TIPS on: dip removal, shaping, prep, & growth!

[@samanthalanglois9448]

She is so professional

[@nataliekjerreng1282]

Been watching your videos daily, and I’m obsessed😂 great tips!! I want to start doing my nails from home, it’s so much cheaper.

[@karlyg1010]

PLEASE make a video about diy nail designs that are easy. i’m struggling and i don’t have any stamps like you

[@tatianacooper8406]

omg yes

[@-rse-702]

These are really helpful tips! Thanks for sharing 💅🏼😊💕

[@Mirandas_Nail_Creations]

Yay! I’m so happy this soak off method worked well for you! I’m so glad I was able to help 🤗💕 P.s your nails are PERFECT 😍🤤

[@user-fh4zk1tx1q]

Miranda’s Nail Creations i love ur channel! I’m a small youtuber too wanna support eachother?

[@katesnails]

thanks so much girl! your help is appreciated greatly 🥰💓

[@mkb5984]

I've tried this before and the acetone started boiling... it was pretty scary because this liquid is flammable and can create toxic fumes...

[@deeb.106]

Miranda’s Nail Creations it worked!!!! I did it today. 7-8 mins per hand! Ty!

[@DIYNailsBySt]

Love these tips, thank you!!! I place a paper towel into my baggie, and rub as I go. This is such a great technique; so glad you shared. And now I have new people to Follow!!

[@MZMOCHA13]

Your nails are so gorgeous 💅🏾. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@polished_and_ready]

@kate your voice is so soothing and calming! Love your nails tutorial 😀

[@maddyt4439]

thank you so so much for doing nail growth tips!! i really really appreciate it! :)

[@nancyval325]

I just tried this removal method. So easy! Thanks. I was convinced to never do dip nails again because of removal taking so long

[@ysabelgutierrez2135]

I’m getting my dip powder in a couple days & im so excited to try!! Thank you for this video & telling us what works for you! 😍

[@Elle-uo1iq]

Yay!! I'm so glad to see you using the name drill that you referred me to! It just came yesterday along with all the other nail supplies (additional nail bits, nail tips, glue, nail files, etc). All I'm waiting for is the Sparkle and Co items I ordered. - ElleRagdolls

[@Donnamhm012]

The removal in warm water is exactly what I do to remove glitter Color Street nail strips! Thank you for the wonderful video! I do use cuticle oil daily, but I still seem to end up with the skin peel on my finger.

[@bettyannkattner7717]

Thank you for all the tips you gave in this video!😊

[@MakeupwithMariela1]

Thank you for all the tips!! 💖

[@joangentile2731]

You have beautiful nails!! I wish I had nails like yours!! They are absolutely beautiful!! I love the length of your nails! Not too short and not too long. I love your videos!! Thank you for sharing them with us!! I appreciate it!! ❤

[@ktrn79]

Wow, this method works so well!!! Tried it today!

[@savsings]

your nails are so long & pretty! i’m a nail biter but i’m trying to break the habit lol! thx for this video 💅🏼✨

[@CaroleAnnette]

Thank you for the shoutout! This video is amazing! I’m definitely recommending it to new dippers! Also, love CSC as well!! They help my cuticles stay hydrated and I barely have to prep them anymore.

[@katesnails]

thanks so much for sharing the method to me!! glad you liked this video and will be recommending it 💓💓

[@melimel7255]

I use a glass nail file and I love it so much..no damage

[@courtneyneus2283]

Such a great help! Love this video

[@joannkruse1040]

Love this!! Thank you!! It takes me forever to get my dip powders off

[@Faithbilin]

Love this video!! It helped sooo much!

[@andreamartino2328]

Great video...can't wait to try this. You have beautiful hands by the way.

[@berry8934]

Thanks for the tips, very informative. Will try the ziploc bag method once my nails are due for removal.🌸

[@ThePolishQueen]

This was very helpful! Thanks for sharing 🙌

[@clopez98ful]

Another tip I love is leaving really anytyoe of oil on over night. I use baby oil and soak my nails and go to bed to let my nails absorb the oil and it helps after that acetone soak

[@deeb.106]

As I am watching this video I’m soaking my nails it’s not even seven minutes and it’s all off already. Thank you so much

[@cindyprice8845]

Such great tutorials! Thanks so much.

