How to Apply Chrome that will last!! (until your next appointment)

Hiya Duck in today's video it’s all about making chrome last! Until your next appointment let's get cracking!
So I have a black nail here Chrome always works best over a dark color so I have used Void I have also given this a base coat and ill be doing 3 nails on one nail ill be curing for 10 seconds this will really under cure the topcoat and prevent the Chrome from being as shiny as well as leaving bubbles in the surface of the topcoat that will be able to see after the chrome has been applied
Then ill cure the topcoat on my nail for the full 30 seconds and this should look pretty good and shiny but that chrome will be sitting on top of the cured topcoat so it won’t have the Chrome locked into the nail and will be exposed to the same beatings your hands take and because its a topcoat adding topcoat again won’t stick.
And then for my final nail ill give the topcoat a 20-second cure ill apply the chrome powder and then I can cure the topcoat for the remaining 10 seconds and really lock that chrome powder into the topcoat and will have a really high shine but it will also last until your next appointment
Now at this point I take my base coat and apply that make sure you got to get any chrome in your base coat else it will be ruined and then you can give that a final topcoat and that’s it I hope this helps you get a nice long lasting chrome and that’s it for this video and ill catch you in the next one! T’Rah Duck!
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[@KimberlyArwen]

I love how she casually splits the nail precisely in half lengthwise freehand with a foam applicator...

[@missdee153]

Everything she does seems effortless! Her talent is unmatched.

[@linden5576]

That’s exactly the little bubbles and imperfections is exactly what I get on the nails when I’m trying to do chrome. I thought it was the product. I thought it was lint. I just couldn’t figure it out but now I watched a video and I’m understanding.👍

[@SaltySeaWitch3]

I double my gel topcoat every time I do my nails (every 2 to 3 weeks). My nails don't chip, peal, lift, or break. I've successfully done this for 3 years.

[@Sebbie302]

Thanks! I watched 3 videos before finding you. When I followed them, I had uncovered spots. Your directions worked. I was so impressed that I am making my first you tube comment & made small donation. Keep up good work!

[@sniffanyB]

My hubby told me this one day. This video reminded me of it and every other chrome polish video too. P to the 7th power...... Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

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I love when you share your wealth of knowledge!

[@Dolleemixtures]

You utter gem! Thank you so much for this vid!!

[@terrymiller5181]

Thank you Kirsty for this toturial I have been having a time with different chromes from different companies, this helps so much ❤️ 💯💅🏾😘

[@kathytarman2302]

Great information. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@fayeh244]

Amazing tips, thank you! Have never been able to get chrome right but will definitely be having another go with these tips 😊

[@jenpierce2385]

You're amazing love everything you do.. thanks so much for all the informative videos you do for us.. I'm loving this one bc "you" Kirsty made me fall in love with ALL of the different pigment powders from neon to chameleon to chrome.. with beyond AMAZING crackle technique with the neon pigments on the stamper 🥰.. since then I've been addicted to all powders.. but I haven't played with them enough and this is perfect thank you so much.. and I wish you all the best 💞

[@sarahvaknin6868]

The most helpful tutorial !!

[@sammiepittman3130]

I love her videos. I had the same convo with the tech about the chrome and under curing the top coat and chrome.

[@zeekay153]

Thank you 🙏 so so much Kirsty 😊 You’re a miracle worker love 💕 your videos very much 🥰☺️

[@erintraicene7422]

I so needed this exact video.

[@dianehedricks7860]

What an amazing tutorial!!!!!❤️❤️

[@tamtam7546]

Brilliant tutorial! Learned something new today and for that I appreciate your time and effort to make this video.

[@kerrielowry2141]

Thank you…I’ve been dreading my new clients asking for chrome as I couldn’t get it right…now I say bring it on…🥰🥰🥰

[@ursulatevis5146]

Thank you! Now I know why my chrome nails weren't lasting! Aa usual your work is amazing and videos are so fun to watch! Thank you!!!

[@margothacker5671]

You are so awesome. Love you and your work

[@kathyselke7920]

Thanks Kristy! Going to give your technique a try as I struggle with consistently using Chrome.

