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.
That worked for me as well but lately the water is so hot and the steam gets the acetone wet and it ends up taking me longer to soak off. So frustrating.
I've been doing my own nails with SNS dip powder for probably close to 5 years now. I don't do anything fancy and have struggled finding a good way of the removal. I tried this method last night. it did shorten the time a bit but I had to soak longer then you mentioned the video. Must admit having my hands in the bag and placing the bag in hot water was more relaxing then the method of soaking the nails in straight (cold) acetone or trying to wrap each nail in aluminum foil with cotton soaked acetone. I'll definitely be using this method from now on. I look forward to watching more of your videos! Thank you!!
@@nicolephillips2312, I have several of the SNS dipping powders but most of the time use the natural pink. I use the SNS gel base & SNS super dry sealer with the powder. I apply a thin coat of the gel base to the whole nail, dip into the powder, apply the gel base to the top 1/2 of the nail then dip, apply gel base to about 3/4 of nail and dip in powder again. The final coat covers the whole nail again with gel base then dip in the powder. I do lightly brush off excess each time I dip into the powder. Once all nails have been dipped the final time, I apply the super dry sealer to all the nails. I use a nail file and buffer to shape the way I like my nails to look. I don't use the SNS top coat anymore. I ordered one called "Excuse Me Quick Dry Fast Nail Polish Top Coat" and really prefer it over the SNS top coat. I did order everything off Amazon. Hope this is helpful for you!
@@ruthgossett7281 awesome!! Thanks so much! I’ve been wanting to do this myself Bc my nails grow so fast I can’t spend that money every two weeks to make sure they look decent.
I've never tried it this way so I'm definitely going to give it a try! I HATE removing my dip powder and this process looks much much easier and gentler on my nails since I tend to try to pick and rip em off. Thank you for this video!
I have to agree that this is a great technique. I'll use it next time and frankly, not knowing about dip powders for my second dip go, this is something I already considered. However, that tool to take off the remainder can be very, very damaging to your nails, much moreso than waiting a few more minutes in the baggie. I know, I'm very impatient myself. But I'd rather soak for a few more minutes than remove bits of the nail. With every chip you take off of polish, there's a very thin layer of the nail bed that's also removed. THIS is way worse than sitting your protected-from-acetone nails for a few minutes longer in the acetone. Remember, the nail itself isn't live tissue and it will come apart in layers if you use a metal scraping tool. Your live skin will also be unharmed by a few more minutes in acetone. Yes, the cuticle will be dryer, but there's oil for that. Damaged nails because they've been filed/sanded/scraped will NOT recover. It's not live tissue. Nothing will repair that. No polish, no product, no oil ... nothing ... because it's not live tissue.
Yes! It definitely speeds up the process! The hotter the water the better (and faster)! But just be careful to not make the water too hot because you don’t want to burn yourself. Just make the water as hot as you can stand to the touch. 😉
Thank you so so much! I'm about to do this myself. I went and got my nails done with a friend, but I do color street so.... But thank you very much for this video and ps you're gorgeous. 🥰💜
Acetone is acetone if it's 100%, so you can get the cheapest you can find and it all works the same. I'm a woodworker (which is why I had to go to dip polish ... nothing else is strong enough to last through sanding, wood dryness (makes other polishes chip day one), and all of the chemicals and finishes I use. What am I currently using? The acetone I bought for my woodshop because that's what I currently have. Acetone removes the oily layer of exotic wood so it will glue properly (sound familiar?), so I had a quart of it. I bought it before I did the per ounce cost. So, when buying acetone, do the math and buy the cheapest per ounce because 100% acetone is the same no matter how it's packaged and for what purpose. All the same chemical makeup or it wouldn't be acetone. Shoot. Now I'm going to have to wear gloves when cleaning my wood with acetone. Small price I suppose.
Acetone is NOT bad for your skin. Yes, it will dry it out, but noting more harsh than that. Just wash it off and apply lotion and you're good. Nails aren't living tissue, so no harm there. Our skin is thicker than you think and the skin is an organ that is specifically designed to protect from mild chemicals like acetone. If it was bad for us, it wouldn't be used for nail polish removal.
