I literally tried your technique the second I got done watching your video and...IT WORKS!!! I never paint my nails because it always looks so sloppy, but now you have changed that and made it possible for me to be a part of the beautiful manicure world!! Thank you thank you!! I am headed to Walgreens in about an hour and can't wait to pick up a few colors of the Sally Hanson Gel polish-and no, I will not forget the top coat! Lol! Great video and you look amazing!
So...I didn't think this technique would make that big of a difference for me--but WOW, it really does. This polish stays on my nails really well but it was super streaky and gross looking the way I was painting them. Tried this--magical! ;) They look way better. Thanks for the tutorial!
Hi, do you not need cuticle oil and wipes at the end ? And primer ? Also I don't need to pull my nails, pusher and buffer? How long you let them dry in between the Polish on both and coat ? Since led light isn't useful for this right ? Thank you. I'm on the go, and I like something an alternative and salon is expensive hahah😅.
Great tutorial. I've been doing my own nails my whole life but tried your technique tonight. It works so well I can't believe I've never done it that way before. So much more control & less mess on my cuticles. Thanks!
I'm so excited that you did a video on these polishes!! I feel like I've been the only one that's been telling everyone they need these in their life!! I just wish the dry time was faster but other than that these are the best (from the drugstore) they always last more than a week before chipping and people always think it's a professional mani. I'm addicted!
This is one of my favorite polishes. I love them! The brush is probably my favorite brush ever, it's so easy to manipulate. Every single color I have is creamy and opaque, it goes on really smooth. Great video!
I just purchased the color 789 Get Mod (white) and I did 2 coats and it did not cover my nail completely. I added a 3rd coat of white and it started to come chip/dent before adding a top coat. Any tips for this white color?
Thank you so much for your technique!! I kid you not, it changed how I felt about applying nail polish! It gave me a huge confidence boost and I just *knew* I could do it! I saw this video not long after you posted this 2 years ago, and I totally had that lightbulb moment, "Of course! It's how I hold the brush!! Like any tool!!" Thank you sooooo much for sharing this with us, I went out and bought this polish in 190 Pinky Rings - and the top coat ;) And I love it! Your technique is fantastic, I still use it and refer to this video, and your explanation was excellent, thank you so much!
Hey I'm having some issues.. after the top coat is dry I'm going on about my day and I'm getting dents in the pain! So like the top coats are dry but not the bottom ones! Despite having waited 10 mins after to putting the 2 layers 😭
I can't wait to try this technique. I'm a cosmetology student and I have really shaky hands. Applying polish has been the most difficult for me. I haven't heard of any technique to give me more control until now so thank you so much!
I'm sure this sounds a bit psycho but I could watch you paint your nails all day. It's very relaxing and you have the prettiest nails for nail polish. Love that color too!
@coffeebreakwithDani how long does it take to dry? I tried the top coat once and it never really dried down :/ I was confused and wondered if I did it wrong. Do you top the gel one with a quick dry?
What’s the blue called you showed up? I’ve got this it’s so nice & shiny it also lasts long and I agree you do thin layers not thick as it can bubble wipe as much of as possible then add a top coat then in a few days add another top coat layer.
Thank you for your tip on holding the brush. I tried it as you were explaining it and it absolutely gives better control over the polish! I love you so much Dani XOXO's I will definitely be getting the Sally Hanson 2 step gel polish. Have a great day
You have such fabulous nails Dani!! Also, for you guys who have problems with chipping for this polish, try lightly buffing your nails and cleaning with alcohol before applying the polish. This will help it stay longer!😊
Ive just started using these nail polishes and i know this video is from a while ago now, but have you tried the matte finish top coat? 😅 i watched this video because i wanted to make sure i do it right and also have brittle nails 😅😊
I just bought this today and I'm about to give a try. I hope it's as great as you have expressed. Polishing with left hand is always the most difficult part.
Thank you so much! I’ve always struggled painting with my non dominant hand so I would go get my nails done. I can save so much money thanks to this video!
