I hope this comment finds you well. I just wanted to thank you for all your videos and I'm scared never been to school for nails but I love doing my nails it takes me 4ever but no matter what I attempt to do it comes out so nice 😊 thanks hope to see you soon
I just made a beautiful colored and glitter acrylic mix using chalk, and a cover beige using white and make up. I can't wait to try the loose pigments! tfs
I just want to say that I’m so happy I found Your videos and channel because you actually talk about what we’re doing I hate when people just talk about all kinds of things and it takes 20 minutes just to get into step one and then by the end of Stephan they’re already saying more random stuff I’m very happy that I found you I’m hoping that you have some videos on how to do ombre red rainbow hombre and glitter hombre and nail art I’ll definitely be checking your channel frequently thank you
Omg you saved my life rita! Your so smart. You should write a book now. Nail bible ... And publish it write all about your nail hacks and tips and tricks and what got you into nails. God bless you Rita. Your very positive and you help me alot. Thankyou 💅💞
Thank u I recently experimented with making my own glitter acrylic it worked perfect I have this make up in two different colors and I am ready try thank u for the video it confirms for me that I can make almost any color acrylic
I am diggin that pink! Girl, I believe you've just saved me THOUSANDS annually! I'd thought about this but wasn't sure how it'd work out...it appears its just fine. Thank you & new subbie here.
I love using soft pastels that come in the little sticks.. you can grind them into powder with your efile and Mix with acrylic and make gorgeous colors. I also use eyeshadow and mica powders. The most expensive part (sorry but once you factor it in these are more than $1) is your acrylic powder. And if you are using clear that is for full use strength nails you absolutely do not need white, which will lighten your bright colors. You can use clear without white if the clear is made to make nails on its own. White isn't the only strength powder out there.. I've only ever added white to colors I want to lighten.. and I have no breakage. Try those soft pastel chalks too.. They are available at any art store or hobby lobby, Michaels, Wal-Mart for next to nothing and the color ranges are gorgeous. And if you grind them up with your efile the powder is super smooth and blends beautifully with the acrylic powder. And the nails are SUPER STRONG and I use mia secret clear acrylic powder only. Love that you are teaching people who might not know and are spending hard earned money on colored acrylics. Great video !!
Wow that's a amazing you inspire me to get my nails done and I have the eyeshadow from Dollar tree already but had no use for it till you show me thanks so much
Girl what! Your videos are life! I have all of this stuff already! Man u are a life saver! I just got even more excited about my nail tech journey!!!!!
Thanks so much for this video! I have been trying to figure out an inexpensive way to make my own colored acrylic and this definitely helps. Also, your videos are great! Thanks for all you're doing to help us stay motivated and to learning! I took a break from nails myself, but it feels so good to be back!!
Awesome. Vid. Pretty nails! Contemplating if I should go back and buy white acrylic? did it make the color pop when you added a little? Or does it also lighten the color? I want to make a really dark jet black one? But I want it to be opaque and not transparent. So thinking maybe adding white acrylic would help? But I don't want to lighten the color either. Does white acrylic in itself actually make the nail "stronger" like you said? Or did you mean it just make the nail color strong/bolder? Thanks!
To make it opaque you will need more black than white. Yes white acrylic make the nail it self stronger. Because the white acrylic is used for sculpting the white on a pink and white set. So the white is stronger to prevent it from easily breaking. At least this is what I've found to be true. Thanks for watching.
floored----I saw those this morning and have some myself and wondered, can these be used on nails? Well, I now have my answer. wow...lol. I see that someone said chalk.. I will watch that video later tonight. Newbie to at home nail care starting a one time base class in two weeks. Your videos are very informative.
have you tried this tip? how'd it go? contemplating if I should go back and guy white acrylic? did it make the color pop when you added a little? Or just only lighten it? :( Did it make the nail stronger like she said? Thanks!
