Real-time dip powder on short natural nails
Happy New Year 🥂 You asked!! Here's my REAL TIME dip powder manicure! No edits, no cuts.
Hugs and kisses,
MK
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Пікірлер: 212
Serious nail bed envy, I really like shorter nails on you!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Omgosh thank you!! 🥹
@carolinebaker8591
Жыл бұрын
Saaame, my nail beds are half the length of hers 💀. I never noticed people’s mail beds until I started doing dip nails and the other day I gasped at my friends natural nails and was like “I LOVE YOUR NAIL BEDS” and she looked at me like I was insane 😅.
@bellydancefae
Жыл бұрын
Ikr? I have tiny nail beds so they always look so stumpy and square lol
@AnastassiaPixler-hd3ml
Жыл бұрын
Yes! My next life I want long nail beds 🤣
Love that you revisit basics. You're a good teacher. I've sent your vids to people to show them how to do nail things I'd be curious about 3 topics: 1) best nail covers for sculpted vs natural nail beds 2) dip liquids you recommend and their drying time: slow, avg, fast. 3) a review of your top favorite gel polish and dip brands would be great too
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
I love all these ideas!!! Thank you bunches, friend! ❤️
I’ve been going to nail salons for years and they get more expensive every time and my money is getting slimmer and slimmer. I’ve been talking to friends and relatives and they all say that it is so easy to do your own but I kept coming up with reasons not to try it out. I went and had my daughter do mine the other day and after watching her plus watching all the salon people do it I finally convinced my self to try it out, so I ordered my first small kit this morning and decided to start watching some KZread tutorials. This video was real helpful and informative, this is the length and everything about how I wear my nails. Thank you so much for helping me to step out of my comfort zone. Love the colors and the video. You have a new subscriber.
@MarlaKris
11 ай бұрын
Welcome to the family, love! I’m so glad to be helpful!! New things are always scary.. but you so got this!! 🫶🏻
Would totally watch all the nail recycle re-update videos!! It’s nice to see how things change, as new product come out and new methods to do things.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Oh yay!!! 🙌🏻🫶❤️
Great Nails!!! Tell me more about the peel off base coat please!!!
You have gorgeous nails!! 💅🏻
@MarlaKris
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰
Your always entertaining. Love your videos
This video came right on time... l cut all my nails down to about the length in this video and I wanted to revisit dip powder until they grow out again. But it's been a few years since I did dip last, so thanks for the refresher course!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Oooh perfect timing!! 🙌🏻
Thanks for your video!! Even if we have been watching you for years we all need reminders and you always make it easy to understand!! Love all your videos ❤ Thanks again for sharing all your tips and tricks to help us have wonderful mani’s Your great!!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
You make my whole heart smile 🥰 thank you for being here, sweetness 💞
After the pandemic started you saved me from my monthly salon visits by becoming my inspiration and tutor for diy nails. Ican't thank you enough. It still takes me a long time but I enjoy doing them myself. I love that you are revisiting topics. It can only help me improve my technique. I use all dip liquids even though I have gel products. I would love to see organization, filling, lifting prevention , and easy nail art.
