I've been dipping for a little less than a year but my favorite tip that has made doing a mani so much easier and faster, is to start with your dominant hand and work from pinky to thumb. You get the hardest part out of the way while you still have energy and starting with the pinky has reduced the times I've bumped a nail and had to redo it 😊
I recently stumbled onto your channel and you do an amazing job at describing what you are doing. I just started dipping about 8 months ago and these videos have given me SO many great tips to try! Thank you for making these you are doing an amazing job!
I have learned so much watching your videos. I appreciate that you take the time to make them and show us the different techniques so that we can all do amazing nails ourself. Thank you! 💖💖
One of the best tips I've ever received is to do my nails before bed (also when using tips/gel x). Try not to get your nails wet for at least 1-2 hours (overnight is better) after application. Also that toothpick trick was a game changer for me! Something I learned from Chelsea! 💛💙💜
These colors 😍😍😍 I’m relatively new to dipping, but my tip (not technical, just something I’m learning myself) is to not be afraid to try new things. Whether that be new techniques or trends or even just colors you wouldn’t normally wear. I’m an accountant, and I just did a neon mani and I’m IN LOVE!! Thanks for all of your wonderful tips Chelsea!!
My favorite tip is when removing my dip powder using the baggie method with hot water and adding coconut oil in with the acetone! It’s made such a difference in the health of my cuticles and nails. Also I LOVE that top coat! Might have to buy that 😍
If the powder or the smell are bothering you, you can either buy a nail dust collector, or make your own. To make your own, you just need one of those tiny desk fans, a shoebox or similar, and a dry swiffer pad. Cut a hole in the box that is slightly smaller than your fan, then put your fan in the hole front side down (so it's blowing on the table). Then put the swiffer pad on top and turn the fan on. Fumes and powder will be drawn into the swiffer and not blow into your face.
I’m new to the dip community! My fiancé got me my first nail boo kit for Mother’s Day and I’m getting a little better at the dip process. Your videos are definitely helpful!
I’m pretty new to dipping. What I’ve learned is to have an organized setup of all the tools and products that you are going to use. It makes the process so much more relaxing and less chaotic. I’ve also learned that lots and lots of ventilation is key. Love your tutorials.They’re so informative.💖💖
I’m a newbie to dipping and have learned so much from your videos! The tip that has helped me the most is to build an apex on my nails to help prevent cracking. I use my hands a lot for work and was having a ton of cracking issues. You totally helped solve that for me with your video about building an apex to strengthen the nail. Thank you!!
Hi! I've been dipping for around 9 months now. I did have a nail technician license 20 years ago, but I left it lapse because I got carpal tunnel during just the 7 weeks of schooling! I've been getting my nails done at a salon because I'm not ambidextrous, and acrylics were so hard to do on myself. Then about a year ago I noticed the salon offering dip powder, so I tried it and loved them. Nine months ago I discovered that you could buy dip powder kits online. And thanks to you and your RUclipsr friend Marla Kris, I've gotten so much better using the tips in your videos. So my best tip on doing dip powder nails is to watch videos to pick up on those tips that aren't in the dip kit instructions! Thank you! 😀
I’m very new to dipping, but I absolutely love all the tips you have given! The number one tip that has been so helpful to me is to use a glass cuticle pusher. I never realized how how much excess cuticle was there until I started using it! Thanks for all your videos. 🤞that I win your giveaway! ❤
My tip is for removal. I remove 85%-ish of my dip with an e-file and then do acetone. That way, my finger tips aren’t sitting in acetone for nearly as long 😊. Gorgeous mani!!
If you find you’ve bumped a nail before it’s dry and/or you’ve got a lot of filing to do in one specific area, you can “very gently” file problem areas before activator. It files much easier because it is softer. You just have to use a very light hand. Loved the mani!
I'm new, so I don't really have any tips, but I like how you did the glitter to get the smaller on first then add the larger ones.🧜♀️ love the mermaid look!
Amazing video! I’ve been dipping for a few years and my biggest tip is to take your time on the prep of the nail. Having a well prepped nail means you can have long lasting nails! Also to have a clean cuticle line use a toothpick or pointy object to clean your cuticle after every dip. Taking your time on your cuticle area during the process will save you soo much time when you’re filing. One more tip…😅 to have a smooth application clean the excess liquid off the brush and take take your time to apply it on your nail !
The best tip I can offer is to prep, prep, prep. My prepping probably takes twice as long as the actual dipping process. Clean the cuticles well, file, and buff. When you think you’re finished filing and buffing, file and buff some more! Pour over with gel method has been a game changer for me. MUCH less filing needed! So much trial and error in finding what works for you.
Love this mani! My tip is to always stir your dip powder, no matter how uniform your dip looks. Just like flour, you never want chunks! Feel better, Chelsea!
Best tips I have, are to use a cuticle remover during your prep and, to file around your cuticles once your activator is dry. Both these tips have been a game changer to prevent lifting as I change my dip every two weeks. Congrats on the 30k subscribers, happy to be one of them!
Very new to dipping (fourth manicure). So far what has helped me the most is to pour over rather than dip. I love how smooth it turns out! Love your videos!