Thanks for your tips, that variety pack, I would combine all the similar shades to increase the amount for the shades. My grandma was a cook and taught me how to cook, how this relates to nails? She never wrote measurements for any of her recipes. All in her head only. I have recipes for perogies I don't see anywhere. I wont write it down cause now its in my head. Also yes the recipe does change in taste-slightly-but ever so slightly and, delightfully. I def. am not trying to discourage you, you do your mixes however comfortable. I could go crazy with trying to get the right shades by 1/4's of this & 1/8's of that. One it'll be quicker, oh and also* its how I learned to make shades of colors in oil painting class at my college. We would add only a touch by touch because esp. if colors are highly pigmented like oil paints are. A little goes along way so to add colors more than a pinch then you have to be careful you wont make the outcome too murky or too bland. If any of that makes sense. I hope my perspective brings a new sense or idea about your doing colors for you. Its good to know for certain recipes (maybe) that if you like it enough you may just eye ball the specific colors added so you dont* need to fuss because the combos always come out right for you give or take ^^ Lovely video.♡💜💚💙❤
You don't have to soak off your nails, you can just lightly file off the last color from your nails (if you need to do a week or two acrylic touch up then just get that done, don't forget to push up the cuticles, lightly file the natural nail, apply dehydrator and primer) then apply the new acrylic color on your nails and do the rest of the steps to finish the new manicure. I hope this helps you to get more use out of your existing acrylic. Good luck to you =)
Hey gorgeous. I just found you today. You're amazing. Does you practice fingers in the video have like a hump made into it before you place your tips on it? Asking because I purchased some that look similar to yours but I can't seem to get my tips to to stay attached to the practice finger when trying to apply them. Any tips??
Hello! Are you trying to glue them on? If so you dont need to just find a tip that will fit the finger and slide it on. Let me know if it works. Thanks for watching.
have you tried food coloring? they give you 4 colors in the box of the liquid kind... like your primary colors and you can make some really nice colors with them or the gel kind they come in pastels I believe.
There is no best acrylic. It comes down to trying different brands and seeing which one you like and can afford. But I will say Mia Secret is a good brand when you are just learning. It applies and stays well and is affordable I did a video review on it ua-cam.com/video/kz5eNzoewoI/v-deo.html and if you want to purchase the link is in the description box. Thanks for watching.
Tori Tropics Hi I love Mia Secret. It is smooth application and great price. I did a review on it. If you decide to purchase please use the link in the description box to help support the channel. Thanks a lot.
Victoria Collins You can use just the white for the whole nail or the for just when doing pink and white. I add it to the colors so they aren't see through. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mia is currently what I use with good results. Make sure you're doing a good prep and not getting close to the skin and that you arent making acrylic too thin in the cuticle area especially on the sides. Hope this helps.
I love your videos and they have taught me a lot! I have a question. Is there certain eyeshadow that we should stay clear of? I heard that oil based eyeshadows will cause lifting. What's you thoughts?
I hope this comment finds you well. I just wanted to thank you for all your videos and I'm scared never been to school for nails but I love doing my nails it takes me 4ever but no matter what I attempt to do it comes out so nice 😊 thanks hope to see you soon
I just made a beautiful colored and glitter acrylic mix using chalk, and a cover beige using white and make up. I can't wait to try the loose pigments! tfs
Angie Lynn You're welcome. It's so much fun isn't it? Thanks for watching.
Angie Lynn Cool...
YOU ARE A FREAKING GENIUS!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching, Rose.
Thank you for sharing so pretty pink bubblegum.
You're welcome thanks for watching.
I just want to say that I’m so happy I found Your videos and channel because you actually talk about what we’re doing I hate when people just talk about all kinds of things and it takes 20 minutes just to get into step one and then by the end of Stephan they’re already saying more random stuff I’m very happy that I found you I’m hoping that you have some videos on how to do ombre red rainbow hombre and glitter hombre and nail art I’ll definitely be checking your channel frequently thank you
I do this all the time and it is beautiful! The shimmer is awesome! I use it for my cover powders too!
Yes it's great. Thanks for watching.
Nail tech hack!!!! I love it!
Omg you saved my life rita! Your so smart. You should write a book now. Nail bible ... And publish it write all about your nail hacks and tips and tricks and what got you into nails. God bless you Rita. Your very positive and you help me alot. Thankyou 💅💞
Thank you for your kind words and for watching, Nina.
I just found your channel. I love your ideas. Your personality is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Hi welcome to the channel. Thanks for watching.
Thank u I recently experimented with making my own glitter acrylic it worked perfect I have this make up in two different colors and I am ready try thank u for the video it confirms for me that I can make almost any color acrylic
Kamyllion Dyme Isnt it fun? Thanks for watching.
