This is great! I have used nail strips over dip powder but encapsulated in clear because I had no idea you could use the activator directly on them. Thanks for teaching us all your helpful hints! Joei Brock
Moderator Amy here. Yes nail strips/wraps rock! I’ve been testing a lot of them lately, because life is temporarily taking me away from the dipping, that I love so much. I’ve tried all the top brands and Colour Flash is my favorite. (Marla, you are correct. The Evil Elves sent you Dashing Diva.). In my opinion, the Colour Flash strips last the longest. They have sophisticated designs and are constantly adding new ones. I don’t put a top coat on them and they last until I peel them off. Easily over a week, if you want them to. Yes, peel off! BUT, I put them on over builder gel, so I am not doing any damage to my natural nails by peeling them off. Colour Flash are easily peelable because they are thicker than many other strips. Many of the others are removable with regular nail polish remover. Okay, I’ll stop now. 😁 Marla, this set is gorgeous! Loooove!!
Im going to have to look this company up. The design is gorgeous and OMG I use builder gel and sometimes dont have time to dip and the idea that I can do this over BG is freaking amazeballs!!!
so pretty and looks so easy to do. Thank you and your mods for always looking out for the mani fam and finding new and interesting ways to do manis! We appreciate you!
I am somewhat new to dip, used my practice hand to get it down. Today I just put pink sparkle dip on my real nails and I love it! I hope removal is just as easy.❤️
It’s like you read my mind! I’ve been looking for videos on how to incorporate nail wraps with dip but I couldn’t find any good ones. Beautiful mani as always 😍
Ahh, nice! I have never put activator on top. Have to try that. I usually just wait a while and then UV cure w/ shellac. Also, good tip securing the cuticle and free edge w/ a little acetone. Funny I've never thought of that. Thanks!
I am so excited for this!! I’ve been wondering for a long time if you can use polish strips with dip. I figured you could but have yet to try it. I have a ton of Color Street nail strips I collected before I started dipping and need to use them. So thank you, Marla, for showing me how!! 🤗❤️
Like the geode looking strips you chose to work with. I never really thought about using strips OVER an enhancement like dip or gel. Another game changer for so many. Thanks, Marla. And you now are bilingual - you speak English and Marla-English. My mom speaks Lisa-English. LOL. We all get tongue-tied, but love the way you keep it in your videos and poke fun at yourself. We all need to laugh at ourselves more.
This is exactly what I was looking for and I knew you would have a video on it too :) Thank you! Which brush are you using to apply the acetone along the edges?
OMG! Next time I travel taking some for when they need a fill! File down cuticle use a bit of gel base & activate then use these on top!! Of course follow with gel base & top coat!! Thankfully I bought the igel mini lamp!!
Perfect timing! I'm doing my mani for my girls weekend, starting on Thursday, lol! I was planning to incorporate my nail wraps and now I feel more confident going into it!🥰
You totally could. But I played it fast and loose lol I wasted to see if after a week, I could peel the polish wrap off. And it worked! And the activator didn’t hurt the Polish at all!
Omg this is so freaking awesome!!! Love this idea so much. I have alot of water decals but oh wow this is a game changer especially for different art ideas and they are so shiney. So how long did they last and the activator didnt eat the paint up at all! Im just in awe in how beautiful the design is😍😍 Thank you.so much for making a video on this and thank you to your friend for the brilliant idea!!!!
At 11:45 You mentioned trimming the excess of the sticker around the sides with a nail trimmer thing but didnt show it. Can you elaborate or link to the tool you used? Thx so much! ❤
Hey Marla! I really enjoyed this video! I have quite a few of these in my supplies but just wasn't sure how to incorporate them into my dip routine. Great job! Thank you! 🍯🐝❤
So beautiful and exciting to try new art! Could you activate before polish wrap or is there an advantage to doing it after wrap? I'm always grateful for your videos
Definitely put the wrap on before top coat. You can use the gel top right over the wrap but I would recommend maybe gel base first and then top to prevent peeling
I tried this with Lilly and Fox nail strips and it did not work out like yours did. I wont get into reviewing the nail strips but after they were all on I used a little activator from Double Dipp’d. Everything still looked ok till I put the top coat on. Then the whole mani just bubbled up and looked awful. I was able to use an orange stick and peel the strips off back to the dip layer. I am going to try it with another companies nail strips. Just a heads up the dip top did not work with Lilly and Fox nail strips
Thank you for sharing this. I just bought a whole bunch of geode looking nail strips from lily and fox bc I couldn’t find these ones on the colour flash website. Dang it! Hopefully I can find a way to still make it work. 🤓
I used to sell Jamberry nail wraps and I have a ton but I found you because I wanted to see if I could put nail dip over Jamberry wraps. I can’t tell what step you did the activator but do you think it would work with the vinyl wraps? I have some other brand that are actual nail polish strips that I can try but again, I got confused about which step the activator is. It looked like you out it over the nail strip but as I was going through the comments, you mentioned it went on before. Can you verify this for me? Thanks! I’m so glad I found your channel.
