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First attempt inverted nail application gel
Tricky
12-07-07
This is my first attempt at the inverted nail application using glitter mixed with clear gel and sculpting pink

once the tip was placed and cured all i did was refine the shape of the free edge nothing else was touched with the file

all i can say is wow wow wow i love...
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13-07-07, 12:27 AM

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I am not convinced still atm how do you build a nice apex and what about air bubbles getting trapped under the tip ?
not looking to convince anyone just sharing my little experiment and i love them.
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13-07-07, 06:11 AM

So did you file the end of the tip round to do zone 3?

What about applying a bonding layer of gel? I probably would've done that, so it'll be interesting to see how they hold up without it.

I really want to try it, but I've got some lovely glitter fades on at the moment that I'm not ready to part with. Hmmm no guinea pig in sight.

btw- They look great. The only thing I would say is the lower arch looks a little rough.
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13-07-07, 06:53 AM

Thanks a lot for being the pioneer when i comes to the inverted nail art!
It,s really cool that you shared it with us!
It does look very easy to use... i am tempted to go and buy them myself and have a play with it aswell. The proces looks fun to apply them. Can i only ask how much they cost?

Thanks again for sharing and the step-by-step pictures!!!
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13-07-07, 07:22 AM

All i used for the moulds were cheep clear tips turned the other way round

I have brought no special moulds for this application
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13-07-07, 07:25 AM

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So did you file the end of the tip round to do zone 3?

What about applying a bonding layer of gel? I probably would've done that, so it'll be interesting to see how they hold up without it.

I really want to try it, but I've got some lovely glitter fades on at the moment that I'm not ready to part with. Hmmm no guinea pig in sight.

btw- They look great. The only thing I would say is the lower arch looks a little rough.

yes i applyed a thin bonding layer of gel to the nail plate cured before applying the tip hths

yes still working on my lower arch

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13-07-07, 07:59 AM

i am confused lol (doesn't take much) if product is set how does the tip come away?
would it still come away with acrylic? sorry for being dumb but this little geek confused!
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13-07-07, 08:04 AM

clever cookieinterested to hear how they last matey !

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13-07-07, 08:41 AM

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i am confused lol (doesn't take much) if product is set how does the tip come away?
would it still come away with acrylic? sorry for being dumb but this little geek confused!
Exactly the question I was wondering?? Thanks for sharing by the way
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13-07-07, 09:05 AM

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i am confused lol (doesn't take much) if product is set how does the tip come away?
would it still come away with acrylic? sorry for being dumb but this little geek confused!
i think for gel, it would seperate relatively easily, because it does not stick well to a smooth surface.

i think you would have more difficulties with l/p acrylic though when using a regular tip for a mould as the acrylic chemicals sort of 'eat into' the plastic tip and bond with it much more readily than gel would.

definately worth an experiment though, it might work fine.

BRAVO TRICKY FOR HAVING A GO.
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13-07-07, 09:20 AM

Yes, well done for having a go and sharing. Not sure you could do this with L&P just with tips instead of moulds as I think it would stick fast but gel not so sticky on smooth surfaces.
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13-07-07, 09:27 AM

well done for trying!!! might give it a go! xx
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13-07-07, 09:36 AM

I did wonder if a back to front tip would work........... and now I know!!
Did you cure zone 1 before applying Zs 2&3?

I will give it a go with L&P.
It should come away I would have thought? Forms release easy enough........

Thanks for sharing.
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13-07-07, 10:11 AM

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Here are a few more pictures you lot

Step 2 is just checking the pink will fit
ooooh I like that!
does the tip peel off ok after curing? Sorry if it sounds a daft question I am just trying to get my head round it, could be good for me as my smiles sometimes end up a bit like this
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13-07-07, 11:49 AM

Wow, I think this is very good !

I'm not too bad applying fancy NNO on my left hand, but am useless at doing it on my right hand

So this might just be the solution to my problem.

As for apexes, I think that is easily remedied by applying a layer of clear gel over your finished nail, turn nails upside down (palms facing up), wait for 30 secs, cure and voilą !


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13-07-07, 12:16 PM

Ooh looks good, dont really think I'll do it myself as it prob would take me longer as I'm so used to the old way but love having tips n tricks to pass onto students. Can see alot of techs trying it out - well done photos were very clear
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