I am diggin that pink! Girl, I believe you've just saved me THOUSANDS annually! I'd thought about this but wasn't sure how it'd work out...it appears its just fine. Thank you & new subbie here.
Hi thanks for watching and subbing.
This was very Helpful Nail Products can get Expensive I will definitely go this route I love those . Stay Blessed
The possibilities are endless with this idea, thank you for sharing! ♡
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
I use these eye shadows for ombres. They are awesome!
Girl friend,u think like a Puerto Rican yes baby that how we round.love it😀
LOL
Jackie Rodriguez sí una puertoriquena would do this too 🤪😭
Thank you so much.I love your videos and the way you explain things. I love the pink.
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
Love this idea, some make up ranges have such beautiful colours! I'm looking forward to trying this. Keep the videos coming! With love from London xx
Ashleigh Jeeves Thanks for watching and commenting Ashleigh!
New Nail Tech Success i wish i could make it 😭😢
I love using soft pastels that come in the little sticks.. you can grind them into powder with your efile and Mix with acrylic and make gorgeous colors. I also use eyeshadow and mica powders. The most expensive part (sorry but once you factor it in these are more than $1) is your acrylic powder. And if you are using clear that is for full use strength nails you absolutely do not need white, which will lighten your bright colors. You can use clear without white if the clear is made to make nails on its own. White isn't the only strength powder out there.. I've only ever added white to colors I want to lighten.. and I have no breakage. Try those soft pastel chalks too.. They are available at any art store or hobby lobby, Michaels, Wal-Mart for next to nothing and the color ranges are gorgeous. And if you grind them up with your efile the powder is super smooth and blends beautifully with the acrylic powder. And the nails are SUPER STRONG and I use mia secret clear acrylic powder only. Love that you are teaching people who might not know and are spending hard earned money on colored acrylics. Great video !!
Thanks for the additional tips. Will you be making a video on this?
I agree .I use Mia clear also, well I use a lot of their products. I just made some glitter and colored acrylic powder yesterday.
Wow that's a amazing you inspire me to get my nails done and I have the eyeshadow from Dollar tree already but had no use for it till you show me thanks so much
I really enjoy your videos I feel like I could learn how to do my own nails!
Terri Bookout Yes you can. Thanks for watching.
Do your own. It's fun and relaxing.
Get all off WISH...most is free!!!!
Super helpful! Tysm
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching .
Girl what! Your videos are life! I have all of this stuff already! Man u are a life saver! I just got even more excited about my nail tech journey!!!!!
Glad it helped thanks for watching.
Thank you for this information.
you're welcome
I always mix both Clear and white acrylic powder together.
Thanks so much for this video! I have been trying to figure out an inexpensive way to make my own colored acrylic and this definitely helps. Also, your videos are great! Thanks for all you're doing to help us stay motivated and to learning! I took a break from nails myself, but it feels so good to be back!!
Cheley City Hi welcome back to nails and to the channel.
Video is great,but in the nicest way possible - you can stand to talk a lot less!
You’re my new fave ❤️ 💅
Just made sum color acrylic using products from this video..... awesome! Thanks❤
You're welcome Amanda thanks for watching.
I watched it long time ago, but i had saved this video for my reference ❤💚
Learn a lot . Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Love the idea!!! Must try!!
Hi Gloria. Thanks for watching.
I love your ideas!
Thanks for watching..
Wow love it, brilliant 😍
It's so much fun. Thanks for watching.
This is amazing, thank you!
Be careful or it will become addicting. smile. Thanks for watching.
Tfs the bottom can be opened from underneath. easier to release the eye shadow. just fyi
Hey how are you?😊 Can’t wait for more uploads! I missed your videos❤️ I randomly looked up to see if you were still uploading✨ Stay blessed and tfs!
LadyALCO Im ok thanks for asking. I will be making more videos soon. I just had to take a break. Blessings to you as well.
Super helpful, Sis! Cheers! 💖🙏☝
Thanks for watching!
I’m going to try it thanks
Have fun, Jay.