This mani is beautiful! And I hope you feel better soon 💕 my tip would be to buy cheap toothbrushes to use to wipe the excess powder off. I label mine glitter, clear, dark colors ect. Then I don't accidentally get glitter on my solids when wiping the excess off!
I'm still fairly new to dip nails, but my tip is to not be afraid to buff off the clear coat and redo if it gets botched. I love the ability to fix my mistakes instead of just 'living with it' until the next manicure. I love the colors you chose and hope you feel better soon!
New to dip but my biggest tip already - when you think you have enough wiped off your brush, wipe it again. I’ve found that has been super helpful in getting a nice then coat of base liquid.
I’m very new to dip manicure (about 2 months) so your videos have been a lifesaver! I absolutely LOVE these colors you chose! I guess I could say one top I’ve learned is to make sure each of your base coat layers is completely dry before trying to brush/scrub off the excess powder. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gooped up my brush and lumped up the powder layer because I got too impatient. Hope you feel better soon!
Hello Chelsea, firstly, yours is the first nail dipping channel I subscribed to. You have taught me a lot about nail dipping. I have always been "into" nails. I was one of only girls in my high-school to always have my nails done. All of my pocket money went towards my nail obsession. There wasn't a lot of product available back in the '70s and in Northern Ontario, Canada. I love your channel and look forward to your posts each week. You have answered my questions without me having to even ask you. You have also introduced me to other YouTubbers doing dip nails, as well as, Canadian bloggers and their products. Thank you for all of your hard work and continued support to this genre. Happy 4th of July, as we are also celebrating our own Canada Day.
Girl you killed this manicure! This combination is stunning!! My tip would be to always wipe your brush before putting it back in the bottle along with cleaning the rim of your bottles. I wasted a lot of money in the beginning with contaminating my liquids.
This mani is BEAUTIFUL❣️❣️❣️ That topcoat is GORGEOUS!!!! My favorite tip is if anyone does gel method dip is that little flashlight with the stamping bubble on the end to tack all of the chunky glitters VERY FLAT!!!❤️❤️❤️ Good luck all!
🤯 whatttt! I hadn’t heard of this before!! I need to look this up! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏼💕 I figured you’d love that gel top coat!! I’ve been dying to try it 😆
These 💅are stunning!! Those gel polishes are Amazing. My tip is when using chunky glitter use a plastic bag or plastic wrap to press them down instead of using your fingers to keep the powder & liquids from getting on your skin. Feel better Sweetie!🫶
Wow. These colors ❤ I love the pour over first and then lay down second coat for chunky glitters. Always gives a clean even finished result. PS. I love these azure liquids. They have become my most favs.
Congratulations on 30K!🎉 One of my tips when using Glitters and solid color dip powders is to label your brushes. (One for glitter and one for solid) This will prevent you from contaminating your Powders.
😍 beautiful mani! Great tip I learned is to push your cuticles back after prep and to use thin layers when applying the base coat. This will eliminate the need for a lot of filing to smooth the nail. Again thank you and congrats again!!🎊🎊
I’m pretty new to doing dip nails. But I think my best tip would be to make sure to really dust your nails off before doing the 2nd or 3rd coat. I’ve managed to gunk up my brush more than once because I tried to rush it and forgot to brush the loose powder off. Thank you for your videos! They’re really fun and they really help me to figure out new ideas to try
I’m still very new to this whole thing. I feel like I learn something new with each manicure. I have found that I like gel liquids for ombré because it gives me an unlimited timeframe to place my powder
Hard to pin down one favorite. My favorites come from you. You are who I started watching very recently I might add and I’ve soaked up as much as I could. I have to give a short list…1) make sure your hands haven’t touched water for 1-2 hours before doing your nails 2) when removing dip powder use a baggie with two cotton balls just enough acetone and ADD coconut oil to keep your fingers from getting too dried out, place in a bowl of microwaved water for 1 minute (works like a charm to remove your dip in just a few minutes) 3) use a glass cuticle pusher to clean up the cuticles causing less damage to natural nail and cuticles. I could go on 😂. Thanks for all the great videos and entering me in your mystery drawing. 🎟️
Congratulations again Chelsea! So proud of how far you've come! Soooo a couple tips I have are when applying your base liquid definitely start towards the middle of your nail and slowly work the base liquid back to your cuticle, this really helps with the cuticle line looking crisp and not getting bulky! Also recommend clear capping everything lol even flat colors. It really does protect all your hard work no matter what the finish of the dip powder! I also recommend always having something to help clean up the cuticle line on hand. It really makes or breaks the mani when the cuticle line is crisp! I've been doing my own dip nails for 3 years and I still use something to clean my cuticle line. Either a cuticle tool or a thin orange wood stick. A tip for beginners, use shimmer dips because they truly are the easiest to work with. If you're wanting to try a more chunky glitter then maybe start with a flaky dip instead of a chunky. This will help give you the feel for something a little more chunky but much easier to work with! Oh and one more lol start with your dominant hand (so working with your non dominant hand first) because then all that begining energy will go into the hand that's harder to do and when you're getting more tired you're working with your stronger hand anyway! THIS made all the difference for my manis! Hope these tips help someone! ❤ Congratulations again Chelsea! 🎉🎉
Oh my that's a neat investment on the duster. helpful tip is how to blend the two colors. I'm going to get me one. Beautiful colors ombre and glitter. I love them!
