Nails are "jewels not tools" - I've never heard that before! i love that! that slogan has improved my nail health tremendously already. wow, I don't know why I never thought about this before. thank you!
Haha I wish I came up with it! I honestly have no idea where it originated but once you've heard it, it WILL be stuck in your head forever. 😂Luckily, it really does help you to use your nails differently and develop better habits!
I am 49 and I have struggled with brittle/weak nails all my life, I have tried every nail oil/cream and vitamin capsule! I think I have finally found what works and I wanted to share it with you, Amanda because I have enjoyed your tutorials and you have mentioned you have a similar problem!! I have increased my protein intake. I have replaced natural yoghurt for Fage and (against everything I have taught my children) started drinking a whey protein with skimmed milk alongside my usual healthy meals. You would not believe the difference it has made!! I hope this works for you too!!
I’m growing my nails out for my birthday (11/14), after almost 26 years of being a nail biter. The Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle is my savior. I’ve finally gone almost 3 weeks without biting (new record) and most of my nails are finally at the edge of my finger, but not yet over them. I’m hoping that 12 more days of it, and coconut oil mixed with garlic will give me lots of length! The oil with garlic is another hack
I love nails..nails are my thing. I love this video a lot of great info. When I see Instagram photos or watch TH-cam videos the first thing I look at is the nail polish color lol!
You really need to try the gellish structure gel overlay , it's really thick you apply after foundation and makes your nails so smooth , love your channel btw 💚
Ahh I REALLY do! I don't know why I always forget about. 🙈I have a list of products I need to order and I'm adding that to it right now! Thank you for watching! ❤️
The gelish structure is REALLY GOOD!!! I just came out of acrylic overlays in March and have been doing my own gel polish manicures and the foundation, structure and rest of the process is so nice when I'm done. My nails are still going through a "breakdown" process but has gotten so much better. I also like to take prenatal vitamins for strengthening my nails and it's REALLY working 😊
So I found your channel right after Rona hit and you helped me get the motivation to do my gel nails at home. Just ordered the lamp and polishes from Amazon! Love your channel !
New subscriber here! I have discovered your channel over the course of this lockdown craziness and your channel has been the best, fun corner of the internet for me to be able to escape from the cares of life and focus on something fun, feminine, and positive. Also I love how you have such a real, practical, and encouraging feminine spirit! You really stand out amongst the other beauty TH-camrs I've seen because you have beauty and brains. ;) I'm in my 30s like you, so maybe that's why I can relate more to you than other beauty TH-camrs. Anyway, Thank you!! I love your mani/pedi at home videos and I love the mix of helpful information on your channel. I'm all about DIY at-home beauty just like you!
Oh my gosh this comment just made my day! That was such kind feedback.❤️ I'm glad you stumbled upon my channel and have been enjoying it! Cheers to DIY beauty & the 30+ crowd!
The problem I have with gloves is that the moisture created by wearing the gloves softens the nails just as badly as putting them in the water in the first place and they also soften in the shower etc, etc. It's also an issue when I do get my nails done they soften in water from underneath and so can cause the gel or whatever to lift as a result. I've never had a manicure last more than a week. Even taking supplements don't really do much. After 45 years have finally got them to grow to the fingertips but that's just about it. I agree with you that cuticle oil and handcream are essential for nail/hand health.
Thank you! I had them microbladed about 1.5 years ago. They're holding up great, but sometimes I'll use the e.l.f. instant lift brown pencil (neutral brown) to fill in any faded spots or exaggerate the shape (like I did here)! I've used that pencil for years - so good & only $2 :)
First time watching you, love your channel. Since this quarantine I have been a acrylic/gel tip girl forever, now I just want to grow my nails naturally, get them back into shape. my nails have been thin and this segment has encouraged me as well as help me in taking care of my nails. Right now I have on press on nails, which look ok, but I really don't want to even have those any longer;)
also pure msm crystals have helped me more than biotin or specific (and expensive) anything for hairs and nails. it has to be the pure form. I make my own capsules w a capsule gadget. Some drink it in water. its amazing!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to put all of this info into a video. I have been following your channel for weeks now and I have learned so much!! I chewed myself out for all of the crap that was doing wrong. 😂 You’re so awesome and I can’t wait for my nails to be more healthy. 🤗
Hahaha! I love this! 😂 Thanks so much for following, I'm glad you've been enjoying my videos. And omg, once you whip your nails into shape you're going to blow your own mind LOL.
