Okay. I can't watch any other nail tutorials now because they lack your professionalism in editing, time stamping, and knowledge. Thank you Suzie. I'm determined to be a DIY nail queen
Usually I would agree. But this one video is messed up. And I think she did it on purpose. Like: talking faster, wearing her hair different (sleek instead of voluminous), and making a mess with the powder without even excusing it with an "oh" or "whoops".
@@shoegal7 don't worry. I am just trying to analyse the video/ her intention. I don't know if I am good at it. (Also, I am not a nativ English speaker, so maybe I don't just the correct grammar?)
I love dip powders and so do my clients. They prefer it to gel polish. They love the strength to their nails and the longevity of it. It takes me just over an hour and you can make more money for the services. ALSO I POUR I NEVER EVER DIP. And Suzie is right the more you do it the better you get at it.
@@dorothyschroeder4742 I agree. I love dipping nails! I get mine done by my lovely artist since half a year now. I tried it all. Gel. Acrilics. And polygel. I was in so many difrent salons but after 2 weeks they mostly just fell of 😭. But since I get dipping nails done they hold up to 5 weeks without loosing one 😍. I'm a nail biter so that's why I have ti get my nails done. Because I stop to bite. And now that they don't just fell off anymore I have all natural loong nails. No tips anymore 😍. My ❤️ goes to dipping nails
I agree! I have done gel, acrylic, and polygel but all of them struggle to last 2 weeks. My nails always break and gel doesn't help them much with that. I have heard dip lasts 4 weeks and is stronger on natural nails. I am definitely doing dip from now on.
Let me just say this now! This channel has been teaching me more than my beauty school does! I'm an extreme hands-on and visual learner, I've started practicing along with the videos!!
Hi! As a cosmetologist who was super good at sculpted acrylic, I have to tell you I felt uncertain about dip as well. I used to sculpt my own acrylics for years. Once I had kids I stopped. Just this past year I did dip because I saw it on clients and it looked natural and beautiful. First thing is this should only be for personal use because it's not sanitary to dip in powder over and over with new clients so if I did this professionally I would probably sell the color to a client to use alone or I would pour to a different smaller disposable paper cup. The MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT DIP IS THAT IT DOESN'T STAIN FROM HAIRCOLOR!!! As a stylist this is a game changer . Beautiful nails all year no stains ever. Top coat stains, gel top coat stains, but this resin topcoat stays crystal clear. (Kiara sky)
Chris Sea yes, and theres no place like home. By that I mean a comfortable afternoon watching nail videos by suzie and cameraman w cocoa and a cozy blanket.
I have a gel polish by Red Carpet Manicure called "Only in Hollywood" that I bought at Ulta. It looks exactly the same. It's a red jelly polish packed with red glitter. It looks really nice as the base of a Christmas or Valentine's Day manicure.
Lol reminded me of a pair of red ruby shoes I bought my daughter"she was 3" and she wouldn't take them off slept in them for 3 days. Now that's commitment!!!
@@kathyranard3346 sounds like my daughter with her Princess dresses. She wore them so much that my son, who was 1 1/2, and wanted to be like her started wearing them too. 😂😂😂
It's really cool that you and Kirsty (Naio Nails) agree on so many things, especially about how to treat/fill/reno lifted nails that have been glued on by the client (because, as you said, it does occasionally happen). Both of you ladies are awesome!
I love you so much, SUZIE! I have learned so much from you. I went from a nail picker (I wouldn’t bite my nails, but I would pick and tear them) to doing my own acrylic nails in one year! Thank you!
After you file and buff, you're supposed to put on the activator again and buff it in with a soft cloth before you add the top coat. It takes away all the dustiness/white caste and it's supposed to "cure" it more fully.
yes, I noticed that there was a bit of dust on the nail after she brushed them. I thought the same thing myself, that there must be a cleaner or cleanser for the nail before sealing them. With acrylics, I always use Scrub Fresh.
I was totally ok with the two top coats because that's what you do with glitter polish. Two gives you a smoother feel by allowing the top coat to sink into the nooks and crannies.
@@shanabutler7627 yes! You do it like she did, but after tweaking the shape aka buffing you put on the aktivator again and massage it into the nail with a lint free wipe. After that you apply the top coat and then you're done :)
Suzie; "Make sure to clean the color off your brush before dipping it back in. You don't want to contaminate what's in the bottle" Also Suzie; dips the brush that's covered in red glitter right back into the bottle several times Lol, still love ya Suzie! 😁😘😘
I was kinda disappointed how messy she treated the dip color and appeared to purposely spill. That looked very unprofessional. At the beginning she said how she didn’t like dip; therefore, said several things that weren’t pleasing about dip. She seemed to dislike a way to apply color to the nail and wasn’t really prepared for it; such as set aside base with she wasn’t finished with it, put a dirty brush in base, there is a brush cleaner that the dirty brush is exchanged with the brush in the cleaner; it even as a visual clue as the tops both have a circle on them. Sometimes being over confident causes undesirable situations.
I'm in LOVE with dip nails. It's all I do now. It's great cause I keep my natural nail but I don't have to worry abuot them breaking now with the dip powder on them. I've jammed my nail into a trash shoot and thought it was done for(fairly breakable natural nails) but because the dip was on them no issues at all. It also lasts me over 4 weeks sometimes longer.
They aren't her natural nails, she explained that she left a thin layer of acrylic on to protect her natural nail from the dip powder. I would kill for natural nails to look like that though lol
When I dip with glitter I like to gently press it down after dipping to get it to lay more flat. Using a stiffer brush (I prefer a toothbrush) can also help avoid excess buildup as well :) I also do just a stripe down the middle 3/4 of the way down first to build an apex without getting bulk around the cuticle or edges. Happy dipping friends!
I love dip acrylic for French manicures. Dip in white at an angle and then clear or pink for the rest right after and it comes out perfectly so fast and easy!
I started doing nail dipping simply for the strength. Now I'm doing full acrylic nails, for strength and beauty. I work in the custom framing department of my local Hobby Lobby and get compliments on my nails often...thank you Suzie!
