Testing the viral Tiktok French mani stamper hack *SHOOK*

[@minachristopher81]

Just a thought but you could put liquid latex around your nail so all you have to do is pull it off. But they look beautiful

[@MarlaKris]

Yep - you could. It would help. But it’s literally up under my nail and super hard to get liquid latex under there and even harder to get the latex out from under there.

[@thevictoriagoogin]

Marla HATESSSSSS liquid latex 🤣🤣

[@MarlaKris]

@@thevictoriagoogin and that 😂🤣😂

[@blackravenjewels7535]

Same allergy issues with latex potentially though. For instance, I have latex allergies so that wouldn't work for someone like me

[@danajohnson324]

My thought exactly

[@antoniamakridakis1289]

I just did this! There’s a way to not get it on your skin! You don’t have to put your nail right in the middle of the polish puddle. I did it at an extreme angle and the very edge of the polish puddle, so no gel on my skin or underneath the nail 🎉 I might make a short showing how because describing it through text sounds confusing haha

[@princesscordeliaart568]

I just bought one thank you for the tip Antonia !

[@erikaa5959]

Please do! Thanks I'll keep en eye if u do upload

[@michellebremner1507]

Please do

[@cychlone]

Please make the short! Thank you :)

[@Jade10122]

That’s what I said. Start at the very edge of the color.

[@chellewilson675]

I love using this method. I wear longer nails than you show in this video so getting anything on my skin is a non-issue. I think the angle the nail is placed into the polish makes a huge difference. I absolutely LOVE this technique.

[@sophierichard9087]

I was going to say the same thing. My nails are longer and I tried it and it's an awesome technique isn't it? :)

[@chellewilson675]

@@sophierichard9087 Yes. I LOVE it.

[@yovigomez6497]

I saw this with marbled polish and my mind was blown! I can only imagine the amazing color tips that can be done with acrylic paints and the upcoming holidays!

[@kweenah.dknight]

Seriously - thaaaank youuuu for doing all the homework, trying all the options and gives us the day-off/breaking news video💅🏽

[@MarlaKris]

It’s my pleasure, love! 💕Thank you for watching!

[@kathyl4692]

Thank you for filming this and trying the different options and I’m glad to see it didn’t damage the stamper . I have quite a few stampers so I’m going to have to give this a try. I’m envisioning all different color combinations ❤️

[@karenwalker4476]

I love using good ol acrylic paint for most of my nail art too! Unlike gel, it’s water based and won’t harm your skin. I can create ombré effects so much easier with acrylic than when I try working with gel. I just love acrylic paint. I’m so glad you used it for this TikTok trend! 😁👍🤩

[@breezyplace]

Where do i get acrylic paint?

[@TheFoxybrown7119]

It works! I got the stamper with no instructions and now I love the acrylic paint option! Thank you!!!

[@xk3ll3yx]

OMG you just changes me French nail world! One of my favorites nail looks. Thank you SO much for sharing this!!! ❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sabrinabelardo475]

I have been seeing this hack all over the place too and I love that you did a demo for us!! I can’t wait to try it. You’re the best Marla Kris ❤️❤️❤️

[@MarlaKris]

It’s my pleasure, darlin!! 🥰

[@sandraescalante7909]

@@MarlaKris what top coat did u use

[@hannukah812]

Came to KZbin for a tutorial to do this technique and the acrylic paint is a huuge revelation to me!! Thanks for the advice. I’m now off to try!

[@NailsBySue]

Brilliant. A new use for the acrylic paints I bought before I discovered I am no good at painting on my nails. 😂 Thanks so much.

[@elainereynolds2477]

I love wearing French but couldn't do it on myself...till now! This worked! I followed along with you and voila! I did my own beautiful French! Thanks a million Marla!

[@MarlaKris]

Yay!! That’s awesome! You’re so welcome ❤️

[@DianeRoma1]

You are brilliant! As an artist, I have acrylics in so many colors. I’m definitely trying this today. Gonna marble the edges. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️

[@SUGARDECLIPSENails]

I was like what....its Saturday but yay....bonus video!!! I have seen this everywhere, def gonna try it but never thought about Acrylic paint. Thanks luv u r the bomb. They look so awesome! 😍love them!

[@taybee_morgan_manis2708]

Wow! 🤩 Okay Marla, now you have me convinced that I need to give this a whirl! Totally gorgeous 😍 I can’t wait to do this with all sorts of colors! This is just amazing! 🤩

[@MarlaKris]

DO IT!!! You’ll never French the same way again!!!

