SNS nails—or dip powder manicures—involve dipping the nails in colored powder while applying layers of adhesive in between. Here's what else you should know.

Acrylic powders are available in range of colours, but normal and gel polishes are often preferred to give the nail a glossy finish, with the latter needing to be cured under a UV lamp.

Like gel manicures, there's a right and wrong way to remove dip powder from the nails. Of course, a professional removal session, when done correctly, is the way to go. But if you have to take ...