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I can't believe you have received comments about your nails looking dirty. They look very well manicured, oiled and moisturised. And how rude to make such remarks🙄
Many, many. I simple delete these comments because who needs this kind of negativity. Then I had this person ask me kindly that my nails look a little dirty and they are probably not and she was curious why, so I decided to make this video... and I'm honestly starting to feel a little self conscious about my nails 😝
@The Salon Life oh no Anna please don't. I just think people don't understand/ know how nails that handle creams and oil on a regular basis look like. When I was oiling my nails all the time they got a little like how yours look. I think your nails look beautiful and very well looked after. I have seen many nail techs whose hands look very messy. You shouldn't feel self conscious about them. Big hugs and you do an amazing job BTW.
I was very self conscious about the same dark line on my nails. I tried to “clean and scrape” under but nothing really happened. Really appreciate you explaining this because all this time I thought I just get dirty easily and I was just not cleaning enough.
Well, if people think your nails are dirty then that reinforces the fact that these videos are needed, you're doing good work. I have an old child's toothbrush for cleaning under my nails, I've always felt the ones that are sold as actual nail brushes were way too harsh.
I love this uno reverse card move. Turned someone’s rude comment into a teachable opportunity. My nails do the same thing and I never understood why they looked dirty when I knew they were clean.
Just when I thought you'd taught me everything I could possibly know about nails and nail care, you come and teach me more! Thank you Anna; I can now stop trying to dig out what I thought was dirt under my nails... my nails will be much happier for it ☺️ xx
Hi Anna, I'm an avid gardener and I found a solution to getting dirt way down deep in my nails. I put on plastic gloves under my gardening gloves. Yay! :)
You are not exposing yourself to beneficial microbiome in the soil by using gloves. Stop caring about aestethics and care more about health. It can be dealt with later by cleaning them
Thank you for this video, Anna! I have scraped that hyponychium off too many times and I see now it’s causing nail separation. I’m so happy with all I’m learning! ❤
Anna, thank you so much for this video! My ‘dirty’ line on my nails seems to be two lines and I’ve always hated wearing clear polish. I never knew it was natural. God bless!❤
Anna, your channel is a breath of fresh air! 🤩 You are educating us about healthy, natural nails and how to maintain them - showing just how beautiful they are...I'm binge-watching all your videos! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge xx
Hello Anna 🌻 You do us all your subscribers a massive favour with the frequent gentle guidance; I am thankful. Since stumbling onto your post, I have changed my previously gel nails (and yes, there was damage when they came off) so am following your advice on caring for natural nails, as I too aspire to something similar to your healthy beautiful natural nails. Don’t be unduly disappointed by the dirty nail comment …. you have the grace to explain the reason for that perception … to be honest, I never thought they were … 🌻
I have an extended hyponychium on every finger except for my thumbs from what I assume to be aggressive biting during my younger adult years. It's nice to see a video addressing it (took forever to even figure out what to call it) because it can be frustrating and painful to deal with, especially if you're like me and you like to keep your nails short. Definitely learned a few things from this video. :) Thanks Anna! I recommend your channel to all my friends who ask about nail care.
I learn so much by watching your videos. I did a consultation with you a while back. I had a green spot where 2 of my nails had detached from he mail bed. I’m happy to say it has reattached. Yay, but I hate seeing the color you just explained. Off to get a soft toothbrush!
I was just wondering about cleaning my nails! I’ve been following your advice with AMAZING results, and I’m experiencing the elongation of the nail beds that you talk about. I’ve always been a pretty aggressive nail cleaner, but it suddenly occurred to me that maybe that could be contributing to my short nail beds. No more scraping! Also, I have a MIRACLE to report: I was moving some furniture this weekend and chipped a nail. But that was all that happened! A tiny little chip came off and then I filed it smooth. This is a miracle, because prior to this, any damage to the free edge of my nails would result in losing the entire free edge. It would fold, break, snap off or tear off, and leave shredded bits that I would pick off all the way to the hyponichium or beyond. But this time, just a tiny chip came off and the rest of the free edge remained perfectly intact. I credit the warm oil soaks and using oil with almost every hand wash.
This is actually a very helpful video for me! I have always naturally had a rather dark onychodermal band (I didn’t know it had a name previously) and wondered why. When I was younger, I truly always thought my nails looked dirty so I always kept them very short so it wasn’t noticeable!
