Gold Chrome & Leopard

Apply Gold Chrome and Leopard design

1. Prepare your natural nails for product application; dull the nail plate and file the nails into the desired shape.
2. Perform the manicure using the technique chosen and applied by the client.
3. Apply TS Prep, Ultrabond, and Base Gel. Cure the Base Gel for 60 seconds in the UV/LED lamp.
4. Build the nail with T-Gel; apply a thin layer over the entire nail plate and then place a drop of T-Gel at the apex. Spread the gel evenly over the nail plate to achieve the desired architecture. Cure the T-Gel for 90 seconds under a UV/LED lamp.
5. Remove the sticky layer of T-Gel with TS Cleanser and a TS Nail Wipe. Paint your nails with TS Gel Polish 002. This is a black gel polish. Apply in thin layers and cure for 60 seconds. If necessary, apply a second thin layer.gel polishon and harden it.
6. Clean the sticky layer of the TS Gel Polish and apply the TS Gloss UV Top Coat in a floating and even layer. Cure it for 30 seconds in theUV/LED lamp.
7. Immediately after the top coat has cured, apply Chrome Color 002 to the nail surface. It's best to do this with a makeup applicator or the skin of your finger. If the pigment doesn't adhere well, clean the surface with TS Cleanser and apply the pigment again.
8. Using a 180g buffer file, gently file along the free edge of the nail. Apply a small amount of TS Ultrabond to the free edge of the nail. Seal the free edge with an even, thin layer of TS Gloss UV Top Coat and cure it for 30 seconds in the UV/LED lamp.
   Repeat these steps on all nails.
9. Clean the stamping plate with TS Polish Remover. (Make sure both foil layers are removed from the new plate.)
10. On the image of your choice, polish with black stamping polish until the engraving is completely filled in. Brush twice with the scraper card to remove any excess polish.
11. Now roll the ink pad over the image in a smooth, rolling motion. Don't wait too long, or the polish will dry. Roll from top to bottom in one fluid motion.
12. Now place the image on the nail. You can see through the ink pad to determine the correct position on the nail. Roll the ink pad over the nail in one smooth motion.
13. Seal the stamp design with TS Gloss UV Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds.
14. Remove the stamp image that has come onto the skin with TS Cleanser or TS Polish Remover.
15. Complete the treatment with TS Cuticle Bliss and massage it into the cuticles.

Gold Chrome & Leopard Design: Tips and Tricks

• For optimal results, make sure you clean the stamping plate after each nail.
• Clean your ink pad with a sticky lint roller. Don't use cleanser, alcohol, or acetone. Also, avoid touching the pad with your fingers to keep it clean and grease-free.
• Are you having trouble stamping? Then practice on acolor poporcolor wheelto master the technique.

Alternatives to the Gold Chrome & Leopard Design

Want to give this gold chrome nail look a different twist? There are countless ways to vary and customize the Gold Chrome & Leopard Design look to your personal style.

Play with colors

• Silver Chrome Look– Replace the gold TS Chrome Color 002 with TS Chrome Color 001 (Silver) for a cool, futuristic look.
• Pink or Green Chrome– Experiment withTS Chrome Color 003 (Rose Gold) or TS Chrome Color 009 (Emerald Green) for a unique and striking variation.
• Matte Leopard– Use a matte topcoat instead of a glossy finish for a subtle and chic touch.

Customize the stamp design

• Minimalist look– Limit the leopard pattern to one or two nails as an accent and leave the rest of the nails simple and sleek.
• Mix & Match– Combine the leopard design with other stamping designs, such as marble, zebra or subtle line drawings.
• Ombre effect– Apply an ombre base under the leopard design for a subtle color gradient.

For a more natural look

Want an everyday version of this look? Skip the black gel polish and chrome and go with a nude base, likeTS Gelpolish 008Combine this with a subtle gold stamping design for an elegant yet understated nail look that's perfect for both work and casual occasions.