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Why Do My Nails Hurt After Dip Powder?

Dip powder (also known as SNS) has been on the market for a few years now and is only gaining popularity, especially as a DIY service. However, doing your own nails doesn’t always turn out right; why do your nails hurt after a dip powder service?

Keep reading to find out potential reasons for the pain and how to get rid of it.

October 05, 2021 — Fairy Glamor
Woman dipping her nails into black dip powder

How Many Coats of Dip Powder Do You Need for Your Nails?

If you’re new to DIY nails, you’re probably looking to expand your horizons to dip nails. Dipping is a quick and straightforward way to get a long-lasting manicure, but how many layers of dip powder do you need for best results?

Keep reading to find out!

October 01, 2021 — Fairy Glamor
Medium Square Green Acrylic Nails

Can You Paint Acrylic Nails with Normal Nail Polish?

If you’re on the quest for the perfect manicure like the rest of us, you’ve probably tried and tested all the methods of nail adornment; acrylics, gel polish, dip powder, and regular nail polish… but what if you used both acrylic and nail polish? Can it be done?
October 01, 2021 — Fairy Glamor
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Short square dusty rose manicure with accent nail

Can You Use Normal Acrylic Powder for Dip Nails?

Having a stunning manicure can be a game-changer in your self-confidence levels. When your nails look great, you feel like you’re ready to take on anything. Acrylic and dip powder are both ways to up your mani game… but can you use acrylic powder for dip nails?
September 28, 2021 — Fairy Glamor
doing nails without activator

Can You Do Dip Nails Without Activator?

Dip nails are a fun and unique way to upgrade your standard manicure from boring, messy, and easily chipped nail polish. There are hundreds of colors and finishes to choose from, and the process is pretty straightforward for each of them. However, there are a few steps for application--mainly, activator--that tends to confuse new users.
September 24, 2021 — Sydney Howe
do you need a UV light for dip powder nails

Do You Need a UV Light for Dip Powder?

Dip nails can be a fun and easy way to DIY-ing a long-lasting at-home manicure. For those who have never attempted dip nails before, don’t worry!
September 21, 2021 — Sydney Howe
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How to Get Smooth Acrylic Nails

At-home acrylic nails can be a lot of fun to mess around with and experiment with different techniques, colors, lengths, etc. However, a common problem with people that do DIY acrylic nails (or even in people that go to the salon and have an inexperienced nail tech) is ending up with bumpy, uneven acrylic, which is not only unsightly but is also structurally unsound, as the nail can chip or break due to acrylic is thicker in some places than others. If your acrylic breaks way down near your natural nail, you might even break your natural nail… let us tell you, it HURTS.
September 21, 2021 — Sydney Howe
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are gel nails cheaper than acrylic nails

Are Gel Nails Cheaper Than Acrylics?

If you’re on the hunt for the cheapest viable nail options, you’ve probably been considering gel nails and acrylic nails. Both are used to decorate and strengthen the nail but have many differences, including in their price points.

First of all, let’s find out what both gel and acrylic are.

September 17, 2021 — Sydney Howe
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shiny and glossy acrylic nails

How to Make Your Acrylic Nails Shiny and Glossy

Glossy acrylic nails have been gaining popularity throughout the decades, and for good reason! Acrylic is a simple (ish) way to lengthen, thicken, and color your nails. 
September 14, 2021 — Sydney Howe
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Can you use Nail Glue for Dip Powder Nails?

Can you use Nail Glue for Dip Powder Nails?

Whether you’ve run out of your base dip liquids or you’re experiencing a bout of the “dip flu”, sometimes you just want an alternative to your normal dip liquid routine. So can nail glue work for dip powder nails? We’ve tested it out for you, so you don’t have to!
June 22, 2021 — Fairy Glamor
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Why Are My Dip Nails Turning Yellow?

Why Are My Dip Nails Turning Yellow?

Yellowing is most often seen in white or french dip powders. It’s uncommon for dip powder to yellow but there are a few reasons it could happen.
May 21, 2021 — Fairy Glamor
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5 Reasons Why Your Dip Nails are Cracking (and How to Fix it).

5 Reasons Why Your Dip Nails are Cracking (and How to Fix it).

Did you get a beautiful manicure done, only to have it crack a few days later? Cracking dip nail color is one of the most common dip complaints we see.
May 14, 2021 — Fairy Glamor
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