I have natural nails too (not as long and beautiful as yours) I think it's funny when someone asks if they are real. When I tell them they're real they almost act like I'm lying. Why would I lie? Lol
When I tell people who don't believe that yes indeed my nails are natural, they tend to look closely and then have me flip my hand over to check if I have tips on (because I usually wear polish). It's like people cannot believe that some people can grow their nails long and strong LOLXD.
I've always loved having natural nails and always found people are a little fascinated by that, especially if they are getting longer! Mine aren't anywhere near the length you have, but since I started watching your channel it's encouraged me to take a little extra care of them for which I'm so grateful! 😘
love love that color!! you should do a current video on HOW you do everyday things with your nails at this length. and i miss your nail art videos ....
I love this video ! I have been growing my nail every since I started watching your channel which was back in December. I am 48 yrs old but I been wearing fake nails since I was about 19 . My nails were so weak ,never grew and kept getting fungus at the salons . Since listening to you I stopped going to the salons and I am so thrilled to have real beautiful healthy nails and toenails. Thanks for your help ❤️ you are awesome
I remember that i grew my nails out for my sisters wedding last year. I was so excited i had the design and colors picked out and everything, then the day be4 the wedding i was finally going to paint them and then i broke a nail helping my 4 years old out of the car it was awful and i was so sad i almost cried, there was no saving it so i cut all my nails off and i haven't grew my nails out since. But watching ur videos have given me some inspiration to maybe give it another go.
Everything you have said is so true, I hate it when people ask if my nails are real and I agree a lot of them assume you are lazy . I have six dogs live an active life, I do housework daily , you do get used to having long nails, I use a fork to open cans and I use washing up gloves. If you really want to grow them I think anyone can do it as long as they keep up the maintenance
Love this video.... I too have long nails and they've always grown long since I was a teenager but I've noticed that my nails stay long longer according to my oil and hardener use. Thanks so much for sharing and having a love for natural nails!
A problem i always experienced with fake nails was the damage it would cause. I think because my nails were so thin the filing and buffing before the application of the acrylic would thin them out even more and I would always get a bad break with the acrylics to the point where my nailbed would bleed. I really love that with my natural nails i don't have to worry about that.
One thing I notice between natural long nails and fake long nails is that it's easier to pick things up or apart with natural nails. Fake nails are too thick so picking something up from a flat surface or separating the backing of a sticker is nearly impossible with fake nails, but can still be done with natural nails.
One thing I learned from having very long natural nails is water can ruin them. I took a long hot shower to detangle my hair and when I got out my nails looked translucent. They never went back to normal and I had to cut them ( to start over), I never knew this could happen. Now I detangle out of the shower with gloves on and wash my hair in the sink with gloves. It’s annoying but it saves my nails from the water.
I used to not mind either, until like you said, people start actually trying to hurt your nails, bend them, break them, press on them etc...it's REALLY kinda cruel huh.... jealousy happens a lot more too..women seem to want to throw things at you, all of a sudden wanna play catch ...
Thankyou for this Raquel ❤ I have long natural nails and people when they ask always take a step back when I say they are natural as if I'm lying 🙄... Growing long natural nails is a struggle for some but perseverance is the key , I wear rubber gloves for washing my hair for showering for washing up etc .... I open cans with a spoon , I use the side of my fingers to pick things up rather than using my nails , You just find what best works for you... I'm a nail tech and I have helped alot of my clients to grow their nails 💗 with lasting results ... TFS Gorgeous 😘xox
My natural nails are inherited from my maternal DNA; they started growing when I was 10 years old! I wanted my nails to grow straight like my mom's, but I always had a natural C curve. My oldest aunt had a natural C curve and her's would grow the length of Glodean White's nails before breaking off. She had no acrylic applied to hers. I also don't rely on acrylic overlays unless I have a serious deep crack and I don't want to lose that nail at that moment. I'll do the repair myself. My nails will grow up to 3 to 4.5,/ 5 inches. My mother didn't spoil me. I do my own housework and gardening as well as taking out the garbage and shoveling snow. I have my specific gloves to wear for each specific task. Always received questions about my nails and if I did any work but I always took in stride. Learned how to type on the old fashioned manual typewriter, then practiced on the electric ones. Today's keyboards are a breeze.
Could you please make another video on how you take care of your nails, starting when you remove your polish? Also going over your daily maintenance. 2 yrs ago I watched your video on "How to grow long natural nails" because of this video I now have long nails. Thnx for sharing.
Yes, I get a lot of comments about my natural long nails ... it's true people really look at my nails in disbelief and yes they also think that must not do a lot with my time, wrong! the only thing that I would add is that with natural long nails I am more careful with how I get things done. =)
So true about that ppls don't think I do dishes or clean, I just say well there's something called gloves. And I have learn what breaks them and how to avoid it. I've learned so much about having long nails from you. I've always managed to get them long but not always keep them long, but now I do! I Use oil and hand lotion everyday and change polish every 5 to 7 days and use gloves when doing house work really makes a difference. Thanks
Luv the color on your nails. This colors is really a nice one on your. And yes people tend to look more at natural nails because there is a noticeable difference in how they look. IMO if they are not extremely long they look more beautiful than fake.
