Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First time user of any powdered nail system and first time user of nail tips so I was being daring by trying both at the same time. The nail system though time consuming in application is well worth the time spent. I'm almost a week of having the nails on and they look really good. I decided to change my shine for a matte look and they look just as good matted. There are a few tips that I will take into consideration the next time I use the system. Tip 1: If using tips again, I will not apply a strip of base/powder at the line where the tip meets the nail as directed in the instructions. This caused a lump in the middle of my nail bed. Instead I'll proceed with the step that says to apply base 3/4 of the way down the nail and then apply base on full nail. Tip 2: I think I may invest in a drill because there is a lot of filing and buffing of both your natural nails and the dipped nails which is taking up the bulk of the time especially if you want a really smooth shiny finish. Having a drill will also help in getting a clean finish around the cuticle area. Tip 3: I will apply the base coats as thin as possible, since there so many dip steps, the final nail can easily look thick and bulky. I'm still trying to figure out a way to cut back on at least one of the dipped steps to also eliminate some of the bulkiness. Tip 4: Powder gets everywhere so next time (although this should have been common sense for me) I will do the process over a paper towel or hand towel. I did it on my glass table and once the powder started to get on the table, the containers started to slide and I almost bumped it off the table. That's a no no for next time. Overall, I loved this product. It's like a hybrid between gel nail polish and acrylic nails. Perfect for me.