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its called chrome powder

I seal the chrome with primer so that it doesn't chip. A lot time if you just seal it with a top coat the chrome starts to fade out. Primer just helps stop that so your chrome can last.

@@pinkpineapplenails wow! Thank you so much for your reply and the great tip! I'm planning to do chrome nails next week, so I will definitely do this! Thanks and have a great week end

Japanese gels is an Easy Soak off system, meaning that they don't use Primer to adhere their gels making it a easy soak off system. If you don't prep your nails when it comes to Gels, your gels will be lifting in two days. All gels needs a prep system, whether it Korean, Japanese, or American.

Yes you can damage your nails if you don't know how to use an efile. Hence the reason why I showed 2 ways you can etch your nails. Not etching your nails and using a smooth buffer to buff your nails will lead to your gels lifting. 🤷‍♀️ How do you prep your nails for gels? 😉

Leafgel Cuticle Remover is really good, it softens the cuticle really fast. But I won't repurchase this product because for the price of the little bottle your better off with BlueCross cuticle remover. I do recommend that if you use any type of cuticle remover-that you make sure to clean your nails with alcohol before applying any gels.

Thank You! I also currently uses the blue cross. I recently learned of Kokoist and Japanese builder gel and not sure should I use the cuticle remover during the cuticle clean part (after the dry manicure prep part).

Yea the price point is pretty insane for such a small bottle 🫠

Yes! I like sweetie nail supply as they don’t seem to run out of stock as fast but when products run out of stock it like WHY!!! 😅

Have you tried putting base coat first before top coat? I've notice that if you go straight into top coat with chrome it will shimmer.

If her nails are separating, have you tried a rubber base before putting other gel products on? Looks like she might need more flexibility on her nails and a rubber base might help. Let me know if you tried this and if it works. If not, we can see what is going on. I had clients like this before but with these types- its all about trial and error with products on them.

I usually cure my top for 30 sec and wipe off right away after coming out of the lamp. If you have an older lamp or a lamp that isn't as strong I recommend at least 60 secs.

If your chrome is coming off after you cured and not sticking on then you may have over cured the gel. If it is chipping after you have seal the chrome then I recommend using the tiniest amount of primer on top of your chrome. This helps prevent the chrome from not chipping after you top coat the chrome.

the base color was color number DS119

Yes, video coming up soon. ❤️❤️

YES!! I'm pretty amazed by it so far. It stays true to being a metillic silver. Now I just got to try it as a full cover color and see.😅

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@@pinkpineapplenails thank you

brush if from Nailzbydev - hella cute liner brush. 😊😊

I wouldn't recommend a 240 its too soft and won't etch the nail enough to bond with gel. I would say at least a 150-180 grit.

The brush that I'm using is by nailzbydev.com check them out there. The other brushes you can def get at zillabeau.com - Use code nalee07 for 10% off. 😊 It is the Izemi liner and Leafgel boarder brush. If you are on a budget then just search short liner brushes on Amazon.

I'm def going to have to check them out!!

Yeah most definitely, I bought a cheap nipper 2 weeks ago and its already dull...😭

I still do prefer Leafgel over Izemi base just because of the viscosity. Not saying Izemi is any less just my preference.

I feel like Japanese and korean potted gels are very different from each other. This is a good question, I was going to type a whole paragraph but I should do a video and hit on this. 😊😊😊

@@pinkpineapplenailsas a nail tech that does a lot of hand painted custom artwork, I’d be VERY VERY interested to see a comparison between Japanese & Korean gels. From what I understand, Japanese nail art involves a lot of hand painting which explains the highly pigmented formula. I have to ask, I use gel brands known for the best pigment, one coat gels, to do my artwork, if I don’t have a gel paint for what I’m doing. Would you compare the Japanese gel to a one coat gel here or to a gel paint? It appears to be much thinner than a normal gel and paint. Thanks!

I like Fgel, its one of my top Korean gels.

Yea I say its ok if your lamp isn't that old, but if your lamp is a bit older I would still do 30 secs. I haven't had issues with it doing it in less time.

head on over to Zillabeau.com to find chromes and top coats. Use code NALEE07 to get 10% off.

🫡🫡 will do Dr. Know it all.

gold chrome pen from Zillabeau.com use code nalee07 for 10% off 😉😉

Yes I did.... Leafgel's no sanding has change formula since, so their no sanding is a semi hard gel. I tested it for about a week and I was very surprise at how it held up. Usually no sanding base chips and peels within days from my experience.