Dip Powder Application Process

What is Dip Flu and how to prevent it?

A: Dip flu is the colloquial name given to a set of flu-like symptoms that some people experience when they are sensitive to dip powder, essential liquids, or sometimes both. The symptoms can be sneezing, stuffy nose or watery eyes. Even if the numbe

How can I remove remove/prevent dip product on my skin?

A: Use very thin layers of the base to avoid the powder moving up toward your cuticles when you dip. If you get any product on your skin, remove it immediately when the base is still wet. Run a toothpick around your cuticle line after each dip to ens

How many times should you dip into the build powder and/or the colored powders?

A: We recommend starting with three coats (one coat of Build Powder and two coats of color powder) for your first manicure, then adjusting up or down to suit your preference. Each coat ads thickness and color opacity.

How to get my mani to look smooth?

A: Here are some tips that might help you with a smooth dip powder application:

How to use glitter dip powder as top coat without it feeling chunky?

A: You can use a Build Powder as a last layer of your manicure to encapsulate the glitters and to protect them from filing and buffing. Smooth the surface of the nail after activating using a buffer.

How to avoid cracking?

A: Here are some things you can try with the next application:

Do I have to file the top of my natural nails in order for the product to hold better?

A: We recommend buffing natural nail only if you had a problem with lifting in the past. Gently buff the surface of the nails to remove the natural shine and give them a matte look. One or two swipes in each spot is enough, you don’t want to thin out

Do I need to use a UV light?

A: UV light is not necessary for a Dip Powder application. Nail lamp is only used for curing a gel products.

How to get a clean cuticle line?

A: We have to remember that preparation is the most important element when creating a good manicure. All of our dip products are formulated to adhere to our nails not the skin. Make sure you always push back and remove any excess cuticle. Using too m

After putting on activator can you do another coat of base coat and dip powder?

A: Remember that the base coat brush will harden from contact with the activator. Wipe your nails with alcohol and you can continue with a base and powder application.

Should I activate between dips, or just at the end?

A: Just at the end of dipping and before Top Coat

How to best apply dip with very short nails?

A: We recommend starting with three coats (One coat of Build Powder and two coats of color powder) for your first manicure, then adjusting up or down to suit your preference. Use very thin and even base coat layers. Apply the first dip layer in a str

How can I prevent lumps?

A: Here are some tips that might help you with a smooth dip powder application:

Why does my dip look smooshed and thick?

A: Here are some tips that might help you with a smooth dip powder application:

Can you use the powder over artificial nails?

A: Yes you can! We have Pro-Touch Nail Tips + Glue Bundle in three different shapes that you can use to extend your natural nails.

How many layers of base + powder should I apply?

A: We recommend starting with three coats (One coat of Build Powder and two coats of color powder) for your first manicure, then adjusting up or down to suit your preference. Each coat adds thickness and color opacity. Remember that the base coat bru