Originally Posted by MoreGelColors

I agree! I went to Sally's for some acetone and maybe one of the neons. What did I walk out with? All but one neon (they were out of the pink), the gelish starter kit (c' mon, those little bitty bottles are so great for travel), the mini light (again, for travel), and two other colors... Oh and luckily I remembered the acetone. And the free zebra bag of course (actually my friend who was with me convinced the lady to give us 2 b/c we spent so much). At least I got my money's worth out of that coupon! Oh, and the sales girl let me keep my coupon! I suppose that's in case I find the pink at a different store... I'll try to post pics soon of my "Ooba ooba blue" nails. Like another poster mentioned, it took me three coats to get coverage, but it was very easy to apply. Oh! And just to clarify (this may have been mentioned already) the mini LED light does NOT have faster cure times like the larger one. It's the same as a UV light. And something else I learned from buying the starter kit... The directions on the cleanser say to use it for both cleansing the nail plate as a first step and for cleaning off the tacky layer, even though it is part acetone. I had been under the impression that there were two different products (although I myself just use CND scrubfresh and alcohol). Hope that made sense!

Actually the mini bottles are a better buy if they are for personal use, as I find that full size bottles of polish get thick faster, the longer you leave the top off and let the air hit the polish inside, the faster it thickens.. Even for the minis, I always try to at least put the cap back on the bottle asap, even if I don't tighten it right away. I do find that the foundation product thickens quickly if left open too long. And yes, I use the cleanser as first and last step.. I have not bothered to put on my 'readers' to check ingredients in the cleanser, but I bet you can use an cheaper alternative. Also, I find that a paper towel works good as a 'lint free' cloth. I don't use cotton balls.. they have too much lint. I only use the cotton balls for removal of gelish nails w the foil.

Originally Posted by Sunrize

Actually the mini bottles are a better buy if they are for personal use, as I find that full size bottles of polish get thick faster, the longer you leave the top off and let the air hit the polish inside, the faster it thickens.. Even for the minis, I always try to at least put the cap back on the bottle asap, even if I don't tighten it right away. I do find that the foundation product thickens quickly if left open too long. And yes, I use the cleanser as first and last step.. I have not bothered to put on my 'readers' to check ingredients in the cleanser, but I bet you can use an cheaper alternative. Also, I find that a paper towel works good as a 'lint free' cloth. I don't use cotton balls.. they have too much lint. I only use the cotton balls for removal of gelish nails w the foil.

Also!! I've used that coupon site for in store and just now for an online purchase. Love to use that $5 savings over and over! For online you use the code 444872 on checkout. http://www.bargainez.com/printable-c...ntable-coupon/

Originally Posted by Sunrize

Fooze, the Amazon & Samba colors remind me so much of a watermelon! I bet they would look great somehow together.. maybe use the samba as the base color.. and the Amazon as a side swipe? Then throw on some glitter where the two meet, or maybe stick on a decal? Very fun and summery. Thx for sharing what the colors came out like !

I agree and had the same watermelon thought. I was thinking a french, pink with green tips like watermelon slices or something else. I didnt get too creative because I was just so excited to see them on!

Originally Posted by MoreGelColors

Love it! I am suddenly jealous that all my nails are the same color... Hmm... I could always redo two of them!

Well, I ended up with both colors on because I couldn't decide on one and was desperate to see them both on!

Originally Posted by Sunrize

Kandy, if you do the four fingers and opposite thumb at the same time I'm thinking that you can muck up one of the fingers when you try to do the thumb? Because they will still be tacky, or vice versa.. thumb first then four opposite fingers.. sometimes I even hit the top of the UV light case when I'm putting my hand in.. AGGHH I'm a clutz.

I don't think it will be too bad, but we'll see! I do both thumbs all the time with no issues.

Originally Posted by Sunrize

For my next mani, I was considering using bella vampire as a base, then use good gossip for the second coat? I like a deep bluish red.. figured the bella would give me the dark purple.. then the good gossip would enhance it to be more of a dark red w blue undertones.. My nails are still on the shorter side, so if I think it comes out OK.. I'll do a pic. But if someone is adventurous, please go for it! I also bought some decals of rose w a leaf.. I thought that would look awesome toward the base of the nail. Maybe on the pinkies or thumbs...

