Holo Powder over Duochrome | DIY Nail Art Tutorial

Today I'll show you how to apply holographic powder/pigment. ▼All products used linked below!▼
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►Nail polish and products used◄
-Unt -Ready for Takeoff Peelable Base Coat: amzn.to/1KDOmFv
-Zoya - Olivera: amzn.to/2hwpWBj
-Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat: amzn.to/1K9HQUE
-Pink Gellac - Ultra Shine No-Wipe Top Coat: amzn.to/29MY1YW
-Melody Susie LED Nail Lamp: amzn.to/29MXqpS
-Elite99 - Holographic Chrome Powder: amzn.to/2lQ4ZnD
-Silicone Brush/Tool: amzn.to/2u7xq6K or Sponge-tip applicator: amzn.to/2a08iF0
-Soft brush (e.l.f. Powder Brush): amzn.to/2alB2Gf
-Cleanup brush: amzn.to/1P0lvH9
-Clean up with acetone: amzn.to/1TlzxtI
►Step-by-Step◄
-Start out with clean, dry nails and apply your base coat
-Use Olivera as your base color and let dry complete - Optionally, use a quick dry top coat to speed it up
-Apply a coat of no-wipe gel top coat and cure for 60 seconds
-Using the silicone brush or a sponge tip applicator, buff the holo powder onto each nail.
-Brush off any loose pigment, then add another coat of gel top coat and cure for an additional 60 seconds.
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[@karengant2555]

Colette, this is simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

[@keepitketo1842]

Beautiful....That really turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@jaykb6587]

That looks so nice with your skin tones. Usually I am not a fan of mattes, but that matte sure brought out your rose! At least for the camera.

[@crochetbabe829]

This is a total winner. I wouldn't be able to keep my eyes off of it, lol!! The play has to be endless using this powder ....Gorgeous.

[@mzbuford2]

Thank you so much for this video! It's the most thorough video I've seen thus far. I did a practice nail a couple of weeks ago and a few spots at the tip wouldn't take the holo powder. Thanks to you I now know that I must have missed the top coat on those areas. I was also gung-ho with a black basecoat until your video! thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@Cortney_Mikel]

These are stunning, Colette! Beautiful! 😊

[@monicamariamclean2198]

The little buffing too it's easyApplying the powder it looks very pretty

[@loriethayermorse162]

these are Stunning

[@Imokanurnot]

Absolutely awesome! I just got some of the pigment, & I'm about to take the plunge - after seeing this, I'm super stoked!

[@Oonagh72]

I love how the different dips and curves in your nails make the light create different patterns.

[@Pandabee11]

So shiny! ...and Water Marble March! 💃 I am rubbish at marbling, but I love watching you do it.

[@beckymnn]

Gawd! These are absolutely stunning! LOVE!😍😍

[@brazilsspringwarrior]

so beautiful. love it.

[@ansjeloef8770]

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!

[@mzcheli712]

Sooooo pretty!!!!

[@paulineanne2369]

So beautiful, thanks you

[@edoandgreeb]

I love this look!

[@reflexology52welsh48]

I do reflexology, so I have to cut my nails every couple days to keep my nails super short, so it dawned on me, that I have been living vicariously through your channel, enjoying your long, fancy nails! When I get a notification that your videos are up, I get so excited!

[@MSLP]

That's so nice to hear =)

[@glenda4605]

Beautiful!! Thank You for sharing.

[@thg_narnia_fan5260]

Great tutorial :) it turned out beautiful

[@michellemans6956]

gorgeousness

[@kristin6812]

beautiful! love this idea! and thank you for listing the brand you used. Im going to use and try!

[@karenm9305]

This looks absolutely stunning and what a great price for that on Amazon. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@retha1us]

Gorgeous

[@nailsbyosta1269]

I was taken back when you applied the top coat. This mani is magic!!

[@karicoleman3548]

Gorgeousness!

[@keagenschilter1406]

you do the best reveal shots 💞🌌💅

[@sharonbuchanan3123]

So love the black and freehand rose mani in matte 💖 the rose really pops out ....I absolutely love this holo powder 😍💕..once you start you just can't stop, it's so mesmerizing 😱 ...lovely tutorial Colette TY 😘...looking forward to the nails in motion 😋 xox

[@DanzatriceSirenaAngela]

It's fantastic! 🌹

[@coleenhuff432]

OhMaGersh! So Pretty!

