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 ...

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 ...

After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? POV: You’ve been getting the same salon manicure every few weeks since ...

If you’re looking to score a stunning manicure that lasts up to four weeks without fading or chipping, dip powder nails—also dubbed SNS nails—have you covered. As the name suggests, dip powder nails ...