I love your videos !! Thank you for all your information. I put together my own nail oil. I use Johoba Oil , Almond Oil, Vit E Oil, and then RoseHip Oil. I have kept bottles that nail oils come in and I keep replenishing them. Works real well ! 😊
Finally found these to try! Would love to hear more about your best nail care tips, I have learned so much since I found your channel. You are so knowledgeable! Thank you!
Thank you so much for comparing these! There is something so relaxing about watching clear polish applied to bare nails. It’s similar to watching wax or resin applied over wood! It adds such a beautiful shine and looks so healthy! 🥰
Thank you, I was wondering how often to use nail oil. I have moderately damaged nails and have been watching your channel for advice and correct procedures to help my nails become healthier.
U should talk about the ingredients u r very knowledgeable. Any time u have talked about ingredients of other products And how they work u were right on the money
First of all I love your videos! Before I got into your videos, I prefered bold colors, reds or dark almost black colors. But now I have the strong disire to buy me the Diro nail glow.
my favorite nail oil is the shop nbm cuticle buddy! the roller ball makes it so easy to use as much as you need and has so many lovely scents as well as unscented. I'll be skipping the pizza staining oil haha, but i might try the purple strengthener! i think it did brighten a bit :)
You should try the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Strengthener Tint. I'm not sure about the tinted version, but the clear version has a beautiful glow to it. I wonder how similar it would be to Dior Nail Glow.
I’ve tried the Essie apricot cuticle oil and yes it’s so orange! Honestly, it was a deal breaker for me. The formula definitely changed from the original. I’ve been using California Mango Magic Cuticle Oil. I love it! Have you heard of it or tried it? Love your videos! Thank you for making them. 😊
I have the pink one and used it for the first time and love how it looks. My nail beds are usally very Pale. You convinced me to try a nail oil. I really like Essie as a brand but if the oil makes the nail yellow I need to look for another one 😅
I bought the purple one recently. It makes my nails look really nice, but I don't have yellowing nails. I find that it does give my nails a purple hue - which was what I wanted. I can't speak to the strengthening aspect, because I've only used it twice. I find that it takes longer to dry. I like it so far.
Hi new fan here, so glad I came across your videos, very informative , great job!! Im a crazy for whiteners/brighteners, sheer polishes , cuticle care and basically overall anything thats got to do w/ nails 😄 I was about to purchase these 2 from Essie but wasn't sure if they gonna do anything and looks like they would be a waste of money so thank you . Currently my fav go to polish is Perfect Formula in Ruby over Essies Marshmallow but thanks to you I just purchased Opi- funny bunny and Dazzle Dry-fine china. Keep posting your videos cant wait whats next.Thank you!! 😘
Oh gosh! Welcome! Sounds like we have the same taste! How cool is this?! Fine China is excellent by Dazzle Dry. If you love healthy nails you will LOVE dazzle Dry. It never yellows the nails! I hope you got the base and top too as this really needs to be used as full system. My other fav was the Perfect Formula, I’m not sure which one I have, I think I have the pink one. I love the consistency of it but the packaging is not the best. I poured it into a bottle with a paddle brush and OMG it makes a big difference. You should try Dior. It’s more pink, less blue hue (but still bright) and it doesn’t fade. I find Perfect Formula stains a bit after few days. Like it yellows a bit. Looks yellow on the pad when I take it off. My perfect product would be like Dior Nail Glow but with a hint of milkyness.
I have the essie oil and I do think it works very well. I don’t like the color and I also feel it is hard to apply the oil once you are below half empty. I got the Orly Oil which has the dropper bottle and I find that a lot easier to apply (although it is probably easier to use too much.). These essie strengtheners are now readily available in drugstores in my area. I tried my Infinite Shine treatments alone to see if either have a brightening effect and it is really hard to tell but they might. The one has some tiny reflective flakes in it and that definitely does reflect.
Have Mr. Salonlife ever tried the Essie “Essie Man-e-Cure” ? Maybe it’s discontinued, I’m not sure. But I can still find it in a lot of online shops. I like it. It gives a matte wellgroomed look.
I ordered the pink one from lookfantastic, but using it on its own does not look that nice on the nail... I put essie's gel couture top coat to make it last and look put together. But I think it does actually work somehow :) I miss Essie's Grow Stronger!
I bought, kind of by mistake, the Hard to resist from Essie. It’s clear polish and says advanced. Do you have any idea how often it should be applied? Or if I should leave a few days of “naked” nails in between applications? And if removing it with acetone is okay? Thank you in advance!
