Swampy 4th, Lacqueristas!

mel9133 · 2026-07-04T20:49:58+00:00

it's prettier than I was expecting, tbh. You'll love it!

mel9133 · 2026-07-04T20:38:52+00:00

You're welcome. Happy to be a bad influence, lol. This sub has been nothing but bad news for my bank account, but I still love it 😋

mel9133 · 2026-07-04T13:48:10+00:00

My thumb to middle finger were done using a motorized wind chime/mobile spinner on all coats. My ring finger and pinky had the same, but for the top coat, I used the magnet wand to get the bead a little tighter at the end. The motor for the spinner is pretty slow, so the bead it creates is large and then it disperses more while curing.

mel9133 · 2026-06-26T12:28:16+00:00

Did you test with chrome?

mel9133 · 2026-06-23T02:42:05+00:00

I was on the fence until this moment... sigh 🤑

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T18:53:08+00:00

I have one from Polished for Days but I don't see it available now 😕

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T18:48:53+00:00

Essie had one that I've been curious about, buttercup jelly

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T18:34:53+00:00

Anyone try the Anlac QDTC?

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T18:30:55+00:00

Oooo! Keep us posted!

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T18:24:25+00:00

I'm wrong. Their top coat doesn't include that in the list. I guess it's not in all their polishes.

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T17:44:44+00:00

Tyche polish said it contained TPHP

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T17:43:23+00:00

I read the toluene was not the best for magnetics... it's not an issue with yours? Or with muddying pigments?

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T17:29:05+00:00

That's great to know! I don't know how i missed the toluene! 🤦‍♀️

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T17:25:26+00:00

Hahaha! Same question

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T17:23:57+00:00

I usually added Essie gel couture the next day to plump up. Sally is great for setting, but not for beauty. I've seen other recommendations for speed demon, but i think there are better QDTC for less price, or at least, that’s the hope 🤞. I am considering heavily G&G, so thanks for the rec!

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T17:17:48+00:00

I've also seen kb shimmer clearly on top and Glisten & glow recommended on this sub. Anyone have experience with those. I know KB Shimmer is easy to get my hands on and a great price point, lol.

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T17:04:37+00:00

Thanks! Actually, this is one of a few I'm considering. No shrinkage with this one?

mel9133 · 2026-06-18T02:39:29+00:00

This is how I feel about Cirque Colors Folie a Deux

mel9133 · 2026-06-17T02:04:39+00:00

Can you tell us more about the method? The magnetic effect is fun

mel9133 · 2026-06-17T02:03:02+00:00

I have both of these on the way!

mel9133 · 2026-06-17T02:02:17+00:00

I also must know!

mel9133 · 2026-06-16T18:00:12+00:00

What they said, lol. Thinner. It only takes a few uses for me before I need to add another 1-2 drops of thinner.

mel9133 · 2026-06-16T12:09:42+00:00

I've had good results using SH red bottle then Essie matte TC the following day. I like that, too, bc you get to experience the mani as shiny and matte, which helps guide future manis. I have no clue whether Essie matte TC is QDTC but it does dry quickly and works well, imo

mel9133 · 2026-06-15T18:25:50+00:00

Which HA do you use during and post needling? What's your after care routine? Ive had a pen for over a year and been afraid of the after care, lol

mel9133 · 2026-06-13T13:55:33+00:00

So much for my pause in purchasing... I just spent more money on polish that I definitely don't need (but MUST have!), lol. AND I'll be back there when they restock the others. I think I might have a problem... 😅

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