How I shaped these nails from fanning out to oval. [Nail technician explains]

Summary

In this video, the creator addresses a previous tutorial on how to reshape wide, fanning nails into a more oval form. Using a client’s nail progress from March to May 2021, the creator demonstrates the gradual process of narrowing the sides without damaging the nails. Emphasizing patience, the video highlights how the nails improved over multiple manicures, with nail polish use contributing to the transformation. The creator also shares details about the client’s skin improvement around the nails and offers full videos on Patreon for those interested in the complete process.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is a follow-up to a previous one about shaping wide nails and narrowing them to an oval shape.
• 😀 The presenter shows a client's nail progress from March to May, focusing on gradual changes.
• 😀 The shaping process involves gently filing the sides of the nails without weakening them by filing too much into the nail bed.
• 😀 Nail polish use was also a key factor in shaping and improving the nails over time.
• 😀 The full unedited versions of the shaping process videos are available on Patreon.
• 😀 The presenter provides four manicure dates to showcase the client's nail progress: March 22, April 5, April 13, and May 3, 2021.
• 😀 Skin around the nails also improved with time, although this required patience and careful attention.
• 😀 The video emphasizes the importance of gradual filing rather than aggressive nail shaping.
• 😀 The client's nails saw significant progress in under two months, illustrating the effectiveness of the process.
• 😀 The presenter mentions that while the last video might be missing, there's a possibility of retrieving it from backup drives.

Q & A

What was the purpose of the video discussed in the transcript?

The video was a follow-up to a previous one, where the creator showed how to shape wide nails, particularly those that fan out, into a more oval shape.

What was the main focus of the manicure progress shown in the video?

The video highlighted the progress of a client's nails from March to May, showing how the shape improved over several manicures.

Why did the creator include a before-and-after comparison in the video?

The creator included a before-and-after comparison to demonstrate the gradual improvement in the shape of the client's nails over time.

How did the creator manage to show the original shaping process despite the video being from two years ago?

The creator managed to find the original videos on Patreon and edited them to show how the nails were shaped initially.

What was the key advice given in shaping the nails?

The key advice was to shape the nails gradually by filing the sides lightly and not over-filing to avoid weakening the nail.

What role did nail polish play in the improvement of the client's nails?

Nail polish use contributed to the improvement of the nails, as it was consistently used alongside the shaping process, aiding in the overall progress.

How many manicures did the creator show in the video, and what time period did they cover?

The creator showed four manicures in total, covering the period from March 22, 2021, to May 3, 2021.

What challenges did the creator mention during the nail improvement process?

The creator mentioned that it was frustrating to go through the stage of improving the skin around the nails, which took time.

Why did the creator refer to the skin around the nails in the video?

The creator pointed out the improvement in the skin around the nails, noting that it also played a role in the overall aesthetic of the manicure.

What did the creator promise regarding the missing manicure photo?

The creator promised to try and find the last manicure photo, which was missing from the provided images, and offered to look for it in backup drives.