Here is my best method for dip removal. After buffing off top coatl: 1) rub Vaseline around nails 2) soak small piece of cotton with acetone and place on each nail 3) wrap tightly with foil 4) place hands in EMPTY ziploc bag 5) place hand in bag into bowl of hot water and soak for 5 minutes. This reduces amount of acetone needed, is super fast and isn't so harsh on hands and nails.
VASELINE brilliant, I was looking at all these methods and they’re great but I have eczema-prone hands and all this soaking in acetone had me worried. Thanks for sharing!
I used the acetone soak in warm water. I didn’t have coconut oil but used some olive oil. I had trimmed back my nails short and it took about 3 minutes for each hand. Easiest methods I’ve ever used, thank you!
Very good visuals. Easy to understand your words. No useless chit chat , yet very nicely spoken. I can use this info. Thank you. Video was a pleasure to watch.😊
Your nails look so healthy, mad respect for keeping with the orange wood stick! I was just going to pick up a metal pusher but maybe not 🤔 looking forward to your next video!
thank you so much for posting this and i really love the coconut oil. i tried it today and timed the remover for my own curiosity, and 6 minutes and 45 seconds later all my dip was off. thanks for the awesome video
This was excellent! Thank you for showing the differences. So less work is always best for me, looks like cotton/foil was the easiest. Thx for making this video well done and you have really pretty nails!
I love an efile. It's so fast. But I'd only recommend to use if you're familiar with using a dremmel. It's very easy to damage your cuticle if you're not careful, especially when using it with your non-dominant hand. Just be super careful if it's your fist time and don't go too deep or you can damage your nail as well. Having just done my second dip mani, I really like the idea of the acetone in a baggie and hot water. I tried the clips and it took 30 minutes to get most of it off. Once the remainder of the powder re-solidifies, you'll have to repeat. May be better if I remove most with an efile (just be sure you still have color left. If not, you've gone too far). I'm going to try the efile and clip method next. Seems like it would be great and should take half the time it does if you just remove the shiny layer. If that doesn't work, I'm going to try the baggie and hot water.
I have press-ons for 4 days now. I am doing an experiment. Normally if a nail fell off, I would re-stick it. But now, I just let it do whatever it wants. I am now left with 5 press-ons on, and the nails that last the longest are the pinky, and the ring finger (one thumb has a press-on too) . I am seeing how long they will last. I think about 3-4 more days
Thanks for this video. I've had a reaction to the foil method of removing NexGen. I used the clips ,which I ordered from Amazon and it actually worked. It took 30 minutes just like you said. 👍
How long after you apply oil on your cuticles do you reapply the dip on your nails? Also can you use cuticle oil while you are wearing dip nails or can it cause lifting? Thank you!
I should have watched this first before I tried to remove my dipped nails myself the very wrong way last night with a course file and nail drill, now my nails are super thin and really damaged and look absolutely awful, any suggestions to strengthen my nails again? Thank you for sharing, I am a new subscriber! 💖
Lots of jojoba oil, a simple polish to cover and strengthen (base plus polish plus top coat) and use soy polish remover. Make sure to clean the nail with alcohol after using oil before you polish.
Do you notice a difference between expensive e-files compared to cheaper ones? I think it would be a great video topic. Also how to use the different bits.
I think the main difference you’ll see is the features the drill has ie speed, display screen, forward/reverse, if it’s cordless or not and also how long the drill will last you. I don’t use drill bits too often but I may be able to do a e-file for beginners video!
Thank you! I will probably find out soon enough tbh....but I'd like to get an estimate for how long it took to remove the nails. Unless not included because the thickness changes things? Also I hope this works if I glue on tips. Guess I'll find out! Appreciate the video tho!
Your nails looks amazing and this was probably the most helpful video I’ve seen regarding dip powder removal!!! Love it!! Consider yourself SUBSCRIBED to!!!
last night i became my 12 year old Granddaughter's guinea pig as she is leaning how to use dip powder. needless to say, my nails don't look too good and this morning I tried to remove them as suggested...i'm having an extremely difficult time getting everything off. been working on my nails for over 2 hours, soaking, buffing, doing everything! i don't want to disappoint my granddaughter, but I will suggest she not put so many coats on...do you have videos that show how to apply? not sure what she did incorrectly.
