Get The BEST Chrome Nail Art Results Using These Tips!

[@Spicymoonstudio]

OMGGG I live this! I’m having a HARD time finding a black gel to use for chrome I feel like they are ALL sticky what brand did you use?

[@memnailss]

I use this one - www.lovecandycoat.com/products/candy-coat-liners-black? - Best results when cured for 60 seconds & this one - www.amazon.co.uk/Beetles-Gel-Polish-Color-Black/dp/B094JT6LBR?th=1 - Best results when cured for 90 seconds

[@natalied662]

couldnt you also use regular black gel and then overlay it only on those parts with non wipe ? @@memnailss

[@chalawhina]

Yes but extra time​@natalied662

[@jacsarah]

"I don't really do stars" *proceeds to paint the most perfect stars known to humankind* 🔥

[@memnailss]

😅 thank you! 💖

[@kylieimholte3757]

YOURE A GENIUS chrome has been impossible for me everyone says to do it differently. buffing, layer of black gel for 90 seconds then top coat is PERFECT!!!

[@memnailss]

Awh yaay! I’m really glad you found the tips useful. Thank you so much for watching 🫶🏾

[@ea7109]

I cannot believe you freehanded those stars!😲 I genuinely thought you would use a stencil!!

[@memnailss]

This has made me smile so much! Thank you :D

[@trinittytrivino5220]

For the matte nail, you are supposed to put a top coat only over the chrome part, cure it, and then wipe it off with an alcohol wipe.

[@chalawhina]

Sounds like more work though

[@casymichelle4581]

hi, I'd just like to say that i am always unhappy with the way that nail techs do my nails so i finally decided to try and do gel nails at home for the first time and i used this tutorial to do a silver stars on black design and it came out sooo beautifully, I am so happy with it! your tips helped me so much, thank you for making this video!

[@NaturalTrouth]

thank youuu buffing til its matte is GENIUS!!

[@kimberlykong60212]

You did an amazing job with your nails 💅. I love it! And THANK YOU so much for explaining how to do the chrome polish nicely in a thorough way too. You get right to the point instead of talking too much about nonsense. 🙏

[@memnailss]

Thank you!! So glad you found it helpful ✨

[@Madewithlovebysky]

This was phenomenal. I’m going to practice now and see how this works out for me. Thank you I’ll feel so much more confident doing chrome on my clients.

[@sugarbabyangel479]

Wow! Not only do I love this set, but I really appreciate your advice on how to get chromes to work well. Great tips and very well done video.

[@33chata]

Wow I never thought about adding builder gel to prevent the lifting, you’re amazing! 🎉

[@ebonydormer-kuti4369]

Now I have to say, I visited a nail shop and requested this design as it's just so beautiful. They turned out nice, not as beautiful as yours, which you'd expect considering the price I paid. But I was really disappointed with the stars, which looked irregular and the chrome didn't look smooth, and now I know why. In all honesty, I just can't with nail shops anymore, hence why I love your channel. Your perfectionism speaks to me, and I'm having fun learning how you do my own nails.

[@cynthiacat]

ur little hacks r so helpful, like buffing instead of matte top coat & builder gel before the final top coat.. you’re very underrated!!

[@miroslavarybkova507]

i am so grateful for video, this is the only way i do chrome nails from now

[@planetmoon939]

Thank you so much for this video ❤ I really needed it!!!

[@shellyscotton7246]

Thank you. This was so informative. I always have trouble with Chrome, and I think you just fixed that!

[@susanvandorp4103]

I just love your voice overs, so calm and peaceful to listen to. Thank you for this video, answered all my questions. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️

[@erintraicene7422]

Well this video was perfectly done. Def subscribed without hesitation. You went to so much trouble to show these different examples! I’m totally impressed.

[@PerfumedAndPolished]

So cute! Great tips, chrome is problematic for me sometimes. I love the length and shape of your nails. 😍

[@memnailss]

So glad you found it helpfu! And, thank you! I wish I could take credit, but that's all Apres 😅

[@chardonnay5715]

@@memnailss hi I’m new to your content. What shape is this considered?

