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This is the natural look I prefer. I'm in my 60's. If I can do this you can too :) After applying the dip nails several times I believe I have it figured out. Several steps but it goes quickly. Do not do all 5 fingers at once as the base coat needs to be wet to accept the dip. I do 2 nails at a time. My tips: 1) after lightly using sponge file pad to roughen nail apply a "thin" layer of base coat. Don't apply all the way to cuticle. Dip. Tap finger (finger pointed down) to remove excess powder. Lightly brush. If it's too thick it will cause it to blob and then it's a pain to file down. 2) apply another thin layer of base closer to cuticle for a second coat. (Do not go all the way to the cuticle or it looks awful when growing out) 3) if wanted apply a third coat of base and dip. Follow instructions above. 4) apply activator... let sit for minute until hardened. 5) smooth all nail surfaces with provided sponge file paying attention to nail shoes and close to the cuticle. (I purchased an electric file. Not necessary as the sponge file is easier and offers better results) 6) lightly file nail tips and sides for rough edges. 7) apply gel coat 8) apply oil to cuticles. That's it! I found the easiest way to remove the dip is to put several cotton balls in a ziploc sandwich bag. Pour in 100% acetone. (Key is pure acetone!) With a course file roughen top coat of nails all over. Put fingers in bag and rub against cotton balls. It's off in minutes. (You can add olive oil or some other oil to the bag to decrease dryness.) I hope this helps you :)