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Vivobarefoot ultra 3 tan. Since I wear them at work and I work outside I get a tan from it. Used to get smaller dots from the vibram five finger VI-B , those looked like freckles.

Old article, but I found it interesting.

A teenage girl sat across from me on the tram today. “Excuse me,” she asked, “are you a boy or a girl?” “Boy,” I replied. She leaned back and said, “So why are you wearing nail polish?” What I didn’t tell her

You can find the chain here and they just fit a men’s size 12 (honestly poor female buyers, it’s huge)! The rings are mostly finger rings in sizes 3.5, 4 and 6.5 :)

It seems to me that the multichrome polishes show different colors under different light. I think the window thing works because you have the color from the indoor artificial lights plus the natural light coming in from outside. So both of those lights hitting your nails make two different colors.

I googled "white base coat nail polish" and found Essie has a "Prime and Pop" base coat that looks white. I have no idea if it's just milky and dries clear, or if it actually dries white. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I'm curious now and am gonna give it a shot. That's part of the fun of all this!

Aw thank you so much you’re sending me to bed with a smile ☺️ I got the toe rings from Chux on Etsy and the (large) anklet/chain, thing, here I hope if you get them that they help you feel amazing too and if you feel like sharing pics i wanna return the love:)

Haha that’s, that almost makes it worth while 😂 not that I can say for you lol ok sorry I didn’t kno reddit doesn’t like mobile/app links and it has a generic-y amazon name but this should work! Also if it eases the pain you’re not alone, I’m a 14 women’s, 12 men so I totally get it, even fem socks are a pain to find (but they’re so thin n comfy tho)

Its a specific kind of nail polish you can buy. Here it is on Amazon

https://www.amazon.de/120-XXL-Square-Press-Tips/dp/B09L6HVKKS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=P675598KSOFH&amp&keywords=xxl+square+tips&amp&qid=1658393901&amp&sprefix=xxl+square,aps,105&amp&sr=8-3&language=en_GB&currenc...

You can find the nail polish colors I used here it only took 1 coat since they're metallic paints, and the only color I didn't use from that was the grey polish, which I think is MY-DANCE nail lacquer, though that one isn't mine so I'm not entirely sure where u can get it

That's a fantastic colour and an excellent end result for your first try! I really hope you've enjoyed it! 💅😀

When I was first starting out, I used a nail polish remover pen. It's a bit like a Sharpie but filled with nail polish remover instead of ink. This is the kind of thing.

One last quick word of caution. If you are keeping this from your parents, bear in mind that some colours will stain your nail, and your skin if you get it on there. This happens mostly with dark colours (in my experience).

If I was you I'd give up on cutting your nails and use a nail file. Nail clippers damage the nail and also have no real control whereas a proper nail file (glass or crystal) causes no damage and as you control the file, you control the shape and edging of the nail.

I use this file. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00QDRHMT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They also do specialised ones for toe nails.

Hope this helps

If you want to experiment without repeatedly removing nail polish from your hands (and drying your cuticles) get some plastic nail swatches.

Nail Swatches Pinkiou 1 Set Total 50 Tips Plastic Nail Swatches Clear Sticks Nail Art Supplies for Nail Art Polish Display and Home DIY, Transparent with Metal Screw Split Ring https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XSY1PG3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z7KQA0RMS75BHG6GYNQV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I primarily wear gel polish, and these swatches are a lifesaver because I can test stuff without damaging my nails. Plus if I love it I can save the look for later. :)

Products used: Gelike Glow In The Dark Gel

It's a finger armor! I bought it using a national app, but this one is kinda similar, and there are others on recomended that are the same color as mine.

Oh! By the way, it's made from copper so it'll oxydize as time passes (and your finger will get a lil' bluish after using for a long time), but personally it still looks really dope.

So here's where things get kinda messy. this is the only stamping polish I had which is a gel polish. So it's the black from that set over regular polish and I'm not sure if your supposed to mix them like that.

A friend's advice to me early on was don't try and fix any small errors early on. Learning to sit with thier mistakes is how they built the patience to be better.

You'll find the brand that feels right after trial and error. The one thing I can recommend is the seche vite fast dry top coat. It's super fast dry so you it makes it harder to smuge the polish once you're done with it.

Also I started with black but literally switched to other colors after the very first time. I wanted cool looking nails and black just felt too basic once i figured out I liked painting nails.

This polish!! It was super popular in like 2012.

Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat Nail Polish, Ink Splatter, 0.4 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00544T4VI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_70P8XJS49C1BMDNKHKNW

Mobile apps are probably the easiest to get into, so if you don't have much time or don't wanna install +3gb program on your PC, but want something stable and reliable, go for them.

You can also try Pixlr's webapps (X for basic edits, E for advanced stuff.) It's my go-to for quick edits. is gud, me like.

As for photoshop, It's the most reliable one, It's basically industry standard at this point. But I don't think I can help you with pirating it. I don't wanna put someone else's PC in danger. I know some trustworthy warez sites, but even then I can't guarantee that you won't get any viruses. You can get the free 7 day trial from the official site too. just sign in with different mails every week lol

https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Kalolary-Magnetic-Chessboard-Manicure/dp/B07Q2J6BW8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1Z6MP33G8VLG&keywords=nail%2Btip%2Bholder&qid=1638482586&sprefix=nail%2Btip%2Bho%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-8&th=1

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I like it. Just use sticky tabs with em. The tin makes it pretty easy to paint a whole set in one go.

