Manicure for Beginners from A to Z | Perfect Cuticle Cut with Any Tool | Classic Manicure
Summary
TLDRIn this tutorial, Marina offers a beginner's guide to achieving a clean manicure without a nail drill. She demonstrates two methods for gel polish removal using manual tools, introduces essential manicure tools, and shares steps for cuticle care. The video covers sanitizing, filing, cuticle lifting, and shaping nails, with tips for a classic manicure and using cuticle softening remover. Marina emphasizes the importance of proper cuticle lifting and skin care for a professional manicure result.
Takeaways
- 😀 Marina introduces a beginner's guide to manicure techniques without the use of a nail drill.
- ✂️ Scissors or nippers are recommended as manual tools for beginners to achieve a clean manicure.
- 🛠️ Essential tools for a manicure include a nail file, buff, cuticle pusher, scissors or nippers, and cuticle softening remover.
- 💧 A hand bath or a bowl can be used for a manicure, and it's important to sanitize hands before starting.
- 🚫 Avoid applying hand sanitizer directly on nails as it can affect the durability of gel polish.
- 🔍 A 180/240 grit nail file is suggested for removing the top layer and color of the nail without an e-file.
- 🛑 Always file in one direction to prevent damaging the nail and cuticle, and never file upwards.
- 🌀 A gentle method to remove gel polish is by filing, which is less harsh than soaking in acetone.
- 🕒 Soaking nails in a gel polish remover for 5-10 minutes can help remove polish without an e-file.
- 🔧 After removing the gel polish, buffing the nails helps prepare them for a new manicure.
- ✋ Properly lifting and cleaning the cuticle is crucial for a clean manicure and prevents skin damage.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the video presented by Marina?
-The main purpose of the video is to demonstrate manicure techniques for beginners, particularly those who do not yet have a nail drill and are looking to perform manicures at home using manual tools.
What are the essential tools mentioned in the video for a beginner's manicure?
-The essential tools for a beginner's manicure include a nail file, a buff for polishing, a cuticle pusher, a metal spatula for removing terrarium, scissors or nippers for cutting cuticles, a cuticle softening remover, a hand bath or a bowl, acetone, gel polish remover, cotton pads, and foil.
How does Marina suggest sanitizing hands before a manicure?
-Marina suggests using a special skin spray or gel hand sanitizer to sanitize hands before a manicure, ensuring not to apply the product to the nails as it may contain moisturizing components that could affect the gel polish wearability.
What is the first step in removing gel polish at home without an e-file according to the video?
-The first step is to buff the edges of the nails with a rough nail file to avoid hurting the client with a new sharp nail file.
How should you hold the client's finger while filing the nails?
-You should hold the client's finger with two of your own fingers to easily turn it, put it on the side, and make long strokes from left to right with the rough side of the file.
Why is it recommended to avoid moving the file upwards while removing gel polish?
-Moving the file upwards can easily hurt the cuticle, so it is recommended to always move along to avoid touching the lateral folds.
What is the method to remove gel polish without using an e-file and without hurting the client?
-The method involves soaking cotton pads in gel polish remover, placing them on the nails with foil, and waiting for 5 to 10 minutes before removing the polish with an orange stick or cuticle pusher.
What is the purpose of moisturizing the cuticle and the skin around the nail before the removal process?
-Moisturizing the cuticle and the skin around the nail with oil before the removal process protects the skin from harsh chemical exposure during the gel polish removal.
How should you shape the free edge of the nails for a soft square shape?
-To shape the free edge for a soft square, file straight on the edge and the bottom part under the nail.
What is the difference between using nippers and scissors for cutting cuticles?
-The difference lies in personal preference and comfort. Nippers are typically used by most nail technicians, while scissors can be easier for beginners to use. Both tools can achieve a similar result when used correctly.
Why is it important to lift the cuticle properly before cutting?
-Properly lifting the cuticle is crucial for a clean and even cut. It prevents tearing and ensures that only the dry skin is removed, avoiding hang nails and promoting a smoother manicure result.
What should you do after using an alkaline cuticle remover?
-After using an alkaline cuticle remover, you should neutralize its action by wetting a tissue with water or hand sanitizer and carefully removing all the remover leftovers before proceeding with cutting.
Outlines
💅 Beginner's Manicure Techniques
Marina introduces a tutorial for beginners on how to achieve a clean manicure without a nail drill, using only scissors or nippers. She emphasizes the importance of sanitizing hands and avoiding moisturizing components on nails. The video demonstrates how to safely remove gel polish with a nail file and acetone, as well as how to properly lift and clean cuticles using a metal spatula. Marina also discusses the use of a cuticle softening remover and the process of shaping the free edge of the nails for a soft square shape.
📚 Advanced Manicure Techniques for Cuticle Management
This paragraph delves into more advanced cuticle management techniques. Marina shows how to remove the remaining base coat after gel polish removal, lift the cuticle with a pusher, and clean the nail plate. She explains the process of a classic manicure with maceration, which involves soaking the nails in warm water to soften the cuticles. The tutorial includes how to clean out the pterigium and cut the cuticle using nippers, ensuring a smooth and seamless cut to avoid hang nails. Marina also demonstrates how to cut cuticles using scissors for those who are more comfortable with this tool.