Several of us have done this combo, and it's awesome! I think ferretkingdom posted pics in the swatch thread.

Originally Posted by DeanaCal

Several of us have done this combo, and it's awesome! I think ferretkingdom posted pics in the swatch thread.

This is my favorite combo, too. It is HOT, and I always get the most compliments with it! For me though, I like lighter colors in summer and darker colors the rest of the year.

Originally Posted by Sunrize

For my next mani, I was considering using bella vampire as a base, then use good gossip for the second coat? I like a deep bluish red.. figured the bella would give me the dark purple.. then the good gossip would enhance it to be more of a dark red w blue undertones.. My nails are still on the shorter side, so if I think it comes out OK.. I'll do a pic. But if someone is adventurous, please go for it! I also bought some decals of rose w a leaf.. I thought that would look awesome toward the base of the nail. Maybe on the pinkies or thumbs...

I've done this combo as have several others. I call it the "ruby slipper" Mani. I love the combo and have swatches posted here or in the swatch thread, or maybe both. Lol

Originally Posted by MoreGelColors

And something else I learned from buying the starter kit... The directions on the cleanser say to use it for both cleansing the nail plate as a first step and for cleaning off the tacky layer, even though it is part acetone. I had been under the impression that there were two different products (although I myself just use CND scrubfresh and alcohol). Hope that made sense!

The gelish topcoat is acetone resistant, so wiping off the tacky layer with acetone won't hurt it

Has anyone tried to use nail foils with a gelish manicure? How would you do this? I like the reflective metallic look of nail foils but wasn't sure when in the gelish process to use them (if at all). TIA!

I have a weird thing happening with Good Gossip. The last couple of times I used it, I ended up with a couple of small areas of silver glitter. Is it possible I'm actually putting it on too thin and sort of exposing the glitter? Is this happening to anyone else?

Originally Posted by DeanaCal

I have a weird thing happening with Good Gossip. The last couple of times I used it, I ended up with a couple of small areas of silver glitter. Is it possible I'm actually putting it on too thin and sort of exposing the glitter? Is this happening to anyone else?

You're not trying to file it, are you? I have not had this happen.

Originally Posted by DeanaCal

I have a weird thing happening with Good Gossip. The last couple of times I used it, I ended up with a couple of small areas of silver glitter. Is it possible I'm actually putting it on too thin and sort of exposing the glitter? Is this happening to anyone else?

I've not ever had that happen either. Have you used it over anything with silver glitter that it might have picked up? If you apply it just a tad thicker does that still happen?

Originally Posted by DeanaCal

I have a weird thing happening with Good Gossip. The last couple of times I used it, I ended up with a couple of small areas of silver glitter. Is it possible I'm actually putting it on too thin and sort of exposing the glitter? Is this happening to anyone else?

Originally Posted by kandc88

You're not trying to file it, are you? I have not had this happen.

No, not at all. The first time it happened , I didn't even notice it until a few hours after my mani. I felt a tiny rough spot on one nail, and when I looked at it I saw a couple of pieces of exposed silver glitter. Now that I'm thinking about it more, I wonder if I missed those little spots with the top coat and wiped off a little bit of the color, exposing the glitter. It's a mystery!

Originally Posted by November_Love

This is the last time I'll post pictures for awhile...I promise, lol! I did mine with two coats Taffeta, Carnaval Hangover for tips and topped it off with Vegas Nights. Don't mind my left middle finger in the last picture...it has a weird nail plate and it makes the smile line look off. Flash: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...m/IMG_1367.jpg No flash: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...m/IMG_1369.jpg Had my husband take a picture of all of them. :) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...m/IMG_1379.jpg

I love this manicure! How fun!

I have been hanging out watching the shellac thread, as that is what I started with, but this seems much more active. I have gotten several of the minis at Sally's and will do one of them on the next mani. I have a question. Is the chocolate mini and the sweet chocolate regular size the same color?