Wow, I went to get my nails done today. I’m so impressed with your OPI Dip Powder System. Thank you for showing off your talent and skills. I subscribed to your channel as well. Look forward to watching more of your clips.🌹❤🎉 Kind regards, Linda.
So glad you enjoyed! My go to is funny bunny by opi for a milky white, but I also love the color “bride to be” by the brand perfect match! It’s more of a coconut milky white! I actually have it on my nails right now!! If you have an Instagram, you can send me a DM and I will send you a photo of my current nails!
@@GinaMarieBrescia Thanks for the ideas, will check out instagram soon and the brand. I've been using an inexpensive brand and have had lots of chipping so thinking it may be the quality of the powder, I use OPI base and activator but a cheaper powder. Anxious to try something better. Again thanks for the quick response!
I think it is very easy to try, thank you because it cost a lot of money in the mail salons. We all have a lot of time now, so we can try to do it ourselves.
👍🏼I’ve never left a comment on youtube before🤓but that was AWESOME ⭐️👍🏼💅🏼⭐️👍🏼⭐️👍🏼⭐️👍🏼👍🏼⭐️👍🏼⭐️👍🏼⭐️👍🏼⭐️👍🏼 I’ve done nails for over 20years & I’ve seen a quadrillion “how to do💅🏼” videos & you are my FAVORITE🌟⭐️👍🏼⭐️🌟 I learned more from your video than I did from the “professional” powder dipping💅🏼class I paid to take!!! ㊙️I used the base coat instead of the top coat👍🏼yoü are sooooooo right! I would of never tried that㊙️ I definitely agree with you about❌not using an electric file (drill) on your nails👍🏼 ⭐️OPI “Bubble bath” & “Princess rules” are my clients fav⭐️👍🏼
Hi Kendall! Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video and got value out of it♥️ using the base coat as the top coat is a game changer!! Works like a charm🥰 those colors are amazing and I’ve had bubble bath on my nails for a month straight now!! So classic and is the perfect neutral pink💗
def looking into higher end nail products i rather have one good dip powder than all the hit n miss dip powders i have from amazon lol n this is the color i want,, glad to see it in use . thanks for the video!
Thank you for showing step by step, I’m wanting to do my own nails but have been afraid to but, your video made it look easy. I seen another person use the dip and she didn’t like the top coat either she used a gel top coat and came out really shiny like a salon.
Your welcome! I’m so happy you liked the video♥️ Defiantly try it out for yourself! You will see how easy it is to get a dip manicure at home that is salon quality! Ive seen many people have problems with the top coat (including myself) that’s when I tried the base coat as the “top coat” one day and that’s what I’ve used ever since! I works like a charm. Defiantly let me know if you end up trying it out! Also feel free to ask if you have any questions💕
@@GinaMarieBrescia thank you so much I am definitely going to do my nails this weekend I will let you know how it goes. Again thank you, I appreciate the response, I will definitely do exactly what you used in the video with the base coat instead of top coat. Thank you I will for sure reach out if I have any questions. I hope you have a great night.
Such a helpful video! I’m going to attempt dip again after buying the OPI products and not having much success last year. I had tons of issues with the brushes being practically rock solid even after letting the activator fully dry. Have you ever done a gel top coat layer instead? Would love to know how that works out if so☺️
my wife has this set= the opi dip powder. her base & activator look different...and i've also suggested buffing after each layer to make it super smooth- especially when using a glittery dip powder.
Great tutorial!! The only step I’m having trouble with is the top coat. I used the base coat as the top coat tonight (all OPI products), two coats, but it still dried a little rough in places. Any suggestions as to what I’m doing wrong?
Loved the video. Gives great step by step instructions. Just one question. Is there a purpose to doing the white dipping powder after the color and does it make the color lighter?
Best video thus far I have found ! 3 questions. Have you used sns if so which do you like better ? Also how long does it last you ? Have you ever only done 2 coats of powder all over without using clear dip ?
Thank you so much!! Yes I have used the SNS dipping system and the only reason why I prefer the OPI dipping System is because I find the manicure lasts longer! However, if you would like to use a different brand color powder (like the SNS brand)you can use it in the same way I used the OPI color powder! I have used before all of the OPI polishes & OPI clear set powder in conjunction with an SNS color! It works just fine. The key is keeping the same order of steps. I have not done this process without the clear set powder so I am not sure if it will work or not! My manicure lasts a good 2 1/2-3 weeks! I could honestly go longer but I get bored of the color😂 let me know if you have any other questions💕
Love your tutorial. I do have a problem with a couple of nails lifting from the cuticle before I’m ready to put on a new set. I used alcohol to clean the beds before applying. My skin is very dry. Any suggestions to keep the nails secure?