[@memnailss]

@@chardonnay5715 Hey! I’m using Après Sculpted Stiletto in the medium length 🫶🏾

[@ichispaceRomantic]

What I was looking for, thank you for the detailed explanation ❤

[@CC1Andrea]

Thank you so much! It was so helpful! You solve all my questions and I’m anxious to do my nails rn, they are prep and ready! Thank you!😗😗😗😗

[@KD-es6bg]

Yeaaa i’ll just get nailstickers😂

[@memnailss]

😅😅😅

[@louisamallett9222]

Such brilliant tips and thorough insight into the best techniques for chrome! Thank you!

[@memnailss]

Thank you!! So so glad you you enjoyed it

[@Lifted11]

Those stars are amazing! Do you think you could post just one nail slowed down so that we can see your technique please xx

[@NailGlam24.7]

Love the stars!

[@gayatrii1534]

I could listen to your voice all day! Also tutorial was really informative but the voice though!!!

[@memnailss]

🥰 Thank you!

[@dionesnaildesigns9960]

"They aren't perfect.....Stop it. Super cute. I gotta try this on clients.

[@shelby6911]

These nails are amazing! So so pretty!

[@chantallesamrani1304]

Thank you for doing a video like this! I literally did matte base and did the stars for my client, and it just wasn’t working out and I was so embarrassed

[@dearakirah]

Thank you for the buffing tip!

[@NailGlam24.7]

Love it, great work! Trying! You explain so thoroughly, thank you

[@Darlingdumpling23]

Cannot wait to try this! I want to do chrome over a solid colour, can I still buff over a coloured gel? X

[@Legendthree3Dreams]

Those were amazing ❤

[@eleanorfeinberg1336]

thank you SO! MUCH!

[@LaurenDonaghyx]

Are you buffing the actual nail or over the matte top coat? x

[@nailartbymspattycake6339]

I came to all the same thing…

[@zacduncan6675]

This is absolutely amazing. I must ask, are you adding no wipe top coat to the black gel colour?? Mine always smudge. Drives me mad xx

[@memnailss]

Thank you! I use Candy Coat & Beetles Liners which are a no-wipe formula

[@bayleekittrell8982]

Hi!! Thank you so much for making this video. Are you buffing the tacky layer off normal gel color, with no top coat on?

[@memnailss]

If the gel I’m using cures with a tacky layer, I use alcohol or acetone to remove it and then I go in and buff. Alternatively, if there’s potential to lose or compromise that colour by cleansing it or buffing it, I will do a layer of no-wipe topcoat, cure and then buff. Hope that helps x

[@vicm8750]

@@memnailss why no wipe in particular? Has this method not worked with standard ones?

[@hannahtroy4883]

so helpful!!!!!!

[@caligirl8904]

Did u already mix the non wipe clear with the black color? Without the non wipe, the chrome won’t be shinny.

[@bonniechoi7712]

Absolutely love your works!! May I ask what brand is the black gel polish that you used for the chrome powder ?

[@memnailss]

Thank you! It's from Candy Coat x

[@bonniechoi7712]

@@memnailss Is it the black gel polish or a gel paint or the liner. I'm having trouble finding it😭

[@memnailss]

@@bonniechoi7712 Sorry Bonnie, it’s the liner, I don’t know why I left that out 😅 The black and white haven’t been in stock for a while so I’ve been using the Beetles liners instead and they’re pretty similar x

[@bonniechoi7712]

@@memnailss No worries at all, thank you so much for getting back to me🥰🥰

[@lillo.is.swaggy368]

do you buff after putting on the top coat?

[@akeyajohnson1065]

What brand no wipe Black polish did you use? Having a hard time finding one

[@memnailss]

I used the candy coat liner in black, but the beetles liner gel (in black) also works when cured for 90 seconds

[@clarify81]

Thank you! Thank you! This was so helpful! What builder gel did you use?

[@memnailss]

I use a variety but my go-to is by Kiara Sky x

[@erinloh533]

I love this so much thank you so much for the great video!! Can you list the base color you used because I love that tone and cannot find anything that has that look.

[@memnailss]

So glad you enjoyed it! I actually used the Wonderlust colour gel from Medusa which hasn't been in stock for a while, but they do have a soft gel polish option here: www.medusanails.com/product/009-wonderlust/ I actually alternate between Wonderlust, Cover Peach: www.medusanails.com/product/cover-peach/ Celestine: www.medusanails.com/product/celestine/ and if you're in the UK, Luxe from 516 Polish is identical to Wonderlust, just less pigmented/more buildable - 516polish.com/products/luxe-gel?_pos=2&_sid=1cc626d92&_ss=r. Please do note that all the gels mentioned (besides the first link) are hard gels. If you'd like me to suggest soft/soak-off gel alternatives, let me know.

