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Metal Flakes
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This is a very popular and unusual nail technique. Real metal flakes create a look all it's own.
Polish nail with your favorite color, let dry completely. Apply one to two coats of top coat and let dry completely. (this extra layer of top coat will help later in the process, make sure it is dried completely as the flakes will stick wherever they touch moisture). Now lay bag of flakes down on a stiff piece of paper and with tweezers gently pull a few flakes out. Now apply top coat in desired design let it get tacky and pick up single flakes and lay on tacky top coat. If the flakes get where you don't want them to be or to clean up edges you can simply use a cotton swap light dipped in non acetone polish remover to rub away. This was the reason for the extra layers of top coat to protect the color polish and allow a little room for correction. To rub this down flat onto nail use the rubber glove and gently rub, oils on hands will tarnish the metal so try not to touch the flakes with you bare hands. If you are missing spots...simply add more top coat where you want the flakes to be and lay on more flakes. Rub off excess again and apply top coat over entire nail to complete the process.
HELPFUL HINT:
When using the metal flakes or sheets if you are planning on moving the flakes around with your hand or touching them with your hand please wear a glove. (included w/purchase) since these are real metal they will tarnish from the oils on your hands and fingers. Once design is in place applying top coat will protect the flakes and they won't tarnish anymore. Tweezers are recommended to pick up the flakes and lay on the nail.
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