I can’t get enough of Melissa’s videos. So amazing.

You really have an eye for mixing colors. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I really love that blue. You all are so wonderful and I love you all.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliments!! We love having you on our Chanel!🤩🙌🏼👌🏼🙏🏻✨💖😊😉

First I wanna start by saying, no Melissa, thank YOU! I did enjoy this.🙌🏾🙌🏾 These were amazing, everytime you finished a finger it was my fave at the end my favourite became the last finger to which you and Sally(lol) added the gold foil! It was my by far favourite!💅🏾💅🏾♥️♥️🥰 Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video, just shows how versatile the products Young Nails produce are.🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great job guys!👏🏾👏🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

💖💖💖🙏🏻 Thank you!! Lol!! & you are so welcome!! The gold was a pretty addition! 💜💛✨ 😉😊🤩💖✨💅🏻

Thank you for another great nail design!! I will be using the Borellis blue on my next set 😍😍😍😍

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! 🙌🏼🤩👌🏼✨💙💅🏻😊😉

Lol Tracy had a Habib moment!🤣 So much beautiful work! I can't handle it!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

💖💚💜💅🏻✨🤩

This is so amazing!!! I’ve done this!!! It’s so fun to experiment! Great minds think alike!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

😉😊🤩💅🏻💖✨

I love that She adds more glitter s ✨ all the time that’s what makes the difference for such beautiful dimensions 🥰🥰🥰💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼💅🏼✨✨✨

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💅🏻✨💖

@bedriddenbeauty6504

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, more glitter is the way to go. The powder I bought was a glitter, barely any visible glitter.

I love and admire the two ladies, both great artist 😘😘

@youngnailsinc

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😘

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻💖

Love all three looks, but I’m partial to the pink one! 😁 All of Melissa’s work is amazing!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊💖✨💅🏻

How gorgeous are these designs!! 💗💗💗💗

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💖💅🏻✨

Love this look. Melissa is so fun to watch.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻💖😊✨

I've had that Borealis Blue for a while now and haven't used it. Now I'm going to. Thank you! These are all so pretty

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼🤩👌🏼 Thank you!! Super cool you have the color in stock!💖✨💅🏻😉😊

My conversion base is on its way. Can’t wait to try it out on my Sally hand. Loved this tutorial and all the products used.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have fun!! 🤩🤍✨

I'm in love with these. Thank you my dear for doing all your videos.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you & you are so welcome! 🤩😉😊💅🏻✨

Absolutely gorgeous 😍😍 I’ve got the conversion set and slick pour, now to grab those mylars 🙌🏻

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼🤩💖💚💜💅🏻✨

loved this i saw Greg do it on live and couldn't remember the steps, you saved me

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼😉😊🤩

Love these designs, going to try them. Melissa looks great in the YN cap. Xx

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💅🏻✨🤩

Woow loved all 3 nails. I think is time to use my conversion gels instead of having them sitting in my desk. Thanks for all the greats videos. ❤️❤️

SWEET 💕 💜 ☺ Great teaching and your talent ☺🌹💜 💕 Just loving it !!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment! 🙏🏻💖✨

I absolutely love these!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

💖💚💜💅🏻✨

Just ordered conversion gel and now I can't wait to try it!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

So awesome!! I hope you are loving it!! 🙏🏻✨😊💖

I love the vacation nail. it makes want to go the the carribean islands and sit on the beach with a mojito.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Meeee tooo!! 🙌🏼🤩✨

Absolutely perfect omg 🥰🥰🙌

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you for the little tips and tricks!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!! 🙌🏼👌🏼💅🏻✨

Melissa You just used that SAME BLUE I was getting ready to put on my own my own short nails, and should have but ADD CHANGED MY MIND To pink 102...Now I want to change! The sparkles HAVE ME! AND THAT lilac/Lavender glitter is a must get now! 😮😮😮🤗 Nonetheless slick pour+ conversation gel is my favorite system! 💜💜💜

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Lol!! It’s so hard for me to decide on color a lot as well. Enjoy playing with Slick Pour & Conversation Gel!! 😉😊🙌🏼👌🏼🤩💅🏻✨

Nails are so beautiful!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖💚💜💅🏻✨

3 gorgeous nails!!!

