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

[NeemahG]

Thank you!!😊 

[prettyd3ad]

 My nails and my girlfriends I did recently:)

[caitbird]

@prettyd3ad  they both look fabulous! You did a great job! 

[prettyd3ad]

thank you!🤎

[CynthieLu]

They both look awesome! @prettyd3ad How long did it take to do both of them?

[prettyd3ad]

my nails took awhile because doing acrylic on my right hand is tricky 😭 but hers didn’t take horribly long. Id say about 4 hours for mine and 1 hour 30 min for hers:)

[Titian06]

Both look great, @prettyd3ad ! 💖💖💖

[prettyd3ad]

thank youuu!🤎

[Titian06]

Here's this week's mani. 

Thumb & Ring:  Zoya Serenity.  A blue undertoned purple cream.  Two easy coats, although the first coat was streaky with sheer spots.  It wasn't difficult to apply. 

Index, Middle, & Pinky:  Mooncat To All Who Ghosted Me.  Lilac with blue shimmer.  Two easy coats.  The first coat did leave sheer spots on a couple of nails.  Not a one coater ever without the sheer spots.  Yes, this is one of my sales purchases--this color was a must!

Outdoors direct sunlight ☀️

 

Outdoors direct sunlight. 

 

Outdoors indirect light.

 

Outdoors indirect light. 

Bonus:  In my office under florescent lighting (dimmed at less than half).  I was amazed at how well the blue shimmer showed (index & middle)! 💙 

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[caitbird]

@Titian06  I love this purple mani! You always pick the best combos. To All Who Ghosted Me is definitely on my Mooncat wishlist!

[Titian06]

Thanks, @caitbird , you are too kind! 😘  It's a great color; you won't be disappointed. 🙂

[CynthieLu]

You did a beautiful job on your nails @Titian06 they look fabulous! 💜💜

[Titian06]

Thanks, @CynthieLu ! 💜💜💜

[ather]

@Titian06  Both of these purples are so pretty!! 😍 

[Titian06]

Thanks, @ather ! 💜💜💜

[CorgiMommy]

Ooh Purple!  I love it @Titian06 

[Titian06]

Thanks, @CorgiMommy ! 💜💜💜

[jaaayp]

Interestingly enough, I thought I was taking meaningful pictures for you guys but I didn't take any tips of the application 😂😂😂

@itsfi @ather @Titian06 @caitbird 

Tip #0: find the right polish! I finally found one that gives velvet effect, it's micro particles vs bigger glitter particles. Here's the difference in effect

Bigger particles: still cateye effect but much more glittery

"Micro" particles: much softer, velvet effect

 

Tip #1: I found that even layer of the magnetic polish made a huge difference since uneven layers will make the particles react differently

 

Tip #2: take your time using the magnets, I don't exactly know how it moves but I found that before I was doing SWIPE SWIPE SWIPE quickly and it didn't move all the particles at the same time. now I slowly move the magnets against the side of my nails.

Tip #3: leveling/moving the magnet parallel to your nails. You can definitely use it vertically but I found that that pushes the particles away vs towards the magnet.

 

Tip #4: second coat! It makes the effect so much more vibrant. The contrast is deeper as well.

 

Final product in different lighting:

 

 

 

[CynthieLu]

Oooh I'm obsessed with the bottom photos @jaaayp your magnetics look so good girl! 🤩🤩

[jaaayp]

Hehe thank you @CynthieLu I think magnetic nails are a little like off trend now but I still love them, it makes me feel so fancy when I look at my nails in my dirty sweats LOL 😆 

[itsfi]

@jaaayp, great tips. I’ve only used magnetic polish twice; I just kept the magnet in on place the whole time but made a note to try moving it the way you shared. 👍🏼 That dusty blue shade looks great on you.