Chrome Powders Chrome to Mama

The silvery-white chrome powder behind the glazed donut nail. Created with Zola Ganzorigt.

Highly reflective, mirror finish. Works best with GELement at-home gel polish or GelColor. Easy to apply and remove.

Before you begin, shake all bottles well to mix pigments and formula. AT-HOME USE: 1. Prep: Trim and shape nails, push back cuticles, lightly buff, then cleanse with 99% isopropyl alcohol. 2. Base: Apply a thin coat of GELement Base Coat to four fingers; cure 60 seconds. Repeat on thumb. 3. Color: Apply 1 thin coat of GELement color to four fingers; cure 60 seconds. Repeat on thumb. Repeat step for a second coat of color. 4. Top: Apply a thin coat of GELement No-Wipe Top Coat to four fingers; soft cure for 30 seconds to achieve optimum chrome adhesion. Repeat on thumb. 5. Chrome: Lightly dip applicator into glazing powder, then rub over the nail in circular motions. 6. Refine: Lightly buff the free edge with a fine-grit file; dust off excess. 7. Seal: Apply a final layer of No-Wipe Top Coat to four fingers; cure 60 seconds. Repeat on thumb. 8. Finish: Cleanse with 99% isopropyl alcohol, wash hands, apply Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil. SALON-USE: 1. Prep: Push back cuticles, shape, lightly buff, and cleanse with N.A.S. 99. 2. Prime: Apply 1 coat of Bond-Aid. 3. Base: Apply a thin coat of GelColor Super Base or Super Strong Base Coat; cap free edge, paint full nail, cure 30 seconds. 4. Color: Apply 1 thin coat of GelColor the same way; cap and cure 30 seconds. Repeat for a second coat. 5. Top: Apply a thin coat of GelColor No-Wipe Top Coat and soft cure for 15 seconds to achieve optimum chrome adhesion. 6. Chrome: Lightly dip applicator into glazing powder, then rub over the nail in circular motions. 7. Refine: Lightly buff the free edge with a fine-grit file; dust off excess. 8. Seal: Apply Super Gloss No-Wipe Top Coat; cap and cure 30 seconds. 9. Finish: Cleanse with N.A.S. 99, have client wash hands, apply Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil.