How to Use Mirror Powder on Nails
Apply a base coat, and cure it for 30 seconds under an LED manicure lamp.Some nail artists also recommend coating the skin around your nails with white school glue or liquid latex., Add two coats of UV-gel polish, then cure it., Use a sponge...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Apply a base coat
This will make cleaning up your manicure easier, because all you have to do is peel the glue or latex off.
Be sure to coat the very tips of your nails too.
This will prevent the polish from peeling. -
Step 2: and cure it for 30 seconds under an LED manicure lamp.Some nail artists also recommend coating the skin around your nails with white school glue or liquid latex.
Apply your first coat, then cure it for 30 seconds.
Apply your second coat, then cure it for only 15 seconds.Remember to coat the tips of your nails too! You can use any color you want, but many people find that black works best. , Don't worry if the powder doesn't look smooth.
Simply dip your foam applicator into the powder, and start tapping it onto your nail.
Start from the cuticle area, and work your way down towards the tip. , Once you have your nails coated with powder, use the foam applicator to gently buff the powder into your nails.
Do not use too much pressure, however, or you might create dents.
As you buff, the finish will get smoother and smoother., Grab an soft, fluffy eyeshadow brush or kabuki brush, and gently sweep the tops of your nails.
This will knock off any excess powder.You can also use a thin brush or Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to wipe down the ski around your nails.If you applied glue or latex in the beginning, simply peel it off! , Once your nails have cured, you are ready to rock them! -
Step 3: Add two coats of UV-gel polish
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Step 4: then cure it.
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Step 5: Use a sponge eyeshadow applicator to tap on the powder.
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Step 6: Use the applicator to gently buff the powder into your nail.
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Step 7: Clean it up with a soft brush or rubbing alcohol.
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Step 8: Apply a no-wipe top coat
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Step 9: and cure it for 30 seconds.
Detailed Guide
This will make cleaning up your manicure easier, because all you have to do is peel the glue or latex off.
Be sure to coat the very tips of your nails too.
This will prevent the polish from peeling.
Apply your first coat, then cure it for 30 seconds.
Apply your second coat, then cure it for only 15 seconds.Remember to coat the tips of your nails too! You can use any color you want, but many people find that black works best. , Don't worry if the powder doesn't look smooth.
Simply dip your foam applicator into the powder, and start tapping it onto your nail.
Start from the cuticle area, and work your way down towards the tip. , Once you have your nails coated with powder, use the foam applicator to gently buff the powder into your nails.
Do not use too much pressure, however, or you might create dents.
As you buff, the finish will get smoother and smoother., Grab an soft, fluffy eyeshadow brush or kabuki brush, and gently sweep the tops of your nails.
This will knock off any excess powder.You can also use a thin brush or Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol to wipe down the ski around your nails.If you applied glue or latex in the beginning, simply peel it off! , Once your nails have cured, you are ready to rock them!
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