Dip Powder Nail Kit Starter, AZUREBEAUTY Blue Black 8 Colors Acrylic Dipping Powder System Essential Liquid Set with Top Base Coat Activator Brush Saver for French Nail Art Manicure Beginner DIY Salon

I’ve been using this brand for 2 years now and I’m never disappointed !!! These colors are amazing and are true to what is shown in the pictures, as with the other kits i’ve purchased from this brand. I’ve also purchased their full size liquid kit and have had amazing results !! I use clear nail tips, use an E file to blend with the natural nail then 2-3 coats of dip powder and before I add activator, I add two coats of clear acrylic powder because I work in an office and typing plus using my fingers to open boxes etc really cracks my nails so the acrylic holds up as an extra layer of protection and lasts forever. The top coat layer dries within 1 minute with or without my acrylic layer but I always use a fan because I’m impatient but meticulous lol. Do not oversaturate your fingers with activator if you applied thin coats of powder. if you feel like you did, put a timer on for 20 minutes and scroll instagram and touch nothing !! its important you let this dry completely before filing and shaping. Just remember to put the base coat on very thin, not runny and do not go all the way back to the cuticle !!!!!! Gently push/shimmy the brush toward the cuticle and never apply from the cuticle to tip. If the powder starts spilling onto the cuticle, use a wood cuticle stick to clean out the space. This is absolutely one of the best tips Ive heard from nail techs to have the best dip powder set and it’s true plus it cuts down on excess dip ending up on the sides of your fingers.

I recently decided to try dip powder because my usual IBD hard gel manicure is taking too long and I can’t always keep up with it to make it look the way I want it to. So far I absolutely love it. I’ve done 2 manicures with it and it’s been way faster and don’t have to do nearly as many steps. I also feel that this is more foolproof than hard gel, and so far I don’t get as much lifting.Of course just like the gels that are out there, quality can definitely vary among the different brands and products! I did my first set using a different liquid and powder set, that was super cheap. Those liquids contaminated super easily and by the middle of the set they were pretty much done. I tried to use the brush saver and it did not save the brush at all. So I decided to try this set before going for something 3x the cost.I would definitely recommend these liquids because they were easy to work with and didn’t contaminate except the top coat, but the brush saver worked and the brush is fine now.The primer was easy to apply and it definitely is helping my retention, I usually get a ton of lifting even after just a few days and I barely see any under the sheer dip I used.The base coat is a slightly thicker viscosity and that made it super easy to work accurately. Once it was laid in place and I did the powder, it dried fast.The activator is good too. I didn’t have any issues with hardening, the powder and base hardened evenly and quickly. I always do two coats before filing and 2 coats after filing.The top coat dried quickly and is shiny with 2 thin coats. The brush did contaminate but I think I did not dust enough.The brush saver works! It saved my top coat brush, I actually switched out the top coat and brush saver brushes, so it sat in there for a while. After 1 day it was completely back to original condition.I would definitely recommend, my nails look great and I am happy with the liquids. I think my search for liquids will be ending here. I haven’t tried their powders, since I don’t wear a lot of different colors, but I think I might pick up their set of pinks at some point.

This is a great kit. Watch a couple of how to videos first and this is perfect for beginners, even first timers. It protects nails as well as acrylic overlay. One application will definitely last 2-3 weeks. I'm going into week 2 and they still look brand new. You will need a different buffer/smooth file for right before you put the clear on. The ones included are too rough for a really smooth finish. There is enough powder to last almost a year. You will need to eventually buy more base and activator. Love the colors, the ease of application and it's definitely a great value for price.

This was so easy. Still takes the same amount of time to apply as gel polish does for me but much easier and less sticky. I applied 3 coats of shade 202 and it’s beautiful. Smooth application. However, be careful using the file it comes with after because leaves little black dots that are very hard to get off the nail after applying the activator. Will update review after I see how long they last!

I have ordered 2 sets of the Azure Beauty Dip Powder kit. Both times the colors sent were different from those ordered- as in I checked the powder pot numbers ordered against the ones received and they do not match. Also the second set was incomplete. I am so disappointed as 2 of the colors missing I really wanted. The product itself doesn’t always adhere to the nail, especially the glitter ones. I have only been able to make them last for a maximum of three days following all instructions & tips seen here & social media before they start to chip. I have been doing my own nails for 20 years & never do salons. I will keep trying to get better results but this is the best review I can provide now.

Followed the instructions, and they come out nice. This is like my fourth time doing my nails and they get better each time. Last about 7-10 days depending on my activity. I enjoy saving money at the nail salon, gel manicures are so expensive these days.

I will never go back to regular home gel nail polish. Dip powder is the only way I’m going from now on. I cleaned my house multiple times, did reorganize of furniture and my nail still looked like they were just freshly painted. Any other nail polish including gel wouldn’t had a few chips after washing dishes. Highly recommend this dip powder.

Great to add an extra layer of strength and to seal in color before filing

I really wanted to like this product after reading so many rave reviews but, unfortunately I found it less than impressive. I've used it 4 times with different activators/ base and top coats and every time it just crumbles off. It takes forever to dry and then once it does, as soon as their is any tiny impact to the nail, the product crumbles off. I'd recommend the Kiss powder that you can get from Walmart for 7$ before this one.

This product was very disappointing. The quality is low. It would chip the next day.