LOL so turns out I didn't forget to blow out the candles I just entirely forgot to update you on them. So I dislike the purple one and the yellow one - the notes aren't my favorite. The green one is pretty - a nice creamy coffee smell, but wasn't super detectable (would need a much bigger candle)
@@RachhLoves I love Cuffing Season! Definitely need to have the larger candles to get the impact of the scent. 4ever Mood candles are my fav, especially the Fall/Winter-y scents!
Holo toco toppers need a top coat. That includes the holo tacos and the unicorn skins . They will be much prettier and last much longer if you use the super glossy topcoat over top. Particularly for the glitter shades and metallic foil shades.
@@erinodonnell386 Unfortunately, Rachel (like myself) is in Canada and super glossy taco will not ship to us. :( We have to settle for regular taco lol...
I love Holo Taco! It’s the only polish I use. It does take some getting used to if you don’t paint your own nails a lot. Peel off base is really only for if you want polish to last like a day. And if you’re using protective peel, only do one hand at a time to stop the sticking together. I always use the Glossy Taco as well because it dries your polish super fast!
I can get peely base to last up to 14 days on my nails. It's all about prepping your hand before hand. I wash and scrub my nails then wipe the nail with acetone one more time before applying peely base :)
Holo Taco is the absolute best!!!! And with any protective peel, I do just 4 fingers first and do my thumbs last just so I don’t accidentally hit my other fingers and get all messed up lol
Like a few others have said, mixing two peel away products is definitely going to cause some issues. If you want to try Holo Taco again, I recommend the smoothing base. It's excellent and self levels to an extent, making it a bit easier to apply. I also recommend only using peely base *edit: protective peel* on one hand at a time, and always use a top coat.. Not a pro, but I've been doing my own nails for 20 years. Hope that helps!
@@RachhLoves The long lasting base helps my manicure last at least a week. I only use protective peel for sponging on polishes. The clean up brush dipped in nail polish remover helps to clean up all the polish on your fingers. I, too, am a messy polisher. The top coat will enhance the glitter & you will definitely be wowed! It also helps dry polish faster & extend your manicure. Be sure to wrap the tips of your nails with topper to seal in the manicure. Cristine has great videos with advice on extending manicure & cool nail art ideas. Holo Taco has its own YT channel too. *Also...polish ships from the US so maybe that's why it took a while to get in Canada. I usually get mine within a week when buying during a launch. She just released her Cristmas (no H) Collection which I recommend buying. Makes a beautiful gift, too.
As someone who does their [own] nails A LOT, I was cracking up when you opened the polish boxes as you went instead of opening them all before you started. Too funny.
Lol... I paint my nails weekly, and I absolutely love Holo Taco (bet polishes around)... Watching you trying to do your nails was hilarious! I highly recommend you watching some of Simply Nailogical tutorials /guide on how to use some of her products... If you dont do your nails yourself often enough, you can struggle... Also, always use a top coat!
Love Holo Taco! The long lasting base is the way to go! I work with my hands a lot and with the long lasting base and the smoothing base, my nails last about 2 weeks (unless I start picking at them first 😅) Also! The super glossy taco to top it all off!
I use drug store smoothing base and quick dry top coat (almost wrote taco ^^) and if your nails are prepped and you go by Cristine's tips like wrapping the nail, the Holo Taco polishes hold up for a very long time too. I've tried with drug store polishes and most don't hold up nearly as well, even when everything else is done the same. So for me, the quality of the polish is what I think makes the difference 🙂
Also, apply your base coat over top freshly acetone’d nails. The oils from your nails or from hand soaps, etc can interfere with it adhering to your nail. That was a tip from Suzie (NCE) and it WORKS. My nails last until I get bored of the color and want to change it out (>14 days usually). Mixing and matching top coats, base coats, and polishes can also contribute to service breakdown. using top, base, and polish from the same brands really does make a difference in wear time (I exclusively use static nails for cremes and holo taco for fun polishes so it isn’t a big deal for me to have 2 different base coats and 2 different top coats). Edit: Provided that you’re using high quality polishes. Essie is going to chip in 2 days no matter what, in my experience.
Also a tip for messily painting your nails. I have shaky hands and I’m allergic to the ingredients in the peel protectors, buuuut if you paint your nails and let them fully dry. The excess nail polish will come off your skin in the shower 🧼😌☺️ hope that helps
Holo Taco Tips: Open all of your boxes before you start. Do one hand at a time. (It savea you time and heart ache in the long run). Watch HoloTaco's official videos on HOW to use specialty products. Peel base is not meamt to be applied from edge to edge. You want to have a small boarder of "naked" nail around the edge and they will last much longer but still have the peely benefits. :)
Not if you use your hands to do stuff. Even with that combo mine last a maximum of 2 days. If I don't use a base or top coat it might last a day longer, if I'm lucky. I love holo taco but nail polish doesn't love me. I've tried all of Cristine's suggestions too. Glitter polish lasts the longest with no base coat but still chips after a day and it's a pain to get off without the peely base. I can't win in this category.
My tip for things like the protective peel is to only do one hand at a time to reduce your fingers sticking together and needing to redo it. Peel off base coats don't last very long, Cristine has some tips on how to get more wear from it, but it's best use is with heavy glitter polishes that are brutal to remove (like the new holiday collection). And the toppers are not top coats, you still need a finishing top coat of some kind. Generally you want to peel up the protective peel stuff before the polish is fully dry so it comes away cleanly, whereas dry polish will be jagged. And yes, applying peel off base coat so it touches the protective peel will peel it all up.
