I’m still doing some submission manis for Nail It and obviously, I cannot resist the holographic prompt. I wanted to try doing something a bit out of the ordinary, so this mani features a lot of layering – with holo being the main attraction.
I started off this mani with one coat of Color Club – Nail-robi on all of my nails. I used this polish because it is opaque in one coat, which makes it a perfect undie for KBShimmer – Pigment of My Imagination (which I have swatched before) – this is a gorgeous duochrome polish with amazing depth! It’s a bit hard to capture the shift, but in real life, it is pretty spectacular. I applied one coat of Pigment and then topped it with a coat of my favorite holographic top coat, Chirality – Ectoplasm.
I put a coat of Seche Vite on top to speed up the drying time. Once that was completely dry, I stamped on top with Sinful Colors – Black on Black using Cici & Sisi 03. Then, to really punch home the holographic bling, I stamped with L’Oreal – Masked Affair using Bundle Monster plate BM-XL05. I applied one more coat of Seche Vite to finish off the mani.

Here is a macro shot for more detail:

Finally, one more shot that better shows off the lovely color shift in less direct lighting:

POLISHES:
- Essie – Grow Stronger Base Coat
- Color Club – Nail-robi
- KBShimmer – Pigment of My Imagination
- Chirality – Ectoplasm
- Sinful Colors – Black on Black
- L’Oreal – Masked Affair
- Seche Vite – Dry Fast Top Coat
- Cici & Sisi 03
- BM-XL05
So, there were quite a few layers to this manicure, but I love how it turned out! My pictures don’t do Ectoplasm enough justice, because it is truly a perfect holo topper, because it is not greying at all and allows the colors underneath to shine through beautifully. I was also pleasantly surprised with how well Masked Affair stamped. I don’t think it would work over lighter colors very well, but over dark colors it shows up really well and picked up very nicely!
Oh my oath! This is absolutely amazing! As a holo lover, this has my jaw on the floor. AWESOME mani!
Lover this, beautifully stamped x
The double stamping is fantastic!!
I love this. It’s a stunning combo and very pretty.
So pretty and intricate!
so sorry if my comment has multiplied I’ve been having some PC issues lol! Your mani is gorgeous so full of depth and holo awesomeness!
I love your use of color. It’s absolutely incredible!
that kbshimmer is to die for!! love the mani!
These are so incredibly gorgeous, Jen!! I hope Nail It features at least one of your beautiful creations!
Ha! I hope so too! 😉
Gorgeous! I’m stunned..
This is stunning! I love the colors you chose to put together for this look. They work perfectly together!
Simply stunning!!!
Very good idea ! the result is awesome !
Wow this is beautiful! Love that macro shot
I love layering holo – so much rainbow blingy goodness!! Lovely mani!
I hope this makes the issue cause it is gorgeous! Especially that macro shot, I live for holo stamping.
Pinned to my nail inspiration board, because OMG.