i decided to start doing my own nails at the beginning of the year and i DESTROYED them trying to do dip and acrylic. i switched over to gel because of you and the damage is almost all grown out and my nails aren’t ugly anymore 😭 so excited to get my hands on this collection. you’re one of my fav nail people!!
I would love so much and super appreciate it if you showed us how to do a fill on yourself. I NEED that so bad in my life. Helpppp lol! Thank you for this vid. Can’t wait for my order to get here
yes!!! I will try to remember to do that when these babies grow out!! but for now I have an old doing my nails video from a few months ago that might help a little!!
Hi! I’ve come here from your tiktok videos and then from your Instagram. I’m really becoming interested in doing my own nails as a form of self care and relaxation and a fun hobby. I want to be the best I can be on my own! I hope to invest in some of you line once I learn how to make use of the products correctly. I really appreciate this video. You really inspire me! Wishing all the best to you! Congratulations on your new line! ❤️
Hi Katie! So randomly stumbled upon you and your nail amazingness when googling how to choose nail bits for at home gel mani use and went down the rabbit whole between your IG and videos. Not a pro by any means but have just always loved all things nails and beauty so adore all your insanely creative designs and ideas. You literally jump off the videos and pages in your passion and love for what you do and your business among just have such amazing energy and good vibes. I dont remeber the last time I've been so impressed with a business I've stumbled on through social media and literally annoyed I dont live in Cali so I could be another client fo yours as much as I love the current salon I've gone to the lat 8 years haha! Definitely will be purchasing your products when I get a little more practice with gel manis and perfect that. Keep on rocking it girl and wish you all the continued and deserved success! 🤗💕💕💕 Xo Diana
the melody susie drill on amazon is bomb! it goes up to 30,000 rpm (i honestly only ever use up to 15,000 but at least u know its powerful) and ive been using it for almost a year with no problems! ive lowkey dropped it a few times and it survived. i use it on every. single. nail client. i do recommend investing in some decent bits tho it makes a huge difference
So glad you’re back! I ordered a couple of shades the day they were released and can’t wait for mine to come in the mail, you’re such an inspiration to me 🤍
I was wondering what E-file I should get as a beginner? I ordered berry base, midnight peace, rose quartz and the top coat!!! I'm so excited to try them, love your work!!!
I might’ve missed this somewhere, but is there a light you recommend/like to use? I also just ordered your kokoist collab set, so excited to use them!! 😍💖
the way I build it one nail at a time would be perfect! but for people who don't have that experience yet, two layers of base would be perfect! you just wanna make sure you build up that strength a bit. this is a semi hard gel base too
Ooo is it where when my hand is facing me? I think i know what you’re talking about, I’m shaping my nails and when i shape i always check the way it looks from both angles. And I’ll file my nail to shape while i hold it out like that just to make sure it looks good from all angles. Pretty sure that’s what you saw! Hope that helps
You truly shouldn’t need one if proper prep and cleansing is done! A lot of Japanese base gels are made to not need any bonder. But if you get a little nervous, feel free to ;) not a big deal! But yes it’s lasted about 5 weeks for me before with proper prep and no bonder. Hope that helps!
Loved this!! I need to get the peach base!! I already ordered desert sand, my favorite red, spritzer, and overcast! and Do you think you’ll do another swatch party with the rest of the colors? 💕
Ive bought 5 of your polishes- and I ADORE THEM. But I'm getting so tired of all the filing and buffing when Im changing polishes. Is there an affordable e-file you would recommend particularly for a DIY-er? Thank you for this tutorial by the way!
yes! good question! I have not tried it enough yet, butttt most Japanese gels I find are pretty compatible with each other! like I always mix Kokoist base/colors with presto base/colors all the time. I've even used luminary base with my kokoist gels before as well! hope that helps
@@nailthoughts ahh yes. I asked because I brought presto base and top a couple of weeks ago and now I want your gels so I didn’t want to buy more base and gel since I do my own nails you know
@26:33 so cute we are on the same lvl mentally lol💪🏼🐾🆙
Get it girl!
It just dawned on me this is the collection Paola Ponce was swatching on her channel and I thought it was such a beautiful collection. So pretty 😍
Can you please do a video on sanitation? And also go through your room a little more and tools/products :)
I screamed and laughed and jumped for joy during this whole video !!!! So happy for you and can’t wait to get my hands on these gels ! 💅💅
You literally understand me on such a deep level!!!!!!!!!!!!
i decided to start doing my own nails at the beginning of the year and i DESTROYED them trying to do dip and acrylic. i switched over to gel because of you and the damage is almost all grown out and my nails aren’t ugly anymore 😭 so excited to get my hands on this collection. you’re one of my fav nail people!!
I would love so much and super appreciate it if you showed us how to do a fill on yourself. I NEED that so bad in my life. Helpppp lol! Thank you for this vid. Can’t wait for my order to get here
yes!!! I will try to remember to do that when these babies grow out!! but for now I have an old doing my nails video from a few months ago that might help a little!!
omg I wish I could get my nails done by you
Hard flex!!! Collection is beautiful so happy for you🧡🧡
The Nail Queen 👑 is back!!!
AHHHH!! ❤️!!!!!