I love this mani! My #1 tip would be to take your time prepping! I take my time shaping my nails and pushing my cuticles back. Making sure they’re the shape I want and all clean before dipping makes it so much easier. I learned that if I take my time prepping my nails they look more professional and last longer🤩 I learned so much by watching your videos!
I am new to dipping have been doing it for about 3 months and love it. I watch your videos every time you post and love them and have to honestly say that all your tips and tricks are very helpful
I am totally new to dip! I found Chelsea's page while wanting to learn more about the process and how it all worked. I decided to go to a salon for a couple of sets to see the process in real time to see if it was something I wanted to invest in. I've had 4 sets done so far and now feeling more confident about trying it at home, thanks to Chelsea's reviews on different kits and techniques. Thank all of you for your tips and tricks! Also totally obsessed with glitter as well, so this set is right up my alley!
I just started doing dip powder nails, and trying to learn tips and tricks I found your page. I love how you do task time step by step! Thank you for all of your help in helping all of us learn ❤
Feel better, Chelsea! My tip is to wear a cloth mask to help keep the dust away, and doing your whole application over a nail dust collector. Keeps the cleanup to a minimum and helps with the fumes!
This is a beautiful! My tip would be to ALWAYS do a layer of clear dip after all colors. It saves you from filing into the color and potentially messing up your manicure.
If you suffer from dip flu but are frustrated with low odour liquids making your manis lift, try using a base coat of regular strength base liquid, dip in clear powder, then switch to your low odour liquids for the rest of your layers. This way your exposure is limited to the one layer and I find I this method makes my manis last until I choose to change them. I’m on day 10 with a mani using this method and it looks perfect ❤️. Love your mani and thank you for the ombré lesson!
New here! Liked and subscribed! Thank you for this tutorial! I've been wanting to try ombre but was scared. You just gave me the inspo/courage to try it!
Been dipping for a little less than a year. Always do the dominant hand first and make sure you use that toothpick to clean off the unwanted dip. Your videos got me started. Thank you.
I’m still pretty new to dipping but paying attention to my cuticle area was a game changer for helping a mani last! Making sure to use a glass cuticle pusher (thanks Chelsea 😉) for cuticle prep, using a toothpick for cleanup around cuticles or precision tool, and making sure to de-bulk the back of the nail well while filing all helped with lifting and manicure longevity! Happy dipping 💕
I'm pretty new to dip, but my tip would be make sure you wipe your activator really well before top coat. If you don't, you will get splotches. I absolutely love your channel. I have learned so much through you.
Thanks so much for all of your help and advice. I am brand new to the dipping community. I have only dipped twice. But, the tip I have found most helpful is understanding that certain liquids can give you dip flu. This is something that I had not heard of before I started dipping. I got really sick from dipping the first time. And because of your channel, I was able to connect it to the dip liquids. Luckily, I have a respirator from a prior project and found that it has helped immensely. I also bought a use a nail dust collector, which has also helped.
This is a fun mani and I’m definitely going to try the ombré! My tip is to give your layers sufficient time to dry so you’re not brushing off chunks of wet dip.
I’ve only been dipping for a couple of weeks so I’ve learned most of my tricks from you and your RUclips/IG! I think my best tip is to wipe your base brush between your 1st and 2nd coat- helps keep the powder out of you base liquid. Had to learn this the hard way. 🤦🏻♀️
I have been doing dip for around 6 months. My tip is prep, when I went to the salon I always had lifting issues, now that I am doing the prep myself, my lifting is very minimal between manis. Make sure to push back the cuticles and I use a ball bit with my e-file to get any other cuticle remnants. Then I cleanse with alcohol and the a dehydrator, prime and I am ready to go. Good luck ladies doing my own nails has been a game changer for me. 💕😊
Still consider myself newer but having good lighting to make sure you aren't missing spots, pushing back towards the cuticle and nail down so you don't flood the cuticle and then cleanup with a toothpick around the cuticle has been the biggest help for me in not getting any lift!
I love Imagine! A tip is I always follow my cuticle line with a toothpick immediately after dipping that nail to ensure I have no dip liquids/powder stuck to my cuticles.
As I slowly expanded my collection and tools... different products would be spread throughout my house. (Bedroom, bathroom, and the dining room) My tip is to get yourself a toolbox to house your dip collection and tools. It saves time getting everything together to do a mani and organizes everything very easily! 😅
I'm new to dip nails. Did my second dip yesterday. I have learned so much from your videos. You have the most helpful tips especially for beginners. I can't wait to try the ombre at some point. Thank you.
Ive only been dipping for a couple of months but i have found your videos so helpful! One day i will be brave enough to try one of your ombre techniques!
Love this mani! My tip is don’t skip the prep before the dip. Cleaning up the cuticle and side walls makes your mani look so good after it’s done and helps your dip last longer.
