Nail Polish Addicts Anonymous

amyb_2

Why is it so bliddy hard to capture holo sparkle.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79031776@N04/6965814472/

Excuse my nails - they've gone really flakey so had to file them right down.

starrystarry

amyb wrote: »

Why is it so bliddy hard to capture holo sparkle.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79031776@N04/6965814472/

Excuse my nails - they've gone really flakey so had to file them right down.

That's really pretty amyb. Who stocks Color Club?

lilly1972...I've never used ridge filler so I'm not sure, but I imagine you would use it like a base coat.

amyb_2

They were TKMaxx bargains.

Three sets, a glitter a pastel and a fantastic neon set. Each set has seven polishes for £7.99.
only annoying thing is none are named. Really lovely polishes though.

HanSpan

chickien wrote: »

I've got two new polishes The Boots 17 magentic ones And I love them (Just in case you couldn't tell)
Here's a pic.........
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32827546@N02/7111957523/
Please excuse my poor dry hands, lol!

That looks lovely. Wonder why it looks so much better on you - I was seriously underwhelmed with it on my nails. Mind you I did struggle with the magnet and mangled a few.

Amanita_2

Had a horrible time trying to get the microbeads off .

Don't set into shellac! They certainly stay put but soaking in acetone didn't shift them. I've just ruined a new nail file actually filing them off

starrystarry

Amanita wrote: »

Had a horrible time trying to get the microbeads off .

Don't set into shellac! They certainly stay put but soaking in acetone didn't shift them. I've just ruined a new nail file actually filing them off

Good grief :eek: Hope it's not damaged your nails.

Amanita_2

starrystarry wrote: »

Good grief :eek: Hope it's not damaged your nails.

No - stopped as soon as I reached the coloured layer underneath!

chickien_2

Hi Hanspan, thank you! I watched a little youtube tutorial before I applied it as I wasn't sure how to. They said just apply one thickish coat, one finger at a time, and hold the magnet over for 15 seconds only. Glad I watched it cause I was going to do 2 coats and thought you'd have to hold the magnet for much much longer. I did have a couple of nails where the polish lifted up in little lumps towards the magent so had to do those again. Hope this helps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PeG1b7f2qI
Oh and when I was using the magnet I actually held the nail up to my face so I could see how close I was to the nail with the magnet :rotfl:

Scrapaholic

amyb wrote: »

They were TKMaxx bargains.

Three sets, a glitter a pastel and a fantastic neon set. Each set has seven polishes for £7.99.
only annoying thing is none are named. Really lovely polishes though.

I got the glitter and the pastels . Had a bit of a try of the pastels and wasn't too impressed with the look , a bit streaky . If you liked them maybe it was my fault and I'll try again . Not sure why I bought all those glitters but can give some to DD . Think I got carried away with them being cheap ! Saw Deborah Lipmann polish in House of Fraser , Metrocentre. No price on them + no one to ask , probably for the best .:o

starrystarry

Finally got round to trying Barry M Croc Effect tonight. I painted it on thick because I wanted big chunks (if that makes sense). I didn't think it was going to work at first, it takes a lot longer to crack than the usual crackle polishes. I like it, might try sponging my base colour next time so I can get a mottled effect.