I’ll be staying away from the pizza-like proximal nail fold oil. 😂🍕 I have the pink strengthener and my feelings so far are “meh.” Nails don’t feel immediately stronger, just a bit protected like what I’d expect from a polish or top coat. It also chips off quickly on me and I don’t love how it looks on the white tips of my nails.
Nail oil is great for dry and brittle nails. Warm oil soaks are a great idea too! Please see this video: th-cam.com/video/io335eWf6R4/w-d-xo.html Of course you can use oil after your nail polish is dry
I started taking care of my nails after years of severe ezcema and the apricot oil and the blue hardener really helped... But as time passed the formula of the hardener started peeling after a few days : (
@@TheSalonLife Thank you for the quick response. I am a fan of your channel!! Do I need to use a top coat for the christian dior nail glow or can I use 2 coats by itself?
I had the Essie cuticle oil, I hated it. It is so orange, it is gross on the nails, cuticle. Also, I find it really thin and not really hydrating. My fave oil is the CND solar oil, still very light in texture but hydrating and the pen version is brilliant.
Non of them :) Seriously. All of them can damage the nail to certain extend. www.researchgate.net/publication/341051202_Increased_Keratin_Carbonylation_Associated_with_Decreased_Fingernail_Strength
I actually have a question regarding removing it! Do you just add onto it or can you use acetone based nail polish remover to remove, clean up and dry, then just reapply the product?
I honestly think that most strengtheners are just a glorified base coat with some "marketing ingredients" added. Marketing ingredients are stuff that sounds good and often "natural" that doesn't usually have much benefit (especially when applied topically) but it "sounds good and healthy" Strengtheners don't do anything for your nail. They provide an extra layer on the nail, which provides coating, that's it, just like a regular base coat does - once you remove the product, the nail is back to what it was or it's even more damaged because of constant nail polish wear. There's no actual improvement to the nail plate itself done by the strengthener . There are some exceptions but for the most part these are not more effective than any other polish. I was hoping these polishes would be brightening, like the Dior Nail Glow but they are not. And word of caution, they fade to a strange color (even when kept in original packaging in the drawer). I don't recommend them really. I find this routine is much more effective th-cam.com/video/8LXeYtTG8OU/w-d-xo.html If you would need more individual help I'm available for hire :) www.thesalonlife.ca/services
@@TheSalonLife thank you! I'll check out that other video as from a bit more research it seems oils and care that way are better than a product (one of many) that are just pushing to get more money out of you
I have the lavender Neutralize & Brighten and I’m disappointed. It looks okay on nails that are already white, but I think it looks awful on nails that have any yellowing. Also disappointing that it doesn’t look bright & glowy in the sunlight, I just love the ones that do that.
I am curious if the nitrocellulose in these products would stain the nailplate with continual use 😂 talk about two steps forward, one step back. I do like the pink one but I'm sad it can't replace the expensive Dior Glow 😂
@@dorothyyoung8231 from my research jojoba oil is highly irritating to people with a history of allergic skin reactions. Edit: I think I'm going to give it a try on a small area of my skin and see if I react. It has some nice benefits.
@@DavidTretheweydtreth Also, you can try almost any kind of pure, non fragranced 100% oils. Almond oil might be a nice one, but there are a lot of oils that you can choose from. :)
Hi, this is the second video of yours Ive seen so I dont know if Im repeating anything but his pinky nail is concerning. Not knowing anything about his nails or if there is an absolute known cause for the dark vertical line on his pinky is a sign of melanoma cancer. It is a sign most people have no idea about. He should have it checked out if an oncologist has not already. It is barely noticeable. This could be a sign of a few minor reasons or one of many health conditions he already knows about. It can also be a benign mark or malignant.
Hi there! Thankyou so much for your concern. The line was a splinter hemorrhage. It has grown out completely. I've seen many of those over the years. When looking closely at the nail you can see it's in the nail and not under the nail. Also usually melanoma would be running the whole length of the nail.
