TankTop
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Post by TankTop on May 12, 2020 20:47:00 GMT
So, I bought a starter kit from Revel Nail and have now done my nails two times. I am shocked how easy it is.
If you are on the fence... go for it! I have done mine twice in 7 days because it is so much fun and I wanted to change the color. I even found a way to get them off easily online.
If you are in need of a new hobby, I highly recommend.
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Post by yodutchess on May 12, 2020 20:57:52 GMT
You should pay and tip yourself when you are done. You are probably saving yourself some money !
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miyooper2b
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Post by miyooper2b on May 12, 2020 21:02:32 GMT
I started using dip polish when the quarantine went into place. I love it and won't be going back to the salon. It took me about three attempts to get my nails looking like a nail tech had done them. The only problem is that I want to buy more colors!
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on May 12, 2020 21:04:40 GMT
I started using dip polish when the quarantine went into place. I love it and won't be going back to the salon. It took me about three attempts to get my nails looking like a nail tech had done them. The only problem is that I want to buy more colors! Already ordered three more colors! Oops! |
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Post by mom on May 12, 2020 21:04:46 GMT
So, I bought a starter kit from Revel Nail and have now done my nails two times. I am shocked how easy it is. If you are on the fence... go for it! I have done mine twice in 7 days because it is so much fun and I wanted to change the color. I even found a way to get them off easily online. If you are in need of a new hobby, I highly recommend. You should link us what you bought. I have been thinking about it but didn't know where to start with what to buy. |
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Post by mbanda on May 12, 2020 21:06:18 GMT
Tell us about the easy way to get them off! 😊
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River
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Post by River on May 12, 2020 21:09:10 GMT
Please share how to get it off easily. With everything shut down I was forced to try and get mine off by myself. Complete disaster!! I used 100% acetone and soaked for a good thirty minutes, rubbing what I could off every 5 to 10 minutes. It was a horrible nightmare that I hope to never repeat. 3 hours later with numerous soaks and I was in tears.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on May 12, 2020 21:20:14 GMT
I’m glad you posted this because I’ve been considering doing my own nails. I used to do the SNS dip powder at the salon, and while they’re supposed to put a portion of the powder into a smaller container for your use, some didn’t and would dip your nails right in the tub. Even if they take some out, you know some salons are pouring the rest back in the container after you leave because there would be a lot of waste. Obviously the whole idea of this grosses me out now to the point that I don’t know if I can trust enough to have mine done. Even paining my nails, using colors they’ve used on everyone else, concerns me.
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Post by Zee on May 12, 2020 21:21:59 GMT
I’m glad you posted this because I’ve been considering doing my own nails. I used to do the SNS dip powder at the salon, and while they’re supposed to put a portion of the powder into a smaller container for your use, some didn’t and would dip your nails right in the tub. Even if they take some out, you know some salons are pouring the rest back in the container after you leave because there would be a lot of waste. Obviously the whole idea of this grosses me out now to the point that I don’t know if I can trust enough to have mine done. Even paining my nails, using colors they’ve used on everyone else, concerns me. I'm pretty sure nothing can live in those chemicals, either in the polish or in the dip activator. |
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Post by quinlove on May 12, 2020 22:29:37 GMT
Is this just for manicures or can I use this for my toes ? Please say yes. They need help bad and I won’t go get them done, no way.
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Post by gar on May 12, 2020 22:52:51 GMT
I'm not a fan to be honest...I've never seen them thin enough to look that good. ~And I'd love to know the secret to taking them off easily!
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Post by templatequeen on May 12, 2020 23:00:23 GMT
Tell us about the easy way to get them off! 😊 I put warm , as hot as i can stand water in a plastic bowl, In a ziplock bag with cotton balls, i pour in some 100 percent acetone and soak them off takes about 10 mins total. |
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Post by kelbel827 on May 12, 2020 23:00:40 GMT
I just ordered some. Am I going to regret clear? I wanted to use my own polish.
