On your way to your favorite nail salon, you probably are having a hard time deciding how you would like your nails are done. You have tried acrylic previously, but now you are thinking about gel manicure. And now you’ve heard about this dip powder nails that are really popular on Pinterest search.

Gel Manicures and Dip Powder Manicures – What’s the Difference?

Gel Nails

Gel manicures will give your nails a fantastic sparkle. The typical gel nails will last around two weeks. Soon after your nails are finished, your nails will cure in a UV light. This curing will dry up and seal the nail polish.

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A gel manicure is generally less expensive than the usual dip powder set, but they cost more than an acrylic manicure. The gel finish is more versatile than regular acrylic or dip powder and is simple take off.

Dip Powder Nails

Dip powder is generally denser than gel and requires dipping your nails right into a pigmented powder. A dip powder manicure may survive about four weeks and is very easy to take off. With dip powder nails, there are no UV lights involved for curing your nails. Your nails will also dry up immediately.

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A dip powder manicure is generally a lot more pricey than a gel nail set.

Dip powder manicures last much longer and are not as likely to chip. Dip powder can also be easy to take out.

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How is Dip Powder Nails Better than Gel Nails?

In comparison with gel and traditional nail polishes, dip nails really are a lot quicker of a procedure than gel nails. The dip procedure offers a fuller degree of coverage to natural nails, and just like I said, it usually lasts 3 to 4 weeks, whereas regular polish last one to two weeks only. Also, when it comes to the finish, there is no waiting time for these to dry up, unlike polish. Plus, these never require a UV light like gel nail polish, there is no smell whatsoever, and very durable.

Also, unlike gel nails, dip powder nails are much easier to fix and remove, too. If a portion comes off or your manicure chips, you never have to dip entire nail off. Since it is powder and resin, this secures excellent in water.

When it comes to safeness, powder dip nails will make a significant difference in the health and well being of your hands and nails. Since there are no UV lights used, this might be less hazardous for the skin around your nail.