I honestly love Kiara Sky. That was the first brand I tried and I was hooked from then on with dipping my own nails. I still have the purple I first bought!
Yes to the KS liquids and to the nude and black. I’ve used KS regular dip powder and didn’t have any issues. In fact, I love their Cream of the Crop color! I personally don’t like the filing and buffing bc it’s the same each time and I just don’t need to watch it. I love these colors together too! Excellent choice girlie!! 😘
I would LOVE to see filing and buffing every single time!! 🤗 One - I like the longer videos! Two - I could always use the refreshers! I’m still trying to master my efile and it’s still a bumpy road for me! Especially when I have to hold it with my non dominant hand! But I do love these colors!! I only have Revel powders so far and I’m trying to use what I have before I buy a ton more - so I’m going to see if MAYBE I have some colors similar to recreate this! ❤️
Kiara Sky was one of the first brands I tried. I didn't have issue with their powders, but I hated their liquids. I bought their beginner kit and it was pricey ($100+). Never bought from them again. I like videos without filing... just give me the fun stuff!
I agree with you, I don’t like the golds that are yellow. I think I would like to see an occasional filing and buffing routine added in, especially with a chunky glitter. Almost forgot to say that the mani turned out really pretty! I love the color combos
I absolutely love Kiara Sky and have several of their All-In-Ones, dips, and Flow dips, plus their monomer and even some gel polishes and regular nail colors and am addicted to their tips. Their customer service is fantastic as well. Great company and you definitely get your money’s worth.
I love when you say “let me know if you want to see me do….” The answer is always YES! Not because I necessarily care about the product or technique or whatever but because I want to see all the Marla!!
Keep the filing and buffing in the video! I love watching you do that, because I feel like I pick up a new little tip every time I watch it. Just my personal opinion 🥰
Yes!!!!! I want to see the clear over black! 🙂 I have a bunch Kiara Sky that I have bought from a professional nail supply here in Virginia. I’m not as crazy about the professional dips as I am about the smaller companies, like Shameless and Shimmer and Shine! No where near the quality of those smaller companies! I always fast through the filing and buffing in videos because we all do it differently, but if they are included, it doesn’t bother me at all!🙂 Thank you for sharing this!
Beautiful color combo! I have a ton of Kiara Sky. Some I like , some I hate. I don’t know if the colors change the formula at all, but depending on the color is what determines my love or hate. I’m not explaining that right lol. I think certain colors perform better than others. But not because of the color itself. Ugh, I don’t know how to explain it……
Yes please do the black and nude!! Ive been wondering about ordering from them just bc they are a big name but I'm glad you did this video. I mainly get my dips from Lisa's nail dip pit and I love her powders and 2chicks 1dip and I'm about to try mountain momma's dips. I want to make it a point to try all small business dip company's lol idk why but I want to support them all!!
I have 1 KS color, Amulet, which was a particular purple shade I was looking for. I thought it was fine... until I ventured out and found other companies. I absolutely love the consistency, coverage, and feel. I say it feels like dipping into silk! And so far, I can dip, activate, and file their colors without a clear overlay. I'd love to see the black and nude please! Thanks Marla🤪
I would love to see what the nude looks like, I have such a hard time finding a good nude I will love how the color looks in the jar but then they all pull pink on me!!! beautiful mani!
I love love LOVE the color combo in this video. I have to say that I am a fan of Kira Sky. I have a few colors plus the clear and I do like them. I don't mind the full blown mani experience with filing and shaping. I also don't mind the shortened version with an option to watch filing and buffing at my convenience - I like that you mix them up.
Yeah, that glitter is pretty darn golden. I like it before activation rather than after. I'm not sure what I think of Kiera Sky products. I got their dark pink sheer, because i love wearing nude french manis, and the crystal clear on my nail bed in particular, but i like a pink tint. I'm still learning, and using other colors, and haven't done the KS french, yet, but I think I'll be doing it soon. Thank you for your honest review!
I absolutely love KS products. They were my first and I've had wonderful luck with all of their products. Having said that, I've also loved soooooooo many other dips to include igel and lots of other smaller companies and so many are much fluffier (is that a word) than KS. But I love their colors and will always use them in rotation with others. Thank you for sharing your opinions and your always gorgeous manis!
I love the colors here, beautiful mani. I am just starting with dip powders and I don’t think Kiara Sky would have been the first to try. The big jars and price point would be hard for me to try many colors. I am very interested in seeing “the perfect nude”. Filing & buffing 👍🏻
I have some reds and a dark purple and they definitely stain a lot. But I find they are easy and full coverage, but I agree they are not as soft and fluffy as other brands. But one of the reds is my perfect red so I make it work. Also, I don’t think filing and buffing is necessary in every video since you include the video in the cards.