@@TheSalonLife I was pretty sure you knew of these conditions because you seem quite knowledgable but I just wanted to be sure to say something just in case. I watched one other video and Im confident my " cuticles" will look so much better. I really needed help with that. They look better already. 😉🥰
What do you think anout this product and what i really wanna know : whst do you think of opi nail envy? Is it similar/ comparable? I am thinking of purchasing the opi bit it is sooo expensive. On the other hand i already own the essie ones. They do not seem to harden the nails in my opinion. I use it as basecoat. My nails where sooooo damaged from wrong efile usage AND China products. And tooo long extension. Not a good combo for short, brittle and thin nailbeds naturally. Just sayin 😉
These are not hardeners. OPI Nail Envy either. I don't think any of these polishes benefit the nails. It's all marketing. Polishes should be considered a decoration. There are some treatments that can help the condition of the nails but polishes are not so. Please check out these videos How to correct damage after BIAB? (Builder in a bottle) [Anna's Nail Advice] th-cam.com/video/EGfJbHSYXFY/w-d-xo.html You took off Acrylics, Gels or Dip nails and discovered DISASTER. What's next? th-cam.com/video/rITW2ZMpll0/w-d-xo.html
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I love your videos !! Thank you for all your information. I put together my own nail oil. I use Johoba Oil , Almond Oil, Vit E Oil, and then RoseHip Oil. I have kept bottles that nail oils come in and I keep replenishing them. Works real well ! 😊
Finally found these to try! Would love to hear more about your best nail care tips, I have learned so much since I found your channel. You are so knowledgeable! Thank you!
Thank you so much for comparing these! There is something so relaxing about watching clear polish applied to bare nails. It’s similar to watching wax or resin applied over wood! It adds such a beautiful shine and looks so healthy! 🥰
The apricot cuticle oil is fabuolous!! I am really hoping these two become available in Australia! So far very few places online have the product!
Thank you, I was wondering how often to use nail oil. I have moderately damaged nails and have been watching your channel for advice and correct procedures to help my nails become healthier.
Hi Teresa. Try and use nail oil after washing your hands, taking a shower, doing the dishes, etc.
We hope the videos have been helping. - MSL
U should talk about the ingredients u r very knowledgeable. Any time u have talked about ingredients of other products And how they work u were right on the money
First of all I love your videos!
Before I got into your videos, I prefered bold colors, reds or dark almost black colors. But now I have the strong disire to buy me the Diro nail glow.
my favorite nail oil is the shop nbm cuticle buddy! the roller ball makes it so easy to use as much as you need and has so many lovely scents as well as unscented. I'll be skipping the pizza staining oil haha, but i might try the purple strengthener! i think it did brighten a bit :)
The dude's vibe and comments are awesome! Made me laugh haha
You should try the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Strengthener Tint. I'm not sure about the tinted version, but the clear version has a beautiful glow to it. I wonder how similar it would be to Dior Nail Glow.
I’ve tried the Essie apricot cuticle oil and yes it’s so orange! Honestly, it was a deal breaker for me. The formula definitely changed from the original. I’ve been using California Mango Magic Cuticle Oil. I love it! Have you heard of it or tried it? Love your videos! Thank you for making them. 😊
Hey Laura, California Mango is one of my Favs. Love it! - MSL
I have the pink one and used it for the first time and love how it looks.
My nail beds are usally very Pale.
You convinced me to try a nail oil.
I really like Essie as a brand but if the oil makes the nail yellow I need to look for another one 😅
I really appreciate you showing the ingredients listing! ❤️
I bought the purple one recently. It makes my nails look really nice, but I don't have yellowing nails. I find that it does give my nails a purple hue - which was what I wanted. I can't speak to the strengthening aspect, because I've only used it twice. I find that it takes longer to dry. I like it so far.
Hi new fan here, so glad I came across your videos, very informative , great job!! Im a crazy for whiteners/brighteners, sheer polishes , cuticle care and basically overall anything thats got to do w/ nails 😄 I was about to purchase these 2 from Essie but wasn't sure if they gonna do anything and looks like they would be a waste of money so thank you . Currently my fav go to polish is Perfect Formula in Ruby over Essies Marshmallow but thanks to you I just purchased Opi- funny bunny and Dazzle Dry-fine china. Keep posting your videos cant wait whats next.Thank you!! 😘
Oh gosh! Welcome! Sounds like we have the same taste! How cool is this?!
Fine China is excellent by Dazzle Dry. If you love healthy nails you will LOVE dazzle Dry. It never yellows the nails! I hope you got the base and top too as this really needs to be used as full system.
My other fav was the Perfect Formula, I’m not sure which one I have, I think I have the pink one. I love the consistency of it but the packaging is not the best. I poured it into a bottle with a paddle brush and OMG it makes a big difference.
You should try Dior. It’s more pink, less blue hue (but still bright) and it doesn’t fade. I find Perfect Formula stains a bit after few days. Like it yellows a bit. Looks yellow on the pad when I take it off.
My perfect product would be like Dior Nail Glow but with a hint of milkyness.
I have the essie oil and I do think it works very well. I don’t like the color and I also feel it is hard to apply the oil once you are below half empty. I got the Orly Oil which has the dropper bottle and I find that a lot easier to apply (although it is probably easier to use too much.). These essie strengtheners are now readily available in drugstores in my area. I tried my Infinite Shine treatments alone to see if either have a brightening effect and it is really hard to tell but they might. The one has some tiny reflective flakes in it and that definitely does reflect.