Thanks for this information. I've been searching and searching for a good nail brush, not knowing that a plain old toothbrush would be perfect! I also have the dark line and I've always scraped under my nails, of course not knowing how bad it is. I always learn so much from your videos.
Thank You so much for this video. My nails are gradually improving thanks to Your advice, but the constant, rushed scraping out the real and perceived dirt from underneath the free edge while at work is keeping the nailbeds very short. I'll try to figure out how to manage that in the times between proper hand washing. Thank You again for all Your work in educating us :)
I love watching your videos. For a lay person, you have explained in simple terms how onycholysis develops in nails. I have a better understand of common nail issues. Thank you!
Someone always has to try & throw shade! I've only watched a few of your tutorials & I think that you are very skilled, knowledgeable & you explain things in a manner that everyone understands. My 10 yr old daughter watches your videos with me!! 💜🩷💅
I have been removing this from under my nails since for ever , i feel weird when i dont. I have also been a nail bitter all my teenage years so 8 have receiding nail bed on my thumbs and index, i have been reshaping things by slowly removing less agressively where its receides. I still have a skin picking disorder where i cant stop myself from picking at any imperfections i see or feel, so unless i wear opaque gel i can stop over cleaning the underneet. At least nowhadays i do it cleanly with proper tools and not my teeths.
Your nails are so nice looking. I’ve been following your videos for a year now. I have learned a lot from you. I have always liked natural nails. The type that still needs a lot of care and attention, but natural. My nails have looked better than I ever imagined they could… HOWEVER… I have relapsed. I’m picking at the skin around my nails. Biting my nails and skin. I have one good nail on one hand and three on the other. They hurt and I hide them again. I think my mindset gets the best of me sometimes and my nails get abused. Keep up your beautiful work!
I consistently dig under my nails to get rid of any semblance of “dirt” and now I’m thinking this might be why I get the white spots in my nails wherever they’re exposed to water for a long time. The spots turn into peels and the nail breaks eventually. Maybe if I stop doing that they will be sealed off and more protected? It’s either the peels or tape gloves on wherever I wash my hair right now ugh 😢
I think using gloves and taping them to wash hair is not necessary. I never do that. Maybe if the nails are super damaged? It's important to treat the nails gently when they are wet and about an hour later. To improve the condition of the nails I suggest warm oil soaks th-cam.com/video/io335eWf6R4/w-d-xo.html
@@TheSalonLife yeah it was a last resort crazy idea and it seemed to work so I've done it a few times and it's seemed to work :/ though obviously not the best nor preferred solution. I will try stopping scraping under the nail and the warm oil soaks. I already oil my nails multiple times per day with high quality oils, so it's been frustrating to have this problem.
So it's been 3 months since I've dug under my nails and basically decimated the skin beneath them. AND I've had literally NO peeling! An unfortunate break so they're short right now, but it wasn't due to the formerly usual reason they would break and I'm ecstatic! THANK YOU!!
I found out that when I claw lemon or tomato flesh for a couple of minutes (like cats do), this line gets bleached with the acid. I try to save little lemon and tomato scraps for this 😺😺
Hi Olga! I would not recommend this. Acid is not very kind on the skin and the dark line is above where the nail meets the skin so if the lemon can bleach that skin, that would be not that great.
@@TheSalonLife Thank you!!! 😍 I'm only 15 days with you, watching you working, following your precious recommendations, and I'm very happy with my nails now, they look freshly done. I'm curing them from years of that aggressive "russian" manicures that remove all the skin around the nails. I know, it will take time.
I have a different problem because that dark line IS dirt! I can scrape it out with my nails, an orangewood stick or if I spend a good few minutes with a nail brush. My problem is it returns within an hour, even if I'm not working with my hands, just watching TV or something 😢 It's a grey oily dirt. I think because I fidget so much I just end up playing with random objects, scratching itchy skin (eczema) or playing with my hair? I never get nail infections or anything but it feels unhygienic to be walking around with dirty hands, and of course it looks nasty. My nails are thin so probably why it's so noticable too. I tried having them very clean and dry, then putting base coat or polish underneath, but it just disintegrates within a day. I don't want to try gel because of the cost and risk of allergy... I want to be a cute natural nail girlie but it's just not in the cards, I think the no-free-edge life is choosing me 😂
I found this very interesting. I cook and bake a lot and get herbs, spices, dough, meat, seeds... under my nails. After I watched this I now know how to clean my nails. I am curious to know if this will get everything out. I also do gardening and I wear gloves, I still always have so much soil and things under my nails. I don't keep my nails very long at all. Just wondering if you would suggest anything different for people that have a job or hobby that keep the underneath of the nails dirty. Thanks for your time
Hii anna as you previously told I tried a hypoallergenic brand and still developed that drying feeling. So yeah I tried putting a press on nails on my thumb only and painted the other nails. Maybe I'll go for a test to see what I am allergic to
Hello, hypoallergenic products are less likely cause allergic reaction. But once you are allergic you probably, actually, usually develop reaction to even hypoallergenic products. That is why it is so important to avoid getting overexposed to these products.
