Why I Don't Use 3-Step "Dip" Systems
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I stopped using dip powder because the fumes always gave me “dip flu”. I couldn’t take it anymore. The sinus headaches and clogged nostrils was not worth it.
That describes me exactly!!!
Omg. I’ve just started playing with dip powder and I have had the worst on/off stuffy nose of my life!!! It could be the dip powder????????
SAME HERE!!!!
I wonder if the same thing happens with monomer?
I might not try this now. I've got very bad sinus issues already... Thanks for mentioning this.
I find it extremely weird that people are commenting so negatively about this video. This is why SHE doesn’t use dip powder. I don’t use dip for most of the same reasons. Some things are better for different people, and that’s okay. I really appreciated hearing things I didn’t know about some dip powders, and I appreciate all informative content subjective or not. It seems like some people have more of a problem with this video than the misrepresentation of dip powder.
I know so many people who pay for dip at the salon. It blows my mind. I have nothing against people who use it personally but I would never pay to have it applied to my nails. I use gel and polygel sometimes. I do my nails myself and if I want something extra I will pay a nail tech to help me. I just can't pay for it. I think its gross and I don't trust salons to not reuse the powder. Yuck in my opinion.
very informative
It is SO SO SO GOOD to see you back!! When I first started watching I was an enthusiast and now I’m licensed. This channel was and is a huge resource for me!! Thank youuu and pls come back for good!! 😊
Congrats on your journey. That is super exciting to hear. :)
This is cool!! ❤️❤️❤️ Congrats girl!!!!!
I’ve been dipping my own nails for over a year and haven’t experienced any of the negative effects with dip powder you are describing. My nails are longer and stronger than they have ever been. I feel badly that this product has given you such bad experiences but that is not the case for of all of us. There is a whole world of dip powder lovers out there and I’m one of them!
Yeah, I agree with you. I use dip and love it. It’s actually not hard to get off either, in my experience. No harder that gel polish.
What brand do you use?! I just started doing my own and the brand I got has a SUPER strong chemical smell and made my eyes burn and water😳. I would to find a better quality!
@@stefanieruddy4770 I use Adrada liquids. They have an amazing shine!
@@brockstar467 thank you!!
I agree I feel gel polishes have way more chemicals and linked to more contact dermatitis situations
Thank you for this video. I’ve refused dip powder manicures for the very reason that it’s super glue. No way that’s healthier. Bunch of bunk. This DYI person appreciates how educational your videos always are. Keep’em coming! ❤️
I’m so glad you’re back with a new video! Your content has taught me more about gel than what I was taught in school. Started watching you as a DIYer and now as a licensed tech, I still go back to your videos for extra help, tips, and advice.
The concept of the clear overlay was huge for me. The health of my natural nails has drastically improved since I started following that advice. I also give that advice to other people. It makes sense.
Just starting my journey with this technique. I was using polygel with tips. Now after a ton of time I have revived my natural nails and im ready for it.
Same!!
Unfortunately, I'm one of those people who has allergies to gel and acrylic, and for those of us with allergies, the dipping system seems to be the only avenue to get beautiful nails. I have since tried the HEMA-free gels but still react with itching, so I am again starting back on dipping. They are really difficult to remove, I will give you that.
Just be sure to check ingredients as lots of dip products can contain the same acrylates in gels and acrylics.
I am so grateful now for all you have taught me! I watched all of your video series back in the day. My nail journey started with dip powders, as a way to strengthen my own badly bitten and split nails. I never could make the stuff look good, and wasted a lot of money. And my nails became even more damaged than they already were. After I discovered gels (and you, around the same time), I have gradually improved on my own nail care, and now am sporting my natural nails with gels overlaying. They stay on pretty well, and even look pretty decent. You are a treasure!
So happy to have you back Liz and looking fantastic! You're such a credit to the Industry. Hope to see you with another video very soon xx
I’m one of the 30 + year nail techs and I agree with your stance 100%. Hey Liz!! 👋🏾
Thank you for sharing. I’m currently in school to become a nail tech and acrylic is definitely my lane but my instructors keep trying to push me to do dip and it’s just not sanitary enough for me. Now I won’t feel bad for not having dip in my books. 💙
I agree with you entirely. Have been a nail tec for 30 odd years now. I have done all you said, silk wraps, linen wraps, fibre glass etc. The fibre glass I think, used to turn out so delicate and, like you say, could. be back filled with ease and weren’t heavy on the natural nail. I’ve seen some of these dip powder nails and have not been impressed at all. I am retired now but still do my own nails and I only wish gel polishes had been around in my day. I use them constantly on my own nails and am always amazed how little time I spend on either back filling them or putting on a complete new set. Wonderful stuff ….
