New, more gentle technique. Nail technician explains how to remove cuticle without damaging the nail plate. Glass manicure tool provided by Gladzy. References: Schoon Scientific, educational updates, April 15, 2019 bit.ly/3q5PgQH Gladzy manicure tool amzn.to/3VaIpFs Blue Cross Cuticle remover amzn.to/3vmls6m ⁉ Nail issues? Request your personal nail assessment with me bit.ly/3xeAqxk
I started your gentle manicure approach at the beginning of the year. At age 70, my nails had been splitting and peeling for several years despite never using gel polishes. I’ve had a complete turnaround to healthy looking nails through weekly oil soaks, Kerasol, and the techniques you are describing here. OPI Repair Serum took care of my last issue: a nail that stubbornly split on the side. Forever thankful for your information and care routines! Thank you, Anna!
I’m so happy about your progress! For sure the OPI Repair Mode is like an icing on the cake. You need to take care of the nails gently and adding this then can really help! Thank you so much for writing to me!
The glass manicure stick is very pretty. I am reluctant to use this tool myself, because I worry I would scratch my nails, which have never been “tough”.
These types of instructional videos are some of my favorite that you uniquely do. I feel like it’s hard to find tutorials for anything made within the past 5 years that’s not gel, poly gel, or acrylic
I purchased the first manicure stick when you featured Gladyz products on a video a couple of months back. I agree that the pointed end is extremely sharp. I prefer using this when giving myself a pedicure. Thanks to your videos, the skin around my nails have healed and look great now. I give my spouse mani/pedi as well, and of course since the universe has a sense of humor, his nails look even more amazing than mine and grow like weeds 😂
Honestly I could watch you do manicures all day! Even though I have never had acrylics or gel nails, I have never had such healthy looking nails since following your advice with oil, urea, handcream. I do have a glass file with a very pointy end but I prefer to use the wood orange stick. Thank you for the time you put into making these very informative videos! 😍
I just received this Gladzy tool. I'm using the first tool that you're used to using. I love it but you're so right. That pointy tip is very easy to damage your nail. I prefer the other end as well but it works extremely well when combined with the cuticle remover. I will try using the pointy end again using the windshield wiper motion. These videos are so incredibly helpful! Thank you for making these.
Loved this video. I was faithfully nudging back the PNF and then got lazy and stopped. They all reverted so I am back to square one. Thank you for all your advice that is actually proven and works well.
Yes, some people just seem to have more sticky skin around the nails and they need to maintain that skin so it doesn't stick to the nail plate. Some people are lucky and nothing sticks to the nail plate and nothing ever stretches even though they are not doing anything special.
I always use this Gladzy tool! Thank you, Anna! ❤ I’ve found I can be gentler when I’m using the glass. I struggle with my grip because I can hold things too tightly. I figured out really fast to use the edge like you are and stay away from the pointed end! It really is sharp and I’ve pushed too hard under my skin in the beginning. I’m doing exactly what you are suggesting here and it’s so easy! If mine breaks-I’m immediately replacing! 😅
Thank you!!! I've had my glass cuticle stick for a while with no idea how to actually use it. I used it properly today after watching this video and scraping that cuticle off was easy and very satisfying! And worked so much better than what I'd been trying to do. Then on to a warm oil soak. Love it!
I also have a glass manicure tool, and i’m so happy with it. I’ve purchased it after seeing one of you’re video’s where you also used a glass manicure tool. I always had a metal one but i damaged my thumb nail with it. I scrached my nail.
These glass manicure sticks are a must for new parents. They are so gentle for filing newborn/babies nails. Much safer than clippers, scissors, biting, or peeling them. Highly recommend these for new moms. Safes a little if anxiety of trimming baby’s nails. I know it’s not their intended use but it’s an awesome one. It gives you more control and it won’t hurt baby’s skin like the edges of an emery board (however little) might.
I love mine it's the one with more angle and a shorter middle of the clear glass. I guess is the best way to describe it I also love the glass file so much gentler on your nails.
