I love Lavender Violets. I have a few of their dip kits. Yes, i was also very impressed with their packaging(: the dip is like silk its sooo smooth!! And they're liquids are so easy to work with. I prefer Lavender Violets over Revel any day! Especially their liquids!! Anyways, thanks for sharing & your mani turned out great. Don't be so hard on yourself. You got this(:
That blue and silver are so gorgeous. I have used their liquids before and really enjoyed them. I rarely use swatch sticks, but I do use the large nail tips (1/2 of the nail tip boxes are too large for me) and do the color combos on a "test" nail to make sure I like the color and design.
You cracked me up!!!! I have to be honest…I envy you talented people who color coordinate so well! I absolutely suck at it! I was pretty happy with your mani? I AM a swatch fanatic, but that doesn’t mean I can “flow” colors, still. 😂🤣😂 Thank you so much for sharing this!
I love that companies make collections that already flow so I don’t have to try and color coordinate 🤣🙌🏼 apparently based on this vid, I need to have y’all start picking my manis!
Hi Chelsea- I was so pleased with the Beetles kit I bought after watching your review (and two others) that I looked you up for a review on this brand. So based on the success with the Beetles kit, I’m going to order this one too. You’ve got me nervous from your review and I know you clarified yourself so I’ll be SURE to follow instructions as you suggest. There is a sale on one of the LV kits at an amazing price so I’m visiting amazon after I’m done to give it a shot. Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼 Thanks for doing this review!
I do like the colors. And I appreciate you doing this series. It's very helpful. I think for your next video that you should do swatches. I feel like I learned pretty early on when I 1st started doing dip that swatching was pretty important especially because you can't really see what's in your jars.
🙌🏼💗 yessss!! Thank you so much for the input! I definitely want to swatch next time but I felt like I was “cheating” 🤣🤣 next kit, I’m searching and pulling out my clear! Lol
@@SipAndDip it's not cheating lol I think it's very helpful and a teaching moment as well. Especially the clear step. That was such a game changer for me.
I actually didn’t mind the colors together! I do see what you meant about the tan one being a little yellow tho. And I love your almond shape! Been sporting almonds lately myself. I feel like they last longer and don’t get in the way as much. 😅
Hello again Chelsea! I LOVED this brand! I live the liquids and the powders are nice in consistency and so easy to work with. I DID use the activator before and after my buffing/filing. Only one negative…I don’t think I had a full container of activator! I couldn’t hear a thing when I shook the bottle, but I did with the others. So I’m giving this kit as high of points as Beetles!
Thank you for coming back to share your experience! 🙌🏼💖 so sorry to hear about your activator though! If you’re open to it, you could absolutely let them know and hopefully they’ll send you a replacement! I have another Amazon kit video coming next week and it blows beetles out of the water 🙊🙌🏼
I’m wondering if it says “quick dry” for people who are maybe used to regular nail polish instead of dip powders… comparatively dip is so much faster as far as dry time!
The first dip kit I bought was Lavender Liquid I did not like them they chipped and cracked within few days. I switched to Modelones liquid and I like them a lot better.
I say they’re your videos and you make up the rules lol. But Honestly the only thing I would say most of us wonder about the Amazon kits are “do the liquids work well? Are the powders good?”. I feel like everything else that is needed, most of us know these kits aren’t really a “complete” starter kit. So it’s ok to use your own stuff aside from liquids and colored powders 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ LOVE LOVE LOVE THOSE SHIMMERS btw 😍😍😍😍
I ordered the set of just LV liquids and AzureBeauty clear powder. The liquids were pretty easy to control, and worked well with the brand powder I used. (I did 3 layers of base since that seems to be the standard.) It really went on smoothly as long as I didn't use too much liquid (which I did on 2 and had bumps to smooth out). Make sure you buy some good nail files and blocks because the block they include is crap. That's my only complaint about this kit!