Note: You usually want to "cure" it with the activator somewhere in between if you're doing this many layers (because she did clear, color, color, color, clear) or the activator won't soak through all the layers. Kiara Sky has great how to videos for powders 💜
@@soniabailey9613 No... activator does exactly that, it activates the acrylic in the powder and cures/hardens it. There's a big difference in dip powders and powders you can use to coat or decorate nails with. As far as dip powders (which are used to *build* a nail) you absolutely need an activator or you'll have a soft, and sometimes gummy mess
Susie knows exactly what she’s talking about as I have ordered from her web page and I’d advise everyone to do so it is so professional and so is she❤❤
My girl!! I love that you are honest to your own skills and opinions!! And not following the trend!! Thank you for being the inspiration that most nail tech need to stay by at heart!! Honesty over money!
Funny thing: i am not a nail technician, artist or in any nail related profession. I have only ever used normal nail polish , never even tried a gel nail polish ever , yet i love watching your video. I love Suzie's voice and yes the into music ! Bonus is when the camera man also gives his comments !
I wanted to let you know that I really enjoy watching your TH-cam channel for the valuable information you provide, but I also have to admit that I listen to it just to hear your calm and reassuring voice. Your instructions are always clear and easy to understand, and the way you deliver them is so encouraging and comforting. It's a pleasure to tune in to your channel!
I absolutely love this channel, it's a break from the world to listen to the sweetest person talk about nails and how they work! :) Ok, so being a chem nerd I cringed a little when she said the air dries it. Lacquer polishes are essentially paints. They have a mixture of solvents and chemicals where when the solvents evaporate out leaving the hard dried polish on your nail. So, the air doesn't necessarily dry it, but rather time and evaporation dries it... Let's just keep going with this and answer that last question in more detail too: Gel however is a formula filled with un-bonded monomers. The UV light bonds those monomers into polymers and cures the polish that way. UV lights have no effect on Lacquers because lacquers need to let the solvents evaporate out. The same way there is nothing to evaporate out of the gel, so it will remain uncured until bombarded with UV radiation to create the polymers. It sounds fancier than it is to be honest. Think of it this way: lacquer is a paint, it dries when solvents leave; Gel is a resin, it cures when polymers form with radiation... sorta. One more little tip: If you have a bottle of lacquer that is getting too thick to use, hold onto it because it really is a super easy fix. Remember what we said before where Lacquer is a combination of solvents and other chemicals? Well, when your nail polish is getting too thick, all that means is that it's lacking solvents. How do we fix that? Add more in! :) Nail polish thinner is an easy buy even just on amazon and basically it is a combination of all the solvents that evaporated out of your polish. Just add in a little bit and your polish will be back to normal. A word of caution though, do not use acetone to thin polish. So you paint your nail, and the solvents evaporate right? Well whatever is left is literally broken down by acetone when you take your polish off. If you put acetone into the bottle, those chemicals are broken down in the bottle and if you try to paint it on your nail after a while, it's going to be a gooey mess! Immediately it might work a bit, but after a long while say months or years, your polish will sadly die if it has acetone in it's mixture. The only analogy I could think of here is bleach and water. Think of the nail polish thinner as water. When you drink water it helps you by adding in a necessary tool for the body to use. Thinner adds in a necessary tool for polish to spread until it dries. Now think of bleach as acetone. If you drink bleach, it can just about kill you. (Sorry for speaking so macabre-ly there) That is what acetone does to polishes however. Sad I know. Just remember to use polish thinner to give your polishes extra life.
Your natural nail always look so amazing!!! Can you do a video on how to maintain healthy natural nails? And maybe include what not to do? Love your videos!!!
she said she did these over sculpted product, hon, that is why they look so totally smooth. She said it in the beginning of her video, and explained that you can do these over your own natural nail, too., but she was doing them over product.
Suzie, I have used dipping powder, and I used it until I felt like I was getting “acrylic” nails, because I too am an acrylic snob... 😂😂 and, I just do not enjoy using it- I basically used up a full kit and did not repurchase... (the dipping powders system) because I feel like you can’t keep germs out of the pot, as well as you can’t do fills so you end up doing way more to damage the nail beds everytime you have to remove and file off the last set! As well as the “super glue” (basically) that is the adhesion burns my eyes, and probably a few other reasons I can’t remember, lol. I truly adore you, cameraman, and your channel, and I just have to say- MAD RESPECT for doing a video like this to teach others how to DIY with something your heart and soul can’t get behind! Love from Minnesota😘
I love dips! been doing them for a few years now and will never go back again. My nails are now stronger than ever and the color usually would last for 4 weeks!
Thank you so much for this video!!! Nobody else explains everything in such a simple yet entertaining way so even a beginner with a short attention span for nail stuff like me can learn from this video!
Thank you for this video! I have an allergic reaction to acrylic and gel polishes ... but I can handle dip. You addressed some issues I've been having with the thickness of the powder. Thank you, again!!
You are an amazing lady, I love the way your instructions are clear simple and precise.... im a dipping lady and ive learned about the apex. Thank you. 23 years of salon visits and now I dip Saving a fortune 👏👏👏
I've been dabbling with dip and I'm going to graduate to playing with real acrylic soon. I've been learning from your videos and LongHairPrettyNails. I also have a 10 week old baby who never lets me put her down. I watch your videos all the time when I'm feeding her and holding her for naptime. She must enjoy your content as much as I do because she's always smiling in her sleep while your videos are playing 😊
I personally love the dip powder because no matter what I do (and I have also been to many a nail salon, along with my own trials) I cannot get gel polish to stay on my nails. Every time, within 24hours, they will chip and I've had them pull off in solid sheets. Plus it also adds some strength to my nails. So that's why I do it. Thank you for your videos!
That’s because gel polish and dip are 2 totally different types of products. Gel polish is just that, it’s only a polish, where the dip system is like doing acrylic nails or hard gel. That is why it’s lasting longer and is stronger.
That's such a stunning colour!! You've got great taste, Suzie. My top tip about dip powders is if you have a naturally high c-curve don't use it! I found dip powder added enough extra weight after only 2 dips of colour that it made the curve even tighter. The outer corners of my nails were almost touching each other, it was really uncomfortable. Just so you guys know, I have c-curves that are the same shape as when Suzie builds a nail.