@caraglenn6380
Жыл бұрын
*Filing
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Omgosh you’re so welcome! The honor is mine! And I so got you 🫶💞
I got a giggle at the sweatshirt story. I have a Mighty Ducks sweatshirt that I've had since the 8th grade. I still wear it and I'm 45, lol. Love the short nails. Great video.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Omg I love that!!!! 🫶
Love this full length video and revisiting content to refresh it! You are a great teacher and offer awesome inspiration! 😊
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
🥹 thank you so much for your kindness! 💞💞
I really loved this video. When you are newer and trying all different methods, it’s nice to watch start to finish!! Thanks Marla😘
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad! You’re so welcome, sweets 🫶❤️
Yes, yes it is an ADHD thing 😂 🤟 Part of why I love watching your videos is because I relate so hard to the ADHD weirdo quirks we both have. It's so refreshing compared to the other "normal" creators
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Normal is boring anyways 🤪
That color on your thumb, pointer and middle is so beautiful
LOVEloveLOVe!!! Oooooh. That mani, the sage green & wicked grey glitter color has every comfort vibe!!! Well done! Marla!! 2023 is going to be a great year!!! WOOHOO!!!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah it is!! 🙌🏻
Happy New Year, Marla! Would really appreciate the dip powder problems video. My biggest problem is the color cracking and consequently chipping off of the corners (of the free edge.) I have short nails that are square with rounded corners. I seem to get some diagonal cracks in the corners, usually on day 7 or so. Thank you so much! ❤️🤗
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned!! That’s the next upload 💞
"I have little nublets" has the longest nail beds known to man. Lolol
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
😂🤣🙈
1- definitely revamp your videos whenever you see fit. It’s nice to see things you’ve learned or maybe different techniques you use now that you didn’t or things you don’t use anymore. 2- Doug, rugrats and hey Arnold for life!!❤ 3- love the real time video and your nails are beautiful as always 😊
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Omgosh thank you bunches!!! 💞
Entertaining as always! Your tutorials are so fun, simple and helpful. 90s baby here ✌🏾
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thank you bunches!! 💞🫶🏻
Good morning Marla 🥰 yes an organization video will would be fun. I need ideas I'm slowly adding to my collection 😊 cute mani love the colors and I love short nails too, I change diapers 😆
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Oh I remember those days 🤣 definitely no claws for you!!
@davidnormamendoza5206
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKrishahaha nooo
Thanks for sharing! I didn't know you could use gel with dip! I going to give it a try. Yes Nick fan here too! Loved all those cartoons! Rugrats!
I think I’m going to have a moment with green this year. I love that shade you have on. Warm wishes from Minnesota! ❤
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Green is definitely growing on me! 🙌🏻
I bought a dip powder kit last month and I really like it. I'm trying to grow my nails and I was doing good until now, I love using new colors and I just didn't have time recently to do my nails and I did yard work and broke all my nails on my right hand 😟. So this product is good for growing out my nails if I keep it on! I like watching these videos I learn something all the time.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Yes!! Keep dip on and your nails will grow beautifully!! 🙌🏻
LOL at "glitter fingers". Made me think of Bring It On and "spirit fingers". I'm generally a thumb-and-ring girl, although if I'm feeling wild I'll go index and pinky.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Ooh frisky! 😂
I love an updated basics video 🤩😍! Gives me the warm fuzzy nostalgic feels💖💖. Thank you 💓😘
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
I so got you!! Thank YOU! 💞🫶
Appreciate your videos! I got a kit and watched a bunch of videos, but was still feeling intimidated. Got the pealy base coat so I could practice. Used a light pink so flaws wouldn’t show so bad. It turned out great! Lost one nail the next morning. Lost another when putting a ponytail in my hair. So I bit the bullet and dipped again, straight on nails with what I thought was dark purple. It was actually black. Love them! I am obsessed!!
How you make a 26 vid entertaining is a God given gift! Lovin' the nobs!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Lol it was the cold meds 🤣
@eleanisechevarria4611
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris selling yourself short again i see! Appreciate yourself woman the medicine might have built the stage but you were the performer on it!
I love your channel! A revamp is cool too. I still go back and watch old videos. You give me inspiration and hope for my new channel! ❤️❤️❤️
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thank you bunches!! Yay for your new channel!! Effort, time, and patience. You’ll get there!! ❤️
These colors are really pretty, I love thermal. I think it is good that you revisit stuff because the industry and products are always changing and improving, so it only makes sense, imo. I cannot do an accent nail, my OCD won’t allow it - lol.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Oh yay! Thanks for that opinion! 🫶
Saved the jokes for last, glad I waited on the cure… plus I ordered the stuff from Amazon two years ago and I haven’t used it yet
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Now is as good a time as any!! 🙌🏻
Pretty! Wish I had long nail beds like you. I love shorties, but mine don’t look elegant like yours do.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
The grass is always greener! I wish I had smaller nail beds bc I think teeny nails are just the cutest ever!!
