(Part 2) Top products from r/RedditLaqueristas

Well, I'm quite new to this but I'll try :)

First off, are you sure your wife would like nail art? There may be a reason she doesn't use her nail polish?

Well, unfortunately there aren't many stores that sell stamping supplies. The best place for a lot of nail art stuff is Amazon.

If she's impatient/ always likes to be using her hands a fast dry top coat might be a good idea for her. Good ones are Seche Vite and Out the Door :)

Konad is the best brand to do with stamping about (as far as I know). Their stamper is the one to get. As for image plates- Konad ones are good but expensive. I would suggest getting a Cheeky or Bundle Monster pack. You can get so many different patterns I would suggest getting something like this or this, which has a variety of full nail images, individual stamps and french tip stamps. Also, if you do buy image plates etc. then I would suggest buying proper stamping polish, at least for black and white. Metallics work well for stamping too.

For nail art brushes, you can get them online but all of mine are actually acrylic art brushes. They tend to last well and you can buy them in store. Acrylic paints are really good for doing complex designs, over the top of a layer of normal nail polish. They're easier to mix, don't dry as fast and are cheaper than nail polish (if your wife would want to do art on her nails).

You can get dotting tools too, if you think those would be good?

I will say that some things are sold on Amazon from China, so the shipping times are quite large. They may not get to you in less than a month (depending on where you live).

Sorry if all of that was confusing or no help at all!

I don't know that I'll be much help, since I'm not familiar with UK vendors, but a couple of general questions:

• About how many polishes does she have? This will drive how big of a box/rack/set of drawers she needs.
  
• Do you live near an Ikea? If so, and if she has a ton of polish, these drawers are incredibly popular for people with large collections. They can hold approx. 500 bottles of polish!
  
• Is she able to wall-mount anything where she lives? For example, spice racks like these are fairly popular for polishes, but (obviously) she needs to be able to wall mount it.
  
• Are there any particular brands that you know of that she likes? Does she wear a lot of bright, glittery polishes, or does she tend to be fairly conservative with her nails?
  
  If she likes doing nail art, you may want to check out MoYou London. They have stamping plates and other nail art supplies. Nail stamping is the process of applying polish to an engraved metal plate, scraping excess polish off of the design, and then picking up the polish left in the design and transferring it to the nail.
  
  If you think stamping is something she'd be interested in, you could pick up a few of the image plates from MoYou (they have a TON of different designs, and are good quality), as well as a stamper like this one or this one. Those same stampers can be found cheaper on Amazon or Ebay (direct from Hong Kong or China), but they'll probably take longer than 2 weeks to get to you. MoYou took less than 2 weeks to get from the UK to the US when I ordered, so it should be pretty quick for you.
  
  I'm sure she'll love whatever you pick up; all of us love having S/Os that support or enable our nail habits :)

Here's some suggestions of the things you asked for.

First, a shelf to put her polish and supplies on. I have this one from Amazon which I like a lot.
Some of my favorite brands of polish: Zoya, OPI, Sinful Colors, Essie.
I know several people get on Etsy and buy Indie polishes (polishes from independent businesses and manufacturers). I don't have any experience with those, but there's some great ones from what I've seen here.
If she enjoys nail art, a set of Nail Art Brushes and dotting tools would be a nice addition. Make sure in that group is a small, angled brush to do clean ups around the nail and cuticle. VERY important for a clean look.
A base coat and top coat is also important. Look for a quick drying top coat. I recommend Seche Vite. Just be sure to tell her to read the instructions/tips for using it. It's a bit different in some ways. :)
Also, some cuticle cream with moisturizers, cotton balls or pads, Q-Tips, and Acetone polish remover are also some things she'll need.
That should be a nice beginners basket for her. I'm sure you'll get other suggestions as well.

Ohmygosh, I think you might be talking about my nails!

I really like the glitter base you chose, as well as taking the extra time to make the hearts 3D (darker polish color for shadow + outlining them in black + white accents). The lettering could use a little work, but practice makes perfect! I'd recommend investing in some smaller detail brushes like these because they will make it A LOT easier. But seriously, your nails look amazing! It's especially impressive you did both hands. Great job!

Many of the bundle monster sets are available on Amazon, I'm a big fan of their polishes and plates. (The nature and horror sets are my favorites, the blogger collaborations are great as well)


For stampers, I'd recommend something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-Christmas-Template-Manicure-Accessories/dp/B01MDVI14A/

Or maybe a starter kit like this: https://www.amazon.com/BMC-Beginnings-Nail-Stamping-Starter/dp/B073XY7MFB/


I use a set like this for cleanup: https://www.amazon.com/Plaid-Learn-Natural-Bristle-10-Piece/dp/B00J8HCPC2/


For cheap polishes that stamp really well (that aren't technically stamping polishes) this set is one of my favorites. I don't recommend using them as a base polish, but they are great for nail art and stamping. https://www.amazon.com/Kleancolor-Nail-Polish-Metallic-Bodycare/dp/B00AVP37G8/


As already mentioned, Born Pretty sells a lot of their plate sets/stamping polishes on Amazon. I'm a big fan of those as well.


And this is not for stamping, but it might be something you want for a doticure! https://www.amazon.com/Dotting-Marbleizing-Manicure-Pedicure-Ounce/dp/B004OHQR1Q/


This is the latex I use, I just paint it on with a brush: https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Latex-16-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B004WCMKA0/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504549993&sr=8-3&keywords=liquid+latex

I found that lil oil pens like this one helped me regularly oil my cuticles which helped a lot! Your nails and cuticles are actually quite nice! That color looks very subtle and elegant. I’ve been learning myself on how to maintain my nails with videos like this one :) best of luck and happy painting!

Cuticle cream helps A LOT. It keeps your cuticles from getting dried out and gross, which can be a big problem when you do your nails a lot (nail polish remover dries them out super bad). I use Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream and love it! it works well and smells good too :)

Also try to use non-acetone nail polish remover rather than acetone as much as possible. Sometimes its hard to avoid (like with glitter) but acetone is much harder on your nails/cuticles. I like to keep a big bottle of non-acetone remover which I use the majority of the time and a small bottle of acetone for especially tough manicures ;)


As for your actual nails, invest in a glass nail file like this. It will help prevent your nails from splitting or breaking. Filing in one direction helps with this as well.

Hope this helps! :)

The two things that I find the most useful for at-home manis are a quick-dry topcoat and a cleanup brush. The topcoat helps your nails dry faster/makes the polish last, and the brush helps with making the manicure look clean. For the topcoat, I would recommend something like INM Out the Door or Orly Sec n' Dry, although I prefer Out the Door since it has a wider brush. For the cleanup brush I would just get a cheap concealer or eyeliner brush to use, like the e.l.f $1 concealer brush or wet n wild eyeliner brush. You would just dip this brush into nail polish remover or acetone and use it to wipe off any polish that gets on your skin. As for general tips, always paint the color on in thin layers (i.e wipe off one side of the brush before applying to the nail) and wrap the tips to help the color last. Hope this helps!

I got them on amazon They're actually spice racks.. but it does well as a nail polish rack too. hehe

A bit of forewarning: you won't be able to see the colors in the back. If you stagger them, OPI/china glaze polishes will fit 16 per row. Julep fits in rows of 3 without staggering. You can fit a bunch of Julep, but you won't be able to see the two rows in the back.

I'm still pretty okay with this as I've sorted them by brand and remember what colors I have of each so I can quickly find what I'm looking for :)

I recently got into gel too a few months ago. You'll need a base coat too. I don't normally bother with one with normal polish, but I've found that without one, gel just peels right off my nails. Natural oils interfering with it, maybe? I don't know. But I like this set. And this is a pretty good remover but strong. Make sure you have a silicone mat to work with because it ate right through the varnish on my desk when I dripped it.

• Color Polish: FairyGlo Gel Polish, Color 1594
  
  • Amazon in a set of 6 7ml bottles
    
• Stamping Polish: Kleancolor Metallic Aqua 164
  
  • Amazon in a set of 12 15ml bottles
    
• Stamping Plates: Biutee
  
  • This set came with a stamper, scraper and set of 10 plates from Amazon as well
    
• Top Coat: Modelones Matte and No Wipe top coats
  
  • Ring finger matte top coat, other fingers no wipe top coat from Amazon came with both top coats and some other colors
    
    I have been getting into doing my own nails and nail art. Been doing gel regularly for about 8 months at home. Got my first stamping plate set and some new gel to try it out. Since this was my second time stamping i had the hang of it a bit better than the first time but still need practice. Any tips are welcome :). If anyone has any tips on how to shape my nails i would love to hear them. My nail beds are wide and sometimes fan out. I have been just trying to file the edges to make them skinny because I'm not sure what else to do.

