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28 January 2015 DipIt Nails Versus Gel Manicure

DipIt Nails Versus Gel Manicure

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DipIt Nails versus a gel manicure is the focus of today’s Ask the Pro Stylist’s query. A nail salon regular loved her first exposure to DipIt Nails, and was curious on my opinion of the nail enhancers.

Whoop, Whoop, Happy Hump Day Hotties, and welcome to Wednesday’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist. This week Amy, a colleague and friend, wanted to know the difference between DipIt nails (not to be confused with Dip Gel Nails) and a regular gel manicure.

Went to get my nails done last week – my usual gel manicure. My lady talked me into color “DipIt”. The color and shine is amazing- like a cut pink armor of steel. What’s your opinion on one versus the other?

My short answer, “DipIt Nails is basically colored acrylic nails, it will last longer than a gel manicure, and all you have to do is fill in between. There are pros and cons for both. However, if your a nail salon regular, then this is probably the better alternative.” But, I wanted to investigate further.

The DipIt brand is fairly new, about 4-5-years old. I remember seeing a demo on it sometime ago, or a similar type of process from another company. The nails are dipped into an acrylic-like power, and sealed with a glue/top coat. DipIt, however, claims to be odorless and weightless with a faster application than acrylic.

DipIt clients rave about the finish, as Amy did above, and it could last longer than a gel manicure. DipIt Nails is billed as an “acrylic alternative.” Caution should always be advised if you have ever had an allergy to gel nails or acrylic nails when using a new product. There is still buffing of the natural nail, which does thin it, but if you are a salon regular, then this is a nice, colorful option with a variety of shades and sparkles to choose from. And the electric nail machine is unnecessary to buff nails, which only leads to more damage of the nail bed.

If you have a question for me similar to Amy’s DipIt Nails query, pleases email me at DeirdreAHaggerty@gmail.com. Until then, happy styling!

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