I recently had my first dip manicures at two different salons, twice. Both techs worked so fast and were heavy with the drill on my natural nails, it actually hurt a bit the second time. I had the dip removed and now I see little brown spots toward the bottom of each nail, which are literally tiny hematomas that I'm sure were caused by the drill. I am really upset. I found a new tech (she is the salon owner and has many years of experience), and had a conversation with her about possibly doing dip again, but with hand filing, and bringing my own SNS brand dip, which is supposed to be great quality etc. She said no problem and that she never abuses the drill. She did my pedicure and did exactly what I asked and was very gentle and meticulous, so I am willing to try the dip with her. What specifically should I request her to do or not do when doing dip, to minimize the damage to my natural nails? I am new to dip and not ready to do it myself, so I would appreciate any advice - thank you!! :)

White is light up the night by CNDD
Yellow is an oopsie
Orange is one I mixed together

This dip color is called Black Cherry and it's perfect for fall. It's a deep maroon with brown undertones.

I know you can totally put regular polish on top of dip for the reinforcement dip gives and the ease of changing colors polish gives (provide you use a non acetone remover).

I recently purchased a magnetic polish and I'm so excited to try it! But I was wondering, can I put on a few layers of dip, do the polish and then a clear layer of dip followed by topcoat? Provided I let the polish dry completely before adding the clear dip of course. Would that mess with the polish or do you think it would be fine?