Frequently asked questions
What does Mia Secret Acrylic Powder cost at ND?
Individual 2oz Cover acrylic powder jars run roughly $12.95 to $13 each at the wholesale tier. The 1oz size sits at a lower per-jar price point. The Cover 18-Color set ships at $153.00 for 1oz jars or $233.10 for 2oz jars, which works out to about $12.95 per 2oz jar at scale. Buy-in-Bulk Save kits range from $17 for the smaller 2-jar Kit 2 (1oz) up to $52 for the larger Kit 1 multi-color configuration.
What sizes does Mia Secret Liquid Monomer come in?
Three sizes at ND: 8oz at $20.00, 16oz at $36.00, and 32oz at $59.50. The per-ounce cost drops from $2.50 at the 8oz size down to $1.86 at the 32oz size, so high-volume acrylic stations typically buy by the 32oz to bring per-service monomer cost down. The Mia Secret Liquid Monomer is EMA-based, the standard professional acrylic monomer formula.
Do I need Xtrabond and Nail Prep alongside the powder and monomer?
Yes for new salons stocking the full Mia Secret system. Xtrabond at $7.50 (0.5oz) or $12.50 (1oz) is an acrylic bonder applied between Nail Prep and the first acrylic bead, which improves adhesion on oily or hard-to-stick nail beds. Nail Prep at $7.50 (0.5oz) is the dehydrator wipe at the start of every acrylic service. A salon offering daily acrylic service goes through Nail Prep faster than Xtrabond, so reorder cadence differs by SKU.
How does acrylic cure compared to gel polish?
Acrylic cures by air drying, not by UV or LED light. After placing the monomer-and-powder bead on the nail, wait 60 to 90 seconds for it to set firm. This means a salon offering only acrylic does not strictly need a UV or LED lamp, although most salons stock both because they offer gel polish service alongside acrylic for client choice.
How long does a Mia Secret acrylic manicure last?
Three weeks is the standard wear window when applied correctly with proper monomer-to-powder ratio, full free-edge sealing, and adequate cuticle prep. Wear extends to 21 days when clients apply cuticle oil daily and wear cleaning gloves for solvent or abrasive work. Past three weeks the acrylic develops microcracks at the free edge that trap moisture and lift, so rebook for a fill or full removal at the three-week mark.
What's in this Mia Secret hub
This hub carries 60 Mia Secret SKUs at ND, focused on the professional acrylic service tier.
The mix breaks down as 40 Acrylic Powder products (mostly the Cover color series in 1oz and 2oz jars), 12 Cover bundles and Buy-in-Bulk Save packages, and 6 Liquid Monomer plus Nail Prep products.
Mia Secret is an acrylic system brand. The catalog at ND focuses on the four foundation products of a complete acrylic service: powder, liquid monomer, bond aid, and nail prep.
The four Mia Secret product systems
Mia Secret Acrylic Powder (40 SKUs)
The core Cover series acrylic powder in 1oz and 2oz jars, covering natural-tone shades for nail-bed coverage plus clear and white for sculpted tip work. Individual jars run roughly $12.95 to $13 per 2oz jar at the wholesale tier.
Mia Secret Liquid Monomer and Nail Preps (6 SKUs)
The EMA-based Liquid Monomer in three sizes: 8oz at $20.00, 16oz at $36.00, and 32oz at $59.50. The 32oz size brings per-ounce cost down to $1.86 compared to $2.50 for the 8oz size, so high-volume acrylic stations buy by the 32oz.
Also in this category: Mia Secret Xtrabond at $7.50 for 0.5oz and $12.50 for 1oz (acrylic bonder applied before powder), and Mia Secret Nail Prep at $7.50 for 0.5oz (dehydrator wipe at the start of service).
Mia Secret Buy in Bulk and Save (12 SKUs)
Pre-curated Cover and Pink kits at sized-up wholesale pricing.
The Cover 18-Color set ships at $153.00 for 1oz jars or $233.10 for 2oz jars, which works out to about $12.95 per jar in the 2oz size, a small saving against single-jar purchase.
Smaller Kit 1 through Kit 4 configurations price from $17 to $52 each.
Pricing at ND for Mia Secret
Mia Secret prices by product type rather than a flat per-color tier. The 2oz Cover acrylic powder jars run around $12.95 to $13 each. The 1oz size sits at a lower price point per jar. Liquid Monomer scales from $20.00 (8oz) to $59.50 (32oz) by size.
The 18-color Cover sets in 1oz ($153.00) or 2oz ($233.10) bundle the foundation color range into a single order for new salon openings.
Free shipping triggers on every order over $99. No business license required, no minimum order. In-stock products ordered before 2pm Pacific weekdays ship same day.
Step-by-step Mia Secret acrylic application
- Prep: shape the natural nail, push back cuticles, gentle buff to remove surface shine, wipe with Mia Secret Nail Prep dehydrator.
- Bond: apply a thin coat of Mia Secret Xtrabond, air dry 30 seconds. Xtrabond improves adhesion on oily or hard-to-stick nail beds.
- Ratio dip: dip a clean acrylic brush in Mia Secret Liquid Monomer, then touch the brush belly to the Cover powder jar to pick up a wet bead.
- Apply: place the bead on the nail at the cuticle area, press and pat to spread the bead across the nail surface to the free edge.
- Air cure: acrylic cures by air drying, not UV or LED. Wait 60 to 90 seconds for the bead to set firm before file work.
- Shape and finish: file the shape, refine with a smoothing buffer, finish with a top coat for shine.
Pro tip: the monomer-to-powder ratio is the most important variable. Too wet creates a thin runny bead that lifts at the cuticle. Too dry creates a chunky bead that breaks at the free edge. Aim for a bead that holds shape but stays glossy at the surface.
Care and longevity for clients
- Wear cleaning gloves for dishes, bathroom scrubs, and garden work. Solvents and abrasives shorten acrylic wear from 3 weeks to 10 days.
- Apply cuticle oil daily, twice daily for the first week. Hydrated cuticles prevent lifting at the proximal edge of the acrylic.
- Rebook at week three for a fill or full removal. Past three weeks the acrylic develops microcracks that trap moisture and lift.
Salon storage and shelf life
Keep Mia Secret acrylic powder jars closed tightly when not in use. Acrylic powder draws moisture from humid air and clumps if left open.
Store Liquid Monomer in a temperature-stable area away from open flames. The EMA monomer formula has a strong vapor profile, so use in well-ventilated work areas.
Unopened powder jars last 36 months from the manufacture date. Opened jars stay usable 24 months when capped properly between services.
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