Can't even tell you have tips on!! I learn so much watching you,, specially being a beginner!!

I struggle with shaping and dipping my extensions and can’t wait to try your tips! Thanks!

@niajones5881

3 жыл бұрын

Kristin Bruggeman I have the same problem too. I think I might need to start watching nail shaping videos to help. I like a really straight even square shape and it never comes out like the shop lady 😭.

@romeozaire174

2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

First of all, this color is amazing. Second, thank you for making an updated video using tips and dip powder!! It’s greatly appreciated because I have been growing my nails for a while now and I wasn’t sure what to do if one of them breaks but the others are perfectly fine, so thank you for this video!!!

Hi! I'm a nail tech. I would say because you are using a gel polish, you do NOT *need* to apply the last coat of activator - you can actually apply the polish immediately after filing/buffing because gel adheres better to a rough surface anyways. I would also recommend still using a gel base coat since you are using a gel color polish and gel polish will adhere better to the nail with its intended base coat. Applying it over dip would almost be just like applying it over regular nails... you should use the system correctly to achieve the best results. Sorry, I hope you do not assume I am being rude - just wanted to share tips/advice :)

@michellemv2900

3 жыл бұрын

Also, does she need to use a light for the gel polish? That part is confusing.

@comegetmyxlove

3 жыл бұрын

@@michellemv2900 Yes. Gel polish will ONLY cure with a UV/LED light.

The shape is sooo frigging pretty 😍

I feel like every time I’m looking to try something new with my nails, you post a tutorial! You’re the best!!

this was wonderful🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 totally going to save this so I can do my own. and I adore those colors!!

I followed your tip of using thin coats of base and my nails came out so nice!! Thank you

Looks great girl! I seriously need you for all my video voiceovers! Love how smooth and calming your voice is 🤣

I am in love with this look!

okay but this is super helpful because I love how easily I can build up my nails but I have always ended up effing up my liquids that go with my dip powders after one mani. Your technique of only applying the activation liquid after ALL layers of the building powder/liquid is opposite of what most kits say but seems like it would really cut down on the contamination of the liquids. definitely trying this technique after my mani needs redone!

so beautiful!! love the dip + gel videos

Im litreally soo friking obsessed with your videos and you make my life so much easier, your my fav youtuber ❤️ ABSOLUTE QUEEN👑👑

I love how chill and autumnal the background music is

Nice and natural looking...perfect for me to try. Never thought of the dip and tip together 💡

I really appreciate this video and your step by step instruction. This was so helpful and every step had a purpose and made sense! Thank you! I love your nails BTW 🤗

Your an excellent teacher! And I love that they give back....first time watching you! I'm hooked🎨👠👡🛍

This looks amazing! I found that when I didn't use a base coat that my polish peeled off the dip powder but I'll try using the activator twice!

@orlafalconer2314

3 жыл бұрын

I find that it helps to use the activator after you’ve filed the nails down so it sets all the way through and then use a sticky base coat

Wow!! I love these nails!! They are absolutely beautiful!! 💖💖💖

This video is right on time... I was planning on doing my nails i definitely try this style 💗

I love love your videos it’s so detailed and your voice is so soothing. I’m new to doing dip on myself and have tried and done my nails 3 times with tips, I wanted to cut it on the edges how you did but I had a feeling I would mess it up and was scared. My nails turned out better than the last 2 times and even the recent time I did it on my natural nails so I am making improvements. Could you do a video on filing as that is what I really struggle with and it bugs me a little as I like a neat square look and can’t seem to get the hang of it. You blended in the nail tips so well it looked like your real nails.

Fantastic tutorial, so easy to follow. Used your method and lots of people have admired my nails ❤ thank you

Absolutely gorgeous!

Super cute love the nail polish finish

I love the nails Kate! And so happy to see you have more subscribers :) ❤️

I totally love madam glam :D definitely one of my fave gel polish brands :D

💕always love your tutorials

I just subscribed and I think it is a very nice act of kindness that madam glam is doing with their think pink collection.

I love your channel!! It's absolutely wonderful!! I have learned a lot about nails from your channel!! Love it!! 💖💖💖

I just tried out the Makartt tips that you used and I absolutely love them. I did gel instead of tips tho. But thank you!!! my nails came out super thin and natural.

These are so beautiful! WOW! Kate, Amazing!!! :) Have a stupendous day!

I so enjoy your video/tutorials and in fact, your videos are what inspired me to go for dip powder after wearing press-ons for over two years. I will be applying my first set tomorrow with your Azure starter kit video as my nearby (and often paused) guide.

@jillyoconnor5922

3 жыл бұрын

I do have the Double Dip liquids as well, so tempted to use them. Which would you suggest for a first time dipper? Azure liquids or Double Dip? Thanks.

