I'm a licensed nail tech who work in a high end salon. And let me tell you...darling, you experienced top notch service. I was wowed. The only thing I have issues with is the plastic waste. Not that what I do is better but using glass instead of all the plastic is so much more cost effective and environment friendly. But on the other hand you have to think about the added process and cost to clean and disinfect, I digress. I kinda want hit on your crooked toe nail. Yeah she cut it crooked because the last person cut it crooked and there wasnt enough new growth to cut it straight. Let it grow out and your problem will be solved. Lastly, I dont know how you set there and let other people service you. I get antsy and constantly question if their tools were properly cleansed and disinfected. Unfortunately, allowing other people do my nails is not a relaxing experience for me 😭😭😭😭 It's more relaxing when I do it, although it takes forever 🤦🏾♀️.
you are exactly right on your last point. getting a manicure/pedicure is NOT relaxing once you're a licensed nail tech because you can see all the things they're doing wrong. All my friends love going to the nail salon and they cant understand why I hate it so much. I'd much rather do it right myself than pay money to get it done badly and risk an infection
Alisia Lopez The way we are treating our planet, it's sad to say but it's the truth. Many sea animals are in danger some more then others because they're on the verge of becoming extinct. There is one specific kind of sea turtles (sorry can't remember what kind of sea turtle it is) that is almost to the point of becoming extinct. It's sad to see how our waste ends up in their homes (beaches, sea, etc) and how it is effecting them. But hopefully we can change it and make it better for them and for ourselves and our future generations.
Girl your big toes are LITERALLY angled. They’re crooked. If you want them shaped a certain way all you have to do is specify the angle you want your toe nail. Problem solved.
my only concern is the amount of plastic being used by that salon. it may be sanitary but it feels kind of wasteful? idk it could just be me. great video though!
I run a luxury spa and we do not use all that plastic. We clean, wash and sanitize everything in between clients. And we use glass instead of plastic. So no waste.
im conflicted because I know this is super clean and sanitary so that's good but on the other hand it is extremely wasteful! so much plastic for just one client, and they have hundreds a day! that must be so bad for the environment EDIT: whoa guys I didn't know this would launch such a heated debate hahaha lets just say im surprised so many of you dont seem to care about the world and that we literally have about 12 years to save it before it becomes unlivable lol, I mean I would rather do my own nails or not have them done at all in order to stop the world becoming a huge trash bag but that may be just me lol anyways stan Loona
Lmao I was just thinking about this!! And I'm very concerned about germs but God the waste!! 😣 I wouldn't mind steel materials that were disinfected after every use
My big toes are shaped similarly and I have no problem admitting they're crooked. I don't understand why she's adamant they aren't, it's nothing shameful?
She's saying that because her nail was cut to look like its going the exact opposite angle her toe & nail are naturally in. If you pause it ( 13:02 ) you can see as much - looks like they gauged it by the cuticle & tried to correct the angle it naturally grows in, but it doesnt match the line of her toe ending. It stands out drastically when they're painted - look at how much skin is showing on both sides between her nail ending & her toe ending. Compare it to the other one. Its noticably uneven. Thats probably what she means & when she does her own, she likely evens that out & just shapes the sides to adjust for the angle it grows in rather than the tips.
I think it's funny and ironic a nailtech/pedicurist (is that a word?) has such fugly, messed up toes. I know she can't help the way her toes are shaped, but yikes.
I think you misunderstand, she means the horizontal tip/end, not the sides. So no a podiatrist would agree that someone cut the end of her nail crooked. You can see that the tip/end of her left big toe nail is parallel to her cuticle but on her right nail the tip/end is not parallel to her cuticle but slanted.
Yes please show us how a proper pedicure is done!! Maybe on yourself, momma or even friend? I do my own at home and think I do an ok job, but I never wash my tools, because they’re only on my own feet.
Idk, as a dental professional, we use just as much plastic per patient. Would you prefer less plastic or more sanitary conditions? Some things are reusable, or decomposable, but the majority of the products are contaminated. At the nail salon you could technically ask if you could take the file and pumice home and reuse them a few times.
@@Ali-pb6jb I dont know why you have to respond so aggressively. It was an honest question. No, teeth and toes arent entirely comparable, but both can cause serious issues if your products arent properly sterilized. I agree that much of the products should be reusable and sterilized, but a lot of nail salons dont have the money to/dont want to/are taught to sterilize everything. The tub should definitely be lined in plastic because its difficult to clean the jets. Plastic gloves are needed for the manicurists safety. if you want sterilised instruments, theyre always going to come in plastic just to be thrown away. they have to reach a certain pressure, heat, and steam level to reach sterilisation that cant be reached without those pouches.
Ppl are weird. They complain when the tech reuses something now they complain when the tech does single use...ummm, there’s a such thing as recyclable plastic 😂😂 if the salon practices recycling, there good. If they don’t well...we cannot be too mad b/c we have a tech powered world (that I’m pretty sure is just as bad) Example: the electronic device we use to watch this video 🤣
you should do things to look for in nail salons when you go to them for the first time! because some can be decving and some are shady but i just dont know what to look for
Marley Anderson it basically is impossible considering businesses exist to make a profit. To be more sanitary, they need to go through more materials. To have less waste, they would need to sacrifice some cleanliness. Just the way it works since it isn’t necessarily cost-effective to do it any other way
Jenna Fery actually, some other nail techs have commented here noting that they use glass materials which they disinfect after each use. It is an investment for sure, however with a high end salon, the turnover is high enough that they can still make very good revenue. I do understand how much more convenient plastic is. And for a small up and coming salon it is certainly more affordable, but we do live in an age where there doesn’t have to be a big revenue trade off to be both sanitary and reduce waste.
I have big toenails that are crooked like hers. The way to make it look straight, is to cut it at an angle. Sheapparently has learned how to do that without realizing that that's what she's doing.