When i wash dishes etc my nails gets transparent for weeks. But i don't think detergent gives my nails moist as you said. Shouldn't it make my nails more dry? Btw i love your content and sorry for my English❤️
A lot of detergents are aggressive with removing oils so I think over time it would strip away the protection of your nails and make them more porous to water. I find dehydrating my nails with rubbing alcohol, on top and underneath takes the transparency away after a shower or cleaning. Follow up with a good nail oil so they stay flexible 😊
A gentle toothbrush! That's a great idea. I am always afraid that the nail scrubbing brush I use is too strong. I also get dirt collecting along the sides of my nails, which is impossible to get out from the sides if not using a sharp tool (which I don't do). Any tips for that side area that holds dirt/oxidized keratin? It's one reason I can't really wear sheer colors.
I've come to realize I need to use a more gentle tool when cleaning underneath my nails, especially by the corners of the nail, as I am still early on in the process of growing out my thin, peeling nails and the corners especially are very fragile and prone to breaking. When I use a bamboo stick or other hard tool to clean underneath there, it sort of acts like a lever and applies a lot of force to this tiny corner of keratin, so a soft brush I think would be much gentler.
Is there anyway to repair the seal, if it’s been pushed back with a metal too much and isn’t even anymore? On some of my nails it looks wonky because of cleaning with harsh tools 😢
Keeping the area clean and dry and letting it heal is a best idea. It's better to keep that nail shorter. Here is a video about onycholysis: th-cam.com/video/N94uoUU73bw/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the information. After watching one of your other videos, I was going to order Kerasal from iHerb in the US. But I have lived in Poland for nearly 10 years. Did you say there is a product in Poland that is the exact same thing as Kerasal? Again, what is the name of it? I could not quite catch it on the video. I wanted to try it. I am 67 years old and have had Hashimoto’s Disease for about 13-15 years. That came shortly after completing menopause at age 52 and it totally changed my skin and nails. Getting older has not helped.😅
Hello Sandra! Yes, the product in Poland is called Hasceral. So sorry to hear about your health issues. I've been reading about menopause lately and the hormonal changes and I came across these couple of videos that made me decide to look into HRT. Menstruation, Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women th-cam.com/video/uEZpg0n7jcY/w-d-xo.html Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Susan | Testosterone Pellets for Women 101 th-cam.com/video/nhi3NPXgbzg/w-d-xo.html Hope you find them helpful :)
Hi Jann, the darker part is the part that is still connected to the skin, visible through the nail so there is no way to paint it underneath. It's above (towards the cuticle) the hyponychium seal
Generally I don't recommend anything special for the kinds because usually they don't have dry skin and now this is my personal stance on the issue but I would let kids be kids without worrying to much about appearance and "image". Any enhancement products can be allergenic over time so I would not recommend it, same with polish really. Polishes do not really stick well to kids nails because kids nails are very flexible usually and moist. If someone wants to polish their kids nails once in a blue moon any polish is OK, you don't need anything special. I mean obviously don't let them eat it or drink it.
@@TheSalonLife Thank you for answering :-) I was asking just because my 5 yo daughter constantly has overgrown "cuticle", that also tends to peeling. Sometimes it even causes an infection. So, just wondering if it's ok to use some urea cream and wooden stick for kids.
Hello Anna, OK, I know what you are talking about. It's not overgrown cuticle but living skin, so the skin fold around the nail gets stuck to the nail and as the nail grows it lets go and it tears sometimes. This can also happen when kids keep their fingers in their mouths because saliva has some enzymes that break down or irritate the skin. I would suggest lanolin based cream, like a nipple cream or Bephanten. I wouldn't be using any tools really. See if applying the cream helps and keep the fingers away from the mouth :)
@@TheSalonLife Thank you! I, actually, haven't even thought about lanolin. Good idea. She never puts her fingers into her mouth, but keeps picking the peeling skin. Hope that a cream will help :)
Hi, Anna! Thanks for a great video! Can you put in the comment the name of the Kerasal replacement, the one you said that can be found in Poland? I cannot m adage to find it Thanks a lot!