[@jst.juliana]

OMG YAAAAAASSSSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!! Thank you Kate!! Hope you’re staying safe!! 💖

[@nailsbylauryn66]

Great video! Thank you girl for all the tips 💕 When you put the cuticle oil on last, do you wash your hands before applying the gel polish? Or do you just let the cuticle oil absorb and then apply gel polish?

[@katesnails]

hi! i would recommend letting it absorb for about 30mins to an hour to really rehydrate the skin and nails, and then wash hands before any product application! this will make sure the nails are nice and prepped/dehydrated so the product can adhere 🤍

[@CarolJoyable]

This was very informative, thank you. (Also, your nails are beautiful!) QUESTION: do you think one has to use the same brand for all steps while doing nail dip? Specifically, if I were to use all of the same application polished, could I just use a different brand of powder?

[@katesnails]

hi! thank you so much! to answer your question, you can totally mix and match different brands. i've never had an issue doing so, and that way i can use all of my favorite products to create a beautiful look!

[@NiceKaren92]

I am loving your channel specially the dip nail powder I actually got the double dip nail powder kits I got 2 of them and I also order a few powders i know there’s better ones but that’s the one I liked.

[@cristinab1111]

love ur vids kate!! i feel like i have been prepping my nails pretty well, but i still see lifting and my nails popping off less than one week after doing my nails :// i even bought a dehydrator and primer but still experience lifting. is it possible the dip liquids i’m using aren’t good quality? i’m using double dip. what do you think? what prep could i do better? do i need a drill to help with this problem? thanks for reading!! i’m new to all this lol😞

[@katesnails]

hi! thanks so much! it could very well be the dip liquids reaction with your natural nails rather then the prep itself. i really like the sparkle and co liquids so i would maybe recommend checking those out!

[@cristinab1111]

katesnails thanks so much! I’ll check them out :)

[@tammyslatten]

Great video Thank you

[@beautifulleee]

What’s your favorite primer

[@katesnails]

so far i’ve only tried the sensationail primer, and that one works great for me!

[@alexisdoherty2131]

Hi!!! Thank you so much for posting this video. Quick question- how does the acetone not erode your tips off?! Been having that problem lately :( thanks in advance!

[@katesnails]

hi! i’m not quite sure if you’re referring to natural nail tips or fake tips. i have never had acetone really erode my natural nails but it will eat away at plastic tips. your best bet would be to file off the color to keep the dip and tips underneath in tact.

[@alexisdoherty2131]

@@katesnails hey! Sorry I thought since the video title said “tips on” that you had fake tips on your nails, and since you used the acetone in a bag I was wondering how it didn’t erode them. But, seems like they are your natural nails, so never mind lol. Thanks for the tip!!

[@Faithbilin]

Hi Kate! What do you use to film? The videos have such good quality and sound! 😊

[@katesnails]

hi!! thanks so much. i use a nikon dslr camera along with a mic from amazon! 💓

[@SamanthaLopez-1994]

Thank you Kate

[@KimLarae366]

I use the nail foils and put the nail clips on top. I then put my hands in a plastic bag and sit on my hand for heat. Lol Sounds crazy but works so well. Depending 9n the number of layers it takes 10 to 20 minutes.

[@laffloridaful]

U can use rice...warmed up...instead of water

[@sarankaur1220]

I love ur vids💕😊I cant explain 😂❤️

[@josephinecharlottemampembe6380]

Wow.

[@MzMercy-jz8jw]

Thanks for all the detailed instructions.. Unfortunately for me the baggie method didn’t work as good and made my palms start to burn😳

[@katesnails]

oh no! i'm sorry to hear that. i would maybe recommend using a less harsh remover, and oiling up your palms and cuticles really well before soaking!

[@angelaochoa1351]

Would this method also work for regular gel polish? 🤩

[@katesnails]

it should! i haven’t tried it out but i assume it would work fine 😊

[@taliyahkylee500]

AMAZING THANKS

[@aleexbby]

How do you avoid the base brush from getting hard? I tried using gel thinner and it did not work

[@katesnails]

you can use a brush restorer to fix a hardened brush. as far as preventing it from hardening, i recommend making sure all of the extra powder on the nails is wiped away before applying the base, and wiping it off on a lint free wipe between layers.

