How to Do a Fill on Dip Nails | Dip Powder Fill Tutorial
Difficulty
Easy
Time required
20 Minutes
Salon price 
Est. $40 / Mani
DipWell price
Est. $3 Or Less / Mani
Make sure you thoroughly prep nails to ensure adhesion & long-lasting wear! Push back cuticles, create a rough texture on the nail plate by filing, and sanitize thoroughly.
You will need the following:
Step 1
- File down the existing dip powder in the regrowth area, blending the edges of the dip powder to the natural nail bed.
PRO TIP: If your new mani shade is lighter than your previous one, be sure to file down through all of the color powder to the Base & Finish powder. Otherwise your old color may show through your new shade. Re-fills generally work best with the same or darker color.
Step 2
- Use a Jelly Pusher to push back and trim edge of cuticle.
Step 3
- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to the exposed natural nail and allow it to dry.
Step 4
- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base to exposed natural nail and immediately dip finger into color powder.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
Step 5
- Repeat for more coverage.
PRO TIP: Tap finger to remove loose powder and use a fluffy brush to sweep off excess powder.
Step 6
- Apply Step 3 Activator and allow 3-5 minutes for powder to harden.
Step 7
- File to blend old and new dip.
- The buff & shape nails to your desired finish.
Step 8
- Wash hands or use a lint free wipe saturated in alcohol to wipe the nails clean.
Step 9
- Apply a second coat of Step 3 Activator, allow to dry 3-5 minutes.
Step 10
- Apply a coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 2-3 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
- Apply a second coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 3-5 minutes for nails to dry.
PRO TIP: Don't apply more than 2 coats of Sealer as this will prevent even drying & may result in a gummy mani.
Finish!
- Grown out nails are a problem of the past with this method!
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