Was soooo happy to see you try Holo Taco! I paint my nails a lot now and love her line. The brand concept is specialty polishes that are either packed with glitters, shifting pigments, beautiful metallics, really pigmented cremes that sometimes only need one coat, and specialty toppers to transform any polish to something more special. Her glossy top coats are quick drying and make any polish dry fast and last longer. I hate to say there were some user errors with here and want others to know how amazing her polishes are. Peely base should really only be used if you want the polish to come off easily in a day (like a glitter or for a special occasion) and you can apply it in a specific way to work better, leaving some of you nail around the edges uncovered by base coat to make the regular polish stick better. Always use a glossy top coat to seal in a manicure, which we missed here 😉. Even if you are using the protective peel, still be careful not to flood your cuticle. It's not meant for that. It's meant for things like sponging on/stamping polish or the dreaded watermarbling 😱 iykyk... Check out some of the videos on TH-cam by Holo Taco and Simplynailogical for more tips. Cristine said she'd be running specials through the holodays too so could not recommend it enough. ❤️❤️❤️💅💅💅
Just took off Frozen Benana, it’s my fav! The pesky base I can’t never get to last for me no matter how I prep just doesn’t work on my nails but long lasting base is amazing. Watching you struggle with the liquid latex giving me flashbacks of my first use… didn’t go well.
Sierra Schultzie has some branded products on Harper Wilde. They look like really comfortable sports bras. Can you try those sometime? I'd love to hear your reactions. Keep up the good work!!!!!
I would highly recommend getting the Holo Taco nail brush! I guess you could also use a concealer brush, but the one from Holo is so tiny, it’s perfect. I am horrible at painting my nails, and after some thinking, I figured the peel stuff would be too complicated for me haha. The long lasting base and the one coat black too, HIGHLY recommend. I don’t even look at trying other black polishes now. I’m also a store stocker, so I’m rough in my hands/nails, and the base does help keep color down longer!
How did the candles smell?! Frostbeard Studios has a line of soy candles that seem more affordable than most (maybe because they also offer small sizes) that are inspired by different books, if you're looking for other candles to try. I haven't tried them yet but hope to get some soon, for me and as Christmas gifts. I'm sensitive to overpowering scents (and especially floral ones) so I'm excited that I can try small ones to find ones I can tolerate without paying too much.
Holo Taco fan and avid nail painter here! Protective Peel needs to be on only your skin without touching your nail at all. Honestly, I'm not great at staying in the lines either, but I just clean up the polish mess as well as I can with acetone and let the other bits of polish come off my skin in the shower. Protective Peel is mostly helpful if you'll be sponging on glitter or a gradient or doing other messy things like a full-nail stamp design. Peely Base is my favorite base coat ever! I use it on my left hand every time I do my nails. The way to make the polish last longer with Peely is to not put the base coat all the way to the edges. I put Peely Base almost to the top, sides, and tip of my nails, then put the polish itself all the way to each edge and I wrap the tip. I hardly ever have my peelies pop too early; I change my polish about once a week usually and the polish stays on until I'm ready for it to come off. I will say that Peely Base is harder to use on your dominant hand because the peelies are more likely to fall off prematurely due to using your hand more. Also, a quick-dry top coat (like Glossy Taco or Super Glossy Taco in the US) is a life-changer. It won't save your polish from baby fingernails scratching at it, but it lets me do simple tasks pretty soon after I finish painting and it helps prevent chipping. My right hand will usually get some minor chipping throughout the week, but I hardly ever get chips on my left hand. I used to never bother with top or base coats (and I still don't usually put a base coat on my right hand) until I tried my fist quick-dry and now a glossy top coat is mandatory every time! The glossiness also really brings out the holo.
H💿L💿 Taco is life!! I’ve been using it since the first launch. I may be slightly obsessed!! Peely Base has never worked out great for me long term. However, if I need the mani to only last a few days I use it. The best combo is either Smoothing Base or Long Lasting Base and the Super Glossy Taco (must have!).
Top tip! When you use the peely stuff around your fingers, you can add a thin layer of powder on top to stop them from sticking together while you paint your nails! When I figured that out, it was a game changer!
I don't know how women put on those beauty face masks after keeping them in the refrigerator. They are too cold! Warming them up in a bowl of very warm water for 5-10 minutes before opening and applying to the face feels so nice and the warmth makes the serum absorb better. Using it while it's cold will inhibit absorption. I guess the coldness can reduce puffiness, but I would just use a refrigerated face roller for puffiness. Sometimes I warm up my face moisturizer in warm water too. It absorbs so much better!
@@mygirldarby actually I put my moisturizer and an eye serum in it and, even though it keeps my cokes at the edge of ice, it didn’t impress me much with the skin care stuff I put in it. My jade roller was cold but I barely use it so it will mainly be a heavenly little gadget that lets me keep cold or hot actually, anywhere. It even has a car power cord!
My trick with painting my nails I learned from the salon that I used to go to. I basically paint with reckless abandon and then go in with a makeup brush dipped in a small bowl of nail polish remover and clean up all the edges. It works like a dream!
The only problem with this technique is that long term, you can cause yourself to develop some dermatitis by getting nail products on your skin frequently, even though you take it off quickly with acetone. And that can also eventually lead to allergies to nail products.
@@emmaengland2726 Absolutely possible but I personally do this only every couple weeks when I do my own nails. And when that is, I tend to use a lot less acetone then would be used if I went to a salon.
For protective peel, I know other people have recommended one hand at I time, I would actually go further to say one nail at a time. That was they don't interact with each other and as it's so fast drying it doesn't really delay anything.
Huge fan of Holo Taco. 💅🏻 I have many of the colors and love them. I want the holiday bundle she just dropped recently. The glossy taco topper is great too.
I love holo taco it's my absolute favorite. I recommend watching a few of her tutorials. I put the base coat let it dry then do the protective peel then do the colour. Then top coat to seal it. Also do one hand at a time. Let dry between coats. As others said don't do peely base and the peel off . Please retry I hope you will like it!
