THE PERFECT CUTICLE LINE | DIY DIP POWDER

[@lintrejo]

This is helpful! Sometimes I think my cuticle line is perfect... then it grows out a bit and and I’m like wtf was I doing! Lol ❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

lintrejo I do that tooooo!

[@heathercreedphotography4024]

This is me 😭😭😭 looks good until day 4ish

[@romanrandall2106]

instablaster...

[@MK-ih6wp]

@@romanrandall2106 what's that

[@CourtneySinger96]

Your voice is so normal and comforting i feel like im talking to a friend and shes telling me how to do my nails. Gonna try this on my next mani tonight!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Courtney Schmitz thank you! 💗💗💗

[@nickellepantoja438]

Very helpful and I love the color! I like the short and to the point videos!

[@knitgirl726]

I love how you're all "I've made enough videos where I don't know what I'm doing" and I'm just "KEEP MAKING THOSE TOO!" I love those videos because it feels like we're learning something together. I love your videos and look forward to them!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Holly thank you so much!!! You know I am going to keep making idk what I am doing videos too!! 💗

[@Dewingyou1]

Thanks so much Rachel! New subscriber here! I am brand new to dip nails have been perfecting my technique. It’s so helpful to have everyone out here sharing what works for them. My first set looked a bit mishappen and not at all salon quality, but I have improved and I have to say my current set (3rd) I am really proud of. And nails have really grown. They are so cute. I have been working at mastering the cuticle so I appreciate your amazing tips! Thanks again!!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad you found my video helpful! Keep at it, it gets better ♥️

[@kellinorth3621]

You may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but you’re definitely my choice!! Profanity and all! 😆 I laughed so much AND learned how to get the perfect cuticle line! “Wait, Imma efff it up, just watch”. LOL. You’re hilarious and your videos brighten my day! I do like short and long videos, really whatever you put out there I’ll watch. 😬😉

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you so much! Even if I can’t please everyone it seems like more people enjoy me than not. I’m just being myself... and yeah, I am pretty annoying sometimes in real life too 😂😂😂

[@bryrayne9666]

Lol " I don't know what the fuck I'm doing" girl your hilarious. I love raw and appreciate that cause most aren't and I admire that. Ty for the detailed, funny video❤️❤️

[@o0Leena0o]

Just tried this technique yesterday and girl it has changed my dip game! Thank you for this 🙏🏽

[@RachelATSchmitz]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful ♥️♥️♥️

[@janegaton4109]

I’m new to dipping and this video was helpful. Gonna sharpen my toothpick now! Love your personality so much!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you! So glad it helped!

[@beccageema]

I miss your videos! 🥰 This was very helpful! I need to fan my brush better and ahhh, the angle of using the “tool or toothpick” - Thanks! I’ll practice this on my next one. lol- my dominant hand will be a lot harder 🤣🫣

[@rosehollow384]

i love how real you are!!!!!!!

[@mac7785]

OMG, hi my name is Melanie (same as the dip color how perfect) an I’m literally only 1:23 into your video and I’m finally in the right place for doing my own dip nails 💅 subscribed instantly 💚

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Welcome! ♥️♥️♥️

[@connectwithyourdeck]

This is so so helpful in terms of product placement - this is how I am going to do my nails next time - I am still struggling with getting the product on my nails - especially as they are longer - thank you!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I’m so glad it was helpful! It gets easier with practice I promise!

[@whitneyt8108]

Cuticles, the worst part of my mani! Yes to short videos like this. Learn something and chuckle everytime you post! 😅❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Whitney T thank you!!

[@edithkreyer6154]

Just started to watch your videos and good to know you are human! Tired to se all those perfect creations with no apartment mistakes. Love to see you working and cursing 🤣 when something doesn’t go as expected and then … dang! you fixed it! Seems to me I learned better this way. I struggle with ta cuticle line and I know I’m too impatient! Woman, this is an art! No rush! Will be washing more

[@kwildernurse]

Loved this and how up close do I could really see what to do! Ty

[@lassandrasmith8655]

How did I not realize that Cascade Color works is you? Love the liquids! Thank you so much!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

😂😂 yup that’s me!! Thank you! I’m so glad you love them! ♥️

[@rockinrhino7859]

There’s a time and place for both these focus-videos and the full spectrum. Oh, and, maybe try Curl Smith hair makeup for your violet hair…. It’s a washable gel and looks so fun!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Ohhh! I’ll have to check that out! Thank you!