[@Mmcay]

Thanks!

[@heatherkellman3431]

Do you recommend PH prep application for nail adhesion?

[@katesnails]

i definitely do! if you don’t have a specific dehydrator or ph prep, i would recommend cleansing with rubbing alcohol for the same affect.

[@heatherkellman3431]

@@katesnails Thank you!! I use rubbing alcohol now, is there a ph prep you recommend? (I assume you think the PH prep is better than the rubbing alcohol.) Hey how do I let sparkle and co know you are the one who turned me on to all of their products. I ordered before I realized I could use your code name.

[@katesnails]

i really like the sparkle and co ph prep liquid! it gets the job done great for me. the referral code is only valid for your first purchase so i don’t think you’ll be able to use it again or if you’ll get the credit, however you could always shoot them a dm on instagram! 💛

[@alysonmoctezuma8802]

I have a question, you said that having a manicure keeps them growing and that when they take them off they'll be nice and strong? Is there something special or? Because (in a polite way) whenever I get manicures done and take them off my names become thin and weak.

[@katesnails]

hi! it might be the way you’re getting them removed. when i take them off gently and rehydrate them with oil, they are still nice and durable 🤍

[@alysonmoctezuma8802]

@@katesnails Ah that makes sense! Well I should pay more attention to how they remove them and buy the oil :) Thank you !

[@Harmony11-11]

Can the baggie method remove polygel and acrylic?

[@katesnails]

yes it can!

[@Harmony11-11]

@@katesnails thank you so much!

[@xXZomBreXx]

Did you apply more dip after this? If so, did you use a prep or leave the oil? I hear (and it makes sense) that you need to dehydrate in order for dip to adhere correctly. To me it just doesn't make sense to apply the oil before dipping again. When complete of course use oil. First time doing dip at home and I just want to be sure I understand. Other than that your video was very informative and well spoken :)

[@sydneyneedham8262]

Hello! In a lot of her other videos she makes sure to use a pH bond or alcohol to dehydrate the nails before applying dip powder. She probably used oil in this video to hydrate the cuticles after the acetone so her skin doesn't dry out.

[@katesnails]

hi!! you’re completely right. in this specific video, i was mainly just focusing on the prep and care of my nails not especially for doing my nails right after. you definitely want to dehydrate the nails of any oils before application! in my other tutorials you’ll see me do so 😊

[@xXZomBreXx]

Thank you lovely ladies for getting back to me! I understand now. Now if I just just get myself over the fear of doing my own 😂 Going to be ordering supplies later. Once its here, won't have a choice!

[@joyous99999]

Here is my best method for dip removal: 1) rub Vaseline around nails 2) soak small piece of cotton with acetone and place on each nail 3) wrap tightly with foil 4) place hands in EMPTY ziploc bag 5) place hands in bag into bowl of hot water and dish for 5 minutes. This reduces amount of acetone needed and isn't so harsh on hands and nails.

[@yourpinterestgirl]

Can I use dip powder with base coat polish only??

[@katesnails]

hi! you cannot use a regular polish as the base because it won’t have the proper reaction with the dip powder. you either need to use dip liquids or gel polish liquids.

[@eibs10]

Sooo helpful!!!!

[@Lolli2616]

Thank you!

[@ScrappinJen31]

I tried this today and it was a fail. Maybe because I had tips on but literally took me about 3 hours to get them off😢 I e-filed my top coat. I did dip powder last weekend and took me 8 hours. They did look amazing. My plan was to go with a Christmas look, but I should’ve waited another week before removing them. Now they are bare until next weekend.

[@katesnails]

oh no! if you have tips on, cutting the fake nail off and filing majority of the product off will make removal faster 🤍

[@ScrappinJen31]

@@katesnails Wish I would've known this before, but late is better than never! Thanks for your reply!

[@JustAGrrrrl]

To remove mine, I used the soaking pads and tip clips. It's so much easier, less messy, and works best. I file, soak a couple pads with the acetone, apply the pads, folded to fit the nail, and apply the clips. In 10-15 minutes I remove the clips, wipe the nail then wash and scrub then buff my natural nail gently. I got my kit on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B07T5CHLJZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_J6TbFbFASW8SR

[@marlychococaramelmarlychoc1392]

Hi, can this technique work if you use semipermanent nail polish ?

