You make me not want to trust anyone with my nails, I watch your videos like "no, the only one i trust is Suzie!" which is a real problem considering i want to get my nails done but you are on the opposite side of the world to myself.
That's nice to hear Elyse. I'd recommend looking around at other persons nails when you are out and about. When you see someone with gorgeous nails, ask them about where they got them, is the nail tech good, do they ever cut yoyr cuticle, how long do they stay on, ever had any damage - questions like that. Oh and, are the appointments fun? You will eventually find a nail tech you can trust. Remember a good nail tech will be booked, they will be busy - you will need to make an appointment, don't expect to just walk in and get yours done. The wait will be worth it, Hope this helps.😘
I've gone once to do my nails..and nail technitian said that I have so great healthy nails and that she won't push my cuticals back..and I've asked why..and she said that because I have healthy nails even if i don't do that and if she would push it back, I would probably get an infection soon or that my skin there would most likely tore.
She's nuts. Pushing your cuticles back keeps the nails growing smooth and healthy. Why do you think Suzie says push the cuticles back? See all l the flaky skin? That's why?
I only got my nails done professionally once. The woman working on my nails cut too far when she trimmed the cuticle, filed my nails in a back and forth motion, and the polish didn’t look very smooth when she was done. Thank you for this video. I love the natural nail look and have never seen ridge filler before, but now I’ll look for it.
Katie is a very naturally beautiful girl so the natural nail is perfect for her. I'm partial to natural myself.... but not bare..... definitely adore a finished polished look.
I have bad ridges on two fingers of one hand due the being crushed in a door years ago. I have a terrible time with salons buffing the nails and then them splitting. Now I feel empowered to insist on no buffing! I may even buy my own ridge filler to take with me when I go.
Finaly someone that actually say "one way" instead of the hyper annoying "one direction"... that way, you dont get those little girls that will say in the comment section "oh my god she said one direction", so sick of earing that...
So interesting about the babies! I had been pondering this question, recently. All I could think of were animal claws, haha! Guess it is a good thing babies don't come out with claws... ;)
This is exactly what I needed! I've always kept my nails natural, but I struggle keeping them hard. I like to keep them long but they always crack. Any tips on keeping natural nails long and strong ?
Hey Suzie! I have heard that a lot of people speak both for and against soaking the nail before pushing the cuticle, as well as nail clippers (saying they weaken the nail). What would you advise?
I just saw a professional nail artist the other day say not to soak or wash your hands before filing your nails because it does weaken them and will make them split. She said to at least wait a few minutes before filing them. And I know Suzie is also a pro but personally I use a crystal nail file (or glass works too) when I file my nails and I find that I can file back and forth and it doesn't make my nails split or damage them at all. You're right, everybody's opinion is different, but that's what works for me and I hope I could help! ♥
crystal nails are great, they don't create the splitting that other regular nail file create. I was taught to file first then do any soaking application, because the water does soften the nail which is more sensitive to breakage. But a glass/crystal nail file are great to use wet or dry. So its great in case you missed something.
Looking down on my coffin-shaped natural nails... SUZIEEE GIRRRRRRRRRRL! They do not all look the same! But it's all good, I know you're partial to acrylics :P
Is it a good idea to have an overlay done, such as acrylic / gel overlay to add strength and durability to a natural nail? My nails grow long quickly but I'm clumsy at times and they would break. I'm trying to avoid that.. Great video xoxo
Hi Suzie, I'm hoping you or one of your followers can help me out. I have natural nails and back in March I painted my nails a dark green. I used a base coat, 2 coats of polish and a top coat. After taking the polish off, it left a yellowish stain to my nails that will not come off. Can I gently buff this layer off to remove it? What can I do to prevent this from happening again? Thank you!!! Look forward to your next video!
New word of the day, eponychium :-) My eponychiums are always very dry. (This makes me laugh, but it's true!) Anyway I love this video :-) Thanks for educating us
Oh wow! Also I've always wondered what magic my nail tech had because I never had hangnails back when I had acrylics. But I have struggled with hangnails ever since - lo and behold I'm not one to push back my cuticles. I guess I will now!
I have ridges and I had someone file my nails down with a drill before my acrylics... when the acrylics came off, I had no nails, just this soft flaky almost like skin stuff underneath... was awful and so painful
What causes spoon nails? And are there any treatments for that condition? That's the term I was told. My nails curl up at the edges and I always have to keep them super short or get what I love and that's my UV gel nails.
