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First, Select Your Preference
Dip Powder
Build Your Dip Kit
Gel Polish
Build Your Gel Kit
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What’s Right For Me?
Both options are great for getting started with at-home manicures, but here’s a direct comparison to help you choose.
Dip Powder
Gel Polish
Wear Time
Dip powder generally offers longer lasting wear than gel polish. Dip powder is thicker and stronger, compared to the thinner and more flexible gel polish.
Up To
6 Weeks
Up To
4 Weeks
Application Time
Dip powder involves dipping your nails into a jar of powder to create the color, while gel polish comes in liquid form and is applied like regular nail polish.
Estimated
30-45 Mins
Estimated
20-30 Mins
Removal
Both options can be soaked off in acetone. The removal process is similar, but dip powder takes slightly longer to dissolve.
Acetone
Soak Off
Acetone
Soak Off
Curing
Dip powder manicures cure in the air with no UV lamp required. Gel polish requires curing under a UV lamp to harden.
Air Dry
UV Lamp
Difficulty Level
The learning curve for dip powder application is generally steeper than gel polish. Gel polish application is similar to regular nail polish, making it easier for beginners to learn.
Protective Layer
Dip powder creates a thicker manicure, providing a stronger protective layer for the nails. Gel polish creates a thinner and more flexible coating that closely mimics the natural nail.
Protective Layer
Dip powder generally offers superior durability and more long-lasting wear compared to gel polish. Dip powder is thicker and stronger compared to the thinner and more flexible gel polish.
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