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

i’d recommend double dip! however both are great 🤍

Yes!! I remember asking for this 🙌🏼

i love that baby pink that you used so pretty

Loved it definitely trying it out ❤️

I love the video. Very easy. Beautiful. You slayed it. Keep the videos coming. Stay safe. Again. The video was so simple / easy. Love your work.

i really enjoyed!

You alreadyvhave prettybnails to begin with! Thanks for this tuto.!really needed it!

Going to trying this tonight 🤞🏾

I love the way yours look, mine need tons of practice lol!

GIRL! These are flawless! And that color is the perfect pink! LOVE these! 😍

I look forward to your videos!!

YASSSSSSS go off queen

i love them and i am a big fan ❤❤

You do such a great job! I can't get the bottom by cuticles even and nice with polish - I go over or uneven...ughh

Gorgeous mani 💅🏻

Gorgeous. I love your videos.

Love this color!!

While watching this video I found your voice to be very calming.

Beautiful ❤️

Love your videos thanks for sharing

Thank you!

This video was very helpful Thanks so much for sharing

You are darling! Thanks for the tips :) I have been doing my own nails since I was a kid. I have been doing my own gel nails for the past 8 years. Now I am learning how to do the powder. I have never used tips since my nails grow long but occasionally when a nail breaks, I could use a tip so that I don't have to cut all my nails down. Wow-the lightbulb went on! Do you have a video on how to remove the tips. Sorry-very new to this...

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! i have a whole playlist for dip removal including tips! 🤍

Thank you! 🙋🏽‍♀️

Beautiful 😍

very nice!!

Wow

thank you so much:)

❤

awesome video

❤️😍

i love your nails and this method!, could you please make a video where you do a "refill" once your nails have grown and need a touch up ? thank you

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

i actually have a few previously done “fill” tutorial videos on my channel i recommend you check out!

@1masivac

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails thank you, I will

Great video as always. I don't apply my gel perfectly like you do. If I get a little on my cuticle, should I use a brush dipped in alcohol or acetone to remove the excess gel?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! yes that’s a perfect way to remove any excess gel on the skin 🤍

@heatherkellman3431

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails which is better for gel? Acetone or alcohol?

@heatherkellman3431

3 жыл бұрын

BTW, love the tips and the video, I just bought some tips and now I feel like I'll know what I'm doing!

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherkellman3431 i use acetone!

1. When you say you “dust off the nail” between layers of dip powder, do you mean you used a dry brush? 2. Would this clear powder be good to use under regular polish to keep my nails from peeling? Like I wouldn’t have to remove it between regular nail polish manis

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! yes, i use a dry fluffy brush to remove excess powder between layers. and you can totally use clear dip over your natural nails and under regular polish to help the polish last longer 🤍

thankyou for the tips!!

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! thank you!! i personally find dip easier to do than polygel or acrylics. i would totally give it a go as it is pretty similar to just painting your nails, only there are a few extra steps! 🤍

Hi!! Love this video, as I just came across your channel and subscribed! I’ve never even thought about trying to do my own nails!! About how long does this method of nails usually last on you? About the same as going to a salon?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

usually about 2-3 weeks and then they need a fill!

I saw a video that aimeli builder gel can be used in place of glue for press on. Would you be able to do a video on it? 😊 Thankyou love your videos

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! i’m not totally sure if i’ll be able to make a video on this, but thanks for the suggestion! 🤍

I just found you! Why oh why can't I get a set from you? 😥 Seriously your shape and length in this video is my go to. ✌🏼💕💅🏼

@katesnails

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much! 💓

Really appreciate the wonderful step by step. A question though, why would you do both a dip and a gel? Does it make them stronger or did you just like the gel colors? Just wondering the reasoning behind using both. Thanks again!!

@katesnails

2 жыл бұрын

i just wanted to add a gel manicure on top! it does add some slight strength, but you can leave the dip by itself and have a very durable manicure.

🥰🥰🥰🥰

Very beautiful gels indeed. But how long does it take for the manicure to stay on? Can it go up to 3-4 weeks? Or maybe more that?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

i would say about 2-3 and then you’d want to either fill them or remove them!

Can I know how long would these nails last? These are amazing! ❤️

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

about 2-3 weeks and then they would need to be filled!

What is the color on your other hand??? I'm in loveeeee

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

it is madam glam A+!

Can you please do a tips with builder gel? I want to transition to builder gel to thicken my nails.

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

i can try to make a video like that sometime in the future!

Can this be done using gel liquids instead? As in doing clear dip with the gel base for structure & then painting over the clear dip with a gel color?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! i haven’t done it using gel liquids, but i assume that technique would work!

could I jus t remove the gel when I want to change colors and kept the tips/clear dip base on?

@katesnails

2 жыл бұрын

yes you can!