I love getting the smaller jars now. I feel like my collection is getting so big and now since you mentioned it I'm going to get some empty jars so I can share ❤ Btw I enjoy watching you file. It's relaxing and I learn alot. Also never used this brand but I feel the same way about the yellow gold.
When I started dipping I started with Kiara Sky. Now I do love the brand but I now buy from small businesses, I also discovered I don’t need a 1 ounce jar. However, now, and then I do by Akira sky because it catches my eye.
Thank you for this video. I've been tempted to buy Kiera Sky, but it's so expensive. I'm happy with Sparkle and Co and the smaller companies. I love seeing the whole process, so if you kept your filing and buffing routine in the video I wouldn't be mad. Lol. Have a great day sweet Marla.
I started with Kiara Sky because I got suckered in by the ads. At the time they seemed good, but some of the powders gave me serious trouble. They were just so hard to work with. The liquids were ok but I've just found better. Like you I'm very spoiled by Igel and the wonderful small businesses I've found. The few kiara sky products I have are collecting dust now
I love watching your videos, I learn so much and you are just relaxing to listen too. I bought Kiara Sky a year ago as a kit, they are my first and only Dip Powders I have. But the liquids or powders seam to be changing. They seam to chip away from the edges and the Dip Top Coat was, and is pretty hard to work with, was thick at first, but it seams to be thinner and less hard as a year has past. I don't know if it is just me or the product.
The mani its self looks so pretty. Great colors that compliment each other!!! U did an awesome job as always. I really don't think I care for the white as much but the other two colors are really pretty I love the blue color. Great job sweetie
I want to see the black ⚫, the color of my soul! I do love their clear. It's super clear. Textures, yes other companies are finer, but I do love their powders. Not so much their dip liquids. I use their builder gel under my dip also. I tried their gelly tips, and it's not for me. I do love their dips though. The colors are amazing. I agree with the others. I like watching your whole process, filing and buffing included.
I would love to hear what you think about the liquids again! I only have a couple of their dips powders, mainly the French colors and a springy pink shade. I haven’t really given them a fair shot yet. I did buy the liquid set, and I used them once and was put off for some reason. I’ll have to break them back out and give another try. But I would love it if you would review those with an update video with the other colors you bought! 😊 I appreciate your honesty, and can 100% stand by you when you mentioned that the small businesses spoil us!
Also, same on the gold. I need a softer gold. S&Co made one in a special release set called Prosecco Princess. It is perfect and it can't be ordered. I haven't found one I like as much since. 🥂
As some that just stumbled upon your videos, the fact that you have the file and buff video available for me to see, I think that cool. If I were someone that was a frequent watcher I think I would appreciate the file and buff part not being added. I just got a Nailboo kit so I might become a frequent watcher lol nice video, thank you!
I haven't tried any Kiara Sky products, and at their price point...very doubtful. I'm sure they are pretty good, but I'd rather support the small businesses 👍🏼💅🏼
Great mani girl. I haven't used much of keriasky products just caues I can always get similar stuff for cheaper. I have tried the jelly full coverage tips kit. I got it when it was on sale of course nd was able to get 2 gel polish of my choice so that was cool. I loved the gel top coat it truley is a no wipe. It left my nail so shiny fell in love with it for a gel top coat but once again bit costly. But over all the kit was good haven't tried any her powders yet love the ones I got.💖💅💅
Hey Marla I do like it when you leave your buffing/filing links below, sometimes I just want to see a quick mani. Many times I need to go back and watch different techniques cuz I’m a beginner with all these products. Don’t have any Kiara Sky dips yet but I do have the liquids and would like your opinion on them. Confused with the gel liquid base polish and top coats that you have to cure and they claim to be no wipe but are tacky? This is such a learning process. Thanks for being you 🤗🤗
I would love to see all the possible videos you discussed. I have never used KS products but I like this combination. I am curious if that perfect nude would be perfect for all skin tones.
I love this combo mani! Okay so first, I agree with you, I stay away from yellow-toned golds too and haven’t strayed from Revel’s Prosecco because to me it’s the perfect one so far that doesn’t look yellow on me. Still all your colors look beautiful together! Also I do enjoy videos that include filing and buffing because I feel like I’m always learning in that regard and the filing can rly make or break a mani (for me anyways!). Plus filing is way more relaxing to watch than do. I’m always stressing when I get to the filing and buffing so I love inspo. 😂
They were one of the first brands I bought when I first started dipping and to ne honest haven't reached for them since. They were ok for me but like you said there are a lot of other great small brands out there that I love as well. I prefer the filing and buffing to see how I can improve my technique. Love your video as always ❤
Yes! Try the liquids. I know you don't use peel base at the moment, but I've been experimenting... with UNT and kiara sky liquids, my Manis last pretty long! I'm on day 9!! One corned did break off on my thumb (just the dip, not my builder gel).. with Virgo and gem I get like 4-5 days... igel is my next experiment with peel base!