OMG!! Liz this video is so full of great information!! I wanted to use something on my nails to last awhile, so I started out with the dip...Well needless to say I could not make it look good at all. I have a client that travels 50 miles to get her nails dipped, so I can't wait until I do the dip test to show her what it does. But, everything you said is spot on. I watched all your videos and I am a GEL GIRL much easier to do an overlay!! Thank you Liz for taking the time do this for us!!
This was SO well explained! Thank you so much Liz for all you do! 💕
@@TotallyKayla pls why be so hateful?!
Nice to see you back! Your the reason I went back to school! I love your educational videos and have learned so much.
It's so good to see you back 💛
First, love the hair...so sophisticated! As for the video, very informative, as usual, and I for one really appreciate honest information and advice that is based on facts and experience, whether I agree with it or not. That being said, I used dip powder exactly one time and decided never again! I wear contacts and my reaction was exactly like Liz described. I also had the same thought about it...I don't want to use any product on myself or anyone else that my body can have such a reaction to. Aside from that, I also went from nail enthusiast to licensed nail tech and I owe a great deal of that to Liz. When I first started out I seriously f-ed up my own nails because I was inexperienced and misinformed. Then I discovered Liz's channel and binge watched while following her instructions and practicing on my husband and daughters (my nails were just too damaged). I developed a real passion and went to school and the rest is history. And neither I nor any of my clients have damaged nails now.. So thank you Liz for sharing your experience with us and for always keeping it real and hope to see more of your videos on a regular basis again (especially the rants because I love it!)! And could you do one on which brands work well with other brands and which don't? Like does this hard gel from brand A work well with that color gel or polish from brand B? Thanks
It's so good see you back ! Loving your new look.
LIZ ❤️ I’ve missed your videos. The best nail enhancement educator 🙌
Seriously so glad you made this video ! I practice clear gel as a protective layer. So important !!
I've missed you so so so much 😩❤ you have taught me so much and now when I do my nails everyone compliments me and asks me where I got them done and when I tell them I did them myself they're shocked and ask how I learned if im not licensed and I told them to watch "The Nail Hub" and "Nail Career Education" !!! Thank you for your knowledge and im so glad to see you again !!!🌞🥳
Welcome back Liz ❤️
Love the new hair!
YES GIRL 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
SAY 👏🏻 IT 👏🏻 AGAIN 👏🏻
I am a professional nail tech and these are all FACTS. And I cannot agree more. It's good to get information refreshers like this video.
I've been doing nails for 38 years. I agree with every word you say. I've done all the other systems that you mentioned, would never touch powders. Variety of different gels and colors is excellent
It is so exciting to see you back. Love the hairstyle! I agree with you 100% on the dip powder. No - I'm not a licensed nail tech. But I have a brain and am pretty capable of applying common sense. I'm not a fan of acrylics either.
Both are JUST my opinion - but I have seen a lot of pretty serious nail damage done with the dip powders, not to mention the allergies because they "dip" their finger into the dip. It's not just applying it onto the nail - they literally put their finger in there! All that skin contact!!! Anyway - great to have you back.
Ignore all of the haters - those of us that LOVE you far outnumber the Negative Nellies!
I destroyed my nails with gel. I would soak for an hour and then end up e-filing. I can soak my dip nails with the warm water trick and it’s completely off in 10 minutes, no mess or anything. My nails are way longer and healthier with dip too. I guess it’s just different for everyone.
Key word is overlays. I actually don't advocate that anyone soak off all their product each time. Check out my tutorials on overlays. It's a nail saver.
You were probably using hard gel which does not soak off with acetone. some gels are soak off now tho! geez 1 HOUR of soaking?! my nails and skin would be gone!
Yes I use an e file and leave behind a line layer on my nails
@@Tacosrock50 it was actually the soak off gel and yes it destroyed my nails and cuticles lol. And then it never looked good 😆 I was about to give up and tried the dip, my nails look good now! My experience with dip is totally opposite of what she’s saying.
@@TheNailHub Doesn't that go for all nail products? You said dip powder has to be soaked off every 2 weeks and that's a reason you don't use it. But every nail product does . And if we're talking overlays , you can do overlays with dip just like gel ...this video is interesting but again all your reasoning applies to every nail product out there that you put on as nail enhancements
I get why you may not like it but my nails are the healthiest and longest they've ever been due to dip. I've been doing it for over a year now. I don't mind the acetone soakoff. I've had no issues soaking off the product, it just takes patience, and my nails are stronger than ever. It's like when people blame acrylic for eating through their nails but really it's because they aren't removing the product properly. I redo it every two weeks and my nails only get longer and stronger. I think this is because of the protection that dip due to its hardness. Some may not like it but I'm about the results. But to each their own, I respect your opinions.