I have the glazdzy glass cuticle stick and a German brand that is narrower. I NEVER use the pointed side on the nail plate because have extremely ridged nails. I raise the slanted side of the tool perpendicular to the nail to remove cuticle. The edge of the slanted side isn't sharp but it will catch and remove the cuticle very effectively. I only ever use the pointy side on the lateral nail folds to remove rough skin of hang nails. I lay the tool along side the nail folds and gently buff rough hang nails smooth. Because i don't use nail polish where cuticle would interfere w adhesion, seldom need to use cuticle remover.
Yes, and less is more. And to take your time and be consistent. We very often expect/demand perfection from ourselves. I always say progress over perfection. Always.
I like your videos very much. Your advice is always helpful and I learn so much while watching you work even if I knew much about nailcare before. I do my manicure the same way with a glass stick. Sometimes I tend to press a little bit too much, so I get scatches on my nail. Unfortunately I‘m a little bit lazy with oiling my nails or using handcream 😬 I think, this would make things much better.
This is excellent, Anna! I really love my glass tool and am very gentle with it. This is the technique I use, but I am not sure which tool I have. I believe it's the first one you used.
i got the pink version of this and thankfully this video showed up. btw i love love the warm oil soak recommendation and i'm definitely going to incorporate it more often. my lateral folds are really dry and i pick at them. hoping my focus on nail care helps me not do that as often 😅
This video was incredibly helpful and informative and I will definitely be putting these methods into practice! I did have one question; my nails always tend to be a bit weak no matter what I do or what vitamins I take, what nail oil do you reccommend?
Thank you so much for this video, I purchased this glass tool and I absolutely love it! I also purchased the glass foot file made by “Germanikure” it’s amazing if possible I would love to see a video using this tool. Thank you for for you invaluable expertise!
You are very welcome! I have the pedicure file from Gladzy as well and I like using them in my studio. They leave a nice smooth finish. Pedicures are very difficult to film so I don't have many pedicure videos but the file is pretty straight forward. At home you can use it after a shower or a bath. In the studio I use it after spraying the feet with 25% urea spray and leaving it for about 15 min (while I work on the toes)
Hi Anna, I recently bought a bumper-pack of orange wood sticks to use for nail/skin care, but after watching this video I'm now thinking of buying one of these glass tools! Do you find that there's much difference between the two? 😊🇬🇧
Hi Karen! Yes there is a difference! I should make a quick video about the difference of my 3 favourite tools. Orange wood sticks, Tweezerman Pushy and this glass tool. Basically this one is sharper and more precise. You also have to be very gentle with it. For a quick nudge back of the skin fold around the nails every couple of days I prefer to use the orange wood stick. It’s also very good for beginners.
@@TheSalonLife thankyou for your reply Anna 😊 I do use the orange wood sticks to gently push back the skin fold (i use the sides of the stick to minimise damage) I'd love to see a video about the tools, knowledge is power! Thanks again for all the informative videos, much appreciated ❤💅🇬🇧
Thank you for this information!! You are the best. In previous videos you mentioned if not polishing nails then no need to remove cuticle. If you don’t remove the cuticle, does it look messy on the natural nail and does it eventually come off on its own? I just use nail glow and I don’t feel like I have any cuticle or very little all. It is safer for my matrix for me to just nudge back my living skin and just leave the cuticle alone. Do you agree?
If you care for the nails with oil and products like Kerasal (keratolytic/exfoliant/moisturizer) the skin functions much better and it sloughs off nicely with very little effort.
Hi! I bought Blue Cross cuticle remover, but mine seems much thicker than yours. It definitely does not drip off the dropper or spread like yours does. Any chance you thinned yours a little, maybe with distilled water? Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! ❤
@@TheSalonLife Ugh, that's what I have. I didn't realize there were different formulations-there was only one type available in the store. Thanks for clarifying!
A while back it was the "GERMANIKURE" Glass Stick that you recommended. Upon your recommendation I purchased it. Do you still recommend it? I enjoy the channel very much.
