How to use acrylic nail powder: step-by-step instructions

Many girls are now accustomed to visiting a salon every month for competent and careful nail treatment, but not everyone first verifies the quality of the master’s work, which can lead to premature removal of the decorative coating.

Despite the fact that one of the important ingredients in manicure is acrylic nail powder, not everyone knows how to use it. And this, especially during extension, greatly affects the long-term preservation of the work result and its integrity.

Gel polish

In the modern world, almost any design can be embodied on nails, and all conditions have been created for this. One of the latest fashion trends can be considered coating nails with gel polishes. Unlike ordinary varnishes, this material lasts 2-3 times longer on the nails, the colors look brighter, and the glossy shine does not disappear after a few days. Many devices and materials have already been created specifically for this type of manicure and its decor. Today we will talk about one of them, namely acrylic powder. We will tell you how to use acrylic nail powder and in what cases it is used.

Colored

This variety is used to create nail art. In stores you can find a wide selection of colors for this powder.

The main advantage of the material is that it does not weigh down the nail plate.

Strengthening nails with powder

In most cases, acrylic powder is used to design an almost finished manicure. But recently they began to use it to strengthen the nail plate. For this you will need translucent powder. This acrylic sand is only called transparent; in fact, the grains have a white tint. It is often used if for some reason the gel polish does not adhere well to the nail plate, chips or cracks. Then acrylic powder provides good adhesion between several coatings and makes the nail stronger. So, transparent acrylic powder for nails: how to use the material?

Materials and tools

Here is a list of all the necessary tools and materials for acrylic modeling:

• File for extensions with abrasiveness 80/80 or 100/100. The shape of the file is important here; it should be curved to fit the shape of the nail.
• Buff 240 or 360 grit, for polishing. Buff is a file in the form of a three-dimensional rectangle. This file allows you to remove all irregularities. Good polishing means a high-quality and smooth manicure.
• Brush for applying material. It should form a sharp point to form a graceful, straighter smile line, while working with a small bead of acrylic. The brush must have an elastic hair bundle and ensure control of the fluidity of the monomer. A good brush allows you to get high-quality modeling when building up.
• Pusher is a metal tool for pushing back cuticles. Choose the size of the nail plate, it must be well sharpened, the handle itself must have a thread so that the device does not slip out of your hands during operation.
• Form . A special template on which the acrylic mass is laid out during extensions. There are reusable forms, but remember to sterilize them after use.
• Brush to remove dust from the nail plate.
• Bond . It cares for the natural nail, and its main property is the elimination of the fatty film, due to which the extended nails adhere to the nail bed.
• Primer . The basis for further application of substances.
• Acrylic Powder . Polymer powder used for strengthening and modeling. Choose a shade to match your intended design.
• Monomer or liquid, necessary for extension. Liquid is a transparent liquid, it is needed to start the hardening reaction of the powder and performs the main function - it ensures the polymerization of acrylic.
• Pipette to carefully draw up the monomer.
• A napkin to work on.
• Container for mixing powder and monomer.

Write in the comments what would you add to the list?

Roughen up your nails

First of all, you need to get your nails done or push back your cuticles. We will not describe this stage in detail. Then you need to prepare the nail itself, give it the desired shape and file it. Use fine-grained buffers and file away only the top shiny coating. Try to remove very little, because your goal is only to give the plate roughness, and not to cut it down to the root.

After this, treat the nail with a degreaser. Many beginners skip this stage, considering it not so important. However, even the slightest residue of fatty particles can negate the result of many hours of work. It is not necessary to use expensive means. The most common degreaser, which is sold in specialized nail design stores, will do. If you are doing your own manicure, you can even use undiluted (this is important) alcohol. Pharmacy boric acid will also work. But keep in mind that it does not have properties that are gentle on the nail, like professional degreasers.

Neon

This powder has a denser texture, which allows it to be used for sculpting.

Why do you need a primer?

Then comes the primer's turn. In secret, I would like to say that its use in some cases is not necessary - at first you can do without it. However, if we are talking about professional activities, this thing is necessary. The primer additionally dries the nails and makes the surface of the plate even rougher. There is another important function of the primer - it kills microorganisms living on the nail. Under a dense coating, microbes have an incredible opportunity to multiply, which can even lead to diseases. Use this product so that you don’t have to treat your nails for a long time and tediously. On problematic nails, the primer is applied completely, but for healthy nails it is enough to apply the treatment along the edges and along the side ridges.

Base layer

Next, a thin layer of base coat is applied. Here, many novice manicurists make one common mistake - they apply gel polishes, base coat and top coat in a thick layer, mistakenly assuming that this will make the nail stronger. Most often, beginners who are accustomed to coating with regular varnish fall for this trick, where little depended on the thickness of the layer, and in some cases it was even beneficial. After applying the base, acrylic powder can finally come into play to strengthen the nails. How to use the product and how to apply it?

