Grow Natural Nails with Gel & Acrylic Powder Full Tutorial 

I can’t believe you posted this 7 years ago and I’m just now seeing it! I just did it with white acrylic power and I love it! Can’t wait to see how long it lasts. I’m a hairstylist that specializes in braiding and I don’t like long nails. This is perfect, thank you!

IT WORKED! I did everything you instructed in your video. Now I don't have to worry about breaking my paper thin nails on everything. I'm glad I found your video and thank you so much hun.

Thank you so much for this! My rubbery, peeling nails wouldn't even hold gel polish. The salon did acrylics over gel for me but I knew I did not have the time or patience to do straight acrylics and fills (nor the money to keep going to the salon). This method is so easy and lasts 3 weeks on me. Looking down at a polished hand gives me an uplifting confidence. I silently thank you every time I do my nails.

Finally a tutorial of exactly what I was looking for

I love this idea. It's exactly what I've been looking for to grow my natural nails. Thank you.

Yes, I’ve been learning about this from a couple of other nail ladies on RU-vid. I started with dip systems, and am also very into polygels now. Thanks for showing us this great stuff!

Thank you for this video! It is a wonderful solution for people who constantly pick at their very short nails. My nails are now strong and beautiful. This technique makes them look so natural...and it's SO easy to do. :) Thanks again

This was the most helpful video ever! I've been using powder dip system for almost a year and my nails got really weak. I was looking to experiment but I'm so glad I found your video. Just knowing someone else tried it and worked is all I was looking for. Now I'm definitely going to try this. Please create more videos!

I’ve been doing mine this way for years! I found it so much easier than doing acrylics on myself.

this is so much easier and more conveneiant than the other dip videos i have found! thank you so much. all i need is the buff block and acrylic powder and im set. thank you soooooo much

I’m a nail tech and I’ve been wanting to try something like this. I’m going to try it but with builder gel. Thank you so much for sharing.

Sending big hugs from a wintry Australia. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I did this today and finally I think i may just be able to grow my nails! I had acrylics about a year ago and they really damaged my nails ... I've always had thin nails but what happened after the acrylics was just sad. But the thing was, having the acrylic nails was also one and only time I was able to grow them because they were so strong while they were on. Anyway ... long story short, you have totally come to the rescue! This was easy and even though they're short right now, they turned out awesome.

I have seen this before from LisMar . Great idea and it really lets you grow out the nails . Nice video !

+Jazz J, Yes, you can use any gel and you would follow the same steps. Just make sure you cure according to that gels needs. Thank you for watching! :) (I can't reply to your comment, hopefully you'll check back and see this.)

You are so good at explaining each step and editing your video to keep it short. Thanks for posting this!

I just tried this and I already love it!! I'm wearing it natural for now, i'm a hair stylist so my nails are always breaking, here's hoping this works well for me! Thank you so much!!

Best how to nail tutorial I ever saw! I learned so much! THANKS!

Just love that way I have very thine nails and could never grow them, but now my nails are long and don't break as easy. It's the best way to grow natural nails.

Thank you so much for this video! It's solved all my nail problems!!!

That's an interesting way to go about growing your nails I'm growing mine as well and I'm starting work soon hopefully and will need something over my nails to keep from breaking them I'll have to save this video and do mine like this thank you for the video on growing out your nails and protecting them

I just (FINALLY) tried this...GAME CHANGER! I am in love with this process it's so fast and easy! thank you again!!!

I'm just now watching this video, it was very helpful. I'm going to try this asap. You're nails look great ! Thank you now I don't have to spend money going to the nail salon.

Man! You've saved me sooooo much time and money with this method! I just knew you could mix the two! So glad I found your video!!!!! 😄😍💅👍👍👍👍👍

I brush a thin layer of hard gel as a base for strength and just to keep the sofgel/gelpolish on. Regular soft gels or even base or tops just pop/peal right off my nails so I will definitely be trying this to see if my polish still pops off or not.

I didn't realize you could use gel and acrylic together, you made it look so simple. I will definately have to try this. Thanks for sharing! ☺

Worked like a charm...thanks a million 😊

Followed your video last night, and did this whole process. I LOVE IT. I have had everything, acrylic, gel, and this is my favorite thing to do. I just need to get more practice and not make them so thick. I also used FingerPaints B/TC. Love your videos so much!!!

Thank you so much for showing me this this was such an easy step-by-step guide

This video is amazing! So easy to follow and do. Thank you!!!!

