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Step 4: Remove foil.

After 10 to 15 minutes, remove the foil one nail at a time, wiggling it along with the cotton ball back and forth while you pull it off. Using the orange wood stick, gently push off any excess that is left behind. Re-wrap and soak if any dip is still hanging on. Don’t pick at it.

Step 5: Buff and nourish.

Once the majority of the dip is removed, use your nail file to gently buff the entire surface of all your nails. Brush away any dust and follow with a soft buffing block. Then apply a cuticle oil like LeChat Nails Nobility Cuticle Oil to your nail beds and massage into each of your nails.

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Method 2: Soak off your dip powder.

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This helpful hack is a favorite of Youtuber Favrielle Brooks. It requires less time than foils, but know that it’s a bit messier.

Step 1: Gather materials.

You’ll need a large bowl, two sheets of paper towels, two plastic sandwich bags, 100% pure acetone, and cuticle oil.

Step 2: Heat water.

Fill the bowl with water about halfway, and microwave it for about two minutes. You want the water to be hot, but not scalding so it doesn’t burn you.

Step 3: Prepare paper towels.

Take one paper towel, fold it in half, and place it in the bottom of each of your sandwich bags. Then, pour in enough acetone to saturate the paper towel.

Step 4: Protect your hands.

Cover your hands in cuticle oil, leaving your nails bare. You could also use hand cream, but oil makes a better barrier. This will help prevent the acetone from drying out the rest of your hands while your polish soaks.

Step 5: Soak.

Set a timer for four to five minutes. Place your hand inside the sandwich bag and nestle your nails in between the folded paper towel. Then put the whole bag into the hot water. Move your hand in a scrunching motion along the paper towel to break up the polish. Repeat on other hand.

Step 6: Finishing touches.

Rinse away any residue and acetone, and then buff away any lingering dip polish with a nail file. If any is stuck by your cuticles, gently use a cuticle nipper to chip it off or try soaking for another minute. Buff again, and finish with cuticle oil on all your nails.

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Dip Nail Removal Aftercare

No matter which method you choose to remove your dip powder, you should give your nails some downtime in between manicures to prevent them from breaking and becoming brittle. Directly after removal, apply some cuticle oil or a heavy-duty hand lotion to nourish your nails and cuticles, since acetone can be extremely drying.

It’s also worth investing in some good after-care products to keep your nails and cuticles hydrated and healthy, like Essie’s Apricot Cuticle Oil and Sally Hansen’s Hard as Nails Strengthener. Use them daily to keep your nails hydrated, long, and strong.

Bella Cacciatore is the beauty associate at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @bellacacciatore_.

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A manicure that lasts a full two weeks can sometimes seem like a miracle. That’s why when dip powder nails hit the scene, they sounded like a godsend. A mani that’s supposedly easy to DIY and lasts longer than gel nail polish? Sign us up. But what is it about dip powder nails that makes them so long-lasting? And are dip powder nails safe? We talked to a few specialists to find out.

What are dip powder nails?

Dip powder nails are somewhere between a regular mani and a fake acrylic nail. We can consider them a “diet acrylic,” says celebrity manicurist Erica Marton. Instead of using UV rays to seal in your polish, the color comes from a pigmented powder. Between base coats and a sealant, you dip your nails into a little jar of your chosen color (SNS and Revel are the two most popular and vetted manufacturers) for a mani that could last three to four weeks. The trend isn’t exactly new per se—it’s actually been around for years—but social media is quickly popularizing the process and helping it stage a comeback. Over the past two years, more and more nail salons have started offering the service

Watch the dipping in action is very ASMR-y, but warning: if you have this done at a salon, you won’t get to dip. At least you shouldn’t. A nail technician should paint the powder onto your nails to keep things hygienic between customers. Otherwise you risk getting an infection.

Are dip powder nails safe?

Now, for the other shoe to drop: Dipping powder isn’t exactly the healthiest choice you can make for your nails. Popular nail salons like Vanity Projects and Van Court won’t include the technique on their menus. While more brands, like OPI, now offer options for dip powder manicures, if your salon doesn’t use a credited manufacturer, it could contain dangerous ingredients. “Some cheaper dip powders can contain MMD, which is extremely harmful to natural nails and banned in NYC,” says Vanity Projects’ Ariel Zuniga. Ruth Kallens, founder and parter at Van Court, says, “Dip powders are acrylic. I don’t use acrylic because the removal process is so detrimental to your nail plate.”

How do dip powder nails work?

As mentioned above, they’re pretty similar to gels in that you’re fusing the powdered solution to the base of your nail. If you check out Instagram, there are more than 160,000 images tagged #dippowdernails, which look just about the same as any other more permanent mani (although some people say the dip doesn’t lay quite as flat as a gel and feels slightly thicker on your nail).

You can check out beauty blogger Cristine of Simply Nailogical give the process a go below.

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How do you remove dip powder nails?

Just like gels or acrylics, removing a dip powder manicure requires more time and patience than swiping remover on a cotton ball. “There’s no easy way to remove this quickly,” says Zuniga. “We recommend using an electric file and soaking off the remaining product with acetone,” i.e., similar to self gel removal. Of course, the best way to remove them is to go back to your nail tech, otherwise you risk damaging and weakening your nails.

And no matter if you remove them at home or at the salon, you should try to give your nails some downtime in between to prevent them from breaking or becoming brittle. Zuniga’s advice? Invest in some good nail after-care products to re-hydrate your nails and keep your cuticles moisturized. A few of our favorites include Essie’s Apricot Cuticle Oil and Sally Hansen’s Hard as Nails Strengthener.

Should you try dip powder nails?

If you’re already fond of more permanent mani solutions, Marton contends that there’s no reason you shouldn’t give dip powder a shot. “They’re equally healthy to gels and basic acrylics that are already out,” she says. Just make sure you’re checking packaging and asking your manicurist what brand she’s using. And if you do want to give your hand at trying it at home, the options below are your best bet.

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