@@MarlaKris they are pretty good I've used them the past 4 Manis now. They were my first good liquids I purchased. Kinda strong smell but over all I think they are pretty good, I think you'll like them!
Happy Monday! I am very glad to see this! I think if you pop one time & file & buff, just so that I can hear you & your daily stories & just hang out with you Marla. I mean..that is if you want too! :) Keep Smiling! (Pssst..it is important for me to let you know that I thought I was the one with the problem with Kiara Sky! Whew! I mean~it looks great, but for me its a sensitivity issue...I like the Rossi & the iGel dips better! )
I personally can't see spending that kind of money when there are other good products out there that give the same result, but that's just me. But to each his own. Thanks Marla for another great video
I agree ... Kiara sky were my first kits I ordered when I started dipping for that price point the powders were grainy and I could get good coverage with a few colors so I had to do more dips making my nails feel thick. There are many companies out there with much better pricing and the product itself is light and fluffy. Like double dip..I love their products and the pricing is less than 1/2 the price for kits ..
I haven't tried it yet but wanna try it just to try it. I def want to get ones that I can do both dip an acrylic. U always do such a great job with anything you come up with. I enjoy your feedback and everything I've learned from your channel!! ♡♡♡
The only kit I got was a couple years ago and I found my self over dipping 😩 it turned out nice but they were to thick … but this came out beautiful like always thank u for sharing .. and I would like to see how u buff them as well
I have used Kiara Sky. I hate their liquids but for me the powders are hit and miss for me. I bought a lot of their products several years ago but have not bought anymore since and probably won't buy anything from them in the future. For me it's not worth the price tag on them. But that is my opinion. As for filing, I love your videos short or long so it doesn't matter if you leave the filing in or out. I just love you, your laugh, your skill, and most of all your love for animals.
I have had problems with my dips not curing all all the way from the salon I used to go to. So I want to try the liquids myself to see if I can get a better result etc...
Marla! Speaking of your nails in previous videos - Would you be willing to do a video explaining the product and process of what's on your nails before you start the actual dip process? How do you get that very bottom layer to stay on so well between your dips and how often do you have to redo it and how?
I started out with Kiara Sky thinking they were a better brand. But after trying out other brands I don’t think they are worth the money. Also, two years ago I got a couple darker colors that had white speckles in it. When I contacted the company the customer service was awful! They wanted me to pay for shipping to return it, they would review it and if my return was approved they’d give me 25% of my money back. Thought that was a bit ridiculous.
I need to know, what glitter that is you are wearing! I have been looking for a pink/green kind of glitter. That looks like it is what I have been looking for. Can't wait for the video!
I need to see Perfect Nude! And Black. And Black with Clear. Lol I have their dark pink powder and it is a nice consistency and matches my natural nail tone perfectly. I also have their non soak off gel top coat, so I don't ruin my manis when doing my pedicures in the summer. I would also like the liquids review. Oh, and why don't you film filing and buffing for 1 or 2 nails. We can always fast forward if we don't want to see it. In my brief time watching UA-cam videos, when I click a link for a different video and I want to go back to the original video, I can't find what I started watching. I find it a pain and I am sure it is user error 🙃 Love your videos, Marla! And this mani is beautiful! ❤
My personal nail tech uses Kiara Sky all the time, as a dip powder, and loves them. I can’t remember if she’d ever used them in my nails though, cause she hasn’t done them for me in over a year 😂
Was that a Shameless plug?! Lol 😉 But I agree with you. Sometimes people gravitate towards “brand names” or bigger companies but you can get same if not better quality from smaller businesses. Support small businesses 👏
Although I don’t dip anymore, I used KS a lot. I have maybe 20+ colors and loved them all. Their liquids were awful for me. Dip flu was a true thing with them!!
So cute first time watching you do you only do dipping or do you use the powder as acrylic as well?? I bought some of there powder and haven’t tried them yet…
Welcome to the family!! I don’t use monomer - mostly because it’s so odorous and I’m at home (not in a salon) but I do mostly dip powder. Sometimes I’ll play with gel, builder gel, polygel etc.
I have the KS dip powders and the dark blue and red bled so much when putting the base on. Their liquids have a super super strong odor compared to others I’ve tried 🥴🥴 now I don’t touch KS for anything other than for the swatch sticks.
