Shiny, mirror like nails are a huge trend these days, To achieve the look you need to use what is called a chrome powder and a gel polish.
I am not too fond of gel polishes (though I love the final look!). I just find them tedious to do. While searching for how to use gel polish to create the chrome nail effect I came across www.oceansofbeauty.com which sells Chrome Powder and special top coat that allows you to do chrome nails without using a UV lamp. The products are from Sparkle & Co.
They have a complete kit which comes nicely packed in a black mesh bag. Inside the bag you get
5 applicator sponge+brush duo
Sparkle & Co. Chrome Powder
Sparkle & Co. Top Pure
Sparkle & Co. Seal
5 nail tips
Instruction Card
The whole process of creating chrome nails is quite simple.
First you need to apply your preferred shade of regular polish. I chose to use black. Once the polish dried I applied an even coat of the Top Pure top coat. Then sit back and let it dry completely - it took slightly longer to dry as compared to my normal top coats. The texture of Top Pure is almost like a gel polish top coat but you don't need to cure it under a UV light or LED lamp.
Once it is dry, take the sponge tip applicator, pick up a tiny amount of chrome powder (gently dip the applicator into the chrome powder pot) and start rubbing the applicator on your nail. Rub it in circular motions covering every nook and cranny of the nail. As you keep rubbing you will notice the mirror effect coming into play.
If your application of Top Pure is not even, the mirror effect will also appear uneven. Make sure you dust off all extra chrome powder (you can use the brush end of the applicator or any other clean brush).
You may need to repeat the step of Top Pure followed by chrome powder in order to completely cover the nails. Once you are satisfied end with a final coat of Top Pure. When it dries, seal the edges with a coat of Sparkle & Co. Seal. If you do not seal the edges the Top Pure will start peeling off in about a day (like Fevicol does!)
And here is the final effect on my nails. I kept one nail black on which I tried to stamp the chrome powder but wasn't successful, nevertheless I liked the overall outcome.
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5 applicator sponge+brush duo
Sparkle & Co. Chrome Powder
Sparkle & Co. Top Pure
Sparkle & Co. Seal
5 nail tips
Instruction Card
The whole process of creating chrome nails is quite simple.
First you need to apply your preferred shade of regular polish. I chose to use black. Once the polish dried I applied an even coat of the Top Pure top coat. Then sit back and let it dry completely - it took slightly longer to dry as compared to my normal top coats. The texture of Top Pure is almost like a gel polish top coat but you don't need to cure it under a UV light or LED lamp.
Once it is dry, take the sponge tip applicator, pick up a tiny amount of chrome powder (gently dip the applicator into the chrome powder pot) and start rubbing the applicator on your nail. Rub it in circular motions covering every nook and cranny of the nail. As you keep rubbing you will notice the mirror effect coming into play.
If your application of Top Pure is not even, the mirror effect will also appear uneven. Make sure you dust off all extra chrome powder (you can use the brush end of the applicator or any other clean brush).
You may need to repeat the step of Top Pure followed by chrome powder in order to completely cover the nails. Once you are satisfied end with a final coat of Top Pure. When it dries, seal the edges with a coat of Sparkle & Co. Seal. If you do not seal the edges the Top Pure will start peeling off in about a day (like Fevicol does!)
And here is the final effect on my nails. I kept one nail black on which I tried to stamp the chrome powder but wasn't successful, nevertheless I liked the overall outcome.
Hope you enjoyed this post and would be keen to try this trend out. Stamping over chrome nails is something I'd like to try next.
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How interesting - I'd be curious to try their special top coat!
ReplyDeletethat top coat is the secret ingredient here
DeleteThis reminds me of OPI's Push and Shove.
ReplyDeleteoh, I should check that out too when I'm over with this one
DeleteI should give this a try! I like the look but don't want to have to do gel to get the effect on my nails.
ReplyDeleteoh yeah, this one is so much more easier than using gel
DeleteThis is so cool. I want to try the chrome powder but I'm not into the whole gel thing. Now I can. Thank you for sharing. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found it helpful Erika
DeleteI've been dying to try the mirror effect but cannot be bothered with the curing process. This is so much easier!
ReplyDeleteRenu with this you can surely give it a try
DeleteThe reflective effect is so cool! I haven't tried the entire process before and curious to try it!
ReplyDeleteits fun, in person I could actually see my reflection :)
DeleteI love the look of chrome nails!
ReplyDeleteme too!
DeleteLook at that chrome!! I love how this kit comes with everything you need! :)
ReplyDeleteoh yeah, its complete, and the fact that they also have those practice nails is super cool
DeleteVery cool! Much like you I am not that big on gel polish as of now, so it's awesome that I could still get that mirror chrome look with regular polish!
ReplyDeletesurely, fastest way to do chrome nails :)
DeleteThe chrome trend looks so cool, but I would be afraid I would ruin them quickly and then all the time I took would go to waste. I am pretty hard on my nails. But your results look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWell these don't take much time, do give it a try, and with the sealer they should be good to go!
DeleteI just did chrome nails with regular polish tonight. It is awesome!
ReplyDeletegreat! would love to see a pic
DeleteOooh good to know I can do chrome pigment without gel bc I don't use gel. I keep trying though.
ReplyDeleteyeah Jennifer, this is so much easier than using gel!
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