That's my favorite plate! This is my go-to design when I just want to do something quick -but pretty- with my nails! I highly recommend it.

Amazon has a great deal, too!

• I love my nail polish racks. I get to enjoy looking at them everyday. Acrylic Racks
  
• This brand has some AMAZING polishes. Aengland
  
• You should post a pic of her nail polish stash so we could give you a better idea of what she might like.

I DO do it myself! :)

So far so good with doing a "gelly sandwich" -- base coat gel, cure, regular polish left to dry completely (takes some testing, best to dry overnight), top coat cured!

I got this:

AIMEILI Gel Nail Polish No Wipe Top and Base Coat Set Soak Off UV LED Gel Nail Lacquer - 2 x 10ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PF9Q5EG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3VmxDb5J1P9GV

Only complaint is that the top coat looks purple/blue and weird, like blacklight or something, in direct sunlight. Otherwise the one nail looks great!! :)

I use spice racks I don't need to see the colors because I have Swatch sticks organized by row of where they are on the racks and you can fit two rows of pretty much every normal .5 oz polish bottle on each shelf. these are the ones I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E8TLKC/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love the dark iron look and the fact that I can mount them on the wall right by my nail table and light so it's all right there and easy to access. It also helps that they are inexpensive so I can purchase them easily and spend more on polish :D

There is this spice rack that a lot of people on this sub have and use for nail polish storage! It's pretty and cheap!

You say get things are in disarray, if she needs a place to store polish bottles http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001E8TLKC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1410819408&sr=1-3

Otherwise, something to store tools, glue, press on nails, look into Caboodle, I love mine, got it at Ulta for about 25 bucks with a coupon, I wouldn't pay more than 30 and I bet they arw on Amazon too. Ulta website has free shipping over 50 and free returns to store.

Thank you! :)

I actually use some nail art brushes that I got from Amazon for like $3 for almost all of my detail designs. I'd totally recommend them if you're getting into more detail manis :)

Edit: here are the two sets I have...1 & 2...and they're crazy cheap right now! :)

Matte top coat: Perfect Summer Matte Top Coat Gel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014A3VGKA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Stripes on middle finger were done with striping tape: Beaute Galleria 30 Mixed Colors... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQM5J72?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Cuticle oil: Bliss Kiss Simply Pure Cuticle &... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DYMYY2G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Golden polish: Elite99 Gel Polish Soak Off UV... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017OWPD9E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Base coat: Beetles No Wipe Gel Top Coat and... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F12SZDS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Ball point tool used for design draw on ring finger: Yimart 20PCS Nail Art Design... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X6BCY7K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Tool disinfectant: Barbicide Disinfectant 16oz Conc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00415UVTK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Uv/LED lamp: SUNUV 24W UV Light LED Nail Dryer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JGG5CH4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Nail drill: Makartt JD700 Professional... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JRGPH46?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Base color 044: Gel Nail Polish Gift Set, 12 Pcs,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SBNVJ5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It's mostly stuff bought from Wal-Mart, Target, or Sally Beauty Supply. Brushes(and more brushes), dotting tools, and striping tape. I've also occasionally cut shapes into scotch tape (but I've found that I have to tape two layers together or it sometimes tears when peeling off).

As for brands, it started with a crapload of Sinful Colors, but I've also used Kleancolor (metallic and neon), Sally Hansen (which I'm really liking for ease of use), as well as Fingerpaints (Chromatic Creation is my favorite and introduced me to the holo effect) and a few bottles of China Glaze. At this point I now have about 118 different bottles (I tend to dive into stuff).

For a cute gift type for the essentials I love this case:
Caboodles® Gilded Pleasure™ Nail Valet -
But that will not fit a lamp.

For just nail polish:
Universal Clear Nail Polish Organizer Holder for 48 Bottles

For the lamp:
ROWNYEON Portable Travel makeup bag - it is adjustable and cushioned.

