How To Apply A Jade Mani

Difficulty
Easy
Time required
1 Hour
Salon price 
est. $49 / Mani
DipWell price 
est. $5 / Mani
This mani is anything but jaded. 💎Using our marbling technique, here's an easy tutorial on jade-inspired dip powder nails. This chic look is super easy to recreate and oh so dreamy!
PRO TIP: Make sure you thoroughly prep nails to ensure adhesion & long-lasting wear! Push back cuticles, create a rough texture on the nail plate by filing, and sanitize thoroughly.
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Step 1

- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to all fingernails
Step 2

- Prep colored acrylic & French White in a small dish & swirl to create a stone pattern
PRO TIP: Here we are using PA-15 & PA-16
Step 3



- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately press the nail bed downwards onto the acrylic powder mix.
- Tap finger to rid of loose powder and use a fluffy brush to sweep off excess powder
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 4



- Carefully paint a second coat of Step 2 and immediately dip nail into Base & Finish to create a transparent layer
PRO TIP: Don't skip this step! This creates the dreamy, translucent layers
Step 5





- Repeat until desired thickness
PRO TIP: Make sure to tap off excess loose powder in between coats!
Step 6

- Apply Step 3 Activator onto the nail and allow a few minutes for powder to harden
Step 7



- Use our coarse grit buffer to even out the preferred thickness of the nails and the 240 grit buffer to smooth the nail surface
Step 8

- Wash hands and nails thoroughly or wipe with alcohol
PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!
Step 9

- Apply another coat of Activator and allow 3-4 minutes for Activator to completely dry
Step 10

- Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes
- Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 11

- Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes
- Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.