[@katesnails]

hi! i’m not exactly sure what you mean my semipermanent polish (i assume gel) and yes, this removal method should work with that!

[@marlychococaramelmarlychoc1392]

katesnails ok thanks 💕

[@raisatahsin4365]

💅💅💅

[@emmasarino3229]

I love your videos so much can you do a cow nail tutorial

[@PassioneNails]

Wow metodo velocissimo😄👍

[@MugiwaraSuponji]

Oh boy, I’ve never been good at cuticle stuff. It makes me wanna vomit 🤢 the most I do is push it off a lil with a wood stick. But my nails are so weak, and my nail polish rarely makes it more than 4 days, so I really wanna try dip and make it good 😩 i think I’ll buy a cuticle pusher, but buffing my nails ugghhh it’s like nails on a chalkboard to me 🥴

[@carrrdeve]

Where do you get nail drills?

[@katesnails]

it is linked in the description! 💓

[@jessica3451]

What efile do you use?

[@katesnails]

i like the makartt efile from amazon! i have a whole video review on it, so i would recommend checking that out for more information 🤍

[@bartoszlisiak2542]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@toohappyy]

Be careful that the water isn't too hot! I got a chemical burn that lasted for weeks. So painful!

[@baglady557]

I used a glass file

[@K.T-]

Why do my dip nails 'chip acouple days after I do them...Ughh

[@katesnails]

hi! it might be because you aren’t prepping your nails well enough, or the dip nails are too thin 🤍

[@susanmiles4844]

Actually you can use rice instead of water rice seems to maintain heat longer

[@andiewfs_XIII]

How do I not make the edges of my nails so rough

[@katesnails]

you could use a buffer to smooth them out!

[@tasoulagoodrick2767]

I have binge-watched soooo many of your dip videos, but I cannot get consistent results at all when I attempt dipping at home. It turns out uneven, it's very messy and the odour is dreadful. Perhaps the products I am using are not good quality. So very frustrating. I chose dipping method as it looks quite simple. I am doing prep, etc...but still not achieving good results. Yours always look great !

[@katesnails]

hmmm. it definitely could be the quality of the products. also, it takes some time to perfect!! practice really does make perfect 😊

[@tasoulagoodrick2767]

Thank you for your reply, will persevere, but outside 😁

[@Itsmaysa12345]

how do grow your nails that long

[@katesnails]

this i covered in the nail growth and care section!! mainly all i do is apply cuticle oil and keep them protected 😉

[@danixla]

How long does it take for your nails to grow when you put the cuticle oil and how much money is it ?

[@katesnails]

it sort of depends because i’m constantly reshaping however it definitely speeds up the process. it’s linked in the description!

[@danixla]

katesnails ok thank you 😊

[@danixla]

katesnails Also I want to buy it but I want to be sure it would work for my nail growth do you recommend it ?

[@danixla]

Krushi Bhakta thank you so much !

[@Shaykapooh]

I know this might be a dumb question, but can you still do this with tips on?

[@katesnails]

yes! this removal method will work when soaking off tips. just cut the excess length off beforehand and then follow all of the other steps!

[@Shaykapooh]

katesnails thank you so so so much!!!

[@sillydookie12]

Earlyyyy

[@amandahamm3273]

Add in a paper towel its will soak off 4 layers in 5 mins or less. The water should be hot

[@dorali5245]

I can do my nails but they can’t last long bc I always have the urge to end up ripping them off 😭

[@melimel7255]

I must be doing something wrong because when I do dips they pop off with no damage on their own after 2 weeks. Once one comes off I know they can just pop off and off they all go. Lol ETA: I do all that nail prep too...so weird

[@katesnails]

you might not necessarily be doing something wrong, your nails could just come off easier than others. i know after a specific point mine will eventually just pop off as well, however i don’t ever keep them on long enough for them to do so.

[@SarahsGalaxy]

Those are you're natural nails in that shape

[@katesnails]

correct!

[@SarahsGalaxy]

@@katesnails love it