I've not tried Halo Taco yet (although now I think I need to!) but I've found that UNT works so much better than Sparkle & Co for me as well. Although S&C works really well for my daughter, who has more oily nailbeds than I do, so maybe that's a factor? For me, as far as wear, I will apply 2 full nail coats of UNT, do my mani (I've done polish, gel, and dips) then I top with a gel top coat and make sure to cap my free edge. When I do this, I can get 2-3 weeks of wear on a mani (on the rare occasion I don't get bored before that). I just lightly file the edges to break the seal and they pop right off. Thanks for all the work to make this video!
I think I'm actually going to get the Sparkle & Co peel base because the Unt works a little too well. I have my dips popping off a few hours after I do them and since I'm not a swatcher I would like my manis to last at least a week. Great video!
This was so interesting and entertaining! 😃 I really like that in the Q&A you addressed its poor “removal” that causes damage, not gel, peel off, etc. TFS! 💕
New subscriber here. Loved this video! You really explained, and showed everything SO well! I can't tell you how long I have been trying to find this information about peel off base coat and how it works with natural nails and regular old nail polish as opposed to gels etc. Thank you SOOO very much!!!💜💜💜
Thank you for providing such an in depth review on these peel base coats! It was so thorough and helped me decide which peel base coat to purchase. I appreciate you and your time!!
This is helpful. I was thinking about buying the Holo Taco peely base and this video made me want to buy it more because it works so well! ❤️ and I love your videos so much
So glad you made this video. I have the sparkle & co. peel off base. I had a very difficult time getting off my dip application. I will look at getting the halo taco. That one seemed the best when watching your demo. Thank you again.
I have seen where some people only apply it 3/4th the way up the nail (not going to cuticle line) then dragging that down to the tip. So they don't touch the sides or cuticle area. They said it still pops off easy, but lasts longer than using base on entire nail.
I love the makarrt peel off base .. it cures for 60 sec in Uv/led it’s by far the best I’ve ever used .. you can put/build whatever you want on top acrylic, gel , hard gel ,regular polish it wears just like it would normally..
How long does ur mani last with it , can i not apply it in entire nails to make it last longer can it be applied just in the middle straight stroke 1 straight only to last
This is a great video! Thank you for taking the time to try all of thhese out for us, it's very informative. I have found that using a glue based peel off coat (like Sally Hansen) under hard to remove polish does not work as far as peeling. When used with non-actetone polish remover, it does make polish removal a lot faster for me. I have also used Elmer's glue around my nails as a barrier when doing stamping, I'm allergic to latex which makes it hard to find a paint on nail barrier. Using 2 or 3 coats of Elmer's that I've put in an old, cleaned polish bottle has worked fine for me. I've never tried dip nails or used any peel off base to remove nails since I'm a hard gel user and want to keep my nails covered for a few months, using regular nail polish and not gel polish.
So for the peel off base coat.. When you do a clear dip then the base coat can u put a colored dip on or gel polish and the base coat will make the color come off easy. Weather its a dip ppwder color or a gel polish.
Thanks. Would you recommend this for nail techs on their nails. Im a recent nail tech and my nails are in terrible shape and im around acetone all the timd
Can you make one of this videos for dip powder pretty please 🙏 also my base for my dip powder sister tends to dry while I am doing my nails even if I close my bottle all the way as I am doing my 3 coat of color my brush start to dry not sure what could be causing this my room and living room are really cold area so not sure if that’s why it drys my brush really fast I am using the double dip nail system
This is the only problem I have with this system the brush from the base dry fast and also that my dip powder starts to pop up from my natural nails which whiting a few days which I don’t mind since I like to change up the color and plus I hear it happen because your nails start to grown I am working with shirt nail well now there a bit longer.
hi! typically the brush will harden due to an overexposure to air. i would recommend trying to work a little quicker. it could also possibly be due to excess powder on the nail drying in the brush. to fix these issues you can simply place the hard brush into the brush saver to soften the bristles!
