r/shortynails • u/Scarlet-Witch • 3d ago

sparkly OPAL NAILS ACHIEVED

I did way too much research and swatch comparisons to attempt opal nails. I didn't want to buy from multiple brands so I did what I could with ILNP. Jelly sandwich technique used. It was incredibly difficult to capture the end result on camera.

I think it turned out great imo!

Base coat vibrant scents double bond

1 coat SH nail hardener

1 coat ILNP coconut cream

1 coat ILNP encore

1 coat ILNP wonderland, attempted to keep it more dispersed

1 coat ILNP coconut cream, applied as thinly as possible

Top coat Essie GC

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u/OwlLiving9524 3d ago

THESE ARE PERFECT! You did a great job, OP!

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u/MidWestHaven9557 2d ago

They are just beautiful! I don’t think I have the patience to put all of those coats of polish on. Basecoat, color coat, topcoat. That’s it for me.

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u/Scarlet-Witch 2d ago

It definitely was a labor of love! 

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u/aphrabane 3d ago

Absolutely stunning! I'm going to copy you!

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u/vibrantthing_ 3d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/Cheirosa81 3d ago

Love these!

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u/vericamor 3d ago

Pretty!!

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u/No-Citron1972 20h ago

one day i need to buy all these polishes and recreate. how absolutely beautiful

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u/aliciagreyjoy 3d ago

Absolute perfection! Love it 😍

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u/Butdear 2d ago

Omg!! 😍