r/lacqueristas

All I do now is magnetic for every mani 😩

I really love this color, just can't figure out if it's good on me or if it washes me out? Anyways, it's so pretty, 10/10 would recommend

Nailtiques - Formula 2 x 1

Holo Taco - Sticky Base Coat x 1

Glitch Lacquer - Protect The Dolls x 2

Sally Hansen - Insta-Dri Top Coat x 1

•Holo Taco “Rainbow Snow” (2 coats)
•Sally Hansen strengthening top coat (1 coat)

I just did it manually with the round end of the free Mooncat magnetic wand, in circles around the nail perimeter for like 2 minutes each. Next time I’m going to try out the twirling the wand with the large end pointing down method, and then hit it with base coat before top coat several hours after that. It doesn’t totally suck but it’s not great, either, obviously. My other hand …basically just looks like velvet unless you look at it from a very specific and weird angle. 🙄
Products:
Essie Strong Start bc
3 coats Mooncat Millennium
1 coat Mooncat Speed Demon tc
Pura d’Or organic jojoba oil
Aquaphor

Ended up messy but cute!!

Mark my soul - s139 magic sea

Sally Hansen - pink pursuit

Misc unbranded top coat x2

So many bubbles 😭

hey y'all, i recently found out about death valley nails possibly having maga ties. as a result, i'm no longer interested in supporting them. however, i've had my eye on this shade for months, and i'm desperate for a dupe. the photo is from their website. it's a spring green jelly with matte green glitter of various sizes and a pink iridescent shimmer. i want it so bad, i'd even buy some loose glitter and mix up a dupe myself it i could find a close enough match. all suggestions welcome!

Base coat: Seche Clear
On the Download x2 Salky Hansen Insta Dry
Cracked- Beginner’s Luck x2, magnetized with Shimmer Hollow Charm Caster, glass bread and other charm discs for 2 minutes for each coat
Sally Hansen Insta-Dry top coat, red bottle, also magnetized for 2 minutes

This was my inspo: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXo5vHzm4Vo/?igsh=dnlkYTc2ejllY3g0

I don’t usually go for bright pinks but this caught my eye on the shelf with its purpley tone and it’s so pretty on! Used Essie Start Stronger base coat (always my go-to), 2 coats Essie Gel Couture Wilder Than I Seam and followed up with Essie Speed Setter top coat.

I am just wondering if anyone else has issues specifically with the Bees Knees formula and shrinkage? I have been using cuticulas limitless quick dry top coat and I feel like they are maybe just incompatible. This is the second shimmer/metallic I’ve used from BKL that ended up this way and I’m going insane. I NEVER have this issue with any other polish. I have quite an established routine for preventing shrinkage and can make a manicure go 7-10 days.

I may try another top coat, maybe holo taco, I have plenty of other top coats to try but was curious if it’s just me.

Cirque colors ritual recovery
Wabooz sticky ridge filling base coat

2 coats polish (BKL bad manners)

Cuticula limitless qdtc coconut milk sorbet

(Repost, the picture didnt show right) I have been looking for the perfect pink, and none of them were ever right… too sheer, not sheer enough, not milky enough. I figured it out on accident tho! I used 2 coats of the sally hansen repair+rescue (the pinkish one) and put hi maintenance by essie over it. I was going to do 2 coats of that but one is LITTERRAALLYYY perfect! I cant wait to put a top coat on this.

going on a winery trip and decided to wear this perfect creme 👩‍🍳💋🍷🍇

essie- berry naughty (3 coats)
starrily- force top coat

I have been searching and searching for a milky white polish that doesn't streak and leave patches, and I've finally found it!

At first, I didn't like it because I was applying it with too much pressure on the brush, leaving "bald" patches. I figured out that I need to float the polish onto my nail and not manipulate it a whole bunch. I also figured out that I needed to let it dry longer between coats so the second coat didn't drag the one underneath out of place. Once I got the technique right, it was super easy to apply and, like with all of EdM's polishes, it's buttery smooth!

This polish is so elegant looking and it's great for a nice, simple manicure.

Products Used -

Base Coat: Essie Strong Start x1

Color: Emily de Molly Sheer Tint Blanc x2

Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta Dri (red bottle) x1

I hope everyone is having a great Saturday, and I hope y'all have a fantastic rest of your weekend!

Water ripples drawn on cats eye blue base. First time using magnetic polish!

I found some old makeup sponges and decided to try a little french-tip inspired look.

All Holo Taco products:

Nip in the Bud

Born Ugly

Lunar unicorn skin

I originally had other plans for today's mani, but a fiery skittle using some new untrieds seemed like the way to go! Full product list will be in the comments!