What to Know Before Getting Dip Powder Manicure

Regular visits to the nail salon and constant acrylics on your nails is an expensive beauty regime to uphold. But for many, it makes them look and feel good!

However, you risk damaging your nails. And for many, you often end up with fragile nails. But if you are looking for a healthier alternative, then dip powder nails could be your escape.

What are Dip Powder Nails?

Dip powder nails are as simple as the name suggests. You coat your nail with an adhesive, dip it into finely ground powder, brush off the extra powder, apply a topcoat, and voila, you have great looking nails!

Why Are People Opting for Dip Powder Nails?

In the past, gel and acrylics have been the main nail application methods for great looking, and long lasting nails. However, with the many curing ingredients used, along with the UV light for curing, the nail plate can dry up. As a result, it becomes very fragile. Even when a small amount of pressure is applied, this could lead to nail breakage. This is why people are shifting towards dip powder nails. Other reasons why people love dip powder nails include...

They are long-lasting - Gel nails tend to chip off and break without extreme care. That is not an appealing look, especially if you are spending money at the nail salon to get them done. Dip powder nails, on the other hand, could last up to a month with no chipping.

They are easy to apply - The coats might be a little tedious, but the overall process is relatively simple.

No UV light - Every time I have to put my hands under the UV lamp, I always feel uneasy. What if the UV causes damage to my skin? How much damage does it cause to my nails? But with the dip powder nails, I no longer need the UV lamp.

Wide color selection - The dip powders are available in almost every colour. So, if you are a one colour-girl like me, or like to mix up things to be more adventurous, then you can do that with dip powder as well.

The application process for dip powder nails is a little different from other form of acrylics. That is why you need to be careful with the application. If you are not confident that you can achieve the best look yourself, visit a nail salon.

Another thing you need to know about dip powder nails is their removal.

Since the application uses five coats and layers, the removal of dip powder nails needs a little bit more effort. But, with a bit of buffing and filing, the process is quickly completed.

It is possible to use the regular nail polish remover methods, such as using a cotton ball and acetone covered by aluminum foil, or you could use newer gadgets that make the work more straightforward for you.

New devices, like the steam nail polish remover, heats your nail polish, causing it to peel off nice and easy. These gadgets are easy to use, work fast, are safe for your skin.

If you are holding back from dip powder nails because you think the removal will be too hard, don't worry. The joy you will have from great looking nails far outweighs the minor inconvenience of the removal process.