But with adverts for dip powder nail kits taking over my TikTok feed, it’s hard to decipher if they’re any good or just the latest algorithm push. So in the name of beauty journalism ...

Base coat and DIP: A clear base coat is applied to one nail at a time. While the base is still wet, you dip your nails into a jar of coloured powder. This step is repeated four times in total to build ...

SNS nails, or acrylic dip manicures can be done at home quickly and for only about $1 to $1.50 per manicure. They sit right on your natural nail and look like a beautiful polish but last like gel ...