Dip and Acrylic Nail Powder Help
Why Do My Nails Hurt After Dip Powder?
Dip powder (also known as SNS) has been on the market for a few years now and is only gaining popularity, especially as a DIY service. However, doing your own nails doesn’t always turn out right; why do your nails hurt after a dip powder service?
Keep reading to find out potential reasons for the pain and how to get rid of it.
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...
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.
How to Apply Gel Polish over Dip Powder Nails
Sometimes, you may want to cover a mistake or paint over your dip nails with gel polish or nail polish. You may choose to do this because acrylic powder lasts a lot longer than gel, and you want your color to last longer.
Can You Paint Acrylic Nails with Normal Nail Polish?
If you’re on the quest for the perfect manicure like the rest of us, you’ve probably tried and tested all the methods of nail adornment; acrylics, gel polish, dip powder, and regular nail polish… but what if you used both acrylic and nail polish? Can it be done?
Can You Do Dip Nails Without Activator?
Dip nails are a fun and unique way to upgrade your standard manicure from boring, messy, and easily chipped nail polish. There are hundreds of colors and finishes to choose from, and the process is pretty straightforward for each of them. However, there are a few steps for application--mainly, activator--that tends to confuse new users.
How to Get Smooth Acrylic Nails
At-home acrylic nails can be a lot of fun to mess around with and experiment with different techniques, colors, lengths, etc. However, a common problem with people that do DIY acrylic nails (or even in people that go to the salon and have an inexperienced nail tech) is ending up with bumpy, uneven acrylic, which is not only unsightly but is also structurally unsound, as the nail can chip or break due to acrylic is thicker in some places than others. If your acrylic breaks way down near your natural nail, you might even break your natural nail… let us tell you, it HURTS.
How to Make Your Acrylic Nails Shiny and Glossy
Glossy acrylic nails have been gaining popularity throughout the decades, and for good reason! Acrylic is a simple (ish) way to lengthen, thicken, and color your nails.
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.