I love this nail polish! I'm a mom and there's a lot of washing dishes, cleaning, bathing etc & I find that the color lasts very long and doesn't chip. ❤️❤️❤️
That's the biggest con. I have that same issue but I still use these ones because they usually last a week sometimes 2 so I figure it kinda works out in the end cause you're only painting your nails once a week as oppose to every other day with some other drug store nail polish
I love the look of gel polish so i was pretty excited to try out Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel.. I bought a nude color, nothing too flashy. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to work for me at all. It is recommended to paint on two thin layers but it is just way too streaky and it doesn't cover fully.. Not even after i put on a third coat. I let it dry more than five minutes in between. So frustrating and disappointing. Maybe other colors, no nudes/pastels, will work better..?
Since this process doesn't require a basecoat, do the darker nail colors eventually stain the nails yellow? Have you used it long enough to see that on your nails? I'm intrigued and have been wanting to try it, because I use the Seche Vite base and top coat, so my manis last about a week. Thanks!!!
Dani, does the gel polish stain your nails, or can you you a base coat before applying the polish, and does the Top coat leave a sticky film? Thank you for your tutorial. First time watching. 💕💕
You are precious! I just picked this up from the store and was looking at some reviews to see if it was actually that good and this made me happy with my purchase! Great (& helpful)review! Thank you for your videos you’re such a cutie!
Nail polish collectors united! It'd be great if you also did a pedicure video! Your videos make me feel so happy because of how happy you are in them, thank you for that :)!
I am an opi and Essie lover w/seche vite as the top coat but you convinced me to get this today. Loved the application. Dry time was not an issue (I don't polish as fast as you) and I LOVE the brush. Will see how it wears this week.
+HonestBeautybyCharity it's not bad. Usually gel polishes are thick and take years to dry. This one is very loose in viscosity so the key is to do two very thin layers! It dries super fast!
Thank you! I did a better job with using this method! My top coat wasn't as shiny as yours, but I'm wondering if it's the color I used. I do love the polish! It will be the only brand I use for now on!
hey, dani, thanks for this video. have you tried opi infinite shine? I admit to loving high end nail polish and really want to try these but I've seen such mixed reviews!
Hi Dani! I'm sipping my coffee wearing the blue Tidal color! I just bought this gel polish this weekend, super excited to see that you're doing a review too!
YOU truly inspire my next manicure lol the color is stunning! ive used sally hansen miracle gel before and i only have one shade I might have to buy more now lol great video beautiful xo
Dani! Can you use the top coat with other brand polish? Also, I got that gorgeous red, but it stained my nails terribly after a week of being on. Any suggestions on that?
I recently tried this nail polish and I love it. I have so much nail polish but this is all I want to use now. I always chip my nails so easily and this lasted me a week I was surprised I really didn't have high hopes for it but I'm pretty happy with it.
This video was 7 years ago , now my question is what is the best nail polish in the market ? I’m looking for long lasting one which not will damage my nails and of course easy to remove with regular polish removal??
Thank you so much for this painting tip i have literally mastered painting my nails!!!🙌🏾 I can not wait to grow out my nails and get the perfect shape your nails are absolutely LOVELY❤️❤️❤️
la técnica está buenisima danni ... nunca he probado ese esmalte creo que iba a ser muy espeso... pero estoy dispuesta a probar ahora ... me gusta el resultado!!! love you danni keep rocking
Omg yes! I love the way you grip the brush! It’s made my manicure 100x better ! Lol I purchased the Sally duo today in the color ‘Midnight Mod’ with a Matte top coat... SO. FREAKING. IN. LOVE!!! 💖🔥
Hello Can I put a quick dry product on? Also Can I use with the gel nail extender. Not for length. But they make the nails just a tiny bit thicker thick like you have acrylic No tips. Yiu can use a form or a tip or nothing. I’m Left handed. My nails are like yours. Years years of being in water. Thank you Pretty lady
I used my le mini macaron gel light thing and it didn’t harden this polish. It says it’s gel so it should cure under the U. Light but it didn’t. What’s wrong with this gel polish?
