DIY nails at home - how I grow my NATURAL nails LONG with hard gel

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Жыл бұрын

Hi friends! Life has been kinda wild so I haven't been around, but in this video I'm showing you how I do my nails at home. These are my natural nails that I grew long using hard gel. I walk you through how I do them, step by step. I hope you enjoy and thank you for being here :)
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Some products mentioned:
Cuticle remover www.amazon.ca/Sally-Hansen-In...
Cuticle pusher (not the exact one I have) www.amazon.ca/Cuticle-Profess...
Dehydrator www.amazon.ca/Gelish-Bond-Nai...
Primer kiarasky.com/products/gelly-t...
Files nailcareer.com/store/products...
Rubber base gel www.amazon.ca/Kodi-Profession...
Hard gel www.amazon.ca/IBD-Builder-Har...
Red gel polish (not sure if this is the exact colour, but it's the right brand) www.amazon.ca/AIMEILI-Soak-Of...
Top coat www.amazon.ca/Gelish-Top-Off-...
E-file www.amazon.ca/Madenia-Electri...
UV/LED lamp (not the exact one I have) www.amazon.ca/JODSONE-Polish-...
Hand salve ewww.amazon.ca/Naked-Bee-Bloss...
Cuticle oil
OPI - www.amazon.ca/OPI-ProSpa-Nail...
Sally Hansen - www.amazon.ca/Sally-Hansen-Vi...
Makartt nail kit (I got my polygel and the nail brush I was using for the hard gel in a kit similar to this one)
www.amazon.ca/Makartt-Extensi...
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@juliechristie2105 Жыл бұрын

Hiya, a little bit of advise, don't wash or even wet your hand before you put any product on as natural nails soak up water and it can take up to an hour or more before they are dry enough. It can cause lifting, or even stop product from setting properly on your nails. Your better doing a dry manicure and using alcohol based product to remove dust etc. The finished nails are gorgeous. X

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great advice! I'll definitely only use alcohol to clean the nail surface before applying product now 😊

@erinlosik4597 Жыл бұрын

@@michellefrate it’s perfectly fine to use water just make sure you use rubbing alcohol or 100% acetone to remove the moisture, but at that point the water is unnecessary as the acetone and alcohol remove the dust at the same time as removing oils

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

@@erinlosik4597 thank you!!!

@sheluvssmokedupeyes1 Ай бұрын

There’s a nail tech I can tell you the difference between acrylic and gel is you can actually wash your hands before you apply gel products because gel is not as porous as acrylic

@biancanitu6354 Жыл бұрын

Hey Hey! First pf all, your nails look amazing in the end. I've been doing nails for the past 2 years and actually I have a little bit of advise from past experiences. Before applying the gel in the cuticle area (basically before doing the "fill" part) put a thin layer of gel on the entire nail and over that uncured gel put the small blop of gel. It makes it so much easier to self level and in the end you may not even need to file much, just gently buff the nail and you are good to go. Also, for the lifting part it's not actually that hard you just need the tip of your drill to be where the lifting ends, if you file along that, the lifting will just fly out by it's own, you just need to file after to have a smooth surface before applying any product. I really hope you see this and try them, maybe they help you :) Good luck and keep up the great work! You're doing amazing!

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment!! I’ve tried the thin layer method but maybe I need more practice with it! I’ll try it the next time I do my nails because you’re right, I might need to file less :) as for filing the lift, thanks for the tip, that’ll be so helpful ❤

@merriehansen5818 10 ай бұрын

These turned out so beautiful!!❤

@michellefrate 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🥹

@deinellyoung7769 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I cannot handle the smell of acrylic at all. I switched to the hard gel and started doing my nails and home and I will never go back to a salon. It is so nice to do my nails whenever I feel like it, like when I have insomnia and I can't sleep.

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

It’s so nice to be able to do it at home, I agree! It’s a great pass time as well since it usually takes me a few hours 😅 thanks for watching 😊

@lenny_00 Ай бұрын

Gorgeous nails! Thanks for the tips ❤️❤️

@akc1373 Жыл бұрын

Came across this video randomly but I loved how you explained things you learned yourself and through your own experiences, that was sweet and clear❤️ loved the nails ! ❤

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thanks sooo much 🥹❤ I'm so happy you enjoyed!

@existing..6235 Жыл бұрын

your nails are beautiful! that pink color suits you very well and the red is just striking. thanks for sharing

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@JJ-sd8yr Жыл бұрын

So informative!!! WE LOVE

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

TYSM 🥹

@maddy-nq1jh Жыл бұрын

new fav nail youtuber lol ur nails r GORGEOUS such a great video :)

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! 🥰

@tinavolpe3639 Жыл бұрын

The video I had no idea I needed🤩

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

11 year old me is so proud 😭

@d.s.28 Жыл бұрын

Stunning nails.Very helpful

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@163london Жыл бұрын

I've been doing extensions (myself) for several years, but now I'm growing my matual nails out using the overlay method, like you. It's great!