Hi! I’ve come here from your tiktok videos and then from your Instagram. I’m really becoming interested in doing my own nails as a form of self care and relaxation and a fun hobby. I want to be the best I can be on my own! I hope to invest in some of you line once I learn how to make use of the products correctly. I really appreciate this video. You really inspire me! Wishing all the best to you! Congratulations on your new line! ❤️
Hi Katie! So randomly stumbled upon you and your nail amazingness when googling how to choose nail bits for at home gel mani use and went down the rabbit whole between your IG and videos. Not a pro by any means but have just always loved all things nails and beauty so adore all your insanely creative designs and ideas. You literally jump off the videos and pages in your passion and love for what you do and your business among just have such amazing energy and good vibes. I dont remeber the last time I've been so impressed with a business I've stumbled on through social media and literally annoyed I dont live in Cali so I could be another client fo yours as much as I love the current salon I've gone to the lat 8 years haha! Definitely will be purchasing your products when I get a little more practice with gel manis and perfect that. Keep on rocking it girl and wish you all the continued and deserved success! 🤗💕💕💕 Xo Diana
Would you apply mega stick base the same as these?
the melody susie drill on amazon is bomb! it goes up to 30,000 rpm (i honestly only ever use up to 15,000 but at least u know its powerful) and ive been using it for almost a year with no problems! ive lowkey dropped it a few times and it survived. i use it on every. single. nail client. i do recommend investing in some decent bits tho it makes a huge difference
amazing 😻 ty for sharing your process!!!
So glad you’re back! I ordered a couple of shades the day they were released and can’t wait for mine to come in the mail, you’re such an inspiration to me 🤍
omg you'll have to tell me everything when you get them!
Congratulations, I can't wait to buy and try them. Thank you for the advice and sharing!
omg thank you for even watching!
I rewatch all of your UA-cam videos, and I’m so happy there’s a new one!!! Can’t wait to try the new bases 🥰🥰🥰
I was wondering what E-file I should get as a beginner? I ordered berry base, midnight peace, rose quartz and the top coat!!! I'm so excited to try them, love your work!!!
Yes I need this answered! Please tell us.
I might’ve missed this somewhere, but is there a light you recommend/like to use? I also just ordered your kokoist collab set, so excited to use them!! 😍💖
What is the ingredients list?
Congratulations 🙌🏾 I may have picked up a few on launch day, well actually 5 colors, but hey who’s counting 😊
Oh my gahhhhh!!! I hope you find some good ones that make you so happy !!
Its the base coat necessary or would it still work if I just put the gel color on without it??
Where are your files from? It looks thinner than a normal file and I need that!
I have peach base, desert sand, and favorite red coming today! Bringing peach and desert to salon tomorrow, would you have them do 2 layers of base?
the way I build it one nail at a time would be perfect! but for people who don't have that experience yet, two layers of base would be perfect! you just wanna make sure you build up that strength a bit. this is a semi hard gel base too
Yassssssss! I just got mine in today and I am definitely keeping the box it came in!!
Omg yes right??? It’s like a little donut box . So cute
Question ???? So nail primer and hydrating the nail isn’t needed
2 questions? Do you need a top coat if you decide to wear just the base color? Your polishes can be worn without a base coat?
Wondering the same thing love those base colors so pretty and natural!
There’s a moment during prep where you hold the file perpendicular to the free edge. What angle is that (90° or 45°) and why do you do that step?
Ooo is it where when my hand is facing me? I think i know what you’re talking about, I’m shaping my nails and when i shape i always check the way it looks from both angles. And I’ll file my nail to shape while i hold it out like that just to make sure it looks good from all angles. Pretty sure that’s what you saw! Hope that helps
Thank you for all of the great tips! Can’t wait to get my order in and try out your techniques!
Oh I’m so excited! And so nervous ! Hehe
Can’t wait to get my order got 8 different colors. Do you not need a primer with this base? You’re amazing
Wondering the same!
I'm pretty sure you still need a primer!
You truly shouldn’t need one if proper prep and cleansing is done! A lot of Japanese base gels are made to not need any bonder. But if you get a little nervous, feel free to ;) not a big deal! But yes it’s lasted about 5 weeks for me before with proper prep and no bonder. Hope that helps!
Perfect good to know. Thank you
Loved this!! I need to get the peach base!! I already ordered desert sand, my favorite red, spritzer, and overcast! and Do you think you’ll do another swatch party with the rest of the colors? 💕
I think i need to! 😍
Ive bought 5 of your polishes- and I ADORE THEM. But I'm getting so tired of all the filing and buffing when Im changing polishes. Is there an affordable e-file you would recommend particularly for a DIY-er? Thank you for this tutorial by the way!
Omg perf timing , JUST posted a blog about all my recs !! Linked in the description ! Or just go to nailthoughts.com at my blogs!
@@nailthoughts Omg this is a holy grail of a blog post. Thanks qween!! 😇
Congratulations! I am so happy for you! Quick question, does your gels work with other brands base and top gel?
yes! good question! I have not tried it enough yet, butttt most Japanese gels I find are pretty compatible with each other! like I always mix Kokoist base/colors with presto base/colors all the time. I've even used luminary base with my kokoist gels before as well! hope that helps
@@nailthoughts ahh yes. I asked because I brought presto base and top a couple of weeks ago and now I want your gels so I didn’t want to buy more base and gel since I do my own nails you know
Omg perfect! You are totally set up for success!
@@nailthoughts hahaha thank you 😊..... I hope to see more videos from you 😍
Is there an inexpensive e-file you’d recommend for DIYers?
I haven’t done enough research yet 😩 not sure !
Melodie Suzie Scamander is a good inexpensive one for starters and pros. Had mine for a year now and it works great.
Do you recommend two coats of base when putting regular gel color? Or is one coat okay? I can’t wait to get mine in the mail!😁
I always do this building method with my base gel! Truly. No
Matter what base gel !
After watching only 3 minutes and hearing “like” 20 times, I had to leave.
Nailthoughts, Please don't say the Lord's name in vain. Thank you.
Can you stop talking pfffffffffff