Awesome. Vid. Pretty nails! Contemplating if I should go back and buy white acrylic? did it make the color pop when you added a little? Or does it also lighten the color? I want to make a really dark jet black one? But I want it to be opaque and not transparent. So thinking maybe adding white acrylic would help? But I don't want to lighten the color either. Does white acrylic in itself actually make the nail "stronger" like you said? Or did you mean it just make the nail color strong/bolder? Thanks!
To make it opaque you will need more black than white. Yes white acrylic make the nail it self stronger. Because the white acrylic is used for sculpting the white on a pink and white set. So the white is stronger to prevent it from easily breaking. At least this is what I've found to be true. Thanks for watching.
floored----I saw those this morning and have some myself and wondered, can these be used on nails? Well, I now have my answer. wow...lol.
I see that someone said chalk.. I will watch that video later tonight. Newbie to at home nail care starting a one time base class in two weeks.
Your videos are very informative.
Ty Wilson Thanks for watching, Ty.
I've used both chalk and eyeshadow. However I didn't use white which would be why it was light. Thx for the tip of using white as a base
have you tried this tip? how'd it go? contemplating if I should go back and guy white acrylic? did it make the color pop when you added a little? Or just only lighten it? :( Did it make the nail stronger like she said? Thanks!
Thanks for your tips, that variety pack, I would combine all the similar shades to increase the amount for the shades. My grandma was a cook and taught me how to cook, how this relates to nails? She never wrote measurements for any of her recipes. All in her head only. I have recipes for perogies I don't see anywhere. I wont write it down cause now its in my head. Also yes the recipe does change in taste-slightly-but ever so slightly and, delightfully. I def. am not trying to discourage you, you do your mixes however comfortable. I could go crazy with trying to get the right shades by 1/4's of this & 1/8's of that. One it'll be quicker, oh and also* its how I learned to make shades of colors in oil painting class at my college. We would add only a touch by touch because esp. if colors are highly pigmented like oil paints are. A little goes along way so to add colors more than a pinch then you have to be careful you wont make the outcome too murky or too bland. If any of that makes sense. I hope my perspective brings a new sense or idea about your doing colors for you. Its good to know for certain recipes (maybe) that if you like it enough you may just eye ball the specific colors added so you dont* need to fuss because the combos always come out right for you give or take ^^ Lovely video.♡💜💚💙❤
Bombshell nailS Yes, I see where you're coming from thanks for the comment.
Awesome!😁👍❤
Thanks for watching.
These were beautiful. I have literally just uploaded a video on my channel. Thank you for sharing x
Thanks for watching.
I like to change my nail color to much for this, I don’t have the time to soak off my nails to start over with a new color.
You could always try mixing the powder and use cornstarch. Cornstarch usually last for about a week or two.
You don't have to soak off your nails, you can just lightly file off the last color from your nails (if you need to do a week or two acrylic touch up then just get that done, don't forget to push up the cuticles, lightly file the natural nail, apply dehydrator and primer) then apply the new acrylic color on your nails and do the rest of the steps to finish the new manicure. I hope this helps you to get more use out of your existing acrylic. Good luck to you =)
I have all of them 4 colors
Hey gorgeous. I just found you today. You're amazing. Does you practice fingers in the video have like a hump made into it before you place your tips on it? Asking because I purchased some that look similar to yours but I can't seem to get my tips to to stay attached to the practice finger when trying to apply them. Any tips??
Hello! Are you trying to glue them on? If so you dont need to just find a tip that will fit the finger and slide it on. Let me know if it works. Thanks for watching.
Wow 😍 brilliant idea be saving a fortune when I try this thanks X
Your welcome. Thanks for watching.
New Nail Tech Success no problem have subscribed 💖
Thank you so much for sharing this info.. I was wondering if I could just do it with clear instead of mixing white & clear together
The white makes it not see through but if u want to have it see through just use clear thanks for watching.
@@NewNailTechSuccess That makes sense, thank you for your time🤗
love your channel! so helpful! tfs
candice bergstrom Thanks for warching, Candice.
What kind of brush is this?
have you tried food coloring? they give you 4 colors in the box of the liquid kind... like your primary colors and you can make some really nice colors with them or the gel kind they come in pastels I believe.
Wow that's cool. I'm going to have to try it. Thanks Linda!
Thanks for the video. Do you mostly use your mix powders or another system. I was wondering about lifting.
No I use mostly Mia Secret or Young Nails. I haven't got into making a lot of acrylic powders yet. Thanks for watching.