I’m so glad you loved the tutorial! The only thing I can say is to make sure you are pushing your cuticles back far enough, that the dip powder is not touching them at all. When the dip powder adheres to the cuticle, it makes them lift easier and faster. Thoroughly make sure you are applying the base coat to only your nail and not allowing it to touch any skin or cuticles!
Thanks for making this video Gina! Quick question: I have a UV shellac lamp at home, should I be using my lamp to dry dip too? Would you happen to know if that would speed up the drying process/ if it even works at all? Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed! A UV shellac lamp is not necessary to dry the dip manicure and it actually wouldn’t even made a difference in the drying process! The ingredients in the dipping system does not react to the UV light. Let me know if you have any other questions 💗
@@GinaMarieBrescia wow I wonder why salons use them then...I always felt like they weren't doing a "true" dip manicure the way the system was created, because that is a little more time-consuming and doesn't lend itself to a quick appointment...
Great video Gina! Can I use 3 dips of Clear Color Dipping Powder instead of 2 color and 1 clear? I would just like strong nails with my natural nail bed color. Also, the last time I did my nails, they turned out a milky white color. What did I do wrong? I did use Bond Aid 1st. Thanks.
Love your video! Just happened to see you’re a small youtuber too, like me, I thought for sure you probably had thousands, you’re really good! I just bought some dip powder and was searching for how to do it myself at home. Anyway, thanks for the information.
I have a important question, I have the powder and activator from O.P.I but I don’t have the base coat by them I have the one by gelish. Will it work the same?
Hi I'm looking at getting this kit but it's a lot of trouble getting it to New Zealand 😭 so I wanna know if its really worth getting! Do they last very long?
Hi Gina, nails look lovely. I was wondering do you have to wait a few seconds before brushing off the excess powder after each dip? Does the bristles of the brush stick to the nail by any chance or do you brush the excess off immediately after dipping your finger?
Gina Marie that’s even better. I developed an allergy to gel and acrylic so the dip powder was the best thing for my nails. Learning i can do this myself makes me feel better. Do you think this will help my nails grow long?
I was wondering the same thing just got my system in the mail and didn’t order a clear powder. Although my tech used to use one. I think it should be fine without one I’ve seen other tutorials and they didn’t use the clear.
A uv light isn’t needed for this process, and I believe it won’t do anything to help speed up the drying process! The good thing is, the nails dry relatively quickly! Way faster than regular polish! To be safe I give myself 10-15 min without touching anything, but it ultimately does dry within about 5 min! ♥️
Your nails turned out really good! I used to get dip a lot but now I’ve ordered the system and can do it at home. Is the clear powder necessary? My nail tech used it and I’ve seen you use it but other tutorials they didn’t only the color powder. I also like that you didn’t use drills they have damaged my nails badly!
Thank you so much! I have not tried this method without the clear coat. In my opinion the clear set powder almost protects the color layers & acts as a harder along with the activator. I would definitely recommend including the clear set powder if you want a longer lasting, smooth manicure! Yes! I haven’t used drills for years! It completely ruined my nails in the past! My removing method takes the dip powder off so easily and damage free!
Thank you for this video . It helped me a lot. As your advise , I used base coat as a top coat, the first couple minutes looks beautiful and shiny but after couple more minutes it’s not like before ... I don’t know how to explain the look . Some part shiny , some part faded ... It takes forever to get dry ! I end it up to wait for 20 minutes to do the second top coat ( base coat ) but still , I did not get the same as your result . By the way, I polished A LOT and made it as smooth as possible since I noticed that’s part of my problem ( before top coat) How long I have to wait to get dry after each top coat ( using base coat )?
In the past I’ve tried using the OPI powder perfection topcoat and it didn’t dry correctly, leaving my nails lumpy. So one day I tried using the base coat as the “top coat” and it worked perfectly, leaving my nails nice and shiny with no lumps!
Best video ever🙏 I have two problems: One is to remove out the nail dip. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. The second is to keep my nail brushes clean, so they are not smooth enough to apply the base correctly 🤔 do you have any tip?
I’m glad you enjoyed!♥️ What is the problem you are having with removing the dip? And sometimes the nail polish brush gets a little bit hard and stiff which will lead to the polish not going on smooth or even. When this happens to me, I will just close the nail polish bottle and let it sit for about 10 minutes without opening the bottle. This usually allows the bristles to soften and solves the stiffness issue. Is that the problem you are referring to?
