Self-Taught Holo Mosaic Claws 😻✨

It’s my 3rd post here and last two times I posted the materials used and some of u girls found that really really useful so there we go🫶🏼 ( Btw all are from Amazon or Ulta, and most are under $10-15$ each for that budget :3 )

P.S: If I can do it girls… everyone can trust me you just need to really love this and believe in you or… go to a salon which I don't like personally 🤷🏼‍♀️

– Nail file and buffer: Makartt kit ($8-10) – pretty gentle for shaping those elegant almonds without any drama.

– Base coat: Beetles gel base ($5-7) – really like this gel, it's clear and sticky for the foil to hold on tight, plus it protects your nails.

– Nude/pink/beige gels for the mosaic sections: Beetles color sets (kit with soft neutrals and pinks for $10-15) – they have cheap sets with tons of shades including these subtle ones; I mixed a light nude base with pinky-beige for the patchy patterns.

– White gel for outlines: Modelones white gel ($6) – bright and precise for drawing those curvy geometric lines like stained glass edges.

– Holographic iridescent foil: Born Pretty foil sheets (under $5 a set) – thin rainbow-shimmer foils you cut and apply for that holographic magic; comes with transfer glue too!

– Thin brush: Winstonia nail art brushes ($5-7 set) – super fine for the white outlines and placing foil pieces without mess.

– Top coat: Sally Hansen gel top coat ($5-8) – locks in the shine and makes the rainbow effect pop for 2+ weeks.

– Cuticle oil: Essie apricot oil ($8-10) – smells like a spa and keeps everything hydrated and cute.

– Same old UV lamp haha: SUNUV mini lamp ($15-20, if some might ask) – beginner-friendly with timers, works with all gels for that quick cure.

Total time: 70 – 80 mins, and they lasted me a full week.

If you have any constructive criticism or ideas, I’m open to everything🫶🏼 What patterns should I try? Or your fave foil hack? I really wanna learn more so I can create even better designs ❤️❤️