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!

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@xk3ll3yx]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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?

[@fanellagaming4707]

2:16 its because you have short nails, i think its for longer nails

[@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. 🥰

[@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!!!

[@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****. 😂

[@neutral.chaotic]

i couldn't do this without puncturing my jelly stamper :(

[@MarlaKris]

I have another hack coming!! It’ll help ya.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩😍OMG this is fantastic. 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🤞☺️

[@imjessicaram]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@thePLAINESTjane]

How do you clean the stamp?!?

[@MarlaKris]

Tape or a lint roller with take the polish or paint right off! ❤️

[@smitapatel7401]

Just appy white nailpolish on your plam and poke your nails in Edit: after typing this I tried it .. AND IT WORKS SO WELL❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@gracielaelemberg4033]

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

[@MarlaKris]

Same exact way! ❤️

[@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!

[@tiffanykennedybeauty]

Love how this turned out!!! How did you clean up your stamper afterwards?

[@MarlaKris]

I let the paint completely dry and used tape! Easy!

[@tiffanykennedybeauty]

@@MarlaKris Thank you, I wouldn't have thought of that!!!

[@SuperAndersonal]

@@MarlaKris what did you clean the gel polish off the stamper with? Alcohol?

[@MarlaKris]

@@SuperAndersonal if you need to wash it, use soap and water!

[@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

[@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 ❤️🥰

[@cuteclawswithkelly5928]

This is absolutely amazing! I will be trying this technique for my next mani for sure!!! 🤩

[@KCNails]

I just tried this hack too! It’s literally soooo easy!

[@MarlaKris]

Easiest French EVER!!

[@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 .

[@isabels5140]

I was waiting to see a tutorial on this! Great job at reviewing the different options🥰 Did you use gel top coat or regular polish top coat? I would love to see this done with different colours of acrylic, I assume it would work just as well… 🤍

[@MarlaKris]

I used gel top in this video BUT I did it again (not filmed) where I encapsulated it with clear dip, activated, and dip top so you can use whatever top you want! They all work well!

[@patriciathegreat9947]

@@MarlaKris did you use a gel lamp

[@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!

[@aowales3316]

DOES NOT WORK WITH REGULAR POLISH THAT'S WHY you did it with polish I did order it and does OT STAY IN THE SILICONE CUSHION I will try later with acrylic..

[@pgabrielfreak]

Acrylic paint works great on nails. It's cheap, easy to clean up and you just need a top coat to seal it.

[@KristinWhitehead]

This turned out great! I kept thinking you were going to puncture your stamper, though lol

[@deborahbaker4770]

Why can’t you put the peel off stuff around your nail and maybe underneath the nail and then peel it off so that won’t happen ? Not sure if it would work under your nail but it couldn’t hurt to at least try it 👍🏻 I just looked at Amazon for a jelly stamper and the one I saw demonstrated what you just did so I’m wondering if whoever put it on Tick Tock saw it on Amazon also ?

[@joaniemoscatello8942]

I don’t understand why you hold your bottles upside down to mix them. As a professional that is not the way you mix your polishes gel polishes any of that. And people develop gel allergies because they’re allergic to gel not because it’s gotten on their skin. And it’s normally not even the gel that they’re allergic to it’s the primers that people use. Your reasoning for a lot of the stuff makes no sense to a professional. So maybe you shouldn’t put what you think will happen as opposed to what really does happen.And someone else commented on you can use a barrier including tape. So you don’t have to worry about getting it on your skin.

[@natashaowens2177]

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

[@SB-rs1rj]

instead of just jamming your whole finger in there you're suppose to bring your finger back a little. and not cover the whole thing with the polish. so you can have room to bring your finger down from where the initial line is. and then you won't have the mess. lol I thought that was self explanatory

[@Roxy01266]

I love this look! I always get the French dip powder done but going to try this. Are your nails naturally long or do you use any sort of tips? I love the shape and length of yours in this video. My nails are much shorter so I’m wondering if I could apply tips first? Any certain ones you recommend. Thank you!

[@MarlaKris]

Those are my natural nails with just a thin layer of gel over for protection. You could def apply tips first! I just tried this on my daughters nubbies tho and it worked! In black! So stinkin cute

[@isabella3909]

@@MarlaKris I was just about to ask if this worked on shorter nails. I’m glad to see it does! It would be great to see this technique on shorter nails in a video!!

[@lillysantiago1684]

U r doing it wrong u r supposed to start collecting the paint from the bottom edge and sweep up the paint ,gel or polish till u get the smile u want don’t stick ur nail in the middle that’s why u get product all over ur finger🤦🏻‍♀️

[@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!

[@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 ❤️

[@nikkiq5124]

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

[@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.

[@BhagyashriGhodke]

Ok ik this may sound too good to be true but if ur careful enough u can even do this using ur finger.. like just use the tip of ur finger like u would the silicone stamp and it’ll get the job done..

