Get Long-lasting Manicures With Nail Polish And Dip Powder!

[@SipAndDip]

Hi friends! So it’s been brought to my attention that it’s VERY important for the nail polish to be FULLY dry before doing any other enhancements on top. So gel top coat, dip powder etc. Looking back I think that maybe that’s what caused the lines on my nails? Again, I’m not licensed so this was just a personal experiment. Covering up polish while still wet can cause a moisture issue which can create “greenies”. So pleaseeee make sure it’s dry 🫶🏻

[@sharonwilliams7784]

That's a good point. I actually have a warm/cool nail dryer. Yes, I was really into my regular nail polish back in the day. 😂 I'll try that.

[@Sheywh12]

Can we do this with OPI lacquer nail polish 💅🏻 can we use our lamps before hand ti guarantee it's dry???

[@xiopaovid1215]

What are greenies?

[@bluubird7077]

​@@xiopaovid1215fungus under your nail.

[@miyashadowfox8711]

It takes about 24h for regular nail polish go fully cure… I didn’t even think about potential greenies. Thanks for letting us know before I try this.

[@venesatorres3055]

Hey there Chelsea! I’m so thrilled that you read my question and actually tried it! Very cool! I have tons of polish and after learning about dip powder I thought I might never use them again. Now I can use them and still have longer lasting manicures. I even bought a few new colors. Your channel is great and your detailed videos have helped me so very much. The nicest thing is that my nails are longer and stronger than they have been in years. Thank you so much for trying out this idea!!!

[@kathleenheadley1110]

Great idea!

[@SipAndDip]

Thank YOU for asking such an awesome question! I would have never considered this idea if it wasn’t for you 🫶🏻 and I truly appreciate your kind feedback. I can’t wait to hear how it goes for you! 💕

[@allthingsby_summer8542]

This is a game changer!!! Thanks to whomever asked and thanks Chelsea for trying it out!!! I’ve got SO many polishes, I can’t wait to try this out!!

[@SipAndDip]

SUCH a game changer!! I had only done nail polish ON dip powder! 🤣 definitely major props to the brilliant mind that asked! 🫶🏻

[@kwildernurse]

Love this. I wonder if you used a clear polish top coat over the color if it would prevent any brush stroke lines when doing the dip liquids??

[@jsierra3727]

I feel like regular nail polish is a gateway product!! We probably all started our journey with it and have them just sitting around now that we might use gel/dip more - so excited to bust those out again!!

[@SipAndDip]

🤣😆🙌🏼 yesss!! I love your description! And you’re so right. I started with polish before venturing out. Shewww I felt pretty rusty playing with it but it was so nice to get back to my roots!

[@dianehedricks7860]

What a great technique for those that have a ton of regular nail polish!!!

[@SipAndDip]

Yesss! I am thinking maybe I need some more now 🫣🤣

[@dianehedricks7860]

@@SipAndDip 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@debbiebifolck4291]

What a great technique especially for those of us that have a lot of regular nail polish! Thanks!❤❤

[@SipAndDip]

Yesss!! It’ll be a fun way to incorporate both nail worlds! 🥰

[@sarahmackenzie07]

Yay! I'm going to try this because I have naturally thin, flexible nails and having to file their surfaces for any reason always leads to peeling and extreme weakness! Hopefully this will alleviate that!

[@SipAndDip]

I’d love to hear how it goes if you give it a try! 🫶🏻

[@annbillingsley9759]

Same issue here! My nails are SUPER thin and flexible and any buffing destroys them. No matter what salon I go to, by the third month my free edges turn upwards and are sharp like claws, yet I still have my extremely deep ridges. It takes me close to a year to grow out the damage

[@jennifermalone01]

Your hand it so steady when you paint it all on. It’s amazing!💕💕

[@SipAndDip]

Ahhh thank you!! It didn’t feel like that in the moment so I appreciate it! 🫶🏻

[@Sheywh12]

Now we're talking my kind of nails 💅🏻!! Thanks for this video!

[@debschultz143]

Thank you SO much for this video! I wanted a specific color which I had in polish. This worked PERFECTLY!

[@sharonwilliams7784]

I definitely have to try this because I still have a lot of regular nail polish.

[@AlliGlow1]

What a game changer!! How did i not think of this? Im new to the dip powder world and here i was ready to stock up and find dupes of polishes i love. Thanks for trying this out and sharing!

