I ACTUALLY don't like her method much. The gel polish over the top is a brilliant idea, however her application seemed very bulky at the cuticle even after filing. I'm a nail tech and I don't go all the way to the cuticle with each application. Try starting a small amount away from the cuticle and with your way up with each dip. Also, some of the dip colors will stain your natural nail so one coat of clear dip powder before you start the color dips really prevents that from happening if you are using over a natural nail without a nail tip over top. Finally, if you are having trouble with the finish gel that comes with the revel nail line not coming out shiny, wait longer for your activator step to dry before applying the finish gel and it will come out beautifully shiny.
The way I understand it and the way my nail tech does it is dip 3/4 of the nail the first and then the full nail the second time so it doesn’t build up too thick at the cuticle
@@oliviaandbella7126 nail career education is a great channel to watch you don’t want to buff the nail smooth before the gel polish you need to rough it with a 180 file so that gel polish can grip to the dip powder. Also using a gel base coat before top coat helps. When the nail is buffed it’s so smooth the polish peels off like a sticker literally within hours. I’ve done it 😂 but yea this helps so much. Her channel is great as I’m a nail tech myself and of course like we all do we learn and mess up and a client comes back etc we’ve all been there it’s no shame! Hope this helps sweetie! Happy polishing!
You could cut down a lot of filing time if you didn’t apply base and dip to your entire nail the first dip. Start about 1/4 of the way AWAY from your cuticle and side walls. Dip. Then take the base a bit further but still not all the way to cuticle and side walls. Then build from there with the entire nail being dipped. Just my tips as an at home nail enthusiast lol 🙈
@@hammypie yes, if you use a gel top coat it will need to be cured in a lamp. UV lamps are usually 60-120 seconds and LED lamps are usually 30-60 seconds. Depending on which gel product you get. If it’s truly “gel” it will always need a light to cure.
She uses an led polish that needs light curing instead of he dip nails top coat. Because the dip nail top coat takes too long to dry and isn't as shiny as a gel finish. 😁
I loved this video bc it is straightforward, each step is fully explained. It wasnt over explained and she didnt babble on endlessly like some of the tutorials. It was watch...learn...done! Thank you!
Perfect timing! I just bought a dip powder system! I can't wait to try it. Love the tip for using a clear gel top coat. Makes a ton of sense. Thank you, Juli!
The printer paper tip was brilliant! I would have never thought to do that and what a wonderful way to recycle unused powder back into the container. Thank you!!
do you find that with this method of putting the full cover tips on with gel allows them to stay on? im always afraid with full cover that theyll pop off
Thank you for sharing these tips! Question, how do you do your dominant hand as far as the drilling goes? Is it possible to do it with just a nail file? Thanks!
if you do normal prep,...like for prop adhesion for glue and/or acrylic then it will last...forever lol...I have thin nails so they intake more water and I still get 4+ weeks with apres dupe method
I love your method. I did dip nails recently for the first time and wish I had found this video first! Taking my true power back in how my nails are done.
Have you ever had any issues with "dip flu?" Do you wear a mask? I'm masked, have my dust collector and do my dip in a ventilated area and I still get chest and nasal congestion that lasts a few days...:(
Every time I try to shape my dips nails at the end like you did the color starts to file off and I’m no where near the natural nail . Is there a reason this is happening and what can I do to avoid this ? I also find that even though I’m fast with dipping into the powder it seems patchy .
Wow I’m glad RUclips showed me this one 😂 tried round one and two on my own with dip powder and realized I needed some help, this was very useful and I like the gel top coat trick! I agree I don’t like the dip top coat and they NEVER DRY GOOD 😭😂
Not trying to be that critic, but there are a lot of details you're leaving out. How to apply each layer of "polish," what angle to go at when dipping, the fact that not all top coats cure without an activator, how much "polish" you leave on your brush before applying, scraping the cuticle area, etc. Prepping a certain way is also incredible important! I mean you're leaving out a lot a lot. Sorry!
Thank you for video!! You made me go out and buy the dip kit hahah! Your video really helped me do good for my first time!!! Only question I have is when I did my nails my base cost that you put on before the powder the brush got hard!! Did I do something wrong for it to go hard?
I'm so glad I found this, because I tried to add the top coat from my new dip powder nail kit today just to fix one nail, and I thought it smelled like superglue and took longer to dry than nail polish. So long that I couldn't possibly not bump into anything and ruin the finish. I'll be using a different gel top coat!
