Metallic Nails for the #31DC2017Weekly

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I finally got chrome powders to work well for me!  They are the perfect nail art item to use for the metallic prompt of the challenge.  I tried using the chrome powders before but I didn't have the right top coat for the job.  You can see my fails here.   This time, I used some gold chrome powder and gel top coat from Born Pretty Store.  The key to my success this time around was using the powder over a gel layer and then topping it off with a no-rub gel layer.  It turned out great.

I started out with a peel off base coat (which did start to peel at the edges by the end of my manicure adventures) and a coat of black regular nail polish.  Then I sealed it in with a coat of the Born Pretty Store Soak Off Gel top coat and cured it under an LED lamp.  Then I rubbed on a thin coat of the born Pretty Store yellow gold chrome powder with the supplied eye shadow applicator sponge.  Then I applied another coat of gel top coat and cured.  It turned out shiny and smooth just how I wanted it to!

Next, I added some Stiletto Stencil vinyls from Whats Up Nails and two coats of Zoya's "Yves".  I just love the juxtaposition of shiny metallic and suede matte!  I have been wanting to do this look for a while now and then I saw Marie Pruitt on IG do it this week and it completely inspired me to give it a go.

Born Pretty Store has a kit that include the small pot of chrome powder and a small bottle of gel top coat for $4.99.  That is a steal!  You can chose from gold or silver or both.  Use my code AVAW10 to get 10% off of your order.  There are tons of other nail art items to chose from, so stock up that shopping cart.

Be sure to check out all of the other nail artists participating in the weekly challenge this year.  Just check out the tag #31DC2017Weekly tag on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

Cheers!

*nail art products were sent for honest review*

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