How To Do Dip Nails
Difficulty
Easy
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
est. $40 / Mani
DipWell price
est. $3 / Mani
Step 1
- Push back cuticles, create a rough texture on the nail plate by filing, and sanitize thoroughly.
- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to all fingernails
PRO TIP: Make sure you thoroughly prep nails to ensure adhesion & long-lasting wear!
Step 2
- Apply a thin coat of Step 2 Base to the entire nail surface, stroking out towards the tip of the nail
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 3
- Quickly dip the nail at a 45-degree angle into the choice of acrylic color powder coating the entire nail bed
- Tap finger to rid of loose powder in between nails
PRO TIP: Be sure to always paint and immediately dip one nail at a time before moving on to the next finger. This will prevent Step 2 Base from drying out and allow for more powder to adhere to the nail.
Step 4
- Repeat for more coverage
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
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Step 5
- Apply another thin coat of Base to the entire nail surface
- Quickly dip the entire nail surface into Base & Finish Essential Acrylic Powder, sealing all layers of powder
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 6
- Apply a coat of Step 3 Activator to harden the blend of powder & liquid
- Allow two minutes for Activator to dry completely
Step 7
- When the blend of powder and liquid has hardened, file nails to the desired shape
- Use a our coarse grit buffer to even out the preferred thickness of the nails, then use the 240 grit buffer to smooth the nail surface
Step 8
- Wash hands and nails thoroughly or wipe with alcohol
Step 9
- Apply a coat of Step 3 Activator to harden the blend of powder & liquid
- Allow two minutes for Activator to dry completely
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
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