This is a great comment. I strongly dis like dip. It is my personal opinion. The great thing about modern times we have products for everyone. I use gel and sometimes polygel. It is hat works for me. Personal use is also different than getting dip in a salon. I would rather pay for an acrylic set than dip. Way better for personal use.
My nails definitely grew more thanks to it. But if I didn't have dip powder on them my nails would break pretty easily. 🙃
The removal was also sooo easy for me,
I'm trying gel nail polish and it was harder to remove. why? 😭
So glad your back. You give such great information. You are the main reason I changed over to mostly gel products. Ps love the hair
I was playing with hard gel extensions at home after I had a bad experience at a salon after the reopening. I have really short nail beds and so I prefer something that I can extend with. My sister doesn’t like extensions and she has a puppy too, so she wants something that is quick and lets her type at her job. She has not had any complaints about it so far, but she also has always had way stronger nails than me. Long story short I bought her several colors with dip. I will definitely be asking for an update once I get to talking to her about nails, and that is pretty often. I have to admit I see why this video started to upset some people because they do not want to be told something is bad for them. I also have to admit that I know you are really smart, a really good teacher, and really fun to listen to. I spent some time on your shop and there are so many products that I want to buy and try. Right now I am taking a break from nails but I am anxious to dive (not “dip”) back in once the time is right. In the mean time I will be watching more of your videos. Liz, there was a huge improvement in my gel extensions once I started watching your videos, so thank you for that. I want to show my appreciation by wholeheartedly patronizing your shop. But I have to admit I fall into the category of “went hard and then went home” when it comes to nail products.
Hi Hazel, you are not alone on the went hard and then went home issue. Most people start out like that until they learn all the attributes of how to use nail products without ruining their natural nails beyond the point of no return. My goal in everything is to share my own thoughts about what works best for me, but also to encourage people to find their own path in their passion for nails. There are so many products and options out there and it's always evolving. I am so excited to hear that some of my videos helped you improve and I am sure with time and practice you will get better and better. :) If dip is a quick easy thing for you that is totally fine to use, I just want people to know what it is and also explain why I personally don't teach with it or support it.
I just found your videos a couple of days ago and I love your channel. I just started doing my own nails and I am learning so much from you. Thank you for sharing so much information. I can't tell u how much that has helped.
i recently saw someone in the comments of another video demanding “tRAnSPaReNCy” from a manufacturer about whether their acrylic powders are “cruelty-free” and i had to laugh. 🤦🏻♀️
thank you so much for keeping it real!
there is absolutely nothing “natural” or “cruelty-free” about any aspect of the plastics industry. the best we can do as consumers is know the facts and make informed choices to minimize harm.
Exactly. I use bioglitter instead of plastic or mica, I recycle gems when I can, and check out more "sustainable" products when they are released, but honestly I just own that the hobby I chose involves plastic waste. It sucks, but it's nowhere near as bad as the waste and toxicity of dips and acrylic.
And its been much MUCH more kind to my natural nails
@@noctoi acrylic and gel are basically the same ingredients but polymerised in a different way! They’re both plastics.
@@thearmchairjournalist566 Yes... but there are many kinds of "plastic". Plastic is a catch all chemistry term that includes a LOT of substances. Some break down or dissolve more readily, some are more irritating to skin, some smell much stronger than others etc.
In context here, the waste from my gel nails is around a quarter to half teaspoon of powder that goes in the bin, and my hands are perfectly fine after removal.
The waste from acrylic or dip nails is a CUP of waste, mostly sludge that I CAN'T put in the bin because it will eat through the plastic of the bin itself and make it flammable in hot weather. It also makes my hands and head hurt for DAYS after removal.
OMG! You have put words to my concerns! I have a couple clients that wanted dip powder. And of course I don’t want to loose them so…… I bought the system and tried it on myself and my clients. Out of the five of us only one client loves it (she has hard nails to begin with). It totally jacked up my nails! I’ve always tried to use as natural and healthy products as a can to obtain healthy nails for my clients. It took me two months to get my nails back to good health. I will no long provide dip powder service. Oh and yeah the smell was horrible! I would have headaches every time I did a dip service. Thank you again for you guidance! 🤙🏽
Preach, Liz. I used to do acrylics and poly gel and everyone was filing off all the product before a fill, so I did too. Boy, were my nails weak a brittle. Do a protective layer of gel/acrylics, depending on the system you use, and don’t file it off unless there’s lifting. Long story cut short, gel overlays have allowed me to have some length on my nails, I redo my colour every 10-14 days, always leaving a thin layer of base coat. Result: less time, less product, no harmed nails!
Perfectly logical, educated, thorough explanation. I'm a nail tech who likes dip powder but I've been looking for tips to prevent the lifting I've been experiencing. Now I understand why that's happening. Thanks for the video!
