I have been growing my nails out. I decided to get dip because I know that it can provide the extra strength that I was looking for while also allowing me to keep my nails done. The first time I got it done, it only lasted for 1.5 weeks. However, I decided to go back because I liked that my nails grew (as they normally do) and they did not chip. I just got the dip done and I hate it. One, it looks like gel nail polish. Two, they filed my nails down so low that it burnt and I said something about it, but that's not the point. They really don't know what they're doing there. I already know my nails will be weak when I take the dip off at the end of next weekend. I'm never going back there again. I feel that this was done on purpose because I stressed that I was growing my nails out and wanted to maintain their healthiness. From now and on, I'm doing my own nails. I'm tired of the nail salons, their products, and the fact that they damage your nails while doing them; all of this defeats the purpose of deep!!! I wish I hadn't even gone there. I know I have to cut my nails and wait a month until they regain their strength.