Kate...I noticed that you didn’t use the peel off base coat. So when you remove the polish, won’t that also take off the tips? Or was that your plan?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! i plan on just filing off the color to keep the tips intact underneath! 🤍

can you use a regular nail polish (not gel) as the polish over the dip? or does it have to be a gel polish?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

yes you can! it does not have to be gel 🤍

Why do you use activator before applying the gel color?

@emiliadepeter9491

3 жыл бұрын

To completely harden to dip so it won’t move around

Do you cure them using a gel light? Or do you mean air dry for 30 seconds? Sorry just new to the dip and want to get into it but I don’t know if I need to buy a gel light to cure the nails.

@katesnails

Жыл бұрын

hi! dip powder nails do not need to be cured when using dip powder liquids. if you use any sort of gel product, the nails will need to be cured :)

@Candyland7198

Жыл бұрын

@@katesnails thank you so much!!! Your nails are always so amazing watches a lot of your videos trying to learn 😊 💅🏻

Can I use the white nails of the same brand? I'm not sure if the material is different or if that can affect the dip powder

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

i've personally never used them, but i am pretty sure they would be almost identical just different colors!

First time here and love ❤️ your work. Subscribed 😊 I have a question: I applied gel polish on clear powder but it peeled. Do you know what I might’ve done wrong, thanks 😊

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! i just posted a tutorial on how to apply gel over dip i recommend you check out for information on that!

@marietrini7784

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails thanks 😊 will go check it out.

@marietrini7784

3 жыл бұрын

I saw the video but do you know why gel polish peels on powder ? Thanks 😊

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

@@marietrini7784 i specifically mentioned in that video it was because the surface of the nail is too smooth. the gel needs something to grip onto so using a file to add some slight scratches works best.

@marietrini7784

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails thanks 😊

I’m curious as to why you don’t add base on the free edge of the tip. is it because the dip would be too thick?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

for the first layer of base where the tip meets the nail, i avoid painting on the tip to avoid thickness. however on the rest of the layers i did indeed apply it to the false nail. the tip needs some dip in that area to add strength 🤍

How to take the tips off? Or make a fill?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

i actually have a video showing both of these processes already on my channel!

@lalligoretti

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails oops hahha thank you !

Can you use regular nail polish also!? And if so how long will the regular polish last??

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! yes, you can paint regular polish on top of the extensions. it will last likely longer than if it were on natural nails, but not as long as gel. you'll still notice chipping and wear but you could probably get a good week out of the polish!

@clarevela8181

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails thank you so much for responding . This really helped me out! ❤️

Im curious do you do your moms nails? 🥰 I do mine, my moms, & my two older sisters ☺️

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

yes, i do my moms nails and multiple friends!

Did you cure each layer of dip powder under a UV lamp? Or just used the UV lamp for gel?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! i only cured the gel layers. since i used dip liquids i did not need to cure for the dip. however if you did use gel liquids and powder, you’d need to cure all layers.

Do you have any other recommendations for a dehydrator?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

i also really like the gelish one! otherwise, rubbing alcohol has the same affect.

@kelseyc8476

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails thank you! Ordered all of these last week and they should be in by this week. Can’t wait to try them out! Much love from Hawaii xoxo

Do you think white tips will make results different? I only have white tips available in my country

@katesnails

Жыл бұрын

it may make the nail tips harder to cover as they’re more opaque however the structure will be the same.

@Jojo-fh2yr

Жыл бұрын

@@katesnails omg thank you so much for your fast reply! Cant wait too try ❤️

Do you cure the nails in between each layer of dip powder?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

yes you do!

Can I use double dip base and revel activator (I only have problems with revel base)?? or it could cause a mani to last less??

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

yes you can mix and match liquids!

@barbaraconforti720

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails Thank you so much!!!

@barbaraconforti720

3 жыл бұрын

@@katesnails double dip doesn’t ship to Italy 😭😭😭

What is the dark color you already have on???

@katesnails

9 ай бұрын

i do not know the exact shade off the top of my head, but it is a gel polish from madam glam!

I wanted to see the red look with dip powder??

How do you remove the gel? Also how do you refill them

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

you can remove the gel by filing. i actually have a video way back on my channel showing how to do a refill for these! 🤍

How would I ask for this when scheduling my nail appointment

@katesnails

Жыл бұрын

i would just say “can i have a full set of extensions using nail tips and dip powder?”

thank you so much for this video but the madam glam discount code is not working!!!

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

it should be automatically applied through the link!

How much time did these dip nails take including prep?

@katesnails

3 жыл бұрын

hi! i’d say about an hour 🤍

Can u dip in acrylic powder?

@katesnails

3 ай бұрын

hi! technically you could, because dip powder is just finely milled acrylic. however, i haven’t ever tried it and don’t know if it would make any major difference.

Is it possible to make tips with dip powder?

@katesnails

7 ай бұрын

i have never "built" or made tips from dip powder, i always use a plastic top and apply dip powder on top.