Thank you so much for sharing I just started doing them and like them but definitely have learned a lot watching tutorials on the proper way of having them look I like the fact that I’ve had them on already for a little over a week and they’re not chipped except for one lol but definitely taking my time next time and buffing them so that I’d have a smoother nail after the application of the I guess basecoat I’m not too sure but anywayVery informative I’m going to try the soaking method by putting the bag with the acetone and then at the bottom a bowl with warm water it sounded pretty healing to me ha ha Ha thank you so much God bless
This is very helpful information. But how would I remove the tips without damaging my nails? This is the first time I have done the dip. I love them but my nails are growing out now
Tried the foil method twice and my nails did not look like that. All I was left with was pieces of cotton stuck to the dip powder even after 30+ minutes of soaking. Tried the bag method and only one finger came off
I have a question I have gotten my nails done about a week and half ago , I kept banging my finger accidentally of course now my pointer finger hurts by the nail so how do I remove the artificial nail without causing pain to my finger
Thanks for the video, very helpful, I’m having to remove my dip powder myself because I am having to quarantine since I’ve come in contact with someone with Covid. I’ve had my shot but I just want to take precautions. Thanks again 👍🏾
I sure wish that I had watched your tutorial before doing my sister’s nail gel dip. Easy to understand instructions and tips! Thank you. Now, I’ll know how to do it next time! 🫶🏻💅🏻
Question for y'all. I got my nails done by a new tech at my salon. When I tried to soak them off the dip stayed hard as a rock and took 45+ minutes to soak off. I still had large chunks that wouldn't soak off. I ended up filing it down because I couldn't take the acetone anymore. I tried the cotton and foil method first. Then the bowl method with warm water underneath. Am I doing something wrong?
I forgot to add these were dip nails with tips. The first time they did dip with the natural tips they soaked off very quickly to my surprise. This time they were the clear tips and took forever. Is the tip the problem of why they wouldn't dissolve like the previous set? I'm so confused
But my nails and skin hate acetone 😢 Does that mean I can’t do dip? I ended up overfiling my nail plate with an e-file last removal after soaking off with nail polish remover didn’t work. 😅
Can you do this with cotton rounds instead of cotton balls? I don't have any at the moment, so I don't know if I can substitute the cotton balls for cotton rounds instead.
Here is my best method for dip removal. After buffing off top coatl: 1) rub Vaseline around nails 2) soak small piece of cotton with acetone and place on each nail 3) wrap tightly with foil 4) place hands in EMPTY ziploc bag 5) place hand in bag into bowl of hot water and soak for 5 minutes. This reduces amount of acetone needed, is super fast and isn't so harsh on hands and nails.
I'm going to try this right now! Thanks for the idea.
Thank you
VASELINE brilliant, I was looking at all these methods and they’re great but I have eczema-prone hands and all this soaking in acetone had me worried. Thanks for sharing!
I’m gonna try this… one one nail first though just to be safe 🤣
This was great! Thanks!
I used the acetone soak in warm water. I didn’t have coconut oil but used some olive oil. I had trimmed back my nails short and it took about 3 minutes for each hand. Easiest methods I’ve ever used, thank you!
Very good visuals. Easy to understand your words. No useless chit chat , yet very nicely spoken. I can use this info. Thank you. Video was a pleasure to watch.😊
OMG YOUR NATURAL NAILS ARE PERFECTIONNNNN. do you have a video/any tips for how you grow them out so long and healthy?
Your nails look so healthy, mad respect for keeping with the orange wood stick! I was just going to pick up a metal pusher but maybe not 🤔 looking forward to your next video!
thank you so much for posting this
and i really love the coconut oil. i tried it today and timed the remover for my own curiosity, and 6 minutes and 45 seconds later all my dip was off. thanks for the awesome video
Thanks for this! I did the plastic bag and hot water and it worked like a charm. I also filed first.
This was excellent! Thank you for showing the differences. So less work is always best for me, looks like cotton/foil was the easiest. Thx for making this video well done and you have really pretty nails!
I love an efile. It's so fast. But I'd only recommend to use if you're familiar with using a dremmel. It's very easy to damage your cuticle if you're not careful, especially when using it with your non-dominant hand. Just be super careful if it's your fist time and don't go too deep or you can damage your nail as well.
Having just done my second dip mani, I really like the idea of the acetone in a baggie and hot water. I tried the clips and it took 30 minutes to get most of it off. Once the remainder of the powder re-solidifies, you'll have to repeat. May be better if I remove most with an efile (just be sure you still have color left. If not, you've gone too far).
I'm going to try the efile and clip method next. Seems like it would be great and should take half the time it does if you just remove the shiny layer. If that doesn't work, I'm going to try the baggie and hot water.
I have press-ons for 4 days now. I am doing an experiment. Normally if a nail fell off, I would re-stick it. But now, I just let it do whatever it wants. I am now left with 5 press-ons on, and the nails that last the longest are the pinky, and the ring finger (one thumb has a press-on too) . I am seeing how long they will last. I think about 3-4 more days
The baggy and bowl method 👌 thank you so much. The powder melted right off!
This method seems really easy to do and your nail bed still looks healthy, TFS!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this. I removed mine last night and I WISH I saw this first. Just subscribed to your videos. Thank you!