I think that your nails are amazing I love the regimen that you use I'm a licensed cosmetologist and I have gained some very useful techniques from you to make doing nails better for natural mail clients. You would be an awesome teacher in a school for manicures they could learn a lot from you. Love the videos!! 👍😊
I always wanted acrylic nails but my mom is typical and is like “no they will ruin your nails” so I was like “ok well i gotta think of something else” so I did not bite them or peel them. Now I have super long nails that I shaped to look like acrylics and peoples reactions are so funny lol
I would love to see snowflake, icicles and winter wonderland themed nails. As a nail tech, if the acrylic, gels are properly done there won't be any lifting. Every nail tech I know say cuticle oil is a must! My favorite thing about acrylic is how smooth and non scratchy my nails are! My favorite thing about my natural nails is I have long nails bed and shallow sidewalls. And they grow really well as long as I care for them daily otherwise they are very thin and razor sharp and sadly I end up scratching myself, the kids and they break easy. I also like that once acrylics are filed and buffed they don't smell, but my polished natural nails smells and my husband hates it. Overall I love natural more because I get to say they are mine and I do them myself! Granted I do my own acrylics too. You are so talented and i love watching your videos!
Drives me crazy when people say "you must not work!" when they see my nails. When did that become a thing? I sew costumes and sell Avon, and work in my garden with these nails and they act like it's some kind of special feat..lol
TFS. I have never had fake nails but I understand some people questioning if your nails are real or not. You have beautiful nails. I enjoyed your video especially the part about your doctor touching your nails LOL!
Your nails are always stunning. What is the nail color you have on? Absolutely beautiful! Do you have some tips on typing with long nails? Mine has grown significantly but it has effected my speed/accuracy.
A few things regarding your statement about long natural nails being taboo: 1) A lot of what people think, and probably even more so in SoCal, is driven by celebrity trends. I remember that many beautiful famous women (i.e. Dolly Parton, Marie Osmond, Loni Anderson just to name a few) grew their nails back in the 70s and 80s, and so many women found it glamorous and desirable. Nowadays it has turned more to the "girl next door" look with people idolizing Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon, etc. and I am sure they would never consider growing their nails even for a movie role, they would just go the fake route and only if absolutely necessary. 2) When you can do something others don't think they can do (even if it's based on a faulty assumption) they will be jealous, look down their nose at you, and make excuses to hate you. It's just an almost universal characteristic of a flawed human race. For example, people hated me for getting good grades growing up. They thought I just walked into class and aced tests without even really trying. But I worked hard to study, I didn't have a naturally high IQ. Now I realize there are exceptions, but many of them would have got the same good results if they put in the same effort. It is the same with your nails. People often despise things or even people out of sheer ignorance. Feel free to comment people, even if you want to criticize. 😁
Michael Roth-i believe you probably have a very good IQ since you were able to study information and get good grades. :) I think you might have hit the nail on the head (NO PUN INTENDED) LOL I remember back in the late 80's and 90's squared long nails were the rage. It seems like people don't really grown them like in the OLDEN days LOL
my nails grow really long and fast and yeah ppl always want 2 touch just 2 confirm they are real...i used to be ok with ppl touching them until some guy once really did not believe they were real so he decided to try and yank one out...omg it was so painful so ths days im just weary bout letting ppl touch tho smtyms i js hv 2 coz i hate it when sm1 says or assumes they are fake
I have been watching your channel since I stopped biting my nails a couple of years ago. I am so curious-your nails are much longer than usual. Have you noticed any difference in your nails before your heart trouble and after? 2. Are you trying to grow them until one breaks?
So my nails are not as long as yours but they are long and they are natural and I sometimes dread when people ask me where I got my nails done, and then I have to tell them that I did them myself and that I have natural nails and they look at me like I have all day to do my nails. So it’s funny but anyways the only other thing I wish you would have talked about is the effects of having fake nails on your natural nails.
I know exactly what you mean. People say they wish they had that much time to play with their nails. Painting them only takes an hour or so one day a week. You take the time to do what you WANT to do. And you do get used to them a little at a time so they're not hard to deal with. 😊
Thanks for sharing! You have helped me on my nail growth journey so much! I'm 3 months strong so far (with a few set backs). One thing I have noticed with natural nails vs. fake nails is that I'm less likely to hurt my nail. With fake nails if you hit them or knock them a certain way they hurt more for me than with natural nails.
I feel the same way about everything you said. I've had people grab my nails and tell me I was lying about them being real. I hate when I have to tell someone they are real and I just painted them, because they look at me like I am lying and just say, "oh". My mother actually said I must not do anything around the house. She's been to my house and has seen me clean. Oh well, they are my babies and I love them.