I LOVE Holo Taco!! Only polish I use anymore! But ALWAYS use a top coat to seal nails! Glossy Taco is great and fast drying. And practice makes perfect when painting nails!! xo
I love all the Holo Taco stuff. I would suggest only doing one hand at a time with the protective peel. 😂 The Frozen Benanas color for the birthday was stunning and I don't even like yellow. Also, use tweezers to pull off the protective peel. 🙂
I bought the Hairitage exfoliating scrub immediately after work the day I watched this video. Just tried it last night, and I'm a big fan. I used it while sitting in the bath, because I feel like I would be wasting water showering with the time it took me to scrub my scalp. I'm sure you could do it quicker than I did, but I wanted to take my time and make sure I got everywhere. My scalp just felt really good once I was done. I can struggle with buildup, and this seemed to get rid of most of it. I'm planning on exfoliating once a week from now on!
Oh. I didnt even know the peely base had instructions lol. I just put it all over and waited a long aft time for a really good cure on it before doing the polish lol. The middle thing makes way more sense lol. I ended up just using it under heavy glitters bc glitters are evil to get off later lol
Rach, I’d love to see what you think of the products from Nikkia Joy Cosmetics. She’s an Australian youtuber and has a fairly wide array of products from which to choose.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Her eyeshadow pigments are gorgeous and her finishing powder is supposed to be one of the best. So glad you made this request because I'd love for Rachel to review some of her products 😁
I SO HIGHLY SUGGEST the shampoo and conditioner from Mindy’s line! My hair has never felt nicer, looked more beautiful, or been healthier!! I suggest shampooing twice if you go more than 3 days in between washes but you do not need to use a lot of product which is really nice. But bottom line is please try their products and your hair will thank you!
I just wanted to shout out about how much i adore , appreciate, & look up to Rachs healthy, loving, strong relationship with Chris!! Its THEEEE best and my favorite relationship on youtube ❤❤❤ and they're still going strong. They just seem so happy, silly, caring, and like the best of friends ❣️❣️😍
im really picky with dry shampoos, but also i find that spraying it on and letting it sit for like 5-10 minutes before rubbing it in makes them more effective at removing the excess oil. it gives the product time to absorb the oils, rather than just instantly rubbing it into your hair
Recommended to me because I'm a simply stan but loved your vibe, going to subscribe! It's so nice to see a TH-camr raising up other TH-camrs especially black owned brands plus my favourite TH-camr, simply nailogicial 😍
I really love holo taco and I've gotten very comfortable painting my nails (even gel and polygel) and I must say peely base is just something that doesn't work for me. I can't get my nails to last more than a day and I find myself being overly-careful in daily activities when I do decide to use it. To the point where I avoid doing things I normally enjoy in order to preserve the nails. I know some people who hate removing thick chunky glitter polish off their nails find it really helps but I much prefer just soaking the nails with 100% acetone on cotton balls for 10 minutes or so really does the trick and saves me the frustration of peely base. I definitely recommend learning and practicing doing your own nails! I never ever go to a nail tech and I save so much money just doing them at home :-)
That has been my problem with pealy base. I only use smoothing base from HT since i go to school and constantly reaching in to my bag to get things and pealy base just chips so easily on me, the longest i have gotten it to last is a couple days which is great if you are wearing glitter for a family get together or something and want it on for a day or two. Also, Use a fast dry clear top coat please, it will help your nails dry faster and you will be able to get to all the things you need to do faster.
Mindy's products are so super amazing. They smell heavenly. Been using them since they came out and have probably used up 8 bottles of leave in conditioner. It's the best one on the market. Sooooo good. If you have tried it...ya need to!
As a fellow mom and bad nail painting extraordinare, I recommend Olive and June. The "poppy" gives you so much more control with the nail polish and my polish lasts at least 5 days without chipping when I use their base coat (which, given that my kids pick at my nails is a big deal!) I also love that it's a "7 free" polish and their system really does help heal up your nails. Their big sale is on right now!
I love the Hairitage line. I use the tinted dry shampoo, texturizing spray, the refreshing spray and the dry conditioner. The scent is amazing. I've used everything from Aveda, and Playa to Loreal on my hair and this line is my favorite. I love all of my Dezi sunnies. Thirty Years by Katy has THE most comfortable active wear/Loungewear. Pricey - but I can see wearing these joggers, shorts and uniform tee for YEARS
Holy cow I had no clue Hairitage hair care was created by Cute girls hairstyles! I have a few of her different products and I like them. I have the scalp scrub and I enjoy that one for sure.
I absolutely love Halo Taco and have almost every color!!!! And I swear by the super glossy top coat. I am really hard on my nails and it will help make the polish last much longer and if you put all Halo Taco on acrylic nails they last for weeks!!!
I LOVE the ACV rinse from Hairitage. She's correct about it smelling BEAUTIFUL. As a person that has BATTLED with dandruff, this stuff has changed my LIFE.
I have noticed with Jackie Aina’s candles, that the scent you smell when lit vs. not lit are very different with every single candle I have gotten from her brand. Also feel like the listing of notes never matches what it smells like when lit… I have liked every single candle I have gotten from them, just don’t think there is a way to really know what you’re getting scent wise until you light it.
Check out the nail polish brand “Olive and june.” Their products are great but a standout for anyone having trouble painting their nails is called the “poppy.” Goes on the top of a nail polish and helps steady the hand and ease of application
The Hairitage ACV rinse saved my scalp! I have a majorly dry scalp and had to undergo scalp treatments. But the ACV rinse has helped clear it up almost completely.