I can barely see them, but I'd suggest using a nail oil like jojoba or vitamin E. Also Bliss Kiss sells a [nail and cuticle oil pen for 7$] (https://www.amazon.com/Bliss-Kiss-Simply-Pure-Cuticle/dp/B00DYMYY2G/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499134405&sr=8-4&keywords=nail%2Boil&th=1)

it's [this one!!](Bundle Monster 5pc Blogger Collaboration Nail Art Polish Stamping Plates - Set 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEGP73G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_D9RyybVZYWPM1) i love love love it!!!

Seche Vite is one of the best quick dry top coats, and I saw it at Target the other day. Otherwise, it is sold online. You can buy cheap dotting tools on amazon that come with nail art brushes- I use the brushes for clean up because I can’t freehand to save my life. I think that’s a good starter pack for your mani

You can buy it on Amazon, and in some of the nicer drug stores where I live. I personally like the OPI thinner best. I think the instructions are to add 2-3 drops, then shake, then wait a few minutes and test. Best to add smaller amounts and build up vs. too much at once.

I second the amazon movement! I picked up my bundle for cheap! Granted it was 9.95 when I bought it and they raised it 5 bucks, of course! But its exactly like the bundle monster. And the stamper I opted for was not the double ended stamper but was still cheaper with shipping than the other example. Also checking clearance anywhere you go. You would be surprised what you'll find.

*The best tip for major nail haul I have been given though, is checking craigslist for polish. When a nail salon closes down, they will sometimes list all their stuff, polish included for cheap! Check this post out! I found one and it should be coming very soon!

Additionally to all the great advice about stamping, I suddenly got good at it when I stopped pressing down the stamper so hard. It's really just the liiiightest of rolling it over the plate. You might also want to look into jelly stampers, those often work better. And actual stamping polishes have always worked better for me!
To answer your second question, you may want to look into those.

I think most rapid dry top coats are intended to be used while the polish is tacky, while I know some other no-chip/shine type top coats are meant to be used when the polish is completely dry.

Seche Vite and Out the Door are good rapid dry options. If you can't find these, then the Sally Hansen Insta Dri is pretty good too.

Same plate for both, actually! Winstonia 302.

These are pretty great plates, although I find the more intricate ones a little hard to transfer sometimes.

Winstonia Third Generation Nail Art Stamping Image Plates Set 20 Pcs - Full Plate Designs for Unlimited Creativity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00US684HC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_Iw8nxbGCFFQFY

I actually used a combination of nail polish and acrylic paints. The nail polish for the base coat and the acrylic paint for the details on top. The acrylic paint allows you to "erase" mistakes with water. The acrylic paint dries super fast and stays permanent with a good topcoat. Also invest in good detail brushes. You don't have to pay a million bucks for them. Start off with inexpensive ones like these that only cost about $4: Winstonia 5 pcs Professional Nail Art Set Liner + Striping Brushes for Short Strokes, Details, Blending, Elongated Lines etc by Winstonia -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GD0IQQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YX-6tb0VMZBMA

This is what's in my kit, aside from the polishes themselves; I [personally] get most of my things from Sally Beauty Supply, Amazon, and local drugstores/Target type places. Polishes come from anywhere I find something pretty.

Migi Nail Art

KISS Nail Artist Paint (Available at most drugstores. Another brand is LA Colors)

Dotting Tools

Nail Art Brushes

Cuticle oil/lotion

Superfine glass/crystal nail file

Nipper tool (I prefer Tweezerman; they haven't gone dull like the Sally Hansen ones I replaced did.)

Nail polish thinner

Little cups for water marbling (my bf brings home Dixie sized cups)

Practice nail wheels

Stamps! I prefer Konad (deeper engravings, the sides aren't sharp, prettier images), but also have BundleMonster (cheaper, more expansive packages; have cut myself a a few times, some images aren't very deep and don't hold much polish/transfer well).

French Manicure tip guides (some girls use hole reinforcements (also good for half moon manis) or tape)

Scotch tape

Vaseline (for water marbling)

Wedge makeup sponges (for gradient manicures)

Nail glue

Silk Wraps (available online or at a beauty supply store) What Are Silk Wraps?

Mixing palette (or paper plates, etc.)

Angled brush for cleanup (I also have pointed qtips, but the brush is much, much more precise.)

Tiny coffee straws (for splatter/drip manis, etc.)

