Inverted Forever French with Brisa...

[HeatherDavis]

Ok, this isn't about real critique, because I already know what I don't like about what I did, this was an EXPERIMENT.

This is Brisa Gel applied to the back of a clear tip, then pressed onto my prepped and base layer-applied nail plate.

I need to figure out how to build up the apex properly, I didn't "smoosh" it out from the sides, and I filed around the cuticle and sidewalls to get it flush, then applied finish gloss.

So as I said- AN EXPERIMENT. This is mainly an opportunity to play with a new idea.

Here are 2 other views:

 

[HeatherDavis]

OK I just tried it again...

 

[emma m]

Well done, i think these are fab.

have you applied them using a tip instead of using a popit?
Dont laugh but i had a go at applying a L&P to the inside of a tip and then placing it onto my nail to see if that would act as a mould until i got my hands on some popits but guess what i got the bloody thing stuck and had to soak it off!:cry:

 

[Debra-Elle]

this looks really good. I had a go the other day too and found it really difficult to hold the tip whilst applying product and kept dropping the tip and getting fluff all over it (hasten to add I had planned to experiment on myself - no other victim involved). Did you hold tip between thumb and forefinger or use a tool to hold. i've only tiny hands but still had a real problem.

 

[Bagpuss]

pic 2 is much better...so what did you do differently x

 

[perfect10kb]

ok looking good but my burning question is this .

When using L&P easy to apply pressure to tip while product is curing .

So when using gel - How to you keep pressure on the tip when it has to go into the lamp to set as it will not cure with your finger over it - lol ?

 

[IllumeGirl]

pic 2 looks beautiful, would like to have seen the lower arch though? Another pic possibly?

 

[HeatherDavis]

OK, For pic two all I did differently was try to apply more product to the apex area. And no I still haven't got that down- I think it will be harder with Gel, just like it is for me with traditional sculpting. And I didn't press as hard, and I shaped it differently, the round nail was giving me fits, so I decided that the nail powers were trying to make me shape it square I wouldn't have used L&P, I have already heard quite a few horror stories from other geeks nearly ripping their own nails off lol. The gel can't stick to a smooth surface, so the tip peels right off. I tried to use the tip backwards first, but it was WAYYYY too flat.

Yes, I did use a tip, a clear formation, and a coverage gel I made for the bed. And I didn't use any tool to hold it on there, just lightly set it on and cured it before it could go anywhere.

I actually HARDLY applied pressure at all- or else the gel would have gone all over the place lol.

I can see where this is going to be a real pain on ski jump nails- Mine are just slightly jumpers, and I am having a hard time getting an arch in there... They are pretty flat- Hopefully using the real mould will help with that.

 

[Nicki-Marie]

These are gorgeous! will definately be having a play soon. Is that one of the Brisa shimmering colours you've used heather? xx

 

[HeatherDavis]

Yes it is! It's silver frost, french pink cool, a bit of soft white, and a TINY DOT of yellow and red.

 

[tracey louise]

the square nail looks much better than the first i think,it looks really good.great work,the depth of colour on the nail bed looks much better as does the smile line.

 

[Tricky]

OK, For pic two all I did differently was try to apply more product to the apex area. And no I still haven't got that down- I think it will be harder with Gel, just like it is for me with traditional sculpting. And I didn't press as hard, and I shaped it differently, the round nail was giving me fits, so I decided that the nail powers were trying to make me shape it square I wouldn't have used L&P, I have already heard quite a few horror stories from other geeks nearly ripping their own nails off lol. The gel can't stick to a smooth surface, so the tip peels right off. I tried to use the tip backwards first, but it was WAYYYY too flat.

Yes, I did use a tip, a clear formation, and a coverage gel I made for the bed. And I didn't use any tool to hold it on there, just lightly set it on and cured it before it could go anywhere.

I actually HARDLY applied pressure at all- or else the gel would have gone all over the place lol.

I can see where this is going to be a real pain on ski jump nails- Mine are just slightly jumpers, and I am having a hard time getting an arch in there... They are pretty flat- Hopefully using the real mould will help with that.

lovely well done you. I am having trouble getting my whites consistent on all 10 nails have you tried this on a full set and how was your consistency? This application method is perfect for extending the nail bed in a custom blend.

 

[HeatherDavis]

I hope the second nail looks better lol- The oval nail was my first try, the square was my second on the same finger...

I don't have any trouble with consistency, I marked where I wanted them to go on the top side of the tip with a pencil, so I knew where I wanted the center of my smile to be.

I also tend to have a bit of an eye for symmetry, I have never had to check the lengths on nails to make sure they were consistent Something I was blessed with lol.

What i am not blessed with is getting used to this length lol- its been A LONG TIME since I wore anything that went past the end of my fingertip. I have been bashing my hands all day- it's starting to HURRTTTT.

And thanks for the kudos geeks It's MUCH appreciated...

 

[nailzoo]

did you "POP IT" off afterwards, or just "PRESS IT" on and leave it?
The square looks much better, gotta love an experiment.

 

[Tricky]

I hope the second nail looks better lol- The oval nail was my first try, the square was my second on the same finger...

I don't have any trouble with consistency, I marked where I wanted them to go on the top side of the tip with a pencil, so I knew where I wanted the center of my smile to be.

I also tend to have a bit of an eye for symmetry, I have never had to check the lengths on nails to make sure they were consistent Something I was blessed with lol.

What i am not blessed with is getting used to this length lol- its been A LONG TIME since I wore anything that went past the end of my fingertip. I have been bashing my hands all day- it's starting to HURRTTTT.

And thanks for the kudos geeks It's MUCH appreciated...

lovely tip thanks

 

[HeatherDavis]

Carl I pressed the tip down, cured it, then I peeled the tip off- it left it pretty shiny.

I DO love me some experimentation lol.

I hated the way the first one looked, that's why I had a DO-OVER.

I have already removed that one again, wanted the white a bit lower on my SHORT nail, and a bit shorter too- I will post pics of a full hand. No one is allowed to laugh at my stubby fingers

 

[alisondenn]

Carl I pressed the tip down, cured it, then I peeled the tip off- it left it pretty shiny.

I DO love me some experimentation lol.

I hated the way the first one looked, that's why I had a DO-OVER.

I have already removed that one again, wanted the white a bit lower on my SHORT nail, and a bit shorter too- I will post pics of a full hand. No one is allowed to laugh at my stubby fingers

I think they just look fab specially the second square nail. I just cant get my head round it, have ordered some popits to have a play with.
Do you cure upside down? Thought I would try with acrygel as it has a thicker consistency. Do you think it would work with say bio sculpture, calgel or le chat as it is such a thin gel?

 

[nailzoo]

Carl I pressed the tip down, cured it, then I peeled the tip off- it left it pretty shiny.

I DO love me some experimentation lol.

I hated the way the first one looked, that's why I had a DO-OVER.

I have already removed that one again, wanted the white a bit lower on my SHORT nail, and a bit shorter too- I will post pics of a full hand. No one is allowed to laugh at my stubby fingers

Back in the 80's we used to adhere tips using this same method (although they were acrylic) the tips came with 3 holes drilled in the contact area and the excess would squish out of the holes (path of least resistance), seems we have come full circle, there are actually a few tips that can do this, it depends on what they are made from as to their ability to "POP", these no POP tips have given me food for thought.

 

[HeatherDavis]

I smell a new invention lol.

OK- I actually did one full hand- my BAD hand to boot:

 

[~Emmsybabes~]

Lookin pretty good to me matey :hug:
well done...its exciting when something works isnt it...
well i have ate my christmas pud...i have nearly finished my cig...back to bed for me nighty night :green: