I love having a manicure, but I rather spend the money on other things. For example, getting my gray hair covered every six weeks. So, when I do paint my nails I frankly find it a waste of time because my nails chip the very next day. I recently came across a YouTube video where I saw ladies dipping their nails in powder, and I was extremely intrigued by it.
Revel Nail Dip Powder reminds me of shellac and acrylic nails except the dip powder is a million times better. They have the feel of acrylic nails, but the shine reminds me of a gel manicure.
Before, I started on my nail adventure I made sure to watch the video above and read the directions several times. I also laid a towel down on my table to collect any extra powder. I decided to go with the french manicure as in the video above. Revel was kind enough to send me quite a selection.
D232 Haute + D483 Pillowtalk + Mr5 Crown 0.5 Oz
The instructions are relatively straightforward. I think I did pretty well on my first try. Here are a few things you want to keep in mind.
I'm going, to befrank; I'm totally in love! Much more so after doing a little research on this product. Here's are some reasons why I'm head over heels.
The powders come in more than 130 colors. Some even change color with sunlight. There are so many cool colors to choose from you will end up buying a bunch. I saygo right ahead because it's cheaper in the long run than a professional manicure! To learn more visit www.revelnail.com.
D481 Imagine + D20 Erica + D310 Agave 0.5 Oz
NEW COLORS AVAILABLE! Revel Nail ~ Made in the USA ~ Dip Powder Starter Kit ~ CHOOSE ONE COLOR POWDER AFTER CHECKOUTPlease message seller with selection) Revel Nail Dip Powder D77(Bubbly), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D23(Ginger), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D48(Margo), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D11(Charlotte), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D55(Mia), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D45(Lyndsey), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder 1oz jar ~ Made in the USA ~ Spring/Summer Color (#170 Theia) Revel Nail Dip Powder D32(Isadora), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D61(Olivia), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D121(Moody), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D5(Audrey), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D84(Fancy), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D127(Alert), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D88(Frisky), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D39(Kiera), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D31(Ingrid), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D22(Eve), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D49(Marilyn), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D85(Fascinated), 1 oz Revel Nail Dip Powder D67(Rita), 1 ozHello Loves! I have something new and exciting to show you today. Revel Nail recently released their Acrylic Dip System. The Revel Dip Powders currently come in 65 fabulous colors!
Now, I imagine some of you are sitting here thinking "what in the world is an acrylic dip system?" Let me tell you a little more about it. Traditional acrylic is a liquid and powder system. You dip your brush into liquid monomer, then drag the tip trough a powder polymer to create a bead that is applied and shaped to the nail. I'm sure you're all familiar with it. Acrylic Dip Systems are a little different in that they use brush on resin instead of liquid monomer. The resin is brushed onto the nail and the nail is then dipped into an acrylic powder. The process is repeated several times to create an acrylic enhancement - usually as a natural nail overlay or over a tip. For those who use the acrygel technique, this probably sounds familiar to you. ;)
So, let's talk about the Revel Dip System. Each of the individual bottles are conveniently labeled by the step. Step 1 Prep is your first bottle and is used to prep the nail (after removing the shine from the nail plate and cleansing away the debris, of course). Step 2 Pro Base is the little bottle of magic (aka resin) you apply before dipping the nail into the Dip Powder. The Pro Base and Dip Powder steps are repeated a few times, finishing with another layer of Pro Base. Step 3 Activator basically accelerates the Pro Base so that it is completely dry without having to wait. Step 4 Finish Gel provides the shine and is applied after shaping and balancing the nail. Finally, that last bottle you see in the image above is a nifty little bottle of Brush Softener. Since dip systems use resin (basically nail glue), the brushes can get hard if they are left out of the bottle too long or come in contact with the Activator. The brush softener dissolves the resin and restores the brush. Genius! Since I ran through that pretty quickly, I'll post the step by step directions at the end of the post.
D588 Bisou Pink Glitter Dip Powder
For now, let's take a look at the results. I have a few colors to show you, including the basic pink and white nail. All of my swatches are done over my natural nail (no tips). The Dip Powders are super fine acrylic powders - finer than the traditional acrylic powders used in L&P systems. This makes them super easy to use with little filing after application. I did inquire about the powders themselves, and they are standard acrylic powders - just finer. They can be used with Revel's monomer from the traditional acrylic system if desired. I plan to try sculpting some acrylic flowers with them to go with the overlays, but I haven't had a chance yet.
First up is the pink and white. I'll be honest...pink and white looks really easy when you watch the Revel Nail Dip Powder demo video (later in this post). Trust me on this one...it's not as easy as it looks! Dipping the perfect smile line takes practice...practice I haven't quite managed to fit into my schedule yet. lol The pink is a soft, semi-opaque natural pink called Scarlett (D71). The white is a bright white called Veronica (D74).
As you can see, my smile lines are all over the place. I also found that the pink and white is a little tricky because you have to dip into both jars. By the time I carefully dipped my smile line, the Pro Base was drying and wasn't quite wet enough to dip into the pink. That's why the pink looks a little grainy. When done correctly (aka quickly with the proper ratio of Pro Base to Powder), the pink is smooth. Here's another shot.
