I had started using white tips on my sister because the white colouring of her nail goes further down the nail plate than I can cut or file, and so it shows through a natural tip. I haven't mastered decent smile lines yet so was hoping to 'cheat' with some MTW, but haven't been able to get hold of any.
Is MTW the only product that can be used in this way or would a white gel polish work (or I believe Akzentz to their own version, but much more expensive?), or potentially even painting white with a polish and then buffing to remove shine before applying product, or would this stop the product adhering? I'm assuming it would but wanted to ask anyway.
The thing is, I've since noticed that although it's not as much on mine and my mum's nails, I can't file back far enough to remove all the white. I've used a camouflaging gel on my own nails and it just about covers it but I don't overly like the colour of the gel as it's too white and opaque for me personally.
Are there more opaque coloured tips that may require more blending that would cover this, or any other solutions people can think of (other than getting my smile lines better?). I prefer the sofer look of natural tips but the effect can get ruined on my own nails and they're a definite no-no for my sis. Luckily she has perfect neat nails that work with the white tips but mine aren't so grand. Was toying with the idea of making my own 'french' tips - white smile and free edge on a clear tip?? Might this work? (Although a lot of bloomin' faff!)
Help!!
Lol x
PS - yep, I know, doing my smile lines properly is the way to go, and that's my ultimate goal, but something to work in the meantime would be good! Cheers m'dears!