[@alyssavalentine6195]

thankyou!! this was very helpful & I like your technique on applying the base.

[@IBacon-ji7wo]

You make it look so simple! Going to practice on my daughter now yayy… thanks for your tip

[@NanaNan1]

Thank you … I’ll be trying the technique this afternoon😆

[@AmberRileysLife]

Congrats Lisa! I liked this little shortie but I also like your in depth videos. Just give me the vids... I'll watch em all ♥

[@RachelATSchmitz]

About That Mama Life thank you!!

[@MakeupwithMariela1]

Can you build apex or blend tips when you apply tips doing it this way or should prob apply some clear where tip and nail bed meets? Love your vids girl 💖

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Makeup with Mariela yes! You definitely need clear where the nail and base of the tip meet. Then buff to make flat as best you can then dip!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

By dip I mean build apex as per usual

[@tc_nails0169]

Rachel! Had you not said anything, no one would have noticed the dry shampoo! I still can’t! You’re gorgeous, keep doin you! Love all the videos and tips on the dips!!! 💕

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!! I get so self conscious 🙈🙈

[@tc_nails0169]

Why do we as women have this self-shaming.... whatever - whether it be hair, nails, body image - hell- we are all beautiful! (I’m just as guilty of self-shaming 🥴)

[@whatuplisaaa]

I like the short, focused on a single thing video! I also never liked this color but now that I see it on you I love it!! Thanks for the tips! 😍

[@TotallyKayla]

I like my nails a little bit thicker too. Not bulky or anything but definitely a little bit thicker than I see most people do it. Thank you so much love bug!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

💗💗💗

[@rebeccabundy8208]

This was great, I love the way you present... so genuine and real. Thank you for your tips!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you so much! ♥️♥️

[@gemshems6208]

Thanks! Have you tried this with gel liquids?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I have not. But I should try!

[@gemshems6208]

@@RachelATSchmitz please let me know if you do!

[@stacyyoung7769]

I just started experimenting with peel base too and I could swear that it made the base dry slower - thank you for validating that lol I was like is this weird? is it me?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Wine And Dip Powder Nails no it absolutely does!!

[@WilliamsLiz]

I liked the video and your honesty lol but I am very new as I’m sure most of us are. So many people have different ways of doing their mani’s and I would have liked to see the entire process. But yes one nail is good. Thanks for sharing!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I have a lot of dip with me videos where I go all the way through and and all of my first impressions are all the way through. Sometimes I just like to get really in depth and break down one thing. Thank you so much for watching! 💗

[@kcnnanna]

I love my nails a little thick too. You did great job explaining and showing here.

[@genahebert4]

I’ve been looking for a Red/pink color...this looks really pretty, is this that type of color in person?

[@amberhebert3713]

Your nails are soo pretty! I have a biting habit so I have to use tips on mine

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I just used tips for the first time! I’m kinda liking these crazy talons!

[@shonla2000]

I love your videos. I’m new to dip so I need to go back and watch the older ones but I learned a lot from you. Thanks.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

shonla2000 thank you! 💗💗💗

[@beverlybeaudette2583]

I did my nails for the first time today, and they weren’t bad - I credit watching a ton of your videos this weekend for that!! However I’m currently feeling pretty crappy and think I’m having a reaction to the liquids that I used 😅😬 do you have any recommendations Rachel? I didn’t have any reactions at any point when I had them done in the salon and I went religiously for three years

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Beverly Beaudette which liquids did you use? Everyone is different and some many have reactions to some but not to others and vice versa. I’ll get a better idea on a recommendation when I know which you reacted to.

[@Barbara-1111]

You may have what is called dip flu..I get it every time I dip..I put Cotton balls or Kleenex up my nose and wear a mask..we’re wearing them now anyway..also I change my clothes and take a shower..after I do my nails..