Hi Gina, I am French so my English is not so good. Thank you for the answer. I did exactly what you are saying to remove the dip. After 30 mn, nothing happened, Impossible to remove it. It took me a lot of time and patience till I got my nails clean. I used the bond aid from opi first. Could it be the reason?? The second problem was really that my brush (for the base) got so hard that I couldn't use it, and I could even not close the bottle. So I bought another bottle of base to get a clean brush and now it works. I will try to do as you said, thank you so much for the help !!
Hi Gina!! I tried to grab these products and they're listed as Pro Only on the OPI site, so you can't buy them without a license. Do you recommend any other brands or kits? Thank you!!
Hi Marley! I actually have all the products needed linked in the description box! You are able to purchase the OPI products on websites like Walmart and EBay! Let me know if you need anything else 💕
@@GinaMarieBrescia Nooo way!! I'm sold. I spent $65 dollar on my last dip set. I love how my nails looks - but it's a bit much. Our province is locked down again so time to learn =) Thank you so much!! Props to your big sister for sharing the skills
FYI. I’m a licensed cosmetologist.....if you cut your cuticles, over time (and not a very long amount of time) your cuticles will grow back thicker and thicker. I know because it’s happened to me and it’s not very pretty. ❤️ Great video!
Mel TN it's a brilliant idea to just kind of creating a strong base. never thought of it that way. Most Indie polishes only require a Acetone-free nail polish remover. so I'd say go for it 👍🏼
Hi Aleia! Thank you♥️ & I believe the activator is what hardens everything. I am not certain that the clear set powder is necessary, but I believe it does act as a sealer because it is the last layer of powder over the color powder layers. However, I have not tried doing this without the clear set powder so I don’t know if it’s a necessary step or not! I’ve always used it and when I got my nails done years ago in the salon they used it every time! The opi base coat that I use as the “top coat” is what adds gloss at the end! There is no UV gel light needed for this process at all! Let me know if this helped and if you have any other questions 😘
I am new to this and just started a few months ago if that. I have problems all of the time. my main problem is after applying the base coat when i go in to dip the powder sometimes it will come out lumpy or part of the powder is more and higher on a part of the nail. can you help me? thank you
One more question i am sorry. my nails since i have been using this powder and the acetone has messed my nails up to the point they are brittle and i can not keep them they are always breaking. what can i do?
Of course you can! Just make sure that there's no residue, powder/whatsoever on the nails before getting your gel top coat. The activated powder can clog up your gel polish brush pretty fast when you don't clean it thoroughly after the nails are ready.
How do you clean the brushes on the base coat? Mine is already caked up with stuff. Idk if the activator got on the brush but it’s def not applying smoothly at all! Help please lol
You can try wiping it on a lint free wipe! What I also do is just leave the brush in the bottle for a good 10 minutes and it usually softens the brush bristles up a bit! Deff make sure in the future the activator dries completely before going in with the base coat! It happens to me also😫 hope this helps!
Hi Gail! I personally put the base coat at the end because I use it as a top coat. In past experiences when I used the actual OPI topcoat, my nails would turn out lumpy and thick. So I have been using the base coat as the top coat for years and my nails turn out perfect every time!
Loved your video! I just started using the opi dip and I hate the top coat, can’t wait to start using the base as the top tomorrow. I see you didn’t use any bond aid before applying the base, will this make a difference if I skip
Thank you so much🥰so happy I helped♥️ no, I do not use any bond aid before applying the base! I’ve actually never even used bond aid before! That may make a difference if you used it in the past! But I find that base coat adheres to my nails just fine without any bonding products! Let me know if you have any other questions💕💕
I don't know if I prefer using shellac or acrylic. I've never done dip nails but it seems less harmful than acrylic nails! The only thing keeping me from getting acrylic again is that for the past year I have taken vitamins for skin and nails and my natural nail has gotten so healthy and strong that I do not want it to become thin or brittle again like it usually happens after acrylic :/
Gina Marie sometimes it’s difficult to notice. Is it the side with the numbers or the plain side? Also 100 grit is best to use to file Down the nail when it’s thick right ?
So on my specific nail file, the side without the writing is the side with 100 grit which is the rougher side. Yes, when you are all finished with your powder layers, and have applied your first coat of activator, you can go ahead and use the file and run it along the top of your nail if it came out too thick. Hope this helps💕
If your using the OPI brand base coat as the “top coat” it should 100% dry fully within 10-15 mins top. I’ve never had a problem with the drying issue. For the goopy problem, try leaving the brush in the bottle for a bit, it should loosen up. Sometimes it goops together when it’s out of the bottle too long, or there is cross contamination with the activator. Hope this helps💗
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Did you put 2 top coats on? Because the 1st stop coat does come out a little matte looking but when you put a second coat on it should dry nice and shiny! Also when you me nails are completely dry, rub them with alcohol to shine them up!
