Nail Art with acrylic powder: here's how to do it

For a perfect long-lasting manicure, the arrival of the innovative acrylic powder nail polish or Dip Powder is a dream come true.

Technique designed to show off perfect nails for up to 4 weeks after application, its ease of use and professional result have made it the most popular method among nail artists all over the world.

From its first conception to the reference to antiquity, from how it is used for the classic manicure to some creative nail art proposals, in this article I will explain everything you need to know and even more !

If you want to discover all his secrets and why more and more passionate women use acrylic powder, you're in the right place. Let's leave immediately.

Manicure with acrylic nail polish: the revolution

The new manicure technique with acrylic powder nail polish has been designed to maximize the life of the nail polish while always maintaining the health and aesthetics of the nails at the top.

How many of you have dreamed of having perfect nails for at least 4 weeks without resorting to gel, semi-permanent or the beautician's salon?

The dream has become reality with powder nail polishes.

The Dip Powder technique, which involves the use of acrylic powders, was born in the United States in the 1980s and only in recent years, with the improvement of liquids for applying nail polish, has it spread rapidly all over the world.

However, the use of acrylic powders to color nails is not really new: they were the progenitors of modern nail art!

In ancient times, the aesthetics of nails sanctioned the high social status of belonging: it was in all respects a symbol of power and wealth.

The undisputed queen of seduction, Cleopatra, loved to paint her nails red with a scarlet powdered paste and Chinese noble women, however, used gold powder to create a rudimentary nail polish and proudly display their social rank.

This pleasant reference to the past enhances the simplicity of acrylic powder and enriches it with today's innovation, giving us all a revolutionary powder nail polish technique: for timeless nails!

Dip Powder: what is it?

Nowadays we talk about Dip Powder all the time, but what exactly is it? You don't know it yet but it's the manicure technique with acrylic nail polish that you will no longer be able to do without.

First of all, it is called Dip System or Dip Powder because it involves dipping the nail directly into the jar containing the color powder of your choice. The pigmented powder adheres to the nail without smudging onto the cuticles or skin.

Precisely because of its surprising ease of application it has passed through beauty salons

to the homes of many manicure enthusiasts! The acrylic powder compound in the jar fixes the color precisely but above all long-lasting, up to 4 weeks and without the use of a UV lamp!

Ideal for those who don't want to waste precious minutes at the beautician but at the same time obtain an impeccable result directly from their home.

The comfort and result that powder nail polish offers are unparalleled.

Manicure with Dip Powder: how to do it

Applying acrylic powder enamel is simple and fast, you can do it comfortably from home having purchased a special Dip Powder kit available on the market.

Among the best to boast an excellent quality-price ratio and brilliant pigmentations is certainly the Dip Powder Kit by Torrid Nails, containing everything needed to obtain glam nails in just 15 minutes.

Before seeing the procedure for fixing the color on the nails, let's start from the essential elements that make up the kit. First of all, you will have a range of eye-catching colors in front of you, then add the base gel, the activator and the top coat.

Some kits also include: matching container and brush to collect and remove excess, a practical file and spare brushes.

Depending on the one you choose, you will have many accessories at your disposal, the Dip Powder Kit by Torrid Nails is the most complete and allows you for 2 years of fabulous manicures!

Now, to obtain a result like the beautician's, all you have to do is follow 4 simple steps:

• Carry out the usual manicure by carefully cleaning the nail with a file
• Spread the base polish present in the kit on the nail
• Dip the nail in the powder of your choice, one or more times based on the intensity you desire
• Apply the activating nail polish and seal everything with the top coat
• Quick and simple, right? The pigment will fix on the nails without the use of UV rays perfectly and without risking smudges on the skin.

Nail art with acrylic powder

Acrylic powder is incredibly versatile, from the traditional dip system manicure to unconventional and captivating Nail Art with powder and liquid: for creative and sparkling nails!

Fabulous for carrying out reconstructions and decorations, acrylic powder also allows you to personalize your nails by adorning them with elegant designs, creating suggestive shade effects and thanks to the use of a stick you can create any shape and design you want!

