. What makes the nail fray is damaged surface.