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If you're an avid
Instagram follower, you already know that I've been doing my own dip manicure at home since November. I wrote all about my favorite nail technique
here over a year ago, and so many of you have come to love dipping just as much. With work schedules becoming more demanding and other priorities taking precedence, I was sick of losing an entire day of my weekend and a ton of money to get my nails done...then I saw an advertisement for
Revel Nails...an at-home dip powder kit! Honestly, I was hesitant but it was cheaper than a single nail appointment, so I figured "why, not?" The worst that could happen would be that it didn't work and now I have my own personal powders to bring to the salon. Win-win.
After many months of honing my skills, I'm pleased to share that I'm addicted to my DIY dip. In light of all that's currently going on, I want to encourage you all keep up that social distancing by avoiding the nail salon. Order
your starter kit and give it a try - I think you'll adore it, too!
Here's my step-by-step guide* for a successful dip mani in the comfort of your own home:
{1} Wash your hands and dry completely;
{2} Apply an
adhesive nail sanitizer to the nail;
{3} Let dry completely;
{4} Apply one light coat of
OPI's Nail Envy;
{5} Let dry completely;
{6} With a
nail art dotting tool, apply a few dots of
UNT Peel Base to each nail, avoiding the edges. This step is very important, if you want to avoid the need to soak-off the product. The
Peel Base will cause your mani to essentially pop off within 5-7 days. My nails are so much stronger and healthier because of this!
{7} Let dry completely (wait at least 5-10 minutes);
{8} Apply a thin layer of
Base to a nail, not getting too close to the nail bed;
{9} Dip your nail into the powder in a scooping motion (click
here for Revel's instructions video);
{10} Repeat on each finger for a total of 3 color dips;
{11} Apply
Sealer/Activator all over the newly dipped nail, making sure to cap the free edge;
{12} Let dry for at least 2-5 minutes;
{13} With a high grit
curved nail file and
buffing block, smooth the surface of the dipped nail. Be sure to go back and check for any lumps or bumps before moving on the the next step. Keep buffing until the desired shape and smoothness is achieved;
{14} Wash your hands without using soap;
{15} Dry your hands completely with a lint-free cloth or paper towel;
{16} Apply another coat of
Sealer/Activator, covering the free edge;
{17} Let dry completely (wait at least 5-10 minutes);
{18} Apply one light, quick layer of
Top Coat;
{19} Let dry completely (wait at least 5-10 minutes);
{20} Apply one final, detailed layer of
Top Coat;
{21} Let dry completely (wait at least 20 minutes);
{22} Apply
cuticle oil to rehydrate.
*Please note that this is my personal system and steps {1} through {7} are not required or part of Revel's recommended steps. You can watch my own tutorial
on Instastories under my "Nails" highlight.
Feel free to DM me on Insta or email me at
Lauren@thesassysuburbs.com.
Lauren xo
Pictures from 2 Recent Manicures
