Achieving the Perfect Cuticle Lines | Includes FULL Dip Powder Process

[@jjjordan0216]

I'm so happy someone finally showed us how to round the cuticle line!!! Yaaaassssss, thank you!

[@taaron5595]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@VanessaBruland8528]

I never thought of doing a first coat of probase before starting the dip instead of buffing. I love that!

[@mylifestyleprescription7956]

One of the best at home tutorials for dip powder yet. Can’t wait to fix my current mani. Thank you!!

[@christinan8059]

Forget the mani... omggg your ring!!!! Dream ring for sure! Love the vintage design!

[@ManisbyMegan]

Christina R oh thank you so much!!!💗

[@JessHotard]

Yay I’m so glad I found this! I’ve been wondering how people get perfect cuticles and putting pro base and letting dry so I don’t have to buff my natural nail such a time saver and my natural nails are so thin 🙌🏻

[@ManisbyMegan]

So glad it helped!

[@sandreawhite7534]

Beautiful. Also your rings are gorgeous.

[@KNaturals]

Followed your directions to the T! And my dip set was perfect! Keep up the good work and thank you so much💛

[@ManisbyMegan]

Queens&Curls that makes me so happy to hear!!!!! Thank you! ❤️

[@KNaturals]

Manis by Megan Day 12 of my manicure and their still holding up strong! My manis never last past 5 days! Thanks again❤️

[@ManisbyMegan]

Queens&Curls that is so amazing to hear!!!!! Thank you for the follow up! 💗

[@blacksheephouse]

Very helpful, I can tell you have done this many times! Thanks for the tips!

[@jamieryan7115]

I’ve been considering trying out Revel Dip Powders for a while and your channel just made my decision! Thank you! I’m looking forward to watching as you post more.

[@ManisbyMegan]

Jamie Ryan Yayyyyy! That makes me so happy! I have a link for 10% off in the description of this video! Enjoy 😊

[@laurendulin1853]

When I do my nails the revel topcoat doesn’t come out shiny!! It comes out matte or it kinda bubbles up? What am I doing wrong

[@TheAnya_Rodeny]

Wow so professional looking!! Thanks for the information

[@emmacoulter052]

the colors in this mani are EVERYTHING!!😩🥰🤩💓

[@ManisbyMegan]

emma coulter 😍😍😍

[@ManisbyMegan]

emma coulter some of my faves!

[@tabbyb3514]

I am so appreciative for videos like this, as a beginner just when I think I've mastered cuticle perfection then I find out I still need more great videos like this and more practice 😊 Thank you for this informative detailed tutorial! New subscriber!💗💛✨️

[@jenniferroberts7386]

Gorgeous and so helpful with how to do the cuticles!!!

[@aimeehodgin6359]

Skewers work AWESOME! High 5! :) I am very glad for your toothbrush idea too! Peace!!

[@ManisbyMegan]

Aimee Hodgin glad to hear!

[@DivineWhispers]

Thank you so much for posting this. It is very helpful! I have a question. At 4:07, you mention you do something with the glass tool and the bottle of cuticle remover, but you also mention you do something at the very beginning of the process. Do you apply that to your nail like you show here at 4 minutes in, but at the beginning...and are mentioning it to add info while filling time while it dried? Or do you put it on at that point and ready the tool with the lotion before you get started? Hoping I make sense. This was extremely helpful and I learned several tips in a short time. Great, efficient use of time.

[@ManisbyMegan]

This video will explain that process! I was just talking about it while passing time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH2kootjaL6XotE

[@DIYNailsBySt]

Thank you so much for showing us we don’t need to buff the nail! I change my dip weekly now that we are quarantined and buffing isn’t something i want to do all the time.

[@ManisbyMegan]

My pleasure! I hope this works for you! I’ve been doing it this same way for a year and a half 😍

[@DIYNailsBySt]

Manis by Megan I’ll let you know tomorrow!!!! I am super new to dipping. I have only done 4 sets! But, I love it!!!

[@cherylmayes2734]

Thank you! Beautiful job showing us how to get straight cuticle lines. Thank you!