Those disposable plastic cups could easily be replaced with reusable plastic or glass that is super fast and easy to wash and since those containers are not touching clients they would not need to go in the sterilizer. In regards to the plastic wrap on things like the timer, the same thing is done by many tattoo artists. Often their hands may be wet when going from foot to timer so that not only keeps the timer clean, but it prevents water damage. The waste associated with frequent replacing the whole timer is a lot worse than the small amount of plastic wrap. I personally avoid plastic waste as much as possible but there are certain situations that for many reasons, single is plastics are necessary. If you go to a place like this you can simply say "I'll use my own timer (like on your phone) or ask management to consider less single use plastic.
Danielle Lathan Technically, they would need to be washed and sterilized. A technician’s hands is going into the container and going onto a client’s foot or hand. Would you want that on your feet after knowing that? Plastic cannot be fully sterilized and glass requires a special sterilizer if you aren’t going to use a sink with the required heated water. Even then, it doesn’t kill all bacteria and viruses. For people with compromised immune systems (for those who do choose to get a pedi or mani), that’s not a good thing. That’s gambling with their lives.
You mentioned a few times that you don't know if the tools are disinfected or sterilized and an easy way to check if the tools are coming in those sterile packs is to check for a colored window near the edge of the package. Some manufacturers may put it at any spot at the edge of the package but most have it at the top right. It's a sterilization indicator that will turn a different color from the rest of the packaging when it comes in contact with steam, which is the most common method of sterilization. If you can't see a window of differently colored packaging, then it most likely wasn't put through an autoclave and sterilized.
I want to see how you did that design on your nails. How long does it take for you to do your own nails? I started doing my own nails after I went to a salon that constantly destroyed my nails, manicures that would not last, and asking for uv gel sculpting but getting acrylic. 🙄 Would love to know how someone else does it
It was really nice to see someone how is nail tech going to different kinds of nail salon. Thank you for your knowledge that you used in your movies ❤️
I went to a 5 star japanese luxury salon 120$ in hawaii best service ever. I was there for 90 minutes. I had the same lady do my hands with mask and massage and scrub, and same for the feet. She did such a good job my normal opi nail polish didn't chip for a whole week. toes lasted for 3 weeks. If ever on vacation I would go there again. however, Im super cheap and find it hard to pay to get my nails done until I'm successful and no longer a student. I do my own mani pedi
Love your videos! As a nail tech. My favorite things about where I work is that I have Pipeless pedicure stations. Therefore no bacteria can be stuck in the pipes. Second we all have disinfectant tool boxes, where our tools are placed on top and disinfectant solution is poured under. So when closed our tools get fully submerged and disinfected in between clients. Also they do sell nail files and foot files that can be disinfected in solution. Scrub and lotion are used with pumps, and when applying mask we have very small wooden sticks that are used to scoop product out(flip stick for each foot when I go in for more). Being sanitary doesn’t always have to be harmful to the environment. Yes prices will be higher but it’s worth it, full communication with your nail tech is a must. Trust me people it’s worth it! I would never risk myself for cheaper prices. Bacteria and infections are not for me😬
Yessss. Show us your pedicure ways. And I really enjoyed this video. You’re very informative and I didn’t fast forward any of it (which I usually do cause some of these worst/best things are boring).
In Canada a basic pedicure with gel polish is 50. ( min massage and no mask or anything) I feel like the states nails are soooo much cheaper. Can’t believe how much cheaper the pedicure is though for the service you get.
Post more videos! I adore you! So many of the people who do these are extremely rude and have no idea what they’re talking about. You’re adorable and kind and informative!
Lmao girl that toe is BARLEY crooked, I mean BARLEY. I would never notice I even had to go back and pause on the picture you took to realize it . Not a big deal
Love this channel so much because you get the fresh eyes of someone that actually knows how things are suppose to be. And at the same time you make me laugh 🤪 but I would DEFINITELY want to see how you do your pedicure at home because I suck at doing mine at home 😂 and girl I need the tips 🤩
I’m new to your channel I don’t even know how I even saw the early two videos were you go to a really bad salon to do your pedicure and a manicure and think it’s a really good way to let other people know what to look out for in a salon thank you 😊 and love your personality💕💕
Good to know you had a good experience! It's refreshing to see a salon doing what they're supposed to. & theirs nothing wrong with wanting straight nails. That's pretty basic & a must. Looks like they didn't cap your toenails good at all. That's a must with me!! It's a shame for such a nice salon. If you go back, have someone different do your nails. Thanks!👍
I’ve been hooked on your channel since the 1 star pedi review! Love your vidoes and you!! and how informative you are, excited to see how you do your pedi’s at home on yourself!! ❤️❤️ much love
I'd be interested in: at home pedi how to get soft soles/heels, products to use and how to start from really dry feet products for nail care, how to grow your nails longer how to strengthen nails how to do a good hand massage, and foot massage explaining what you are doing (if you do this)
You can usually tell when something is sterilized by looking at the pouch. If there is a dot at the top that is grey, it's properly sterilized, if it's a blue-ish color (same color as the blue of the pouch), it wasn't sterilized. Not all sterilization pouches come with this, but many do.
I just found these and love your videos! I would LOVE to see: - a DIY mani and/or pedi video - a makeup and/or hair tutorial - a 4 or 5 star salon mani video Also, on your 4/5 star videos maybe do another one that's not in a brand new salon. Go to a 4/5 star rated salon that's been there awhile and see if they really keep up their practices. Love the videos, glad I found them!
What about going to a 5 star salon for a manicure like the part 2 that was done for the 1 Star series? I like that you know more about what’s going on there than the average person since you’re in the industry yourself. I learned a lot for when I go to a salon that I would not have thought to look for so it’s very informative as well as being fun to watch.
I live in the same metro area as this salon so I popped over to Yelp - yes, found those reviews that you read - and wow, this place now has a lot of negative reviews. I considered going there about a month ago but decided not to simply because I don't want to run the risk of liking a place far from home. Lots of salons in my burb. My favorite is next to pizza place so it always smells delicious.