[@michelleherrington5334]

WOW!! That acrylic paint! I tried this on a swatch stick last week with gel. Was not a fan. I will be doing this on my next mani! Oh wait! I was going to do your marble with the chrome veins you did the other day!! NAIL DILEMMAS!! Thanks for another real life “does it work?” video. 🥰

[@krisamontoya]

I had the same results, I am so glad you posted this video, I thought it was just me that had bad results. The results were better with longer nails, but it was still all over the underneath of the nail free edge.

[@lisahood6994]

I never would have thought to use paint. Thank you for the awesome idea and the tutorial!

[@phuonglong932011]

Very good when it can do with acrylic paint. I support to try it but now I see your video. Tks for sharing

[@annieacevedocruz]

Question, if I were to use dip top coat. At what point do I apply the second coat of activator in order to cure my top coat?

[@MarlaKris]

So you’d complete the French. Apply base and dip into clear to encapsulate. Activate and buff gently. Then activate and dip top!

[@annieacevedocruz]

@@MarlaKris thank you?

[@blubuterfli772]

Thank you Marla for trying this and letting us know which trick is best to use! I'm gonna try to maybe only paint the top of my stamper so it doesn't get under my nails, along with liquid latex for the sidewalls🤞☺️

[@pinky2387]

Thank you, I just bought a stamper because I wanted to do French tip but didn’t have the special nail polish. I do have acrylic though so I’m excited to try.

[@donnawanna9833]

I use the peel-off latex around the tips of my fingers, to keep it off my skin. Same with regular nail stamping.

[@angiec.874]

This is the first time I am on your channel and I loved the video. I just subscribed. Great job!

[@latashamccauley5809]

How do you use acryloc paint on nails without dipping first? My polish is peeling sooo fast applying acrylic paint to my natural nail then applying a gel top coat.

[@suzannewebb7661]

I love this idea! I’ve seen the stamper technique everywhere lately, but not using acrylic paint. I agree that cleaning up with acetone is not good for your skin and nails. This is brilliant!💕 I have seen that your nail can puncture the stamper though, so you might want to have a stamper dedicated to French nails.

[@uzmaahmed9099]

Hi wanted to ask how does acrylic paint get removed then if clients what it off and if they cant use gel polish topcaot can i topcoat using normal clear topcoat instead . Thank you

[@lyndseybyrne5785]

Can I use acrylic pain and seal it with a UV gel polish top coat? I’ve never used acrylic paints for this sort of stuff

[@MarlaKris]

Yep! That’s exactly what I did!

[@damienherrera2893]

I wonder if you start from the bottom where the nail polish starts so it doesn’t get under the nail. You’ll still get it on the sides.

[@LittleHusseys]

You're awesome! I work 40 hours and HATE it if I have to make a special trip to the salon, even though I LOVE my nail tech. Acrylic paint is my jam now!! I'm such a clumsy self nail care person. You made my day!!

[@MarlaKris]

Lol you and me both!! So glad you’re loving this! 🙌🏻💕

[@shannonbrewington9191]

I was so afraid you were going to pop your stamper! 🙈 I love how this turned out!! 😍 It’s absolutely perfect!! 🙌🏻 I’m gonna have to try this. Tysmfs! 😃

[@MarlaKris]

Not as afraid as I was! 😂🤣 thanks love! 🥰

[@christinaleister1387]

Me, too. I was holding my breath and screaming in my head, "nooooo!!! 😱 Not the Clear Jelly!!!! It was like when you're watching a horror movie and yelling at the girl that the killer is right behind them, and then sighing in relief when the stamper survives with no punctures. *aaaaahhh sigh****. 😂

[@carolsanders3979]

How do you get that nail I really want to know it is beautiful.

[@MarlaKris]

Those are my natural nails with a thin layer of gel over top for protection 💞

[@carolsanders3979]

@@MarlaKris they are beautiful I have been taking care off my nails but don't know how to shape them like yours .

[@sandragregg9079]

Just used my stamper. Left hand came out great right no so great. My questio are you suppose to go into stamper at 45 degree angle or straight in? Thanksn.

[@gwenfarley7540]

I have been so hesitant about French dip manis. SCARED is more like it. I have seen some of the best get frustrated and give up. I am going to try this hack. It will be my first french....wishe me luck and thank you for taking this challenge on. Your are the best!🧡🧡🧡

[@MarlaKris]

You so got this!! And if ish goes down hill.. just wash it off and try again!

[@MelaniesManicures]

Love that you tried different options. I have allergies so I’m definitely wanting to try this with the acrylic paint. That’s amazing!!

[@drapedindiamonds3337]

I never thought to use acrylic paint on my nails! Thanks!

[@andreeaciocirlan6365]

Is it not bad for the stamper to press your nails into it like that?