So beautiful! My tip is for chunky glitters. After clear cap you activate just once and then use a baggie or finger cot to smash them flat and then finish activating. This works so good
Thank you for your very informative videos! ❤️ I am a 60 year young beginner. My tip: be a sponge! Absorb all the information you can by watching videos and reading the reviews of the products you are researching. You can often read great tips in them. Learn as much as you can Before your first dip. This greatly reduced my potential frustrations. ❤️
💙💜 I am a newbie to dip powder nails, currently waiting on my starter kit to begin my journey. From all youtubers I have seen you are the teacher I chose. I love how easy you make it look! 💜💙
Congratulations 🎊 Hope you feel better soon. I am still fairly new to the dipping process. Only a few months in and have been watching your videos from day 1. Thank you so much! 💕 My tip. I build my apex with clear dip and one full layer of clear. Then, I activate that, wait, shape the nail, clean with alcohol. Then I'll go in with whatever color dip twice and encapsulate in clear and activate again. A lot less shaping to do because I've already done some of it before. I found that I have no issues with cracks or lifting doing it this way. I am not easy on my nails so added strength at the free edge is a must. Love all these tips!
My tip is always do your prep. This is a must. I love the colors and this design is so beautiful. Thank you. Well an update. Monday I am having the tumor removed from my stomach. I am hoping it goes good.
Hi, I have been dipping for a little less then a year. I absolutely love being able to do my own nails. One tip that I have learned so to stir the dip powder before I use it. That way it can get loose and will apply to the nail easier. Thank you for your videos and great ideas that you share.
Ciao! 🤗 Ho iniziato con dipping powder solamente pochi mesi fa e i tuoi video mi sono stati di grandissimo aiuto e ispirazione! Un valido consiglio che mi sentirei di dare anche ad altre persone che si trovano alle prime armi come me è effettuare i trattamenti sulle unghie solamente quando sono completamente asciutte. Se prima della manicure le unghie sono state a contatto con l'acqua, i prodotti non reggeranno adeguatamente! 💪🏻🙌🏻😇
I'm new to dip powders, got myself a small kit for my birthday yesterday. From what I've heard its good for beginners to start one nail at a time so the mistake you may make on that one nail wont be repeated on all the nails if you are able to see where you went wrong. So excited for this giveaway! 🎉🎉
I’m new here and love your videos. I’m learning so much!! I’m retiring from the military and I can finally paint my nails fun colors😊 I’m so excited for this new adventure!!!
My tip is to build an apex with clear before you apply your color. You can apex with your color but the color can look patchy or thin in some areas if you do this. Clear helps keep the apex there to keep your nails strong and last longer, and also keeps your color even!
I’ve been doing dip at home for about 1 year. Never dip at a salon (just gel). Biggest tip I learned is the gel method. I get bad dip flu (didn’t know that, Chelsea taught me). I also learned there was such a thing as odorless liquids that help too but I prefer gel method so I can really get everything beat by my cuticle, there’s no time limit with gel
I keep my precision tool in a small amount of acetone and use that to clean up my cuticle lines. It takes the precision tool tip to the next level. I’m always on the struggle bus with my cuticle lines.
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I've been dipping for a little less than a year but my favorite tip that has made doing a mani so much easier and faster, is to start with your dominant hand and work from pinky to thumb. You get the hardest part out of the way while you still have energy and starting with the pinky has reduced the times I've bumped a nail and had to redo it 😊
I recently stumbled onto your channel and you do an amazing job at describing what you are doing. I just started dipping about 8 months ago and these videos have given me SO many great tips to try! Thank you for making these you are doing an amazing job!
I have learned so much watching your videos. I appreciate that you take the time to make them and show us the different techniques so that we can all do amazing nails ourself. Thank you! 💖💖
One of the best tips I've ever received is to do my nails before bed (also when using tips/gel x). Try not to get your nails wet for at least 1-2 hours (overnight is better) after application. Also that toothpick trick was a game changer for me! Something I learned from Chelsea! 💛💙💜
I’ve been having my nails dipped at the salon and finally ordered a dip kit to try doing it on my own. I’m loving all the tips you’ve shared.
These colors 😍😍😍 I’m relatively new to dipping, but my tip (not technical, just something I’m learning myself) is to not be afraid to try new things. Whether that be new techniques or trends or even just colors you wouldn’t normally wear. I’m an accountant, and I just did a neon mani and I’m IN LOVE!! Thanks for all of your wonderful tips Chelsea!!
Natalie, I'm learning the same! I've done some colors/glitters that I couldn't have imagined I would try. It's fun to step out of the comfort zone :)
My favorite tip is when removing my dip powder using the baggie method with hot water and adding coconut oil in with the acetone! It’s made such a difference in the health of my cuticles and nails. Also I LOVE that top coat! Might have to buy that 😍
If the powder or the smell are bothering you, you can either buy a nail dust collector, or make your own. To make your own, you just need one of those tiny desk fans, a shoebox or similar, and a dry swiffer pad. Cut a hole in the box that is slightly smaller than your fan, then put your fan in the hole front side down (so it's blowing on the table). Then put the swiffer pad on top and turn the fan on. Fumes and powder will be drawn into the swiffer and not blow into your face.