Yay! Great info Amanda! I used CND Rescue Rx x to rehab and as a general cuticle oil, loaded with Keratin. Also, Nails Inc Back to Life recovery treatment basecoat, and I take oral Biotin and calcium, Garden of Life Perfect food powder mixed with any water/juice. After having my liquid gel overlay GROUND OFF WITH AN E FILE at a salon, my nails were trashed. All this helped. Love your channel, honey!
Thx Amanda for all of your videos. So do you put the biotin ultra strength on first, let it dry, then put on the Gelish foundation,cure, Gelish topcoat cure and then your regular manicure? Thx.
💙 Just found you! (Also a TH-camr 👋🏻) I’m a textile artist so I use my hands A LOT! I’m tired of going to the salon and it’s kinda pricey...so I’m growing out my last gel manicure (it split on the side and hurts 😭) I didn’t realize I could remove them at home myself until I found you! So I’ll be heading off to Walmart to buy some things for it, wish me luck....and if you have any suggestions on what to buy let me know 💕
@amandabellantoni.. Probably a silly question, but... If I use the Gelish base & top, then buff out and use regular polish as you said in the video, I can take off the regular polish & reapply a new color without redoing the gel overlay right?
Jewels not tools! Love it! Question, though. Do I use the Nail Aid Biotin first, then do the gel overlay on top of it? Or do I not want to do both at the same time?
Thanks for the awesome nail care tips. I love cuticle oil and hand creams. I also take a Biotin supplement daily; there’s noticeable improvement in my nail, hair, & skin health. I use Orly’s Nail Defense as a base coat during weekly manicures & if I’m not wearing polish on my toes; it protects my nails from splits & breaks. 👍🏼💅🏼☘️
could you do a video about your opinion on the Orly Breathable polishes? For time saving, I'm attracted to the idea of not having to do a base/top coat as these advertise.
@@AmandaBellaa Cool! I actually couldn't help myself and picked up a bunch on the Orly website a few days ago cuz they were having a sale. So we'll see! I'll try to join one of your ManiMonday lives soon and will report back about the polishes! :)
This video is my BIBLE. For the strengthening polishes (OPI Nail Envy and Nail Aid Biotin) can you use them as bases under gel before overlay? Like could you apply the strengthener , THEN Gelish Foundation , THEN top it off , etc... or do you recommend only using them under regular nail polish? Thank you SO much for this vid!!
Thank you so much for the kind words!!! :):) I'm honestly not sure, I've never tried. I usually reserve the strengthening polishes for use with regular lacquer. Regular polish can go on top of cured gel, but I'm not so sure about the other way around. I may have to try it though!! Thanks for watching! XOXO
Hi I have a question! So I bit my nails bad for like 10 years the skin around my nails is bad and constantly get hang nails and its bad. How can I help the skin around my nails?
Used go have really long strong nails but they would always aplit where I couldn't fix it so started doing arctic overlay to keep them from breaking them after while was go much and ended up cutting them. Every time I've tried to push my cuticles back they never stay that way always come down so don't push mine
Bom dia! Pra mim é uma honra viu prestigiar seu trabalho, vamos sempre juntos somar e fortalecer nossos objetivos, Conto com você, eu já estou por aqui..
my sister priced up the gelish foundation and top it off but it is just over £30 on amazon, is there a more afordable option or could she do the same process but with her regular base and top coat that she cures with her uv lamp
Follow one at a time, I do these things too but when I discovered the information it was bit by bit, people usually make these videos after years of learning
Nails are "jewels not tools" - I've never heard that before! i love that! that slogan has improved my nail health tremendously already. wow, I don't know why I never thought about this before. thank you!
Haha I wish I came up with it! I honestly have no idea where it originated but once you've heard it, it WILL be stuck in your head forever. 😂Luckily, it really does help you to use your nails differently and develop better habits!
Im a manicurist and I feel like Im back in school re-educating myself when I watch your channel. You are doing a fantastic service for all of us.