[@ManisbyMegan]

Thank you for watching!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

Awesome! The only thing I do differently is I don’t ever use a 100/180 grit file. I find it to be just too rough for my liking. I only use 120/240, the 120 is rough enough to take down acrylic & gel and the 240 is fine enough to start smoothing it out before buffing. But I honestly can’t live without orange sticks, they are good for so many uses during every kind of manicure you’re wanting to do!!

[@ManisbyMegan]

NativeNYerChicHK I love my rough files! But I definitely understand. We all have our preference!!

[@isamarijimenez3924]

Omg!!! 😭😭😭😭 my cuticles are on fire because I’ve been trying to get this perfect line for days and then I lost my patience and then I found this video. If I could hug, I would. Ty, ty, ty!!!!!! 😢😢😢😢😢

[@mclxo120]

So pretty nails! And also your ring is real pretty as well. 🙂

[@karenray248]

I have been dipping for almost 2 years. After watching your video I just did a dip and it's the best looking dip I've done! Thanks so much for your video, I'm so happy with my dip, I just ordered a bunch, and I mean a bunch of new dip colors...... What else are we supposed to do when we are on lockdown. ;-)

[@ManisbyMegan]

Omg that makes me so happy to hear!!!! I’m so glad it was helpful for you! And yes! Nothing better to do during a lockdown!

[@karenray248]

@@ManisbyMegan Thanks for your reply, could you please put a link to the droppers you use? I looked on Amazon and there are too many to choose from. Thanks a bunch! xoxo

[@ManisbyMegan]

Karen Ray Hi! Which droppers are you referring to?

[@karenray248]

@@ManisbyMegan Oh I'm so sorry, I was watching another video. When the dip powder was low she had a plastic drop, sucked up the powder and then "sprayed" it onto her nail.

[@ManisbyMegan]

Karen Ray oh ok! I’ve seen that done before.

[@angiestojanovski1463]

Great video!

[@karenjones4962]

Thanks so very much for such a straightforward review I'm waiting for my kit from rival cant wait 👍💅💅

[@ManisbyMegan]

Karen Jones thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy doing your first mani! 💕

[@karenjones4962]

@@ManisbyMegan I cant wait thanks . I'm so impatient over here just waiting for my kit Haha

[@karenjones4962]

@@ManisbyMegan also one question do u like rivel or peppi betterif u have tried peppi nails tht is

[@ManisbyMegan]

😂😂 I definitely understand!!

[@elizabethdrummond6152]

Love all your tutorials! Your nails are always perfection 😍 I have found that my nails have gotten better with each dip after watching what you do! I do find that sometimes I nick my cuticles when trying to file around the nail like this 😞 thinking I just get my dip too close to the cuticle!

[@ManisbyMegan]

Thank you so much! Yes, you could be getting a little too close or if your file is new, it could be too sharp. Another option that I’ve seen some ladies use are those thin metal files.

[@aleenamathew6196]

This video was so helpful! Thank you for making it!

[@ManisbyMegan]

You’re welcome 🥰

[@themerz6982]

Thanks for the post.

[@ManisbyMegan]

My pleasure!

[@heatherkellman3431]

Great mani! How long do your manis last with using one coat of base coat? I like the ideas of not buffing my nails.

[@ManisbyMegan]

I must admit, I love to change my manis a few times a week. The mani in this video lasted 11 days before I decided to take it off (could have gone longer, but I can't stand the new growth lol)

[@gemlady521]

You saved my first dip mani from looking like a 1st grader did it. 😂 TYSMFS ❤️

[@ManisbyMegan]

😂😂😂 I am so glad to hear that!!! Happy dipping 🥰😍🥰

[@n7sherry]

How long does it take you to do your nails? I feel like it takes me forever to do my dip

[@fuhnjay]

Looks awesome. Do the Revel liquids have a strong odor? I’ve used a few brands that the smell is so strong it makes me sick.

[@bleather100]

I love my glass cuticle file! (Just purchased after watching your video.) My #3 top coat takes much longer than 2 minutes to dry. I really don't think I'm putting on too much. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@MurisaD1412]

I have the Kiara Sky starter kit. Does it matter what kind of base is used if you don’t buff your nails? I only have the base from the kit. Thank you for this video recommendation. So helpful! (You just sent me here from Instagram 😊)

[@ManisbyMegan]

You could use this method with any brand liquids!

