Pour-over is my favorite method. It gives a thin, even coat. I've had problems dipping in the past and end up with a "hump" somewhere on my nail that needs filing to the n th degree. Lumpy application takes so much more work! I'm a total weirdo and I've embraced it since I was in my teens. I can count the number of straight bars I've been to on one hand. We used to attend the Vampire Masquerade Ball every year until the lines for Absinthe got 30 minutes long and the midnight waltz left us with about 2 ft of space to dance in. I was "goth" before it had a name, as early as 1981 or 1982, and folks used to cross the street because they were afraid of us. We just giggled. I've "trained" all of my friends to accept the weird things I do as "oh, that's just April". I get respect when, at 56, I'm dressed like a soccer mom and waltz into the Coffin Bar downtown and hit the dance floor. I've had a lot of drinks bought for me by folks I don't know because I was completely unexpected and because my "weird" is genuine. Be your genuine self, no matter what, at all times. If folks don't like it, they don't have to and they don't have to look at you or participate with you. Don't try to fit in where you don't fit. Be your honest self and you will find all kinds of places of acceptance.
Marla: "we need something on our nails, and by WE i mean ME" Me: *Staring down on my naked horrendously boring nails that desperately needs something* 🤣 OMG! i have a random golfball in a flower vase thing!! No idea why i have it there! 😂
Beautiful as always. My depression/ptsd/anxiety has kicked back up super heavy, so I'm going back in my hidey hole. I thought, or was hoping with fingers crossed, that watching nail videos would help, but it just reminds me of my nail supplies burnt to ashes 😢 As always, I love your videos and your vibe! ❤
Definitely going to be buying this stamping plate to surprise my best friend!! Totally getting the sea turtle conservation plate too!! Thank you for sharing this plate and your discount code!! Will be ordering next week and can NOT wait to go pamper my bestie with the most amazing sea turtle nails ever!! THANK YOU! 🥰
LOVEloveLOve!!! Yasssssss...Please show me all the nail stuff & (hands over mouth...keeping my fingers crossed for your relationship!!! (woohoo) I adore the Serenity Cove!!! SWOON!!! Hahahaha!!! I found a Hammer in my purse at my daughters Parent/Teacher Conference. Oops!!! I had been nailing holes for paintings, & thought I put it back...but I put it in my purse moment. Derp Moment!!! Meow Kitty Kitty!!! ✌🏻💙
I would love to see a video about mistakes. Like if you bump a nail in the process and you mess up the dip how you fix it. If you’ve already done a video like that, let me know and direct me to it because that’s my biggest problem. I inevitably bump tap or scratch a nail before activator or mess up a dip and don’t know how to fix it. You are really inspiring and since I am so new to dipping, I really get inspiration and ideas from you and your Facebook group.
Hey love! I can definitely do an updated video but in the meantime, have you seen my “dip powder problems” videos? I’ll link part 1 here for you. Hopefully they help! Part 1: th-cam.com/video/w-wZhi11aj8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UfNzwFph6dC4C3EC Part 2: th-cam.com/video/gZQhf_EuF04/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Sb-PJODsVy6g1OIV
@@MarlaKris I honestly couldn’t tell you. I have so many sets that came in different sizes that I’m sure I have at least 50+ with some duplicates of sizes. 🫣🤣🤷♀️🫶
If it’s not gel why do you have to be so careful not to get it on your skin? Also, what is the estimated time it would take for a newbie to complete this process? It looks fun & interesting! Very much enjoyed this video. Thank you!
Hey love! Any repetitive exposure to product has the potential to create an allergy. Also, product on the skin can lead to product lifting prematurely! If I’m being 100% honest, give yourself 2-3 hours for both hands. The more you practice, the quicker you can become. A full set for me takes about an hour. 🩷
Hi Marla, on the stamped nail, does it matter that you didn't put the activator on it like the others? Sincerely, Becky the Weido Extraordinaire! PS: Giggles and Fred (turtle) 🤣
🤔 I definitely have one with builder gel over full cover extensions but I don’t think I have one on tips. The process would be basically the same go depending on the length! Here’s the video: th-cam.com/video/EHy0mnZGZc4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=e0Qgch6Mfyj3UIU9
Pour-over is my favorite method. It gives a thin, even coat. I've had problems dipping in the past and end up with a "hump" somewhere on my nail that needs filing to the n th degree. Lumpy application takes so much more work!
I'm a total weirdo and I've embraced it since I was in my teens. I can count the number of straight bars I've been to on one hand. We used to attend the Vampire Masquerade Ball every year until the lines for Absinthe got 30 minutes long and the midnight waltz left us with about 2 ft of space to dance in. I was "goth" before it had a name, as early as 1981 or 1982, and folks used to cross the street because they were afraid of us. We just giggled. I've "trained" all of my friends to accept the weird things I do as "oh, that's just April". I get respect when, at 56, I'm dressed like a soccer mom and waltz into the Coffin Bar downtown and hit the dance floor. I've had a lot of drinks bought for me by folks I don't know because I was completely unexpected and because my "weird" is genuine.
Be your genuine self, no matter what, at all times. If folks don't like it, they don't have to and they don't have to look at you or participate with you. Don't try to fit in where you don't fit. Be your honest self and you will find all kinds of places of acceptance.