Sorry, but another note. Acetone melts Styrofoam in seconds. It also removes superglue if you get your fingers stuck together. If any sponge one tries to use has any form of Styrofoam, the sponge WILL leave bits on your nails. Sponges will work well as long as they are all natural, which are expensive. So, I agree. Paper towels are better because you never know what's used in sponges. Sponges aren't required by the FDA to list the components. So, why don't you want too much acetone except that you're wasting product? If you're soaking your nails in a paper towel flooded in acetone, what difference does "too much" make? I agree, don't waste, but it's not an issue of "too much" for your nails as you're soaking them anyway. Come on, now.
As I said in the video, you can use any 100% acetone and simply stated my favorite brand. I also said “you don’t want too much”…you can think what you want about why I said that but I was simply saying you don’t need a lot because it’s not necessary.
And all that filing and scraping is going to ruin your real nails. Especially when you have thin nails, let me tell you, all that scraping and filing is going to make your nails thinner and thinner.
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.
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.
That’s how I do it and it works really well . Only takes about 4 minutes but my water is as hot as I can stand it . I usually do three layers of dip .
Pamala Darsow wow yea 4mins is really good!
That worked for me as well but lately the water is so hot and the steam gets the acetone wet and it ends up taking me longer to soak off. So frustrating.
OMFG. You changed my nail routine DRASTICALLY. It used to take forever to remove nails and it took me like 9 minutes!!
Omg girl thank you so much ! It only took 7 mins to get these nails off. You’re the best ! Thank you so much for this!
I've been doing my own nails with SNS dip powder for probably close to 5 years now. I don't do anything fancy and have struggled finding a good way of the removal. I tried this method last night. it did shorten the time a bit but I had to soak longer then you mentioned the video. Must admit having my hands in the bag and placing the bag in hot water was more relaxing then the method of soaking the nails in straight (cold) acetone or trying to wrap each nail in aluminum foil with cotton soaked acetone. I'll definitely be using this method from now on. I look forward to watching more of your videos! Thank you!!
Hi Ruth, what brand SNS do you recommend? I don't want to buy some terrible crap from Amazon! TIA!
@@nicolephillips2312, I have several of the SNS dipping powders but most of the time use the natural pink. I use the SNS gel base & SNS super dry sealer with the powder. I apply a thin coat of the gel base to the whole nail, dip into the powder, apply the gel base to the top 1/2 of the nail then dip, apply gel base to about 3/4 of nail and dip in powder again. The final coat covers the whole nail again with gel base then dip in the powder. I do lightly brush off excess each time I dip into the powder. Once all nails have been dipped the final time, I apply the super dry sealer to all the nails. I use a nail file and buffer to shape the way I like my nails to look. I don't use the SNS top coat anymore. I ordered one called "Excuse Me Quick Dry Fast Nail Polish Top Coat" and really prefer it over the SNS top coat. I did order everything off Amazon. Hope this is helpful for you!
@@ruthgossett7281 awesome!! Thanks so much! I’ve been wanting to do this myself Bc my nails grow so fast I can’t spend that money every two weeks to make sure they look decent.
I've never tried it this way so I'm definitely going to give it a try! I HATE removing my dip powder and this process looks much much easier and gentler on my nails since I tend to try to pick and rip em off. Thank you for this video!
Absolutely!! Let me know how it goes!
Me too, love my dip nails HATE removal
This worked so perfectly and super fast!! Thank you!
worked so well for me and saved a trip to the salon thank you!
You’re welcome!
I have to agree that this is a great technique. I'll use it next time and frankly, not knowing about dip powders for my second dip go, this is something I already considered. However, that tool to take off the remainder can be very, very damaging to your nails, much moreso than waiting a few more minutes in the baggie. I know, I'm very impatient myself. But I'd rather soak for a few more minutes than remove bits of the nail. With every chip you take off of polish, there's a very thin layer of the nail bed that's also removed. THIS is way worse than sitting your protected-from-acetone nails for a few minutes longer in the acetone. Remember, the nail itself isn't live tissue and it will come apart in layers if you use a metal scraping tool. Your live skin will also be unharmed by a few more minutes in acetone. Yes, the cuticle will be dryer, but there's oil for that. Damaged nails because they've been filed/sanded/scraped will NOT recover. It's not live tissue. Nothing will repair that. No polish, no product, no oil ... nothing ... because it's not live tissue.
This method is amazingly easy and fast! Wow! Thanks a million!
New to dip powder but finally found the solution to my life long weak nail problem. Question: does the hot water accelerate the removal process?
