Dip powder isn’t necessarily “good” for your nails (because no nail technique—other than having bare nails—truly is), but they shouldn't create any long-term damage either, so long as your technician ...

"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted fingers (tysm, ...

Reviewed by Evelyn Lim Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan 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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever gone to the salon for a manicure, it’s likely you’ve experienced the frustration of smudging your polish before you even make it home, or having it chip ahead of the event for which you ...

Which manicure type lasts the longest? Traditional polish offers a week of wear with easy at-home application, while gel nails deliver shine and last two-plus weeks. Dip and acrylic manicures both ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chelsea King is a nail artist based in Long Beach, California. Ashlie Johnson is a nail artist based in Manhattan Beach, ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have ...