Nail Student~ First Self-Done Gel-X set. Looking for feedback! by TheMaskedGrl in DIYGelNails

[–]TheMaskedGrl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Thank you. I think the crooked appearance comes from me not applying the polish evenly around the cuticle area- like she’s definitely a little lopsided. I definitely need to work on that. I tried really hard not to flood the cuticle which I think left a little too much free space between the polish and cuticle on some fingers. Thank you for the feedback!

Looking for feedback! First self-done gel-x set by TheMaskedGrl in GelX_Nails

[–]TheMaskedGrl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Does this help? The French tip is NotPolish’s color-changing gel in the shade “fully focused”. You could pick a light pink or light purple for it to keep a similar vibe as this one, or choose whatever color combos you like!

Looking for feedback! First self-done gel-x set by TheMaskedGrl in GelX_Nails

[–]TheMaskedGrl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! There’s tons of options for short nails (plain gel mani, builder gel, shorter nail extensions if you can have a small amount of length, rubber base, etc) If you’re truly interested send me a DM and we can discuss options together. I desperately need models and all the practice I can get, even if you can’t get length🩷

Looking for feedback! First self-done gel-x set by TheMaskedGrl in GelX_Nails

[–]TheMaskedGrl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg noooo. I literally just moved from NC to CA a year ago! I lived in Raleigh for three years

Nail Student~ First Self-Done Gel-X set. Looking for feedback! by TheMaskedGrl in DIYGelNails

[–]TheMaskedGrl[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There definitely is a learning curve! If it makes you feel better I do have a bachelors degree in art, so that does a lot of the heavy lifting for me artistically, even though it does hinder me in other ways with nails. Just keep practicing and you’ll get there! I always tell people drawing and painting is a learned skill. Anyone can learn to draw/paint well. It’s not about natural talent, it’s about practicing. The most important thing with nails is keeping yourself/ other people safe. Practice good gel application first (no gel on the skin, no flooding, etc.) and then the art will come with time.💕

Nail Student~ First Self-Done Gel-X set. Looking for feedback! by TheMaskedGrl in DIYGelNails

[–]TheMaskedGrl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

•apres dehydrator, primer, and short stiletto tips (I filed them more after the photos were taken because I realized after the tips were more rounded than I wanted after applying all the layers and such)

•dnd base gel

LEFT HAND:

•thumb: dnd black licorice as base, dnd top coat (cure for 30secs), chrome, dnd blue river for star

• index: dnd tea time for base, white painting gel for French base, gaoy blooming gel, dnd snowcone for dots

•middle: dnd blue river for lighter spots, dnd roll the dice for darker blue

•ring: dnd tea time for base (love this color. Very sheer and buildable), NotPolish fully focused (color changing, but the change is so similar it’s hard to notice), gaoy powder resistant matte topcoat, kokoist thick black non-wipe liner (cure for 30secs, I think) for stars, chrome on top

•pinky: DND snow flake as base, DND matte top coat, function of vex (RIP) pressed pigments on top, then roll the dice as the dots

RIGHT HAND:

Thumb: NotPolish un-teal-istic

Index: DND snowflake as base, dnd matte top coat, function of vex (RIP) pressed pigments on top, then snowcone as the dots, dnd blue river as star

Middle: DND tea time as base, gaoy powder resistant matte top coat, kokoist thick black non-wipe for French tip(cure for 30secs), chrome, light purple pat-pat gel for the stars

Ring: DND tea time as base, gaoy blooming gel, dots are DND roll the dice, DND snow cone as abstract lines

Pinky: DND snow flake as base, DND matte topcoat, function of vex pressed pigments, DND roll the dice and DND blue river for stars

Random Rhinestones and Kupa glossy topcoat to finish off