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MrsBB2013
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Is it gel polish or hard gel? X
Sultry Sunset, Wildfire, Desert Poppy, Azure Wish, Tango Passion
mind I'm only just starting my collection, so I thought I'd start with some basic (summer) colours
CocoAllure
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Do u ever have a moment where you just want to cry cos there's just so much you 'need'
CocoAllure
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Hi my names Melissa and I too am a nailshopaholic
I really am ashamed of my habit sometimes. I spend most of our living budget on swarovski's and glitter it's just getting out of hand now that when the postman leaves a card I just don't know what it's for anymore
Lol
I really am ashamed of my habit sometimes. I spend most of our living budget on swarovski's and glitter it's just getting out of hand now that when the postman leaves a card I just don't know what it's for anymore
Lol
Has anyone ever bought from aliexpress?
I bought just a bag of glitters since their prices are SO low and I wanted to check them out, but it's been a month now and still no news. Thankfully, I'm still covered for another month, but it's so frustrating
I bought just a bag of glitters since their prices are SO low and I wanted to check them out, but it's been a month now and still no news. Thankfully, I'm still covered for another month, but it's so frustrating
cheeka
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I haven't used glitterarty's products before so can't compare, sorry Coco... but here are my GNI swatches if they're of any use to you or other interested geeks!
From the left to the two silvery colours together are 10 of the Metallics collection (there are 12 metallics in total but I swapped a couple for the next two swatches on the ring - Azazel from Fallen Angel and Purple from Brights), then the lighter pink to the first orange are from the Summer Sorbets range, and the bright pink through to the bright orange are Psychedelic Neons... needless to say, the pic doesn't do the colours justice
Hope this helps (well, it might not help your wallet, but you know what I mean...
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CocoAllure
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Has anyone ever bought from aliexpress?
I bought just a bag of glitters since their prices are SO low and I wanted to check them out, but it's been a month now and still no news. Thankfully, I'm still covered for another month, but it's so frustrating
When I order something I want it here asap I hate waiting around that's why I'm always scared of ordering from new places
Jen889
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I have, it can take anywhere between 30-45 days. It's a long wait, you have to be patient lol something of which I am not haha but the prices keep me orderingHas anyone ever bought from aliexpress?
I bought just a bag of glitters since their prices are SO low and I wanted to check them out, but it's been a month now and still no news. Thankfully, I'm still covered for another month, but it's so frustrating
Cindy2021
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I have both. Bet that surprised you! And magpie, Lecenté and loads of Diamond Glitters
I find some of the matte Gnarly pigments have a white look to them. The shimmer ones are lovely. I think they're called spectra flare it I could have made that up X
I find some of the matte Gnarly pigments have a white look to them. The shimmer ones are lovely. I think they're called spectra flare it I could have made that up X
cheeka
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Ha, Ciderella - I saw the pic you posted of your additive shelves so I'm not surprised to hear you've got everything hidden in there
Spectraflare is the right name I think - how do you use it? I've not got any of GNI's, but I have got a different brand from Etsy that I've played with a few times. I've only ever mixed it into polishes and it gave a beautiful holo shine... when I got the powder to polish ratio right! It's a tricky balance, too much, and the polish turned grey and too little, no holo effect.
Geek fact: The 'original' spectraflair pigment was actually used in car paints... eek! It was (and possibly still is) being used by indie-polish makers in the US, but when UK suppliers looked into stocking it for similar use over here, it didn't meet EU regulations, so instead, we have lots of similarly named, but officially nail safe alternatives - like spectraflare and spectraprism
Spectraflare is the right name I think - how do you use it? I've not got any of GNI's, but I have got a different brand from Etsy that I've played with a few times. I've only ever mixed it into polishes and it gave a beautiful holo shine... when I got the powder to polish ratio right! It's a tricky balance, too much, and the polish turned grey and too little, no holo effect.
Geek fact: The 'original' spectraflair pigment was actually used in car paints... eek! It was (and possibly still is) being used by indie-polish makers in the US, but when UK suppliers looked into stocking it for similar use over here, it didn't meet EU regulations, so instead, we have lots of similarly named, but officially nail safe alternatives - like spectraflare and spectraprism
Geek fact: The 'original' spectraflair pigment was actually used in car paints... eek! It was (and possibly still is) being used by indie-polish makers in the US, but when UK suppliers looked into stocking it for similar use over here, it didn't meet EU regulations, so instead, we have lots of similarly named, but officially nail safe alternatives - like spectraflare and spectraprism
Geeky indeed!
MrsBB2013
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Cindy2021
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I haven't heard of spectraprism and think that I probably shouldn't google it lol.Ha, Ciderella - I saw the pic you posted of your additive shelves so I'm not surprised to hear you've got everything hidden in there
Spectraflare is the right name I think - how do you use it? I've not got any of GNI's, but I have got a different brand from Etsy that I've played with a few times. I've only ever mixed it into polishes and it gave a beautiful holo shine... when I got the powder to polish ratio right! It's a tricky balance, too much, and the polish turned grey and too little, no holo effect.
Geek fact: The 'original' spectraflair pigment was actually used in car paints... eek! It was (and possibly still is) being used by indie-polish makers in the US, but when UK suppliers looked into stocking it for similar use over here, it didn't meet EU regulations, so instead, we have lots of similarly named, but officially nail safe alternatives - like spectraflare and spectraprism
My ones aren't actually in those shelves! I'll take a pic later and show you how they look. They are very delicate and pretty.
I just burnish them into gel polish or I've added them to clear powder. I haven't used them for ages as I forget they are there.
laurakate
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Embed as usual. I will sometimes apply zillionaire before I topcoat. Love using these kind of glitter products with shellac.
cheeka
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They're available on ebay - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/thecolourshack/ - but the store's closed as she's away at the moment. Looks like it'll be back up either tomorrow or Saturday
