Dip manicures combine style and strength, making them perfect for all your favorite summer activities. The dip nail method involves layering glue and dipping the nail into colored acrylic for a ...

If you love watching nail tutorials on Instagram, chances are you've scrolled past a video of a dip-powder manicure. It looks like a magical dust that transforms into an even coat of paint. But it's ...

After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...

Ask yourself this: when was the last time you painted your own nails and the results didn't look subpar or the polish didn't chip immediately? And if you're someone who prefers the long-lasting shine ...

Cosmo breaks down the difference between dip and gel manicures, from application to dry time. Plus, how to choose the right ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have ...

Sick of your usual nail routine? We’ve found a new alternative to gel nails that potentially causes less damage. Metro.co.uk spoke to Yana Gushchina, founder of Browfique, about all things dip powder ...

Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...

We tapped nail experts for the answers. Pia Velasco is a New York-based beauty reporter with over 10 years in the industry. She joined InStyle as Senior Beauty Editor in 2021. There are few things we ...