Frequently asked questions
What is NuGenesis dipping powder?
A dip powder system made in the USA and Canada: lightweight, flexible, odor-free, chip resistant, and set with an activator rather than a lamp, so no UV or LED is needed. It holds its color and shine for the life of the set and soaks off easily in acetone. ND stocks close to 300 colors in the 1.5 oz salon jar across the NU, NL, and NG series and the Metallics, Sparkle, Glitz, and NudeELLE collections.
How do I apply NuGenesis dip powder?
Prep and dehydrate the nail, brush a thin layer of dip base on one nail, dip it into the powder at about 45 degrees, tap off the excess, and brush away loose powder. Repeat base and dip for a second layer (three for extra strength), then brush on activator to harden it. File, shape, and buff, activate once more, and finish with dip top coat in a quick thin stroke. Keep the base a hair away from the cuticle so powder never sets on skin.
How long does a NuGenesis dip set last, and how is it removed?
3 to 4 weeks with cuticle oil daily and gloves for household cleaning. To remove, file through the top coat, soak in 100 percent acetone with a foil wrap for 10 to 15 minutes, and push the softened powder away without prying. Keep jars closed between dips, since powder absorbs moisture and clumps, and return used powder through a sifter rather than straight from the nail.
Can I match NuGenesis dip to a gel or lacquer?
Yes. Most NuGenesis dip shades also exist as a NuGenesis gel polish and nail lacquer, sold together as the NU 3 in 1 trio in the 3-in-1 combos collection, so a client can have the dip set on her hands and the matching lacquer on her toes, or switch between dip and gel without changing color.
Is NuGenesis dip powder sold at wholesale?
Yes. Every NuGenesis color and collection set at ND Nails Supply is wholesale-priced for everyone, with no business license, no minimum order, and no membership fee. The collection sets put a whole palette on the wall in one order. Orders $100+ ship free, and in-stock jars ordered before 2pm PT on weekdays leave the same day.
NuGenesis dipping powder colors
NuGenesis makes dipping powder and nothing else gets in the way of it: a lightweight, flexible, odor-free powder that air-dries with no UV or LED lamp, resists chipping, holds its color and shine, and soaks off easily. It is made in the USA and Canada. ND Nails Supply stocks close to 300 NuGenesis dip colors at wholesale in the 1.5 oz salon jar, organized by the brand's own series codes (NU, NL, NG) and by collection, with the Metallics, Sparkle, Glitz, and NudeELLE lines alongside the core cremes, plus the bulk collection sets for a salon building a full dip wall.
What is on this page
| Series | What it is | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| NU (core colors) | The main creme and shimmer library | NU 018 Royal Wedding, NU 022 Poolside, NU 028 Spring Love, NU 172 True Love, NU 174 Meadow, NU 189 Money Tree, NU 201 Miss Piggy, NU 220 Fresh Start |
| NL series | Mostly glitter finishes | NL 06 Boogie Nights, NL 07 First Kiss, NL 09 My Thai, NL 10 Sunday Stroll, NL 12 Pink Fiesta, NL 14 Lemon Lime, NL 20 Purple Rain, NL 30 Taking Chances |
| NG series | Additional shades outside the NU numbering | NG 610 Splish Splash, NG 611 Sea Foam |
| Named collections | Metallics, Sparkle, Glitz, NudeELLE | Filter by collection in the sidebar |
| Collection sets | Full-line and multi-jar sets | A full dip wall in one order |
The sidebar also filters by color family (pink, purple, beige, red, blue, glitter, and more) and by season tag.
Why salons pick NuGenesis for dip
- No lamp, no odor: the set cures with the activator, so a dip station runs without a lamp and without monomer smell in the room.
- Lightweight and flexible: the finished set moves with the natural nail rather than sitting on it like a thick acrylic, which is why dip is the enhancement clients with thin nails tolerate best.
- Chip resistant, easy soak-off: dip wears 3 to 4 weeks and comes off with acetone, no drilling required.
- Matched gel and lacquer: most NuGenesis dip shades also exist as a NuGenesis gel and lacquer, sold together as the NU 3 in 1 trio for mani-pedi matching.
How to apply NuGenesis dip powder
- Prep. Push back cuticles, shape, lightly buff the shine off the nail, and dehydrate. Apply a thin layer of dip base to one nail at a time.
- Dip. Dip the nail into the powder at a 45-degree angle, tap off the excess, and brush away loose powder. For a second layer, apply base again and dip again; two layers is the standard set, three for extra strength.
- Activate. Brush activator over each nail to harden the powder. Wait a moment, then file and shape, and buff smooth.