[@oliviafoley5476]

wow love this! soooo pretty x

[@SuHu62]

I squeed over the Olivera because it's next on my Zoya shopping list. After you added the holo pigment, all I could do was ooohhhh and aaahhhhhh. I can't wait for the Polish in Motion.

[@Yellome53]

Love those nails. 😀

[@cocoabuttaflyy]

Flawless

[@poldi2310]

Oh im in love 💅

[@amordiaz5830]

this is so pretty!!

[@oliiva4609]

Holooooooo 😍😍😍 Beautifull job 👍

[@petrescuework-difficultcas6581]

Wonderful manicure

[@stepscoun48]

Yes the top coat really pop the holo colors

[@aprilbennett6280]

pretty

[@tankell32]

I just ordered all of it!!! can't wait to play.

[@christinamarshall681]

I LOVE this Collette! They are so beautiful :) Of course, I have to see in person (will have to buy some holo powder), but I think, I like better than the mirror/chrome. And, I have to pick up that Zoya color... wow! So gorgeous, I would definitely wear alone. I'm always surprised that you don't have a problem using gel, as thick as you seem to do. Whenever I use, just a bit too thick, I get the shrink-wrap affect, and have to do it over.

[@colddarkplanet]

love it !! 💕💙💕💙💕💙💕💙💕💙💕🙌

[@ambers.2067]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@dizzyantennae5883]

Aw, man, I would love to get even 3 days of wear with Ready for Takeoff! I can't go more than about 18 hours without serious chipping. That holo & chrome powder combo is mesmeric!

[@kaotickay5790]

Dizzy Antennae Are you wrapping the tip really well? I always forget to and that's usually what gets me!

[@dizzyantennae5883]

Kaotic Kay Yep, and even with that, Ready for Takeoff is a chip monster for me. It's probably a body chemistry issue 🙁

[@kaotickay5790]

Dizzy Antennae Aw, man! That sucks! I hope there's some other peel off base coats that work for you!

[@sushles]

You know what I do? I use a regular base coat, and THEN ready for takeoff. No chips, lasts a week and more and comes off easily still. :D

[@carolinanoriega3813]

nice!

[@monicamariamclean2198]

What the top coat the colors are coming out more in their our shining it looks so beautiful

[@michellescott3496]

LOVE the rose in matte!

[@MSLP]

I really liked it glossy, but when I saw it matte I wished I'd worn it that way a few days

[@lifeandrandomness1868]

Is it still required to use gel with these pigments (holo & chrome)?? There have been so many new products released since you made this [utterly breathtaking] video that I'm kind of hoping I can attempt a recreation without using any gel products. Thanks so much for all you share with us, you beautiful nail Queen!!!

[@MSLP]

There are some non-gel techniques but I've never had any of them come out with a finish that's actually comparable, although it can still turn out really cute

[@EssenceofPolish]

can u include how good the holo wore in ur next video

[@MSLP]

Yes, I've had great feedback on it so far so I plan to continue keeping it in

[@itskristajenna]

Wow!

[@NREnger]

+Simply Nailogical this looks like it would be up your alley.

[@felineluvr8408]

Wow, this nail art looks awesome. Your nails grow so fast in six days. I wish mine did. Is there something you do to achieve that?

[@MSLP]

just my normal cuticle oil, and I also do take a biotin supplement

[@ronneesuescott9495]

These are AMAZING!! GORGEOUS!! Can you use this without gels? I love your videos Colette! 💅💅💟

[@MSLP]

I have heard a water based top coat also works, but I don't have one so I haven't tested that

[@ronneesuescott9495]

My Simple Little Pleasures Thx. I need to get one. I bought so many holo powders, but haven't tried any of them.Your nails look so beautiful. I have a unicorn purse that matches your nails perfectly! 💅😁

[@heathercope8026]

RonneeSue Scott Orly binder base works on top of regular polish, then a layer of water based top coat or a peel off base coat which needs to be really dry before a normal top coat can be put over the top! works with chrome and Holo powders

[@hkreations5108]

I'm soooo in Love with these effects! I checked the sites that carried the products you listed, and was bummed the site that carried the silicone brush/tool didn't exist any longer. I've read you can use your finger to apply the powder. Have you done this with good results?