@@MarlaKris my friend has a Facebook page nailwrap business.i started buying from her. I don't know where she finds all the cute nail sets. Her page is my pretty nail closet Bonita nails.
Soooooo pretty!!!!! I’m wondering because one of my coworkers sells Color Street... I have heard that once you open the package they dry out and the rest are unusable? Has anyone heard that, or how to have the remainder wraps be useable? This mani is BEAUTIFUL, Marla!
My friend sells them too and I use them on my toes and LOVE it!! U can totally save the rest! My friend said to take out the sizes you're using, leave the rest in their sleeve, put them in a ziplock bag and take all the air out then stick them in the freezer! I have a few sets in my freezer lol when ready to use just thaw them out about 30mins I'm guessing, but I have so many I haven't reused any yet lmao
Oh I love this so much! I used wraps last year for a Halloween mani but I need to get some year round designs lol they definitely help put a mani together if you don’t want to do nail art. I’m not the best at art 😂
I was looking for something to give them strength cause I'm rough on my nails somehow and I discovered dip powder nails. It was easier then I thought but my only complaint is the dip base drys super fast and is runny can you recommend a inexpensive dip liquid set for a beginner thats doesn't dry so quick and run
So with dip base, the easiest way I’ve found to slow down dry time is to apply a coat of base to the nail alone first, let that dry, then apply base again and dip! That first coat slows down the dry speed. Less is more sometimes with base - don’t over apply and you’re less likely to have it run or flood! If you wanna try a slow drying base, check out dipalicious or Mani Boss.
I just discovered your channel & I love what you do! I’m wondering if you have tried Color Street ? I would love to send you a set if you’re interested! Great mani! ❤❤❤
It’s such a personal preference. Everyone likes something different. I love sparkle and co liquids.. but you may want to start with something that’s slower drying like virgo and gem or mani boss. The key with those is to apply them sparingly. Super thin.. so you don’t flood your cuticles
Hahaha @ yeet shadeet!! OMG i literally spit my water... I love the look of those. Never really was intrigued by the nail sheets but now i might look into them again
LOVE IT! No buy July will be flat broke August!😂! I was making squirrel dinner when you said SQUIRREL! Made me snort!😂🤣😂🤣.Dinner for squirrels not of squirrels.😁
Omg I want them all!!!! I'm gonna hold off until you report back with how long they lasted and durability though , then will take out the 2nd mortgage 😆
This is great! I have used nail strips over dip powder but encapsulated in clear because I had no idea you could use the activator directly on them. Thanks for teaching us all your helpful hints! Joei Brock
You’re so welcome, love! Thanks for watching!!
Moderator Amy here. Yes nail strips/wraps rock! I’ve been testing a lot of them lately, because life is temporarily taking me away from the dipping, that I love so much. I’ve tried all the top brands and Colour Flash is my favorite. (Marla, you are correct. The Evil Elves sent you Dashing Diva.). In my opinion, the Colour Flash strips last the longest. They have sophisticated designs and are constantly adding new ones. I don’t put a top coat on them and they last until I peel them off. Easily over a week, if you want them to. Yes, peel off! BUT, I put them on over builder gel, so I am not doing any damage to my natural nails by peeling them off. Colour Flash are easily peelable because they are thicker than many other strips. Many of the others are removable with regular nail polish remover. Okay, I’ll stop now. 😁
Marla, this set is gorgeous! Loooove!!
So thankful for you, friend! This is why I keep ya around 😘
Im going to have to look this company up. The design is gorgeous and OMG I use builder gel and sometimes dont have time to dip and the idea that I can do this over BG is freaking amazeballs!!!
@@dawnwilley2520 yes, it is freakin’ amazeballs! 😂. I hope you check it out!
I started using my drill across my nails the way you do to smooth them and boy it was a game changer. Thanks!
Yay! That’s awesome! Happy to help 💙
so pretty and looks so easy to do. Thank you and your mods for always looking out for the mani fam and finding new and interesting ways to do manis! We appreciate you!