@alixhice
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris Haha. Mine aren’t teeny. They are short and wide. Care to retract your comment? 😉 ❤️
Lol on the accent nail. It’s always my ring finger. I love it😻😻
Totally loved the Elyse Myers reference ❤️
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
🫶💞
I am completely new at this and I am about to buy my first at home set from Revel. I appreciate this video so much and can't wait to get started. I know I am late to the game of doing nails at home, but this helps me so much since I have NO idea what I'm doing. Thank you!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome! I’m so excited for you to try! Please report back! 🙌🏻💞
I love videos like this. It helps me out when I’m doing my own nails. I struggle with filing and this helps me so much. Thank you Marla!!!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome! Come back next week for the filing video!! 🫶❤️
My question for a future video is: how do you keep the cuticle and side walls from lifting and cracking after a week? I literally rough up those parts of my nail, I use a dehydrater and prep, I use an orange stick to remove any excess glue/dip powder! I seal the edges with my efile in a skinny bit, but no matter what MY EDGES LIFT AFTER 1 WEEK! so I'm dipping every dang week!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
There are so many variables here! Can you take me through your prep step by step including any hand washing and how many dips are you doing? Also need to know about your nail length and apex. If you have IG, shoot me a dm with pics! ❤️
I'm in the dental field, and the dust bib is used on every person in our chair. I use freezer paper. Works great!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea! 💞
@lynnegriffin9613
Жыл бұрын
Yes, i love that the shinny side prevents any liquids from spilling onto my table. (I am a klutz so spills happen.) The dull side is a bit absorbent. I also will draw out my design on the dull side so i can get a visual. When im finished, i fold it up, and all is clean. Win win.
Totally agree with not using dip top coat. Burns my eyes SO dang bad!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Right?! What’s that about? 😵💫
I believe in updating process vids because we learn with experience and adjust, so I think these updates are important 💜 I use gel top over dip, and always clean my filing dust off with an alcohol wipe so I'm thinking that also dehydrates. I use gel base first, then top and I've never had an issue with my top peeling off. I wouldn't have made the connection to the alcohol wipe acting as a primer, thanks for that!
@wwginger
Жыл бұрын
oh... meant to say that I always buff before gel base/top too!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
So much same! I don’t ever have gel top peeling issues but that’s probs bc I use swipe before I top coat ❤️
Thanks for this one MarlaBoo, now the holidays are done I wanna go to my natural nails and I have a hard time more than most remembering the dang steps🤯🤯🤯 gonna try your rice bag soak off method once I get most of the extensions off. Appreciate you did this feeling under the weather and all. Your Manifamily 🫶💕💕💕you girlie
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
I support the shorties!!! 🙌🏻 Thanks girly 🫶💞
Omg thank you for this video and thanks KZread for making it my top hit. I purchased a dip kit and was so disappointed at the finish with the No.3 topcoat…..headed to KZread to see if I could use a gel top coat instead and your video popped up….i now have the finish I was hoping for ❤
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Aww yay! I’m glad it helped! That dip top can be super frustrating.
Happy New Year! Another great mani! Love love your videos! Thanks for all your tips! 😍
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year, sweets! Thank you bunches!! 💞🫶
Beautiful Mani and great back to basic🤩
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, lovebug! 🫶❤️
I’m the same. I get interested in something whether it’s a food product (like you mentioned) or something in beauty or learning a subject (currently ancient history)a craft, you name it. I get hyper focused then I move on. Around around I go. 😵💫It’s like an addiction for a time. Thank you. New subscriber.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Lol you’re my people. Welcome to the family! ❤️
Very pretty! Pointer finger and ring finger for design or glitter! TFS!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
I noticed I would alternate my glitter and solid nails on each finger all the way across so that one hand had 2 solid 3 glitter and the other was vise versa
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Ooh I love that!! 🤩
@screamingmimi90
Жыл бұрын
I think that looks really swanky. My fave look. Warm wishes from Minnesota!
Thank you for your videos! I have become a dip nail addict in just a month watching you! I’m also in Florida (Tampa) and loving the change in weather although now temps are getting back up. Now I’m off to buy peely base to give my nails a break from filing and acetone 😅
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Winters over 😫 it was a nice break tho!