[@SipAndDip]

So much same!! I had never even considered this before! I always did polish ON dip powder 🤣

[@lindalacoy2049]

I’m so glad to see this. I actually soak off and prep my nails then apply 2 coats of OPI Nail Envy the day before I plan to dip. Following day I do my usual routine. Never occurred to me to use colored polish and clear dip. So much faster!!!

[@midnatorres4900]

So you use a base coat of nail polish and then do the dip powder nail application the next day? How long do your manicures last?

[@lindalacoy2049]

@@midnatorres4900 yep. By two weeks I don’t like the outgrowth so I’ll soak off but, nothing has ever popped off and I’m not sure how much longer it would last.

[@mgm9803]

I'm obsessed with this method. So glad you did a video!!

[@SipAndDip]

I’m shocked that I’ve never even THOUGHT of this!! Totally a “no duh” Chelsea moment 🤣🫣 I’ve only tried it ON dip powder!

[@crystald3655]

Depends on what you use I think but having polish on in my experience causes dip powder to lift within hours. Did my nails onw day with polish and a matching dip around lunch time. It was falling off by dinner.

[@melaniearcher7331]

Im new to doing my own dip powder nails...I love your videos Chelsea! They have helped me a lot!! One other person Ive watched (so sorry cant remember her name) showed she doesnt buff or file on her natural nails at all...she puts the base coat on her entire nail BEFORE doing the dip powder. When it dries then you start with putting on your base and then dipping in your powder like normal. I started doing that so I wouldnt mess up my natural nails anymore. It works GREAT! The base liquud has a bit of a rough texture to it so everything attatches like it should to your nails, No chipping or anything and my nails are getting stronger. I am so glad I saw this video!! I too have polishes I thought I couldnt use anymore. Definitely trying this!

[@susanwilliams3598]

Are you saying use dip base first and let it dry completely or use regular nail polish base coat? Thanks in advance

[@kathleenheadley1110]

Subscribed! Did it realize I hadn’t already! Ordered Azure 2 in 1! Love you channel and content and you teaching technique. You inspire me! You’re up there with Marla Kris in my book! 💕 God Bless!

[@SipAndDip]

Hiii welcome to our community! Thanks for deciding to stick around 🫶🏻🥰 I can’t wait to hear what you think of the azure liquids!

[@tarshagraham7099]

I’m excited to try this because I bought lots of beautiful HoloTaco before I realised it wasn’t gel, now I can use it and protect it with this method! Thank you so much Chelsea- love from Australia 🇦🇺 xx

[@SipAndDip]

I have yet to try HoloTaco but I love following them on social media 😆 Cristine is a riot! Thanks so much for coming to hang 💕🫶🏻

[@janetjones08]

Omg me too! Super stoked to check this out! Been so bummed about my beautiful holiday taco polishes!

[@SipAndDip]

@@janetjones08 you can also use it ON dip powder too 🙌🏼💕

[@NsquaredRose]

A different layering technique is to use the polish in place of the Sealer/Top Coat. Still comes out shiny, and should last two weeks. I just tried it for the first time, but others have done this successfully.

[@SipAndDip]

Thank you so much for sharing! 🫶🏻💕

[@ashtong.883]

I’m gonna have to try this!!!

[@SipAndDip]

Yasss!! I was so surprised!!

[@sharont2877]

Oh. My. Gosh!! Now I can use all those beautiful nail polishes I still have. And I can match my toes!!!

[@SipAndDip]

Yassss 👏🏼 dust those polishes off and dive in! 🥳

[@avaa1217]

Wow I have to try this because I have a huge regular nail polish collection that has been going unused. I would be happy with a week of wear. Thank you so much for trying this and letting us know it might be worth a try!

[@SipAndDip]

I’d love to hear what you think if you give it a whirl! It makes me want to grab more polish so I can have matching pedis 🫣🤣

[@jennifermalone01]

Good to hear how well it lasts. Thank you for another great educational video.😁

[@SipAndDip]

I forgot to mention it made it through a beach day and pool day! 🤯 I was so surprised! You can tell I don’t do longevity videos when I completely forget to show it 🤣😆

[@kikic6836]

What a great idea! I’m gonna have to try this.

[@SipAndDip]

Can’t wait to hear what you think! 🫶🏻

[@TracyCampanella]

This is awesome! I still have regular polish. Thanks, Chelsea

[@SipAndDip]

Heyyy Tracy!! I’m so glad she asked this awesome question because I hadn’t even thought of it! 😆🙌🏼 I always just did nail polish ON dip powder

[@_rebecca_renee]

My mom is having trouble with dip journey! I’m definitely gonna have her try this technique!!!!