I had pedicure once in the US. But they cut my nail so deep and ingrown nail cut my edge of my toe nail and I almost got infected. I was traumatized. But I always loved to do nails so I don’t mind doing my toe nails, so I never go back to nail salons for pedi lol I wanna see how to home pedi vid! I know I already establish my own way but it’s always good to know extra technique!!!
I just found all of your videos and I'm impressed. I love that you know what your talking about. Indefinitely not going to waste my health just to save a few bucks anymore.... Thank you so much. Your a real hero in the world. Modern day superwoman. Teenagers go and get their nails done all the time and obviously have no idea what's soppose to happen, we are just gonna have pretty nails by the end... I sharing this video with the world! I cant thank you enough!!
I would love to see you do an at-home self-pedi. I'm too broke to go get mine done by professionals, and I try really hard to do a good job but would like to learn to do it even better! I didn't know about the straight-edge clippers, for instance, game changer.
FYI in the state of TX per state laws: 1. Only properly licensed massage therapist can claim/offer ‘reflexology’ massaging. 2. Only licensed massage therapist can massage past arms/legs limbs. (This means nail techs are not allowed by state law to massage past knees or elbows!)
I have been to a salon similar to this. I honestly thought they were throwing all the plastic out too until I asked and the lady laugh and said no. She had a trash can with 2 bags in it. On one side the file and stone to be trash and the plastic cups on the other to be recycled. I didn't even see it until she pointed it out.
I just found your channel and watched the two 1 star reviewed videos and LOVED them. And then you posted this and I was like YES!! Definitely subscribing👏🏾👏🏾
Yes please show how you Do your pedicures at home!! Every time iPad a pedicure out of salon it always feels so rushed YL go through the motions but it's like never enough time to relax and fully and joy it.
New here so not sure if you have talked about this before but how much should be tipped for nail service? I get a gel glitter pedi every 2 months or so and it's about $85 including tip, which is like 15% or 18% can't remember
Hi there! That's a good question. In my opinion a tip is purely based off of your experience. Are you pleased with the outcome of your service? Was you tech attentive and listened to you if you had anything to say? Would you return? All these things effect the tip, it's not just oh $5 or 15% It's whatever you feel the tech deserves. My first ever tip was $1 and I was THRILLED cause well it was my first ever tip in this industry. LOL But now I'd think oh crap did I do something wrong. See what I mean though? So don't over think it friend :)
I tipped my CND tech/friend $8-$10 for a fill but she was only charging me $27 for acrylic and gel polish. Since she’s retired, I usually tip about $5 for a $35-$40 fill. She was WAAAAYYYY better than any regular salon. Super clean, by appt only, thorough. I miss her.
The best mani/pedi I ever got was in Benin, West Africa. I was interning with a local NGO and we decided to take a weekend off in and AirBnB in the capital, and we went to an absolutely adorable spa and it was incredibleeeee! I got a mani, a pedi, a complete 2 HOURS facial (the best I ever had as well) for 40$ CAD! Can you imagine! It was incredibly professional and friendly, I was just blown away. 😁
Can we pleaseeeee get more nail tutorials, informative nail talk, and such!!! I’m studying to be a cosmetologist and I absolutely loveeeeeee hearing what you have to teach!!!!
And it's 8.7 thousand already 😄 I am one of the early birds at your channel and was so hoping you would break thru and will keep on going! Even when this trend gets over and you go and show us nail related video's or tell us how pedicure's supposed to be? Because I definitely learned a thing or 2 even from this review you did! Great to see you found a great place, would you dare to go back now you put your experience online? 😓 It would be a bummer to find THE right place and then you cannot go back..
I’d like to see an at home pedicure and manicure. And for the future, how to avoid dry feet because mine are really dry and are almost always peeling off dry skin. And what to do with nail polish that becomes sticky/ glue like or how to avoid that. I know you’ll probably say to toss it. How to avoid nail polish bubbles. Nail polish brands you recommend and ones you don’t and why. Etc
I went to a place where each person has a pencil box of tools. He literally went from one person to the next and never cleaned the tools at all. Straight from my toes to the box to the next person. The worst part is that he cut me and put the tool back in the box and didn’t sanitize. What if I had some disease?! Is this a usual practice or am I being over clean?
thats what i was thinking too maybe they can metal containers and then sanitize them at the end of the day or between clients there was just sooo much plastic was
I thought the same thing!! It's such a shame that the 'easiest' way to sanitize things is to just throw everything away >> I wonder how much trash is generated from just ONE day of business at this place. What a waste.
@@melanopygus There are things you can't sanitize like the stones, nail files, etc.Even metal files can't be 100% sanitized and a lot of states don't allow re usage of them. It's not about needing extra time, they just can't. People can lose their businesses and jobs if they do that never mind spread diseases.
Your make up looks so awesome! Loved the video and I would love to see an at home pedi next video. Maybe a get ready with me/make up tutorial video could be cool too. :)
Yes!! Please! Share a pedicure and manicure! I don’t get to go to salons and I don’t get to use colors anymore so any tips on keeping your nails nice and neat are awesome! I have very dry cuticles and my feet look worse than your original “Before” pics. I have more dry skin on my big toe. I also HATE that NOBODY ANYWHERE cuts my nails straight on either my feet or hands, which is why I also enjoy doing them myself. So, yes please! Post everything!
I got my first pedicure last week and I am 30 years old lol I’ve realized i haven’t been missing out. The pedicure was nice... i have nothing to compare it to since it was my first time, but i noticed she used this big purple heel grader and right after she used it she went to the sink rinsed it off and put it pack on her shelf. she was really harsh on my feet...had no plastic liner in the tub is that normal? I got ni foot message it was done so quick I honestly would not pay 40$ Canadian again for that!
Yes yes yes at home pedi! Super enjoying your channel! I am a licensed cosmetologist so I learned about nails as well so all the things that bother you at nail salons bother me too! My nail salon does all the same things as this one! I love that I found it! After years of going to unsanitary establishments
You see all this good stuff with the plastic bags and plastic cups and Saran Wrap, but all I see is waste 😭. The land fills are full enough 😢. And I don't think they are going to clean the plastic just to recycle them. It hurts my eco-friendly heart 😣.