I think if you’re going to cap with base, you have to drip activator on. At least that’s what Carole Z does. I like it though, but if you had two silver nails and I nude, it would have been a beautiful holiday mani
@SipAndDip Thanks for this review! I just bought the set of liquids (I only liked one color in one of the sets) and clear UNI powder. Have you tried these liquids with a different brand of powder, and if so, how did they perform? I was very impressed at how smooth your nails turned out, and not thick at all like some others I've seen. And thanks for the list of recommended supplies!
@@SipAndDip Hi, I'm back! I finally did it! I followed all of your instructions on prepping (except the glass cuticle pusher cuz Sally's was out, but mine actually needed to be trimmed anyway.) I am so pleased! I used the LV liquids with AzureBeauty brand clear powder. (I never like more than one color in any kit and didn't want to commit to a powder color I might not like.) They worked great together. I did 3 layers of powder since that's what the standard is even though their instructions only indicate 2 layers. I was so happy at how smooth they came out. As with your experience, a lot of smoothing and shaping was not required (certainly not a dremmel!), not like my experience with gel polish. I found the liquid fairly easy to control, and I used a tooth pick as well (been doing that for years even with plain nail polish).
Quick question. Every other video seems to put the activator on right after dipping and then filing? Maybe that would help with the silver coming through
You are so right! So what made this kit “fast drying” was that it doesn’t require the activator step 😱 it felt so unnatural to skip it lol! All of the other kits I have used have the same steps like you mentioned. Ultimately, I agree! I prefer the typical dip powder liquid system instead of these “fast” drying 😆
I had a friend who said she liked it too 🤣 I have a hard time with neutral shades that are on the yellow side 😬 I really wish I would have dabbled in the browns and coral 🤤
@@SipAndDip Ah im not the only one then! The coral looked so gorgeous. I always end up going back to brights. Thankyou again. Im obsessed with your videos. Saves me a lot of mistakes xXx
Lavender Violets are awesome! I am so sorry they did not dry on your nails! I have sweaty nails...Hahahahahahaha..yeah...someone told me I had sweaty nail beds. I don't even know what that means! Big Sigh! Yah! ( Pssst. That blue is gorgeous!!! ) :)
Really?! I need you to keep me in the loop with all of these hidden gems! I had no clue! So shocked with how smooth they applied!! So you use their liquids with other brand dip powders?
@@SipAndDip yes, I have used them with Revel powders and prefer how thin they are compared to Revel’s liquids. When I’m running low on liquids and don’t think my Maniboss or Vivid glams will arrive in time, I place an Amazon order for just LV liquids to get them next day with Prime 😉
Yes please swatch and use clear etc etc but please add a specific video to this playlist if you feel up to it with a list/demo of products that you will use for this series that are also from Amazon. Like all tertiary products should also be from Amazon and be linked/suggested/reviewed by you and be from Amazon if that makes sense? Obviously that's a lot of effort so feel free to ignore! But I'd love to but your recommendations and use your links but I'm scared to do it without a tutorial lolol
I absolutely love this suggestion!! I will definitely consider it for a future upload 💗 I will also be sure during each specific kit review that I include the extra products I use/why/links. Thanks for the feedback, it’s so helpful!
I also want to note that your Amazon storefront and other videos have all the needed content and answers for this for anyone who may be reading this!! I've been learning so much sooner I found you a few days ago!!
Please do 5 things I dislike about dip powder nails and than another one talking about 5 things I like about dip powder nails! I would like to see other people’s opinions about dip powders! There are so many brands and different solutions. I dislike runny/thin back coat! Top coat that’s included in most dip powder kits! I just favor gel top coat more so.