I used a peel off base coat under gel nails and for some reason the gel polish did not want to come off, I’m gonna use it for when I want my nails to stay on 😭😭
If the Sparkle & Co peel off is PVA glue based it is logical it feels a bit like latex since PVA glue is a kind of latex. Therefore PVA based glues will work better as a "liquid latex", while CMIT/MIT based white glues will work better as a Peel-Off base. So for those for who the UNT/Holo Taco peel off base's come off way to soon, just try a CMIT/MIT based white glue (and not PVA based products like Elmers glue).
hi! i actually have quite a few full manis using tips and dip powder already on my channel! i have a playlist titled “DIY manicures” that includes a few vids i would recommend checking out :)
katesnails Thank you so much for replying 💛💛 is it a full tip though? I’m working with Makaratt tips and they’re full nails all the way to the cuticle area not like a moon shape ? 😊
It’s been 2 years since this video was released but I just came across it, I used the UNT peel base on a few separate occasions and it did not work for me at all, I use full coverage tips, so I put 2 layers of clear dip and applied the peel base, I followed a video by caroleannette, so I would do it correctly, but it ended up lifting my tips within a few days, It’s like it soaked through everything.
Ok..so here's my problem. I KEEP something on my nails always...whether it be clear dip or gel polish...as i need the strength. I have tried UNT, SALLY HANSEN, SPARKLE & CO and NAIL ADDICT. NOTHING...and i DO mean nothing peels off...nothing lifts...and i cannot find the peel base when over clear dip or gel. I file sides....i soak in warm water...nothing EVER pops off. I cant even break a seal. But...i DID manage to rip off both pinkie nails.i like to change my manis often but peel base just doesnt work...for me over clear dip or gel. Is there a secret to this..???
hi! i'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with this technique. for me personally, i don't even file the edges or soak before just popping them off. my best tip would be to make sure the nails are SUPER smooth. it is critical that the dip powder is very smooth so that the peel base can come off easier. i also recommend maybe applying two coats for extra peel-ability. i hope this somewhat helps!
My biggest problem is not being able to differentiate between the clear dip and the peel base. I never have lifting so its hard to tell where to start prying
I love the Holo Taco Peely base coat but it does pop off easier. If I used your “stripe” down the middle method with Holo Taco or UNT, would my nails last a little longer? Thanks for the info!❤️
Do you have a way to keep my nails healthy and strong while continuously using product on my nails that isn’t peel of base because it peel off doesn’t last very long
i’ve been having so much trouble finding a place to buy the unt peel off base coat!! i don’t think they make it anymore, but so many people still regularly buy it,, do you have any tips on how to find it?? by the way, many thanks for making such a helpful video 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@katesnails it doesn’t :( i saw the one on amazon but it was called something different so i wasn’t sure if it was the same thing,, process videos i saw looked kind of shitty tbh
Can you do more videos with the gel method, and how to do designs with the gel method like ombré and French tip. Please Please, I’m allergic to the dip powder liquids so I have started to use gel and I would love to learn how to do designs with it. 😊
I was wondering if you had any tips for lifting? I use my dip powder & then maybe 4 day’s later I can peel it off completely. Was wondering if anyone else had this issue it’s so annoying 😫
hi! i assume you’re referring to nails lifting without the use of a peel off base? if so, it is crucial to prep correctly. this means pushing back and removing the cuticles as well as buffing the shine off the nail plate! another key piece is to make sure the product applied does not touch the skin.
GREAT VIDEO!! very informative. If you ever want to do a video on how to apply chunky dip powder glitter? I recently purchase from sparkle and co (which I love their powders thank you) the fire opal, I thought it was a true regular powder color base off description and pictures and when I got it, it was a chunky mess and applying was a nightmare! I'm relatively new with dip nails so any tips on applying would be great:) I'm not usually into a full glitter nail but sometimes a girl just wants a sparkly nail lol.
Ok some silly questions 1. When you peel off the dip the peel base comes off with it right? 2. How long does your mani last with the peel base and dip powder? TY!
Amazing video!! 😍 so much info! I will say, peel base acts differently for everyone. I can’t use peel base on my natural nails because it damages mine personally. Even when I use UNT which is good quality. It really varies from person to person. Just wanted to add this just in case someone does experience peel base damaging their natural nails. 😅
Not using something beforehand makes gels and dips too hard to remove. THAT is what's damaging to natural nails. I stopped using dips all together (before discovering peel base) because the set was time consuming and were lifting by weeks end 👎🏽. I prefer gels, my nails are healthy and much stronger.
