DOs & DON'Ts: CHROME POWDER NAIL ART | how to use chrome powder on nails | gel nail polish at home

[@madabouthollyoaks411]

A whole YEAR I’ve been wanting to understand how to do isolated chrome designs 😩 thank you SO MUCH

[@katelovell625]

Yesss me too. I’ve been seeing them everywhere and FINALLY I know

[@88ETan]

Same sis sameeeeee, such a life saver. Ironically I have everything needed, but the technique 🤣

[@catherinemay27]

i still can’t figure out the technique. i’m trying to do little sparkle star type things. think i need to step away for the evening

[@Jennifer-u7g]

​@@catherinemay27did you get it to work out for you by chance..i have yet to try this

[@artiliciousv]

I didnt find my answer to that question in this video 😢 it needs more than a seal of a top coat, bc it can chip, but she didnt mention that

[@julianyc9082]

fantastic tutorial - so straight and to the point, without a 10 minute pre-amble of all the thoughts in your head and what you did that day, before the instructions begin like SO many other videos. You covered so many key points, it was so HELPFUL!!

[@discord1317]

Gabby, Thank You! Clear and concise explanations without the the excess babble. Also, I LOVE that you aren't being over the top enthusiastic about it. You seem genuine and it is truly a breath of fresh air.

[@pixiebear1981]

Only cure your no wipe tc for half the specified time. I used to have problems with the powder sticking. Reducing the cure time really helps.

[@mermer58]

I watched another video on using powders a few days ago and the person was doing gold over a yellowish base color. It did make the gold look a little brighter than gold over black. Makes me wonder if silver would be brighter over gray. Definitely going to try some of your designs. They're simple and elegant!

[@ocpando]

I love that you were so clear and concise! Just what I needed without all the unnecessary fluff🙏❤️ Thank you!

[@stephamphetamine9670]

been trying different methods on how to do chrome designs and they never worked until i found your video, thank you so much i love you

[@reaganstaab]

I know this video is a few months old but I actually want to add that just using matte top coat does not work at all for me and a lot of over techs. The only think that has worked for me is doing a layer of matte top coat and then buffing it before doing the chrome design. If not, the chrome still sticks everywhere. Maybe it depends on the brand. Buffing the layer will help a lot tho!

[@Jules.quinn05]

I was struggling with that thank you

[@Em-js4pe]

thank you!! matte NEVER works for me

[@fiona_idk]

omg i thought i was the only one with that problem, thanks!!!

[@TheLoveOfGodPodcast]

Using a matte top coat was the best tip since I’ve been doing nails!! Thank you

[@lovestolaugh]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! THANK YOU! I loved the Do's and Don'ts too!

[@IndiaLeBron-h5i]

I've noticed that using a top coat underneath doesn't last long for me or other techs I've worked with at salons when doin a full-coverage chrome nail. It starts chipping the next day so I started using a base instead to apply the chrome powder on top and then seal it with top coat. For me, it stays on with no chipping on the edges.

[@tinawells3160]

I just wanna say thank u so much. My husband got me some of the most prettiest purple /red/orange tented crome, it came in orange tent n a green tent, I luv it but couldn't find out how to use it, till I came across yr video. N u showed me how, as soon as my hands hill from a chemical burn n I can my nails again. I will b able to do my nails again. So again thank u from the bottom of my heart. I can't thank u enough. God bless u. N thank u.

[@solestodo1731]

I appreciate an actually informative video! No gatekeeping. We greatly appreciate it!!!!

[@kwiggy5091]

Great tip on the matte! I don't use a no wipe topcoat, I just remove the dispersion layer with alcohol and then buff in my powders. I assumed nail art like that would have to be done by removing the powder where you don't want it with a qtip in alcohol or something obnoxious. I have MANY ideas now lol

[@GabbyAngelique]

yes there are definitely different ways to achieve this but for me matte is the easiest method!

