How to: Mermaid Ombre Nails | HONEST FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Double Dip Store

Hi Nail Friends! I'm a DIY at home acrylic dip powder user. I am not a professional, just having fun and saving $ by doing my own dip powder manis! I've heard great things about the Double Dip Store Dip Powder System, so of course I said "yes" when they offered me a starter set for review. I had to find out what all the hype was about. Spoiler alert - my first impressions left me SUPER IMPRESSED! Stay tuned to watch how I try the "scrub ombre" technique to create this super girly sparkly Mermaid mani, and see my honest reaction to trying these products.
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Products used:
Double Dip Magnolia
Double Dip Emerald
Double Dip Holo Flakes
Double Dip Liquids System - 2-Dip Base, 3-Activator, and 4-Dip Top
Double Dip 6-Nourishing Cuticle Oil
Nail Prop Shop- Bottle holder
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[@Walkinfaith12]

Girl they look great I’m a new dipper trying to get all the tips I can🙄🙂

[@purpledragondc7532]

Absolutely GORGEOUS mani!!!!!!!

[@Wendymarino]

I love that the lavender cuticle oil brush is purple ombré🫶🫶🫶💜

[@jennynielson529]

I got their kit and have been doing it by a tutorial they sent me. I like yours so much!!!! I also like that you didn’t edit out parts to show how you apply! Thanks for this!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for watching! This makes me so happy!!

[@vanessajohnson7643]

The ombré scrubbing works best if you scrub the darker color onto the lighter one 🥰

[@xkimberlyrenee]

Finally someone that shakes as much as me doing my nails. I always watch these nail videos and I'm like, how are your hands so still???

[@PeppermintPat]

Your cuticle lines are so smooth and clean. Mine are always jagged no matter how hard I try to apply it neatly. Kudos 😅

[@kimberlyjafari3167]

Love your style! Corgis, Wine, & Nails….what can go wrong there! Thank You for the great video! 😘😘😘

[@lesley10ful]

looks so lovely! a question if i may, how the heck do you get your full cover tips to look so natural? could you do a tutorial showing how you apply your tips please?? thanks for a great tutorial so lovely!!

[@adippednail5925]

Omg! I'm obsessed with double dip. Just received the neons kits. I have NEVER buffed so little. New favorite Liquids!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Yay! I’m glad you love them too. Such a great company and products. 😍😍😍

[@nicolebanuelos114]

omgg i just finished the video they look amazing!! my dip powder comes tomorrow i hope they look like this!! :)

[@dianehedricks7860]

I LOVE Double Dip clear!!!

[@tarshagraham7099]

I know it’s apparently 3 years since you did this video, but I’ve just watched it as I’m new to dipping - great video! Beautiful colours and I’ve just subbed to your channel 😊 Greetings from Australia ❤

[@latishaw1474]

This turned out absolutely beautiful...

[@sandysnyder4623]

Impressive! My nails aren't that long. I would love to try this once I get the supplies.

[@TrishasNailInspo]

I was impressed when I did my review video a couple days ago. I am still using the liquids and they haven't gooped up or hardened on me or anything. Very happy with them!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Gonna watch now! 💕 I like that they seem no fuss!

[@yovigomez6497]

Wow these are so gorgeous and now I need these colors even though it's almost Fall!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

I feel like you can be a Mermaid anytime of year! 😆❤️

[@PlanningWithNLT]

I absolutely love this😍😍I’m going to have to give this company a try. Thanks so much for sharing 💜

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for watching and for such a kind compliment! 💗

[@MsALyles]

I totally agree!!! Love this ombré technique, I have to try this!! 💜💜

[@debbydubois2388]

Love double dip products

[@tonyaarace4710]

I actually have never heard of activating and filing/buffing before scrub ombré. I’m no pro by any means but I learned to scrub a different way which may help. I always fail at the sprinkle method (I have bad aim 🤣)! I’ve always done my last dip coat of the base color, wait a few seconds, don’t brush excess, then scrub the other color on. It would save you the clear coats preventing the extra thickness. 🤷🏻‍♀️ it works great for me, just a thought 😊 LOVE your videos!!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for the advice! It wasn't pigmented enough with the scrub without the clear with these colors. I want to try again with maybe a sheer and a color!

[@flakitafabi]

more videos of these please😍😍😍😍

[@KatesNailKorner]

Love this! They’re so smooth aren’t they?! Your mani turned out so gorgeous. 🥰

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you! Agree! After I saw your video I was excited to try them!

