"why doesnt my nail polish dry?" why is my polish always gummy?

there are a few reasons for this. oily nails, hormones, bad polish, poor application .....

here are some tips you can try if your nails gum up, if your nails dont dry, if your nails continually bubble.

step1. get an old toothbrush and scrub your nails with soap and water before you polish....use an antibacterial soap so you get all germs off and so the soap doesnt leave a thick residue. scrub well, underneath the nail etc......

step2. dehydration. for natural nails, oil is part of them being healthy. nail dehydrators take the oil out for a short amount of time while you are working so your nails adhere to products better without hurting your nailbed like primers do. you can use bondaid or fresh nail by CND.

for a natural nail dehydrator use a white distilled vinegar. after washing, get a cottonball filled with vinegar and wipe the nails. let them dry under a lightbulb for a couple of minutes but dont touch the nails after that, the oil from your hands oils  them up again....

step 3. polish. some swear by basecoat some dont. i am very much against basecoats and find them very superfluous. if you must, please use your favorite basecoat here, but make sure it is thin!! apply your polish (2 coats) the polish should be thin and go on smoothly. if it is thick (and many are brand new) it might be one of the polishes that dont dry! they are crafty.....you never know which ones do or dont dry fast!!!! however, thinner polish always dries faster and more flat to the nail. then, with a good top coat....finish your manicure.

you can use your favorite top coat.....but seche vite and pro finish are both great ones.

i hope these tips help you to get less bubbles and less gummy nails that last longer and are prettier :)

love and respect

robin

"eyeshadow nail art" "eye shadow nail art" "using eye shadow on nails" "how do i use eyeshadow on nails?""shattered glass nail art" "shattered polish nail art" "rainbow butterfly nail art" "rainbow pinwheel art" "rainbow pinwheels" "jerseylicious nail art" "holographic glitter nail art" "black and silver nails" "rainbow nails"

 

hello! here i have done many different tutorials using eyeshadows for nail art. for more eyeshadow nail art tutorials, please subscribe to my channel on YOUTUBE @ robinmosesnailart and see what you can do with shadows! i have been using eyeshadows in my nail art for over 15 years and the eyeshadows i use range from wet and wild eyeshadow nail art to MAC reflects gold, MAC reflects silver, etc in nail art......using eyeshadow in nail art is so much fun. please join me in learning and making art and if you copy, please say 'inspired by robin moses' as its all i ask in return for all i teach!!!

i have read up on the new crackle polish and how it acts etc and it is not unlike pigments in high doses. here is a crackle polish inspired design using pigments. it is an alternative to those who love the new crackle polish look and i like working in this medium so i think i might have more designs like this. much love and thanks. crackle on!!!!

"pink and black corset nail art" "sexy pink and black nails" "black and red nail art" "valentine nail art" "valentines day nail art" "valentines nails" "st. valentine" "heart nails" "orchid nail art" "valentines day nail designs" "gold and red nail" "blue and black nail"

FOIL GLUE..........THE UNICORN OF NAIL ART SUPPLIES

its practically friggin impossible to get foil glue anymore...you used to be able to buy them 10 for a dollar at any sallys or beauty supply store everywhere...now, i guess its dead....but, IM BRINGING IT BACK TO LIFE....and i know i will become so popular it will have to get remade....so, people who make foil glue, please do us all a solid and start making it now.....until then, we have to all work on an underground railroad and scream when we have a foil glue sighting........its like seeing a yeti.

here it is right now..get some while you can, nail artists because you wont know the next time it will surface.

http://www.naildelights.com/foil-adhesive-p-70.html

"cherry blossom nail art" "blue and white daisy nail art" "japanese sakura nail" "hanami art" "butterfly nail art design" "simple daisy nail art design" "green and pink nail art"

"rasta valentine nail art" "red with gold heart nail art" teal and red butterflies and hearts nail art "valentines day nail art" "valentines day nails" "valentines day nail ideas" "heart nails" "heart nail ideas"

Hello Kitty Nails + Random NOTD

HI ALL!! I know many of you guys like hello kitty! Who doesn't'?! I love hello kitty.. Eversince I was in high school I've been collecting hello kitty stickers.. She's super cute right!? hehehe... I looked at my collection this morning and suddenly, an idea sparked in my head, a hello kitty inspired nail design.. I used to have a hello kitty bookmark that looks like the nail design that I made! Btw, I drew a hello kitty on the tip of my nails, using a very thin brush which came from Bornprettystore. I love that brush because it is very firm and the stroke is very accurate, making my freehand drawing hassle free... I don't have any problem using it... I also used m60 konad image plate, china glaze "lemon fizz" and china glaze "sugar high". Then I added a glittery top coat... It's very cute... Love my thumb nails...

All pix are clickable ☻

NOTE: This product was sent to me as a gift. I made this review based on my own ideas and preference on how to use them. My opinions about the quality of the said products are based on my personal judgements and the outcome of my usage.

RANDOM NOTD

Eggplant and Corn

Crackling Nail Polish

Hope you like them! God Bless you all!!