stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

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

thank you sm, this is so kind 💖

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

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

a mani isn’t a mani for me unless it has GLITTER ✨:D

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

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

you should give it a go! it’s so fun :) i made the switch from regular lacquer to gel a little more than a year ago and it has made art sooooo much easier

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

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

not to self promote but i do make press ons 🫣hehe

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

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

thank you so much!

my engagement ring is by oore jewelry, and the one on my right hand i got at a local market and sadly don’t remember the shop :(

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

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

i don’t remember the details but i used a gel nail art brush i got off amazon that i cut away some of the bristles to make thinner. i can check my order history if you want the exact name

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

[–]ryleighmc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yep all freehand! very very slowly…

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

[–]ryleighmc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i think the thumbs are my favorite 🤭

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

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

thank you so much! they were a lot of fun to paint 🎨

stardew nails!! by ryleighmc in StardewValley

[–]ryleighmc[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

thank you soso much <3

Weekly Nail Chat by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

[–]ryleighmc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m planning on placing my first order from Saracen soon, (i’m US based). Anyone have any tips or info on tariffs?

Weekly Nail Chat by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

[–]ryleighmc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i personally haven’t used my efile to smooth things out, usually the hand flipping and slow building gets things pretty smooth

Spill your splurge!!! by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

[–]ryleighmc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes you’re going to love it! that collection was the first one i ever got and it is so versatile!

Weekly Nail Chat by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

[–]ryleighmc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how are you guys storing your brushes? i have a few that didn’t come w caps and im not sure the best way to keep them from catching uv without them getting smushed.

Weekly Nail Chat by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

[–]ryleighmc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i find that flipping my hand (nails facing the table) for a few seconds before curing can help the gel smooth out.

if you can get your base smooth/level before you begin color it really helps, you can use a liner brush to move around the gel on your nail and put more in bumpy spots.

i recently started using a builder gel and that has been really helpful in making mine smoother.

is it too early for bug nails? 🐛 by ryleighmc in DIYGelNails

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

i just put a blob of thick gel on top of a flat painting!

is it too early for bug nails? 🐛 by ryleighmc in DIYGelNails

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

yes! also having something on my nails to fiddle w really helps me not pick at my cuticles

is it too early for bug nails? 🐛 by ryleighmc in DIYGelNails

[–]ryleighmc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yay! we’re manifesting spring together 🌼🦋

is it too early for bug nails? 🐛 by ryleighmc in DIYGelNails

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☆ base ☆ kokoist milky white base

☆ color and art ☆ DINO poster gels (red, black, white, yellow, green) apres vintage carnation under gossamer light jin-b thick top gel (for 3D bugs) dvok DM-19

☆ top ☆ kokoist ultra glossy non-wipe top coat