Show Me Your Nails 2.0

[Tamara76]

Due to some technical glitches with the original Show Me Your Nails Thread, I am starting a new thread with @vegchililover78's blessing (She says "hello," by the way!).

Please share your nail looks, nail art and manicures!

...And don't forget to check out @Beadshopgirl's Nail Stamping Thread for stamping inspiration! ❤️  

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Nailed-It/The-Nail-Stamping-Thread/m-p/3328865

[itsfi]

@heartsmyface, oooh, hadn't thought of the blow dryer. Good idea! Making a note to give that a shot 😉 with either this one or another similar topper from the brand. That definitely works for my lashes so it's worth a try. Thank you!

[WinglessOne]

@itsfi  Bummer about the topper trouble. 😞 I do think the stars look good with that teal polish, and Kick Glass really takes it up a level. 

Confetti the size of those stars is usually a good time to use a texture smoother/filler (beneath a top coat) or a very thick plush top coat, or even 2-3 layers of a regular top coat. And even then, there might still be some pokey bits on a few nails. Sometimes I can bend dry confetti to better fit the curvature of a nail—if I'm patient enough. 😄 

[itsfi]

@WinglessOne, that’s a good call on the texture smoother / filler; thank you. I read that adding additional layers of top coat would help but I didn’t find that to be the case. If the stars were too close to an edge or side, that’s where poking could become an issue for me, but I didn’t have it on long enough to see if the other ones would snag or poke easily.

[WinglessOne]

@itsfi  Yeah, for multiple layers of a "normal" top coat (like KBShimmer or Glisten & Glow's top coat) to smooth texture as much as a texture smoother (G&G's Glitter Grabber in my case) + top coat (like G&G's or KBS's), I'd need 5+ coats. 😄 Some people swear by Seche Vite as a texture smoother, but I stopped using that top coat long ago so I can't confirm or deny those claims. 

[itsfi]

@WinglessOne, I laughed at the 5+ coats - I hear ya! I ran out of patience at 3. 😆 I think I may have a half-used bottle of Seche Viche somewhere if I haven't rehomed it. Will have to see and if I do, I'll try it. Otherwise, I'll look for my G&G Glitter Grabber.

[Titian06]

Too bad this didn't work out as hoped, @itsfi !  The Nails Inc topper looks very pretty with your polish.  I wondered what Kick Glass looked like.  It appears to have potential.

[itsfi]

@Titian06, the Nails Inc topper looks so pretty in the bottle; really wished it would have worked out. 😞 The Orly topper is pretty; my pinky nail shows off its effect best.

[RGbrown]

The preview for CG holiday is finally out! Hooray for glitter! After being disappointed with the MT holiday set, I'm pleased to see something sparkly ✨✨

 

[CynthieLu]

I've never seen a shade like If It Sparkles It's mine. @RGbrown that's a really sweet looking orangey-brown (maybe?) Lol

  I bet that's going to be a  pretty one! It reminds me of a polish I saw at a nail salon forever ago but that one was a darker burnt orange with heavy gold particles throughout. It was lovely tooo 😋

[itsfi]

Ohhh, pretty glitter @RGbrown! 😍 These look fun.

[RGbrown]

Sookie, my sister's dog that started having seizures last month, passed away on Friday, so I spent some time doing up a little memorial yesterday 🐾

Zoya Sooki, topped with Jinsoon Polka Black and Smith & Cult Glass Souls

 

[Saradestin]

I am so sorry @RGbrown 😓 It is so difficult to say goodbye to our furry friends. 😭

You did a gorgeous job with your mani. 🐾🐾❤️❤️

[ather]

@RGbrown  I am so sorry your sisters dog passed. My thoughts are with your family. Pets definitely become part of the family. Loosing one is the hardest thing. 

[RGbrown]

Thank you @ather ❣️ She was a sweet pup and is sorely missed around here 🐾

[itsfi]

Oh @RGbrown, I'm so very sorry about Sookie. My heart goes out to you, your sister and her family. It pulls at the heart strings to have to say goodbye to a family member. Sookie inspired a beautiful mani. This color palette of red, black, and silver is a favorite of mine and your nail art is superb. The puppy paw and your choice of nail polish, Zoya Sooki, add a fun, thoughtful and loving touch. 

[RGbrown]

Thank you @itsfi 🐾

[CookieGirl1]

@RGbrown I'm sorry 😪.  It's hard to say goodbye to furry friends.  However, your nails look lovely.

[RGbrown]

@CookieGirl1 

Thanks so much ❣️

[WinglessOne]

I’m so sorry, @RGbrown. Your mani is a lovely tribute. ❤️ 

[RGbrown]

Thank you @WinglessOne 💗

[Titian06]

@RGbrown - My sympathy to you and your sister! 😪  A lovely mani memorial! ❤🖤❤🖤