Gel Method With Dip Powder | VIVIDip Gel Liquids & Dip Powder | NO More Dip Flu | VIVIDip Peel Base
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- How to use gel liquids with dip powder
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I will never go back to using dip liquids. I love the gel method!!!
I use gel base for my dips, I suffered a lot with dip flu. Will never go back now. I also find it quicker, hassle free and easier to file. Great video. ❤️👍
Colleen Nichol so much yes!! Exactly!!! I am beating myself up for waiting this long to try it!
Hi! Just curious - do you find it lasts as long as with dip liquids? Thanks!! :)
I love the gel method. When doing dip liquids, I have to take many breaks because my nose and eyes get so irritated. No allergies with gel method ☺️
How long do your manicures last with the peel base?
Why have I never thought of thissss? Thank you Chelsea!
Isn’t it craziness?! Blending 2 whole different worlds! I totally can’t take credit for the idea because I’ve seen it all over online but I’ll happily be the messenger to share with y’all 😆💖
This is the method I use now for my dip, when I do it. I have severe respiratory issues with the dip liquids but this way is the best! Like you said, I agree that they are pretty much done without the need for buffing. Even the cuticles look nearly perfect! I recently started playing with poly gel. I’m just really happy to have more ways to do my nails now. I have invested way too much in my dips to not be able to use them. Lol.
Stacie Renee I am SO glad you didn’t give up on dips from the respiratory issues! 🙌🏼💕 I feel like I just found a hidden secret with this gel method lol such a game changer! And so much yes on everything you said! It’s amazing how much cleaner of an application you get with gel. Like mind blowing 🤯 that is so awesome that you’re experimenting with poly gel too! I am so intimidated by it 🤣
SipAndDip I am sooo glad too, Chelsea! Nails have become a huge form of therapy 💆🏽♀️for me, especially when I was furloughed. It really is mind blowing🤯on how amazing the application and results are! Omgosh, and don’t be intimidated at all by poly gel! I found it really easy to do. I did it over my nails, without forms. My next set I’m going to try the dual forms! I hear the removal is a b--! Lol but, 🤷🏽♀️ I have done just one set but I’m soooo eager to do another.
Do you have issues with the dip liquids, too?
That is how I do my dip. I love doing it this way. Faster and easier. I am so happy that you are sharing this information with everyone. I love the colors and glitter you used. Beautiful nails thank you for sharing.
Kathy Tarman girl you are SO much smarter than me! 🙌🏼 I wish I would have bought a lamp sooner! Aren’t the colors just so gorgeous?! 🤩 I feel like the glitter looks like pirates treasure!
Great and informative video and I will definitely try this!!!!
Pam Geron can’t wait to hear what you think!! 💕
So happy to see u use gel liquids....I also use gel liquids exclusively. Hope that you continue to do more of these! Turned out beautiful!
I feel like I have been let in on the world's greatest secret! Where has this been all of my life?! Do you have a brand that you love? I just got Sparkle and Co in the mail the other day!
I’ve got to get some liquids quick before I can do my next mani. You’ve convinced me to get gel liquids. Thanks for the video!!!
Wow this method is going to make me fall in love with dip nails again. I moved from dip to polygel because of the time it took to do my nails especially if they were long coffin nails. I just took off my set and I thing I’m going to break out one of my many dip powder kits and do my nails:)
Yayyyy! Keep me posted on how it goes! I still haven’t tried poly gel! I need to 🙌🏼
OK I've been waiting to deplete more of my dip liquids to buy gel liquids and a lamp but I think I definitely need to do this NOW! I do get dip "flu", last time I did my nails I just held them further from my face and then took an allergy pill before I went to bed and I was good. It also works great outside, but it was raining that day. :( My biggest problem with dipping is my cuticles, so I for sure need to try this just for the ease of cleaning that area! Thanks for this great video! I'm still scared to try peel base, I'll work on gel liquids for now lol.
