Red Carpet Manicure
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Yeah!!! I found your picture here I was bummed cause I couldn't see it on the other thread
I really like it and we have a million rattlesnakes around here therefore a million snake skins! Rattlesnakes actually do have a purpose! LOL
I don't think this is my taste personally, but you did a beautiful job of it.
Yeah!!! I found your picture here I was bummed cause I couldn't see it on the other thread
You know, while this gives me a whole new perspective on Rattlers, I will still not be inclined to have much appreciation for one if I happen to come upon one sunning him/herself. I don't think I'll ever quite come to terms with the idea of Rattlers as a source of natural nail art. My neighbors have apparently had the pleasure of having them in the backyard - I feel fortunate to not have yet encountered one myself, but its only a matter of time since we border open space and therefore our backyards serve as breeding grounds for the rat population.
Thanks for the feedback. I knew I was going to get mixed reactions, but even the ones that don't like it are still being complementary. You are all so sweet! My friend came over to check on me, I showed her the mani. She was trying to guess how I did it. Netting, lace, etc. When I told her it was snakeskin, she dropped my hand, screamed, and jumped away from me. Then stood there trying to shake the ick off of her hands saying "Ewwwww!!!!" It was great, her husband and I nearly died laughing. Surprisingly enough, my DH loves it. Its like he's proud of me for being so creative. The snakeskin is very resiient, and trying to pull up. I have had a couple little spots that I had to use nail glue to stick it back down. It almost seems like it is coming up through the tio. Don't think that would be possible, but it is what it seems to be doing. Only in a couple spots tho. DH wants me to do another one later, trying different colors. He's never cared so much about my nails before. But then, he likes the nature thing, camping, hiking, being outdoors, etc.
See that would've been me if I didn't know!
hehehe. See i used to have snakes years ago, so they don't really bother me unless they sneak up on me in the yard.
Its very late and I'm on here all alone nowSo I will go to sleep now and wait to see what you think of it tomorrow. Let me know if you like it or if it just creeps you out.
It looks very nice but I would never do one.
We had a family dinner tonight, only one daughter had already seen the snakeskin mani. She was too creeped out to touch it. The other two saw it when they got here, they thought it was pretty cool. My son even liked it! My DIL thought it was "very interesting". Everybody has different reactions. I like that, with the grey and black colors, it isn't obvious at first. You kinda have to have a closer look to realize what it is. It is holding up really well. Nothing more lifting up after that first bit that I had to glue down. The hardest thing is that I'm tempted to pick at it because there is a texture. But I've been making myself behave.
I found a pic I took of my attempt at a winter mani. The accent nail is done with rcm black stretch limo. The other nails, I'm not sure. I might have it written down somewhere and will let you know if I find it. They would be rcm or gelish as that is all I currently have. The design on the accent nail is my attept at making a blue and gold snowflake. I used the blue and gold stripe rite nail paints from Sally's. Also put a few pieces from a bigger type of glitter on there, kinda like putting on rhinestones. I'm not as precise as I would like to be, and my camera skills could use some improvement, but I'm just glad to finally be able to share some of these with the rest of you - thanks to a lot of help from a private tutoring lesson with a very good teacher via PMs. I could just not figure it out in my own. Here's the winter mani:
I found a pic I took of my attempt at a winter mani. The accent nail is done with rcm black stretch limo. The other nails, I'm not sure. I might have it written down somewhere and will let you know if I find it. They would be rcm or gelish as that is all I currently have. The design on the accent nail is my attept at making a blue and gold snowflake. I used the blue and gold stripe rite nail paints from Sally's. Also put a few pieces from a bigger type of glitter on there, kinda like putting on rhinestones. I'm not as precise as I would like to be, and my camera skills could use some improvement, but I'm just glad to finally be able to share some of these with the rest of you - thanks to a lot of help from a private tutoring lesson with a very good teacher via PMs. I could just not figure it out in my own. Here's the winter mani:
NanaSue said:
I think you did a great job on the winter mani too!
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Thanks. I know alot of you like using the color blue in your nails. I never thought I'd like it. But you've inspired me, and I loved that mani. Hated when it grew out. And it did feel very wintery to me. When I find my other pics, I will post them as well.
My gel manicures are only lasting a week tops without the polish starting to peel off. My nails themselves are pretty peely so I think that has something to do with it. Are there any recommendations for getting it to stay on longer? I know there are bonding products or something, wondering if these will make the condition of my nails poorer than they already are though
It depends on why they are peeling. There could be a number of problems. It would help if you could be more specific.
karebear0099 said:
Where are they peeling from? The tips or the cuticle area or sides.
If its peeling from the free edge, then it COULD be that the layers of nail are peeling. If that happens the gel will go too. It could also be lifting for many other reasons - not capping the free edge well, improper nail prep, coats too thick, etc.
If its peeling from the cuticle or sidewalls, that's either improper prep or you are getting it on your skin around the nail.
Have you read the SOG sticky for beginners? That might also help you troubleshoot.
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