🔧 Finalizing the Manicure and Post-Care
The final paragraph covers the completion of the manicure process and the application of gel polish. Marina discusses the importance of properly lifting and removing dead skin for a clean cuticle area. She shows how to use a cuticle softening remover for nails that require additional care and provides a step-by-step guide on how to neutralize the remover's action with water or hand sanitizer. The video concludes with the model washing her hands and preparing for gel polish application, which is detailed in Marina's previous video. The tutorial ends with a reminder to vote for a more in-depth video on difficult cuticle treatment with a thumbs up.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Manicure
💡Gel Polish
💡Cuticle
💡Cuticle Pusher
💡Nail File
💡Scissors or Nippers
💡Cuticle Softening Remover
💡Hand Bath
💡Buffing
💡Nail Shape
💡Maceration
Highlights
Introduction to a beginner's guide on gel polish application and requests for manicure techniques.
Explanation of the basic tools needed for a manicure, including scissors, nippers, and a cuticle pusher.
Two methods for achieving a clean manicure using manual tools without a nail drill.
Detailed step-by-step guide on sanitizing hands before starting the manicure process.
Instructions on how to remove gel polish at home without using an e-file, using a nail file instead.
Techniques to prevent nail and skin injuries while filing the nails, emphasizing gentle strokes.
Comparison between filing and soaking nails in acetone, highlighting the gentler method.
Guide on cutting cotton pads into triangles for applying gel polish remover with foil wrapping.
Introduction to lifting the cuticle using a cuticle pusher for a more effective manicure.
Explanation of the importance of proper cuticle removal to prevent gel polish from leaking.
Step-by-step guide to shaping the nail free edge with a focus on avoiding splits after soaking.
Instructions on performing a classic manicure with maceration (soaking) versus using a softening cuticle remover.
Explanation of how to use cuticle nippers and scissors for a clean cuticle cut.
Demonstration of using a gel-type cuticle remover and the importance of neutralizing the remover after use.
Final steps of the manicure process, including washing hands and preparing for gel polish application.
Transcripts
hello everyone i'm marina and it's
sacramento school
in a previous video i was showing a
beginner's guide to gel polish
application
and i've got lots of requests to show
some manicure techniques for beginners
as well
so i'm granting your request if you are
just a beginner
in a manicure or you do it yourself at
home
then you probably have not got yourself
a nail drill yet
but you surely have scissors or nippers
i guess
in this video i will show two ways of
how using manual tools you can do a
perfectly clean manicure
so hit the subscribe button below turn
on notifications
and without further ado let's get into
it
now let's take a look at some products
and tools we are going to use
a nail file for natural nails a buff for
polishing
a cuticle pusher which is a metal
spatula for removing terrarium
scissors or nippers for cutting the
cuticles
a cuticle softening remover
a hand bath for a manicure or another
container for example a bowl
we're also going to need an acetone
containing gel polish remover
cotton pants and foil
my model is here first things first i
need to sanitize her hands
you can buy a special skin spray or gel
hand sanitizer
turn the hands facing the palms
you shouldn't apply the product to the
nails since it contains moisturizing
components
which can affect the gel polish
wearability
you can remove the color code using 180
240 grit nail file or you can file
the top layer with a nail file and then
sock the nails in an acid and containing
liquid
since you are just a beginner and you
only learn how to do a manicure
you probably don't have an e-file for
gel polish removal and manicure
i'm going to show you how to remove the
polish at home without using an e-file
in order not to hurt your client with a
new sharp nail file
you can buff its edges
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i'm holding the client's finger with two
of mine so i can easily turn it
put it on the side and with the rough
side of the file start making long
strokes
from left to right
first the top cut comes off
then goes the color and i'll get to the
base
never move upwards since you can easily
hurt the cuticle with a file
always move along to avoid touching the
lateral folds hold
the client's finger like this move it to
the side
cover the lateral fold to prevent
injuries and continue filing
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this removal method is more gentle to
your nails and skin
than socking them in an acetone remover
the nails won't bend and the cuticle and
the skin around the nail
won't get dry but if you can't make
gentle moves with a nail file
and end up injured it will be safer to
soak the gel cod
i file up the top coat and a bit of
color before the holes show up
now cut the cotton pads into several
triangles
and soak them into a gel polish remover
the past should be really wet
before removal i moisturize the cuticle
and the skin around the nail with oil
without getting on the nail the oil will
protect the skin from harsh chemical
exposure
place the foil under the finger and put
the cotton pad triangle on the nail
i fold the corner to the tip and wrap
the nail
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press tightly and set up a timer for 5
to 10 minutes
you should check the required time in
the instructions to the product
if you have a new file you can remove
the polish using it
and in my video i'm showing how to do it
i will put the link into the description
box
when time is up remove the foil
and take off the gel polish using an
orange stick or a cuticle pusher
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still some base coat left then put the
foil back on and wait for a few more
[Music]
minutes
after this step buff the rest of the
base card
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you can leave a thin layer of the base
