Dip Powder ESSENTIALS | What You Need in Your Dip Kit

[@amberlockridge5140]

Rise and shine with Marla!!!!! I love it!!!!!

[@shannoncarter9261]

Marla you are just awesome!

[@CarolJoyable]

Another super video! I don’t exaggerate when I say how much I’ve learned from you. I’m constantly telling ladies in the four groups (brand dips) I am in to look at your videos to seek “how-to-do” instructions. (How can ANYONE give your vid a “👎🏼” ?)

[@shelleyl.8377]

I suffer from dip flu and I have to wear a respirator gas mask just to do my nails. I can’t wait for your video on how to apply dip power with gel!!!! Thanks in advance!!!

[@jessicasantana7857]

Good Morning! ☀️ I preach about the cuticle oil too now. I use to have really dry skin around my nails to the point that they would peel and I’d have cuts. Now I make my own cuticle oil and carry it in my purse and by my desk at work to remind me to use it and it’s made a world of a difference! Thanks for another vid! 💗

[@susanpriem1739]

Best video I’ve watched. So very informative

[@pattytaylor9110]

I have been using eyeglass cleaning wipes

[@kitkat2445]

Good morning. Good info. I am shortly going to try gel products. I am starting to collect what I need. This helped a lot! But I still love my dip stuff.

[@kristinowens899]

I like gel for dipping because it's easy, the brush doesn't get rock hard, and it's easier to file. Drawbacks are to me gel isn't as strong, and I have a really dark dip color I love, but it NEVER gets cured the whole way through from being so dark. Hopefully I've got a drill coming, that's strong enough for the acrylic! The one I have now isn't.

[@houseofwarmth2578]

You recommendations are always spot on!!!

[@princesswheat1111]

So glad you did this Marla!! Thank you!!! ❤️

[@sonnyahmad3378]

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[@derekwilliam1581]

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[@derekwilliam1581]

@Sonny Ahmad glad I could help :)

[@aimeehodgin6359]

Marla, I am Cheers~ing you my coffee cup to whatever you are drinking! THank you! :) Have a great Saturday!

[@TCThompson74]

I love IGel, but not their dip liquids. The dry time takes way too long. But I will use them for ombres... Or anything that I want a longer dry time. I love Virgo and Gem base.

[@kristinowens899]

My brain quit working the first time I ordered the triple vitamin, I got 1 and 3!!DUH!!!! So finally today I have 2 and 4 coming! I'm SO excited!!! I've used kiss and serendipity, and the brushes are hard as a rock even tho I wipe them EVERY time!! I remember the first time I watched you, you DIDN'T wipe the brush and it was FINE!! I'm still amazed by that!!

[@enishasmith]

Thank you!

[@MarlaKris]

You’re so welcome, love! 💞

[@MonkeyToDaddy]

Soooo much awesome, basic info...Marla is spot on! FYI: I have found the SOAK OFF Onyx acetone at Kroger store for about $3.80! Cheaper than when I was buying it off Amazon...just a tip to hopefully save y'all some money 💰 As always, thank you Marla...just for being you 🤩😘

[@CarolJoyable]

Hi PJ, you have a great Kroger because I’ve checked three locations within 30min of my home and none carry it!

[@MonkeyToDaddy]

@@CarolJoyable oh dang! I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm in columbus, ohio. Yeah...that really stinks for you 😔

[@dianawilson995]

Good morning! Great video as I am a newbie!

[@mayfl0w3r]

I'm a new subscriber and i love your content!! I'm new to dipping my own nails and i am.learning to much from your videos and fb. Keep the videos coming😊

[@henhouseblossoms]

Great video! You answered a few of my questions! Thank you!

[@kerrydreyer1880]

great video chock full of important info - THANK YOU!!

[@melissalockhart7902]

Thanks Marla!! 😘

[@GINNails]

Awesome files ,i really wanna try the tammy Taylor's peel and stick but i havent gotten around to order me one they look amazing 💅🥰also i love using the young nails protien bond it is the Best.

[@LexxGarcia]

Yes for the alcohol pads ✨ thanks for the video 💅🏽

[@itzel4289]

New subscriber here!! Loved this video!! I just started doing my nails at home..