One thing I learnt from growing naturally long nails (first ever achieved it this year thanks to your tips!♥) was that the efile at the salon absolutely DESTROYS your nails. NEVER use it. im starting all over again with growth now because of that. also, i found i felt so much more feminine and elegant with real natural long nails than acrylics. acrylics are lovely too, but natural is just sm better
I guess mine are natural and fake lol😂 I'm able to grow nails long but I need acrylic on top of my natural nail other wise my nails would break😭 The last time I had tips put on was a little over 3 years ago and I've just been growing them out ever since because the acrylic keeps them strong😁
I went to get a pedicure with my best friend the day b4 we left for vacation. The owner of the salon gave me a free manicure (polish, oil and lotion only because I don't let anyone file my nails) just so that she could see them without nail polish because she didn't really believe me. I thought a "professional" should Definitely be able to tell without doing all of that!🤣😂😂
I have always been able to grow my own long nails. I keep them looking beautiful and manicured at all times my whole life. I have had people look at them and swear they can see glue on the underside lol. I have had arguments with people saying my nails were not my own. It was very upsetting. I always have kept a clean house. I just used gloves and I never had a problem. Like you said, I am used to wearing them long and it actually seems harder if they are worn short lol. Sharon :)
I always find that with my long natural nails they have some small amount of feeling in them because their mine and I'm less likely to break them. When I had acrylics I would break my nails all the time because I had less feeling in them.
I wish I could grow out my natural nails. Even my nail tech, who's been doing nails 38 years, says she never seen nails as this as mine. I keep acrylics on because I'm sick of my nails breaking down past the quick. And I maintain, oil, lotion at leat four times, file with a glass file, keep them painted. They just don't grow. :( Yours are beautiful!
In 2009 it's was strange and different too see women with long nails. I remember a video of a woman with long nails acrylic overlay. But long like 6 cm 😳 or 8 cm square. So beautiful and then the hype growth like the nails growth too 😊💅 I'm a nail tech and I wear 9 years acrylic or gel overlay. 🎉💃 I love your nails videos so much.
OMG! I e gotten all of these! ..I was told by one woman that she didn't have the luxury of having long nails because she cleans too much, and has kids, I told her so do I.
I've been doing and growing my nails for 8 years now. If I'd get five dollars for every question about them, I'd be rich 😄 people automatically think, that my nails are fake, I sometimes have to pursuade them, that they are not fake. I wear makeup too (nothing heavy, just foundation, eyeliner, mascara and a brow product), so with makeup, done nails and my clothing style people think, that I'm stupid and do nothing (one teacher at the university actually told me this, she was very surprised, that I had 100% from the exam). Also lately one teacher has teased me a little about my nails, but he was just worried, that I'm going to ruin them, because they are pretty (I had to work with screwdrivers, sanding machines and wrenches for an experiment) 😄 I told him, what you mentioned, that with natural long nails you slowly get used and adjust to them. I wanted to try acrylic nails, so I used to make them mini stiletto and when we were on a trip and I was taking my entrance ticket from the teacher, she got scared for a little bit, that I hurt her (this was four years ago). But my friends love my nails and nail art, one is a little envious, that my nails are so strong and always done, my dad sometimes asks me to send him a picture of my nails, he likes to share on his facebook 😄😄
Please do a video or series of videos of how you do things differently with your long nails. I want to grow my nails but keep breaking them because of things like opening cans and washing dishing without using gloves. I want to learn how to stop breaking my nails. Also what tips do you have for active people? I hunt and fish a lot as a woman and still want long nails. Please help!
Personally when my nails get a certain length i do go and get them professionally done because i use my hands alot for everything n i am pretty rough with my hands so i do go n get an acrylic or gel overlay on my nails just for extra strength especially since i am an athlete and I work out frequently it just gives me a peace of mind knowing that the length is mine and that I can be lazyish with my nails. With providing little self maintenance to them after a certain length
You're such a beautiful person inside and out !!! How do you keep your polish from chipping? I have long fake nails, however, when I have polished my natural nails in the past, the polish would chip almost immediately - even with expensive polishes. I love watching your videos. You have such a beautiful personality and I love your color swatches. 💜💛💚💙❤💙💚💛💜
I do an overlay on my natural nails and have been doing it for 28 years. I love the strength I get from the combination of both. Btw, I clean house, garden and work on cars with my long nails😄
People don't assume you're lazy when you have long nails because you don't take care of your nails. They assume you're lazy because doing things around the house is, at least in their perspective, much more difficult, and as such people that do a lot of things around the house will usually have shorter, more practical nails.
Hi Raquel:) You look lovely. Your hair is so shiny and healthy looking. The nails are beautiful. I have had my nails really long, twice in my life. Many years ago, when I was young and then about for and a half years ago. At that time, I was so happy to have then so long and pretty. When I went to my monthly doctor appointment, the receptionist made a comment about were they fake and had to show her that they were mine. But she looked at me like I was lying. I was shocked. I have absolutely no reason to lie about my nails. So I feel you. I'm trying your routine but we are moving in a month and just hate to grow them out and then have to cut them down:( But I've had long nails break before and do not look forward to getting any broke by carrying boxes:/ Glad to see that you are back to your lovely self. I hope that all is well with you and your health. How is your daughter doing? It's been a long time since you spoke on her:) I imagine she's looking like her mom as she gets older
My nails are as long as yours, also natural. I get asked the same questions, I do disagree with taking the nail polish off once a week, for me, that doesn't work. I only do my nails one a month, I find that leaving them alone is better for me, plus I like the grown out look a little bit so I can oil the out growth. I also find that people associate natural nails with cleanliness which I absolutely am offended by.