I will just stick with regular base coat because i am a nail peeler and if i use peel off base coat the nail art will go away along with the peeled off nails so i don't use that.
I’m a writer, so I keep my nails short on week days for work and do press on claws on the weekends. I wonder if I could stick them on with a glue/latex based peel off base coat for easy removal🧐has anyone ever tried this? I would need them to last for 2 days
Kristina kouture apply a peel base than tips..and it works for her....she's a nail tech and does lots of videos on RUclips some she changes her Manis often
Peel base looks easy and convenient for us nail techs to "remove" when clients come back in the salon... but it worries me for the actual clients who may chip a nail or experience lifting... then they will end up taking the WHOLE polish off! This is probably best for personal use. I can't imagine using this in a salon setting and having a client literally take their whole nail off lol
i totally agree, this is definitely better for personal use. it only lasts a few days so i can’t imagine how soon clients would need to come back and get their nails redone or fixed. 🤍
Found this year's later. Yours is still the most comprehensive and to the point. Like the Q&A at the end. ✅
I've not tried Halo Taco yet (although now I think I need to!) but I've found that UNT works so much better than Sparkle & Co for me as well. Although S&C works really well for my daughter, who has more oily nailbeds than I do, so maybe that's a factor? For me, as far as wear, I will apply 2 full nail coats of UNT, do my mani (I've done polish, gel, and dips) then I top with a gel top coat and make sure to cap my free edge. When I do this, I can get 2-3 weeks of wear on a mani (on the rare occasion I don't get bored before that). I just lightly file the edges to break the seal and they pop right off. Thanks for all the work to make this video!
I love this! Could you explain a bit more about how you seal the edge??
I think I'm actually going to get the Sparkle & Co peel base because the Unt works a little too well. I have my dips popping off a few hours after I do them and since I'm not a swatcher I would like my manis to last at least a week. Great video!
This is also what I am wondering. I want my bails to last a week. Have you tried s&Co yet?
Def agree! The other two seem like they’re perfect for ppl who do tutorials or for someone who just wants to wear gel for one day!
Yess same Q here have you tried it yet? I want to try it for press on nails that I only want to wear for a weekend
That’s what I was thinking too❤❤
Can you do a video all things dip powder or dip powder for beginners
This was so interesting and entertaining! 😃 I really like that in the Q&A you addressed its poor “removal” that causes damage, not gel, peel off, etc. TFS! 💕
Oooh I was hoping you'd do a video about this :D
New subscriber here. Loved this video! You really explained, and showed everything SO well! I can't tell you how long I have been trying to find this information about peel off base coat and how it works with natural nails and regular old nail polish as opposed to gels etc. Thank you SOOO very much!!!💜💜💜
Thank you for providing such an in depth review on these peel base coats! It was so thorough and helped me decide which peel base coat to purchase. I appreciate you and your time!!
This is helpful. I was thinking about buying the Holo Taco peely base and this video made me want to buy it more because it works so well! ❤️ and I love your videos so much
Holo taco for the win! Gotta love Christine for that stuff
i haven’t watched you since october and omfg your nails GREWWW
Your voice is sooo therapeutic ❤️ always watching your vids!!!
Really well done Katem thank you that answered pretty much everything I needed to know!
Yay! I was looking forward for today’s video! I just started my channel and your a HUGE inspiration!
Omg! Thank you sooo much for this detailed video. I'd been wondering about peel off base coats. I'm new to this and this answered all my questions.
I use the sparkle & co one and i get a out 10 wear before they pop off with dip powder. I havnt used it with nail polish or gel yet.
Idk how you do it, but you always post videos on topics I want to see!
If you did the bonder and dehydrator before the peel off I think you would get a longer application
So glad you made this video. I have the sparkle & co. peel off base. I had a very difficult time getting off my dip application. I will look at getting the halo taco. That one seemed the best when watching your demo. Thank you again.
I have seen where some people only apply it 3/4th the way up the nail (not going to cuticle line) then dragging that down to the tip. So they don't touch the sides or cuticle area. They said it still pops off easy, but lasts longer than using base on entire nail.
hi! i do think this would make the nails last a bit longer but not more than a day or two.
I love how informative this video is ! THANK YOU
I love the makarrt peel off base .. it cures for 60 sec in Uv/led it’s by far the best I’ve ever used .. you can put/build whatever you want on top acrylic, gel , hard gel ,regular polish it wears just like it would normally..