Thank You! I just did my first dip set at home and I hated the top coat so much that I dug my uv light out and finished with the clear top coat! This is by far the best how to video I’ve seen
I absolutely HATE the top coat !! Will definitely be trying different gel ones next time. I use mostly iGel products, and just started trying the powders with their Dip system, instead of monomer & a brush. Well I checked the Dip glue and top coat ingredients and they are exactly the same ingredients.
Sooooo I tried this (just natural nails and the edges of my nails look atrocious. I painted my nails and my skin I guess... its soo messy looking, what can I do to fix it
What if I didn’t apply the activator a second time after filing, could that be the reason that the are breaking? Also I did 3 layers of dip and it’s very thin…. Is there an optimal thickness that they should be?
This is awesome! Thank you for sharing! I'm a beginner and it's all new to me. What is the process when nails grow out? Do you fill nails with another dip?
My dip kit came with only activator, brush on gel and fake nails. The brush on gel did not hold the fake nails on. They wouldn't stay on. Why include fake nails and nothing to hold them on? I'm SO frustrated.
Beautiful, I have done dip powder at home, but I find its not hard on my nails and it chips the next day and starts crumbling, I apply it just like you did with the activator, and my clear gel top coat peel off a few days after, what am I doing wrong?
You're not putting the nails on properly honey.. mines last at least a week and I cook wash clean and forget they're even on.. you have to stick them with enough glue and press on them for at least 30 seconds
help.......i put my base coat on really thin because i don't want clumps of dip powder at the tip and guess what is till get that thick clump of powder at the free edge of my nail and i use that white tray for easy dipping application. I am in love with the dip and need help :( :( :(
I've watched many of these videos and you see them using a natural colour powder first before a colour. How come you didn't? This looks fab. Will try. X thanks x
I’m new to this and trying SNS dip powder. When I do the nude color it turns out smooth and when I do the red one using the same method the surface turns out grainy and rough. Where am I making the mistake?
Can someone tell me the best dip powders to use? I currently do my nails at home with the gel system but they peel and I don’t want to buy a powder that doesn’t work well. Thank you!
Can you please tell me what you used to "glue" on the tips? I remember you said you didn't use glue you used something else but didn't state what it was? I want something that will hold the tips on good.
Have a question for everyone..I have a friend that does my nails, with dip..For her to do my nails, it takes 6 hours.. Is this really how long it takes.. Getting so tired of having to waste my whole day, getting my nails done.. I'm usually there 5 or 6 hours. I just can't believe t
LOL no it shouldn’t take anywhere near that long unless they’re getting distracted or they’re putting an elaborate amount of gems and painting designs.
I have so many dip powders but I have yet to use them because I'm so scared I'm gonna mess them up lmao. I need to buy an edrill but I'm scared of that too :D wish me luck!
Thank you for going step by step so cleat. I do have a couple questions, if you decide to use a gel topcoat do you have to cure them? Also as far as a lint free wipe can I use a alcohol wipe?
This was perfect Juli !! Just started doing my own nails, great tutorial....Upon putting on the clear gel top coat, do you need to cure it under the lamp or just air dry?
Hi, so the base coat and top coat used in this video is the same product used for poly gel? I didn't know they could be used to adhere full cover nails, but I like that idea. Just wanted to confirm.
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I ACTUALLY don't like her method much. The gel polish over the top is a brilliant idea, however her application seemed very bulky at the cuticle even after filing. I'm a nail tech and I don't go all the way to the cuticle with each application. Try starting a small amount away from the cuticle and with your way up with each dip. Also, some of the dip colors will stain your natural nail so one coat of clear dip powder before you start the color dips really prevents that from happening if you are using over a natural nail without a nail tip over top. Finally, if you are having trouble with the finish gel that comes with the revel nail line not coming out shiny, wait longer for your activator step to dry before applying the finish gel and it will come out beautifully shiny.
Omg thank u
Ty
Those tops for dip manicure will never be shiny as gel top coats.
@@beataboom so use gel lol
agree
The way I understand it and the way my nail tech does it is dip 3/4 of the nail the first and then the full nail the second time so it doesn’t build up too thick at the cuticle
Doesnt that help build the arch as well?
@@ovedaehiogu7991 yes!
Beautiful nails. I would love to see a video on how you remove it.
