How To Apply A Vertical Ombre Mani
Difficulty
Easy
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
est. $43 / mani
DipWell price
est. $4 / mani
Here's our take on one of the most popularly requested nail designs for easy nail art! 💖 💅 A step by step process on how to apply vertical ombre dip powder nails by DipWell Nails
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
- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip entire finger at an angle into color acrylic of choice
- 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 3
- Using a fluffy brush, the shape being comparable to an eyeshadow brush, dab the darker color acrylic onto the tip of the nail plate
- Brush & dab the powder in an up-down motion
PRO TIP: The pigment from the acrylic powder will transfer onto the nail plate without increasing the amount of acrylic powder on the nail
Step 4
- Paint a second coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip tip of finger at an angle into the lighter color powder of choice
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Step 5
- Repeat for more coverage
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the Step 2 Base onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 6
- Carefully paint a layer of Step 2 Base onto the nail plate
- Immediately dip into Base & Finish to seal powder pigments
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 7
- Apply Step 3 Activator onto the nail and allow a few minutes for powder to harden
- Then 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
- Repeat for super shiny nails
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
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