🤯🫶🏻 thank you so much for sharing!!
I’m new to the dip community! My fiancé got me my first nail boo kit for Mother’s Day and I’m getting a little better at the dip process. Your videos are definitely helpful!
Aweee I love that he got that for you! So sweet! Welcome to our little dip community! 🫶🏻💕
I’m pretty new to dipping. What I’ve learned is to have an organized setup of all the tools and products that you are going to use. It makes the process so much more relaxing and less chaotic. I’ve also learned that lots and lots of ventilation is key. Love your tutorials.They’re so informative.💖💖
I’m a newbie to dipping and have learned so much from your videos! The tip that has helped me the most is to build an apex on my nails to help prevent cracking. I use my hands a lot for work and was having a ton of cracking issues. You totally helped solve that for me with your video about building an apex to strengthen the nail. Thank you!!
Hi! I've been dipping for around 9 months now. I did have a nail technician license 20 years ago, but I left it lapse because I got carpal tunnel during just the 7 weeks of schooling! I've been getting my nails done at a salon because I'm not ambidextrous, and acrylics were so hard to do on myself. Then about a year ago I noticed the salon offering dip powder, so I tried it and loved them. Nine months ago I discovered that you could buy dip powder kits online. And thanks to you and your RUclipsr friend Marla Kris, I've gotten so much better using the tips in your videos. So my best tip on doing dip powder nails is to watch videos to pick up on those tips that aren't in the dip kit instructions! Thank you! 😀
Pour over dip has been a game changer for learning
I’m very new to dipping, but I absolutely love all the tips you have given! The number one tip that has been so helpful to me is to use a glass cuticle pusher. I never realized how how much excess cuticle was there until I started using it! Thanks for all your videos. 🤞that I win your giveaway! ❤
My tip is for removal. I remove 85%-ish of my dip with an e-file and then do acetone. That way, my finger tips aren’t sitting in acetone for nearly as long 😊. Gorgeous mani!!
If you find you’ve bumped a nail before it’s dry and/or you’ve got a lot of filing to do in one specific area, you can “very gently” file problem areas before activator. It files much easier because it is softer. You just have to use a very light hand. Loved the mani!
I'm new, so I don't really have any tips, but I like how you did the glitter to get the smaller on first then add the larger ones.🧜♀️ love the mermaid look!
My advice for newbies is to watch all of videos! Your channel got me started on the right track when I first got into dipping, and it helped SO much.
Amazing video! I’ve been dipping for a few years and my biggest tip is to take your time on the prep of the nail. Having a well prepped nail means you can have long lasting nails! Also to have a clean cuticle line use a toothpick or pointy object to clean your cuticle after every dip. Taking your time on your cuticle area during the process will save you soo much time when you’re filing. One more tip…😅 to have a smooth application clean the excess liquid off the brush and take take your time to apply it on your nail !
My favorite tip is to clear encapsulate to protect your mani. Love how this came out!
The best tip I can offer is to prep, prep, prep. My prepping probably takes twice as long as the actual dipping process. Clean the cuticles well, file, and buff. When you think you’re finished filing and buffing, file and buff some more! Pour over with gel method has been a game changer for me. MUCH less filing needed! So much trial and error in finding what works for you.
Love this mani! My tip is to always stir your dip powder, no matter how uniform your dip looks. Just like flour, you never want chunks! Feel better, Chelsea!
Yesss! That’s a great tip! 🫶🏻
A cuticle tool is a gamechanger! Toothpick or orange wood stick also works :)
Best tips I have, are to use a cuticle remover during your prep and, to file around your cuticles once your activator is dry. Both these tips have been a game changer to prevent lifting as I change my dip every two weeks. Congrats on the 30k subscribers, happy to be one of them!
Very new to dipping (fourth manicure). So far what has helped me the most is to pour over rather than dip. I love how smooth it turns out! Love your videos!
This mani is beautiful! And I hope you feel better soon 💕 my tip would be to buy cheap toothbrushes to use to wipe the excess powder off. I label mine glitter, clear, dark colors ect. Then I don't accidentally get glitter on my solids when wiping the excess off!
I'm still fairly new to dip nails, but my tip is to not be afraid to buff off the clear coat and redo if it gets botched. I love the ability to fix my mistakes instead of just 'living with it' until the next manicure. I love the colors you chose and hope you feel better soon!
100% agreed! I rarely get issues with my top coats but will redo if necessary. 5 min and you’re done😊
New to dip but my biggest tip already - when you think you have enough wiped off your brush, wipe it again. I’ve found that has been super helpful in getting a nice then coat of base liquid.
I’m very new to dip manicure (about 2 months) so your videos have been a lifesaver! I absolutely LOVE these colors you chose! I guess I could say one top I’ve learned is to make sure each of your base coat layers is completely dry before trying to brush/scrub off the excess powder. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gooped up my brush and lumped up the powder layer because I got too impatient. Hope you feel better soon!
The best tip that I have learned (and it was from you)...GLASS CUTICLE PUSHER!!! Total game changer!!!