Loose glitter, rhinestones, fimo sticks

Ummmmm....quick, someone else keep the list going!

I got a whole set of winstonia nail art brushes for pretty cheap! I’ve had them for two years and they still work super good.

Link: Winstonia 5 pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GD0IQQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2-1XBbJ8T6V55

After watching and reading lots of stamping plate reviews I realized it's a very personal choice. How much money are you willing to spend? Which designs do you like?

Personally I bought the Cheeky set and a Konad stamper because I liked the Cheeky designs and they were cheap. My sister has the Salon Express kit so I use that one a lot too. I've just used nail polish I have in my collection for stamping, some work great, some don't. Trail and error.

You may want to find a nicer one that comes with a little case maybe. Something like this http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Glass-Inches-Carrying-Sassella/dp/B00283O7LK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394848897&sr=8-2&keywords=glass+nail+file+with+case

That way it's secure in your purse or wherever you keep it. I don't think they break that easy though.

I was searching 'best nail polish brands' and your post came up. Get here these 1, 2, and 3. They ship from hong kong and will take about 2 weeks to get to the USA but she'll love these because she can do designs.

I'm not currently home but it's from the Shany set I just got in the mail yesterday... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DK0UDA/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can update you with the stamp number and polish names when I get home later. I'm super excited with how it turned out but I definately still need more practice.

Cheeky 2012 plate set. It's the only set I have. :) It's a very good set for patterns and has a few "decal"-type stamps but not many.

As you can see the fine details on the plates come out very nicely in real life.

Hi I have these winstonia brushes from Amazon which I really love. I honestly find myself really only using the middle one and the second one from the right in the picture though.

thank you!! I freehanded it with diff acrylic paints - I also used this super cheap set of nail art brushes

Products used:

Basecoat: [AIMEILI] (https://www.amazon.com/AIMEILI-Soak-Off-Nail-Polish/dp/B00PF9Q5EG)

Gel Polish: [Lechat Rosemantic] (https://www.amazon.com/Lechat-Perfect-Changing-Rosemantic-Valentines/dp/B00S4AGKBQ), [Red Carpet Manicure Timeless Beauty] (https://www.amazon.com/Red-Carpet-Manicure-Polish-Timeless/dp/B017O9MNQI/) (on accent nail)

Accent Nail: [Born Pretty 73] (https://www.amazon.com/Born-Pretty-Stamping-Template-Flower/dp/B018JXG01C/?th=1), Lechat Rosemantic (non gel) Polish, some green color from Sally's, some black Sinful Colors polish, clear coat(s) were Seche Vite topcoat

Topcoat: [AIMEILI] (https://www.amazon.com/AIMEILI-Soak-Off-Nail-Polish/dp/B00PF9Q5EG)


Lechat Rosemantic is amaaaazing. Thermal polish. When warm/hot it is pink, and when cold it turns red! It also smells like roses. I painted my nails on the two days ago and my nails still faintly smell like roses! Also I cured with a LED lamp; if you use a non LED lamp the pink actually cures as more of a peach color, just FYI; see [here] (http://www.manictalons.com/2015/01/lechat-perfect-match-rosemantic-review.html) for more info.

I just picked up the Cheeky 2012 and MASH 2012 sets for pretty cheap, with a Konad Stamper/Scraper Set. I've heard good things about Bundle Monster and Shany too, but these seemed to have more designs I liked. So there are realistically quite a few cheap options out there for you!

You're welcome! I was the same way-I used to buy those drug store ones and wondered why glass files were supposedly amazing if they wore out so quickly.

I really like this one: to amazon!
It's slightly pricey (6.49) but comes with a carrying case (silly but surprisingly useful).

Yes, it's from this set: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CDGR29G/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit

I'm on my phone so if that doesn't work you can search amazon for pueen 2013 love elements and you should be able to find it.

Definitely not bad for a first attempt!

Dotting tools, brushes, and striping tape (or even more!) can all be found really cheap on Amazon!

I get bubbles when I put on too many thick layers without letting them dry a bit in between. Thinning your polish and waiting another 5 minutes or so between coats will likely fix this.

I use OPI lacquer thinner. It's amazing and in the two years I've had the bottle I've used maybe 1/5th of it to save dozens of gloopy polishes, so it's a good investment.

