u/Known_Food1105

I have a newborn and toddler, and I’ve had zero time to paint my nails or even do basic nail care. I chopped them all way down because of all the hand washing/bottle washing - and so I wouldn’t scratch my baby!

I’ve been missing my hobby desperately. Last night I managed to do a base coat, one coat of Opal Sunset, and a top coat. It brightened my mood so much! Not my most impressive mani, but it made such a difference.

I feel like I don’t see a lot of hype around Ariel. It’s like a juicy, shiny, shimmery flakie. Photos don’t do it justice!

I recently got "Your Gaze Is Your Confession" from Lurid as a sort of last polish hurrah (for a little while anyway). I'm due in a few weeks and have a toddler, so I don't expect to have much time for polish over the next several months - especially not magnetics!

I was SO excited to try it. I planned to use this magnetron glass bead setup, which worked amazingly well for my last mani (huge shout out to the person who shared this!). I did one coat of polish unmagnetized, then magnetized the second coat. And for a few minutes I was extremely bummed. It didn't look nearly as good as the swatches I saw. The magnetic effect was barely there. I was actually questioning if I got a bad bottle or something. AND THEN...I realized i was forgetting a tier on the 5D spinner!

I had accidentally attached the top piece directly to the piece that was taped down. I added the extra level, applied my top coat, and magnetized the top coat. And now this polish has a top three spot my collection. Using the extra level made all the difference. I bet it would look even better if I had used it to magnetize the second coat of polish too.

Thanks to everyone who shares great tips and beautiful pictures and videos that constantly influence me! 🙃

Products:
-KBShimmer Hydrating Base
-two coats of “Your Gaze Is Your Confession” from Lurid (magnetized second coat)
-Essie Gel Setter (magnetized)

Shooting Star in glass bead style. I’m wowed!