Why We Don’t Sell Dipping Powder Systems — Protecting Your Clients and Your Craft

At Sixteen by Surmanti, we pride ourselves on supplying only the highest quality, safest, and most professional nail systems to salons and technicians who share our values. While dipping powder nails continue to trend in certain circles, you won’t find them in our product catalogue — and that’s no accident.

There’s a good reason we’ve taken a firm stance: **cross-contamination.**  
It’s one of the biggest risks in nail services today — and dip powders make it almost unavoidable.

The Hidden Hygiene Risk No One Talks About

Dip powder systems are often marketed as a "healthier" alternative to gels or acrylics. But here’s the truth: the standard dipping process involves **multiple clients placing their fingers directly into the same jar of powder.**
Even if hands are washed beforehand, that shared jar becomes a **breeding ground for bacteria, fungi, and viruses**. Nail techs and salon owners may not see the effects immediately — but infections like green nail syndrome (pseudomonas), fungal growth, or viral transmission (like HPV) can emerge days or weeks later.

These infections aren’t always visible until they’ve done significant damage — and by then, the salon’s reputation may already be at risk. “But We Use the Pour-Over Method…”
We’ve heard it many times:
“We don’t dip into the main jar — we pour over!”

While this method does reduce direct contamination, it’s far from foolproof. Why?
* Scooping tools must be sanitized between every client (often they’re not).
* Airborne nail dust and skin particles can still settle into open jars.
* Some salons still pour leftover powder back into the original container to reduce waste — immediately undoing any hygiene benefit.

In reality, unless a salon uses **single-use powder jars for each client and disposes of all leftovers**, the risk of contamination remains high.
Why We Refuse to Support a System Built on Risk
As a supplier, we don’t just offer products — we offer professional systems that are safe, controllable, and reliable.

Dipping powders:
* Lack control over structure and apex
* Rely on bulk, repetitive filing that damages the natural nail
* Are incredibly difficult to remove without harming the nail plate
* And most importantly, **introduce hygiene risks we consider unacceptable**
In our view, no amount of trendiness can outweigh the long-term damage to client
trust, nail health, and your business.

Our Commitment: Safer Systems That Deliver Better Results
We’re proud to support professional techs with systems that uphold the highest
standards. That’s why we focus on:
* **Builder gels and hard gels** for strength and structure
* **Soft gel and full-cover tips** for speed and flexibility
* **Soak-off systems** that protect the nail plate
* **Proper sanitizable tools and training**

With these systems, you gain control — not just over your design and durability, but also over sanitation and client safety. That’s what true professionalism looks like.
Final Thoughts: It’s Not Just About Nails — It’s About Integrity 
We know dipping powder is popular in some circles. But our goal isn’t to follow trends — it’s to protect and elevate our industry.

We won’t compromise your clients’ health for convenience. We won’t risk your reputation by promoting a flawed system. And we won’t sell a product we wouldn’t feel safe using ourselves.

At Sixteen by Surmanti, we stand with professionals who want better — for their clients, their careers, and their craft.
**Want to explore safer, smarter alternatives?**

Get in touch with our team or explore our professional gel systems — designed for excellence without compromise.