To be honest, I have a laundry list of stuff I want to buy. Maybe you’d consider collecting and sending me the items, of course, fees and your time covered. For instance, I’d like a diamond file, larger glass file than the tiny one I use (my hands are larger), a few more DD polishes, the European Catrice clear polish you wear daily, plus the Opi spa hand creams you showed in a video. I have adhd and it’s hard for me to stay on task 🤪
I would love to and it's a great idea but I'm in Spain so shipping files from USA here to back to USA (I assume) doesn't make sense. Same with DD. I can't even get it shipped here. Usually family, friends bring it from USA. Also shipping nail polish is crazy expensive. Postal service doesn't even ship it. You need specialised carriers. I wish the idea you have was possible because it is brilliant!!
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New, more gentle technique. Nail technician explains how to remove cuticle without damaging the nail plate. Glass manicure tool provided by Gladzy.
References:
Schoon Scientific, educational updates, April 15, 2019 bit.ly/3q5PgQH
Gladzy manicure tool amzn.to/3VaIpFs
Blue Cross Cuticle remover amzn.to/3vmls6m
⁉ Nail issues? Request your personal nail assessment with me bit.ly/3xeAqxk
I started your gentle manicure approach at the beginning of the year. At age 70, my nails had been splitting and peeling for several years despite never using gel polishes. I’ve had a complete turnaround to healthy looking nails through weekly oil soaks, Kerasol, and the techniques you are describing here. OPI Repair Serum took care of my last issue: a nail that stubbornly split on the side. Forever thankful for your information and care routines! Thank you, Anna!
I’m so happy about your progress! For sure the OPI Repair Mode is like an icing on the cake. You need to take care of the nails gently and adding this then can really help! Thank you so much for writing to me!
My same experience exactly! 👌🫶
Is OPI Repair Mode Serum the same?
I just received my first Gladzy products & I needed this video!
The glass manicure stick is very pretty. I am reluctant to use this tool myself, because I worry I would scratch my nails, which have never been “tough”.
These types of instructional videos are some of my favorite that you uniquely do.
I feel like it’s hard to find tutorials for anything made within the past 5 years that’s not gel, poly gel, or acrylic
Glad you like them!
I purchased the first manicure stick when you featured Gladyz products on a video a couple of months back. I agree that the pointed end is extremely sharp. I prefer using this when giving myself a pedicure. Thanks to your videos, the skin around my nails have healed and look great now. I give my spouse mani/pedi as well, and of course since the universe has a sense of humor, his nails look even more amazing than mine and grow like weeds 😂
I absolutely love hearing this!!! ❤️❤️. Thank you for writing !!
Honestly I could watch you do manicures all day! Even though I have never had acrylics or gel nails, I have never had such healthy looking nails since following your advice with oil, urea, handcream. I do have a glass file with a very pointy end but I prefer to use the wood orange stick. Thank you for the time you put into making these very informative videos! 😍
I just received this Gladzy tool. I'm using the first tool that you're used to using. I love it but you're so right. That pointy tip is very easy to damage your nail. I prefer the other end as well but it works extremely well when combined with the cuticle remover. I will try using the pointy end again using the windshield wiper motion. These videos are so incredibly helpful! Thank you for making these.
Loved this video. I was faithfully nudging back the PNF and then got lazy and stopped. They all reverted so I am back to square one. Thank you for all your advice that is actually proven and works well.
Yes, some people just seem to have more sticky skin around the nails and they need to maintain that skin so it doesn't stick to the nail plate.
Some people are lucky and nothing sticks to the nail plate and nothing ever stretches even though they are not doing anything special.
“The most satisfying thing ever…”. What a great quote! Very satisfying on the end too.
This is SUCH a helpful video. I have a glass stick but never really knew what to do with it. THANK YOU!
You are so welcome! ❤️
I always use this Gladzy tool! Thank you, Anna! ❤ I’ve found I can be gentler when I’m using the glass. I struggle with my grip because I can hold things too tightly. I figured out really fast to use the edge like you are and stay away from the pointed end! It really is sharp and I’ve pushed too hard under my skin in the beginning. I’m doing exactly what you are suggesting here and it’s so easy! If mine breaks-I’m immediately replacing! 😅
Thank you!!! I've had my glass cuticle stick for a while with no idea how to actually use it. I used it properly today after watching this video and scraping that cuticle off was easy and very satisfying! And worked so much better than what I'd been trying to do. Then on to a warm oil soak. Love it!
