American dipping kit

This is a really great “beginner’s” kit! I followed the very easy-to-read directions and was very pleased with the results. I’ve had an electric manicure set for years and used it to file down any rough areas. It really saved a lot of work, so I recommend you invest in one if you intend to do your own nails instead of spending a fortune at the salon. I enjoyed doing it myself so much that I doubt that I’ll return to the salon! This kit makes 30+/- sets of nails ($1,400 savings for me!). A few things I learned: (1) use an electric manicure tool with “fine” grit paper. (2) use a THIN coat of the Gel Dip & Top liquid or else you’ll have a glob of dip powder on your. It’s better to do more “dippings” of thin coats than one thick coat. (3) I wiped the mouth of the Gel Dip & Liquid bottle as soon as I was finished with it so the lid wouldn’t stick. Some customers complained about the bottle breaking when they forced it open. I tested the bottle about an hour after I finished my nails two weeks ago, and again today. It opens easily. Yea! (4) use the plastic clips (cheap!) to hold the acetone-soaked cotton on your “old” nail coating to remove it. I could move around, drink my coffee and watch tv while soaking it off rather than sitting still for 20 minutes. (5) it’s imperative that you push back/clip your cuticles prior to even attempting to use this kit! And, try your darndest not to get any of the solution(s) on your cuticles. It will come off with some gentle scraping, but you’ll save time and sore cuticles if you avoid this upfront. I am having fun learning to do my own nails and I love doing it in the privacy and safety of my own home. I highly recommend this kit!

I got the product a couple of days ago and decided to do my manicure for the new year despite having a 2 week old SNS mani from the salon. I couldn’t wait! Lol!The process is fairly simple, especially if you watch Tony’s videos many times before hand like I did. He makes it look easy! I think it will be once I have more practice. I chose to do the French mani with a pink overtone and an accent ring finger nail of white with silver glitter (sort of an ombré look).That’s probably too complicated for a first timer but I went for it! The two issues I had were that the gel is a bit thick so when i dipped it looked a little wrinkled in some nails. If I did the coat of gel very thin it dried too quickly and didn’t pick up the powder well. The other issue was the smile line, clearly user error, so I’ve ordered a little dipping tray to help with that in the future.One small thing I was disappointed about was the depth of the little powder containers. I couldn’t dip some fingers well without spilling powder. I think pouring some out first into the cap or something would help a bit.Overall I’m satisfied with the product and I give it 5 stars for allowing me to do this at home instead of paying $50 every 5 weeks (yes I went that long with SNS and yes it lasted but with lots of growth obviously! lol)!The true test, and I will update this review once I’ve done several manis, will be how long it lasts and how durable with no cracking. I have 3 children, I cook daily and wash dishes by hand, and work full time in an office typing most of the day. Let’s see how long this lasts!

The nail dipping kit works well but takes a little practice for novices like me.I prefer doing nails with a brush tho. I seem to be able to 'control' it better for a thinner laid nail if that makes sense.But for those that like to dip nails the quality is good.It does save money not having to go to the salon monthly.

This arrived way faster than expected..yay!I’ve only gotten the dip done at the salon twice and then just stopped going because it would begin lifting at the cuticle base within 4 or 5 days. 🙄. Ridiculous considering she charges $40. So I googled the dip system after seeeing her apply it, it seemed fairly straightforward.I came across the YouTube video by TP Nails where he shows step by step how to do the French manicure and the color dip. His directions were clear and easy to follow so I ordered this TP Nails American Manicure Kit. I knew there would be a learning curve, and expected it would take a good bit of practice but I was actually pleasantly surprised at my first try. (Pics included). I have short nails, and I like them that way BUT I like to have a manicured look. I like a clean, natural look, saving colored nails for special occasions or holidays. I will say, the step 2 reminds me of liquid superglue, it’s super thick and even smells like super glue- still nothing at all compared to the smell/fumes of acrylics.I suggest watching the YouTube video, several times before getting started. I guess I should also say that I have ‘less than steady’ hands and worried this could be a disaster. The pictures I included is my first try 1st- is without the last/top coat, the 2nd- is with the top coat. (Please don’t laugh 😂... there IS a learning curve. But I’m glad I ordered this set and will probably buy it again when it runs out.(⭐️)- The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because one of the jar lids (crystal powder base) was slightly opened/ajar causing the package to arrive with powder all over everything.

I've been using this product going on 4 years. Never had a problem. Loved that it's was really low oder. I running low on dip powder and activator so I decided to buy the kit again. I'm so upset they changed it. I'll be changing to different product as I can't take the smell!! Very strong and doesn't harden like it use to.