[@missym3325]

Kristy! Thank you so much for this video! I absolutely love chrome and ive been struggling to get that beautiful finish. This is the best explanation I've seen! Thank you🥰

[@allieg6401]

This was great to watch, I've never done nails but just bought some supplies and started watching videos! Am really enjoying your style! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us❣️❣️ 💙💛

[@cynthiahazebroek4281]

This was very educational. I was hanging on your lips as you tell the different technics. I learned a lot from it. Thanks for this tutorial

[@valeriegarcia5885]

Omg I try it 😱 . I see 👀 the difference. Thanks.

[@jennthelen4721]

Thanks very much! I'm doing chrome for the first time tomorrow and I've never heard the trick of using base coat under the top coat before 😉 I'm going to try it out

[@vichellebd]

I love your videos. I learn something new every time. I started doing doing nails as more of an art project while COVID had us shut-in. I got hooked on your channel. Much love to you from California.

[@rickirobinson8146]

Thank you so much for this information! ❤

[@nailsbybramble]

Great info very helpful. J great advice. Thanks for sharing. 💖💖💖🤗

[@Craftypumpkin1]

Great video, I am just starting out doing nails and love the Chrome look but didn't know how to properly apply it, This really has helped me so Thank you.I 👍

[@TheCourtneiLoveShow]

Thank U for this very informative! I really needed this tutorial

[@bethdawson165]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. You’ve answered lots of questions. I really appreciate the amount of work and detail you put in. ❤

[@rachnailedit]

I always use Light Elegance Power Bond over my chrome then top coat. Works a treat!

[@evelyncompton7089]

Thank you so much for your wonderful teaching skills! The way you explain the how and why makes it much easier to understand the reason why we must take certain steps. I appreciate it so much! I tried this technique because my Chrome always chips, and I haven’t had a single spot chip off. I do my own nails and work in a restaurant so usually by a couple hours I have multiple spots chipping off of my chrome. It’s been a few days and I am still blown away that they are perfectly perfect! Thank you, thank you thank you thank you! You are amazing and much appreciated!🥰🥰🥰 I can’t express that enough!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@claro_ve6760]

Thank you so much!!! I've followed you since the previous channel (and I thought you disappeared but I found you again some months ago, fortunately!) and I started learning with your tips and watching you working. I've never commented before but now I want to really thank you so much for your hard work and precious tips!!! Also thanks to Adam and Jay!!! Much love from Italy ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@KirstyMeakin]

Welcome back! 🥰

[@Catarina2829]

Very, very helpful! I did some chrome nails on a cliente and just used two coats of top coat. The chrome started to come of the next day. I'm definitly going to try your method. Thanks ❤

[@Ihatemylifebleh]

Thank you so much! This was really helpful, I haven't been able to find many videos on proper chrome application and I just couldn't figure out why it was lasting! You're amazing Kirsty

[@KirstyMeakin]

Great to hear! 🥰

[@toririchardson1115]

Great tip

[@shempi81]

You rock kirsty ❤️

[@carolineprice1039]

Love chrome 😍

[@ZeldaMontaigneNailKorner]

Thank you so much for teaching me this. I just got Chrome ❤️

[@KirstyMeakin]

Glad I could help! 🥰

[@annamosqueda3313]

THAT'S VERY EDUCATIONAL ❤😊❤

[@lynn7049]

This is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!

[@KirstyMeakin]

Glad the tutorial helped 😍 Thank you for watching

[@denissehatfield2924]

Thank you for the tips I really like them. Very helpful 22:54 Appreciate your time to teach me. ❤❤

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Love you’re video’s.

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Um!! Thank you very much!!! Love your videos. 🥰

[@KirstyMeakin]

You are so welcome! Glad you love them ducky 🥰

[@davidmcclellan9959]

HI KIRSTY I SEE IT THAT CROME HAS RAINBOW COLORS IT LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL NAILS STYLES LOVE DAVID

[@d.on.in.a]

I love how you casually talk to the fake hand and apologize for the mess 😩😂

[@munteanmarina7045]

You confuze me😂😂😂😂 just show us the right way to do it and done ✅

[@dawnieholland8368]

Thank you for that,got chrome nails that I could seethe particles on all nails wanted the mirror effect.