I seriously think this will be a game changer for you! I don’t normally get dip flu but I have had some liquids give me a headache. This has virtually no harsh smell and I loveeee that I don’t feel rushed. You’ll have to let me know what you think! I really think you’re going to be 🤯🙌🏼
I got this collection last week when it launched and now I am even more excited!!! thank you for this video - I should really try this because I do get dip flu with some liquids. I don't with vividip though
Wine And Dip Powder Nails eeeek I’m SO excited you were able to snag it!! 🥳 can’t wait to see what combo you do first! 🙌🏼 I really love her dip liquids too! Everything she touches is gold 🤣😍
Thank you, you explained everything so clearly. I cannot wait to try this method. This set came out gorgeous
Anni Espinal thank you so so much for the kind words and watching! It means the world to me 🥰💕 I cant wait to hear what you think of the gel method!!
I use this method and it changed the game for me. I would get the dip flu really bad I don’t think I’ll ever go back to regular liquids.
Aisha Lynn yesss!! Why am I so late to the gel party?! Y’all need to be teaching ME! 🤣 I’ve been pretty lucky with dip liquids not bothering me but wow, it’s crazy what a change this is! So happy you didn’t give up on dips though just from the liquids!
SipAndDip SipAndDip it’s okay I was late to the gel party too. 😂 it’ is really a huge change! You barely have to file and I love it. I’m glad I didn’t give up either cause if so I have so many colors that would just be sitting. Stumbling upon the gel method was literally the best thing ever.
You can use the lid for pouring. Works really good.
This is definitely my preferred method, BUT (yes, another one 😉), it does not play as nice with sun-changers. I tested what I had on swatchies (2 suns, 1 glow & 1 mood/temp, all Revel products), and the suns refused to change after curing, but worked fine with dip liquids. Glow & mood were fine with both. Just a heads up. 😊 If you have any from another brand, you may want to swatch it out first.
Also, please pity me. I had to pick up the hubby from work today and missed out on the new VIVIDip set 😭😩😫
Shawn Hammock ohhhhh this is SO interesting!!! I’m going to have to do some experimenting and try this out!! I think I’ve got 1 sun changer and 1 thermal. Thanks for the heads up 🙌🏼
Oh nooo! I’m sorry love 😫 I hopped on 6 min late and there was things flying off the shelves lol I grabbed what I could and checked out 🙈
❤️☺️❤️. These are my colors for sure!!
Thank you so much for this video. I am currently suffering from dip flu. It doesn't happen everytime I do a mani, maybe 50% of the time all while doing manis outside on my patio which is wide open.
This is the only way I’ve ever done dip manis. Always thought traditional liquids looked like way too much work. 😅 Love your mani! 😍
Really?! Girl you are WAY ahead of the game lol! I wish I would have known this 3 years ago hahah It has been such a game changer!
SipAndDip Aaaah, thank you, but not that far ahead. I’ve been a gel polish girl for years who just started dipping earlier this year, but only when I heard I could dip with gel liquids. I’m just now getting around to experimenting with traditional dip liquids out of curiosity. LOL!
Two questions: 1: what grit buffer did you use at end? And 2: is the gel method just as strong as the dip liquids?
I’m not sure on the grit of the buffer but I do have it linked in description box 💕 if I remember correctly, I don’t think they have it listed. I like the price and quantity that I get with them. I prefer the polar blocks from Sally’s but I don’t always have a chance to get to the store.
The gel method is definitely just as strong! I will say, because you are pouring over, I typically suggest to do another layer. So 4 instead of 3. But that’s not because of the gel products, but because of pouring the dip over instead of dipping into. It can’t be harder to remove gel so definitely file off as much as you can before soaking 💕
I am soooo trying this method! Thank you!
Sara DeVito yayyy! Keep me posted!! I think you’re going to love it! 🥳
so easy to watch , great video! I have a few questions , what is dip powder? is it acrylic or gel like? I'm a diy'r and wondererd what do I search for to get the right dip powder? also why 3 coats of dip ,was it for structure or full colour coverage? thank you sooo much,, can't wait to see video with glitter!!
Hi Susan! So dip powder is acrylics but just more finely milled. I really love Mani Boss Dip Powder, VIVIDip, and Sparkle and Co right now for brands! I have tons of other small shops too like DIP2CUTE and Shameless nails just to name a few more that I love. I do the 3 dips for strength and sometimes coverage. Usually dip powder is full coverage in 2 dips but not always! So it is mostly for the strength and so I can file it down. Thanks for watching! Feel free to DM me too on IG if you have more questions! Sometimes the comments on here get lost lol!