I agree with you 100000000 and 1 %
I am 49 and I have struggled with brittle/weak nails all my life, I have tried every nail oil/cream and vitamin capsule! I think I have finally found what works and I wanted to share it with you, Amanda because I have enjoyed your tutorials and you have mentioned you have a similar problem!! I have increased my protein intake. I have replaced natural yoghurt for Fage and (against everything I have taught my children) started drinking a whey protein with skimmed milk alongside my usual healthy meals. You would not believe the difference it has made!! I hope this works for you too!!
This girl is dropping the most realist! Subscribed
I’m growing my nails out for my birthday (11/14), after almost 26 years of being a nail biter. The Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle is my savior. I’ve finally gone almost 3 weeks without biting (new record) and most of my nails are finally at the edge of my finger, but not yet over them. I’m hoping that 12 more days of it, and coconut oil mixed with garlic will give me lots of length! The oil with garlic is another hack
Gel overlay really helps a lot and working with gloves.
Thank you for such a thorough video.
Ahh two of my favorite things!
I love nails..nails are my thing. I love this video a lot of great info. When I see Instagram photos or watch TH-cam videos the first thing I look at is the nail polish color lol!
Hahaha thank you so much! Gotta take note of the fun colors :)
You really need to try the gellish structure gel overlay , it's really thick you apply after foundation and makes your nails so smooth , love your channel btw 💚
Will that make your nails weak?
@@WifeofUte so far I haven't experienced any thinning of my nails from using it
Ahh I REALLY do! I don't know why I always forget about. 🙈I have a list of products I need to order and I'm adding that to it right now! Thank you for watching! ❤️
The gelish structure is REALLY GOOD!!! I just came out of acrylic overlays in March and have been doing my own gel polish manicures and the foundation, structure and rest of the process is so nice when I'm done.
My nails are still going through a "breakdown" process but has gotten so much better. I also like to take prenatal vitamins for strengthening my nails and it's REALLY working 😊
I know this vid is about nails but I love your makeup. Very natural and beautiful.
Aw thank you so much!! ❤️
Hi sweetie yes gloves 🧤 are a plus in aiding to your nail health.....I’m using some of your recommendations and yes it’s working yay 😃😻
Yay!! That makes me so happy! Always wear the gloves!! 😂😂
So I found your channel right after Rona hit and you helped me get the motivation to do my gel nails at home. Just ordered the lamp and polishes from Amazon! Love your channel !
Aw yay -that's awesome! Once you start to DIY you'll realize how easy it is - you'll never want go back lol. LMK how you like it!
Amanda Bellantoni first try on Monday night and I am hooked! I honestly can’t believe how easy it is. Wow!
Just picked up nail aid last night! Just took off a dip mani (from 2 months ago!! 😲) and looking to rehab the claws 🦞 haha
Mine are finally growing back. Nail Aid is the truth!!
New subscriber here! I have discovered your channel over the course of this lockdown craziness and your channel has been the best, fun corner of the internet for me to be able to escape from the cares of life and focus on something fun, feminine, and positive.
Also I love how you have such a real, practical, and encouraging feminine spirit! You really stand out amongst the other beauty TH-camrs I've seen because you have beauty and brains. ;)
I'm in my 30s like you, so maybe that's why I can relate more to you than other beauty TH-camrs.
Anyway, Thank you!! I love your mani/pedi at home videos and I love the mix of helpful information on your channel. I'm all about DIY at-home beauty just like you!
Oh my gosh this comment just made my day! That was such kind feedback.❤️ I'm glad you stumbled upon my channel and have been enjoying it! Cheers to DIY beauty & the 30+ crowd!
@@AmandaBellaa :) :) !!!
Thank you for your for letting us know how to really take care of our nails
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful :)
Opi Nail Envy has helped my nails a ton. Great video btw.
Best advice I’ve heard about nail maintenance so far!
Hey girl! Awesome tips, I grow out my natural nails and get asked about them a lot. Tfs! 💗💗
Thank you so much! Any personal growth tips to share?!
I use Barielle Nail Strengthener cream. It's helped me over the years, especially after removing acrylics.
Thank you for sharing this! ❤️
Thank you so much for the overlay tip!! I will definitely be trying that!!!!
Sooooo good!!!!
