Nail Care: Video Series

Apply acrylic nails by first deciding whether to use a natural looking nail, a pink and white look or sculptured nails. Prepare the nail for the acrylic nail glue by using a nail prep and primer, along with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Care for fingernails by taking a nutritional supplement, wearing gloves, using a base coat of nail polish and getting nail health treatments. Allow nails to grow by applying an acrylic or gel nail system with insight from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Choose a manicurist with a good reputation for sanitation, beautiful nails and communication skills. Find a manicurist that is easy to relate to and will give clients what they ask for with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

When choosing the best nail polish, consider the occasion, such as blue colors and glitter for parties, sheer pinks for spring and reds for the warm seasons. Use natural nail polish colors to help with a natural look or darker colors to make nails look shorter with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

To fix nail pops that occur with acrylic fingernails, apply the nail form and fill in any areas that need to be repaired with an acrylic brush and powder. Discover how to reapply a nail with glue and cut it to the desired length with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Get healthy fingernails by treating the cuticles with cuticle oil or moisturizer, getting a manicure to treat hangnails and taking a vitamin supplement. Maintain proper health and nutrition to get healthy nails with advice from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Grow long nails by eating healthy, using cuticle oil treatments and using beauty supplies that promote fingernail growth. Learn about the benefits of growing long nails with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Grow nails quickly by maintaining a natural fingernail care routine, including regular manicures and vitamin supplements. Promote nail growth by wearing acrylic nail extensions with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Make fingernails stronger by using a vitamin E supplement, applying cuticle oil and nail thickening treatments. Maintain a good diet and healthy lifestyle to make fingernails stronger with advice from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

To make nail polish stay on the fingernail, get a natural manicure, apply a base coat of polish and use a nail prep solution. Be sure to wear gloves when applying nail polish with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

To make your own fingernail polish, combine a micro-powder and a clear coat to get the desired combination of colors. Consider mixing different color nail polish together or with glitter to make unique polish with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Hangnails can be prevented by using a good moisturizer on the hands and cuticle area, snipping off extra skin from the cuticle and massaging the cuticle area. Consider wearing a glove overnight to improve cuticles and prevent hangnails with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Pull off a hangnail by using a cuticle nipper tool to gently remove any loose skin around the cuticle that is lifted around the nail bed. Apply a cuticle softener after pulling off a hangnail with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Dry fingernail polish quickly by using a nail dryer, a polish spray or a fast-drying top coat of nail polish. Cuticle oil or a fan may help fingernails dry more quickly, along with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Remove acrylic nail tips by soaking the nails in pure acetone until the product is dissolving on the nail, and then use an orange wood stick to push the acrylic nail away from the natural nail. Gather all supplies before trying to remove nail tips with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Stop a toenail that has been injured or diseased from falling off by contacting a physician, wearing a bandage and maintaining the health of the toenail. Wear comfortable socks and shoes to keep toenails from falling off with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Stop biting your fingernails by reducing stress in your life through therapy and maintaining natural nail care and nutrition. Avoid taking stress out on fingernails with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Stop fingernails from peeling by maintaining natural nail health through diet, nutrition and over-the-counter nail treatments. Diagnose any nail diseases that may cause peeling with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Treat thick, discolored toenails by diagnosing whether the problem is caused by a fungus and visiting a doctor for a treatment. Consider using a nail bleach and scrub brush for discolored toenails with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.

Trim toenails by using a toenail clipper that is big enough to maintain toenails, and clipping the free edge of the nail. Wear gloves and maintain proper sanitation when clipping toenails with tips from a licensed aesthetician in this free video on nail care.