Hello Chelsea, firstly, yours is the first nail dipping channel I subscribed to. You have taught me a lot about nail dipping. I have always been "into" nails. I was one of only girls in my high-school to always have my nails done. All of my pocket money went towards my nail obsession. There wasn't a lot of product available back in the '70s and in Northern Ontario, Canada. I love your channel and look forward to your posts each week. You have answered my questions without me having to even ask you. You have also introduced me to other YouTubbers doing dip nails, as well as, Canadian bloggers and their products. Thank you for all of your hard work and continued support to this genre. Happy 4th of July, as we are also celebrating our own Canada Day.
Girl you killed this manicure! This combination is stunning!! My tip would be to always wipe your brush before putting it back in the bottle along with cleaning the rim of your bottles. I wasted a lot of money in the beginning with contaminating my liquids.
I love your tutorials, always gr8 intrusctions & you make it look so easy. Lots of light from down under AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 ✨️
Thank you so much!! 🫶🏻💕
This mani is BEAUTIFUL❣️❣️❣️ That topcoat is GORGEOUS!!!! My favorite tip is if anyone does gel method dip is that little flashlight with the stamping bubble on the end to tack all of the chunky glitters VERY FLAT!!!❤️❤️❤️ Good luck all!
🤯 whatttt! I hadn’t heard of this before!! I need to look this up! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏼💕 I figured you’d love that gel top coat!! I’ve been dying to try it 😆
I am a beginner, and my best pointer us just relax and gave fun. I never thought of dipping on my own until I saw your channel.
These 💅are stunning!! Those gel polishes are Amazing. My tip is when using chunky glitter use a plastic bag or plastic wrap to press them down instead of using your fingers to keep the powder & liquids from getting on your skin. Feel better Sweetie!🫶
Wow. These colors ❤ I love the pour over first and then lay down second coat for chunky glitters. Always gives a clean even finished result. PS. I love these azure liquids. They have become my most favs.
Congratulations on 30K!🎉 One of my tips when using Glitters and solid color dip powders is to label your brushes. (One for glitter and one for solid) This will prevent you from contaminating your Powders.
Ohhhh yes!! Love this idea! Thank you so much for the love and sharing 🫶🏻💕
😍 beautiful mani! Great tip I learned is to push your cuticles back after prep and to use thin layers when applying the base coat. This will eliminate the need for a lot of filing to smooth the nail. Again thank you and congrats again!!🎊🎊
my favorite tip is filing after the activator!! makes sure a huge difference and not a lot of beginners know to do this :)
I’m pretty new to doing dip nails. But I think my best tip would be to make sure to really dust your nails off before doing the 2nd or 3rd coat. I’ve managed to gunk up my brush more than once because I tried to rush it and forgot to brush the loose powder off. Thank you for your videos! They’re really fun and they really help me to figure out new ideas to try
We have definitely all been there and done that! 😆 I know I sure have! Thank you so much for the love 💕
I’m still very new to this whole thing. I feel like I learn something new with each manicure. I have found that I like gel liquids for ombré because it gives me an unlimited timeframe to place my powder
Hard to pin down one favorite. My favorites come from you. You are who I started watching very recently I might add and I’ve soaked up as much as I could. I have to give a short list…1) make sure your hands haven’t touched water for 1-2 hours before doing your nails 2) when removing dip powder use a baggie with two cotton balls just enough acetone and ADD coconut oil to keep your fingers from getting too dried out, place in a bowl of microwaved water for 1 minute (works like a charm to remove your dip in just a few minutes) 3) use a glass cuticle pusher to clean up the cuticles causing less damage to natural nail and cuticles. I could go on 😂. Thanks for all the great videos and entering me in your mystery drawing. 🎟️
Wow, I didn’t know that one can do powders at home. This is an eye opening video for me. Thank you so much.
Congratulations again Chelsea! So proud of how far you've come!
Soooo a couple tips I have are when applying your base liquid definitely start towards the middle of your nail and slowly work the base liquid back to your cuticle, this really helps with the cuticle line looking crisp and not getting bulky! Also recommend clear capping everything lol even flat colors. It really does protect all your hard work no matter what the finish of the dip powder! I also recommend always having something to help clean up the cuticle line on hand. It really makes or breaks the mani when the cuticle line is crisp! I've been doing my own dip nails for 3 years and I still use something to clean my cuticle line. Either a cuticle tool or a thin orange wood stick. A tip for beginners, use shimmer dips because they truly are the easiest to work with. If you're wanting to try a more chunky glitter then maybe start with a flaky dip instead of a chunky. This will help give you the feel for something a little more chunky but much easier to work with! Oh and one more lol start with your dominant hand (so working with your non dominant hand first) because then all that begining energy will go into the hand that's harder to do and when you're getting more tired you're working with your stronger hand anyway! THIS made all the difference for my manis! Hope these tips help someone! ❤
Congratulations again Chelsea! 🎉🎉
Oh my that's a neat investment on the duster. helpful tip is how to blend the two colors. I'm going to get me one. Beautiful colors ombre and glitter. I love them!
I love the pour over for dip. It comes out so much better.