[@AnaRo_sales]

I have both Kiara and revel powders.. any base and activator brands work with any.

[@psychodrama15]

Hi! How long does your mani last without buffing and using the base versus buffing. Why do you choose not to buff? Btw I ordered the orange buffers and impatiently waiting for my first revel order to arrive! Why does 3 days seem so looong?!😁

[@rebeccamuir3464]

Beautiful

[@TheMarvelousBeautyChannel1]

Loved your process and the colors. ❤️ That silver glittery nail. Couldn't keep my 👀 of your 💍.

[@ManisbyMegan]

The Marvelous Beauty Channel thank you so much!

[@bradyhopkins1370]

Hello I was wondering if you had a tutorial on how to do the glitter for nails?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Brady Hopkins yes! This video should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIHXiYqtpKujba8

[@Maria220759]

I noticed that after your second dip, you did not remove the excess powder on nail but applied the pro base again. Shouldn’t we be cleaning the excess powder after every dip?

[@thatotherchannel7945]

Yes

[@lisathomson3057]

Yes, otherwise your brush will harden

[@kimwilliams6998]

So if you do the base coat without filing the nail the dip will last?

[@Bklynzu79]

Got here from Instagram @brooklyn_nailsaddict and I have been wondering for a while how your cuticles are always perfect!?!?! Well now I know! You’re awesome and loving your pages/video....Thank You 😉 for making these and showing us noobies how to get professional looking nails at home!

[@eileenlawton5434]

I'm about to do my first dip!! Eek such a helpful video! Can you dip all 5 nails first before you activate it?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Yes! You can absolutely do that! I just did the one nail in this video for time saving purposes! Good luck on your first dip! Take your time and everything will go great 😍

[@makduong]

The vogue color looks so good with your skin tone. Does the dip lift even though you do not buff the natural nail?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Makaravine Duong thank you! I skip the buffing and instead, I apply a thin layer of probase (which I let dry completely prior to dipping). This helps the dip to adhere to the nail and I never have lifting 😊

[@makduong]

Manis by Megan Im so glad to hear it! I bought revel powder a couple of weeks ago and have been timid to try bc i didnt want to buff my natural nail. Ill give your method a try this weekend! Thanks so much for taking the time to reply!

[@brandixoxo]

Also, do you apply the nail dehydrator prior to applying probase to all the nails? Or do you apply it after?

[@ManisbyMegan]

If you use a dehydrator, you would apply it first 😊

[@brandixoxo]

@@ManisbyMegan thank you!

[@kimberlyross4740]

How come you don't use clear powder over top of the color? I'm new to this dip product and thought the color wld file off without clear on top???:)

[@CmiriamH7]

Hi Meagan, can you do a video on how you prep since you don’t buff? I don’t buff either but my nails start to lift within 1-2 days. I want them to last at least 5-7 days since I like to change colors often. I do remove the invisible cuticle (thanks for that video by the way) and I go around my cuticles with an orange stick.

[@ManisbyMegan]

Do you apply a layer of probase and let it dry completely, prior to starting your mani? I prep my cuticles, swipe with alcohol, apply a 3/4 coat of probase to each nail (let that dry completely), then I start my mani :)

[@brandixoxo]

@@ManisbyMegan what do you mean by 3/4 coat ?? Do you mean you dont apply it to the whole nail ?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Correct. Just apply the base to 3/4 of the nail (basically leaving a little space near the cuticle).

[@brandixoxo]

@@ManisbyMegan ooops I just did my mani last night and applied the probase to entire nail before starting mani

[@ManisbyMegan]

xoxo that’s ok! It should still work 😊

[@Mirandas_Nail_Creations]

Absolutely A M A Z I N G video 😍.

[@ManisbyMegan]

Miranda Price 🖤🖤🖤

[@thesnoozebutton2568]

Hi what is the name of the purple shade again? Thank you😀

[@Milunismo]

I do exactly the same with my cuticule line, love your video 🥰🔮🙌🏼

[@ManisbyMegan]

Thank you!

[@simplebugscreen9488]

What grit buffer do you use?

