Nail tech here! Dip and acrylic are technically the same BUT only the powder part. The liquid used to apply are VERY different. Your nails just probably prefer the use of the dip activator rather than monomer which is used for acrylics! Hope this helps!
I've been doing dip for a while after years of acrylic. Dip results were lifting at the cuticle. Got sick of it. My hair would get stuck on top of nails while washing hair. Lead to fragility etc. NOW I'm officially back to Acrylic. Hoping it works better & stays better. Nite: 3 week intervals for nail care
This 100%! Acrylic application can leave your nails looking raggedy AF when you soak them off, but thats why you have to keep getting them done. The results are beautiful and last longer than dip nails. On the plus side the raggedness will grow out over time if you decide to stop wearing acrylics.
I hyate when people talk about dip as if it’s better than acrylic especially those that dip their natural nails. Natural nails can be acryliced and do the same exact thing. The bonding agent is different but they do the same thing. As someone mentioned it’s the prep, removal and how you care for your nails that damages them!
It’s because every nail place I’ve been to says that “dip is better for your nails “ then gel /acrylic ect. I personally hate the dip process. Takes longer in my opinion
@@trishah2145this is the real problem. These walk in places been telling people dip is better, stronger, etc. Dip is not stronger than gel, and neither is acrylic. They're different products, is all. And imo, gel is the best. It flexes with your natural nails more than the others so you have less lifting, chipping, and breakage, but try convincing someone of that after these places with very little education have convinced the public otherwise.
I'm just confused bc damage on one hand isn't really proof of anything. What if that's her dominant hand and she was doing something that required she uses her hands more?
Nail tech here! And yes they are the same as in the powder.. but dip is very unsanitary unless she sprinkles the dip on your nails or uses your very on pot of dip for yourself that no one else is gonna use.. if you are being dipped into the same pot as everyone else that is a breading ground for all kinds of germs.. especially if you had a cut on your finger and then someone else has a cut on their finger well thats just as bad as using the same fingernail file for everyone.. 🤢
I use to get my nails done every 2 weeks and ALWAYS did acrylic. I tried dip once and was so grossed out by the technique bc of the hygienic process that I said never again. I also didn't like the feel of my nails with dip.
@whatever3145 are you dumb or stupid which one? EVEN if that was true you still shouldn't dip every clients nails in same bottle bc what's to stop it from spreading anything??? stuff can still transfer and it's still gross she had cuts on her finger...
@@whatever3145that’s true about the powder but only when it’s mixed with the activator for dip or the monomer for acrylic. As far as nail polish it typically only goes on the nail after it’s cleaned with 91% alcohol and if for any reason you swipe the brush across a cut you’re supposed to sanitize the brush (at least that’s how I was taught back in the day in beauty school)
Dip and acrylic POWDER, are the same. Emphasis on the powder part. The major difference and really only difference is the liquid used for application. Hope this helps!
Coming from a person who says a joke It's dip not acrylic and thinks its funny... good point.. Why don't she just look at the products these people are using all the dip powders I have say 2 in one or 3 in one dip/acrylic powder 😂😂😂😂
I’m a nail tech acrylic and dip is basically the same difference is the application process And the way she is doing the dipping can put u at risk of getting any kind of infection on your nails because she is doing it directly into the bottle and she is putting on risk any other clients because you have a open cut on your finger so is not better
And this is a top rated salon near her!! So most likely very busy and now super exposed to who knows what since using same pot of dip for everyone. Smh so unsanitary
ITS ALL ABOUT THE NAIL TECH. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT MEDIUM IS USED TO BUILD EXTENSIONS OR OVERLAY YOUR NAILS AS LONG AS THE NAIL TECH IS DOING YOUR NAILS APPROPRIATELY!!!
This doesn't even matter if your chemistry doesn't like a product. 🤷🏼♀️ Certain people just can't wear certain products as long as others bc of reactions they aren't even aware of.
@@creativelydiverse272 in my entire career as well as every other good nail tech I know there hasn’t been a single time where we’ve had someone allergic to acrylic or gel. What allergies are more common is that of dehydrators and primers (usually acid) and then on top cuticle oil. When I say a good nail tech I also mean that tech isn’t getting product on your skin either. That would cause allergic reactions as well especially it being on the skin constantly overtime. I stand by what I said. I’m not saying there isn’t people allergic to something that would hurt their nail beds but I can almost guarantee that it’s usually the nail techs improper use of product and files not the products itself.
For some brands dip powders and acrylic powders are different… dip powder (yes it is acrylic powder) is more fine and almost powdery like… it is meant for thin overlay layers… it not a “permanent” enhancement because the bonding agent used is always a type of glue…(resin) they are meant to be soaked off in no more than 3 weeks… because as the glue is introduced to water, lotions, oils etc. it will begin to break down… acrylic with monomer… is more course and typically has a strong hold once dry and set… and a full-set can last about 3 months with fills… after that all old product should be removed and new product added…Also everyone is correct by informing others… a professional salon should know to pour out the dip powder in a disposable dipping tray and not stick everyone’s hand in the same jar…it is unsafe and unsanitary…💚
@@SunflowerQueen89not potentially, you CAN use the powder because it IS acrylic. Dip a brush in monomer then the powder and you got yourself a ball of acrylic. Put glue on your nail then dip it in the powder and you got yourself "dip"
Dip is actually an old school way of doing acrylics. I needed a last minute fill on my acrylics one time and my mom (a license cosmetologist) whipped out her glue, powder, and drill and went to town. They looked amazing and she saved the day 🥰
Dip is cured the same way a nail wrap is cured. Nail wraps used are waaaay older and use silk or sometimes cloth to make extensions or fix broken natural nails. Your mom probably knows what a nail wrap is!
