The 8 Best Purple Dip Nail Ideas to Try in 2024
Purple is an alluring color for your nails. It’s symbolic of wealth and royalty as well as fantasy and spirituality. Moreover, different shades of purple have different meanings. Lavender symbolizes romance, for example. And deep purple can represent courage. It’s a perfect color to combine with durable dip powder nails. If you want inspiration for your manicure, we’ve got the best purple dip nail ideas to try in 2024.
What You Need to Do Dip Nails?
Dip powder nails require different supplies than gels or nail lacquer. For starters, you’ll need:
- Bond, a type of liquid primer.
- Base coat.
- Dry sealer.
- Top coat.
- Brush cleaner.
You can purchase these dip powder essential liquids individually or in a starter kit.
Furthermore, you’ll need the dip powder itself in all the colors you plan to use. For instance, here’s a stunning shade of true purple:
LDS Purple Dipping Powder Nail Colors - 105 Purple Papa Razzi
The silky texture of this dip powder is a pleasure to use. It forms a high-gloss finish that stays chip-free for weeks. The powder is odorless, too. Get it in 1-ounce or 5-ounce jars.
The good news is that you can use almost any brand of dipping powder interchangeably. However, it’s best to stick to one brand of liquids. We like the LDS dipping powder essentials because of their dependable performance. Plus, they have refill bottles to cut down on waste.
Lastly, with dip powder nails, no nail lamp is needed. The liquids air dry.
But even though it’s optional, a nail drill is handy for nail prep and removal of the prior manicure.
Lavis Nail Drill
We love this little drill! It’s powerful yet quiet and easy to use. The brushless motor offers a long battery life and vibration-free operation. A charge lasts up to 10 hours.
Moreover, the drill runs in forward or reverse with the flip of a switch. That makes it straightforward to switch hands and work on yourself.
The durable aluminum casing is acetone-resistant. That’s good news because it comes in several beautiful colors.
How to Do Dip Powder Nails
Get stocked up with the essential liquids and dip powder and prep those nails.
First, apply the bonder liquid (which might be called “prep” or primer). You only need a thin layer of each coating and they air dry rapidly.
Next, brush on a base coat, and before it dries, dip the nail into the powder. Tap off the excess powder or use a small fan brush. Again, apply the base coat and dip the nail. Remove the excess powder. You can continue to repeat this process for more opaque finishes, adding additional colors, or ombre nails.
Brush on the activator or “dry sealer.” Let it dry.
Shape and buff the nails and remove debris with a lint-free wipe. Apply the activator again.
Finish with two thin layers of top coat.
Pro tip: the base coat is an adhesive and residue around the rim may seal the bottle shut. Keep your bottles ready to use by wiping off the necks with brush cleaner before putting them away. Also, be sure to keep your brushes clean with brush saver liquid.
How to Remove Dip Nails
Dip powder nails should soak off with acetone in 15 to 20 minutes. It’s best to take the shine off the surface with a 100/180 grit buffer or sanding band. Be careful not to grind the natural nail. The acetone will soften the polymer and make it easy to push off with an orange stick.
Now that you’ve had a brief introduction, see what’s trending with purple dip nails.
The Best Purple Dip Nail Ideas
From solid purple to marbled nails to gorgeous glitter and more, here’s inspiration for your next manicure.
Purple Galaxy
You’ll need the help of gel polish to get this swirly nebula on your nails. But the end result is out of this world! After you’ve prepared the dip powder base with color, break out the nail brush and gels to finish the look. Blossom gel, a clear finish that allows colors to bloom, helps create the effect.
Lavender Matte Hearts
The velvety lavender hearts look so touchable on a glossy white background. Check out the tutorial for details.
Purple Water Drop Nails
3D nail art is hot right now. You’ve seen water droplet manicures on celebrities. Now it’s your turn. Use clear dipping powder with your favorite shade of purple for a pretty French manicure. Then make it glisten with builder gel drops.
Delicate Purple Flowers with Rhinestone Centers
Little lilacs or violets look so sweet. Or you can flip it and do an eggplant background with white flowers instead. Make it easier on yourself and skip the brushwork by using nail stickers.
Purple Glitter Dip Nails
Glitter is never going away! Keep the magic alive with dazzling purple glitter dip powder.
An alternative is to do glitter only on the tips with rhinestones or stars above.
Purple Chrome Nails
They’re so shiny you can see your reflection in them! What’s more, they are super easy to do with chrome powder.
Purple Chrome Powder
This super fine powder creates a brilliant finish that alters its color depending on the light and the viewing angle. It’s non-toxic for nails and long-lasting.
Purple Ombre Nails
Gradient nails are subtly delightful. You’ll need a variety of shades to create the look. May we suggest Plum Pagoda and Mystical Purple to get you started?
Mystical Camouflaged Nails
The mix of dark purple and lavender spots provides camouflage. But it's the little bursts of gems and glitter that take it from boring to wow.
How do you make different colored patches on dip powder nails without using gel polish? First, do the primer coat, the base, and the background color. When you apply the base coat again, dab it only where it’s needed and sprinkle powder on the spot. Brush off the excess powder carefully once the liquid has dried. Repeat as needed.
Conclusion
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