modelones Dip Powder Nail Kit, 20 Colors Pink Blue Black White Nude Grey Dipping Powder Starter Set with Liquid Set Base&Top Activator French Nail Art Salon Long-Lasting DIY Manicure Kit

I've been using a light curing liquid gel for a number of years. I do want to say this powder dip system is easier to use, and possibly quicker for application. As for longevity, it's too early to tell, however, the final result feels quite rigid. Regular liquid gel I can only get about 2 weeks as my nails are soft & flex easily, so regular gel separates from, or chips off of, the nail tip as it still allows for some flex. One drawback - I'm not slow at applying the topcoat, but apparently it starts setting up REALLY quickly and with my first use, I've gummed up 2 of the applicator brushes, which started as I was applying the top coat. The kit comes with 2 extras, as well as the one in the cleaner bottle, but at this rate, with my second use of the kit, I may very well run out of spares. Hopefully, the cleaner will help correct the gumming of the original brushes. Another drawback - both the base coat & the top coat are chemically strong smelling and create a strong burning sensation to the eyes. This is likely more my problem, as my progressives don't give me a good focal point for doing my nails, therefore I have to remove them and have my eyeballs about 10-12" away from my nails to be able to focus on the job. Plus, I have a dry eye issue to compound the problem, so they don't tear easily. Also, the activator is unpleasant smelling, but this disappears by the time the activated curing ends. Oh, the stamp doesn't come with the kit. It's a gel stamp from a kit, purchased a few months back, that I cured between 2 top coats. I wasn't sure if it would work, so was pleased to see success when using with this dip kit. Since dip is new to me, am not sure what other liquid gel options will cross over besides applicables like gems, stripe tape, etc., but it will be fun to experiment. Update - June 2024 - I've found that using dip under a liquid gel coat allows me to be a bit more creative while getting an extra week of wear out of the work. What's even better is if I'm running short on time to complete the task, I can do the whole dip process, wear it that way for a day or two, then come back with the light curing liquid gel process to top it off. And, I just use a different topcoat that doesn't cure as quickly, so no more ruined brushes. Tips: If you want try this process, I do no more than 2 dips (to prevent it becoming too thick for the final result) and complete the dip steps with the dip top 2 coats. I then use the buffing file at 1000 grit to lightly "scuff" the whole surface of the topcoat, use the gel nail cleaner solution to clean the dipped nail surface, then proceed to do the gel process starting with the base coat as if starting with a fresh nail. Then I design what I want. Holds up a good 3 weeks unless I do any projects that are particularly hard on nails in general. A bonus is, if I'm pressed for time, I can complete the dip process, go do stuff, come back a couple of hours or days later, and then get creative with a curing gel. I find this works better than a building gel to protect my nails. To remove, I file down into the dip layers, then use petroleum jelly to protect my fingerstips (skin application), in a bowl, I use a heated rice pack to "warm" the acetone gel remover, submerge my nails for 10-15 minutes, then clear off the gel. Resubmerge if necessary to remove residue. This has been the kindest process for both my fingers & the nail beds.

Was easy to learn and the powders go evenly Once you’ve competed the colors are very vibrant. Id say my set lasted 3-4 weeks

I really like the product. There were some colors labeled incorrectly or some that are missing. Like the one I got that is labeled 348 is a solid light pink, and the glitter one shown in the picture is in the 583 pot... the 583 looks like it might be in the 306 pot. However, despite the color mix ups, I really enjoy the product and it was relatively easy to use.

I am so impressed. I have never used any sort of dip powder before and also never had anyone use it on my nails. On my first use I was able to give myself a decent looking manicure. This is exactly the kind of nail product I was looking for, easy to use, long lasting and easy to remove.

First I have to say I’m sad to even be here giving a three star review because I was super impressed initially and had SUCH high hopes. In general, this kit seemed great! Came with all the tools and extras that are needed to do a nice manicure. There are a lot of color options and I found everything to be pretty easy to work with. After doing my nails the first time I was so excited. The process was easy, directions were simple and they turned out so nicely. Then about 3 days after doing my first attempt I noticed some cracking. Those small tiny little cracks that are okay for a bit but then start to completely chip. I thought “hmmm it has to be me. Maybe I did something wrong, or I filed too much.. or I didn’t give enough dry time in between” so, I removed them and did another set. Again, beautiful, easy to work with and I loved them. 3-4 days later, same issue… wash and repeat that cycle 2 more times, each time Thinking it’s something I was doing so I was trying to follow dry times and directions to a T. I didn’t drummel on the top like they do at the nail salon to smooth it, I did everything right, yet still (pics above of the most recent and current situation) the same Situation. I did these on Monday 9/18 and I noticed these cracks yesterday on Thursday 9/21. I am just bummed. Because while I’d like to keep buying from this company and I like most of the products and such.. either their powder or the polishes used in the process are not of good quality. I used a different brand of a friends one time awhile ago and did not have this issue.. so with that, after trying four separate times, and the fact I’m a social worker who is often on the go but it’s not like I do manual labor constantly or have my hands in water etc I know it’s the product and not me. It’s super frustrating because while it’s a pretty quick process, it still takes an hr or so and having to redo the nails every 4-5 days is opposite of the whole reason I started doing my own nails in the first place. So I’ll definitely have to start looking at other products in the near future :(

I was expecting bigger dip powder containers. I would say you could probably get easily 10 applications per container. Very easy application and great tools included. Loved the colors. I feel like I am saving money rather than going to the salon and I can have the same results at home. Obviously my non dominant hand looks better than the other lol but very easy to do on yourself.

I did so much research on the different products out there. I just tried this today and it was so much easier than I thought it would be. The polish went on so well. My nails are rock hard!

Well, colour me happy I can do my nail tech’s job 💅I used Modelones Dipping powder kit which I love 💞 Easy to use, just follow the steps and go lightly on application. Cant wait to try another colour !!!

O produto veio completamente seco e estragado

Son súper fácil de usar, me encantaron

Work very well

Me encantó los tonos están padrísimos y muy fácil de poner . Muchas gracias