I love this video, I've collected about 25 bottles of this polish! I do love the polish and the shine it gives. Thanks for the tips on holding the awesome brush now I can do my right hand just as good!!
the only issue I had with this and why I stopped using it was because it would stain my nails. yes it did last and looked amazing but when using a color like red you would still see a stain on my nail after. idk if I could go back to it.
Maybe I did something wrong but I got this product in a subscription box last year but it did not last any longer than regular polish. Maybe I'll try it again.
Love you tips!! I am a nail tech and also important that I saw you did is cap the ends of your nail with color and top coat. Not sure you shared it in the video, I might have missed you saying that. Thanks again love your energy! Judy
Ive never used their top coat, only ever a quick dry top coat over the gel-effect color, but I think it's supposed to cure quicker in natural sunlight.
I love this nail polish! I have OPI, Essie, Butter London, and Chanel polishes. I actually like this more. The brush is awesome. I have never used this top coat; I always use Seche Vite. I'll have to give it a try.
Dani you need to try the wet&wild ones please!! I want to know what you think about them!! I have been so much in to nails lately because ever sense I was a little girl I've bitten my nails and for some good reason I just stopped. And so now I'm trying to find good affordable ways to make them pretty..
I literally tried your technique the second I got done watching your video and...IT WORKS!!! I never paint my nails because it always looks so sloppy, but now you have changed that and made it possible for me to be a part of the beautiful manicure world!! Thank you thank you!! I am headed to Walgreens in about an hour and can't wait to pick up a few colors of the Sally Hanson Gel polish-and no, I will not forget the top coat! Lol! Great video and you look amazing!
So...I didn't think this technique would make that big of a difference for me--but WOW, it really does. This polish stays on my nails really well but it was super streaky and gross looking the way I was painting them. Tried this--magical! ;) They look way better. Thanks for the tutorial!
Hi, do you not need cuticle oil and wipes at the end ? And primer ? Also I don't need to pull my nails, pusher and buffer?
How long you let them dry in between the Polish on both and coat ? Since led light isn't useful for this right ? Thank you. I'm on the go, and I like something an alternative and salon is expensive hahah😅.
I almost gave up on this polish until I saw this video. Your technique worked. Thank you for sharing!
Great tutorial. I've been doing my own nails my whole life but tried your technique tonight. It works so well I can't believe I've never done it that way before. So much more control & less mess on my cuticles. Thanks!
I'm so excited that you did a video on these polishes!! I feel like I've been the only one that's been telling everyone they need these in their life!! I just wish the dry time was faster but other than that these are the best (from the drugstore) they always last more than a week before chipping and people always think it's a professional mani. I'm addicted!
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to see! And you do a great job of presenting your demonstration ... very joyful and uplifting!
This is one of my favorite polishes. I love them! The brush is probably my favorite brush ever, it's so easy to manipulate. Every single color I have is creamy and opaque, it goes on really smooth. Great video!
I just purchased the color 789 Get Mod (white) and I did 2 coats and it did not cover my nail completely. I added a 3rd coat of white and it started to come chip/dent before adding a top coat. Any tips for this white color?
Thank you so much for your technique!! I kid you not, it changed how I felt about applying nail polish! It gave me a huge confidence boost and I just *knew* I could do it! I saw this video not long after you posted this 2 years ago, and I totally had that lightbulb moment, "Of course! It's how I hold the brush!! Like any tool!!"
Thank you sooooo much for sharing this with us, I went out and bought this polish in 190 Pinky Rings - and the top coat ;) And I love it! Your technique is fantastic, I still use it and refer to this video, and your explanation was excellent, thank you so much!
Hey I'm having some issues.. after the top coat is dry I'm going on about my day and I'm getting dents in the pain! So like the top coats are dry but not the bottom ones! Despite having waited 10 mins after to putting the 2 layers 😭
Well us some alchol after you put the top coat on to get the sticky stuff of
I read in another video that one person paints the color in the night and then paints the top coat in the morning
How long does it usually take each layer to dry for you all? It seems to take FOREVER for every layer to dry for me.
I use a battery-operated portable nail dryer you can get at Wal-Mart for under $9.00.
jpopdubber for me the first layer takes me about 5 minuets
I us a uv light it works in like 1 minute
Hi. Where did you buy your UV light?
