ABC Challenge: F is for Foils!

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It's Wednesday again, and that means it's time for another ABC Challenge post. This week we have "F" and I chose to do nail foils. Transfer foils are one of my favorite nail art options. They create such a gorgeous look, but aren't hard to do at all!

The best way to apply foils is to paint a matching base color first, so if the foil doesn't transfer perfectly you have something under it. My base color today is butter LONDON Come to Bed Red. Then I applied foil adhesive, and waited a few minutes. Finally, I cut the foil into little strips -- one for each nail. I apply them by pressing them down with a Q-Tip and then peeling off the foils. If you are interested in a tutorial, let me know!

This foil is from Dollar Nail Art and it's called Lava Tides. It's gorgeous! Red and shiny with holographic waves. I really love how this looks, and it is perfect for Valentine's Day! Trust me, this looks way prettier in person!



These are so shiny! And in real life, they don't look quite so fragmented at the ends. Here is a picture with flash to show off the lovely holographic waves! You can see it's almost blurry -- my camera couldn't handle these!


I have a little tip to share as well! I know it is hard to find topcoats that work with foils, because they often crinkle. I have found that NailTek I Maintenance works great as a foil topcoat! It is meant as a strengthener/maintenance product, but it did a good job at sealing my foil mani as well.

Have you ever tried transfer foils?

- Aly

P.S. Check out what the other participants did this week! 


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22 comments

  1. Amy YeltonFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Gorgeous Mani!!!

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  2. aly7February 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Gorgeous! You should totally do a tutorial, I would love to see it!

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  3. A Mani ManiacFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    I agree with aly7 - tutorial. The foil gives the color so much depth...love it!

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  4. Sarah CrawfordFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    These look so good! Definitely interested in a tutorial. I tried nail foils one time and they peeled off really quickly.

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  5. Kelly CrookstonFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    I've been wanting to try nail foils for so long now! They look so great, Im gonna have to get some.

    Kelly
    xoxo

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  6. lariesa_lapreFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    Oh wow thats so pretty! Now I want to try this out for myself too XD

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  7. SimonaFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    I've never used foils but I love the look you got with them. Plus, red holo? How gorgeous is that?

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  8. NailistaFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    I hadn't seen this before! I would love a tutorial because I didn't understand very well how you do this ;)

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  9. L O Z L O S AFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Wow, that's soooo cool. Have never heard of, much less tried, transfer foils. Guess they're like decals?



    Very pretty mani, Aly.


    Happy Valentine's Day, darlin'!


    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo


    Lisa

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  10. Jenni LeeFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    I've never tried foil transfers! The effect is really cool!!! Amazing manicure!

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  11. Kimberly WilliamsFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    These are gorgeous! I love the holo wave design. I always forget albout Dollar Nail Art. I'm going to have to go check it out!

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  12. AlyLovesFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Thanks, Amy!

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  13. AlyLovesFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Thanks, Aly! I will get to work on a tutorial! :)

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  14. AlyLovesFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Thanks, Sarah! I will definitely get going on a tutorial. They can be tricky at first, but are so pretty if you can get it right!

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  15. AlyLovesFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks, Kelly! You definitely should :D

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  16. AlyLovesFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks, Lariesa! You should! They are so fun to do.

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  17. AlyLovesFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks, Lisa! They come in a long strip and you cut them into nail-sized pieces. Then you apply a base color and transfer adhesive. Then you press the foils onto the nail! It sounds complicated, but isn't.


    Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

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  18. AlyLovesFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Thanks, Jenni Lee! You definitely should -- they're gorgeous!

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  19. AlyLovesFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Thanks, Kimberly! You should definitely take a look at Dollar Nail Art -- I love the foils I got from them!

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  20. RiaGFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Looks great! I have tried foil once and it was a total disaster LOL I still have the kit so maybe I should go and give it another try :)

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  21. UnknownFebruary 16, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    I've never tried foils, I love the way it looks, I'm just nervous about cutting them into the right shape for my nail - I'm super anal!!! These are gorgeous, have you ever tried doing nail art on these?!? Or cutting them into shapes and then applying them?!?

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  22. NatalieFebruary 16, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    A tutorial would be great for this technique. Haven't had a chance to try foils yet, but yours look so lovely, I'll have to try it soon!

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