How to chrome your nails *EASY*

If you've been waiting on a step by step on how to chrome your nails - I got you! Hope this is helpful!
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[@michelelamberton2688]

I'm always so intimidated by all of the different techniques, but you make it look easy! I love the look of the silvery chromed mani you put up on the screen. I'm trying to find just the right look for my son's wedding next month and am watching your videos for inspiration!

[@MarlaKris]

Thank you so much, love! Aww that’s so exciting! Congrats to your son! 💕

[@michelelamberton2688]

@@MarlaKris thank you. ❤️

[@bizarreluvmuffin96]

Good call mentioning Maniology’s sticky base coat. Love it. And, I have no idea what kind of postal sorcery they work, but a majority of the time I get my orders maybe a day or two before what USPS says is the scheduled day.

[@MarlaKris]

Oh wow.. now that’s impressive!!

[@catherinebruzzini73]

Awesome mani, as always! Today is mani day in my house, opal framed with gold foil is this week’s look! I wish for you a fabulous day! 💅💃🤣🤓

[@MarlaKris]

Oooh that sounds gorgeous!!!

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

Happy Labor Day! 💗. Great video! Reminded me that I have chrome powders🤣😂. Very pretty 😍💖. 🥰😘

[@MarlaKris]

Well now you have to use them!! 💗

[@amymarxer6559]

I found this video very entertaining, so I gave it a thumbs up. 🤣🤣🤣. Love this pink on you! And the new music with the “boop” in it is cute!

[@MarlaKris]

Lol you’re the bestest 🫶💕

[@cathytarr4017]

Yes please do a video with no gel.🎉❤

[@TracyCampanella]

I've been waiting for this since you posted the photo. Love ❤️

[@MarlaKris]

Lol good morning sunshine!! 💗

[@candywilliams3734]

Very Pretty! Love the hot pink with chrome!💖

[@MarlaKris]

Thank you!! 💕

[@carolyndurant8413]

Happy Labor Day,pretty pink,thanks for video

[@MarlaKris]

Thank you so much, love! 💕

[@tracyjustesenkrum4044]

I have learned so much watching your videos! Thank you so much for doing these for us. I just finished my second ever manicure using revel products and did a french. Not perfect, but I am still pretty impressed with myself! Thanks again, and look forward to more of your videos!

[@MarlaKris]

Omgosh you’re so welcome! It’s my pleasure, love! 💕

[@latishaw1474]

Good morning Marla. That is super cute. Have a fantastic Monday weirdo 🥰

[@MarlaKris]

Good morning, beautiful!! 💕

[@diamondstud322]

Ha! You got me! I totally have commitment phobia! But fortunately, subscribing to KZbin channels doesn’t trigger it 😂. You may now call me one of your weirdos teehee. I haven’t done my own nails for a long time, except occasional clear polish. I used to manicure myself until fake nails got really big - I don’t know, but it seems like polish formulas changed then to work on fake nails, but not so well on natural nails. I have natural nails that I’m fortunate grow fast and don’t break easily. But whenever I did my own nail polish, I’d get bubbles. Every. Single. Time. Tried different brands, thinner coats, everything I could think of. I got gel polish at the salon once or twice, and I loved the longevity, but it did seem to weaken my nails somehow. I’m kind of excited to try dipping, I hope to get the longevity of the gel manicure, without weakening my nails. I’ve watched several of your videos recently, and enjoyed them. You’re entertaining and informative, and I do love the look you got with caroming over the polish. Thanks!

[@MarlaKris]

🤣😂 welcome to the family, weirdo!! Glad to have ya! I think you’re gonna love dips. I find it way easier than gel or polish! And they last! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions along the way! 💕

[@PurrSitCatSitting]

Ooooh so pretty! Much easier than I'd guessed.

[@MarlaKris]

Right?! Thanks so much love! 💗

[@kerrydreyer1880]

Love this look! You are always entertaining!! thanks for everything ❤

[@MarlaKris]

You’re the bestest, girl!! 💗💗

[@nellylavarreda3507]

So Beautiful 😍

[@MarlaKris]

Thanks sweets! 🥰

[@razzelmore5737]

I'd love to see your way without gel! Newish follower but I absolutely love your content 💕

[@MarlaKris]

Welcome to the family, sweets!! I can definitely out that together for you! 💕

[@ginagrainger7180]

Thank you so much! You have really helped me up my nail game💓

[@MarlaKris]

Aww you’re so welcome, lovebug! 🥰

[@Madnessmakes]

Great video as always! I just did a chrome nail using regular top coat because I didn’t have no wipe top, it came out ok.💜

[@MarlaKris]

Glad it came out good!! 🙌🏻

[@samanthajones3049]

Chrome is my new bae, sis!!!!

[@MarlaKris]

Lol SAME

[@Persephoneo0]

Nice 😁 Me over here with my 30 second cure time for my top coats lol

[@MarlaKris]

Lol just be careful bc of the gel is undercured it can cause allergies ❤️

[@Persephoneo0]

@@MarlaKris I know lol my top coats are Igel and madamglam so both 30 seconds for a full cure

[@tammyslatten]

Thank you Much 💜

[@MarlaKris]

Thank YOU!! 💗

[@K119_]

Tip: using your fingers to buff in chrome powder is not a good idea since your skin is oily. Using an applicator is the best option for longevity.

[@MarlaKris]

You make a great point, but I do find that using my finger works best for me and I had no issues with longevity 💗

[@jillzdaley]

Put a drop of rubbing alcohol on the finger tip you use to to rub in chrome & let it dry- best result by FAR!

[@themerz6982]

Love your posts. Thank you!

[@MarlaKris]

Thank YOU!! 🥰

[@vickywray7285]

Wow! Really pretty.

[@MarlaKris]

Thanks so much, lovie! ❤️

[@davidnormamendoza5206]

Good morning Marla happy labor day weekend 🥰 love this look I have this pink color 💗 I just need the chrome powder beautiful nails as always. You always give us wonderful nail art ideas currently I made one from your past videos. I have my thumb and ring finger green, my index and pinky pink and middle finger white 💕💚🤍

[@MarlaKris]

Isn’t that such a fun color combo?! 💕💕

[@davidnormamendoza5206]

@@MarlaKris omg yes so cute, going to start fall colors soon 😍

[@paulsheldon229]

beautiful marla

[@MarlaKris]

Thanks sweetness! 🫶🏻❤️

[@not-a-nail-tech1679]

gorgeous as always 💗💗💗💗

[@MarlaKris]

Thank you so much, Chick! 🥰

[@dawnsully88]

This was so very helpful. I kept failing and I know why now lol I didn't use a top coat before haha

[@MarlaKris]

Ahh lol you got this now!!

[@angeladogan6995]

Would love the nongel method

[@MarlaKris]

I can definitely do that!!💗

[@beccageema]

Happy Labor Day! Pretty mani! I’d love to see how you applied the gel wraps. I think back in the day, I used Yellow Stopper (Sally’s- I believe that trick came from Christine [Holo Toco creator], to apply chrome. If I remember correctly, it was a bit persnickety as to “when” during the drying time, but I did get it to work. And of course good ole Seche-Vite, for top coat, which reminds me of dip liquid top coat, only dip liquids don’t shrink like SV. 🤣

[@MarlaKris]

I have a bunch of videos on how to apply there wraps! I’ll link one for you 💕 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJfYmmaGYqZrY68

[@beccageema]

@@MarlaKris thanks! 😘

[@aimeehodgin6359]

I dunno where I was...my usual excuse does not seem to work! Hahahahaha!!! PLANNING a Chrome green nails~ for March!!! Hopefully I succeed!!! Nodding to the softness the chrome seems to appear on your hot pink nails!!! See ya darling!!!

[@MarlaKris]

I’ve missed you! Hope you’re having an amazing weekend! 🫶🏻💞

[@aimeehodgin6359]

@@MarlaKris 💚💚💚 Awwww! Thank you! YOU ROCK!

[@inciarashid9569]

Hey Marla! I suffer from gel allergies-I was wondering if you could do a series of nail videos that use allergy-sensitive products/tips for others like me? Love your content!!!

[@MarlaKris]

I actually have some content coming that’ll be perfect for you!! Stay tuned 💗

[@inciarashid9569]

Thanks so much!! Your videos make Mondays and Thursdays so much more fun for me! 🥰

[@AliciaLynn2]

I have a gel allergy so would love to see how to chrome without gel please.

