Frequently asked questions
What does the NuGenesis collection at ND cover?
588 NuGenesis SKUs at the $5.50 to $63.75 per-jar wholesale tier across 5 sub-lines: Nugenesis Dipping Powder Colors (180+ shade library), Nugenesis Gel + Lacquer matching system, Nugenesis 3-in-1 (matching Dip + Gel + Lacquer in the same shade codes), Acrylic + Dipping Powder Essentials (Bond, Base, Activator, Top Coat, Finish Gel), and NuGenesis Buy in Bulk + Save for the multi-chair salon stocking the full library.
What's the difference between Dip, Gel, and Lacquer in the NuGenesis 3-in-1 line?
Same shade code, three application formats. Dip uses the prepped-nail-dips-into-powder technique with Activator cure (no lamp, ~30-45 min service). Gel cures under LED lamp for the salon manicure service (3-week wear). Lacquer is the classic air-dry polish (5-7 day wear with base + top coat). The shade-match across all three lets the salon offer mani-pedi combo service with exact-match nails and toes from one product line.
What's the NuGenesis dipping powder application workflow?
6-step protocol: (1) Prep nail + dehydrator. (2) Apply Bond + Base. (3) Dip into NuGenesis powder jar at 45 degrees, tap off excess. (4) Repeat dip for opacity (2 dips standard, 3 for deepest pigment). (5) Apply Activator to chemically cure layers (no lamp). (6) File + shape with e-file, buff, apply Top Coat for the high-gloss finish. Total service time ~30-45 minutes vs 60-75 for brush-and-bead acrylic.
Which NuGenesis kit should the new salon stock first?
Start with the NuGenesis Pro Starter Kit Bundle ($88.75). The starter covers the foundation Essentials (Bond, Base, Activator, Top Coat) plus a curated initial shade selection — enough to support the first 50 to 100 booth-opening dipping powder bookings. Add 10 to 15 of the most-requested individual NuGenesis Dipping Powder Colors for the shade variety the daily salon service tier requires.
What's in the Acrylic + Dipping Powder Essentials line?
The NuGenesis Essentials line covers the foundation prep and finish products required for every NuGenesis dipping service: Bond (prep adhesive), Base Gel (first dip-receiving layer), Activator (chemical cure for the dipping layers without a lamp), Top Coat (high-gloss salon finish), and Finish Gel (additional protective seal). The Essentials are the mandatory companion stock that must accompany every dipping powder color order at the booth-anchor tier.
What's the wholesale ordering setup at ND for NuGenesis?
No business license required, no minimum order, no membership fee. Price band $5.50 to $63.75 per jar across the 588-SKU library. Free shipping on every order over $99, same-day dispatch on in-stock NuGenesis ordered before 2pm PT weekdays. The NuGenesis Buy in Bulk + Save tier adds multi-jar pricing discount for the multi-chair salon. Volume discount on top: 10 to 25 percent off for orders of 50-plus jars across the catalog combined.
Why salons anchor the dipping powder service tier on NuGenesis
NuGenesis is one of the pioneer dipping powder brands in the US salon market and remains the production-floor standard for the salons that built their dip service tier on the brand's ultra-fine powder formula, the matching 3-in-1 system across dip + gel + lacquer, and the proven Essentials line covering the prep + activator + top coat protocol. The salon stocking NuGenesis runs the standard dipping powder service workflow without the proprietary monomer dependency of acrylic, the lamp-cure step of gel, or the air-dry time of lacquer, clients walk out with the salon-tier 3-week-plus wear in roughly 30 to 45 minutes of service time.
ND Nails Supply ships 588 NuGenesis SKUs at the $5.50 to $63.75 per-jar wholesale tier, spanning the Dipping Powder Colors singles (180-plus shades), the Nugenesis Gel + Lacquer matching system, the Nugenesis 3-in-1 line for the salon offering all three formats in matching shade codes, the Acrylic + Dipping Powder Essentials prep line, and the Buy in Bulk + Save tier for the multi-chair salon stocking the full library in a single order.