Hi I just did this, it look great even holds my broken nail in place can't even tell it broken hopefully will grow out. Please show us when it starts to grows out what to do then. Thank you xxx

I just did this on my nails!! Wish I could share a picture!! It's not perfect but it's functional and I will get better I am sure was just thinking I wasted my money on the acrylic kit cause I couldn't do the brush application like nail shop.. But your method it's fantastic

I wish l could show you!! 🤩 how they turned out!! Thanks to your help!! 😘☺️ l watched this video like 7 timesss!! 👍🏽 I did it 4xs with clear builder and mirror finish top coat! 💅🏽

I have to try this I've been getting gel polish for awhile now but I want something a bit more sturdy. This look like an awesome technique

That's a good idea... I'm doing the same thing except I'm adding a thin layer of acrylic then the gel polish. I like your idea better

So easy... can’t wait to get my nails done! ❣️❣️

i was looking something for grow my nails! im gonna do it! great vídeo! 😆

Awesome! My nails are so short and I really don't like acrylic nails all that much. I like to do my nails at home and acrylic nails are too much work, so I'll definitely will give this technique a try. Thank you so much sharing!

tried this n fell in love!!!!!

Never seen this before! Thank you for the tip!

This technique looks easy, your nails look great ☺💅❤

Omg thank u soo much saved me a trip to salon and wats even better looks like a pro did them not bad for my first try

This video has changed it all for my nails! Thank you!

I just wanted to stop by and thank you for this video. I live on a tight budget, but I love beautiful nails. Because of illness, I've always worn acrylics, done at the salon, but that's way out of a disability budget. I gathered all these items and dove in head first. Yes, my first set only lasted a few days before the lifting started, but I knew I needed a better method from removing dead cuticle skin (just wanted to use what was already in the house). I tried to tag you on instagram, but couldn't find you, so i tagged you on Facebook, cause i was just so proud of how they turned out (lol). I've ordered a better cuticle pusher, cuticle remover and the gel you showed in the video (don't want to do the buffing, lol). Thank you for the time & energy you invest into these videos. Blessings!!!!

I enjoyed the video. It seems very easy and effective.

I use this method all the time!

I just did this. Worked out great ! I plan to do a gel color over it, but I was thinking, for those that like to change nail color every few days you could use regular polish over this, and just use a non acetone remover to take off the polish for color changes. That way it wont affect the gel/acrylic layers.

Thank you very much love how you explain every step.

I have a few cracked nails is this a good way to patch them up and prevent them from breaking while they grow out

Thanks for this! I'm doing this tonight!

Great how to thank you so much,I am definitely going to try this xx

great tutorial thank you! Have you found that regular nail polish stays on longer over top of the acrylic?

Hi, do you know if I can use the IBD Flex Translucent Powder as the acrylic? I normally use the Red Carpet Manicure System and the LED Light as well as the dehydrator, base and top coats. I like the light pink color option from IBD but I'm not sure if it'll work. Any suggestions/feedback would be appreciated. Thank you!

I love this and want to try it, but do I have to use a lamp if I'm using the gel that doesn't require it?

Wonderful idea - great tutorial as well. Thanks hon!

awesome love the idea!! I will try it especially now that I just removed my nails!! TFS

This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing.

I really enjoyed this video, I'm glad I found it. I have been doing powder dip for a few months and wanted and easier change. My question is, do you have to soak off every 2 weeks or will this last longer? and How would you do a fill in? Any response would be greatly appreciated. Keep doing these tutorials!

Thanks for this video. This is such a good idea. I will be trying this on soon. My nails have become so thin and they are constantly splitting :( I hope this works for me.

As a nail tech that specializes in natural nail care, I was drawn to your video. First I want to say that you do really good work, not just your technique but everything presented. From your video process to your calming voice. Your nails and hands are beautiful too. The only critique I will offer is that I was given the impression this will allow one to "grow out natural nails" which in effect one will using this technique. However, that being said, you are still committed to doing fills and once you remove this product, your nails will be weakened, not strengthened. It's just not possible.... I would recommend taking Biotin as a supplement and using cuticle oil regularly. Keeping a natural nail strengthener is a good idea as well and a good one in my experience is Cuccio. I have helped my share of women grow their natural nails out w/o using any acrylic or gel. It's a preference thing tho because polish just lasts twice as long with an enhancement product opposed to natural nails. Nail tech important tip would be to cap the free delve and use a topcoat ever 2-3 days to keep your polish intact longer. I definitely would recommend this for those who are trying to get away from the commitment to straight acrylics and/or straight hard gels by gradually weaning them out. Maybe start out this way then take out the gel polish and use nail glue OR just use a layer or two of soak off gels. Lastly, this is quite clever really how you have managed to mix two concepts (products)-it reminds me of the newer versions of glue systems out now such as Kiara Sky. Back when I did more enhancements, Backscratchers was thee brand to use...lol Boy did it smell...but is great for doing patch jobs or overlays. Or one layer to hold polish optimally. Either way...just thought I could enhance your comment section with some pro tips and point of views from someone who mostly does natural nail care. I wish you all the best & continued success with your channel here. Best in the new year...

lovely explanation and video. I would suggest that your top coat be a bit thicker or even 2 coats, to make it more smooth, then you will be able to use standard acrylics...even the color ones without buffing.