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! I commend you for doing your own extensions, I find that really hard. I really like using my own natural nails as the extension so if one breaks I tend to shorten them all to start over

@163london Жыл бұрын

@@michellefrate I fix them with polygel if they break and then do a builder gel overlay on top. Try that and see if it works.:)🙂

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

@@163london that’s a really good idea!!! I’ll have to try that :)

@emilyflanery7264 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel! I love doing my own nails (I’m too picky for a salon lol 😂).

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much!! Same 😂 i prefer to be able to fix things myself 😅

@mirandasamoluk3960 Жыл бұрын

Bestie ur nails are insane also I will be buying all of this

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

OMG this makes me so happy LOLL 🤍🤍 I’ll help u if ever u need help

@mentorwithtutor4968 10 ай бұрын

Great video with very detail explanation! 😊

@michellefrate 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@connectwithyourdeck Жыл бұрын

So helpful especially the part about filling them I am constantly getting that wrong and I butchered myself again!! Could you do a video on how you shape your nails and also measure from smile line to tip so we can see length!

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's definitely something you have to be careful with and it takes practice :) I can definitely do a video about shaping my nails and I can measure them for you

@zeehuss7275 Жыл бұрын

omg these are the prettiest hands and nails I've ever seen

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Omg this is the nicest compliment I’ve ever received 😭😭 thank you 🥰

@pinamanzanillo2533 Жыл бұрын

Love this !!!❤

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuuu ❤

@emileelawrence157 Жыл бұрын

IBD makes a base coat with primer built in. It works really well. Love your nails! This is the shape I want for myself.

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@user-wo2yb2fw2l Ай бұрын

Love your nails 😍🥰

@prettynailsuncut Жыл бұрын

Newbie here. Your nails are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.👌💜

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@peche7 Жыл бұрын

your nails are beautiful!! my nails tend to break once they get too long. i'm gonna think about starting with hard gel

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! If you'd like something easier, you can even start with a structure gel (brand gelish on amazon) it does on like a nail polish but adds some strength :) that's how I started

@simi_videos Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous nails 💅

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@neve2507 Жыл бұрын

Loved ur natural nails and how u keep them, i tried to do the same thing on my own but one day my nail came off and under was mycosis and now i have 6 nails that are sick and im still in pain about losing my long nails, but i find your video really helpful and maybe ill do as u do and ill be more lucky✧

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear that!! I wish you health and hopefully you’ll have the long nails you want again soon 🥰

@o0gothique0o37 Жыл бұрын

They look so good

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@anniekhachmanyan5903 Жыл бұрын

My nail tech uses the kodi and that stuff if at it’s prime time if freshly opened and not left over time is INTENSE when you put it under the light. My nails last and look AMAZING!

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the kodi base so much, the best base I've ever used

@newjersey3992 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful nails! I noticed you lived in Canada lol, do you speak french too? Can you make agressive nail tapping videos?

@sjyoungbloodsj Жыл бұрын

GORG!!! New subbie🎉

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Welcome 🤗

@jeepc41 Жыл бұрын

Really Nice Job 👍

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

@RajKumar-ht6wj 10 ай бұрын

I love your beautiful nails ❤

@michellefrate 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@itsacarolbthing5221 Жыл бұрын

Your nails are beautiful. I wish I could wear that shape, but it just doesn't suit me. Square is my shape. That red is gorgeous!

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Sometimes I wish I could do square but I find this shape looks best on my hands ❤️

@laurramer Жыл бұрын

what shade and polish is the pink gel you had in the beginning? i love that color

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s actually the brand gelish (I get it from Amazon) and it’s their structure gel in the shade cover pink. It’s very thick so if you get it, I recommend working in thin layers :)

@Marites495 Жыл бұрын

😍Beautiful nails

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@viva_violet Жыл бұрын

Is this hard gel the same as builder gel? it seems like the same consistency. i have bottles of builder gel but haven't came across a tub like that yet in my country so wondered if they were the same thing. I am also doing my nails like this at home and i loved your video! edit: after seeing this video i searched for builder gels and came across this exact one shipped from USA so i'm guessing they are the same, i might splurge on the tub for myself :) how long would a tub like that last you?

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Yes, hard gel is builder gel! There's all kinds out there with different consistencies, polygel is also builder but it's much firmer :) thank you so much for watching! Also that IBD tub is so large, I've had it for almost two years now and there is still plenty inside, it will definitely last a few more years! So worth it to buy if you do your own nails

@phimeanheng851 Ай бұрын

Hello, what’s the product that was on ur nails

@mariannalacrosse2886 Жыл бұрын

Your nails look beautiful. I have tried hard gel for my nails and it never stays . It always cracks days after I get them done doesn’t last 5 days . I wear gloves when washing dishes and yard work .So either it’s not applied correctly or bad product or allergy to it . Thanks for sharing .

