Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 396 of 484
What is the key chemistry-and-application difference between traditional acrylic and dip-powder nail enhancements?
a.Acrylic uses a liquid monomer mixed with polymer powder that polymerizes in air; dip powder uses a cyanoacrylate-based resin that is layered with colored powder
b.Acrylic is applied with water only; dip powder requires no resin
c.Acrylic cures under UV light; dip powder cures under LED light
d.They are exactly the same product sold under two names
Explanation
Acrylic combines a liquid methacrylate monomer with a polymer powder, polymerizing in air without a lamp. Dip powder uses a cyanoacrylate (resin/glue) base in which colored powder is embedded layer by layer and sealed. Neither cures with light in the typical sense, unlike gel polish.
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