Do a search on RUclips. There are lots of videos on removal
Rtp
This actually works! I just used this method yesterday. ruclips.net/video/xw-l7h37BTc/видео.html
I use Acetone from Sally's
You literally file to make them look dull, soak cotton in acetone and it dissolves.
Just remember ladies and gents rough not buff before applying that gel top coat or it’ll chip! Been there done that and I’m a nail tech
Thanks for the tip! But what do you mean rough and not buff?
@@oliviaandbella7126 nail career education is a great channel to watch you don’t want to buff the nail smooth before the gel polish you need to rough it with a 180 file so that gel polish can grip to the dip powder. Also using a gel base coat before top coat helps. When the nail is buffed it’s so smooth the polish peels off like a sticker literally within hours. I’ve done it 😂 but yea this helps so much. Her channel is great as I’m a nail tech myself and of course like we all do we learn and mess up and a client comes back etc we’ve all been there it’s no shame! Hope this helps sweetie! Happy polishing!
@@keelyboulter1992 do u have to cure the gel top coat?
@@henryedward8321 yes and use a base coat too!!! Cure both ❤️
Thank you!!
You could cut down a lot of filing time if you didn’t apply base and dip to your entire nail the first dip. Start about 1/4 of the way AWAY from your cuticle and side walls. Dip. Then take the base a bit further but still not all the way to cuticle and side walls. Then build from there with the entire nail being dipped.
Just my tips as an at home nail enthusiast lol 🙈
Well thanks for the tip!
@@Strawberrytarty you’re welcome ☺️
That’s such a good tip!!! Also if I used the same gel top coat as her do I have to cure that? (With a lamp)
@@hammypie yes, if you use a gel top coat it will need to be cured in a lamp. UV lamps are usually 60-120 seconds and LED lamps are usually 30-60 seconds. Depending on which gel product you get.
If it’s truly “gel” it will always need a light to cure.
So if I use the same top coat she uses which type of lamp do I need to use? Thank you
That's helpful!
But I didn't understand this: after applying the soak off top coat, do you put the nails into the dryer lamp?
She uses an led polish that needs light curing instead of he dip nails top coat. Because the dip nail top coat takes too long to dry and isn't as shiny as a gel finish. 😁
I loved this video bc it is straightforward, each step is fully explained. It wasnt over explained and she didnt babble on endlessly like some of the tutorials. It was watch...learn...done! Thank you!
There's one on here I have to turn the volume down completely because she talks throughout the whole video and it's not a pleasant voice either. 🤭
Perfect timing! I just bought a dip powder system! I can't wait to try it. Love the tip for using a clear gel top coat. Makes a ton of sense. Thank you, Juli!
I did this and my gel top coat just sunk onto the sealer. I did give it time to dry, where was the mistake?
The printer paper tip was brilliant! I would have never thought to do that and what a wonderful way to recycle unused powder back into the container. Thank you!!
do you find that with this method of putting the full cover tips on with gel allows them to stay on? im always afraid with full cover that theyll pop off
Thank you for sharing these tips! Question, how do you do your dominant hand as far as the drilling goes? Is it possible to do it with just a nail file? Thanks!
Yes it is!
yes it is, she mentioned that in the video. she said it just takes a little longer to do.
You actually have beautiful real nails also. I can't wait to try this. I have been using poly gel and It getting old bc they do not stay on long.
How long did your nails last with the false nail gel application technique?
if you do normal prep,...like for prop adhesion for glue and/or acrylic then it will last...forever lol...I have thin nails so they intake more water and I still get 4+ weeks with apres dupe method
Dip powder nails are beautiful. But mine always look dusty lol. It’s hard for me to clean up my cuticle
Thank you you for keeping it short and sweet!
I’ve watched probably 20+ dip powder videos. This is hands down the best dip powder tutorial!!!
I love your method. I did dip nails recently for the first time and wish I had found this video first! Taking my true power back in how my nails are done.
They turned out SO pretty! And such an informative video, I just ordered my first powders and can’t wait to try them out 🥰
Have you ever had any issues with "dip flu?" Do you wear a mask? I'm masked, have my dust collector and do my dip in a ventilated area and I still get chest and nasal congestion that lasts a few days...:(
It's not dip flu it's dip allergy I'm sorry to say 😭
The only problem is that i want to the fake nails but my fake nails fall off easily.
