How To Apply A Vertical Ombre Mani

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Here's our take on one of the most popularly requested nail designs for easy nail art! ๐Ÿ’– ๐Ÿ’… A step by step process on how to apply vertical ombre dip powder nails by DipWell Nails
PRO TIP: 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.
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Step 1
  • Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to all fingernails
Step 2
  • Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip entire finger at an angle into color acrylic of choice
  • Tap finger to rid of loose powder and use a fluffy brush to sweep off excess powder

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

Step 3
  • Using a fluffy brush, the shape being comparable to an eyeshadow brush, dab the darker color acrylic onto the tip of the nail plate
  • Brush & dab the powder in an up-down motion

PRO TIP: The pigment from the acrylic powder will transfer onto the nail plate without increasing the amount of acrylic powder on the nail

Step 4
  • Paint a second coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip tip of finger at an angle into the lighter color powder of choice
Step 5
  • Repeat for more coverage

PRO TIP: Avoid getting the Step 2 Base onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied

Step 6
  • Carefully paint a layer of Step 2 Base onto the nail plate
  • Immediately dip into Base & Finish to seal powder pigments

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

Step 7
  • Apply Step 3 Activator onto the nail and allow a few minutes for powder to harden
  • Then use our coarse grit buffer to even out the preferred thickness of the nails and the 240 grit buffer to smooth the nail surface
Step 8
  • Wash hands and nails thoroughly or wipe with alcohol

PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!

Step 9
  • Apply another coat of Activator and allow 3-4 minutes for Activator to completely dry
Step 10
  • Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes
  • Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
  • Repeat for super shiny nails

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