@@roolayousif8082 I wrote this impulsively 😭 her little cackling made me want to swallow for her she sounds like she has cotton mouth and it just irked me it was a irrelevant opinion though haha
Hi Gina thank you so much for your tutorial! I’m struggling because every time I try to apply a top coat the nail starts to burn and the top coat gets all streaky and bubbly. What am I doing wrong?! I’ve tried to wait even 4 minutes for the activator to dry. 🥲 please let me know if you have any tips! Thank you 🙏
So thorough and detailed! Thank you for taking the time to explain step by step.
Wow, I went to get my nails done today. I’m so impressed with your OPI Dip Powder System. Thank you for showing off your talent and skills. I subscribed to your channel as well. Look forward to watching more of your clips.🌹❤🎉 Kind regards, Linda.
Great tutorial, thank you so much! Any suggestions for a milky white color, thinking Funny Bunny is brighter than I'm looking for?
So glad you enjoyed! My go to is funny bunny by opi for a milky white, but I also love the color “bride to be” by the brand perfect match! It’s more of a coconut milky white! I actually have it on my nails right now!! If you have an Instagram, you can send me a DM and I will send you a photo of my current nails!
@@GinaMarieBrescia Thanks for the ideas, will check out instagram soon and the brand. I've been using an inexpensive brand and have had lots of chipping so thinking it may be the quality of the powder, I use OPI base and activator but a cheaper powder. Anxious to try something better. Again thanks for the quick response!
Best dip powder video on TH-cam. Thank you!
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed♥️😘
Agreed very understandable and clear instructions! 🙏🏾
Amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing your process. Cannot wait to try!
Thank you love your turtorial.....just found you.....this is so helpful....
Appreciate that you don't use a drill! Great tutorial and I'll try it out.
Great video very helpful ,Thank you
It's acually the most helpful tutorial on TH-cam
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed & happy I could help🥰
I think it is very easy to try, thank you because it cost a lot of money in the mail salons. We all have a lot of time now, so we can try to do it ourselves.
I’ve interchanged the base in other dip systems as well. They are all pretty much the same or better then the topcoats!
Can we add a gel top coat at the end or would that mess us the manicure? You did such a good job!!!
I'm thinking of trying dip powders to save my torn nails and this video was SO helpful.
I also wanted tell you, you did a great job. you are through and a good pace. thank you
Great job. Looks great simplifies a new way to do your nails at home.
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I’ve done nails for over 20years & I’ve seen a quadrillion “how to do💅🏼” videos & you are my FAVORITE🌟⭐️👍🏼⭐️🌟 I learned more from your video than I did from the “professional” powder dipping💅🏼class I paid to take!!!
㊙️I used the base coat instead of the top coat👍🏼yoü are sooooooo right! I would of never tried that㊙️
I definitely agree with you about❌not using an electric file (drill) on your nails👍🏼
⭐️OPI “Bubble bath” & “Princess rules” are my clients fav⭐️👍🏼
Hi Kendall! Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video and got value out of it♥️ using the base coat as the top coat is a game changer!! Works like a charm🥰 those colors are amazing and I’ve had bubble bath on my nails for a month straight now!! So classic and is the perfect neutral pink💗
def looking into higher end nail products i rather have one good dip powder than all the hit n miss dip powders i have from amazon lol n this is the color i want,, glad to see it in use . thanks for the video!
Thank you for showing step by step, I’m wanting to do my own nails but have been afraid to but, your video made it look easy. I seen another person use the dip and she didn’t like the top coat either she used a gel top coat and came out really shiny like a salon.
Your welcome! I’m so happy you liked the video♥️ Defiantly try it out for yourself! You will see how easy it is to get a dip manicure at home that is salon quality! Ive seen many people have problems with the top coat (including myself) that’s when I tried the base coat as the “top coat” one day and that’s what I’ve used ever since! I works like a charm. Defiantly let me know if you end up trying it out! Also feel free to ask if you have any questions💕
@@GinaMarieBrescia thank you so much I am definitely going to do my nails this weekend I will let you know how it goes. Again thank you, I appreciate the response, I will definitely do exactly what you used in the video with the base coat instead of top coat. Thank you I will for sure reach out if I have any questions. I hope you have a great night.