Amazon
GREAT polish! Dries fast and it DOES last for me two weeks without a chip! Amazing and affordable. Love it!!!
I can't wait to try this technique. I'm a cosmetology student and I have really shaky hands. Applying polish has been the most difficult for me. I haven't heard of any technique to give me more control until now so thank you so much!
I'm sure this sounds a bit psycho but I could watch you paint your nails all day. It's very relaxing and you have the prettiest nails for nail polish. Love that color too!
@coffeebreakwithDani how long does it take to dry? I tried the top coat once and it never really dried down :/ I was confused and wondered if I did it wrong. Do you top the gel one with a quick dry?
What’s the blue called you showed up? I’ve got this it’s so nice & shiny it also lasts long and I agree you do thin layers not thick as it can bubble wipe as much of as possible then add a top coat then in a few days add another top coat layer.
I watched the video and literally went out to purchase within 30 minutes...so happy with the results! Thank you for making this video!!
Hi! Thanks for this video. I have a question though, can this polish and top coat also be dried using a UV Gel light machine?
Omg! You painted them perfectly! In one stroke. I'm so jealous. 😊
Thank you for your tip on holding the brush. I tried it as you were explaining it and it absolutely gives better control over the polish! I love you so much Dani XOXO's I will definitely be getting the Sally Hanson 2 step gel polish. Have a great day
Does it dry fast?
I love the red polish and the blue ones. I'm always gravitating towards those colors especially if they're long wearing !
Why won’t mine dry? The colors are beautiful but I followed directions and the miracle gel, 2 hours later was not dry.
You have such fabulous nails Dani!! Also, for you guys who have problems with chipping for this polish, try lightly buffing your nails and cleaning with alcohol before applying the polish. This will help it stay longer!😊
Polished By Amy never buff the tops of your nails it cause thinning and peeling nails!
This is my absolute favorite nail Polish brand and formula! So so good
Ive just started using these nail polishes and i know this video is from a while ago now, but have you tried the matte finish top coat? 😅 i watched this video because i wanted to make sure i do it right and also have brittle nails 😅😊
Which nail polish color is this I really like it
Great presentation! You make polishing nail look effortless 😆. Fun clip!!!
Your application technique is spot on. My right hand has never looked this good! Lol
I just bought this today and I'm about to give a try. I hope it's as great as you have expressed. Polishing with left hand is always the most difficult part.
Thank you for this video. PS - I love the winged eyeliner, your eye makeup looks amazing
You haven’t mentioned anything about the importance of a base coat. This has always protected my nails against the colour. Do you not use it?
do you need to put any type of clear polish on before applying the color?(to keep nails protected from yellowing?)
Thank you so much! I’ve always struggled painting with my non dominant hand so I would go get my nails done. I can save so much money thanks to this video!
I love this nail polish! I'm a mom and there's a lot of washing dishes, cleaning, bathing etc & I find that the color lasts very long and doesn't chip. ❤️❤️❤️
Being a mommy of 2 myself how long does it take to dry? That is a major concern for myself when picking polish.
It is not a quick dry top coat.
That's the biggest con. I have that same issue but I still use these ones because they usually last a week sometimes 2 so I figure it kinda works out in the end cause you're only painting your nails once a week as oppose to every other day with some other drug store nail polish
So if I do this I need the top coat for it to work and do they dry quickly or do they dry like regular nails?
You’re so right about having armor on you nails! I love this nail polish!🎉
How long do you wait in between coats?
Can you use ANY base coat with this system?
I do not like painting right on my natural nail as many polishes stain...
Can you use a UV light with this polish? I do Shellac polish and was wondering if this polish would work with it
I love the look of gel polish so i was pretty excited to try out Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel.. I bought a nude color, nothing too flashy. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to work for me at all. It is recommended to paint on two thin layers but it is just way too streaky and it doesn't cover fully.. Not even after i put on a third coat. I let it dry more than five minutes in between. So frustrating and disappointing. Maybe other colors, no nudes/pastels, will work better..?
I love this polish and your Nails look beautiful! What I want to know is the name of your lip stick and the color!! I love it.
