The video is a tutorial by a YouTuber named Christine, who is sharing her New Year's resolutions for 2021. She plans to be a better version of herself and is particularly interested in nail art. She discusses various nail trends, including multi-colored manicures, personal statements, embellished and pre-painted press-on nails, throwback designs, and mask matching.
Christine starts by painting her nails a different color for each finger, using a base coat from Peely and smoothing base. She then applies a glossy top coat to make the nails shiny and to help them dry quickly. She also shares tips on how to even out staining on the nails by using two coats of smoothing base.
Next, she discusses the trend of painting personal statements or love letters on the nails. She decides to try this trend by painting a simple message on her thumb. She also shares her experience with calligraphy and how she used a calligraphy brush to paint flowy letters and objects.
Christine then moves on to the trend of embellished and pre-painted press-on nails. She explains that this technique has become popular due to the lockdown and the closure of nail salons. She also shares her experience with fake nails, explaining that while she doesn't like wearing them, they can be a good idea for people who can't access nail salons.
She then discusses the trend of retro revival, which she believes is due to the desire to escape the 2020 pandemic. She shares her experience with creating a retro design using rustic shades paired with pastel brights and graphic swirly patterns.
Finally, she discusses the trend of mask matching nail art. She explains that wearing face coverings and working remotely from home has led to more details being incorporated into our nails and eye makeup. She shares her experience with painting her nails to match a mask.
Throughout the video, Christine shares her personal experiences and thoughts, and provides tips and advice for those interested in nail art.
1. The host of the video is Christine, who is discussing her New Year's resolutions and the biggest nail trends for 2021.
2. The video features an article from Allure magazine discussing the biggest nail trends for 2021.
3. The host is doing nail art in 2021, with the first trend being multi-colored manicures.
4. The host is using a protective base coat and smoothing base to even out the staining on her nails.
5. The host is discussing the trend of personal statements or love letters on nails, with a prediction of a spike in calligraphy and other hand lettering on manicures.
6. The host is discussing the trend of embellished and pre-painted press-on nails, which became popular during the pandemic.
7. The host is discussing the trend of throwback designs, with a wave of retro revival in manicures giving a nod to the 60s and 70s aesthetics.
8. The host is discussing the trend of negative space, where the natural nail is exposed in the design itself.
9. The host is discussing the trend of minimal graphics, which is beginner-friendly nail art with subtle curves, angled lines, and random dots.
10. The host is discussing the trend of mask-matching nail designs, with the expectation that wearing face coverings will be a long-term part of our lives.