Ms. Suzie, I have natural round and square nails. (At the cuticle, some nails are round and some are square.) I am having a hard time deciding what over all shape I should use. Regardless of the cuticle shape my nails naturally become round and some squround. Is there a way to decide what would look best... like a rule of thumb? Also, my cuticles are quite horrible do you recommend a specific oil?
is soaking in a nail bowl always necessary in a natural nail manicure? in school you are taught that but some techs skip that step so i was wondering if it was optional?
i love al ypur vídeos!! you have such a great way of explaining things i have acrylic nails and i want to ask if there is any thing ypu need to do when you want to take them off and after that do i need something to strengh them?
Have you ever had a client who would not let you file the nail at all? I'm very afraid of nail salons considering what they did to my friends nails. She can't grow her nails back.
well..then when should I use my nipper? I mean people usually use pusher and nipper to remove cuticles. should I just scrape the white stuff as it says in the video?
Hi I love your videos but this one is weird as I don't really have all the equipment for it an I am not really sure that I need to get all these. How can I shape my nails without a nail file? Please reply xx
Do you have any tips for keeping underneath your nails clean from dirt ? It seems like no matter how much I clean them they get super dirty super fast.
I've seen some male nails, and LOVE them but what about those male clients who would never think of nail esthetic? Or those male clients who live for that over the top DRAG nail esthetic?? Love your videos
What are your recommendations for someone with Psoriasis. I don't have the nail breakdown but still have pits. I have been told not to push cuticles back even though I really don't like the look of my nail with cuticle left unmanaged.
I have alot of problems keeping nail polish on my natrual nail for more then 2-3 days. I either peals in 1-2 days completely off or or begins to chiping off. Someone told me that roughing up the nail surface with a file will help get it to stay longer, but what you said about doin that and making the nail brittle and splitting leaves me wondering what to do. Any suggesion?
Well Gel polish would certainly fix that but it's a process - it's just natural oils in your nail bed causing the polish to chip off - try Acetone to completely remove all oils then a base coat then plush then a top coat /, but try n keep all layers thinner than thick - let me know if that helps 😀
I love the suggestion... I'm Filipino and it makes me sad when nail companies sell nailbed colours that are too light. I found a site where their "dark pink nailbed" was still pale compared to me, and I'm not even that dark 😂
Gillian Wills No, that wasn't my point. I never said I couldn't! I'm just saying lots of companies sell nude colors or pinks that generally only complement light skinned people and not any darker nudes or pinks
I've never thought of that. probobly because it doesn't effect me. But I definitely think nail polish companies should make nude colors that matches darker skintones aswell.
I would love to see more natural nail videos. The acrylic is magic but as someone who rocks natural nails all the time I would love to see more natural nails done.
Great to see a nail professional talking about natural nails. I have medium long natural nails, my index finger on my right hand is always so thin and short because it breaks, it doesn't really bother me as this finger is great for applying cream to my eyes or lip balm, tricky to do with long nails.. Win win! My nails in general are pretty thin due to a chronic illness and lots of medication. Im grateful to have the nails that I do. I'd love to see more on natural nails.
I hope this helps... you can use nail hardeners or strengtheners BUT IT ONLY WORKS PROPERLY WITH OIL! Use jojoba oil (has the same benefits with nail oil so if a nail oil is too expensive you can just buy jojoba oil) and maybe mix it with vitamin-e gel! But if you don't use oil enough with strengthener, your nail will get too hard and will split on the sides easily!
