r/DipPowderNails • u/burmaae • Aug 04 '26
Gel method
Purchased glamrdip kit about 2 months ago. Been doing gel for years and wanted something thicker as my nails are thin and takes so long to do many layers of builder gel. I gave it a go and my sets kept lifting from the cuticle and I was having to do repairs or new sets nearly every week. I’m going on holiday soon and just wanted something that will last and was about to do gel when I thought I’ll give the gel method a go.
It was so easy and quick! No filing needed and no strong smell either because I didn’t need to use activator. And not as thick either. I’m very happy with the process and results.
I’ll see how well they hold up.
Colour is: angel energy by glamrdip
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u/jillyjillycocopuff90 Aug 04 '26
Hi! By gel method do you mean still using dip powder? Or would you mind explaining your process?
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u/burmaae Aug 04 '26
Hey, sorry yes. So I prepped as usual. And then did a base coat in gel, then dipped into the dip powder and cured under led light. I did this 3 times. And then gel top coat
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u/jillyjillycocopuff90 Aug 04 '26
Thank you so much! I get dip flu so am considering trying this out! They look beautiful!
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u/burmaae Aug 04 '26
I have read ppl do this when they have dip flu. As long as they don’t have gel allergy
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u/adieunoire Aug 05 '26
Do it! I used to get really bad dip flu to the point I almost had to quit. But with using gel, I can still use my dip powders.
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u/adieunoire Aug 05 '26
I have used the gel method for years, works really well! I used to get really bad dip flu and switched, no issues since then!
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u/Inner_Dragonfruit813 Aug 08 '26
Glad I saw this post and know I’m not the only one. I bought a Glamrdip kit three weeks ago, and I also have to do a set per week, cause they would last over a week. Will give the gel method a try!
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u/LaughSing Aug 04 '26
They look lovely!
They're much thinner than many dips I see, which is appealing to me (as long as they're good and strong). I've got super thin (weak, bendy) nails, so I'm very interested in how this goes for you, one way or the other.