Best dip video I've seen!!! I wish I would have seen this before wasting time on others 😊 Thanks so much!!

Supplies: -OPI Bond Aid pH Balancing Agent -OPI Powder Perfection Step 1 Base Coat -OPI Powder Perfection Step 2 Activation -OPI Powder Perfection Step 3 Top Coat -OPI Powder Perfection Dip Color Powder -OPI Clear Setting Powder -OPI nail file Edge 240 -OPI nail file Flex 220/280 -OPI nail file Flex 100/180 -OPI NAS 99 Nail Cleanse Solution -OPI Pro Spa Nail and Cuticle Oil -Tool to push back cuticles Pusher Plus -Tool Dexterity for cuticle detailing -Dust Brush -Acetone to remove dip powder Nail Prep: 1. Push back cuticles using Pusher Plus 2. Use tool Dexterity to detail cuticles 3. Work on nail length + shape using OPI Edge 240 nail file 4. Use OPI Flex 220 grey side to buff nail plate 5. After buffing, cleanse nails with OPI NAS 99 and lint free wipe to remove dust and oils 6. Apply OPI Bond Aid to all nails, 1 coat only, for maximum adhesion. After this, nails are prepped and ready to go. Be sure to not touch the surface after applying Bond Aid Application of Powder: 1. Apply OPI Step 1 Base Coat nice and thin, just shy of cuticles, to stagger layers to create a tapered look, otherwise it will be chunky 2. Dip nail into color powder at a 45 degree angle, pause, tap off excess powder. Repeat for all 5 nails: base, then dip, base then dip, base then dip, base then dip, base then dip. Yes..I just typed that 5x. 3. Using a dust brush, brush off any excess powder. If you skip this step, your base coat brush will harden 4. Apply 2nd base coat, closet to cuticles, then dip again. Repeat on all nails, then dust off excess powder 5. Apply 3rd base (final) base coat, closest to cuticles, then dip into CLEAR SET POWDER, not colored powder. This is a finer powder. Dust off any excess clear set powder 6. Apply OPI Step 2 Activator (3-4 mins dry time) 7. File nail with OPI Edge 180 8. Buff nails with OPI Flex 100/180, rough side first 9. Smooth nails with OPI Flex 220/280, finish with the smooth side of the file 10. Brush off any excess dust 11. Apply another layer of OPI Activator (this is the 2nd layer) after buffing (3-4 mins dry time) 12. Repeat steps 7-11 on the other hand 13. Make sure nails are dry from Activator application. Wipe nails with a dry, lint-free wipe before applying top coat 14. Apply OPI Step 3 Top Coat using minimal strokes and float your brush. Wipe the brush to avoid hardening 15. Apply a 2nd coat of Top Coat (allow 1-2 mins of dry time) 16. Wait 5 minutes to set and dry 17. Apply OPI Pro Spa Nail and Cuticle Oil to finish 💅🏽

All listed issues... were consisted problems for me and I was sure of my mistakes...you addressed each one... giving me hope...the next application should be flawless, Thank You!😄

This is the simplest video ever! Well explained and right to it. I’ve been looking for a good video and too many people leave the guess work for this stuff. This is perfect!!♥️

Thanks so much for the awesome video. I’m a silversmith and also my own jewelry hand model. I got so tired of having to do a polish manicure just to take jewelry photos. I LOVE the dip powder! It holds up to many weeks of filing, sanding, and bashing silver. Forget the stickers, too. The biggest thing that helped me is the base coat application. I’m getting so much better. And good grief, who has time to apply a polish manicure every week?! 😅 I don’t!

All I can say is thank you!!! I did it for the first time using your tutorial and it turned out great.

Just ordered my first home dip powder kit and I’m so excited to use this video!!!

I like your video it was very easy in and I will watch it again

thank you so much for this informative video, cheryl! i watched it 9 times before trying because i was waiting for my supplies! i am obsessed. I need a bit more practice because i got some clumps around my nail walls but i will practice!

Girl I needed this ! Mines weren’t coming out smooth . I’d apply all way up each time .... now I know thanks girl 😄

Finally able to find specific directions! THANK YOU!

I just ordered a dip powder kit, it should be here today. I’m so tired of my Gels not lasting enough time. This was such a helpful video! Can’t wait to try.

This is such a helpful video! Thank you!!!

This by far is the best OPI video

Base dip, base dip, base dip, base dip!!! I’ll never forget that lol. Thanks a lot!

Best video I’ve seen on dips!!! Great instructions thank you!!!

its amazing how the dip system starting at the home level.... of women who couldnt mix the acrylics mix + brush blend properly. polygel is also home care invented. BEFORE the nail market will only cater to the professionals and you HAD to lean those techniques/skillsets to do your nails at home. press-on nails , glue, nail polish =were only game in town for a long long time! 💅🏾now my 'home' nails last longer than 3 days 😂 I dont have to walk around with nail glue in my purse

Best that dip video i came across, geez 🙄 the other videos of ladies were talking talking i just couldn’t handle it . Thanks Cheryl for explaining soo well . I am a new subscriber to you today :) . I will definitely be watching other video tips of yours off to part two :)

Best Quickest Direct Review on this!!! Thank you i

VERY GOOD The video was excellent!! your honesty is appreciated

I'm new to dipping and wanted an intro that showcases the steps and finish. Nice job!😊

You are so meticulous about the important details, well done girl 💯

A wonderfully, thorough video. Thank you

I just had mine done, first time, they didn’t put that white powder or file to make them smooth so they stayed bumpy & then I wanted it shiny so I ask for another gloss coat & it got cloudy 😭, when I got home I filled them w/ the nail file & glossed over they look much better, smoother & glossy Thanx for this upload

Absolutely the best dip video!

Very nice.

Why is my second application of my top coat not drying?

Woww, this is gorgeous! Im living in Romania, i will must try it, but im not so profy like you😊

Great video super info/details

Thank you for this video! Done nicely. I'm a 30yr licensed appearance enhancement veteran. This is exactly like old-school glue-n-powder! lol But with color. 😉

Thank you so much going to order and try this weekend.

I wish the products were linked. Definitely trying these tips.

Thank you 👍👍👍

Awesome. I've been curious about the powder trend a d whether I should try it. Your nails look great!

Best video by far...buying this!

Great video! Thank you!!!!

Hi Janet, Sorry this is such a late video but I've only just found you Yeah!!! so glad. What a great & informative video. I've been doing nails for 40yrs+ but have never done a/c, however I've just bought the dip system & your video & explanations have really helped me understand it better. Hey & I can now advertise that I do a/c nails - good a? I love your voice its very soothing yet it helped me concentrate, haha you'd never think I'd been so long in the industry would you? I own my own salon, run a distribution for a large USA company & I'm an Educator lol. Its just that I've always been a gel girl. Thanks again for this fab video, I'm going to look at your other video's now. Xv

Great video

Excellent tutorial,thanks so much. Gorgeous

Thank you so much!! My nails look great!

The cuticle technique is amazing! Xx

Beautiful tutoring thank you!

Thanks so much for your video! So easy to follow. Did it with the complete OPI system for the first time and it turned out well. However, after about 5 minutes of being finished, I touched a nail and it still wasn’t dry and it put a mark on the nail (I was able to fix it later). It seems that it’s taking much longer than 1-2 minutes for the top coat to dry. Maybe 10 minutes or so. Any idea what I might’ve done wrong?

Amazing

Lovely video

Hi Cheryl! Great video 😊 I use to be a nail artist but only worked with acrylics and want to try this at home. Do you need to seal the cuticle with this like you do with acrylics? Im prone to lifting so want to get it right! Thank you 🙂

Nice work Cheryl!

Thank you this was the best for me.

Well executed tutorial

Great video thanks for the help

Cheryl, I do this professionally and I sometimes have a problem when it comes to the filing section that the product hasn’t hardened enough and it start rolling or coming off as I’m filling. Like it’s rubbery not hard. I want sure if it was because it was a dark color. I was worried it was the clear set causing the problem and maybe I should only do the color dip and not the clear at the end. It’s driving me crazy. Seems to do it the worst on the start color that I’m using so I was wondering if dart just doesn’t set as well is lighter colors.

Hi!! Best video tutorial I’ve seen. I just purchased the whole opi dip powder system. Do you have to use the clear set powder? This is the first video I’ve seen it used in. I purchased everything but then I just happened to see this video.

My problem is that the nails only last a day or 2 and then start chipping. I haven't used this entire process but wondering where I'm going wrong!

Beautiful!

Great tutorial!!

Hi Cheryl! First, thank you!! This video was amazing!! A couple of issues I’m having (using all OPI products!) Occasionally nails come out gritty/textured rather than smooth and the top coat tends to bubble up and clump after application. Any ideas what may be going wrong?