[@mikellnigro2680]

Thank you so much for your video! It was so helpful! One question though- I am trying to just do a coat of step one so that I am not roughing up my nails too much but I am finding that my dips pop off easily- am I doing something wrong?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Mikell Nigro this doesn’t work for everyone, but you might try some rubbing alcohol on your nails prior to adding the step 1!

[@mikellnigro2680]

@@ManisbyMegan I actually used alcohol the last time I dipped. I am still pretty new to doing my own dips so i figure this will be a work in progress. I hate to but I may have to rough them a bit. thanks so much for your help!

[@lisathomson3057]

@@mikellnigro2680 you can use a layer of gel base, it’s sticky

[@HodgepodgewithAngela]

Thanks for the video. You said that you don't buff your nails and apply step 1 instead. Does this have any affect on how long your manicure last?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Lady Bullion the manicure in this video was 11 days old when I decided to take it off, with no lifting!

[@HodgepodgewithAngela]

Manis by Megan wow! 11 days. That’s awesome. Just so I got it right, you don’t buff your nails. Just add a coat of #1?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Correct! Just let it dry completely before you get started 😊

[@HodgepodgewithAngela]

Manis by Megan I tried this for my current mani 😊

[@Mandynailedit]

@@ManisbyMegan HOLY COW! All this time I've been having issues with thin nails, thinking the soaking was causing it. I'll try this the next time and let you know what my results are :)

[@teririchardson8127]

Which liquids did you use? I see you used the ProBase but are the activator and top coat also pro?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Yes, I used all pro liquids for this!

[@brandixoxo]

Should I wash the toothbrush with soap or anything?? I use black alot and after I rinsed the brush it still had black coming off of it

[@ManisbyMegan]

I would definitely suggest washing it. Maybe even soak your tools in Barbicide every once in a while.

[@brandixoxo]

@@ManisbyMegan anything else besides barbercide? I'm the only one that uses my tools at home so I don't have barbercide... Thank you 💕

[@ThePackQueen]

How does your probase brush not harden without wiping it after painting the nail?😲 and thank you for all the helpful tips along the way! I plan on trying my next mani using your tips❤loved the colors you used

[@ManisbyMegan]

I only wipe my brush after using the activator and my brushes are always fine! 😊 Thank you for watching! I hope the video helps!

[@brandixoxo]

Have you used the triple vitamin base instead?? And if so, did you like it??

[@ManisbyMegan]

Yes! That is what I currently use and I love it!

[@brandixoxo]

Ok so when you said you had the probase on all nails prior to starting your mani, did you mean the triple vitamin base or the probase by revel?? Appreciate the replies... Doing mani tomorrow! 💅☺️

[@ManisbyMegan]

For this video, I was still using Revel liquids. I have since switched to using Triple Vitamin and follow the exact same process! It works exactly the same ☺️

[@brandixoxo]

@@ManisbyMegan thank you so much!!! Your videos have been so helpful!! 💕💕💕

[@genahebert4]

I just started doing my own dip nails, and I literally spend 5 hours just doing my cuticles and prep for my dip! I can’t get them perfect or how I think they should be? Maybe I’m a little ocd...but I’ve done everything that I’ve seen and learned on KZbin videos but I guess I need a lot of practice..

[@poetical12]

Do you find three coats works better than two with all colors or does it just depend?

[@ManisbyMegan]

It honestly all depends on the color! But for solids, I generally do 3. Glitters can vary, depending on where they stand on the fine-chunky scale.

[@DannyBrown2525]

I saw you use Vogue in a picture on the Revel site. The colors were Vogue, Blink, and a purple sparkle but it didn't say the color of the sparkle. I think it was from a post from Instagram I think. What was the sparkle color?

[@ManisbyMegan]

That was the December 2019 Gift of Revel color

[@DannyBrown2525]

Manis by Megan what color might be close to it? Maybe masterpiece?

[@XquisiteChick]

How long is the dry time between coats?

[@ManisbyMegan]

MeMeLashay it’s pretty fast. I normally do all 5 nails, brush off the excess and then immediately start on the next coat.

[@angelamurphy675]

How long does your dip last with the single layer of base first?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Angela Murphy the mani in this video lasted 11 days (and could have definitely gone longer!)

[@brandixoxo]

Do you still lay your nail in the jar if it's a small jar??