I can attest that glass nail files make a world of difference. I love mine
The problem I have with gloves is that the moisture created by wearing the gloves softens the nails just as badly as putting them in the water in the first place and they also soften in the shower etc, etc. It's also an issue when I do get my nails done they soften in water from underneath and so can cause the gel or whatever to lift as a result. I've never had a manicure last more than a week. Even taking supplements don't really do much. After 45 years have finally got them to grow to the fingertips but that's just about it. I agree with you that cuticle oil and handcream are essential for nail/hand health.
How do u do ur eyebrows? They're so gorgeous😭😃
Thank you! I had them microbladed about 1.5 years ago. They're holding up great, but sometimes I'll use the e.l.f. instant lift brown pencil (neutral brown) to fill in any faded spots or exaggerate the shape (like I did here)! I've used that pencil for years - so good & only $2 :)
I so needed this all my life. Thank you
Haha you're welcome! I hope it helps :)
First time watching you, love your channel. Since this quarantine I have been a acrylic/gel tip girl forever, now I just want to grow my nails naturally, get them back into shape. my nails have been thin and this segment has encouraged me as well as help me in taking care of my nails. Right now I have on press on nails, which look ok, but I really don't want to even have those any longer;)
also pure msm crystals have helped me more than biotin or specific (and expensive) anything for hairs and nails. it has to be the pure form. I make my own capsules w a capsule gadget. Some drink it in water. its amazing!!
WOW! That sounds really interesting! Good for you - whatever works :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to put all of this info into a video. I have been following your channel for weeks now and I have learned so much!! I chewed myself out for all of the crap that was doing wrong. 😂 You’re so awesome and I can’t wait for my nails to be more healthy. 🤗
Hahaha! I love this! 😂 Thanks so much for following, I'm glad you've been enjoying my videos. And omg, once you whip your nails into shape you're going to blow your own mind LOL.
Great video Girl! Really enjoyed it. And bought a few things to try!
Yay!! Thank you - so glad you enjoyed it!
Yay! Great info Amanda! I used CND Rescue Rx x to rehab and as a general cuticle oil, loaded with Keratin. Also, Nails Inc Back to Life recovery treatment basecoat, and I take oral Biotin and calcium, Garden of Life Perfect food powder mixed with any water/juice. After having my liquid gel overlay GROUND OFF WITH AN E FILE at a salon, my nails were trashed. All this helped. Love your channel, honey!
Nails are jewels not tools -- perfect! If this won't help me remember not to abuse my nails, nothing will. Thx!
Such a great video! Love it and can’t wait to use the tips.
Thx Amanda for all of your videos. So do you put the biotin ultra strength on first, let it dry, then put on the Gelish foundation,cure, Gelish topcoat cure and then your regular manicure? Thx.
💙 Just found you! (Also a TH-camr 👋🏻) I’m a textile artist so I use my hands A LOT! I’m tired of going to the salon and it’s kinda pricey...so I’m growing out my last gel manicure (it split on the side and hurts 😭)
I didn’t realize I could remove them at home myself until I found you! So I’ll be heading off to Walmart to buy some things for it, wish me luck....and if you have any suggestions on what to buy let me know 💕
@amandabellantoni.. Probably a silly question, but... If I use the Gelish base & top, then buff out and use regular polish as you said in the video, I can take off the regular polish & reapply a new color without redoing the gel overlay right?
Thank you Bella!! 😘 🌹 💅
Jewels not tools! Love it! Question, though. Do I use the Nail Aid Biotin first, then do the gel overlay on top of it? Or do I not want to do both at the same time?
Thanks for the awesome nail care tips. I love cuticle oil and hand creams. I also take a Biotin supplement daily; there’s noticeable improvement in my nail, hair, & skin health. I use Orly’s Nail Defense as a base coat during weekly manicures & if I’m not wearing polish on my toes; it protects my nails from splits & breaks. 👍🏼💅🏼☘️
I had gel for a long time I had to take it off my nails are weak chip and brittle what do you recommend natural before gel my nails were nice
could you do a video about your opinion on the Orly Breathable polishes? For time saving, I'm attracted to the idea of not having to do a base/top coat as these advertise.
Thanks for sharing -- I will have to pick some up! Have yet to try!