Kiara Sky is the first dip powder I tried. I have found some colors to yield a grainy appearance when finished. I have not tried the all in one product. I haven’t liked their resin system as well as a couple of others. I did watch a video from you on Sparkle and Co resins and the top coat did well in that system. You also mentioned Shameless and iGel products today. I wouldn’t mind trying another brand for the dip powder coverage and a resin system. Do you have a preference especially on the powder coverage and a top coat? Ty!
For resin top coat, I LOVE sparkle and co and Virgo and gem. Both are outstanding. VG is a little thinner. As far as powders, yep, shameless and iGel are in my top faves. Also love fairy glamour, sparkle and co, revel, and shimmer and shine
I love how they put the color on top of the lid. But then again, when you're top coating, it looks like your nail and the lid are completely different colors 🤔
Yeah that’s not uncommon. Powders typically look different in the jar than they look finished on the nail. The lids are actually transparent so you can see the color inside!
Love the color combo. So are you really soaking off all your manis now? For this mani, did you just start with a dip base, let it dry, then go in with another layer of dip base and start dipping? You have an odd sounding little cough. Might be something you should get checked out. You can’t be too careful these days.
Hey love! I find that it lessens the chance of a ledge at the front of the nail - which can happen sometimes if you’re dipping down or at the recommended 45° angle - but it’s totally personal preference! There’s no “wrong way” to dip! 🩷
Right now, my fave liquids are from Sparkle and co (the ones I’m using in this video) and for powders.. I have SO many faves but I’ll give ya my top few so far: - shameless nails - shimmer and shine - iGel beauty - revel - sparkle and co
I personally love the filling and buffing left in because I like the longer videos!
I honestly love Kiara Sky. That was the first brand I tried and I was hooked from then on with dipping my own nails. I still have the purple I first bought!
I love watching the filing an buffing it gives a chance to watch the whole process, if that makes sense? Whatever u want to do is fine with me!!!♡
Yes to the KS liquids and to the nude and black. I’ve used KS regular dip powder and didn’t have any issues. In fact, I love their Cream of the Crop color! I personally don’t like the filing and buffing bc it’s the same each time and I just don’t need to watch it. I love these colors together too! Excellent choice girlie!! 😘
I think it's been established that I always say yes to filing and buffing during the video. That's my favorite part!
🤣😂 I got you girly.
I think that gold looks beautiful on you ☺️ I bet it would look gorgeous with a black mani!
I would LOVE to see filing and buffing every single time!! 🤗 One - I like the longer videos! Two - I could always use the refreshers! I’m still trying to master my efile and it’s still a bumpy road for me! Especially when I have to hold it with my non dominant hand! But I do love these colors!! I only have Revel powders so far and I’m trying to use what I have before I buy a ton more - so I’m going to see if MAYBE I have some colors similar to recreate this! ❤️
Kiara Sky was one of the first brands I tried. I didn't have issue with their powders, but I hated their liquids. I bought their beginner kit and it was pricey ($100+). Never bought from them again. I like videos without filing... just give me the fun stuff!
I have their efile, and omg it's amazing.
I’m so glad someone else had problems too
Agree ..I had alot of issues with their finish gel ! Hardens up on the brush , doesn't cure properly , streaks .
I like the way you did it this time. Referring file and buff to the cards
I agree with you, I don’t like the golds that are yellow. I think I would like to see an occasional filing and buffing routine added in, especially with a chunky glitter.
Almost forgot to say that the mani turned out really pretty! I love the color combos
Thanks so much!! And I got you 😉
I absolutely love Kiara Sky and have several of their All-In-Ones, dips, and Flow dips, plus their monomer and even some gel polishes and regular nail colors and am addicted to their tips. Their customer service is fantastic as well. Great company and you definitely get your money’s worth.
I love Kiara Sky - In fact I started with SNS and went back to Kiara Sky, I’ve never had a complaint 🥰
I love when you say “let me know if you want to see me do….” The answer is always YES! Not because I necessarily care about the product or technique or whatever but because I want to see all the Marla!!
Same here!
🤣😂 ask, and thou shall receive!!
Keep the filing and buffing in the video! I love watching you do that, because I feel like I pick up a new little tip every time I watch it. Just my personal opinion 🥰
I love the Champagne sparkle . I like it when you show filing and buffing.
Your nails are beautiful! I haven’t tried Kiara Sky. But I’d love to see a video on the clear over black with their liquids and get your opinion!
I would love to see a video with their liquids and the black and nude! Beautiful mani! ❤
Just ordered the liquids!
Yes!!!!! I want to see the clear over black! 🙂 I have a bunch Kiara Sky that I have bought from a professional nail supply here in Virginia. I’m not as crazy about the professional dips as I am about the smaller companies, like Shameless and Shimmer and Shine! No where near the quality of those smaller companies! I always fast through the filing and buffing in videos because we all do it differently, but if they are included, it doesn’t bother me at all!🙂 Thank you for sharing this!
