I have searched.. promise..

[littlegrohl]

but i cant find an answer to my little problem!

I have perchased these funky little nail tips.. the sort you get on Ebay, that are already designed.. I put one on to try.. it said no blending needed.. so i scored the inside of the tip and applied creative retention+ pink over the top.. using one ball for Zone 1+2 and then a smaller ball for zone 3 in reverse.. Zone 3 didnt take properly as when i filed (very softly) i took of some of the nail art.. tried adding more the next time but it didnt adhere to the tip..
I have played with these tips TRYING to take the shine off without taking off the art, but alas.. i keep bloody doing it!!
I want them for a party as they are perfect for my outfit, they cost a pretty penny!! anyone ever used pre-fab tips before? and does anyone have any tips to help me take off the shine without faffing them up?:green:

 

[VHunter]

Pre-designed tips are said to not need etching.. but I dont find that to be true.

Use a yellow block buffer, and lightly swipe across the tips. Don't actually buff them, if that makes sense? Just enough to say that you did swipe the surface. I find that by doing that, my uv gel sticks just fine.

Anything coarser than a yellow block will remove the design.

Hth's
:hug:

 

[littlegrohl]

took your advice and it worked!! Thanks so much

This is why i love being a Geek!! I would have destroyed numerous tips before working out what to do.. or worse given up on using them alltogether!!

Thanks Vicky!

 

[Sassy Hassy]

Oooh don't call her Vicky ... you'll be in trouble :lol::lol::lol::lol: I've been there, done that and got the black eye. Only joking Victoria, you know I love you more than my luggage!:hug:

 

[littlegrohl]

Oooh don't call her Vicky ... you'll be in trouble :lol::lol::lol::lol: I've been there, done that and got the black eye. Only joking Victoria, you know I love you more than my luggage!:hug:

I have been sweating about that!!! I have a mate who is Victoria and hates being called Vicky!!!
Totally understandable... sorry about that.. lesson learned and all that Jazz!
:green::green::green:

 

[jnail]

Have used these & still do, sometimes I "swipe' & sometimes I don't.

If you don't lightly "swipe" with a white block buff make sure you cap the sidewalls and free egde.

Use clear powder or gel to bring out the colour & design of the tip once buffed to a high shine, top coat or UV Finishing Gloss application.

At times if the seam between tip & nail is visible, I'll add a small "swipe" of glimmer powder from CND to even the appearance.


Razzle Dazzle your done

Have a great night out


HtH

XX J XX

 

[VHunter]

Oooh don't call her Vicky ... you'll be in trouble :lol::lol::lol::lol: I've been there, done that and got the black eye. Only joking Victoria, you know I love you more than my luggage!:hug:

SHE SAID THE "V" WORD:evil::grr:

LOL
Geez, I hope that you love me more than your luggage (is that a compliment?:|)
LOL
It's ok, I still love ya.:wink2:
(ok, so do I duct-tape her and put her in the closet with my latest victims?)

Littlegrohl, You're most welcome, glad to have been of help.
:hug:

 

[littlegrohl]

At times if the seam between tip & nail is visible, I'll add a small "swipe" of glimmer powder from CND to even the appearance.


Razzle Dazzle your done

Have a great night out


HtH



XX J XX

Thanks for the tip.. I had wondered about that.. :green:

 

[Sassy Hassy]

Geez, I hope that you love me more than your luggage (is that a compliment?:|)

:hug:

It's a quote from the film Steel Magnolias - one of my all time fave films. I still blub every time I see it, and laugh at all of Shirley Mclean's one liners. If you haven't seen it then get it, you'll love it!