10 REASONS YOUR DIP NAILS ARE LIFTING- Don’t Panic, Here’s What To Do!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

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[@M0rgi3P0rgi3]

Omg. This video made me realize that maybe my cuticle remover is the problem. Thank you so much!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

You’re welcome!! I hope that’s what it is for you!! Keep me posted!

[@M0rgi3P0rgi3]

@@NicolesBeautyScene I definitely will!!! The one mani I did without lasted longer than they have thus far (I’m a newbie) but I didn’t connect the dots until I saw your vid! 😅

[@suzanne.i]

This makes me excited to try dip again! I fell in love with it a while ago but had to stop due to my job.

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Oh yay!! Dipping really is so fun!! Let me know if you need any help!

[@icanthearyou3869]

Great video and great suggestions!! Thank you!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

@@icanthearyou3869 you’re welcome!! Let me know any time you have questions!!

[@stephaniewilbon]

You've helped me!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

@@stephaniewilbon woohoo!!! I’m so glad to hear that!! Let me know any time you have questions!!

[@sarahe272]

Thank you so so much! I shall remove the primer!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Awesome!! Let me know how that goes!

[@Dolldoll100]

Hi I just wanted to recap to make sure I heard you correct when your using gel for the very last part of the dipping powder step you use the gel basecoat then you use the gel topcoat you use both?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Yep! Gel base and fully cure, gel top and fully cure!

[@Dolldoll100]

@@NicolesBeautyScene Thank you 😊

[@joshdobs9772]

It's the conditioning agents in cuticle removers that cause lifting as the add slip to the nails. Blue Cross has lanolin, it's sheep wool grease. If it prevents sheep's wool from felting in nature, just imagine what it's doing to the adhesion of your nail enhancement. Ingredients you want to avoid... Lanolin, silicones/icones/siloxanes, waxes, cetyl/ceteryl alcohol, tocopherol acetate...

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Totally make sense! It’s really frustrating when people keep getting told to use it and then they can’t figure out why their nail enhancements are lifting.

[@ErikaTheChaosManagerx4]

So beautiful 😍 awesome tips!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Thank you so much Erika!!! It’s crazy how many things can make dip nails lift!

[@Nailed.by.Michelle]

So so helpful!!!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Thank you so much Michelle!! Dip lifts so many ways it’s nuts!!!

[@anniespinal8763]

All great tips! Thanks for sharing

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

You’re welcome!! And thank you!!

[@dinapierson4973]

Oh wow! Never thought about doing that to my cuticles before top coat! Thank you. I want to try the glass file. I'm scared to use an efile lol

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

You’re welcome!!! The Efile was definitely scary to me at first too- but now I can’t picture not using it! Let me know if you decide to try it!

[@dinapierson4973]

@@NicolesBeautyScene I will for sure.

[@noeliagarcia6068]

Great video thank you ❤

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

You’re welcome!! Thank you for the kind words! Let me know any time you have questions- I’m happy to help!!

[@cynthiav-kj1ql]

so after activating no need to wash hands ? just use alchohol and a lint free wipes and then apply the top coat?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Definitely don’t wash your hands- just wipe with alcohol on a lint free wipe or paper towel! For the top coating- you need to follow the insurrections of the dip liquids you’re using. So the ones I used in this video- you have to activate again before using the top coat.

[@dionneliberia3585]

I’m having issues with lifting at the free edge at i just not capping enough?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Hi! That could be a number of things. Not capping, the nail prep you do before application, how many layers, quality of the dip liquids. What’s your nail prep?

[@christineoliverio120]

Such a great video!! Should the dip layer be dry before you do another layer? I place my finger in the powder for 10-15 seconds each-is that an issue? It's those little details that are so confusing and unknown for me 😅

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Thank you so much!!! Yep your dip layer should be dry before you do another layer! If you can dust off excess powder with a stiff nail brush and it doesn’t mess up the layer- it’s dry! Do you mean you dip into the powder or lay your nail on the powder?

[@christineoliverio120]

@@NicolesBeautyScene ty!! I dip in at a 45° angle but I have been letting it sit in the powder for a few seconds and then do the next layer and I've noticed the layer will kind of slip around when I brush the extra off. Your video was so helpful, lots of great tips I haven't seen others bring up! I definitely think I've been doing my layers too think but will absolutely make sure they're dry between layers from now on ❤️ I've only dipped a few times but I'm hoping to add strength to my nails now that I finally stopped biting them 😬

[@ManisbyHeather]

Girl yes on the blue cross!! Happened to me!!!!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Yes!!! It needs to come with a warning to only use the day before or something!