I think it really took off in 2020 with all the closures so people could keep their nails done somewhat decently. I’m a good ole fashioned natural nails and regular old nail polish which I can do myself easily. If I really love a stamped design I’ve done, say for Christmas~~I will, very rarely, put a coat of base & topcoat gel to have it last 2 weeks or more. Yes, y’all can put gel base and topcoat over regular polish~~I’ll do it the day after I do my mani. It can be easily softly filed off without touching the natural nail because you have the regular polish under it-just don’t file past the color or stamped design you’ve used. Thank you for giving great info to everyone
I have backfilled many times with dip powder. I did it for months before trying builder gel. Many people in the nail community back fill regularly with clear or a light pink/neutral dip powder. I switched to builder gel as my natural nail overlay because it’s faster for me than clear dip powder. For some people who skin cancer is prevalent in their family or they’re had it personally- using a product that requires a UV light is not an option. I personally have found small dip companies quality to be significantly better than the big name companies after trying 41 brands of dip powders (both powders and liquids). Everyone definitely has their preference on what works for them!
Which smaller brands do you recommend? I've tried SNS, beetles, and ANC so far. So far SNS and ANC have been good but they are expensive. I'd love to try less expensive brands to not waste as much money as I'm perfecting my technique.
I totally agree with you on the smaller brands being high quality! I really really love the sparkle and co dips, they’re so buttery and an endless amount of colors! I also love evolution dip, Virgo and gem and of course Zooty!
Good points Nicole!!! This just really sounds like someone who just wanted to state her opinion with no factual basis behind it!
Where did you get this info that UV/LED lamps ( made for nails) is harmful?
@@kathykov1 doesn’t everyone know? I mean they make gloves to protect your hands from the UV rays and you should wear sunscreen whilst doing it also
Eh it works for me! Easiest gentlest removal ever, I don't experience fumes (maybe it's just the brand I use), and I have actually been able to do a backfill. Since I discovered the baggie in warm water removal method,my nails usually feel pretty strong after.
I like to do a few layers of clear dip powder and then use a peel off base coat so that I can put whatever I want on top. Sometimes gel polish, sometimes regular polish, sometimes colored dip powder.
But I respect that it's not for everyone!
I use the bag in warm water method and it is so easy. Sit back, watch some telly have a coffee. Easy. I dabble in both gel and dip. Together or separately. Mix it up and have fun.
@@TotallyKayla she is just giving her opinion, as they say everyone’s opinion is like…
I appreciate her honesty and she is a trained tech, talking to other trained techs, not DIYers. As for trying to make money, her audience is global so not gonna profit much there. Why be so defensive, everyone’s allowed to voice their opinion!
@@TotallyKayla you sound salty and pressed non of the things she said is wrong there is zero misinformation here
Love the hair! You have been missed ! While I don’t disagree with some of your reasons ( ie. yes, the resin is basically glue, the smell is off-putting, no nail enhancement should be marketed as ‘healthy’), you did not address how many in the dip community use gel or gel tips to build extensions and then use dip over top. Many also use peel base for quick removal or avoid the base/activator altogether, opting to file down to the gel overlay of a gel/dip combo. I’m a gel fan, mainly as a result of your tutorials and educational tips, but found dip added another alternative for nail art. LE and other higher end gel polishes are not accessible to non-nail techs and they can be expensive. I believe dip really took off amidst the 2020 chaos and can attest to jumping on the dip train, but found a way to integrate it into my repertoire. Your videos are always informative and well thought out, but I felt this one (with all the advisories, duly-noted) lacked some context on how this system can be used safely. After all, nail enhancements in any shape or form (pun intended😆) are all chemical. There is nothing ‘natural’ about any of this, vegan 9-free or otherwise !
I love your perspective on this topic!
I use it the way you have described and absolutely loveeeee it! And using builder gel under a nail enhancement is no different than using gels over acrylic. 🤗 (I’ve seen some people elsewhere saying these systems can’t be used together)
I agree that some education on using this system safely (prep and removal) could avoid many of the issues discussed in this video, thus making dip a more desirable product to use.
@@CaroleAnnette Thank you so much - I am a subscriber of your channel as well and enjoy your content! The combination of both systems have been a game changer for me, and I credit many content creators like yourself for opening my eyes to the possibilities.
Carole Annette, Kates Nail Korner, Marla Kris, Melissa’s Manis... all dip powder nail artists on YT who use gel overlays as a base. Young Nails does a series on incorporating dip into services.
This video is so well timed because I was struggling with adding it to my services. I get so many calls asking if I offer them. Some will come in after I talk to them about why I dislike dip systems and some won’t. I HATE dip. It’s terribly brittle and when it breaks it takes your nail with it!
The Nail Hub is hands down the most educational channel out there.
You look so great. Glad to see you again. I just could not deal with doing my nails with dip so I get it!
