Sometimes a girl just needs to go gradient. These were really quick and easy to do (used a makeup sponge and worked from the tip upward). The base layer is Sinful Colors Ciao Bella. This seemed like a deep blue jelly with very fine blue glitter specks. The first gradient layer was Bon Bons (bought at Wal-Mart) in metallic silver. I followed that up with a few layers of Sinful Colors Queen of Beauty.
Application of Ciao Bella went great. The first coat was streaky, but with a second thick coat, things were wonderful. It did take a bit longer to dry, but the results were worth it. The Bon Bons metallic silver went on easy too. Queen of Beauty by Sinful colors is a clear-based silver glitter. It took a few coats to get the coverage at the tips you see above, but I am quite pleased with the outcome.
Everywhere I go, folks are impressed with this manicure. A friend asked if I had used loose glitter. They remind me of the deep quiet of a dark winter night. Perfect for December.
Remover used: Glycerin/acetone mix.
Nail prep: Rubbing alcohol.
Base coat: China Glaze Strong Adhesion; looking around again since I have had a lot of peeling recently.
Color: Two coats of Sinful Colors Ciao Bella, one coat of Bon Bons metallic silver sponged on at the tips, three coats of Sinful Colors Queen of Beauty sponged on at the tips.
Top coat: Seche Vite.
Wear report: Very good so far. I am on day #3 and have very, very slight edge wear on a few fingers. Updated: This wore very, very well. It lasted a week with only one very small chip on the edge of one finger.
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