The liquid latex from Holo Taco works better if you paint one hand at a time....also always always use a glossy Taco when you finish painting your nails.....it helps dry them and keeps the paint lasting longer
I live in East Tennessee and my Holo Taco bday launch took a week, I also just got my Holoday collection today (11/18) and it launched on Saturday (11/13). It’s been my experience that each launch gets faster shipping. I’ve heard it takes longer if you’re not based in the us though ~
I am a collector of Holo Taco since the beginning. I can't miss a launch lol! I personally can't do the peely base because my nails are very moist naturally & it takes very little to peel them off. I prefer the long lasting base MUCH more. The glossy or super glossy taco (top coat) is a MUST when using her polishes to increase the reflect qualities of the polishes, to help them dry faster, & to extend the life of the polish. I bought her clean up brush for basic manicures. I am a sloppy polisher too & it helps to clean up all my oopsies. I use the latex protection stuff if I am sponging on polishes for gradients.
Wait wait wait… did you not use a taco (top coat) on your Holo Taco? You need a glossy or matte taco. Also, protective peel is best if you do one hand at a time because it’s so sticky. I love Holo Taco. I have almost all of the collection boxes and can’t wait for my Cristmas collection to come in.
Wow okay, I thought the "left on read" glasses looked better on you actually!! They are both great sunnies but the "left on read" ones actually gave off a more retro 50s-60s vibes which totally fit with your hair and red shirt today. Cute!
Ok…the most important safety notice ingrained in my head from working at QVC - “Never leave a burning candle unattended.”! Did you blow it out??? (11 days later 🤣😂🤣)
I love Holo Taco so much! I am especially stunned with the holo glitters, they are soo smooth after 2 topcoats (or should i say tacos ??) unlike all of the other glitters I've tried. I also love the depth of them.
That red top looks lovely on you Rachel… and not surprised that you are baking cookies 🍪… always wanted to try Holo Taco good to see your experience 👍😀
So watching you doing your nails made me giggle so much. Reminded me of when i forst started when my daughter asked me to stop biting my nails so i could paint ours matchy matchy lol
I totally get what you mean about needing measurements on the glasses. I’ve seen frames I’ve loved only to find they’re too wide or narrow on my face, or the arms are too long or too short too to fit comfortably at my ears. I haven’t ordered any of Cristine’s polishes yet, but I do want to.
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You should try boomsy lashes ! It’s a Portuguese brand and being a newbie when it comes to fake lashes it’s a dope product !!
you should use gel polish. it doesnt dry like regular nail polish does, you can use acetone. or even put that peel on and try it that way and then use a little tiny bit of acetone on a brush to clean up whatever the peel misses. and you use a uv lamp. they are WAY better than reg polish. i used to HATE painting my nails at all because i just couldnt i would always mess them up and everything and it would just not come out right cos i couldnt clean them good enough. and using gel, ive had the EASIEST time painting my nails i love it so much
The random mention of my home country was a nice surprise. It's a small Pacific island country and not many people know about it. I watch your videos a lot so it was really cool for me to hear you briefly say Fiji 🇫🇯💙
You didn’t tell us if the candles 🕯 did smell good or not.😞🥺🙃🤷🏼♀️
LOL so turns out I didn't forget to blow out the candles I just entirely forgot to update you on them. So I dislike the purple one and the yellow one - the notes aren't my favorite. The green one is pretty - a nice creamy coffee smell, but wasn't super detectable (would need a much bigger candle)
@@RachhLoves I love Cuffing Season! Definitely need to have the larger candles to get the impact of the scent. 4ever Mood candles are my fav, especially the Fall/Winter-y scents!
Petition to have Cristine and Rachel do a video together using Holo Taco! They live only a few hours away from each other!
Yes please! I love Holo Taco polishes and both of these ladies. Great idea!
Yaaaaaaaassss 😍😍😍😍😍😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love ❤️ Holo Taco
Yassss!!
Yeeessss the queens of Canada
Holo toco toppers need a top coat. That includes the holo tacos and the unicorn skins . They will be much prettier and last much longer if you use the super glossy topcoat over top. Particularly for the glitter shades and metallic foil shades.
You mean glossy taco 🌮😉
What is this super glossy topcoat ? It’s glossy taco 🤣❤️
@@nekograce7914 she has both glossy and super glossy. Two different products Both are good, super glossy is better in my opinion.
Also, peely base isnt made to last long. If you want a longer lasting manicure you need to you a regular base coat
@@erinodonnell386 Unfortunately, Rachel (like myself) is in Canada and super glossy taco will not ship to us. :( We have to settle for regular taco lol...
I love Holo Taco! It’s the only polish I use. It does take some getting used to if you don’t paint your own nails a lot. Peel off base is really only for if you want polish to last like a day. And if you’re using protective peel, only do one hand at a time to stop the sticking together. I always use the Glossy Taco as well because it dries your polish super fast!
I can get peely base to last up to 14 days on my nails. It's all about prepping your hand before hand. I wash and scrub my nails then wipe the nail with acetone one more time before applying peely base :)
Also protective peel is better taken off with tweezers
@@Littlesumo18 yes that’s exactly how I do it. I’ll do my 4 fingers first and then my thumb last so I don’t accidentally hit the other fingers.
Holo Taco is the absolute best!!!! And with any protective peel, I do just 4 fingers first and do my thumbs last just so I don’t accidentally hit my other fingers and get all messed up lol
I want to know if she used a Glossy Taco or not.
Like a few others have said, mixing two peel away products is definitely going to cause some issues. If you want to try Holo Taco again, I recommend the smoothing base. It's excellent and self levels to an extent, making it a bit easier to apply. I also recommend only using peely base *edit: protective peel* on one hand at a time, and always use a top coat.. Not a pro, but I've been doing my own nails for 20 years. Hope that helps!
Yes thank you!! I was too excited :P Good tip with one hand at a time, I'll try that!