@@AmandaBellaa Cool! I actually couldn't help myself and picked up a bunch on the Orly website a few days ago cuz they were having a sale. So we'll see! I'll try to join one of your ManiMonday lives soon and will report back about the polishes! :)
Exceptional video!!!!!! Thank you so much! So informative!!!!!!
Thank you so much Jill - I'm glad you enjoyed!!!
So few views for such a good video! Maybe everyone was thinking like me that it's "genetic and there is nothing I can do".
This video is my BIBLE. For the strengthening polishes (OPI Nail Envy and Nail Aid Biotin) can you use them as bases under gel before overlay? Like could you apply the strengthener , THEN Gelish Foundation , THEN top it off , etc... or do you recommend only using them under regular nail polish? Thank you SO much for this vid!!
Thank you so much for the kind words!!! :):)
I'm honestly not sure, I've never tried. I usually reserve the strengthening polishes for use with regular lacquer. Regular polish can go on top of cured gel, but I'm not so sure about the other way around. I may have to try it though!! Thanks for watching! XOXO
I really enjoyed this. Thank you!
I do all this except eating well. And cuticle oil. I use it so much!!!
What is your favorite top coat when doing ur normal nail manicure
I'm a cuticle oil lover too!
Yay!! It's the best - makes such a difference.
Hi I have a question! So I bit my nails bad for like 10 years the skin around my nails is bad and constantly get hang nails and its bad. How can I help the skin around my nails?
Cuticle oil.
YOU ARE FANTASTIC. !!!
Love this! Thanks for the tips! 💅
You're welcome!!!
how do you push back cuticles with polish on?
I just push right up against the cuticle - don't apply pressure on the polish otherwise it definitely will chip.
Thanks ❤️ Learned a lot
So glad to hear that! :):)
My daughter has gel nail and then break for 2 weeks but still got weak nails ,chip ,soft break easily so i share this video to her
BTW, do you notice any damage after removing gel polish? I’d like to try it but I’m afraid of the damage it could cause in removal process.
Zero. Any damage after removal is from poor removal methods or poor polish application!
Your nails are so beautiful ❤️
They are not
@@laureenmark1837 oh ok that was a little rude but I guess there are mean people in the world.❤☺✌did you watch till the end???
Such a helpful video!! When are you doing the giveaway?
Announcing tonight/tomorrow!
Informative 👍
I have a question what happens if you don't have a Uva lamp?for overlapping
Would you recommend using an orange stick to roughen up the cuticle area?
I'm not sure what you mean. Are you referring to the nail around the cuticle before applying gel?
@@AmandaBellaa yes
Used go have really long strong nails but they would always aplit where I couldn't fix it so started doing arctic overlay to keep them from breaking them after while was go much and ended up cutting them. Every time I've tried to push my cuticles back they never stay that way always come down so don't push mine
Bom dia! Pra mim é uma honra viu prestigiar seu trabalho, vamos sempre juntos
somar e fortalecer nossos objetivos, Conto com você, eu já estou por aqui..
my sister priced up the gelish foundation and top it off but it is just over £30 on amazon, is there a more afordable option or could she do the same process but with her regular base and top coat that she cures with her uv lamp
Your nail are nice
Thank you!!
When are we getting the Polygel video?
Opi nail evny is the best and a glass nail flie
What color are you wearing on your nails in this video? It doesn't look like the color from Mondays live.
I filmed this video a couple of weeks ago, I'm wearing Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel in "Beet, Pray, Love" --it was from the live mani on the 11th!
@@AmandaBellaa Thank you!
Both OPI and Sally Hanson ANIMAL TEST!
What is the name and brand of the color in the thumbnail
It's a gel! Gelish "Put On Your Dancin' Shoes"! But Morgan Taylor also makes it in a regular polish. :)
Nail envy is the best or nail magic and Sally's
Nails are glamourus!
I agree 💁🏻♀️
Yeah water can kill them that’s why I did acrylics when I was swimming 😭
If you are using gel overlay, that’s cheating. Your nails won’t break.
you are so gorgeous, I just had to say that!
🙄 I just wish there wasnt so many complicated ways just to make my nails stronger
Follow one at a time, I do these things too but when I discovered the information it was bit by bit, people usually make these videos after years of learning
Stop taking 😤😤😤