PEMA polymers vs PMMA polymers: Which is better for acrylic nails?

PEMA polymers vs PMMA polymers: Which is better for acrylic nails?

Acrylic nails have become immensely popular in recent years due to their durability, versatility, and ability to enhance the natural beauty of nails. The application process typically involves using a...
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Dip Powder Chemical Structure

What is Dip Powder Made Of?

It’s important to do all of your research before investing your hard-earned money into anything, especially when it comes to a product that is applied to your body. 
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How to Encapsulate Glitter Nail Dip Powder

How to Encapsulate Glitter Nail Dip Powder

Let’s get real; glitter will never go out of style. The timeless, eye-catching look can be done with any color for any occasion and adds pop to any look, especially when used in a manicure. But what about glitter nail dip powder? How can you protect your precious glitter nails and prevent that rough feeling?

Keep reading to learn more about encapsulating this specialty dip powder.

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Can I Use Acrylic Powder on My Natural Nails?

Can I Use Acrylic Powder on My Natural Nails?

Acrylic nails can be a complicated process, especially for those just starting out at home. With the current state of the world, more and more women are deciding to take control of their manicures and learn to do their own acrylics
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Can You Use a Gel Top Coat Over Dip Powder Nails?

Can You Use a Gel Top Coat Over Dip Powder Nails?

Dip powder nails can be daunting if you don’t know where to start (or how to finish). A manicure that’ll last you an entire month sounds great, but how do you get there? Or, if you’re a pro at applying dip powder, how do you protect it? Keep reading to find out more.
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How to Keep Your Acrylic Nail Brush From Getting Hard

How to Keep Your Acrylic Nail Brush From Getting Hard

Acrylic nails are an art form. Perfectly sculpting, placing beads, and blending colors into effortless ombres all take practice and care, the brush being your most important tool.
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Placing a bead of pink acrylic

How to Crimp an Acrylic Nail Brush

If you’re experimenting with various kinds of acrylic nail brushes, you might want to try something a little different.
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Nail tech building a nail with white acrylic on a nail form

What is the Best Acrylic Nail Brush Size for a Beginner?

Learning to do your own acrylic nails can be an exciting and adventurous experience. Whether you just want to save some money by doing your nails at home instead of at the salon or want to become a professional nail tech, you need to know the right kind of brush to use for your acrylics.
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Nail tech painting red gel polish

Are Gel Nails Bad for You?

Nail gel is one of the hottest manicure techniques around and has been for decades. However, many people wonder if gel polish is actually safe to use on your nails… is gel actually bad for your natural nails?
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Can Chrome Powder be Used on Regular Nail Polish?

Can Chrome Powder be Used on Regular Nail Polish?

Mirror, iridescent, and shimmery nails have been among the top players in the nail trends of 2021 and will continue to be famous for years to come. In order to get this beloved effect, a special product called “chrome powder” is used… but can chrome powder be used on regular nail polish for that infamous shimmer?
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White Acrylic Nail Powder

What is Polymer Powder for Nails?

If you’ve ever heard the term “polymer powder,” you might be super confused. The term sounds like something fancy used in a scientist’s lab (and in some cases, it is), but what the heck does it have to do with nails?

No worries! Keep reading to learn more about polymer powder and what exactly it is.

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Applying a bead of clear acrylic to the nail

What Can You Use Instead of Monomer for Acrylic Nails?

Acrylic nails are a fun and freeing way to up your manicure game. Not only can you choose the color and finish of your nails like with regular nail polish, but you can also design your own shape and length to your tastes… but what happens when you run out of monomer liquid?
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