[@MarlaKris]

I didn’t find it harmed the stamper.. but I supposed it would depend on your nail shape and how much pressure you apply

[@ke5445]

Which product brand r u using to create that shine….? please and thank you!

[@debbylewis2168]

I am so glad you did this video! I saw this hack on tiktok. I forgot the name of the bottle, I tried silicone bottle top, no not it. Then I retyped French nail hack and there you were! Thanks for doing this demo.

[@evelylenatucker2372]

Great! Acrylic paint. Thanks. Probably not so messy with longer nails like the Tiktok vid. Thx for the test. Definitely going to do this?

[@bmrjma2144]

You you use regular polish and then gel topcoat and cure? Or do you have to use gel polish for every coat?

[@joyfull2you]

I have the stuff that you can put all around your on your fingernail that is latex based that you can pull off when your done. It would work great for this!!!

[@MarlaKris]

It would work mostly lol it does get all up under the nails tho. So some minor scrubbing out is required for nails of my length at least

[@elizabethkessler6664]

When I use acrylic paint bubbles and separates on the nail Stamper. Any tips? Love your videos! Thank you very much.

[@MarlaKris]

Thanks so much!! And yes.. you may have to swipe the paint on the stamper a few times to get a nice, even surface. Keep swiping until the bubbles and separation stops

[@Sheywh12]

I have one of these and I thought it was a cleaner process Thanks for showing me this

[@GloriaGour-c5b]

I was so excited to try this. I have tried every other French method with no luck. My first hand was beautiful. I used gel polish and gel top coat. When working on my second hand, hand number one just peeled right off. I could remove all the white with my finger nail. So bummed out. Any suggestions with why I might have had an incompatibility with the gel products and the acrylic paint? I didn't think anything could get away from a gel topcoat since God knows we spend enough time trying to soak and grind the stuff off. Wonder if regular nail enamel would work better but it always chips so easily. Your thoughts are appreciated.

[@MK-ih6wp]

Did you ever find a solution?

[@cherylrowe1254]

Does it work with round, oval and squoval nail tips also?

[@mariannerayo8608]

This looks so easy. If you use dip liquids, at what point do you activate before applying the top coat?

[@Harlow_Khmer]

I bought like $350 worth of Maniology stamping plates, polishes and tools etc but haven't even tried it yet so I have no idea how soft or delicate the stampers are etc can it be easily punctured /cut into from the nail when trying this trick? And does it have to be with a specific kind of stamper? I have a bunch of "ice cube stampers" that I got with a few different Maniology starter kits but not sure if I should also buy other kinds of stampers. I'm new to all this 😫. I bought all this stuff (meaning my husband bought it all for me 🤣) like 2 months ago and still haven't tried any of it 😭😭. I just keep watching different videos on stamping

[@andreacavalcanti2280]

Would you say it would be better to do a French nail service on clients using this acrylic paint? Or would some people have allergies to it? Also how long would you wait for the acrylic paint to dry before you can add gel top coat?

[@MarlaKris]

I’m not a nail tech nor am I a chemist.. but personally, I’d feel safer using acrylic paint on others as opposed to gel Polish which is known to cause significant allergies. I waited about 10 minutes but it dries down in about 5 depending on the thickness. Make sure to cap the edges for a longer lasting mani

[@jessicasissa53]

I love this video so much. I could never stamp it right, and it was always such a chore to take all the nail polish off before trying to stamp the tips again - and failing 😂 I recently bought some acrylic paints to do nail stickers and now I know I can use it to do french nails too!! So thank you for this awesome vid 💕💅

[@MarlaKris]

You’re so welcome!! 💜🫶🏻

[@emilyanncooper3928]

Love it!! Do you have a recommendation for a good french pink gel color to use?

[@MarlaKris]

For dip powders, I love the revel “scarlet” or iGel beauty “‘medium pink” but any sheer light pink will work!

[@latishaw1474]

Happy Saturday Marla. That French looks amazing. Thank you for the bonus Saturday video & hanging out with us weirdo’s.. have a safe blessed weekend girly ❤️🥰

[@breec3346]

Ah!! I never thought to use white acrylic paint!! Good idea!!

[@eliagron8750]

Thank you so much for this video. Will do my french this way.

[@carolevandyke2401]

Marla, LOVE this French technique and using acrylic paint. But how do you keep the acrylic from pulling up on the outer edge of the nail? I cover the paint with clear nailtiques polish, go along the tip edge and even drag behind the nails in an effort to anchor the paint. Invariably, even with two or three coats they have rough edges or are pulling away by the following day. Any ideas??? Do you have a recommendation for a polish that will seal everything up for a solid week?