[@user-cg9nn3gr9z]

That sucks.. Seems like there's lots of nail techs that don't do chrome correctly and can't do cat eye gels either 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sandym2502]

Thank you ❤️

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Awesome thanks

[@GypsyTarot]

I did a Chrome set a few days ago. I clean just under the free edge with a few swipes of a 240 grit to encapsulate the Chrome then cover with a regular tacky layer top coat running my finger lightly down the sides before curing and then again with a no wipe top coat and they last for 2 to 3 weeks.

[@WENDDEAD]

Do you wipe off the tacky layer before the final top coat? 🤔

[@GypsyTarot]

@@WENDDEAD No. I use the tacky layer to adhere the no wipe top coat

[@user-cg9nn3gr9z]

I'm going to have to try this.. thank you for sharing ❤

[@heatherw5793]

Would you mind explaining to me what "running my finger lightly down the sides before curing" means?

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video.

[@KirstyMeakin]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@nolalatvala4921]

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[@teracarson6651]

Sooo good

[@NailGlam24.7]

Thank God for base coat hack, ruined several top coats...thank you!

[@susiethornton-heath1442]

What base coat do you use?

[@Love_Live_Laugh_]

Now I know what I did wrong. Thanks Kirsty! btw. Madam Glam has chrome in a bottle. Do you have any experience with that? Thank you for the video ❤

[@archiemcgoldrick4504]

Heyyyyy!! Thank god for you I SWEAR!!! Questions: if you are wanting to apply chrome to detailed nail art, say flames for instance. Would you draw the design out in black gel, cure, then go over the design carefully with top coat? Or can you mix black gel n top coat to save time? Love you and you videos Lots of love Shite nail tech from Glasgow 💕

[@lee-vj7cp]

Thank you for your helpful explanation and tips, it worked really well but for the gold chrome powder there is a little bit of black in it , like not pure gold finish ,it is not strong as the silver one came out. I don’t know why.

[@bernadettelampman6394]

Fuzz!!! The struggle is real

[@caramalone4815]

No wonder I got frustrated ! I didn’t play with it like this! I feel better now lol 😂❤

[@catpride1323]

Kirsty, Thank you for this video... I think?? I'm not quite sure if you just solved my problem. I'll tell you, and then maybe, you can tell me... lol When I use chrome or chameleon powder, sometimes foils too, getting the top coat to go on, is impossible. It won't stay in place, it retreats back the center of the nail, kind of how water and oil react to each other. Of course there is no oil, my guess is it's to shiny and well buffed from my burnishing. So, is this the same as you were talking about?? Now I have always under cured my no wipe for chrome as the time they said should work, is - as you had it, a struggle.. What i didn't do was put it back in the light after chroming - now if I were to do that, and then do a layer of base coat, I should be able to top coat - yes?? Is my problem solved?? But how would you solve the problem over foils? We have glue that you dont cure. I mean, i know there is curable glue but it should work with the normal stuff too. That stuff is so shiney, that trying to get my topcoat over it, doesn't work. And I've tried then all. Hard gel, no wipe, shiney in a bottle, they all pool back in spots over the nail. Trying Tack from L.E and Protein Bond from Y.N, just dulls and mutes your beautiful shiney finish - that top coat doesn't bring back. Sorry for this being long, I just realized as you fixed the chrome problem, I'm still stuck with the foil problem. Which might also be a nail wrap problem, but I don't use them, so I don't know. You might need to do another video... lmao 😄 If you dont mind... it would help so much. Thank you for this though, so helpful. You the best!! 😇

[@lauraquinonez9379]

Do u use base coar ? 😮

[@galaguzman3463]

Could you use clear construction gel instead of base coat?

[@thedesertdancer]

I used the clear bonding gel polish before I use the chrome powder. So, I apply the gel cheat base coat coat then cure it for a minute. Then, I use my black gel polish and cure it. Next, I apply the gel Bonding polish and cure it before I use my eye shadow applicator to apply the chrome powder. The last step is to apply my Gel Top Coat and cure it. Then, I apply my rubbing alcohol and wash my hands.

[@motogpnhmotogp7642]

My nail technician made must special my chrome looked great and lasted to my next appointment

[@paularooney1937]

So true what you say about mistakes have already been made and unforgivable ones at that. It reminds me of a situation, a situation I’ll never be forgiving and karma will show them people that their a disgrace and shame on them for their disgusting false accusations. Their mistakes are to much to forgive. And that’s all I have to say on the matter. Also You’re a amazing nail artist and love your work you do on nail’s 💅🏻❤.