[@helenhochstetler2448]

Hi Marla, I am thinking about starting to use dip powder. I am currently doing acrylic at home with a gel topcoat. I find your content extremely helpful. One question I have for you is in regards to your favorite dip liquids. I understand that you change your manicures frequently in order to post new content. Have you ever done a longer wear test with any products? I've seen the suggestions to prevent lifting, cracking, etc. I'm just trying to figure out the best products to start with since I usually do my nails about every 3 weeks. Thank you!

[@MarlaKris]

Absolutely!! So I’ve used A LOT of dip liquids and what I’ve learned is that they’re all basically the same (it’s all resin - glue). The key to longevity is prep! The key to preventing cracking is having appropriate thickness and apex (where necessary) so it’s very similar to using acrylic with monomer! ❤️

[@lynnegriffin9613]

I did acrylic nails with acrylic powder and monomer lighid for years. Hands down dip is sooo much easyer!! Make sure to file all the shine off the nail and dry it off (i use alcohol). Make sure the base covers the whole nail. When the dip powder gets on the cutical use the pointed item (metal tip, toothpick or wood stick) to get the powder off before liquid hardens. The product i use gives plenty of time. Dont worry and have fun!

[@jenpierce2385]

Thank you for the awesome video and advice.. I am getting ready to dive into my first dip powder starter kit that I was kindly gifted.. off to to get the supplies I think I have everything needed 🤣 but here we go.. I'm going to hope on your Facebook page as well.. 😁 thanks again 💙

[@MarlaKris]

You’re so welcome!! I’m excited for your first dippy!! Can’t wait to see you in the group! ❤️

[@lynnegriffin9613]

I just started and so far im loving it!! I get supplies for a low price on amazon when i set it for price "low to high". Have fun!!

[@jenpierce2385]

@@lynnegriffin9613 that's what I've been doing.. getting things from Amazon I've never done anything with my nails before other than biting them but I've been playing with them and letting them grow but loving all the different things like I want everything 🤣

[@Mistycolleen]

Hey marla! New subscriber here, In fact you are the only nail channel I subbed to and you have me hooked. I'm super hard on my hands and you gave me the confidence to try this and I'm loving it. Now I know you dont keep a manicure for very long but if you did, what daily upkeep or maintenance routine do you recommend? I'd love any advice

[@karolinapapa7728]

Thank you for the video!

[@alisontopley594]

Love watching your videos tysmfs ❤️💖

[@MyNailsandMorebyJohna]

great teaching video

[@kathydickey7534]

Good info!

[@tammyslatten]

Thank you Much 💜

[@lisagirlwithspirit]

Good info..looks like I'm covered. Now I just need to sort out storage! Lol

[@fraumoep3852]

I really love your videos!😍 so helpful. I recently ordered a kit from Dipped UK, because I can't get my hands on triple vitamins base 😩 (I'm from Germany). So I hope it will work for me 😊

[@heatherkellman3431]

What's your fav clear dip and why?

[@2LuvMe55]

Can you recommend a dip liquid system that is not to thick, not fast drying but not slow drying and easy to work with. Thank you 🙂

[@MarlaKris]

I’ve been really liking the ManiBoss dip liquids! I find they’re the perfect in between. You can use code MARLA if you wanna check them out! (Not affiliated, just savings!) 💕

[@2LuvMe55]

@@MarlaKris Thank you for your quick response. I will try them.

[@docstel9331]

Do you use any type of face mask for when filing? I noticed that my throat affects nose are aggravated when I file with dip (peppi system)

[@gemlady521]

I always use a face mask when I use my efile. 😷

[@CheeseCoat]

So can you use any base/activator/top coat for any dip powder? I have one brand of all of those and i’m very new to it but i like that brand for the liquids but their dip doesn’t come in many colors so can i get powder from any brand and it will work with the liquids i already own??

[@MarlaKris]

Jessie Arnott I have mixed and matched so many different brands and I’ve never had an issue!