[@mariaabonza1571]

Thanks for the hack! I been doing it the wrong the whole time, this is very helpful! ❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

So glad I could help! 💗

[@kellypainter5361]

Damnnnn, I love it!!! Thanks for being so REAL!!! All of us nail techs use “colorful” words in our heads 😂

[@RachelATSchmitz]

😂😂😂 thank youuuu!! ♥️

[@STAR4369]

This is great! I'm gonna try it.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

EXTREMELY helpful! I’ve done a few manicures but I’m trying to figure out the minor things that are stopping my manicures from looking salon professional 😊 Also you’re real as fuck. Definitely subscribed ❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you! You’ll definitely get there! Just takes time and practice’

[@emilyw94]

You are great & your natural nails are gorgeous. Keep it up. Btw I love the oh ish hiccup. Never take your self too serious. Holla

[@christinahagy5927]

When it started with the cussing and the don't judge me I knew I found my channel 😍😍 lol thanks for this video it definitely helps!! I've watched a ton of videos this was definitely the most helpful keep up the great work!!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you so much! I love to hear that! I’m so glad it was helpful ♥️♥️ welcome to the shit show

[@kwildernurse]

Omg I love you❤😂!! You are so real!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!!!

[@jenthulhu]

I'm about to try dip powder for the first time ever so this was sooo helpful! Thanks!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

You are so welcome! Glad to help!

[@debbyojigho6057]

"I've made enough videos on wtf I'm doing" LMAO

[@rtaylor0326]

Love the scrub brush part! Do you know if I can do that with the gel method?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

becky taylor I have never done gel but I assume that after you cure you should be able to use a nail brush!

[@pamaladarsow2763]

Beautiful color . I like your longer videos best . Absolutely love you 💗

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Pamala Darsow 💗💗💗

[@RinTetsuki]

Nice. That's a pretty color too.

[@deniseblack375]

Love the tips in this video! But also I love the blue/lavender nail color you're wearing at the end of this video. Could you share that color please, it's one of my favorites! Tia!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

It’s Rossi paradise blue!

[@kelseyh858]

You’re so funny without even trying and I love it lmao 😆

[@RachelATSchmitz]

🙈🙈🙈 thank you!!

[@jackiemper]

Flawless !!!! Girl so many nail goals in this video !

[@karinamartinez4442]

Currently taking a break from peel base bc I had little fractures everywhere, I hope you figure it out because I need help!! 😩 love the short videos!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Karina Martinez that was my issue too 🙈 I hope I get it figured out too!

[@leonorsoto9154]

I tried this technique and it works good!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yay! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Jenndetta]

Rachel! i absolutely love you. if anyone judges you, let me know I’ll fight them! continue doing your thing because I love your vids and manis. ❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

😂😂😂 thank youuuuuu 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@stephanievanhouten142]

Gah!!! Just found this video and using a scrub brush to dust off for thinner layers is genius! I did it today and it worked perfectly!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yay!!! I’m so glad! I love this kind of feedback!

[@stephanievanhouten142]

❤

[@renataboyle3489]

"I don't know wtf I'm doing ...." - omg, that alone is worth watching you!! Such a refreshing change to most of the other tutorials that can sometimes make you feel inadequate lol. x

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Renata boyle thank you! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@amberbroughton4428]

Hey Rachel. I was wondering if you would mind linking where you get the polar blocks as well as the vitamin liquids. Thanks!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Amber Broughton Blocks www.sallybeauty.com/nails/nail-tools-and-accessories/nail-files-and-buffers/four-sided-soft-white-polar-block/STARNL16.html Liquids triplevitamin.com/triple-vitamin-pro-application-products/

[@beckyspradlin4481]

Really like this! Very helpful! I've watched some others and they are either too chatty and I lose focus, or fly through haha

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Becky Stanley thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@thesnoozebutton2568]

Hi do you ever get your dip powders from Etsy? If so who's do you like the best? Thank you 😊

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I have! Glitter and grace is probably my favorite from Etsy!