[@kellye8133]

Can you finish with a 2 in 1 base and top coat instead of base then top? Or is your technique best for long lasting results.. thank you xxx

[@christina5413]

R these all gel polishes ur using the black and top coat

[@miestephansen4215]

Can you use base/top in one?

[@martineleygue249]

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

[@martineleygue249]

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

[@eviebop7655]

Does the top coat have to be a no wipe? Or can the tacky type top coat be used for chrome?

[@d.on.in.a]

1:06 what do you mean when you say you base coated it because you don't want it to be sticky? Isn't the base coat sticky?

[@PatriotCoinRings]

I've heard that several times (Chrome looks best applied over black) but if your nails aren't black, should I use a uv gel gloss black finish first and then apply a uv gel chrome after it is fully cured?

[@florencialibedinsky7317]

some years ago I also did the base coat trick after applying the chrome but it also chipped off after a few days. All it was left was the color underneath idk why. I have tried so many thing but it always get chipped off

[@mikey99]

So this needs to be done on gel not regular polish?

[@tutips7365]

Hi Kirsty! Did you wipe off the sticky layer after applying the base gel to the chrome before you applied the last top coat? Thank you for this awesome video! I always learn so much from you.

[@catpride1323]

Thats a good question, I'd like to know the answer too

[@rachnailedit]

Don’t need to.

[@madirae01]

No , that would defeat the purpose of using a base coat ( sticky ) before the top coat.

[@dianarecipesbelton2908]

Hiya Kirsty can you tell me why when I put black gel polish on my nails it's not taking properly, it's rippling even when iv put a thin layer on.

[@gingerhalo123]

What do I do if the little applicator gets nail polish on it while I’m trying to apply the chrome?

[@rabbit3212010]

I keep going back but I can't find why the sprinkles of chrome on the basecoat brush is a problem. Help!

[@meepmeep1329]

How much is a full cure and an 'under cure' in seconds for this particular case? And what kind of cure is a 20 sec cure compared to the under and full cure? I need that info 😢

[@florasanchez-flosanc8407]

Is this a non-wipe top coat you are using or a wipe top coat?

[@KirstyMeakin]

Its my non wipe Gloss topcoat 😀 www.kirstymeakin.com/product/kirsty-meakin-top-coat/

[@BeautyWithInOutNailsMakeup]

The first nail very muddy, second nail seamless shiny ✨ Rainbow 🌈 like thee star 🌟 it is

[@madirae01]

Mine gets dull once I apply the top coat .

[@JoeyBoBo]

I just want to cover my face in the rainbow chrome 😆

[@KirstyMeakin]

😂 I'm just picturing that 😂

[@JoeyBoBo]

@@KirstyMeakin it would stop my husband losing me in the supermarket 🙈

[@florasanchez-flosanc8407]

Instead of base coat, can I use a wipe top coat?

[@KirstyMeakin]

Always use a base coat and Top coat 🥰

[@gmdc15]

If our top coat is a 60 second cure on the manufacturer label, do we cure for 40-50 seconds then chrome ? Or still do 20 seconds

[@catpride1323]

Another great question, I wanna know this too. :)

[@d.on.in.a]

There's no universal answer to this, the ideal thing would be to test different timings and pick the shortest time you can get away with that doesn't dull out the chromr

[@missjohari]

I finally got my chrome down. My problem is when I put the top coat to “seal” it. It makes them a bit opaque. How to I fix this?😭

[@d.on.in.a]

It it a very liquid top coat?

[@tomdo8175]

chrome never last whoever did

[@ValyTraveler]

Kinda sad - I tried this at home and it always turned out bad for at home manicures wanting to be pretty...

[@rosierad]

I love the way Kirsty says “adeeesion” 😝💅🏽🥰🫶

[@MaradooMaradoo10]

This was a SUPER HELPFUL tutorial! Thank you so much! 🥰🫶🏻It's totally true, it's a beautiful effect but I'm never sure if it will last!

[@KirstyMeakin]

You’re welcome 😊