[@miriamm3780]

Thanks for showing this method! I'd always wondered, as well as whether or not regular nail polish can be used over clear dip powder. This has given me new ideas, so thanks again for a great video! 😀💕❤

[@SipAndDip]

It really does open up so many other options! 🙌🏼 I had only tried it ON dip powder but I can’t believe I hadn’t considered under 🤣

[@mariamcherry8252]

Omgggg totally going to try this!!

[@pjohnson6644]

Just came across your vid I've been doing this technique for a while i try to match the colors as close as possible turns out great and I'm not a professional by any means I just like my nails to look good 😎

[@tracicolvis7382]

So glad you did this! I have a ton of nail polish but can only wear it on my toes as it peels off my fingernails so easily. This way i can use it on my fingers when i don't have time to build out a full gel set. ❤

[@sbaz2pt1115]

Hi Chelsea. I watched this video and gave it a try. I did it yesterday and it turned out great for me. When filing/buffing to smooth it all I may have filed a bit too much along the side walls. My right thumb has already chipped, or whatever it did, just at the edge of the side wall/outer corner on both sides of the thumb. I'm just going to put another layer of clear on to help protect those edges. I think it is very easy to file too much, at least for me, since there are only the two layers. I may do a third clear layer next time. I will do this polish with the clear dip manicure on top the next time.

[@rhondalove1047]

This is BRILLIANT! I was going to give up dipping. I've just been using Nailaid brands to restart my nail growth. The dip powder, no matter how well I prepped my nail, still lifted after a week(could be user error), but doing the work of a dip powder application and not having it last, didn't seem worth the time. I also don't like to rough up my natural nail and would like to keep my natural nails strong. I'm going to try this. Thanks for sharing, Chelsea.

[@SipAndDip]

🥺🫶🏻 so sorry to hear you’ve been having to go through all of that! I’d love to hear how this goes if you give it a try! 💕

[@rhondalove1047]

@@SipAndDip : I did it yesterday and will report in. Loved the fact that file time seemed greatly decreased. Thanks for checkin on me👋🏾.

[@darkeyedfran]

This is really cool! I might try this for my next mani! I was JUST thinking of going through my regular nail polishes

[@SipAndDip]

Yayyy! Can’t wait to hear how it goes! 🫶🏻

[@deedeesigvertsen9157]

Seems like extra work i like dip powder colors its so much faster!

[@jodiehardy7220]

I have tried using nail polish on top of gel and loved that because my normal nail polish would last as long as gel and would be super easy to remove. I wonder if normal nail polish on top of dip would be good too. Now I need to try everything lol

[@SipAndDip]

I have tried nail polish ON dip and it works beautifully! I feel like it actually applies easier because you’ve smoothed the dip powder + shaped the cuticle area. So it’s sort of a like a “guide” for the polish. Then when you want to change the polish you can use nail polish remover to swipe it off or buff it off. 🫶🏻

[@jodiz5901]

I've done clear dip powder with colored polish on top. Works great.

[@cat_momma]

Cool..I love experiments! I also have some polishes I might try this with. I just can't do polish alone on my nails, but encapsulating in clear? That I CAN do!!

[@SipAndDip]

Yesss!! I am honestly shocked it worked! I actually figured it would peel off or chip. It made it through a beach day and pool too 🤯

[@Cdwny]

I've been waiting for this one! Glad it worked, for the most part :)

[@TheAcarbone]

I’m going to try dip powder first it will be clear, then polish over.

[@OmneyasWISH]

It looks pretty but what worries me as I heard from either Nail Career Ed or Nail Hub is that sandwiching nail polish for a significant amount of time can cause greenies because for nail polish to be 100% dry. It takes 24-78 hrs. It might trap moisture under the clear dip. It may be good for a week but more time could be a concern and it goes for NP with gel or acrylic

[@SipAndDip]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing! I hadn’t heard this before 🫶🏻💕

[@tammyhill5816]

apply base coat, dry,colour polish 2 coats,dry.add quick dry top coat, the kind that lets you wash your hair after 30mins without ruining it,then do the dip system. should last upto 6week.

[@SipAndDip]

I did try the Essie gel setter but it seemed to get wonky on me. I’m going to try maniology’s smudge free next!