Because the dip powder IS acrylic powder. The monomer is the difference. Honestly, if my nails were breaking on one hand with acrylics I would be questioning if my nail tech is using MMA, which they shouldn't. Methyl methacrylate is extremely dangerous to the client and the nail tech. It can cause allergic reactions, nail loss, and nerve damage in the fingers. As for my nails, I focus on maintaining hygiene, rubber base for strength, oils for hydration and regular upkeep. It's possible to have nice nails, it just requires regular upkeep.
@@M377owthey shouldn't be using it cause it's banned in most states anyways.. u can tell she don't take care of her hands anyways but it's the techs she's going to... I've never had problems with my clients n most go 4-6 weeks before seeing me again..
@@M377owwhat do you mean rubber? I’m done w acrylics and all that. Ruined my nails and it’s taken over a year to even kind of heal all the way. But what do you mean rubber for strength???
@@chloeclingerman9883you should look into Dazzle Dry! I’m a nail tech and I only work on natural nails. Dazzle dry has a strengthener in the nail prep, it’s vegan, cruelty free, non toxic, dries in 5 minutes, and is a regular polish that lasts for 12 days!
It was highly unsanitary to dip nails in a communal jar. That's how you cross contaminate and get infections. It's why I never would use dip on clients I worked on.
Nail tech here! The powder used for dip and acrylic is the same, but the liquids used for each service is completely different. Dip won’t last as long as acrylic and need maintenance done every two weeks where as acrylic you can go 3-4 weeks between each service.
I’ve been doing my own nails with dip powder for about a year. The only tricky part about dip powder u gotta build it in the middle first if you’re adding tips. Without that build your nails will break in the middle along with your natural nail. I prefer dip
You should do gel overlay in protects you natural nail it’s like the acrylic overlay she gave you but it’s gel overlay so that’s what you should ask for
I miss when acrylic nails were popular, so hard to find a nail tech that does them good now. Powder and UV gel always break on me after a week. Acrylic lasts me lifetimes.
Yes, I think it’s because it’s so much cheaper to use gel and whatnot. Gel lasts me ages as long as the prep is good. However, acrylic is the hardest product, therefore has more longevity ❤ I think acrylic is just as amazing ❤
I had my nails done with builder gel (not just gel colour polish) and the nail tech was really good, and they stayed on for 10 weeks before I went and had them redone because the grow out was too much lol So since then I've used a brush on builder gel (like nail polish bottle) done all the prep and coats... Base, builder, colour then a top coat. And they are strong like acrylic! Also polygel I find trickier to do myself but it feels like acrylic once done. I'd never go back to acrylic now xx
Dipping powder is Acrylic! It's not healthier for your nail, just a different application. Acrylic can be made thicker but then if you just add extra drip layer you get the same strength. Yes I'm a nail tech for 30yrs.
Well, acrylic powders can be made out of so many different ingredients, so just even the specific powder and what you’re using to adhere (like monomer or glue, glue is the “base” liquid that comes with dip kits) it can affect everything from wear time, texture, filing, even color will come put slightly different. So I think it’s completely the application process, however they shouldn’t come off like that if it’s only been a few days
i bite my nails and the skin around them as an anxious habit. got dip done to repair two nails, that were acrylic, and i’d never had dip before. she asked dip or acrylic, i said the latter, but regardless she did dip(?!). ended up getting pus and infections on those nails because the dip powder got in the cuts. be very very very careful pls🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m glad this comment section seems supportive. It drives me insane when people say complaints like this are bratty when they’re paying a lot of money for these nails! I literally don’t go to nail salons anymore because I don’t want to spend a ton of money to not get what I want.
I feel like it’s all about a techs skill. I did acrylics for almost a year pretty consistently with a tech who had been in service for 19 years and almost never had issues with lifting or breakage. Dip, however, I haven’t had a good experience with. Because I’m so picky about nails and knowing acrylic seems to be trickier, I haven’t gotten it done since I moved from my home state. I miss the reliability of my girl Rachel 😭
Product is exactly the same. Application method is different. Try gel x. Don’t ever rip your nails off. Take breaks and moisturize your cuticles regularly to prevent lifting which is what leads people to break their nails or bite/rip them off causing damage. ❤
Nail tech talk 🤓 dip and acrylic aren’t the same, they just share the same polymer powder. Dip is just a very finely milled polymer powder(acrylic powder). With acrylic, monomer is the activator. With dip, a resin (some cheap brands just use nail glue) is the activator. Acrylic polymerizes more evenly in my opinion. It attaches to the texture on the nail plate that make during prep better than dip and is more solid structurally. Some people also dislike dip because of the fact that salons dip different clients fingers into the same jar of powder.
I get gel-x and no problems with lifting so far. It’s all in the nail prep before the application though. Some nail salons work hastily and are just trying to cram in as many clients as possible through the day. Getting to the bag, not doing quality work. My nail tech takes her sweet time on me, and I tip her generously in return. ❤
Cosmetology student here! I second what pretty much all the nail techs are saying the difference in the powders is dip powder is typically finer grained for a smoother finish. Tho the process of doing actual dip is different from acrylic they have similar results imo
Regardless of the product (dip or acrylic or gel or silk wrap or anything else) you should get a STRONG BEAUTIFUL result. The person applying it has to know what they are doing. Whwn will people understand the nail tech is usually the defining factor as to whether they look good or not and last or not. A good tech can do magic
I’ve done acrylic for 20+ years and I just started doing dip recently in the past 2-3 years and I feel like they’re both the same. They last just as long and they both end up looking pretty and smooth with no kinks after applied. I’m not a nail tech or anything, just a customer and this is my experience
Since getting hard gel with apex I haven’t looked back at acrylic. I used to be an acrylic overlay lady to dip powder goddess… now I’m a hard gel queen 💅🏾
Dip powder is finely milled acrylic polymer powder. Dip powder is sealed with a cyanoacrylate resin (basically nail glue). Acrylic nails are acrylic polymer powder mixed with liquid monomer which activates the curing process.
