Rockstar nails

[kaz1508]

hi can anyone help??

just done my first set of rockstar nails using holograpic glitter and it was rough, i had to slightly buff the nails then apply top coat is the correct way to do it???

can anyone advise please karen.

 

[kyalababy]

Iv just done my first set of rockstars too I have done them on myself and some of mine feel rough but I have only put one coat of topcoat on. I think you should put on 2 coats of topcoat on to make it smooth?

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[kyalababy]

Maybe its the way you apply the glitter as on my left hand I brushed the glitter on and they are smooth & on my right hand I sprinkled the glitter on & it feels rough.

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[kaz1508]

hi thanks for you replies i used a brush to put the glitter on so maybe next time i will sprinkle.

 

[pinkynina]

Hi guys!

I apply top coat, wipe, buff with block gentally to make smooth, then apply another top coat, makes them all smooth. You could give this a try it works for me xx

 

[lashesbeauty]

Rock stars have been so popular for me over Christmas. I apply base coat, cure, brush on glue, brush over with a fan brush then press lightly on the nail with my finger. Do the same for another coat and then apply two top coats, looks amazing!

 

[cazjp69]

I do base cure, maybe a colour cure the using a brush brush on the glitter in to the stickly layer. when all fingers done go back to first give a good brush to wipe off excess glitter and any glitter from round fingers and then one top coat and cure and mine are lovely and smooth hehe.

 

[Naked Nails]

Have a look at this video. This is the best way to do it and works really well. She's the best....

Shellac Rockstar Toes V2 - YouTube

 

[kaz1508]

thank you for all your help and the video you have posted it was very helpful i will now try this next time.
thanks kaz

 

[Donna T]

This is how I do mine except I cure the polish before adding the glitter. You can then press on the glitter better without moving the polish underneath. By pressing the glitter you get a different look than unpressed. I think it looks more foil like when pressed. I learned this from Young Nails this past summer at a Hair and Nail show.

Experiment using a darker or full coverage glitter as first coat and adding a sheerer glitter over it for another fun look. You will need to add a layer of sheer polish in between these layers of glitter. Or do a fade by applying one color near the cuticle area and another color on the free edge. Endless possibilities.

 

[pinkknailss]

Quick question, if i did glitter acrylics can I call it 'rockstar acrylics?'

or is it just a gel thing?

 

[kyalababy]

Hi donna when you say you press on the glitter do you just use your finger? & can you explain a little more about how to do the fading, I'm new to shellac and that sounds like something I'd like to try!

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[NancySyd]

Have a look at this video. This is the best way to do it and works really well. She's the best....

Shellac Rockstar Toes V2 - YouTube

Actually, she updated the video and describes the new way as a better way to do Rockstar. Now she cures the colour first and then adds the glitter to the sticky layer.Shellac Rockstar Toes V3 includes fingernails - YouTube

The first part of the video is glitter tips, the next part (at 4:42) is Rockstar