0:00intro apple with text A close-up, top-down shot of a vibrant, glossy red apple, speckled with lighter dots, against a pristine white background. A female's finger, adorned with a long, almond-shaped emerald green polished nail, gently presses into the apple's skin, creating a slight indentation. Above the finger, a text overlay in a classic serif font reads 'How To Apply Sticky Tabs', accompanied by a small graphic of a notepad and a green checkmark icon. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the apple's natural sheen and the rich color of the nail polish. The overall mood is instructional and clean, setting the stage for a beauty tutorial.
0:01cuticle pulling with tweezers A very close-up shot focuses on a female's bare index finger with a natural, unpolished nail. The finger is positioned horizontally across the frame against a clean, plain white background. A pair of silver tweezers with purple tips is used to gently pull away a tiny piece of dry skin or residue from the side wall of the nail bed near the cuticle. The lighting is soft and shadowless, providing clear visibility of the delicate details of the skin and nail. The action is precise and focused, emphasizing meticulous nail preparation.
0:02cuticle gel application A very close-up shot of a female's index finger, laid flat against a white background, demonstrating a cuticle preparation step. The nail is natural and unpolished. The same purple-tipped silver tweezers are now being used to apply a clear, viscous gel-like substance directly onto the cuticle area. The gel spreads slightly, indicating its texture. The lighting is bright and even, accentuating the clarity of the gel and the details of the skin. The action is careful and deliberate, demonstrating proper application technique.
0:04cuticle pushing with stick A tight close-up shot shows a female's index finger, still with a natural nail and visible cuticle area, against a stark white background. A wooden cuticle pusher, light tan in color, is positioned firmly against the base of the nail, gently pushing back the cuticle. The tool is held by another part of the hand, which is mostly out of frame, focusing all attention on the interaction between the stick and the nail. The lighting remains bright and even, ensuring all fine details of the skin and nail are visible. The action is steady and methodical, demonstrating proper cuticle care for nail preparation.
A close-up shot of a female's index finger, now being buffed. The finger is positioned against a clean white surface. A small, pink, rectangular nail buffer is being glided gently across the surface of the natural, unpolished nail, creating a slight, subtle friction. The buffer has a fine-grit surface. The lighting is bright and soft, illuminating the nail and the tool without harsh shadows. The action is smooth and controlled, indicating a careful step in preparing the nail surface for adhesion.
A close-up view of a female's index finger, with the natural, prepped nail prominently displayed against a white background. A white, soft, non-abrasive wipe or cotton pad is being used to cleanse the entire surface of the nail and surrounding cuticle area. The wipe appears to be moistened, possibly with an alcohol solution, leaving a slight sheen on the nail. The lighting is consistently bright and even, ensuring clear visibility of the cleaning process. The motion is a gentle, thorough wipe, ensuring the nail is clean and ready for the next step.
0:11sticky tabs sheet A medium close-up shot from a slightly elevated angle, showing a white sheet of clear, adhesive sticky tabs for nails. The sheet contains multiple tabs of varying sizes, outlined clearly and numbered for different nail sizes. A female's hand, with a polished emerald green nail on her thumb (partially visible at the bottom left), holds the sheet against a white surface. The lighting is bright and clean, making the transparent tabs distinguishable against the white backing. The scene introduces the main product, emphasizing its variety of sizes.
0:12sizing sticky tab A close-up shot showcases a female's index finger, with a bare, prepped nail, against a white background. The white sheet of clear sticky tabs is brought into the frame, and individual transparent tabs are briefly laid over the natural nail to determine the correct size. The tabs are perfectly clear, allowing the natural nail underneath to be seen through them. The hand holding the sheet moves slightly to demonstrate how to find the ideal fit from side wall to side wall. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the transparency of the tabs. The action is careful and precise, guiding the viewer on proper sizing.
0:17picking up sticky tab A close-up, top-down shot shows the white sheet of clear sticky tabs again, with the focus on a specific, chosen tab. The purple-tipped silver tweezers re-enter the frame, carefully grasping and lifting one of the transparent adhesive tabs from the sheet. The background is a clean white surface. The lighting is bright and consistent, emphasizing the delicate nature of the tab and the precision required to handle it. The action is swift and efficient, preparing for the next step of application.
0:18applying sticky tab A close-up shot focuses on a female's index finger with its natural, prepped nail against a white background. The purple-tipped silver tweezers are used to carefully position and apply the transparent sticky tab directly onto the nail surface. After placement, the tweezers are used to firmly press and smooth the tab onto the nail, ensuring full adhesion and removing any air bubbles. The lighting is bright and even, allowing clear observation of the tab's transparent nature as it conforms to the nail. The action is precise and methodical, detailing the exact application process.
0:20heating sticky tab A close-up shot shows a female's index finger, now with the clear sticky tab firmly adhered to the natural nail. The finger is positioned against a clean white background. A section of a rose gold or copper-colored hairdryer, likely the nozzle, enters the lower right of the frame, directing a gentle stream of warm air towards the sticky tab. The airflow causes a subtle shimmer on the tab's surface, indicating heat application. The lighting is bright and highlights the reflection on the hairdryer and the subtle texture of the nail. The action demonstrates a technique to enhance adhesion.
0:23removing tab film A very close-up shot focuses on a female's index finger, with the clear sticky tab now warmed and ready. The finger is held against a white background. The purple-tipped silver tweezers are used with extreme care to peel back and remove the thin, translucent protective film from the top of the sticky tab, revealing the adhesive surface. A faint outline of the film's edge is visible as it lifts. The lighting is bright and even, ensuring the delicate action of film removal is clearly visible. The action is precise and delicate, preparing the adhesive surface for the press-on nail.
0:25applying press on nail A close-up shot illustrates the final step of applying a press-on nail. A female's index finger, with the exposed sticky tab, is held steady. Another hand (partially visible, with long, clear-tipped nails) holds a glossy, almond-shaped emerald green press-on nail. The press-on is first angled against the cuticle area, then firmly pressed down onto the sticky tab and pushed back towards the cuticle, ensuring proper alignment and adhesion. The hand applies firm pressure for several seconds to secure the nail. The lighting is bright and highlights the vibrant green of the press-on nail. The actions are methodical and instructional, demonstrating the precise application technique.
0:32finished nail on apple A close-up, top-down shot of a glossy red apple, speckled with lighter dots, against a pristine white background. A female's index finger, now proudly displaying the perfectly applied long, almond-shaped emerald green polished press-on nail, gently presses into the apple's skin. This is a callback to the opening shot, but now without the instructional text, showcasing the successful application. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the apple's natural sheen and the rich, finished color of the press-on nail. The scene conveys a sense of satisfaction and the durability of the applied nail.
0:35full hand with nails A final close-up shot presents a female's entire hand, showcasing all five fingers, now adorned with perfectly applied, glossy, almond-shaped emerald green press-on nails. The hand is relaxed, with fingers slightly spread, against a clean white background. Two rings are visible: a silver-toned band with multiple small clear stones on the ring finger, and a wide, textured gold-toned band on the middle finger. The nails are consistent in shape and color, reflecting light evenly. The lighting is bright and clean, emphasizing the finished, polished look. The scene serves as a celebratory conclusion, highlighting the successful outcome of the tutorial.
