making a list for myself, but anyone can use it hehe -nail cutter -nail file(s) -cuticle pusher -cuticle cutter -cuticle oil(coconut oil/olive oil) -buffing block -acetone(100%) -primer -base coat -top coat -gel polish -UV lamp -rubbing alcohol/hand sanitizer -nail clips -cotton balls thats all mentioned in the video, but would you recommend nail tips as well? like for people who have short nails and difficulty growing them.
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Great list. I don’t personally use tips with gel polish but if you have short nails I would recommend using a builder gel to strengthen them and let them grow out a bit. You can paint gel polish over this. If you want to add length right away polygel is great too and beginner friendly (relatively speaking) :)
@msdixie19723 жыл бұрын
The clips for polish remover are so cheap and well worth a few bucks. I have them doe my toes and fingers. No waste and reusable. Love them!
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! I love how cheap they are, I have been using mine for years! Although a recent comment just made me realize I could use them on my feet too 🤦🏽♀️😂 I will definitely be doing that now.
@womanofgodte19242 жыл бұрын
I have to learn how to do my own nails! The nail salons charge too much.
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Honestly the lamp and gel polishes pay for them selves after the first 2-3 times you use them!
@user-nf6do6vp7p3 ай бұрын
Yes they do. You are right
@cassielettis3971 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the details! I’m looking into switching from salon to doing it at home :)
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I never go to salons anymore! Its such a money saver!
@VolleyballChick801 Жыл бұрын
This is the video I’ve been looking for!! Thank you!!!
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@megmeg34333 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Love your tips!!! Thank you 💐
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@makingjesusknown43382 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation!
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@cherylklemmetsen96502 жыл бұрын
VERY helpful tips!! Thank you so much!
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!!
@chimdinduuchime88652 жыл бұрын
This is soo useful I learnt a lot
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad! Thanks for commenting!
@WaitingForTheSubway2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I love your video! I am a true beginner, and I’m wondering if you have any pointers for avoiding getting polish on the skin around my nail? That’s always my struggle. I haven’t tried gel at home yet, but I’m predicting having lifting problems because I basically always get polish beyond the nail bed on the sides, especially when using my non-dominant hand🙃 For someone like me, do you think gel or dip would be better/easier? Thanks for all the info!!
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hmm my best advice is to start by staying far away from your cuticle and side walls. A manicure will ALWAYS look better with a slight gap versus polish on the skin/cuticle. The more you practice staying away from it the more you will get the hang of how close you can actually go with out touching. With dip you still have to paint on the base layer and in my opinion it’s harder to see where you have painted it because it’s clear where as with gel you can see the color of the main polish which is a better guide. Also last tip is to rest your non dominant hand on a stable surface and anchor it with your pinky while paint to help with shakiness (I am thinking of making a video about this soon!)
@_caram_3 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video 💚
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@_caram_3 жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. You're welcome 🤗
@ThePottlemix3 жыл бұрын
Great video... try pottle for east-fill reusable separable bottles.
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Not quite familiar with pottle however I’ll take a look, thanks!
@ThePottlemix3 жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. thx I invented it for awesome diyers like yourself
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@sunflower64342 жыл бұрын
Thanks for those great tips….
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! :)
@simple_naildesigns3 жыл бұрын
Great tips 🥰💖
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@vanesaespino57163 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video doing gelish and acrilic? I when to a salón & they did on my gelish but I would like to learn how to add acrilic, the nalis last me 1 month. Thanks for your tips.
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
I unfortunately don’t do acrylics at home so I wouldn’t be the best person to teach you that. Gelish is a brand of gel nail polish so for that tutorial you can check out my DIY Gel Nails video. Hope this helps! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pc6deLGbqLGmgYU.html
@gr8fulgirl73 жыл бұрын
You could do dip powder ~ which is acrylic. Katesnails channel has a great video on this. It’s titled DIY manicure with dip powder and gel polish.
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Oo good to know! Thanks!
@rechamashaw2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Any time I bought a gel set off of Amazon, they didn’t dry very well and barely lasted. Is it because the lamps were bad or it was bad polish cause it was a random brand?
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Hmm good question! It could honestly be so many reasons. If it wasn't left in the lamp long enough it may not have cured properly (I always do 60 seconds). If you didn't prep your nail the right way the polish would not adhere to your nail plate correctly which would cause lifting. I have another video on my channel on how to apply gel polish at home and have it last 4 weeks, I think that may help the longevity of your polish. Try it out and let me know what you think! Here is the link to that video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pc6deLGbqLGmgYU.html
@dizzinese3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Everything I hit for a link is not available for delivery in my area! I have never seen that from Amazon before! Its ok because I'm a nail tech and I know I can get what I need, but for ppl that can't this is good to know huh?
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Oh that sucks! Sorry! You can always search the same brand product and see if another seller will deliver to you :)
@minamirforoughi4760 Жыл бұрын
Hi I didn't find the link for uv lamp, I'm looking to buy the one! Thanks.
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
Here is a great one on amazon :) rstyle.me/cz-n/gxujvacmun7
@rachaelredlich34513 жыл бұрын
What wattage is best for curing?