coat instead of completely taking it off
if the base coat is crumbling and
peeling a lot you should take it off
completely
using a nail file or a remover
after removal start lifting the cuticle
with a rounded part of the pusher
it should be placed almost level with
the nail at a small angle of 30 degrees
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using the rectangular part of the pusher
clean out the dead skin from the nail
plate
by doing this we won't have to soak the
nail for too long
in a bath so we can complete the
manicure way faster
now let's buff the nails in the cuticle
area where i have not filed yet
i'm using the soft side of the buff
i avoided buffing the nail plate after
removing the gel polish on purpose
since i prefer doing it after lifting
the cuticle
while buffing will also remove some
excess skin parts
and the manicure time is shorter we are
done with the cuticle
and now we need to shape up the free
edge
for the shape we have chosen a soft
square
so i need to file straight on the edge
and i'm filing the bottom part getting
under the nail
i shape up the nail before putting it
into a buff
because once socked the nails get wider
and then once the moisture evaporates
they shrink back
so if you file after the bath there is a
fair chance that the nails will split
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now let's proceed with the manicure on
two nails i'm going to do a classic
manicure with maceration
or sock in the nails in a handbag and on
the rest we'll skip this step
instead we'll be using a softening
cuticle remover
i'm using a manicure boss it may be any
other container
first put on a disposable bag and then
pour water
the water is about 42 degrees celsius
just bright
not too hot and not too cold i only put
in
water those fingers on which i'm going
to do a classic manicure with socket
wait for one to two minutes you
shouldn't sock the skin too much
since this way you won't see the cutting
line between the part of the proximal
nail fold
and the cuticle get the hand out of the
bath
wipe it off and using the cuticle pusher
clean out the pterigium
the tip of the pusher should be about
half to one millimeters below the
cuticle
remove all the dry and dead skin and
open up the area under the cuticle
i'm making upward move with a tissue to
lift up the cuticle
now we can see a thin strip of it
i'm going to cut it with nippers since
most nail tacks use them too
i put the central part a stud on my
index finger
i covered it up with my thumb and put
the other three ones
on the handle i move it close to the
finger
and lean on i never work with my hand
loose
i lean my index finger on my other hand
and put the whole blade to the fold
press the skin a little bit and close
the nippers
we have removed the lateral fold part
i also pull back the fold on the other
side
put the whole blade to it and close
you shouldn't cut too much skin of the
lateral folds since this way they will
get rough faster
only cut the dry skin a bit it is
normally yellowish
transparent or white in color
now let's proceed with the cuticle
cutting the bottom blade should hide
under the cuticle
the upper one covers it up and cuts two
millimeters of the skin
now close the nippers and take a step
back
don't make any tearing strokes since it
will cause hang nails
take your time and try to make a smooth
seamless cut
now i'm not very comfortable with
turning the nippers this way
so i place them to the other side and
again lean on my hand for support
the hand shouldn't be loose
pull back the cuticle put the lower
blade under
and close the upper blade now that my
two cuts meet
the cuticle is completely removed
we can often see the inside of the
cuticle
which means that the cut is not deep
enough and there is a ruffle skin
inside moisturize the cuticle again
lift it up and now instead of laying
down the whole blade as we did before
place it perpendicularly removing the
inside of the cuticle
if you don't remove that ruffled skin
the gel polish will lick
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that's a finished result
on the other hand i'll cut the cuticles
using scissors
i personally use these cuticle scissors
from stellix
which work as a tweezer usually for
beginners it's easier to work with them
rather than with the standard cuticle
scissors with rings
i water the skin if it has dried and as
shown before
i hide the lower blade under the cuticle
and cut two to three millimeters
keeping the blade under the cuticle
[Music]
you can remove the leftover skin from
the folds and the sinuses using nippers
here are our finished cuts with nippers
and scissors
and as we can see there is absolutely no
difference between them
you should choose the tool you are more
comfortable to work with
on the rest of the nails i will repeat
the same procedure
skipping the hand buff part
instead i'm going to use a cuticle
softening remover
i personally prefer the gel type one
because it doesn't run out
grab a generous amount of remover and
apply it to the cuticle
and the folds if you work slowly do one
nail at a time
i'm waiting for the exposure time that
is indicated on the bottle
one minute in this case and repeat the
removal procedure
i'm cleaning the dead skin with the
pusher the remover i'm using is alkaline
so it needs to be neutralized wet a
tissue with water
or hand sanitizer and carefully take off
all the remover leftovers and proceed
with cutting
the key to perfectly clean and even cut
is how well you have lifted the cuticle
and remove the dead skin
don't be lazy and take time at this
stage
our manicure is finished now i'm asking
my model to wash her hands
in order to neutralize the remover
action and then we will apply the gel
polish
and you can watch how to do it in my
previous video where i was showing a
beginner's guide to gel polish
application
for this video i chose the model with a
good cuticle
so you could learn the information step
by step
if you want a detailed video on how to
treat a difficult cuticle
give this video a thumbs up wishing you
success in your work
good luck and bye bye
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