I am a nail technician, dip powder is acrylic but it is put with an adhesive like glue. An acrylic nails are put on with acrylic powder like you're using in your dip and monomer which is just a different kind of liquid. One is meant to be extremely removable quickly, and the other one is made to stay on and grow out with the ability to backfill
Dip is just a finer milled acrylic powder, acrylic polymer, but applied with a glue aka "resin". It can also be applied with a gel convertion system, or even monomer like standard acrylic.
Dip and acrylic are the same. Acrylic is filled with the clear powder while dip is not. So if you use monomer on dip powder it wont form like acrylic but they are the same and can still be used the same way.
Which ever hand you use the most is the hand that gets messed up the most. My natural nails do the same thing, They look great at the end of the video.❤
So, I just got dip for the very first time instead of a gel manicure. I do not have tips or anything, just my natural nails. My only reason for the change was because my natural nails were splitting on the sides really far down and I needed a solution to protect them. I’m feeling it so far
It must be the monomer that im allergic to then. Traditional "acrylic " breaks me out and turns my fingers to sausages. But i am perfectly fine with dip! ❤❤❤
Dip powder process does not use monomer which solidifies the acrylic power the dip version has an “activator” that activates the bond “glue like” bond.
this is because the acrylic doesn’t damage your nails. i’m a professional nail tech, allow me to explain. dip powder and acrylic powder are identical. the process of application is where it’s different. they both use different bonding agents. dip used an adhesive, while traditional acrylic application uses a liquid monomer to bond it. PRODUCT DOESNT DAMAGE YOUR NAILS AT ALL GUYS you nails will only be damaged from improper care, prep, or removal. this includes picking at skin or nails, using your nails as tools like opening packaging, or if the nail tech doesn’t do the right preparation on your nails before product. or if you rip them off or remove them the wrong way. if it’s not your habits causing your nail to fall off and break, it is most likely the nail tech. i hope this helps.
i also want to mention that top rated doesn’t mean quality nails. you might be met with great service and complimentary drinks, but that does not guarantee proper training and professionalism. nails is such a risky complicated service as the service provider. little things some nail techs do like using old files on different clients, or improper disinfecting can have very bad odds for infections and danger to the client. my biggest wish as a nail tech is for everybody to understand what to look for while getting a service done, like how the soak off looks, are they over filing your nail bed, or using dirty implements on you. please please be super safe when you get your nails done!
I've found that the flexibility in gel hasn't caused any damage to my nails vs acrylic which no matter how I take it off wearing them longer than 3 days causes my fingers to swell because they are rock hard with no flexibility, after a while they do strain your nails and it has nothing to do with application or removal. The product is simply hard and warps the nail, again while gel stays somewhat flexible and fixes the shape of your nails.... Please stop lying to people and be honest about products. No acrylic isnt the worst but it's not a good option for already damaged nails at all.
@@andie3448 if you have already damaged nails you shouldn't wear any gel product until your nail plate regrows. The dorsal layer is the only safe one, to put on products, that's because it's fully hardened, if you put gel/acrylic on a damaged nail you simply risk getting the allergen into the body (similar as putting products on cuticles). Were your gel and acrylic nails done by the same nail tech?
Ik everyone else has said it but dip and acrylic are composed of the same thing. In fact most dip powders double as acrylic. She may have forgotten to prep your left hand which resulted in the entire hand coming off. Also if your left hand is your dominant hand that might play a huge role in it. Either way regardless of how you put it on it has no benefit or bearing. Dip is just less time consuming and cheaper. A gimmic honestly.
Honestly I don’t personally like them either. But they do look like her natural nails on her other hand. I think the job was done good, just maybe not our style.
They’re pretty, but I’d recommend she gets a separate jar for dipping individual clients. It looks like she’s using the main product jar to dip your nails which means she does the same for other clients unless every single client has their own powder but very unlikely from what it looks like.
I'm a nail tech and they are definitely not the same. Never ever let them fill your dip they are supposed to come off every time. Acrylic stays and gets filled. Dip is like gel only harder but should always be taken off. If they fill acrylic with dip it happend to me the nails will lift hopefully this helped
I love the confidence people have to wear pimple patches wherever. But my deep phobia of stickers makes me want to also scratch my skin off when I see them. 😂
dip activator is just resin (or glue). the powder is the same as an acrylic system, just more finely milled. the way your tech did dip nails is completely unsanitary and she would be shut down in state board saw that
They break easier because they're designed to be weaker than natural nails incase you get in an accident, so they come off first instead of ripping your natural nails off with it. I prefer this
The powder is the same but the fluid is very different for dip they use glues and for the acrylic they use monomer. dip is not good for long time nail use. And a nail tech i would never use it infact if you want great natural nails you should get gel extensions or overlays for the long term strengths on your nails.
Balayage vs highlights is a perfect example of people confusing acrylic and dip. Both highlights and balayage uses the exact same thing- bleach, toner etc. it’s the TECHNIQUE that changes not the ingredients. Same with dip and acrylic. Same base material- different application.
Sorry, but from metallic to brush dip nude, to these black ones. The nudes look the best, the dipping in power is too thick!!! Even the black ones aren’t great. If you ever get a Russian manicure, you’ll know immediately what great nails look like. Also try going to the same tech so that if there are issues they can be fixed. I’d go back to the nude versions and figure out why one side broke.
