Since the dip powders in this kit have an activator built into the formula (an activator is what cures the nails post-dip and helps the powdery layers dry down faster), you’ll get double the durability with every layer of activator liquid applied on top. As the ingredients within the color powders work to strengthen the nails, the brush restorer that comes with this kit cleans your base, activator, and top coat brushes’ so they last just as long. Years ago I gave up on painting my nails. I hated the mess and the chemical smell of the varnish. Sistaco mineral bonding has now made it possible to enjoy some pretty awesome colours on my nails. I thoroughly recommend them. This one-stop shop comes with everything you need—and we really mean that. You get to choose between one, four, and six powders (there are tons of color options) to ensure your delivery is perfectly suited for you. Activator: Similarly, you’ll also want to make sure your kit comes with an activator, a chemical that’s used to dry the dip base and greatly speeds up the process, Totty says. Look for a comprehensive kit that includes the bonder and activator to be sure you'll have everything you need. People tend to like dip powder nails because they typically last longer than regular nail polish and give a salon-quality look. At-home dip nails are especially convenient and inexpensive compared to getting your nails done in the salon. Other longer-lasting at-home options include gel or Polygel nail kits.

This kit is a playground of color that's perfect for rainbow nails, supremely glossy finishes, or even matte nails. The application process consists of a base coat, activator, and top coat, and this kit even comes with additional brushes so your liquids don't harden on you over time. One reviewer did say a jar of powder is only worth two to three manicures, which speaks to why there are so many colors to choose from and at such a budget-friendly price. Alcohol, Aqua, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Ethyl Acetate, Tocopheryl acetate, Acetone, Isopropyl myristate, C.I. Acid Red 33, Pigment White 6 I also applied thin layers of both the base and top coat, and to make it all really last, I actually applied more than one coat, so I think it went base coat, top coat, powder, top coat, powder, top coat – if I remember correctly! Just make sure you cure properly and it lasts absolutely ages. I love this product it lasts for weeks! Polish 'grows' off instead of chipping or peeling off. Once you've got the base coat, it's so easy to just add to the colours you’ve got, and I even mix mine to make my own custom colours! As the colours only need 1 coat the powders seriously last ages! Way cheaper than going to the salon and looks like you have! Finessing the white French tip at home can be especially tedious, BUT we’re always up for the challenge. The bonding liquid included within this kit will help your mani last and is the first step you take before applying the base coat. You’re doing the hard part of shaping the French detail, which is why the seal enhancer works to complement the base polish and ensure your nails are completely clean of surface oil.Aluminium Alloy, Sphalerite Mineral, Epoxy Resin. May Contain +/- (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), (CI 16035), (CI 42090), (CI19140), (CI 77288), (CI 77007) (CI 15850), (CI 15850),(CI 77861) (CI 77742), (CI 47005) (CI 15850), (CI14700) Golden dye, Blue, Red, White, Violet. Tools: You'll need a variety of tools to accomplish dip nails at home, including a nail file for buffing and a brush to apply the product. Many kits on this list, including the AZUREBEAUTY Dip Powder Kit and the wakaniya Dipping Powder, contain replacement brushes as well.

