I haven’t been here for a while Kate. You work at a salon now? Wow! 🤩 Do you plan to be a licensed nail tech? 😀
@katesnails4 күн бұрын
That’s the ultimate goal! 🥰
@gemlady5214 күн бұрын
@@katesnails Super exciting, congrats Kate! Your videos have been so helpful to me over recent years, I know you're gonna kill it as a nail tech! 🤩I'll be attending nail school early next year to be a licensed nail tech myself. Thanks for unknowingly being part of my journey and nail tech goals! 😍
@ArlenePritchard7 күн бұрын
Are you using builder gel as the "glue*.
@katesnails4 күн бұрын
Yes!
@dsarah37 күн бұрын
Can I use dip powder instead of gel to finish the manicure? Without curing under a lamp, will the tips stay on? Ty!
@katesnails4 күн бұрын
Yes!
@dsarah37 күн бұрын
Thank you! I was looking for a way to do tips without using a UV/LED lamp:) How long do your tips usually last? How do you remove them? TYSM!
@katesnails4 күн бұрын
I find between 2-3 weeks! You can simply soak off using pure acetone!
@ssmurch264610 күн бұрын
mine arent sticking, any tips?
@katesnails4 күн бұрын
Making sure you prep the nails properly!
@natalieleonte357010 күн бұрын
Hi. This is very easy. How long do they last? Thank for the video.
@katesnails4 күн бұрын
I find they last about 3 weeks before needing to be filled!
@dapanda599211 күн бұрын
Wow you are so helpful!!! I was always nervous about and thought it be more crazy complex 💖🌸 but you made it so easy to understand 😊 thank you so much!!!
@caroleblair143812 күн бұрын
Very pretty ❤
@urfav_elisa-f3g14 күн бұрын
could you do a vid o how to remove
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Hi! I have a removal playlist with some common techniques that can be used for types of manicures like this. I recommend filing off majority of the product, cutting down excess length, and then soaking off in pure acetone!
@urfav_elisa-f3g12 күн бұрын
thankyou❤💅
@sheilarideout450620 күн бұрын
Thanks!! great info
@BLTBALLER20 күн бұрын
I did this for my daughter but the tips lifted not sure what I did wrong
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Hi! Lifting commonly happens when the nails aren’t prepped properly. Make sure the cuticles are pushed back, the surface of the nail is lightly buffed, and there is no dust. I also recommend using a dehydrator!
@jennettebaez798821 күн бұрын
Great video🎉🎉🎉
@misskross197024 күн бұрын
Should filmed doing the tip.
@ItoNarasimha26 күн бұрын
I got this done today for the first time and im really worried about the tips popping off. Someone tell me how strong they are pls, im going mad trying not to put too much pressure on my nail tips
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
From my experience, these nails are very durable!
@ItoNarasimha13 күн бұрын
@@katesnails thank you so much!
@mariaamorelli455626 күн бұрын
I’m confused! Inside the tip u put the same primer that u used on the natural nails. Then u put the 4 in 1 gel base. I don’t see u putting any glue. Am I correct?
@yoo176413 күн бұрын
The product she used is another adhesive. When she puts the tip on her nail and cures it in the light it sticks to the natural nail and will last weeks if done right
@janecearley697528 күн бұрын
Cute mani..
@KarenWeeks-x2oАй бұрын
Hi so u put tips on the layer with build a gel and cure it is that all it takes
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Yes!
@BowlingNCoastersАй бұрын
Do you do nail painting at willow creek lanes? Lol
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Yes, that’s me!
@ramonagriffin8031Ай бұрын
After a week of my dip nails can I put a coat of double dip topcoat on my nails.
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Hi! You can refresh the dip nails with another layer of the dip top coat. I would also recommend trying a gel top coat instead, as I find it stays shinier longer!
@mariannerayo8608Ай бұрын
This was great and I appreciate that it was short. I am surprised that you can cut/shape your tips without them breaking. Also, am I correct that you used regular nail polish on top of your dipped nails? Why not a colored dip powder? Do they stay on without chipping? Thank you!
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Thank you! I did not use regular polish, I think I followed it with some gel polish color. You can definitely use a colored dip powder, and it will last and look great!
@annamariasimon1437Ай бұрын
Szia köszönöm szépen ❤
@annacelene5072Ай бұрын
by far the best and most helpful nail tutorial I've watched!!!!
@joankensingten7680Ай бұрын
I want this. What should I ask for at the salon to get this?
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Hi! It really depends on the salon. Some don’t offer a builder gel manicure. I would ask for a builder gel manicure with gel polish on top!
@urfav_elisa-f3gАй бұрын
will you add a video of how to remove these
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Hi! The easiest way to remove would be to soak off. I recommend filing off majority of the product, and then soaking in pure acetone!