[@Princetta2009]

CorgisWineAndNails hello I placed my first order with double dip store using your code thankyou. Have you tried using Kiara sky dipping system, you have a new subbie😀

[@clemencethisy5585]

Lavender is also my favorite! I ordered the set with Magnolia, emerald and other colors. I can’t wait to get them on Tuesday! I use their clear powder for base and also for encapsulating it’s my favorite! The mani came out so pretty! I will definitely have to try even though I have a hard time with ombres... 😳

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

I want to see the combos you do! That set has such pretty colors! And on major sale, it’s hard to say no. Lol!

[@clemencethisy5585]

CorgisWineAndNails I will definitely post it on my instagram. I am following you there. @clems_nails_obsessed is my IG just in case you want to check it out. 😊 I’m not as good as you are but it’s a work in progress! 😅

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Yay! I follow you! You have beautiful nails! 😍

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Yay! I follow you! You have beautiful nails! 😍

[@clemencethisy5585]

CorgisWineAndNails as thank you. I think I need to grow them more and shape them better. I’ll get there.

[@patriciadelosangelescarden1665]

Te quedaron hermosas y excelente técnica !!! Congratulacions

[@velmawalker7467]

So pretty

[@dianasmakeuppalace4205]

THIS WAS SO RELAXING.

[@MJMANIS]

So fun and beautiful ❤️ I also love to shape and buff before doing any Ombré or any other extra layers. It's an extra step but it's definitely worth it 😍

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for watching!

[@valeriamonice]

very pretty. i will try to recreate!

[@edithelbourn7385]

Beautiful set! Love the ombré .

[@amandahasting3506]

A couple of questions: Do you have a cuticle oil recommendation that doesn't have a scent? I am very allergic to lavender and most oils have a lavender scent. Do you have a video on the other ombre technique you mentioned? I struggle to get my nails to look as professional as in these videos despite following all the steps exactly.

[@TotallyKayla]

I love your intro music! 👌🏻💃🏻

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you!! 💞

[@melissapassarella8583]

Miranda, I just wanted to let you know I recreated this mani with Igel colors and Sparkle and co - I wish I could send you a pic because it turned out beautiful!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Really!! I want to see! Can you message me on Instagram? I’m CorgisWineAndNails there too! 😍

[@melissapassarella8583]

@@CorgisWineAndNails I dont have Instagram 😔

[@melissapassarella8583]

Are you on facebook??

[@breevillarruel8541]

So cute!!!!! I have got to try this!!

[@JAHowell]

Using a cupcake liner to avoid wasting powder, lol I wish I’d seen that the other night!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

It’s great for laying your finger flat into glitter dips too (in case you haven’t tried it). You get really good coverage. Thank you for watching!

[@jamiestewart1899]

These are so beautiful 💜💙💜💙 I love the brushes they look like they work great! I definitely need to try out this brand. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for watching, Babe!

[@monicabarcenas5005]

Love the colors and how they came out! And your voice is so calming! 💜💜💜💜

[@75Bigsistr]

Love the color combo! So shiny! 😍

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you!!

[@melissamorales3635]

Hi! Beautiful mani. When I’ve done scrub ombré I dip,scrub,dip,scrub,dip,scrub, then clear. That works for me faster. Just how I do it. Hope your doing well.

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you, Missy!! I’ll try that! I miss you, I feel like I haven’t see you in the nail pages! 😍

[@melissamorales3635]

CorgisWineAndNails I miss you too. I was thrown out of NAA and blocked lol.....don’t know why either but I’m back and just posted some manis in there. Good to watch your videos.

[@deecee3174]

Ok I’m glad you explained why you are so shaky because I was just going to ask if you were ok lol. Btw these are great! I just started getting into dip powders. I am starting off with the slick pours by YN.

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for watching! Watch out the dip powders are so fun but addicting!

[@cathywellman4859]

They look fantastic tyfs

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank YOU for watching! 💖

[@nicolebanuelos114]

this actually helped me thank you!!

[@TotallyKayla]

I want to try double dip soooo badly!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Are you in their FB group? They have tons of giveaways!

