Dip powder nails with GEL liquids - quickest mani EVER ft. Shameless Nails and Decals by Melissa

[@TheRbarron]

"You're out of your mind. Why would you buff your nails if you're doing gel?" Thank you for addressing this!! I was so confused. 💖

[@alisaberkshireglass879]

Just watched your video. It helped a lot. I’m so new to nail stuff. I guess it’ll get better the more I do it. Lol. Thx for making these how to videos. I watch them all!!

[@MarlaKris]

Practice makes progress 🫶❤️

[@jenbianchi2428]

Thank you x 100 for doing a gel method video!! I know they aren't your favorite so it is very appreciated! If you do another one, could you PLEASE do a gel method color block?! I want to do it so bad but I'm scared 🤣

[@MarlaKris]

Hey guys!! I know shameless had a snaffoo with the code Marla BUT if you ordered without the code, please DM them and they’ll adjust the price for ya! Just tell them I sent ya! 💕

[@Ecox51719]

They messaged me last night, letting me know about the restock, because I wanted oasis waters. I respect and appreciate that so much, it just shows how much they honestly care about their customers. I'm so excited to try the 5 dips I bought just now lol

[@MarlaKris]

I 1000% agree!! They do genuinely care and I love that with my whole heart! Glad you grabbed this beauty! 💕

[@amymarxer6559]

Oooooo.... Sparkly AND glowy! {drooling}. Just ordered mine, so I can be sparkly and glowy too! And I love Melissa’s decals, too!! ❤️

[@crisengle9650]

This is my first video by you I've watched and I am IN LOVE with these dip powders. This dip method looks flawless too. I am so excited to try it. I went ahead and put an order and completely forgot the code in my excitement. You have a new subscriber and shameless nails has a new customer!

[@robinhenderson3730]

Love love love, I am so into my nails the last few years. I love the peelable base. I enjoy switching up colors. But I enjoy a long mani too. These colors are amazing. I just used the dip and gel mani tonight. Love it!

[@MissKateSkel]

I used to shop at the Big Y in Melissa's town. Lived in the next town over. How nice!

[@jocelynrodriguez4749]

Perfect timing. I was literally just explaining the gel method to a friend last night!

[@knitknack2285]

Loved this manicure! 1 coat and a feather! How cool. I’ve got a feather tattoo on my forearm.❤

[@kaythompson8721]

SO pretty...especially withOUT the decal.

[@jkelee9]

I wish Oasis Waters was in stock! I want it soooo bad! gorgeous!

[@cooperjeep2252]

Love this mani! I am going to try that top coat, I use Gelish, have for YEARS, and it is yellowing my beautiful white mani!! Booooooo!! Love ya’, thank you for helping all of us DIY nail people!!🥰🥰

[@MarlaKris]

I tried gelish.. wasn’t a fan. For me.. it was way too thin. I’m obsessed with the YN tho!

[@426adina]

Some new brands I have never heard of tfs I like that you are doing short nails

[@minachristopher81]

Perfection per usual. Love you Marla. The manicure was outstanding 😘😘😘😘

[@Ecox51719]

I just grabbed oasis waters like 10 minutes ago, and I'm so excited

[@noeliavicars3001]

I love Shameless Dips soooo much! Easy application and barely any filing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please make more videos with Shameless 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MarlaKris]

Oh I got you, girl.. you just wait!

[@lorenemarie7641]

Oh my gosh i can't i love love love it and i will try gel method too:) Thank you Marla:)

[@alisontopley1766]

Love watching your videos and love all the colours tysmfs 💖💗

[@carrieabreu91]

I just got my first gel liquids, so glad I found this video. Absolutely perfect for me, explained everything I think I need to know ( we'll find out)...Thank you Marla

[@donnacarr886]

That glow!!!! ❤❤❤

[@marinawakefield9103]

Oh, wow! That trick with the primer works for stamping as well!😄 Just tried it.

[@karenjones4962]

Beautiful mani as as always girl💖💅💅

[@donnawanna9833]

Love these, and the tutorial. Thanks

[@MarlaKris]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@dianehedricks7860]

Love this! I have the Cactus blossom UV changing one and the Verde thermo one!!!! They are so pretty!!!! I think I have to get this one, too!!!!❤️

[@henhouseblossoms]

This was such a pretty Mani! Love the feather decal. I have yet to try the Gel Method. I need to give that a go at some point.

[@bonsquared1]

What gorgeous packaging and colors!!

[@latishaw1474]

Hi girly that’s beautiful. Love it as always.

[@tarabrand79]

Wow these colors are gorgeous and as an Arizonan I feel like I need them haha! Also, I’ll have to get one of those stamping tools. I have a bunch of decals but I’m afraid to try them!