[@beccageema]

😂I started dipping this way several years ago, because I was looking for an easy way to soak off quickly. Only I used Gelous (nail strengthening polish and it’s clear) Worked great until they quit carrying it during the pandemic. I’m going to have to try this with my regular nail polish as colors. I’m also curious if Seche Vite would work as base liquid with dip since it’s quick drying and thick. 🤭 Or as dip topcoat because I have a pretty big refill bottle and thinner from my days of regular polishing.

[@rosanaarmendariz2024]

I’ve done this exact routine except I used gel liquids!

[@debschultz143]

Last mani I did this metho. Today doing dip with polish on top. I want to see which method lasts the longest.

[@wladyslawawalczak287]

Can we do the dip powder first and polish later

[@SipAndDip]

Absolutely! I *might* be posting that video tomorrow 🤫

[@44088]

Great technique ❤..I have 2 qurstions. 1)can one use the normal base(for gel) in place of the DP base? If so, do they airdry or cure? And at what application stage? 2) can one use a monomer & the DP like you'd normally use it with acrylic powder? If so, do they airdry or cure? Thanks.

[@kathytarman2302]

This is good to know. Thank you so much.

[@SipAndDip]

Thanks for watching Kathy! Hope you’re feeling okay! 🫶🏻💕

[@kathytarman2302]

@@SipAndDip I am ok. We took the fifth wheel to Billings for the weekend. There are my favorite restaurants here. We are having a food fest lol. Monday I have to do my liquid diet for two weeks before my surgery. Than for two weeks after. Than like baby food. It is going to be a few months before I can eat real food. So Jeff thought this was the thing to do. It is going to be hard but I can do it. I have to. I will get to have about 10% of my stomach. That is better than none. I’m so lucky we found the cancer early. God is always looking out for me. I have such support from my nail family. You always have such kind and loving support for me. You are a very special person to me. Thank you for all you kind thoughts and words.

[@SipAndDip]

@@kathytarman2302 🥺🫶🏻 I’m so happy to hear you are out exploring and enjoying yourself! That sounds like a really nice time. You are so incredibly strong and I absolutely love your half a glass full perspective 💕 we could all learn a thing or two about your optimism! Sending you lots of love Kathy!

[@user-eq4ti1ns4k]

I was excited to try this and for some reason my nails didn’t harden. What could I have done wrong? I was watching the video as I went along.

[@melibradley]

I’ve been wanting to try this but with just ONE layer of clear dip powder, do you think it will be strong enough? I don’t want to use 100% acetone, it is destroying my skin! Could I buff the shinny top layer and then use regular nail polish to take the rest off? How did you remove them? Thanks!!

[@elissachard3758]

I love your videos! So informative and I have learned so much from you! Question - can the opposite steps be done? Use dip as the base and then apply nail polish on top? I have struggled to get my dip top coat to work and unfortunately I have a gel allergy so I can't use that either. SO I am wondering if you can use dip and then apply a top "nail polish" coat? Can you make a video on this? Thanks Chelsea! :)

[@SipAndDip]

Yes, absolutely!! It works beautifully!! Here are 2 vids I’ve done with nail polish on top of dip powder 🫶🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSveJdqhqtoq9ksi=YMOQUdtnrL-ASecR kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmaooqiVqtpkbassi=ovn9zfajcGt_MbMF

[@elissachard3758]

@@SipAndDip you are amazing! Thank you! ❤️

[@ruandatoerien6562]

Thank you so much for showing us this. I'm new to your channel and found you by accident. I use dip powder but everytime after i dip in the colour my nail seem to stay wet. I put the base on very thinly. What could be the problem? In the meantime i'm going to use this cutex method. It' brilliant!!

[@SipAndDip]

It could be a few things! It might be a slow drying dip base. Some brands have veryyy slow drying liquids. I also find that where we dip makes a difference. For example, inside near a fan, outside, if the AC is running etc. To help with slower drying liquids, if I notice the nail is still wet looking then I like to redip back into the color on each nail and wait a minute before brushing off. Here’s a vid I did recently explaining dry time more in depth 🫶🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3yllnZqjdxjorc

[@hannahj0elle]

Wow, this is so cool! 😍

[@SipAndDip]

I need you to help me with polish! 🤣🫶🏻

[@hannahj0elle]

@@SipAndDip Nah girl you did great! Don’t be so hard on yourself! 🫶🏼💅🏼

[@Stephyt5]

Thank you for this video! I am still new to dip powder and I have had to stop as my nails have become weak from filing. Do you think I can use a clear nail polish as a base coat to avoid filling down my nails and then use the coloured dip powders on top? Sorry if this has been asked/answered already.