Excellent products 😍

Best video and the closest the way I learned at school 💅👍🙌

I really like the color you were using. Not sure of the color? What do you think about the Princess Rules? And I have the Red Apple color. I cannot wait to try after watching your video.

So, you do not need to by a battery operated or electric filer?. You made this look so easy. TY for the demo.

I just paid $50 plus tip for dip nails that I’m not pleased with. I’m going to order some colours and a drill and practice at home! Thanks :)

your vid help me so much

Great vid! So informative! I’ve tried my first set on a client and myself in bubble bath but it looks a little grainy when I look at them closely. Any tips or advice? Thnx xx

Great video! What color did you use please?

I’d like to use bubble bath but I’d like more coats of sheer than color. Can I do a couple coats of bubble bath and a couple coats of the color set powder?

I just purchased this system to try at home after watching your great video. It looks much easier that it is when you are inexperienced and doing your own nails. I live in a small town in Idaho and NO ONE will do this treatment….therefore I am on my own. After putting on the first base coat and dipping, my nails stayed wet. What am I doing wrong?

Sooooo gorgeous, thankyou.

Can you do a clear dip and paint gel polish over it?

Beat video! Thank you so much!

Thank you for the video:) I can’t found Bond Aid products to buy, can I use something else instead?

My top coat brush has stiffened up. I understand now why it happened, but is there anyway to fix it? Or do I need to buy a new one?

If the kit that I have doesn't come with clear dip should I just use 3 layers of the color instead? I know it's not as fine, but I don't think the two layers was thick enough and they've started chipping after 3 days

Best dipping video! I’m having a little problem with step 3 top coat. I don’t get the shine that I see in your video. Not sure if I’m doing something wrong. And when I applied a second top coat it didn’t dry.

I love this video. So helpful. I wonder if you can help me with something? My nails are lumpy and uneven due to a vitamin deficiency. Do you think the dipped nail might smooth that out without having to file them down even thinner than they already are? Also where can I find the cuticle pusher/dexterity tool? Thank you in advance

Do you have a step by step list to where I can print this out for future use?

Great video, could an electronic nail drill work just as well as the buffers? I tend to have uneven nail surfaces that I can’t get to smooth out with the buffers I use.

What can I do about a thick base coat? By bottle is all stringy and thick. Is it too late for it now? 😢

this video was so helpful! i use tips so would it better to use one clear coat first for the tip to be secure, two color coats, and another clear? or would that be too chunky?

Great video, Cheryl. Very helpful! Could you tell me what buffer you used (the white one) in the video? I have the OPI one but I don’t know which other buffer to purchase.

Great video! I was wondering if this will still work without the clear powder?

Great vid but do we need the activator again after filing ? Not seen it suggested twice on other dipping vids ? X

I was surprised at how much more skin came off at the cuticle, when I used an e-file. And it stopped my nail lifting problems.

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

The BEST!!! Thank you

My 2nd top coat never works. The brush hardens in between the 2 layers... help?!? Is there a reason? I followed the direction exactly as video shows

My finger nails is burning in the light what can I do to remedy it?

I like the LED gel top coat better because it's shiner but it keeps peeljng off... can i use gel top method or what am i doing wrong? 😢😢😢😢😢😢

Can someone help me solve this problem?! I use bubble bath dip, I sometimes get this rippling effect on the sides of nails right along the side walls. Any clue why this is happening & how to fix?!

so you don’t need to use the activator after each color layer you only need it for the last one?

What is the quickest way to remove dip nails?

Love the video. Im ordering everything for my girls for Christmas. What duster is this?

Hello could please tell me why I have problems with when I apply top gel it wrinkles and even second top gel it still dries wrinkled

I am practicing on my own hands and cannot get the top coat to stop pealing within a short time. I have tried gel OPI top coat, using base coat, and OPI top coat. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. Please help!!

How long does the top coat take to dry? I was doing okay until top coat seems to stay tacky.

Hey there thanks so much for the great video I used the gelish kit instead of opi but I did use the bondAid which Im greatful bc in the past I think this is why my nails left or pop off when I get them done professionally and myself ,bc the bond wasn’t good! So my question is why isn’t my top coat drying shiny ??

Thank you for this. What colour are you using it’s stunning ? x

Question for you! So 2 applications of color and 3rd application is the clear setting powder? Correct? Or 3 applications of colored powder and THEN clear setting powder?

I'm having problems with to coat being not shiny? If I want to use light cure to coat can I?

What colour powder did you use in this video?🤗

Muy interesante, dónde puedo comprar el kit completo? para hacerme yo misma uñas,