The 5 NuGenesis sub-category lines at ND
| Sub-line | Best for | Salon use case |
|---|---|---|
| Nugenesis Dipping Powder Colors | The 180-plus shade dipping powder library | The standard dipping powder service tier. Salon-floor anchor stock for the dip-led booth. |
| Nugenesis Gel + Lacquer | Matching gel + air-dry lacquer in the NuGenesis shade codes | Mani-pedi combo service with the gel manicure side plus matching air-dry lacquer pedicure side from a single brand. |
| Nugenesis 3-in-1 | Triple-system matching: Dip + Gel + Lacquer all in the same shade code | The salon offering all three service formats with exact shade match. One product line covers every client preference. |
| Acrylic + Dipping Powder Essentials | The prep + activator + top coat workflow products | The dipping system foundation: Bond, Base, Activator, Top Coat, Finish Gel. Required companion stock for every Nugenesis dipping powder service. |
| NuGenesis Buy in Bulk + Save | Multi-jar bulk packs at the curated-set pricing tier | The multi-chair salon stocking the full NuGenesis library in a single bulk order at the volume-discount tier. |
The NuGenesis dipping powder workflow
NuGenesis runs on the standard dipping powder system: the prepped nail dips directly into the powder jar without the acrylic monomer brush step, which speeds the application to roughly 30 to 45 minutes per service versus 60 to 75 minutes for the brush-and-bead acrylic full set. The 6-step salon protocol:
- Prep: cleanse nails, push back cuticles, lightly buff the natural nail plate, dehydrate the surface for the bond foundation.
- Bond + Base: apply the Nugenesis Bond as the prep adhesive, then apply the Base Gel as the first dip-receiving layer. No cure needed at this step.
- Dip into powder jar: with the wet base coat, dip the nail at a 45-degree angle into the NuGenesis powder jar. Tap off excess.
- Repeat dip for opacity: most shades reach the salon-tier opacity in 2 dips. Add a third dip for the deepest pigment density.
- Activator: apply the Nugenesis Activator to chemically cure the dipping layers. No lamp required.
- File + shape + finish: refine the shape with the e-file, buff the surface, apply Nugenesis Top Coat for the salon-tier high-gloss finish.
The 3-in-1 matching shade codes let the salon run the same shade in gel manicure form or air-dry lacquer pedicure form, which keeps the mani-pedi combo service consistent without the cross-brand shade matching guesswork.
Top NuGenesis picks at ND by inventory and service tier
- NuGenesis Pro Starter Kit Bundle ($88.75, top-volume inventory): the salon-starter pack covering the foundation Essentials (Bond, Base, Activator, Top Coat) plus a curated shade selection. The booth-opening dipping powder service starts here.
- NuGenesis 3-in-1 One Line 45 Colors ($798.75): the 45-shade curated 3-in-1 box covering Dip + Gel + Lacquer in matching shade codes. The mid-volume salon committing to the 3-in-1 service tier picks this set as the booth-anchor stock.
- NuGenesis 3-in-1 One Line 180 Colors: the full 180-shade 3-in-1 library at the bulk-tier pricing. The multi-chair upscale salon stocks the full library in a single order for the complete shade-match service across all three formats.
- NuGenesis Sparkle Collection 30 Colors ($330): the glitter and statement-shade curated set for the salon offering the celebration nail art tier. Pairs with the standard dipping powder service for the upsell.
- NuGenesis Pink Glitter Pink + White ($11): the specialty Pink-and-White French dipping powder pair for the salon offering the French extension service in the dipping format.
How to pick NuGenesis stock by salon service tier
- New dipping powder booth, single-chair starter: order the NuGenesis Pro Starter Kit Bundle ($88.75) which covers the foundation Essentials plus the initial shade range. The starter pack covers the first 50 to 100 booth-opening dipping powder bookings.
- Mid-volume salon serving daily dipping bookings: stock the NuGenesis 3-in-1 One Line 45 Colors ($798.75) plus the full Acrylic + Dipping Powder Essentials line. Add the Sparkle Collection 30 Colors for the celebration tier upsell.
- Upscale salon offering full NuGenesis menu: stock the NuGenesis 3-in-1 One Line 180 Colors plus the full Gel + Lacquer matching line plus the Pink Glitter Pink + White for the French extension service. The full stock gives the salon every NuGenesis shade across every format.
- Mobile booth or at-home retail tier: focus on the Pro Starter Kit plus 10 to 15 of the most-requested individual shades. The 16-item mobile kit covers 80 percent of the at-home dipping powder requests at the lightest stock footprint.
Wholesale pricing at ND
The NuGenesis collection at ND ships at the wholesale-priced-for-everyone tier. No business license required, no minimum order, no membership fee. Price band $5.50 to $63.75 per jar across the 588-SKU library. Free shipping on every order over $99, same-day dispatch on in-stock NuGenesis ordered before 2pm PT weekdays. The NuGenesis Buy in Bulk + Save tier adds the multi-jar pricing discount for the multi-chair salon stocking the full library at the production-floor reorder cadence. Volume discount: 10 to 25 percent off for orders of 50-plus jars across the catalog combined.