We appreciate YOU!!!! 💞
I am somewhat new to dip, used my practice hand to get it down. Today I just put pink sparkle dip on my real nails and I love it! I hope removal is just as easy.❤️
It’s like you read my mind! I’ve been looking for videos on how to incorporate nail wraps with dip but I couldn’t find any good ones. Beautiful mani as always 😍
Well you are welcome, darlin!! 💙
Ahh, nice! I have never put activator on top. Have to try that. I usually just wait a while and then UV cure w/ shellac. Also, good tip securing the cuticle and free edge w/ a little acetone. Funny I've never thought of that. Thanks!
I am so excited for this!! I’ve been wondering for a long time if you can use polish strips with dip. I figured you could but have yet to try it. I have a ton of Color Street nail strips I collected before I started dipping and need to use them. So thank you, Marla, for showing me how!! 🤗❤️
You’re so welcome! Use them all!!
Like the geode looking strips you chose to work with. I never really thought about using strips OVER an enhancement like dip or gel. Another game changer for so many. Thanks, Marla. And you now are bilingual - you speak English and Marla-English. My mom speaks Lisa-English. LOL. We all get tongue-tied, but love the way you keep it in your videos and poke fun at yourself. We all need to laugh at ourselves more.
😂🤣 I’m just lazy and don’t wanna redo the voice over!! And I 100% agree!! 💞
@@MarlaKris Your laziness is fine with me - I like the oopsies. LOL
This is exactly what I was looking for and I knew you would have a video on it too :) Thank you! Which brush are you using to apply the acetone along the edges?
OMG! Next time I travel taking some for when they need a fill! File down cuticle use a bit of gel base & activate then use these on top!! Of course follow with gel base & top coat!! Thankfully I bought the igel mini lamp!!
Perfect timing! I'm doing my mani for my girls weekend, starting on Thursday, lol! I was planning to incorporate my nail wraps and now I feel more confident going into it!🥰
Yay!! I’m sure they gonna look amazing!
I LOVE THOSE! But just curious why didn’t you apply clear dip over?
You totally could. But I played it fast and loose lol I wasted to see if after a week, I could peel the polish wrap off. And it worked! And the activator didn’t hurt the Polish at all!
@@MarlaKris ahhhhhh. Well thanks for experimenting lol….I don’t have the patience for that. I want them done and forgotten about. I’m so lazy.
Omg this is so freaking awesome!!! Love this idea so much. I have alot of water decals but oh wow this is a game changer especially for different art ideas and they are so shiney. So how long did they last and the activator didnt eat the paint up at all! Im just in awe in how beautiful the design is😍😍 Thank you.so much for making a video on this and thank you to your friend for the brilliant idea!!!!
Activator didn’t seem to hurt anything! They lasted the whole week I wore them! You’re so welcome, darlin! 💞
Wow what a fun way to spice up a mani!! thank you!
I have so many nail strips! Thank you for showing me how to use them with dip ❤❤
You’re so welcome, darlin!!
At 11:45 You mentioned trimming the excess of the sticker around the sides with a nail trimmer thing but didnt show it. Can you elaborate or link to the tool you used? Thx so much! ❤
Hey Marla! I really enjoyed this video! I have quite a few of these in my supplies but just wasn't sure how to incorporate them into my dip routine. Great job! Thank you! 🍯🐝❤
I love this “hack”. I thought you marbled those nails. Super cute. I have not cheated yet but now looking into these wraps. 🤣 You are AMAZING! 😘
Way easier than marbling!! Thanks so much! 💙
Love this. I have color street um I think that's the name. I haven't used. Color blocking would have never thought of that. Thank you Much 💜
Very pretty!! I never knew you could do this! I have alot of Jamberry nail strips and was trying to figure out how to use them with dip powder
Now you can use them all!!
You had me dead at yeet skadeet be gone!! What spell is that?? Did you get that out of Hogwarts?? 😂 Or did it come from Hocus pocus?? 😆
🤣😂 hey, it worked!!
What are you wiping the activator with?
Nothing! Just a dry paper towel to absorb any excess activator ❤️
These turned out so good! I love them. Now I need to look into getting nail polish strips.😍
Thanks so much! 💙
Beautiful! Is this bronzed marble?
So beautiful and exciting to try new art! Could you activate before polish wrap or is there an advantage to doing it after wrap? I'm always grateful for your videos
So, you do activate before the wrap (before you file!) but you don’t need that 2nd round of activator since you’re not using the dip top. 💞
Hey hey hey!!!! I used these when they first came out yrs ago. They r cool but to use it this way is way cooler. I love these u did a great job luv.