Yes! It definitely speeds up the process! The hotter the water the better (and faster)! But just be careful to not make the water too hot because you don’t want to burn yourself. Just make the water as hot as you can stand to the touch. 😉
@@maggierose7689 thank you. Tried diy dip powder first time....not great job but doable until next time. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@@tamaradavis4054 you’re welcome! Thank you for watching!
Actually the first video that makes sense to me thank you so much
I just tried dip nails. They look beautiful! But I was wondering how to remove them when the time comes.... thank you for your help!
I actually have a video on that! If you search it on my channel is should come right up
Thank you so so much! I'm about to do this myself. I went and got my nails done with a friend, but I do color street so.... But thank you very much for this video and ps you're gorgeous. 🥰💜
Acetone is acetone if it's 100%, so you can get the cheapest you can find and it all works the same. I'm a woodworker (which is why I had to go to dip polish ... nothing else is strong enough to last through sanding, wood dryness (makes other polishes chip day one), and all of the chemicals and finishes I use. What am I currently using? The acetone I bought for my woodshop because that's what I currently have. Acetone removes the oily layer of exotic wood so it will glue properly (sound familiar?), so I had a quart of it. I bought it before I did the per ounce cost. So, when buying acetone, do the math and buy the cheapest per ounce because 100% acetone is the same no matter how it's packaged and for what purpose. All the same chemical makeup or it wouldn't be acetone.
Shoot. Now I'm going to have to wear gloves when cleaning my wood with acetone. Small price I suppose.
Try nochip removal its amazing for dip powder too 😊👍🏻
Love the outtakes
I love the back of your cat LOL!! I love cat I got one of thing far baby too!! good info!!
I use this method also but add some olive oil to your bag so your fingers want be as dry
Huh. I’ve never tried this, I’ll have to see how it works for me
Thanks for the video. I just started the NailBoo nails. Oh gorgeous kitty! I love 🐈⬛🐈’s!!❤️
Me too...kitties are awesome!! Loved the vid too, of course. Will definitely try this. Can't stand the foil method...
Oh my gosh, my cat is named Arya! Love that name!
Haha nice
Acetone is NOT bad for your skin. Yes, it will dry it out, but noting more harsh than that. Just wash it off and apply lotion and you're good. Nails aren't living tissue, so no harm there. Our skin is thicker than you think and the skin is an organ that is specifically designed to protect from mild chemicals like acetone. If it was bad for us, it wouldn't be used for nail polish removal.
Another fantastic video. Thank you! Going to buy some products using your affiliate links. Really appreciate your great tutorials!
Awe thank you so much! I don’t know why I’m just now seeing this comment 🙈 thank you so much for your support! 🥰
Salutations. Good video! Question. What can I use if I don’t have an e-file?
Just a regular nail file
Will this process take off my extensions as well
Yes! File or trim the length down a bit first though
Will this help take off my tips also?
It should help, but I’m not 100% sure on that
If you use cotton balls it takes 3 minutes.
Love your cat! ;)
Is it ok to do this if some of it broke out before the process
Sure!
Does this work with dip powders if you use a gel base coat?
It should!
I LOVE your kitty :D
Me too! Haha
What is the name of the efile you are using in your video?
Katie Smith I’m not sure if the name of it but it’s linked for you in the description box 😉
@@maggierose7689 thank you!
Sorry, but another note. Acetone melts Styrofoam in seconds. It also removes superglue if you get your fingers stuck together.
If any sponge one tries to use has any form of Styrofoam, the sponge WILL leave bits on your nails. Sponges will work well as long as they are all natural, which are expensive. So, I agree. Paper towels are better because you never know what's used in sponges. Sponges aren't required by the FDA to list the components.
So, why don't you want too much acetone except that you're wasting product? If you're soaking your nails in a paper towel flooded in acetone, what difference does "too much" make? I agree, don't waste, but it's not an issue of "too much" for your nails as you're soaking them anyway. Come on, now.
As I said in the video, you can use any 100% acetone and simply stated my favorite brand. I also said “you don’t want too much”…you can think what you want about why I said that but I was simply saying you don’t need a lot because it’s not necessary.
And all that filing and scraping is going to ruin your real nails. Especially when you have thin nails, let me tell you, all that scraping and filing is going to make your nails thinner and thinner.
Why not just file them off?
You can, and I’ve done that but only if you have a good hour on your hands...at least. It takes a loooong time to file all that down
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 may have to try this!
I like your idea of using Vaseline around nails! Thanks for this tip!
Can u help me how I remove dip nail