Where do you live? Cuz I watched your 1 star video and I went to the top rated salon in my area and got the 1 star treatment for $65.00! And you paid $45.00 for this! I WISH a salon in my area would even consider doing this stuff
I need a video about how to properly cut your cuticles. I am really bad at picking and over nipping them because I hate them being peely or uneven at all and I know that has caused me to cut off healthy, live skin.
My problem is that none of the fancy nail places in my area have those massage chairs. I guess people think they're tacky, but damn, that's the best part of the experience! As far as I'm concerned, that's half of what I'm paying for. So I tend to go to the more discount places.
Holy crap. I get the sanitation aspect of things, but there has GOT to be another way to avoid cross contamination without throwing out so many plastic baggies/containers/sani-packs SO much plastic waste T-T
I turned on my post notifications and I was so happy to see you posted. Glad to be here before you hit 1 mil subscribers. Keep on the grind and great video 💜💜
I want to see your self pedicure! I recently when to get my nails done for the 1st time with some work friends, aaaaand it was definitely like your worst rating nail salon video. It was terrible! So I have been watching nail videos all week, thats how I came across you, and now I just want to learn how to do it myself! Teach me! :)
This is a pretty common practice with nail techs that work inside a hair salon. When I did cosmtology school our instructor actually encouraged us to bring our own tools and to find one person you trust who follows all sanitary procedures and stick with them. It keeps things sanitary and eliminates the need for single use plastics
I've been to salons that have little plastic boxes for people. For anything that cannot be autoclaved or sanitized, you put those items (files, buffers, etc) in a box, label it with your name, and those items are YOURS. They are only used on you when you return. Obviously not going to work well for high-volume places.
I’m in Oregon & I always take my own file, buffer, pumice & toe separator. The few occasions where I’ve forgot, they use a new nail file & buffer, charge an extra $1 for it. Those days I just get my nails done & wait on the pedicure for when I have my kit.
I have been to a place where the bags that the tools were in was kind of sketchy. It looked like they just bought the bags and put the dirty tools in there to make it seem like they were sterilized. Scary! I myself am a licensed cosmotologist, and am scared to get my nails done at any place anymore. Kudos to you. You are brave.
Some salons that use the sterile bag have unsanitized tools. Not naming any but I had to leave one of the salons I worked at. I work for myself and although I don't use the baggies, I sterilize my tools per my state board requirements. I dont pick up tools off floor to reuse and don't reuse dusters and bits. Consumer beware.
her voice sounds like she's constantly on the verge of tears
I was honestly thinking this as I scrolled past your comment.
Omg ur so right lol
I know 😱 she has a whining voice
Rude.
Suzanna Hyle ugh dont be a pussy
I'm a licensed nail tech who work in a high end salon. And let me tell you...darling, you experienced top notch service. I was wowed. The only thing I have issues with is the plastic waste. Not that what I do is better but using glass instead of all the plastic is so much more cost effective and environment friendly. But on the other hand you have to think about the added process and cost to clean and disinfect, I digress. I kinda want hit on your crooked toe nail. Yeah she cut it crooked because the last person cut it crooked and there wasnt enough new growth to cut it straight. Let it grow out and your problem will be solved. Lastly, I dont know how you set there and let other people service you. I get antsy and constantly question if their tools were properly cleansed and disinfected. Unfortunately, allowing other people do my nails is not a relaxing experience for me 😭😭😭😭 It's more relaxing when I do it, although it takes forever 🤦🏾♀️.
you are exactly right on your last point. getting a manicure/pedicure is NOT relaxing once you're a licensed nail tech because you can see all the things they're doing wrong. All my friends love going to the nail salon and they cant understand why I hate it so much. I'd much rather do it right myself than pay money to get it done badly and risk an infection
She’s also a licensed nail tech...
Alisia Lopez The way we are treating our planet, it's sad to say but it's the truth. Many sea animals are in danger some more then others because they're on the verge of becoming extinct. There is one specific kind of sea turtles (sorry can't remember what kind of sea turtle it is) that is almost to the point of becoming extinct. It's sad to see how our waste ends up in their homes (beaches, sea, etc) and how it is effecting them. But hopefully we can change it and make it better for them and for ourselves and our future generations.
I am a Nail tech and I do my nails myself. I don't like anyone else doing it , even though it's free for me to do my nails because I work in the salon
By Natasha Hi Natasha, I’m 12 years old and I really want acrylic nails or gel nails. Am I too young?
Girl your big toes are LITERALLY angled. They’re crooked. If you want them shaped a certain way all you have to do is specify the angle you want your toe nail. Problem solved.
she’s fucking annoying
@@user789y if you don't like her then don't watch her video, simple as that. there's no point in spreading hate boo.
diana r my mother taught me to keep my rude opinions to myself 😉 but thanks anyway 😘 STAY TUNED FOR MY NEXT VIDEO. Or not!
diana r that’s just uncalled for
😂 yeah her toes are crooked so naturally her toenails will be too. Some of mine are like that too
my only concern is the amount of plastic being used by that salon. it may be sanitary but it feels kind of wasteful? idk it could just be me. great video though!
It's not just you I got that wasteful feeling as well 💀
I had the same thoughts!
I was just thinking of that. It feels so wrong with all that plastic.😞
Jup same :/
Same
I run a luxury spa and we do not use all that plastic. We clean, wash and sanitize everything in between clients. And we use glass instead of plastic. So no waste.
im conflicted because I know this is super clean and sanitary so that's good but on the other hand it is extremely wasteful! so much plastic for just one client, and they have hundreds a day! that must be so bad for the environment
EDIT: whoa guys I didn't know this would launch such a heated debate hahaha lets just say im surprised so many of you dont seem to care about the world and that we literally have about 12 years to save it before it becomes unlivable lol, I mean I would rather do my own nails or not have them done at all in order to stop the world becoming a huge trash bag but that may be just me lol anyways stan Loona
Lmao I was just thinking about this!! And I'm very concerned about germs but God the waste!! 😣 I wouldn't mind steel materials that were disinfected after every use
They might buy recyclable products and then recycle them. We don’t know 🤷🏻♀️
Francisca Araya girl lol
So you want clean and new equipment but you also want less waste? Choose one 😒
@@ren2719 I was thinking the same they complain if it's not in a bag of their own..