So happy that my video helped! Thank you so much for letting me know:))
I purchased glass tools, but I didn't know exactly how to use them. Thank you for this excellent video. I will try this.
You are very welcome
I also have a glass manicure tool, and i’m so happy with it. I’ve purchased it after seeing one of you’re video’s where you also used a glass manicure tool. I always had a metal one but i damaged my thumb nail with it. I scrached my nail.
These glass manicure sticks are a must for new parents. They are so gentle for filing newborn/babies nails. Much safer than clippers, scissors, biting, or peeling them. Highly recommend these for new moms. Safes a little if anxiety of trimming baby’s nails. I know it’s not their intended use but it’s an awesome one. It gives you more control and it won’t hurt baby’s skin like the edges of an emery board (however little) might.
Love these glass manicure tools! I ordered them after seeing your channel and I absolutely love them!
Thanks Anna 💖👍🏼
Thank you so much for writing Tina! I love hearing feedback :)
I love mine it's the one with more angle and a shorter middle of the clear glass. I guess is the best way to describe it I also love the glass file so much gentler on your nails.
I have the glazdzy glass cuticle stick and a German brand that is narrower. I NEVER use the pointed side on the nail plate because have extremely ridged nails. I raise the slanted side of the tool perpendicular to the nail to remove cuticle. The edge of the slanted side isn't sharp but it will catch and remove the cuticle very effectively. I only ever use the pointy side on the lateral nail folds to remove rough skin of hang nails. I lay the tool along side the nail folds and gently buff rough hang nails smooth. Because i don't use nail polish where cuticle would interfere w adhesion, seldom need to use cuticle remover.
Love❤ this EXCELLENT tutorial! So many times we need reminding to Slow Down & allow the Product/Tool to do it's job!
Yes, and less is more. And to take your time and be consistent. We very often expect/demand perfection from ourselves. I always say progress over perfection. Always.
Yes, well over a year ago I purchased the first one you used based on your recommendation and I love it! Thanks for the in depth demo.
So glad to hear you are liking yours 🙌
I like your videos very much. Your advice is always helpful and I learn so much while watching you work even if I knew much about nailcare before.
I do my manicure the same way with a glass stick. Sometimes I tend to press a little bit too much, so I get scatches on my nail. Unfortunately I‘m a little bit lazy with oiling my nails or using handcream 😬 I think, this would make things much better.
Thank you! I just love your approach to doing nails. I'm excited for mine to improve!
This is excellent, Anna! I really love my glass tool and am very gentle with it. This is the technique I use, but I am not sure which tool I have. I believe it's the first one you used.
Thank you for your feedback Mercedes ❤️. Yes, I think the first version is more common.
I love these weekly sessions! Thank you Anna! 🙂⭐❤🙏🏼
thank you :)))❤️
So funny! I had just finished using my glass tool when your video alert came through!! Must have esp!
i got the pink version of this and thankfully this video showed up.
btw i love love the warm oil soak recommendation and i'm definitely going to incorporate it more often. my lateral folds are really dry and i pick at them. hoping my focus on nail care helps me not do that as often 😅
Yes, regular, gentle skin care is a must. Please see this 3 min video explaining my routine th-cam.com/video/8LXeYtTG8OU/w-d-xo.html
I just did this! It works really well! Thanks, Anna!
Yay! Awesome!
This video was incredibly helpful and informative and I will definitely be putting these methods into practice! I did have one question; my nails always tend to be a bit weak no matter what I do or what vitamins I take, what nail oil do you reccommend?
Is there a way to disinfect these tools to use on others as well?
is there any substitute instead of cuticle remover? less harming i mean. can we use oil? thanks!❤
Hi i hve a question, can you reuse a wood cuticle remover cuz i hve the wood one and also is it safe to remove cuticle during the shower?
I love my gladzy stick. Thanks to you.
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for this video, I purchased this glass tool and I absolutely love it! I also purchased the glass foot file made by “Germanikure” it’s amazing if possible I would love to see a video using this tool. Thank you for for you invaluable expertise!
