Taken a day after application. This hand did not have as many beads as the other, but it is almost impossible for me to get a good pic of my right hand. But you get the idea :)
I am really happy with how this manicure turned out. I am typically "plain" when it comes to my nails and typically just stick with one polish and no nail art (I am horrible at it). But I am trying to get more creative and I am in the process of getting used to the idea of doing something different. I used the Ciaté Caviar Manicure set in Black Pearls. I tried to do the DIY version, but I could never find any beads that were small enough. I only added the Caviar Pearls on my index fingers so I could get a feel for how it worked, and I was pressed for time. I was not a fan of the Paint Pot at first. The texture seemed a little runny and not thick enough to hold the pearls on. I had to apply it a little thick, but it worked out and did not look bad once dried. The drying time was actually quick, even though I let the peals sit for about 15 min. I applied a top coat to the tips of my nails so they would set. I used Maybelline's Color Show in Clear for this. This is a very user friendly manicure and set. I read some reviews on Sephora, and many people said the pears fall off soon after application. Well, I am well into day two and mine are still on. Sure, I have lost a few, but nothing like what I had expected. They still look really good. And I have not been sitting idle. I have cooked, washed dishes, fed my dog a few times, typed, showered, cleaned my bathroom, chalked my hair blue (post on that later today), drove put gas in my car, etc..just business as usual. I expected them to all fall of when I washed my hair, and I think one came loose. I love this manicure, but I will do it sparingly because I think $25 for this set is insane. The only reason I got it was because I had some items to return that would cover it.