Dip powder is so much healthier for my nails. They lasted a long time! Could of left it longer but I had nail extensions on. When I removed the color it came off so fast. I literary peeled it off! And didn’t even damage my nail bed AT ALL!!! It’s a longer process but definitely gentle on my nails.
if you think it's getting to thick, don't use glitter for every coat because it's always thicker than normal colored ones.. for building the apex a bit anyway use a red underneath or do it with the clear and the glitter as last coat only ..after activator 2 final coats of top coat (the same as the base btw) are also replacing a clear layer and filing as well (I usually do only a bit buffing between the 2 activator coats before the top coat), it makes everything even, including glitter and very shiny.. another tip, put a sheet of paper underneath the jar, so you can fold it afterwards and put back the spilled powder.
I love how you use a nail file to buff the natural nail! Everytime I get my nails done in a shop the technician uses the drill on my natural nails and totally destroys them!
Ryan's mom OMG thank you for answering my question really appreciate it 😯💖💗 I will keep trying and check out the link and I gradually going through all your vlogs and *long hair pretty nails* and *Naio Nails * for tips but thank you again for your feedback I love you ❤ you are so cute I love glitter and pink ❤💍👡
I'm a qualified nail tech in the UK 😊 I had this problem when I was on a few different medications too. Sometimes acrylic or gel nails just won't adhere if you have certain health conditions or take certain medications. If you perfect for prep technique but still struggle, don't feel bad as It could be health related. Other things like using hand creams with lanolin or minerals in will cause nails to pop off too. I would always recommend ACID PRIMER too... Non acid just doesn't work for most people. Hope this helps "Ryan mum" xx
I had the same problem even when i would get them professionally done they wouldn't break off so easily when a professional did them but lifting bad every single time i had to figure it out on my own the problem i was having was my nail beds were really oily even if it didn't look that way when you buff all the shine off and you put the dehydrator on go over it two more times so 3 in total and maybe try a bonder after i use Harmony pro-bond after I dehydrate three to four times that has helped me I have no more lifting at all I really really hope this helps you😁
Dear Suzie, thank you for inspiring videos! I recently started doing DP nails at home and I’m totally into it. But I do only two-three layers, depending on a powder thickness. Was wondering if you could recommend the best bid for a nail machine that are best at removing DP instead of soaking it off in acetone! Thank you! Best regards!
So I've tried to dip and then switched to gel during quarantine, but your suggestion to add the translucent layer after the color so you don't compromise it... pure genius!! Game changer for smooth even color dip nails at home!!! Amazing, thank you so much for that tip!!!! ❤️
I actually use the gel top coat as the liquid to dip..... cure and do several layers using a variety of acrylic powders they all work. I have never had chipping, lifting or any problems. Course dehydrate and prime like I would acrylic application. IT is amazing and works on re fills too. A lot of these dip liquids are just super glue... Shebanails has a system called Gelcrylic that is exactly this .... LED/uv top coat and dip powders ...
Ohh that's an interesting way to do it! Might give that a go, really don't like the smell of the base /glue but this way I wouldn't have that Thanks for sharing!
Lol I have always used gel, I thought that's how it was supposed to be done until it became popular on TH-cam and I started watching the videos. I got so confused when no one was curing and talking about glue and such. I had never purchased a full dip system just bits and pieces here and there so I had no idea there was so many steps. Tried the way youre supposed to do it a few month's back, terrible! Idk how people do it with that glue stuff. Dries in areas and never seems to be evenly distributed. Gel is so so so much easier. Glad im not the only one that does it that way lol.
I have chip problems,but only on my natural nails and I think that has to do with my nails being resistant to having things on it. Everything comes off my nails in a day.
Literally had this thought last night as I was doing my nails if this was a possibility! My dip liquid bottle always glues itself shut, and my gel polish never does that 😂 thanks for the tip!
youtube recommended me here for some reason even though I am not a nail artist or anything... I cook for a living so can't even have pretty nails. BUT can I say... what a well made educational video! Very clean and natural. Its obvious how good a teacher you are and how much care and attention you put into your work. I'm even tempted to switch careers! Kudos!!
Suzie, I started out using dipping powders because they seemed easier. Now after doing them for awhile and watching your videos, I would like to try doing acrylic nails. I have a bunch of powders though and don't want to waste them. Can I use them with monomer like acrylic powders? Would you be willing to make a video trying it out if you aren't sure? (I use the Kiara sky line if it makes a difference) Thank you so much!
I've done it, the ingredients are basically indentical. Get yourself a good brush (maybe Suzie's ❤️) and some monomer, and the results will be the same. The dipping powder may solidify faster than other products, so maybe practice with a regular polymer powder, and/or get a slow setting monomer.
I've found certain dip powders work with monomers and some better then others with different monomers not all are the same, you would have to test them out.
I have paper thin nails but can maintain natural boomer length using the variety of acrylic, gel, dips to provide structure. Most of the time its pure gel because its quick. If I'm going longer glam for a time I would use tips and the dip, mostly because I can sit back on my couch and enjoy a Netflix binge and a proper deep manicure. For the non pros, dip can achieve a near similar strength and shape control that more experienced and artful handed get with acrylics. Watching Susie create perfect shape w ease in acrylic is encouraging but there is reality to consider. 😜 I work many hours a day over a keyboard like many women these days. I find regular nail length maintenance is a must to keep the typos and back-spacing to a minimum! Dip fits well into my needs in the home user category. As to the many steps concern, it really isn't much different than acrylic. There is the same prep/base, top coat and cuticle oil in both methods. The dip stage is just separating the monomer application into a more manageable way for the less practiced. Snobs isnt accurate, Master skill level is. Kudos to those that can do that kind of shape work 🤗
I agree with you, it is a lot of steps and stuff. I wouldn't use it for color. I actually use clear, and put two coats on my natural nails for strength, and I love it!! It's like I have the strength of acrylic, without any tips or anything. It doesn't look like I have anything on them either.
@@kristinowens899 Im with you... it is a lot, but for someone like me its perfect. I have very thin nails natural nails, regardless of the health and growth, they are still prone to breaking easily - with dip I can protect my nails and maintain some length, which I dont get with gel or shellac or normal polish. I dont personally like tips or extensions . I prefer a more natural look so dipping powder is ideal for me.