@@RachhLoves Happy to help! I also just realized I had an error in my original comment, the one hand at a time was for the protective peel 🙃 😅
@@RachhLoves The long lasting base helps my manicure last at least a week. I only use protective peel for sponging on polishes. The clean up brush dipped in nail polish remover helps to clean up all the polish on your fingers. I, too, am a messy polisher. The top coat will enhance the glitter & you will definitely be wowed! It also helps dry polish faster & extend your manicure. Be sure to wrap the tips of your nails with topper to seal in the manicure. Cristine has great videos with advice on extending manicure & cool nail art ideas. Holo Taco has its own YT channel too. *Also...polish ships from the US so maybe that's why it took a while to get in Canada. I usually get mine within a week when buying during a launch. She just released her Cristmas (no H) Collection which I recommend buying. Makes a beautiful gift, too.
As someone who does their [own] nails A LOT, I was cracking up when you opened the polish boxes as you went instead of opening them all before you started. Too funny.
1:24 Lilly Lashes
3:09 Hairitage by Mindy
7:18 ForevrMood
10:50 Holo Taco
18:30 Dezi
Lol... I paint my nails weekly, and I absolutely love Holo Taco (bet polishes around)... Watching you trying to do your nails was hilarious! I highly recommend you watching some of Simply Nailogical tutorials /guide on how to use some of her products... If you dont do your nails yourself often enough, you can struggle...
Also, always use a top coat!
Love Holo Taco! The long lasting base is the way to go! I work with my hands a lot and with the long lasting base and the smoothing base, my nails last about 2 weeks (unless I start picking at them first 😅) Also! The super glossy taco to top it all off!
I use drug store smoothing base and quick dry top coat (almost wrote taco ^^) and if your nails are prepped and you go by Cristine's tips like wrapping the nail, the Holo Taco polishes hold up for a very long time too.
I've tried with drug store polishes and most don't hold up nearly as well, even when everything else is done the same.
So for me, the quality of the polish is what I think makes the difference 🙂
Also, apply your base coat over top freshly acetone’d nails. The oils from your nails or from hand soaps, etc can interfere with it adhering to your nail. That was a tip from Suzie (NCE) and it WORKS. My nails last until I get bored of the color and want to change it out (>14 days usually).
Mixing and matching top coats, base coats, and polishes can also contribute to service breakdown. using top, base, and polish from the same brands really does make a difference in wear time (I exclusively use static nails for cremes and holo taco for fun polishes so it isn’t a big deal for me to have 2 different base coats and 2 different top coats).
Edit: Provided that you’re using high quality polishes. Essie is going to chip in 2 days no matter what, in my experience.
Also a tip for messily painting your nails. I have shaky hands and I’m allergic to the ingredients in the peel protectors, buuuut if you paint your nails and let them fully dry. The excess nail polish will come off your skin in the shower 🧼😌☺️ hope that helps
This is what I do as well 😁😁
I learned this when I tried to paint my own toes for the first time and been doing it ever since! Works like a charm!
Yes! I do this too
Holo Taco Tips:
Open all of your boxes before you start.
Do one hand at a time. (It savea you time and heart ache in the long run).
Watch HoloTaco's official videos on HOW to use specialty products. Peel base is not meamt to be applied from edge to edge. You want to have a small boarder of "naked" nail around the edge and they will last much longer but still have the peely benefits. :)
For Holo Taco: purchase the long lasting base coat and the glossy or matte Holo taco. Your manicure will last for at least a week without any chips 🥰
Yup!!! Looooooove holo taco and Cristine
Not if you use your hands to do stuff. Even with that combo mine last a maximum of 2 days. If I don't use a base or top coat it might last a day longer, if I'm lucky. I love holo taco but nail polish doesn't love me. I've tried all of Cristine's suggestions too. Glitter polish lasts the longest with no base coat but still chips after a day and it's a pain to get off without the peely base. I can't win in this category.
My tip for things like the protective peel is to only do one hand at a time to reduce your fingers sticking together and needing to redo it. Peel off base coats don't last very long, Cristine has some tips on how to get more wear from it, but it's best use is with heavy glitter polishes that are brutal to remove (like the new holiday collection). And the toppers are not top coats, you still need a finishing top coat of some kind. Generally you want to peel up the protective peel stuff before the polish is fully dry so it comes away cleanly, whereas dry polish will be jagged. And yes, applying peel off base coat so it touches the protective peel will peel it all up.
Was soooo happy to see you try Holo Taco! I paint my nails a lot now and love her line. The brand concept is specialty polishes that are either packed with glitters, shifting pigments, beautiful metallics, really pigmented cremes that sometimes only need one coat, and specialty toppers to transform any polish to something more special. Her glossy top coats are quick drying and make any polish dry fast and last longer. I hate to say there were some user errors with here and want others to know how amazing her polishes are. Peely base should really only be used if you want the polish to come off easily in a day (like a glitter or for a special occasion) and you can apply it in a specific way to work better, leaving some of you nail around the edges uncovered by base coat to make the regular polish stick better. Always use a glossy top coat to seal in a manicure, which we missed here 😉. Even if you are using the protective peel, still be careful not to flood your cuticle. It's not meant for that. It's meant for things like sponging on/stamping polish or the dreaded watermarbling 😱 iykyk... Check out some of the videos on TH-cam by Holo Taco and Simplynailogical for more tips. Cristine said she'd be running specials through the holodays too so could not recommend it enough. ❤️❤️❤️💅💅💅
Giiirl holo taco is life! Worth every penny! I will say it took me a while to get the hang of her products but definitely worth the time and patience!
Just took off Frozen Benana, it’s my fav! The pesky base I can’t never get to last for me no matter how I prep just doesn’t work on my nails but long lasting base is amazing. Watching you struggle with the liquid latex giving me flashbacks of my first use… didn’t go well.
Sierra Schultzie has some branded products on Harper Wilde. They look like really comfortable sports bras. Can you try those sometime? I'd love to hear your reactions. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Love her!!!
