While long nails can instantly make any outfit look more put together, they can often be impractical.

According toL’Oreal, nail polish lasts only for a few days, chipping within a week.

Afterwards, the three step process starts with using a bonder that acts as an adhesive for the powder.

Short pink nails next to pink and white flowers

Once the excess powder is brushed away, a top coat is applied.

They also last much longer than gel and acrylic nails, holding out for up to six weeks.

Unlike gel manicures, they require no UV light, which can damage the skin on your hands.

Gold star dip powder manicure

Taking off the manicure is similar to that of theremoval process for gel nails.

Using a nail file, buff off the top coat until the shiny layer has disappeared.

Dip cotton balls in acetone and wrap them around each nail using aluminum foil.

After about 10-15 minutes, remove the covering and wipe off any leftover powder with the acetone-soaked cotton.