To know it isnt healthier for the nail than gel or acrylic just makes it sort of pointless and a cash grab for your everyday nail salon. They pressed me several times to get it and stated it was healthier for my nail and would help them grow. They charged 10 extra dollars for a full set because of this. It's all a cash grab at your local nail salons and I'm over it. I'm going to start my journey to simplynailogical nails c:
I use to have a client a long time ago and she always lifted. No matter how long or how much I prepped the nail I would us a nail dehydrator and acetone to get her nails as dry as possible. It didn’t matter what I did. And not one of my other clients lifted at all. I even had people that came to me and said I lift all the time no matter what. But they did not lift with me. It can even possibly be medication, the way your nails grow. All kinds of things.
Hey Suzie could you review acrylic powder like Mia Secret which is pretty cheap and available on amazon and Ebay. I want to play with colored acrylic but was wondering if I should use more "high end" products.
Personally, I absolutely adore dip powder! Though I have never (and probably will never) start with a clear base. My clients like their dip to be thinner, and look more like a natural thickness. I understand why you would apply dip the way you do, but the clients in Florida get dip powder to avoid the business of acrylic. I feel like it's being over complicated in this video, in all honesty. I've always seen people do the whole nail, color color, maybe clear. That's how I do it, and it isn't bulky. Don't get me wrong, I had to work hard to get to where it looks smooth and thin. It definitely has a learning curve. My first set of dip took a day, mostly full of filing. Just like acrylic
As someone who does nails, I feel like you made this seem a lot harder and more messy than what it really is. However that's the wonderful thing about this industry, everyone has their specialty.
After filing them all, was the middle finger w/3 dips thicker than the others w/only 2 dips or did your expert filing skills make them the same thickness?
she gives off a mother goose vibe. i like it. her talking is kinda comforting. she's like the mother goose of nails
sonializbeth Yup the mama of nail tutorials
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She is very soothing to listen to.
The Bob Ross of nails if you will
I agree I sometimes put these on to fall asleep! I love her soothing voice.
Okay. I can't watch any other nail tutorials now because they lack your professionalism in editing, time stamping, and knowledge. Thank you Suzie. I'm determined to be a DIY nail queen
Time to relax and let Suzie and Cameraman weave their magic.
Well said
Are you wearing different eyeshadow color on each eye?
Usually I would agree.
But this one video is messed up. And I think she did it on purpose. Like: talking faster, wearing her hair different (sleek instead of voluminous), and making a mess with the powder without even excusing it with an "oh" or "whoops".
@@ellielli9744, apologies if I come across as rude, but I think your comment is one of the weirdest I have ever read.
@@shoegal7 don't worry. I am just trying to analyse the video/ her intention. I don't know if I am good at it. (Also, I am not a nativ English speaker, so maybe I don't just the correct grammar?)
Suzie is one of the only youtubers who can show the result right at the top of the video and I’ll still watch the whole way through
I love that red glitter! Awesome tutorial 💅🏾❤
Love you and your channel!!!
Oooh girl!! I love youre tutorials too!! I watched youre 420 n money nail tutorials over n over!! Lol
Me to perfect christmas and valentine day colors
THIS IS THE INTRO TO LONG HAIR PRETTY NAILS SHOOOOOW YEAHHHHH
Like Dorothy’s ruby slippers 🥰
to be honest, I don't care about dipping powders, I'm just here to listen Suzie's soothing voice
What r u doing
I don’t care about acrylics at all and I’m still here for some reason. I need something to do with my life. Quarantine is killing me
I love dip powders and so do my clients. They prefer it to gel polish. They love the strength to their nails and the longevity of it. It takes me just over an hour and you can make more money for the services. ALSO I POUR I NEVER EVER DIP. And Suzie is right the more you do it the better you get at it.
It is healthier because your hands aren’t under the lights!
@@dorothyschroeder4742 I agree.
I love dipping nails! I get mine done by my lovely artist since half a year now.
I tried it all. Gel. Acrilics. And polygel. I was in so many difrent salons but after 2 weeks they mostly just fell of 😭. But since I get dipping nails done they hold up to 5 weeks without loosing one 😍.
I'm a nail biter so that's why I have ti get my nails done. Because I stop to bite. And now that they don't just fell off anymore I have all natural loong nails. No tips anymore 😍.
My ❤️ goes to dipping nails
I agree! I have done gel, acrylic, and polygel but all of them struggle to last 2 weeks. My nails always break and gel doesn't help them much with that. I have heard dip lasts 4 weeks and is stronger on natural nails. I am definitely doing dip from now on.
What dip system do y’all recommend for a beginner? Revel, kiara sky or this one?
@@Silverpigz kiara sky is a good one
Let me just say this now! This channel has been teaching me more than my beauty school does! I'm an extreme hands-on and visual learner, I've started practicing along with the videos!!
Hi! As a cosmetologist who was super good at sculpted acrylic, I have to tell you I felt uncertain about dip as well. I used to sculpt my own acrylics for years. Once I had kids I stopped. Just this past year I did dip because I saw it on clients and it looked natural and beautiful. First thing is this should only be for personal use because it's not sanitary to dip in powder over and over with new clients so if I did this professionally I would probably sell the color to a client to use alone or I would pour to a different smaller disposable paper cup.
The MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT DIP IS THAT IT DOESN'T STAIN FROM HAIRCOLOR!!! As a stylist this is a game changer . Beautiful nails all year no stains ever.
Top coat stains, gel top coat stains, but this resin topcoat stays crystal clear. (Kiara sky)
Anyone else getting Dorothy's shoes vibes from that red?
Chris Sea yes, and theres no place like home. By that I mean a comfortable afternoon watching nail videos by suzie and cameraman w cocoa and a cozy blanket.
I have a gel polish by Red Carpet Manicure called "Only in Hollywood" that I bought at Ulta. It looks exactly the same. It's a red jelly polish packed with red glitter. It looks really nice as the base of a Christmas or Valentine's Day manicure.
Yes!!!! I love that red. It’s freaken gorgeous.
Lol reminded me of a pair of red ruby shoes I bought my daughter"she was 3" and she wouldn't take them off slept in them for 3 days. Now that's commitment!!!
@@kathyranard3346 sounds like my daughter with her Princess dresses. She wore them so much that my son, who was 1 1/2, and wanted to be like her started wearing them too. 😂😂😂
It's really cool that you and Kirsty (Naio Nails) agree on so many things, especially about how to treat/fill/reno lifted nails that have been glued on by the client (because, as you said, it does occasionally happen). Both of you ladies are awesome!
