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

[Saradestin]

Yes, I almost got all finishes @CookieGirl1 ! I missed a cream and a holo, and maybe a jelly if they have them. For the next sale! 😁

[CookieGirl1]

@Saradestin Black Friday, Cyber Monday...those sales are calling you 😉.

[Saradestin]

They definitely are @CookieGirl1 🙈💸💸💸

[WinglessOne]

@Saradestin  Raven looks great on you! I think you'll like Rue Morgue if (haha, when) you order it. Love the polishes you picked up! 

[Saradestin]

Thank you so much @WinglessOne ! Yes, it’s more a “when” than an “if” (and the “when” is their next sale, in probably half a year 😄)

[Shosh85]

@Saradestin  You picked some great colors! They look and sound gorgeous! I love this matte eggplant shade with that hint of a lighter purple peeking through! 💜 Hope you have fun trying them out!

[Saradestin]

Thank you so much @Shosh85 ! Yes, they are very cool! I also thought on applying them all, one on each nail, as I think they would combine nicely because shade similarities, but with such different textures I thought it would look a little messy and decided to go with a plain manicure instead 😁

[RGbrown]

@Saradestin 

Those are all fantastic choices, and I can't wait to see more in action! Raven was a stunning first choice, love the hint of purple peeking through! 🖤💜

[Saradestin]

Thank you so much @RGbrown ! 🤗 I am very happy with how everything looks, including Raven on. The wait for the sale was worth it 😃

[Titian06]

Great selection of colors for your first order, @Saradestin !  I love Raven--it's gorgeous and is a great base color for stamping. 💜🖤💜🖤  

[Saradestin]

Thank you so much @Titian06 ! 🤗 Yes, it is a beautiful base because almost anything on top will pop. Now let’s see if I don’t ruin the entire mani when I try stamping for the first time, which is what most likely will happen. I will wear this simple nail look for a few days and then see what happens with my stamping 😁

[RGbrown]

@Saradestin 

You can also do some practice stamps on scrap plastic or a ziploc bag or the like...might help you get your bearings before messing with a mani you aren't ready to remove yet!

[Saradestin]

That’s a great idea @RGbrown ! Thank you! That way I can practice starting immediately 😁

I only have one issue now and it is the cleaning supplies. At this point I only have Zoya’s Remove + (and A LOT) and it is not pure acetone, which I read must be what you use to clean the stamping plates. Which product would you recommend for that purpose? 

[RGbrown]

@Saradestin 

Eh, I just use my Zoya (or DIY dupe). It'll leave a haze across the plate as it dries, but I don't find it really has any effect on the end product. I will wipe down with a dry cotton ball after cleaning to pick that haze up if I think it needs it, but I feel Zoya doesn't have whatever the threshold of "too much additive" may be...it's just fine!

If you are having trouble, and really feel like the Zoya might be playing a role, you can wipe down with alcohol after Zoya to remove that last bit of residue and get back to squeaky clean.

[Saradestin]

Thank you so much @RGbrown ! You have saved me some $$$ that I can... spend getting more polishes! 😁 Yay! 🎉🎉🎉

[Titian06]

@Saradestin - Although your nails are considerably longer than mine, try stamping on your pinky first.  I personally think it's the least obvious finger.  Your thumb would be my next suggestion for stamping since it's off to the side and you can hide it under your fingers!  Anyway, you can put a topper over top with lots of bling to hide the stamping if it's that bad, but you'll do fine! 👍

[Saradestin]

Thank you so much for the useful tips @Titian06! They are very welcome and most likely needed! 😁

[RGbrown]

Here's the BF deal for Beyond Polish & Sleek Nail. Codes only apply to full price items, nothing from the various sale pages.

The two sites are related, but have a couple of differences:

Beyond Polish: free ship at $75, lower prices of the two sites when they have a chance to set the price (most indies are full price at both, so this may not play a role in your shopping)

Sleek Nail: free ship, no minimum, but prices are typically a bit higher to offset that

And hmmmm, KBShimmer finally posted their BF sale to PPU's list, and it will only be 15% off, so either site would be a better deal if they have the ones you are looking for and you can hit at least $30...gonna have to go play with a cart!

[Cissy63]

@RGbrown  Thank you  for the information.  Decisions are not easy 😉

[ather]

@RGbrown  These Black Friday sales are making it hard to stay on budget 🤣

[Shosh85]

@RGbrown  I agree with @Saradestin, I really appreciate you posting all these deals! It's that time of year when things get a bit crazy!