Appearance: The main difference between gel polish and dip powder is that dip powder contains polymers, giving them a different look and feel, according to Minerva. "Dip nails are typically [thicker], ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have a slightly different ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted fingers (tysm, ...

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 ...

As just about anyone who has seen me during the past few weeks knows, I recently got my first dip-powder manicure. And I haven’t been able to stop talking about it since. Powder manicures have been ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever gone to the salon for a manicure, it’s likely you’ve experienced the frustration of smudging your polish before you even make it home, or having it chip ahead of the event for which you ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: From extensions to gel, here are five beginner-friendly nail kits that will give you salon-worthy results. Polygel is a nail enhancement that is cured ...

So, I set out to try it for myself. While the process took nearly an hour and half (after the dipping, there is a good amount of filing and buffing involved), I was immediately impressed. The colour ...

I got a dip-powder manicure and my nails didn't chip for a month, but they were weak and brittle. INSIDER consulted Dr. Dana Stern, a New York City dermatologist and nail specialist, along with nail ...