Dip is a finer acrylic powder and has a TOTALLY different application process as I’m sure you know .Personally I like dip better because it does less damage to your nails ..❤❤❤
Nail products should not damage your nails, any damage is caused by either how your nail is prepped, the product being improperly removed, or picking at or forcing the product off. The fact that the marketing of dip systems has convinced people it’s better or healthier than any other product is wild. My mom and sister once went to back to back to back to back dip manis and their nails were weak and brittle due to the removal of their dip so get out of here saying it does less damage
It all comes down to prep work and application, point blank period. I’m a professional, licensed nail tech and no one can tell me differently. That’s why your left hand is broken, chipped, and completely messed up. Somewhere along the line, during prep or application, something wasn’t done properly.
Dip= glue on glue but a acrylics u use monomer... right? The prep is literally the same: shaping and art is on the nail Techs capability. But if you rip them off or pop off lifted nails then yeah.. u taking some natural nail layer with it when instead soak off is an option (salon or not) acetone is accessible everywhere and cotton balls as well 🎉🎉 ❤
Nail tech here and dip and acrylic are chemically and compound for compound the same dip powder is ground smoother so it is a bit different in texture and is only garunteed 4 weeks acrylics are garunteed longer
I don't let them file off product I only let them soak off and hand file my natural nail. They can use electric file after the product is on. Then it doesn't matter which product they use to me. I did prefer dip it last longer for me when I was a groomer and my hands stayed wet.
Licensed Stylist here.... unfortunately, there isn't a fix all for damaged nails. Sometimes it's internal health, lack of moisture, protein, vitamins, or improper maintenance and or removal. I've been doing an acrylic overlay on my natural nails for years without incident.
Either way the prep is or should be the same prep is where damage happens if done wrong and yes dip and acrylic are the same except one uses monomer to apply and one uses nail Glue
If your nails were damaged its probably the way your nails are getting tooken off remeber to never pop or peel or tear them off because you will damage it
Classic acrylics will always be better, but these nail techs today don't know how to sculpt nails. My nails lift one week after a fill now, so I stopped getting them done.
I’ve gotten dips once after asking for acrylics I thought it was the same and he was just doing it differently which technically yes but I still asked for acrylics I didn’t like them they felt wrong. I can’t explain it.
They are both acrylic. But yes. Application is completly different. Acrylic is way more durable. Dip is litterly just clue that sets with acrylic in it. Sometimes they use gel instead of glue (they will light cure if they use gel) but tech. Yes. Both are acrylic powder.
It can be a top rated salon on google and not be a good salon! The products are probably from separate brands and one may have chemicals that are ruining your nails but as a licensed nail tech I’m here to clear this up. Acrylic and dip are the same thing just applied different But the nail prep should be the same. So just be careful what they’re putting on your nails girl! AND LASTY STOP ASSUMING GOOGLE RATINGS MEANS ANYTHING ABOUT A NAIL SHOPS KNOWLEDGE OR HYGIENE YALL!!
Nail tech here! Dip and acrylic are technically the same BUT only the powder part. The liquid used to apply are VERY different. Your nails just probably prefer the use of the dip activator rather than monomer which is used for acrylics! Hope this helps!
I came to say this as well
I've been doing dip for a while after years of acrylic. Dip results were lifting at the cuticle. Got sick of it. My hair would get stuck on top of nails while washing hair. Lead to fragility etc. NOW I'm officially back to Acrylic. Hoping it works better & stays better. Nite: 3 week intervals for nail care
Dip activator is monomer
Dip IS Acrylic !
This 100%! Acrylic application can leave your nails looking raggedy AF when you soak them off, but thats why you have to keep getting them done. The results are beautiful and last longer than dip nails. On the plus side the raggedness will grow out over time if you decide to stop wearing acrylics.
The fact she dipped that finger with that sore/cut/lesion in the powder makes not to ever wanna use dip anything. I pray she doesn't get an infection.
where was this lesion? i didn’t see any.
On the middle finger on the hand with the missing nails.
@machellehilst6835 thank you
I know that my nail tech sprays like rubbing alcohol onto any little knicks I may of had before and after if I had dip.
@@emmadavidson1002 I understand, I'm still turned off.
I hyate when people talk about dip as if it’s better than acrylic especially those that dip their natural nails. Natural nails can be acryliced and do the same exact thing. The bonding agent is different but they do the same thing. As someone mentioned it’s the prep, removal and how you care for your nails that damages them!
It’s because every nail place I’ve been to says that “dip is better for your nails “ then gel /acrylic ect. I personally hate the dip process. Takes longer in my opinion
@@trishah2145this is the real problem. These walk in places been telling people dip is better, stronger, etc. Dip is not stronger than gel, and neither is acrylic. They're different products, is all. And imo, gel is the best. It flexes with your natural nails more than the others so you have less lifting, chipping, and breakage, but try convincing someone of that after these places with very little education have convinced the public otherwise.
Dip is honestly cringe. 😬 imagine the amount of contamination and how many ppl have had infections
I'm just confused bc damage on one hand isn't really proof of anything. What if that's her dominant hand and she was doing something that required she uses her hands more?
@@OneDoodlingBugyeah why is it the entire hand lol
Nail tech here! And yes they are the same as in the powder.. but dip is very unsanitary unless she sprinkles the dip on your nails or uses your very on pot of dip for yourself that no one else is gonna use.. if you are being dipped into the same pot as everyone else that is a breading ground for all kinds of germs.. especially if you had a cut on your finger and then someone else has a cut on their finger well thats just as bad as using the same fingernail file for everyone.. 🤢
I use to get my nails done every 2 weeks and ALWAYS did acrylic. I tried dip once and was so grossed out by the technique bc of the hygienic process that I said never again. I also didn't like the feel of my nails with dip.
