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Every three weeks, like clockwork, I spend roughly an hour and a half at my local nail salon getting my hard gel manicure touched up. And while my nail tech does a wonderful job, carving out time in my already packed schedule and coughing up nearly $100 per appointment has me wondering whether I could achieve the same flawless results at home. So, when I caught wind of Olive & June’s latest launch, a DIY dip powder manicure system promising up to 21 days of wear, I was more than intrigued.
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The nail care brand, beloved for its easy-to-use at-home manicure and pedicure systems, expanded its lineup with the new Dip Mani System, launching today, October 22. Designed to deliver long-lasting results without a UV lamp or electric nail drill, it sounded almost too good to be true. As a beauty writer, I’m no stranger to the seemingly endless DIY manicure options on the market, from UV-cured gel polishes to increasingly convincing press-ons. Still, as someone who takes her natural nails very seriously (I’ve spent ages growing out my long, witchy claws), I was particularly interested in finding an alternative that would help preserve their length and strength.
So, when I got the chance to try Olive & June’s new system ahead of its launch, I decided to skip my next salon appointment and see whether it really was as effortless as it sounded. Much to my surprise, I quickly got the hang of the application process in the hopes of achieving a glossy, salon-worthy manicure, all from the comfort of my couch while catching up on my favorite TV shows. Ahead, I share my candid thoughts and a step-by-step look at how the system works to help you decide whether it’s worth canceling your next salon appointment, too.
