Frequently asked questions
What do the Young Nails Cover powders cost?
Individual 45g jars in the Cover color series run $13.00 each at the wholesale tier. The 22-color master 45g set runs $275.00 total, which works out to roughly $12.50 per jar at scale, a small per-unit saving plus the time saved on a single-order foundation purchase. Cover Peach, Cover Pink, Cover Earth, Cover Rosebud, and Cover Taupe are the most-stocked shades in the natural-tone palette.
What's the difference between Pro Acrylic Kit Speed, Core, and Ultimate?
All three Pro Acrylic Kits run $99.00 at ND. Speed is the fast-set acrylic configuration for salons doing high-volume service where quick monomer-to-powder set time matters most. Core is the standard balanced configuration, the typical entry kit for a new salon stocking Young Nails for the first time. Ultimate is the premium kit with the broadest set of brushes, powders, and finishing tools for full acrylic service tier.
Should I buy a Trial Kit or jump straight to a Pro Kit?
The two Trial Kits at $19.99 each let a technician test the Young Nails acrylic system or the companion Synergy gel system before committing $99 to a Pro Kit. Trial Kits are sized for personal practice or small client testing, not for daily salon production. If you already know the brand and the system, skip the Trial and go straight to Pro Core. If you're evaluating, the Trial Kit is the lower-risk start.
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 Young Nails 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 Young Nails Acrylic Powder hub
This hub carries 33 SKUs from Young Nails focused on the acrylic powder service tier.
The mix breaks down as roughly 25 individual 45g powder jars in the Cover color series, plus three Pro Acrylic Kit configurations, two Trial Kits, a 22-color master set, and a single cross-line Synergy gel trial kit included for salons starting the brand from scratch.
The Cover color series in 45g jars
The Cover series is the natural-tone acrylic powder line: Cover Peach, Cover Pink, Cover Earth, Cover Rosebud, Cover Taupe, and similar neutral-to-warm shades designed to cover the natural nail bed for a clean overlay or sculpted extension start.
Each individual 45g jar runs $13.00 at the wholesale tier. The 22-color master set ships at $275.00, which works out to roughly $12.50 per jar, a small per-unit saving plus the time saved on a single-order foundation purchase.
The Pro Acrylic Kit options
Young Nails offers three Pro Acrylic Kit configurations at $99.00 each.
- Pro Acrylic Kit Speed: the fast-set acrylic kit for salons running high-volume service who need quick monomer-to-powder ratios.
- Pro Acrylic Kit Core: the standard balanced kit, the typical entry point for new salon stocking.
- Pro Acrylic Kit Ultimate: the premium kit with the broadest set of brushes, powders, and finishing tools.
Two Trial Kits at $19.99 each let new technicians test the acrylic system or the companion Synergy gel system before committing to a Pro Kit.
Pricing at ND for Young Nails
Individual 45g Cover powders run $13.00 each. The 22-color master set runs $275.00 ($12.50 per jar at scale). Pro Acrylic Kits run $99.00 across the three configurations. Trial Kits run $19.99 each for first-time customers.
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 acrylic powder application
- Prep: shape the natural nail, push back cuticles, gentle buff to remove surface shine, wipe with nail dehydrator.
- Primer: apply an acid-free or acidic primer depending on nail bed oiliness, air dry 30 seconds.
- Ratio dip: dip a clean acrylic brush in monomer liquid, then touch the brush belly to the Cover powder 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.
- 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 Young Nails acrylic powder jars closed tightly when not in use. Acrylic powder draws moisture from humid air and clumps if left open.
Store monomer liquid in a temperature-stable area away from open flames. The EMA-family monomer 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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