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’d recommend looking at some videos about how to properly prep your nails before putting hard gel on your natural nails :) maybe it’s the products or the prep you’re doing

@asboukcomfortable1670 6 ай бұрын

I've got long bendy natural nails. I use Nailtek 2 nail strengthener to stop my nails ripping and tearing! 💅 need to be 💅 💅 strong! Also a good tip is to apply under the nail tip and nail sidewalls. I use Silcare Flexy 2 in 1 basecoat & topcoat, its very shiny and protective of my gel nail polish! UK 🇬🇧 7.1.24

@chloejay8791 Жыл бұрын

Hey nail friend ! I love using IBD gel. We have the same nail drill too 😁

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Twins!! I really like the IBD gel and that container is going to last forever LOL

@chloejay8791 Жыл бұрын

@@michellefrate Yes! I’ve had mine for months lol. I hope they never stop making it. Its also great for encapsulating nail art. The clarity is like no other lol

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a great idea!! I haven’t tried that but maybe I will soon :)

@chloejay8791 Жыл бұрын

@@michellefrate i recommend! ☺️

@sukhithapa544 11 ай бұрын

I have noticed ibd gel burns. Is it only me or do u feel the same way?

@MsBiz888 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ Your nails are beautiful, very good job! Is it possible to skip the hard gel step and just paint my nails with gelpolish after using the primer? This will allow my nails to grow with the original hard gel. By doing this, I can avoid having to constantly refill with hard gel, saving me time and money. When the hard gel reaches the tips of my nails, can I simply refill the entire nail again with hard gel?

@michellefrate 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤you definitely can just paint your nails without refilling them with hard gel but I wouldn't recommend waiting until the hard gel grows out completely before refilling. This is because this will make your nails uneven in thickness if you just have a thicker coating near the end of your nails, which won't look the best, but also your nails without the hard gel will be weaker and having that bulk at the end of your nails can maybe make them break more easily. If you prefer not using hard gel at all, that's fine! You can just use gel polish. if you're going to use hard gel though, filling them is important. I hope that helps!

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Happy spooky season 👻🎃

@miranduri Жыл бұрын

Super gorgeous.

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@itslowtide4690 Жыл бұрын

Can you help me? I’d like to grow out my natural nails. Recommend a rubber base gel and top coat? And primer/dehydrator if needed? Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Hi of course! The only rubber base and top coats I've used are from Kodi and I really like them. You can try looking up other ones on Amazon (that's where I found Kodi, or go to Kodi's website). For a dehydrator, you can literally buy any, a dehydrator just removes oils from your nail. You can even use acetone to do the job instead of buying a dehydrator. For primer, I use the Kiara sky gelly tip primer, which works really well. You definitely want a good primer but dehydrator isn't as important. I hope this helps 🥹

@Guambeautii22 Жыл бұрын

Love this! How do you clean the brush after used?

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! You mean the brush I used for the hard gel? I wet a piece of paper towel with rubbing alcohol and wipe the brush clean :)

@Guambeautii22 Жыл бұрын

@@michellefrate thank you!!

@sickxnailz Жыл бұрын

so satisfying!!! 🥰 how long did this take u in real time? just curious

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Usually when I have to fill and paint my nails (and I don't do a design) since it's just one simple colour, this usually maybe takes me 3 hours. I haven't been doing my nails for super long it's been a few years, but I take my time and it used to take me much longer. If I'm doing a design it might take a bit longer (maybe 4 hours??) and it also depends on how much filing I have to do (especially if I want to shorten my nails which I didn't do in this video). I try not to feel bad about it since I always pick a day I dont have many plans to do my nails and it's self care for me in a way 🥰

@sickxnailz Жыл бұрын

@@michellefrate that’s really good!! yeah that’s good that you don’t feel bad, a lot of people do but it’s an art that’s really time consuming

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

@@sickxnailz absolutely!!

@skorpion8057 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso Жыл бұрын

A tip to not get cut from the edge of a file is to use an old file and file the edge of a new file until it become dull and won’t cut your skin anymore.

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! A great tip :)

@dcox1030 Жыл бұрын

How long did this take in real time? I’m self taught too and I love working with gel. The time it takes me to do myself is so annoying thought! I’m thinking of switching to acrylics..

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

This took me about 3 hours! It's definitely annoying, which is why I don't do it every two weeks I try to push it to three. I've never worked with acrylic but I know it can be hard because you have a time limit to work with before it cures. It might be easier to work with a polygel if you're using the same type of gel I am? Otherwise, no harm in trying acrylic! I've always wanted to I'm just so used to gel already

@RR-tk6kf Жыл бұрын

У вас очень красивые ногти 😍😍😍

@user-wo2yb2fw2l Ай бұрын

Nails 🔥🔥🔥

@melaniagheorghe9256 Жыл бұрын

better than a tehnician, they are so bad latelly! good for you!