[@trudysloan]

This is the comment I was looking for as I don’t have a no wipe, so thank god I don’t have to buy something else ❤

[@CallMeMoprah25]

Thanks for this! I don’t have a a no-wipe top coat so I’ve been trying to find this answer!

[@sherrypayton6871]

So totally helpful. I didn’t even know about any of this. I just ordered everything and I can’t wait to try it.

[@sparker7878]

This video saved my behind! I want to do some funky chrome designs, and all of these tips are so perfect. Can't wait to try this out! Thanks!

[@kerribeirne7397]

WOW. You told us all exactly how to do this in every which way. Thank you.

[@lexwoodtv]

This was such a super helpful video! Thank you! I don’t feel as overwhelmed anymore to work with chrome.

[@koidemasi5714]

It works with eye shadows too. Your designs are beautiful

[@Merakitotheworld-yr6uw]

Alright so I tried using base coat it was sticky for real it doesn’t work so I used top coat and I realized other brands do not work well!!! I finally found a brand with the top coat that works like sugar! Thank you darling for the tip may God bless you !!!

[@ClarkN93]

The Best tutorial on Chrome Powder I;ve seen!! THANKS

[@cristelleespino5630]

If you didn’t want the matte effect in the end? Would you/can you just add a shiny top coat after sealing in the chrome area? Or would it be easier to just add the shiny top coat to the over all mail without sealing in the chrome?

[@brendawhite4534]

I didn't have an idea what chrome nails was and u just made everything so easy.. Thank you

[@britt2dabrat344]

Beautiful designs and useful tips Gabby cause i thought there was something wrong wit my chrome powder and the whole time i didnt put top coat on the nail it rubbed off ugh now i know thank you🥰

[@GabbyAngelique]

You’re welcome, so glad it helped you!!

[@britt2dabrat344]

@@GabbyAngelique you have no idea how much it helps 🥰

[@reginasantana5361]

This was the holy grail of tutorials ✨

[@razorcatshark3223]

Still trying to decide if I want to give this technique a try but so appreciate your methodical tutorial: thanks so much!!

[@GabbyAngelique]

you should!! It’s honestly so much fun and you can create so many different looks with this technique

[@GabbyAngelique]

And thank you!

[@libbys8520]

Not sure if this is helpful as I just got my chrome powders but the manufacturer's direction said to only cure the topcoat layer that you use before applying the powder for 10- 20 seconds ( depending on the power of the lamp) because if cured too long it would be hard to apply the powders and too short I wouldn't get the mirror effect.

[@luxy1193]

So annoying she doesn’t mention cure times, for example after Matt coat how long to cure for? And then after draw design then how long to cure for?

[@Dani-Peach]

@@luxy1193each product has its own cure time that’s specific to the brand. You have to follow manufacturers instructions

[@NEKO-mw9id]

OmG thank you i was STRUGGLING with doing dessin on colour because it obviously would stick toe cutting and also with the bits of glitter getting literally everywhere. You’re a saviour lol ❤

[@breakitup5274]

This is the best instructional video on KZbin.

[@chroniclesofqueennutmeg]

So weird i have been googling for hours today how i get it to stick on some things and not others? I mean to get the embossed look? What does chrome not stick to?! Then you posted this? Just I've seen videos where they use a liner brush to put on lines of what looks like normal gel polish then they put chrome onto the lines only??

