I do mine while on the computer..so i also can watch the time and look at my favorite site
i was worried about this too..the thing i like about RCM is that only really the tips of your fingers fit in, so not too much damage to your hands
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I do mine while on the computer..so i also can watch the time and look at my favorite site
i was worried about this too..the thing i like about RCM is that only really the tips of your fingers fit in, so not too much damage to your hands
QUOTE: Questions to those of you who are more adept and coordinated than I am (which is everyone here lol). This is a long time for me to NOT bump my nails against anything. If I smudge, is there a technique I can use to fix the smudge without completely starting over?
I am not sure why you have a long time when you are concerned about smudging your nails. You should do one hand completely before you do the second. I always do my dominate hand first so I am working with my less adept hand while I am less tired.
You put the base coat on and cure. Once it is cured, it does not smudge. The same for the color and top coats. Curing does leave a tacky layer that might appear to smudge but once you add another coat and cure it is OK. The top coat needs to be cleaned with alcohol to remove the tacky layer. And, of course, once you finish your nails are completely dry, hard and very shinny.
I am not sure why you have a long time when you are concerned about smudging your nails. You should do one hand completely before you do the second. I always do my dominate hand first so I am working with my less adept hand while I am less tired.
You put the base coat on and cure. Once it is cured, it does not smudge. The same for the color and top coats. Curing does leave a tacky layer that might appear to smudge but once you add another coat and cure it is OK. The top coat needs to be cleaned with alcohol to remove the tacky layer. And, of course, once you finish your nails are completely dry, hard and very shinny.
The best are Graham's Hands Down Pads, the plastic backing protects your hands/nails http://www.sallybeauty.com/Nail-Cosmetic-Pads/GRAHAM3,default,pd.html?cm_vc=SEARCH
Also good are the HandsDown Wipes which are thin like a paper towel but no lint http://www.sallybeauty.com/nail-wipes/SBS-580420,default,pd.html?cm_vc=SEARCH
AnnAnn99, THANK YOU! I hadn't even considered doing one hand entirely at one time. I just followed the instructions from RCM which indicated that you do one step on all the nails then the next step on all the nails, etc... I think doing my dominant hand first is a great idea! THANKS!
I used my microfiber cloths for quite awhile, but recently bought these and they are fairly lint free and not super thin.
I bought some Red Carpet SOG at my local Fred Meyer's store. I am currently wearing a pink shade they call After Party Playful. I really like it. I applied 2 coats and dolled it up with some Konad stamping. I've had it on for over 2 weeks and it still looks like new. I am still figuring out how to post a picture. when I figure it out, I'll post a picture to show you.
A micro-fiber washcloth from Dollar Tree is exactly what I use and it works great. Plus I can wash it and there is no waste.
Ulta.com has a great deal right now, buy 2 RCM polishes get one free.
I just purchased 8 + 4 plus got free.
Got free shipping for spending more than $50.
Used coupon code SAVE15ON75.
So I spent about $70 for 12 Red Carpet polishes. That's about $5.90 each, yay!
I just purchased 8 + 4 plus got free.
Got free shipping for spending more than $50.
Used coupon code SAVE15ON75.
So I spent about $70 for 12 Red Carpet polishes. That's about $5.90 each, yay!
Oh, thanks for this, that's awesome.
Would love if you would post swatches for any that aren't already on the swatch thread!
the $3.50 ulta coupon worked too.. so im sure if you bring a coupon from the weekly ad into the store you can get an additional discount
Thanks so much for the info. Just ordered several which I've had my eye on!
The SAVE10ON50 deal worked as well. Now I can't wait to try them!
I am trying to buy some of the polish on line and I only fine the base, structure, oils, etc. I can't seem to fine any of the colors. I hope they aren't out of stock already
.....I will keep looking......