I absolutely love that you always dig to the truth of things and actually try to piece together the full picture. Its even like you turn doing nails into science. I appreciate that a lot, as I come from scientific background :)
Im just a humble diy-er, but your passion is really inspiring and im actually thinking about a licence. Just as a hobby, but its way too awesome hobby.
You always will be the best teacher here. Very well-rounded and polite explanation ❤️
For me, I want to avoid UV lamps and dip has offered such ease with application I thought it was gonna be holy grail. I do love that it dries insanely fast too. The only issue for me is the chipping/cracking. I’m hoping I can fix this by building more strong layers and having good prep.
I’d love to hear some recommendations tho
Even after my training I still find this channel so informative and helpful! I agree 100% gel manicurist forever.
I love how passionate you are about this topic. I don’t see the attraction to dip powder because of how thick the product ends up on the nail. I bought a system and between the mess and the end product on my nail (just 1nail) I put the product back in the box and never took it out again. Thank you so much for explaining this product. 👍🏻
Yup. Me too. It was awful. Sticky, lumpy, bumpy mess. And removing it was even worse.
@@SoulShiner1115 the only time that happens is when you put too much liquid.. It has to be a very thin layer.
Wellcome back! Soo excited to see you guys, super important information about dip powder love your new you Liss please don't stop posting more videos gracias 😊 thanks
Thanks for this video. I went all in with dip powder when I started doing my own nails, but now I realize quickly that it is very messy to work and can be more time consuming than simply polishing your nails with gel. Also, the monomer and fumes did affect me. I started hearing about “dip flu” and I am sure I had it. I have mostly switched to gel and I always put and overlay gel over my natural nail to protect it. I think gel is the way to go for me. I wear a manicure glove under the UV light because I don’t want my hands aging more quickly than the rest of me😊
Thank you for more essential information. I know you have a video on IBX application,can you make a video on that type of treatments so we know whatever they claim is accurate and what to look for. It’s so confusing. Thank you again. It’s very nice to have you back. Xx
I do love dip Liz, I do value and trust your opinions. It is much harder and I get tiny sidewalk cracks in the nails. I have used glue and gel application with no problems. It also steams off just like gel and acrylic. I hate soak off tinfoil wraps. I have very thick nail but my sisters have thin soft nails so I will be more cautious with repeat use for them. Thanks for the education. Oh you look fabulous and love the hair ❤️
Thank you so much for this video and breaking down what exactly dip powder is and challenging the myths associated with it. I used to get dip powder done by a nail tech and though my nails were growing long (I naturally have pretty strong nails for the most part), I didn’t like how my nails were after each takedown of the product. I thought it may be due to the nail tech using a sanding bit to file down my nail every 4 weeks I would go in but I do also remember how treacherous the removal process was when quarantine hit and I had to remove with acetone. It was that sticky mess you talked about that was so frustrating and so damaging to remove. Now I’ve been using gel as a DIYer (huge thanks to your channel!) and the difference is night and day! Gel in my opinion is so much more fun to work with, looks better and removes easier than dip powder. Plus, I notice that if I get a break somewhere in the middle, it only affects the gel itself and not my natural nail whereas with dip, I got a break that did affect my natural nail and it was not fun at all. Especially when I was told that dip was more durable than gel but after hearing from you, I think it was the lack of flexibility of dip that allowed it to just snap with no remorse 😩. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge in this industry! 🤗
I recently ordered an acrylic dip set for my younger sister. She is allergic to UV light, so she needed something not super strong smelling that didn't require the light. I think it's a great option for people that can't use the lamps.
People can also develop allergies to the chemicals in these systems so just keep an eye on it.
Most lamps these day use LED rather than UV. While not efficient or reliable the LED lights in my bedroom start the curing process. Might be worth looking into, to get her a little mini LED nail lamp (you can usually get them for around $35 to try it out). My nails are SOOO much stronger and less painful with Gel. It got to the point that my nails were degrading so much the dips wouldn't even stick to them anymore. They were like paper.
@@TheNailHub People can also develop allergies from gel too right ?
@@cassandramendoza3102 ; people can develop reactions or allergies to absolutely anything. I had no allergies until last year when I quickly developed dermatitis to the dip system, Makartt gel polish, TOMICCA gel polish, both company acrygels and acetone. Probably through over use but it appears that the HEMA and acrylates were an issue too. Most people get a rude shock when something they have used for years suddenly gives them an allergic reaction. Just be cautious with nail product use and look after yourselves.
@@TotallyKayla gee girl your starting to behave like a troll now - it’s not a good look!!!
Very informative. I had no idea how unsafe dipping is. I will definitely be sticking with the gels. Thank you.
