Thumb,pointer and middle finger are all “Snakin around” by Confidips 💅

Ring and little finger are “Spiteful” again by Confidips 💅

Yeah, I may have a favourite dip brand now 🥹

Bon Voyage & Chasing Fireflies by CN Designer Dips

Hi!

Not new to doing professional nails at home (I used to use hard gel but hated the tedious removal) but new to dips. I have purchased the Gelish Dip system (I already own files so I just got the Basix liquid set and a big jar of a sheer natural dip) and intend on using it to add some strength and bulk to my natural nails. I do like nail lacquer though, and own hundreds of bottles of nail lacquer from various brands.

After finishing my nails with the dip top coat, when it’s dry can I paint over them with a peely base before lacquer? This is not to make the dip peel able, it is to make the colour peel able, I have edited my post to clarify

I have the one from Cosmic Polish and I change my colour all the time, so I purchased the peely base to ensure I don’t accidentally fuck it up with acetone free remover as I do not know if dip top coats react to acetone free.

Please let me know if it is viable, I’d love to finally have long nails again without the risk of hard work breaking it off!!!!!!!!!

i’m hunting for an electric nail file that feels comfortable to hold during long manicure and pedicure sessions. Low vibration, adjustable speed, and good control are my main priorities. what features have made the biggest difference for you?

Me gusta el color violeta y las uñas muy largas

Getting into the spooky spirit 👻
Revel Vamp, Shocker and Get Slimed

I am a newbie to this. (Got a grab bag at goodwill for $10. Over $300 worth of dip and acrylic powder!!) I spilled the powder on my desk and while trying to clean it up, it got on my hands 😭 it's still in its POWDER form so I brushed as much off into the trash as possible. And then used a baby wipe to clean off the desk, but it stained it. Can I remove that somehow? And no matter how many times I wash off my hands, they still feel powdery. Any tips?

I tried using these stickers for the first time (I've used stickers before but not this particular kind) and they reacted really strangely when i applied topcoat. Id like to remove the stickers and redo the topcoat but I'm wondering if anyone has had success with that? Im worried about messing up the nail entirely with acetone, maybe it'd be better to take it off with a file/e-file? Would love some advice!

I did my usual 4 week mani dip today and I was surprised when he only did two color dips. I have always gotten at least 3 and sometimes 4. Now I am home and looking at my nails in bathroom light and I can see through them. (I’ll share a picture in replies). Should I return tomorrow? This has NEVER happened before and I’m not sure if I should act or not.

Glamrdip colours - pumpkin spice and golden child

New set i did! If youre new to nails or need help with longevity PUHLEASE check out SipAndDip’s video on do’s and don’ts for dip nail prep. It has single handedly changed how long my nails last and how good they look.

Color My World: Lovely Bouquet

First pic is frigid, cold hands, because I'm always freaking cold. Second pic is after warming for several minutes around a mug of hot tea. I know the warm color isn't as pink as what her product images show, but this is most likely a result of my severe, chronic anemia limiting my circulation rather than any failure of the product itself, lol.

Don't worry - my hematologist is starting me on iron infusions later this week to see if we can finally resolve the anemia.

CMW powder is going on SO SMOOTH! there are two other colors from my first order that I haven't tried yet. Salted Caramel and Prophecy. I think I'll do Prophecy next week!

Thumb,pointer, middle and little finger are “In the meantime” by Confidips

Ring Fingers are “ Blushing Beauty” by Dipnotic Nails with gold foils from Amazon.

Love this color of blue! Not ready for all out Fall just yet! 🫶🏻

Even found glitter on my cat who wasn’t anywhere near the table 😆

I bought this complete set from SNS Nails, with the goal of trying to do the dip manicure on my own at some point, hopefully after watching the salon tech a few times. I took these products to a salon and had it done by the salon owner who has over 20 years of experience. She applied everything in order, with four layers, natural set-color-color-natural set sheer (same as the SNS website instructions, I checked). Within 5 days they started chipping and by week three this is what they look like (second picture). I had dip nails done twice before at a different salon with OPI products I think, and had zero chips after three weeks each time. SNS is supposed to be the OG brand, so I don't think it's the products, and the tech has an excellent reputation and tons of experience. What could be the problem here? Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m new to dip powder and I’m hoping someone can help me with removal.

I used the GlamrDip kit about 2 weeks ago. I followed their YouTube removal tutorial, which says to soak the nails in acetone for about 15 minutes. I used acetone-soaked cotton and kept my fingers warm, but the dip barely moved at all.

I’ve managed to remove some of it, but I’m left with these thick, white pieces of dip on several nails (photos attached).

I’m nervous about filing too much because I don’t want to damage my natural nails. I also don’t want to peel or scrape the remaining product off.

What would you recommend at this point? Should I file the top layer down more and soak again, soak for longer, or use a different removal method?
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has used GlamrDip and had the same issue. What worked for you?

I am so frustrated! The first couple of times I did them they lasted 2 weeks, but now they barely last a couple of days.
They also always chip on my pointer and middle fingers only. I wear gloves when I clean, always moisturise my hands, all that good stuff.

I buff the nail, dehydrate it with acetone, do thin layers and give the seal time to dry.

They chip whether I put gel polish or leave it with just glow.

Could they be too thin? Too thick?
My nails too weak?

Please help!

EDIT- consensus seems to be not enough product AND not sealing properly by flooding my cuticles, thank you so much for your advice and encouragement! I will try again and clean my cuticles more between each dip

Currently obsessed with cat eye and No chill by CN Designer Dips is my perfect pinky base for my polish!

I got the modelones starter set to see if 1. I can do this at home and 2. See if something will stick to my nails when done at home since all gel attempts failed and left my nails a wreck (excuse the short nails, they are slowly growing)

How do I keep my top coat brush from going hard? Do I need to wait longer between the second activator coat and the top coat or did I miss a step like swiping the second activator coat with alcohol before applying the top coat. TIA for advice

Has anyone attempted a halo effect with dip by scrubbing a contrasting color into the middle of the nail? Like, the same technique as ombré, but with the alternative color centered on the nail? If so, how did it go? Do you have any tips if I attempt this? Thanks! 💜