@@toriecooper178😅😮😅.
I was literally cringing when she started dipping into the dip 🤢
And guess what ? She DID have a cut on her finger .
@nextdoornikkixoxo9806
she brought that up in the original comment.
My issue is the fact that she just dipped your finger in the same powder that she dips everyone else’s nail into and there’s no way to sanitize it.
And that’s why I do my own dip at home.
Pour the approximate powder into a one time use container for each client , yep i agree this would be better.
They use the same nail polish bottles across many clients. Same thing. The powder is anti microbrial anti bacterial etc.
Think.
@whatever3145 are you dumb or stupid which one? EVEN if that was true you still shouldn't dip every clients nails in same bottle bc what's to stop it from spreading anything??? stuff can still transfer and it's still gross she had cuts on her finger...
@@whatever3145that’s true about the powder but only when it’s mixed with the activator for dip or the monomer for acrylic. As far as nail polish it typically only goes on the nail after it’s cleaned with 91% alcohol and if for any reason you swipe the brush across a cut you’re supposed to sanitize the brush (at least that’s how I was taught back in the day in beauty school)
Dip and acrylic POWDER, are the same. Emphasis on the powder part. The major difference and really only difference is the liquid used for application. Hope this helps!
She won't get it 😂😂
Coming from a person who says a joke It's dip not acrylic and thinks its funny... good point..
Why don't she just look at the products these people are using all the dip powders I have say 2 in one or 3 in one dip/acrylic powder 😂😂😂😂
I’m a nail tech acrylic and dip is basically the same difference is the application process
And the way she is doing the dipping can put u at risk of getting any kind of infection on your nails because she is doing it directly into the bottle and she is putting on risk any other clients because you have a open cut on your finger so is not better
And this is a top rated salon near her!! So most likely very busy and now super exposed to who knows what since using same pot of dip for everyone. Smh so unsanitary
Dipped or acrylic, your nails shouldn’t come out bumpy or come off that fast😞. They should’ve give you a refund for those chrome nails
ITS ALL ABOUT THE NAIL TECH. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT MEDIUM IS USED TO BUILD EXTENSIONS OR OVERLAY YOUR NAILS AS LONG AS THE NAIL TECH IS DOING YOUR NAILS APPROPRIATELY!!!
This doesn't even matter if your chemistry doesn't like a product. 🤷🏼♀️ Certain people just can't wear certain products as long as others bc of reactions they aren't even aware of.
@@creativelydiverse272 in my entire career as well as every other good nail tech I know there hasn’t been a single time where we’ve had someone allergic to acrylic or gel. What allergies are more common is that of dehydrators and primers (usually acid) and then on top cuticle oil. When I say a good nail tech I also mean that tech isn’t getting product on your skin either. That would cause allergic reactions as well especially it being on the skin constantly overtime. I stand by what I said. I’m not saying there isn’t people allergic to something that would hurt their nail beds but I can almost guarantee that it’s usually the nail techs improper use of product and files not the products itself.
@@mizzstrawberry_ I'm allergic to acrylic. And highly HIGHLY allergic to many odd gel formulas
@@mizzstrawberry_ soo..... Research/education is much more effective than experience. Both are necessary
Why are you screaming 😱
For some brands dip powders and acrylic powders are different… dip powder (yes it is acrylic powder) is more fine and almost powdery like… it is meant for thin overlay layers… it not a “permanent” enhancement because the bonding agent used is always a type of glue…(resin) they are meant to be soaked off in no more than 3 weeks… because as the glue is introduced to water, lotions, oils etc. it will begin to break down… acrylic with monomer… is more course and typically has a strong hold once dry and set… and a full-set can last about 3 months with fills… after that all old product should be removed and new product added…Also everyone is correct by informing others… a professional salon should know to pour out the dip powder in a disposable dipping tray and not stick everyone’s hand in the same jar…it is unsafe and unsanitary…💚
Dip is acrylic powder applied with glue instead of monomer,
Simple & to the point 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
So could you potentially use dip powder with monomer? And apply like acrylic?
@@SunflowerQueen89not potentially, you CAN use the powder because it IS acrylic. Dip a brush in monomer then the powder and you got yourself a ball of acrylic. Put glue on your nail then dip it in the powder and you got yourself "dip"
Dip is actually an old school way of doing acrylics. I needed a last minute fill on my acrylics one time and my mom (a license cosmetologist) whipped out her glue, powder, and drill and went to town. They looked amazing and she saved the day 🥰
Dip is cured the same way a nail wrap is cured. Nail wraps used are waaaay older and use silk or sometimes cloth to make extensions or fix broken natural nails. Your mom probably knows what a nail wrap is!
I used to get, back in the day, my fake nail wrapped, then dipped. It's an art and hard to find anyone who does it anymore.
Am the only one who did not get the joke 😢😂
Because the dip powder IS acrylic powder. The monomer is the difference. Honestly, if my nails were breaking on one hand with acrylics I would be questioning if my nail tech is using MMA, which they shouldn't. Methyl methacrylate is extremely dangerous to the client and the nail tech. It can cause allergic reactions, nail loss, and nerve damage in the fingers.
As for my nails, I focus on maintaining hygiene, rubber base for strength, oils for hydration and regular upkeep. It's possible to have nice nails, it just requires regular upkeep.
@@M377owthey shouldn't be using it cause it's banned in most states anyways.. u can tell she don't take care of her hands anyways but it's the techs she's going to... I've never had problems with my clients n most go 4-6 weeks before seeing me again..