Beautiful color combo! I have a ton of Kiara Sky. Some I like , some I hate. I don’t know if the colors change the formula at all, but depending on the color is what determines my love or hate. I’m not explaining that right lol. I think certain colors perform better than others. But not because of the color itself. Ugh, I don’t know how to explain it……
Yes please do the black and nude!! Ive been wondering about ordering from them just bc they are a big name but I'm glad you did this video. I mainly get my dips from Lisa's nail dip pit and I love her powders and 2chicks 1dip and I'm about to try mountain momma's dips. I want to make it a point to try all small business dip company's lol idk why but I want to support them all!!
I have 1 KS color, Amulet, which was a particular purple shade I was looking for. I thought it was fine... until I ventured out and found other companies. I absolutely love the consistency, coverage, and feel. I say it feels like dipping into silk! And so far, I can dip, activate, and file their colors without a clear overlay.
I'd love to see the black and nude please! Thanks Marla🤪
I am confused by this comment. Do you like the KS powders or are you saying you’ve found better?
I would love to see what the nude looks like, I have such a hard time finding a good nude I will love how the color looks in the jar but then they all pull pink on me!!! beautiful mani!
I love the filing and buffing I learn something new every time so yeah leave it in 😄
I like it when you include your filling and buffing part of your videos.
I love love LOVE the color combo in this video. I have to say that I am a fan of Kira Sky. I have a few colors plus the clear and I do like them. I don't mind the full blown mani experience with filing and shaping. I also don't mind the shortened version with an option to watch filing and buffing at my convenience - I like that you mix them up.
Yeah, that glitter is pretty darn golden. I like it before activation rather than after. I'm not sure what I think of Kiera Sky products. I got their dark pink sheer, because i love wearing nude french manis, and the crystal clear on my nail bed in particular, but i like a pink tint. I'm still learning, and using other colors, and haven't done the KS french, yet, but I think I'll be doing it soon. Thank you for your honest review!
I absolutely love KS products. They were my first and I've had wonderful luck with all of their products. Having said that, I've also loved soooooooo many other dips to include igel and lots of other smaller companies and so many are much fluffier (is that a word) than KS. But I love their colors and will always use them in rotation with others. Thank you for sharing your opinions and your always gorgeous manis!
I love the colors here, beautiful mani. I am just starting with dip powders and I don’t think Kiara Sky would have been the first to try. The big jars and price point would be hard for me to try many colors. I am very interested in seeing “the perfect nude”. Filing & buffing 👍🏻
For some reason it won’t let me watch this video I was able to watch your other ones just not this one. I love how you do your nails ❤️
I would love to see the nude and black from Kiara Sky. Thanks! And thank you for always sharing your thoughts and methods!
I have some reds and a dark purple and they definitely stain a lot. But I find they are easy and full coverage, but I agree they are not as soft and fluffy as other brands. But one of the reds is my perfect red so I make it work. Also, I don’t think filing and buffing is necessary in every video since you include the video in the cards.
Please Definitely do black with clear love watching your videos and love this set tysmfs 💖💕
I like when everything is all in one video, including filing.
I'll take the videos with filing or without....just love to watch the processes
I haven't used KS. But your mani is very pretty.
And I'm a weirdo that loves the filling. Thank you Much 💜
They did turn out better than I thought they would
I thought the same thing!
I love the longer videos Marla, gives me something to look at & learn on the graveyard 🪦 shift 😪🥴
I love getting the smaller jars now. I feel like my collection is getting so big and now since you mentioned it I'm going to get some empty jars so I can share ❤
Btw I enjoy watching you file. It's relaxing and I learn alot.
Also never used this brand but I feel the same way about the yellow gold.
Happy Monday Marla. Beautiful mani as always. Yes would like to see you buff & file on camera sometimes. ❤️
When I started dipping I started with Kiara Sky. Now I do love the brand but I now buy from small businesses, I also discovered I don’t need a 1 ounce jar. However, now, and then I do by Akira sky because it catches my eye.
It took me a while to realize I’d never use a whole 1oz jar! Ya live and ya learn lol 🫶🏻
Thank you for this video. I've been tempted to buy Kiera Sky, but it's so expensive. I'm happy with Sparkle and Co and the smaller companies. I love seeing the whole process, so if you kept your filing and buffing routine in the video I wouldn't be mad. Lol. Have a great day sweet Marla.
