Metallic Nails for the #31DC2017Weekly

Hi there!

I finally got chrome powders to work well for me!  They are the perfect nail art item to use for the metallic prompt of the challenge.  I tried using the chrome powders before but I didn't have the right top coat for the job.  You can see my fails here.   This time, I used some gold chrome powder and gel top coat from Born Pretty Store.  The key to my success this time around was using the powder over a gel layer and then topping it off with a no-rub gel layer.  It turned out great.

Gold Metallic Nails for the #31DC2017Weekly - McPolish - Born Pretty Store gold powder

I started out with a peel off base coat (which did start to peel at the edges by the end of my manicure adventures) and a coat of black regular nail polish.  Then I sealed it in with a coat of the Born Pretty Store Soak Off Gel top coat and cured it under an LED lamp.  Then I rubbed on a thin coat of the born Pretty Store yellow gold chrome powder with the supplied eye shadow applicator sponge.  Then I applied another coat of gel top coat and cured.  It turned out shiny and smooth just how I wanted it to!

Gold Metallic Nails for the #31DC2017Weekly - McPolish - Born Pretty Store gold powder

Next, I added some Stiletto Stencil vinyls from Whats Up Nails and two coats of Zoya's "Yves".  I just love the juxtaposition of shiny metallic and suede matte!  I have been wanting to do this look for a while now and then I saw Marie Pruitt on IG do it this week and it completely inspired me to give it a go.

Gold Metallic Nails for the #31DC2017Weekly - McPolish - Born Pretty Store gold powder

Gold Metallic Nails for the #31DC2017Weekly - McPolish - Born Pretty Store gold powder


Born Pretty Store has a kit that include the small pot of chrome powder and a small bottle of gel top coat for $4.99.  That is a steal!  You can chose from gold or silver or both.  Use my code AVAW10 to get 10% off of your order.  There are tons of other nail art items to chose from, so stock up that shopping cart.

Gold Metallic Nails for the #31DC2017Weekly - McPolish - Born Pretty Store gold powder



Be sure to check out all of the other nail artists participating in the weekly challenge this year.  Just check out the tag #31DC2017Weekly tag on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter


Cheers!

Amy McG aka McPolish

*nail art products were sent for honest review*
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4 comments

  1. Yay - that's metallic for sure :) And so much better than mine!

    Love, Lotte

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    1. I am glad I got this to work. I will use them again for sure.

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