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@@M377owwhat do you mean rubber? I’m done w acrylics and all that. Ruined my nails and it’s taken over a year to even kind of heal all the way. But what do you mean rubber for strength???
@@chloeclingerman9883you should look into Dazzle Dry! I’m a nail tech and I only work on natural nails. Dazzle dry has a strengthener in the nail prep, it’s vegan, cruelty free, non toxic, dries in 5 minutes, and is a regular polish that lasts for 12 days!
It was highly unsanitary to dip nails in a communal jar. That's how you cross contaminate and get infections. It's why I never would use dip on clients I worked on.
Dip is acrylic, it’s just applied differently. In my opinion & preference, the brush method is better
Try structured gel you’ll love it and helps nails grow so beautifully
Nail tech here! The powder used for dip and acrylic is the same, but the liquids used for each service is completely different. Dip won’t last as long as acrylic and need maintenance done every two weeks where as acrylic you can go 3-4 weeks between each service.
The powder of the dip is the same as the acrylic just that when applying they use a different technique
Hoping the dip pots aren’t the same ones everyones fingers go in. Thats my problem with dip.
I’ve been doing my own nails with dip powder for about a year. The only tricky part about dip powder u gotta build it in the middle first if you’re adding tips. Without that build your nails will break in the middle along with your natural nail. I prefer dip
girl- dip is acrylic 💀 its just applied differently
You should do gel overlay in protects you natural nail it’s like the acrylic overlay she gave you but it’s gel overlay so that’s what you should ask for
I miss when acrylic nails were popular, so hard to find a nail tech that does them good now. Powder and UV gel always break on me after a week. Acrylic lasts me lifetimes.
Yes, I think it’s because it’s so much cheaper to use gel and whatnot. Gel lasts me ages as long as the prep is good. However, acrylic is the hardest product, therefore has more longevity ❤ I think acrylic is just as amazing ❤
I had my nails done with builder gel (not just gel colour polish) and the nail tech was really good, and they stayed on for 10 weeks before I went and had them redone because the grow out was too much lol
So since then I've used a brush on builder gel (like nail polish bottle) done all the prep and coats... Base, builder, colour then a top coat. And they are strong like acrylic!
Also polygel I find trickier to do myself but it feels like acrylic once done. I'd never go back to acrylic now xx
Wow where I am at you can’t find a good UV gel artist, they are all mostly acrylic.
Find a little Asian shop. They've been nothing but good to me
Im obsessed with your jewelry
Dipping powder is Acrylic! It's not healthier for your nail, just a different application. Acrylic can be made thicker but then if you just add extra drip layer you get the same strength. Yes I'm a nail tech for 30yrs.
Well, acrylic powders can be made out of so many different ingredients, so just even the specific powder and what you’re using to adhere (like monomer or glue, glue is the “base” liquid that comes with dip kits) it can affect everything from wear time, texture, filing, even color will come put slightly different. So I think it’s completely the application process, however they shouldn’t come off like that if it’s only been a few days
i bite my nails and the skin around them as an anxious habit. got dip done to repair two nails, that were acrylic, and i’d never had dip before. she asked dip or acrylic, i said the latter, but regardless she did dip(?!). ended up getting pus and infections on those nails because the dip powder got in the cuts. be very very very careful pls🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thats disgusting she should have poured out product for each client.god knows how many other fingers have been in that.GROSSSS
I’m glad this comment section seems supportive. It drives me insane when people say complaints like this are bratty when they’re paying a lot of money for these nails! I literally don’t go to nail salons anymore because I don’t want to spend a ton of money to not get what I want.
I feel like it’s all about a techs skill. I did acrylics for almost a year pretty consistently with a tech who had been in service for 19 years and almost never had issues with lifting or breakage. Dip, however, I haven’t had a good experience with. Because I’m so picky about nails and knowing acrylic seems to be trickier, I haven’t gotten it done since I moved from my home state. I miss the reliability of my girl Rachel 😭
Product is exactly the same. Application method is different. Try gel x. Don’t ever rip your nails off. Take breaks and moisturize your cuticles regularly to prevent lifting which is what leads people to break their nails or bite/rip them off causing damage. ❤
Love the black nails
Nail tech talk 🤓 dip and acrylic aren’t the same, they just share the same polymer powder. Dip is just a very finely milled polymer powder(acrylic powder). With acrylic, monomer is the activator. With dip, a resin (some cheap brands just use nail glue) is the activator. Acrylic polymerizes more evenly in my opinion. It attaches to the texture on the nail plate that make during prep better than dip and is more solid structurally. Some people also dislike dip because of the fact that salons dip different clients fingers into the same jar of powder.
I use dip but I bring my own and my nails blast so much longer and I would have to be doing something to absolutely chip crack or break them.😊😊
What you don’t get is that the “dip” is acrylic powder that she glued on your nail with gel vs using monomer to make the acrylic powder a solid
Now you should expect to get an infection cause that was completely unsanitary 🤦🏽♀️
I get gel-x and no problems with lifting so far. It’s all in the nail prep before the application though. Some nail salons work hastily and are just trying to cram in as many clients as possible through the day. Getting to the bag, not doing quality work. My nail tech takes her sweet time on me, and I tip her generously in return. ❤
Cosmetology student here! I second what pretty much all the nail techs are saying the difference in the powders is dip powder is typically finer grained for a smoother finish. Tho the process of doing actual dip is different from acrylic they have similar results imo
Your nails are a wreck! Would you be up for getting manicures so you aren't trashing your nails so much?
Regardless of the product (dip or acrylic or gel or silk wrap or anything else) you should get a STRONG BEAUTIFUL result.
The person applying it has to know what they are doing.