A foot doctor would say that your toenails are actually naturally crooked
agreed because her toes are
My big toes are shaped similarly and I have no problem admitting they're crooked. I don't understand why she's adamant they aren't, it's nothing shameful?
She's saying that because her nail was cut to look like its going the exact opposite angle her toe & nail are naturally in. If you pause it ( 13:02 ) you can see as much - looks like they gauged it by the cuticle & tried to correct the angle it naturally grows in, but it doesnt match the line of her toe ending. It stands out drastically when they're painted - look at how much skin is showing on both sides between her nail ending & her toe ending. Compare it to the other one. Its noticably uneven. Thats probably what she means & when she does her own, she likely evens that out & just shapes the sides to adjust for the angle it grows in rather than the tips.
I think it's funny and ironic a nailtech/pedicurist (is that a word?) has such fugly, messed up toes. I know she can't help the way her toes are shaped, but yikes.
I think you misunderstand, she means the horizontal tip/end, not the sides. So no a podiatrist would agree that someone cut the end of her nail crooked.
You can see that the tip/end of her left big toe nail is parallel to her cuticle but on her right nail the tip/end is not parallel to her cuticle but slanted.
At home pedi next video! Great review! I’d just recommend cutting some time in the beginning :) otherwise great!!!
SwagMcButtz you got it friend 🤗 always love any input!
Agreed!!!
Yes please show us how a proper pedicure is done!! Maybe on yourself, momma or even friend? I do my own at home and think I do an ok job, but I never wash my tools, because they’re only on my own feet.
You should still wash them
You should definitely still clean them. They're still getting dirty even if it's just you using them.
Even if its just with some rubbing alcohol
Clean your tools just as you would clean your makeup brushes. You literally just never know what bacteria might start to build up.
Um i Think the bag for timer was so it doesn’t get wet
A.B. Right
A.B. right😐
yeah lol
Yes yes please show us how to do an at-home pedi! :)
hellopinkjelly check out the meticulous manicurist
This is so much more sanitary and convenient, but so wasteful:/ so much plastic. Love the video though
Anayka Sheperd I was thinking the same
Incredibly wasteful.
Legit couldn’t stop thinking about it
Idk, as a dental professional, we use just as much plastic per patient. Would you prefer less plastic or more sanitary conditions? Some things are reusable, or decomposable, but the majority of the products are contaminated. At the nail salon you could technically ask if you could take the file and pumice home and reuse them a few times.
@@Ali-pb6jb I dont know why you have to respond so aggressively. It was an honest question. No, teeth and toes arent entirely comparable, but both can cause serious issues if your products arent properly sterilized. I agree that much of the products should be reusable and sterilized, but a lot of nail salons dont have the money to/dont want to/are taught to sterilize everything. The tub should definitely be lined in plastic because its difficult to clean the jets. Plastic gloves are needed for the manicurists safety. if you want sterilised instruments, theyre always going to come in plastic just to be thrown away. they have to reach a certain pressure, heat, and steam level to reach sterilisation that cant be reached without those pouches.
Video starts at 5:17 thank me later
Right lol
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Girl, your toes and toenails are crooked. Everyone's are. Even my newborn's are. It's not a big deal. It's not an insult.
Everyone's....?
Not everyone’s. My toes and toenails are even.
Yeah....no. My toes and toenails are not crooked. But you are right about one thing...it isn’t a big deal. Everyone’s different.
mine arent? mine are completely straight
Mine aren’t... and I don’t think she was making a big deal about it. She’s just seems annoyed a little bit, which is reasonable.
Ppl are weird. They complain when the tech reuses something now they complain when the tech does single use...ummm, there’s a such thing as recyclable plastic 😂😂 if the salon practices recycling, there good.
If they don’t well...we cannot be too mad b/c we have a tech powered world (that I’m pretty sure is just as bad) Example: the electronic device we use to watch this video 🤣
you should do things to look for in nail salons when you go to them for the first time! because some can be decving and some are shady but i just dont know what to look for
All these people saying "more sanitary or less waste, choose one." As if having both isn't possible if we just prioritized them both.
Marley Anderson it basically is impossible considering businesses exist to make a profit. To be more sanitary, they need to go through more materials. To have less waste, they would need to sacrifice some cleanliness. Just the way it works since it isn’t necessarily cost-effective to do it any other way
@@jennafery7299 I agree, I just mean that all companies should prioritize making their products/packaging either recyclable or biodegradable.
Jenna Fery actually, some other nail techs have commented here noting that they use glass materials which they disinfect after each use. It is an investment for sure, however with a high end salon, the turnover is high enough that they can still make very good revenue. I do understand how much more convenient plastic is. And for a small up and coming salon it is certainly more affordable, but we do live in an age where there doesn’t have to be a big revenue trade off to be both sanitary and reduce waste.
I genuinely want to see how she cuts the nail on her crooked toe so that she considered it straight because I have no idea what she's looking for
I have big toenails that are crooked like hers. The way to make it look straight, is to cut it at an angle. Sheapparently has learned how to do that without realizing that that's what she's doing.
The one time use tools should be a “gift” you can take home since you’re paying for them. It reduces on waste!
Those disposable plastic cups could easily be replaced with reusable plastic or glass that is super fast and easy to wash and since those containers are not touching clients they would not need to go in the sterilizer.
In regards to the plastic wrap on things like the timer, the same thing is done by many tattoo artists. Often their hands may be wet when going from foot to timer so that not only keeps the timer clean, but it prevents water damage. The waste associated with frequent replacing the whole timer is a lot worse than the small amount of plastic wrap. I personally avoid plastic waste as much as possible but there are certain situations that for many reasons, single is plastics are necessary.
