There are so many great things about dip nails compared to gel nails and the price is comparable. I personally get only dip nails now, but it took me a while to figure out exactly what I wanted.
Because I’m such a huge enthusiast of dip nails and have watched my own nails finally grow by getting regular dip manicures, I wanted to write this post with every bit of info I have learned about dip nails.
I included info about dip nails in the new few sections, or you can skip to the bottom if you want to see my favorite dip nail trends that are hot right now!
These are a great example for your how to do gel nails at home question. They’re a pale, light pink, and the nails are filed into a square shape. These nails are very basic and easy to do at home!
I love this neutral dip nail look with the extra design. It’s a bit complicated so you’ll have to find a good nail technician who can replicate it!
These are clearly dip powder nails with tips (probably gel tips) that are filed into round tips.
While these nails could be done with acrylic nails, I feel that with dip nails vs acrylic nails, dip always wins, and these nails are just as beautiful!
Of all the pros and cons of dip nails, my favorite pro is how thick dip powder nails are. These nails probably have 3 coats, but you can see the creamy thickness even in this photo.
If you’re wondering how to do dip nails at home, look at the sides of these nails. They are clearly filed (the 2nd to last step) so that the nails blend naturally into the cuticle but are thick in the middle.
These dip nails require a bit of sparkle sprinkled on. I recommend doing this after you file the nails and adding another coat on top of the sparkles.
If you show it to your nail technician, they should know what to do, although it never hurts to ask if they can accomplish this ahead of time.