Whwn will people understand the nail tech is usually the defining factor as to whether they look good or not and last or not. A good tech can do magic
I’ve done acrylic for 20+ years and I just started doing dip recently in the past 2-3 years and I feel like they’re both the same. They last just as long and they both end up looking pretty and smooth with no kinks after applied. I’m not a nail tech or anything, just a customer and this is my experience
Love what they did, love your color and shape choice and the rings bring them home.. so.... Rockstar-ish
Since getting hard gel with apex I haven’t looked back at acrylic. I used to be an acrylic overlay lady to dip powder goddess… now I’m a hard gel queen 💅🏾
I’ve only ever done dip powder nails on myself I love the application much easier for a beginner that likes to play in nail stuff like me 😅
Dip powder is finely milled acrylic polymer powder. Dip powder is sealed with a cyanoacrylate resin (basically nail glue). Acrylic nails are acrylic polymer powder mixed with liquid monomer which activates the curing process.
I am a nail technician, dip powder is acrylic but it is put with an adhesive like glue. An acrylic nails are put on with acrylic powder like you're using in your dip and monomer which is just a different kind of liquid. One is meant to be extremely removable quickly, and the other one is made to stay on and grow out with the ability to backfill
Dip is just a finer milled acrylic powder, acrylic polymer, but applied with a glue aka "resin". It can also be applied with a gel convertion system, or even monomer like standard acrylic.
Dip is a finely milled acrylic
Dip and acrylic are the same. Acrylic is filled with the clear powder while dip is not. So if you use monomer on dip powder it wont form like acrylic but they are the same and can still be used the same way.
Looks good
Which ever hand you use the most is the hand that gets messed up the most. My natural nails do the same thing, They look great at the end of the video.❤
So, I just got dip for the very first time instead of a gel manicure. I do not have tips or anything, just my natural nails. My only reason for the change was because my natural nails were splitting on the sides really far down and I needed a solution to protect them. I’m feeling it so far
It must be the monomer that im allergic to then. Traditional "acrylic " breaks me out and turns my fingers to sausages. But i am perfectly fine with dip! ❤❤❤
No hate but I liked the acrylic on your hand shape more
But still it slayyeedddd❤❤❤❤
Dip powder process does not use monomer which solidifies the acrylic power the dip version has an “activator” that activates the bond “glue like” bond.
this is because the acrylic doesn’t damage your nails. i’m a professional nail tech, allow me to explain.
dip powder and acrylic powder are identical. the process of application is where it’s different. they both use different bonding agents. dip used an adhesive, while traditional acrylic application uses a liquid monomer to bond it. PRODUCT DOESNT DAMAGE YOUR NAILS AT ALL GUYS
you nails will only be damaged from improper care, prep, or removal. this includes picking at skin or nails, using your nails as tools like opening packaging, or if the nail tech doesn’t do the right preparation on your nails before product. or if you rip them off or remove them the wrong way. if it’s not your habits causing your nail to fall off and break, it is most likely the nail tech. i hope this helps.
i also want to mention that top rated doesn’t mean quality nails. you might be met with great service and complimentary drinks, but that does not guarantee proper training and professionalism. nails is such a risky complicated service as the service provider. little things some nail techs do like using old files on different clients, or improper disinfecting can have very bad odds for infections and danger to the client. my biggest wish as a nail tech is for everybody to understand what to look for while getting a service done, like how the soak off looks, are they over filing your nail bed, or using dirty implements on you. please please be super safe when you get your nails done!
Thanks for the good information guys!❤
@@jaegerballzthank you in the name of nail stylists ❤🙏🏻
I've found that the flexibility in gel hasn't caused any damage to my nails vs acrylic which no matter how I take it off wearing them longer than 3 days causes my fingers to swell because they are rock hard with no flexibility, after a while they do strain your nails and it has nothing to do with application or removal. The product is simply hard and warps the nail, again while gel stays somewhat flexible and fixes the shape of your nails.... Please stop lying to people and be honest about products. No acrylic isnt the worst but it's not a good option for already damaged nails at all.
@@andie3448 if you have already damaged nails you shouldn't wear any gel product until your nail plate regrows. The dorsal layer is the only safe one, to put on products, that's because it's fully hardened, if you put gel/acrylic on a damaged nail you simply risk getting the allergen into the body (similar as putting products on cuticles). Were your gel and acrylic nails done by the same nail tech?
Love your ortyx ring!
Onyx 😂
Ik everyone else has said it but dip and acrylic are composed of the same thing. In fact most dip powders double as acrylic. She may have forgotten to prep your left hand which resulted in the entire hand coming off. Also if your left hand is your dominant hand that might play a huge role in it. Either way regardless of how you put it on it has no benefit or bearing. Dip is just less time consuming and cheaper. A gimmic honestly.
Sns dip powder is apparently better for the nails than acrylic beautiful nails by the way ❤
I only use dip. It’s has allowed me to grow my natural nails so long, and it lasts for weeks.
I wonder if the first tech forgot primer
I think they look bad tbh not insulting you or your hands just her work and product
Honestly I don’t personally like them either. But they do look like her natural nails on her other hand. I think the job was done good, just maybe not our style.
Ngl most times she gets her nails done they do terrible shaping on her. She needs to find a good tech & stick with them
These nails were a FAIL to me 😢
These still look like blocks of black tar or something. Not good
They’re pretty, but I’d recommend she gets a separate jar for dipping individual clients. It looks like she’s using the main product jar to dip your nails which means she does the same for other clients unless every single client has their own powder but very unlikely from what it looks like.