I agree that everyone's natural nail maintenance is different. For me, I will do a fresh mani about every 2 or 3 weeks. I do apply an additional top coat when it's needed. I do utilize Q tips to help me keep my nails clean on a regular basis.
Karen Nichols yes, I apply top coat every few days to shine them up and scrub underneath , I would like to do my nails more often actually, but they are so long, I do lots of art on them and so brittle, I can't .
This is so true! I'm ok with my maintenance, as long as I continue to do so. If not, my nails crack on the side. But having fun with my natural nails now. Yes, oil messes up gel manicures in my opinion. Takes away that super shiny surface.
Do you ever go swimming with your nails? And if so how do you protect them? If not how do you suggest I protect mine? Their as long as ours and I don't want them to break while on vacation pls help!
Great video! I've had such a difficult time keeping nail length since having children. I wash my hands so much due to changing diapers etc. Maybe once my last one is potty trained I can have long nails again lol
Hi Raquel, I know what you mean about long nails. In the past, I use to wear fake nails and this is just my personal opinion but I did notice at the time that I was paying to much for fake nails. Until I saw your videos on how to grow and maintain natural nails. Ever since I been doing so and taking the best care of my natural nails. I do hear whispers from time to time but I ignore them. :)
Yes to everything!!! Lol I have long natural nails too! And I’m a mom of two (7 and 2) and I’m a stay at home mom at that! I also run a business out of my home of doing nails! I do a gel overlay on my nails because I have paper thin nails lol but they are all mine lol I do have to keep my thumbs short and one pointer finger cuz of car seats lol but other than that my nails stay long!
Rita WithLimes oh wow. What channel was that. I use the thumb and side of finger to grab them one by one lol. What about putting sheets on your bed! Would a ruler work with tucking them in?
6:02 AMEN! I am starting to grow out my nails & I do SO MUCH around the house, plus clean out the chicken/rabbit/duck pen. I used to think I couldn't grow out my nails, but I just didn't REALLY try. When you ACTUALLY stop giving yourself excuses why you can't grow your nails, & realize it is possible, you will find it's easy to have long nails while being busy as well😊😊
Kiran Nathani you file them, keep them shaped nice, and if they break Like a crack, glue it with nail glue and paint over it until it grows out and then you file it away.
I have natural nails too (not as long and beautiful as yours) I think it's funny when someone asks if they are real. When I tell them they're real they almost act like I'm lying. Why would I lie? Lol
When I tell people who don't believe that yes indeed my nails are natural, they tend to look closely and then have me flip my hand over to check if I have tips on (because I usually wear polish). It's like people cannot believe that some people can grow their nails long and strong LOLXD.
Omg your hair has gotten so long and beautiful! Been watching you for 3 years, thank you for this channel.
Natural nails versus acrylic nails is like real diamonds versus glass. You're amazing!
I've always loved having natural nails and always found people are a little fascinated by that, especially if they are getting longer! Mine aren't anywhere near the length you have, but since I started watching your channel it's encouraged me to take a little extra care of them for which I'm so grateful! 😘
love love that color!!
you should do a current video on HOW you do everyday things with your nails at this length.
and i miss your nail art videos ....
I *HATE* it when people ask touch them like they start to squeeze them and bend them and that hurts and it could break them
Yes I hate that too. I don't know why it's hard for people to understand that IT HURTS 🙄
I love this video ! I have been growing my nail every since I started watching your channel which was back in December. I am 48 yrs old but I been wearing fake nails since I was about 19 . My nails were so weak ,never grew and kept getting fungus at the salons . Since listening to you I stopped going to the salons and I am so thrilled to have real beautiful healthy nails and toenails. Thanks for your help ❤️ you are awesome
How did the fungus stop? Even mine getting infected again and again
I remember that i grew my nails out for my sisters wedding last year. I was so excited i had the design and colors picked out and everything, then the day be4 the wedding i was finally going to paint them and then i broke a nail helping my 4 years old out of the car it was awful and i was so sad i almost cried, there was no saving it so i cut all my nails off and i haven't grew my nails out since. But watching ur videos have given me some inspiration to maybe give it another go.
Everything you have said is so true, I hate it when people ask if my nails are real and I agree a lot of them assume you are lazy . I have six dogs live an active life, I do housework daily , you do get used to having long nails, I use a fork to open cans and I use washing up gloves. If you really want to grow them I think anyone can do it as long as they keep up the maintenance
Love this video.... I too have long nails and they've always grown long since I was a teenager but I've noticed that my nails stay long longer according to my oil and hardener use. Thanks so much for sharing and having a love for natural nails!