[@MSLP]

I haven't used my finger (too hard to get in the tiny pot with my nails) I usually use either sponge tip applicator, or a small piece of makeup sponge

[@OmShantiBarbi]

You can use an eye shadow applicator. At Sally’s, a whole container of them really cheap.

[@hkreations5108]

Thanks...I've seen others use those applicators, but it gets the powder all over the place. The silicone tool helps keep it more contained.

[@imysaurus]

LOVE this! & I love your videos. I recreated your reciprocal gradient but in blue. (as you can see from my profile picture) It's one of the best nails I've ever done and by far my favorite. Can't wait to try some holo powders 😄

[@allieb.2712]

I'm in love with this. will this work with LED gel lamps?

[@MSLP]

yes - the main thing is that you use a no-wipe gel top coat

[@allieb.2712]

I'm waiting for my holo and the no wipe top coat. I'll post a picture once I play with it.

[@tookierl]

Wow great wear on them. Do you use a regular BC under the UNT? And I am sure you use lotions and oils between manis? That mani you just took off is or was just awesome. :) This holo just looks amazing! TFS!

[@MSLP]

I don't use any other base coat with the UNT - and yes I still use lotion & cuticle oil. Those don't seem to have a negative effect, although long exposure to water or oil (like with washing or styling my hair) will often lead to some lost polish

[@tookierl]

Thanks a bunch. I have heard that you should use a BC is why I asked. But I really don't think most do.

[@EssenceofPolish]

I wanted to use your affiliate link to get this holo powder but i was having a little bit of trouble with my amazon account and tired of messing with it for tonight so i got it off ebay lol..but ill definitely be using your links when i make a new amazon account! 😊

[@MSLP]

Aw, no worries but thanks! Sucks you were having problems with your account

[@EssenceofPolish]

My Simple Little Pleasures Yea but im excited to use the holo powder 😊

[@hkreations5108]

At 7:38, you say 'Wow! That's SO pretty!' While you were saying it, I was thinking it! Then at 10:38, it was love confirmed!!!

[@jmleeinla]

Woohoo. Water marble March!!!!

[@JJMedusa]

I nearly had a heart attack when the holo powder started being applied. It's just insanely beautiful!!!

[@niklew1383]

ok so I bought some of this halo - or so I thought it was 👎 what is the trick to this stuff ?? It doesn’t work but it nay be due to buying from wish?? I’ve watched so many of these videos and drooling over how beautiful it is Do you have to apply gel polish with it ? TIA

[@MSLP]

pigments works best with a no wipe gel but it is possible to use them with normal polish. There are different levels of quality; I've never shopped from Wish but I know they are pretty cheap so it may just be bad quality ... or may not actually be pigment at all but just very very fine glitter which won't apply the same way

[@niklew1383]

My Simple Little Pleasures thank you 👍

[@tracytydlacka6379]

I guess I need to break down and buy some of these powders. Been eye balling them for to long now. Very stunning!! Do u have to use a gel polish with the powders?

[@jaykb6587]

As per my very limited experience, just the top coat. Everything else just washed away. My lacquers worked well... but I was only dealing with chromes.

[@MSLP]

generally yes. I've heard a water based top coat also works, but I don't have one like that.

[@jordangreen9201]

Your hands look exactly like my moms! its like the friends episode where joey finds his hand twin in Vegas!!!!

[@RAMONAEYES]

beautiful 💖

[@MsCharliesNails]

clean the brush with alcohol or brush cleaner or even acetone...i need to get some of this powder..some of the ones i have are very sheer,,pretty buy sheer :o)

[@penn2pal]

This is pretty. Do you have to use gel and cure in order to get it to work?

[@jaykb6587]

You have to at least use a gel topcoat. I'm not familiar with acrylics. I spent over a week trying every way I could think of around it. No luck.

[@MSLP]

In most cases yes - I have heard a water based top coat works also but I don't have one yet to try. Also some nail artists have had success using normal polish, but when I tried with the chrome pigment which is very similar I didn't have any luck.

[@jaykb6587]

I tried six that I have and none worked. I have Revolution on my shopping list... I have heard it's good for foils, so it might work.

[@missmemssme]

Who' else is excited for Water Marble March?!!

[@ronneesuescott9495]

missmemssme I am!

[@kristenblack3930]

wow... seriously, wow. did you happen to try this pigment over plain black? did the duochrome actually add to the effect?