Have Mr. Salonlife ever tried the Essie “Essie Man-e-Cure” ? Maybe it’s discontinued, I’m not sure. But I can still find it in a lot of online shops. I like it. It gives a matte wellgroomed look.
Hi Vanity, I haven't used the Essie Man-e-cure before. We'll have to look into it. Thanks - MSL
Gosh, your model’s nails have improved so much since the ridge fillers video
Very informative! Gotta get me some Nail Glow!
I ordered the pink one from lookfantastic, but using it on its own does not look that nice on the nail... I put essie's gel couture top coat to make it last and look put together. But I think it does actually work somehow :) I miss Essie's Grow Stronger!
What’s the benefit of the actual “glow” under the lamp from Dior? Like does it looks better in the sun ? I have Essie but am interested in Dior
Do you apply these as a base coat before your main colour coat?
I bought, kind of by mistake, the Hard to resist from Essie. It’s clear polish and says advanced. Do you have any idea how often it should be applied? Or if I should leave a few days of “naked” nails in between applications? And if removing it with acetone is okay? Thank you in advance!
I’ll be staying away from the pizza-like proximal nail fold oil. 😂🍕 I have the pink strengthener and my feelings so far are “meh.” Nails don’t feel immediately stronger, just a bit protected like what I’d expect from a polish or top coat. It also chips off quickly on me and I don’t love how it looks on the white tips of my nails.
Cuticle oil or those strengthner which one is better for brittle and dry nails..PL reply..& PL say may I use oils on nail polish
Nail oil is great for dry and brittle nails. Warm oil soaks are a great idea too! Please see this video: th-cam.com/video/io335eWf6R4/w-d-xo.html
Of course you can use oil after your nail polish is dry
@@TheSalonLife tysm ma'am
I liked the essie pink shade but it ended up turning yellow? I only had it for 4ish months
I bought the purple 💜 so gonna try that
yes, I had the same problem, the pink and purple fades to really strange shades....
I feel vindicated! The purple looks great and I think I might try it
Hey David, both are really nice. Right now my skin tone is a little on the pale side and both look really good!! Either of them should be a win. - MSL
@@TheSalonLife yeah but pink is not my thing 😜
I started taking care of my nails after years of severe ezcema and the apricot oil and the blue hardener really helped... But as time passed the formula of the hardener started peeling after a few days : (
I think to much nail hardener can make your nails dry out and brittle. I think she said in previous video that hardeners are better for bendy nails.
With the nail glow over the top of the Essie hard to resist pink - did you do two coats of essie or just one?
I have 1 coat of each. Essie Hard to Resist (pink) and Dior Nail Glow :)
Is there a dupe for the Christian Dior base coat? I have the Dior Nail life and was wondering if I can use two coats or I need to use a base coat?
Hi Marsha! Nail Glow, right? You don’t need a base for that. I use it alone too. Works great!
I use the base if client needs a treatment base. If their nails are healthy then only Nail Glow :)
@@TheSalonLife Thank you for the quick response. I am a fan of your channel!! Do I need to use a top coat for the christian dior nail glow or can I use 2 coats by itself?
Do you need to remove the strengthener?
Yes, its a nail polish.
omg it's violet😍
I had the Essie cuticle oil, I hated it. It is so orange, it is gross on the nails, cuticle. Also, I find it really thin and not really hydrating.
My fave oil is the CND solar oil, still very light in texture but hydrating and the pen version is brilliant.
Please let me know which one of the polish is good for your nails
Non of them :) Seriously. All of them can damage the nail to certain extend.
www.researchgate.net/publication/341051202_Increased_Keratin_Carbonylation_Associated_with_Decreased_Fingernail_Strength
I actually have a question regarding removing it! Do you just add onto it or can you use acetone based nail polish remover to remove, clean up and dry, then just reapply the product?
I honestly think that most strengtheners are just a glorified base coat with some "marketing ingredients" added.
Marketing ingredients are stuff that sounds good and often "natural" that doesn't usually have much benefit (especially when applied topically) but it "sounds good and healthy"
Strengtheners don't do anything for your nail. They provide an extra layer on the nail, which provides coating, that's it, just like a regular base coat does - once you remove the product, the nail is back to what it was or it's even more damaged because of constant nail polish wear.
There's no actual improvement to the nail plate itself done by the strengthener .
There are some exceptions but for the most part these are not more effective than any other polish.