Thank you! I linked them below. For the flowers, I used a small flat brush and dipped it in multiple colors to create dimension. I sort of used it on it’s side in a sweeping motion. It doesn’t apply much product which is nice to keep it smooth and flat. Some flowers I did have to do a few coats. For the leaves and other small details, I used the tiny detailed brush that came with the mission control gels. It’s so small, like only 5 bristles or so.

Brushes from Amazon

Your husband is so thoughtful, what a great gift. :)

Here's a US Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/MAKARTT®Universal-Nail-Polish-Holder-Bottles/dp/B00XED9D94/

I bought three similar cases at JoAnn Fabrics (US) for around $7-$8 each (used a coupon each time). If you're outside the US take some of your favorite polishes to a fabric shop for a fit check and see if they carry this type of thread organizer.

http://www.joann.com/creative-options-thread-organizer-1013inx325inx1425in-clear/10672699.html

It's a little smaller so the tallest bottles it holds are Sinful Colors. That means certain polishes like OPI, China Glaze, Revlon, and Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure don't fit but I managed to fill all three cases up with: Sinful Colors, Essie, Essence, LA Colors, Seche Vite, Revlon Parfumerie, Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, Wet n Wild, Hard Candy, Formula X, L'oreal, Rimmel, Julie G, Gelish full size, Finger Prints gels, and some other brands. If anyone in the US is looking for a budget option check out the JoAnn app and use one of their weekly coupons (usually range from 40% to 60% off one item). You can splurge on a larger case off Amazon to hold the taller polishes (or put it on your birthday/holiday wish list and let someone else buy it) and use cheaper cases for the rest.

http://www.amazon.com/Brushes-Dotting-Marbling-Detailing-Painting/dp/B00LBMK2KO/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1409020302&sr=8-10&keywords=nail+polish+dotting
This is the brush and dotting tool set, and it looks like it is still on sale.
http://www.amazon.com/Nail-Polish-Table-Display-Bottles/dp/B004W8XLAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409014093&sr=8-1&keywords=nail+polish+rack
This is the table holder, and it looks like it is still on sale as well.

Omg thank you I'm really proud of them!!

Stamping plates:

Bundle Monster 5pc Blogger Collaboration Nail Art Polish Stamping Plates - Set 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEGP73G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_WZKmsTCH4MOGW

Holo polish

ILNP MEGA (S) - Scattered Holographic Nail Polish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NCLZ2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_HmS39TE5tiO9v

Ta daaaaa! No more goop. Thinner is the best. I've saved bottles that were nearly dried out.

I think the info links on this su Reddit has a great info about base and top coats.

I do gel tips at home and use Ameili.

https://www.amazon.com/AIMEILI-Soak-Off-Nail-Polish/dp/B00PF9Q5EG

Pueen 2013 Love Elements, plate #28!

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CDGR29G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the pens and a refill bottle of the oil, and I love it. You can buy a single pen to try it out from [Amazon]
(https://www.amazon.com/Bliss-Kiss-Pure-Cuticle-Nail/dp/B00DYMYY2G)...

It's 2 plates from this set. I just got them and love this collection.

They are totally amazing try these I just got them today

I got this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LBMK2KO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


its $14 now but it was $10 when i got itm its nice!

Ah okay, this might work for you then! I really like it, I actually got another one for my kitchen to hold spices.

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Wall-Mountable-Black-Scroll-Spice/dp/B001E8TLKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411612651&sr=8-1&keywords=scroll+spice+rack

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LBMK2KO
It's a 20 piece set that also comes with a free eBook to explain how to use them all.

There is actually nail polish thinner. It works wonders! :)

I just use the two thinnest brushes from a really inexpensive set off amazon to fill in larger areas and the small areas like the flowers I used the smallest dotting tool

Yimart 20PCS Nail Art Design Dotting Painting Drawing Polish Brush Pen Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X6BCY7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oas0CbA0RWJ8V

Thanks! They're from this set.

It's a Shany stamp set :)

I plan on buying this real soon:
https://www.amazon.com/MAKARTT®-Universal-See-Through-Counter-Storage/dp/B00XED9D94

It makes it easy to see what ones you have, they stand up and store neatly away at the bottom of your wardrobe or in shelves or cupboards! I personally don't want to display my nail polishes because I use them until near empty and half empty bottles on display don't seem too visually appealing.