I would highly recommend getting the Holo Taco nail brush! I guess you could also use a concealer brush, but the one from Holo is so tiny, it’s perfect. I am horrible at painting my nails, and after some thinking, I figured the peel stuff would be too complicated for me haha. The long lasting base and the one coat black too, HIGHLY recommend. I don’t even look at trying other black polishes now. I’m also a store stocker, so I’m rough in my hands/nails, and the base does help keep color down longer!
How did the candles smell?! Frostbeard Studios has a line of soy candles that seem more affordable than most (maybe because they also offer small sizes) that are inspired by different books, if you're looking for other candles to try. I haven't tried them yet but hope to get some soon, for me and as Christmas gifts. I'm sensitive to overpowering scents (and especially floral ones) so I'm excited that I can try small ones to find ones I can tolerate without paying too much.
That red on you is giving me such Christmas vibes!
CHRISTMAS IS HERE PEOPLE!!
I was looking for a comment like this lmao
I'm really vibing with your channel right now because you take us on a wild ride...its never the same & always has me laughing. THANK YOU 😊
Holo Taco fan and avid nail painter here! Protective Peel needs to be on only your skin without touching your nail at all. Honestly, I'm not great at staying in the lines either, but I just clean up the polish mess as well as I can with acetone and let the other bits of polish come off my skin in the shower. Protective Peel is mostly helpful if you'll be sponging on glitter or a gradient or doing other messy things like a full-nail stamp design.
Peely Base is my favorite base coat ever! I use it on my left hand every time I do my nails. The way to make the polish last longer with Peely is to not put the base coat all the way to the edges. I put Peely Base almost to the top, sides, and tip of my nails, then put the polish itself all the way to each edge and I wrap the tip. I hardly ever have my peelies pop too early; I change my polish about once a week usually and the polish stays on until I'm ready for it to come off. I will say that Peely Base is harder to use on your dominant hand because the peelies are more likely to fall off prematurely due to using your hand more.
Also, a quick-dry top coat (like Glossy Taco or Super Glossy Taco in the US) is a life-changer. It won't save your polish from baby fingernails scratching at it, but it lets me do simple tasks pretty soon after I finish painting and it helps prevent chipping. My right hand will usually get some minor chipping throughout the week, but I hardly ever get chips on my left hand. I used to never bother with top or base coats (and I still don't usually put a base coat on my right hand) until I tried my fist quick-dry and now a glossy top coat is mandatory every time! The glossiness also really brings out the holo.
H💿L💿 Taco is life!! I’ve been using it since the first launch. I may be slightly obsessed!! Peely Base has never worked out great for me long term. However, if I need the mani to only last a few days I use it. The best combo is either Smoothing Base or Long Lasting Base and the Super Glossy Taco (must have!).
Top tip! When you use the peely stuff around your fingers, you can add a thin layer of powder on top to stop them from sticking together while you paint your nails! When I figured that out, it was a game changer!
The tip i didn’t know i needed. Thank you!!
I am pretty sure you already have a makeup fridge but if you don’t, YOU NEED ONE! Ok I keep cokes in mine but still 🤣
I don't know how women put on those beauty face masks after keeping them in the refrigerator. They are too cold! Warming them up in a bowl of very warm water for 5-10 minutes before opening and applying to the face feels so nice and the warmth makes the serum absorb better. Using it while it's cold will inhibit absorption. I guess the coldness can reduce puffiness, but I would just use a refrigerated face roller for puffiness. Sometimes I warm up my face moisturizer in warm water too. It absorbs so much better!
@@mygirldarby actually I put my moisturizer and an eye serum in it and, even though it keeps my cokes at the edge of ice, it didn’t impress me much with the skin care stuff I put in it. My jade roller was cold but I barely use it so it will mainly be a heavenly little gadget that lets me keep cold or hot actually, anywhere. It even has a car power cord!
My trick with painting my nails I learned from the salon that I used to go to. I basically paint with reckless abandon and then go in with a makeup brush dipped in a small bowl of nail polish remover and clean up all the edges. It works like a dream!
The only problem with this technique is that long term, you can cause yourself to develop some dermatitis by getting nail products on your skin frequently, even though you take it off quickly with acetone. And that can also eventually lead to allergies to nail products.
@@emmaengland2726 Absolutely possible but I personally do this only every couple weeks when I do my own nails. And when that is, I tend to use a lot less acetone then would be used if I went to a salon.
For protective peel, I know other people have recommended one hand at I time, I would actually go further to say one nail at a time. That was they don't interact with each other and as it's so fast drying it doesn't really delay anything.
Huge fan of Holo Taco. 💅🏻 I have many of the colors and love them. I want the holiday bundle she just dropped recently. The glossy taco topper is great too.
I love holo taco it's my absolute favorite. I recommend watching a few of her tutorials. I put the base coat let it dry then do the protective peel then do the colour. Then top coat to seal it. Also do one hand at a time. Let dry between coats. As others said don't do peely base and the peel off . Please retry I hope you will like it!
Don’t use protective peel and peely base together! That’s gonna be a mess I can already feel it
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I LOVE Holo Taco!! Only polish I use anymore! But ALWAYS use a top coat to seal nails! Glossy Taco is great and fast drying. And practice makes perfect when painting nails!! xo
I love all the Holo Taco stuff. I would suggest only doing one hand at a time with the protective peel. 😂
The Frozen Benanas color for the birthday was stunning and I don't even like yellow.
Also, use tweezers to pull off the protective peel. 🙂
I bought the Hairitage exfoliating scrub immediately after work the day I watched this video. Just tried it last night, and I'm a big fan. I used it while sitting in the bath, because I feel like I would be wasting water showering with the time it took me to scrub my scalp. I'm sure you could do it quicker than I did, but I wanted to take my time and make sure I got everywhere. My scalp just felt really good once I was done. I can struggle with buildup, and this seemed to get rid of most of it. I'm planning on exfoliating once a week from now on!