Hows the strength with dip with gel method. I have confirmed i sm getting dip flu from the dip liquids. I was also having very painful finger nails after. I suspect i am just super sensitive but i love the colors and strenth with dip
Lol... beautiful as always. I love it.. if you toss your dip powder.. Send them my way... ❤️.. Have a great holiday weekend Chelsea. You & your family stay safe..
LaTisha W lol girl you are a mess and I love it 🤣🤣🤣 i might be ready to toss dip powder liquids but my powders ain’t going anywhere 🤣🤣
And thanks love!! I hope you have a fabulous weekend too! 💕
SipAndDip Well send the liquids my way them 😂
I’ve done my last couple of manis with gel liquids too and I love it! ❤️ I’m curious how you did the chunky glitter with gel liquids though - when I tried to pour glitter over, only the powder stuck and all the glitter fell off so I ended up laying my nail in it instead of pouring over. How did it work for you?
Tiare Escobedo yesss! So that’s exactly what I did! My first layer I like to pour over. I like to get the finer glitters. That keeps the layers thinner and then I can focus on the chunky pieces for the top. But you can absolutely lay your nail flat into it for both layers. Then the second layer I lay my nail flat. I do plan to film on how I do the chunky glitters coming soon! I am trying to keep my videos shorter and simpler for y’all 💕 for the chunky glitter I like to do 2 dips of chunky, then clear, then top coat, then buff. I know that seems like a lot but I felt like just a layer of clear or just the layer of top coat wasn’t quite enough to protect the glitter when I filed. I experimented on swatches first and found this the best method for me personally 💕 I hope this helps!
Great tutorial! I'm going to try this for my next ombre. Gorgeous color! I wish cameras would pick up all the glitter.
YESS! I can't seem to do this glitter any justice! It is just gorgeous! I think ombres are going to be SO much easier with gels! I plan to film a chunky glitter and ombre with gels too!
@@SipAndDip no phone camera catches the glitter. I've thought about using my old digital camera to see if it will catch it.
I look forward to your next video on ombre, and others. 💗
Awesome video!! Sò inspired!! Am going to dig out my dip powders again 😀
How long will the nails stay on with the peel off base?
And does it just pop off when you want it off? 🌸
It really depends for peel base, it seems to be different for everyone. I apply it straight to my natural nails and it can last 2-5 days usually. I normally pop it off on my own but it definitely comes off before I’m ready A LOT 🤣💕
Hi Chelsea, thank you so much for this video! I am suffering greatly from dip flu and would love to try the gel method. Do you use anything to dehydrate the nails or any sort of primer when you want the mani to last longer? Or this this only optional?
Hi love!! For longevity I absolutely suggest using a dehydrator and a primer 🙌🏼 this really is a great alternative to dip liquids. I also would recommend finding HEMA free gel liquids *just in case! 💕
I received my Giddy Up collection last week I just watched all my colors and I literally picked out these three colors to do a mani with soon and Stacy from wine and dip powder nails was like Chelsea just did a Manny with these three colors LOL I hope you don't mind Chelsea but I may use the same three colors in a mani coming up soon probably within the next two weeks LOL but no worries I'll do them differently than yours LOL 😘😘
This Manny came out absolutely adorable I can't wait to get the vividip peel base and gel base and top coat! They seriously look so beautiful on this mani the shine really is great. and I know exactly what burnt hair smell you're talking about so I will take any gel liquids that don't smell like burnt hair LOL great video babe! I'm not sure how I didn't see this one when it was first uploaded, I have my notifications on for you but I missed this one, which makes me super super sad! Your channel is literally one of my favorite channels to watch!
Hey babe! You crack me up lol! I don't mind one bit!! I think these 3 were def the crowd fav!! So gorgeous and so unique! I can't wait to see what you come up with for them! I am sure it will be amazing! You are the absolute sweetest! Also, my sister's name is Kayla, do you go by Kay ever?
@@SipAndDip aww thank you so much Chelsea! I appreciate you so much! You're so awesome! These 3 really are gorgeous and especially together, I feel like they're just just jaw dropping lol every color in this collection is GORGEOUS but these 3 are definitely my faves! Lol I can't wait to use them! I never want anyone to think that I am copying them or ANYTHING like that. I love this nail community so dang much, I don't ever want someone to think that I'm trying to do the same thing they do lol so I really appreciate you being so amazing about it! I just wanted to make sure that you wouldn't mind lol my video won't be up for maybe 2 weeks too so there's definitely some time between the videos lol 😘😘
Btw thank you so much for always being so supportive and kind of me and my channel! It really means so much to me! You're such a sweetheart and I love you and your channel so much! 🙌🏻🥰🥰
The shop is closed😥 I struggle with the dip liquiids!! I want to do this so bad!! I love your review!!
