At Home Dip Manicure Review

Today I am doing a review on my new at home dip manicure set.  Last year, I began going to the nail salon to get a dip manicure.  I averaged going about every 3 weeks or so & for the most part, was plesed with the result.  I am trying to cut back on some spending, although my Amazon account this month may disagree, so I invested in this new set, Nail Boo & the Bask LA.   Have you heard of either of these?

First review is the Bask LA Steam Pro.

This has great reveiws for removing all different types of nail polishes, including the dip powder.

When you remove the lid, there is a small bowl inside where you pour in 100% acetone.  You turn it on to heat up and then put your fingers in to steam off the polish.  I have used this 3 times now and to be honest, I haven't had the success I had hoped.  It definitely loosens up the polish, but it has still been difficult to remove it.  I am going to try it a few more times because this has such great reviews.  I may not be using enough acetone, but I'm not sure why my results are not like the ad.

However, I have been pleased with the dip nail polish set, Nailboo.  With the set, you get a base powder, the base, activator, top coat, color choice, nail clips, cuticle tool, and brush.  I chose the build your own powder dip kit and chose 4 colors.  Ten nail clips are included with this to use for removal.  I may try this method next time I remove polish.  With these, you cover your nails with acetone and then put the clip over the nail to remove the polish.

Here are 2 colors I have tried so far:

This was my first application & below is the second.  I felt I did a little neater application on the second try.

Overall, I have enjoyed doing my own nails and think it is a good invenstment.  After 2 applications, it is worth the cost of investing in this vs. what I would pay at the nail salon.  They do advertise it will last up to 6 weeks, which is a long time for any manicure to last.  Mine have lasted 2 weeks.  I hope to try a new color this weekend and will report back on any updates of the removal system.

I have been using cuticle oil on my hands each day to keep them from becoming too dry.

This Nailboo system has great reviews and has surpassed some other kits I have tried in the past.  

Enjoy your Wednesday and would love to hear any nail tips or what you have tried!