Take Bio-Sil twice a day for a few months, it will transform your nails. I was never able to grow my natural nails until I took Bio-Sil. It was a coincidence as I was taking it for my hair and skin ahah 😂
@@NailCareerEducation Time for a video update to re-educate with current facts. 1:57, what you are removing is actually the *cuticle*. The living skin above it is the *proximal nail fold*. "Eponychium literally means “upon the nail”. This is the tissue that covers the new growth of nail plate. Why is there so much confusion about the location of the eponychium? Here’s why. Strangely, in some medical literature, another type of tissue is also identified as eponychium, which creates confusion. Of course, it is confusing with two different types of tissue having the same name. The eponychium creates the cuticle and covers the new growth of nail plate, this other tissue does not. To avoid confusion, we should only refer to the eponychium as the underside portion of the proximal nail fold that covers the new growth of nail plate and creates the cuticle. The eponychium is a thin section of tissue found on the bottom side of the proximal nail fold. It is surprisingly thin- approximately 0.1-0.15 mm thick (0.004-006 inches)-and consists of only one layer of the stem cells (described below). The eponychium extends from the nail matrix to the front edge of the proximal nail fold. Not surprisingly, the nail matrix also contains stem cells, but their job is to make the nail plate. There is only one type of cuticle tissue-the thin, colorless layer of dead tissue that adheres to the nail plate. This tissue comes from the eponychium. The cuticle becomes strongly adhered to the nail plate while it is still located underneath the proximal nail fold. The cuticle then pulls away and continues to ride on the upper surface of the nail plate as it grows outward. How can such a thin layer of tissue produce so much cuticle? Researchers believe this thin layer contains specialized stem cells which are factory-like cells designed to work 24/7, continually creating ever more cuticle tissue. It is important to understand that the cuticle tissue comes from the underside of the proximal nail fold. For clarity, I labeled this area as the location of the “Stem Cells in the Eponychium Layer”. Another interesting part of the proximal nail fold is the area where this living tissue meets the nail plate (see diagram). Unfortunately, many still confuse this area with the cuticle. It is NOT, so please avoid making this error. Here is why some are confused. The outer layer of the proximal nail fold is covered with tissue called stratum corneum, which is also typical of other parts of the body. The area where this skin meets the nail plate has a different appearance because its surface has become keratinized. In other words, just the outer layers located at or near the surface undergoes a process that causes the “surface cells” to produce more keratin. This keratinization process hardens the PNF (proximal nail fold) surface and gives it a slightly different appearance. Like protective armor this hardening surface layer creates a protective shield that can resist attack by infectious organisms or potentially harmful chemicals." See "What’s New in Nail Anatomy? The Latest Facts! Educational Updates / By Doug Schoon / April 15, 2019" Doug Schoon is a scientist and nail expert.
@@NailCareerEducation 1:44 Newer info on *nail anatomy* is out now. It is not the eponycium, it's the *proximal nail fold*. We can't see the eponychium. 1:56 The "organic sticky stuff" as you say is the actual cuticle. Learn more: "What’s New in Nail Anatomy? The Latest Facts! Educational Updates / By Doug Schoon / April 15, 2019" Doug Schoon is a leading scientific researcher specializing in the Science of Keratin; including Nails, Hair and Eye Lashes.
Omg I'm so glad you told them not to cut eponychium. Salons always want to cut them & I keep telling friends not to do it because they can get a horrific infection. I never let them. Thank you!
Candice Taylor: New science has proved the terminology was inaccurate. The living skin above it is the *proximal nail fold*. "Eponychium literally means “upon the nail”. This is the tissue that covers the new growth of nail plate. Why is there so much confusion about the location of the eponychium? Here’s why. Strangely, in some medical literature, another type of tissue is also identified as eponychium, which creates confusion. Of course, it is confusing with two different types of tissue having the same name. The eponychium creates the cuticle and covers the new growth of nail plate, this other tissue does not. To avoid confusion, we should only refer to the eponychium as the underside portion of the proximal nail fold that covers the new growth of nail plate and creates the cuticle. The eponychium is a thin section of tissue found on the bottom side of the proximal nail fold. It is surprisingly thin- approximately 0.1-0.15 mm thick (0.004-006 inches)-and consists of only one layer of the stem cells (described below). The eponychium extends from the nail matrix to the front edge of the proximal nail fold. Not surprisingly, the nail matrix also contains stem cells, but their job is to make the nail plate. There is only one type of cuticle tissue-the thin, colorless layer of dead tissue that adheres to the nail plate. This tissue comes from the eponychium. The cuticle becomes strongly adhered to the nail plate while it is still located underneath the proximal nail fold. The cuticle then pulls away and continues to ride on the upper surface of the nail plate as it grows outward. How can such a thin layer of tissue produce so much cuticle? Researchers believe this thin layer contains specialized stem cells which are factory-like cells designed to work 24/7, continually creating ever more cuticle tissue. It is important to understand that the cuticle tissue comes from the underside of the proximal nail fold. For clarity, I labeled this area as the location of the “Stem Cells in the Eponychium Layer”. Another interesting part of the proximal nail fold is the area where this living tissue meets the nail plate (see diagram). Unfortunately, many still confuse this area with the cuticle. It is NOT, so please avoid making this error. Here is why some are confused. The outer layer of the proximal nail fold is covered with tissue called stratum corneum, which is also typical of other parts of the body. The area where this skin meets the nail plate has a different appearance because its surface has become keratinized. In other words, just the outer layers located at or near the surface undergoes a process that causes the “surface cells” to produce more keratin. This keratinization process hardens the PNF (proximal nail fold) surface and gives it a slightly different appearance. Like protective armor this hardening surface layer creates a protective shield that can resist attack by infectious organisms or potentially harmful chemicals." See "What’s New in Nail Anatomy? The Latest Facts! Educational Updates / By Doug Schoon / April 15, 2019" Doug Schoon is a scientist and nail expert.