I lobe you BECAUSE you are like this! 😂💜
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
I luff you more!! 💞💞
Marla, would you do a "tour" of your workspace? I need some ideas for organizing my nail stuff.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
As soon as I have everything the way I want it!!
My favorite combination is ombré (glitter tip) on the ring finger and a full glitter pinky. If i don’t do the ombré then I just get a glitter ring finger. Once Im married I will drop the glitter and my ring will be the bling! Lol
Ring finger and middle finger are my go to for accent nails or glitter haha
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with a little glitter!!
Hi Marla you really make great tutorials:) I was wondering if you would do a video on clean up after the Mani. where do you put acetone excess for disposal, do you put your material with dust all in the trash? things like that. I have try to find videos that can be helpful with proper disposal practices but I haven’t had a lot of luck. If this is possible that would be great 😊
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I can definitely include that in an upcoming video. Thank you for the suggestion!!!💞
Hi Marla! These are cute❤
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thanks lovebug!! ❤️❤️
Lovely video. Always wondered how these dip powders work.. really great nails. One question, when adding second base coat does the powder come off onto the brush? Just curious. 🙂💜💐🇬🇧
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! As long as you remove the excess powder well after the first dip, there shouldn’t be any powder transfer on the second coat 💞
@pathepburn9900
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris Oh, o. K.. thankyou for that. 🙂💜👍💐🇬🇧
i like to do glitter on my pinky and pointer nails and my sister likes to do her middle and pointer nails.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Love that glitter pinky! 😍
Pretty!! If I do accent nails...it's ring finger on one hand and index on the other. Drives some people I know bonkers that they don't 'match'...but what's the fun in that?!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more!!
I buff too, but use a gel base then gel top😁 I get it 🥰💅🏽
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
You’re my people 🫶
I was born in the 80s too, but raised in the 90s too
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Best generation ever!!!
How long do dip nails last. I do housework and work weekends outside my home. Do they last 1 day or 2 weeks, dishes won't harm them etc. Thanks
Thanks for this video. Can you link the files that you used. The pink one especially. 💗
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Of course! All the files are linked in the description box ❤️
hope you feel better..how do you keep your nails so beautiful with all the nails you put on and take off so many times...i wrecked my nails so bad two years ago when i tried to do my own nails...lol
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Oh I’ve definitely done some damage but I’ll make a whole video on this!! Long story short: be gentle and kind to your nails lol
@ruthborsuk2300
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris thank you so much, i look forward to your video as i want to start doing my nails again and i cant get enough of your videos..thank you so so much
Hi! How long do they last? Do I need to have a drill set? This is so inspirational thank you for sharing I can’t wait to start! I subscribed and will follow you for all of it!!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Hey love! Welcome to the family! 🫶🏻 So, the longevity really depends on how well you prep and your natural nails but typically, I can get up to 3 weeks wear out of a dip manicure!
When nails grow up do u have to remove all products and start over? Thanks
90’s kid here. Born in the 80’s
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Best generation ever! 🙌🏻
My middle and ring fingers are my glitter fingers
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Classic 😍
Your links don’t seem to work for me is that because I am in the UK? Thanks Marla
Also… cuticle oil in all the places 😂😂
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
🤣😂 almost all the places lol
What is the swip liquid you reference a couple of times in the video? Thanks
Do you not have to put a gel base coat down? Just gel top coat? Thank you
Do you ever use an efile? If so please do tutorial over which bits to use when 🙏🏼
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Here’s an in depth video on how I use an efile and bits! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXWiudyvhLWof6g.html
@trenabarnett36
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris thanks so much!
Marla, you mentioned that you have peel base on your nails. Are you also wearing builder under that or are you just using peel on your natural nails? I love doing my own nails, just dislike all the time needed with builder and extra work, especially now that I am back in the office 4x a week. I recently went back to the salon to my long time manicurist but am hesitant to go back for a fill. I have so much product at home and really feel bad not using it. Almost forgot, Marla, what is your removal process when you use a gel top coat?