[@audreydahlem5784]

What are you supposed to do to get rid of cuticles in place of cuticle remover? I find that if I don’t mess with the cuticles at all, I still get lifting. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Hi! I use an efile for all my cuticle prep. A dry cuticle prep makes most people’s manis last so much longer! I’ll link a video showing how you can use an efile for cuticle prep! And if you’re not comfortable with an efile- there are glass cuticle pushers you can get off Amazon to remove instead! kzbin.info/www/bejne/haPXf6eHfrN1oNEsi=TJV8JjY3MYcyv2-a

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Here’s the glass pusher! amzn.to/3SvX7IL

[@mariacamila3339]

Hello! My nails started lifting after a week and a half but at the tips. I wash my hands with soap right after I finish my mani. Could this be the cause?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Hi! Are you washing them after you’ve top coated and they’re dry?

[@katshep1]

Hello, which non gel bonder should I use?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Hi Kateena!! I use either an actual dehydrator or just 91% (and above) isopropyl alcohol.

[@cynthiav-kj1ql]

how many layers of color did you do 2?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

So I have builder gel down on my natural nails- which is instead of 2-3 thin layers of clear dip powder as a base. Then I do 2 dips of the color dip, then finish with clear dip powder!

[@cynthiav-kj1ql]

@@NicolesBeautyScene thanks !

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

@@cynthiav-kj1ql welcome!! Let me know if you have any other questions!!

[@amandanoble6620]

So on #6...can you use primer before you apply the builder gel, then continue with your dip? I just bought YN protein bond because either you or Marla said it was important to add.

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Hi Amanda!!! I use primer before gels only. When I use dip liquids to dip (over builder gel), my builder gel has been cured, filed and shaped. Then I wipe it off with alcohol, apply a layer of dip liquid base, let it dry. Then dip like normal. Is that what you meant?!

[@amandanoble6620]

Yes! Ty!😍

[@PurplePasion]

@@NicolesBeautyScene I have been using YN protein. I am using gel liquids though, and dip powder. Is that ok? Mine pop off usually after a week :(

[@PurplePasion]

Mine pop off after a week. I am using gel liquids with my dip powders. I am using the Young Nails Bond. Is this ok to use? I just realized it says it's for "gel polish".

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Oh no that’s frustrating!! Yes you do need that bond since you’re using gel base to dip. Do you do a layer of gel base and cure it alone before adding dip powder to the next layer?

[@PurplePasion]

@@NicolesBeautyScene Thanks for your reply! I do a layer of gel base then I dip, and then I cure.

[@PurplePasion]

@@NicolesBeautyScene Am I doing it right?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

@@PurplePasion your welcome!! It could be your prep that’s causing lift offs or a number of other things. If you’re using liquid cuticle remover- that causes most people lifting! Also- I have have a super comprehensive Gel Method Dip Nails 101 Guide of 45+ pages of info on everything from prep to removal of dip nails with gels!! If you’re interested- here’s the link!! stan.store/nicolesbeautyscene/p/get-my-gel-method-dip-nails-101-here

[@jamiebohm2768]

What is the dip powder shown in this video?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Hi Jamie!! It’s Midnights 3am Version! Thank you for asking- when I went to look in the video description, I saw I put the wrong dip name!! ogdippowder.com/products/midnights-3-am-version-nail-dip-powder

[@jamiebohm2768]

@@NicolesBeautyScene oh no! It didn't occur to me to check the description 🤦‍♀️ sorry. Thank you!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

@@jamiebohm2768 omg no worries!!! I am happy to help you anytime Jamie!! I’m extra glad you asked bc I wrote the wrong dip in it too!

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

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[@jamiebohm2768]

So dont use primer at all? Or just don't use a primer for gel?

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Hi Jamie! You shouldn’t use any primer that’s for gel. Most are for gels that I’ve seen! I just dehydrated (besides the rest of my nail prep) when I dipped directly on my natural nails.

[@lisacote4430]

#3kgiveaway I’m very new to dipping and have followed your advice in this video as well as your other videos. Without your videos I wouldn’t be getting compliments on how well my nails look and people can’t believe that they stay on for 2 weeks or longer (I decide to change up my color). Congratulations on 3k

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

I’m so happy to hear that your dipping is going well and my videos helped you!!! Got you entered Lisa!!

[@maryannehigham-km6zd]

Cuticle remover is my big mistake too! I also need to file along my cuticle more after activation. Love you videos! #3kgiveaway

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Yay Maryanne!!! I’m glad it helped!! Got you entered!!

[@meleeavickery3809]

Thanks so much Nicole! My mistake was the cuticle remover!! Drop the cuticle remover! #3kgiveaway

[@meleeavickery3809]

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[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Oooo yay I’m glad you leaned that!!! Got you entered!

[@narcisoanasui246]

My nail beds are breaking, it hurts 😭😭

[@NicolesBeautyScene]

Oh no I’m so sorry!!! Are you using dip powders?