[@planning_with_patches5860]

I did my first dip nails last night. Used ASP liquids and powder. Burgandy power looked great after 2 dips. Then dipped in Crystal clear dip to clear cap and it turned into chunks of white. Filed it down but still looked awful and white streaks. So I put on a coat a red gel polish and it saved the nails. Not sure if I did something wrong or if thevclear powder sucks? Any suggestions welcomed!

[@InsomniacGamr]

Do you ever need to put a dip powder builder on?

[@InsomniacGamr]

this is Jake's wife by the way

[@MarlaKris]

Hi jakes wife lol I usually will use the build under color if I’ll be filing off for removal.

[@k.allen007]

Do you not use the like step one dip primer? I've been trying to figure out if I really need it on not and this made me think I don't need to waste the money on it.

[@bernadettemedina4654]

Can I use a different brand of activator to a different brand of base?

[@heididay6698]

This was so helpful. So, you can use alcohol to prep the nail instead of a ph prep (like Mia Secret), or do you need both? If you want to use a peel base, I assume using the alcohol/nail prep would still be recommended…

[@MarlaKris]

I would recommend 100% acetone instead of alcohol ❤️

[@heididay6698]

@@MarlaKris thank you for all your help!

[@jenniferdavis1395]

Thanks so much for this detailed video. I am curious about your prep liquids and since I have such an issue with lifting at the cuticle with a grown out dip mani: If I want to do a builder gel base mani on the natural nail and then color dip powder mani on top of a peel off base coat what bond or dehydrator would you use from the 3 you mention here in your video? I’m so confused

[@Pocketsnuggies]

How do you like the igel efile?

[@MzzMonicaM]

Tfs great information

[@lynnegriffin9613]

How can i file my dip nails without cutting my cuticles?

[@MarlaKris]

I wish there was an easy answer! Just practice lovie. Even I cut myself still sometimes 💕

[@Dolldoll100]

Marla can you explain to me the mia secret primer not to use with dip? I confuse also you said you use young nails primer how do you use both with dip and gel ? Thank you 😊

[@terripaulsen4990]

what can i use instead of UNT peel? since it is not available? Thanks

[@MarlaKris]

I would highly suggest Holo Taco peely base, Revel Nail peel base, or the Virgo and Gem peel base!

[@Sparvb]

So when doing dip powder I won’t need my UV light ? I thought I’ll need it if I’m applying too coat ?

[@MarlaKris]

You only need the UV light if you’re using a gel top coat. The dip system top coat is air dry 🫶🏻

[@trinitywhitfield5505]

any alternatives for activator? i can't find activator anywhere unless it's 100 bucks lmao and i don't want to spend 100 bucks on activator

[@JanaRussellNails]

Love the kit idea, I have it all I think. 🥰. Except alcohol prep pads and ph bond. I'm about to order from Virgo and Gem and will order theirs. What is up with the 50 minute ads now? 😆. Do you earn more? I hope so.

[@k8tallison250]

I’m only a few seconds in but had to come comment my favorite cuticle thingy. I use one from the Meticulous Manicurist ....it is AMAZING! I definitely recommend. She has an awesome channel doing pedicures for people with not so great toes/nails. You can also learn about fungus, and other nail problems. She’s down to earth and very relatable. Hope it’s ok that I “promoted” another channel here. She also a has a cuticle remover/dissolving liquid that is the best thing ever.

[@MarlaKris]

Katherine Pietras I’ve seen her work and wondered if the tools she has are good! Thanks for this!

[@barbaranicole2573]

Ok but whattttt is on the left hand???

[@jadedjax1]

Shared :)

[@justicelira]

What’s a dip liquid?

[@MarlaKris]

Dip liquid (base and top coat) is essentially resin that binds with the acrylic (dip) powder and the activator is what cures it and makes it hard and durable.

[@justicelira]

@@MarlaKris thank you!!!!

[@susanpriem1739]

Don’t forget a particulate mask. A must if you want to breathe later in life.

[@alysiarobles5643]

Do u need bonder 4 dip powder

[@MarlaKris]

Not sure what you mean by a bonder, but the dip system doesn’t need a primer like gel or acrylic with monomer does. Only if you’re using gel liquids.