[@erinloh533]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it so much and I love your videos so much!!

[@noamintz8703]

Hello, thank you so much for this useful video! I love all your content btw. A quick question, maybe I've missed it in the description, what is the reference of your nude base coat? If you have others recommendations for nude I am all ears.

[@memnailss]

Thank you! I used Luxe from 516 Polish which wasn't in stock at the time, but you can get it here: 516polish.com/collections/516-gel-nudes/products/luxe-gel ☺

[@Jules.quinn05]

Is the buffing the same process for gelX

[@allyjcunningham]

Where are the rings from?!! So cute!

[@memnailss]

Thank you! They're all from a store on AliExpress called Annenjery x

[@NailGlam24.7]

Can you tell me how to keep chrome out of my top coat when finishing nails, then it leaves sparkle on ombre body....thank you!

[@chaerox5408]

So does the Black need to be no wipe or can it be normal Black gel!?? I’m so confused

[@memnailss]

If you want a true chrome/metal finish then yes, you should use a gel polish that cures with a no-wipe surface for your chrome designs. If you use a gel that cures with a sticky surface you will get a glittery finish

[@caligirl8904]

Can u show us to to draw stars?

[@nataliadc1994]

Do you buff over the color by itself? Or does it have a top coat and the u buff?

[@gracielou3559]

I think it’s the actual top coat I’m not entirely sure, I was thinking this because how has the gel colour cured with ought a tacky layer unless she wiped it off ?

[@vicm8750]

Does gel that cures tacky still do the glitter thing if you wipe off the sticky layer? Or would it just not stick at all?

[@memnailss]

It might not stick at all, and it can appear almost faded even it does, but this depends on the brand and formula you’re using.

[@Jules.quinn05]

How do you buff nail without taking the color off

[@thadeens]

Hey, thanks for the video. My chrome slides off all the no-wipe top coats I have. Do you know what I could be doing wrong? Xx

[@nisa202]

You probably cured it for too long

[@kellijordin3577]

How do you keep your base polish even when you’re buffing?

[@memnailss]

I'm assuming you mean how do I not buff away the colour? If so, I always gently use a lower grit buffer such as a 180 grit or the less course side if you have a double-sided buffer. This just polishes/makes the surface matte vs refining/take away layers. Hope that helps

[@Madewithlovebysky]

Where did you get the small nail ring to place the gel polish , I love the sleekness of it.

[@memnailss]

I had it custom-made by a fellow nail tech and resin artist here in the UK, let me know if you want her handle. Otherwise, Amazon, eBay and AliExpress have a bunch if you search "nail art palette ring"

[@Madewithlovebysky]

@@memnailss I would love to support another fellow nail tech! If you could send me her info via email or Instagram I’d greatly appreciate it. So much! 🙏🏽💕

[@indecisive.curator]

Wait does that mean for the striped nail with left and right comparison, for the right side you went over the black coloured lines with no wipe gel topcoat ?

[@memnailss]

On the left side I used a regular "overlay gel polish" that cures with a sticky layer (aka inhibition layer) and on the right I used an "art gel" which cures with a no-wipe surface (the formula may have a no-wipe topcoat built into it). Hope that makes sense

[@indecisive.curator]

@@memnailss yes it does, also your tips were super helpful I followed all your advice and my nails turned out really well. Thank you

[@memnailss]

@@indecisive.curator That's amazing news, thank you for letting me know 💖

[@amandaholzwarth9516]

Why does the base coat have to be black for chrome?

[@memnailss]

It doesn’t, I just used black because that’s what I always use. You can use any gel that cures with a no-wipe surface or even a no-wipe topcoat

[@shiannaacevedo6599]

Anyone have issues with applying the chrome over a matte top coat, then applying a glossy topcoat and it peeling off?

[@memnailss]

I have seen people create beautiful chrome designs with that method, it's just never worked for me personally. Especially when trying to achieve precise & intricate chrome details

[@navyamehta8193]

Thank you for summarizing everything I needed to know! Just subscribed 🫶