Dip Powder Fill Tutorial: How to Fill On Dip Nails

Dip powder nails have been growing in popularity in recent times. Nail bars up and down the country have been using this method for the last few years to keep up with customer demand.

The nails look great the first few weeks, but as your nails grow, and some parts of your manicure wear out, they often don’t look their best. You do not need to remove the whole application, but could instead get a fill on your dip nails and enjoy more time with your glistering nails.

Why Should You Get Dip Powder Nails?

Compared to acrylics, dip powder makes use of a finely ground powder, which delivers a smoother application. On application, the dip powder lasts for up to one month, while regular gel lasts for approximately two to three weeks.

When it is time to get the dip powder off your nails, the removal process is easy. All you have to do is to dip your nails in acetone, or use acetone-filled cotton balls to remove the dip powder. This means that no scraping is required.

This technique preserves your nail bed, which then strengthens your nails. If you are concerned with the harsh odours from nail polish, dip powder nails are not as severe since they do make use of a monomer, so they don’t cause a smell!

How Do You Fill on Dip Nails?

Filling nails to lengthen the life of your manicure is a standard practice in the beauty industry. However, how well you prepare the nails determines how long the manicure will last, and if you will be happy with the end product or not. So, let’s get down to how you can get a fill on your dip nails at home.

1. Prepare your nails

Your nail preparation determines how well the end product will be. When applying a fill to dip nails, sanitize your nails to remove any bacteria. Push back your cuticle and trim the hanging parts. Then, proceed to buff your nails to make the polish rough, which subsequently increases adhesion. File the part you want to fill, removing all the previous manicure. Clean the nail to remove any dirt and fine particles before moving on to the next stage

2. Apply your dip powder

Now, you can go ahead and apply the dip nails. To do this…

• Apply the bonder, then base coat
• Dip your nails into the powder and wait for a few seconds
• Remove the extra powder with a brush
• Reapply the base coat and dip your nail into the powder until the colour is consistent with the old manicure
• Coat your whole nail with the base coat, and dip your nail into the clear powder
• Apply the seal, and buff your nail until there are no bumps or distinction between the old and new manicure
• Wipe off the nail with an alcohol-based, lint-free cloth
• Add a top coat for a shiny look.

Valuable Tips to Guide the Dip Powder Fill Process

• If the old manicure was a darker shade than you have, you can buff out the colour pigment and reapply the new colour
• Also, make sure to dip your nail into the powder at an angle to avoid pushing the base coat into your cuticle
• When you finish your dip fill, hydrate your cuticles using oil and massage your hand to enhance blood flow.