Thursday, May 25, 2017

The Most Durable Manicure You’ll Have This Month


People are talking about it online and in person. Pinterest and Instagram is filled with photos of it. But how do these dip powder manicures actually work?

Usual nail prep aside, dip powder nail manicures veer off the well-trod shellac highway and into new territory. Seconds after your nail tech paints the liquid base coat over your nails, they will dip your finger into a colored powder.

That powder may not look a lot like the color you just chose from a picture, but we promise it gets better. Depending on the type of manicure you want, you might get multiple coats of base coat and powder, plus final sealer and even a vitamin oil massage.

What you won’t get is exposure to UV rays and exposure to some of the toxic chemicals that are typically used in other types of nail finishes. SNS dipping powder contains Benzoyl Peroxide, Titanium Dioxide, and Acrylic Ester Polymer, plus vitamins and calcium. It does not have formaldehyde or toluene and it does not need UV light to set.

A writer for Teen Vogue wrote about her positive experience getting an SNS nail manicure. Other beauty sites like Glamour have similar things to say about this innovative nail finish that’s actually been around since the 1980s.

What Is Dip Powder?

Dip powder is fine grained, and it contains a bonding agent called cyanoacrylate. If that word sounds familiar, it’s because that’s the main ingredient of Krazy Glue. It turns out that dip powder nails are close cousins of both gels and acrylics.

By building up layers of powder and liquid base coats and sealers, the nail tech ensures your nails are strong as well as beautiful.

Benefits Of SNS Nail Manicures

While you can find SNS nail salons around the world, their products have recently skyrocketed in popularity. Although the SNS company says their manicures feel lighter and more flexible than gels or acrylics, not everyone agrees. But beauty bloggers rave about how dip powder nails are very durable, lasting up to 4 weeks.

You can often get a dip powder manicure for about the same price as gels and the process itself doesn’t smell to high heaven so you don’t leave the salon high. You can get some absolutely gorgeous, rich colors that you can’t find in other manicures. Besides over 200 matte and glitter shades, you can also enjoy pink and white French manicures.

Even better, the sealant nail finish dries almost instantly so you don’t need nail dryers and UV lights to set them. It’s neat to watch the powder transform into a high gloss finish. Then you’ll have shiny works of art you can use right away.

The Cons Of Dip Powder Nails

Because they are so tough and durable, it takes quite a bit of soaking in acetone to remove your old manicure. That may be the longest part of your salon visit, lasting up to 20 to 30 minutes for removal and nail prep. That’s also the only time this kind of manicure might actually damage your nails.

SNS warns that exposing your manicure to too much sunlight or bleach may cause the finish to yellow. They recommend wearing gloves when using bleach and applying sunscreen when spending time outdoors or tanning indoors.

Investigate SNS Nails For Yourself

If you’re a fan of getting your nails done, it’s a smart idea to try dip powder nails. You may fall in love with this system and end up blessing your nails with better health. No more UV light, 4 weeks of wear, and and plenty of vitamins can’t be a bad thing at all.
Posted on by Lawrence