Great to see you back Liz. Also, that new hairdo is 🔥
My clients go 4-5 weeks with dip powder and no problem. Fumes are way less than acrylic and taking off is easy and quick in a baggy/acetone with a paper towel inside and put in warm water. While I don't like the smell of acetone a towel over the hands as they are soaking in the bag eliminates the problem. Nails are no worse than any other product.
I've tried to get them to use acrylic simply because on a natural nail overlay it is easier and quicker to build up a even layer but they still prefer the dip powder. It doesn't have to be completely removed either.
I don't know how you get that it only lasts 1-2 weeks. It depends how many layers you do, if you build them up the same as acrylic they are strong. All my clients that have dip powder have their own nails with overlays and their nails are pretty resilient to removal and reapplication.
The only real issue I have with dip powder is that some have more pigment than acrylic and are not strong and develop hairline cracks in them. It's trial and error. People also say you can use dip powder with Monomer and while some work mainly they don't work because there is not enough acrylic in them and they don't dry hard and can be rubbery. But I find all acrylic powder can be used with the dip system.
At the end of the day all products you put on your nail is going to cause some damage full stop.
I do like acrylic but the smell is horrible and feels so toxic breathing it in, the smell permeates after for a long time whereas once the glue dries in less than a minute there is absolutely no smell. Don't work with your face directly over the nail and you don't get any fumes at all.
What a great educational video Liz!!! As soon as IG is back I will
Share it there❤
Thank you, Liz! The best nail educator!
this is the first video of urs that I've watched, and u've got me hooked with the high-quality contents! I'm definitely gonna watch more and try the idea of a builder gel as a base. thank you and keep up the great work!
Welcome aboard!
Thank you SOOOO much for this comprehensive video. I was seriously contemplating trying dipping powders for my nails because I thought it would last longer than regular nail polish for me (I don’t use gel). That however doesn’t seem to be the case. I didn’t know also about the glue part and the fumes. I was wondering how it stayed on the nail and now it makes sense.
Can we also talk about that STUNNING hairstyle? You look great, I'm happy you're back, your content is being insanely helpful on my nail journey! All the best! :)
Thank you so much! :)
@@TheNailHub Liz, I love this style on you. I'm about to get bangs and a shorter length in Wednesday. Oh let's not forget a lighter color!!
I've been struggling with whether or not I should add a Dip System to my Menu because I do get a lot of requests for it. Everything you pointed out is EXACTLY how I feel but I thought it might bring in more clients. However- I want to provide the Best Services not damaging ones. You helped me make up my mind. Thank you 😊
I have dipped and backfilled for years. NOT ONCE have I had any of the issues you describe! Before I started using builder gel before dipping, I used a pale pink or milky white dip so I could e-file to remove to that layer. I use gel no more to remove the final layer when necessary if starting a fresh set. Again, NEVER had one problem you describe and my nails have been paper thin since before I got my first acrylic set nearly 35 years ago.
Same here
You can use whatever you want. This is just my opinion and a response to all the requests I have had for dip powder info.
@@TheNailHub I’m so sorry people are being so nasty and hateful to you about this and please know most people know you were just giving your opinion - 1st amendment and all 💜 I’m from 🇦🇺 and agree that constructive criticism is always good 👍
@@TheNailHub Oh no worry Liz I will and do .
Thank you so much for this honest discussion about dip powders and all the different ways we beautify our nail. I rather be fully informed about what it is I’m putting on my body. Love your videos💕
GAAAAAAAAA it's so Great to hear such HONESTY and Truth! I have refused to use dip powder in my salon. All the Salons in town only use dip anymore. Ty ty ty for this
I’m new to doing my own manicures and started with dip powder. My biggest issue has been “dip flu”. I have tried everything to keep from breathing in the particles, but it happens every time. I loved this video. It was super helpful and I think I’m going to switch to gel. Thanks!
This is 100% my experience with dip. I was getting it done once every three weeks, and my natural nail was so thin and brittle. I kept getting dip to try and protect them, so it was an endless cycle. I switched to gel and my nail health has improved because I can keep a thin layer of builder gel on my nail to reinforce between color changes.
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that with using the dip powder.
Switched to gel and polygel and for the first time in forever my natural nails are long and healthy again
I'm so glad to see you.💖 I have never been a fan of dip powder either, and never understood why I would hear girls raving about it. Maybe they will see this video and leave the dip behind. 😀
@@ginnyrush7937 I hope so too .my nails really haven't been this strong in like forever since switching from dip powder. I'm never going back to dip that's for sure ☺️
@@TotallyKayla constructive criticism should be appreciated everywhere and maybe they’re not open enough to honesty in the first place.
@@TotallyKayla yep removing any mail product incorrectly will cause damage. I backfilled my nails with clear for months before I started using builder gel underneath. I only do so now bc it’s faster for me!