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Post by templatequeen on May 12, 2020 23:02:23 GMT
I love Revel, they have the best customer service too, If you order a small jar and they are out, they will automatically upgrade you for free to the bigger jar. I love the specials they offer, there are some good FB groups out there also for tips and to see what the colors look like and for selling if you buy one you dont like you can trade with someone.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on May 12, 2020 23:12:05 GMT
I’m glad you posted this because I’ve been considering doing my own nails. I used to do the SNS dip powder at the salon, and while they’re supposed to put a portion of the powder into a smaller container for your use, some didn’t and would dip your nails right in the tub. Even if they take some out, you know some salons are pouring the rest back in the container after you leave because there would be a lot of waste. Obviously the whole idea of this grosses me out now to the point that I don’t know if I can trust enough to have mine done. Even paining my nails, using colors they’ve used on everyone else, concerns me. I'm pretty sure nothing can live in those chemicals, either in the polish or in the dip activator. That is a very good point. |
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Post by roxley on May 12, 2020 23:55:53 GMT
....the peas always make me buy stuff....
Just got done watching videos to see how they work. Off to pick a color.
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on May 13, 2020 0:23:00 GMT
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on May 13, 2020 0:24:37 GMT
Tell us about the easy way to get them off! 😊 I put warm , as hot as i can stand water in a plastic bowl, In a ziplock bag with cotton balls, i pour in some 100 percent acetone and soak them off takes about 10 mins total. This is like what I did. I used a ziploc bag with a paper towel. I have a bowl of rice that I just reuse each time to give it the heat needed. Heat the rice for 90 seconds for each hand. After filing off the shine it took 9 minutes to take off both hands today. |
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Post by TankTop on May 13, 2020 0:25:16 GMT
....the peas always make me buy stuff.... Just got done watching videos to see how they work. Off to pick a color. There is a girl on YouTube that has a very in depth video. Her name is Mrscallscampers. Here is a link to her video. youtu.be/_EVaJsSQHdI |
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on May 13, 2020 0:26:12 GMT
I just ordered some. Am I going to regret clear? I wanted to use my own polish. No! I think I would do my own polish over a clear dip base and top coat. |
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Post by TankTop on May 13, 2020 0:29:23 GMT
Also wanted to mention that an efile from Amazon makes the process so much easier, but it can be done without one.
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Post by cathit on May 17, 2020 15:38:31 GMT
I'm sorry, I don't understand either method of the quick removal. Could you give me a step by step? Thanks so much
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on May 17, 2020 15:46:01 GMT
Here is the video I followed. Instead of water I used a bowl of rice heated for 1 1/2 minutes. I also used a file to take the “shine”’off before I started. youtu.be/xw-l7h37BTc |
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Post by cathit on May 17, 2020 17:53:23 GMT
Thanks so much, this makes sense. This is so much better than wrapping the individual nails!
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on May 17, 2020 18:46:29 GMT
Thanks so much, this makes sense. This is so much better than wrapping the individual nails! Please report back on how it went for you. I save my rice to reuse. Now that I am dipping my own I use UNT Peel Base and afternoon about 5 days I can just pop them if like a press on nail. It is seriously a new addiction. Lol! |
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Post by scrappinmama on May 17, 2020 20:55:20 GMT
I am very intrigued. I love having my nails painted but I hate how they chip after a day or 2. I'm going to give it a try!
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Post by kenziekeeper on May 17, 2020 21:15:47 GMT
I love Revel, they have the best customer service too, If you order a small jar and they are out, they will automatically upgrade you for free to the bigger jar. I love the specials they offer, there are some good FB groups out there also for tips and to see what the colors look like and for selling if you buy one you dont like you can trade with someone. Can you post the names of the Facebook groups? Thanks! |
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Post by FurryP on May 17, 2020 21:28:05 GMT
So glad I am finally able to grow my own nails, I would not want to be going through all the trouble. Although I currently keep them filed down very short because I don't want any sneaky Covid hanging out under there.  |
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on May 17, 2020 21:48:18 GMT
I will say if you decide to do the dip nails the key is very thin coats of the step #1 Probase. Thin coats will keep it from being bumpy and wavy. It will lessen your smoothing time considerably.
I am on my third set. I had very little smoothing and filing that needed to be done.
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Post by AussieMeg on May 17, 2020 22:43:08 GMT
I mentioned it to DD months ago after seeing it on Facebook. She tried to buy me a kit for Mother's Day but every single place she tried was sold out.
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