Always start from the classic preparation, file the nails to give the desired shape and lightly file the surface to make the nail polish adhere better.

Now we are ready to see some ideas for a fairytale Nail Art!

Shade effect nail art with acrylic powder

Let's see how to create a shade effect with midnight blue shades and a cascade of light, for a nocturnal but super bright shade.

First of all, spread a thin layer of base coat up to just over half of the nail without reaching the lunula, then choose a blue-toned powder and start by applying it in showers starting from the upper part near the cuticles. Once this is done, when you get halfway it changes color!

Apply a super glittery powder for an even more glam effect. Then, spread a thin layer of base coat on the final part of the nail that has not yet been colored and add plenty of glitter powder to complete the shine of the nail. Finally, finish everything by applying the activator and top coat! Ready to show off a starry shower on your nails, with elegance!

Remember that you can play around with any amount of acrylic powder. For example, solid colors such as pink and baby blue, pastel green and lilac are beautiful shades, but you can also play with metallic colored powders to make your nails stand out even more!

Nail Art: design with acrylic powder

Here the choice is to recreate an effect with floral references. First of all, as before, prepare the base. Next, choose a soft-toned acrylic powder, like pastel pink, and dip your finger into the jar.

Wait a few seconds before dusting to ensure the color adheres well. Then, take a piece of aluminum foil as a base and apply a few drops of base coat right there. With the help of a stick, take the product and apply it on the nail to create the design you prefer. Thanks to the stick you will have more precision!

Create 3 petals: the first in the upper part of the nail near the cuticles, the second in the center and the last in the final part near the lunula.

Pass a green powder over the nail, don't worry, the color will only adhere where the base coat is!

Gently remove excess.

Again, use the stick to apply a drop of base coat to give shape to the corolla between the petals and color it with a yellow powder.

The floral design comes to life!

Apply the activator and seal with the top coat.

With this technique you can have fun recreating the shapes you want, like a sweater effect nail art, from the simplest to the most complex!

As if that wasn't enough, the acrylic formula has been designed to ensure the health of natural nails.

To avoid putting your nails at risk, it is always useful to turn to a brand that ensures the use of excellent quality powders such as Torrid Nails, essential for showing off healthy nails that are always at the top!

How to remove nail polish powder?

Do you want to change the color of your Dip Powder Nails? There are several methods for removing powdered nail polish. Always start by filing the surface part of the enamel to remove most of the acrylic layer. After that, here are three options for complete, quick and residue-free removal:

1. Take some water heated for about 30 seconds in the microwave and a plastic bag in which to put some acetone. Inside it, insert a cotton ball (a secret is to add a little coconut butter to keep the nails soft!) and immerse the sachet in the water. Soak your hands for 5 minutes: think about the next color to apply in the meantime! Then, use the cotton wool pad to clean the residue off your nails and they are as good as new.
2. Prepare a bowl of warm water with a few drops of cleansing soap and soak your hands in it for a few minutes. After softening your nails, soak a tissue or makeup remover pad in acetone and place it on your nails to cover them. Wait a maximum of 15 minutes to completely remove dust and nail polish residue. Your nails are ready for a new look!
3. Wrap each nail in a wad soaked in acetone and gently seal them with foil. After a quarter of an hour on the timer, the game is done!

Are powder nail polishes worth trying?

Nail polish with acrylic powder revolutionizes the classic manicure technique but if that wasn't enough, the very fine and super colored pigments give nails with a well-groomed appearance without having to go to the beautician every 2 weeks. Depending on the brand chosen for your acrylic powders, the results may also vary, which is why the biggest advice is to always choose quality products that strengthen natural nails, such as the products from Torrid Nails. Having made this clarification, the suggestion is definitely to try them!

Have fun experimenting with the innovation everyone is talking about and have fun creating Nail Art with the new textures of acrylic powders.

The manicure featuring Dip Powder nail polishes has become the hallmark of the bold character of many women, the same ones who have chosen to make every situation unforgettable with the new look of the new powder nuances.

If you want to join the experience of thousands of satisfied women, nail art with acrylic powder is a must try.

Give yourself dream nails with resistance beyond limits!