[@TotallyKayla]

@@CorgisWineAndNails actually I think I am. I should turn on notifications so I know when they post stuff. I'm not on Facebook a whole lot. I spend all my free time on KZbin 😂

[@brittanymalloy1635]

Love this mani! You make it look so easy! I just ordered some of them little buffers hope there likable. I just placed my first order with double dip last night. Can't wait to get Spark of Azul and The Dance.

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

YAYYYYY!!! Thank you for trying them out! :)

[@dawnsully88]

Oooo where did you get that bottle tilter? I love that

[@hughsey8]

They look so good :) love the ombré 💜 Just starting with dip powder so really good tips as well x

[@CaroleAnnette]

I have to try these colors 😍

[@FaithRickett]

These colors are 🔥 together! I’m so scared to try scrub ombré lol

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you so much for watching. This was a complete surprise that I loved this look so much. The colors melted together just the right way!

[@dianehedricks7860]

Cheers!

[@ManisbyMegan]

These turned out amazing!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you!!! 😍🥰

[@CaroleAnnette]

Finally slowed down so I could watch this video 🥰

[@kofoedsandy]

I love the DD kits. You convinced me... and I already have so many dips. You and Carole Annette got me started. I ordered all of my DD kits on sale. Started with 4 last month and just ordered the Friday party glow and flip flop kits. I like the liquids. I just need to go slow. I liked the latest mermaid kisses kit but I have to draw the line. I'm really surprised I can't find more you tube demos with these DD kits. I'm wondering if they need more demonstrators. It would be fun for me to do but my hands are not so pretty. I have an arthritic finger and working girl hands. I love the colors on your video. Are they part of a kit? Anyway. I just want to thank you. I always love your manis.

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Hi Sandy! You are always the sweetest, thank you!! I love that you are snagging the collections, they are such a good deal! These two main colors Magnolia and Emerald are included in their Spring kit from last year, or you can grab them individually too! Thank you for watching my videos it really means a lot!

[@TotallyKayla]

It's so weird that only the base has a black bristled brush lol and the replacement ones are black too. Very weird lol I love love love this mani so much per usual! You're the best Miranda! Love you! 😘😘

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Love you back! Thank you so much for watching! Isn’t that odd? I wonder if they are converting? I’ll ask them and see if I can find out!

[@TotallyKayla]

@@CorgisWineAndNails I love watching, it's my pleasure! You know what, that might be it... Maybe they're switching them all the clear or vise versa lol let me know if you do end up finding out. I'd love to know because it really is strange lol I didn't even notice it at first until you pointed it out

[@dragenfly]

So pretty 🤩🇨🇦❤️

[@LisaReinhardt3355]

I read somewhere to use a plastic bag to push down larger glitter dip ... thoughts?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Yes! That definitely works to keep your finger clean!

[@amcdaniels83]

Heyyy love the mani 😍😍😍 where did you get ur bottle holder from ???

[@cathymulhearn9048]

I loved your video and feel more confident in attempting this technique. But I have a question, where did you get your liquid bottle holder?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Hi! Thank you so much for watching! The bottle holder is from thenailpropshop.com, they have lots of color options and other nail tool items. (Also, I have a 10% off discount affiliate code MIRANDA10 if you would like to save a little $.)💖

[@Nailcoverlover]

Beautiful 😊

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you!

[@kaodiokafor322]

whoaaaa she sounds EXACTLY like Elizabeth Moss, from Handmaids Tale, Invisible Man…

[@denisekostecki8737]

I like big blocks and I cannot lie! Lol 😋🤣🤣

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

I just spit out my wine. 😂😂😂

[@denisekostecki8737]

CorgisWineAndNails hehehehehe I’m in the same club lol

[@tammyt.b.1078]

Triple Vitamin color coat their liquids.

[@christineballard8592]

what did you have on your nails before you started? They were a little shiny......peel off base?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for watching! Yes, it’s called UNT Ready For Takeoff, I get it on Amazon!

[@samanthatorres9008]

Is that builder gel under your mani or clear dip? Looks so good and I’m trying to figure out a way to make my uneven nails smoother. This mani was fabulous on you.

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you! I use Triple D builder gel! I made extensions on this hand in a video if you’d like to see? It was right before this one. For me, I use as an overlay on my right hand and then for extensions on my left at the moment. I love it because I use peel base before I dip and never worry about damaging my natural nails. 😊

[@samanthatorres9008]

CorgisWineAndNails thanks I love all things Dodi makes so I’m going to try it for sure. I got impatient when soaking so I just took all my nails down 😞. Will add it to my cart when it’s available.

