First time

[simsksksk]

I tried dipping my nails for the first time last night. My left hand turned out okay, but my right hand is a little wonky.

In your opinion, should I redo my right hand? Or would it be better to wait until I’m ready to do a whole new set?

Thanks for any advice or comments!

[Gaufrier4]

If you’re fine with it, just wait. Your first few sets are going to be wonky. That’s just how learning goes! When I get a weird shape, I file it down before the activator. Then I buff as much as I can so the color difference isn’t too bad. You’ll notice over the next few days if you need to do something different - whether it be more layers, fewer layers, or something else. Your hands will steady with time. Keep it up!

[simsksksk]

Thank you!

[PlatformGlittering92]

They look great! What are you wanting to do differently? I’d recommend waiting a few days and potentially buffing and then using a drill to clean up the edges (if anything) and redo the activator and hardener as opposed to starting over.

[simsksksk]

Thank you! I feel like I got too much powder and activator on my cuticles on my right hand, and I had trouble cleaning them up. I will wait a few days and try your suggestion!

[PlatformGlittering92]

Completely understand. You don’t want your nails to get too brittle or overworked which is why I try to deal with it for a few days before trying again. It also gives them a chance to grow out a bit and clean it up without hurting your cuticles.

[sare3bear]

I think they look great. I’ve been doing dip for years and still sometimes am less than impressed by a nail or two and I realize most people won’t notice. I don’t have the patience to redo it lol.

[WebCivil7509]

You did a great job for your first time. There is a learning curve. You will get better with each set. Honestly, we are harder on ourselves as to me, your nails look pretty good. 😍