C8 Brand Spotlight · No. 09
Meet Chisel
The ombre powder pioneers — built with the nail tech community since 2014
Chisel: The Ombre Powder Pioneers
Chisel is a professional nail care brand founded in 2014 by David Hoang and best known for its 2-in-1 acrylic and dipping powders — including the Dipping Ombre Powder it introduced in 2017. Rooted in the Vietnamese nail community of Sacramento, California, Chisel builds powders, gels, liquids and tools for working techs, in sizes from 2oz jars to 5lb salon buckets.
Ask any tech who does ombre sets for a living and Chisel comes up fast. It's the powder line that made seamless pink-and-white fades a bread-and-butter service — and at C8 Nail Supply we stock it deep, from single jars to the big refills salons burn through.
The Story
Chisel was founded in 2014 by David Hoang, inspired by the pioneering spirit of the Vietnamese community in Sacramento, California — the community that brought the nail profession to the forefront in the US. From the start, the brand focused on artistic tools for nail artists, introducing products like its 3D stamp and edger. Then in 2017, after rigorous testing, Chisel launched its Dipping Ombre Powder — a product the brand is now known for across the industry, built to deliver salon-speed ombre with real convenience. Today Chisel is run by a founding team of nail industry veterans — David Hoang, Phong Tran, Tran Hung and R&D director Thong Vu — and keeps growing its lineup with input from the tech community, backed by its own educator program and classes.
What Chisel Is Known For
Tech Favorites at C8
What Techs Love About It
Across the pro community, Chisel earns steady praise for three things: the ombre blends that fade cleanly without hours of hand-mixing, the 2-in-1 versatility that lets one powder wall cover both dip and acrylic services, and the salon economics of stepping up from jars to 12oz refills and 5lb buckets as a color proves itself. It's a line built by techs, for techs — and it shows.
Chisel FAQ
Who makes Chisel and where is it based?
Chisel was founded in 2014 by David Hoang, inspired by the Vietnamese nail community of Sacramento, California, and is run by a founding team of nail industry veterans.
What is Chisel best known for?
Its Dipping Ombre Powder, introduced in 2017, and its 2-in-1 powders that work for both dip and acrylic application.
Can Chisel powder be used for both dip and acrylic?
Yes — Chisel's 2-in-1 formula is designed to perform as a dipping powder and as a sculpting acrylic powder with monomer.
Where can I buy Chisel?
C8 Nail Supply carries Chisel in 2oz jars, 12oz refills and 5lb buckets, plus gels and liquids. Browse the collection below or call us at 714-868-7088 for volume orders.