I tried this new technique called Dipping. Costs a tad more, but definitely worth the expense. I will never go back to gel or acrylic. I'm sold on this new fancy way of doing nails. In the pic showing the cadillac symbol in the background shows my nails with the dipping method. All my natural nails 100% no filing, no nail tips, no chemicals on my nails. I'm posting to share with everyone that is picky like I am with my nails to try this new method. You can thank me later. Just try it once. You will be impressed.