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
For this manicure, it was just my natural nail but I’ve definitely done peel base over builder plenty! You can go either way - whatever your comfort level is! I have a removal video coming with gel top but until then.. file off all the gel top coat and then soak off as usual! That’s it! ❤️
Good morning, Marla. Thanks for the great video! I prefer to use a gel top coat over my dip powder, but am struggling with it peeling. I do use a gel base coat first, but I still have peeling issues. If I were to use a gel primer, does that need to be cured and, if so, for how long? Thanks for always being my "go to" answer woman!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Primer will def help! They don’t have to be cured - they’re air dry. Let it sit dry for a min, then gel base. Then gel top! ❤️
@kristipalin3171
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris Thank you!!!
Awesome video. What do you have on the surface of your nail desk? Also do you use a dust vacuum? Thx
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
It’s a tattoo/dental paper thing! I have them linked in the description. I have desk vacuums but never use them 🙈
Love your tutorials. Started doing my own dips as my nails grow very fast and my pocket book was feeling the frequent salon visits. I developed an allergy to gel/shellac product years ago so now unable to use and found that most techs "can't" do designs using dip product only. Do you know of a way?
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Pfft.. those nail techs are either under skilled or lacking time. You can do any design you want!! Either with dip only or using gel alternatives like acrylic paint or polish! Any design specifically you’re thinking of?
@deeannferguson5803
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris I thought so! Nothing in particular - maybe a heart or flower from time to time. Acrylic paint is a great alternative! Since I can't use a gel top coat would the Dip top coat adhere to the acrylic paint? Thanks so much for the quick reply!
i’m new to dip powder and just trying to learn on my own. you said you have builder gel on your nails prior to the application. is that something u have to have on ur nails for dip powder to work?
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
You definitely don’t need builder gel! I just use it because I switch out my manicures so often
Are you sniffy from the dip liquids?! Beautiful nails
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Nope. Just a cold! 🤧
Hi Marla! Any chance used try and review the Murron Peel Off UV Gel Base Coat? It's on Amazon.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Those gel peel bases never seem to work for me but hell, I’ll give it a go 😂
I always struggle with my dip layers, there’s always a hole or more on each layer, even if i made a even layer of base, and the layers are always uneven and bumpy. Would you please make a video to avoid it!! I’m desperate and pissed off!! 😢
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
That must be so frustrating. I can definitely do that! Thanks for the suggestion! 💞
Good morning!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Good morning sunshine!! 💞💞
what color is similar to the green color on revel nails would you say?
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Either sage or eucalyptus maybe?
Hi! Does dip leave your nails weak after removal?
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Nope! What CAN make the nails weak and thin is over filing during prep or removal technique 🩷
I really struggle with capping the free edge. Probably because my nails are soo short
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
I can def help with that! Stay tuned! 💞
Is there peel base on top of the builder?
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Yes ma’am!
I notice that with dip liquids you dip vs pour any reason? I know w gel pour over keeps the gel from clumping.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
It actually depends on the color! When I’m using darker shades, I’ll pour over to avoid staining. I actually prefer the pour over method but habit demands I dip lol
@sharonnoll5708
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris we are all creatures of habit! Thanks. Happy New Year and blessings to you and yours!
I have a silly question or two. On a file that says 180/240, which side is which. I can't tell by feeling. Is there a science to it? Lol Also, is it normal for gel top coat to yellow so quickly? Like a couple of days. I've tried a couple of different brands, and it seems to do it with all of them. I like the ease of the gel top coat but very frustrating when mani is white based, and then in 2 days, it looks grungy! Ugh! Help pls!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s all bout the feel. The higher grit side will always be softer. Some gel top coats can definitely yellow. Usually it’s because of sun exposure or some sort of chemical like lotions, cleaners, etc.
Hi what's the clear polish that you used in-between the powder
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
That’s dip base coat. It bonds with the acrylic powder to make a strong nail overlay ❤️
@spirituallylovingme-11
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris Thankyou I'm going to buy that
How do you keep them thin? I have issues with them looking super bulky towards the cuticle area. Also, I have issues with my top coats turning matte in areas. Thank you!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
For I like to contour the nails with the file. That gives my a custom look and less bulk where I don’t want it. As far as top coat.. are you using dip top or gel top?