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
There are so many lamps out there and honestly it’s hard to find an answer, however if you buy CND polish for example they will also sell a lamp that they claim is the perfect cure for that polish and the directions will tell you how many seconds to cure it in that specific lamp. My specific lamp is 36 watts I believe!
@stellaaasmr53693 жыл бұрын
Is there a hardener I can use additionally yo these products?
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Good question, honestly I am not sure as I have not used nail hardener. Usually just these few layers of gel help to harden my nails enough to help them grow so I’m thinking you may not need it? Hope this helps :)
@stellaaasmr53693 жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. thank you for the quick response! I’m going out to buy everything today . I will try first without the hardener and hope it’s enough, my nails are very brittle and I don’t have access to a salon right now .
@renalaw17743 жыл бұрын
So the gel doesn’t dry while you’re applying, unlike normal polish does.. I’ve never had jel but I’m going to try it.
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Correct! It won’t cure (dry) unless you put it in the UV lamp so you can keep swiping over it until it’s perfect!
@renalaw17743 жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. thanks 🙏
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@saywhat60622 жыл бұрын
Do gel nails discolor your natural nails? I have found that regular polish, if i continually use it, it will turn my nails yellow. Even clear!
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Good question! I don’t notice yellowing from gel polish like I do from regular nail polish. My nails generally stay whiteish (to be fair my nails have never been stark white to begin with but no yellowing from gel). Hope this helps :)
@KarolinaPL06 Жыл бұрын
Hi, great video. I have question, if you make mistake while applying color, do you remove it with acetone or alcohol swab?
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Because the gel is so runny you can just wipe it away with a lint free wipe. If you want it to be extra clean I would use alcohol and not acetone :)
@KarolinaPL06 Жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. thank you for advice.
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@jennaann51753 жыл бұрын
I am looking into buying a kit that includes everything including the lamp. Is there one you can recommend from Amazon, I live in Canada. Thanks:)
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Yea sure! I actually have a link to a starter kit in my DIY gel nails video description. That link will take you to the Canadian amazon so you can purchase it directly from there. Hope that helps!
@chimdinduuchime88652 жыл бұрын
I have a question, is acetone the same as a dehydrator
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
They do similar things but no they are not the same. I use acetone in place of a dehydrator though if that makes sense!
@niharikasharma1272 жыл бұрын
Hello, i am a true beginner when it comes to gel polish. Can you please guide me if i can use my kiko milano top & base coat with gel polish or i would have to purchase gel top coat & gel base coat?
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Hello, if kiko milano is just regular nail varnish then it won't work with gel nail polish. You will need to purchase a gel base coat and a gel top coat. If you want to use a regular nail polish with gel the only way to do it is what is called a gelly sandwich using gel base coat then regular nail polish then a gel top coat but there is a method to it - I have a video on my channel call gelly sandwich nails :)
@niharikasharma1272 жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. Thank you for making me understand better & also, should i be using nail dehydrator or only primer will suffice?
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
If you have both then use both otherwise use what you have. Last resort just clean your nails properly with acetone before applying base coat :)
@scarletlove44902 жыл бұрын
does acetone not damage your nails??
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Nope, just be sure to rehydrate your nails after with some oil.
@jonesmarlene114 Жыл бұрын
Where do you buy your cnd gel polish. My salon uses it and it works well. I want to do them at home but I want the same quality.
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
You can buy them directly from the cnd website. I have seen them on Amazon occasionally but they are over priced usually
@jonesmarlene114 Жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. ok thanks. I have been looking there but you can only buy the shellac with a professional account/ license.
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
Ah right, I think there are some 3rd party sellers as well depending what country you’re in. Check out nail polish Canada if you’re Canadian :)
@jonesmarlene114 Жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. I'm in the USA, but thank you anyway!
@stephaniecummings87252 жыл бұрын
What is your favorite brand for gel polish?
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Recently I have been really enjoying melody susie. www.melodysusie.com/products/hawaii-night-24-4-gel-nail-polish-kit?_pos=2&_sid=865c364a1&_ss=r&aff=305&
@patriciat2293 жыл бұрын
Have you had any issues mixing different product. I’m purchasing my polishes and top/base coat on the cheap.
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
No I have personally not had any issues. I have used quite a few different brands from Amazon, Ali express, drug stores etc and so far so good!
@patriciat2293 жыл бұрын
Thank you for responding.
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
No worries! Thanks for commenting ☺️
@anitarana3323 жыл бұрын
For how long these gel nails remain?
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
My manicure usually lasts about 4 weeks. I have another video on my channel showing how I do them at home :)
@anitarana3323 жыл бұрын
@@CreateYourSpace_. ok thanks alot☺️☺️
@CreateYourSpace_.3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@scarletlove44902 жыл бұрын
yes.. do have nail salon?
@CreateYourSpace_.2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don’t understand? Are you wondering if I have a nail salon? I don’t.
@mervismulenga6737 Жыл бұрын
Do you do online tutorial through WhatsApp
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
No sorry :(
@annaxefta587 Жыл бұрын
yeah ok i'm gonna use a 10-150$ perfume to clean my nails. sure
@CreateYourSpace_. Жыл бұрын
Lol it’s just for when you’re in a pinch, any perfume will work because of its alcohol content 😉 even the dollar store