Milk Bath Nail Design in Gel Polish?

Heya Duck in today's video we are going to be doing milk bath nails except for this time we are going be using gel polish! Let us get cracking!
I'll start by giving this a thin layer of base coat and then ill cure that.
While that’s curing ill pick out some flowers from this pack that I want to use for this design.
Now ill use Quartz for my background this is a milky white with some white shards and mylar in it and ill do two coats of this.
While that’s in the lamp ill cut up these flowers into the kind of pieces I want to use.
Then I can go on with the Gel Polish Milky nice and thin.
Then ill press the dried flowers into the sticky layer of the Milky with all the flowers in place ill give this a full cure.
Now I can take my strengthify in Casper and ill start by giving a thin layer of the entire nail making sure you catch all of the edges of the flowers then while that layer is still wet we will build some structure then ill turn the nail over and use the lily liner brush to fill in any areas that have no gel then I can put that into the lamp on the 99-second setting
Then we want one more thin layer of Casper and cure that then we can wipe it over with the clean-up solution
Then I can give this a file using a 240 Grit file
Then ill give this another clean-over before placing some crystals onto this nail and to do that I'm going to use the Nailchemy crystal totals gem glue and cure.
Now we can finish this design off with some topcoat and get that in the lamp and that’s it! I hope you enjoyed the video and ill see you in the next one! T’Rah Duck!
Lots a love Km xoxo
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[@VishousTrish]

If you have a hard time trying to get flowers or any other large nail art pieces to lay flat, what I've done is use a dual form, aka pop-it, to press them down. I'll put a little base coat or builder gel on the dual form then just place it over the nail art. I hope that makes sense. 😅

[@NailsBySue]

Love that idea 😊

[@ella_cinder4361]

I was thinking plastic wrap, but this idea would be so much easier!❤

[@VishousTrish]

I've tried using plastic wrap, and I've tried using a silicone stamper. But the pieces I am trying to hold down ALWAYS end up moving when I've used either of those methods. But I find the dual form method so much easier, and the nail art stays exactly where I want it.

[@kellystewart9291]

Genius! Can't wait to try that!

[@mswifeycatlady7583]

And this is an awesome tip! Thank you so much 💐💐💐

[@brandygrandon8101]

poor Adam ,i was enjoying his knowledge about the oven lol .

[@Imautumnbtw]

I absolutely love when Adam asks questions and gives ideas and inputs, it’s like you’re asking for us! Thank you Adam! And thank you for all the knowledge and lessons Kristy!!

[@jetson10100]

It's so nice to see a design we were doing 20 years ago with regular polish come back.

[@dawnerazo6384]

Kudos to the camera dude. He ALWAYS ASKS THE PERFECT QUESTION. 💕 it.😁

[@kasie680]

Those are dyed forget-me-nots and dyed queen Anne’s lace!!! So gorgeous I love them

[@tracygerman1702]

I love your vids. I’ve been following you since the “they who shan’t be named” days 😂. Now when I’m feeling crappy after chemo I go back & binge watch you work & your launches so thank you for helping me feel better ❤️

[@traceybier1128]

I want to fly to England just for these nails!

[@missblacksheepdoesnails]

I just had to laugh because Adam is all worried about encapsulating that nail…I am loving his questions and nail knowledge. You go Adam! 😂 The nail is beautiful! I love a nice milkbath nail…they look so vintage. ❤❤

[@elizabethmitchell0071]

To answer Adam...you can use a dehydrator(90°F/32c) for some plants to dry. A airfryer would have a higher probability of cooking the plant material. Using a dehydrator on tendor leaves will assuredly brown them. Also flowers or plant leaves high in volatile oils, will brown. Its better to airdry or press them...this takes several weeks. Placing flowers and leaves in a vessel and covering with silicone beads is the best preservation for color and shape.

[@martineleygue249]

bravo super magnifique Kirsty bisous de la France bisous Martine 👍👍👋👋💅💅😘♥️👄🇨🇵💐🌹🌹🌹

[@martineleygue249]

merci beaucoup Kirsty pour m'avoir répondu bisous de la France 👍👋💅😘♥️🌹🇨🇵🇨🇵💐

[@margaretmacdonald2855]

Dehydrating flowers in the air fryer really does work !🙂

[@debijusnailzz2021]

I've dried petals between wax paper and put in a book, it takes a while. Then to freshen colour I put a small amount of alcohol ink to get vibrant colour again.