Thank you, thank you! I have been using the metal tool 🥴 I will switch to an orange stick! Excited to try the other methods.
Thanks for this video.
I've had a reaction to the foil method of removing NexGen. I used the clips ,which I ordered from Amazon and it actually worked.
It took 30 minutes just like you said.
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Tried method #4 (bag & bowl) and just WOWWWW it was so simple and effective!!! Thank you so much!
How long after you apply oil on your cuticles do you reapply the dip on your nails? Also can you use cuticle oil while you are wearing dip nails or can it cause lifting? Thank you!
Very good video. 1 suggestion is to use the nail clips over the foil to keep the foil from falling off as you are wrapping the rest of your nails.
Very helpful. Loved the variety of options. Thank you.
How do your nails look strong? Mine are so thin when I remove my dip powder. Any suggestions?
That was the video
You are a lifesaver! Thank you so much for sharing your tips!! The bag trick worked wonders 😀
I used plastic bags and hot water!! Loved!! Thank you
I love your nails!! I’m just watching this because I find it so therapeutic to get nails done and watch them it be done.
Can I ask what product you have on your nails. It is beautiful!
Thank you so much. I was testing the technique of dip nails. I appreciate you for the video.
I should have watched this first before I tried to remove my dipped nails myself the very wrong way last night with a course file and nail drill, now my nails are super thin and really damaged and look absolutely awful, any suggestions to strengthen my nails again? Thank you for sharing, I am a new subscriber! 💖
Lots of jojoba oil, a simple polish to cover and strengthen (base plus polish plus top coat) and use soy polish remover.
Make sure to clean the nail with alcohol after using oil before you polish.
@@SCSilk mine are also thin from soaking stubborn dip off. So you would go back to regular nail care before doing dip?
Never underestimate the power of gelatin to soak in it to ingest it doesn't really good job bringing your nails back around and your hair
Those are all great ideas. I also prefer not to file off all the product. Your natural nails look beautiful and healthy.
Do you notice a difference between expensive e-files compared to cheaper ones? I think it would be a great video topic. Also how to use the different bits.
I think the main difference you’ll see is the features the drill has ie speed, display screen, forward/reverse, if it’s cordless or not and also how long the drill will last you. I don’t use drill bits too often but I may be able to do a e-file for beginners video!
@@GabbyAngelique yes that would be a good video bc I messed up my nails using an e-file
I love that color it's beautiful
Has anyone found out the color on her nails she was removing ???
Thank you! I will probably find out soon enough tbh....but I'd like to get an estimate for how long it took to remove the nails. Unless not included because the thickness changes things? Also I hope this works if I glue on tips. Guess I'll find out! Appreciate the video tho!
This is the best vid I have seen for dip remover. You have shown so many versatile ways Thanks 😊
Love the methods. I tried the bag method, worked perfectly. Why are my nails so thin and brittle after I take off the dip?
Love this color! What brand and color was it? Thank you!
Your nails looks amazing and this was probably the most helpful video I’ve seen regarding dip powder removal!!! Love it!! Consider yourself SUBSCRIBED to!!!
Great suggestions! Thanks a million! I will definitely give it a try.
I love that color!! Which one is it?
I would love to know the color as well
Hi, I love your video, great information. What tip did you use with the e-file?
Thank you ! Your video help me to know how to take off the dip. It took me 2 hours !!! I am so discouraged! But I will try again.
I made sure to get fingernail polish remover with acetone in it but does it have to be 100% acetone?
Are you able to remove them without buffing the top coat first? I have everything except a file/e-filer/block
Do you feel like putting cuticle oil or any sort of nail enhancing (growth/strength) on before applying dip makes your dip not last as long?
Any oil base causes the dip or gel not to adhere to the nail plate causing to lift and chip quicker. Hope that helps!
I do the bowl in hot water & a towel on top to keep in the stem from the hot water
Your nails are perfect! So beautiful! Are you a professional nail tech?
Such a great tutorial! Thank you!
How do you keep your nails so healthy?
last night i became my 12 year old Granddaughter's guinea pig as she is leaning how to use dip powder. needless to say, my nails don't look too good and this morning I tried to remove them as suggested...i'm having an extremely difficult time getting everything off. been working on my nails for over 2 hours, soaking, buffing, doing everything! i don't want to disappoint my granddaughter, but I will suggest she not put so many coats on...do you have videos that show how to apply? not sure what she did incorrectly.