It's weird that they say it's quick dry when the liquids are the exact same as the ones I got in my regular lavender violets kit lol I do actually really like my lavender violets kit though, the liquids aren't bad for an Amazon option! Also! When you do these videos I do think that you should be able to swatch and use clear 🥴 haha
You and me both!! My only guess is because you don’t need activator to make them harden 🤷🏼♀️🤣 my brain had to process how the liquid dried slow but the powder hardens on its own 🤯🤣
You live and you learn! I’m so glad you decided to post this video still!
Most definitely! I debated on doing a different mani with other colors but I felt like this was about as real and honest as I could get 😆💗
I love Lavender Violets. I have a few of their dip kits. Yes, i was also very impressed with their packaging(: the dip is like silk its sooo smooth!! And they're liquids are so easy to work with. I prefer Lavender Violets over Revel any day! Especially their liquids!! Anyways, thanks for sharing & your mani turned out great. Don't be so hard on yourself. You got this(:
I can see why you love them!! I love all of the collection options they offer too! Thank you for the love and kindness 💗💗💗
That blue and silver are so gorgeous. I have used their liquids before and really enjoyed them.
I rarely use swatch sticks, but I do use the large nail tips (1/2 of the nail tip boxes are too large for me) and do the color combos on a "test" nail to make sure I like the color and design.
That’s brilliant!! 🙌🏼
Great idea!!!
The colours are really nice and they do go together 😊 love them
I have heard good things about this brand and the color combo is not horrible. They look like a school's team colors. Great review
That’s EXACTLY what my friend said!! 🤣 guess I’m channeling my inner sports player 🏈 😆
You cracked me up!!!! I have to be honest…I envy you talented people who color coordinate so well! I absolutely suck at it! I was pretty happy with your mani? I AM a swatch fanatic, but that doesn’t mean I can “flow” colors, still. 😂🤣😂 Thank you so much for sharing this!
I love that companies make collections that already flow so I don’t have to try and color coordinate 🤣🙌🏼 apparently based on this vid, I need to have y’all start picking my manis!
Hi Chelsea- I was so pleased with the Beetles kit I bought after watching your review (and two others) that I looked you up for a review on this brand.
So based on the success with the Beetles kit, I’m going to order this one too. You’ve got me nervous from your review and I know you clarified yourself so I’ll be SURE to follow instructions as you suggest. There is a sale on one of the LV kits at an amazing price so I’m visiting amazon after I’m done to give it a shot.
Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼
Thanks for doing this review!
Ohhhhh I can’t wait to hear what you think of this one!! I’m still torn myself on how to feel about it 🧐🤣
I do like the colors. And I appreciate you doing this series. It's very helpful.
I think for your next video that you should do swatches. I feel like I learned pretty early on when I 1st started doing dip that swatching was pretty important especially because you can't really see what's in your jars.
🙌🏼💗 yessss!! Thank you so much for the input! I definitely want to swatch next time but I felt like I was “cheating” 🤣🤣 next kit, I’m searching and pulling out my clear! Lol
@@SipAndDip it's not cheating lol I think it's very helpful and a teaching moment as well. Especially the clear step. That was such a game changer for me.
I actually didn’t mind the colors together! I do see what you meant about the tan one being a little yellow tho. And I love your almond shape! Been sporting almonds lately myself. I feel like they last longer and don’t get in the way as much. 😅
Yasss!! I’m back to almonds too!! 🙌🏼 I tried squares for a little and kept chipping corners and scratching my little. 😬 they’re just so sharp!
@@SipAndDip yes exactly same here!! 🙌🏼
I didn’t think the colors are that bad. I think I would not use the first one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and opinion.
Yes the tan shade was definitely not workin out for me! 😆💗
Hello again Chelsea!
I LOVED this brand! I live the liquids and the powders are nice in consistency and so easy to work with. I DID use the activator before and after my buffing/filing.
Only one negative…I don’t think I had a full container of activator! I couldn’t hear a thing when I shook the bottle, but I did with the others.
So I’m giving this kit as high of points as Beetles!