[@nailsbybramble]

I have some dried flowers the color isn't vibrant. Could you use food color, or would it fade? I don't have have alcohol inks. What do you suggest? Better yet.

[@nickim4058]

Ohhh putting ink on there is a good idea!

[@sandrastreifel6452]

You can use Sharpie or other permanent markers. Some flowers retain colour really well.

[@nailsbybramble]

@@nickim4058 Thank you. 😊

[@nickim4058]

@@nailsbybramble Your Welcome😁

[@sammymerrick9394]

These are so pretty...Adam is so knowledgeable! 😂

[@BiancaCRD]

Love it! 🌸🌺

[@CHIxExCHI]

I actually liked the air fryer talk lol

[@giulibliss3920]

Love it❤❤❤

[@christinebrennan4484]

Love a classic! Love you!

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Beautiful as always Kirsty 💐✨

[@dea-deephinney6434]

Yeah, that looks dope!

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

Love the milk bath nails!

[@liveinfourseasons]

Love this

[@FrancesDanelle]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@NailsBySue]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@prettynailsuncut]

Awesomeness. Love it.❤👌

[@nailswithmarsha7428]

Beautiful as always 💅

[@QueenQuill]

I absolutely love this! Very shabby chic!

[@wavescrashing]

This design makes my heart smile.

[@crystalpinkston1718]

I'm don't usually like flowers or even a lot of bling, but this is cute. I could see having one as an accent nail. As usual, good job Kirsty. Adam, clearly you have been doing this for a while, you ask good questions. Have a great week!!!

[@soniabird6951]

This is a gorgeous design 🥰🌺🥰

[@elizabethmitchell0071]

Gorgeous!!❤ reminds me of antique vases or serving bowls

[@thornbird6768]

Summer florals are my favourite ❤ so pretty .

[@kathytarman2302]

I love this look. It is one of my favorites. Thank you.

[@cynthiahazebroek4281]

Now this is one BEAUTIFUL nail. I love the flowers and the gems.

[@user-cx9fv1jv4u]

soo beautiful

[@sammymerrick9394]

Your nails are also looking perfect...love the pearlised effect.

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Beautiful nail.

[@thejoness4648]

Your own nails are so pretty too! Kirsty xxxx

[@The-Witchee-Woman-Nan]

Stunning ❤

[@KirstyMeakin]

Thank you 😍

[@WINDYJEAN]

Love it.

[@KirstyMeakin]

glad you enjoyed the content ducky 😍

[@caramalone4815]

Xoxo ❤ love this woman fr !zzzzzzz for Adam 🤣

[@quirkyviper]

1. Is there a full track of the intro & outro music? I absolutely love it and Shazam doesn't know what it is. 2. Let's put some respect on Adam's brain! 👏🏽Air 👏🏽fryers 👏🏽are 👏🏽mini 👏🏽ovens! Save your coins. But I do imagine they're really helpful for ppl with kids or just need to make smaller portions.

[@ncruz1607]

I think he has something there...dehydrated flowers in the dehydrated machine!! Yes..lol😎🤔

[@terrymiller5181]

😂😂😂😂not the air fryer Adam lol

[@jwiki1]

Perfect timing with this video! I just got some dried flowers and want to try them out. Thank you Kirsty!! Lots of Aloha to you, your girls and Adam and his family!! ❤❤🌺

[@02bigmamma]

Beautiful ❤

[@KirstyMeakin]

Thank you 😍

[@lovelynailsbystephanie]

So cool

[@KirstyMeakin]

thank you 😍

[@marmite.]

Knew you wouldn't be able too just have two gems on 🦆❤️

[@jesimurphy7279]

Kirsty is looking super fresh faced and flawless in this vid! Can't wait to try some milkbath with gels.

[@bethdawson165]

I love this idea for its simplicity and ease on a natural nail. Thank you for sharing.

[@KirstyMeakin]

Glad you enjoyed the video content ducky😍

[@clairecoleman2070]

There you are my beautiful awsome favorite nail lady im a huge fan and i really have miss you on naio nails but im proud of you for finally doing your own thing

[@mostley1]

Watching you rip that finger off to stick it into the lamp makes me giggle. It looks so real like it would hurt. Anyway super pretty.

