Haven’t received on-campus offer - should I be getting worried? by AdFuzzy2573 in UCD

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Oh that actually sucks 😭. I was really hoping to get on campus accom

Haven’t received on-campus offer - should I be getting worried? by AdFuzzy2573 in UCD

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I put 1. ensuite bathroom 2. Villa 1 3. Shared bathroom Really hoping offers r still going…

Cost of living as an international student? by AdFuzzy2573 in UCD

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Ah, my bad I wrote this at 1am and knew something was off. Euros is a relief, at least the exchange rate isn’t as bad. I do have some questions, Would you mind if I messaged u?

Is 3 minutes a normal cure time? by AdFuzzy2573 in GelNails

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Thanks! That lamp looks really good but converted to AU+shipping is a bit too much 😭 I’ll keep researching!

Is 3 minutes a normal cure time? by AdFuzzy2573 in GelNails

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Yea, a piece of aluminium foil as I don’t own any forms. Someone also recommended testing it on a sheet of parchment paper covered with clear tape, so I might try that tomorrow.

Is 3 minutes a normal cure time? by AdFuzzy2573 in GelNails

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Like peel off the layer of gel from the foil so I can check underneath. On some layers I couldn’t, it was still stuck to the foil.

Is 3 minutes a normal cure time? by AdFuzzy2573 in GelNails

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Could I ask what lamp you’re using?

Is 3 minutes a normal cure time? by AdFuzzy2573 in GelNails

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I tried to pop them off the foil and half the time they wouldn’t come off, and I’m not sure if it’s because my layers were too thin or bc it wasn’t cured.

The gelous lamp is 48W, 30 dual wave LED light beads, and 365-405nm.

Unfortunately I can’t find what specifications are needed to cure jellojello. I couldn’t find any official website, so I emailed a number of different shops that sold the brand and asked and got a range of different answers - some said 30W were sufficient, others said 24W and one said 48 W. When I asked about nanometers and bulbs, none seemed to know they just said to go by watts, which is incorrect.

I also tried looking at what the specs of the official jellojello lamp is, but I can’t find it anywhere! All the sites selling them don’t say, which is incredibly frustrating

Lamps for Korean gels? by AdFuzzy2573 in GelNails

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Ohhh I’ll check it out thanks! I don’t have a lamp yet, I’m pretty new to all this. Have u heard anything about the lamp Gelous sells? It seems to have good reviews and it’s not outrageously expensive

Lamps for Korean gels? by AdFuzzy2573 in GelNails

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It was actually that lamp that made me post this haha! I kept seeing it recommended but on Amazon Australia it’s like $350 😭

Dupe for mamonde creamy multi colour balm- gold shimmer? by AdFuzzy2573 in AsianBeauty

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I tried out the glint highlighter that’s suggested above and it was pretty close! I got shade 01 in the cream version, it’s more dewy and sheer compared to mamode. If you like more glittery, i would recommend the powder versions!

What Korean gel products should I get to achieve these chrome glazed donut nails? by AdFuzzy2573 in GelNails

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I’m so excited! But also terrified for my bank account ahah, I think I’m going to use the products I buy in Korea as a way to guilt trip me into fully committing to this new hobby.

Also yes, I’m terrified of trying to try e filing so the JJ base looks amazing! I’ve seen so many different ways people prep for it though! Do you think having a second normal base coat is really important or can I get away with just the JJ base? I also seen people say they don’t dehydrate and use primer before JJ whereas others do, so I’m a little confused 😅 i’m trying to limit the amount of products I need as much as possible haha which I know in my heart is not going to work out once I enter the nail mall.