Thank you for coming back to share your experience! 🙌🏼💖 so sorry to hear about your activator though! If you’re open to it, you could absolutely let them know and hopefully they’ll send you a replacement! I have another Amazon kit video coming next week and it blows beetles out of the water 🙊🙌🏼
I’m wondering if it says “quick dry” for people who are maybe used to regular nail polish instead of dip powders… comparatively dip is so much faster as far as dry time!
Ohhhh very interesting 🧐 that’s a good point! The 5 second dry time is most definitely not accurate 🤣
The first dip kit I bought was Lavender Liquid I did not like them they chipped and cracked within few days. I switched to Modelones liquid and I like them a lot better.
I say they’re your videos and you make up the rules lol. But Honestly the only thing I would say most of us wonder about the Amazon kits are “do the liquids work well? Are the powders good?”. I feel like everything else that is needed, most of us know these kits aren’t really a “complete” starter kit. So it’s ok to use your own stuff aside from liquids and colored powders 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
LOVE LOVE LOVE THOSE SHIMMERS btw 😍😍😍😍
Love this! Thank you so much for the feedback! 🙌🏼 it’s really helpful 💗
The blue and silver look ok together, just the tan not quite goes
I ordered the set of just LV liquids and AzureBeauty clear powder. The liquids were pretty easy to control, and worked well with the brand powder I used. (I did 3 layers of base since that seems to be the standard.) It really went on smoothly as long as I didn't use too much liquid (which I did on 2 and had bumps to smooth out).
Make sure you buy some good nail files and blocks because the block they include is crap. That's my only complaint about this kit!
I think if you’re going to cap with base, you have to drip activator on. At least that’s what Carole Z does.
I like it though, but if you had two silver nails and I nude, it would have been a beautiful holiday mani
Ohhh I will have to give that a try!! Thank you! 🙌🏼
Hilarious, but informative as well!! Loved the video….well done!!
Thanks!! 😊
Thanks Stephanie!! 🥰🥰
If someone is hesitant to buy swatch nails. I used popsicle sticks and that worked quit well.
Such a great tip! 🫶🏻 plastic spoons and utensils work too!
Learned the hard way. Must use activator first.
@SipAndDip Thanks for this review! I just bought the set of liquids (I only liked one color in one of the sets) and clear UNI powder. Have you tried these liquids with a different brand of powder, and if so, how did they perform? I was very impressed at how smooth your nails turned out, and not thick at all like some others I've seen. And thanks for the list of recommended supplies!
Hi Jodi! Can’t wait to hear what you think!! I haven’t tried to pair these liquids with other brands. I’d love to hear how it goes for you!! 💖
@@SipAndDip Hi, I'm back! I finally did it! I followed all of your instructions on prepping (except the glass cuticle pusher cuz Sally's was out, but mine actually needed to be trimmed anyway.)
I am so pleased! I used the LV liquids with AzureBeauty brand clear powder. (I never like more than one color in any kit and didn't want to commit to a powder color I might not like.) They worked great together. I did 3 layers of powder since that's what the standard is even though their instructions only indicate 2 layers. I was so happy at how smooth they came out. As with your experience, a lot of smoothing and shaping was not required (certainly not a dremmel!), not like my experience with gel polish. I found the liquid fairly easy to control, and I used a tooth pick as well (been doing that for years even with plain nail polish).