How do you get off the nail dip if you have nail tips on? Thank you so much love your videos
Thank you so much for sharing I just started doing them and like them but definitely have learned a lot watching tutorials on the proper way of having them look I like the fact that I’ve had them on already for a little over a week and they’re not chipped except for one lol but definitely taking my time next time and buffing them so that I’d have a smoother nail after the application of the I guess basecoat I’m not too sure but anywayVery informative I’m going to try the soaking method by putting the bag with the acetone and then at the bottom a bowl with warm water it sounded pretty healing to me ha ha Ha thank you so much God bless
Gorgeous nails! Thanks for sharing🥰
Excellent video, extremely helpful and saved me some money😊
Seriously. Such a great video! Well done.
What brand was the dip powder on your nail that u removed on the videos please 🙏 ?
How do you keep your nails so strong looking?
I need to know the nails you had on! I've been trying to find something like that!
Do you have to fully soak off the dip powder every time you get a manicure or do they just refill them like acrylics?
Followed your silver foil method, well impressed.
Hello Gaby, im wondering why you say the bag method is better than the soak off method?
Thank you done so well
I love the way you explained it and so informative 😊
Thank you so much 😊
What color dip did you have on before removal ?
This was so helpful!!! Do you have a link for the cuticle oil you used?
This is like the best explanation video ever ! Thanks !!
This is very helpful information. But how would I remove the tips without damaging my nails? This is the first time I have done the dip. I love them but my nails are growing out now
Approximately how long do you keep your dip nails wrapped in the foil for removal? I know it will vary.
Ya same
Could you place your hand under uv light with the tin foil in place to conduct more heat??
If you wrap your hand in a warm, damp washcloth, it comes off faster.
that’s a good idea! Definitely need to try that method
My nais are horrid so none worked but as scrolling through i see lots of people got it to work no worries you did great!
Thank you so much.I did the dip nails for the first time ,and it did not look good.
This is a fantastic video. Short and sweet and detailed. Thank you!!!
Thank you, this gives me hope!!!
You have beautiful nails. Great video !😍
Worked like a charm!! Bag method
Please do another video of how to remove acrylics
This is so nice and I'm enjoying watching your video here too
What is the color of the dip powder?
Do you still have the link for the pink you had on in the beginning?
Where did you get the drill bit?
What efile do you recommend or what one are you using in this video?
Do you file your nails before dip powder application? They look so healthy
Lightly buff the shine off before applying dip/gel/acrylics.
Tried the foil method twice and my nails did not look like that. All I was left with was pieces of cotton stuck to the dip powder even after 30+ minutes of soaking. Tried the bag method and only one finger came off
Can't wait to try. Great video. And fast to watch!!!
Took off my dip today with the baggie inside a bowl of warm water. Worked wonderfully! Thank you so much!!!
I have a question I have gotten my nails done about a week and half ago , I kept banging my finger accidentally of course now my pointer finger hurts by the nail so how do I remove the artificial nail without causing pain to my finger
Thanks for the video, very helpful, I’m having to remove my dip powder myself because I am having to quarantine since I’ve come in contact with someone with Covid. I’ve had my shot but I just want to take precautions. Thanks again 👍🏾
What kind of dip powder did you use?
Excellent video! Love the bag w/warm water (double boiler type method! lol)
I loved this video and it was so helpful, thank you
this was sooo helpful!!!
so glad it helped!!
Sorry if you mentioned in video. I listen w/o sound and only captions. What grit do you like best for removal of dip?
I sure wish that I had watched your tutorial before doing my sister’s nail gel dip. Easy to understand instructions and tips! Thank you. Now, I’ll know how to do it next time! 🫶🏻💅🏻
Great video & informative too!!
100% acetone kills my nails. How are your nails so healthy after using 100% aceton?
Another way to heat your nails is either with a heating pad or one of those seed filled fabric bean bags that you microwave.
Hey thanks Gabby, was very helpful!
Great video thank you Gabby ❤
Please do a video on nail extensions and really you have a great talent 😍 your nails are sooo beautiful 💖💗
Question for y'all. I got my nails done by a new tech at my salon. When I tried to soak them off the dip stayed hard as a rock and took 45+ minutes to soak off. I still had large chunks that wouldn't soak off. I ended up filing it down because I couldn't take the acetone anymore. I tried the cotton and foil method first. Then the bowl method with warm water underneath. Am I doing something wrong?
I forgot to add these were dip nails with tips. The first time they did dip with the natural tips they soaked off very quickly to my surprise. This time they were the clear tips and took forever. Is the tip the problem of why they wouldn't dissolve like the previous set? I'm so confused
What color are you wearing? 😍
But my nails and skin hate acetone 😢 Does that mean I can’t do dip? I ended up overfiling my nail plate with an e-file last removal after soaking off with nail polish remover didn’t work. 😅
Insanely helpful, thank you
Thank you so much! 🎉❤ new subbie now 🥰
Can you do this with cotton rounds instead of cotton balls? I don't have any at the moment, so I don't know if I can substitute the cotton balls for cotton rounds instead.
Of course! It works the same