When I was getting acrylic and gel nails I had one single nail that had a very thin line that would stretch out from underneath the nail...I wonder if that's what it was?
@The Salon Life I think, maybe a slightly over grown one? I haven't had it happen since I stopped getting acrylic and gel nails and I can't remember which nail it was since there's zero sign of it happening. So strange...I actually forgot about it until this video.
Hello . I have bought Hasceral last Friday 👍 it’s much cheaper. I would like to ask do you know Arkada serum TC16 for nails and what do you think about it ?
Small world, I actually know Adrian Arkada from the classes I was teaching in Poland years and years ago. He is hilarious, in a very good way. That was before he came up with his system. I don't know about the products he sells, never used them. What exactly do you need help with?
@@TheSalonLife How nice. My nails are very weak . There were always thin. For about 14 years I was doing gel nails . I would like to have my natural nails but I dont like them 🧐
@@TheSalonLife Urea when naturally derived is harvested from animals, usually horses, who are kept in factory farm conditions - but cosmetics are sometimes using lab-created urea these days, the problem is it's not usually labelled.
“Urea is a major component of the urine of mammals. So it's not surprising that some people wonder if the urea in cosmetic comes from urine. In commercial cosmetics, urea is made synthetically in a lab. Synthetic urea is also commonly added to baked goods and wines to help with fermentation.” www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/urea-in-lotion
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Were your nails ever called.... dirty? 😱
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I can't believe you have received comments about your nails looking dirty. They look very well manicured, oiled and moisturised. And how rude to make such remarks🙄
Many, many. I simple delete these comments because who needs this kind of negativity.
Then I had this person ask me kindly that my nails look a little dirty and they are probably not and she was curious why, so I decided to make this video... and I'm honestly starting to feel a little self conscious about my nails 😝
@The Salon Life oh no Anna please don't. I just think people don't understand/ know how nails that handle creams and oil on a regular basis look like. When I was oiling my nails all the time they got a little like how yours look. I think your nails look beautiful and very well looked after. I have seen many nail techs whose hands look very messy. You shouldn't feel self conscious about them.
Big hugs and you do an amazing job BTW.
@@TheSalonLife don't you dare start to feel self conscious about your nails. You have the most beautiful nails because they are healthy.
Im sorry you had to explain yourself to these ‘boof heads’ 🙄❤️
Thank you once again❤. My nails do look “dirty” and l didn’t know why. l’m going to be more gentle and use a soft toothbrush . 👍Bye from Italy.
I was very self conscious about the same dark line on my nails. I tried to “clean and scrape” under but nothing really happened. Really appreciate you explaining this because all this time I thought I just get dirty easily and I was just not cleaning enough.
Well, if people think your nails are dirty then that reinforces the fact that these videos are needed, you're doing good work.
I have an old child's toothbrush for cleaning under my nails, I've always felt the ones that are sold as actual nail brushes were way too harsh.
Exactly! I do the same as well.
Great idea about baby toothbrush!!
I agree
I love this uno reverse card move. Turned someone’s rude comment into a teachable opportunity. My nails do the same thing and I never understood why they looked dirty when I knew they were clean.
Anna is not just a nail technician but a nail scientist!🤓
For Sure!
Just when I thought you'd taught me everything I could possibly know about nails and nail care, you come and teach me more! Thank you Anna; I can now stop trying to dig out what I thought was dirt under my nails... my nails will be much happier for it ☺️ xx
Me too.
Hi Anna, I'm an avid gardener and I found a solution to getting dirt way down deep in my nails. I put on plastic gloves under my gardening gloves. Yay! :)
Ufff... gardening is tough. That dirt has a magical way do get everywhere..
I put a good layer of handcream on and under my nails before I put on the gardening gloves. That works really well.
Or you can scratch some wet hard soap, and after gardening wash it out.