You’re so my people 🩷🫶🏻
Marla: "we need something on our nails, and by WE i mean ME" Me: *Staring down on my naked horrendously boring nails that desperately needs something* 🤣 OMG! i have a random golfball in a flower vase thing!! No idea why i have it there! 😂
I remember subscribing right away when you called us weirdos. I’ll take it!
Gustav for the turtle and Sebastian for the seahorse! Love this mani!
Oh those are perfect!!!
I’m happy to see someone use this. I’ve had one for months now but have been too sick to do my nails. Awesome!
So stinking cute Marla! TFS! 🐢💖💯
So adorable!! Also I love Sassy Mouth products! They are amazing! ❤
Beautiful as always. My depression/ptsd/anxiety has kicked back up super heavy, so I'm going back in my hidey hole. I thought, or was hoping with fingers crossed, that watching nail videos would help, but it just reminds me of my nail supplies burnt to ashes 😢
As always, I love your videos and your vibe! ❤
Just came across your channel and in the beginning, when you called us beautiful weirdos, it totally made me subscribe 😂❤
You’re clearly our people lol so glad you’re here! Welcome to the fam 🫶🏻🩷
Love them! That aqua color is beautiful. Crush from Nemo! “Dude”
Adorable Marla 🐢❤️
Definitely going to be buying this stamping plate to surprise my best friend!! Totally getting the sea turtle conservation plate too!! Thank you for sharing this plate and your discount code!! Will be ordering next week and can NOT wait to go pamper my bestie with the most amazing sea turtle nails ever!! THANK YOU! 🥰
First . Good morning my favorite weirdo . Now I can watch the video 🥰
Morning sunshine!! Happy Monday!! 🩷
LOVEloveLOve!!! Yasssssss...Please show me all the nail stuff & (hands over mouth...keeping my fingers crossed for your relationship!!! (woohoo) I adore the Serenity Cove!!! SWOON!!! Hahahaha!!! I found a Hammer in my purse at my daughters Parent/Teacher Conference. Oops!!! I had been nailing holes for paintings, & thought I put it back...but I put it in my purse moment. Derp Moment!!! Meow Kitty Kitty!!! ✌🏻💙
I love that turtle!
Isn’t he precious?! 😍
Yes! ❤
I wanna hear more on the new guy!! How it came to be and all if you’re comfortable sharing with us.
Your kitty is so purr-ecious! Please tell him I love him and give him kisses for me!
Marla I watch your videos at nite after work… I am a nurse who works evenings.. ❤ wanna see the stamping..
I would love to see a video about mistakes. Like if you bump a nail in the process and you mess up the dip how you fix it. If you’ve already done a video like that, let me know and direct me to it because that’s my biggest problem. I inevitably bump tap or scratch a nail before activator or mess up a dip and don’t know how to fix it. You are really inspiring and since I am so new to dipping, I really get inspiration and ideas from you and your Facebook group.
Hey love! I can definitely do an updated video but in the meantime, have you seen my “dip powder problems” videos? I’ll link part 1 here for you. Hopefully they help!
Part 1: th-cam.com/video/w-wZhi11aj8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UfNzwFph6dC4C3EC
Part 2: th-cam.com/video/gZQhf_EuF04/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Sb-PJODsVy6g1OIV
Weirdo can be an endearing term. That’s how I see you using it. No offense taken here. ❤😂
I find crochet hooks everywhere! I forget where I put them and then find them way later like ‘HOW did this get here?!’ 🤣🤣🤣
How many hooks do you have???? 🤣
@@MarlaKris I honestly couldn’t tell you. I have so many sets that came in different sizes that I’m sure I have at least 50+ with some duplicates of sizes. 🫣🤣🤷♀️🫶
If it’s not gel why do you have to be so careful not to get it on your skin? Also, what is the estimated time it would take for a newbie to complete this process? It looks fun & interesting! Very much enjoyed this video. Thank you!
Hey love! Any repetitive exposure to product has the potential to create an allergy. Also, product on the skin can lead to product lifting prematurely!
If I’m being 100% honest, give yourself 2-3 hours for both hands. The more you practice, the quicker you can become. A full set for me takes about an hour. 🩷
@@MarlaKris thanks so much!
Just curious could you do a clear gel or layer of clear dip over the stamping to protect it more?
Yes BUT I would highly suggest smudge free top, then dip base and clear.
Hi Marla, on the stamped nail, does it matter that you didn't put the activator on it like the others?
Sincerely,
Becky the Weido Extraordinaire!
PS: Giggles and Fred (turtle) 🤣
lol
I activated after dipping, so that was solid. I didn’t activate before top coat bc I didn’t use the dip top. 🩷
@@MarlaKris Gotcha. I can always count on you to cheer me up. Thanks Marla.
This is a little off topic but do you have any videos on tips with builder gel. There are so many videos on your channel 😂
🤔 I definitely have one with builder gel over full cover extensions but I don’t think I have one on tips. The process would be basically the same go depending on the length! Here’s the video: th-cam.com/video/EHy0mnZGZc4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=e0Qgch6Mfyj3UIU9
@@MarlaKristhank you!
Yay I was wondering about this stamper? And does it really work??❤
It sure do!! 10/10 recommend!!
@@MarlaKris thank you girly 🥰🥰🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Beautiful...and weirdo is not offensive because if you want to find anything offensive you wlll...sick sick sick of the word police....
PREACH!!! 🫶🏻🩷
So slow. After all these years!