Love your new haircut 🤩
Thanks for making this video! Really interesting ❤️
Very new to the nail game and wish I had seen this before I bought some dip powders. I prefer gel but wanted to try dip powder. I will use it with press on’s or sell it. Thank you for all your wisdom.
This is the best video I've seen. Honest & clear. I was researching on trying a nail system to try. I prefer acrylics since it's the only type that hasn't lifted from my nails from lifting weights, but I think it's most likely due to prep from nail techs & the gels may have changed since the last time I tried gels. This time around, I want to try doing my nails myself. The first dip video I watched with "vitamins infused for your nails" I was like, wtf. I have medical background so when you explained what nail plate was, I had to giggle. Great video! Your content is invaluable.
I’m a nail tech in a nursing home,I do gel nail (Shellac) regular manicure and pedicure. Would you recommend adding this service? How long does it take to do this service?
I understand that this is personal preference. I enjoy using dip powder. I keep a thin layer of builder gel and file down to that, and that’s what I back fill. I don’t use the liquids though. I use gel base and pour the powder over the wet gel. It works perfectly for me this way. My current mani is going on 4 weeks (not on purpose, I just don’t have time). No lifting, no breaks, no cracking. I also love gel polish. but the dip with gel base lasts longer than gel polish for me.
I also don’t believe that any nail product is good for my nails. Thank you for sharing all of this information! I’m also a huge supporter of never having naked nails, even just a thin layer of clear top coat is better than bare nails!
Great feedback. This video helps me tremendously. Thank youuuuuu kindly for sharing your "Why." Question: What type of overlay method do you recommend or use?
Yeah, dip powder as a DIYer was not something I ever got into, I love gel and will happily stick to gel especially after finding your channel and all the helpful advice on using gel products on nails!
I love love you Liz!!! I found you and Susie from NCE and you both are so knowledgeable and break the information down to anyone’s understanding. I started as a DIY and now am working on my license. I never liked dip powder and I’m glad someone was able to clearly articulate why its such a bad product. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Dip powder nails is the ONLY way I do my nails. Not because it’s easy but they last much longer than gel nails and instead of using glue layers you can use clear base coat gel which will give you the same results and long lasting nails. I get more peeling and chipping with gel nails than dip powder nails. In my opinion Dip Powder is much healthier than any other nail products. And if you want strong nails that won’t break then you can use nail tips but I personally enjoy shorter nails.
If you’re using gel instead of glue then you’re simply wearing gel nails with a little acrylic powder sprinkled in so essentially you’re wearing gel nails. This video is about glue based dip systems where the glue and activator are being used.
good to see you again! like your new hair style, it looks nice & classy like you. i see you're ready for fall, it's a beautiful season but i'm always bummed to slip out of summer. --Dip Powders are GREAT for ARTS & CRAFTS, especially in miniatures, i think that's a better use for them.
I'm just starting the video but I love your hair!!
I love this channel so much. The beauty industry is overflowing with misinformation, it's always wonderful to see people correcting that. I wish I could find, like, a massive couple of textbooks just going through the biology and chemistry of artificial nails - I just want the science and the facts, without all the marketing and mythology.
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I've never tried dip nails, and I definitely won't after watching this.
Thanks so much for the great, educational video! You explain everything so well.
You’re missing out
I totally agree with you. I used dip powder and glue for years. And one day, with removal I noticed green bateria on my nail. This had never happened. I tried gel, and the lamp I purchased didn't work after the forth or fifth time. I was just beginning to learn about gels, and lamps. I have learned a great deal, and I prefer gel overlays to dip powder.
Great video! I have a question?? I’m using the dashing diva nail strips. I am allergic to many Nail glues and smells. Is there something I can use to help my nails grow?
Liz is back!!! 🤗 You’re looking great and I hope you’re doing great as well. You brought me to Light Elegance and to be very cautious about products and their ingredients. I’m a DYIer but with your help and some lessons of a nail tech I’m now able to purchase at our local LE distributor. I’m so happy. Please go on with doing these great educational and interesting videos. 💙
We missed you! And, not that you asked, but I'm loving the new hair. Thank you, as always, for your educational content!
This was a great video. I recently took dip off my list of services because I didn't like it either, for a lot of the reasons you covered. I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels this way.
Informative video, thank you. I tried dip nails 3 years ago, I was not a fan. To me it was similar to acrylic, just a different way to apply it, AND did not like soaking in acetone. I much prefer hard gel and filling in…...just my opinion.