[@MarlaKris]

If you’re not opposed to gel products, I would highly suggest a gel base and top over this!

[@carolevandyke2401]

@@MarlaKris Trying to stay clear of gels and the hassle of soaking them off, just want a quick process I can remove with polish remover. Already, the acrylic paint is a little effortful to remove. Normal polish suggestions?

[@MakeupbyDB]

Question about using a gel top coat…do you only activate 1 time, then use a cleanser to take access activator off? I have an issue when I use gel top coats over dip, it chips. 🥴 Thanks!

[@MarlaKris]

Hey love! Try a gel primer or gel base under your gel top. That’ll help prevent chipping! 💙

[@MakeupbyDB]

@@MarlaKris thank you!! 😘

[@justineanderson9497]

Omg 💀💀💀 I can’t believe how easy and how friggin GOOD this looks!!!! Must try! Love it 😍😍😍

[@CarolJoyable]

So happy you’re doing this! I saw it on TT too. Ready to watch it now (as I sit in a salon getting pedi!).

[@MarlaKris]

Ooh.. pamper day! Good for you, girly! 💙

[@CarolJoyable]

@@MarlaKris Today is my 44th Wedding Anniversary! I deserve a reward! Hahah!

[@esitapatel3250]

Oml you are the only one i know who talked about gel allergy. Weird thing, i had developed it last year. Just last week i decided to do a skin patch to see if i still have it and nothing happened. After i used it on my nails as well and I’m surprisingly okay (touch wood). But absolutely love the idea of acrylic paint

[@nikkiq5124]

LOL of course I watch this video after making a mess of my nails already 😅. Will definitely try acrylic paint next time!

[@havenbahr6835]

I'm new to the whole stamping nail art bandwagon. Can acrylic paints be used in place of the stamping polish?

[@libertychic8926]

Hello! I like u saw this when looking at social media and had to have it. So to Amazon I went! Lol! I have not tried mine yet but have had it a couple weeks. (Had no time, was in process of selling house and getting it ready.) But I am ready to do it! I got it mainly for the stencil part. I want to stamp them that way. Do u have a video on that?? Ty! 😁

[@InGreed666]

How does it not smudge when you put the top coat on?

[@vlogforethanandcarson2575]

Hi, thanks for sharing this video! I’ve been wondering how to use the jelly stamper. I have natural nails and don’t use fell polish. If I do the acrylic paint option do I have to cure it with a gel topcoat or can I just use a regular top coat?

[@lesajohnson1666]

The top coat gel that I have is Gelish brand, which comes with the primer, foundation with the top coat. Would I have to use the others first or do you know if Gelish top coat will cure without the first product steps over the acrylic tips you applied?

[@MarlaKris]

The top coat will cure BUT gel doesn’t stick well to a smooth surface, so the primer or the foundation helps to prevent the gel top from peeling off after a couple days ❤️

[@gracielaelemberg4033]

Como usar este products de french en uñas naturales?Please😍

[@MarlaKris]

Same exact way! ❤️

[@patriciathegreat9947]

Did you use a gel lamp?

[@allabtyarn4623]

I was a nail tech back in the 90’s and acrylic paint was my go to for all my nail art designs

[@cynthiadionisio5207]

I used gel polish but used the latex tape so i only had to peel it away from my skin then i used my brush to make my smile line

[@natashaowens2177]

I react to almost all acrylates! Omgosh, thank you for this!

[@themerz6982]

Ahh so very nice! Guess those of us do not have a rubber stamper, will be getting one. I have never tried acrylic paint!

[@cabriggsy]

Question. Did you do a step 2 after the dip before you used your jelly stamp?

[@MarlaKris]

Yep, I activated, filed and buffed.

[@cherylcro1]

how do you clean the stamper

[@terriwaldridge807]

There’s a learning curve for sure. But I did this to my press on nails this morning because they aren’t lifting yet and totally changed the look.

[@pd6805]

Where you got your acetone bottle from

[@nanlunty5247]

I use this technique and only get a tiny bit of polish on my skin. Your pushing in too hard and you need to start pushing your nail in on the stamper at the spot where the polish starts, it works great

[@sylviefarrell3515]

Hi Marla, just tried the hack with acrylic paint but the paint seems to separate on the stamper. Did you encounter this problem? Thank you so much ☺️

[@MarlaKris]

You may want to wash the stamper. There could be oils on it that can cause the paint to separate.

[@Helptea]

Hi! Can you use a light cured Gel topcoat over acrylic paint? Thank you

[@MarlaKris]

Sure can! That’s what I used.

