Dip Nails Are the Long-Lasting Manicure Pros Recommend

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? Can you do a ? And is dip powder safe for your nails?To answer those questions and more, we tapped global education manager and Nashville nail artist .

Keep reading for their expert take on everything you need to know about getting a dip manicure.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.According to Rattanavong, dip nails are a type of manicure that uses a resin base coat with colored powders. “You physically dip your nails—hence the name—to create a durable overlay on the nails,” she says.It’s the powder that gives your nails color rather than a traditional liquid polish. “Dip uses an activator to accelerate the curing of the base coat, powder, and ,” says Jimenez.

However, you may need a few layers of powder in order to achieve the opacity that you desire, which may require multiple rounds of the powder and activator steps.

Jimenez points out that unlike acrylic nails, dip nails are applied “as an overlay to the natural nail” and can also be used with a short or medium tip extension.Rattanavong lays out the steps to applying dip nails below.Rattanavong recommends finding a manicurist who is well-trained and cares about the health of your nails. “With dip powder and other nail enhancements, it is safe with proper application and removal,” she says. “You’ll always run the risk of damaging your nails if the product is applied and removed poorly.”Jimenez notes that is free of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde, and toulene and HEMA when used as a system.For sanitary reasons, Jimenez recommends asking for the , which, as the name implies, consists of pouring the powder over the nail rather than dipping it into the jar.And remember: Honesty is the best policy.