Acrylic nails vs dip powder

Gel and dip powder nails are both extremely popular even among our editors, so we asked two of them to argue why their preferred manicure is the best.

Wondering if you can use acrylic powder as dip powder? This guide provides a clear, friendly overview of the differences between acrylic and dip powder manicures. Both options can give you beautiful nails, but they vary in application and durability. Learn how to choose the best product for your needs, whether you're a DIY enthusiast or hitting up the salon

Hi All! I recently tried out 'Dip Powder' nails after hearing much talk about them. Prior to trying Dip Nails, I had been getting Gel Polish manicures for the past 5 or so years every 2 weeks. After having the dip nails for a month I thought it would be a good time to give my thoughts on both. Gel Polish // Pros: * Fast to get done- takes around 30 minutes from start to finish including removal of previous gel * Lasts for about 2 weeks- my appointments for the past 5 years have always been 2…

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While dip powder manicures are long-lasting and avoid using UV lighting, they can be more unsanitary because of how they’re applied and may even weaken your nail base.

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Ashley on Instagram: "Y’all, I get this question all the time so I thought I would share my technique! 😊 This is how I get a clean, tapered line with my dip powder manis every time. - Apply base, dip colors, and activate like usual - Use the small barrel tip with your efile on the lowest speed to buff along your cuticle/nail fold line. - Make sure to hold the tip at an angle so the edge of the powder tapers towards the cuticle/nail fold line. - What you’re looking for is filing enough so…

I am sure I am not the only one who has been at some point confused about which type of long lasting manicure I should choose. Shellac vs acrylic is a pretty even match: both types of manicure are long lasting, and each have their own pros and cons. We’ll help you decide between gel …

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