A problem i always experienced with fake nails was the damage it would cause. I think because my nails were so thin the filing and buffing before the application of the acrylic would thin them out even more and I would always get a bad break with the acrylics to the point where my nailbed would bleed. I really love that with my natural nails i don't have to worry about that.
One thing I notice between natural long nails and fake long nails is that it's easier to pick things up or apart with natural nails. Fake nails are too thick so picking something up from a flat surface or separating the backing of a sticker is nearly impossible with fake nails, but can still be done with natural nails.
If you broke one if your natural nails now would you cut them all off or replace it with a fake while it grows?
One thing I learned from having very long natural nails is water can ruin them. I took a long hot shower to detangle my hair and when I got out my nails looked translucent. They never went back to normal and I had to cut them ( to start over), I never knew this could happen. Now I detangle out of the shower with gloves on and wash my hair in the sink with gloves. It’s annoying but it saves my nails from the water.
That's your nails
Mine do the same. I'll shower with gloves from now on as well 😢
So glad to see ur doing well!! I love ur videos! I have tried ur routine for natural nails and it does work!!!
I used to not mind either, until like you said, people start actually trying to hurt your nails, bend them, break them, press on them etc...it's REALLY kinda cruel huh.... jealousy happens a lot more too..women seem to want to throw things at you, all of a sudden wanna play catch ...
Can you do a video on your daily nail care and one on your weekly nail care?
Thankyou for this Raquel ❤ I have long natural nails and people when they ask always take a step back when I say they are natural as if I'm lying 🙄... Growing long natural nails is a struggle for some but perseverance is the key , I wear rubber gloves for washing my hair for showering for washing up etc .... I open cans with a spoon , I use the side of my fingers to pick things up rather than using my nails , You just find what best works for you... I'm a nail tech and I have helped alot of my clients to grow their nails 💗 with lasting results ... TFS Gorgeous 😘xox
Your nails are so beautiful . And ever since I was little I've always wanted long nails . So maybe one day my nails will grow like yours .
such a great video...I Miss your nail art videos...specially those beautiful designs on super long nails
Fake nails are more acceptable, weird because they never mention dirtiness or too flamboyant with fake nails
My natural nails are inherited from my maternal DNA; they started growing when I was 10 years old! I wanted my nails to grow straight like my mom's, but I always had a natural C curve. My oldest aunt had a natural C curve and her's would grow the length of Glodean White's nails before breaking off. She had no acrylic applied to hers. I also don't rely on acrylic overlays unless I have a serious deep crack and I don't want to lose that nail at that moment. I'll do the repair myself. My nails will grow up to 3 to 4.5,/ 5 inches. My mother didn't spoil me. I do my own housework and gardening as well as taking out the garbage and shoveling snow. I have my specific gloves to wear for each specific task. Always received questions about my nails and if I did any work but I always took in stride. Learned how to type on the old fashioned manual typewriter, then practiced on the electric ones. Today's keyboards are a breeze.
Let’s see them
Could you please make another video on how you take care of your nails, starting when you remove your polish? Also going over your daily maintenance. 2 yrs ago I watched your video on "How to grow long natural nails" because of this video I now have long nails. Thnx for sharing.
When you have fake nails, they look and feel different from natural nails.
Okay why the heck am I here at 1:00am on a school night😂
Yes, I get a lot of comments about my natural long nails ... it's true people really look at my nails in disbelief and yes they also think that must not do a lot with my time, wrong! the only thing that I would add is that with natural long nails I am more careful with how I get things done. =)
Pretty Noona and that's why we can grow them. We are patient and creative on how we avoid using our nails to still get things done.
Pretty Noona how do u repair a broken nail?
So true about that ppls don't think I do dishes or clean, I just say well there's something called gloves. And I have learn what breaks them and how to avoid it. I've learned so much about having long nails from you. I've always managed to get them long but not always keep them long, but now I do! I Use oil and hand lotion everyday and change polish every 5 to 7 days and use gloves when doing house work really makes a difference. Thanks
Mirja's Beauty Channel do you wear gloves when you wash your hair?
Mariel Yazdi No I don't use gloves for that, but think can be good to do. They feel soft after being in warm water for long time.
Luv the color on your nails. This colors is really a nice one on your.
And yes people tend to look more at natural nails because there is a noticeable difference in how they look. IMO if they are not extremely long they look more beautiful than fake.
I think that your nails are amazing I love the regimen that you use I'm a licensed cosmetologist and I have gained some very useful techniques from you to make doing nails better for natural mail clients. You would be an awesome teacher in a school for manicures they could learn a lot from you. Love the videos!! 👍😊
Since you are a cosmologist, can you share some insight as to how the schools acquire natural long nail volunteers for their students?
Your nails are amazing and gorgeous!
I always wanted acrylic nails but my mom is typical and is like “no they will ruin your nails” so I was like “ok well i gotta think of something else” so I did not bite them or peel them. Now I have super long nails that I shaped to look like acrylics and peoples reactions are so funny lol
I would love to see snowflake, icicles and winter wonderland themed nails.