[@MarlaKris]

I mean - what’s the worst that can a happen? I say give it a shot. I think you’ll be surprised at how easy it is!

[@stephaniedavis240]

I love ALL of the colors! I have been doing a lot of purple lately but, that emerald green and cactus ARE so PRETTY!!! Did you end up going with purple?😉

[@echo27feba]

I think you used Verde Visions although they are all really nice!

[@dawnwilley2520]

Oh wow thanks for the tip about the young nails! Does that work for foils also? Beautiful mani as usual and love learning new tips n tricks😍

[@MarlaKris]

Not sure if that would work for transfer foils but it’s optimistic! Couldn’t hurt to try!

[@kimmom7785]

Ooooo I am sure a green but I love that blue too!

[@giletadutoit2858]

Please help is primer and bonder the same thing and also dip powder and acrylic powder the same want to try dip.... i love your videos

[@Anika-yb3nv]

Thank you so much for the update using gel liquids. I also didnt know that you could use the base only for encapsulation. I tried the gel method however , I got some white particles after filing and top coat.

[@MarlaKris]

Did you use clear dip powder? That’ll usually do it. I skip it all together!

[@Anika-yb3nv]

@@MarlaKris Thank you for replying. Yes, i did use clear dip powder.

[@MarlaKris]

@@Anika-yb3nv ahh.. yep skip that next time you use gel liquids. Just use gel to encapsulate!

[@Anika-yb3nv]

@@MarlaKris Okay I will, thank you.

[@MarlaKris]

@@Anika-yb3nv anytime!! 💕

[@walterbumgarner6846]

Hi Marla, love your video, very clear and informative. I love the shape of your nails, I try to file mine that way with the square edge but they never turn out. I don't suppose you have a video on filing them? Thanks, Margaret

[@MarlaKris]

I sure do!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/boK2iKmhrJmcbLs

[@tinkaanddiamonds]

Is that builder gel underneath the peel base? It’s so pretty!!

[@dustydoritto5773]

So I use dehydrator first and then gel primer second for longer lasting nails? Right now I do -Base coat Clear powder Cure Repeat Then base coat Dip Powder Cure Base coat Dip powder Cure Then top with tack free gel top coat Cure. I’m not sure if I’m doing it right. My nails pop off pretty easily and I’d like longer lasting nails I’m fairly new to nails!

[@MarlaKris]

Yes the dehydrator will remove any oils from the nail and the primer will act like double used tape to adhere the gel and acrylic! It might also help to rough up your nails slightly (gently) - that will give extra texture for the gel to stick to.

[@dustydoritto5773]

@@MarlaKris thank you!

[@MelaniesManicures]

Do you have to do an overlay every week or overlay fill to make it look fresh for each week’s video?

[@MarlaKris]

I definitely prefer doing fills! They’re quick and easy

[@kimmom7785]

Beautiful 😻

[@jpeppriell1718]

I love Oasis Waters but my guess is your are going to use Verde Visions!

[@jpeppriell1718]

Glad my guess was wrong. This mani is gorgeous!

[@bethwhittington8179]

Beautiful

[@brittlonsdale]

I love the shape of your nails, which tips dp you use?

[@MarlaKris]

Thank you! I just use basic tips off amazon! They should be in my amazon storefront 💞

[@SuperGlitterific]

If I want to use the gel method for dip powder over a builder gel overlay what would be my step after applying and curing all of the Builder gel in order to get ready to apply dip powder using the gel method?

[@MarlaKris]

Remove the tacky layer and file as needed. Then you can go right in with your dip/gel!

[@bambi2.0vdd41]

Is there a special reason that you now use basecoat and buff in stead of basecoat and then topcoat and then buff? Love your nails btw🥰

[@MarlaKris]

If the glitter was super chunky I’d probably use base and top. But it was super smooth so I only needed the base! Don’t wanna add bulk if it’s not necessary

[@bambi2.0vdd41]

@@MarlaKris thank you😊

[@SuperGlitterific]

Can you do a fill when using gel method or do I have to remove completely and start all over? And how long do they last?

[@MarlaKris]

You can definitely backfill! Longevity totally depends on your prep and lifestyle ❤️

[@tuffmutt2483]

HI MARLA MY FAVORITE NAIL GURU WELL... HERES ANOTHER QUESTION I HAVE FOR YOU IF YOU CAN USE ALCOHOL TO WIPE OFF TACKY LAYER OF GEL BASE OR TOP COAT WHY MAY I ASK DID YOU USE "SWIPE" "SOULTION VERESES YOUNG NAILS "CLEANSE" SOULTION SINCE "CLEANSE" IS ALCOHOL BASED AND "SWIPE" IS ACETONE BASED.

