alisondenn
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Can anybody give me a step-to-step guide on how to apply foil to nails, do u need a special foil adhesive or is nail glue ok. I would like to apply gel on top if possible?
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Fab Freak
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Star Nails do a foil and its adhesive which is not the same as nail adhesive...alisondenn said:
You paint the foil adhesive very thinly onto the nails and wait until it turns transparent then apply the foil and gently massage it with a nail wipe untill all the foil has adhered then seal it with a top coat or similar...I doubt you can apply gel on the top but maybe a uv curing top coat...
But it is trial and error I dont use foils anymore as i found my application to be hit and miss which drove me crackers...hth
mum
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Foils don't have to be hit and miss.
Yes, they do need a special adhesive and a special sealer plus:
Paint a coloured varnish that is close to the foil (or totally dofferent if that is the look you want). Foils do nnot stick to s bare nail.
Wait for varnish to dry.
Apply a thin, even layer of adhesive. It goes on translucent and dries clear. wait till it is completely clear, every last bit. Should only take a minute or two.
Place foil over nail and use finger, cotton bud or something to gently press down all over, specially the edges; rip off quickly.
If an important part is missed, reapply adhesive and then foil; but if you've chosen the right base colour it won't notice.
Seal with a recommended sealer (others may make th foll craze). Anything can go over the top of this.
Take a look at this months Vogue. In the supplement there are several pics of mine. One of them is usinf a marbelled foil. Although the thumbs may be retouched, the other fingers aren't.
I love foil but you just need to understand it's capabilities (a good base coat is the trick)
Marian
Yes, they do need a special adhesive and a special sealer plus:
Paint a coloured varnish that is close to the foil (or totally dofferent if that is the look you want). Foils do nnot stick to s bare nail.
Wait for varnish to dry.
Apply a thin, even layer of adhesive. It goes on translucent and dries clear. wait till it is completely clear, every last bit. Should only take a minute or two.
Place foil over nail and use finger, cotton bud or something to gently press down all over, specially the edges; rip off quickly.
If an important part is missed, reapply adhesive and then foil; but if you've chosen the right base colour it won't notice.
Seal with a recommended sealer (others may make th foll craze). Anything can go over the top of this.
Take a look at this months Vogue. In the supplement there are several pics of mine. One of them is usinf a marbelled foil. Although the thumbs may be retouched, the other fingers aren't.
I love foil but you just need to understand it's capabilities (a good base coat is the trick)
Marian
Nailsinlondon1
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Glorsclaws
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Ooooh yes! what a fantastic pic, I love to see nails in a pose I havent seen before ... and I havent seen this one.Nailsinlondon1 said:
Thanx for posting Ruth :biggrin:
Also, Marian is right about the foil thing, the bit I kept missing out was the 'tear off quickly' and it really does make a difference