If you go to a place like this you can simply say "I'll use my own timer (like on your phone) or ask management to consider less single use plastic.
Danielle Lathan Technically, they would need to be washed and sterilized. A technician’s hands is going into the container and going onto a client’s foot or hand. Would you want that on your feet after knowing that?
Plastic cannot be fully sterilized and glass requires a special sterilizer if you aren’t going to use a sink with the required heated water. Even then, it doesn’t kill all bacteria and viruses. For people with compromised immune systems (for those who do choose to get a pedi or mani), that’s not a good thing. That’s gambling with their lives.
The editing in this video greatly improved from the last nail video! Awesome job, love your videos 💜
Thanks for sharing!!! I learned so much and you’re so confident to show your feet, I would be so nervous haha
As a nail tech, I appreciate you going out there! I watched the “worst” videos also, you’re very brave!
Did u mention u didnt like the way your toes were cut the last time? If not then maybe thats why they cut them the same.
didn’t find the unexpected reaction... stop click bating mennnnn
yeah the reaction would be unexpected if like she didn't like the results but if she goes to a nice salon shes most likely gonna like the results.
You mentioned a few times that you don't know if the tools are disinfected or sterilized and an easy way to check if the tools are coming in those sterile packs is to check for a colored window near the edge of the package. Some manufacturers may put it at any spot at the edge of the package but most have it at the top right. It's a sterilization indicator that will turn a different color from the rest of the packaging when it comes in contact with steam, which is the most common method of sterilization. If you can't see a window of differently colored packaging, then it most likely wasn't put through an autoclave and sterilized.
absolutely! But you also can't even be assured that these have been properly disinfected just because they're in the sterilization packs.
I want to see how you did that design on your nails. How long does it take for you to do your own nails? I started doing my own nails after I went to a salon that constantly destroyed my nails, manicures that would not last, and asking for uv gel sculpting but getting acrylic. 🙄 Would love to know how someone else does it
Yes! Loved this. Definitely a home pedi video... and maybe at home nail/cuticle care?
I've been subscribed for a little over a week and I think your calmness and knowledge is perfect for these videos.
It was really nice to see someone how is nail tech going to different kinds of nail salon. Thank you for your knowledge that you used in your movies ❤️
I went to a 5 star japanese luxury salon 120$ in hawaii
best service ever. I was there for 90 minutes. I had the same lady do my hands with mask and massage and scrub, and same for the feet.
She did such a good job my normal opi nail polish didn't chip for a whole week. toes lasted for 3 weeks.
If ever on vacation I would go there again.
however, Im super cheap and find it hard to pay to get my nails done until I'm successful and no longer a student. I do my own mani pedi
Love your videos! As a nail tech. My favorite things about where I work is that I have Pipeless pedicure stations. Therefore no bacteria can be stuck in the pipes. Second we all have disinfectant tool boxes, where our tools are placed on top and disinfectant solution is poured under. So when closed our tools get fully submerged and disinfected in between clients. Also they do sell nail files and foot files that can be disinfected in solution. Scrub and lotion are used with pumps, and when applying mask we have very small wooden sticks that are used to scoop product out(flip stick for each foot when I go in for more). Being sanitary doesn’t always have to be harmful to the environment. Yes prices will be higher but it’s worth it, full communication with your nail tech is a must. Trust me people it’s worth it! I would never risk myself for cheaper prices. Bacteria and infections are not for me😬
Yessss. Show us your pedicure ways. And I really enjoyed this video. You’re very informative and I didn’t fast forward any of it (which I usually do cause some of these worst/best things are boring).
Also, where is this place located?
Where did you get your manicure done because I’m loving the design.
In Canada a basic pedicure with gel polish is 50. ( min massage and no mask or anything) I feel like the states nails are soooo much cheaper. Can’t believe how much cheaper the pedicure is though for the service you get.
Post more videos! I adore you! So many of the people who do these are extremely rude and have no idea what they’re talking about. You’re adorable and kind and informative!
Lmao girl that toe is BARLEY crooked, I mean BARLEY. I would never notice I even had to go back and pause on the picture you took to realize it . Not a big deal
hayleee toomoth what’s barley?
Lilliz91 a cereal grain duh
Barley is really delicious in soup, what I hope you meant was that her toe nail is barely crooked.
Kristina Benson a great source of fibre too
Barely*
Yoooo go undercover at your own nail salon!!!!!! Like so she can see
Dillon Crace but... they will know her at her own salon...?
Bethany Talbot undercover ...
I have a question and it might be stupid but what’s the difference between sanitizing and sterilization of tools
Love this channel so much because you get the fresh eyes of someone that actually knows how things are suppose to be. And at the same time you make me laugh 🤪 but I would DEFINITELY want to see how you do your pedicure at home because I suck at doing mine at home 😂 and girl I need the tips 🤩
Maiyan Godoy I gotcha friend 😉
I’m new to your channel I don’t even know how I even saw the early two videos were you go to a really bad salon to do your pedicure and a manicure and think it’s a really good way to let other people know what to look out for in a salon thank you 😊 and love your personality💕💕
Maybe show us what you would buy at Sally's beauty store for an at home pedicure and how to do one 💚💙🧡💜
Sexy Bum ooo that’s a great idea!! Thank you for the input friend 🤩
OMG!! You had better hope you're beyond perfect in any and all your services you provide.
Good to know you had a good experience! It's refreshing to see a salon doing what they're supposed to. & theirs nothing wrong with wanting straight nails. That's pretty basic & a must. Looks like they didn't cap your toenails good at all. That's a must with me!! It's a shame for such a nice salon. If you go back, have someone different do your nails. Thanks!👍
Girl I love your makeup!! Your so pretty!!
ok wheres the location of this place though lol checked the description but nothing
I’ve been hooked on your channel since the 1 star pedi review! Love your vidoes and you!! and how informative you are, excited to see how you do your pedi’s at home on yourself!! ❤️❤️ much love
Because of your videos I have not stopped thinking about the salons that I go to and how contaminated they are thank you so much for these videos!