[@chroniclesofqueennutmeg]

@@losbiiblicos oh ok thanks so much 👍 i get so confused! I thought chrome powder was the same as pigment 🤦‍♀️😂🤷‍♀️ so obviously that didn't end well! So i will give this way a go instead! 👍🤗💅🏻✨ Xx

[@chroniclesofqueennutmeg]

@@losbiiblicos I won't lie I don't understand the first part of your reply? Maybe im reading it wrong though 😂 its been a long day and its a Monday so..... Xx

[@chroniclesofqueennutmeg]

@@losbiiblicos lol bless you no I wasn't meaning to be rude sorry if i came across that way! I just couldn't work out that part of the message and wondered as sometimes our phones change words and make them not make sense 😂 Well if English isn't your first language then bravo because you are doing better than i can in French or any other language apart from English and probably English too 😜🤣🤗 Thankyou for sharing your experience with me! And for helping me 👍💅✨💕

[@notanotherfuckingnikki]

It does stick to the regular polish tacky layer but as she pointed out, it doesn't look as good as when using the no wipe top coat. I think that's what you were asking?

[@chroniclesofqueennutmeg]

@@notanotherfuckingnikki sorry i have re read my original message and it doesn't make as much sense as i hoped it did 😜😂🤦‍♀️ What I was asking or trying to ask is.... How do I stop the chrome powder sticking to everything? If I just want it to stick to say a heart I have painted on with liner brush and top coat? Will it only stick to the heart? Or will it stick to the polish underneath too? And do I have to put matte underneath the top coat heart for it to not stick?

[@EpicGinger99]

Omg thank you for this video!! I'm applying to an academy to become an esthetician and this helped me understand how to use those chrome powder. :)

[@Emilys_Adventures]

This is so helpful, thank you! Using the matte topcoat for nail art answered my questions!

[@luxy1193]

Did you catch the cure time after Matt top coat?

[@donnastokes-manning6175]

I have seen some videos that say to cure the no wipe top coat half the time it says. It works great for me. But do make sure you wipe away the dust before top coating again. I forgot one time and was not happy. Thanks for the tips though.

[@monetaugust2006]

This was super helpful! I just subscribed.❤ i recently did my nails with a chrome design and it came out 😢 it rubbed off. Wasn’t using the correct top correct nor did I cure it properly. Ty for this video 🙏🙏

[@SarahM-pl4my]

I always come back to this video for chrome nail art! Great video, tysm🙏🏻💖

[@c.cooper3516]

Gahhhh I can’t wait to try the over matte look! Thank you boo, loved this video!

[@lilith8098]

wow stunning! i actually loved the 'don't' example too :)

[@monicarosado5393]

Me gustaron los tips, muy buenos como siempre Gaby 💕

[@beeboobiqueen6100]

I really needed to know how to do the chrome lines. Thank u so much 🌷

[@chanelmedford7052]

Your videos get me excited about doing my nails! So inspiring!

[@bex3425]

I’m learning and started with the Beetles full kit. I’ve been asking questions with the company though no reply. I did figure out why my topcoat brush crystallized and the brush hardened… took awhile to catch on. after the same thing happened to another bottle I saw what I did. I had gotten to close to the light, the cure light. I used the light to see details when polishing and that tiny bit of light did it. Maybe I can soak the brush in The strong remover and save it.

[@vickypartey7113]

Yes yes yes💃💃💃💃 this is the video I have been looking for 😘😘😘 thank you soo much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@agentkelli93]

Thank you for this video!! I watched other videos and they had me thinking I had to use a whole other product (chrome base) just to apply the chrome design. Now I know why my chrome French tips were A MESS🤣🤣

[@MrsLady-fn7do]

Loved this easy to follow directions and straight to the point! Thanks Gabby 😊

[@MonseMania]

I JUST LEARNED SO MUCH THANK YOU

[@asiatough6876]

This is such a great video thank you so much for posting it! I do have a question, if we want a glossy finish can we apply the matt top coat to have an easier space to work with and then apply glossy over the matt once we've wiped away the excess product?

[@fuzzybunny3235]

Do you think it would be possible to use the topcoat with a stamping plate and then chrome the stamped design? Would be so cool if it could work.

[@cbbk1908etdl06]

awesome, very straight forward and practical, many thanks!

[@maryloumilligan9246]

Just Awesome,,,do you have to have a Gel light to get the Chrome mirror effect???? Thank you

[@hellsbells961]

Great tutorial, my efforts have ended up messy . I now know what has been going wrong . Thanks so much .

