Dip powder nails are a type of manicure that lasts up to four weeks and will not chip. Dip powder nails are somewhere between a regular manicure and a fake acrylic nail. The process involves dipping your nails into a little jar of powder in your chosen color for a manicure that could last three to four weeks. Dip powder nails are done using a dip powder system that includes powder, bases, and sealers containing carefully selected ingredients that are known to nourish the nail bed and promote healthy growth and resilience.
Here are some positive aspects of dip powder nails:
- Dip powder nails last longer than traditional nail polish and do not chip easily.
- Dip powder nails are available in a wide range of colors.
- Dip powder nails are easy to apply and can be done at home.
Here are some negative aspects of dip powder nails:
- Dip powder nails are not the healthiest choice for your nails. Some cheaper dip powders can contain MMD, which is extremely harmful to natural nails and banned in NYC.
- Dip powder nails require a removal process that is tough on your nails.
- Dip powder nails can contain bonding agents that are often full of the main ingredient used in Krazy Glue and other similar products.
The dip powder system used by SNS Nails does not contain any of the toxic trio, nor any of the other various toxic chemicals often found in other nail products. SNS is committed to ensuring their products are not only vegan, non-allergenic, and not tested on animals.
The base ingredient for any dip powder is acrylic ester polymers. The chemicals found in nail salon products can affect worker health, and using these products can expose nail salon workers to chemicals. It is important to choose safer products and read about the products being used to minimize exposure to hazardous chemicals.
