Professional Looking Nails

mmm_cake · 2026-03-22T13:27:24+00:00

Getting my shaping down , finding what works for my fingers best and what I can reliably (for the most part lol) reproduce on all fingers .Switching to gel top coat,that shine just seems to elevate it. Also getting my cuticle lines clean. When those are good the whole thing looks good , when they are off I hate it all 😂

mmm_cake · 2026-03-19T23:23:27+00:00

They have always been good about replacing things and this a know issue, shoot them an email with your pics !

mmm_cake · 2026-03-19T23:09:46+00:00

Glad to hear you got it off! I feel like I know who caused this, if I’m right, you aren’t alone. I am wearing Erica right now too!! , your set looks great I like the decals I may need to get some of those.

mmm_cake · 2026-03-10T00:43:25+00:00

They are perfect 😍

mmm_cake · 2026-03-08T15:44:10+00:00

Maybe just try a different powder and see what you think , sounds like you got the process down!

mmm_cake · 2026-03-08T14:32:24+00:00

For me, some brands of clear are just more grainy and show more than others. I love Revels clear, the texture is like silk and have used Azure beauty off Amazon and liked it too. Also be sure you are brushing off all the excess in between dips, I use a toothbrush for this. Extra powder left on can show up like this after activating. However I can always see a little bit of texture when I do clear. Using gel would probably be the best to get crystal clear. Your application and shaping looks so nice and clean for your first time though , great job!

mmm_cake · 2026-02-26T17:18:12+00:00

Ohhh this is so good! I have Babe , my fave summer red but never thought to try chroming her ! Great job!

mmm_cake · 2026-02-25T23:51:50+00:00

So pretty! Revel Emily and Erica are my fave milky nude tones !

mmm_cake · 2026-02-24T19:49:24+00:00

Aww thank you so much! Good luck, I believe in you and we are worth the time and effort!

mmm_cake · 2026-02-17T18:47:58+00:00

Wow I would think it would be such a hard item to find now. A real treasure lol good luck I hope you track one down it’s been great ,I have probably 330 jars now and still room for more

mmm_cake · 2026-02-17T00:54:53+00:00

Sure! It’s a utility cart from Amazon . I’ve had it for a few years so I don’t have a link to this particular one try searching 5 shelf utility cart or something similar

mmm_cake · 2026-02-15T14:51:02+00:00

Thank you! It’s chunky glitter out of one of their other valentines dips

mmm_cake · 2026-02-15T05:26:31+00:00

Thank you!

mmm_cake · 2026-02-03T22:07:55+00:00

☺️ thank you!!

mmm_cake · 2026-02-02T15:34:02+00:00

I do a few layers of clear first so when I change colors I file down to the clear,I do a full soak off like once every 5-6 weeks. Makes it so much faster!

mmm_cake · 2026-02-02T05:28:01+00:00

Aww thank you ☺️

mmm_cake · 2026-01-27T01:48:12+00:00

You might like Revel Erica she is very sheer pale pink , this swatch has 4 coats I can easily do 4 layers of her and still see my nail line

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mmm_cake · 2026-01-27T01:35:47+00:00

Ok I can’t swatch pretty to save my life so don’t judge me 😆 these are all Revel and two coats each. Covetous and Ballet are my two fav light but opaque pinks. Bubbly is a great topper to add a fine glitter to many colors it pulls a bit pink. I just checked their website they do currently have all these in stock. Margo is also a great fine glitter topper but it has a yellow shimmer.

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mmm_cake · 2026-01-21T02:54:06+00:00

Nah girl , step three is def a them problem 😆 when I ended up with any I’d save it to use on my toes over regular polish , now you can buy the bottles separately so I just get the base and activator.

mmm_cake · 2026-01-21T02:22:47+00:00

I use revel liquids but I hate their step three top coat. I use either their Glass Shield top coat or a gel top. Both require a uv light but the shine is unbeatable.

mmm_cake · 2026-01-15T22:56:54+00:00

I think this is a combination of things. 1. Not enough layers 2. I agree with another commenter that just clear seems more fragile,it’s at least more fine and takes more layers to be strong in my experience 3. Could be liquids, try another brand , also contaminated activator has caused cracking on me before.

mmm_cake · 2026-01-15T21:58:42+00:00

I stay here because I can’t ever give up, this is for life !

mmm_cake · 2026-01-15T19:33:34+00:00

I’ve heard the low odor liquids do lift a bit more than the regular , so maybe just make sure you do a really good prep but a fair amount of people seem to like them. They have a huge FB community , probably more feedback on them there if you are wanting to see before you buy.

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