4th of July Dip Nails in Red, White, and Blue
Difficulty
Moderate
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
Est. $69+ / Mani
DipWell price
Est. $6 / Mani
Step 1
- Apply a thin coat of Step 1 Bond. Allow it to dry completely.
Step 2
- Apply a thin coat of Step 2 Base to the entire nail and immediately dip fingernail into the shade Natural Pink.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
Step 3
- Apply another coat of Step 2 Base to the entire nail.
Step 4
- Immediately dip the nail tip, at an angle, into CL-04 to create a french smile line. Tap finger to remove loose powder.
- Dip the nail, about 3/4ths of the way up, into Natural Pink. Be sure to leave a half-moon shape by the cuticle. Tap finger to remove loose powder.
- Dip the entire nail into French White to cover the remaining half-moon, wet Step 2 Base near the cuticle,
PRO TIP: You can apply it differently on each nail. This is the order we are using on this specific finger, but you can switch it up to your liking.
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Step 5
- Repeat for more coverage
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 6
- Apply a coat of Step 3 Activator. Allow 3-5 minutes for nails to harden.
Step 7
- File and buff nails to achieve the desired shape & smoothness.
Step 8
- Wash hands or use a lint-free wipe saturated in alcohol to wipe the nails clean.
Step 9
- Apply a thin coat of Step 4 Sealer. Be sure to also apply to the free edge! Allow it to dry for 1-2 minutes.
Step 10
- Apply another coat of Step 3 Activator, and allow it to fully dry for 5 minutes.
PRO TIP: If you live in a humid climate, you may need to increase your dry time.
Step 11
- Clean nails with a dry lint-free wipe to remove any excess activator.
PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!
Step 12
- Apply a thin coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 2-3 minutes for nails to dry.
PRO TIP: In this step, you can also substitute Sealer for Step 2 Base!
Step 13
- Apply a final coat of Step 4 Sealer in thin, quick strokes and allow 2-3 minutes for nails to dry.
PRO TIP: Don't apply more than 2 consecutive coats of Sealer as this will prevent even drying & may result in a gummy mani.
Step 14 (Optional)
- Complete your manicure by moisturizing with a drop or two of Cuticle Drops.
Finish!
- Red, White, and Blue Nails come to life in this 4th of July-inspired dip nail design. Create a patriotic mani with color-blocking, negative space, and French smile lines!
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