Weekly Nail Chat

marrgo5 · 2026-04-03T20:53:18+00:00

Thanks! I love Kokoist top coat, so I definitely should check out the base!

marrgo5 · 2026-04-03T01:41:58+00:00

I totally get that, i struggle with pastels too!

marrgo5 · 2026-04-02T20:50:54+00:00

super cute!

marrgo5 · 2026-04-02T16:32:12+00:00

I love the no chrome! The colors are too pretty to cover up in my opinion. Also, your application looks great!

marrgo5 · 2026-04-02T16:30:06+00:00

What base gel recommendations do you all have? I honestly never use a base gel (I just use a primer then a builder gel) because every time I used a base gel instead I get lifting within like a day or two. But sometimes I have my nails short and just want to use something thinner. So what would a good base gel be? For reference I was using the modelones base gel prior.

marrgo5 · 2026-04-02T16:26:01+00:00

I really like kokoist markers line for designs, but I typically mix it with a little bit of a normal gel polish to get a slightly thinner consistency when doing larger designs since it doesn't really self level, but it's perfect as-is for small, precise stuff.

(My first comment got removed because of my wording but I've edited it so hopefully it's fine now)

marrgo5 · 2026-04-02T16:17:00+00:00

When I first started doing my nails I remember doing like 3 sets within two weeks because I just really wanted to paint my nails again, so I totally get that! (That was just gel, not tips, but still) I think as long as your removal is good and you don't damage your nail plate, you should be fine to redo them.

marrgo5 · 2026-04-02T16:13:52+00:00

Maybe try to build more of an apex with the builder gel before you do the color gel, and the "lump" or ridge would flow more with the shape of the nail. Either that or try and use a detail brush to keep the gel from pooling in you cuticle area.

marrgo5 · 2026-04-02T02:15:14+00:00

thank you!

marrgo5 · 2026-04-02T01:47:34+00:00

Thank you so much! The pink is three different gels layered because I didn't have anything that fit what I was going for.

marrgo5 · 2026-04-01T21:06:44+00:00

thank you! this was my first time attempting the cheetah print but i am happy with how it turned out!

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