Alright, let’s talk about this 3D nail gel art stuff. I ain’t no fancy city gal, but I know a thing or two about makin’ things pretty, even if it’s just my old hands.
So, what is this 3D nail gel art, huh? Well, it’s like makin’ tiny little sculptures on your nails. Not flat like them regular polish jobs, but poppin’ out, you know? Like them fancy cakes with the flowers and such, but on your nails. They use this gel stuff, not like that old-timey polish that chips off the minute you wash a dish. This stuff stays put, they say.
Now, how do they do it? From what I gather, it ain’t so simple. First, they slap on a base coat, that’s like the primer you put on before you paint a wall, gotta have somethin’ for the color to stick to. Then, they start buildin’ up the design. Some folks use somethin’ called “polygel,” sounds fancy, but it’s just a thick gel you can mold. They say it’s strong, stronger than that other stuff, but you gotta file it off, can’t just soak it off like some polishes. That’s a lot of work if you ask me.
Makin’ it Pretty: The Steps
- First, you paint the whole nail with that base gel. Gotta start with a good foundation, just like buildin’ a house.
- Then, you paint on or mold your 3D stripes or whatever fancy design you want. This is the part where you get creative, like makin’ them little clay animals my grandkids used to play with.
- Next, they put on a top coat, no wiping needed. This is like the varnish you put on furniture to protect it. Makes it shiny too.
- Then comes the shiny stuff, “chrome powder” they call it. They rub it in, makes it all sparkly and whatnot. Like them fancy cars the city folks drive.
- Brush off the extra powder, don’t want too much, just enough to make it shine.
- Last, they seal it all up with more top gel. Gotta make sure it stays put, all that hard work, you don’t want it fallin’ apart.
They do all sorts of things with this 3D nail gel art. I seen pictures, flowers and swirls and even little diamonds, though I reckon they ain’t real diamonds, more like shiny bits of plastic. One thing they call “3D Disco Flower French,” sounds wild, don’t it? Like somethin’ you’d wear to a dance hall back in the day. And they got these “Studded French Manicures,” sounds a bit dangerous to me, all them studs, but I guess it looks fancy.
There’s lots of videos too, teachin’ you how to do it yourself. “Nail art tutorial videos” they call ’em. Me? I’d rather just watch. My hands ain’t steady enough for that kind of detail work. And I ain’t got the patience to sit still that long, gotta be movin’, gotta be doin’ somethin’. But these young girls, they got the time and the eyes for it. They make it look easy, but I bet it ain’t.
They also talk about this “builder gel”. They say it’s strong but bendy, unlike that acrylic stuff that cracks easy. And it looks more natural, like your own nails, only prettier, of course. They use it for all sorts of designs. I saw some pictures on that “Pinterest” thing my granddaughter showed me. Lots of ideas there, makes your head spin, all the colors and sparkles.
This 3D nail gel art thing is gettin’ real popular, seems like everyone’s doin’ it. But it ain’t for the faint of heart, that’s for sure. Takes time, takes skill, and takes a whole lotta patience. Me? I’ll stick to my regular polish, maybe a little glitter if I’m feelin’ fancy. But for those who want somethin’ extra, somethin’ that pops, well, this 3D nail gel art might just be the ticket.
Now, I gotta go make some supper, all this talk about fancy nails made me hungry! Remember, pretty nails are nice, but a good heart and a kind soul are what really matter. Don’t go spendin’ all your money on this stuff, save some for a rainy day, you hear?
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