[@MSLP]

I haven't tried it over black yet - I definitely plan on playing with it more though =) In most lights I don't think the duo-chrome makes much difference, but in indirect light it comes through, when the rainbow is not so strong

[@kristenblack3930]

Good to know. It's gorgeous... but I don't have that particular duochrome. I have a red-gold one... might try that. 😉

[@hkreations5108]

Would you use the Pink Gellac Ultra Shine over a linear holo polish for optimal holographic effects?

[@MSLP]

I haven't - normal holo polish doesn't react like the pigments do to normal top coat

[@muffinsarefun95]

What's your preferred method for cleaning the silicon tools in between uses?

[@MSLP]

so far I've only used it the once - I'm trying to remember if I just wiped it off or used a bit of polish remover

[@juju55488]

I wish I would've waited....I paid $35.00 for what's up nails holo powder....oh well....$23.00 lost....I'll find some bargains to get that back....thanks Colette your work is always amazing..

[@hkreations5108]

When I click on the holographic powder, all that comes up is a base coat. What happened?

[@MSLP]

This tutorial is a few years old, so unfortunately the link must have expired/changed.

[@1GeekQueen]

Wow! :)

[@Ladytee1231]

Holy halo. Can you do me next?

[@jaykb6587]

I noticed that it can take up to a month and a half to get this holo powder. How long did it take yours? Unless you have Prime...

[@MSLP]

It does have somewhat of a longer ship time, but it came before the estimated arrival date, at least for me - I placed my order on the 2nd & it arrived on the 18th, so a bit over 2 weeks. (it was estimated between the 24th & march 17th)

[@starlight846]

hey do you know what I can do to practice on fake nails without putting fake nails on my actual nails

[@MSLP]

you can get the kind that come on a stick, or attach one to an orange stick or something like that

[@FaMiLyGiRl10]

I just don’t understand , I watched and watched you guys use the no wipe top coat for the holographic and it turn out beautiful, but it just won’t won’t work for me., I tried and tried and tried , so frustrated. Please help.

[@MSLP]

what problem are you having, and what top coat are you using? I only have experience with a few, but I'd guess some are better than others.

[@VolumePerfection]

when I wear UNT peel off basecoat it doesnt last a day. it peels of very quickly like within a snap and this happens ALL the time...

[@MSLP]

It can really vary for me - sometimes just a few days, but a couple times I have gotten almost a whole week

[@dizzyantennae5883]

VolumePerfection I've had the same experience as you. You can try using a base coat either under it or over it to see if that makes a difference (I had no luck with it). Ultimately, it may just clash with your body chemistry. It's great for swatching and trying designs out though!

[@VolumePerfection]

Dizzy Antennae that didnt work for me either 😥😥 guess our nails arent meant for it

[@MizzRivera86]

what bonder/primer do you use?

[@MSLP]

I don't usually use one, just my normal peel off base. The one time I did a full gel mani I used the Pink Gellac primer

[@topbrick]

Help!!! I bought the pink fellas ultra shine and it got full after I cured it... how did u keep it shiny?

[@MSLP]

not sure what you mena by "it got full?" But I don't do anything special. It should cure OK under UV or LED, but make sure you're using the correct time for the type of lamp you have

[@topbrick]

Hahahahaha. I totally should have proof read that. Dang spell correct. I got the same lamp and pink gellac that u recommend. My message was supposed to say "it got dull". I know it's no wipe, but do I need to wipe it afterwards?? Thanks for ur reply!

[@tn9653]

how is that gel top coat working for you? i want to buy it but it has some rather poor reviews on amazon

[@MSLP]

for me it's been great - although I generally don't wear it long, I have used it in a full gel mani once when I went on a 2 week vacation with no problems

[@justicetroutman466]

how is it staying

[@lt73me]

😍😍😍😍

[@hennarusi9841]

wtf my gel top coat did exactly the opposite?? it took some of the holo off and my nails weren't so bright anymore

[@MSLP]

maybe a different brand of gel? or a different brand of holo powder? Or maybe the powder wasn't buffed in enough?

[@hennarusi9841]

yeah I think I'll try a different top coat

[@MayFlora]

Olivera is not a duo-chrome. It's a polish with duo chrome shimmer

[@casper-vv6lx]

Where are my H💿L💿SEXUALS at?

[@brazilsspringwarrior]

so beautiful. love it.