Oh. I didnt even know the peely base had instructions lol. I just put it all over and waited a long aft time for a really good cure on it before doing the polish lol. The middle thing makes way more sense lol. I ended up just using it under heavy glitters bc glitters are evil to get off later lol
Rach, I’d love to see what you think of the products from Nikkia Joy Cosmetics. She’s an Australian youtuber and has a fairly wide array of products from which to choose.
I concur!!! I’m so curious about it
Yes! Yes! Yes! Her eyeshadow pigments are gorgeous and her finishing powder is supposed to be one of the best. So glad you made this request because I'd love for Rachel to review some of her products 😁
Her finishing powder is amazing!
I SO HIGHLY SUGGEST the shampoo and conditioner from Mindy’s line! My hair has never felt nicer, looked more beautiful, or been healthier!! I suggest shampooing twice if you go more than 3 days in between washes but you do not need to use a lot of product which is really nice. But bottom line is please try their products and your hair will thank you!
May i give some tips? 😅 Protecting Latex should be removed when the polish ist still wet 😉and peelly base ist not "supposed" to last long. 😁
I just wanted to shout out about how much i adore , appreciate, & look up to Rachs healthy, loving, strong relationship with Chris!! Its THEEEE best and my favorite relationship on youtube ❤❤❤ and they're still going strong. They just seem so happy, silly, caring, and like the best of friends ❣️❣️😍
im really picky with dry shampoos, but also i find that spraying it on and letting it sit for like 5-10 minutes before rubbing it in makes them more effective at removing the excess oil. it gives the product time to absorb the oils, rather than just instantly rubbing it into your hair
Plus using a blow dryer. Read that on one of them once and now that's what I always do. Spray, sit a few minutes then blow dry with finger tussle.
I love love Holo Taco. All the fun glitters makes it look like I tried hard without even trying at all. It’s the perfect lazy girl “nail art”
When you quietly sang “because I’m crazy” I’ve never resonated more with something and someone more in meh life 🤣😂🙌🏼
Recommended to me because I'm a simply stan but loved your vibe, going to subscribe!
It's so nice to see a TH-camr raising up other TH-camrs especially black owned brands plus my favourite TH-camr, simply nailogicial 😍
Have you tried and of Zabrinas lashes. Inky Minky. I have heard they are really good and she has so many different styles
I really love holo taco and I've gotten very comfortable painting my nails (even gel and polygel) and I must say peely base is just something that doesn't work for me. I can't get my nails to last more than a day and I find myself being overly-careful in daily activities when I do decide to use it. To the point where I avoid doing things I normally enjoy in order to preserve the nails.
I know some people who hate removing thick chunky glitter polish off their nails find it really helps but I much prefer just soaking the nails with 100% acetone on cotton balls for 10 minutes or so really does the trick and saves me the frustration of peely base. I definitely recommend learning and practicing doing your own nails! I never ever go to a nail tech and I save so much money just doing them at home :-)
That has been my problem with pealy base. I only use smoothing base from HT since i go to school and constantly reaching in to my bag to get things and pealy base just chips so easily on me, the longest i have gotten it to last is a couple days which is great if you are wearing glitter for a family get together or something and want it on for a day or two. Also, Use a fast dry clear top coat please, it will help your nails dry faster and you will be able to get to all the things you need to do faster.
Why did I subconsciously blow the screen when you finished painting your nails!? hahahahahahah xxx
Mindy's products are so super amazing. They smell heavenly. Been using them since they came out and have probably used up 8 bottles of leave in conditioner. It's the best one on the market. Sooooo good. If you have tried it...ya need to!
I love the second glasses! More than the ones you like honestly
As a fellow mom and bad nail painting extraordinare, I recommend Olive and June. The "poppy" gives you so much more control with the nail polish and my polish lasts at least 5 days without chipping when I use their base coat (which, given that my kids pick at my nails is a big deal!) I also love that it's a "7 free" polish and their system really does help heal up your nails. Their big sale is on right now!
I love the Hairitage line. I use the tinted dry shampoo, texturizing spray, the refreshing spray and the dry conditioner. The scent is amazing. I've used everything from Aveda, and Playa to Loreal on my hair and this line is my favorite. I love all of my Dezi sunnies. Thirty Years by Katy has THE most comfortable active wear/Loungewear. Pricey - but I can see wearing these joggers, shorts and uniform tee for YEARS
Holy cow I had no clue Hairitage hair care was created by Cute girls hairstyles! I have a few of her different products and I like them. I have the scalp scrub and I enjoy that one for sure.
I absolutely love Halo Taco and have almost every color!!!! And I swear by the super glossy top coat. I am really hard on my nails and it will help make the polish last much longer and if you put all Halo Taco on acrylic nails they last for weeks!!!
When she put the protective polish on BOTH hands and watched as she got stuck on everything….I was both amused and triggered.
Frozen benanas is such the perfect combo of frosted metal and holo, perfect for thanksgiving mani!!!
You look so beautiful, Rachel! Sending you much love and hugs from Germany ❤️❤️❤️
I LOVE Hairitage by Mindy!! SO many great things!
I LOVE the ACV rinse from Hairitage. She's correct about it smelling BEAUTIFUL. As a person that has BATTLED with dandruff, this stuff has changed my LIFE.
Try Lights Laquer by Kathleen Lights!! She collabed with FRIENDS and her polishes are amazing!! 🤩
I was here to say the same thing!
I have noticed with Jackie Aina’s candles, that the scent you smell when lit vs. not lit are very different with every single candle I have gotten from her brand. Also feel like the listing of notes never matches what it smells like when lit… I have liked every single candle I have gotten from them, just don’t think there is a way to really know what you’re getting scent wise until you light it.