[@callejacvdo]

this is the best video i’ve seen on chrome nails yet. THANK YOU 🩵

[@katelovell625]

Very helpful thank you!! I keep seeing these videos and now I finally know the secret

[@pandoravex4791]

If you ask me when you did the don’t on the gel color directly, I’d describe it as a satin finish? Reminds me of the metal hardware which aren’t perfectly reflective and I believe they are called satin finish.

[@GabbyAngelique]

hmm yes it definitely does give more of a satin finish! Still pretty I just wanted the mirror look

[@carlostescudero3217]

theoretically could you use a wipe off top coat and wipe off the sticky layer with an alcohol wipe before applying the powder?

[@Sabrina.023]

No you need a no wipe. The most important tip is that the top coat is only cured for a few seconds. You will need to find the sweet spot for your lamp and top coat. I do 10-12 seconds in my professional led lamp. Hope that helps 😊

[@andreaoliver4440]

I’ve tried using a matte top coat for the isolated designs and it still sticks to every matte polish I own lol it actually sticks better than it does with my no wipe top coats. Idk where I’m going wrong 😅

[@pangtongyang6338]

Thank you! I stopped using chrome bc it just won't stick nicely and leave powder everywhere. I will definitely try using your tricks.

[@jetson10100]

I personally do like that chrome 3d effect, looks cool.

[@Blue666LV]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I can't wait to get started with this technique :)

[@GabbyAngelique]

welcome!! I hope it helps you out 💕

[@Blue666LV]

@@GabbyAngelique I'm sure it will! :)

[@lovestolaugh]

When you do the nail art w/chrome, can you top coat it with shiny?

[@bex3425]

For chrome powder I read to use water base top coat, then apply powder and a top coat. Which I ordered. I haven’t tried chrome… I’m still learning to prefect gel… it can change shape fast, mud slides 😳Slopes, dimples, pokies, and more run ons 😱 perfectionist nightmares!

[@kecola]

A water-based top coat is for when you're using chrome powder over regular nail polish. You need a no-wipe top coat when you're using it over gel polish though.

[@Nailsbyjanedavillain]

I have a chrome powder I haven't tried yet, thanks for the tips 💖

[@queenbeemo42]

I just bought a new set of these powders. I’ve had some success but I’m sure these tips will help!

[@rayvalentinexo]

What is the silver chrome powder she used?

[@myeightarms]

This was incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@mzyjcphtblessed5648]

Hey thank u for tips ❤but do u clean up after u dry the chrome right

[@Vee8321]

When sealing in the chrome, do you use a no wipe gel top coat or regular alcohol wipe gel top coat

[@cwinnett08]

This video made me subscribe. You taught me so many useful things!!! I was wondering why my chrome powders looked my glittery...😅🤦🏼‍♀️ They're still pretty, just not the effect I was going for. 🤣

[@joshilynr8149]

You are a life saver with this

[@mamapapakozak]

PLEASE HELP! ive been looking for the answer everywhere and i just cant find it, probably because my question is too specific so i hope you see this! is there going to be much difference if i dont use a no wipe top coat and just use a regular top coat then wipe the sticky residue off? thank you so much for the video by the way

[@Liza-ms1it]

Can you do a builder gel, gel color , top coat then chrome? Im new lol

[@KaliciasTea]

So helpful I’ve been struggling with this. Thank you. 😍

[@paulanunez7295]

Te amo! Era Justo lo que buscaba 💗💗💗

[@mishellemolina]

Very good tutorial. Thanks ❤

[@AlleineDragonfyre]

hi thank you!! do you have to use black under the chrome powder?

[@machoquintana8889]

But which white chrome did you use to get the "glazed donut" look? I've been looking for one and daily charme has a good one but it's $25 for a tiny jar...