Nails # 2 & 3 looked awesome matte too! 😍

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing when I was filing them! 🤩🙌🏼👌🏼💜💚💅🏻✨

You’re amazing! Thank you for sharing.❤

Awesome work as always!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

😊🤩🙏🏻💅🏻💖✨

I am here and ready to watch!🤗🤗

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼👌🏼🤩😊😉✨💙💅🏻

Okay, I gotta buy conversion gel now! Melissa you’re amazing!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏🏻💖 Enjoy using it! It’s super easy & so much fun! 🙌🏼😉😊

@lindawoody5582

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjaydelacruz8496 ooooooooooooooooooooooooo

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindawoody5582 lol!! Thank you!!!

@1tuffcookie689

2 жыл бұрын

I love the blue!

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

@@1tuffcookie689 thank you!!

I always enjoy your videos!! I have all those mylars and gold leaf, I was a little timid on using them, but I will now!! :)

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome!!! 😉😊🙌🏼💖✨

I have Conversion gel base and top coat in my cart after this video. Making another order tomorrow!!

Once again a great video to enhance your products. I so need to come to a class and learn more about your products and uses so I can do it hands-on...It would be great to start with very basic use of each system, then advanced classes to start to mix systems & designs & other product's to change up the look...

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

That’s actually how we start all her classes. From basics all the way to advance! You will love our classes & we would love to have you! 🙌🏼🤍💅🏻✨🤩

I love conversion thank you for this video. I had know idea you could do that with conversion.

Beautiful!!

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great video! Really help! Thank you!

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome!!

Beautiful! 😍

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

💖✨😊😉🙏🏻🤩

You are an inspiration. 😘

Oh mu gawd!! Melissa that purple is awesome af b4 the mylar but damn with the mylar 💜💜😍😍😍😍😍💜💜

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊🙌🏼🤩💜💜💜💅🏻✨

Beautiful 💛

Waaaaaiiiittt.... conversion base and top can be used to convert regular YN polish!?! THATS SO COOL!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! 🙌🏼😉😊

It’s so pretty 😍🤩

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤩

Gorgeous ❤

Good morning! This is the video I needed! I had been wanting to do dimensional on short active nails but didn’t think I could and now...I CAN!!! Thank you so much!! Question: can you use mani q as the base barrier between the natural nail and continue on the process with the conversion base?

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you sure can!! 🙌🏼👌🏼💖✨😉😊

@c.flores9196

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Melissa! I came back to this video and was wondering if you HAVE TO top coat with “conversion topcoat” when using slickpour or can you use ultimate finish or gloss as well?

Gorgeous 💕

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💖✨💅🏻

Beautiful 💚

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💙💜💗💅🏻✨

Love your gel videos! I work with gel

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome! I’m in love with gel myself!😍🥰🤩

Thank you taught me more Oh and love the hat you wearing.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🤩🤍✨

Beautiful 💕

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🙏🏻💖💚💜✨

Beautiful 👌👌

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖✨💅🏻

I love them all but the greenish one gives me ocesn vibes 💯💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Meeee toooo! 🙌🏼👌🏼🤩 🌊

That hat is everything!!!!👒🥰🙏

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ✨😊💖🙏🏻

These are so pretty Melissa! Glad I came across the video! I’ve been trying to achieve an ombré using this method. I’m never quite happy with it! 😕 Might there be a video about that?? Past or future??😉

@youngnailsinc

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIR-y7uIhNmbmpM.html

Me encantan están bellas ❤

Missed this one... And I ❤ 😍 😍

@youngnailsinc

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy! Thank you!!

So pretty 😍🦋😍💅🏽

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💗💜💚✨💅🏻

Gorgeous 😍

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@annabelle8214

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjaydelacruz8496 yw! You are so talented! 😻😻

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

@@annabelle8214 thank you!! 🙏🏻🤍💅🏻✨🤩

I love that you added PAY FOR WHAT YOU ADDED. Yes it takes money to have Mylar and glitter in stock. You can’t give it away for free!