Dani, do you think this system strengthens your nails enough to help them grow?
I bought some yesterday but could not open the bottle. Dies the e-tape need to be removed?
Thank you for this! Your nails are beautiful and so are YOU!!!
Since this process doesn't require a basecoat, do the darker nail colors eventually stain the nails yellow? Have you used it long enough to see that on your nails? I'm intrigued and have been wanting to try it, because I use the Seche Vite base and top coat, so my manis last about a week. Thanks!!!
Are thew gel polish can use with nail lamp to cure ?
Dani, does the gel polish stain your nails, or can you you a base coat before applying the polish, and does the Top coat leave a sticky film? Thank you for your tutorial. First time watching. 💕💕
You are precious! I just picked this up from the store and was looking at some reviews to see if it was actually that good and this made me happy with my purchase! Great (& helpful)review! Thank you for your videos you’re such a cutie!
Nail polish collectors united! It'd be great if you also did a pedicure video! Your videos make me feel so happy because of how happy you are in them, thank you for that :)!
Is there a matte top coat I can use?
These polishes are legit! I own so many!
Thanks for the brush holding tip, I had no idea. Gonna have to practice on my next mani! Also shout out to a fellow lefty! WOOT WOOT!!
Tried this and OMG!! IT WORKED 😄!! ... every time I do my nails I make a mess 😯 ... not this time yay!! Thanks for the tip 💅
How long does the polish last on nails? Regular polish starts to pill after 3-4 days.
Hi I have had staining with this product. Does this happen to you also? Thanks for sharing.
I am an opi and Essie lover w/seche vite as the top coat but you convinced me to get this today. Loved the application. Dry time was not an issue (I don't polish as fast as you) and I LOVE the brush. Will see how it wears this week.
How long do I wait in between layers? Also are the light nude colors patchy color?
It looks beautiful. I have been curious about these. Can you tell me how long it takes to dry?
+HonestBeautybyCharity it's not bad. Usually gel polishes are thick and take years to dry. This one is very loose in viscosity so the key is to do two very thin layers! It dries super fast!
+CoffeeBreakwithDani Awesome! I have two kiddos one being about 9 months and I need something that isn't going to be tacky for 5 1/2 million years.
is the top coat same as a transparent nail polish?
Thank you! I did a better job with using this method! My top coat wasn't as shiny as yours, but I'm wondering if it's the color I used. I do love the polish! It will be the only brand I use for now on!
I use this product, but I didn’t remember if the color was one or two coats, so I watched the video! Never seen you before, but I love your energy!
hey, dani, thanks for this video. have you tried opi infinite shine? I admit to loving high end nail polish and really want to try these but I've seen such mixed reviews!
Hi Dani! I'm sipping my coffee wearing the blue Tidal color! I just bought this gel polish this weekend, super excited to see that you're doing a review too!
+Tatiana Morales ooooo that color is beautiful!
I'm loving the orange/red color you picked out here, I think I know what my next mani will be!
Do you use a base coat?
YOU truly inspire my next manicure lol the color is stunning! ive used sally hansen miracle gel before and i only have one shade I might have to buy more now lol great video beautiful xo
Dani! Can you use the top coat with other brand polish? Also, I got that gorgeous red, but it stained my nails terribly after a week of being on. Any suggestions on that?
I do all the time, but to make the manicure last longer I put a thin coat on every night.
If you dont want it to stain, use a basecoat
I recently tried this nail polish and I love it. I have so much nail polish but this is all I want to use now. I always chip my nails so easily and this lasted me a week I was surprised I really didn't have high hopes for it but I'm pretty happy with it.
This video was 7 years ago , now my question is what is the best nail polish in the market ?
I’m looking for long lasting one which not will damage my nails and of course easy to remove with regular polish removal??
Thank you so much for this painting tip i have literally mastered painting my nails!!!🙌🏾 I can not wait to grow out my nails and get the perfect shape your nails are absolutely LOVELY❤️❤️❤️
la técnica está buenisima danni ... nunca he probado ese esmalte creo que iba a ser muy espeso... pero estoy dispuesta a probar ahora ... me gusta el resultado!!! love you danni keep rocking
Omg yes! I love the way you grip the brush! It’s made my manicure 100x better ! Lol I purchased the Sally duo today in the color ‘Midnight Mod’ with a Matte top coat...