I love Kirsty too.
@@chickinthestix9604 She does some amazing nail/acrylic art.
Kirsty is the best at the nail art💓
DIP POWDER IS A GAME CHANGER..TOTALLY LOVE IT!!!
I love you so much, SUZIE! I have learned so much from you. I went from a nail picker (I wouldn’t bite my nails, but I would pick and tear them) to doing my own acrylic nails in one year! Thank you!
After you file and buff, you're supposed to put on the activator again and buff it in with a soft cloth before you add the top coat. It takes away all the dustiness/white caste and it's supposed to "cure" it more fully.
yes, I noticed that there was a bit of dust on the nail after she brushed them. I thought the same thing myself, that there must be a cleaner or cleanser for the nail before sealing them. With acrylics, I always use Scrub Fresh.
Can you put dip powder over acrylic nail using the same step to put on the dip powder?
I was totally ok with the two top coats because that's what you do with glitter polish. Two gives you a smoother feel by allowing the top coat to sink into the nooks and crannies.
HeidiHo Paints thank you for that. So you would put the activator on 2 times then, right?
@@shanabutler7627 yes! You do it like she did, but after tweaking the shape aka buffing you put on the aktivator again and massage it into the nail with a lint free wipe. After that you apply the top coat and then you're done :)
When U spilled the red glitter i was like 🥺🥺🥺
😂
Yaaaas!! And then she got some of the red powder into the clear one 😭
I started humming christmas songs...
I know!!!
Lmao glad I wasnt the only one.. my anxiety was peaking lol
Omg. When she contaminated the clear!!! 😱😵. I can’t. Suzie!!!
Suzie; "Make sure to clean the color off your brush before dipping it back in. You don't want to contaminate what's in the bottle"
Also Suzie; dips the brush that's covered in red glitter right back into the bottle several times
Lol, still love ya Suzie! 😁😘😘
KimShea22 she knows she won’t be using that again hahaha
@@tatamanicurista lol, probably so! 😂
I was kinda disappointed how messy she treated the dip color and appeared to purposely spill. That looked very unprofessional. At the beginning she said how she didn’t like dip; therefore, said several things that weren’t pleasing about dip. She seemed to dislike a way to apply color to the nail and wasn’t really prepared for it; such as set aside base with she wasn’t finished with it, put a dirty brush in base, there is a brush cleaner that the dirty brush is exchanged with the brush in the cleaner; it even as a visual clue as the tops both have a circle on them. Sometimes being over confident causes undesirable situations.
@@lindapliscott2968 Who shits in your breakfast today?
@@lindapliscott2968
Suzie: Accidentally spills product
Linder Pluscoot: *Unprofessional*
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I'm in LOVE with dip nails. It's all I do now. It's great cause I keep my natural nail but I don't have to worry abuot them breaking now with the dip powder on them. I've jammed my nail into a trash shoot and thought it was done for(fairly breakable natural nails) but because the dip was on them no issues at all. It also lasts me over 4 weeks sometimes longer.
@Evie Gray I go to a salon and it varies depending on the color but the next time I'm there I'll check
I’m jelly of your natural nails
Sarah's Nail Secrets I’m sure you can come up with an acrylic nail just like this one for us 😉
This made me remeber I have to cut my nails 😭😭😭😭
They aren't her natural nails, she explained that she left a thin layer of acrylic on to protect her natural nail from the dip powder. I would kill for natural nails to look like that though lol
@@CoYoTeS897 Regardless, we've all seen her natural nails and they're beautiful.
Sarah's Nail Secrets same lol
When I dip with glitter I like to gently press it down after dipping to get it to lay more flat. Using a stiffer brush (I prefer a toothbrush) can also help avoid excess buildup as well :) I also do just a stripe down the middle 3/4 of the way down first to build an apex without getting bulk around the cuticle or edges. Happy dipping friends!
I should try that, so I don’t get that chunky look all over the nail. Thanks for the advice.
That's brilliant
I love dip acrylic for French manicures. Dip in white at an angle and then clear or pink for the rest right after and it comes out perfectly so fast and easy!
I started doing nail dipping simply for the strength. Now I'm doing full acrylic nails, for strength and beauty. I work in the custom framing department of my local Hobby Lobby and get compliments on my nails often...thank you Suzie!
Note: You usually want to "cure" it with the activator somewhere in between if you're doing this many layers (because she did clear, color, color, color, clear) or the activator won't soak through all the layers. Kiara Sky has great how to videos for powders 💜
Exactly!
I was wondering about that, I have Young Nails Slick Pour their dip powder and you use activator on each layer.
Activator isn't actually a required step - it just speeds up the process.
That's what I learned as well
@@soniabailey9613 No... activator does exactly that, it activates the acrylic in the powder and cures/hardens it. There's a big difference in dip powders and powders you can use to coat or decorate nails with.
As far as dip powders (which are used to *build* a nail) you absolutely need an activator or you'll have a soft, and sometimes gummy mess
Susie knows exactly what she’s talking about as I have ordered from her web page and I’d advise everyone to do so it is so professional and so is she❤❤
These videos are the ultimate help for my anxiety! Something so calming about Suzie 😊
My girl!! I love that you are honest to your own skills and opinions!! And not following the trend!! Thank you for being the inspiration that most nail tech need to stay by at heart!! Honesty over money!
I really love this🖤they would be amazing during Christmas time🎄 plus i love glitter haha✨
Would be pretty at Valentine's Day, too!
calichef1962 true❤️
Funny thing: i am not a nail technician, artist or in any nail related profession. I have only ever used normal nail polish , never even tried a gel nail polish ever , yet i love watching your video. I love Suzie's voice and yes the into music ! Bonus is when the camera man also gives his comments !
Watching you apply topcoat over the glitter is so satisfying to watch!
I wanted to let you know that I really enjoy watching your TH-cam channel for the valuable information you provide, but I also have to admit that I listen to it just to hear your calm and reassuring voice. Your instructions are always clear and easy to understand, and the way you deliver them is so encouraging and comforting. It's a pleasure to tune in to your channel!
You should make a video of Cameraman doing your nails! LOL
Or Susie doing the cameraman's nails! Hehe
Jenny Friedman lol she would have to hide his face though since he never wants to be on camera 😆
hahaha yes,i believe he learned enough by now😂
Valerie Smith I thought the cameraman IS HER HUSBAND?