I scratch my nails on a bar of soap before gardening. Makes it easier to clean
You are not exposing yourself to beneficial microbiome in the soil by using gloves. Stop caring about aestethics and care more about health. It can be dealt with later by cleaning them
Thank you for this video, Anna! I have scraped that hyponychium off too many times and I see now it’s causing nail separation. I’m so happy with all I’m learning! ❤
People want to get rid of their stretched hyponychiums but I want to grow mine lol it makes the nail bed look longer.
Same, I’ve shortened mine because I didn’t have a clue what I was doing.
I love your honesty. Bless your heart 😘
Me, too! lol I'm always jealous of long nail beds.
Anna, thank you so much for this video! My ‘dirty’ line on my nails seems to be two lines and I’ve always hated wearing clear polish. I never knew it was natural. God bless!❤
Mabye I can lengthen my nail beds just a tad since I will no longer be gouging under my nails to dig out the non "dirt". Thank you so much for this!
Anna, your channel is a breath of fresh air! 🤩 You are educating us about healthy, natural nails and how to maintain them - showing just how beautiful they are...I'm binge-watching all your videos! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge xx
Hello Anna 🌻 You do us all your subscribers a massive favour with the frequent gentle guidance; I am thankful. Since stumbling onto your post, I have changed my previously gel nails (and yes, there was damage when they came off) so am following your advice on caring for natural nails, as I too aspire to something similar to your healthy beautiful natural nails. Don’t be unduly disappointed by the dirty nail comment …. you have the grace to explain the reason for that perception … to be honest, I never thought they were … 🌻
Thank you so much Esther for your kind words! ❤️
I’m so happy you’re talking about this because I’ve always cleaned way too much. Learning so much from your channel. 👌❤️
You are so welcome Bella!
I have an extended hyponychium on every finger except for my thumbs from what I assume to be aggressive biting during my younger adult years. It's nice to see a video addressing it (took forever to even figure out what to call it) because it can be frustrating and painful to deal with, especially if you're like me and you like to keep your nails short. Definitely learned a few things from this video. :) Thanks Anna! I recommend your channel to all my friends who ask about nail care.
I learn so much by watching your videos. I did a consultation with you a while back. I had a green spot where 2 of my nails had detached from he mail bed. I’m happy to say it has reattached. Yay, but I hate seeing the color you just explained. Off to get a soft toothbrush!
I was just wondering about cleaning my nails! I’ve been following your advice with AMAZING results, and I’m experiencing the elongation of the nail beds that you talk about. I’ve always been a pretty aggressive nail cleaner, but it suddenly occurred to me that maybe that could be contributing to my short nail beds. No more scraping!
Also, I have a MIRACLE to report: I was moving some furniture this weekend and chipped a nail. But that was all that happened! A tiny little chip came off and then I filed it smooth. This is a miracle, because prior to this, any damage to the free edge of my nails would result in losing the entire free edge. It would fold, break, snap off or tear off, and leave shredded bits that I would pick off all the way to the hyponichium or beyond. But this time, just a tiny chip came off and the rest of the free edge remained perfectly intact. I credit the warm oil soaks and using oil with almost every hand wash.
Hello Rebecca! Thank you so much for such good news! I'm so glad your nails are improving and they were able to withstand furniture move :)
This is actually a very helpful video for me! I have always naturally had a rather dark onychodermal band (I didn’t know it had a name previously) and wondered why. When I was younger, I truly always thought my nails looked dirty so I always kept them very short so it wasn’t noticeable!
Thanks for giving such a thorough explanation of the nail/nail bed structures.
Knowledge is power, and feeling strong is good for me.
🙌 Thank you Anna!!!
Thanks for this information. I've been searching and searching for a good nail brush, not knowing that a plain old toothbrush would be perfect! I also have the dark line and I've always scraped under my nails, of course not knowing how bad it is. I always learn so much from your videos.
Thank You so much for this video. My nails are gradually improving thanks to Your advice, but the constant, rushed scraping out the real and perceived dirt from underneath the free edge while at work is keeping the nailbeds very short. I'll try to figure out how to manage that in the times between proper hand washing. Thank You again for all Your work in educating us :)
thank you! i always thought it was dirty and chopped my nails or over cleaned!
Great information. I’ve cleaned too aggressively under my nails in the past and it was painful. Now I understand the physiology of what was happening!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Anna! I was cleaning to much now I know, thank you! 😊
Thank you Anna 🤗
I love watching your videos. For a lay person, you have explained in simple terms how onycholysis develops in nails. I have a better understand of common nail issues. Thank you!
i’ve been thinking about this recently and wondered if it was normal to have this under my fingernails. thank you so much for this information!