[@chroniclesofqueennutmeg]

Amazon have it just search for white chrome powder 👍

[@chroniclesofqueennutmeg]

Or aurora powder

[@GabbyAngelique]

I used a white chrome powder from daily Charme which can definitely be pricey, I also recommend searching “white chrome nail powder” on Amazon for a more affordable option!

[@johnrundle959]

OMG, you're so talented! I will give it a whirl, but I'm terrifed!😆

[@zoewenk]

Thank you for the tutorial!! Which link has the white chrome powder that you used? It looks like the first one has chrome powder that isn't white

[@jennysteen6231]

What do you recommend for longevity of the chrome? I feel my chrome manis don't last long but maybe that's the brand of products I'm using.

[@Sarzzy59]

I always thought you lightly cure the top coat but leave it slightly tacky to hold onto the chrome? Otherwise it just falls off

[@sinenhlanhlandwandwa5226]

Before your 1st step- adding a no-whips coat, do you add acrylic or you just add gel to the natural nails?

[@Aplusnails]

The grain look is more of a metallic look if someone wants gun metal I do it after the color. Do we cap the freeedge with chrome too or just top coat it?

[@Cara84de]

there is two more things.. the matte top coat also helps to keep the top coat lines clear, other undergrounds they flow a bit... it's also worth a try to buff the nail instead of using the matte top coat, I noticed the pigment is on their much less than on the matte top coat and that's useful if you want to topcoat the whole nail after the chrome 😊

[@missbhavingbadly9227]

This helped a lot when I was drawing a gold crown on a client

[@ifbei]

i've seen chrome effect on a 3d fine line, almost as if it were applied over spider gel but the effect was more raised. what do you think the artist used?

[@mahbaptest]

Heyyyy, this was se helpfull (im sorry if I say something wrong, im a braziliam girl) Plisssssss help me, always that I use the crome in decoration, it sticks in all nail, not just were I want. I have to use matte top cout to not happened this?

[@s0o____960]

What to put on the tips of the finger so that it does not smudge

[@prettykitty6162]

Very beautiful and elegant!

[@GabbyAngelique]

thank you!

[@dangerzone3165]

I am thinking to make chrome swatches for my client so can you give ideas on that

[@ninaaragon3297]

amazing tutorial just what i needed!

[@brunoefamilia5716]

Explicação maravilhosa era o que eu precisava..

[@nehadhami9522]

So THIS is how they make cute little star designs that ive been seeing on my ig explore

[@milkanailmilka2878]

Gabby beautiful nails 💅🏼 😍 💕 💖 💗

[@GabbyAngelique]

thank you!💕

[@QueenNail-vp3rt]

Omg my whole life is a lie. I don’t know where I got the idea, but I always thought chrome powder had to go on top of something with a sticky layer. I just finished swatching all of my powders (I got a variety set as a Christmas present and have been procrastinating all year lol) and now I feel like I have to do it again to see if they will look better with your technique!

[@aprilshorty4094]

Thanks for this upload I really needed it 💞

[@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y]

Thanks for this, it was really helpful. Blessings from across the pond, Scotland. 🙏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤️

[@iiviite]

Is it possible to do it with a top coat that I have to wipe and just... wipe? And then do the chrome?😅 or it really is just no-wipe top coat?

[@kassandrasantiago2522]

Tysm for this❤️ you are a life saver!

[@namatamang3961]

What’s the difference between rubbing alcohol and cleaner in nails extensions

[@AaronsRose0830]

How long do you cure the top coat before applying chrome powder?? And do you know how to do this with reg tip coat instead of matte? Thanks great video o learned something new

[@electakasiti7200]

Very simple and precise thank you❤

[@GabbyAngelique]

You’re welcome 🩷

[@staceydove9509]

@@GabbyAngeliqueexcellent tutorial, thank you

[@SweetDee101]

If you don't have a no wipe top coat can you do it with one after wiping it?