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much!

@jasminshade7883 Жыл бұрын

What can I use to get grow my nails thick like yours

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Hi! Unfortunately, the thickness of our nails all has to do with genetics and so we can’t change that :( the only reason my nails are thick is because I use hard gel on them. if you prefer not to use hard gel like I do, I’d recommend getting gel manicures to add at least a bit of structure to your nails. Or you can even buy a structure gel (from the brand gelish) and use it as a nail polish but it’ll add some strength to your nails. I hope that helps!

@planning_with_patches5860 7 ай бұрын

How do you shorten your nails with builder gel. I've just started using builder gel and they are getting too long. Your nails look great.

@michellefrate 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'll maybe one day do a video on it. If I want to take off only a bit of length I'll file them down with a hand file and then reduce the thickness by filing on top of the nail. If I want to shorten them completely, I'll take off most of the length with my e-file and then again file on top of the nail to reduce the bulk. Then I shape after all that

@planning_with_patches5860 7 ай бұрын

@@michellefrate 😊 Thanks

@tothemoonandback8571 10 ай бұрын

Great job and gorgeous natural nails! I also wear the not quite almond/thinner type oval. I find that shape suits me best but don't keep mine quite as long as yours. I only use rubber base to strengthen as it doesn't require buffing...2-3 coats of it with no-wipe top coat and I'm good to go. Try using a carbide type gel removal bit as they take off gel alot faster. Also put oil on 1st as it is thinner than the salve for better absorption of both products. Keep up the great content!

@michellefrate 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the tips! Thats honestly a great way to keep your nails strong without all the maintenance of what I do and super easy ❤

@nicollebustos3271 7 ай бұрын

How long does it take you to fully do?

@michellefrate 7 ай бұрын

It depends! If I dont take off any length but want to just remove the design, fill and then paint my nails then it can take around 2-3 hours but depending on how much work I need to do or if I want to do a design it will take longer

@louripp1533 Жыл бұрын

Can you do pedi blogs pla?

@donnawanna9833 Жыл бұрын

You need to file along the edges of the file, to remove sharp edges.

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I did do that, my files are not brand new. I just didn't show it in this video

@rebeccarodriguez9912 Жыл бұрын

You’re nails look so strong. I have weak brittle nails. What do you do?

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

They're strong because of the hard gel on top! My nails under the hard gel are thinner and would break long before I get to this length if it wasn't for the hard gel I use in my video. I'd suggest using a structure gel in a bottle (brand gelish from amazon) to help you if you want something easy to start witth

@GoaWay... Жыл бұрын

It will last you THREE WEEKS?!!😳 Mines only last like a week and a half because my nails grow out kind of quickly. So I have to do mine due to all the new growth showing. ☹️

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

That’s understandable!! Depending on the colour, I’ll either leave them for 3 weeks or 2 if the growth is really obvious because mine also grow pretty fast

@marinariquelme4081 Жыл бұрын

To not cut your self with the file is to rub your new file edges on to an old file and you should be good and that also apply's to your mandrill run it on an old hand file 3 seconds on top and 3 seconds under and your good to go

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you! My files were not new when I filmed this so I already scored them prior to filming

@brittanakenlock9216 Жыл бұрын

U need a quality course bit to remove your products fastest less burn anti clock wise

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Do you have recommendations?? :)

@3veeeeee Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile me who only uses nail polish and remover👁️👄👁️

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

No shame in whatever works for you!! I also used to paint my nails with regular nail polish but couldn't grow them super long without using hard gel on top 😅

@itsacarolbthing5221 Жыл бұрын

Don't use acetone with any kind of gel. It doesn't clean it properly and it just doesn't work. Isopropyl alcohol at 70% is all you need. I do this process and i use th IBD hard gel too.

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! If I said I use acetone to clean that was a mistake. I only clean on gel with 70% alcohol :) thanks for watching!

@pepsichivs6162 Жыл бұрын

Hard gel is still classed as an extension....so technically they are not your "natural nails" even though you may have grown your natural nails to full length of the gel underneath....but they are not natural...you are seen filing down the growth from the nail bed and refilling....this is not done to natural nails???? Perhaps you need to change the description for this

@michellefrate Жыл бұрын

I understand, thanks for the comment! I don’t extend the length of my nails with the hard gel. So the length is natural, but yes the strength is not natural.

@katphyre Жыл бұрын

An extension, by the definition of the word, means you're adding length. So either sculpted nails or nail tips. If she doesn't extend the length it's called an overlay because the product is only laying over the top of her natural nail. Extensions add length and strength. Overlays just reinforce.