Review (5/5): Mirror finish, mesmerizing coloshift even wood beetles would envy
Superfine powder. Amazing results.
NASA called, Webb telescope wants its mirror finish back.
UV gel steps:
-prep nails (file, push cuticle, lightly buff w coarse buffer, cleanse w alcohol to remove ALL debris and oils)
-tip: apply all coats thinly, THIN = STRONG, thick = will settle and cure thicker at tip and edges, prone to lifting peeling
-tip: remove uncured UV gel booboos from cuticle edges BEFORE they cure ROCK HARD on skin
-base coat, cure LED lamp (all cure cycles 60 seconds)
-color 1st coat, cure LED lamp (black no-wipe UV gel polish if you'll be using chrome powders) "no-wipe" means no tackiness after curing, no need to wipe w alcohol cleanser
-color 2nd coat, cure LED lamp (black no-wipe UV gel polish if you'll be using chrome powders)
-apply dusting of chrome powder, GENTLY rub in w eye shadow applicator, silicone applicator (love this tool, also found at art supply stores), NO OIL CROSS CONTAMINATION from fingertip or cuticle
-perfectly prepped and cured surface should yield mirror finish and color shift; if spots don't take powder, wipe seletively w alcohol cleanser and reapply powder, I achieved 100% coverage and blending
-tacky surface may yield less mirror and more "glitter-like" appearance
-top coat 1st coat (same clear as base coat), cure LED lamp
-top coat 2nd coat optional, cure; wipe tackiness w alcohol cleanser
-apply cuticle oil
-marvel at your accomplishment