I started with Kiara Sky because I got suckered in by the ads. At the time they seemed good, but some of the powders gave me serious trouble. They were just so hard to work with. The liquids were ok but I've just found better. Like you I'm very spoiled by Igel and the wonderful small businesses I've found. The few kiara sky products I have are collecting dust now
Girl - SAME!!
I have nothing to compare Kiara Sky to. Have never tried it. It looks great on you though!🤩.
I love watching your videos, I learn so much and you are just relaxing to listen too. I bought Kiara Sky a year ago as a kit, they are my first and only Dip Powders I have. But the liquids or powders seam to be changing. They seam to chip away from the edges and the Dip Top Coat was, and is pretty hard to work with, was thick at first, but it seams to be thinner and less hard as a year has past. I don't know if it is just me or the product.
The mani its self looks so pretty. Great colors that compliment each other!!! U did an awesome job as always. I really don't think I care for the white as much but the other two colors are really pretty I love the blue color. Great job sweetie
Thank you so much!! 💞
I am so excited for this video!!! 🤗🤗 This is one brand I've been wanting to try but been waiting for a review 😂
I want to see the black ⚫, the color of my soul! I do love their clear. It's super clear. Textures, yes other companies are finer, but I do love their powders. Not so much their dip liquids. I use their builder gel under my dip also. I tried their gelly tips, and it's not for me. I do love their dips though. The colors are amazing. I agree with the others. I like watching your whole process, filing and buffing included.
I would love to hear what you think about the liquids again! I only have a couple of their dips powders, mainly the French colors and a springy pink shade. I haven’t really given them a fair shot yet. I did buy the liquid set, and I used them once and was put off for some reason. I’ll have to break them back out and give another try. But I would love it if you would review those with an update video with the other colors you bought! 😊 I appreciate your honesty, and can 100% stand by you when you mentioned that the small businesses spoil us!
I have them!! Part 2 is scheduled! Stay tuned..
The mani came out gorgeous. I would just have such a hard time purchasing these when I could get igel beauty 2 oz. at such a better price....right??
Exactly!!
That's why I never bothered. Its just too expensive. I'd rather buy 3 or 4 jars from a smaller company
I'd love to see the black and perfect nude. I like watching your filing routine... I'm still learning. Thanks for sharing another great mani! 💜
Also, same on the gold. I need a softer gold. S&Co made one in a special release set called Prosecco Princess. It is perfect and it can't be ordered. I haven't found one I like as much since. 🥂
As some that just stumbled upon your videos, the fact that you have the file and buff video available for me to see, I think that cool. If I were someone that was a frequent watcher I think I would appreciate the file and buff part not being added. I just got a Nailboo kit so I might become a frequent watcher lol nice video, thank you!
I appreciate your input! Thank you! And welcome to the family, love! 🫶🏻💞
Love these colors ❤️🔥 but that champagne - so satisfying 😍
I haven't tried any Kiara Sky products, and at their price point...very doubtful. I'm sure they are pretty good, but I'd rather support the small businesses 👍🏼💅🏼
Great mani girl. I haven't used much of keriasky products just caues I can always get similar stuff for cheaper. I have tried the jelly full coverage tips kit. I got it when it was on sale of course nd was able to get 2 gel polish of my choice so that was cool. I loved the gel top coat it truley is a no wipe. It left my nail so shiny fell in love with it for a gel top coat but once again bit costly. But over all the kit was good haven't tried any her powders yet love the ones I got.💖💅💅
Love KS products. I only use KS and SNS products for the past 3 years and they are a great product. Worth the money.
Hey Marla I do like it when you leave your buffing/filing links below, sometimes I just want to see a quick mani. Many times I need to go back and watch different techniques cuz I’m a beginner with all these products. Don’t have any Kiara Sky dips yet but I do have the liquids and would like your opinion on them. Confused with the gel liquid base polish and top coats that you have to cure and they claim to be no wipe but are tacky? This is such a learning process. Thanks for being you 🤗🤗
I would love to see all the possible videos you discussed. I have never used KS products but I like this combination. I am curious if that perfect nude would be perfect for all skin tones.
I love this combo mani! Okay so first, I agree with you, I stay away from yellow-toned golds too and haven’t strayed from Revel’s Prosecco because to me it’s the perfect one so far that doesn’t look yellow on me. Still all your colors look beautiful together! Also I do enjoy videos that include filing and buffing because I feel like I’m always learning in that regard and the filing can rly make or break a mani (for me anyways!). Plus filing is way more relaxing to watch than do. I’m always stressing when I get to the filing and buffing so I love inspo. 😂
They were one of the first brands I bought when I first started dipping and to ne honest haven't reached for them since. They were ok for me but like you said there are a lot of other great small brands out there that I love as well. I prefer the filing and buffing to see how I can improve my technique. Love your video as always ❤
Yes! Try the liquids. I know you don't use peel base at the moment, but I've been experimenting... with UNT and kiara sky liquids, my Manis last pretty long! I'm on day 9!! One corned did break off on my thumb (just the dip, not my builder gel).. with Virgo and gem I get like 4-5 days... igel is my next experiment with peel base!