Laurie Schucker I am so sorry to hear you struggle with dip liquids 😫💕 you could absolutely do the gel method with other gel brands. I have heard great things about Modelones and Sparkle and Co gel liquids. I haven’t personally used these brands BUT I do have sparkles on the way to me as we speak ☺️ hope this helps!! 💕
@@SipAndDip Thank you so much for your honesty! I'm a Libra and very indecisive so making decisions on products literally drives me crazy 🤪
You do a beautiful job, love your spirit! You just saved my day ..and my husbands..lol
@@laurieschucker226 I had to switch to gel method, and found Beetles on Amazon. I get a base and top coat duo for less than $10 and my manicures are SO NICE. I think they look so much better than the dip liquids.
Thank you so much for this video ❤️❤️
Thank you for watching!! 🥰
Ok this looks amazing!! Can any gel product be used?? I have Modelone gel base and top coat. Can I use that??
Yes you most certainly can, I use it on my dip nails. 💅👍
Yes definitely!! Isn’t that amazing?! I’m so blown away!!
@@colleennichol1710 Thank you!! I'm going to try this method tonight!!!
@@SipAndDip You're so awesome! I love your vids and this one is at the top of my list!! Thank you!!!
@@feijoada35 you won't be disappointed. ❤️
tips for chunkier glitter with gel method please
I have the beetles gel kit and i noticed that the top coat had a weird burnt smell to it. I could exactly describe it but when you said it smelt like burnt hair, i knew that was the smell 😂 It's not a bad polish, just a weird smell. It's odd because the color polishes had no smell to me. Anyways... thank you for this video. Will definitely try this out.
Eva Lissette yessss girl exactly!!! I love their gel colors! They are perfect for art but something about that top coat was 🤢🥴 the shine on VIVIDip gel blew Beetles out of the water too. I feel like beetles just sort of “does the job”. Can’t wait to hear what you think! 💕
SipAndDip Great way to describe that. i will definitely look into the VIVIDip liquids. thank you! 💕
thanks so much for this video. I experience alot of lifting with regular gel polish at home. I just recently tried dip at a salon because i wanted to see if i really liked it and if i get any lifting like i do with the gel polis at the tips. I can prep my nails file down the natural nail and use orly primer and the dehydrator and my gel polish manis at home only stay for about a week to week and half even capping the free edge meticulously. I do wash my hands very frequently at work. So im curious to see if i would get the same lifting with the gel base and top coats versus the activators that go with the dip kits.
Keep me posted on how the dip stays on! I will be curious to hear! Sorry to hear you’re having issues with lifting though. It sounds like you are doing every thing right though. For prep, I love using glass cuticle pushers to push back my cuticles, gently buff the surface of my nail, and then dehydrator. I hope you find something to work for you too!
Thanks so much! Without the peel base, how do you find the lasting power? Is it just as long as with dip liquids?
I find it to last just as long! 🙌🏼 when I use it without peel base it has the same strength and longevity. It’s all about prepping your nails to last ☺️💕
So...can I use the dip powders I already have with a gel base and top coat that I already have? Was wondering if you need to buy a whole new gel system or type of powder. Beautiful manicure! Would love to see how you applied those large sparkles.
Lisa Feldmann absolutely!! 🙌🏼 you can use your current gel base/top system with different brand dip powders 🥳
I will be filming a chunky glitter gel method soon!! And I think I’ll throw in a chunky glitter ombré in the same vid as well 😍💕
Oh my what was the glitter color???? So pretty!
That is Boot Stomp from VIVIDGlam (formerly vividdip)! ✨
Love the video but really wanted see how you do the glitter, now with liquids I lay my thinner on the jar, will you still do the put it over the top?
