AZUREBEAUTY 31 Pcs Dip Powder Nail Kit 20 Colors Glitter Nude Brown Pink White Gray Dip Powder Liquid Set with Top/Base Coat Activator for French Nails Art Manicure DIY Salon Women Valentine's Gift

The media could not be loaded. The photo posted in my review is to show what color result is achieved with only a SINGLE dip - I was happily surprised to find them to be pastels yet highly pigmented making for such a great coverage off of the first dip. The end result is what was achieved after dipping each nail once more making it only a total of two dips per finger on every color -including the lightest colors like yellowI not only highly recommend this product but I definitely will be a returning customer as long as I have nails on my hands lolMy nails are naturally short so to achieve the finished look I started by glueing on false tips to each nail.***The tips I prefer to use are always clear (vs white tips as white tips I find can be harder to hide under dip powders as the line of where the tip meats your natural nail can be seen through the powder unless you dip each nail repeatedly until it does not -which I find not only to be a waste of time but also a waste of the powder especially when with clear tips only two dips is needed to achieve the same result******Also clear tips in my opinion always seem to be a little thinner than standard white tips which makes them more flexible, bending just as your long natural nail would but yet thick enough to not break off****After glueing on the tips and allowing time to dry - I then lightly buffed the surface to ensure that the false tips laid flesh with my natural nails to ensure each dip would result in a smooth surface allowing for no additional filing needed after dippingAfter buffing the tips and getting them flesh with my natural nails I take a cotton ball and wipe each nail off with nail polish remover - I believe this step is not only VERY important but also this step is what makes the difference in how long your finished nails will stay on. I personally have yet to experience any of my nails popping off on their own by accident and I have done multiple sets to not only myself but my sister as well.A typical set last just about two weeks before I decide to remove them and then redo them as by that time my natural nails have grown out. Without the step of dehydrating my natural nails with the polish remover and removing any dust /oil from the buffing I don’t believe I’d be able to achieve a manicure to last 2 weeks as before including this step in the past I never was able to make it past 3 days before one popped off so I can’t emphasize enough how important that step is.Next I apply a thin base coat (one finger at a time as stated on instructions) and then quickly dip the nail into the powder as if you don’t do it quick enough-the base coat can begin to dry leaving you with an unpleasant dip result.Instantly after lifting the nail from the dip I brush off any excess back into the dip tray and then I apply a coat of activator before I move to the next finger and repeat until all 10 are complete.I then repeat that step of applying the base coat, dipping, brushing off the excess and then applying activator a second and final time to each finger.Once completed with the dipping I Lightly buff the surface of each nail making sure each nail feels smooth as a natural nail.Sometimes extra filing is necessary depending on the shape and length you want to achieve - I do this after dipping since the clear tips I choose to use are thinner than standard tips, but you could also shape the tip before dipping them, really it’s your preference and the order you choose will not effect the end result- just make sure anytime you file BEFORE you dip -you ALWAYS want to wipe each nail with a cotton ball of polish remover - I cannot stress this enoughAt this point depending on the look I’m trying to achieve I would either decorate them or if I’m going for more of a simple look I’d finish by applying a top coatIf you have the option to finish your nails with a gel top coat that requires a UV light to harden then I would suggest doing so as it only creates more strength to your nails -but I personally only use a regular polish top coat, one that’s thicker in consistency giving the affect of an authentic gel polish but dries on its own and no lamp is needed, so again it’s up to what you have available to you as well as your preferenceThe video I posted is the end result after dipping every nail into a different color - no two are the same color. I then applied a thin layer of a clear sparkly polish, to a few nails I applied some rhinestone art and then finished with a high gloss top coatHopefully this helps any one new to using dip, when i started experimenting with dip powders years ago, despite loving the end result I could never seem to get them to last as long as a manicure I got at a salon with acrylic, but over time, with a little experimenting and practice I’ve come to finally achieve the look as well as the length of time they stay on.I’ve experienced with all DIY at home manicure products on the market, including acrylic and poly gel, and out of the three- dip powder has not only been the fastest to learn how ti use as well as the fastest process when apply a whole set, but it’s also been the easiest, the less messy as well as the most affordable. (single bottle of dip powder can last you MONTHS almost a whole year if only dipping each finger twice and having them last 2 weeks before doing it again)I HIGHLY recommend for any one who’s new to the DIY at home manicure to try all the products available, personally I found it fun to experiment with them all but im sure you’ll soon learn how simple a dip manicure is compared to the other methods, as well as how much money you’ll save no longer having to spend your money on getting a set done.What it would cost me to receive a single set at the salon is more than what it cost me to buy this dip powder kit and even the tips combined.

I recently tried out this powder dip nail kit, and overall, I’m super impressed with the quality and results. The powders are richly pigmented, the liquids are smooth and easy to work with, and the finish looks like a professional salon job. Once applied properly, the nails are strong, glossy, and last for weeks without chipping.That said, if you’re new to dip powder nails, be prepared for a bit of a learning curve. The first time I used it, I struggled a bit with the timing and layering, but after watching a couple of tutorials and practicing, the process got much easier. The instructions included are helpful, though a bit more detail or visual guidance would make a huge difference for beginners.Still, the high quality of the materials really shines through, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll love the results. I’d definitely recommend this kit to anyone looking to save money on salon visits and do their own nails at home—it just takes a little patience and practice at first.

Got this kit because I hate the nail salons, they make me uncomfortable because I don't live in girl world. I thought it was a colored acrylic kit, but I went with it anyway when I realized it wasn't.The instructions say not to do more than 3 layers of this, however there are colors that hardly show up after 3 layers. I couldn't find a method to prevent the lumps & uneven covering, however I've only done 1 set so far so it could be a practice thing. Disappointed in the size of the 1-4 bottles, replacements for those under the same brand are about $25 which was the cost of the kit anyhow so that is annoying, but technically would justify ordering other kits to stock up on colors. I did purchase a nail dryer for this too and enjoyed that I didn't even need it. Some use it anyway for faster drying but my ADHD makes me take forever anyway so I get to return that thankfully. I'm leaving 4 stars because the quality of this set is worth the price, the tray and other accessories are nice Bonuses that a lot of other brand kits didn't have. However after my first use, the powder itself is not very pigmented, the lighter colors are almost useless by themselves, theyd have to be mixed into other colors to appear unless you prefer that "see through" look. Personally, I do not. The brushes crunch up nearly every other nail regardless of whether you close them or keep them open in-between, which causes a lot of wasted product cause you're constantly having to switch out the brushes. The extra brushes were very nice though, as one of my brushes had a long thread hanging and kept getting basecoat all around my nail. The basecoat is liquid cement. Someone else said they didn't like the top coat, i have to agree there it's very dull and I have also been looking at other options that don't require nail dryers. The glitter in the colors is very sparkly, i will give them that. It's similar to the diamond gel polish so I really appreciate that. This is good for those eager to do their own nails, it's a good learning kit. I do hope to find a better method with the next few sets so I'm not having to extra dip and file for hours, and definitely get an electric file for these as they do harden extremely quick and extremely well and they're not painful around my cuticles like some sets from the salon have been.

I did a lot of searching to find the right kit and I’m so glad I chose this one. I wanted to be able to do my nails at home at a time that is convenient for me and with a product that does not destroy my nails. This kit is easier than nail polish and easier than doing gel. I was shocked that I did not need a UV light! The topcoat dries so fast - less than 60 seconds. I do recommend for going the powder container that you pour the powder in. I personally found it easier to just dip my nail into the jar and gently tap my nail to shake off the excess powder. The jars are smaller than what we see at the nail salon, but it worked just fine for me. This is money well spent!