Who doesn’t love wearing highly pigmented nails with sparkles and glitters? We take out the stress as a nail tech when applying Aurora Borealis or Holographic effects on your nails with our portable and travel-friendly Chrome Powder Pen! You're up for a treat if you’re a massive fan of the regular Chrome Pigments such as the Aurora Chrome, Holochrome, and Mirror Chrome! If you’re a mobile nail tech, this nail product can be your life saver since it won’t take up any space and is easy to apply. Chrome Pigment lovers would also love this nail product, especially if they are in a hurry. Read on to find out more about this swoon, worthy product from iGel Beauty, and you’ll surely add this one to your next shopping spree or retail therapy session. What is a Chrome Powder Pen? Beauty lovers know the importance of having reliable, highly pigmented, and smooth application of eyeliners or lipstick since it's one of the essentials. Now think about Chrome Powder Pens as one of those cosmetic wands that instantly give your nail art design shine. Chrome Powder Pens are the travel-friendly version of your favorite Chrome Pigments in a jar. It comes with a built-in brush, saying goodbye to spillage and thick application of your favorite sparkles. With the Chrome Powder Pen, you can control the application of the product and take it anywhere with you. It's easy to apply on top of your preferred base color and Chrome base, then voila! You can now use the Chrome Powder Pen. What are the Pros and Cons of a Chrome Powder Pen and the regular Chrome Pigment? It all boils down to your preference on what nail product you will need as a nail tech, whether you do nail sets in your home, an actual nail salon, or anywhere you can as a mobile. Pros of the Chrome Powder Pen: Easy to apply Excellent nail art product for those who are in a hurry Travel-friendly and light-weight Affordable ( price starts at $ 24.95) Have 25- beauty certified styles Chrome Powder Pens dries more quickly than the regular Chrome Pigments depending on the application, since it has a more controlled and accurate application. Cons of the Chrome Powder Pen: It does not come in jars for nail desk organization or storage collection Chrome Powder Pen contains 0.5g since it is a travel-friendly size Pros of the regular Chrome Pigment: Affordable ( price $ 24.95)Aurora Chrome & Mirror Chrome for 2 grams $34.95) Beginner-friendly nail art product Regular Chrome Pigment contains 1g It comes in aesthetically pleasing jars Various pigments Suitable for nail desk organization ( Read our nail desk organization blog here) Cons of the regular Chrome Pigment: Not travel friendly Requires steady application How to apply Chrome Powder Pen for nail art design: Here is the step-by-step guide on applying the Chrome Powder Pens onto your nails. You can also check out iGel Beauty Facebook community to see our Chrome Powder Pen product tutorial live demos and swatches. Step 1: First apply your preferred base color with a gel polish. For contrast on your nails you can use our iGel Match - 002 Jet Black or Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At Midnight. The next step is to cure the nails under a UV/LED nail lamp, and the curing time depends on your nail lamp. Step 2: Apply a layer of our iGel Chrome Base. We also highly recommend our iGel No Cleanse Top Coat then flash cure for 30 seconds. Step 3: Apply a thin layer of the desired pigment using our Silicone Tip Brush onto the nail surface. If you want a more pigmented effect, build it up by adding multiple thin layers. Pro Tip! Shake the Chrome Powder Pen well before each use and use enough product to saturate the brush before applying. Step 4: You may also use any of our Dust Brushes to remove excess pigments on the nail if desired. Step 5: Seal the nail, including the tip of the nail, with our iGel No Cleanse Top Coat. Afterward, cure it under your UV/LED lamp. Step 6: For long-lasting nails, apply a second layer of iGel No Cleanse Top Coat coating. Afterward, cure it under your UV/LED lamp. How to clean a Chrome Powder Pen: Step 1: The Chrome Powder Pen is hassle-free and low maintenance to clean. You can just tap it gently to dust it off or wipe it with a clean cloth. Step 2: Use a dust brush to gently remove other pigments and dust that has settled onto your pen. If you’re unsure if your Chrome Powder Pen is empty, lightly shake and press the pen to check if there's any pigment left. You can also check if any gel or lacquer is clogging your sponge. It doesn’t matter if you're a beginner nail tech or a nail pro, Chrome Powder Pens is a must-have nail product since it’s lightweight, comes in vibrant and colorful shades, and travel-friendly. There’s no doubt why the Chrome Powder Pen can instantly bring out the nail artist in you! If you want to learn more about our upcoming nail art products and connect with other iGel Beauties, Join our iGel Beauty Facebook community. We’ll see you there!