Can there be another video on short nail designs? This video is great but if there was other nail designs that will be awesome since I have short nails & would love to create different designs to get more ideas from Melissa's mind. She has beautiful designs that I wouldn't think of💖💖💖💖

@youngnailsinc

Жыл бұрын

We have many videos on shorter nails doing designs on them on our Channel.

Love this!❤️ How much would you charge for a set of these? I’m thinking about getting more into the dip powders. I just didn’t know where to start. Now I do! Thank you.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼🤩💅🏻✨ This service should never be less than $50.

@rhondarodriguez5503

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjaydelacruz8496 thank you 😊

I just bought the conversion base and I love it. I just have some lifting around the top edges. I did use the stain resistant top coat with it though because I'm a hairdresser and it helps so much. Is conversion base only meant to be used with conversion top, or can I use another top coat with it? Just trying to figure out why my nails are lifting. Thanks!!

@youngnailsinc

Жыл бұрын

Lifting, especially around the cuticle, generally comes from either not cleaning the cuticle well, getting Protein Bond or your product on the cuticle or not prepping the nail well (we recommend using a medium arbor band to remove the shine).

I just did her demension kelidascope nails on myself this morning.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

So awesome! I want to see them! Share them with me on IG mjay_delacruz Thank you!! 🤩

What would you charge for a set of conversion gel? I just got mine in and want to start charging but have no idea how much to change.

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

The price of a fill or gel serve. That’s what it should start at. No less than $45. 💅🏻✨💖

So for brittle nails, do I use the conversion or the resin system? Or both?

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Either or will work! I feel that y’all will be more flexible for them and probably last longer!

@Janel49688

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjaydelacruz8496 thank you 😊

Do you find that when you apply a thicker base coat you get wrinkling?

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re doing more than one At a time you could get dripping so kind of a ripple on the free edge. I have a supply one at a time.

Can you use these gels with any fine dip powder? Or only slick pour?

@youngnailsinc

2 жыл бұрын

We can't speak on how our products work with other brands as we don't test them. Our products work best when used together. You can ask in our facebook group and see other people's experiences.

Love this! I just learned so much. Any reason you couldn’t use this method on hard gel extensions, as long as you account for the extra thickness? I have lots of SlickPour, but don’t always want to mix it in to Synergy Gel. I just want to use it as color on top of the nail do I can file off for a color change.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

You sure can use this method with hard gel! And you you can file it to remove it!! 🙌🏼👌🏼😉😊🤩

@YouChocoholic

3 жыл бұрын

I saw this a week or two ago. Bought a bunch of supplies and then could not find it again. I am saving this video and commenting so I can find it again in the future. I have learned almost everything I know from YN ( nail school was not very useful for practical purposes) so I just want to say

@YouChocoholic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to everyone at YN and keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

@@YouChocoholic 😉🙏🏻💅🏻✨💖

Ty for the information! I don't have maniQ wipe, can I use swipe? You cure then wipe off the dispersion layer and file. I think I was doing it wrong.....lol.

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

I thought you have a swipe it should be fine. Just unsaturated just wipe off the sticky layer!😉🙌🏼👌🏼🤩💖✨

@cmayo5659

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjaydelacruz8496 great, thank you! I was not sure if maniQ swipe & swipe are different. As in maniQ swipe being just for gel bc of different chemicals. Thank you for replying!!! 🥰🥰🥰 Ohhhh, the nails are fabulous! 😁

What colors is Melissa wearing in this video!?!? I need them asap!!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Pink 106 & and limited edition ManiQ. The name slipped my mind I’ll have to get back to you on that.

Loved this it worked on my toes and the nails made became the focal instead of my ugly misshapen feet

How do i get an extremely smooth surface when applying chrome?

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure when you’re applying your non-tack topcoat you’re putting enough on and not just putting it on thin because that will cause a little pits and imperfections on the top of your gel. Also do one at a time. Meaning put your gel on cure 30 seconds chrome and then repeat process on the other nails! 😉😊💅🏻🤍✨🤩

Clicked on the notification so fast 😂

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼😉😊💅🏻✨

Maaaannnn Conversion gel here I come!! Can I also use this for a Pedi??

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

You sure could!! ✨✨💖

This might be wierd but I love hearing you mix the everything in the Jar... 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣

@youngnailsinc

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

Can I use the new protein with keratin underneath this?

@youngnailsinc

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, If you are really wanting to use this and then a certain slickpour color, you can apply a thin layer of the fiber gel, then conversion base, then slickpour.

😍😍😍

@youngnailsinc

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

Hi. How would you remove this. Do you drill them off? Can you soak off them?

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

You can soak them if you don’t use protein bond.

❤️

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

💅🏻✨💖

Can you do this on a finish acrylic set?

@youngnailsinc

Жыл бұрын

You can, but as it can bulk up you would want to make your acrylic nails thinner than you normally would and the design would make up for it. You could also do this design first and then encapsulate witb acrylic.

#youngnailsinc I have slick pour but I don't have conversion gel I have the resin system and monomer of your brand is gel conversion better than the resin system

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer it in Conversion Gel! I love the feel of it and I also like all that you can do with it.! 😉😊🤩💅🏻✨💖

Coming back a year later for refresher

Whats the purpose of the top coat if your going to take it off while shaping?

@youngnailsinc

4 ай бұрын

She is using the base over the glitter to encapsulate it so the glitter doesn’t get filed out.

@samanthanicholson9015

4 ай бұрын

@@youngnailsinc that's what I thought but wasn't sure. :0)

I’ve looked online numerous times but can never find the conversation gel. What is it listed under?! 🤔😩

@youngnailsinc

3 жыл бұрын

www.youngnails.com/products/1-3-oz-conversion-base www.youngnails.com/products/1-3-oz-conversion-top

@Frm_nature

3 жыл бұрын

@@youngnailsinc thank you!

🤗🤗😍😍

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

💖💚💜💅🏻✨

😃

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

😁😉😊💖💙💜💅🏻

How will you remove these enhancements?

@youngnailsinc

Жыл бұрын

We prefer to remove with an e-file, but you can soak off as well.

@marilyncallahan95531

Жыл бұрын

@@youngnailsinc thank you

🤙🏾🤗

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

😉😊🤩💅🏻💖✨

Good morning

@youngnailsinc

3 жыл бұрын

Morning!

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon! 😃🌞😉😊🤩

Is this “conversion gel” the same as BIAB?

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what BIAB is...

@lishfranco4426

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjaydelacruz8496 ohh builder in a bottle gel. Is this a similar product? x

@mjaydelacruz8496

3 жыл бұрын

@@lishfranco4426 not the same ingredients. Suck for her only absorb into base Conversion Gel properly for extra strength & vivid color!

It’s time to stop procrastinating and just do it… 😂

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

💯 % 🙌🏼💅🏻✨🤩

Okay I'm bugging right now cuz it just dawned on me that she's doing a slick pour method without resin but through conversion base gel.....😮😮😮😮 YN what are you doing to us with all of these great versitile products?? 😭😭😭😭 Stop it I can't take it anymore!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺 .... See you at the end of the month for the 30% store Wide sale!! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏻🤦🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏻🤦😂😂😂💅🏾💅💅🏼🥂🥂🥂

I enjoyed your video, especially since I just bought the YN Slick Pour kit. You had great tips, and ways to increase business is good. But you need to hear, those glittery fun add on items, cost less than a 1$ in most cases. Buying them, storing them, keeping track of them, and skillfully applying them has value. You should be paid extra. But you know, for basically nothing, you are adding customer loyalty on top of extra value when you make things sparkly. No one should be under the impression that they deserve 5$ per sprinkle of glitter, even if it's what the price is. Upselling is great, it's important, but the whole vibe you give off in regards to it, feels kinda sleezy. Today's client is much more educated on nail art, but even if they weren't, people know that all your supplies are a tax write off. Maybe just ease up teaching nail artists to think they are the one doing the favor, when it has always been a 50/50 mutual split. You do really beautiful work, and you rightly so get paid for it, but in the middle is the human interaction that so many are really paying to have. You make a LOT more money when you can make your client feel like they are valuable, and you could lose clients if they feel like it's just a transaction to you. Try throwing in a tiny thing like a free rhinestone or something like it, every appointment. Charge for everything else, but make a point of telling the client- I added 'xyz' to your service, on the house, cause I really enjoy having you as my client...then have them book their next service with you. Things like that is how you make money and have loyal clients.