GP
And? He still can still want to not be on camera
Oh my gosh I love watching her it’s so easy to follow and these videos deserve an award it’s like watching a movie ❤
That red sparkling dipping powder is fab 💗
i love how when she does nails she doesnt just think abt her she takes her time doesnt speed talk and when she does kits she does step by step
I’ve been using base gel and dipping powder on my natural nails and they’ve been growing really well. Haven’t been to a salon for a year and a half.
I enjoy your self tutorial videos because they give a greater idea of all that is involved into the interest of going into a nail tech.
I absolutely love this channel, it's a break from the world to listen to the sweetest person talk about nails and how they work! :) Ok, so being a chem nerd I cringed a little when she said the air dries it. Lacquer polishes are essentially paints. They have a mixture of solvents and chemicals where when the solvents evaporate out leaving the hard dried polish on your nail. So, the air doesn't necessarily dry it, but rather time and evaporation dries it... Let's just keep going with this and answer that last question in more detail too: Gel however is a formula filled with un-bonded monomers. The UV light bonds those monomers into polymers and cures the polish that way. UV lights have no effect on Lacquers because lacquers need to let the solvents evaporate out. The same way there is nothing to evaporate out of the gel, so it will remain uncured until bombarded with UV radiation to create the polymers. It sounds fancier than it is to be honest. Think of it this way: lacquer is a paint, it dries when solvents leave; Gel is a resin, it cures when polymers form with radiation... sorta. One more little tip: If you have a bottle of lacquer that is getting too thick to use, hold onto it because it really is a super easy fix. Remember what we said before where Lacquer is a combination of solvents and other chemicals? Well, when your nail polish is getting too thick, all that means is that it's lacking solvents. How do we fix that? Add more in! :) Nail polish thinner is an easy buy even just on amazon and basically it is a combination of all the solvents that evaporated out of your polish. Just add in a little bit and your polish will be back to normal. A word of caution though, do not use acetone to thin polish. So you paint your nail, and the solvents evaporate right? Well whatever is left is literally broken down by acetone when you take your polish off. If you put acetone into the bottle, those chemicals are broken down in the bottle and if you try to paint it on your nail after a while, it's going to be a gooey mess! Immediately it might work a bit, but after a long while say months or years, your polish will sadly die if it has acetone in it's mixture. The only analogy I could think of here is bleach and water. Think of the nail polish thinner as water. When you drink water it helps you by adding in a necessary tool for the body to use. Thinner adds in a necessary tool for polish to spread until it dries. Now think of bleach as acetone. If you drink bleach, it can just about kill you. (Sorry for speaking so macabre-ly there) That is what acetone does to polishes however. Sad I know. Just remember to use polish thinner to give your polishes extra life.
That's super interesting! Thank you for the chem perspective on the subject (:
I need her to read me stories to sleep every night! What a soothing, nice voice! And such a GREAT teacher!
Suzie you've always reminded me of someone , but I could not put my finger on who it was. Now it hit me: Valerie Bertinelli. You two are like sisters.
Wallflower yes lol !!!
Both are beautiful ladies!
@@janetlemaire333 I couldn't agree more. Absolutely gorgeous.
Wouldn't it be lovely to have Suzie do Valerie's nail???
Thats exactly what I always thought. I told Suzie the exact same thing about a year ago lol
Awesome! Rarely I can see a complete video, but your voice and your professionalism just got me❤️
Your natural nail always look so amazing!!! Can you do a video on how to maintain healthy natural nails? And maybe include what not to do? Love your videos!!!
she said she did these over sculpted product, hon, that is why they look so totally smooth. She said it in the beginning of her video, and explained that you can do these over your own natural nail, too., but she was doing them over product.
Suzie, I have used dipping powder, and I used it until I felt like I was getting “acrylic” nails, because I too am an acrylic snob... 😂😂 and, I just do not enjoy using it- I basically used up a full kit and did not repurchase... (the dipping powders system) because I feel like you can’t keep germs out of the pot, as well as you can’t do fills so you end up doing way more to damage the nail beds everytime you have to remove and file off the last set! As well as the “super glue” (basically) that is the adhesion burns my eyes, and probably a few other reasons I can’t remember, lol. I truly adore you, cameraman, and your channel, and I just have to say- MAD RESPECT for doing a video like this to teach others how to DIY with something your heart and soul can’t get behind! Love from Minnesota😘
I love dips! been doing them for a few years now and will never go back again. My nails are now stronger than ever and the color usually would last for 4 weeks!
Suzie can really make nails look FIRE even if she dislike the products used
When I saw the red I thought of the ruby slippers it just brings back memories😍😍
Thank you so much for this video!!! Nobody else explains everything in such a simple yet entertaining way so even a beginner with a short attention span for nail stuff like me can learn from this video!
Thank you for this video! I have an allergic reaction to acrylic and gel polishes ... but I can handle dip. You addressed some issues I've been having with the thickness of the powder. Thank you, again!!
You are an amazing lady, I love the way your instructions are clear simple and precise.... im a dipping lady and ive learned about the apex. Thank you. 23 years of salon visits and now I dip
Saving a fortune 👏👏👏
I love using dipping powder on myself. So easy to use! Thank you for your tips!
I've been dabbling with dip and I'm going to graduate to playing with real acrylic soon. I've been learning from your videos and LongHairPrettyNails. I also have a 10 week old baby who never lets me put her down. I watch your videos all the time when I'm feeding her and holding her for naptime. She must enjoy your content as much as I do because she's always smiling in her sleep while your videos are playing 😊
I will be starting my nail technician learning course in a few months! Im so excited
I got to Suzie from simplynailogical, and I’m staying because Suzie is just so sweet and nice! And she’s so good at teaching! I’m enjoying it here!
I personally love the dip powder because no matter what I do (and I have also been to many a nail salon, along with my own trials) I cannot get gel polish to stay on my nails. Every time, within 24hours, they will chip and I've had them pull off in solid sheets. Plus it also adds some strength to my nails.
So that's why I do it.
Thank you for your videos!
That’s because gel polish and dip are 2 totally different types of products. Gel polish is just that, it’s only a polish, where the dip system is like doing acrylic nails or hard gel. That is why it’s lasting longer and is stronger.
