I usually do a color underneath, then topcoat, and before curing it I will pour the glitter over. Then tap with my finger to make sure there’s no pieces sticking out. I would think a non wipe top coat would make it last longer, but I’m not sure if it matters. I love the look too! But, depending on the glitter it can leave a sandpaper texture which is really bothersome for me.

Here is a video from Mylee giving a few methods. Here is another about encapsulation. It depends on the look you want!

I just saw a GREAT hack for this, I have not tried it myself but will be on my next set - I saw someone use a stamp pad! She did a full cure on a top coat and using the sticky residue layer, put a clean stamper straight into her pot of glitter (it was a large pot), then she stamped it right on top of the nail. It pushed all the glitter flat and it stuck with virtually no fallout. Then she did a 2nd top coat. I'm real excited about this because adding glitter (and even some chunky glitter polishes) can prevent a full cure and I'm super sensitive to it so I hardly use it.

You can top coat use a sponge to dab the excess before curing, this way you’ll be able to keep the texture.

Fair warning- if you do it that way, it will snag on every piece of fabric you touch.

I did a Sephora class once and they recommended getting the glitter onto a brush by pressing into the palette, spray it with a setting spray, then pressing onto your eyelid (no swiping). Seems to work for me

Lay down some glitter glue and then press your ring or pinky finger into the glitter and press onto your eyelid. Press, don’t sweep, you’ll get less fall out that way

Got this during the Summer Sale. I’ve been wanting to try out those pressed glitters but I have no idea how to actually use them. Anyone else use that “concealer” shade? Thank you!

I literally use my pinky or pointer and lightly press into the pallet, then apply on eyelid. Brushes just make a mess.

Allie Glines has a great video tutorial using this pallet! (And a dupe of it but we’re gonna ignore that..)

https://youtu.be/eAGXUPY0Vyk

By not doing it.

I believe any very shiny eyeshadow. But if you want GLITTERS, I have no clue. Perhaps applying a thin layer of eyelash glue on your lids then putting the glitters on it?

I would use Nyx professional glitter glue. It’s quite cheap and does a great job.

I would apply w a big brush then spray body w hairspray it won’t feel the best on the skin but it works lol

Mix it with lotion?

I know this isn't an answer to your question but if you aren't able to find a way to make the loose glitter work for you, you might consider getting a glitter gel? Colourpop has some and I've seen Wet n Wild have them on and off

I use foil glue for glitter (was a happy accident at first) and then I put at least 2 thin layers of gel top coat to even it out.

I like to encapsulate the glitter with gel by applying a thicker layer of clear builder gel over the glitter. then I buff to smooth out any pieces that aren’t lying flat. just make sure that the bail prior to applying the glitter is thinner than the non glitter nails so that you don’t end up with a super chonky nail

Products are No name glitter (Amazon) Laveni color gel black and self mixed (winered, white) Jolifin sealing gel Beautilux Rubber Matte (gel top coat)

Dab dab dab make your nails look fab! Use a makeup sponge and dab it on it gives even coverage ��

As the good Cristine (simply nail logical) says. Dap dap dap. A sponge is the way to go, and then a good layer of glossy taco on top

Glitter glue. Here from 2016 makeup! Look for a glitter glue eye primer. Too faced used to have one and so did nyx. If mainstream brands no longer carry them look for indie brands. They tend to have shimmers. I was a makeup hoarder so I’m still going through my nyx ones hence idk if they still sell them

a makeup artist i watch on tiktok mentioned she uses clear eyebrow gel to adhere glitter!

I suggest using a glitter primer. NYX has one & it is different from their regular eye primer.

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I like to go to an occasional rave and the random little packs of glitter glue I got for those always works way better than any glitter shadow.

I've heard a lot of good things about Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy.

I use a loose chrome glitter, apply it with a brush after a full cure on my color, a full cure on the glitter and then apply the top coat. The brush let’s me lay the glitter where I want it and I can push it around without worrying I’m going to disrupt the color. I did have a single speck of glitter create a bump in one spot I missed…

If it’s small I like to mix glitter with top/clear coat on palette and paint on

I like to use either a makeup sponge or a dense, short haired makeup brush. If I use a makeup sponge, I dip it in the glitter and press it onto partially cured base coat. If I used the brush, same steps but I brush the glitter on. Both ways allows the individual glitter pieces to lay super flat. You may still be able to feel some texture, but two coats of top coat fixes this for me. If it's a chunkier glitter, I encapsulate with a thin layer of builder gel.

So this is why my step sister keeps getting stuck in the dryer. She didn't read these directions.

Means to have a blower going as well, they don't want people to blow glitter around.

Permanent press only.

Probably a translation error between shake and tumble.

Go ahead. Tumble dry. See what happens.

No advice, but it looks great!

Don't be afraid to make some of them extra shiny by giving them points. Kind of like a star.

Very sparkly!