acrylic powder

Manicure sculpting medium

Acrylic powder is a fine polymer dust used in nail salons to create artificial nail extensions.

Mixed with liquid monomer, it forms a moldable paste that hardens when exposed to air: She watched the technician apply acrylic powder to build up her nails.

The material can be shaped, filed, and painted once set.

Related
  • nailMetal fastener or keratin plate
  • nail techFingertip beautification specialist
  • polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
  • dipBrief immersion or condiment
  • brushBristled cleaning tool

sculpt · nail art · manicure · cure · salon · full set · tips · extension · nail bed · dust · file · buff · set · harden · clear · pink · white · overlay

Opposites
nail enhancement product type

acrylic powdergel

Wobbly semi-solid substance

gel polish · shellac · dip powder · nail polish · lacquer

material state/form

acrylic powderliquid

Free-flowing substance

gel · monomer · paste · cream

Family

acrylic, powder, acrylics, powders, powdered, powdery

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G