Both pairs of sunglasses look great!! Wear the 2nd pair, they look fantastic (my fave)🥰
Check out the nail polish brand “Olive and june.” Their products are great but a standout for anyone having trouble painting their nails is called the “poppy.” Goes on the top of a nail polish and helps steady the hand and ease of application
Lunar beauty, specifically his lip glosses. They are *chef's kiss*
The Hairitage ACV rinse saved my scalp! I have a majorly dry scalp and had to undergo scalp treatments. But the ACV rinse has helped clear it up almost completely.
The liquid latex from Holo Taco works better if you paint one hand at a time....also always always use a glossy Taco when you finish painting your nails.....it helps dry them and keeps the paint lasting longer
I’ve liked every Hairitage product I’ve tried! The purple shampoo is great. Love the flex hairspray too.
I'm a big fan of Simplynaillogical! I have always wanted to buy some of her products but haven't had the extra money yet.
I live in East Tennessee and my Holo Taco bday launch took a week, I also just got my Holoday collection today (11/18) and it launched on Saturday (11/13). It’s been my experience that each launch gets faster shipping. I’ve heard it takes longer if you’re not based in the us though ~
Omg thank you! I was laughing hysterically with your liquid latex nail polish struggles.
“Cause honestly I look like that girl from emperor’s new clothes” *inserts photo of Yzma who is considered ancient* 😂😂😂
I am a collector of Holo Taco since the beginning. I can't miss a launch lol! I personally can't do the peely base because my nails are very moist naturally & it takes very little to peel them off. I prefer the long lasting base MUCH more. The glossy or super glossy taco (top coat) is a MUST when using her polishes to increase the reflect qualities of the polishes, to help them dry faster, & to extend the life of the polish. I bought her clean up brush for basic manicures. I am a sloppy polisher too & it helps to clean up all my oopsies. I use the latex protection stuff if I am sponging on polishes for gradients.
Wait wait wait… did you not use a taco (top coat) on your Holo Taco? You need a glossy or matte taco.
Also, protective peel is best if you do one hand at a time because it’s so sticky.
I love Holo Taco. I have almost all of the collection boxes and can’t wait for my Cristmas collection to come in.
Holo tacos regular base and high gloss top I love them
was like watching a toddler learning to paint oh my days 🤣 (we live and learn though i’m glad you noticed or fixed the errors u found)
Wow okay, I thought the "left on read" glasses looked better on you actually!! They are both great sunnies but the "left on read" ones actually gave off a more retro 50s-60s vibes which totally fit with your hair and red shirt today. Cute!
Love love holo taco best polish ever! I use it with gel top and base lasts forever for me!
I like the middle part, but your hair looks so pretty with a side part!
The Hairitage Play it Cool Heat Protectant is amazing 👏
The most chaotic nail application ever lol
also the peel off stuff that goes around your nails- i found that doing 2-3 thinner coats is easier
I love that ACV hair rinse!!! It’s the only thing that calms my itchy dandruff scalp 🥰
Ok…the most important safety notice ingrained in my head from working at QVC - “Never leave a burning candle unattended.”! Did you blow it out??? (11 days later 🤣😂🤣)
I relate to the nail painting portion sooooo much 😂, right down to touching the wet nail and sticking to everything.
I love Holo Taco so much! I am especially stunned with the holo glitters, they are soo smooth after 2 topcoats (or should i say tacos ??) unlike all of the other glitters I've tried. I also love the depth of them.
Left on Read is my favorite ForvrMood candle🙌🙌🙌
That red top looks lovely on you Rachel… and not surprised that you are baking cookies 🍪… always wanted to try Holo Taco good to see your experience 👍😀
The Hairitage curl cream and texturizing powder are some of my favorite hair products lately and they smell amazing!
I have been waiting for you to try Holo taco 🌮. Personally, I love them
So watching you doing your nails made me giggle so much. Reminded me of when i forst started when my daughter asked me to stop biting my nails so i could paint ours matchy matchy lol
Your lashes looked really good. Also, I love falscara too.
I love hairitage. I use one of the in shower shampoos, and the dry shampoo too.
I bought Holo taco while ago. For me it was the best naipolish +top coat I ever wear. Normally my nails stays 2-3 days, with holo taco it's around 5
I totally get what you mean about needing measurements on the glasses. I’ve seen frames I’ve loved only to find they’re too wide or narrow on my face, or the arms are too long or too short too to fit comfortably at my ears.
I haven’t ordered any of Cristine’s polishes yet, but I do want to.
You should try boomsy lashes ! It’s a Portuguese brand and being a newbie when it comes to fake lashes it’s a dope product !!
Knowing your love of coffee I'd love to see you try Top of the Morning coffee, Jacksepticeye's brand. You can get coffee, tea, and hot chocolate 💕
Rach I think you should try color street nail polish strips. They are so easy to put on
I would lovve to see you try some of Brad Mondo's hair products!
you should use gel polish. it doesnt dry like regular nail polish does, you can use acetone. or even put that peel on and try it that way and then use a little tiny bit of acetone on a brush to clean up whatever the peel misses. and you use a uv lamp. they are WAY better than reg polish. i used to HATE painting my nails at all because i just couldnt i would always mess them up and everything and it would just not come out right cos i couldnt clean them good enough. and using gel, ive had the EASIEST time painting my nails i love it so much
It’s funny how I always hit “like” even before watching the video, as I know it’s gonna be awesome 😂😂😂
Heratige is my #1 brand I have ringlet curls
The random mention of my home country was a nice surprise. It's a small Pacific island country and not many people know about it. I watch your videos a lot so it was really cool for me to hear you briefly say Fiji 🇫🇯💙