Someone always has to try & throw shade! I've only watched a few of your tutorials & I think that you are very skilled, knowledgeable & you explain things in a manner that everyone understands.
My 10 yr old daughter watches your videos with me!! 💜🩷💅
Awww, thank you so much! So awesome your daughter watches my videos too! Please say hello to her from me :)) ❤️
Again - SO interesting and informative. I always thought it was dirt and wondered how come as I am quite ocd with my nails 😂 Thank you Anna ❤️
Same! For years I’ve been so frustrated at my nails getting dirty constantly.
I am the same - I clean(scrape) under my nails at least 3 times a say because I am also ocd about me nails
Thanks for clarifying this!
Glad it was helpful! 🤗
I have been removing this from under my nails since for ever , i feel weird when i dont. I have also been a nail bitter all my teenage years so 8 have receiding nail bed on my thumbs and index, i have been reshaping things by slowly removing less agressively where its receides. I still have a skin picking disorder where i cant stop myself from picking at any imperfections i see or feel, so unless i wear opaque gel i can stop over cleaning the underneet. At least nowhadays i do it cleanly with proper tools and not my teeths.
Your nails are so nice looking. I’ve been following your videos for a year now. I have learned a lot from you. I have always liked natural nails. The type that still needs a lot of care and attention, but natural. My nails have looked better than I ever imagined they could… HOWEVER… I have relapsed. I’m picking at the skin around my nails. Biting my nails and skin. I have one good nail on one hand and three on the other. They hurt and I hide them again. I think my mindset gets the best of me sometimes and my nails get abused. Keep up your beautiful work!
Well at least those commenters gave you a great new topic to expand upon! I love learning from you. Now to find a nice soft toothbrush 😊
I use jojoba and argan oil mixed with sunflower oil it's awesome for both nails and hands in general
Awesome!! 🙌
Anna, your nails are healthy and beautiful! Please ignore rude comments.
I've always wondered about that line. Thank you for the information.
I can’t believe someone commented that your nails looked dirty !
I consistently dig under my nails to get rid of any semblance of “dirt” and now I’m thinking this might be why I get the white spots in my nails wherever they’re exposed to water for a long time. The spots turn into peels and the nail breaks eventually. Maybe if I stop doing that they will be sealed off and more protected? It’s either the peels or tape gloves on wherever I wash my hair right now ugh 😢
Are the white spots on top of the nail plate?
I think using gloves and taping them to wash hair is not necessary. I never do that. Maybe if the nails are super damaged? It's important to treat the nails gently when they are wet and about an hour later.
To improve the condition of the nails I suggest warm oil soaks
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@@TheSalonLife no they seem to be underneath until the get closer to my free edge and then they turn to peels.
@@TheSalonLife yeah it was a last resort crazy idea and it seemed to work so I've done it a few times and it's seemed to work :/ though obviously not the best nor preferred solution. I will try stopping scraping under the nail and the warm oil soaks. I already oil my nails multiple times per day with high quality oils, so it's been frustrating to have this problem.
So it's been 3 months since I've dug under my nails and basically decimated the skin beneath them. AND I've had literally NO peeling! An unfortunate break so they're short right now, but it wasn't due to the formerly usual reason they would break and I'm ecstatic! THANK YOU!!
Thank you I always thought/think my nails are dirty when there not it makes sense now also followed you on Instagram
I found out that when I claw lemon or tomato flesh for a couple of minutes (like cats do), this line gets bleached with the acid. I try to save little lemon and tomato scraps for this 😺😺
Hi Olga! I would not recommend this. Acid is not very kind on the skin and the dark line is above where the nail meets the skin so if the lemon can bleach that skin, that would be not that great.
@@TheSalonLife Thank you!!! 😍 I'm only 15 days with you, watching you working, following your precious recommendations, and I'm very happy with my nails now, they look freshly done. I'm curing them from years of that aggressive "russian" manicures that remove all the skin around the nails. I know, it will take time.
Hi Olga! I'm very happy that my advice is helping your nails :) Progress takes time, have patience, the gentle care pays off :) Anna
@@TheSalonLife Anna, thank you! I'm so glad I found your channel 😻
I so love your videos! Thank you!!! 🤍🤍
Thank you Laureen
Thank you, dear Anna, that was very detailed. 🥰
Great Explanations!
