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Glimmer Jo Jo
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I use sea shell pink.
exceptionail
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Not too sure if this is the best place to ask, but when I search IBD I get no results 😪
When I'm applying nail art with JG I am finding its just wearing off.
I'm applying:
base coat,
colour (2-3 coats depending on shade)
Wipe off tacky layer
Then apply design using acrylic paint
Apply JG top coat
The design wears away. What do you fellow geeks do differently? I have tried not wiping the tacky layer but that was worse.
The gel polish is staying in place, it's just the nail art is wearing away.
Any tips would be really appreciated.
When I'm applying nail art with JG I am finding its just wearing off.
I'm applying:
base coat,
colour (2-3 coats depending on shade)
Wipe off tacky layer
Then apply design using acrylic paint
Apply JG top coat
The design wears away. What do you fellow geeks do differently? I have tried not wiping the tacky layer but that was worse.
The gel polish is staying in place, it's just the nail art is wearing away.
Any tips would be really appreciated.
katie_deanne
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Not too sure if this is the best place to ask, but when I search IBD I get no results 😪
When I'm applying nail art with JG I am finding its just wearing off.
I'm applying:
base coat,
colour (2-3 coats depending on shade)
Wipe off tacky layer
Then apply design using acrylic paint
Apply JG top coat
The design wears away. What do you fellow geeks do differently? I have tried not wiping the tacky layer but that was worse.
The gel polish is staying in place, it's just the nail art is wearing away.
Any tips would be really appreciated.
I've found this a few times and sometimes all it takes is another layer of topcoat
mrslamps
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Yes it's the only colour I have a problem with so now opt for Ivory tower which is an off white with a little glitter in it and it's lovely 👌
mrslamps
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exceptionail
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I've found this a few times and sometimes all it takes is another layer of topcoat
I will give this a try. Thank you.
I am finding the colour polish is wearing away sometimes too so i may just opt for a second layer of polish as standard.
Either that or I'm just applying the top coat way too thin or maybe not curing long enough.
Possibilities are endless..... Lol! X
Sharny
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Do you have any pictures of this at all ? X
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Sharny
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Does anyone have any pictures of a french done with seashell pink and macaroon? I'm trying to decide which gives better coverage. Also what white is best for French as I keep hearing mixed reviews x
Does anyone have any pictures of a french done with seashell pink and macaroon? I'm trying to decide which gives better coverage. Also what white is best for French as I keep hearing mixed reviews x
Bel's Gels
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The first photo is french stamping using Seashell Pink (2 coats) and white stamping polish.
The second photo is 3 coats of Macaroon.
IMO Seashell is best for French, Macaroon is too pink. You might be able to get away with one coat of Macaroon, it would depend on the look you are going for.
The second photo is 3 coats of Macaroon.
IMO Seashell is best for French, Macaroon is too pink. You might be able to get away with one coat of Macaroon, it would depend on the look you are going for.
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Bel's Gels
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Here are two French manicures using Seashell Pink and Whipped Cream
Sharny
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Thank you, I like both but see what you mean about macaroon, how many coats did you use of whipped cream please?
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littlemiss-32
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Where can I buy retro rosette from the floral metric collection? Can't see it on graftons website??
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Bel's Gels
Qualified Nail Technician
Hi Sharny, when I do a french manicure I start off by doing my prep then base coat.
I then do one layer of Whipped cream on the tip then cure. I then do a layer of seashell pink over the whole nail, including tip, and cure. Then I do another of the pink and cure. I then do another layer of whipped cream and cure, then finish with a coat of top coat and cure.
For tidying up the smile line on the white layers, I used a tiny angled brush dipped in Isopropyl Alcohol.
HTH
Pashaboutnails
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Can anyone recommend a colour similar to CND Crimson Sash or Masquerade (dark red/wine/burgandy)?
I am thinking Bella Boudoir but it may be a bit light???
Bustled Up is also a possibility, but it looks more brown and like Dark Lava, but it is difficult to tell from a photo.
I am thinking Bella Boudoir but it may be a bit light???
Bustled Up is also a possibility, but it looks more brown and like Dark Lava, but it is difficult to tell from a photo.
Shiny_Object
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Whatever you choose, make sure you don't get Mogul. That is the worst color I've worked with. Patchy, no amount of stirring helps with that, it shrinks back even though i dry-brush the base coat, absolutely horrible. I wanted to cry happy tears when it finished and i could trow the bottle away
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Pashaboutnails
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Thank you. I did consider Mogul but I want a high frost/shimmer and not a creme. I am glad I ruled it out.
Bel's Gels
Qualified Nail Technician
You are correct in saying Bustled Up has a brownish tinge to it. Bella Boudour is very similar to Indian Sari, it has more of a purple look to it than burgandy.
I am not familiar with those cnd colours. Do you have any photos?
Pashaboutnails
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Thank you for responding. I will post a picture when I get the chance.
Bel's Gels
Qualified Nail Technician
I had a look online at the colours and I would suggest you look at ibd Brandy Wine, Scarlett Obsession & Maui Sunset. Sorry but although I have all these colours, I dont have swatches of any of these on hands so show you.