Quick question. Every other video seems to put the activator on right after dipping and then filing? Maybe that would help with the silver coming through
You are so right! So what made this kit “fast drying” was that it doesn’t require the activator step 😱 it felt so unnatural to skip it lol! All of the other kits I have used have the same steps like you mentioned. Ultimately, I agree! I prefer the typical dip powder liquid system instead of these “fast” drying 😆
Think I may be the only one that likes tan and blue!😆🙈 Thank-you i was looking at the kits on amazon xx
I had a friend who said she liked it too 🤣 I have a hard time with neutral shades that are on the yellow side 😬 I really wish I would have dabbled in the browns and coral 🤤
@@SipAndDip Ah im not the only one then! The coral looked so gorgeous. I always end up going back to brights. Thankyou again. Im obsessed with your videos. Saves me a lot of mistakes xXx
Thank you so much!! Means so much! 💗💗
Lavender Violets are awesome! I am so sorry they did not dry on your nails! I have sweaty nails...Hahahahahahaha..yeah...someone told me I had sweaty nail beds. I don't even know what that means! Big Sigh! Yah! ( Pssst. That blue is gorgeous!!! ) :)
That’s what you get for straying away from pink! Pink loves you and you betrayed her. 😂
HAHAHAH 🤣😂🤣😂 you know it killed me not to use that coral lollll
Hahaha what did we learn, to swatch swatch swatch 😂 I’ve been using Lavender Violets for over a year and their liquids are in my top 3.
Really?! I need you to keep me in the loop with all of these hidden gems! I had no clue! So shocked with how smooth they applied!! So you use their liquids with other brand dip powders?
@@SipAndDip yes, I have used them with Revel powders and prefer how thin they are compared to Revel’s liquids. When I’m running low on liquids and don’t think my Maniboss or Vivid glams will arrive in time, I place an Amazon order for just LV liquids to get them next day with Prime 😉
I purchased the lavender violets liquids and the activator is trash.
How and when you use No. 4 brush saver?
That is for when your base or top coat brush hardens and/or gets contaminated. So you would let the brush sit in the #4 to clean it 🫶🏻
Good video. Seems you didn’t use step 4 (brush saver) why?
Thank you so much! Brush saver is only needed if your brush hardens or contaminates 💖 luckily, it didn’t! 🙌🏼
Yes please swatch and use clear etc etc but please add a specific video to this playlist if you feel up to it with a list/demo of products that you will use for this series that are also from Amazon. Like all tertiary products should also be from Amazon and be linked/suggested/reviewed by you and be from Amazon if that makes sense?
Obviously that's a lot of effort so feel free to ignore! But I'd love to but your recommendations and use your links but I'm scared to do it without a tutorial lolol
I absolutely love this suggestion!! I will definitely consider it for a future upload 💗 I will also be sure during each specific kit review that I include the extra products I use/why/links. Thanks for the feedback, it’s so helpful!
I also want to note that your Amazon storefront and other videos have all the needed content and answers for this for anyone who may be reading this!! I've been learning so much sooner I found you a few days ago!!
Please do 5 things I dislike about dip powder nails and than another one talking about 5 things I like about dip powder nails! I would like to see other people’s opinions about dip powders! There are so many brands and different solutions. I dislike runny/thin back coat! Top coat that’s included in most dip powder kits! I just favor gel top coat more so.
Such a fun idea!! I can definitely add this to my list to film 💗
It's weird that they say it's quick dry when the liquids are the exact same as the ones I got in my regular lavender violets kit lol
I do actually really like my lavender violets kit though, the liquids aren't bad for an Amazon option!
Also! When you do these videos I do think that you should be able to swatch and use clear 🥴 haha
Maybe it's the powders that are quick dry? Hahahaha I'm stumped!
You and me both!! My only guess is because you don’t need activator to make them harden 🤷🏼♀️🤣 my brain had to process how the liquid dried slow but the powder hardens on its own 🤯🤣
"What are the rules?" There are no rules with dip powder colors! Wondering how they'd be with gel.
SO TRUE!! I honestly don’t know!! 🤔
Could you try out a kit from the brand TOMMICA?
I can definitely add it to my list!! Thank you for the suggestion! 💖
I saw that kit on amazom and the "quick dry" had me running 2the hills😅
RIGHT?! Same!! I was happy to see that the whole dry in 5 seconds didn’t happen 🤣 for once I was happy the instructions were off lol!
I feel like this kit isn’t for me great video though
So much Same 🙈🤣