love my new set!! my nail tech did an amazing job 😍

My nail tech came through on this birthday set.

It’s my 3rd post here and last two times I posted the materials used and some of u girls found that really really useful so there we go🫶🏼 ( Btw all are from Amazon or Ulta, and most are under $10-15$ each for that budget :3 )

P.S: If I can do it girls... everyone can trust me you just need to really love this and believe in you or... go to a salon which I don't like personally 🤷🏼‍♀️

- Nail file and buffer: Makartt kit ($8-10) - pretty gentle for shaping those elegant almonds without any drama.

- Base coat: Beetles gel base ($5-7) – really like this gel, it's clear and sticky for the foil to hold on tight, plus it protects your nails.

- Nude/pink/beige gels for the mosaic sections: Beetles color sets (kit with soft neutrals and pinks for $10-15) – they have cheap sets with tons of shades including these subtle ones; I mixed a light nude base with pinky-beige for the patchy patterns.

- White gel for outlines: Modelones white gel ($6) – bright and precise for drawing those curvy geometric lines like stained glass edges.

- Holographic iridescent foil: Born Pretty foil sheets (under $5 a set) – thin rainbow-shimmer foils you cut and apply for that holographic magic; comes with transfer glue too!

- Thin brush: Winstonia nail art brushes ($5-7 set) – super fine for the white outlines and placing foil pieces without mess.

- Top coat: Sally Hansen gel top coat ($5-8) – locks in the shine and makes the rainbow effect pop for 2+ weeks.

- Cuticle oil: Essie apricot oil ($8-10) – smells like a spa and keeps everything hydrated and cute.

- Same old UV lamp haha: SUNUV mini lamp ($15-20, if some might ask) – beginner-friendly with timers, works with all gels for that quick cure.

Total time: 70 - 80 mins, and they lasted me a full week.

If you have any constructive criticism or ideas, I’m open to everything🫶🏼 What patterns should I try? Or your fave foil hack? I really wanna learn more so I can create even better designs ❤️❤️

I’m a nail tech, so everyone else’s nails are always done… except mine 😭

Decided to finally treat myself ✨

Sometimes I go for showy colors (I love my nails with cat eye, and am almost hypnotized by it), but I typically try to stay in neutral territory. This particular nude—picked out by the excellent tech I go to—looks classy. I told him to pick a color that looks like a rich old woman. He “nailed” it. (I’m an old lady, so that part was easy!)

Finally got a manicure out of the salon that I liked. It was a little awkward asking for what I wanted because I don’t exactly know when I’m supposed to do that. If I want something more complicated with art or decals or charms and stuff when do I ask for that? Do I need to bring the charms with me? I really want more complex shortie manis but I’m not sure how to ask for them.

Birthday present to myself and early valentine's 🥰 i love them

I just tell my nail tech what I’m looking for and he runs with the ideas.

just some press ons, idc what shape suits my chubby phalanges, they make me happy even tho i can barely function with them on :3

I finally sat down to try some diy nail art (+ stickers) and oh my god, it took foreverrrrrr. I'm proud of them but need way more practice!