Excelente vídeo! Me encanta

u r a genius. i think i can actually do this. tfs

Hey, how long do you keep them and how do you remove the regular polish from it? When I do this I remove polish with acetone but that also causes lifting and makes my base not last.

I am going to try this I love gel and fearful of acrylic. Thank you .

can you use any type of acrylic powder, or a specific type? I have gel polish/lamp and am excited to try this!

This is awesome! Do you think I could use this method as a fill in on already done acrylic nails? It would be nice to transition without soaking acrylics off.

Hi I can't find the diva D.C. Acrylic anywhere so I was wondering if I can use regular acrylic powder for it if I buff enough ?

I knew it... thank you soo much.. I was waiting for a vid like this.. I've seen the ones that dey use those dipping method.. and kept asking can we use regular gel and acrylic that kept saying no. so i didn't even bother to try it my self was planning to buy the dipping meant for this.. but omg. thanx goodness I didn't cus now I know it does work w any reg gel and acrylic. thank you sooo very much..

I was wondering. Can you do a mix of gel builder with the acrylic powder mixed together

Hi , My name is Janet. Thank you so much for your video.. You have a lovely way to explain the steps . thanks again .. Great Job...

Wow I might try this with glitter powder

Tfs this is a great way to protect my weak grown nails after i remove an acrylic set!!!

Hey will this work with the gel polish that also has an activator it doesn't require a heat lamp? I believe it's the Broadway nails gel kit?

So you can use any loose acrylic powder? And do you have to use bake gel or is there some other gel you can use?

hello thanks for ur explanation...i want to ask u did u use the led light when u put the base or top code because form my understanding we should have led light to have a nice nial.

Thank you so much I am a nurse and they really trip about acrylics but this way they look so natural that it would be hard to tell if they are mine or acrylic nails I am going to do this from now on so that I can at least have something on my nails 💅🏾🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Awesome video, what type of led/uv light is best to use?

Seen your video did it myself love it 🥰

how long will this last and will it make ur nails stronger and less easier to break

What’s the difference between building up the base coat and the top coat? Does it matter which you use to do your layers?

Do u have to use gell polish or can I just use regular polish and dip with acrylic?

So i can basically use any dip powder or acrylic powder......and then wondering, ..i should be able to even apply a tip with glue then after prepping, go aboutthis the same way??? I have alot of base gels to use up, and would rather that then using the resins they usually use for dip systems....please let me know, thankyou..

i'm going to try this...your nails look beautiful

I have watched your video several times (I want to make sure I do it right) but how often do you either repeat, and how do you either soap and clean the nails before you start over. Thanks so much

Could you use this method with a tip and build a nail like you would with a normal dip system?

Is there a way to avoid bubbles in the acrylic? I did it and some of the nails look cloudy but I don't know what I did differently on those, if anything.

My hands n nails look just like yours 😘😘 great video..

I love your video!

hi easy to follow video, love it. Can you use a gel polish that doesn't use a light? i have an essie gel polish i love can it be used?

Thanks hon for this video my natural nails are so soft so this will definitely give me the strength I need to grow them out ☺😁Thanks again!! Tfs

I love the view of the dish. LOL Thank you very much your nails look beautiful you should give us an update on the length of them. I want a girl mine really long like Seas nails

Love this tutorial! Thank you!!

Looked for a video like this all over! Thank you Thank you!!! 2017 yess..lol

Can you use the gel coat that does not need to be cured. Like the sally hanssen one or any of the newer ones that have come out? Great video by the way😊

Awesome! Thank you!

Thank you!v Where do you buy the acrylic powder? I am new at this. And why do you new to put your nails on the light?

Awesome idea, I'm going to try this on my mom. She's always complaining that her nails are easy to break. She uses a lot of water every day. So I hope it helps a bit. Thanks again. :)

Great Tip i will try this. Keep you posted.

100mg b6 vitamin daily will help your trembling....i had that problem and it was very hard to do acrylics cuz my hands trembled so much ☺ excited to try this technique!

glad I found this video. exactly what I need!