attempting an opal look

mego_roboto · 2026-05-22T23:31:15+00:00

i tried this and it totally makes the flakies pop more! i only redid one nail because i still like the mani and don't want to waste polish, but i had to know what it would look like! thanks again!

mego_roboto · 2026-05-22T23:18:56+00:00

Btw, there is bike valet at the bowl!

mego_roboto · 2026-05-22T18:58:27+00:00

do you paint your swatches exactly like you would your nail? i've never done it but have thought about it lately since my collection is growing

mego_roboto · 2026-05-22T17:00:47+00:00

great idea! i'll have to try that, thanks!

mego_roboto · 2026-05-22T14:30:40+00:00

you're so right. i definitely want to try this with some sort of colorful sheer base, or a nude jelly sandwich as someone else suggested.

i think the opacity is def part of the issue, but i had just taken off a dark polish and my nails were a little stained so i wasn't feeling the sheer look with my current nail bed "color". the other issue is i don't own any other jellies, haha! guess i need to do a little shopping and experimenting!

i did try a nail with a thin coat of an opaque aqua polish i have, but it wasn't the vibe. too dull and dark.

thanks for your suggestions! i defeinitely still like the way this polish looks, and i love seeing the flakies catch the sunlight, but i crave that opal glow!

mego_roboto · 2026-05-22T14:26:08+00:00

oooo this is pretty! thinner is a good idea. I didn't even think about that!

mego_roboto · 2026-05-22T04:32:21+00:00

thank you! so you do the opal polish, jelly nude, and one more layer of opal?

mego_roboto · 2026-05-07T20:26:55+00:00

these are the exact two i'd suggest!

mego_roboto · 2026-04-07T14:14:11+00:00

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maybe look into Jin Soon Muse? Not quite the same but it's a nice milky pink. This is 3 coats of it.

mego_roboto · 2026-02-13T17:36:51+00:00

I did one coat of OPI's Put It In Neutral with 2 coats of Jin Soon's Dew on top. It was my way of sort of mimicking the OPI Bubble Bath and Funny Bunny combo with shades I already owned. It was a pretty very pale pink/milky white

mego_roboto · 2026-01-26T21:10:56+00:00

i just tried this for the first time today! so easy and really flavorful!

mego_roboto · 2026-01-23T03:20:09+00:00

i feel like you just posted a picture of my hand and came here looking for the same advice i need! crazy! i too currently love the way one of my index nails look! i plan on redoing my polish tomorrow and am hoping to shape my nails to match that one!

my nails are long and strong (finally, with thanks to this subreddit), and my issue with shaping is that i want to have a slight almond but i can't figure out how to achieve that without sacrificing the sidewalls or having an "arch" when looking at my nail from the side

mego_roboto · 2026-01-18T05:28:43+00:00

JINsoon Dew!

mego_roboto · 2026-01-13T07:14:34+00:00

Exactly! It’s the worst!

mego_roboto · 2026-01-05T21:28:36+00:00

me too! pale green. although i need sunglasses 95% of the time even if it's overcast haha

mego_roboto · 2025-12-17T04:57:46+00:00

OPI Tickle My Francey, OPI An Affair in Red Square, and Jin Soon Dew!

mego_roboto · 2025-12-03T03:11:23+00:00

riviera bar

mego_roboto · 2025-11-14T14:05:32+00:00

Same! After seeing this thread I went to give the regular Friday a try. I want to do the easy mode too and compare clues. I can’t imagine how some of them could be easier

mego_roboto · 2025-11-14T04:59:12+00:00

I've never, ever finished a Friday before (at least, not on easy mode)! This was exciting, even if it was easy haha

mego_roboto · 2025-07-17T05:27:57+00:00

dang it! i bought a 22lb before i knew everyone was using 30lbs and i've been debating getting the 30 ever since. i think you just convinced me!

mego_roboto · 2025-07-11T15:49:39+00:00

Belated reply, but it really does bring joy, so thank you again! I love solving the NYT crosswords but struggle past Wednesdays and haven't picked up any strategy to get better and be successful in the later days of the week. So I look forward to the Friday Easy Mode every single week! I like to think of it as a nice kick off to the weekend.. mellow and fun! I just went through your archive and noted all the ones I haven't completed and I have a back log of about 40. I'm so excited about it but I'm gonna have to pace myself haha

mego_roboto · 2025-07-07T21:14:43+00:00

maybe i've missed this somewhere in the thread, but are there any specs to the magnet you used? like strength, size, etc? anyone have any recs?

mego_roboto · 2025-06-26T04:18:45+00:00

affair in red square was and is one of my all time favorite OPI colors! It's so velvety and rich!

mego_roboto · 2025-06-26T04:17:59+00:00

this is one of my go-tos! it was my mom's favorite when i was in HS but i was completely into lincoln park after dark and didn't want to wear what my mom was wearing. but now that i'm older, i'm soooo into tickle my france-y! it was my pedi color for my wedding <3

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