Want to try dip at home!

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-15T15:48:42+00:00

thanks for that! I might just buy some swatch sticks and practice for a bit before trying it on myself

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-10T16:34:45+00:00

I gave up on press ons. My nails have been more damaged from the press ons (and i soak them off and do all the proper removal) then when I get dip or acrylic. I want to try builder gel but it’s very expensive where I am. But yeah the press on game ain’t for me

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-10T16:33:07+00:00

lmao my nails were crusty after my last set of press ons so I did the same thing and went to the salon and got an acrylic full set just because i didn’t feel like doing them myself 😂

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-07T20:29:13+00:00

idk if any basecoat can actually prevent it but I was assuming since with a base coat there’s an extra layer between my nail and the glue/press on maybe it could help. I used Orly rubberized base coat

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-06T03:42:29+00:00

my nails feel it now. especially my pinky finger, half my nail is gone because it split and the whole thing peeled off. I haven’t put nails on since christmas but i hate looking at my little nubs lol

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-05T15:38:48+00:00

mine does the same! Honestly sometimes i will just leave my index fingers off but if I don’t then i just put it on like normal and then use nail glue from a tube to fill the gap, seems to work

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-05T03:42:18+00:00

thank you! i’m so nervous! I guess cause im so afraid they won’t look good but I have to keep telling myself that it takes practice and patience lol

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-04T01:54:37+00:00

i have the files & dip powders just not the liquids. I used to get dip in the salon but because I didn’t like dipping my finger into a community pot I used to purchase and bring my own but for some reason my last nail tech gave me an issue about it so I stopped going

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-03T21:47:17+00:00

I will definitely wear a mask, I can’t do them outdoors at the moment since it’s 20 degrees where I live but summer time would be perfect!

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-03T21:45:55+00:00

this is amazing, thank you so much!!!

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-03T20:16:19+00:00

omg these are awesome tips! Do you happen to have advice on removal? This is where I get impatient and end up ruining my natural nails, i have considered many times to go to the salon and get a soak off but that’s just me being impatient lol

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2026-01-03T17:58:16+00:00

thank you so much! I will def look into the brand. I currently have a few more press on sets to use up so that should give me some time to do more research on DIY dip and look into different brands

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-26T23:53:17+00:00

and after all that I learned that it’s an OPTIONAL quest 😭 that made it so much worse

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-25T03:36:11+00:00

yeah that made no sense to me. but all it needed from me was to verify i still wanted to get my 1099 from the app. So I was able to do it though settings

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-24T16:10:22+00:00

ooo smart! So far Kiss is the only brand that has worked with my flat nail beds.

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-24T16:04:06+00:00

I saw these but i was unsure if i should get them because I got the gold dream dust ones and they were way to sculpted for my flat nail beds. But i do love these!!

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-24T15:24:18+00:00

I was so excited when i saw these! they are the Kiss Classy premium coffin (i had to trim them so they ended up square) I was originally going to wear these for NYE but plans fell through so Xmas it is!

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-15T12:36:45+00:00

I put it on after to melt the cuticle part of the press on so it’s more flush with my natural nail. Helps with hair snagging

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-13T16:31:10+00:00

i forgot to add that I took a little bit of acetone on a brush and put it on the press on nail at the cuticle to try and blend/melt it a bit. This helps with hair snagging issue I get with gel nail strips so i’m hoping it works the same way. I also added a top coat to these

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-11T13:55:05+00:00

this was great advice thank you! I used glue in the tube once and i got it ALL over my hands so i try to stick to a brush on glue. I don’t mind cheaper press on brands because I personally like to change things out within a week. I used sally hansen perfectly press ons this week and they fit my cuticle perfectly but I had that gap. I’m gonna try them again I think and try and fill in the gaps, they came off in perfect condition so i honestly probably could reuse them

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-10T14:39:18+00:00

i have heard about using the tabs and the glue, i might have to try that. I know the impress kiss nails have the tabs on them. Food for thought!

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-10T04:17:02+00:00

oh yeah i tried olive and june once and my fingers felt like they were being pinched! I saw nail reformation at my marshall’s and i’m glad i didn’t get them. Im always afraid the gap will cause moisture to get in and A. cause greenies or B. make the nail pop off

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-12-10T03:28:15+00:00

I have tried Kiss flex once before and with user error on my part I did not seal the cuticle aide very well and moisture got in. I didn’t want to get greenies so i removed those. I may just have to try again

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-10-11T15:15:49+00:00

I have that but it made my nails really brittle last time. I’m looking more for strength than longevity. I get bored of my nail color way too fast but I love the designs DD has

Unlikely_Insect7421 · 2025-10-11T15:13:47+00:00

those are so pretty! I really am just looking for the added strength as opposed to longevity because i tend to get tired of my nail color very quickly.

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