Revel Nail One Dip Wonders 4 Color Dip Powder Starter Kit W/ Activator
The next color I tried is a solid combo of Michelle (D56) and Clara (D12). Michelle is the pink and Clara is the mint green. Application on these went much easier for me since I didn't have a smile line to worry with. I wore this mani for over a week before removing it. I'm happy to report that it wore beautifully, even through a week of class! I should note that I did not use the Finish Gel with this one and opted for the Revel Tack-Free Gel Top Coat instead (it does require curing in a CFL UV lamp, but the rest of the system does not). The Finish Gel doesn't stand up to acetone, so I needed something stronger for school. The Tack-Free Gel Top Coat is intended for use over permanent enhancements and is not soak off, so it worked beautifully.
I love how the dip system flatted out the wonky areas of my nails. Remember, my nails are thin right now from overfiling, so they tend to curve more than they should. The dip acrylic added support and lifted the tips into a very nice squoval.
The next two swatches I have to show you are glitters! I should also note that these are swatched using the Acrygel Technique instead of the full dip system. Swatching acrylic is hard on my nails due to extended soaking times, but I wanted to show you true swatches so this is my compromise. Before using the Dip Powders with the acrygel technique, I emailed Keeli at Revel Nail and asked about the safety of combining the powders with the Revel Nail Gel Polish Base Coat and Top Coat for this purpose. She checked with her chemist and confirmed that the products are compatible and safe for use together, but she did caution that they haven't tested it and can't guarantee the wear. For more info on the acrygel technique, check out Andrea's Acrygel post on Chickettes.
Review On Donnahup.com
First up is a beautiful, glittery blue called Ingrid (D31). I wore this mani for over a week as well and am happy to report that these Dip Powders are fantastic with the acrygel technique! My nails felt strong, it wore beautifully with no lifting, and removed easily. Plus the added bonus - the color is built right in! No need to add gel polish over it. The result is
For now, let's take a look at the results. I have a few colors to show you, including the basic pink and white nail. All of my swatches are done over my natural nail (no tips). The Dip Powders are super fine acrylic powders - finer than the traditional acrylic powders used in L&P systems. This makes them super easy to use with little filing after application. I did inquire about the powders themselves, and they are standard acrylic powders - just finer. They can be used with Revel's monomer from the traditional acrylic system if desired. I plan to try sculpting some acrylic flowers with them to go with the overlays, but I haven't had a chance yet.
First up is the pink and white. I'll be honest...pink and white looks really easy when you watch the Revel Nail Dip Powder demo video (later in this post). Trust me on this one...it's not as easy as it looks! Dipping the perfect smile line takes practice...practice I haven't quite managed to fit into my schedule yet. lol The pink is a soft, semi-opaque natural pink called Scarlett (D71). The white is a bright white called Veronica (D74).
As you can see, my smile lines are all over the place. I also found that the pink and white is a little tricky because you have to dip into both jars. By the time I carefully dipped my smile line, the Pro Base was drying and wasn't quite wet enough to dip into the pink. That's why the pink looks a little grainy. When done correctly (aka quickly with the proper ratio of Pro Base to Powder), the pink is smooth. Here's another shot.
Revel Nail One Dip Wonders 4 Color Dip Powder Starter Kit W/ Activator
The next color I tried is a solid combo of Michelle (D56) and Clara (D12). Michelle is the pink and Clara is the mint green. Application on these went much easier for me since I didn't have a smile line to worry with. I wore this mani for over a week before removing it. I'm happy to report that it wore beautifully, even through a week of class! I should note that I did not use the Finish Gel with this one and opted for the Revel Tack-Free Gel Top Coat instead (it does require curing in a CFL UV lamp, but the rest of the system does not). The Finish Gel doesn't stand up to acetone, so I needed something stronger for school. The Tack-Free Gel Top Coat is intended for use over permanent enhancements and is not soak off, so it worked beautifully.
I love how the dip system flatted out the wonky areas of my nails. Remember, my nails are thin right now from overfiling, so they tend to curve more than they should. The dip acrylic added support and lifted the tips into a very nice squoval.
The next two swatches I have to show you are glitters! I should also note that these are swatched using the Acrygel Technique instead of the full dip system. Swatching acrylic is hard on my nails due to extended soaking times, but I wanted to show you true swatches so this is my compromise. Before using the Dip Powders with the acrygel technique, I emailed Keeli at Revel Nail and asked about the safety of combining the powders with the Revel Nail Gel Polish Base Coat and Top Coat for this purpose. She checked with her chemist and confirmed that the products are compatible and safe for use together, but she did caution that they haven't tested it and can't guarantee the wear. For more info on the acrygel technique, check out Andrea's Acrygel post on Chickettes.
Review On Donnahup.com
First up is a beautiful, glittery blue called Ingrid (D31). I wore this mani for over a week as well and am happy to report that these Dip Powders are fantastic with the acrygel technique! My nails felt strong, it wore beautifully with no lifting, and removed easily. Plus the added bonus - the color is built right in! No need to add gel polish over it. The result is
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