I just ordered the liquids!
@@MarlaKris they are pretty good I've used them the past 4 Manis now. They were my first good liquids I purchased. Kinda strong smell but over all I think they are pretty good, I think you'll like them!
Happy Monday! I am very glad to see this! I think if you pop one time & file & buff, just so that I can hear you & your daily stories & just hang out with you Marla. I mean..that is if you want too! :) Keep Smiling! (Pssst..it is important for me to let you know that I thought I was the one with the problem with Kiara Sky! Whew! I mean~it looks great, but for me its a sensitivity issue...I like the Rossi & the iGel dips better! )
Oh it’s def not you!! 😂
I also like the filing and buffing left in. 😁 You can maybe give a time stamp so some can skip it. I'm a weirdo,😍 what can I say 😜
Maybe every once in a while can you do a file and buffing video. Just so I could improve on my technique.
I personally can't see spending that kind of money when there are other good products out there that give the same result, but that's just me. But to each his own. Thanks Marla for another great video
I'd love to see your filing routine through the videos specially since now you have short nails.
I agree ... Kiara sky were my first kits I ordered when I started dipping for that price point the powders were grainy and I could get good coverage with a few colors so I had to do more dips making my nails feel thick. There are many companies out there with much better pricing and the product itself is light and fluffy. Like double dip..I love their products and the pricing is less than 1/2 the price for kits ..
PREACH!!
Beautiful as always!! Love that blue!!😍❤❤
Super cute mani turned out great
I prefer revel and Fairy glow- both for liquids and powders. Seem to work better for me
Cute Mani and I love the colors so pretty 😍
I haven't tried it yet but wanna try it just to try it. I def want to get ones that I can do both dip an acrylic. U always do such a great job with anything you come up with. I enjoy your feedback and everything I've learned from your channel!! ♡♡♡
I appreciate you. And lmk how the liquids work for you! I just ordered them - can’t wait to try!
The only kit I got was a couple years ago and I found my self over dipping 😩 it turned out nice but they were to thick … but this came out beautiful like always thank u for sharing .. and I would like to see how u buff them as well
I have used Kiara Sky. I hate their liquids but for me the powders are hit and miss for me. I bought a lot of their products several years ago but have not bought anymore since and probably won't buy anything from them in the future. For me it's not worth the price tag on them. But that is my opinion. As for filing, I love your videos short or long so it doesn't matter if you leave the filing in or out. I just love you, your laugh, your skill, and most of all your love for animals.
I have had problems with my dips not curing all all the way from the salon I used to go to. So I want to try the liquids myself to see if I can get a better result etc...
Also, yeah. It's crazy how yellow that glitter came out! I still love it on you though
Right?! Wasn’t expecting that from a color called CHAMPAGNE! 😒
Did you know that IGel is having a 60% off sale now? I am learning how to do this by watching all of your videos. Thanks so much for making them.
YES!! I just ordered a bunch of new stuffs!
Yeah I’m glad you got an order in. I also have put a request in to join your Facebook group. Can’t wait to read all of the information there also.
@@barbsullivan4201 I just approved your request!! Welcome to the fam!!
Thank you so much. I will stay up all of tonight probably reading all of it like I did last night watching all of your videos. Thanks again!
Marla! Speaking of your nails in previous videos - Would you be willing to do a video explaining the product and process of what's on your nails before you start the actual dip process? How do you get that very bottom layer to stay on so well between your dips and how often do you have to redo it and how?
It’s just a coat of dip base! I apply that first. It slows down the dry time of the next coat and makes for an even surface!
Do you buff your natural nail or use primer?
@@KA-mo9sz neither! I clean the cuticle area but leave the rest alone. Then dehydrate. The one coat of base really helps with adhesion.
@@MarlaKris Thank you! 😀
I started out with Kiara Sky thinking they were a better brand. But after trying out other brands I don’t think they are worth the money. Also, two years ago I got a couple darker colors that had white speckles in it. When I contacted the company the customer service was awful! They wanted me to pay for shipping to return it, they would review it and if my return was approved they’d give me 25% of my money back. Thought that was a bit ridiculous.
I need to know, what glitter that is you are wearing! I have been looking for a pink/green kind of glitter. That looks like it is what I have been looking for. Can't wait for the video!
Hehe that’s from VividGlam and it’s called Champagne Party!
It would probably be cool to include filing now and then.
Beautiful mani!!
