There are nail tutorials and then there are ohmygodyouguys-this-is-EVERYTHING kind of nail tutorials. Those fabulous nail tutorials I just mentioned? Those would belong to Chelsea King, a.k.a. the nail art guru at Get Nailed. Indulging in our nail tutorial obsession in full-swing (trust me we’re obsessed!), we talked to the 19-year-old nail wizard about everything nails. I mean… we think it’s kind of awesome she’s named herself a nail whore.  Get ready to drool at her nail art, beauties!  Don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

L20: OK, we seriously adore you! We gotta ask… why did you choose to focus on nails? 

CK: I have always loved to paint! I took a painting class in high school and I absolutely fell in love, but I would never have a canvas lying around to paint something. One day I just thought, I guess I could just paint things on my nails, and that’s how my nail art obsession began.

L20: There are literally millions of nail tutorials that are available at our fingertips, so what sets your nail tutorials apart from the rest? 

CK: I think what sets my tutorials apart from the rest is that I try my best to keep it simple. I’ve seen tons of tutorials on designs that weren’t wearable and practical for everyday wear and just were really hard! I try to make my tutorials easy so anyone would be able to do the design.

L20: What has the response been like to your site, Get Nailed? 

CK: I think the overall response has been amazing! I can honestly say I have the sweetest and nicest people who follow my site. It’s crazy to think there are people out there who I’ve inspired with my nail art! I originally started out as a little blog on Tumblr, but once I started creating tutorials, people started to become really interested in my site. People always laugh at the name, but I think the name Get Nailed is what makes my blog unique.

L20: What’s the toughest challenge you’ve faced when it comes to your fabulous nail tutorials? 

CK: I think the toughest challenge is definitely finding time to do them. Even though my videos average around 4 or 5 minutes, it takes me a couple hours to film and edit (I mess up a lot!). Since I go to school full-time and have a part-time job, it’s difficult, but I do try my best to squeeze in time and try to come up with a tutorial that people would be interested in.

L20: Is beauty something you would like to make a career? Or is it strictly a hobby? 

CK: To be honest, I have absolutely no idea! Currently it’s strictly a hobby, but I’m not counting it out as a career option. I plan to just finish college and then see where that takes me!

L20: What are some of your favorite go-to polishes? 

CK: Currently I’ve been obsessed with Butter London Slapper. It’s a beautiful turquoise! I also love any and everything OPI and Orly. I’ve been using OPI Strawberry Margarita a lot!

L20:  We know you love nails… now tell us one thing most people don’t know about you.

CK: Something most people don’t know about me is that I’m ambidextrous, which definitely helps when it comes to painting my nails!

L20: What’s your favorite tutorial thus far? 

CK: I think my favorite tutorial has been the Saran Wrap Nails. It’s a really easy design to do and people liked it because they were able to replicate it without having special nail art tools.

L20:  On those days when you give your nails a break, how do you  treat and get them back in tip-top shape? 

CK: I usually buff them a little and then apply a strengthening polish to them. The OPI Nail Envy Line is amazing! Even though I love doing my nails, it’s important to give them a break every once in a while. Give them a couple days a week to breath and your nails will be back to tip-top shape in no time!

OBSESSED with Miss Chelsea like we are? Stay connected with her on YouTube, Twitter,  Pinterest,  Tumblr and Facebook!

Courtney Leiva first dived into the beauty world at the age of 6 when she give her dog makeovers and bleached more Barbie’s hair than she can count. Now with a bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in journalism, Courtney eats, sleeps, and breathes beauty journalism whenever possible. Love Twitter? Courtney does too! Follow her on Twitter @CourtneyLeiva
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