CoolNail Dark Smoky Gray Reflective Mirror Metal Plating False French Acrylic Nail Tips Punk Metallic Square Fake Nails With Glue Sticker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9PV6J6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q3B8VD50HXN679086VCD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

They are called Original Sandal-Urban m

Teva dont make them anymore so finding anything besides black is hard right now. I have a purple with green pair.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBEQ6H8/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_C7HANJ3SEG5B4TM3R3Q8?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

You did incredible!!!

Helpful tip: if regular q-tips are too fluffy or too big/don't get in the groves for you, there are precision tip swabs that you can find in makeup sections almost anywhere or on Amazon, and they're hella cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQIC46T/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_0PTSWZVETAJ42CJJN8NJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is the polish used. I don't know what was used for the art, it was thicker and looked like an old ink jar.

It’s Bedazzle by Rimmel London, and honestly I think I just got lucky. it even specifically says “low coverage” on the bottle so I was expecting to have to do multiple coats, but the first pass came out so nice I just left it at one.

I use Sally Hansen Insta-Dry top coat. It's honestly amazing and I don't think I'll ever go to anything else. I didn't realise until I looked for a link for you that but lots of places selling it mention it to be anti-chip which makes sense as to why I get a week at the least out of my nails without chipping.

I started using it because I would do my nails, go to bed hours later and wake up in the morning with creases and dents in my nails from not drying properly but since using it I've never had that issue and noticed my nails hardly ever chip. I would say "never chip" but this mani I just did chipped in a small spot two days after doing it.

I'm pretty sure they chipped because I had too much top coat on the free end of my nail. I think its best to do your base coat, do your colour and on the last coat of your colour cap the free end of the nail then when you do your top coat cap the nail. I usually do two layers of top coat because it gives it a gel effect but I think I only need to be capping the free end once with the base coat. So once with the colour and once with the base coat in total.

If you aren't using any top coat at all then that will defiantly make a difference.

here's a link to the topcoat I use just for reference:

https://www.amazon.com/Sally-Hansen-2755-Instadry-Coat/dp/B004ZEMOC4

The only issue with it is because it's quick dry it goes gloopy about half way through the bottle so I usually replace mine when it reach's half full. Totally worth it imo because of how good it looks on the nail, how fast it dries and how long it keeps them looking mint.

I got this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QMQ78Y3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1. look at my posts to see my first time using them.

I don't really have the money to commit to this sort of thing, so I got a very inexpensive kit off of Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D642S1T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_T0AHK97AM787222PR7JC?psc=1

I like matte colors , which I never knew was an option before.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D71HV5F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_NHZCPSQ5522DH2XGVMAA

This is such a game changer for at home pedis. I used to prop my leg up on a kitchen chair with a magazine underneath to catch drips.

It's a peelable latex nail polish I bought on Amazon. I live in a conservative area so I don't wear it to work.

Here's the Amazon page.

Stripping tape is your best friend and you can get it for 3.99 on Amazon with free shipping

30 Colors Multicolor Mixed Colors Rolls Striping Tape Line Nail Art Decoration Sticker DIY Nail Tip (Basic) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5ZL6XT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eiPCDbBCFP2A5

Looking good, liquid latex is your friend with stamping and you can get a huge jar off amazon for 8.99. Ammonia Free Liquid Latex Body Paint, Clear, 4 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006GDB518/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sJLVDb5EZKEZC

That is a ring I got on Amazon. The black part is Tungsten Carbide, and the pink is anodized aluminum (apparently the pink won't adhere to the carbide). I didn't intend for it to be a thumb ring though, I just made a mistake when measuring.

It’s basically just thin tape. Here’s an amazon link to give you an idea.

It works exactly the same as how you did it just thinner.

Yep. It is so much easier than any other marbling methods I've seen online. I've tried the whole "marble on a dish then transfer the gel to your nail" method but it always looks so muddy and overmixed. It helps to use all gels from the same line too. I used a neon gel set from Amazon. Here is that. I ordered it specifically for this set lol

I got them from Amazon - quick shipping and I have to say I am pleased with them. You can run into an issue where they want to peel up so I like to cut just before the edge and use a very generous amount of top coat or a gel top coat.

Heres the link: https://www.amazon.com/Valuu-Glitter-Stripping-Decoration-Adhesive/dp/B07WT77PV9/ref=sr_1_29?dchild=1&keywords=striping+tape+gold&qid=1596470969&sr=8-29

I got if from marketplace but amazon sells them too:

https://www.amazon.com/Elfasio-Stainless-Lucifer-Symbol-Jewelry/dp/B07J2F895W/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=sigil+of+lucifer&qid=1582158837&sr=8-5

I believe they also have it in sterling silver

I got then at Amazon, here is the link.

OHCHSH Sandals for Mens Leather Slippers Boy Slip On Sandles Flip Flops Thong US Size 9.5 Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BK3PVB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JwuIDb59PF4TE