Use Chromes, Dusts and Flakes

Magpie Beauty offers the highest quality chromes, dusts and flakes. These products can be used in multiple ways, allowing for full creativity in the salon!

Please note: Chromes are available in a dust and compact variety, but both will create a stunning chrome effect. 

 

Products that will make your application of chromes, dusts and flakes easier:

Applicator Brush

Chrome Applicator Brush 

Teal Detailer Brush

Give Me Strength (professional only product)

Top It Off (professional only product)

Velvet Top (professional only product)

 

Chromes can be used as either a dust or a chrome.  Compact Chromes will follow the same instructions for application as loose chrome powders.

To use as a dust:

  • After applying your base coat and color layers, simply dab the chrome powder onto the tacky layer of the gel using your Magpie Applicator brush.
  • Gently brush away all excess.
  • Cover the dust with a layer of Magpie Give Me Strength, being sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 60 seconds in the Magpie LED lamp.
  • Finish the manicure with your favorite Magpie top coat and cure for 60 seconds.
  • Chrome powders can also be mixed with acrylic powder to create unique acrylic designs.

To use as a chrome:

  • After applying your base coat and color layers, apply a thin layer of Magpie Top It Off, then cure for 60 seconds in the Magpie LED lamp.
  • Immediately after curing, gently rub the chrome powder onto the top coat, being sure to get the edges. (You can use a finger, a gloved finger or the Magpie Chrome Applicator when rubbing in the chrome)
  • After the chrome is fully rubbed it, gently file the free edge with a nail file. Brush away all dust using the Magpie Soft Duster Brush (grey).
  • Apply a layer of Magpie Give Me Strength, being sure to cap the free edge and cure for 60 seconds in a LED lamp.
  • Finish off the manicure with a thin layer of Magpie Top It Off, curing for 60 seconds in a LED lamp.  

PRO TIP:  The chrome powder can also be used to create a nail art paint by simply adding a small amount of powder to a Magpie clear gel on a palette. Using your Magpie nail art brushes, create a masterpiece and cure for 60 seconds in the Magpie LED lamp. 

PRO TIP: Apply holographic chromes with the Magpie Chrome Tool or with a fingertip. DO NOT rub holographic chromes with the silicone tool as it will scratch the chrome.

To apply Cat Eye Chrome Dusts:

  • We recommend mixing the dust with Magpie GIVE ME STRENGTH. Mix approximately 5% dust to 95% gel. You can add more or less dust for your desired look. Less for a subtle translucent effect which will look great over any gel color base. Alternatively add more dust for a full coverage effect. Paint onto the nail using a gel brush, place a magnet over the uncured mix to move the particles and create a stunning cat eye effect. Cure and top coat to finish.
  • To create colored cat eye try mixing with Magpie Jellies or add a touch of color by adding a smaller amount of Magpie Jellie to your GIVE ME STRENGTH mix. Have a play and add other dusts and glitters to your custom mix. The possibilities really are endless.

Dusts add the perfect shimmer to a manicure. Please note: dusts cannot be chromed.

  • After applying a base and color layer, pat the dust onto the tacky layer of gel using your Magpie Teal Detailer brush.
  • Gently brush off the excess.
  • Apply a layer of Magpie Give Me Strength, being sure to cap the free edge and cure for 60 seconds.
  • Finish off the manicure with a thin layer of Magpie Top It Off, curing for 60 seconds in a LED lamp. 
  • Dusts can also be mixed with acrylic powder for a shimmery effect in the acrylic design.

Flakes are fun to encapsulate in gel or acrylic, to add that perfect iridescent effect. 

  • After applying a base and color layer, pat the flakes onto the tacky layer of gel using your Magpie Teal Detailer brush.
  • Take care to apply them strategically or you can cover the entire nail. If covering the full nail, gently brush away any excess flakes.
  • Apply a layer of Magpie Give Me Strength, being sure to cap the free edge and cure for 60 seconds.
  • Finish off the manicure with a thin layer of Magpie Top It Off, curing for 60 seconds in a LED lamp. 

PRO TIP: Some flakes (like Lexi and Venus) make a cool chrome effect! Simply follow the chrome application technique with the flakes.