How to Remove Dip Powder - Soak Off, Peel Base and More || Beginner Basics Series

[@jacquelynculver4051]

Love this video! I love that you mentioned the peel base being latex or water-based. I am allergic to latex and it always slips my mind to make sure my peel bases are latex-free! :)

[@SS-ly2bn]

You have the best tutorial videos!

[@CaroleAnnette]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@CarolJoyable]

Very helpful! The baggie method is best for me. The warm rice method (in place of using water) and all the others are not successful. I have a terrible time getting peel back (with out without clear powder atop of it) off my nail and I always suffer damage. I am in awe of those that can pop off their nails- like Marla Kris. I’m ready to give up on ünt because it’s such a pain to remove.

[@wintersleepfan]

Thank you so much for showing so many different methods!!

[@sassypants5716]

I bought some of the Onyx remover, not realizing it wasn’t actually 100% acetone. I only needed to remove from one nail, so I just loaded up some paper towel and held against the nail for about 5 minutes, rubbing every so often. It came off pretty easy, just rubbing off with the paper towel.

[@lwardize]

Very helpful and to the point. Thank you.

[@Pocketpebbledesigns]

Which is your favorite way? And could you maybe do a video explaining the benefits of builder gel over a clear base dip powder? I see people do both. Thank you

[@CaroleAnnette]

I would love to do a pros/cons video! My favorite is soaking in acetone, but it’s not my skins favorite. So peel base is the most convenient for me.

[@sarahglen1140]

I would also really like to see a video of the pros and cons of each. Also, can you do soaking off with builder gel under? I know you mentioned it in your video, but does it affect the gel in any way?

[@CaroleAnnette]

It definitely can break down and weaken the builder gel. The best way to soak off with builder gel on is using a hard gel (non soak off gel). That won’t be affected. But most builder gels are a soft gel which means they soak off and will break down with acetone.

[@Melissanailzcliques]

Such a great video and I love this series. I will share! 🥰💕

[@nicolastanislaus1975]

Which is best for nail health?

[@cathywellman4859]

Thank you for this video it helps a lot. ❤

[@OmneyasWISH]

I use tinfoil that has the pads on them and a heating pad. I have never actually put dip powder on my natural nails though. Always waterbased peel base over gel overlay

[@tammyslatten]

Thank you Much 💜

[@jessicaponticello8937]

How does this work when you have gel tips on

[@KnitMomof3]

Super helpful video but OMG I love your glasses!!! Please tell me where you got them!?

[@CaroleAnnette]

They’re from Firmoo.com Style: www.firmoo.com/eyeglasses-p-5436.html And you can get 50% off with code: Carole0308567

[@KnitMomof3]

@@CaroleAnnette Thank you!

[@sandybehanna7704]

Why is your cuticles look so red and infected they look like they are going to bleed.

[@CaroleAnnette]

Oh yeah, my skin gets irritated easily. At the time I was doing my nails so frequently, that would happen. 🥹

[@sandybehanna7704]

Thank you for you quick reply. I’ve enjoyed many of your videos.

[@leannaclark5374]

Hi Carol 😀I really enjoy your videos! I was wondering what your thoughts are on applying peel base onto your natural nails and then applying dip powder on top of the peel base?

[@CaroleAnnette]

I didn’t have a good experience using peel base on my natural nails. It damaged them. However, I know others who have great success. If you choose to try it, I recommend testing on one nail, versus the whole hand.

[@leannaclark5374]

@@CaroleAnnette thanks for responding! Will give it a whirl 😉

[@saraanderson8381]

I love peel base, but my BG doesn’t seem to stay intact perfectly when I peel off. It got to where I was redoing my BG every time I did my nails and that made it take twice as long to do my nails each time.

[@CaroleAnnette]

What’s your builder gel application process like?

[@saraanderson8381]

For new BG, two coats of nail dehydrator, two coats of two coats of young nails protein bond or mias secret xtrabond, gel base (cure 60-90 seconds), builder gel (usually two coats curing 90 seconds each) then shape as needed. I then top my BG with gel top cure about 60 seconds, then one coat of peel base almost to the edges. When I dip, I cap the free edge on my final dip.

[@mskazooli]

What grit on your hand file after drilling do you use? Thanks for this video!

[@CaroleAnnette]

100/180 grit. I use the 100 grit usually to file off the shine of the dip top coat - and the 180 grit if I’m close to my natural nail when debulking.

[@audreybatchelder9022]

The builder gel isn't also removed with the acetone? I am so confused, please help.

[@CaroleAnnette]

If you use hard gel, no. It has to be filed off :)

[@cassybucceri276]

About how many days do you get with your peel base over builder gel?(in-between dip)

[@CaroleAnnette]

If I do one coat, I can go a full week. If I do 2 coats, it varies; but my dip will chip or pop off in as little as 24 hours (not typical) to around 2-3 days.

[@cassybucceri276]

@@CaroleAnnette that's good to know I thought I would only get a day or so.

[@1H20Pro]

Does the peel off base coat h9ld up well? Do you notice any difference in your dip mani? Verses not using? Thanks!

[@CaroleAnnette]

Depending on the brand of peel base used, some last a long time (weeks) and some pop off in a couple days. Peel base isn’t something I’d recommend for longevity

[@sheidoesdipnails]

Not sure WIC I asked you already how are you liking the Revel acetone?

[@CaroleAnnette]

I only used it for this removal but omggggg 😱 🥰 I loved it! It was sooo gentle on my skin and even started removing my builder gel under the dip in less than 15 mins! 🤯

[@katherinehernandez4368]

What is builder gel? And how do you use it?

[@CaroleAnnette]

This blog helped me understand builder gel when I first started. www.salonsdirect.com/blog/how-much-do-you-know-about-builder-gels/

[@katherinehernandez4368]

@@CaroleAnnette thank you! 😊

[@tracycrowley9448]

Do you recommend any brand of e-file for beginners?

[@CaroleAnnette]

I’m not well versed in EFiles, but I recommend getting something super cheap first, and t comfortable using it and the bits. EFiles aren’t everybody’s favorite and the last thing you’d want to do is spend a lot of money on something you don’t end up liking and using. Practice on something cheap, and when you’re ready to, upgrade to a nicer brand.

[@tracycrowley9448]

Thanks and disregard the message about same on Instagram. It didn’t look like my question here went through. 🤪

[@hadassahlevi5015]

Does peel base ever last more than a week?

[@CaroleAnnette]

It does, and can. That depends on each person and how they apply it (thick/thin, full coat/just a stripe)

[@carolieneguajardo3036]

why does this need to be done?

[@CaroleAnnette]

We don’t want to pick at our nails and force the dip powder off of them. If we force it off, it will damage our nail beds