How to do SuperStar Dip Powder for Beginners ✨ Nail Tutorial ⚬ Dip Powder

If you are new to Dip Powder or aren’t sure what it even is, you have come to the right place! This in-depth tutorial will teach you everything you need to know on how to apply Super Star Dip Powder!

Step 1
  • Push back cuticles, create a rough texture on the nail plate by filing, and sanitize thoroughly.
  • Apply a coat of Step 1 Stick-Em (Bond) to all fingernails.

PRO TIP: Make sure you thoroughly prep nails to ensure adhesion & long-lasting wear!

Step 2
  • Apply a thin coat of Base for dip to the entire nail surface, stroking out towards the tip of the nail

PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied

Step 3
  • Quickly dip the nail at a 45-degree angle into the choice of acrylic color powder coating the entire nail bed
  • Tap finger to rid of loose powder in between nails

PRO TIP: Be sure to always paint and immediately dip one nail at a time before moving on to the next finger. This will prevent Step 2 Base from drying out and allow for more powder to adhere to the nail.

Step 4
  • Repeat for more coverage

PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied

Step 5
  • Apply another thin coat of Base to the entire nail surface
  • Quickly dip the entire nail surface into Clear Powder, sealing all layers of powder

PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied

Step 6
  • Apply a coat of Step 3 Activator to harden the blend of powder & liquid
  • Allow two minutes for Activator to dry completely
Step 7
  • When the blend of powder and liquid has hardened, file nails to the desired shape
  • Use a our coarse grit buffer to even out the preferred thickness of the nails, then use the 240 grit buffer to smooth the nail surface
Step 8
  • Use the brush to take out the left powder on hands and nails.
Step 9
  • Apply a coat of Step 3 Activator to harden the blend of powder & liquid
  • Allow two minutes for Activator to dry completely
Step 10
  • Apply a coat of Top for Dip in quick thin strokes
  • Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry

PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.

Step 11
  • Finish by Applying a coat of Top for Dip in quick thin strokes
  • Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry.