Pink & Blue Color Block Nail Art With Dip Powder
Difficulty
Moderate
Time required
1 Hour
Salon price 
Est. $63+ / Mani
DipWell price
Est. $4 / Mani
Nail tape! You can pick them up at your local beauty supply store or on Amazon. Make sure they are durable enough to not rip during removal & not too adhesive.
Step 1
- Apply a thin coat of Step 1 Bond. Allow it to dry completely.
Step 2
- To create this look we are using shades GL-42 & PA-14. Be sure to stir powders thoroughly prior to application.
Step 3
- Cut a piece of nail tape and apply to the nail in the desired direction.
Step 4
- Apply a thin coat of Step 2 Base to one side of the nail tape. Gently pour small scoops of PA-14 over the nail.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
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Step 5
- Tap finger to remove loose powder, and use a fluffy brush to sweep off any excess powder.
Step 6
- Repeat application with PA-14 until desired coverage is achieved.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 7
- Carefully peel off the nail tape.
Step 8
- Apply a coat of Step 2 Base to the other half of the nail. Gently pour small scoops of GL-42 over wet Step 2 Base.
Step 9
- Tap finger to remove loose powder, and use a fluffy brush to sweep off any excess powder.
Step 10
- Repeat application with GL-42 to match the thickness of the PA-14 side of the nail.
Step 11
- Apply one more coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip nail into Base & Finish powder. Tap to remove loose powder.
Step 12
- Apply a coat of Step 3 Activator and allow a few minutes for nails to dry completely.
Step 13
- File and buff nails to achieve desired nail shape & smoothness.
Step 14
- Wash hands or use a lint-free wipe saturated in alcohol to wipe the nails clean. Be sure to allow dip powder blend to dry completely.
- Apply a second coat of Step 3 Activator. Allow 3-5 minutes for nails to dry.
PRO TIP: If you live in a humid climate, you may need to increase your dry time.
Step 15
- Apply a thin coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 2-3 minutes of dry time.
- Apply a final coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow nails to fully dry for 3-5 minutes.
PRO TIP: Don't apply more than 2 coats of Sealer as this will prevent even drying & may result in a gummy mani.
Finish!
- A little glitter, a little pastel, we love the contrast in this pink and blue mani! 💙🌸 And you can use this vertical color blocking method with any dip powders to create limitless combinations on your nails!
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