Gel topcoat is so genius!! Doing this from now on
Every time I try to shape my dips nails at the end like you did the color starts to file off and I’m no where near the natural nail . Is there a reason this is happening and what can I do to avoid this ? I also find that even though I’m fast with dipping into the powder it seems patchy .
Clear cap your nails after your done with all your color dip. It protects the color/glitter when start your filing, hope this helps 💕
Where do you get the nail extensions you use?
Amazon
Wow I’m glad RUclips showed me this one 😂 tried round one and two on my own with dip powder and realized I needed some help, this was very useful and I like the gel top coat trick! I agree I don’t like the dip top coat and they NEVER DRY GOOD 😭😂
Is the base coat a gel polish or regular polish
Not trying to be that critic, but there are a lot of details you're leaving out. How to apply each layer of "polish," what angle to go at when dipping, the fact that not all top coats cure without an activator, how much "polish" you leave on your brush before applying, scraping the cuticle area, etc. Prepping a certain way is also incredible important! I mean you're leaving out a lot a lot. Sorry!
Thank you for video!!
You made me go out and buy the dip kit hahah!
Your video really helped me do good for my first time!!!
Only question I have is when I did my nails my base cost that you put on before the powder the brush got hard!!
Did I do something wrong for it to go hard?
*has the most beautiful natural nails*
*puts extensions on anyway*
I'm so glad I found this, because I tried to add the top coat from my new dip powder nail kit today just to fix one nail, and I thought it smelled like superglue and took longer to dry than nail polish. So long that I couldn't possibly not bump into anything and ruin the finish. I'll be using a different gel top coat!
I messed up
Why wouldn’t it harden? What could I be doing wrong? It was a complete disaster I don’t understand. Help! Lol
Why do you wipe off the activator the second time? I haven’t been doing that! So just wondering 😬
Thank You! I just did my first dip set at home and I hated the top coat so much that I dug my uv light out and finished with the clear top coat! This is by far the best how to video I’ve seen
I had this same issue over the weekend I thought I did something wrong. I’m going to have to invest in a UV light now.
This is my go-to. I don't even visit the nail bar anymore. Also, gorgeous nails and colour ❤
I absolutely HATE the top coat
!! Will definitely be trying different gel ones next time. I use mostly iGel products, and just started trying the powders with their Dip system, instead of monomer & a brush. Well I checked the Dip glue and top coat ingredients and they are exactly the same ingredients.
Sooooo I tried this (just natural nails and the edges of my nails look atrocious. I painted my nails and my skin I guess... its soo messy looking, what can I do to fix it
I tore them off😥it looked awful
Thanks. Very quick and informative.
Directions of the top coat say to use UV or LED light. Did you use the light to cure the top coat?
What if I didn’t apply the activator a second time after filing, could that be the reason that the are breaking? Also I did 3 layers of dip and it’s very thin…. Is there an optimal thickness that they should be?
I love the colors you used!! I am new to dip powder and still learning new tips and trips for manicure so thankss!!
These colors come in a kit for revel nail, its called “fabulous in french”! I just got mine today and i love it:))
Aww thank you!!! I am going to go check it out
Great video, quick and to the point and great pointers.
You make this look wayyyyyy to easy
With a gel top coat do you need to light cure it? Which gel top coat did you use?
I was thinking the same!
Yes you need to cure it with the lamp
This is awesome! Thank you for sharing! I'm a beginner and it's all new to me. What is the process when nails grow out? Do you fill nails with another dip?
This is genius. My nails have suffered so much from gel manicures. This is a chance to actually save them 💅
The nail drill that is sponsored in this video is not available on the listing that your link sends us to. Could you please update your link
My dip kit came with only activator, brush on gel and fake nails. The brush on gel did not hold the fake nails on. They wouldn't stay on. Why include fake nails and nothing to hold them on? I'm SO frustrated.
Beautiful natural nails/perfect nail beds.
Beautiful, I have done dip powder at home, but I find its not hard on my nails and it chips the next day and starts crumbling, I apply it just like you did with the activator, and my clear gel top coat peel off a few days after, what am I doing wrong?
Could be your products. My advice would be investing in a good starter set from Amazon.
My nails keep coming off within 1 day or less. Not sure what am doing wrong😣
You're not putting the nails on properly honey.. mines last at least a week and I cook wash clean and forget they're even on.. you have to stick them with enough glue and press on them for at least 30 seconds
@@tamiajackson Would u say the glue last longer as a nail ahesive, than gel polish?