Transparent

I usually use it as a base because it doesn't stand out on my nails. If you need to disguise a certain defect, then this powder is best suited for this. The video of strengthening nails with powder shows how to use it correctly.

Applying acrylic powder

There is no need to dry the base coat. Immediately after applying it, generously dust each nail with colorless powder using a manicure brush or spatula. Make sure that the particles stick to the entire surface of the nail. It is strictly not recommended to completely immerse the nail in a jar of powder. This way you will ruin most of the material (the grains will simply stick together into a large lump), and the powder itself will lie unevenly on the nail.

A good craftsman always uses materials sparingly. Therefore, when sprinkling powder, hold your nail over a sheet of paper, so that you can then carefully collect the remains and pour them back into the jar. Even if you don’t mind the powder, it will be more convenient to sweep it away so as not to stain everything around.

Useful tips

1. Some readers are interested in: is it possible to damage your nails while wearing them? Answer: you can! And the master has absolutely nothing to do with it. Life in a metropolis involves an active lifestyle. In a hurry, you can forget about how fragile our nails really are. Do you have a crack at the tip of your nail plate? “It’s okay, you can wait until you get home!” - the naive girl will say. But by the evening the crack will spread, albeit imperceptibly, but damaging the main part of the nail. It is in this place that the nail will most likely peel off after removing the gel polish.
2. Acrylic powder, of course, strengthens the nail, but this is not due to nutrients, but due to fixation. The main “strengthening” effect of the powder is on the varnish. Don't forget that your nails are in dire need of protection. Use nutritious varnishes, increase the amount of calcium-containing foods in your diet (for example, cottage cheese). If the latter fails, use special vitamins.
3. Beautiful nails are an integral part of the image of both a business woman and a housewife. If you do laundry and cleaning 24/7, don’t rush to give a damn about your appearance! Nails don't have to be long to be beautiful. Using acrylic powder or a French manicure, you can create the effect of a long white part of the nail, while the nail plate itself is short. If you use gloves around the house, your manicure will retain its brightness and attractiveness for quite a long time, which is rare for housewives.
4. Don't get dehydrated! Remember the need for both drinking plenty of water (2 liters of water per day is extremely beneficial for the skin) and moisturizing hand creams. The beauty of your nails directly depends on the health of the skin around them.
5. To improve blood supply to the nail plate, regularly perform a gentle massage.
6. If you are not limited to nourishing varnish, but are doing a full manicure, try not to do parts. Once every 2 weeks is enough, and only if you take good care of your hands. Otherwise, your nails may become damaged, just like your hair if you paint it too often.
7. For healthy nails, you need to consume not only calcium, but a whole complex of vitamins and microelements:

• iodine, as well as vitamins A and B, contribute to the strengthening and growth of the nail plate (found in cabbage, liver, brewer's yeast, butter, tomatoes, spinach, carrots, seaweed);
• silicon and iron affect the structure and shape of nails, their hardness and elasticity (found in vegetables and red meat);
• sulfur stops inflammatory processes and promotes nail regeneration (found in cabbage and onions).

All the secrets of acrylic powder was last modified: May 8, 2016 by Gulya

After covering with powder

Shake off excess powder from your fingers and send your hand to the lamp for polymerization. The drying time should be the same as when polymerizing a simple base layer. After drying, treat the nail with a manicure brush and remove all excess acrylic powder. We figured out how to use acrylic nail powder, but what to do next? If you are not going to cover your nails with colored gel polish, you can simply apply another layer of base and top coat. You will get a beautiful natural manicure. If you still want to cover your nails with color, apply one coat of base and proceed to gel polish. That's all you need to know about colorless powder. But how to use colored acrylic nail powder? After all, with its help you can create a unique manicure design.

Examples of powder manicure

Using dip powder, you can create a natural nude manicure that matches any look and style, and also looks spectacular on both long and short nails.

A beautiful nude manicure harmonizes with any look.

A classic French manicure with a soft pink base is ideal for both an everyday look and a festive one. This manicure never ceases to be relevant, as the French manicure makes your hands graceful and neat.

French manicure is the most favorite among admirers of discreet classics

There are many variations of French manicure. For example, instead of white varnish, you can apply multi-colored ones or use decorative elements, such as glitter or rhinestones.

A French jacket with glitter can be either very bright or quite modest and unassuming.

A manicure with glitter will ideally complement a festive look, for example, for New Year, Birthday, graduation or other special day. Glitter on nails looks amazing, attracting attention to its owner.

Manicure with glitter is one of the most popular types of designs.

White manicure has long become a classic. Usually brides give their preference to it on their wedding day. On short nails, white looks gentle and stylish. This is a perfect and winning option.

White color, symbolizing purity, never goes out of style.

Using two shades of deep powder, you can create a stunning ombre manicure.