[@Helptea]

@@MarlaKris this is a game changer for me thank you so much and thank you for answering me. I’m so happy I found you, I’ve been binge watching your videos. I love them I feel like I’m hanging out with a girlfriend.

[@pamnewcomer4536]

I tried this with the white acrylic paint and it turned out beautiful. I topped it with Gelish gel topcoat but after washing my hands a few times the white started to wear off very quickly. I even used the same brand acrylic paint you did. What did I do wrong?

[@MarlaKris]

Did you cap the edges well with the gel top? I’d actually recommend a gel base first (cap edges) and then a gel top to really lock that in 💞

[@pamnewcomer4536]

Thanks! I did all of that. I'm thinking I'm putting the white paint on too heavy. It seems like my jelly stamper repels the paint and I have to blob it on

[@lisamurphy6581]

Any suggestions on where I can find the acrylic nail paint. Do you have a specific brand you use?

[@MarlaKris]

I got mine at Walmart! They’re on amazon as well. I like the apply barrel matte acrylic paints - they’re literally $1 and last forever 💞

[@tammyg2631]

OMG! Just added the stamper & acrylics paint to my Amazon cart! Can't wait to try!!

[@philippajacobs2735]

Hi I am in NZ Where do you buy Acrylic Nail Polish and which brand? I love doing the French manicures with the jelly stamp!! Love your video 😀

[@Cjewell0422]

Did the top coat cause the paint to bleed? Or will it be fine as long as u let it completely dry?

[@Joelleann1521]

have you tried stamping gel?

[@jillyfae4895]

How do you clean the stamper?!?!? Fabulous look and technique!

[@MarlaKris]

Soap and water!

[@imjessicaram]

this is such a random video I got recommended and it did not dissappint - just ordered a stamper lol

[@kartikam5631]

What is the music used for this video? ❤️

[@shaunhughes233]

So I tried this and went to wash my hands cas I wasn’t happy with how it came out and was going to redo it, but it stained on top and wondering how to get it off? Thinking maybe nail polish remover or acetone, already tried washing it off 🤔

[@MarlaKris]

Acetone, alcohol, even a gentle buff will take residual off!

[@moonfire75]

Does it ruin the stamper? I'm worried about poking holes in it🤔 looks awesome? Also any acrylic paint u recommend? Ty?

[@MarlaKris]

Mine was perfectly fine! No stamper was harmed! I like the apple barrel matte acrylic paint. That’s my go-to

[@moonfire75]

@@MarlaKris thanks so much!!

[@bernicecheng1924]

i'm going to need to try this! i'm curious what you use to cleanup the gel polish from your skin...any recommendations? whenever i get gel polish on my skin, i end up using water but it never goes away :/

[@donnacampise9725]

Thank you for showing this!! I have been seeing it all week and wondered if it worked as good as it looked .Trying it out today and using acrylic paint for sure you gave me that tip awhile ago and I definitely find it much easier to use when doing any nail art.

[@nurgulkyn]

What if you have almond shaped long nails?

[@colleennichol1710]

Definitely will, just bought some acrylic paint coming tomorrow! Thanx Marla enjoy the rest of your day off. ❤️

[@rebeccatrono3376]

What do you use to remove the acrylic paint from your nails when it's time to change?

[@MarlaKris]

A file works great!

[@imagginary_8]

When I have used acrylic paint to french my acrylic nails it peals when I shower (I use gel finish on top), what can I do to prevent it from pealing? I liked your video explanation, thanks :)

[@MarlaKris]

Hey sweets! That can happen. I would recommend, after the paint has dried, apply gel base first and cap the edge. Then top and cap the edge. That should provide more protection to the french tip!

[@imagginary_8]

@@MarlaKris Thank you very much, I'll try it.

[@sandragregg9079]

Awesome. Can u use this stamper to do ombre nails?

[@MarlaKris]

I wouldn’t but you could use a makeup sponge for a polish ombré

[@sandragregg9079]

I just tried using firm makeup sponge worked great

[@kdbee6086]

How long and how well does the acrylic paint with gel top coat wear? Also, can you apply the acrylic paint over a gel base like builder base?

[@MarlaKris]

Yep sure can! Gel base and gel top I found to work best for longevity

[@kdbee6086]

@@MarlaKris Thank you!!!!

[@GriBlanco]

Was your top coat gel?

[@Crystal_curls85]

Back in the day all nail art work and airbrush was done with acrylic paint. All I would get is my French manicure. Looks great 👍 are those rubbers stampers on Amazon or Some where easy to find?

[@Crystal_curls85]

I saw the links in the description box. Thanks. Lovely nails as always.