I absolutely love the fact that you can create your own looks with the Sistaco powders. There is a huge range of colours available and you can mix all the different colours to make your own bespoke shade, but what I really enjoy doing is creating that gradient finish which I’ve now done twice and it works so well. Because you’re using powder, it’s so much easier to buff and blend the two shades together to get a really nicely diffused finish. When your goal is bright, shiny nails that garner compliments, reach for this inexpensive kit. The shine is unbeatable, and the glitter shades are bold and bright. With 12 shades to choose from, including a clear/white glitter, you'll be set for a number of looks. The kit contains everything you'll need, including activator and brushes with replacement tips. Who It’s For During the holiday season, this kit’s glitter powders will coat your nails with high-impact iridescence. Reviewers note that the color can fade easily, and the powder pots are especially small, so we best recommend this kit to those who have short or medium-length nails. Writer Chelsea Avila first took note of how long-lasting powder manicures can be by word of all the women in her family. So when it came time to update this article, she made sure to do a deep dive into the user experience with each at-home kit and helped outline what makes them a worthy competitor to the salon.Finally, the longevity of these colours is really good. Speaking as someone who washes up without gloves on, types all day, taps fingers when thinking and just generally isn’t great when it comes to maintaining polish, these last really well on me. For my last two manicures I’ve done a double on each (base, cure, powder and topcoat, cure, then repeat) as I find this gives a really strong opaqueness to the colour, plus then they really do stay put – I go around two weeks before I just have to change them (because I have so many pretty colours!) but I could definitely go longer as the only sign they’re due a change is the growth by the cuticles. I’ve been using Sistaco for a year now, and have not had any adverse reactions or Onycholysis (or however it is spelled). If you are allergic to the ingredients, it will happen with any program with the ingredients. Hi, I’ve just discovered Sistaco and also other at home dip powder systems (I rarely get my nails done, maybe once a year or less, and never do them at home), and I was wondering if you have also tried the Glamrdip system? I’m trying to find a comparison between the two so I can decide what to buy, as they are pretty much the same price point.

I’m a short nails kind of girl and I love how Sistaco makes my hands look fabulous. I love how easy and fun it is and the richness of all the colors. It doesn’t fade and it lasts a long time. Best invention! (These are cerise and red metallic)Aluminium Pigments, Magnesium Fluoride, Synthetic Resin. May Contain +/- (CI 77491, CI77492, CI 77499), (CI 16035), (CI 42090), (CI 19140),(CI 77288), (CI 77007) (CI 15850), (CI 15850), (CI77861) (CI 77742), (CI 47005) (CI 15850), (CI 14700) The kit also provides all the tools needed for a salon-grade experience at home: a Pro Soak Removal Tray and Acetone, an Essential Dip Liquids, a Dip Powder Mini Tray (which isolates any mess), a Build Powder, and a Pro Powder Brush. If you're really particular and love to pay close attention to detail, you'll especially appreciate the included Four-Way File, Cuticle Milk Nail Serum, and Cuticle Tool.

Sistaco Mineral Bond is basically a nail polish in powder form, but not those horrible acrylic powders that leave a hard, fat layer of plastic on your nail that’s virtually impossible to remove without damaging the nail underneath, Sistaco Mineral Bond is literally a coloured mineral powder that you buff or brush on the nail surface and set with gel base and top coats. There are three types of finishes: Classic, Metallic and Holographic, and you can apply the metallic and holographic products in two ways to give you either a shiny or a glittery finish. The process is very similar to the application of your typical gel kit, you apply the base coat, cure it, apply the powder, apply the top coat, cure it and you’re good to go. There are variants on this technique (for example, for holographic and metallic you would apply the base coat, then the top coat, then cure, then apply the powder before following the top coat) but it’s all pretty simple and explained well within the instructions. I have to say I really love sitting down and playing around with colours in my mind and seeing the magic happen when I put the freshly coloured nails under the LED lamp. Seeing all the depth of colour and sparkles, holographic or metallic powder come to life was pretty cool. I simply can't help admiring my nails! I am by no means in to make-up in a huge way. So this is a pretty big thing for me to do on a regular basis.You don't have to say goodbye to the perfect manicure if you have brittle or damaged nails with this kit. The color powders included are infused with biotin and calcium to strengthen the nails, all while adding color and shine. We love that it comes with everything you need—including a base coat, activator, and top coat—and it's simple to follow for beginners. Neutral nail colors will never lose their popularity, especially because there’s such a wide variety of tones to choose from within the neutral palette. This kit, though, specifically features neutrals of cool, warm, and pink undertones. There’s calcium within these powder formulas as well to help strengthen your nails. We love this kit for anyone who wants to bring the whole salon home, as it really provides all the ingredients for an elevated DIY dip mani or pedi. This dip powder kit is a great buy to create glittered accent nails. With silver and purple full-coverage glitter powders, you can coordinate the rest of the muted, electric, and neutral hues offered interchangeably. We do recommend this kit to someone who already has the dip powder liquids necessary to create an SNS manicure at home stashed away because reviewers note that the base and activator liquid that comes with this kit isn't as high quality as the powder itself.