Best video I have watched 🙂 thank you 🙏
Aw so happy to hear that! So glad it helped you 🥰😘
This was so helpful! Tried it for the first time and also got bubble bath! Thank you :)
So glad I could help🤗 YAYY!! Bubble bath is my go - to! Such a classic nude pink💕
Thank u Gina. Ima start making my own Now … 👍
Such a helpful video! I’m going to attempt dip again after buying the OPI products and not having much success last year. I had tons of issues with the brushes being practically rock solid even after letting the activator fully dry.
Have you ever done a gel top coat layer instead? Would love to know how that works out if so☺️
I learn more & more on this dip powder process thanks.!!
I really like your video thank you very much it’s the best video that I have ever seen and I love that you do not use drill
Great video, very helpful thanks x
Thank you!!! So happy it helped ♥️
my wife has this set= the opi dip powder. her base & activator look different...and i've also suggested buffing after each layer to make it super smooth- especially when using a glittery dip powder.
Very helpful! Thank you 🙏🏻
can the perfection powder be used as acrylic powder with the brush on the nails please i want to know c urgent
Great video! You're nails looks beautiful but i have an answer:the acetone to nails for 35-40minutes doesn't damages the nails?
Great video! I’m gonna try these
Thanks lovely for this video. Can you recommend a dip powder colour by OPI that is both nude but also pink? Thanks.
well done , very informative .
Great video, extremely helpful, well done! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed 🥰
Great tutorial!! The only step I’m having trouble with is the top coat. I used the base coat as the top coat tonight (all OPI products), two coats, but it still dried a little rough in places. Any suggestions as to what I’m doing wrong?
Thank you for this video! One question about the brush saver - am I supposed to do that between every nail ? Or after the full hand between coats?
Glad your enjoyed 🥰 and you can brush your nails off after, doing the full hand between coats! Not between every nail! Hope this helps ♥️
Beautiful!! Thank you 🙏.
This is perfect, thank you
Loved the video. Gives great step by step instructions. Just one question. Is there a purpose to doing the white dipping powder after the color and does it make the color lighter?
Best video thus far I have found ! 3 questions. Have you used sns if so which do you like better ? Also how long does it last you ? Have you ever only done 2 coats of powder all over without using clear dip ?
Thank you so much!! Yes I have used the SNS dipping system and the only reason why I prefer the OPI dipping System is because I find the manicure lasts longer! However, if you would like to use a different brand color powder (like the SNS brand)you can use it in the same way I used the OPI color powder! I have used before all of the OPI polishes & OPI clear set powder in conjunction with an SNS color! It works just fine. The key is keeping the same order of steps. I have not done this process without the clear set powder so I am not sure if it will work or not! My manicure lasts a good 2 1/2-3 weeks! I could honestly go longer but I get bored of the color😂 let me know if you have any other questions💕
Gina Marie thanks so much. I will try the opi next and will purchase the clear set. I have never used that in my process.
Nice job
Great vid!!👍❤️ very helpful!
Thank you! So happy it was helpful for you♥️
Love your tutorial. I do have a problem with a couple of nails lifting from the cuticle before I’m ready to put on a new set. I used alcohol to clean the beds before applying. My skin is very dry. Any suggestions to keep the nails secure?
I’m so glad you loved the tutorial! The only thing I can say is to make sure you are pushing your cuticles back far enough, that the dip powder is not touching them at all. When the dip powder adheres to the cuticle, it makes them lift easier and faster. Thoroughly make sure you are applying the base coat to only your nail and not allowing it to touch any skin or cuticles!
Thanks for making this video Gina! Quick question: I have a UV shellac lamp at home, should I be using my lamp to dry dip too? Would you happen to know if that would speed up the drying process/ if it even works at all? Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed! A UV shellac lamp is not necessary to dry the dip manicure and it actually wouldn’t even made a difference in the drying process! The ingredients in the dipping system does not react to the UV light. Let me know if you have any other questions 💗
@@GinaMarieBrescia wow I wonder why salons use them then...I always felt like they weren't doing a "true" dip manicure the way the system was created, because that is a little more time-consuming and doesn't lend itself to a quick appointment...
Great video Gina! Can I use 3 dips of Clear Color Dipping Powder instead of 2 color and 1 clear? I would just like strong nails with my natural nail bed color. Also, the last time I did my nails, they turned out a milky white color. What did I do wrong? I did use Bond Aid 1st.
Thanks.
What do think of doing a fillin with the dipping powder
Love your video! Just happened to see you’re a small youtuber too, like me, I thought for sure you probably had thousands, you’re really good! I just bought some dip powder and was searching for how to do it myself at home. Anyway, thanks for the information.
I have a important question, I have the powder and activator from O.P.I but I don’t have the base coat by them I have the one by gelish. Will it work the same?
Thank you, I’m ordering my today!😍😘
Hi! I am excited to try this. Your nails are natural, not acrylic glue on, correct?
Hi Deanna! Excited for you to try this too♥️ Yes, my nails are natural 🥰
Hi there I have a question??? Would I use the clear setting powder if I just wanted to do them clear???
Do you have to use the white powder after you apply the color powder?
How is the smell of the activator?
Can the clear color set powder be used as a base?
Can you apply only one coat if the color is very light or the 2nd coat is needed? Don’t want it to be too thick
Thanks nice nails.👍🏾❤️
Hi, They used a coat of gel top coat and lamp to finish my SNS to give it a super shine. Your thoughts?
Can you tell me the purpose of the clear coat? Do you actually need it? Loved your video!
Hi I'm looking at getting this kit but it's a lot of trouble getting it to New Zealand 😭 so I wanna know if its really worth getting! Do they last very long?
Are they as hard as acrylic
Hi Gina, nails look lovely. I was wondering do you have to wait a few seconds before brushing off the excess powder after each dip? Does the bristles of the brush stick to the nail by any chance or do you brush the excess off immediately after dipping your finger?
Thank you!🥰 I would recommend waiting at least 20 seconds before brushing your excess powder off your nails to prevent any sticking of the bristles!!💕
@@GinaMarieBrescia Thank you xx
Hello this was so helpful. Are any nail machines are needed?
So happy this helped you♥️ no nail machines are needed to complete this manicure.
Gina Marie that’s even better. I developed an allergy to gel and acrylic so the dip powder was the best thing for my nails. Learning i can do this myself makes me feel better. Do you think this will help my nails grow long?
Gina Marie i would also like to know if there’s an alternative nail file i can use. I don’t think that nail file is available for purchase
Is it necessary to use the Clear Powder? Thank you!
This method may work without it! I just have not done it without the clear powder before... it’s worth the try!
I don’t always use the clear powder layer. It works just fine without it.
I was wondering the same thing just got my system in the mail and didn’t order a clear powder. Although my tech used to use one. I think it should be fine without one I’ve seen other tutorials and they didn’t use the clear.
So the top coat you used on the last two steps was actually the base coat, correct?
Can you use an uv light to make them dry faster?
A uv light isn’t needed for this process, and I believe it won’t do anything to help speed up the drying process! The good thing is, the nails dry relatively quickly! Way faster than regular polish! To be safe I give myself 10-15 min without touching anything, but it ultimately does dry within about 5 min! ♥️
Your nails turned out really good! I used to get dip a lot but now I’ve ordered the system and can do it at home. Is the clear powder necessary? My nail tech used it and I’ve seen you use it but other tutorials they didn’t only the color powder. I also like that you didn’t use drills they have damaged my nails badly!
Thank you so much! I have not tried this method without the clear coat. In my opinion the clear set powder almost protects the color layers & acts as a harder along with the activator. I would definitely recommend including the clear set powder if you want a longer lasting, smooth manicure! Yes! I haven’t used drills for years! It completely ruined my nails in the past! My removing method takes the dip powder off so easily and damage free!
Gina Marie thank you for replying! I ordered the clear powder!
Thank you for this video . It helped me a lot. As your advise , I used base coat as a top coat, the first couple minutes looks beautiful and shiny but after couple more minutes it’s not like before ... I don’t know how to explain the look . Some part shiny , some part faded ...
It takes forever to get dry ! I end it up to wait for 20 minutes to do the second top coat ( base coat )
but still , I did not get the same as your result . By the way, I polished A LOT and made it as smooth as possible since I noticed that’s part of my problem ( before top coat)
How long I have to wait to get dry after each top coat ( using base coat )?
My nail salon lady does the clear powder before the color. Is there a difference?
I use revel nail I’m happy with it but I seem to get clumps how do you get it smooth and stuff like you did in the video?
You have to file really really well
Why did you use the basecoat for a topcoat when there is a topcoat that goes with that
In the past I’ve tried using the OPI powder perfection topcoat and it didn’t dry correctly, leaving my nails lumpy. So one day I tried using the base coat as the “top coat” and it worked perfectly, leaving my nails nice and shiny with no lumps!
Thanks very good
Hey! I got my opi system. Question have you tried the vivid 4 step with opi? I have them and want to use it.
Hi!! Oh nice! So happy you got your OPI system in the mail 💕 I have not tried that before!
so. good!
Best video ever🙏 I have two problems:
One is to remove out the nail dip. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
The second is to keep my nail brushes clean, so they are not smooth enough to apply the base correctly 🤔 do you have any tip?
I’m glad you enjoyed!♥️ What is the problem you are having with removing the dip? And sometimes the nail polish brush gets a little bit hard and stiff which will lead to the polish not going on smooth or even. When this happens to me, I will just close the nail polish bottle and let it sit for about 10 minutes without opening the bottle. This usually allows the bristles to soften and solves the stiffness issue. Is that the problem you are referring to?
Hi Gina, I am French so my English is not so good. Thank you for the answer. I did exactly what you are saying to remove the dip. After 30 mn, nothing happened, Impossible to remove it. It took me a lot of time and patience till I got my nails clean. I used the bond aid from opi first. Could it be the reason??
The second problem was really that my brush (for the base) got so hard that I couldn't use it, and I could even not close the bottle. So I bought another bottle of base to get a clean brush and now it works. I will try to do as you said, thank you so much for the help !!
Hi Gina!! I tried to grab these products and they're listed as Pro Only on the OPI site, so you can't buy them without a license. Do you recommend any other brands or kits? Thank you!!
Hi Marley! I actually have all the products needed linked in the description box! You are able to purchase the OPI products on websites like Walmart and EBay! Let me know if you need anything else 💕
@@GinaMarieBrescia ahhh I should have checked! Thank you!
#ginamaree I want to know what other brands have you tried to use for your dipping powder system
How long does a jar last for? Approximately how many sets? Thank you :)
Hi Aria💕 I would say one jar could do around 80-100 manicures.
@@GinaMarieBrescia Nooo way!! I'm sold. I spent $65 dollar on my last dip set. I love how my nails looks - but it's a bit much. Our province is locked down again so time to learn =) Thank you so much!! Props to your big sister for sharing the skills
- Is the alcohol a good substitute for Opi nail cleanser 99 nas antiseptic spray?
Yes. I would say so!!♥️
Gina Marie Thank you!
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FYI. I’m a licensed cosmetologist.....if you cut your cuticles, over time (and not a very long amount of time) your cuticles will grow back thicker and thicker. I know because it’s happened to me and it’s not very pretty. ❤️
Great video!
Is it possible to use dip powder as a base, just to make nails stronger and then use regular nail polish to paint over the dip?
@@agirlandhercurls sure that's possible, but why would you wanna do that in the first place?
@@MsDocJess because I prefer indie polish and change my polish several times a week and want a strong base, as my nails are naturally very thin
Mel TN it's a brilliant idea to just kind of creating a strong base. never thought of it that way.
Most Indie polishes only require a Acetone-free nail polish remover. so I'd say go for it 👍🏼
@@agirlandhercurls I don’t see why not.
Great video! Do I need the clear set to harden or does it just add gloss so I don't need a gel UV light?
Hi Aleia! Thank you♥️ & I believe the activator is what hardens everything. I am not certain that the clear set powder is necessary, but I believe it does act as a sealer because it is the last layer of powder over the color powder layers. However, I have not tried doing this without the clear set powder so I don’t know if it’s a necessary step or not! I’ve always used it and when I got my nails done years ago in the salon they used it every time! The opi base coat that I use as the “top coat” is what adds gloss at the end! There is no UV gel light needed for this process at all! Let me know if this helped and if you have any other questions 😘
I am new to this and just started a few months ago if that. I have problems all of the time. my main problem is after applying the base coat when i go in to dip the powder sometimes it will come out lumpy or part of the powder is more and higher on a part of the nail. can you help me? thank you
One more question i am sorry. my nails since i have been using this powder and the acetone has messed my nails up to the point they are brittle and i can not keep them they are always breaking. what can i do?
Can I use a gel top coat instead to give it a shiny look ?
Of course you can! Just make sure that there's no residue, powder/whatsoever on the nails before getting your gel top coat. The activated powder can clog up your gel polish brush pretty fast when you don't clean it thoroughly after the nails are ready.
not sure why but everything is good except for when i do the top coat the base coat brush strarts to harden...
How do you clean the brushes on the base coat? Mine is already caked up with stuff. Idk if the activator got on the brush but it’s def not applying smoothly at all! Help please lol
You can try wiping it on a lint free wipe! What I also do is just leave the brush in the bottle for a good 10 minutes and it usually softens the brush bristles up a bit! Deff make sure in the future the activator dries completely before going in with the base coat! It happens to me also😫 hope this helps!
Why did you put the base coat again at the end?
Hi Gail! I personally put the base coat at the end because I use it as a top coat. In past experiences when I used the actual OPI topcoat, my nails would turn out lumpy and thick. So I have been using the base coat as the top coat for years and my nails turn out perfect every time!
@@GinaMarieBrescia excellent! Thank you for your response, I will try it today!!
Why the base coat at the end and not the top coat?
Loved your video! I just started using the opi dip and I hate the top coat, can’t wait to start using the base as the top tomorrow. I see you didn’t use any bond aid before applying the base, will this make a difference if I skip
Thank you so much🥰so happy I helped♥️ no, I do not use any bond aid before applying the base! I’ve actually never even used bond aid before! That may make a difference if you used it in the past! But I find that base coat adheres to my nails just fine without any bonding products! Let me know if you have any other questions💕💕
Gina Marie thanks so much for replying!
Of course!! Anytime 😘
Kristi Chambers hi how did it work for you?
I don't know if I prefer using shellac or acrylic. I've never done dip nails but it seems less harmful than acrylic nails! The only thing keeping me from getting acrylic again is that for the past year I have taken vitamins for skin and nails and my natural nail has gotten so healthy and strong that I do not want it to become thin or brittle again like it usually happens after acrylic :/
Hi again I have another question. Which side of the file is 100 grit. I noticed you use both sides interchangeably.
Hi💕The rougher side of the file is 100 grit!
Gina Marie sometimes it’s difficult to notice. Is it the side with the numbers or the plain side? Also 100 grit is best to use to file
Down the nail when it’s thick right ?
So on my specific nail file, the side without the writing is the side with 100 grit which is the rougher side. Yes, when you are all finished with your powder layers, and have applied your first coat of activator, you can go ahead and use the file and run it along the top of your nail if it came out too thick. Hope this helps💕
Gina Marie thank you so much. Your video has inspired me to purchase the opi system. I just ordered a set and will follow your recommendation.
Thank you so much Lina Lora! I’m so happy I can help! Good luck with doing your nails 💅🏼 and let me know if you have any other questions 💕
Why did my top coat get thick and gloppy? I tried the base coat idea and it doesn’t dry.
Is it possible to reverse the thickness of the polish? Does anyone else have trouble with it not drying?
If your using the OPI brand base coat as the “top coat” it should 100% dry fully within 10-15 mins top. I’ve never had a problem with the drying issue. For the goopy problem, try leaving the brush in the bottle for a bit, it should loosen up. Sometimes it goops together when it’s out of the bottle too long, or there is cross contamination with the activator. Hope this helps💗
Such a good tutorial!!! But damn I’m so lazy idk if I have the patience 😩😅
Amazing video!
After the final "top coat", can i apply regular nail polish?
Glad you enjoyed! I’m not sure if it would work for you or not because I’ve done it in the past and it actually peeled off😕
@@GinaMarieBrescia, oh, thanks
We'll see c:
But first i have to porchase the dip powder lol
Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions 💕
fyi drills dont damage your nails, shitty techs do
Thank you for sharing. But that is applicable to your pretty nails. How about bitten nails, how can you make it as pretty as yours. 👍👏
OMG! your eyebrows are amazing!!!! How did you grow them that thick? Do you have any at home remedies for thicker eyebrow growth?
Aw thank you soo much Tiffany!🥰 but actually my eyebrows are natural! I’ve always had extremely thick bold brows from when I was young! I think my Italian genes gave me them😂 But product wise, the brand Grande Cosmetics has a brow serum that so many people rave about! I have not tried it myself but I hear nothing but good results! I will link it here: rstyle.me/cz-n/d7fna7cs8bx Let me know if you have any other questions 😘
The base coat dries mat (when used as top coat) and not shiny and I don’t understand why! Same thing happens with top coat
Did you put 2 top coats on? Because the 1st stop coat does come out a little matte looking but when you put a second coat on it should dry nice and shiny! Also when you me nails are completely dry, rub them with alcohol to shine them up!
You fint take the oil of your nails that will make lifting
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#ginamarie it's not the efile that wrecks the natural nail it's a bad technician who isn't using it properly
I can’t w ur voice I’m sorry 😭
So rude
@@roolayousif8082 I wrote this impulsively 😭 her little cackling made me want to swallow for her she sounds like she has cotton mouth and it just irked me it was a irrelevant opinion though haha
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Hi Gina thank you so much for your tutorial! I’m struggling because every time I try to apply a top coat the nail starts to burn and the top coat gets all streaky and bubbly. What am I doing wrong?! I’ve tried to wait even 4 minutes for the activator to dry. 🥲 please let me know if you have any tips! Thank you 🙏