How do you do your french polish??

[mangofirst]

I use Essie polish, so I do First Base Basecoat, Picket Fence for the white, and if they don't have a preference to pink, I use Potato Fields over that, it's a creamy, natural glaze. I finish off with To Dry For topcoat.

 

[becki x]

I do base coat two white,pink then top coat,but i think i will give Gigi's method a try !!!!!

 

[angelxdevil]

I use:-

Stickey Base
White x 2
Pink
Shiney

 

[pennijar]

I have always done basecoat, white then sheer colour followed by topcoat. But may well try doing it the other way around as you guys do

Joan

 

[NaNa S]

I do: Orly Base Coat
One Coat of Pink Lilac
One Coat of Pure White
Finish with Top Coat and Glosser

 

[mysweetjordan]

I know, everyone here is so Creative devoted! That's cool though. personally I do

1.White tip with Essies Blanc. (Clean the smile line with a small brush)
2.1 coat Stickey over this
3.1 thin coat of Essies Madamoiselle or Allure
4.Cover with Seche Vite

 

[Lellipop]

Base Coat
Pink
white on the tip
Then top coat

 

[nailshine]

When painting french, this is mine :
first paint the french, making the smile line crispy with a brush and
nailremover, then i don't use pink, i always use a clear enamel on top
of the whole nail. Looks very natural and stays for about a week...
Do it the same way on my own toes... Very quick and lovely in summer!

grtz, Nailshine...

 

[Ozpot]

I used to do the pink first them white last but have found I get a much nicer finish doing it the other way round, still find French Manicure with Nail Enamels tricky and need a very steady hand! I much prefer the permenant French Manicure I do on gel enhancements.

 

[Anna Lee]

Stickey base Coat
1 thin coat of Beaux (my favorite colour for French)
One coat of Creme Puff (or 2 if necessary but usually not)
1 thin coat of Beaux
Super Shiney Top Coat

This creates a smooth even surface which looks perfect.

this is exactly what i do too....

thank god gigi does the same.. was beginning to wonder if i was doing something wrong......!!!

 

[Louise76]

I do many Creative P&W L&P but when I do a natural nail french polish i use:
Seche Clear (Base Coat)
Seche Blanc (for a natural look french) or Essie Blanc or Marshmallow (for a bright white finish)
Seche Rose
Seche Vite (Top Coat)

- one coat of each

Colours glide on beautifully and always last at least a week.

 

[IllumeGirl]

stickey
two coats of creme puff
1 coat of beau or negligee
super shiney
solar speed spray

 

[nemotail]

I usually do
Sticky
Cream Puff Tips
Negligee, Sheer Contentment or similar
Out the Door
Dry and Shine

But I have been having problems with the pink streaking.
On clients who need coverage I apply 2 coats of pink, which does help with the streaking but also covers the white.
On clients with nice nail beds I have been been missing out the pink all together and just using top-coat. Looks really fresh and clean and is brilliant for an express French
HTH
KxXx

 

[Blossom26]

ATM I just do my own using Nails inc American as a base then a ivory/white tip followed by top coat. Haven't got any creative enamels (yet) :cry: .

 

[Glorsclaws]

On clients with nice nail beds I have been been missing out the pink all together and just using top-coat. Looks really fresh and clean and is brilliant for an express French
HTH
KxXx

I often do this on my own nails, looks neat & is real quick!

 

[Sparklepink]

I often do this on my own nails, looks neat & is real quick!

thats cos you have nice beds hunnio..... its nt fair im stuck with horrid diddys......lol:lol:

 

[tracey louise]

i hate painting a french manicure by hand.i always think an airbrush looks better,although i dont have one.thats why i use a white tip then pink acrylic.i personally think it looks better.xxxxxxxxx

 

[dingbat]

Hello, can I just ask about the nail fresh thing, do you use a base coat first cause I wondered if the nail fresn would take the base coat off? Just asking beacuse I am going to be doing manicures soon and what would be best.
kind regardsxx

 

[jojosnails]

Stickey base Coat
1 thin coat of Beaux (my favorite colour for French)
One coat of Creme Puff (or 2 if necessary but usually not)
1 thin coat of Beaux
Super Shiney Top Coat

This creates a smooth even surface which looks perfect.

I've never tried a coat of the pinky colour under and over the white, going to have to give that a try!

 

[jojosnails]

ATM I just do my own using Nails inc American as a base then a ivory/white tip followed by top coat. Haven't got any creative enamels (yet) :cry: .

Nothing wrong with Nails Inc though! I worked for them last year in their Bristol branch! Loved it, fab brand!