I definitely plan to film that ! I plan to show an ombré with the glitter and also a solid nail of glitter. It all comes down to personal preference on how you want the glitter to look. If you want a fuller coverage look or on the softer side. Both pouring and laying is totally fine! If you lay, just do it gently so the liquid doesn’t disperse onto your skin. But it is absolutely coming up very soon for uploading! 💕
Do you pour the dip powder and cure on each nail individually.....one at a time? Buff after all nails are done?
Pam Geron so this is sort of what you are comfortable with. It is “possible” for liquid to move or be smudged if you don’t cure. For me, I do my thumb and cure. Then move onto all of the other 4 fingers. I cure my thumb because I feel like while I do the other 4, keeping my thumb at a tilt “could” make the powder/liquid move to my skin. When I do the other 4 I am personally comfortable with doing base, pour powder, then next finger base, powder, then next finger base, then powder, and then cure all 4. For this particular set, I did the solid shimmers first and cured. Then moved onto glitter. But if you are afraid of bumping one or having liquid move then definitely cure after each. Totally what you are comfortable with and experimenting with what you like 💕
I buff after I have a layer of top coat on each protecting it. I’d hate to accidentally bump one or hit it with the buffer/file before I get a chance to protect it. I also like to buff at the same time because then when I clean with rubbing alcohol they are all ready for top coat at the same time.
I would say for your first set with gel and powder to cure after each if it makes you nervous 💕 better safe than sorry! Can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
Thank you so much!❤❤❤
Was the top coat no wipe if not after u cured it did the sticky layer give u trouble
So pretty! Can you tell me how long the gel method lasts? With dip I normally can go 2-3 weeks. TIA!
It should be the same for longevity! It's all about your prep. Sounds like you do a great job at it!! One thing that I would suggest that I have learned since this video is to use a primer as well with gel. So you could do some experimenting! Try it without the primer first. If you don't have any lifting issues then you don't need it. BUT! If you do see that you have lifting then I would prep your nails as normal, dehydrate, then add a layer of primer. Then start with the gel base. Good luck girl!
I wish you had shown removal with the peel base. I noticed you only did one coat. Is that enough with the Vivid brand?
It’s going to vary for each person. Depending on your lifestyle and nail chemistry. I know some who need 3 coats, personally I’ve only ever needed 1 coat. That goes for UNT peel base, Virgo peel base, mani boss and VIVID. It takes trial and error to see what you’ll need. 1 coat makes mine pop off in 1-3 days. I do have several peel base videos that also include removal. Here is my most recent video. The process/longevity of my manicure with peel base is the same for me with gel products and dip powder. But that will vary for each person
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I had to switch to gel because no matter what brand I tried, dip lips always had me sick afterwards. Hated it!
So sorry to hear this but so glad you gave the gel method a try!! If you do decide to try dip liquids again, Color My World (on etsy) sells an odorless dip liquid set that is phenomenal. The base is really slow drying and the top coat is super shiny!
Chelsea, I’m new here . Just a quick question . After you apply all the dip colour , you add the gel top , cured and sharp . Can I apply base coat instead or have to be top coat . ? Thank you .
Hi Anna!
Just to make sure I understand, are you asking after doing the dip color if you can apply gel base as an encapsulating layer? If so, absolutely! So once you’re done with the color, apply gel base, cure for 60 sec. Remove the tacky layer with rubbing alcohol, then file/buff. Then cleanse the nail with rubbing alcohol. Apply gel top coat, cure for 60 sec.
Please let me know if I misunderstood! 💖
Hi Chelsea just wondering if this lasted 5 days is it not strong enough to last 3 weeks? Im having issues with my beauty secrets gel base. It dries too quick and i have to buff alot in the end because of bumps. Do you think a slower drying base is the trick ? Should i try gel ?
I would definitely give a slower drying base a try if you are in the market 💕Mani boss has a great one!
Are the bumps sort of like ridges? It might be due to the liquid consistency, too much liquid on the brush, the angle of dipping into the powder etc. Have you tried pouring the powder over instead of dipping in? That can help with bumps, lumps, ridges. It can also create thinner layers. I have a video on that topic if you’re wanting to try one more shot at the products you have on hand 💕 hope this helps!!
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I’ve heard gel top changes the dip colors. Have you found that to be true? Thx.
I personally haven’t experienced this but I have heard of others saying this! I’m not quite sure though what causes that. If it’s a specific gel issue or certain dip powder colors that are more prone. So sorry I couldn’t help more! 💗
I'm new here. Can you use any dip powder with the gel liquids you used? I just ordered a small beetle kit, but I've been doing normal gel nail polish for years. I think I would rather use a gel base.