I'd be interested in:
at home pedi
how to get soft soles/heels, products to use and how to start from really dry feet
products for nail care, how to grow your nails longer
how to strengthen nails
how to do a good hand massage, and foot massage explaining what you are doing (if you do this)
You can usually tell when something is sterilized by looking at the pouch. If there is a dot at the top that is grey, it's properly sterilized, if it's a blue-ish color (same color as the blue of the pouch), it wasn't sterilized. Not all sterilization pouches come with this, but many do.
I just found these and love your videos! I would LOVE to see:
- a DIY mani and/or pedi video
- a makeup and/or hair tutorial
- a 4 or 5 star salon mani video
Also, on your 4/5 star videos maybe do another one that's not in a brand new salon. Go to a 4/5 star rated salon that's been there awhile and see if they really keep up their practices.
Love the videos, glad I found them!
What about going to a 5 star salon for a manicure like the part 2 that was done for the 1 Star series? I like that you know more about what’s going on there than the average person since you’re in the industry yourself. I learned a lot for when I go to a salon that I would not have thought to look for so it’s very informative as well as being fun to watch.
i just don’t really understand the whole bag in the pedi spa. don’t the water still run through the jets?
I live in the same metro area as this salon so I popped over to Yelp - yes, found those reviews that you read - and wow, this place now has a lot of negative reviews. I considered going there about a month ago but decided not to simply because I don't want to run the risk of liking a place far from home. Lots of salons in my burb. My favorite is next to pizza place so it always smells delicious.
Yes yes yes! I’ve been waiting for this!!!
I had pedicure once in the US. But they cut my nail so deep and ingrown nail cut my edge of my toe nail and I almost got infected. I was traumatized. But I always loved to do nails so I don’t mind doing my toe nails, so I never go back to nail salons for pedi lol I wanna see how to home pedi vid! I know I already establish my own way but it’s always good to know extra technique!!!
I just found all of your videos and I'm impressed. I love that you know what your talking about. Indefinitely not going to waste my health just to save a few bucks anymore.... Thank you so much. Your a real hero in the world. Modern day superwoman. Teenagers go and get their nails done all the time and obviously have no idea what's soppose to happen, we are just gonna have pretty nails by the end... I sharing this video with the world! I cant thank you enough!!
I would love to see you do an at-home self-pedi. I'm too broke to go get mine done by professionals, and I try really hard to do a good job but would like to learn to do it even better! I didn't know about the straight-edge clippers, for instance, game changer.
FYI in the state of TX per state laws:
1. Only properly licensed massage therapist can claim/offer ‘reflexology’ massaging.
2. Only licensed massage therapist can massage past arms/legs limbs. (This means nail techs are not allowed by state law to massage past knees or elbows!)
What lip color are you wearing in the beginning of the video? It's gorgeous
I have been to a salon similar to this. I honestly thought they were throwing all the plastic out too until I asked and the lady laugh and said no. She had a trash can with 2 bags in it. On one side the file and stone to be trash and the plastic cups on the other to be recycled. I didn't even see it until she pointed it out.
I just found your channel and watched the two 1 star reviewed videos and LOVED them. And then you posted this and I was like YES!! Definitely subscribing👏🏾👏🏾
YOUR TOE IS THE ONE THATS CROOKED LOL
Yes please show how you Do your pedicures at home!! Every time iPad a pedicure out of salon it always feels so rushed YL go through the motions but it's like never enough time to relax and fully and joy it.
I loved this review. Your eye makeup, btw, is gorgeous!!
I was so excited when this video popped up on my feed!! I’ve been waiting! Love you videos 🥰
New here so not sure if you have talked about this before but how much should be tipped for nail service? I get a gel glitter pedi every 2 months or so and it's about $85 including tip, which is like 15% or 18% can't remember
Hi there! That's a good question. In my opinion a tip is purely based off of your experience. Are you pleased with the outcome of your service? Was you tech attentive and listened to you if you had anything to say? Would you return? All these things effect the tip, it's not just oh $5 or 15% It's whatever you feel the tech deserves. My first ever tip was $1 and I was THRILLED cause well it was my first ever tip in this industry. LOL But now I'd think oh crap did I do something wrong. See what I mean though? So don't over think it friend :)
I tipped my CND tech/friend $8-$10 for a fill but she was only charging me $27 for acrylic and gel polish. Since she’s retired, I usually tip about $5 for a $35-$40 fill. She was WAAAAYYYY better than any regular salon. Super clean, by appt only, thorough. I miss her.
The best mani/pedi I ever got was in Benin, West Africa. I was interning with a local NGO and we decided to take a weekend off in and AirBnB in the capital, and we went to an absolutely adorable spa and it was incredibleeeee! I got a mani, a pedi, a complete 2 HOURS facial (the best I ever had as well) for 40$ CAD! Can you imagine! It was incredibly professional and friendly, I was just blown away. 😁
Can we pleaseeeee get more nail tutorials, informative nail talk, and such!!! I’m studying to be a cosmetologist and I absolutely loveeeeeee hearing what you have to teach!!!!
And it's 8.7 thousand already 😄
I am one of the early birds at your channel and was so hoping you would break thru and will keep on going!
Even when this trend gets over and you go and show us nail related video's or tell us how pedicure's supposed to be? Because I definitely learned a thing or 2 even from this review you did!
Great to see you found a great place, would you dare to go back now you put your experience online? 😓
It would be a bummer to find THE right place and then you cannot go back..
I’d like to see an at home pedicure and manicure. And for the future, how to avoid dry feet because mine are really dry and are almost always peeling off dry skin. And what to do with nail polish that becomes sticky/ glue like or how to avoid that. I know you’ll probably say to toss it. How to avoid nail polish bubbles. Nail polish brands you recommend and ones you don’t and why. Etc
I went to a place where each person has a pencil box of tools. He literally went from one person to the next and never cleaned the tools at all. Straight from my toes to the box to the next person. The worst part is that he cut me and put the tool back in the box and didn’t sanitize. What if I had some disease?! Is this a usual practice or am I being over clean?