I made the mistakes of putting false nails over gel nails. And when I say they would NEVER COME OFF
does it matter if you use full coverage nail tips or just the usual tips?
IDK
They came out beautiful. I always do gel nails and decided to try dipping. Just got my kit and this was a great guide video.
You can do both… apply the gel base coat, dip ,cure , brush … repeat
You sound exactly like Peyton from Murder with my husband
help.......i put my base coat on really thin because i don't want clumps of dip powder at the tip and guess what is till get that thick clump of powder at the free edge of my nail and i use that white tray for easy dipping application. I am in love with the dip and need help :( :( :(
Wow, after watching this I’m happy with polygel, it looks difficult
I've watched many of these videos and you see them using a natural colour powder first before a colour. How come you didn't? This looks fab. Will try. X thanks x
My nail tech doesn't either, she just does the color
Who makes the clearest clear powder and the lightest pink powder?????
I’m new to this and trying SNS dip powder. When I do the nude color it turns out smooth and when I do the red one using the same method the surface turns out grainy and rough. Where am I making the mistake?
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Please clarify if you had to cure the gel top coat? 😀
Yes! Cure the gel top coat after applying it over your dip manicure!
Can someone tell me the best dip powders to use? I currently do my nails at home with the gel system but they peel and I don’t want to buy a powder that doesn’t work well. Thank you!
Can you please tell me what you used to "glue" on the tips? I remember you said you didn't use glue you used something else but didn't state what it was? I want something that will hold the tips on good.
Luvv it 👍🏽🥰great steps💅🏽🤩& tips👏🏾
Hey do you have to uv cute the gel topcoat?
Can i use ph bottle instead of activator? Cuz here they dont sell activator bottle
Wow! I like your style but can I ask you after using the gel topcoat did u cure it?
You nails bed are very beautiful ❤
I don’t understand. If you have fake nails on then why do you need dip power?
Can I skip the activator? Because I have no one and.....
What fake nails did she use? How did she apply them?!
I loved your tips! Can’t wait to try :)
where did you get your fake press ons from? The shapes really nice
Ok I have to know what color dip the pink was???????
Actually? How can you mess this up? Lol.
Can you use any base coat? I bought a kit but didn't come with a base coat
Can u use only base coat before dipping i always use glue
Dope💖
Are these dip powders same as Acrylic powder??
Can I use regular nail tips?
You used the top coat for the 3xtension ???
Have a question for everyone..I have a friend that does my nails, with dip..For her to do my nails, it takes 6 hours.. Is this really how long it takes.. Getting so tired of having to waste my whole day, getting my nails done.. I'm usually there 5 or 6 hours. I just can't believe t
LOL no it shouldn’t take anywhere near that long unless they’re getting distracted or they’re putting an elaborate amount of gems and painting designs.
Can I add crafting glitter to my nail dip powder
I love this step-by-step! Thank you so much!🌼
Am I the only person who hates long false nails
My heart started hurting when she used the buffer up and down instead of side to side like uggghhh🤦🏾♀️😱😵👎🏾
What tips is she using I don’t see it in the description box
I have so many dip powders but I have yet to use them because I'm so scared I'm gonna mess them up lmao. I need to buy an edrill but I'm scared of that too :D wish me luck!
Thank you for going step by step so cleat. I do have a couple questions, if you decide to use a gel topcoat do you have to cure them? Also as far as a lint free wipe can I use a alcohol wipe?
Why do you put the "ACTUALLY" on your titles? Throwing shade at Sandi or something?
I went to a salon and spent 40 dollars and it's not very good at all, super thick, uneven, uncomfortable.
Did you cure that last coat under a lamp?
How many Coats of powder should you do?
Wow you have beautiful natural nails
Me running to do my nails now. I bought a dip powder system a few weeks ago but have been a bit reluctant to use. This just gave me the confidence.
Thinking about switching from acrylics to these but I use decals in my nails would that work with dipping?
I believe press on nails are more convenient!, I need your review about which is better, press on nails or glamrdip?
This was perfect Juli !! Just started doing my own nails, great tutorial....Upon putting on the clear gel top coat, do you need to cure it under the lamp or just air dry?
THANK YOU SOSOSOSO MUCH it was so easyy and im only 14 it came out so good
Hi, so the base coat and top coat used in this video is the same product used for poly gel? I didn't know they could be used to adhere full cover nails, but I like that idea. Just wanted to confirm.