Nail Artists Say This Type of Manicure Lasts Longer—Here's How to Do It at Home

Pros: Dries quickly, odor-free, provides a gel-like shine

Cons: Color is slightly different than OPI's original nail polish color

Shelton's dip powder of choice is OPI's for a long-lasting manicure at home. "I use the OPI dip powder—it dries fast and is very durable," she says. "If you're someone who does a lot with your hands, I would highly recommend trying this."

Customer Review: "Good quality, nice color."

Pros: Comes with everything you'll need for a DIY manicure, easy to use, variety of colors

Cons: Need to do quite a few layers for strength and durability

This comprehensive dip powder nail kit from Amazon has everything you'll need to for a durable at-home manicure. It comes with a variety of pink shades, a base coat, topcoat, and activator.

Customer Review: "I've been paying $90 for dip nails every three weeks for the past few months. I impulse bought this kit on a Saturday night to do on a Sunday because I don’t have time to go get my nails done and could go into labor any day. Well I’m so glad I did! It took maybe 30 minutes and it was super easy to use. The directions are laid out perfectly. I will definitely be purchasing more colors. I’ve never attempted dip by myself and my nails look a little rough but honestly not too bad."

Pros: Lightweight, natural-looking, comes in a variety of colors

Cons: Slight learning curve to get it right

While there are plenty of dip powder kits on the market that come in a variety of colors, I think it's a good idea to stick to a more neutral-colored base for your dip powder and add your own nail polish on top. Due to the nature of the powder, the color may not come out exactly how you want it to solely using the powder. This highly rated option from Kiara Sky is a favorite among professionals.

Customer Review: "Great quality and perfect natural pink color. Kiara sky powders really are the best and so smooth."

Pros: Can last three to six weeks, free of harsh chemicals, easy removal

Cons: None

According to the brand, DipWell's acrylic nail powder can last anywhere from three to six weeks without chipping. It doesn't require a UV/LED lamp to cure and is also free of any harsh chemicals.

Customer Review: "I bought the sheer pink and the white and tried my own French manicure for the first time after watching a YouTube video. I also bought a dipping tray on Amazon that has a rest for your finger - I highly recommend it. There’s room for improvement on my technique, but I’m very pleased with the product!"

Pros: Wide range of colors, infused with calcium and vitamin E, can last anywhere from three to five weeks, crack- and chip-resistant

Cons: Colors are slightly different than they appear online

Another highly rated option is Revel's dip powder. This one is also infused with calcium and vitamin E to nourish the nails and provide maximum shine. The formula is also crack- and chip-resistant and can last up to five weeks if you do a few extra coats.

Customer Review: "I've been dipping my nails for 4 years now and this is the first pink that I have found that I consider to be PERFECT! It's not too neon, not too bright, not too dark, just right. so happy to have found this."

Pros: Easy to use, combines the durability of gel polish with the strength of acrylic nails, strengthens the nails, comes in over 200 shades

Cons: Doesn't come with a base coat, topcoat, or activator

LeChat's dip powder kit combines the durability of a gel polish with the strength of acrylics. It's easy to use, strengthens the nails, and comes in over 200 shades that range from cream to frost and glitter colors.

Pros: Chip-resistant, comes with everything you'll need for a DIY manicure, seven dip powder colors

Cons: Takes a little longer to dry

Another great starter kit from Beetles. This one comes with seven colors of dip powder, a base coat, topcoat, activator, and brush saver.

Customer Review: "I’m hooked! I like the durability of dip nails as I’m an active person and a painter....This was super fast and easy for me as I watched my nail tech carefully and knew the process. *And* had lots of practice doing my own nails every few days."

Pros: Affordable, odor-free, can last anywhere from three to six weeks

Cons: Doesn't come with a topcoat, base coat, or activator

This dip powder is lightweight and adds extra shine to the nails. It can also last anywhere from three to six weeks and helps strengthen the nails.

Customer Review: "Great for if you don't want colored nails. And helps with nail growth with less breakage. Just remember to cure it with a top coat."