The Benefits of a Dip Powder Manicure
Raise your hand if you enjoy having long-wearing nail colors! I know, me too! However, frequent thick manicures using drying acetone can be hard on your nails.
Dip powder manicure is an emerging salon option designed to make life easier on nails. Here’s how it works: Step 1: Apply Pro Base coat; step 2: Dip each nail individually in powder until all have been covered by powder. Step 3: Remove Pro Base coat before beginning Step 4.
Long-Lasting
Dip powder nails can last up to three weeks without the need for touch ups, saving time in salon and being more chip-resistant than acrylic.
Dip powder manicures offer another distinct advantage compared to other styles in that they require fewer chemicals for production, according to Kiara Sky founder Siena Gagliano. “Dip powders are free from formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP–three common nail polish chemicals which cause nail brittleness,” according to Kiara Sky founder Siena Gagliano.
If you are considering getting a dip powder manicure, make sure that the salon has sound hygiene practices by inquiring how they store nail color containers and dispose of excess powder in separate bowls in order to minimize contamination and ensure you receive superior service.
To extend the longevity of your dip powder manicure, always apply a clear top coat after every nail application. Kiara Sky’s #5 Dip Top Coat can be found in any starter kit; simply brush on thin strokes until fully covered before wiping your top coat brush clean with lint-free wipes to prevent future glaze contamination.
Easy to Apply
Dip powder nails don’t need curing with UV light like gel nails do and can be applied directly onto natural or extensions nails without curing. Similar to traditional manicures, prep your nails by using a manicure block or nail drill for even surfaces and pushing back cuticles for proper adhesion before brushing on a base coat of polish.
Aaron advises dipping nails into color and applying it evenly across their nail surface without getting too close to the cuticle.
Before applying powder foundation, she emphasizes the importance of stirring it thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of pigments.
Dip nails may last several weeks before needing refilling in a salon; just make sure that you allow your nails enough time to recover in between visits! Unfortunately, prolonged exposure to acetone can weaken natural nail structures over time, so for optimal nail health it may be wiser to switch from using powder nails regularly towards regular polish or gels instead.
No UV Light
Dip powder manicures (commonly referred to as SNS manicures) offer long-term durability that rivals gel manicures, lasting anywhere from one month and beyond, according to Joy Terrell from Joy’s Nail Salon who specialize in dip powder manicures. Furthermore, SNS manicures don’t require UV lighting like other manicure treatments do and may therefore be more suitable for people wishing to limit exposure to potentially damaging UV rays.
Your nail artist will begin preparing your nails for a dip powder manicure by trimming, shaping and pushing back cuticles before applying a base coat to provide adhesion for the powder.
Once your base coat has been applied, your nail artist will dip each finger in a pot of color powder before carefully brushing away excess powder with a brush to make sure each is fully covered. An activator is then applied overtop of this to help harden and seal in place; no UV or LED nail lamp needed!
No Smell
Nail salon chemicals like nail polish and polish remover can have devastating effects on the respiratory system, weakening nails, damaging cuticles and leading to fungal infections over time. Dip powder manicures offer relief for anyone sensitive to strong scents; dip powder manicures offer no such worry!
An unsanitary solution would be to have multiple clients use the same jar of powder on their nails at once; this creates an easy pathway for bacteria transfer from one nail to the next. A dip powder manicure solves this issue by having the nail artist pour the powder directly over your nail base rather than have you dip directly into a jar.
Dip powder manicures offer long-lasting, chip-resistant services while being safe for your nails – provided you choose an experienced nail technician and give your nails time to recover between services.