How to encapsulate? Overlay? store bought press ons in dip powder acrylic

Hi everyone! I have been working on figuring this out for myself for so long. I don't even know if anyone else is interested in going through this extra step lol. But, in case you are I decided to share this tip. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comments and I'll answer the best I can!
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[@TrulyImperfect27]

Jump to the 4:35 mark to skip all the explaining and get straight to the demo!!

[@JosBeeReads]

I put a thin layer of clear acrylic on the underside of the nails to make them stronger. That way, there's no filing or buffing or working around stones.

[@TrulyImperfect27]

As many yrs as I've been doing my nails and this never even.occurred to me lol. Thank you for this tip!! ❤️

[@thepreparedgardener9302]

This is exactly what I was looking for!!!!!

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Yes!! I'm glad you found it. I hope it helps! 😊

[@laquirriapretty6091]

Yes I love this ! I spend way too much money on nails every three weeks plus it’s very time consuming 🥴 over 100$ plus 3 hours in the nail salon just to have my nails somewhat cute . They no longer care if your nails are shaped to you satisfaction or if they’re even the same shape!

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Exactly! Like over $100 for what?? I used to pay between $40 - $60 fresh full set With hand painted designs and rhinestones if I wanted them. $20 - $25 if I kept them more simple. They'd last me a month unless I wanted to change them sooner. Then all of a sudden prices just went thru the roof for all the stuff I been getting done for YRS already. Nope, not for me!

[@adriennenicole7687]

Awwww they done messed up now y'all!!! I'm saving so much money doing my own nails😁.. Thank you for the upload💜

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Lol yesssss! I love to hear it, I hope this helps you!

[@terriwaldridge807]

You can take a buffer block and remove that protective layer on the fake nail too plus it roughs up the nail so the dip powder clings better.

[@azhawnilivingston5757]

I have been trying to find a way to make my press ons last longer and not bend or break so quickly nd this is an amazing diy and thank you 😩 cuz this will help me out so much esp when im working

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Yes!! I'm glad you found this vid and I really hope it helps you, GL!

[@carenbryant8622]

I purchased "naked" full coverage tips and applied them with the CurvLife glue. Then applied the dip in a color I liked. It's been a week and so far, so good. It was very fast. Now they won't be reusable. The CurvLife glue is amazingly strong. But I didn't have to buy the fancy press-ons for everyday use. I also bought some baby spoons from Dollar Tree to put in my dip jars.

[@TrulyImperfect27]

I haven't heard of curvlife glue, I made need to give that a try. The baby spoons are a great idea! I use pipettes sometimes but it's a slooooow method lol.

[@natashahannah2137]

you can also buff then brush builder gel...this makes them stronger like acrylic.

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Thank you!! As old as this vid is I've only more recently discovered builder gel, lol.

[@me-pz5yi]

Nice. You can use a glue drying spray to dry the glue & powder instantly. I use one called, Hurry up & Dry.

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Thank you!! As long as I've been doing this I've never heard of that spray but I definitely wanna try. And it reminds me of one of my fav movies "Don't be a menace..." lol

[@elysemw]

Truly perfect sis! I mean exactly what I was looking for! Do you have a detailed video for how to dip around the rhinestones?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Thank you! Unfortunately i don't have a video on the rhinestones. But, what I did was get a fine line nail art brush and I dip that in the liquid and use it to brush around the rhinestones and then pour the dip powder over it. I hope this helps!

[@elagonzalez2885]

Amasing work i loved

[@andrecakelly2106]

This is what I was looking for. Thank you..

[@TrulyImperfect27]

I'm glad you found it, I hope this helps!! Also, since this video I have found that if you prefer to use builder gel that works really well too!

[@Royalgazlite]

Thank You!

[@TrulyImperfect27]

You're very welcome, I really hope this helps!

[@kristinrobbs8087]

Came to right video thanks!!!!

[@Forever_MeMe]

Try a translucent powder instead of clear to help with the color changing

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Do you have you recommend I could try out?

[@Forever_MeMe]

I've used the transparent dip by azure. I got it off of amazon. It is truly transparent and it's extremely fine. Almost crystal like. Hope this helps!