[@KirstyMeakin]

😂

[@katelynalmeida]

Woohoo! First comment 😂❤ I love kirsty so much! I’ve learned so much from her ❤️

[@clairecoleman2070]

Me to shes honestly the reason i feel in love with and starting doing my own nails and became a nail tech she makes it fun and the way she explains it in detail shes easy to follow we love kirsty so much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@prettynailsuncut]

I have never used these tabs before. Going to give it a try. Will be great to use as a content creator.👌🌹

[@kezzabear87]

I love these 0:04

[@nailsbybramble]

Beautiful love milk bath nails. 😍🥰 I love how you can use different products to do milk bath nails. They all are beautiful no matter what you use. Thank you Adam for asking great questions and explaining things. I liked the oven, air fryer explaining but im an odd female things like that interest me. Plus it saves me some coins. Love that. Thanks for sharing love watching. 🤍🩷💙💜🤗

[@sarahcox9284]

Beautiful nails,I would love a set. So feminine.❤ Your nails look lovely Kirsty very elegant.

[@KirstyMeakin]

Thank you for the lovely comments 😍

[@rachnailedit]

You can hold the flowers down with a clear silicone stamper and flash cure through it.

[@redshift328]

Adam’s right! convection oven (has a fan) will work just fine as your air fryer. I have both and I don’t notice any difference. Love the milk bath look. thanks!

[@consonyastovall5858]

Absolutely beautiful as usual 😍 Love the fact that Adam is getting more vocal. It's great ❤

[@CynthiaPrice79]

I think if you put the white layer /under/ the one with the bits and bobs in, it might eliminate the need for filler on the nail.

[@nickim4058]

You can also put flowers in the pages of a heavy book and it will press the flower and it will dry it out as well. If you like the book I would suggest putting the flower in between some wax paper so it doesn't stain the pages. Been a while since I've done it so I'm not sure how long it takes to completely dry out..

[@nailsbybramble]

That's how I dry flowers. Yeah, it's been a while. I can't remember how long it takes, either.

[@nickim4058]

@@nailsbybramble I feel like it might be like a week or something 🤔

[@nailsbybramble]

@@nickim4058 Yeah, I'd say it depends on how much moisture is in the flower.

[@sammymerrick9394]

I was just thinking about the beautiful Cherry Blossom trees in Japan...and hiw fabulous if you did a set based on tree Blossom? You could paint in the tree structure abd then use real dried flowers for the Blossom..or even a whole Spring Garden set?

[@graveside_glitz1015]

Whe it was matte it made me think of a milk bath, with the stones and top coat it makes me think of a teapot design

[@maricelalomeli961]

❤

[@MasterSwagg10]

Can we get a video of Kristy doing her own nails?!?! I really miss that!!!

[@KirstyMeakin]

Thanks for the inspiration, I'll bare this in mind for future content 😍

[@lauradavies6123]

Where did you get those black tweezers from

[@barnabascollins4625]

An air fryer to dry flowers 🌸? Lol

[@CynthiaPrice79]

The thumbnail made me think of milkbath nails.

[@nailicious_4_u]

Air fryers are cheap and available every were

[@lizziesnailz7248]

Would it be a Kirsty Meakin nail without any BLIN BLING

[@KirstyMeakin]

😂 I love all the bling

[@Kera.S.]

Would maybe adding a little basecoat to the flowers that are stiff and don't stick down much to make them more pliable work? 9:04

[@GeorgiaFletcher-pe4ce]

It’s definitely worth a try! Let us know how it turns out 🙌

[@trudysorrells9535]

Beautiful but the quiet I've heard u lol

[@batgirlp5561]

Starts at 3:00

[@ellyjshockley]

How different is Strengthify to builder gel?

[@GeorgiaFletcher-pe4ce]

Strengthify has been created for the natural nail in mind, it acts as a supporting product for a natural nail and flexes to the shape of the natural nail as it grows. Where as builder gel doesn’t Flex with the natural nail and you can build length with builder gel but not strengthify as it’s not to build length but strength 🙌🙌

[@anneharper7286]

Love these nails! Love your work! I watch every video multiple times, but I don’t know if I can listen to one more video with Adam man-splaining how to do nails. 🥴😵‍💫

[@nails1114ify]

Which i could send you a picture of my set