RU-vid ain't funny. Having this vid from 3 yrs ago pop up in my feeds knowing damn well I'm quarantined and im gonna have to work with my natural nails because these acrylics have seen their last fill 😂😂😭😭
Eponychium and hyponechium. tfs. This makes me want to learn more about proper names of the nail anatomy instead of just growing my nails. Helps make you look smart when you actually know what things are called. LOL
That’s not actually the eponychium the eponychium is underneath the base and produces the cuticle. What she’s calling the eponychium is actually the proximal nail fold. The whitish bit right at the point where the skin meets the nail plate is your keratinised epidermis. Not to be confused with the cuticle which is dead skin on your nail plate. The part which nail techs often wish to cut is that keratinised band of epidermis but they shouldn’t as it constitutes living tissue
Okay. I made up my mind. It's time to subscribe. I don't do nails. Nails are my least concern of things but thanks to Suzie... I'm obsessed with nails now. Not mine. Just hers. Lmao
i don't do my nails too..and i never tried polish haha but i subscribed because of how she speaks..her voice..how pretty she is and all she does with her nails are so mesmerizing sometimes her voice put me to sleep xP
Something tells me that Suzie can sketch , draw and, paint very well . Its like the nail bed is her canvas . Ive been watching her videos like crazy . I am obsessed . Suzie is the truth and i think she is thee dopest nail artist that i have ever seen in my whole entire life !
She makes me wanna change my nails everyday now..Lol..But that's too quick so I try to change my nail colors / designs only when I see chipping. My natural nails have been growing long which I'm happy about. I just keep painting them to avoid messing with them. I will be posting a DIY nail video soon and tips on how to grow your nails and how to apply false nails that are affordable but look like salon quality like you just stepped out of the salon.
This video is amazing. Esp from 5 years ago, way ahead of it's time in terms of editing, stylistically and the casual yet quick informative feel. No acting, very genuine. Thanks for the video! :)
I used to get that too, I never let anyone touch my cuticles because I don't have too much of it and my eponychium is super sensitive, but I discovered that if they are soft (just out of the shower) I can just push them very gently and give them a nice shape, pain and icky feeling free. There are also electric files made specifically for cuticle removal that are gentle on the skin.
When she started filing her nails one way. 😍 I NEVER see anyone on RU-vid or in-person "professionals" doing this and it irks me SO much. She is the only person that I would allow to do my nails. 😂
You gave a lot of much needed info. Thank You. I always filed my nails going back and forth, now I know just go one way. Where did you buy that ridge filler you have? Can i use it every time i do my nails? Can I use it and then paint over it?
OMG thank you so much for this video! My left hand looks great, but I'm right handed, so the right is a big old mess bc my left hand can't seem to do the job right.
+Ellemphriem Nil she did a biter nails... I agree though for example my nails grow upward and my acrylic nails aren't like most because of my natural nail also they aren't straight as in growing out they spread out on the sides. So I understand!
I really like this video. I read an article the other day about nails with ridges and why you should not buff your nails because of the the ridges and how it will continue to weaken the nails.I didn't know and it really makes sense now, and I wanted to see if you would buff down the nail and you didn't, so glad you explained the reason why you shouldn't buff down the nail. I see why my nails always split and peel. Now I make sure I keep them moisturized and put a ridge filler on before polish. They are slowing looking better.