SO. FREAKING. IN. LOVE!!! 💖🔥
Can you still use a LED lamp for this?
No light needed but could I use the LED light with just the polish miracle gel polish and top coat ????
Hello
Can I put a quick dry product on?
Also
Can
I use with the gel nail extender.
Not for length. But they make the nails just a tiny bit thicker thick like you have acrylic
No tips. Yiu can use a form or a tip or nothing.
I’m
Left handed. My nails are like yours. Years years of being in water.
Thank you
Pretty lady
How long for the gel color to dry before 2nd coat?
I used my le mini macaron gel light thing and it didn’t harden this polish. It says it’s gel so it should cure under the U. Light but it didn’t. What’s wrong with this gel polish?
That is a pretty color . Does the gel top coat dry as fast as the seche vite ?
no it doesnt. seche vite dries almost instantaneously :)
No, it is not a quick dry top coat.
Thanks for that.. have you tried applying a quick seche vite over top of that sally one? Just wondering cuzz I am to impatient for dry time ..lol
I used a Sally Hansen one a few times. It kind of helped but I adds another layer of polish that has to dry.
+Ditsy Theoneandonly yes i have and it works!
Why is that clear polish (or step 2) so important? Does it just chip more easily?
I love this video, I've collected about 25 bottles of this polish! I do love the polish and the shine it gives. Thanks for the tips on holding the awesome brush now I can do my right hand just as good!!
+Cindy Troxler you do?! Which is your favorite color? I might need it 🙊 I only have 8 "only"..
+CoffeeBreakwithDani haha, I love "sugar fix" a lite blue, and "Dig Fig" which is a red cream. Hard to pic a fav. Lol
the only issue I had with this and why I stopped using it was because it would stain my nails. yes it did last and looked amazing but when using a color like red you would still see a stain on my nail after. idk if I could go back to it.
I already have the top coat along with many colors and these tips will come in handy today!!! THANK YOU
Love your personality! Excited to watch your other videos. I love 100% pure, loved your video!
Maybe I did something wrong but I got this product in a subscription box last year but it did not last any longer than regular polish. Maybe I'll try it again.
Do you have to use the primer? If so, do you have to wait a few minutes to dry or apply the nail polish while the primer is tacky!
You don’t have to use any primer because it’s just regular nail polish.
Love you tips!! I am a nail tech and also important that I saw you did is cap the ends of your nail with color and top coat. Not sure you shared it in the video, I might have missed you saying that. Thanks again love your energy! Judy
How fast does this polish dry? Thats a big factor for me. Can you use a fast drying top coat over the clear gel top coat?
Or do you feel a quick dry top coat is necessary?
Ive never used their top coat, only ever a quick dry top coat over the gel-effect color, but I think it's supposed to cure quicker in natural sunlight.
+Natasha Henderson you definitely need "A" top coat! 😉🙊
Yeeees Dani! I'm always on that struggle when using my non dominant hand. I'll let you know how the technique works. Love ya!
Such a cool video! Do you have a review on the new Essie gel polishes? 😃
I love this nail polish! I have OPI, Essie, Butter London, and Chanel polishes. I actually like this more. The brush is awesome. I have never used this top coat; I always use Seche Vite. I'll have to give it a try.
Dani, what is the name of the blue one u inserted in ur video?
Heading to the drugstore NOW!!! lol Loved your videos! xo
Thanks Dani, I'm gonna go buy this & try it out !
Already subscribed within the first minute, you're adorable!!
Can't wait to try this out thanks for the hints and tips
I'm so early!! Love that nail color!
Dani you need to try the wet&wild ones please!!
I want to know what you think about them!!
I have been so much in to nails lately because ever sense I was a little girl I've bitten my nails and for some good reason I just stopped.
And so now I'm trying to find good affordable ways to make them pretty..
OMG I've never been so early! I love you Dani❤️
+Helen Chua woohoo! Early club!