May I know how long it lasts for you?
Video idea... Do the unt peel base with different brands of dip powder. That way you can see if its the same for different brands
Already bought UNT. Going to try it. I want the mani to last a bit so won’t apply to whole nail. Great information! 😘😘😘
Hi can the peel of coat can be apply just in straight stroke near cuticle upwards to make my dip last lomger thankyou
@@shairmainejoycecole9299 will come off quicker with peel base.
How long does ur mani last with it , can i not apply it in entire nails to make it last longer can it be applied just in the middle straight stroke 1 straight only to last
This is a great video! Thank you for taking the time to try all of thhese out for us, it's very informative. I have found that using a glue based peel off coat (like Sally Hansen) under hard to remove polish does not work as far as peeling. When used with non-actetone polish remover, it does make polish removal a lot faster for me. I have also used Elmer's glue around my nails as a barrier when doing stamping, I'm allergic to latex which makes it hard to find a paint on nail barrier. Using 2 or 3 coats of Elmer's that I've put in an old, cleaned polish bottle has worked fine for me. I've never tried dip nails or used any peel off base to remove nails since I'm a hard gel user and want to keep my nails covered for a few months, using regular nail polish and not gel polish.
maniology has a latex free wrap around to protect your skin while doing nail art
@@sexysaphirre Thank you, I'll check that out!
Hi Im kinda early and I love this video because I love peel off base coats
Thank you for sharing... I do have Holo taco...double dip and orly peel off base coat
I use unt. I found that it peels reliably with regular nail polish if you give it 24 hours to cure.
So for the peel off base coat.. When you do a clear dip then the base coat can u put a colored dip on or gel polish and the base coat will make the color come off easy. Weather its a dip ppwder color or a gel polish.
correct! the clear under will remain where the colored product will come off.
Thanks. Would you recommend this for nail techs on their nails. Im a recent nail tech and my nails are in terrible shape and im around acetone all the timd
@@madisonbrannon8490 i’d recommend it, however it doesn’t last very long so you’d have to redo your nails quite often.
@@katesnails okay thank you
Can you make one of this videos for dip powder pretty please 🙏 also my base for my dip powder sister tends to dry while I am doing my nails even if I close my bottle all the way as I am doing my 3 coat of color my brush start to dry not sure what could be causing this my room and living room are really cold area so not sure if that’s why it drys my brush really fast I am using the double dip nail system
This is the only problem I have with this system the brush from the base dry fast and also that my dip powder starts to pop up from my natural nails which whiting a few days which I don’t mind since I like to change up the color and plus I hear it happen because your nails start to grown I am working with shirt nail well now there a bit longer.
hi! typically the brush will harden due to an overexposure to air. i would recommend trying to work a little quicker. it could also possibly be due to excess powder on the nail drying in the brush. to fix these issues you can simply place the hard brush into the brush saver to soften the bristles!
katesnails thanks you love your videos 💕
I used a peel off base coat under gel nails and for some reason the gel polish did not want to come off, I’m gonna use it for when I want my nails to stay on 😭😭
If the Sparkle & Co peel off is PVA glue based it is logical it feels a bit like latex since PVA glue is a kind of latex.
Therefore PVA based glues will work better as a "liquid latex", while CMIT/MIT based white glues will work better as a Peel-Off base.
So for those for who the UNT/Holo Taco peel off base's come off way to soon, just try a CMIT/MIT based white glue (and not PVA based products like Elmers glue).
Hi Kate! Can you do a video on full tip dip nails?? ☺️ In barley starting out and I wanted to see how it works out?? And if there’s any tips?
hi! i actually have quite a few full manis using tips and dip powder already on my channel! i have a playlist titled “DIY manicures” that includes a few vids i would recommend checking out :)
katesnails Thank you so much for replying 💛💛 is it a full tip though? I’m working with Makaratt tips and they’re full nails all the way to the cuticle area not like a moon shape ? 😊
hi! i didn’t realize you meant full coverage tips. i personally have never used those kind because i like the half cover more!
katesnails is there anyway I can convince you to able to do a video on it ? ☺️ lol but if not no worries you’re videos are so helpful
IF doing gel and peel off base coat, do you skip the gel base coat step?
yes you could!
