…using Dior’s Jewel Manicure Duo which is out as part of their Golden Winter 2013 collection.
The instructions are simple: apply gold nail polish included in the kit, and after applying the second coat immediately tap the clear mini beads directly on to the nail letting excess fall into tray provided. Let dry.
I did everything as follows and below are the results.
I wasn’t meticulous but the dipping worked pretty well for me. I did find that the beads didn’t fall neatly into the tray below my nail… they seemed to go everywhere, but a quick wipedown cleaned up the mess.
You do not need a top coat, and I tried applying one after and it really diminished the look and made it look sloppy.
It took about an hour to fully dry, and even then, I found that I lost beads throughout the day. If I was using this, I would do it directly before a big event or party, and even then, there’s no guarantee that I wouldn’t just pick off the beads myself.
The gold polish included is quite metallic and pretty all on its own, but the clear beads take this to the next level. I see no reason why one couldn’t use the beads with any other polish.
As with everything Dior, the packaging is beautiful – clear round bottles with golden caps. A gold funnel is included in the kit to help you pour the excess beads back into the bottle.
$39 at Dior counters, and apparently almost sold out everywhere.
