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

[CynthieLu]

I have to really consider it @JoSometimes. It's a mental debate atm. I decided to pause it for the moment. ( I want to see in writing or something that my work is really allowing them, I'd hate to get them and have them change thier minds) 

[JoSometimes]

@CynthieLu I understand completely. It would suck to go through the effort only to learn it’s not something they’re actually allowing. Fingers crossed they do say yes!

[NWW123]

This is exciting! 

Cons - Time consuming and cost 
Pros - Having your nails done in  whatever color that makes you happy 

I’ve been using gel polish - no acrylics/extensions consistently for well over ten years and for me it works .. no issues. 
I also go to a nail salon - nothing I do on my own.

Do share what you eventually go with and decide on. 

[CynthieLu]

Thank you for wieghing in @NWW123 it's a tough decision 🧐 and I appreciate hearing everyone's insights. 🙏

[RGbrown]

I'm back on my "nope, no more creams, they're borrrrrr-ing" kick, so I sat down last night and pulled all my unused cream swatch sticks and made up tentative combos to get them used and out of the freaking way so I can buy more sparkles 🤭 

First up, some hot red/coral shades 🔥

Essie Clam Bake (pinky and thumb): super bright orangey red jelly/crelly. Easy to work with, not streaky or fussy in any way. If you like sheer, you'd be happy at one coat, but I used three for more opacity. 

Zoya Rocha (ring): lighter than Clam Bake with a touch more orange and white for a bright coral color, cream formula, super duper easy two coater.

Essie Electric Geometric (middle): about as bright as Clam Bake, but with a touch more pink than orange. Cream formula, easy two coater.

Revlon Ultra HD Hot Stuff (index): based on the Amazon pic, I thought this was going to be a deeper hot orange color, but it's drastically different in person, definitely a bright coral. Lovely shade even if it's not what I thought it was, and a super easy two coater cream. 

All are topped with Smith & Cult Glass Souls, a simple topper with various sizes of silver hex glitter and a perennial fave of mine ✨

'tis a cloudy day 

Indirect light

A little preview of what's to come lol. Some combos came easily, others will be a little off the wall and harder to love, and all are subject to change on a whim, but I'm incredibly excited to get most of these used over the next couple of months! 

[Saradestin]

Wow @RGbrown ! It is outstanding! 😍 Beautiful shades on your beautiful hands!!

[RGbrown]

@Saradestin @ather 

Thanks so much! ❤️✨

[ather]

@RGbrown  These are gorgeous! Ooo look at those combos! Can’t wait to see them! 

[JoSometimes]

I love this little sneak peak that we get into genius mind of @RGbrown! I’m looking forward to that rainbow skittle on the third left. 

I love this red/coral combo, especially with the glittery topper. It gives Lunar New Year vibes. 

[RGbrown]

@JoSometimes 

Thanks so much! I'm looking forward to that rainbow set too...it's a little more muted than I normally go for, but I think it'll turn out pretty decent, especially for this time of year 🍂

[itsfi]

Woah!! Look at all the mani’s to come. I want a front row ticket for those shows. 

Completely lovin’ the hot red / coral skittles mani @RGbrown 🥰 That topper is fantastic - love how it amps up the creams. 

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

Thanks so much! I've been loving this bright set 😎

[CynthieLu]

Oooh a sneak peak into your mani process, this is a total treat @RGbrown I see so many beautiful color combos there 🌈😍 It's a little swatch heaven. 😉

[RGbrown]

@CynthieLu 

Thanks so much! Sometimes I have just as much fun playing with my swatches as I do actually painting my nails 🤭✨

[CynthieLu]

I don't blame you, oooh I can picture how fun and satisfying it would be 😄 @RGbrown 

[Titian06]

You should do some stamping or other nail art, @RGbrown .  Creams are great for that!  I love these colors!  I have Rocha; I think it was one of the first colors I bought from Zoya. 😄  Looking forward to these upcoming combos. 🙂

[RGbrown]

@Titian06 

I really should pull out my stamping stuff soon! I can see silver over that burgundy/purple/pink quad near the center of my swatches and it's getting me a little excited ✨✨ Rocha is such a fun shade...as it starts getting near dusk here, it's bright enough to give off a little glow 🌟

[Inspiredfae]

 

[CorgiMommy]

@Inspiredfae great idea 

[Saradestin]

So beautiful and colorful @Inspiredfae!!!

[itsfi]

All these shades are pretty but my eye is really drawn to that red @Inspiredfae. I love red polishes and that one here is a beauty! ❤️