How to Apply Purple Professional Acrylic Powder – Complete Step-by-Step Manual

The Acrylic Powder System from Purple Professional is one of the strongest and most durable enhancement systems. Acrylic provides maximum strength, sculpting control and long-lasting wear. This technique is ideal for clients who need strong, stable nails, overlays or longer extensions.

1. Nail Preparation

Proper prep is essential for acrylic adhesion:

• Sanitize hands
• Push back cuticles and remove cuticle residue
• Buff the natural nail with 180 grit
• Remove dust
• Apply Nail Prep
• Apply the correct primer:

Nail Type	Recommended Primer
Normal nails	No Acid Primer
Oily or lifting-prone nails	Primer SOS
Maximum adhesion	Bond Promotor

2. Prepare the Acrylic System

You will need:

• Acrylic Powder (Clear, Pink, White, Cover)
• Purple Professional Monomer
• Dappen dish
• Acrylic brush (#8 or #10)
• Nail forms or tips

3. Picking the Perfect Acrylic Bead

Dip your brush into monomer, remove excess, then touch the acrylic powder to form a bead. The bead should be smooth, not dry, not runny, and easy to mold.

4. Acrylic Application

Step 1 — Cuticle Area

Place a small bead near the cuticle and gently pat it into place. Avoid touching the skin.

Step 2 — Build the Apex

Place a medium bead at the stress point. Sculpt the apex, keeping the sidewalls slim. Acrylic begins setting quickly, so work efficiently.

Step 3 — Free Edge

Apply a bead at the free edge and shape the length. Blend everything smoothly.

5. Refining & Filing

After acrylic hardens (2–3 minutes):

• File sidewalls
• Perfect the cuticle area
• Refine apex structure
• Buff the surface if needed

6. Colour or Top Coat Finish

Natural Finish:

• Apply Top Coat 2Way No Wipe

Gel Polish Finish:

• Apply gel colour in thin layers
• Cure each layer
• Seal with top coat

7. Aftercare

• Use cuticle oil daily
• Wear gloves for cleaning
• Avoid using nails as tools
• Return every 3–4 weeks for maintenance

8. Removal of Acrylic

Acrylic can be removed with acetone:

• File off the top layer
• Soak in acetone 15–20 minutes
• Gently push product away
• Buff and hydrate

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Beads too dry → lifting
• Beads too wet → flooding
• Touching skin → lifting
• Apex too thin → breakage
• Incorrect mix ratio → crystallization

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With proper technique, Purple Professional Acrylic Powder delivers exceptional strength, precise control and long-lasting, salon-quality results.