Gradient manicure is performed by grading colors from one shade to another.

If you have several multi-colored jars of dip powder, then you can experiment and make a multi-colored manicure. It is especially relevant in hot summer weather.

Multi-colored manicure is the best manicure for summer, vacation and the beach

Creative individuals who want to emphasize their playful nature can get an original manicure with designs.

Today, manicure with a pattern is firmly rooted in women's fashionable style.

If you get the hang of it, by successfully combining different colors of powder, you can create a complex pattern. For example, by properly mixing white and black colors, you will get the popular marble manicure.

Marble manicure represents stains on the nails

Acrylic powder for nail design: how to use?

For this type of nail art you will need colored acrylic powder. On the shelves of modern stores you can find any variety of it, you can choose both color and consistency. A separate type is glitter powder, which expands design possibilities. With the help of colored powder, you can create the most incredible designs or completely cover the nail, creating the effect of a velvet manicure. We will examine these two types of design in more detail. So, how to use acrylic nail powder step by step to create a velvet nail effect:

• Carry out the manipulations described above: cut off the shiny layer, cover the nails with a primer, if necessary, strengthen with colorless powder or immediately apply a base.
• Choose a gel polish color to match the colored powder. You can use a similar shade of varnish. For example, you can choose blue varnish for blue powder, red for pink powder, etc. But in this case, the final color will be richer. Interesting combinations are obtained if you cover your nails with gel polish with a shimmer, for example, silver or gold. You can combine as you like, it depends only on your imagination. Cover your nails with a thin layer of your chosen gel polish and set to dry. If necessary, apply 1-2 more layers.
• Cover the nail with topcoat and generously sprinkle with colored acrylic powder, then go to dry.

Nowadays it is in fashion to highlight the ring finger. So, colored acrylic powder can only be applied to it. An interesting design can be obtained if, after covering with the top, you pinpoint the glitter to the nail plate, and then sprinkle it with powder. How to use acrylic nail powder to create a three-dimensional design? It's also very simple. To do this, apply the design with gel polish or top coat to the coated nail, and then sprinkle with powder. The powder will remain only on the adhesive surface. After this, send the nail to the lamp.

We told you how to use acrylic nail powder. Have beautiful nails and a successful manicure!

What it is?

Gel powder for nails is a unique opportunity to quickly and efficiently cover your nails with any color. This coating system appeared around 2012. And every day it is gaining more and more popularity among nail art masters and home users.

The gel-powder system consists of different materials: degreaser, base, powder, powder, top, activator. This step-by-step technology is applied in layers and does not dry in a lamp. Everything dries on its own thanks to a good fixative (activator). The structure of the nail is denser than when coated with simple gel polish.

The coating will look perfect with any clothing. You can make a classic French manicure, apply a single-color coating, fill your nails with glitter and paint on the surface with gel polishes. The system combines perfectly with all standard manicure techniques.

An interesting feature of the gel-powder system: you can apply French gel powder and then paint your nails with regular polish. If you get tired of the shade, simply remove the color with nail polish remover. Surprisingly, you will still have a French coat on your hands that was made with gel powder.

Express manicure is done without UV or LED lamps. The coating dries on its own within a few minutes and can last for 3 weeks. It's not that easy to remove. It protects your hands from frequent chips, cracks and other problems with the nail plates.

Operating principle

The combination of base gel and powder does not have a strong odor and does not cause a burning sensation. All materials are very easy to work with. A thin layer of gel is applied to the nail, after which the finger is immersed in a jar of powder. The system is suitable for thin and weakened nails and is absolutely not harmful. Nails look natural and the color lasts for 3 weeks. To achieve an ideal coating, several layers of materials must be applied.

To fix, you need a polymerizer (other names: activator, fixer, hardener, sealer). This product polymerizes gel powder and helps to combine all materials into a single monolith. You can remove gel nail powder using a cutter using the same technology as gel polish.

None of these materials can be replaced by another.

The materials contain organic matter, therefore, the price for them and such services are much more expensive than the procedure for coating only with gel polish. On average, gels cost from 700 rubles, and powders from 900 rubles. Starter kits cost about 2,500 rubles. One gel-powder system will last for a long time. This option is more suitable for masters than for those who do manicures at home.

Starter set

The gel-powder system consists of several materials, which we will consider in more detail below.

Brands of gel powder

Unfortunately, the system is not so developed at present. But there are some representatives who offer these products:

• SNS MART;
• Gelish;
• ATIC Power.

Secrets of use

Some life hacks that can be used when creating a coating:

• the base should always be applied in a thin layer;
• if the final coating is too thick, it can be removed with a manicure file;
• the coating dries within 2 minutes;
• it is much cheaper to buy a set of gel powder;
• It is advisable to always treat your nails before starting to create a coating;
• It is necessary to remove the gloss before applying the gel-powder system so that the materials adhere better to each other.