Nail polish drama

Thinkpink · **Nail polish drama -** 14-01-06, 11:56 AM

Does any one have advice on how to stop pale coloured nail polish, especially milky pale pinks and creams from turning out streaky. These colours are popular with my older clients, and I am never satisfied with the finished result. Thanks

ValencianNails · 14-01-06, 11:58 AM

I suppose that all depends on the quality of the polish used, I don't get streaks with my polishes. You might find you have to apply 3 coats of pale polish to compensate.

Bagpuss · 14-01-06, 12:01 PM

are you rolling the bottle between your hands first to mix the colours..some of the color pigments may have separated and just need mixing back together again...dont shake the bottle though....lol xx

nailcouture · 14-01-06, 12:04 PM

It might not actually be your technique, but the brand of polish that you might be using or the brush that is in the bottle. The polish inside the bottle might be a little thick possibly? Having said that Seche do some pale colours and they are specifically formulated to not streak(So they say) but i don't seem to have a problem with them.

HTH

Thinkpink · 14-01-06, 12:31 PM

Thanks for the replies. The polish I am using is Misa, all the other colours are ok, its just the milky coloured pink. I use a base coat. and apply 2 coats of the colour, then a quick dry top coat. It just doesn't seem to blend together like the other colours.at first I thought it was the polish itself until a client came in with her own polish that was like a cream colour. Same problem

now I cringe when a client asks for one of THOSE type of colours! Oh and yes I do roll the bottle in my hands to mix the colour.What on earth am I doing wrong!

ValencianNails · 14-01-06, 12:38 PM

maybe it's a colour pigment problem?
it could be worth your while getting in touch with the manufacturers to explain your problem and see what they have to say about it...

marine · 14-01-06, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinkpink

Does any one have advice on how to stop pale coloured nail polish, especially milky pale pinks and creams from turning out streaky. These colours are popular with my older clients, and I am never satisfied with the finished result. Thanks

I have this problem as well, i've used mavala and opi and they streak i thought it was me.I will have to get some creative polish.
Rachel .

Katmoz33 · 14-01-06, 02:24 PM

the pale colours from creative dont tend to streak...they have a nice selection too HTH

ValencianNails · 14-01-06, 02:27 PM

OPI and Mavala streaking? is it possible some of the streaking could be down to how much pressure is applied to the brush and how much polish you have 'loaded' onto it?
have a look at the tutorial, it could help

Precision Polishing tutorial

marine · 14-01-06, 02:48 PM

Yes,the streaking could be down to me i'm not very good i need loads more practice.I will take a look at that tutorial,thanks for your help sandi.
Rachel x

Thinkpink · 14-01-06, 10:47 PM

Thanks, I will take a look at the tutorial as well. Fingers crossed!

IllumeGirl · 15-01-06, 06:49 AM

hi karen, i find pale creams do have a tendency to streak, those with a slight shimmer tend not to, or maybe its my application,guess i better look at the tutorial too!

talented talons · 15-01-06, 09:17 AM

You must always remember to apply very thin layers of polish and do two or three layers as applying the polish too thick in one coat can cause streaking.

The first layer may look slightly uneven, but a second coat will even it out.

Thinkpink · 16-01-06, 08:18 AM

Have just received my new order of 'Lish" french polish collection. Used the 'pink sheen' it has a slight shimmer as Melody Jane says NO STREAKS!!! yeah!! My Misa French (creamy)Pink is going straight in the bin. Now i know this doesnt really solve my polish problem if some one wants a creamy pink, But it helps with my french manicure for now.

Thinkpink Geeklin Posts: 69 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast- Australia	Nail polish drama - 14-01-06, 11:56 AM Does any one have advice on how to stop pale coloured nail polish, especially milky pale pinks and creams from turning out streaky. These colours are popular with my older clients, and I am never satisfied with the finished result. Thanks

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ValencianNails Positivity rules! Posts: 18,521 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Valencia, España	14-01-06, 11:58 AM I suppose that all depends on the quality of the polish used, I don't get streaks with my polishes. You might find you have to apply 3 coats of pale polish to compensate.

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Bagpuss Sleepy Geek Zzzzzzzz Posts: 14,279 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: uk	14-01-06, 12:01 PM are you rolling the bottle between your hands first to mix the colours..some of the color pigments may have separated and just need mixing back together again...dont shake the bottle though....lol xx

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nailcouture Geeky Posts: 232 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South London	14-01-06, 12:04 PM It might not actually be your technique, but the brand of polish that you might be using or the brush that is in the bottle. The polish inside the bottle might be a little thick possibly? Having said that Seche do some pale colours and they are specifically formulated to not streak(So they say) but i don't seem to have a problem with them. HTH

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Thinkpink Geeklin Posts: 69 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast- Australia	14-01-06, 12:31 PM Thanks for the replies. The polish I am using is Misa, all the other colours are ok, its just the milky coloured pink. I use a base coat. and apply 2 coats of the colour, then a quick dry top coat. It just doesn't seem to blend together like the other colours.at first I thought it was the polish itself until a client came in with her own polish that was like a cream colour. Same problem now I cringe when a client asks for one of THOSE type of colours! Oh and yes I do roll the bottle in my hands to mix the colour.What on earth am I doing wrong!

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ValencianNails Positivity rules! Posts: 18,521 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Valencia, España	14-01-06, 12:38 PM maybe it's a colour pigment problem? it could be worth your while getting in touch with the manufacturers to explain your problem and see what they have to say about it...

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Katmoz33 Uber geek Posts: 1,425 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire	14-01-06, 02:24 PM the pale colours from creative dont tend to streak...they have a nice selection too HTH

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ValencianNails Positivity rules! Posts: 18,521 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Valencia, España	14-01-06, 02:27 PM OPI and Mavala streaking? is it possible some of the streaking could be down to how much pressure is applied to the brush and how much polish you have 'loaded' onto it? have a look at the tutorial, it could help Precision Polishing tutorial

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marine Moderate geek Posts: 84 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: milton keynes	14-01-06, 02:48 PM Yes,the streaking could be down to me i'm not very good i need loads more practice.I will take a look at that tutorial,thanks for your help sandi. Rachel x

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Thinkpink Geeklin Posts: 69 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast- Australia	14-01-06, 10:47 PM Thanks, I will take a look at the tutorial as well. Fingers crossed!

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IllumeGirl Uber geek Posts: 1,592 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: australia	15-01-06, 06:49 AM hi karen, i find pale creams do have a tendency to streak, those with a slight shimmer tend not to, or maybe its my application,guess i better look at the tutorial too!

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talented talons Master Artist Posts: 3,181 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: essex	15-01-06, 09:17 AM You must always remember to apply very thin layers of polish and do two or three layers as applying the polish too thick in one coat can cause streaking. The first layer may look slightly uneven, but a second coat will even it out.

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Thinkpink Geeklin Posts: 69 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast- Australia	16-01-06, 08:18 AM Have just received my new order of 'Lish" french polish collection. Used the 'pink sheen' it has a slight shimmer as Melody Jane says NO STREAKS!!! yeah!! My Misa French (creamy)Pink is going straight in the bin. Now i know this doesnt really solve my polish problem if some one wants a creamy pink, But it helps with my french manicure for now.

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