While gel polish and acrylic extensions have had their time in the spotlight, it’s about time that dip powder nails got the same attention. If you’re one to get caught up scrolling through Instagram’s ...

Within the last two decades, gel manicures and acrylic manicures have been rising in popularity because they can last up to two weeks. But there is another type of manicure worth knowing about before ...

Sat, December 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM UTC Dip powders are essentially acrylic powders, according to celebrity nail artist, Natalie Minerva. The polymers in dip powder give it its durability, helping it to ...

"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 ...

After one too many rants to my best friend about my stubby, nail-glue–covered fingers (I’m a press-on nail fiend), she finally told me to book a dip powder manicure—the nail polish upgrade basically ...

If you were to create a wishlist for your ideal yet simple manicure, we imagine it would look a little like this: vibrant color, long-lasting staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — DID YOU KNOW: Tainted manicure dip powder can spread the herpes Whitlow virus. "Instead of manifesting on the mouth, like you would think of like a cold sore, it’s manifesting on ...

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 ...

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If you love watching nail tutorials on Instagram, chances are you've scrolled past a video of a dip-powder manicure. It looks like a magical dust that transforms into an even coat of paint. But it's ...