[@janinem9049]

Do you wipe off your base liquid brush before you put it back into the bottle after each pass?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I don’t. I do if it looks like it needs it but I don’t find that Virgo and gem liquids need it like some other brands do

[@kendalljordi9328]

do you dip with clear powder after and then put a top coat or just put a top coat and no clear dip

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Usually I do a dip of clear

[@MsALyles]

You are Hilarious 😆😂🤣 & here for the first time! New subbie 😊

[@billtessgreatadventure1481]

Yes!!! For real! I don’t want chiclet frickin nails and when I went thin I got cracks. This might actually be the answer

[@deederrs]

Gorgeous. I like both. Full manis & short little tips like this. Depends on what you’re sharing. Tips like this is nice to show just one nail a few times.

[@whutdafunko]

Rachel: “Welcome back to my channel, you came back!!” Me: “Of course, duuuhhhhhh!!” Love you girl! ❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Nadine Neff 😂😂😂💗💗💗💗

[@MK-ih6wp]

I have a huge crack in my thumb too! I applied clear dip powder just to hold it in place while the damage grows out but no idea what I'm going to do next time. It's in the middle of my nail, going to take a while to grow out, but it would be super painful to cut it prematurely. Growing out natural nails is wayyy harder than it looks!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

It really is!

[@roxieladuchess]

Love the color! Can you do a video with the whole process with peel base? Love your videos, I just found your channel and love your personality!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

roxieladuchess thank you so much! I will absolutely do a peel base video! As soon as I think I know what I am doing lol

[@carolinace7]

Loved your tips! Could you please share the brand and color of these nails? Thanks!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

It’s Melanie and calaca from revel and gels from sparkle and co!

[@andreamcdonald9438]

I’m glad I found you on the revel site! I love your videos ❤️

[@andreamcdonald9438]

No wait... now I’m thinking it was Peppi lol

[@RachelATSchmitz]

@@andreamcdonald9438 I have been on both recently 💗 regardless, I’m glad you are here too!

[@AdrianaHernandez-of2mi]

Your good I’ve watched lots of videos on how to do this and yours is the best love love love thank you 🙏

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that! ♥️

[@dvanhottie]

I like every video! Short or long, in depth or just rambley. Congrats to the winner!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

dvanhottie thank you!

[@TotallyKayla]

I do not wash my hair before I get it done! I didn't notice the dry shampoo until you pointed it out babe! It looks fine lol

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Kayla Strozina thank you!!

[@TotallyKayla]

@@RachelATSchmitz you're welcome love! 😘😘

[@xXZomBreXx]

This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for. If you're still open for suggestions could you do a video on the activator process? Even if I'm waiting 5 minutes after application I'm still having issues with my top coat. I've even tried alcohol in between. I'm not doing something right.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yes! I actually have it on my list to do a whole video on top coat! Stay tuned!

[@xXZomBreXx]

@@RachelATSchmitz ah yes! Thank you! Been doing my own dips for about a year now so I'm totally looking forward to it. Subscribing and turning notifications on :)

[@RachelATSchmitz]

@@xXZomBreXx yay!! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re here ♥️♥️♥️

[@xXZomBreXx]

Glad to be here 😎😁

[@michellethomas6557]

Brilliant idea! I'll use my circle e file bit to do the same as toothpick thanks for the vid

[@melissalockhart7902]

Love that your just you! Keep the videos coming!!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Melissa Lockhart thank you so much!

[@shangord7]

You're the best!❤

[@RachelATSchmitz]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Yahwehlove1928]

Perfect! A whole in-depth mani❤️

[@meghanwedin3562]

You are helping me so much! Thank you!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yay!! I’m so glad to hear that!!

[@princesssparklenails7832]

What lipstick are you wearing? Looks so pretty!!❤❤

[@RachelATSchmitz]

It’s tarte lippie lingerie in the shade undressed

[@NadiaVenClose]

@@RachelATSchmitz you said it was wet n wild in another comment. Which is it really?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

@@NadiaVenClose it’s honestly probably both 😂😂 I usually use the wet and wild to line and the lippie lingerie over 💗

[@angiehylton9977]

Do you have to follow your color dip with a clear coat dip? I ordered a few things from revel, but I didn't buy clear dip😣

[@RachelATSchmitz]

You don’t have to with solid colors. But sometimes with filing and buffing it will take away the pigment and look weird. That’s only some colors tho. You do need it for glitters tho if you want a smooth surface.

