Opaque powders - application query

[ValencianNails]

I've been using Creative L+P since April (love it ) and have dabbled with the opaque powders but not having as much success as I do when working with Perfect Pink and/or Clear.

Do you use a slightly wetter ratio when working with the opaque powders?

I'm finding that a 'normal' ratio makes me work 'harder' at making the product 'disappear' in zone 3, no matter how much pressure I use when pressing down my bead or the angle of my brush.

Any tips would be fab, thanks

 

[champagne]

Im the same, It works differently for me I always seem to use more opaque for some reason.

 

[suzie49]

Someone was asking the same question the other day, and I think the census of opinion was you have to use a wetter ratio hun...hth...xx

 

[ValencianNails]

I'm thinking the 'problem' may be the amount of white powder in the mix?

It's thicker in texture than the pink or clear and resembes the white for product manouvreability.
(Blimey, that's a big word for me on a Saturday night lol)

 

[fifitrix]

Hey there , what I do is start at the natural free edge of the nail or what will become zone 2 and use the normal ratio so you get your coverage, then when placing my zone 3 bead go slightly wetter and place it, press it out and stroke it down so it blends into zone 2 bead without a tiling/marbelling effect, then go on and do my free edge.

hth and doesn't sound like double dutch :lol:

 

[ValencianNails]

Thank you, I'll give it a try over the next couple of days and report back

 

[fifitrix]

Thank you, I'll give it a try over the next couple of days and report back

I could always come over and show you what I mean :lol::lol::lol:

 

[marioned]

I could always come over and show you what I mean :lol::lol::lol:

Can I come see too? Think we'd need lots of practice. We'd maybe need you to to show us for a week or so before we'd pick it up right! lol xxx

 

[Envy]

Hey sandy, long time no chat

To add to this, the mix ratio is still exactly the same - you shouldn't have to work differently for different zones - this would just mess with the product chemistry... It is most definatly a different technique to achieve the same mix...

I tend to find when techs start to work with opaques they are working either too dry or WAY too wet...
You must remember that the powder is more dense due to the pigments, so you will need to shorten your pick up slightly to get your 'going, going, gone' working for you..

If you are finding it hard to blend in zone 3 (ie a ledge you can't soften down) you are probably working too dry...?!

Hth's

 

[Nail Perfection]

Has anyone tried mixing a different colour powder to the opaque powder, e.g. 50% flawless pink with 50% perfect pink (or clear). This was going to be my next step as I too have found it quite tricky to use the flawless.

I realise that the colour probably would not be totally opaque but it could be just right and also have easier workability?

I don't use my flawless pink much but I did use it last week and really liked the finished result. Maybe if I used it more often I would find it easier to use.

Are the new creative opaque colours easier to use than flawless or do they behave in the same way?

 

[mastiffmom]

Has anyone tried mixing a different colour powder to the opaque powder, e.g. 50% flawless pink with 50% perfect pink (or clear). This was going to be my next step as I too have found it quite tricky to use the flawless.

I realise that the colour probably would not be totally opaque but it could be just right and also have easier workability?

I don't use my flawless pink much but I did use it last week and really liked the finished result. Maybe if I used it more often I would find it easier to use.

Are the new creative opaque colours easier to use than flawless or do they behave in the same way?

Personally, I feel that the opaques behave in much the same way as flawless because of the heavy pigmentation. If you are having a bit of trouble in zone 2 and 3 then practice working the product on some tips. Make sure with each bead you place that you thin it out toward the cuticle area before adding another bead so as to avoid a line of demarcation. And yes, by all means can you mix the opaques with the other powders. I don't know why you would want to mix in the flawless since they are both opaque but using pink at 25-50% makes a lovely color to work with. it will reduce the opacity of course. If you find it is more sheer than you intended add some more of the opaque back in and don't forget about using you skin tones and bolds to give it a little more interest. Can you tell I like mixing colors.... makes me anxious for the black brisa gel so I can do more.

HTH
Mastiffmom
CND Grand Master

 

[ValencianNails]

You must remember that the powder is more dense due to the pigments, so you will need to shorten your pick up slightly to get your 'going, going, gone' working for you..

If you are finding it hard to blend in zone 3 (ie a ledge you can't soften down) you are probably working too dry...?!

I think I cracked it tonight thank you :hug:

I was having a ledge (of sorts) in zone 3 before and that was where I was having most trouble, I think I must have been working with an incorrect ratio. I practised my beads a bit (on a few tips) before doing my own nails with the warm opaque tonight and I'm really pleased with how they've turned out.

I'm a happy geek now and will take some pics tomorrow :green:

Thank you everyone for your help :hug:

 

[marioned]

Awww, does this mean my holiday...ooops tutorial.....is off? LOL

Glad it's working for you. xx