[@MarlaKris]

I can definitely get that together for you, love! 💕

[@jenpierce2385]

Orly Bonder works great for powder and you tube has videos on no gel application method

[@Hillbillycreativity]

nice

[@MarlaKris]

Thanks love!

[@susanwilliams3598]

Thank you for this video, I just want to be sure, is it only non wipe gel top coat before chrome or could you use base coat? thank you

[@MarlaKris]

Yep only no-wipe top. Gel base won’t work very well 💕

[@Rebeca_Tatianna]

Happy Labor Day! I’ve been doing dip nails only for a few months and I have learned so much from your videos, thank you so much:) It would be so awesome if you do that video for chrome without gel products please ……sparkle and co has a set for chrome without gel called seal & Top pure, have you tried it? Been considering it but I have seen barely any reviews on it.

[@MarlaKris]

Aww it’s my pleasure, love! Happy Labor Day! I’ve never heard of it! I’ll have to check it out tho!

[@cathywellman4859]

Morning 👋 Really pretty tyfs

[@MarlaKris]

Thanks so much, sweets! 💗

[@michellebramble7678]

Beautiful 😍

[@MarlaKris]

Thanks sweetness!! 💗

[@CharlotteNicolas-vh9pl]

If you use gel chrome OVER dip powder...do you have to apply the shiny top coat over the dip FIRST and THEN do the gel or does the gel topcoat count as the top coat?

[@MarlaKris]

You don’t need any dip top coat - the gel top is enough! ❤️

[@tawnyarasmussen1965]

Yes, please show us the non-gel chroming way!

[@MarlaKris]

I’m on it, lovie! 💗

[@tawnyarasmussen1965]

@@MarlaKris You're the bestest!

[@buffalokay]

Do you have to use gel when doing chrome? I have the Revel liquids. Can I do this chrome style with them?

[@MarlaKris]

You definitely don’t need gel! Here’s a recent video of chrome without gel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWSQeYGvq7aqarc

[@cathytarr4017]

So in order to use Chrome, you have to use gel? Can you use dip top coat?

[@MarlaKris]

No dip top, but here’s a video on a non-gel method! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWSQeYGvq7aqarc

[@pattyshulerbaur4852]

Marla! Help! I got mostly shiny top coats and a few that turned out matte! What am I doing wrong? I did activator, wiped with rubbing alcohol, waited 5 min and put top coat on. Still, 4 turned out matte and they're not in a row?

[@MarlaKris]

Dip liquids, right? The alcohol might be the thing. Instead of using that, just wipe the nails down with a dry paper towel after about 2 min. Then go right in with top coat.

[@carlamaeder2660]

Question. If you’re chroming over gel that isn’t fully cured, with your finger, couldnt that cause an allergy?? Or no?

[@MarlaKris]

Great question a I’m not. If you’re concerned, you can always wear a glove 💕

[@elainegray8024]

I could never get the chrome to work right, now I know it's because I needed to use no wipe top coat 🤦🏻‍♀️😅 I had no idea, so thank you sweetheart 🥰❤ These are gorgeous, I love that color on you. Do you have a no wipe top coat you can recommend?

[@MarlaKris]

You’ll have to report back and lmk how it works for you!! Literally any no wipe gel top will work!! This one from danni toni works great! And it’s super glossy!

[@elainegray8024]

@@MarlaKris awesome, I'll have to give it a try. Thanks sweetie 🥰

[@HealthyandLovingLife]

Marla, lately I have been applying activator twice and waiting 10 minutes but occasionally chunks come out when e-filing. What could be wrong? I use Sparkle and Co Base and activator.

[@MarlaKris]

Sometimes activator can evaporate over time.. Espesh if it’s not closed all the way for a period of time. That might be the case.

[@HealthyandLovingLife]

@@MarlaKris Eeek ok, I will make sure to close it better...the one I have now is new but I definitely noticed it with my old one, too. Thank you!

[@mcancel3713]

Really eye shadow? How? Wow

[@MarlaKris]

Any eye shadow that has a pearl or metallic finish will work!!

[@xoRitz727xo]

I have been dying to try to chrome my nails, but even hema free gels seem to irritate me.

[@MarlaKris]

I have a non-gel chrome video coming, love! October 💕