That's such a stunning colour!! You've got great taste, Suzie. My top tip about dip powders is if you have a naturally high c-curve don't use it! I found dip powder added enough extra weight after only 2 dips of colour that it made the curve even tighter. The outer corners of my nails were almost touching each other, it was really uncomfortable. Just so you guys know, I have c-curves that are the same shape as when Suzie builds a nail.
Dip powder is so much healthier for my nails. They lasted a long time! Could of left it longer but I had nail extensions on. When I removed the color it came off so fast. I literary peeled it off! And didn’t even damage my nail bed AT ALL!!! It’s a longer process but definitely gentle on my nails.
Beyond your nail expertise and teaching skills, I enjoy your videos immensely, because of the smooth editing and music choices. Brava!
Who else thinks that Suzie looks like Valerie Bertinelli ??? Or is it just me?
Yes! I have always thought that!
I told Suzie that she looks like Valerie. She and Valerie could be sisters(in looks)!
THATS why she looks familiar!
This whole time! You’re right! They are the same!
Me too
it's just crazy how much I learned since I followed you 💜💜💜thank you Susie and Cameraman for every single video you have ever made 💜💜
if you think it's getting to thick, don't use glitter for every coat because it's always thicker than normal colored ones.. for building the apex a bit anyway use a red underneath or do it with the clear and the glitter as last coat only ..after activator 2 final coats of top coat (the same as the base btw) are also replacing a clear layer and filing as well (I usually do only a bit buffing between the 2 activator coats before the top coat), it makes everything even, including glitter and very shiny.. another tip, put a sheet of paper underneath the jar, so you can fold it afterwards and put back the spilled powder.
You are so soothing and knowledgeable. Such a joy to watch.
I love how you use a nail file to buff the natural nail! Everytime I get my nails done in a shop the technician uses the drill on my natural nails and totally destroys them!
Jenna Brock i try to do as much nail prepping before going to the nail salon and ask them politely not to drill on my natural nail
You are pretty awesome!
Thorough content.
Awesome delivery.
Generous with knowledge.
Humble but genius.
God bless you and your business!
Ryan's mom OMG thank you for answering my question really appreciate it 😯💖💗 I will keep trying and check out the link and I gradually going through all your vlogs and *long hair pretty nails* and *Naio Nails * for tips but thank you again for your feedback I love you ❤ you are so cute I love glitter and pink ❤💍👡
I'm a qualified nail tech in the UK 😊 I had this problem when I was on a few different medications too. Sometimes acrylic or gel nails just won't adhere if you have certain health conditions or take certain medications. If you perfect for prep technique but still struggle, don't feel bad as It could be health related. Other things like using hand creams with lanolin or minerals in will cause nails to pop off too. I would always recommend ACID PRIMER too... Non acid just doesn't work for most people. Hope this helps "Ryan mum" xx
I had the same problem even when i would get them professionally done they wouldn't break off so easily when a professional did them but lifting bad every single time i had to figure it out on my own the problem i was having was my nail beds were really oily even if it didn't look that way when you buff all the shine off and you put the dehydrator on go over it two more times so 3 in total and maybe try a bonder after i use Harmony pro-bond after I dehydrate three to four times that has helped me I have no more lifting at all I really really hope this helps you😁
You are a really good teacher. Love watching your videos.
Hey Suzie! You've single-handedly inspired me to do acrylics, but I've always had a burning question; how do you dispose of monomer properly?
Jalan Batey soak it up with kitchen roll/tissue/bed roll and put it in the bin - never pour it down the sink Xxxx
That first dip was so clean. I'm here for it!
I get my nails done professionally and I LOVE dip powders.
ryan marie me too. Once I was introduced to dip powder got hooked and my long nails ok beautiful and stay strong.
Aside from the nail education, thank you so much for your relaxing energy Suzie!! ❤️🥰💕
Dear Suzie, thank you for inspiring videos! I recently started doing DP nails at home and I’m totally into it. But I do only two-three layers, depending on a powder thickness.
Was wondering if you could recommend the best bid for a nail machine that are best at removing DP instead of soaking it off in acetone!
Thank you! Best regards!
So I've tried to dip and then switched to gel during quarantine, but your suggestion to add the translucent layer after the color so you don't compromise it... pure genius!! Game changer for smooth even color dip nails at home!!! Amazing, thank you so much for that tip!!!! ❤️
I actually use the gel top coat as the liquid to dip..... cure and do several layers using a variety of acrylic powders they all work. I have never had chipping, lifting or any problems. Course dehydrate and prime like I would acrylic application. IT is amazing and works on re fills too. A lot of these dip liquids are just super glue... Shebanails has a system called Gelcrylic that is exactly this .... LED/uv top coat and dip powders ...
Thea B I do the same thing and I love Shebanails
Ohh that's an interesting way to do it! Might give that a go, really don't like the smell of the base /glue but this way I wouldn't have that
Thanks for sharing!
Lol I have always used gel, I thought that's how it was supposed to be done until it became popular on TH-cam and I started watching the videos. I got so confused when no one was curing and talking about glue and such. I had never purchased a full dip system just bits and pieces here and there so I had no idea there was so many steps. Tried the way youre supposed to do it a few month's back, terrible! Idk how people do it with that glue stuff. Dries in areas and never seems to be evenly distributed. Gel is so so so much easier. Glad im not the only one that does it that way lol.
I have chip problems,but only on my natural nails and I think that has to do with my nails being resistant to having things on it. Everything comes off my nails in a day.
Literally had this thought last night as I was doing my nails if this was a possibility! My dip liquid bottle always glues itself shut, and my gel polish never does that 😂 thanks for the tip!
Suzie, you are a Master of nails!! I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us 💕
Trying to remove dipping powder sucks! It takes forever.
How does it come off? Soak or file?
@@joannasaadati8810 I soak mine off. See above.
@@paulsieswaim1862 ok thanks
@@joannasaadati8810 file first have to as i say "crack " the top layer then you soak them off.
@@sarahonceuponadream7985 ah ok so not that much different than polygel
youtube recommended me here for some reason even though I am not a nail artist or anything... I cook for a living so can't even have pretty nails. BUT can I say... what a well made educational video! Very clean and natural. Its obvious how good a teacher you are and how much care and attention you put into your work. I'm even tempted to switch careers! Kudos!!