Thank you for posting !! Very informative. That pink dip powder looks wonderful on your nails.
Hello! This video was super helpfull cause I was looking for a good peel off basecoat!! ❤️❤️
It’s been 2 years since this video was released but I just came across it, I used the UNT peel base on a few separate occasions and it did not work for me at all, I use full coverage tips, so I put 2 layers of clear dip and applied the peel base, I followed a video by caroleannette, so I would do it correctly, but it ended up lifting my tips within a few days, It’s like it soaked through everything.
Mmh, That blue color is badazz! 🥿🧢🧵🦋
The unt works well for me usually (for regular nail polish) I just used Essence and I’ve tried the sally Hansen but they don’t really work on me
I wonder if polygel using duel forms would work
with the peel base underneath, i see there being issues with the popping off of the dual form also lifting the peel base.
@@katesnails thanks! Sigh!
Thank you for such an informative video. Can you apply the peel off base over builder gel?
yes you can!
Ok..so here's my problem. I KEEP something on my nails always...whether it be clear dip or gel polish...as i need the strength. I have tried UNT, SALLY HANSEN, SPARKLE & CO and NAIL ADDICT. NOTHING...and i DO mean nothing peels off...nothing lifts...and i cannot find the peel base when over clear dip or gel. I file sides....i soak in warm water...nothing EVER pops off. I cant even break a seal. But...i DID manage to rip off both pinkie nails.i like to change my manis often but peel base just doesnt work...for me over clear dip or gel. Is there a secret to this..???
hi! i'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with this technique. for me personally, i don't even file the edges or soak before just popping them off. my best tip would be to make sure the nails are SUPER smooth. it is critical that the dip powder is very smooth so that the peel base can come off easier. i also recommend maybe applying two coats for extra peel-ability. i hope this somewhat helps!
My biggest problem is not being able to differentiate between the clear dip and the peel base. I never have lifting so its hard to tell where to start prying
could you review the superchic lacquer nail polishes and their peely base coat?
i have actually tried quite a few of their polishes and love them! however i have not tried their peel off base.
Love this video it’s so helpful!
I love the Holo Taco Peely base coat but it does pop off easier. If I used your “stripe” down the middle method with Holo Taco or UNT, would my nails last a little longer? Thanks for the info!❤️
they could definitely get a little bit more wear time using that method!
Thanks for the awesome review. Your videos are the bomb.
Do you have a way to keep my nails healthy and strong while continuously using product on my nails that isn’t peel of base because it peel off doesn’t last very long
i find the best thing to do is apply cuticle oil daily and try to minimize the number of times you do your nails in a week.
How do you remove it without gilding your nails down too much or scratching them?
i soak off my nails which is very gentle.
I have used Revel and Sparkle & Co. both did not work for me at all. I had to file them both off. I was using dip powder.
i’ve been having so much trouble finding a place to buy the unt peel off base coat!! i don’t think they make it anymore, but so many people still regularly buy it,, do you have any tips on how to find it?? by the way, many thanks for making such a helpful video 🙏🏻🙏🏻
i’m hoping the link in my description still works! i know i always can find it on amazon.
@@katesnails it doesn’t :( i saw the one on amazon but it was called something different so i wasn’t sure if it was the same thing,, process videos i saw looked kind of shitty tbh
Can you do more videos with the gel method, and how to do designs with the gel method like ombré and French tip. Please Please, I’m allergic to the dip powder liquids so I have started to use gel and I would love to learn how to do designs with it. 😊
i can totally try to do so! it’s exactly the same process you would use with dip liquids the only difference being having to cure between layers.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. It was so helpful.
What about for polygel or acrylic?
it will last about the same, if not maybe a day longer.
I was wondering if you had any tips for lifting? I use my dip powder & then maybe 4 day’s later I can peel it off completely. Was wondering if anyone else had this issue it’s so annoying 😫
hi! i assume you’re referring to nails lifting without the use of a peel off base? if so, it is crucial to prep correctly. this means pushing back and removing the cuticles as well as buffing the shine off the nail plate! another key piece is to make sure the product applied does not touch the skin.
katesnails thank you so much!!!