I found these worked better. You can get them at the drug store for a few bucks.

Polishes used:

Sinful Colors "Pink Smart", "Caribbean Cool", and "Sinorita"

Orly "Just Breathe" and "Fresh Start"

Sally Hansen "White On" and "Black Out"

OPI "Worth a Pretty Penne"

Orly Bonder

Seche Vite

Brushes I used

It's from this set: Winstonia Third Generation Nail Art Stamping Image Plates Set 20 Pcs - Full Plate Designs for Unlimited Creativity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00US684HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uRUAybX77XFSQ

Plate W315

I have this lamp. I got it about a year ago and it still works as if it’s brand new. It cures both LED & UV gels for me. Super lightweight and compact, comes with the adapter/plug/thingamajig. It only has two time settings though - 30s and 60s. No little count timer clock thing either. I’m sure they have other models with extra features but they might cost a bit more.

Oh I have sun9C its not working with CND very well.

Try INM Out The Door! I got some for my mom and it's quick drying, comparable to Seche Vite, but not as thick and without the toluene. Once I'm out of my Seche, I plan to switch to it myself. Taken from their Amazon listing:

>Ingredients
>
>Ethyl Acetate, Alcohol Denatured, Butyl Acetate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Sucrose Benzoate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Nitrocellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzophenone 1, Dimethylpolysiloxane, Violet 2 (CI60725), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090) (CI42090

This is the first stamping kit I ordered:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MZ8BK2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's worked fine for me so far, though I have heard people say that it's not as good for very long or very rounded nails. I also have this set of stamping plates and I am happy with the variety, but I'm not sure how "cheap" they are compared to other sets of plates:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CDGR29G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon has a few options

wall rack holds 96

Polish Table Rack holds 60ish

I use Out The Door as a topcoat. Dries a lot faster than Seche, too!

Here ya go.

Amazon link. There are a few different vendors selling them at similar prices with varying shipping fees.

Oops! Just went digging through my stuff to check and realized these are actually not Konad... It's Cheeky #29. This bundle has it, in the big picture it's the 4th row 4th column: http://www.amazon.com/Collection-Stamping-Nailart-Designs-Cheeky/dp/B006OMHR1S

It's a brand of plate, not an adjective. This is an example of cheeky brand plates.

Nail tabs?

You could use basically any press on nails, but use tabs instead if glue. Like these!

Red and Gold are from this set: https://www.amazon.com/Kleancolor-Nail-Polish-Metallic-Bodycare/dp/B00AVP37G8/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1482549035&sr=1-3&keywords=metallic+nail+polish

PUEEN Nail Art Stamp Collection Set 24E https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CDGR29G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_haQGwbS30ARDN

In the winter I'm never more than 15 feet from one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYMYY2G/

I have about 7 of them.

This is the box the polish is in.

This one!

Bundle Monster 5pc Blogger Collaboration Nail Art Polish Stamping Plates - Set 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEGP73G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xouOybVR1TX8P

Bundle monster! But I got this one on [amazon](Bundle Monster 5pc Blogger Collaboration Nail Art Polish Stamping Plates - Set 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEGP73G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PQiLyb4P6903K)

They're all from the same collection of polishes! Here is a link :) and [here is the collection the plate is from] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEGP73G/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

Bundle Monster 5pc Blogger Collaboration Nail Art Polish Stamping Plates - Set 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEGP73G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oY3IybJ40KH5F

How about these?

Since its the nail glue that's causing the issue, these might be a little more gentle. I just don't know how rough you are on the fake nails.

I use this. Makartt Universal Clear Nail Polish Organizer Holder for 48 Bottles Adjustable Dividers Space Saver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XED9D94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_fNkkO2niNyad6

I also bought a thread case and was disappointed that most my polishes didn't fit. this works for everything I own.

Did you get this set? I just ordered these because they were so cheap and someone on here recommended them not too long ago. If so, what was wrong with them?

Also, if these suck, my next step will be somewhere like Michael's to get tiny brushes. Also heard that ELF eyeliner brushes work well.

I like Out the Door. Minimal shrinkage, but you do have to wait until EVERYTHING is dry or it will smear stuff. ;.;

Sigh, I know :(

As a sidenote, that happened to me too. I invested in some thinner and that did the trick!