Thank you so much!! ❤️
I have a different problem because that dark line IS dirt! I can scrape it out with my nails, an orangewood stick or if I spend a good few minutes with a nail brush.
My problem is it returns within an hour, even if I'm not working with my hands, just watching TV or something 😢
It's a grey oily dirt. I think because I fidget so much I just end up playing with random objects, scratching itchy skin (eczema) or playing with my hair?
I never get nail infections or anything but it feels unhygienic to be walking around with dirty hands, and of course it looks nasty. My nails are thin so probably why it's so noticable too.
I tried having them very clean and dry, then putting base coat or polish underneath, but it just disintegrates within a day.
I don't want to try gel because of the cost and risk of allergy... I want to be a cute natural nail girlie but it's just not in the cards, I think the no-free-edge life is choosing me 😂
Yes in this case it’s good to keep the nails very short and clean them with a soft toothbrush and gentle soap.
I found this very interesting. I cook and bake a lot and get herbs, spices, dough, meat, seeds... under my nails. After I watched this I now know how to clean my nails. I am curious to know if this will get everything out. I also do gardening and I wear gloves, I still always have so much soil and things under my nails. I don't keep my nails very long at all. Just wondering if you would suggest anything different for people that have a job or hobby that keep the underneath of the nails dirty. Thanks for your time
Hi Alesha! Thank you for writing! I would say keep your nails short and shorten them weekly. After a shower just use a gentle toothbrush to clean them
Hii anna as you previously told I tried a hypoallergenic brand and still developed that drying feeling. So yeah I tried putting a press on nails on my thumb only and painted the other nails. Maybe I'll go for a test to see what I am allergic to
Hello, hypoallergenic products are less likely cause allergic reaction. But once you are allergic you probably, actually, usually develop reaction to even hypoallergenic products. That is why it is so important to avoid getting overexposed to these products.
I apply a little kerasal around the hyponicium. I dont like it extending
question about acetone, you always mention to use pure acetone..can you explain why
Thank you
You're welcome Ola!
Anna can we get a video on how to get rid of yellow nail staining from nail polish?
The process of removing the stain can be damaging so I recommend growing it out. After a while the stain fades a bit too.
When i wash dishes etc my nails gets transparent for weeks. But i don't think detergent gives my nails moist as you said. Shouldn't it make my nails more dry? Btw i love your content and sorry for my English❤️
A lot of detergents are aggressive with removing oils so I think over time it would strip away the protection of your nails and make them more porous to water.
I find dehydrating my nails with rubbing alcohol, on top and underneath takes the transparency away after a shower or cleaning. Follow up with a good nail oil so they stay flexible 😊
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A gentle toothbrush! That's a great idea. I am always afraid that the nail scrubbing brush I use is too strong. I also get dirt collecting along the sides of my nails, which is impossible to get out from the sides if not using a sharp tool (which I don't do). Any tips for that side area that holds dirt/oxidized keratin? It's one reason I can't really wear sheer colors.
Hi Leah! Exactly, gentle toothbrush is best! Can you send me/email me a picture (and this question) so I can take a look? :)
@@TheSalonLife Yes, I will when I next remove my mani! Thank you! :-)
I've come to realize I need to use a more gentle tool when cleaning underneath my nails, especially by the corners of the nail, as I am still early on in the process of growing out my thin, peeling nails and the corners especially are very fragile and prone to breaking. When I use a bamboo stick or other hard tool to clean underneath there, it sort of acts like a lever and applies a lot of force to this tiny corner of keratin, so a soft brush I think would be much gentler.
Is there anyway to repair the seal, if it’s been pushed back with a metal too much and isn’t even anymore? On some of my nails it looks wonky because of cleaning with harsh tools 😢
Keeping the area clean and dry and letting it heal is a best idea. It's better to keep that nail shorter. Here is a video about onycholysis:
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@@TheSalonLife thanks so much!
Thank you for the information. After watching one of your other videos, I was going to order Kerasal from iHerb in the US. But I have lived in Poland for nearly 10 years. Did you say there is a product in Poland that is the exact same thing as Kerasal? Again, what is the name of it? I could not quite catch it on the video. I wanted to try it. I am 67 years old and have had Hashimoto’s Disease for about 13-15 years. That came shortly after completing menopause at age 52 and it totally changed my skin and nails. Getting older has not helped.😅
Hello Sandra! Yes, the product in Poland is called Hasceral. So sorry to hear about your health issues.