[@karengregory7595]

I just ordered the stamper it will take awhile to get you did a really good job I can’t wait to try seems super easy will let you know how it goes

[@SandraHernandez-mz7um]

Instead of pressing into the stamper your finger through the nail polish with your nail scraping up the polish onto the nail it’ll be a cleaner process

[@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.

[@theredheadsaidNYC]

why not just paint a narrower strip on the stamper, and don't stick your nail into the middle of it? (unless you're trying to get it onto the back)?

[@brandycombs2966]

Looks like you could put just enough to cover the nail not painting it to where it’s that long across. Just as small as your fingernail…

[@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

[@donnawanna9833]

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

[@havenbahr6835]

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

[@donnalee3368]

I would cover the skin with a wrap /bandaid or something before sticking my fingers in there. interesting.

[@carolwrobel7766]

Cleanup is prevented by lining finger edges with tape or products out there for that purpose. Apparently you have not seen that done. Very easy prevent.

[@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.

[@Ww-el3io]

Thank you for the example! Everyone please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand Jesus saves and loves you all!

[@leonorcamara6176]

You are doing it wrong. You h are to put the nail in the edge where you put the nail polish, so you don't get nail polish everywhere. Properly done is super clean

[@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! 😁

[@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!!

[@lisahood6994]

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

[@gyongyihuszak3288]

If you make a straight line and put your nail on that line and push into the stamper, you don't have to clean your finger!

[@dollface4084]

Try not puttin your finger in the polish… and not making the puddle so big…. That may help!

[@MaeveLaRenarde]

Ok. But it takes me half that time to just dip in the powder and move the finger to have a nice curve.

[@MarlaKris]

If you have a better outcome or a quicker application using dip powder, def stick with that!

[@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!!

[@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?

[@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.

[@penthehuman]

Wow! I am dying to see someone do this on short nails, I have to know if it works!

[@MarlaKris]

I did it on my daughters nubs. Works!!

[@chelseamiller6368]

I was distracted by my kids…did you use gel top coat or just a regular polish?

[@MarlaKris]

I used gel but you could use dip or polish!

[@lisaakinlabi]

Use peel off latex for easy clean up. Waste of polish IMO - better to use a stencil and paint on the mani.

[@autisticburrito1056]

Never thought about using acrylic paint as nail polish

[@deleted1945]

Maybe try out latex polish before u start so if the gel polish goes on your skin u can just peel it off when your done

[@melaniefd9788]

Because i cant stamp, or my nailpolish is crap or the other stuff. But now i have some new use for the stamper lmao

[@rikkihurt]

I'm sure someone else said this but you're not supposed to dip it in the middle. You put it on the edge and drag it so that you don't get it on your skin.

[@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

[@bmrjma2144]

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

[@littlewifethatcould]

As a new gel allergy sufferer, thank you for trying different options.

[@irenegallegos6508]

You’re putting your finger in the middle. Just do the edge and you won’t get any paint on your finger.

[@barbegilroy]

I am surprised the acrylic did not smear when you applied the gel top coat. Thanks for the demo!

[@MarlaKris]

As long as it’s completely dried down, it’s just fine to top coat OR apply base and encapsulate in clear.

[@jomishadaileystephens9873]

Liquid latex around the nail before application keeps it from getting so messy

[@MarlaKris]

It would help some, but it’s literally in every crevice under the nail - there’s gonna be contact and clean up even with the latex

[@jomishadaileystephens9873]

@@MarlaKris you're right! I'm not knockin ya! Lol... But, that is just how I do it... i even put a bit of latex under my nail, just for EASIER clean up lol... I should've specified lol🤣

[@annabentholm223]

Does the acryllic one need to be dried under an uv-lamp? And does it need a special topcoat? I'm surprised by how this acryllic product stays on the nails, but not on the skin(?) Thank you for a great video :-)

[@MarlaKris]

You don’t need a lamp at all!! Or a special top coat! I prefer gel, but 2 coats of your fave polish top will work!

[@ke5445]

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

[@eliagron8750]

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

[@scorpio663]

Couldn't you just use a small soft squishy ball. Why buy a stamper ? 🙄

[@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

[@FeejeGoat]

You dont go in the middle of the polish you go from the edge and push/scrap inward

[@9687loveless]

Put latex protector on your finger … there are definitely ways to do this without it on your skin

[@anitazahra8723]

Really enjoyed watching this! Gonna try this 😍 Did you top coat with a gel or lacquer?

[@MarlaKris]

I used gel top but you could use whatever top you love!

[@imanus87]

of course nail techs do not like this easy and cheap alternative. Just saying.

[@nadineforlizzi9597]

They don’t get it under their nail. They push it so unpainted jelly stamp is underneath

[@AmberRileysLife]

Damn you Marla.... Always inspiring me with something new to try!! ♥ ♥ Awesome tutorial! Trying it for sure!

[@Sheywh12]

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