You are very welcome! I have the pedicure file from Gladzy as well and I like using them in my studio. They leave a nice smooth finish.
Pedicures are very difficult to film so I don't have many pedicure videos but the file is pretty straight forward. At home you can use it after a shower or a bath. In the studio I use it after spraying the feet with 25% urea spray and leaving it for about 15 min (while I work on the toes)
I need to order the glass stick and bigger size glass file. I’ve got the small file but I think I want the bigger one.
Hi Anna, I recently bought a bumper-pack of orange wood sticks to use for nail/skin care, but after watching this video I'm now thinking of buying one of these glass tools! Do you find that there's much difference between the two? 😊🇬🇧
Hi Karen! Yes there is a difference! I should make a quick video about the difference of my 3 favourite tools. Orange wood sticks, Tweezerman Pushy and this glass tool.
Basically this one is sharper and more precise.
You also have to be very gentle with it.
For a quick nudge back of the skin fold around the nails every couple of days I prefer to use the orange wood stick. It’s also very good for beginners.
@@TheSalonLife thankyou for your reply Anna 😊 I do use the orange wood sticks to gently push back the skin fold (i use the sides of the stick to minimise damage) I'd love to see a video about the tools, knowledge is power! Thanks again for all the informative videos, much appreciated ❤💅🇬🇧
What if you happen to get some debris underneath the fold if its stretched and loose?
How often to do this when we start doing regular maintenance?
Thank you for this information!! You are the best. In previous videos you mentioned if not polishing nails then no need to remove cuticle. If you don’t remove the cuticle, does it look messy on the natural nail and does it eventually come off on its own? I just use nail glow and I don’t feel like I have any cuticle or very little all. It is safer for my matrix for me to just nudge back my living skin and just leave the cuticle alone. Do you agree?
If you care for the nails with oil and products like Kerasal (keratolytic/exfoliant/moisturizer) the skin functions much better and it sloughs off nicely with very little effort.
What is the name of the cuticle remover product please ? Thank you again for your videos they're so helpful
Blue cross
It’s called Blue Cross and I have the links in the description box :)
@@TheSalonLifeOops thank you I checked the description box before asking but I missed it !
I loved. It is much easier but I have to be more careful. ❤
Hi! I bought Blue Cross cuticle remover, but mine seems much thicker than yours. It definitely does not drip off the dropper or spread like yours does. Any chance you thinned yours a little, maybe with distilled water? Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! ❤
Hello Tracey! I think they have a thicker version too. I think it's called Blue Cross Cream Cuticle Remover. I use the original one.
@@TheSalonLife Ugh, that's what I have. I didn't realize there were different formulations-there was only one type available in the store. Thanks for clarifying!
A while back it was the "GERMANIKURE" Glass Stick that you recommended. Upon your recommendation I purchased it. Do you still recommend it? I enjoy the channel very much.
Both excellent :). I have never used Germanicure but I know many that have.
What are you using for the cuticle remover?
Hello, my favourite is Blue Cross amzn.to/45S1YrG
Dobrej jakości pilniki.🙂
To be honest, I have a laundry list of stuff I want to buy. Maybe you’d consider collecting and sending me the items, of course, fees and your time covered. For instance, I’d like a diamond file, larger glass file than the tiny one I use (my hands are larger), a few more DD polishes, the European Catrice clear polish you wear daily, plus the Opi spa hand creams you showed in a video. I have adhd and it’s hard for me to stay on task 🤪
I would love to and it's a great idea but I'm in Spain so shipping files from USA here to back to USA (I assume) doesn't make sense.
Same with DD. I can't even get it shipped here. Usually family, friends bring it from USA. Also shipping nail polish is crazy expensive.
Postal service doesn't even ship it. You need specialised carriers.
I wish the idea you have was possible because it is brilliant!!
Anna I think one would have to have a bit of experience to use those tools.
I would agree. At the beginning I suggest the orange wood stick you usually you see me using. This one is very accurate though :)
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no way, pointed end is extremely sharp....it's would be better to offer something else
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