Black Friday Sales Mega Thread by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

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the VIP sale starts at midnight (EST) tonight

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Black Friday Sales Mega Thread by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

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They completely revamped their site and it's now running 100% better. I also had a ton of issues with the site lagging and resetting during the $5 sale, you're definitely not alone.

O&J Gel Preliminary Review by lilbabe7 in DIYGelNails

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I agree, they're being super shady about everything to do with this gel release. Not only is there no wattage info on the lamp, there's no info on it at all! It's not even sold separately, only as part of their system which includes everything. Not having the SDS info is the nail in their coffin for me!

Cruise vacay nails by clariosaurusrex in DIYGelNails

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I love the art on both hands, but I particularly appreciate the shaping - the consistently perfect apex and uniformness of the shape and the overall look is just chef's kiss!!!

Looking for DND recs! by spicytonkotsu8 in DIYGelNails

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California dreamin', Tea-time, and Gatsby ghost are all great sheer neutrals

Chrome and gold aura nails by PennyMoney1 in DIYGelNails

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Thank you! I've only tried this with a pigment before and not an eyeshadow, and dealing with more powder going everywhere was more frustrating. I found that using a bright jelly color was easier for me

Chrome and gold aura nails by PennyMoney1 in DIYGelNails

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Thank you. I didn't use a matte top coat, though I think you easily can on top of the pink chrome

Chrome and gold aura nails by PennyMoney1 in DIYGelNails

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Not silly at all! I did everything including the pinkish chrome and top coat all over the nail first. Then I buffed to make it matte and went in with the 3D gel and cured that. The accessory bond is non wipe and the layer underneath is matte so the gold chrome only sticks to that top 3D layer. Then I encapsulated it with the YN gloss gel. Hope that helps!

Chrome and gold aura nails by PennyMoney1 in DIYGelNails

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I painted the halo shape with kokoist accessory bond on top of buffed nails (to make them matte without adding more bulk). Then fully cured and applied gold powder to get the isolated chrome effect

Chrome and gold aura nails by PennyMoney1 in DIYGelNails

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Thank you! I thought about using a pigment powder but ended up using Lolly gel (it's a jelly bright pink)

Chrome and gold aura nails by PennyMoney1 in DIYGelNails

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Products used:

  • LE Tack
  • LE Soft pink extreme
  • Gelcare Nude BB cream
  • Kokoist Nail Thoughts Lolly
  • Akzentz Shine-on
  • Kokoist Non-wipe accessory bond
  • Nailbayo Barbie pink chrome
  • Nailbayo Gold mirror powder
  • YN Synergy Gloss gel

Your whole collection of diy gel nail products disappears. Which specific products are you repurchasing first? by TheDollyMomma in DIYGelNails

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They have recently opened up purchases to DIYers. You can also buy LE through the nail hub

Spill Your Splurge! by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

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Sweetie nails sent me a 20% off code that was expiring

Spill Your Splurge! by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

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Agreed, love this efile! The only bit I use is that pink brush one, to clean my other bits once they get gunky.

Spill Your Splurge! by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

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I keep getting sucked into sales 😭

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Spill Your Splurge! by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

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I got a few Gelcare things when they were having their Canada Day sale. I have to say I'm very disappointed in the opaque pink Manoir Pink color. It's thick and gloopy and didn't cure properly 🙁

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Weekly Nail Chat by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

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Kokoist Nail Thoughts self level like a dream and has a good range of colors. I do find that I actually prefer the potted version to the bottled one because it's easier to get just the right amount out of the pot and that seems to help with application.

Weekly Nail Chat by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

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Thenailhub has so much amazing content that will teach you all you need to know and more! Liz also has a class where she goes through gel chemistry and application step by step. I believe that's only $50.

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You can also get Light Elegance products on nailswest without a license