I think the acrylic looks a lot better than the dip
Girl you really did dip and you had a cut on your finger wtf
I'm a nail tech and they are definitely not the same. Never ever let them fill your dip they are supposed to come off every time. Acrylic stays and gets filled. Dip is like gel only harder but should always be taken off. If they fill acrylic with dip it happend to me the nails will lift hopefully this helped
It is acrylic.It's just the liquid they use that's different!Maybe do some research...
I love the confidence people have to wear pimple patches wherever.
But my deep phobia of stickers makes me want to also scratch my skin off when I see them. 😂
“My left hand” *holds up right hand* 😆
Love it!❤
acrylic is a material - it’s a type of plastic. the application is different, but dip nails are still made of acrylic
dip activator is just resin (or glue). the powder is the same as an acrylic system, just more finely milled. the way your tech did dip nails is completely unsanitary and she would be shut down in state board saw that
I love that you found what works for you the only thing is that she shouldn’t be dipping your finger into the container like that
No they dont. They look bad. Dip is acrylic. Idk what you dont get
One hand is done and one is not. It's for sure has acrylic in it. I stopped using it because of the damage. Sistaco, they're wicked cute and easy.
They break easier because they're designed to be weaker than natural nails incase you get in an accident, so they come off first instead of ripping your natural nails off with it. I prefer this
Love your previous nail tho
The powder is the same but the fluid is very different for dip they use glues and for the acrylic they use monomer. dip is not good for long time nail use. And a nail tech i would never use it infact if you want great natural nails you should get gel extensions or overlays for the long term strengths on your nails.
I'm a nail tech. I hate dip so much! More than anything, omg, it sucks. It's acrylic powder and super glue essentially.
Balayage vs highlights is a perfect example of people confusing acrylic and dip. Both highlights and balayage uses the exact same thing- bleach, toner etc. it’s the TECHNIQUE that changes not the ingredients. Same with dip and acrylic. Same base material- different application.
Sorry, but from metallic to brush dip nude, to these black ones. The nudes look the best, the dipping in power is too thick!!! Even the black ones aren’t great. If you ever get a Russian manicure, you’ll know immediately what great nails look like. Also try going to the same tech so that if there are issues they can be fixed. I’d go back to the nude versions and figure out why one side broke.
Girly go to an independent nail tech they care about their clients a lot and they work with much more care 😊
Dip is a finer acrylic powder and has a TOTALLY different application process as I’m sure you know .Personally I like dip better because it does less damage to your nails ..❤❤❤
But Dip IS AN ACRYLIC powder just is finer grounded
Nail products should not damage your nails, any damage is caused by either how your nail is prepped, the product being improperly removed, or picking at or forcing the product off.
The fact that the marketing of dip systems has convinced people it’s better or healthier than any other product is wild. My mom and sister once went to back to back to back to back dip manis and their nails were weak and brittle due to the removal of their dip so get out of here saying it does less damage
Im a dip girlie tbh but my town is good af never had a problem with infections i watch them clean everything while paying
Yeaaa it is the same but with that out the way good nail shops don’t advertise or some even get rid of the service completely because it’s unsanitary😅
It all comes down to prep work and application, point blank period. I’m a professional, licensed nail tech and no one can tell me differently. That’s why your left hand is broken, chipped, and completely messed up. Somewhere along the line, during prep or application, something wasn’t done properly.
Dip= glue on glue but a acrylics u use monomer... right? The prep is literally the same: shaping and art is on the nail Techs capability. But if you rip them off or pop off lifted nails then yeah.. u taking some natural nail layer with it when instead soak off is an option (salon or not) acetone is accessible everywhere and cotton balls as well 🎉🎉 ❤
As someone who does nails… yes the retention is better with dip. That’s about it. I hate it !!
Nail tech here and dip and acrylic are chemically and compound for compound the same dip powder is ground smoother so it is a bit different in texture and is only garunteed 4 weeks acrylics are garunteed longer
I don't let them file off product I only let them soak off and hand file my natural nail. They can use electric file after the product is on. Then it doesn't matter which product they use to me. I did prefer dip it last longer for me when I was a groomer and my hands stayed wet.
Licensed Stylist here.... unfortunately, there isn't a fix all for damaged nails. Sometimes it's internal health, lack of moisture, protein, vitamins, or improper maintenance and or removal. I've been doing an acrylic overlay on my natural nails for years without incident.
It depends on which hand you use
Either way the prep is or should be the same prep is where damage happens if done wrong and yes dip and acrylic are the same except one uses monomer to apply and one uses nail
Glue
Can you try round nails next time?
Love them
If your nails were damaged its probably the way your nails are getting tooken off remeber to never pop or peel or tear them off because you will damage it
Classic acrylics will always be better, but these nail techs today don't know how to sculpt nails. My nails lift one week after a fill now, so I stopped getting them done.
I’ve gotten dips once after asking for acrylics I thought it was the same and he was just doing it differently which technically yes but I still asked for acrylics I didn’t like them they felt wrong. I can’t explain it.
They are both acrylic. But yes. Application is completly different. Acrylic is way more durable. Dip is litterly just clue that sets with acrylic in it. Sometimes they use gel instead of glue (they will light cure if they use gel) but tech. Yes. Both are acrylic powder.
Dip powder and acrylic powder ARE basically the same thing. The difference is the application and the glue/monomer.
It can be a top rated salon on google and not be a good salon!
The products are probably from separate brands and one may have chemicals that are ruining your nails but as a licensed nail tech I’m here to clear this up.
Acrylic and dip are the same thing just applied different
But the nail prep should be the same.
So just be careful what they’re putting on your nails girl!
AND LASTY STOP ASSUMING GOOGLE RATINGS MEANS ANYTHING ABOUT A NAIL SHOPS KNOWLEDGE OR HYGIENE YALL!!