As a nail tech, if the acrylic, gels are properly done there won't be any lifting. Every nail tech I know say cuticle oil is a must! My favorite thing about acrylic is how smooth and non scratchy my nails are! My favorite thing about my natural nails is I have long nails bed and shallow sidewalls. And they grow really well as long as I care for them daily otherwise they are very thin and razor sharp and sadly I end up scratching myself, the kids and they break easy. I also like that once acrylics are filed and buffed they don't smell, but my polished natural nails smells and my husband hates it. Overall I love natural more because I get to say they are mine and I do them myself! Granted I do my own acrylics too. You are so talented and i love watching your videos!
Drives me crazy when people say "you must not work!" when they see my nails. When did that become a thing? I sew costumes and sell Avon, and work in my garden with these nails and they act like it's some kind of special feat..lol
Whaaa
TFS. I have never had fake nails but I understand some people questioning if your nails are real or not. You have beautiful nails. I enjoyed your video especially the part about your doctor touching your nails LOL!
Such an awesome video. I've had similar experiences having healthy natural nails.
How do you repair a broken nail?
You have inspired me to grow my natural nails Thank you so much I love your channel!
Your nails are always stunning. What is the nail color you have on? Absolutely beautiful! Do you have some tips on typing with long nails? Mine has grown significantly but it has effected my speed/accuracy.
I love both natural long nails and fake nails. However, I don't like how fake nails look on me. I just prefer to grow mine natural.
You're so smart...sweet...beautiful...just magic. Love all your vids....thank you for all the hard work and inspiration and education. ♥
A few things regarding your statement about long natural nails being taboo:
1) A lot of what people think, and probably even more so in SoCal, is driven by celebrity trends. I remember that many beautiful famous women (i.e. Dolly Parton, Marie Osmond, Loni Anderson just to name a few) grew their nails back in the 70s and 80s, and so many women found it glamorous and desirable. Nowadays it has turned more to the "girl next door" look with people idolizing Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon, etc. and I am sure they would never consider growing their nails even for a movie role, they would just go the fake route and only if absolutely necessary.
2) When you can do something others don't think they can do (even if it's based on a faulty assumption) they will be jealous, look down their nose at you, and make excuses to hate you. It's just an almost universal characteristic of a flawed human race. For example, people hated me for getting good grades growing up. They thought I just walked into class and aced tests without even really trying. But I worked hard to study, I didn't have a naturally high IQ. Now I realize there are exceptions, but many of them would have got the same good results if they put in the same effort. It is the same with your nails. People often despise things or even people out of sheer ignorance.
Feel free to comment people, even if you want to criticize. 😁
Michael Roth-i believe you probably have a very good IQ since you were able to study information and get good grades. :) I think you might have hit the nail on the head (NO PUN INTENDED) LOL I remember back in the late 80's and 90's squared long nails were the rage. It seems like people don't really grown them like in the OLDEN days LOL
my nails grow really long and fast and yeah ppl always want 2 touch just 2 confirm they are real...i used to be ok with ppl touching them until some guy once really did not believe they were real so he decided to try and yank one out...omg it was so painful so ths days im just weary bout letting ppl touch tho smtyms i js hv 2 coz i hate it when sm1 says or assumes they are fake
I have been watching your channel since I stopped biting my nails a couple of years ago. I am so curious-your nails are much longer than usual.
Have you noticed any difference in your nails before your heart trouble and after?
2. Are you trying to grow them until one breaks?
So my nails are not as long as yours but they are long and they are natural and I sometimes dread when people ask me where I got my nails done, and then I have to tell them that I did them myself and that I have natural nails and they look at me like I have all day to do my nails. So it’s funny but anyways the only other thing I wish you would have talked about is the effects of having fake nails on your natural nails.
I know exactly what you mean. People say they wish they had that much time to play with their nails. Painting them only takes an hour or so one day a week. You take the time to do what you WANT to do. And you do get used to them a little at a time so they're not hard to deal with. 😊
Thanks for sharing! You have helped me on my nail growth journey so much! I'm 3 months strong so far (with a few set backs). One thing I have noticed with natural nails vs. fake nails is that I'm less likely to hurt my nail. With fake nails if you hit them or knock them a certain way they hurt more for me than with natural nails.
Gorgeous nails, gorgeous hair on such a beautiful lady! 💙 So true! Natural is coming back!
I can tell the difference between fake and natural nails. Acrylics r a Lil thicker and the natural nails are thin.
I feel the same way about everything you said. I've had people grab my nails and tell me I was lying about them being real. I hate when I have to tell someone they are real and I just painted them, because they look at me like I am lying and just say, "oh". My mother actually said I must not do anything around the house. She's been to my house and has seen me clean. Oh well, they are my babies and I love them.
I keep trying to grow my nails, but they keep splittling and cracking. I'm about to give up.
One thing I learnt from growing naturally long nails (first ever achieved it this year thanks to your tips!♥) was that the efile at the salon absolutely DESTROYS your nails. NEVER use it. im starting all over again with growth now because of that. also, i found i felt so much more feminine and elegant with real natural long nails than acrylics. acrylics are lovely too, but natural is just sm better
Your nails are gorgeous :) I'm curious, is there a length that you would consider too long for you?
