Just a tip, if u use dip powders, a good way to avoid those lumps and bumps is to pour over the dip instead of dipping your nail in, a lot of time those bumps get created because the base dip gel gets moved around and pushed as u dip, creating those bumps, also u have try to apply that base as evenly as possible before it dries upon you, so be sure to have everything u need ready so u can work fast to keep it even, a lot of the bumps can also come from it drying on you before you have covered it in dip completely. Another tip is you can use Uv base gel instead of the air dry base gel it comes with, this gel self levels so it goes on more evenly anyway, and it gives u more time to work since it won’t dry on you till it’s cured in a UV lamp, so u can be more careful and make sure to coat the nail evenly, and then you pour over the dip powder and cure in the lamp, then brush off any loose powder, no lumps and bumps making the filing and shaping just that much easier 😁👍🏼 Just some tips for anyone trying to make their dip powders work but are having these issues 🙂

@Ophie

Жыл бұрын

What type of gel base you recommend?

@az_growss

Жыл бұрын

Thank youu

A tip for polygel: put cuticle oil and don’t buff the nail or dehydrate it, just apply base coat after your nail is only but there’s no oil spilling around the cuticles, then you’ll have a peel off base coat if you make any mistakes!! This works with any method

I’ve been curious about both poly gel and gel x. This is the best video I have come across explaining g and comparing them. Thank you!

which one lasts the longest?

I love the overview in the beginning, then the pros and cons list and pricing. Thank you so much!!!

this is the most thorough and professional video i’ve seen describing these systems. great job!! your nails are beautiful

Great video, super helpful!! Exactly what I was looking for thank you for taking your time to do this :)

@hey.carmen

2 жыл бұрын

i’m so happy 🥺

OMG this video is so good! It’s literally everything I was looking for. THANK YOU

Thank you for the video. It answered many questions in one place and was presented in a professional fashion. Love from HB!

Thank you so much for this! I am currently on this diy nail journey because I haven’t found anyone here in Hawaii who can do dip powder properly. This video was very informative and answered a lot of questions I had 🤗

You are a treasure to humanity for this video thank you girlll

So useful! Finally my questions have been answered!

Thank you very much for this review on all the systems. Looking into doing my nails at home and was on the poly gel side until I finally understood the gel x wows I was reading that people had. I'm going to get the gel x which is time convenient! You are awesome great job!

I love the full tips easy and faster ,thank you for your video .

Such a helpful video!! Thank you so much!!

Thank you so much!!! I really wanted to know how to do my nails easier and know if gel x is overhyped or actually that great!!

Much better visuals 😍🤗😍

I have been playing with different nail systems, I usually do pressons, but just tried Gelx last weekend, it went fairly fast, but I am not great at polishing my nails and that was where I had a problem. I appreciate this video as it helps me understand the other systems, where I may not have to paint my nails, but they may look just as good. your nail designs are gorgeous!

@katryanaorange2092

4 ай бұрын

Just keep polishing your nails and you will master it! Trust me, practice makes perfect. In no time, esp as your hand steadies, you'll be doing nail art in no time! Doing your own nails is very rewarding. just some motivation for ya :)

Thank you for this. Super helpful

Great Review & Details Thank you

Thank you so much, this video did help me ❤️

Thanks for the in-depth video! Going with Gel X!

Amazing video thank you so much!

amazing video!

Amazing vid!

Very informative thank you ❤

So helpful!!

@hey.carmen

2 жыл бұрын

💛💛💛

Full cover gel tips have changed the game for me because i can’t shape with my non dominant hand to save my life 😅

Hi Carmen, So thorough, Love the time and energy and spent making this video for us, your subscribers. I just want to ask if the gelx is hard to remove? Because you did not mention that, although you recommended that. I did want to purchase the kit. Sending love and blessings

@hey.carmen

2 жыл бұрын

thank u !! it is so easy to remove!! just make sure to file the top cost off and clip off the excess tip so a faster removal 😇

@nickyj.989

2 жыл бұрын

@@hey.carmen Thank you 😊

Well done. I like the details, however you didn't say which one would last longer.

Thank you girlie!!!

Polygel is so difficult and I hate the removal. I switched to dip and much happier. 😊

OMG i had my Kiara Sky bond glue itself shut! I love my dip powder so much. Alsooo your nail art and designs have gotten so good! I'm still struggling to get my french tip down LOL

@hey.carmen

2 жыл бұрын

awww ty!! i think the biggest tip it having something to rest your hand on, so it is steady when painting :)

@Helensrz

2 жыл бұрын

Have u tried the hack with a nail stamper? It gives me a perfect French tip every time, u just spread the French tip color on a silicon nail stamper, I have even seen people use a silicone make up blender, and u push the free edge into the color, starting at the bottom of where u spread the color into the stamper at about a 45 degree angle and “u pick up” the color onto ur free edge, the further in you push the deeper your French tip, if my description isn’t sufficient and u need a visual, definitely search “nail stamp French tip” or “French tip hack” and you will find tons of videos with a visual demonstration and even troubleshooting if u are having issues getting it right, but one u get it, u will have a perfect French tip every time ☺️👍🏼

Thank you for this video. I never got the difference between polygel and get x. Which of the three last the longest? I am asking while I am still watching your video.

❤️

I got a beach holiday on April and I have a few months to learn how to do my nails 😂

How long do the nails usually last?

If ur top gets stuck on brush on some brush saver til it dissolves the seal 😉

Very helpful love your energy definitely subscribed ❤️ hope you’re doing well ☺️

hey carmen, i can never get my gelx nails to last it is so hard to work so hsrd on something but have nothing stay on yk. i think its the cuticle prep bc i have the dehydrator and primer but not cuticle remover so i dont do that.

@katryanaorange2092

4 ай бұрын

Hmm, make sure during application your nails aren't water logged as in they weren't soaked in water or anything. Thin thin layers. Keep experimenting I'm sure it'll work out for ya!

@iheartbrynn

3 ай бұрын

@@katryanaorange2092 thank you!

Which would you say last the longest?

@abbyslack550

2 жыл бұрын

I had the same question

@yass5615

Жыл бұрын

she said the poly gel was the hardest to get off so

Here for the pros & cons

Hi where did you buy your top?

@hey.carmen

2 жыл бұрын

UO! linked in bio 💛

Show more nail design videos plszzzs

Why did you just buff out the bumpiness of the dip technique ? I’m curious was it impossible or would it have messed it up ?

Your outfit is cuuute Sis!

No one talks about how the forms for polygel lift while trying to cure

@opulentglitterati5286

Жыл бұрын

I have these clear nail clips I got from Amazon that holds the form down.

Starts @ 2:30

Why can't you just shape them after you put them on w. The gel x?

Dip powder with gel polish ruined my natural nails.