For the most part, yes!! I have heard of some people having trouble with the powders not really wanting to absorb fully into the gel and sometimes changing color after curing. It’s definitely a big experiment to see how the two will blend together. You’ll have to keep me posted how it goes for ya 💗
Hi, I just started doing my own dip powder nails about 6 weeks ago and I get better each time but it’s soooo time consuming. I’m trying to find a method that is less time demanding. This looks like an option. I’m still confused on the difference in the method vs dip when it comes to the filing process. Does the product lay down more evenly with the gel where you don’t have to file your life away? I don’t have a gel light or products but willing to try if it will save me steps/time. I guess I’m confused bc you are still technically “dipping” in the powder so how does that save time. I’ve also thought about doing a clear dip and gel polish and just till in the clear dip every time to save time but idk what is best and need help! Thanks so much! You videos have been helpful. ❤
You can adjust the nail more before you cure with gel allowing you to clean up around the edges and smooth it out some. Dip base will dry on you pretty fast meaning more filling if you don't get it perfectly applied.
What would I have to do to use peel base over dip if I'm using the gel method??
To use peel base on the dip powder, it would need to be top coated. Dip powder is porous so we need a layer of top coat for the peel base. After you cure your top coat then you can add your peel base 🫶🏻
Curious, three years later do you still feel the same way about this method?
How do you keep the natural dip nails from popping off? Used peel base for the first time yesterday instead of buffing my natural nail, and the nail flew off with my first hand wash.
So peel base makes for easy pop off removal. Typically when I use peel base they last for only 1-3 days. It can vary for each person but unfortunately, peel base can definitely make them pop off pretty quickly. It’s great that it prevents you from having to soak off but it is a bummer they pop off so fast.
If you want longevity, definitely skip peel base. For gel liquids I would suggest roughing up the natural nail, apply a dehydrator, a primer, then gel base (cure 60 sec). That should help! 💗
Great but how long it last?
I find it to last just as long as dip powder liquids, so 2-3 weeks. It’s all about prepping your nails 🙌🏼 making sure to remove the cuticle, rough up the surface of the nail, apply a dehydrator and a primer. That will ensure longevity 💕
@@SipAndDip thanks forma answering . but if I apply tips ? Does it work.
Do u need to efile? I usually like to efile my cuticle area for a nice clean look
Hi love! No efile for me! 🙌🏼 I do all hand filing and buffing. But an efile is definitely helpful when you go to soak these off. It will help file down the bulk of your nails and make soaking faster/easier 💕
Can you do the apex method with it I feel like my nails are flat and apex method changed the look completely.
Custom American Girl By Joy absolutely you can!! 🙌🏼💕
Does is melt off easily like dip powder removal? The big reason i like dipping is bc of the removal process
IMO gel is tougher to remove. But if you use a 100 grit file or efile and remove the top coat + some of the product, the soak off will be faster 🫶🏻
Not really you need to file it first as thin as possible then soak off.
Gah I so want to try this. Definitely on the fence. How does it go with tips?
This works with tips just fine. You'll simply want to be careful not to get your nails too thick.
@crystald3655 I did end up trying it. Found out it's not for me but like it as an alternative for top coat. Just not as strong as what I need for my day to day life 😄
Hi I just found you, Thank you would you happen to have a step-by-step of everything you just did written somewhere? Thank you.
Hi Doll Doll! If you have IG, you can DM me and I’d be happy to write something up for you! 💕
SipAndDip Hi here my email azoh10@aol.com Thank you 😊
When using the peel base, how many days did your mani last?
It changes each time it seems but when I apply it to my natural nails, between 2-5 days 💕 if I’m doing a lot of cleaning or swimming, then they come off quickly.
Here I just started doing dip and already want to switch to the gel method 🙃 does this method last as long as using the dip liquids?
Katlyn Golladay I know this feeling lol! It definitely lasts just as long!
Chelsea- I just did my first gel method mani earlier this week too. I did have trouble with the glitter. I’m curious if you had any trouble with it. I found that the acrylic coated the gel and then the glitter didn’t stick. Any tips on this?