@jennifermedina775
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris I am using dip top. And I notice I feel congested or so after. Maybe it affects me how you said it affects you?
So every other info I see is dip your nails in at a 45 degree angle, you roll your nail into the powder...please advise??
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Hey love! So I find that when I dip at an angle like that, it can create a bump at the edge from the liquid being displaced. I avoid that by either nudging the nail forward in the powder or rolling it in gently. But it’s really just personal preference! 💞
@m6740-z9w
Жыл бұрын
@Marla Kris such a fast reply! Thanks! I'm relatively new to diy dipping and love the look and the fast drying. Gone down several video rabbit holes! 😄 lesson learned this past week: don't use peel off base unless i want crazy random pop offs. And not sure what I did wrong this week, they have been popping off and cracking 2,3 days out 🙄...oh well, it's my crafting outlet these days! Thanks for the videos and your great personality.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
@@m6740-z9w oh it’s a rabbit hole for sure!! Peel base is equally as awesome and it is frustrating lol sometimes it works too well! Part of the journey is learning exactly what works for you and your lifestyle. Once you find that - you’ll never stop!!
Start to finish, using your NONdominant hand, in less than 30 minutes!!! 2023 goals for me, LOL!
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Felt like it took forever 😂
I am not sure but when I use revel my nails always crack??? I do two dips
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
2 dips may not be enough strength on your nails. Mine are super short and have a natural apex. If you have more length of flatter nails, try a 3/4 dip to start or a 3rd full dip 💞
@tassie32
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris thank you I will try that.
Good evening 🤗
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Good evening, love!! 🫶
Question….I did dip with gel liquid yesterday and I’m already getting separation from my natural nail on the free edge. I used a dehydrator and a primer. Any suggestions?
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Hey love! Did you rough up the nail before applying primer?
@daniellegrieve5853
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris yes!!!
@daniellegrieve5853
Жыл бұрын
My hyponychium grows up far under my nails making it hard for me to file my nails short to put tips on. So I feel that my nails are soo thin that the product isn’t binding well
@daniellegrieve5853
Жыл бұрын
I wish I could send you a pic to show you!!
How long do your dip nails usually last?
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Totally depends on your nails, the prep you do, and your lifestyle but for me, I can keep these on for about 3 weeks before I have a little lifting 💞
@kelseyspelce2830
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris thanks for that!!! I’ve been painting mine at home for two years now and really tired of the back and forth. Wanting something to last longer and just found your videos :)
Why not buff nails with gel top coat??
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Gel likes to hold on to a tacky or textured surface, so when you buff and the nails are super smooth, the gel likely will peel right off
@cindyandrews3185
Жыл бұрын
@@MarlaKris interesting, I have not had that experience. I too prefer gel top coat, sooo shiny. I may not buff enough 😅
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@MarlaKris
10 ай бұрын
Si tiene alguna pregunta, ¡pregunte! ¡Estoy feliz de poder ayudar!
I'd love if you did my nails ❤
I know this is against popular opinion on this channel but I can’t stand Dip nails. I tried and tried and tried to make them work for me and the only way I could get them to last was to use builder gel first. So then it was taking two hours to remove and re-do a manicure. I wish you did more gel honestly, Because dip is not for me. My issues were cracking and chipping or they were too thick and not the look I like. I wanted them to look like this mani you did today but if I did what you did they chip within 1-2 days.
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
Actually really glad you said this bc I want to do more gel toooooo! Def check out the next upload bc it’s all about chipping and cracking BUT lmk what kind of gel videos you’re interested in! Like polish, nail art, builder etc.
@bonniemckee9389
Жыл бұрын
I do have another question… one thing i didn’t try to avoid cracking and chipping was the gel liquids with dip powder. Do you know if that might make a difference? Is it any faster? Yes, gel art on short nails. I also have some blooming gel that I’m a little at a loss for how to get cool looks with.
Hey weirdos? Strange welcome…
@MarlaKris
Жыл бұрын
It’s comes from the quote “weirdness is simply a side effect of being awesome”. I started calling my followers that bc of how incredibly awesome they are! 🫶🏻