Lol - sometime alittle diversion is food for the soul 😊thank you for your kind comments- 💜hope to see you again
Suzie, I started out using dipping powders because they seemed easier. Now after doing them for awhile and watching your videos, I would like to try doing acrylic nails. I have a bunch of powders though and don't want to waste them. Can I use them with monomer like acrylic powders? Would you be willing to make a video trying it out if you aren't sure? (I use the Kiara sky line if it makes a difference) Thank you so much!
I thinit's possible. Do a test with one and see. Let us know what the results were ^_^
I've done it, the ingredients are basically indentical. Get yourself a good brush (maybe Suzie's ❤️) and some monomer, and the results will be the same. The dipping powder may solidify faster than other products, so maybe practice with a regular polymer powder, and/or get a slow setting monomer.
And I'd love to see the video if you do decide to make one!
I've found certain dip powders work with monomers and some better then others with different monomers not all are the same, you would have to test them out.
Yes. You can. Dip powder is just a finer acrylic powder.
I have paper thin nails but can maintain natural boomer length using the variety of acrylic, gel, dips to provide structure. Most of the time its pure gel because its quick. If I'm going longer glam for a time I would use tips and the dip, mostly because I can sit back on my couch and enjoy a Netflix binge and a proper deep manicure. For the non pros, dip can achieve a near similar strength and shape control that more experienced and artful handed get with acrylics. Watching Susie create perfect shape w ease in acrylic is encouraging but there is reality to consider. 😜 I work many hours a day over a keyboard like many women these days. I find regular nail length maintenance is a must to keep the typos and back-spacing to a minimum! Dip fits well into my needs in the home user category. As to the many steps concern, it really isn't much different than acrylic. There is the same prep/base, top coat and cuticle oil in both methods. The dip stage is just separating the monomer application into a more manageable way for the less practiced. Snobs isnt accurate, Master skill level is. Kudos to those that can do that kind of shape work 🤗
after watching all of suzie's videos, everytime i get my nails done i find myself nitpicking at everything they do wrong lol
And that's why I always do my own nails. I don't trust anyone with my babies.
Ahahahahaha! Too funny, ladies! 😆🥰
I love the red on your nails. Beautiful!
They turned out very nice but, it is too much work for something you can do with gel and a lamp in less than 10 min.
I agree with you, it is a lot of steps and stuff.
I wouldn't use it for color. I actually use clear, and put two coats on my natural nails for strength, and I love it!! It's like I have the strength of acrylic, without any tips or anything. It doesn't look like I have anything on them either.
@@kristinowens899 Im with you... it is a lot, but for someone like me its perfect. I have very thin nails natural nails, regardless of the health and growth, they are still prone to breaking easily - with dip I can protect my nails and maintain some length, which I dont get with gel or shellac or normal polish. I dont personally like tips or extensions . I prefer a more natural look so dipping powder is ideal for me.
It’s for the experience right....
To know it isnt healthier for the nail than gel or acrylic just makes it sort of pointless and a cash grab for your everyday nail salon. They pressed me several times to get it and stated it was healthier for my nail and would help them grow. They charged 10 extra dollars for a full set because of this. It's all a cash grab at your local nail salons and I'm over it. I'm going to start my journey to simplynailogical nails c:
But dip lasts longer than gel
Thank you for this video. I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. They clearly explain every step of the process.
Can the climate of the area you live in have an effect on your nails like with lifting or coming undone faster than expected?
Tuscani J Not buffing all the oils off will cause lifting. Nail prep is key. Gotta buff alllll the shine away.
I use to have a client a long time ago and she always lifted. No matter how long or how much I prepped the nail I would us a nail dehydrator and acetone to get her nails as dry as possible. It didn’t matter what I did. And not one of my other clients lifted at all. I even had people that came to me and said I lift all the time no matter what. But they did not lift with me. It can even possibly be medication, the way your nails grow. All kinds of things.
I am with you Suzie. I am an acrylic snob. I love acrylic nails
Hey Suzie could you review acrylic powder like Mia Secret which is pretty cheap and available on amazon and Ebay. I want to play with colored acrylic but was wondering if I should use more "high end" products.
For some reason, I love watching nails dipped. I love the look of dipped nails. I think that length and shape is looks pretty too.
The color reminds me of Dorothy's ruby red shoes. Beautiful. Try a purple next time!
Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie of all time! I'm actually watching it as I type this lol I'm absolutely LOVING this color!!
Your nails remind me of Dorothy's (Wizard of Oz) Ruby Slippers. So pretty.
Another amazing video! Thank you for being so informative and actually caring to help us all become better at doing nails.
Personally, I absolutely adore dip powder! Though I have never (and probably will never) start with a clear base. My clients like their dip to be thinner, and look more like a natural thickness. I understand why you would apply dip the way you do, but the clients in Florida get dip powder to avoid the business of acrylic. I feel like it's being over complicated in this video, in all honesty. I've always seen people do the whole nail, color color, maybe clear. That's how I do it, and it isn't bulky. Don't get me wrong, I had to work hard to get to where it looks smooth and thin. It definitely has a learning curve. My first set of dip took a day, mostly full of filing. Just like acrylic
You are so helpful. I love how lovingly you explain this. Such a motherly way to teach and I appreciate it! I really enjoyed learning from you!
As someone who does nails, I feel like you made this seem a lot harder and more messy than what it really is. However that's the wonderful thing about this industry, everyone has their specialty.
Wow! Those nails are stunning!!!💕💕
After filing them all, was the middle finger w/3 dips thicker than the others w/only 2 dips or did your expert filing skills make them the same thickness?
Anna Elsen did you maybe change the angle of your finger or not remove the excess powder,Sometimes it can bulk up if it is left on.
You are so sweet when you do these videos! Thanks for all your tips and help!
I find when prepping the nail that an efile around the cuticle works best for better adhesion.
I could listen to Susie talk, all day long.
Lol I love how Ryan’s mom just uses her sons TH-cam account 😂
Eyelash Says talking about 22:54
You are my favorite nail person!!! I always look for advice on your channel!
Can you do a video with dip powder doing a ombré please
Check out Marla Kris. She’s amazing
Kiss removal for gel nails
I’m going to purchase my first powder set, and I’m so glad you did a video Susie. Those nails are just stunning on your skin!!! ❤