@mjaydelacruz8496

2 жыл бұрын

The beautiful thing about our business is we can charge & run it how we would like. That’s one of the reasons I love my job. All my clients are special to me and they all feel like a valued client! The experience, the services they are getting are always consistent, the cleanliness & conversations are special as well. I appreciate you sharing your way you run your business. That’s pretty special as well. As for me, I pay for my education, pay to have endless options available to them. Also know how to use them all. That is a value. I will always pass on the cost. I go to one of my favorites pizza parlors in town. We are there at least every two weeks. We know the owners very well. We never get extras for free. That’s how they make their living. I 100% respect that! It nice sharing each other’s view on business! I appreciate your time & knowledge! 🙏🏻💖 Have a beautiful day!

@bedriddenbeauty6504

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjaydelacruz8496 I respect what you are saying, and if someone is a true artist, their work speaks for them, and they are booked past walk ins, they can charge what they want. YN is selling products, and they are misleading in their videos, because if the glitter they sell is the same as glitter you can get for nothing on aliexpress, but the difference is just their mark up, you really can't pass that onto a client. And you shouldn't. Polygel for example is expensive, and you get what you pay for. That is understandable. But purely charging more for almond shaped than square for example, is really bad business, because every nail tech from the beginning of time asks what shape and how long, because that is just the service. If you add a little glitter that costs nothing, cause you should know not to over pay, it shouldn't cost more unless it takes longer or really makes a difference in the service. Like an accent nail vs a full hand. But things like stamping should 100% cost more, because it's a plate, special polish, stamper, and real skill. Where you work and your community definitely plays a part in your business like you said, and it's never about taking a hit in your business by giving stuff away, but just doing a tiny thing that wont make a dent, but could keep someone going to you over someone else or doing things at home. Like a shimmer polish might cost a dollar more when you bought it, but it evens out and a client probably won't understand really why they would be charged for something like that. Then you mention you won't charge them extra even though it's an expensive polish, then they feel special. I don't worry about these videos when nail artists who are really experienced watch them, I worry about people just getting into nails, or the ones just getting out of school watching them. I started doing my nails myself because it was really hard to find a tech in my area who not only did do sculpted gels, but could actually do them well. I would pay more for a nail artist who could do a correct set, cause it's rare. Instead there are way more people who take forever to do a set, do them too thick and not shaped well, then try to cover the mistakes with cheap nail art. New artists are not being told in these videos that it's really the skill and the market that would allow them to charge that much for a set. What you spend on a product doesn't necessarily mean you will be able to recoup it. You have to be smart in purchasing, but especially for the market you work in. Upper east side NY, you can buy cheap gold flakes on Amazon or spend a fortune on real ones, and charge an arm and a leg regardless. But if you work in a small blue collar town, it might not be the best idea to invest in sawarsky crystals, when your customers only have a budget for rhinestones. Then you really don't want to pay markups from high end brands because you won't be able to charge 300$ per set. But YN is not trying to educate people with their videos as much as they are doing a really good job selling their products in them, and showing people how to use their products correctly, so people keep buying theirs over another brand. I was a makeup artist for 20+ years, and I was LA skill wise, did private glam in Hawaii for socialites, but when I moved to Oregon, I couldn't charge those prices. I could charge the same and do 5 jobs a year, or lower my price and work all the time. I decided to retire lol.

@bedriddenbeauty6504

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjaydelacruz8496 I finally tried my YN dip kit, and ironically the glitter one was severely lacking in glitter. It was fun to do, but I thought I could get away with using it just as an overlay, but the directions called for layers, and I followed them having no experience in dip powder. It made me use a good amount of it, but the nails were super bulky. So I e-filed, and it totally filed off in chips, especially around the edges. That's when it dawned on me I was screwed, cause I had completely forgotten dip powder is actually just acrylic, and I was stuck with cement nails. I eventually was able to file and soak it off, but my natural nails were ruined. Had to cut off all the length. Any length I have gotten since chips and peels. I'm using OPI Nail Envy to heal them, YN have anything better to combat dip powder aftermath?