How to Do Dip Powder Nails: 7 Steps and the Rustic Collection

Four bottles, one jar of powder, no lamp. Here is the full dip routine, in the order the Cre8tion Dip Powder guide follows.

The Rustic Collection

Rustic Collection 0352oz jar · MSRP $4.95Rustic Collection 0382oz jar · MSRP $4.95Rustic Collection 0422oz jar · MSRP $4.95Rustic Collection 0432oz jar · MSRP $4.95Rustic Collection 0442oz jar · MSRP $4.95

The routine

1. ✓

   Before you start

   Pre-clean

   Clean and sanitize hands. Take the shine off the nails with a fine grit file, and remove any old product or dirt.

2. 1

   Step 1

   Prep

   Brush Dip Prep over the nail to cleanse leftover oil and dust.

   #1 Dip PrepMSRP from $7.25
3. 2

   Step 2

   Base

   Brush on a thin layer of Dip Base. A thin layer makes the strongest bond between the nail and the powder.

   #2 Dip BaseMSRP from $7.25
4. 3

   Dip

   Dip the whole nail

   Dip the nail completely into the color powder and tap off the excess. Brush away anything that did not stick.

5. 4

   Step 3

   Activate

   Brush on Activator to speed the bond and seal the powder layer. Give it a moment to dry, then file and buff out any bumps and dust the cuticle area clean.

   #3 ActivatorMSRP from $7.25
6. 5

   Repeat

   Build the color

   Repeat base, dip and activator for more color. One layer reads sheer, two give full coverage, and three go bolder. Let each step air dry for 45 to 60 seconds.

7. 6

   Step 4

   Top and shine

   Brush on Dip Top for a glossy finish. Wipe the brush on paper after each nail to reduce stiffness. A second coat adds more gloss.

   #4 Dip TopMSRP from $7.25
8. 7

   Finish

   Moisturize

   Once the nails are dry, rub cuticle oil around the fingertips.

Two variations

Dip essentials

#1 - DIP PREPMSRP from $7.25

#2 - DIP BASEMSRP from $7.25

#3 - ACTIVATORMSRP from $7.25

#4 - DIP TOPMSRP from $7.25

French Dip Container AMSRP $5.00