Thank you so so much! Youve confirmed EXACTLY what I was feeling . I'm a new nail tech. Finished school and now waiting for State Board Exam. Still learning to work with nail products to see for myself what I like in terms of health and beauty. I applied Dip to myself 2 weeks ago and absolutely HATE it. Reaction to the fumes, as you mentioned. Plus, it's messy beyond belief. Plus I couldn't get it to look nice nor even. Impossible to file and shape. Ended up applying a layer of gel polish just to make it livable to look at. The result was very thick, not completely level nails coated with gel polish. Couldn't stand it anymore and today set forth to remove the. OMG! 2.5 hours of using a course Swiss carbide cross cut bit to get this stuff off. It's harder than metal. All other products come off in a breeze. I refuse to soak in acetone and developed a pretty good skill at removing product while leaving the basecoat. So it's not that I am unskilled, it's that Dip is kriptonite. Once I finally got it off using lots of pressure and 18 RPMs and high quality course bit, my nails were gasping for air so they could breathe. Still, all the ick and pigment wouldn't seperate from the base, which was really an ultra thin "varnish" base. I ended up over-filing my nails. They are now thinner but are happily breathing.
I am now subscribing. Bless you.😅
Hi Liz. What about dip powder system over top of a builder gel? Maybe also using gel instead of the dip liquids. ?? Forgive me if these are ignorant questions. I don’t know enough about dip powders and the dip liquids. And what about using a peel off base?
I was just wishing to see you!! So happy you’re here! PREACH! I miss you and your amazing sexy BRAIN! Tired of the 5 week fillers, the “healthy” dippers and all the other uninformed BS. Knowledge is power and you make us powerful.
Liz, this is the BEST vlog ever. Thank you for educating me. Now I don't have to experiment.
* I went to your site to order the Jimmy Gel but cannot since I am not a 'professional'. When, or if, it will become available?
I agree. Before doing my own nails, the salon I went to used dip powder. I loved it at first, but it was so hard for me to get it off. Even after soaking in the warm acetone, she would still need to efile and buff my natural nail to get it off. That made my natural nails very thin eventually. And because there wasn’t an overlay under it, one of the nail techs buffed my nail way to low. When it started growing out there was a dent in my nail where the new nail was thick and the damaged nail was thinner. I was horrified. Haven’t done dip powder since. I learned about gel overlays from you and have never looked back. I use Orly Builder in a Bottle and/or Orly Bodyguard. I love it. 💜
I have never had any of the issues that you’ve mentioned. I have also backfilled my nails with dip powder. I’m not a professional nail tech just a diy gal. I agree the fumes are rough but to me worth it.
Hi Liz, thank you for this video. I have tried ta couple of Dip systems and I am not a fan. Thanks for always sharing great info and insight to the YT nail world. Love you hair by the way.
I am not a professional or nail tech at all. And I appreciate your input. I will say this I am in my 50s and have gotten nail enhancements off and on for 30 yrs. Gel overlays, acrylics, dips, gel x, and so on. Each time I try to give my nails a break and take off enhancements or stop services. My nails looks horrid and I have to wait MONTHS for my nails to grow out only to start the enhancements over again and damage all over. Personally of ny nails were not paper thin, i would just use regualr polish a top coat and call it a day. 😊
One thing not mentioned that troubles me about dip in a salon setting is that it's unsanitary. So many salons reuse the pots and product because they don't want to waste anything (mostly due to cost). But especially in this day in age, that means more germs being harbored in the product and transferred from one client to another. At least with traditional acrylic, the beads being placed on one client aren't going back into the concoction to be put onto another, and there's much less chance of skin contact. Our skin is a wonderful protector for us, but there are germs that get in through it regardless. I've had clients request dip powder because they think it's healthier and safer, but once educated, they generally choose traditional acrylic or hard gel enhancements, depending on their needs.
🤔 What about the polish that is just dipped right back in the bottle?? The nail salons don’t sanitize the brushes. If your salon is doing it properly they shouldn’t be putting your nail in the powder and they should be throwing away the part of it that touched your skin. So pour it over onto a towel and then throw away the towel with that excess.
@@webbergurl1 I'm solo, not in a salon. I don't reuse product that's touched skin. Nail polish doesn't touch skin, dear.
Glad I saw this video. I did see dip powder and think how the hell is that building up strength properly? Also agreed on constant removal. I have tried the clear gel base and I’m always trying to file down rather than remove it all
PREACH! I absolutely HATE when people come in with that mess directly on a bare nail. PIA to get it off. I’m seeing more and more people saying it’s trashing their nails with the constant removal very similar to gel polish color. I’ve been doing clear overlays for years.
Thank you LIZ for finally saying it! Nobody gets it! BRAVO!
I missed you so much!! Good to see you again.
The main reason why I like (even love) dip powder is basically because it's the only thing I can safely use, I am allergic to everything else. I know that with time I could develop an allergy to dipping systems too but right now I can use thar or nothing at all, so I have little choice.
That being said, If I could I would go back to gels without blinking
Thank you Liz for this, love your hair!