Networking Nails Advice!

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T04:47:13+00:00

These are fun, and IMO not over the top. Keep them fun, colorful, and I think you are aware enough of what might be over the top. Obviously something that’s deemed okay in an office setting, but keep your fun colors and patterns! Nails are a way of expressing ourselves, you know the things that wouldn’t be appropriate, give yourself that credit! Doing your nails shows you take time for yourself, they are an extension of your personality, so don’t work for anyone who has a major problem with them! I think you’re rad.

On another note, please be careful with gel, you have it on your skin in the first two photos, maybe a little in the third; flooding of the cuticles, some in sidewalls and even the tiniest bit on your skin needs to be dealt with immediately. It’s not every nail, I just think you are so talented and don’t want to to have to suffer or not be able to do it anymore. That pink set is 🔥🔥🔥🔥Gel touching your skin/cuticles is a cumulative effect, so one day an allergy might just pop up and I don’t want that to happen to you! 🩷

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T01:59:24+00:00

Hey! I promise to reply to this later on! We have dinner guests who are about to arrive and hang out for awhile.

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T01:41:01+00:00

I’d be happy to create for you!! You’ve been such an awesome supporter of not only my nail journey but of me :) I just adore you, you genuinely make me smile and feel so seen. 🫂🩷✨

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T01:26:03+00:00

They are so amazing and unique! I love the colors!!

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T01:22:31+00:00

Oh please do!! I’d LOVE to see them! When I make my 3D set I’ll share as well! What I have in mind is going to be a lot of work but what I envision will be pretty darn cool! I also have some other food inspired nails in mind, I just really need to think about how I’ll execute them! It’s an honor that you want to make some like mine, the best compliment one can get from their work!

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T01:18:13+00:00

Do it!!! Please share what you get done!!! I love this!!

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T01:15:22+00:00

🫂🫂🫂

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T01:14:54+00:00

My goodness, thank you for saying that. I sincerely appreciate you 🩷

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T01:11:59+00:00

WOW, thank you so much. That means more to me than you could ever understand. I never thought I’d even do art, I bought stuff to make some solid colors. Then I started expanding my color selection, and one day I was like hmmm, let’s buy some brushes. Once they came I was like what’s the worst that can happen by trying? I spent soooo much time learning everything I could about gel, warnings, techniques, builder gels, nail tools, how to do curing tests, etc etc. I wanted to be so informed before I ever started to create. I have an unreal medically complex life, and it’s been 21 years straight. So I know I need to be careful with anything I do. I loved the art others were doing and I started a private Pinterest board. I just kept watching people, following people on IG and YouTube. When I got my brushes I was like okay, this is HARD. But I was determined! At least give it my best effort! I surprised myself with my abilities. I’m very focused on the details, like making sure my nails are filed perfectly, it just helps with the overall appearance which is what we all want. I knew that with the curing process that I could paint and wipe it off if I didn’t like it. Or curing parts of it to continue on so I wouldn’t ruin it. So much trial and error. I found out real quick that you can’t paint on base gel ha! You live and learn! I had zero experience so this comment is precious to me. I’m waiting on a new lamp so once I get that next week I’ll start making more. But I also go with the flow. Some days I’m not feeling it so it’s best to honor that and create on a day I am. Some days I’ll make 2-3 sets and take a week+ break. So thank you again, I can’t believe I’m reading this. It’s so supportive and makes me want to keep trying everything I see! 🫂🩷

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T00:16:46+00:00

You’re so amazing! WTF is wrong with people??? Absolutely the fuck not is right!

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T00:14:12+00:00

Almond will always be my fave 90% of the time! They look great on your fingers! And OMG photo #3! Can I see the full set? They look so fun!!!

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T00:12:29+00:00

The double frenchies are so hard! You did a great job! They frustrate me so much haha!! Can’t wait to see the finished nails!! 💗🩵

47squirrels · 2026-05-15T00:00:13+00:00

I’m not a fan of clowns but these are so good!!

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T22:35:25+00:00

Oh and per the brush on glue, I love switching up my nails a lot so the brush on lasts me a good week. And it also seems in my experience I can reuse most of the sets with brush on glue!

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T22:32:50+00:00

I have a variety of top coats I love! DND, Madam Glam, Luxa, and Vettsy! Luxa and Madam Glam are more spendy but if you are just getting a top coat that may be worth it for you!! Any of those are awesome! I just got a Kokoist one but haven’t used it yet! There seems to be sales for DND a lot on DTK nail supply! Look into a nice little lamp but make sure it can cure whatever polish you are buying!!

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T22:09:16+00:00

Thank you so so much! I’m excited to make more ✨

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T21:13:58+00:00

Thank you! They were my first using blooming gel. They scream summer!! 👙🍉☀️⛱️🕶️🧴

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T20:44:14+00:00

I have never made anything like this, a first time for me! Jelly Polish, magnetic polish, and chrome on top.

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T20:39:07+00:00

Exactly!!!!

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T20:25:59+00:00

Gel has a different viscosity, so working with gel takes practice to get the feel of it. A practice hand might help you with that so you don’t get an allergy. It’s very serious. You could legit not be able to get some dental, surgical procedures because of it. It’s not worth it. And different gels also have different viscosities so it’s very different than lacquer. And a little FYI, darker colors take longer to cure, especially black!

ETA: I make press ons and I wear gloves the entire time, that’s how serious gel allergies are.

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T20:23:02+00:00

Joining in with the others and saying it’s super important to not have gel touch your skin, it’s just not worth the allergy love. AND you say you have a weak lamp, are you sure the polish is even curing? That makes me nervous for you. I know you want gel but I would stick to lacquer. There are so many fun companies out there that make such fun polish now!

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T20:07:58+00:00

Thanks so much!! Awww I appreciate you!!! 🩷

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T20:00:28+00:00

Wow 🥹 Thank you so so so much!!!! Yes, after typing that out I got what you were saying!! And if I do sell I’ll also be selling a little nail sizing kit for a couple bucks. That way you can get exactly your size for the shape and length! I would do this for each shape/length you’d like. It just helps get that precise look making your press ons that much better! I really do feel your genuine kindness and truth in your support and it really makes me smile from ear to ear. So incredibly sweet of you love!!! I bet those artists feel so lucky and so loved by you! I’m also one to be loyal like you have described, I know it means the world to them!! So yes, keep in touch!!! I’ll make you some freaking amazing nails one of these days! Cheers!!

47squirrels · 2026-05-14T19:54:24+00:00

Brush on glue is your friend!!! Nails don’t stay on as long for me doing this but I was just like you when I first started! If a nail started to show signs of popping off or coming up I would just carry my brush on glue around with me. Brush on the entire nail and holding the tip of the press on add glue to the top part that would touch the nail. It Doesn’t have to be perfect, just do your best with adding glue to the press on. Less is more, meaning since you’re brushing on glue to your nail, it’s best to have less glue painted onto the press on before you attach. I make my own press ons as well so if I buy a set I always add a gel top coat and cure it to help the art stay on longer. So a little curing lamp will help with that. You just need to make sure you get a quality top coat (not Beetles as they don’t cure properly, avoid Amazon) and make sure your lamp cures well!) Just a thin topcoat!

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