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Yes! Very helpful thank you. I'm definitely going to order and try it out. Appreciate this! 😊

[@marciaholmes591]

I've been trying to figure this out for years. Thank you

[@TrulyImperfect27]

I'm so glad you found this video then. I hope it helps gl!

[@natashahannah2137]

you can also buff them first

[@issyaddams8297]

Thanks for this video

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Thanks for watching, I hope it helps!

[@AndreaPortley]

Would it be a good idea to use gel over the gem tips? I’d like to see a video hack of applying gel over gems with press on nails!

[@TrulyImperfect27]

I've tried applying the no wipe top gel over the gems once but never did it again because it stops them from catching the light and sparkling as much as without gel on top. So it can definitely be done I just prefer the gems to sparkle more.

[@heatherstaddie3258]

Great video thank you!! I know you took layer off matte nails but can you do it to the shiny ones as well? Without ruining them?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Thank you! And, yes you can BUT use an extra nail from the pack that you don't plan to use on yourself to test first. I've found that diff nails will take less swipes to remove that protective layer. Be Especially gentle if going over any designs.

[@teammoney8357]

This is amazing , love this video cause i was wondering if someone was going to try this method. Cause just wearing the press ons be so flimsy. Do you know how we can do the ones with top coat, what would be a great top coat? Would gel top coat be okay to use?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

You can def use gel top coat it just won't be as strong as the acrylic. Oh, and make sure to still do the same prep method in this vid. If you just go straight in with the gel top coat it ends up peeling right off, I learned that the hard way trying to cut corners lol. If you have both base coat and top coat then most Def use both.

[@mistywiest7852]

When I do acrylic on the tips to prep them and put them on later, they feel tight and more curved. Did you run into that as well?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

I've never put the acrylic on until after I have the nails on. But, I understand what you're saying. If I'm not mistaken when the acrylic hardens they are no longer flexible enough to expand to the width of your nail bed which is most likely what makes them feel tighter to you.

[@alisaoneill1961]

These are so cute! I will def try! Did you use nail glue to have the fake nail adhere on your natural nail or did you did use the acrylic power?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

I used the KISS glue that comes with these little box sets. It actually works really well. It's a little thicker consistency of a glue than you'd normally get. Not super thick just not runny. I hope that makes sense lol.

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Oh, and I also lightly file my nails to rough the surface a bit and use either alcohol or a dehydrator to prep my nails before application. Hope this helps!

[@sharigrant1319]

Do you think acetone will work as well as in place of alcohol?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Yes definitely, just make sure it says 100% (pure acetone) on the bottle.

[@TheTjoy910]

What kind of base coat are you using to adhere the acrylic powder?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

In this video I'm using the liquids that come with the Opove nail dip kit I ordered off of Amazon. Other times I've used Model ones base coat and cure after each dip before brushing off the excess powder. Hope this helps!

[@lisafox1595]

What are the base coats and top coats you’re using

[@TrulyImperfect27]

The base and top coat are part of the liquids that came with my dip powder kit from Opove. They're ok but I prefer to use ModelOnes base and top coats.

[@francescapalmieri585]

Will the acetone take off the designs if there are any?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Yes, if you scrub too hard or too long with it. I always take a nail size that I can't use and test it on there first to see how long I would need to rub the acetone. Do it on at least 2 nails to make sure you have the timing right.

[@francescapalmieri585]

@@TrulyImperfect27 awesome thank you!

[@tiakanika1246]

Is the top coat gel polish?

[@TrulyImperfect27]

No, it's the one that came with this liquids set for doing dip. It's not my fav top coat so I no longer use it. Now I use ModelOnes no wipe top coat.

[@bonnyp.2814]

nice, but too much talking

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Sorry about that, I added a pinned comment to let ppl know where they can jump to so they can skip the yapping lol. I do hope it helped though!

[@reginagordon4246]

@@TrulyImperfect27 I like the talking I’m new to this 💕💕💕💕

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Thank you 😊 I hope this vid helps at least a little with you're starting out!

[@reginagordon4246]

@@TrulyImperfect27 I’m going to give it a try thanks so much💕💕 and let I’m going to let you know how it goes I’m going to a Christmas party next week so yes let’s glam it up!!!

[@TrulyImperfect27]

Oooh, nice! Have fun and def let me know how it goes ❤️