Dip powders may seem like a new trend, but the technique has been around since the 1980s. Unlike gel, which requires UV rays to cement the polish, or acrylic, dipped manicures use pigmented powder.

Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...

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 ...

Raise your hand if you have enough time, funds, and nail color inspo to get your nails redone every two weeks. No one? Not even you in the back? It’s not surprising. Getting your nails done can feel ...

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 ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's the wildly popular nail technique that has people who are hungry for cool nail colors, dipping their fingers into nail powder. It's known as "dip," but we wanted to know ...

If you’re looking for a manicure option that cuts down on salon time and offers results that last up to three weeks (or longer in some cases), dip nails is one of the best alternatives. But there’s a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." After one too many rants to my best friend about my stubby, nail-glue–covered fingers (I’m a press-on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. French tip manicures are some of the classiest nail designs you can get. Over the years, though, there have been plenty of ...