Hello readers,
Today I continue my experiments using powders meant to accompany gel polish with regular polish. Before I tried out some metallic multichrome flakes and was rather successful. Today I'm trying some Chameleon Mirror Powder from Born Pretty Store.
![Born Pretty Store multichrome powder Multichrome flakie nails](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/33907506800_f3b30fb84c_b.jpg)
I tested out the Born Pretty Store Chameleon Mirror Powder in shade 684 which shifts from teal to indigo to purple. Full disclosure: this effects powder is designed to be used with gel polish. I didn't use it with gel polish. I wanted to see if I could get decent results with regular polish since that's the kind I normally use.
I tried it out over two cremes. On my index and pink finger I used Nina Ultra Pro Cobalt and on my middle and ring finger I used Sally Hansen Black Out. I waited until the polish was 95% dry. That is, you wouldn't be worried about smudging it, but if you touch two nails together, there's still that tiny bit of tackiness to the polish surface. Then I dabbed the mirror powder onto the polish using a silicone nail 'brush' until the entire nail was covered. Then I used the silicone tool to buff the powder using light to medium pressure to smooth it out and even out the finish. Once I was happy with the look, I sealed everything up with a coat of CND Super Shiney top coat.
![Flakie nail art Multichrome flake nail polish](https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2861/33441590993_867b4d8a04_b.jpg)
![Multichrome manicure Loose multichrome chameleon nail powder](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4186/33441589133_cb26cb8a02_b.jpg)
![Born Pretty Store Chameleon Mirror Powder 684 Multichrome nail art](https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2855/33441588293_1d58e924b2_b.jpg)
![Born Pretty Store Chameleon Mirror Powder 684 Multichrome nail art](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4177/33441587933_64639a4b61_b.jpg)
... and a couple of extra pictures in shaded lighting, because how could I not?
![Color shifting nails Color shifting powder nails](https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4183/33410454324_14dfbe8946_b.jpg)
![Born pretty store multichrome powder Multichrome nails](https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2870/33410453424_2f80fc4cb0_b.jpg)
So would I call this a mirror finish? Over regular polish, no. Would I call it blindingly shimmery and shiny? Yes! One thing I noticed is that this did look a bit more chrome-like before I added the top coat. Apparently water based top coats are better at retaining that mirror finish so I just ordered myself a bottle to test in the future. Between this mirror powder and the multichrome flakes I tested previously, I think the flakes are a bit easier to work with. However, both definitely give pretty results. You can find Born Pretty Store on
Happy polishing,
Michelle
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