Chrome (Isolated)
Products
Gels
- Chrome shield (chrome resistant matte top coat)
- Chrome grip (chrome attractant no wipe top coat)
- Designated chrome top coat
Art
- Chrome powder
Tools
- Liner brush
- Chrome sponge
- Chrome brush
Basics
- Acetone
- Lint-free nail wipes
Steps
- Protect your base. Apply a layer of chrome shield coat over the entire nail and cure for 60 seconds. Wipe the entire nail with acetone on a lint-free wipe.
- Paint your design. With a liner brush, paint the design you want to chrome using chrome grip.
- Flash cure. Cure your design for about 10 to 15 seconds.
- Apply the chrome. Using a sponge, gently rub the chrome powder over the design using circular motions.
- Dust off. Use a fluffy brush to remove excess chrome from the rest of the nail.
- Seal it. Apply a thin layer of top coat only over the chrome design first. Fully cure. Then apply a full top coat over the whole nail and cure again.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome sticks to areas other than the desired design | Chrome resistant matte top coat not applied over full nail | Ensure the chrome resistant matte top coat covers the entire nail |
| Chrome resistant matte top coat not fully cured | Fully cure | |
| Chrome resistant matte top coat not properly cleaned | Wipe well with acetone | |
| Chrome won’t stick to the design 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 2: Design. | 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 |