Chrome (Full Nail)
Products
Gels
- Chrome grip (chrome attractant no wipe top coat)
- Designated chrome top coat
Art
- Chrome powder
Tools
- Chrome sponge
- Chrome brush
Steps
- Paint your nail. Fully cover the nail you want to chrome with chrome grip.
- Flash cure. Cure your nail for about 10 to 15 seconds.
- Apply the chrome. Using a sponge, gently rub the chrome powder over the entire nail using circular motions.
- Dust off. Use a fluffy brush to remove excess chrome from the nail and surrounding skin.
- Seal it. File the free edge of the nail to remove excess pigment. Apply a thin layer of top coat over the whole nail, ensuring you cap the edge. Fully cure.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome won’t stick to the nail or looks patchy | Design over cured | Flash cure 5 seconds less |
| Design under cured | Flash cure 5 seconds more | |
| Incorrect no wipe top coat used for Step 1. | Use the correct no wipe top coat. These are designed to work with chrome powders | |
| Chrome flakes off later | Not sealed properly | Always do two step sealing: design first, then full nail |
| Chrome disappears after top coat | Top coat disturbed the chrome | Float the top coat, don’t press the brush |