Empower nail film alternative

[Lilypie]

I'm still rubbish at nail art but determined to keep trying different techniques.

Have seen Mrs Grey's tutorial on art deco nails and fancy giving it a go but the empower nail films are quite expensive when I'm just starting out. Are there are cheaper alternatives out there or any homemade versions that have been tried and tested?

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[MrsHBeauty]

I saw a tip on a facebook page which says tonuse micro pore tape as an alternative.

A roll will cost less than £1 for the first aid supply section of boots etc.

I'm going to give it a try tomorrow. I have loads in my eyelash kit.

 

[Lilypie]

Ah fab thanks. I'm sure we've got some in our medicine cabinet, will give it a bash

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[happyfeet]

I bought micropore tape yesterday. Comes with a handy little dispenser.

I also bought some striping tape for more skinny lines.

Mini4mum has bought a roll of sticky back plastic and her colour pop rocks!

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[mini4mum]

I did this with Tesco Sticky Backed plastic which is a few metres long & costs £1!! It sticks perfectly to the nail without lifting!! 😄👍

 

[TheRealMrsGrey]

A UK Stockist is going to be announced very soon I believe for Empower Nail Art.

Sarah xx

 

[pinkiepromises]

Haha! I also did the sticky backed plastic! It worked ok, but I think the empower will be a bit more sticky! Snap picture!!

 

[Lilypie]

Fab thanks ladies, I shall try both suggestions. My shopping basket will be filled with sticky items tomorrow, that's not going to look weird at all!

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[VixenPortia]

Painters tape works great.

 

[Debsterxx]

Painters tape works great.

Is that the frog tape? X

 

[freda_nelson]

Sorry to jump on an old thread - but has a uk stockist for empower nail tape been releaed yet? I'm desperate to try some Art Deco designs but my tape keeps bleeding underneath

 

[twid]

Sorry to jump on an old thread - but has a uk stockist for empower nail tape been releaed yet? I'm desperate to try some Art Deco designs but my tape keeps bleeding underneath

Yep its; www.facebook.com/EmpowerNailArtUK

Really lovely lady, excellent products, super fast delivery.

Karaxxx

 

[TheRealMrsGrey]

Thanks Kara ☺️

Here's a link to the MSprints if you were after Empower for masking 😊

https://www.etsy.com/listing/210951095/msprints-single-sheets-random

 

[freda_nelson]

Thanks so much ladies.. off to order some!

 

[Charberry]

Thanks Kara ☺️

Here's a link to the MSprints if you were after Empower for masking 😊

https://www.etsy.com/listing/210951095/msprints-single-sheets-random

Sarah, can these be used successfully with vinylux or when peeling off will the vinylux come too? x

 

[TheRealMrsGrey]

Sarah, can these be used successfully with vinylux or when peeling off will the vinylux come too? x

I haven't tried hun so wouldn't wanna say yes or no. BUT! I would suggest if you were gonna do it, pull off before the VINYLUX dries, so literally go along one nail at a time 👍

This has given me an idea for a tutorial 😃 xx

 

[Charberry]

I haven't tried hun so wouldn't wanna say yes or no. BUT! I would suggest if you were gonna do it, pull off before the VINYLUX dries, so literally go along one nail at a time 👍

This has given me an idea for a tutorial 😃 xx

Would be fab if you did a tutorial! Other thought I had was to finish to topcoat, then once fully dry stick on film, paint and additive (or whatever the design), then peel off and topcoat again. That's potential quite a few layers though! x