I was hoping these polishes would be brightening, like the Dior Nail Glow but they are not. And word of caution, they fade to a strange color (even when kept in original packaging in the drawer). I don't recommend them really.
I find this routine is much more effective th-cam.com/video/8LXeYtTG8OU/w-d-xo.html
If you would need more individual help I'm available for hire :) www.thesalonlife.ca/services
@@TheSalonLife thank you! I'll check out that other video as from a bit more research it seems oils and care that way are better than a product (one of many) that are just pushing to get more money out of you
Both of the colors look nice but I'll skip the oil. My favorite oil is Bliss Kiss unscented.
i like just regular jojoba oil and it's way cheaper and does the job the best.
Can you compare all these top coat to sally hansen extra strength??
Hi Annie, we are looking into getting some of the Sally Hansen products to compare in the near future! Thanks for the suggestion! - MSL
I have the lavender Neutralize & Brighten and I’m disappointed. It looks okay on nails that are already white, but I think it looks awful on nails that have any yellowing. Also disappointing that it doesn’t look bright & glowy in the sunlight, I just love the ones that do that.
I am curious if the nitrocellulose in these products would stain the nailplate with continual use 😂 talk about two steps forward, one step back. I do like the pink one but I'm sad it can't replace the expensive Dior Glow 😂
Same! On my right hand I’m testing Yellow Stopper which doesn’t contain nitrocellulose but it peels easily.
Will the oil actually make the nails turn yellowish?
No, it won't. It just looks a little yucky. Too orange ;)
Do you know any Dior nail glow pink dupes ?
I'm making a video about them right now :) Please stay tuned :) It will be published in few days....
@@TheSalonLife thank you so much
I need a nail oil that doesn't have fragrance in it because allergies
Have you tried pure jojoba oil?
@@dorothyyoung8231 from my research jojoba oil is highly irritating to people with a history of allergic skin reactions.
Edit: I think I'm going to give it a try on a small area of my skin and see if I react. It has some nice benefits.
@@DavidTretheweydtreth Also, you can try almost any kind of pure, non fragranced 100% oils. Almond oil might be a nice one, but there are a lot of oils that you can choose from. :)
Ive got eczema which means everything will probably irritate my skin. I use almond oil and olive oil and it seems to work fine!
I've got eczema but jojoba oil is fine with vitamin e oil no fragrance
I used it and it peels off as if it was a sticker lol . Tbf I wash dishes frequently so
Could be that.
I do not like the smell of this Essie “ apricot cuticule” oil! I enjoy all your videos!
Hi, this is the second video of yours Ive seen so I dont know if Im repeating anything but his pinky nail is concerning. Not knowing anything about his nails or if there is an absolute known cause for the dark vertical line on his pinky is a sign of melanoma cancer. It is a sign most people have no idea about. He should have it checked out if an oncologist has not already. It is barely noticeable. This could be a sign of a few minor reasons or one of many health conditions he already knows about. It can also be a benign mark or malignant.
Hi there! Thankyou so much for your concern. The line was a splinter hemorrhage. It has grown out completely. I've seen many of those over the years. When looking closely at the nail you can see it's in the nail and not under the nail. Also usually melanoma would be running the whole length of the nail.
@@TheSalonLife I was pretty sure you knew of these conditions because you seem quite knowledgable but I just wanted to be sure to say something just in case. I watched one other video and Im confident my " cuticles" will look so much better. I really needed help with that. They look better already. 😉🥰
With more layers it becomes pink :)
I bougth the pink to get strength to my nails. Didn`t help at all and I don`t like the color. Sorry to say.
💙💙💙💕💕
The oil definitely looks like pizza grease😂😂
🤣
pizza oil 😂😂
What do you think anout this product and what i really wanna know : whst do you think of opi nail envy? Is it similar/ comparable? I am thinking of purchasing the opi bit it is sooo expensive. On the other hand i already own the essie ones. They do not seem to harden the nails in my opinion. I use it as basecoat. My nails where sooooo damaged from wrong efile usage AND China products. And tooo long extension. Not a good combo for short, brittle and thin nailbeds naturally. Just sayin 😉
These are not hardeners. OPI Nail Envy either. I don't think any of these polishes benefit the nails. It's all marketing. Polishes should be considered a decoration.
There are some treatments that can help the condition of the nails but polishes are not so.
Please check out these videos
How to correct damage after BIAB? (Builder in a bottle) [Anna's Nail Advice]
th-cam.com/video/EGfJbHSYXFY/w-d-xo.html
You took off Acrylics, Gels or Dip nails and discovered DISASTER. What's next?
th-cam.com/video/rITW2ZMpll0/w-d-xo.html