[@patriciamesa9710]

My manicure would last a week without the extra steps and polish. My first time using dip powders it lasted 3 weeks and I'm a housekeeper so my nails took a beating.

[@clewless_kitty]

If we don’t have color nail polish, can we just use several layers of clear?

[@SipAndDip]

I don’t see why not! 🥰

[@corabeardog]

Although I've taken a long break from any type of polish, other than a nail strengthening keratin polish, I started putting two coats of that on my nails before applying any dip or peel base. I think it was a little easier on my natural nails. Did you find this came off more easily or the same as all dip? Is still as hard on your natural nail? Thanks!

[@SipAndDip]

It removed the same for me, really quick and easy! I didn’t find any difference in my natural nails. However, I very rarely buff my natural nails and use peel base 🥰 I think this would be a great alternative for those who want to give their nails a break from buffing 🫶🏻

[@corabeardog]

@@SipAndDipThanks! I really dislike soaking in acetone.

[@rosarivera4754]

Wow?!! I want to try this!! But I need help I keep getting lifting when I do my nails I’m trying to avoid doing the filing on my nails and this looks awesome?!! I wish I could upload the photo so you can see?! This is the second time this happens to me? Idk what to do so it doesn’t happen again? My nails are so week now? Can you please help? Maybe I can send you an email so you can see what I’m saying? How can avoid this for good?

[@Scarlette150]

And how did you remove it? Dis you have to soak off?

[@SipAndDip]

I used my usual removal method! Here’s the link 🫶🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZnFhXSViJJqmLs

[@jleaclark]

Would it be safe to use the regular base, that you used under the polish, with dip powder for that first dip layer?

[@SipAndDip]

Like in replacement of the dip liquid base or as a barrier BEFORE starting the dip base? 🧐

[@jleaclark]

@@SipAndDip instead of using the dip base for the first dip layer. I got out my Polish and tried it. I couldn’t get my polish to dry.. or dry quickly. But I did it like you did.. it worked beautifully!!!

[@SipAndDip]

@@jleaclark so happy you gave it a try! I’m sure there’s some sort of loophole on preventing those ridges 🧐 if I had more time I would have played around with polish top coats/base coats. Hopefully when I get some spare time I can try again!

[@latishaw1474]

Hey Chel’s. That color is beautiful. Haven’t been on here in a while. Hope you’re doing well girlfriend 🥰

[@SipAndDip]

Hiiii girlfriend!! Long time no chat!! How are you?! 🫶🏻💕

[@latishaw1474]

@@SipAndDip I’m good now. Went through a bout with serious depression and bad anxiety

[@SipAndDip]

@@latishaw1474 🥺🫶🏻 I’m so sorry friend! I’m happy to see you back and sending you lots of love 💕

[@Chappelear2]

Was removing it easier than traditional dip powder?

[@SipAndDip]

It was the same! I didn’t find it any better or worse 🫶🏻

[@midnatorres4900]

@@SipAndDipDid you find that by not having dip powder directly on you nails they looked healthier/less damaged after removal?

[@SipAndDip]

@@midnatorres4900 I didn’t notice any difference in my natural nails 🫶🏻 however, I very rarely buff them and mostly use peel base to keep up with filming content

[@Sandra-the-kiwi]

​@@SipAndDip what peel base do you recommend? how long can dips last on peel base before lifting?

[@mauryamm2154]

I wonder if it would eliminate those ridges if one used the gel technique on the dip powder? I know that you’re not supposed to use clear with the gel technique so I guess it’s a nonstarter… 🤔

[@SipAndDip]

Definitely an idea! I also thought about if I should have tried maniology’s smudge free top coat before starting dip 🧐 when I get a chance I’m going to try it out and see and pin a comment. I ran out of time for the experiment 😆

[@mapuwetta]

I used the same method but my mani started cracking and chipping after a few days

[@SipAndDip]

So sorry to hear that! 💕 was it the dip powder cracking on top? 🧐

[@mapuwetta]

@@SipAndDip yes

[@SipAndDip]

@@mapuwetta how many layers of dip powder did you do on top? You may need to build up an apex or add more layers to prevent cracking depending on your nail length, shape and lifestyle 💕

[@mapuwetta]

@@SipAndDip I did 3 layers of dip but not the apex method

[@SipAndDip]

@@mapuwetta I would definitely give the apex method a try and see! 🫶🏻