Hey Susan! So when you did the layer of base gel did you pour, dip or lay the nail flat into the glitter powder? I plan to film on how I like to do chunky glitters soon!
SipAndDip Oh nice!! I poured over with a swatch stick and that didn’t work well with the gel base and glitter. I ended up laying my finger flat in the glitter and had better success. I look forward to that video. 😁
Susan Riddick ohh okay! Yes! So for glitters if you want a fuller coverage look then I definitely recommend doing a laying it flat into it approach. Just have to be careful not to push too hard or it’ll soak of mush onto your skin. But it sounds like you got it figured out! 🙌🏼💕
Do you have to do one nail at a time or can you do all then cure?
You can absolutely do all at one time! I personally choose not to because I run the risk of bumping one and messing it up 😆 I don’t trust myself to not ruin it lol
@@SipAndDip thank you
I probably would as well 🤣
Do you cure each nail separate or do one layer for all 5 then cure ?
I have done both ways! It honestly depends. If I was doing a few of the same color then I would probably keep going, and cure after I was done with 1 layer on each nail. So lets say I was doing a red on my pinky and pointer. I would do a layer of red on the pinky and pointer and then cure. If you were worried about powder/liquid being bumped or moving you could always flash cure each nail before moving on. Hope this helps! It all comes down to personal preference and what you are comfortable with.
Show how to do the chunky glitters!
Nicki Ula ive got that coming up next for upload 💕
SipAndDip yay thank you! that is the thing i’m having the hardest time with!
Nicki Ula are you using gel liquids or dip liquids?
SipAndDip gels! I have such a hard time with revel glitters and light colors.. it takes FOREVER to get any color, and then chip within a few days. Chunky glitters are another sad story.
I have tried curing my gel with dip powder both for 30 sec and 1 min but they keep peeling off, any tips? I usually do 3 layers, is that too many?
Hey love!! I’m sorry to hear that 😩💕 so I have learned the hard way that not all products are created equal. I had an issue with Beetles not wanting to grab onto my nail and peeling. What brand are you using?
Also, prep is so important. I reached out to Marla and she suggests using a primer rather than a dehydrator when your using gel.
So is it after your done and a day later they’re just peeling up? Is it just the top coat peeling up? We are going to figure this out 💪🏼 💕 if you’re more comfortable, you are welcome to DM me on IG so I get back to you faster and it’s private 💕
Wait these gel polishes don’t require curing?!?
They do! 💖 they require a lamp to cure them 🥰
@@SipAndDip thanks so much for the fast reply! I was watching earlier as a background video but I was vacuuming so I didn’t hear most of it or see the lamp so I was confused. 🤦🏼♀️ I hate going to spend an hour or more at the salon for them to do a subpar job and spending at least $60 so I’ve been thinking about doing my own. I have a cat with respiratory issues so having to do all that buffing and filing and fumes was a big thing I wasn’t happy about but the gel method looks perfect. What grit nail file do you recommend to use prior to soaking them off? I think I read 180 grit? I got some of those containers off Amazon that you can put hot water into the base and then the top you put the remover into the finger holes so hopefully that works cause that’s another reason why I wanna do my own. I hate that they use an electric file to take off the layers. Love your channel! I’ve watched a bunch and done a lot of research. Would you say these liquids are beginner friendly?
@@jordypocket I wholeheartedly understand! 💖
So for soak off, I would suggest 100 grit to file through the top coat + bulk of the products.
For the fumes, you could also try sparkle and co’s low scent base option if you wanted! It’s a dip powder liquid so it’ll soak off easier. But no harsh smell. They also offer a low scent dip top coat. It’s not my fav but it works! It has no odor my only issue with it is that you can only do one layer (normal dip liquids is 2) so it’s not as shiny. But you could totally do a gel top coat on top of it! 💖 just wanted to give you a non lamp option just in case ☺️
I’d say the liquids are beginner friendly! I think the gel method is easier for application just a little bit harder to remove 💖
And the liquids aren't nearly as bad about gluing themselves shut!
I find that my color changes a few days after 😭
Really?! Someone else mentioned this too! Is it your top coat yellowing? Feel free to DM me on IG so we can try to figure it out! 💕
Is the removal easier ?
Unfortunately, removal of gel can actually be harder. I definitely suggest filing off as much as you can before soaking off.
@@SipAndDip thank you so much for the tip! 😊❤️