Thank you so much, girl! 💙
I absolutely love your channel 🥰❤️❤️❤️ happy I came across it!
Love this…I am allergic to gel …so this works great.
What’s the name of this design? You have inspired me!
Will they last as long as your shipped nails?
I've used nail wraps before but I can't wait to try this🥰🥰🥰
So GORGEOUS! I use gel method. Will my top coat stick or do I need to use something between the wrap and top coat to keep it from detaching?
Definitely put the wrap on before top coat. You can use the gel top right over the wrap but I would recommend maybe gel base first and then top to prevent peeling
Cool pattern on these!
Beautiful I wouldn’t have thought to do this.Could you use bond then a gel top coat instead of activated and dip top?
Yep! I would use a primer and then gel top over these.
I tried this with Lilly and Fox nail strips and it did not work out like yours did. I wont get into reviewing the nail strips but after they were all on I used a little activator from Double Dipp’d. Everything still looked ok till I put the top coat on. Then the whole mani just bubbled up and looked awful. I was able to use an orange stick and peel the strips off back to the dip layer. I am going to try it with another companies nail strips. Just a heads up the dip top did not work with Lilly and Fox nail strips
Thank you for sharing this. I just bought a whole bunch of geode looking nail strips from lily and fox bc I couldn’t find these ones on the colour flash website. Dang it! Hopefully I can find a way to still make it work. 🤓
I used to sell Jamberry nail wraps and I have a ton but I found you because I wanted to see if I could put nail dip over Jamberry wraps. I can’t tell what step you did the activator but do you think it would work with the vinyl wraps? I have some other brand that are actual nail polish strips that I can try but again, I got confused about which step the activator is. It looked like you out it over the nail strip but as I was going through the comments, you mentioned it went on before. Can you verify this for me? Thanks! I’m so glad I found your channel.
Activator cures the dip powder so it should go on before the wraps and then top coat can go on over the top if you want.
I have tons of nail wraps I used a huge photo album filled busting loose
They are easy to use and turn up big savings time .
100%! I can’t believe it took me so long to try them!
@@MarlaKris my friend has a Facebook page nailwrap business.i started buying from her. I don't know where she finds all the cute nail sets. Her page is my pretty nail closet Bonita nails.
I love these! I'm artistically challenged so I think I need to try this!
You’d love them!!
Amazing! Thanks for the tutorial!
That is such a great idea, easy design! How did you know the activator would work with the nail strips?
Had no clue lol 100% experiment.
Why did you use activator and wipe it off and then top coat ?
I wipe it off so I don’t contaminate much too coat brush. Activator can harden it and make it unusable
No I mean why are you using the activator on the polish strip ?
@@kimmom7785 ahhh.. apologies.
Dip top requires activator to cure.. used the top to seal it in so it doesn’t peel.
Gorgeous! Have a great day!
Thanks so much, girl! You too!!
Soooooo pretty!!!!! I’m wondering because one of my coworkers sells Color Street... I have heard that once you open the package they dry out and the rest are unusable? Has anyone heard that, or how to have the remainder wraps be useable? This mani is BEAUTIFUL, Marla!
My friend sells them too and I use them on my toes and LOVE it!! U can totally save the rest! My friend said to take out the sizes you're using, leave the rest in their sleeve, put them in a ziplock bag and take all the air out then stick them in the freezer! I have a few sets in my freezer lol when ready to use just thaw them out about 30mins I'm guessing, but I have so many I haven't reused any yet lmao
@@ReneePG ok, thanks! I’m buying a set today and will try it!😉
I have plans to use the others for color blocking.. stay tuned!!
I've got that same brush from dollar tree to brush my nails also lol I got one from sparkle n co but that one is the best.
Hey Marla Kris, you know i click like on your videos, before i even click play..... I just know it will be awesome!
You make my heart smile 💙
I am totally on board !
This is so cool!!! Now I have something else to buy 💸💸 thanks Marla for your videos and tips 💖 love you 😘
Lol this one is def worth it!! 💞
Looks so pretty 💕
Did the Dashing Divas work when used? I want to try this process, but not able to spend out a lot just to try. 🤔
I didn’t use them as full wraps - I cut them up and placed them. But they did work well!
Oh I love this so much! I used wraps last year for a Halloween mani but I need to get some year round designs lol they definitely help put a mani together if you don’t want to do nail art. I’m not the best at art 😂
🤣😂 I’m with ya!
Is it me, or did I miss the Cuticle Candi application? I find it fun to see which scent you use with each mani. Ether way, this is gorgeous!!!
It was the sunni bamboo!! I may have cut it out but I def used it! Still my current fave scent!