I need to see Perfect Nude! And Black. And Black with Clear. Lol
I have their dark pink powder and it is a nice consistency and matches my natural nail tone perfectly. I also have their non soak off gel top coat, so I don't ruin my manis when doing my pedicures in the summer. I would also like the liquids review. Oh, and why don't you film filing and buffing for 1 or 2 nails. We can always fast forward if we don't want to see it. In my brief time watching UA-cam videos, when I click a link for a different video and I want to go back to the original video, I can't find what I started watching. I find it a pain and I am sure it is user error 🙃
Love your videos, Marla! And this mani is beautiful! ❤
I got you, girly! Just ordered the liquids so I’ll use them with the black and nude sometime in the near future!
My personal nail tech uses Kiara Sky all the time, as a dip powder, and loves them. I can’t remember if she’d ever used them in my nails though, cause she hasn’t done them for me in over a year 😂
😂🤣 I think most of us are in the same boat 😬
@@MarlaKris very true 😂
Was that a Shameless plug?! Lol 😉 But I agree with you. Sometimes people gravitate towards “brand names” or bigger companies but you can get same if not better quality from smaller businesses. Support small businesses 👏
Maybeeeeee LOL and I agree!!
Kiara sky liquids are what I have been using, have not tried any of the powders yet....not sure I ever will.
Ya might like them 🤷🏻♀️ they’re just ok for me
Although I don’t dip anymore, I used KS a lot. I have maybe 20+ colors and loved them all. Their liquids were awful for me. Dip flu was a true thing with them!!
Yeah I’m not super excited to use them again.. the things I do for the mani fam! 🤣
I’m so glad you did this. I was curious about this company 💅
So cute first time watching you do you only do dipping or do you use the powder as acrylic as well?? I bought some of there powder and haven’t tried them yet…
Welcome to the family!! I don’t use monomer - mostly because it’s so odorous and I’m at home (not in a salon) but I do mostly dip powder. Sometimes I’ll play with gel, builder gel, polygel etc.
Yes review on the black please 😁
Mostly use Revel dip powders and recently tried Kiara Sky. I much prefer Revel. I didn’t care for the KS texture.
I’m with you!
What is an overlay? Like clear on top?
Like if you had builder gel on your natural nail
I love your honesty
I'm so interested in how to use the all in one powders for 3d art. Can't figure out how that works
You use it with monomer, usually small beads, and create flowers and stuffs
I have the KS dip powders and the dark blue and red bled so much when putting the base on. Their liquids have a super super strong odor compared to others I’ve tried 🥴🥴 now I don’t touch KS for anything other than for the swatch sticks.
Kiara Sky is the first dip powder I tried. I have found some colors to yield a grainy appearance when finished. I have not tried the all in one product. I haven’t liked their resin system as well as a couple of others. I did watch a video from you on Sparkle and Co resins and the top coat did well in that system. You also mentioned Shameless and iGel products today. I wouldn’t mind trying another brand for the dip powder coverage and a resin system. Do you have a preference especially on the powder coverage and a top coat? Ty!
For resin top coat, I LOVE sparkle and co and Virgo and gem. Both are outstanding. VG is a little thinner. As far as powders, yep, shameless and iGel are in my top faves. Also love fairy glamour, sparkle and co, revel, and shimmer and shine
@@MarlaKris Ty so much for the info. I will be trying these for sure!
I love how they put the color on top of the lid. But then again, when you're top coating, it looks like your nail and the lid are completely different colors 🤔
Yeah that’s not uncommon. Powders typically look different in the jar than they look finished on the nail. The lids are actually transparent so you can see the color inside!
Love the color combo. So are you really soaking off all your manis now? For this mani, did you just start with a dip base, let it dry, then go in with another layer of dip base and start dipping?
You have an odd sounding little cough. Might be something you should get checked out. You can’t be too careful these days.
😂🤣 doc says it’s allergies 🤷🏼♀️
Yep! Soaking off weekly. Also yep lol base coat on first and then base + dip.
@@MarlaKris You are shameless.
@@amymarxer6559 you ain’t lyin!!
Hey im new here and fairly new to dip powdering. Is there any specific reason why you dip upside down?
Hey love! I find that it lessens the chance of a ledge at the front of the nail - which can happen sometimes if you’re dipping down or at the recommended 45° angle - but it’s totally personal preference! There’s no “wrong way” to dip! 🩷
Can you tell us your favorite dip liquids/ dip powders please and thank You
Right now, my fave liquids are from Sparkle and co (the ones I’m using in this video) and for powders.. I have SO many faves but I’ll give ya my top few so far:
- shameless nails
- shimmer and shine
- iGel beauty
- revel
- sparkle and co