Does it matter what brand of eye shadow you use?
No it doesn't. Thanks for watching.
Thank You
Thanks for watching.
Love your advice. My Nail Tech Bootcampers would love this info too. Just sub'd.
100ktrainer Hi welcome to the channel.Thanks for watching.
Nice!
Kari Coleman Thanks for watching Kari.
What is the best acrylic to buy?
There is no best acrylic. It comes down to trying different brands and seeing which one you like and can afford. But I will say Mia Secret is a good brand when you are just learning. It applies and stays well and is affordable I did a video review on it ua-cam.com/video/kz5eNzoewoI/v-deo.html and if you want to purchase the link is in the description box. Thanks for watching.
Do you have any tips on how to make a white acrylic powder look more opaque for a "soft white" look?
simonealexa Add clear powder to the white
Did the ice shadow mix cause any lifting to your nails?
Hi Aria No actually it worked very well because the added white made it a stronger adhesion. Thanks for watching.
where do u think is the best acrylic powder n mon. for the best price yet is still good? and also 2 buy a good metal bits?
Tori Tropics Hi I love Mia Secret. It is smooth application and great price. I did a review on it. If you decide to purchase please use the link in the description box to help support the channel. Thanks a lot.
and I did a bit review video of good bits and links in the description box too.
What are the items to do acrylic nails and the matching liquid.
Check out this video for all the supplies you need. ua-cam.com/video/FOF5pKSj05o/v-deo.html&lc=UgyhrMDRTuFQsG-0sx94AaABAg
I like how u used your own thumb nail picture
Hello just wondering if I can use powder food coloring??
I never thought of using food coloring. It may work. I may try this. Thanks for watching.
You're welcome and thz
Hi. New Youbie to your channel. By any chsnce might you know where I can find the OPI heat eq liquid warmer? Thanks.
Welcome to the channel. I have never heard of this. Perhaps try
going to OPI website.
What is your opinion on coloring acrylic monomer with nail polish?
Never tried with polish if I do I'll do an update.
Shuga Bear, why would you want to do that?
Where do you get your acrylic powders at
Hello I buy my powders online. I am currently using Mia Secret.
Thanks.. f
or sharing
I saw a few videos where chalk was used.
really chalk?😂 Thats crazy, I wonder if it worked, sounds interesting tho.
Bombshell nailS Yeah It Really Works. No Oil In The Chalk & Your Good. Use Your Michaels & JoAnn Coupons For 60% Off
HAVE YOU TRIED THE ACRYLIC DIP METHOD? VIEWS?
What if you just use the white powder
Victoria Collins You can use just the white for the whole nail or the for just when doing pink and white. I add it to the colors so they aren't see through. Thanks for watching.
Wear can i buy acrylic powder from.
I buy Mia Secret online. It's great here's a link. amzn.to/2NS1YDq
Just get pigment powder off Amazon or eBay. I try that eyeshadow pigment powder is the best
thanks for the tip and for watching.
what's a good primer & acrylic system? (i currently have mia secret) i have a lil bit of lifting.....
rest of my msg was cut off.... i may have try this. keep us posted!
Hi Mia is currently what I use with good results. Make sure you're doing a good prep and not getting close to the skin and that you arent making acrylic too thin in the cuticle area especially on the sides. Hope this helps.
that might be my problem. nails are thin... Thanks so much! love your videos 💜
Amanda Brewer You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
i love mia's secret, i have some on and it's been 3 weeks and no lifting....i did use a drill bit (for cuticles) around cuticle area
I love your videos and they have taught me a lot!
I have a question. Is there certain eyeshadow that we should stay clear of? I heard that oil based eyeshadows will cause lifting. What's you thoughts?
Hi Amy. I didn't know that oil based shadows will cause lifting, but it makes sense in the video I used a loose powder. Thanks for watching.
Tell me about it I sell nail supplies it cost me lots to buy yearly have you ever tried mc nail collection from Mexico
No I haven't tried that brand. I will have to look into it thanks for watching.
@@NewNailTechSuccess ok I like watching your videos
I started to pick up these same eyeshadow to try this but, I got scared but I am definetly going to try this!
Robin Quarles They are very smooth better than using chalk to me. Thanks for watching, Robin.