ANC, short for Amazing Nail Concepts, is an acrylic dip system: a resin-based liquid combined with ultra-fine milled acrylic powder, set without a lamp. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks the four numbered ANC dip liquids in Markham, Ontario, in 0.5 oz brush bottles and 2 oz refills, for pickup or shipping across Canada.
ANC dip liquids at M1
| Step | Liquid | What it does | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 Prep | Removes oil from the nail plate | 0.5 oz |
| 2 | #2 Gel Base | Base coat the powder sticks to | 0.5 oz · 2 oz refill |
| 3 | #3 Activator | Hardens the layers | 0.5 oz · 2 oz refill |
| 4 | #4 Finish Gel | Air-dry glossy top coat | 0.5 oz · 2 oz refill |
How the four liquids work together
The numbers on the bottles are the order of use. #1 Prep takes oil off the nail. #2 Gel Base is brushed on and the nail is dipped into powder, usually two or three times. #3 Activator hardens the layers so the nail can be filed. #4 Finish Gel is the glossy top coat, and it air dries. Browse all dipping liquids and dipping powders.
Questions salons ask
Does ANC need a UV or LED lamp? No. The activator hardens the powder layers and the finish air dries.
How is ANC removed? ANC says to buff off the shine, hold acetone-soaked cotton on the nail and wrap it in foil; the product soaks off in 10 to 15 minutes.
Why did my #2 or #4 liquid go thick? ANC notes that these two thicken when powder or #3 Activator gets into the bottle. Wipe the brush before putting it back.
Is there a #1 Prep refill? We stock #1 Prep in the 0.5 oz bottle; the 2 oz refills are for #2, #3 and #4.