I love this mani! My #1 tip would be to take your time prepping! I take my time shaping my nails and pushing my cuticles back. Making sure they’re the shape I want and all clean before dipping makes it so much easier. I learned that if I take my time prepping my nails they look more professional and last longer🤩 I learned so much by watching your videos!
I am new to dipping have been doing it for about 3 months and love it. I watch your videos every time you post and love them and have to honestly say that all your tips and tricks are very helpful
I am loving all the tips I’m reading from the community! Thanks everyone 😊
My biggest tip is to watch videos!!! I watch them over and over again. I'm still a beginner here!
One of my favorite tips is to use a dehydrator. This has been another step to help avoid lifting.
I am totally new to dip! I found Chelsea's page while wanting to learn more about the process and how it all worked. I decided to go to a salon for a couple of sets to see the process in real time to see if it was something I wanted to invest in. I've had 4 sets done so far and now feeling more confident about trying it at home, thanks to Chelsea's reviews on different kits and techniques. Thank all of you for your tips and tricks! Also totally obsessed with glitter as well, so this set is right up my alley!
Adorable mermaid mani. My one tip is making sure you have right files to buff as this is a game changer.
I just started doing dip powder nails, and trying to learn tips and tricks I found your page. I love how you do task time step by step! Thank you for all of your help in helping all of us learn ❤
Feel better, Chelsea! My tip is to wear a cloth mask to help keep the dust away, and doing your whole application over a nail dust collector. Keeps the cleanup to a minimum and helps with the fumes!
This is a beautiful! My tip would be to ALWAYS do a layer of clear dip after all colors. It saves you from filing into the color and potentially messing up your manicure.
I love the tip you gave about rubbing the nail tips with napkin after the second activator application before applying top coat!
If you suffer from dip flu but are frustrated with low odour liquids making your manis lift, try using a base coat of regular strength base liquid, dip in clear powder, then switch to your low odour liquids for the rest of your layers. This way your exposure is limited to the one layer and I find I this method makes my manis last until I choose to change them. I’m on day 10 with a mani using this method and it looks perfect ❤️. Love your mani and thank you for the ombré lesson!
New here! Liked and subscribed! Thank you for this tutorial! I've been wanting to try ombre but was scared. You just gave me the inspo/courage to try it!
Been dipping for a little less than a year. Always do the dominant hand first and make sure you use that toothpick to clean off the unwanted dip. Your videos got me started. Thank you.
I'm new to dip. I've done it once so far. Didn't know what I was doing. I started watching your videos and I am learning so much.❤
I’m still pretty new to dipping but paying attention to my cuticle area was a game changer for helping a mani last! Making sure to use a glass cuticle pusher (thanks Chelsea 😉) for cuticle prep, using a toothpick for cleanup around cuticles or precision tool, and making sure to de-bulk the back of the nail well while filing all helped with lifting and manicure longevity! Happy dipping 💕
I'm pretty new to dip, but my tip would be make sure you wipe your activator really well before top coat. If you don't, you will get splotches. I absolutely love your channel. I have learned so much through you.
A great tip I’ve learned in to put a layer of base on & let it dry, then do the dips.
Thanks so much for all of your help and advice. I am brand new to the dipping community. I have only dipped twice. But, the tip I have found most helpful is understanding that certain liquids can give you dip flu. This is something that I had not heard of before I started dipping. I got really sick from dipping the first time. And because of your channel, I was able to connect it to the dip liquids. Luckily, I have a respirator from a prior project and found that it has helped immensely. I also bought a use a nail dust collector, which has also helped.
This mani is so pretty! I’m newer to dip powders so my tip is take your time & go slow at first you’ll get faster the more you do it!
I'm new to dip powder. It takes a lot of patience and practice, but I am enjoying it all.
Game changer for me is the pour over method and peel base!
Yesss!! Two of my fav things 🫶🏻💕
My biggest tip is to always have a toothpick or a pointy thing to go around your cuticle after you dip. I love how much it helps me.
This is a fun mani and I’m definitely going to try the ombré! My tip is to give your layers sufficient time to dry so you’re not brushing off chunks of wet dip.
I’ve only been dipping for a couple of weeks so I’ve learned most of my tricks from you and your RUclips/IG! I think my best tip is to wipe your base brush between your 1st and 2nd coat- helps keep the powder out of you base liquid. Had to learn this the hard way. 🤦🏻♀️
I have been doing dip for around 6 months. My tip is prep, when I went to the salon I always had lifting issues, now that I am doing the prep myself, my lifting is very minimal between manis. Make sure to push back the cuticles and I use a ball bit with my e-file to get any other cuticle remnants. Then I cleanse with alcohol and the a dehydrator, prime and I am ready to go. Good luck ladies doing my own nails has been a game changer for me. 💕😊
Still consider myself newer but having good lighting to make sure you aren't missing spots, pushing back towards the cuticle and nail down so you don't flood the cuticle and then cleanup with a toothpick around the cuticle has been the biggest help for me in not getting any lift!
I’m so new to doing nails that you don’t want any tips from me! 😂 But I’m learning a lot from your channel. Hope you feel better soon!!
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻💕
Hi All!! I’ve been dipping for about a year now and my fav tip is to get a good desk lamp for doing nails, truly took my prep and manis up a notch!!
