Acrylic Nails Vs Dip Powder Nails

Words Alexa Wang.

Acrylic nails vs dip powder nails. Dip Powder also tends to be easier and quicker to remove in comparison to acrylic and by being easier to remove puts less stress and strain on your nails. You want to know whether the new dip nails are better than the old acrylic nails so you can try them out and also which one is a better nail product to do at home. Dip nails are easier to apply then acrylic nails with minimal if any damage to the nail.

Whilst acrylic nails tend to last between two to three weeks before needing a touch-up at the salon dip nails can last up to four weeks. This type of manicure is a hybrid between gel nail polish and acrylic. The main difference is the application process.

Which is better. Even longer if you wanted them to. As if the cyanoacrylate being listed as a chemical allergen by the Safety Data Sheet wasnt bad enough the acrylic powder in this two-step system comes with its own suspicious substances.

Dip nails require many layers alternating the powder and activator which makes them quite thick. Acrylic gel or dip nail powder. This makes them durable but does tend to cause dipped nails to deviate from the natural look.

There is no odour at all and totally chemical free. Expect an application to last between 2 and 3 weeks. Treat yourself to the sweetest manicure today.

Choosing the right type of artificial nails is more than a cosmetic decision. Because the dip powder is like an acrylic nail on top of your real nail it leaves your nail feeling hard and sturdy and it is very rare that you will break a nail with Dip on your fingernails. You see acrylic nails can be very hard to remove requiring a lot of filing and acetone which can weaken and dry your natural nails.