I always loved your beautiful long nails Rachel. But where are you? I hope you are well we miss you
I guess mine are natural and fake lol😂 I'm able to grow nails long but I need acrylic on top of my natural nail other wise my nails would break😭 The last time I had tips put on was a little over 3 years ago and I've just been growing them out ever since because the acrylic keeps them strong😁
I went to get a pedicure with my best friend the day b4 we left for vacation. The owner of the salon gave me a free manicure (polish, oil and lotion only because I don't let anyone file my nails) just so that she could see them without nail polish because she didn't really believe me. I thought a "professional" should Definitely be able to tell without doing all of that!🤣😂😂
I have always been able to grow my own long nails. I keep them looking beautiful and manicured at all times my whole life. I have had people look at them and swear they can see glue on the underside lol. I have had arguments with people saying my nails were not my own. It was very upsetting. I always have kept a clean house. I just used gloves and I never had a problem. Like you said, I am used to wearing them long and it actually seems harder if they are worn short lol.
Sharon :)
I always find that with my long natural nails they have some small amount of feeling in them because their mine and I'm less likely to break them. When I had acrylics I would break my nails all the time because I had less feeling in them.
Love your videos! Your nails are so beautiful!
Beautiful long nails!!!!
I love your videos. Im a new subscriber. You seem like such a nice person!
I wish I could grow out my natural nails. Even my nail tech, who's been doing nails 38 years, says she never seen nails as this as mine. I keep acrylics on because I'm sick of my nails breaking down past the quick. And I maintain, oil, lotion at leat four times, file with a glass file, keep them painted. They just don't grow. :( Yours are beautiful!
In 2009 it's was strange and different too see women with long nails. I remember a video of a woman with long nails acrylic overlay. But long like 6 cm 😳 or 8 cm square. So beautiful and then the hype growth like the nails growth too 😊💅 I'm a nail tech and I wear 9 years acrylic or gel overlay. 🎉💃 I love your nails videos so much.
I love your nails and have been a subbie for a while. I have a problem with curling. Is there anything you recommend?
Vanessa Z Me too 😠 I'm not tryna look like Jack in the Box curly fries!!!
Ofcorse real long nails are the best ...
People ask me if my nails are natural and are suprise when I say yes they are. I turn them over to prove that they are indeed my natural nails.
I am so happy that you are still doing well Raquel!!!!
OMG! I e gotten all of these! ..I was told by one woman that she didn't have the luxury of having long nails because she cleans too much, and has kids, I told her so do I.
Ha ha
Beautiful nails!
Great to see you on the video. Amazing nails hun ,you look lovely x
I've been doing and growing my nails for 8 years now. If I'd get five dollars for every question about them, I'd be rich 😄 people automatically think, that my nails are fake, I sometimes have to pursuade them, that they are not fake. I wear makeup too (nothing heavy, just foundation, eyeliner, mascara and a brow product), so with makeup, done nails and my clothing style people think, that I'm stupid and do nothing (one teacher at the university actually told me this, she was very surprised, that I had 100% from the exam). Also lately one teacher has teased me a little about my nails, but he was just worried, that I'm going to ruin them, because they are pretty (I had to work with screwdrivers, sanding machines and wrenches for an experiment) 😄 I told him, what you mentioned, that with natural long nails you slowly get used and adjust to them. I wanted to try acrylic nails, so I used to make them mini stiletto and when we were on a trip and I was taking my entrance ticket from the teacher, she got scared for a little bit, that I hurt her (this was four years ago). But my friends love my nails and nail art, one is a little envious, that my nails are so strong and always done, my dad sometimes asks me to send him a picture of my nails, he likes to share on his facebook 😄😄
PrettyNailsDesigns so sweet ❤
Please do a video or series of videos of how you do things differently with your long nails. I want to grow my nails but keep breaking them because of things like opening cans and washing dishing without using gloves. I want to learn how to stop breaking my nails.
Also what tips do you have for active people? I hunt and fish a lot as a woman and still want long nails.
Please help!
Personally when my nails get a certain length i do go and get them professionally done because i use my hands alot for everything n i am pretty rough with my hands so i do go n get an acrylic or gel overlay on my nails just for extra strength especially since i am an athlete and I work out frequently it just gives me a peace of mind knowing that the length is mine and that I can be lazyish with my nails. With providing little self maintenance to them after a certain length
Your nails are beautiful and loving the colour. Since mine are long no one comments on mine as they think they are false!
You're such a beautiful person inside and out !!! How do you keep your polish from chipping? I have long fake nails, however, when I have polished my natural nails in the past, the polish would chip almost immediately - even with expensive polishes.
I love watching your videos. You have such a beautiful personality and I love your color swatches.
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I love your nails they are so beautiful and long!!!!!💕
Thank you for sharing 💕💕
I do an overlay on my natural nails and have been doing it for 28 years. I love the strength I get from the combination of both. Btw, I clean house, garden and work on cars with my long nails😄
Team real long nails ! But we must take care of theme very often
Kiss from Paris
Love your long nails & your videos.