I’m a newbie and have learned a lot from you so far on your videos. I absolutely love the colors on this set.
So happy to hear that! Thank you for your kind feedback 💕
I love Imagine! A tip is I always follow my cuticle line with a toothpick immediately after dipping that nail to ensure I have no dip liquids/powder stuck to my cuticles.
Great tip! Thank you so much for sharing! 🫶🏻💕
As I slowly expanded my collection and tools... different products would be spread throughout my house. (Bedroom, bathroom, and the dining room)
My tip is to get yourself a toolbox to house your dip collection and tools. It saves time getting everything together to do a mani and organizes everything very easily! 😅
Man oh mannnn can I relate! I had my dip supplies everywhere. I used to film at my kitchen table 🤣🙌🏼
I'm new to dip nails. Did my second dip yesterday. I have learned so much from your videos. You have the most helpful tips especially for beginners. I can't wait to try the ombre at some point. Thank you.
Ive only been dipping for a couple of months but i have found your videos so helpful! One day i will be brave enough to try one of your ombre techniques!
I'm pretty new at dipping, so I am definitely still looking for great tips. By the way, I love this nail set! So pretty
Love this mani! My tip is don’t skip the prep before the dip. Cleaning up the cuticle and side walls makes your mani look so good after it’s done and helps your dip last longer.
You make this look so easy, the way I was panicking trying to do this
😆🩷 oh nooo!! Maybe try on a swatch stick or with peel base next time to practice? I love to practice on swatches before my hands 🙌🏼
So beautiful! My tip is for chunky glitters. After clear cap you activate just once and then use a baggie or finger cot to smash them flat and then finish activating. This works so good
Thank you for your very informative videos! ❤️ I am a 60 year young beginner. My tip: be a sponge! Absorb all the information you can by watching videos and reading the reviews of the products you are researching. You can often read great tips in them. Learn as much as you can Before your first dip. This greatly reduced my potential frustrations. ❤️
💙💜 I am a newbie to dip powder nails, currently waiting on my starter kit to begin my journey. From all youtubers I have seen you are the teacher I chose. I love how easy you make it look! 💜💙
I'm new to dipping I'm loving all the tips people are leaving though!
Congratulations 🎊 Hope you feel better soon. I am still fairly new to the dipping process. Only a few months in and have been watching your videos from day 1. Thank you so much! 💕
My tip. I build my apex with clear dip and one full layer of clear. Then, I activate that, wait, shape the nail, clean with alcohol. Then I'll go in with whatever color dip twice and encapsulate in clear and activate again. A lot less shaping to do because I've already done some of it before.
I found that I have no issues with cracks or lifting doing it this way. I am not easy on my nails so added strength at the free edge is a must.
Love all these tips!
Still new to it, but my lesson lately has been to check, check, check the edges for good coverage and smooth filing!
Really like this technique and color blend, new to dipping but loving exploring and learning!
My tip is always do your prep. This is a must. I love the colors and this design is so beautiful. Thank you. Well an update. Monday I am having the tumor removed from my stomach. I am hoping it goes good.
Sending you so much love Kathy!! 🫶🏻💕 you’re a WARRIOR!!
My biggest tip is to take your time. It's easy to watch the tutorials and think that it shouldn't take as long as it really does.
Yesss!! You are so right! 🙌🏼💕
Hi, I have been dipping for a little less then a year. I absolutely love being able to do my own nails. One tip that I have learned so to stir the dip powder before I use it. That way it can get loose and will apply to the nail easier. Thank you for your videos and great ideas that you share.
Ciao! 🤗 Ho iniziato con dipping powder solamente pochi mesi fa e i tuoi video mi sono stati di grandissimo aiuto e ispirazione! Un valido consiglio che mi sentirei di dare anche ad altre persone che si trovano alle prime armi come me è effettuare i trattamenti sulle unghie solamente quando sono completamente asciutte. Se prima della manicure le unghie sono state a contatto con l'acqua, i prodotti non reggeranno adeguatamente! 💪🏻🙌🏻😇
I'm new to dip powders, got myself a small kit for my birthday yesterday. From what I've heard its good for beginners to start one nail at a time so the mistake you may make on that one nail wont be repeated on all the nails if you are able to see where you went wrong. So excited for this giveaway! 🎉🎉
I’m new here and love your videos. I’m learning so much!! I’m retiring from the military and I can finally paint my nails fun colors😊 I’m so excited for this new adventure!!!
My tip is to build an apex with clear before you apply your color. You can apex with your color but the color can look patchy or thin in some areas if you do this. Clear helps keep the apex there to keep your nails strong and last longer, and also keeps your color even!
I’ve been doing dip at home for about 1 year. Never dip at a salon (just gel).
Biggest tip I learned is the gel method. I get bad dip flu (didn’t know that, Chelsea taught me). I also learned there was such a thing as odorless liquids that help too but I prefer gel method so I can really get everything beat by my cuticle, there’s no time limit with gel
I keep my precision tool in a small amount of acetone and use that to clean up my cuticle lines. It takes the precision tool tip to the next level. I’m always on the struggle bus with my cuticle lines.