@@MarlaKris mine too! hanks for the update!!!
So interested in the iGel e-file! I’ve the Melody Susie w the dust collector, but what wld you say are the differences between the two? 💕
Torque. The iGel one is more powerful. I also love that they’re rechargeable! My charge lasts about 8-10 manis!
I been waiting in this video!
I was looking for something to give them strength cause I'm rough on my nails somehow and I discovered dip powder nails. It was easier then I thought but my only complaint is the dip base drys super fast and is runny can you recommend a inexpensive dip liquid set for a beginner thats doesn't dry so quick and run
So with dip base, the easiest way I’ve found to slow down dry time is to apply a coat of base to the nail alone first, let that dry, then apply base again and dip! That first coat slows down the dry speed. Less is more sometimes with base - don’t over apply and you’re less likely to have it run or flood! If you wanna try a slow drying base, check out dipalicious or Mani Boss.
Revel has a new pro slow drying base. It's awesome. Gives you plenty of time to clean up and perfect before drying!
Can u use this method over the dashing diva gloss?
Don’t know what that is but I’m pretty sure you could use the strips over just about anything!
Love these strips!!! 😍😍
Me tooooo!!
I just discovered your channel & I love what you do! I’m wondering if you have tried Color Street ? I would love to send you a set if you’re interested! Great mani! ❤❤❤
Welcome to the family, love! I haven’t tried that brand yet but I sure can!! ❤️
For someone just starting out learning how to do dip on her natural nails what powder and liquids do you suggest? Thank you.
It’s such a personal preference. Everyone likes something different. I love sparkle and co liquids.. but you may want to start with something that’s slower drying like virgo and gem or mani boss. The key with those is to apply them sparingly. Super thin.. so you don’t flood your cuticles
@@MarlaKris thank you for the quick reply. I am getting a lot on my cuticles/fingers especially on my none dominant hand. I guess I need to slow down
@@taloveme slow and steady! Just remember 2 things.. 1- anything can be fixed with a file and 2- laugh at yourself along the way. 💞
@@MarlaKris I totally agree. But you make it look so easy. LOL
What is a good dip kit that you recommend
AzureBeauty’s on Amazon! They’re fabulous!
@@MarlaKris ok thanks so much
Hahaha @ yeet shadeet!! OMG i literally spit my water...
I love the look of those. Never really was intrigued by the nail sheets but now i might look into them again
Lol I’m telling you! Lazy nail art!
LOVE IT! No buy July will be flat broke August!😂! I was making squirrel dinner when you said SQUIRREL! Made me snort!😂🤣😂🤣.Dinner for squirrels not of squirrels.😁
😂🤣😂🤣😂 I def had a side eye here for a minute until you said FOR the squirrels 🤣 so glad you clarified!
Lol be gone super cute I like the set tfs
Thank you! 💙
Omg I want them all!!!! I'm gonna hold off until you report back with how long they lasted and durability though , then will take out the 2nd mortgage 😆
They lasted the whole week I wore them! 🤣😂
New to your channel, what are your favorite dip liquids?
Welcome to the family! I’ve been loving the sparkle and co liquids for the last few months!
So cute we all need wraps now 🤣
You’re welcome… and I’m sorry 😂
LOL! It’s only 3 days into July!🤣. LOVE this mani, and I have a ton of nail strips that I have never used! I am going to try this out! Thank you!!
Yep lol when I fail, I fail BIG! 🤣
Love watching your videos and love this set tysmfs 🤍💙
Thank you so much!
OMG I love the look and I am trying so hard to do the no buy July , LOL
If you cheat - I won’t tell 😉
So weird I didn't get a notification for this video. 😕 anyways though I love this idea. I'm gonna buy some lol
I love your E-File! Mine took an crap and I'm so upset 😡 😫
Aww no!! Love the IGel one. Melody susie is a less expensive option!
Has anyone tried to use the gel strips on dip? I’ve wondered if it would work.
I’ve played around with them! They def work!
I love them. ❤️❤️
Thank you!! Since I’ve been dipping I never thought I’d use my strips again. Had some amazing ones just collecting dust. Will post pics on FB ☺️
Ooh yay!! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got!
Those are stunning tyfs
Thank you!! ♥️
I was going to do No Buy July. I lasted five days.
🤣😂 thats a good streak!!
Well there goes my “no spend July” 😂😂
Girl - same!! 😂
Yeet skadeet 😂😂😂
😂🤣
Let us know how long these last for you!😍
They lasted the whole week I wore them! Peeled off the polish and soaked off the dip!