- Top. Activate once more, then apply dip top coat in a quick, thin stroke and let it air-dry to a glass finish. A second top coat adds shine.
Pro tip: keep the base coat off the skin and away from the cuticle line by a hair. Powder that sets on skin is the main cause of early lifting at the cuticle, and it is what makes removal harder.
Which NuGenesis colors should a salon stock first?
- The everyday twelve: a pink and a white for French, three nudes from NudeELLE, a red, a wine, a mauve, a gray, a navy or black, and two glitters from the NL series.
- Seasonal: filter by the spring, summer, fall, or winter tag; the NL glitters carry the holiday chart.
- Wall build: the collection sets, which fill the display in one order.
How does NuGenesis compare with the other dip brands at ND?
ND stocks dip powder from nine brands, and they sort by price tier and by what else the brand makes. NuGenesis sits in the mid tier with a dip-first catalog: the powder is the core product, the gel and lacquer exist to match it, and the brand's pitch is the odor-free, lightweight, no-lamp set. SNS is the premium dip house with the pre-bonded Gelous Color powders and the largest book system. LDS and LAVIS are ND's house brands at the value tier, with powders that double as acrylic. OPI Powder Perfection is the premium brand-name option, and Kiara Sky, DND DC, Chaun Legend, and Mia Secret fill the rest of the range. A salon that wants a dip-only station with a large color library and a matched pedicure lacquer at a mid-tier price is the salon NuGenesis is built for; a salon that also sculpts acrylic from the same jar is better served by LAVIS or LDS.
Wear, removal, and storage
- A NuGenesis dip set wears 3 to 4 weeks with cuticle oil daily and gloves for cleaning.
- Removal: file through the top coat, soak in 100 percent acetone with a foil wrap for 10 to 15 minutes, and push the softened powder away. Do not pry.
- Keep jars closed between dips; powder absorbs moisture from the air and clumps. Pour used powder back through a sifter, never straight from the nail into the jar.
Dip hygiene: pouring, not dipping, for a shared jar
A dip jar that ten clients have put their fingers into is the objection most salons hear about dip, and the fix is a habit rather than a product. Pour a small amount of NuGenesis powder from the jar into a clean dappen dish or over the nail with a scoop, dip or pour from that, and discard or sift what is left; the jar itself never touches a client. A soft brush dusts the excess off the nail between coats so the second coat goes on even. The powder that has been used is not returned to the jar straight from the nail; if the salon reclaims it, it goes through a fine sifter first, and the sifted powder is used for the base coats where a clump would be filed away, not for the final color coat. Kept that way a jar stays free-flowing for its whole life, which for a 1 oz jar at a dip-first salon is a matter of months.
The NU, NL, and NG series: which to stock first
| Series | Stock first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| NU cremes (018 Royal Wedding, 022 Poolside, 028 Spring Love, 172 True Love, 220 Fresh Start) | Twelve to twenty jars: the nudes, pinks, a classic red, a white, and the season's two or three | The everyday dip requests and the French bed; most of these numbers also exist as the matching gel and lacquer and as the 3-in-1 |
| NL glitters (06 Boogie Nights, 12 Pink Fiesta, 20 Purple Rain, 30 Taking Chances) | Three or four jars | Accent nails and holiday sets; used a pinch at a time, so a jar lasts a season |
| NG series (610 Splish Splash, 611 Sea Foam) | As requested | Shades outside the NU numbering, bought by name when a client brings one in |
| Metallics, Sparkle, Glitz, NudeELLE collections | One collection at a time | A themed drop for the swatch wall; NudeELLE for the salon that sells nude dip sets by name |
NuGenesis numbers carry across the powder, the matching gel, the matching lacquer, and the 3-in-1 combo, so a jar that turns out to be a daily seller is reordered as the combo the next time, which puts the pedicure lacquer and the gel refill on the wall under the same number.
Why dip clients switch to NuGenesis, and why they stay
The set is odor-free, which is the reason a client who has stopped wearing acrylic because of the monomer smell comes back to enhancements through dip. It is lighter and more flexible than an acrylic overlay, so the client who found acrylic heavy keeps it on. And it soaks off, so removal is an acetone wrap rather than a file, which is what keeps a client on a dip cycle for years without the thinning that a drill removal leaves. The salon's side of the argument is speed: no lamp, no cure time, and a set that is dry when the activator goes on, so a dip appointment runs shorter than a gel manicure at the same ticket.
Wholesale pricing at ND Nails Supply
Every NuGenesis dip color and set ships at wholesale pricing for everyone, with no business license, no minimum order, and no membership fee. The collection sets put a whole palette on the wall in one order. Free shipping on orders $100+, and in-stock jars ordered before 2pm PT on weekdays leave the same day.