[@ManisbyMegan]

Yes, I do. This may be harder to do if you have really long nails. Some people pour their powder into a cupcake liner and lay their nail in that way.

[@brandixoxo]

Hi.... I'm wondering if you have tried Triple Vitamin top coat vs Revel finish gel and which did you like better?? I've tried both and neither one gives me a SUPER SHINE 🙁🙁 And they take forever to dry! I brushed activator on to dry them

[@ManisbyMegan]

Are you putting the activator on top of the finish gel?

[@brandixoxo]

@@ManisbyMegan I did tonight because it was taking too long to dry

[@brandixoxo]

@@ManisbyMegan so, do you like the triple vitamin top coat better or Revel finish gel and why?

[@brandixoxo]

@@ManisbyMegan can you please tell me if you prefer PV topcoat or Revel??

[@ManisbyMegan]

Currently, my top coat of choice is Triple Vitamin because it is super glossy.

[@brandixoxo]

Sorry to keep asking so many questions! Can you tell me why you use a toothbrush vs a powder brush?? All the girls I see use a powder brush.. So im just curious

[@ManisbyMegan]

I use a firm toothbrush because I feel that it removes the excess better than a soft powder brush. 😊 There are some times when I grab for my powder brush. But I absolutely prefer the toothbrush!

[@karmynizaguirre4925]

I prefer the toothbrush as well. I don't have to buff nearly as much since switching to a toothbrush.

[@brandixoxo]

@@karmynizaguirre4925 Thanks I will try it!

[@Ms2unique4u]

Manis by Megan When using the tooth brush does it ever scrape off your powder. I’ve heard the powder brush is used because it’s more gentle....you just have to brush it across a few more times to make sure all excess powder is gone.

[@ManisbyMegan]

I use the toothbrush because I feel like it’s firm enough to get all of the powder off. The only way it’s would scrape the dip off is if it wasn’t dry first. For this tutorial, I did just the one nail. But normally, I will dip all 5 nails and then go back and brush off the excess, starting with the first nail I dipped. The first nail should be dry by then! I hope this helps!

[@norci86]

What is the name of this glitter dip powder? Thank you!

[@norci86]

Never mind, found it on revelnail.com Thank you

[@ManisbyMegan]

Just to confirm, this one is Lyndsey!

[@jaymsantiago]

Whenever I dip my finger in the powder it comes out uneven or chunky what can I do different

[@ManisbyMegan]

You may be applying too much probase and it could be spreading out when you dip, causing the unevenness. Also, are you dipping or laying your nail in the powder?

[@jaymsantiago]

Manis by Megan I was dipping. Should I lay it down?

[@amandasumka4249]

You don't use a dip of clear over non-glitter shades?

[@ManisbyMegan]

It honestly all depends on the color! Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. But the glitter always get a dip of clear.

[@Peaches8002]

So by doing the base method, there’s no point of using bond?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Peaches8002 correct! That’s my preference.

[@Peaches8002]

Manis by Megan I will have to try this! Thanks 😁

[@Peaches8002]

I tried this method last week and my nails are lightly starting to lift. What did I do wrong?

[@ManisbyMegan]

Peaches8002 did you allow the first layer of probase to dry completely before you started?

[@Peaches8002]

Yes I did.

[@leannkaattari1647]

Yeah, mine’s got the newbie look. Not terrible, but I really should have watched more vids first.

[@shauntellerobinson2640]

So you don't use a top layer of clear dip? This is a great tutorial! I can't wait to try my next dip tomorrow!

[@ManisbyMegan]

Shauntelle Robinson I don’t put clear over my solid colors, unless I know buffing will ruin the color. However, I would suggest clear over your glitters!

[@suzannenewlin4364]

May I ask why you dont buff your natural nail to prep? And doesn’t that cause lifting early? If not, what is your natural prep procedure…or direct me to a video you have already done on so you don’t have to repeat yourself please? Thank you!

[@nuri3397]

A 100 grit file close to the cuticles 😱

[@metaphysicalmother6481]

My nails came out way better than the mess of the first try

[@ManisbyMegan]

Yay!!

[@GanaBbb]

One finger 9:00min, nou thank you

[@saradesire9475]

Lol why this recommended to me. Fate.

[@lorettaball2553]

Can’t listen to you language ....really do you have to use the f bomb