One-Coat Chrome

HOW TO USE one-coat chrome POLISH - THE BASICS

  1. PREP - Clean nails thoroughly of natural oils to ensure maximum base coat and nail polish adhesion. Wash and dry hands with a lint-free towel to ensure no dust or fibers get caught in your chrome mani.

  2. BASE - Apply one thin coat of Quick-Dry Base on clean, dry nails.

  3. CHROME - Once touch-dry, apply one even generous coat of a chrome polish, working quickly with swift application swipes, minimizing the number of times the brush is stroked on the nail. Make sure to wrap the tip of the free edge of the nail.

  4. CLEAN-UP - If needed, use your Clean-Up Brush around the nail as you go, working quickly to remove excess polish.

  5. OPTIONAL TOP - If desired, once dry, finish with a coat of Glossy Taco or Super Glossy Taco to seal in your mani for a durability boost. Avoid excess pressure when applying the top coat brush over the smooth chrome finish. Note a top coat may dim the chrome shine immediately after application but will settle with most of the shine returning a few minutes after the top coat has set.

  6. SHINE TIME - Let ‘em shine. Note our chrome formula is designed for high impact shine and is not intended for long wear due to its unique pigment properties. For special events, we recommend doing your mani the day of.

FAQ’S FOR SLICK TIPS

  • How many coats of chrome do I need?

  • Just one generous coat with as few brush strokes as necessary on the nail will get your chrome mani to full coverage. You can apply two coats to perfect brush strokes or fill in any gaps missed on the first run, just make sure the first coat of chrome is dry before applying the second.

  • Can I use chrome polish with other base coats?

  • For best results, we recommend using our Quick-Dry Base coat which was specially formulated to work under our chrome polishes. Other base coats may not yield the same smooth application results.

  • Do I need a glossy top coat?

  • If you’re looking for maximum shine, you can wear our chrome polish without a top coat as our chrome formula dries down shiny and quickly. If desired, once the chrome coat is fully dry, you can top it off with a coat of Glossy Taco to seal in your mani for a durability boost. Note a top coat may dim the chrome shine immediately after application but will settle with most of the shine returning a few minutes after the top coat has set.

  • How long will my chrome mani last?

  • Our chrome formula is designed for high impact shine and is not intended for long wear due to its unique pigment properties. Wear time will vary depending on nail prep as well as environmental and personal factors such as exposure to water, lotions, natural nail oils and how you use your hands to suit your lifestyle.

  • In other words, our chrome gets the gold medal for sprints and short-term showcasing, but it’s not designed for marathon wear. For special events, we recommend doing your mani the day of.