Jeni Giles
Well-Known Member
I was right with you until you admitted gel...sarah haslam said:Okay there have been a lot of peeps with hang ups lately (including myself) when posting in case they get "shot down in flames" so I think it's time to get back to having fun on this site lol! So with the theme running about ping-pong nails I'd like to tell you how I do my nails - very cheap cos most products can be found in your kitchen!
Begin with consultation - what are the best pubs in town
I start by sanitising - bit of bleach works wonders - you know the one that kills 99% of germs.
Then it's the cuticles, push back with a desert knife and cut liberally with kitchen scissors
prepare nail plate with sand paper - only a fine grit though, wouldn't want to do any damage.
apply tips (tips, tips what can I use for tips) Okay let's sculpt with tin foil cos I can't think what to use for tips.
Apply white toothpaste gel (well I'm a gel girl so you really didn't expect me to find a substitute for l&p did you!) to zone one, and then pink toothpaste gel (you could use blue for a special nail art effect) to zones 2 & 3 - not too thick mind wouldn't want them to look unnatural!
Cure in microwave for 3mins
Buff to a high shine!!!
Sell Flora oil as aftercare
Hope I haven't missed anything ...................... unless you know better!
Forever French is my calling, so I believe I'd use pre-tailored pistachio shells for the tips and light karo corn syrup for the overlay in zones 2 and 3. Back fills will be tricky, but the flour (cake flour would be best) will have to work.