Do you wear gloves when you wash your hair?
People don't assume you're lazy when you have long nails because you don't take care of your nails. They assume you're lazy because doing things around the house is, at least in their perspective, much more difficult, and as such people that do a lot of things around the house will usually have shorter, more practical nails.
Lol that's why long nails are attractive
Thank you. Im trying to grow my nails too.
not everyone can grow long nails. I have paper thin nails and I use nail oil daily because I get dry cuticles really bad. I wish I could though
I just love hearing you talk.
Hi Raquel:) You look lovely. Your hair is so shiny and healthy looking. The nails are beautiful. I have had my nails really long, twice in my life. Many years ago, when I was young and then about for and a half years ago. At that time, I was so happy to have then so long and pretty. When I went to my monthly doctor appointment, the receptionist made a comment about were they fake and had to show her that they were mine. But she looked at me like I was lying. I was shocked. I have absolutely no reason to lie about my nails. So I feel you. I'm trying your routine but we are moving in a month and just hate to grow them out and then have to cut them down:( But I've had long nails break before and do not look forward to getting any broke by carrying boxes:/
Glad to see that you are back to your lovely self. I hope that all is well with you and your health. How is your daughter doing? It's been a long time since you spoke on her:) I imagine she's looking like her mom as she gets older
I love your videos you are kind and generous
My nails are as long as yours, also natural. I get asked the same questions, I do disagree with taking the nail polish off once a week, for me, that doesn't work. I only do my nails one a month, I find that leaving them alone is better for me, plus I like the grown out look a little bit so I can oil the out growth. I also find that people associate natural nails with cleanliness which I absolutely am offended by.
I agree that everyone's natural nail maintenance is different. For me, I will do a fresh mani about every 2 or 3 weeks. I do apply an additional top coat when it's needed. I do
utilize Q tips to help me keep my nails clean on a regular basis.
Karen Nichols yes, I apply top coat every few days to shine them up and scrub underneath , I would like to do my nails more often actually, but they are so long, I do lots of art on them and so brittle, I can't .
This is so true! I'm ok with my maintenance, as long as I continue to do so. If not, my nails crack on the side. But having fun with my natural nails now.
Yes, oil messes up gel manicures in my opinion.
Takes away that super shiny surface.
Do you ever go swimming with your nails?
And if so how do you protect them?
If not how do you suggest I protect mine?
Their as long as ours and I don't want them to break while on vacation pls help!
Great video! I've had such a difficult time keeping nail length since having children. I wash my hands so much due to changing diapers etc. Maybe once my last one is potty trained I can have long nails again lol
I love your videos !
Lol kove the nail story :) your nails are so gorgeous
Hi Raquel, I know what you mean about long nails. In the past, I use to wear fake nails and this is just my personal opinion but I did notice at the time that I was paying to much for fake nails. Until I saw your videos on how to grow and maintain natural nails. Ever since I been doing so and taking the best care of my natural nails. I do hear whispers from time to time but I ignore them. :)
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I have to wear acrylic nails because I have 2 bad thumb nails.
Yes to everything!!! Lol I have long natural nails too! And I’m a mom of two (7 and 2) and I’m a stay at home mom at that! I also run a business out of my home of doing nails! I do a gel overlay on my nails because I have paper thin nails lol but they are all mine lol I do have to keep my thumbs short and one pointer finger cuz of car seats lol but other than that my nails stay long!
My bliss kiss made a tool for car seat locks. Just for nails.
Natural 235 oh my god!!! I’m so looking into that!! Thanks!
The only hard thing for me is taking wet clothes out of the washer. I now use tongs. Dunno if there’s a better way but got the idea from you tube.
Rita WithLimes oh wow. What channel was that. I use the thumb and side of finger to grab them one by one lol. What about putting sheets on your bed! Would a ruler work with tucking them in?
Natural 235 not gonna lie but when mine get really long I ask my hubby to help 😜
Natural 235 Just the fitted sheets. The rest is easy cause like she said you get used to it as they grow.
Rita WithLimes Tongs? 😂😂
This is actually a good idea!
I have long natural nails and everything you said is true, have you ever had gel nails.
The only thing I can't do with long nails is opening the trunk on my mom's car. I can but I'm so scared of breaking them so I just don't lol
Haha u are lame, my mum car boot is automatic! U should buy her a new car
I'd love to see nail designs for springtime (or basketball lol)
6:02 AMEN! I am starting to grow out my nails & I do SO MUCH around the house, plus clean out the chicken/rabbit/duck pen. I used to think I couldn't grow out my nails, but I just didn't REALLY try. When you ACTUALLY stop giving yourself excuses why you can't grow your nails, & realize it is possible, you will find it's easy to have long nails while being busy as well😊😊
Dulce Amor Gamez how do you repair a nail if it breaks n u don't want to cut the remaining?tia
Kiran Nathani you file them, keep them shaped nice, and if they break Like a crack, glue it with nail glue and paint over it until it grows out and then you file it away.
@@scubaman3062 thanks dear