[@Wendymarino]

Are these extensions over your natural nails?

[@alisassmannshausen6808]

Why is it important while doing the scrub method, to apply the clear first and than the color your using to scrub? And not just like dip or pour over the scrub color and than go on top of it with scrubbing? I’ve never done it and always wanted to give it a try, but didn’t know how and found your video and I like it but is there other techniques on how to do it? I’m still trying to remotely master any type of ombré method without it looking super bulky on one side of the nail if I do a horizontal/vertical ombré but having the hardest time

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Hi Ali! Thank you for watching! This technique is one of the first ways I learned about and I was trying it out. Then I adapted to do it a different way in this video that I personally prefer. This might help if you’d like to see. 😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYDIk4BupJp2bbM

[@TotallyKayla]

Those little blocks are sooo awkward and they cramp up my hands lol I need my big blocks!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

For real! I was so happy to go back to my trusty pink block. 🤣💕

[@samanthatorres9008]

Me too!

[@genahebert4]

My first dip ever was using double dip liquids... I thought the liquids were pretty good..never tried the powders yet

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

I've had a great experience with them all around. And they ship fast!

[@jessicabonilla5283]

Where do you buy your orange buffer?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

This one came in the Double Dip package. I know a lot of ladies order them from Amazon! I like my pink buffer blocks the best. 😊

[@JenMariApa]

Yard work makes my arms jelly. 😞 Especially here in Texas.

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for watching!

[@Puglifemama101]

What’s peel base ?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

It’s a thin barrier between your nail and dip so you can pop off the dip or soak it off faster.

[@paulabarney5803]

You may want to explain along with the steps what you are using. That would help me.

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Sorry you had trouble following along! I appreciate your feedback and will keep that in mind! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@mudgymudgy]

Do you use tips or are those your natural nails?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Hi! Thank you for watching! On a few nails here I had created extensions using Triple D Builder Gel. (I have a video where I showed how I made the extensions.) Now, my nails are all one length, but I still wear a thin layer of builder gel for strength and protection. I like builder gel much better than tips if I break a nail and want to match it up with the others. It looks and feels more natural!

[@jeniferlynne4352]

What do you wipe your nails with to do the top coat water or alcohol? And if I’m doing a gel top coat do I need to wipe them as well before putting the gel on?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

With this brand I just used a dry paper towel to wipe my nails really well after letting the activator sink in for about 45 seconds. I personally would wipe after the activator before using the gel top too, just to be sure you don’t have any activator residue get picked up in your gel brush. Note: Some people skip doing activator again if they are using a gel top, but I like to reactivate, as a personal preference.

[@melaniebillmeier932]

I think you would have been happier with the scrub method if you did not activate the first color before scrubbing in the second.

[@CaroleAnnette]

My boyfriend just walked by while I’m watching your video and says “that’s Miranda, isn’t it?” 😂😅 he says your voice is “a good Texan southern voice”

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

🤣 I’m dead! 🤣 I’ll take it though! 🥰

[@stacyyoung7769]

Love this mani!! Do you prep your files before you use them?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thank you for watching! Do you mean like run another file along the edge of a new file? I saw that trick but haven’t really done it. I like to live dangerously. 😂

[@stacyyoung7769]

CorgisWineAndNails hahah you thrill seeker ;) yep that is what I meant! I love your file technique.

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Hahaha! Thank you!!

[@billtessgreatadventure1481]

That glitter nail looks like more maintenance than the ombré

[@iStorm-my5fp]

Why powder and not gel polish?

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I prefer the strength of dip powder.

[@yudispalominovillegas5720]

X favor, xq no explicas en español

[@victoriahornbaker-ss9tz]

You don’t do one nail at a time?

[@hairbyhelene7246]

How long will this last? So much work, I lost interest in the video. I dont think I could do this, maybe my adHd. It is beautiful though, gorgeous.

[@cassandramendoza3102]

Love you booboo

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

You are the best, Sugar!

[@Wendymarino]

Where have I been?🧏🏻‍♀️… just changed my sub to all… Missed your content💜🫶💜🫶💜🫶💜

[@annatu4445]

I watch your videos last night and automatically I had to get the holo sparkles !!!! Thank you! I’ve been searching for that kind of flakes for the longest time!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

YAY! This makes me excited! I hope to see your magic sparkly nails!