[@CASSO-lg9mi]

Making it so thin, does that make it easier to lift?? If not what's you do to help from lifting?????

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I don’t really get lifting. I think it’s because I dry prep most the time and lightly buff just my new growth- then I wash with dish soap and scrub with a nail brush so there is nothing left on my nail plate at all

[@CASSO-lg9mi]

@@RachelATSchmitz oh ok I tend to have a problem with lifting sometimes but I never really know why or what im doing wrong because its not content. But I'm also trying dipping powder for the first time do should be interesting.. lol. Thank you for the info I greatly appreciate you getting back to me. Thank you.🤍

[@jamiejenkins8414]

Your vids are the highlight of my Fridays! :) Congrats to the winner, Lisa! That's awesome!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Jamie Jenkins thank you!

[@missyfits28]

How come you do 3 layers of peel base? Also did you peel base over viven?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I did do peel base over clear and I did three because that was what I was told to do. It may have been too much since they would always pop off in a day or two, three max. If I were to use peel base again I think I would only do one full and an extra strip down the middle.

[@missyfits28]

@@RachelATSchmitz I also use peel base but just do one coat which is why I was asking. Thank you !

[@missyfits28]

I also use the peel base right after primer/dehydrator before I dip in clear...??

[@RachelATSchmitz]

@@missyfits28 oh I don’t use a dehydrator ♥️

[@bobbekearns7996]

I love the short ones cause then I can watch the whole thing with out getting interrupted

[@ThePolishQueen]

Great tip, thanks for sharing ☺❤

[@RachelATSchmitz]

♥️♥️

[@HunterTheGoat109]

What liquids are you using? I’ve been using Revel and really just don’t love them

[@RachelATSchmitz]

heather holste yeah... revel is far from the best. My favorites are Virgo and Gem and Triple Vitamin

[@HunterTheGoat109]

Thank you sweets. I’m still new to dipping but I’m about to binge all your videos 😂.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

heather holste yay! I hope you love them! Just don’t judge me for my First ones loo

[@wimberlykneisler2014]

Yep, my biggest take away was to ensure I pressed the orange stick against my skin and AWAY from my nail.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yes! Makes a huge difference!

[@feliciaosborne3498]

I love both shorter and longer videos!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!

[@heatherkellman3431]

So helpful, like the short videos!!

[@grandmimm]

Congratulations Lisa on the win!! Love ALL of your videos no matter how long it is

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Danielle MacDuff thank you!!

[@reneechant28]

Thanks Rachel. This is useful cause I alway mess up my cuticles!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Chantelle Renee yay! I’m so glad! Thank you!

[@daniellagagliardilangford5676]

I loved this in-depth video!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!

[@paintedstars2]

This was the very first time I have seen you and you are a total crack up! New subscribe!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!!! Welcome! ♥️♥️♥️

[@shanegreen6139]

Lol your funny. Enjoyed your video💕

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank youuuuu!!

[@IndigoChild1307]

I would really like to see how you file and buff as well. But this was definitely helpful!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

IndigoChild1307 in my first videos I do a lot of filing and buffing as well as in my shaping videos. I only keep it out now because I feel like people get board. I should make an updated shape video tho! Thank you!

[@IndigoChild1307]

@@RachelATSchmitz I know I've watched some earlier ones but I don't remember that. I'll have to go back!

[@kimspatafora7106]

Sooooo helpful!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!! Can't wait to try this technique next!!!!! :)

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Kim Spatafora thank you!

[@judygonzalez8080]

Perfect timing for a rookie like me on how to get better lines!!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Judy gonzalez 🙌🏻🙌🏻 perfect! 💗

[@malisac3869]

Thank you. I’m struggling with them being thick and my cuticles look great till they grow out

[@lisafeldman1073]

I like what you did here. Something real long gets to be too much. This was just right. 😁

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Lisa Feldman thank you!

[@genahebert4]

Thank you for showing this so up close!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Gena Hebert you’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[@isle21nails]

Great tips on how to get the cuticle line perfect. I love the short videos but also love the long ones. It's a great combination.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Isle 21 Nails thank you!