@asboukcomfortable1670Ай бұрын
These nail & gel polish topcoats & basecoats just ruin my nails! Best gel polish topcoat is CND SHELLAC TOPCOAT AND BASECOAT, AND ZOYA ARMOR TOPCOAT. But need a strong base! UK 🇬🇧
@asboukcomfortable1670Ай бұрын
I need something to strengthen my long bendy nails, all these fancy nail basecoats and strengthener made my nails chip and break! Essie Here Stay basecoat, Essie No chips topcoat, Nailtek 2, Seche Vite Quick Dry topcoat, Kiara Sky Sticky basecoat, MTSSII GEL POLISHES AND BASECOAT AND TOPCOAT, Sally Hansen insta dry clear Topcoat, etc...All these chemicals ruined my strong long nails 💅! Boo! UK 🇬🇧
@faithwalson5018Ай бұрын
Love it!
@CrazyluffyHiАй бұрын
Ive got the same kit but it didnt come with the powder since it was empty there was only a bit for one finger so than I figured it out 9n my own without the powder but also awesome video!!
@nicolastanislaus1975Ай бұрын
I wanted to see the red look with dip powder??
@pimesulejmani-ws6vmАй бұрын
After all of this can we put hard gel in top is that gonna work?
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
Yes! You can put hard gel over the tips.
@graysinnash8272Ай бұрын
so for the primers you use, are they absolutely necessary for application?
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t say they are absolutely necessary, but for long lasting nails I would definitely recommend.
@Z3ll0Ай бұрын
How long do you let it cure for the first coat?
@katesnails13 күн бұрын
I cured each layer for 30 seconds!
@missmissy91772 ай бұрын
❤Hi did you air dry or did you put under a gel dryer?
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
Hi! Under a uv/led lamp. ♥️
@missmissy91772 ай бұрын
@katesnails cool thank you for helping me save money
@Drmatic1692 ай бұрын
So NO gel polish machine necessary for these, WOW!! So the key then is to purchase gel nail polish that doesn’t need a machine to set it?!?
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
Hi! So these do need a uv or led lamp in order to cure (dry). There are some really great cheap options on amazon that work well!
@Drmatic1692 ай бұрын
@@katesnails Oh ok I was confused because you didn’t show one in your video, I was hoping for a step by step, thanks though.
@bartoszlisiak25422 ай бұрын
Youbiutiful ❤
@sunshinefalls2 ай бұрын
How durable are they? Are they as durable as acrylic. Just dun like it when nails pop off, but I want to try gel over acrylic
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
These are very durable! You can make them even more durable by adding a builder gel or gel polish on top.
@tiisetsohlaoli43362 ай бұрын
thanks
@mollymccray66482 ай бұрын
Stunning!!💕
@aliengringolandia41142 ай бұрын
Do you need to flash cure them?
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
I do recommend flash curing the nails in place after each nail gets applied, and then doing one full cure once all of the nails are on!
@bartoszlisiak25422 ай бұрын
Hello Ladies 🌹 Youbiutiful ❤
@teodoramatejevic50042 ай бұрын
Do anyone know why my builer gel is peeling off from base, like base remain on the nail, only gel is peeling off…
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
I recommend making sure the surface of the builder gel has some texture to it (slight scratches from a file) to make sure that the gel has something to grip to when applied on top!
@mackenzie21842 ай бұрын
The site says that activator isn't needed, which is obviously incorrect. You do need to use the activator. Also, this product isn't available on Amazon anymore
@AlexandreaLorraine2 ай бұрын
Do you recommend rubber base gel to overlay on tips or builder gel?
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
Hi! Builder gel is definitely thicker, and will give a stronger feel, whereas rubber base is a little bit more flexible. Lately I’ve been loving using Luminary on my nails! 🤍
@AlexandreaLorraine2 ай бұрын
I love you channel! I want to start doing builder gel nails with tips
@psgirl4now242 ай бұрын
Aren’t those acrylic?
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
These are not acrylic! These nails were created using gel products.
@magdafakhoury10972 ай бұрын
Thanks But no UV
@BerryBros-gg5wr2 ай бұрын
Were you able to create an apex with the dipping?
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
Yes! If you wanted even more of an apex, you can do thin layers of liquid and powder in the center of the nail to really create that curve.
@biogirl32272 ай бұрын
This is *exactly* what they do at the salon. It takes an hour or more, and they usually have to open up the foil and mess with it several times, after waiting in between. Did I miss something?
@biogirl32272 ай бұрын
And your nails are super dried out afterwards, and crack VERY easily (compared to how easily they crack without any tampering) I'd really love to find an *actually* quick way to do it.
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
Hi! I personally did not experience the soaking to take that long. Make sure you’re using 100% acetone, and you could also add heat to speed up the process. I have some additional soak off videos on my channel that I recommend you check out if you’re looking for a different method.
@mollymccray66482 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Your nails look so gorgeous!! 🩷Did you experience much nail damage? Are these simple to remove?
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
Thank you! If you soak off and are gentle, there is absolutely no damage to the natural nails :)
@mollymccray66482 ай бұрын
@@katesnails thank you so much!🥰
@imhigh88182 ай бұрын
How long does this last?
@katesnails2 ай бұрын
I find my gel manicures usually last 2-2.5 weeks before chipping or looking grown out!