I've been reading about menopause lately and the hormonal changes and I came across these couple of videos that made me decide to look into HRT.
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Hope you find them helpful :)
How often should nail cleaning tooth brushes be changed?
As often as your tooth brush I would guess
Thank you for your education. I heard there is some white pencil to white this area out. Dont know how to find it.
Hi Jann, the darker part is the part that is still connected to the skin, visible through the nail so there is no way to paint it underneath. It's above (towards the cuticle) the hyponychium seal
Do you have a video to suggest what to do when the nail separates from the nail bed …onycholysis
Hi Karen, the links are in the pinned comment and description box below the video :)
Hahaha I also wondered about this but figured it was because of your genetics 🤔
Could you possibly tell about kids nails care? What is safe to use and do?
Generally I don't recommend anything special for the kinds because usually they don't have dry skin and now this is my personal stance on the issue but I would let kids be kids without worrying to much about appearance and "image".
Any enhancement products can be allergenic over time so I would not recommend it, same with polish really. Polishes do not really stick well to kids nails because kids nails are very flexible usually and moist.
If someone wants to polish their kids nails once in a blue moon any polish is OK, you don't need anything special. I mean obviously don't let them eat it or drink it.
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Thank you for answering :-)
I was asking just because my 5 yo daughter constantly has overgrown "cuticle", that also tends to peeling. Sometimes it even causes an infection. So, just wondering if it's ok to use some urea cream and wooden stick for kids.
Hello Anna, OK, I know what you are talking about. It's not overgrown cuticle but living skin, so the skin fold around the nail gets stuck to the nail and as the nail grows it lets go and it tears sometimes. This can also happen when kids keep their fingers in their mouths because saliva has some enzymes that break down or irritate the skin.
I would suggest lanolin based cream, like a nipple cream or Bephanten. I wouldn't be using any tools really. See if applying the cream helps and keep the fingers away from the mouth :)
@@TheSalonLife Thank you! I, actually, haven't even thought about lanolin. Good idea. She never puts her fingers into her mouth, but keeps picking the peeling skin. Hope that a cream will help :)
I had awful dry itchy hands as a kid, and it was undiagnosed eczema. Maybe look to a dermatologist if your little one is still having problems ❤
I notice your nails don't have the white moon at the base. Can you address this? Is it normal to have that, or not?
My thumbs do but the rest don’t. Totally normal :) well, they are there but very small
Hi, Anna! Thanks for a great video! Can you put in the comment the name of the Kerasal replacement, the one you said that can be found in Poland? I cannot m adage to find it Thanks a lot!
Hi Monica! Hasceral! Awesome!
When I was getting acrylic and gel nails I had one single nail that had a very thin line that would stretch out from underneath the nail...I wonder if that's what it was?
Probably hyponychium?
@The Salon Life I think, maybe a slightly over grown one? I haven't had it happen since I stopped getting acrylic and gel nails and I can't remember which nail it was since there's zero sign of it happening. So strange...I actually forgot about it until this video.
Hello . I have bought Hasceral last Friday 👍 it’s much cheaper.
I would like to ask do you know Arkada serum TC16 for nails and what do you think about it ?
Small world, I actually know Adrian Arkada from the classes I was teaching in Poland years and years ago. He is hilarious, in a very good way. That was before he came up with his system. I don't know about the products he sells, never used them.
What exactly do you need help with?
@@TheSalonLife How nice. My nails are very weak . There were always thin. For about 14 years I was doing gel nails . I would like to have my natural nails but I dont like them 🧐
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Do you know of a vegan version of the kerasol cream?
What ingredient is not vegan in Kerasal?
Look for synthetically derived urea, it's becoming much more common in skincare products and is chemically identical to natural urea :)
@@TheSalonLife Urea when naturally derived is harvested from animals, usually horses, who are kept in factory farm conditions - but cosmetics are sometimes using lab-created urea these days, the problem is it's not usually labelled.
@mildexplosion No, the urea found in cosmetics and personal care products is synthetic and not animal derived
www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/urea/
“Urea is a major component of the urine of mammals. So it's not surprising that some people wonder if the urea in cosmetic comes from urine. In commercial cosmetics, urea is made synthetically in a lab. Synthetic urea is also commonly added to baked goods and wines to help with fermentation.”
www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/urea-in-lotion