Nail wheels/individual nails to show colours- how best to paint?

[GemmaM91]

Hi
I have bought a ring of 'nails' to paint to showcase my colours. What is the best way to paint them? I have seen some painted from the underneath and some from the top? Any advice would be welcomed x

 

[cheekychick]

I paint underneath to save on top coat with plain colours but if I want to do nail art/glitters I lightly buff then paint on top. x

 

[GemmaM91]

I paint underneath to save on top coat with plain colours but if I want to do nail art/glitters I lightly buff then paint on top. x

Thanks, do you need to use a base coat? x

 

[user 111574]

No need to use base coat , save your pennies!

 

[asteropi]

what do you mean paint underneath?

 

[GemmaM91]

Thank you!
I did as suggested, no base or top coat and painted the underneath...they look fab!

 

[GemmaM91]

what do you mean paint underneath?

On the underside, because they are clear you can see through the 'nail' to the colour.

 

[asteropi]

what's the point of that?

 

[GemmaM91]

what's the point of that?

I've uploaded the photo of the ones I have just completed. It means you can get a better finish...I think, without using base coat/top coat.

 

[asteropi]

I see what you mean now, thanks for the explanation. Hadn't tried that