Aw I think thats very wasteful to dispose of containers like that. Understandably it is sanitary, but they could use other less wasteful methods. :
thats what i was thinking too maybe they can metal containers and then sanitize them at the end of the day or between clients there was just sooo much plastic was
I thought the same thing!! It's such a shame that the 'easiest' way to sanitize things is to just throw everything away >> I wonder how much trash is generated from just ONE day of business at this place. What a waste.
Take the little extra time and sanitize it AHHH 💀 I hate when they're more concerned about that little extra amount of time than the environment
@@melanopygus There are things you can't sanitize like the stones, nail files, etc.Even metal files can't be 100% sanitized and a lot of states don't allow re usage of them. It's not about needing extra time, they just can't. People can lose their businesses and jobs if they do that never mind spread diseases.
Ahh i just started watching your channel and definitely a fan, you’re so pretty!!
Your make up looks so awesome! Loved the video and I would love to see an at home pedi next video. Maybe a get ready with me/make up tutorial video could be cool too. :)
Gina your wish is my command 😉 lol
Ty for doing this it helps to know what to look for when getting pedicure 💜. Also would love to see an at home pedicure
Yes!! Please! Share a pedicure and manicure! I don’t get to go to salons and I don’t get to use colors anymore so any tips on keeping your nails nice and neat are awesome! I have very dry cuticles and my feet look worse than your original “Before” pics. I have more dry skin on my big toe. I also HATE that NOBODY ANYWHERE cuts my nails straight on either my feet or hands, which is why I also enjoy doing them myself. So, yes please! Post everything!
Is this in LA? Please give us the salon!
It is in Minnesota. Nail Bar and Spa St. Louis Park
That makeup though ❤
I got my first pedicure last week and I am 30 years old lol I’ve realized i haven’t been missing out. The pedicure was nice... i have nothing to compare it to since it was my first time, but i noticed she used this big purple heel grader and right after she used it she went to the sink rinsed it off and put it pack on her shelf. she was really harsh on my feet...had no plastic liner in the tub is that normal? I got ni foot message it was done so quick I honestly would not pay 40$ Canadian again for that!
I liked the video, nice to see a follow up from the last one! don't really see how it's an *unexpected reaction* tho
Yes yes yes at home pedi! Super enjoying your channel! I am a licensed cosmetologist so I learned about nails as well so all the things that bother you at nail salons bother me too! My nail salon does all the same things as this one! I love that I found it! After years of going to unsanitary establishments
one could just ask if the tools are sterilized ;-)
Your makeup an your nails look great !!
Love that crazy manicure on your fingers!
You see all this good stuff with the plastic bags and plastic cups and Saran Wrap, but all I see is waste 😭. The land fills are full enough 😢. And I don't think they are going to clean the plastic just to recycle them. It hurts my eco-friendly heart 😣.
same oof 🔪❤️
This is why I started doing my own nails, I don't have choose between sacrificing sanitation or contributing to landfill's
Was it clean though?
Is that Nail Bar and Spa in St.Louis Park ? Lol
Where do you live? Cuz I watched your 1 star video and I went to the top rated salon in my area and got the 1 star treatment for $65.00! And you paid $45.00 for this! I WISH a salon in my area would even consider doing this stuff
I need a video about how to properly cut your cuticles. I am really bad at picking and over nipping them because I hate them being peely or uneven at all and I know that has caused me to cut off healthy, live skin.
My problem is that none of the fancy nail places in my area have those massage chairs. I guess people think they're tacky, but damn, that's the best part of the experience! As far as I'm concerned, that's half of what I'm paying for. So I tend to go to the more discount places.
Holy crap. I get the sanitation aspect of things, but there has GOT to be another way to avoid cross contamination without throwing out so many plastic baggies/containers/sani-packs
SO much plastic waste T-T
Ok UGH does anyone know the name of this seemingly godly salon
I turned on my post notifications and I was so happy to see you posted. Glad to be here before you hit 1 mil subscribers. Keep on the grind and great video 💜💜
Alyssa Heart glad we started a friendship sooner than later 😉💖
I want to see your self pedicure! I recently when to get my nails done for the 1st time with some work friends, aaaaand it was definitely like your worst rating nail salon video. It was terrible! So I have been watching nail videos all week, thats how I came across you, and now I just want to learn how to do it myself! Teach me! :)
If I wanted to bring my own file and stone, would that be rude? I just don’t want to be so wasteful...
This is a pretty common practice with nail techs that work inside a hair salon. When I did cosmtology school our instructor actually encouraged us to bring our own tools and to find one person you trust who follows all sanitary procedures and stick with them. It keeps things sanitary and eliminates the need for single use plastics
I've been to salons that have little plastic boxes for people. For anything that cannot be autoclaved or sanitized, you put those items (files, buffers, etc) in a box, label it with your name, and those items are YOURS. They are only used on you when you return. Obviously not going to work well for high-volume places.
The place I go to, she opened new ones then she put them in a baggie for me to bring them back next time. So I always bring it back.
I’m in Oregon & I always take my own file, buffer, pumice & toe separator. The few occasions where I’ve forgot, they use a new nail file & buffer, charge an extra $1 for it. Those days I just get my nails done & wait on the pedicure for when I have my kit.
That wouldn't be rude at all! You gotta look out for you
I have been to a place where the bags that the tools were in was kind of sketchy. It looked like they just bought the bags and put the dirty tools in there to make it seem like they were sterilized. Scary! I myself am a licensed cosmotologist, and am scared to get my nails done at any place anymore. Kudos to you. You are brave.
I played this while doing some work and I thought she was crying.
Okay. I love your personality! I had to subscribe, youre informative and adorable. It hurt my soul when you asked to not leave any mean comments😔😔😔😔✊
Some salons that use the sterile bag have unsanitized tools. Not naming any but I had to leave one of the salons I worked at. I work for myself and although I don't use the baggies, I sterilize my tools per my state board requirements. I dont pick up tools off floor to reuse and don't reuse dusters and bits. Consumer beware.