Great video!!! Thank you! You have are my go to for anything regarding nails :)
Super helpful video, thanks! ☺️
Does this make dip application easier and smoother??
the peel base underneath has really no effect on the dip application itself.
Do you put this under tips, if using , or after you apply tips?
GREAT VIDEO!! very informative. If you ever want to do a video on how to apply chunky dip powder glitter? I recently purchase from sparkle and co (which I love their powders thank you) the fire opal, I thought it was a true regular powder color base off description and pictures and when I got it, it was a chunky mess and applying was a nightmare! I'm relatively new with dip nails so any tips on applying would be great:) I'm not usually into a full glitter nail but sometimes a girl just wants a sparkly nail lol.
i can totally try and do a video like that!
Ok some silly questions
1. When you peel off the dip the peel base comes off with it right?
2. How long does your mani last with the peel base and dip powder?
TY!
hi! yes the peel off base comes off with whatever you’re peeling off. i answered how long the nails last in the video!
Thanks so much for this video! I appreciate you ❤️
Thank you so much for the demos
Would this work if applying full set of press on or glued on nails?
are you asking about using the peel base under the nails to stick the press-ons on? i would say it probably wouldn't work for that purpose.
katesnails no I was thinking using it first then applying glue then artificial nail.
If you think this would not work, do you have any suggestions for removing the press on without doing a lot of damage to the nails.
What dip base are you using for the dip powder application?
it is the double dip store base liquid!
@@katesnails thank you love! It looks like it applies really nice. Do you like it?
i do like it! however, i like the sparkle and co base a little bit more.
@@katesnails okie dokie. I appreciate your opinion. You and Marla kris are my favorite RUclipsrs!
Perfect. Thanks for the info Kate.
Thank you so much for video it has helped me a lot
When it pops off, does the peel off come off with the application?
yes, the peel off base comes off with whatever you’re peeling off.
Thank you for this video!!
Amazing video!! 😍 so much info!
I will say, peel base acts differently for everyone. I can’t use peel base on my natural nails because it damages mine personally. Even when I use UNT which is good quality.
It really varies from person to person.
Just wanted to add this just in case someone does experience peel base damaging their natural nails. 😅
Not using something beforehand makes gels and dips too hard to remove. THAT is what's damaging to natural nails. I stopped using dips all together (before discovering peel base) because the set was time consuming and were lifting by weeks end 👎🏽. I prefer gels, my nails are healthy and much stronger.
I will just stick with regular base coat because i am a nail peeler and if i use peel off base coat the nail art will go away along with the peeled off nails so i don't use that.
Tysm! I'll definitely buy peel off base coat from now on ;) do you have a code for Holo Taco?
i do not :(
I love your videos ❤️❤️
Very helpful video - thank you!!
Awesome video👍🏽TY
Great video!🙌
Great video thank you for doing this so informative!
Very thankful for your detailed demo, and explanation, and answers to all questions. Thank you so much!!!
I’m a writer, so I keep my nails short on week days for work and do press on claws on the weekends. I wonder if I could stick them on with a glue/latex based peel off base coat for easy removal🧐has anyone ever tried this? I would need them to last for 2 days
i think using a peel base could potentially work! i’ve never tried it but don’t see why it wouldn’t.
that's a super good idea! have you since tried it? I'm curious!
The middle nail peel coat is what u want
It was really helpful thanks a lot 🥰
Thank you!
Very detailed! Thank you!
Very good video! Thank you!
Made me decide not to use a peel off base coat. Thanks for the information.
Thank you so much!
Kristina kouture apply a peel base than tips..and it works for her....she's a nail tech and does lots of videos on RUclips some she changes her Manis often
Great video
nice video keep it up
This is a helpful video first?❤️❤️
🥰🥰👏
First 😊
Peel base looks easy and convenient for us nail techs to "remove" when clients come back in the salon... but it worries me for the actual clients who may chip a nail or experience lifting... then they will end up taking the WHOLE polish off! This is probably best for personal use. I can't imagine using this in a salon setting and having a client literally take their whole nail off lol
i totally agree, this is definitely better for personal use. it only lasts a few days so i can’t imagine how soon clients would need to come back and get their nails redone or fixed. 🤍
Can you use peel off base coat under polygel or acrylic?
yes you can!
Really well made video! Thanks!
Great tips, thanks for the video!