[@MarlaKris]

Great question! Swipe being acetone based works for pretty much everything whereas cleanse only works for gels. Since I can use swipe for gels, stamping, etc, it’s a better buy for me. One product to do numerous jobs!

[@karennewsome572]

Hi! would the maniology sticky base coat for nails be okay to use (instead of the primer) and would it accept the gel top coat? oh, for stickers, water slides AND stamping :D

[@MarlaKris]

Yes!! Absolutely a perfect substitute! I would suggest a gel base and then a gel top ❤️

[@karennewsome572]

@@MarlaKris THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!

[@karennewsome572]

@@MarlaKris so gel base after the stamp and then gel top? sorry so many questions....I'm a newbe :D

[@MarlaKris]

@@karennewsome572 you’re fine! Yes.. gel top has a tendency to peel over time so a gel base will seal in the art and prevent the top from peeling. Basically, give you the most longevity as possible!

[@karennewsome572]

@@MarlaKris thanks :D

[@mandicoleman7433]

Also with heat spikes, Marla, u can turn it lamp on put ur hand at the very edge for a few them stick ur hand the rest of the way n 😉

[@ipciayaminafontanezreyes2033]

Hi Marla! I have beem doing my nails with dip powder for a few months...But they still break...Is their something I can do for them not to?

[@MarlaKris]

Definitely shoot me an email or a DM and let’s talk it out. YT doesn’t always notify me of comments (clearly lol)

[@MsBabylu]

Thank you for that piece of information, I always wondered why my mine burns. Now I know. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MarlaKris]

You’re not alone!

[@MsBabylu]

@@MarlaKris thank you, you’re the best

[@cathywellman4859]

The 1st one

[@gretchen8031]

Oh shoot! Now I know what I did wrong with my first attempt at decals. It's a process, right? Next time perfect like yours.

[@MarlaKris]

Perfection is an illusion! No such thing! You’ve got this!!

[@weekendnomad5038]

I still get dip flu with this method but they last nicely. I just wear a mask

[@dawncolfer7123]

Have you tried their dip liquids? Is it still a one coat dip?

[@MarlaKris]

Yep!! Shameless is one coat with dip liquids too!

[@anabellechang5561]

whenever i use gel base with clear dip powder, it makes it super murky and doesn't cure clear. any suggestions/ideas?

[@MarlaKris]

Yep that’s actually normal. I definitely suggest not using clear dip with gel liquids. Instead, I would recommend encapsulating with gel base or builder gel.

[@anabellechang5561]

@@MarlaKris thank you :)

[@lisabroussardjanuska6774]

What grit buffing blocks are yours? Can you link them please!

[@MarlaKris]

Mine come from sparkle and co! Not sure what grit they are tho.

[@emilyclark1597]

Can you combine builder gel and dip powders?

[@MarlaKris]

Yes! That’s essentially poly gel ❤️

[@traceysmith8604]

Wow that top coat looks like glass

[@JessHotard]

So you don’t need activator will gel?

[@MarlaKris]

Nope! The lamp that cures the gel replaces the activator 💞

[@cathywellman4859]

The discount code is not working 😔

[@MarlaKris]

I’m working to figure that out.. should just be Marla tho.

[@MarlaKris]

Theyre aware and fixing but of you ordered without the code - they’ll adjust the price. Just DM them! Tell them I sent ya!

[@cathywellman4859]

@@MarlaKris Thank you I did. Can't wait to get them.

[@marinawakefield9103]

I just did a dip mani with gel...I just didn't like it. It somehow changed the color of the dip powder. It kind of yellowed the original color.

[@MarlaKris]

Yep that can happen with some gels. Usually bc of the UV exposure. I’ve found iGel and young nails to be much better than most

[@mercedesfletcher9751]

Marla the discount code isn’t working!

[@MarlaKris]

Working to figure that out. Should just be Marla tho.

[@MarlaKris]

Theyre aware and fixing but of you ordered without the code - they’ll adjust the price. Just DM them! Tell them I sent ya!

[@rosarivera4754]

Blue??

[@darkdarla1978]

darn it. Oasis waters is out of stock :(

[@glendaliztorres6960]

I came running to this video cuz I thought you meant Shameless the tv show decals.😆😆

[@MarlaKris]

😂🤣 such a good show tho!!

[@joeszombiegrrrl]

i wish the YN protein bond didn't have hema in it

[@MarlaKris]

Girl.. same. Most primers do, unfortunately.

[@koleenkennedy9649]

How do remove it?

[@MarlaKris]

Here’s a video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZDUoJ9oorykbpo

[@bethwhittington8179]

Stargazing

[@Khanhnguyen-uw7tv]

🤔

[@kimmom7785]

Beautiful 😻