Superchic Lacquer is a new brand to Rainbow Connection (where Annette helpfully enables my polish addiction) and Pheromone is a stand out colour for me. It’s a very bright, chartreuse-leaning yellow holographic. I decided to create some Electric Nail Art to match the bright colour.
Electric Nail Art – Superchic Lacquer Pheromone
Polishes and tools
Orly Bonder
Ünt Ready for Takeoff
Superchic Lacquer Pheromone
Painted Polish Midnight Mischief
MoYou London Time Traveller Back to the 80’s 04
Clear Jelly Stamper The Big Bling and Bling Brush
Seche Vite
Confession Time: I ended up doing this really late at night after my first attempts with holo flake and gel went horribly wrong. I already had a peel-off base and the Midnight Mischief on one hand as a base, but didn’t want to wait an age for another coat of Ünt to dry on the other hand. I’m glad I used the peel-off base with Ünt since it can be a bit messy removing it as a painted base.
Superchic Lacquer Pheromone stamped with Electric Nail Art
As a result, I have contrasting designs on each hand. This is nice, but the peel-off base was pinging off all over the place by the next morning, so this ended up being an extremely short lived mani. It’s a shame, because it is so pretty!
On one hand I have Bonder and Pheromone as my base, on the other, Ünt and Midnight Mischief. Both hands have a coat of Seche Vite to set them before stamping.
Painted Polish Midnight Mischief stamped with Electric Nail Art using Pheromone
Pheromone covers in two coats nicely, but the second coat does drag the first if you aren’t careful. Despite that, it is really opaque, and it rivals my Color Club holographic polishes there. The Color Club holos stamp so well, I thought this would too, and I’m right!
Stamping is always quick, and this was no exception. MoYou London plates are etched deeply, and so I never have a problem picking up the images. Pheromone does dry fairly quickly, so you need to be speedy with it.
Electric Nail Art using MoYou London stamping plate
After a quick clean up and top coat, I am done!
Electric Nail Art
Macro of Superchic Lacquer Pheromone Electric Nail Art
This definitely reminds me of the Electric Six song Danger! High Voltage! when I see it. It might not be for everyone, but I really love the brightness of this colour. It’s really in your face. My nails might be really short at the moment, but no one can miss them!
Would you pick a bright colour like this? Or do you prefer neutrals and pretty pink shades?
April 24, 2017
Wow those look amazing! They would be sure to shock anyone when out and about at night!
July 2, 2017
Thanks Jon, really eye-catching and different for sure 🙂
April 24, 2017
Oh wow those are amazing! I wish I could do anything with my nails, but even just normal polish goes wrong for me (I have the shakes badly though haha).
July 2, 2017
You just need to learn the secret of clean up Sarah! Makes a huge difference and no one will know!
April 24, 2017
Wow that is some properly fierce nail art I absolutely LOVE it!
July 2, 2017
Thank you! I really think having fierce nails makes me feel more fierce overall (when I need to be!)
April 24, 2017
Pheromone looks absolutely gorgeous! I love the nail art you created! It looks perfect!
July 2, 2017
Me too, I love this yellow, slightly leaning towards chartreuse or mustard – it’s really unique
April 24, 2017
Pretty fancy! When I read the title I was thinking of sculpture art. This makes much more sense. I love that yellow/gold color. You have a very steady hand.
July 2, 2017
Thanks Tonya! I love the colour too (and definitely not the other type of nails!)
April 24, 2017
You are so talented these look amazing, I love the flashes but also the under detailing from the glitter in the base colour.
July 2, 2017
Holographic polishes are so pretty and interesting to me, the flashes really make them special 🙂
April 24, 2017
Wow these look fab! I love the colour and the design!
July 2, 2017
I really love this pattern and I’m sure I’ll be using it again soon!
April 24, 2017
These are just awesome – my daughter would love them! I love the colours. Kaz x
July 2, 2017
Thank you Kaz!! They are fun and exciting for sure 🙂
April 24, 2017
These are great for a night out! What is stamping though and how does it work?
July 2, 2017
Thanks Jenny! There’s a quick video here, but you have designs etched into a metal plate, which you apply nail polish, scrape off the excess, and then use a silicon stamper to pick up the design and transfer it onto your nail. Complex designs with minimal effort!
April 24, 2017
Oh no! Shame it didn’t last long but it still looks super bad ass. I am not sure why but it kind of reminds me of David Bowie! x
July 2, 2017
It is a very 80’s pattern – probably reminds you of David’s make up back then 🙂
April 25, 2017
Oh wow I think this is so fun! I would rock this! Great job, your nail art is so clean and pretty!
July 2, 2017
Thanks Judy, I always spend a little extra time on clean up – so worth it!
April 25, 2017
Wow .. how cool is this?! Your nails really are a work of art. Admittedly .. every time I get my nails done I go with my standard red. My daughter tells me I’m boring. I wonder what she would say if I came home with this!
July 2, 2017
Do it!! I love trying something different, and your nails are such a great way to try something new 🙂
April 25, 2017
I can’t believe you did that yourself! It looks so good and professional! And the colors are great!
July 2, 2017
Thank you Angie! I love doing my own nails – and I couldn’t afford someone else doing them so often 😉
April 25, 2017
That looks electrifying – what cool colours
July 2, 2017
Thank you Kara, I am loving this colour too!
April 25, 2017
Looks amazing, you’re super talented! I wish I could wear nails like this but my job requires me having natural ones, nah. Keep blogging, you’re super motivating. If I would be planning new nail designs I’d sure visit here for some inspo. 🙂
July 2, 2017
That’s such a shame, but definitely come back and live vicariously through my manis!
April 25, 2017
wow that nail design is insane, wish I could do stuff like that!
July 2, 2017
Thanks Shelley, I can really recommend nail stamping for quick but detailed designs!
April 25, 2017
OMG! This is soooooooo amazing, I’m sooo loving this; too bad it wouldn’t last long but there should be a way out (to make this last long). Well done; you’re creative
July 2, 2017
I kind of like the temporary nature – there’s always something new. And this blog helps me keep track of everything I’ve created
April 25, 2017
I really love these nails, I’m not sure I could create that look though, no matter what time of day or night I tried.
July 2, 2017
You could definitely achieve this Zena, my 5 easy designs are a great place to start.
April 25, 2017
I’m much more a Chanel red kind of girl, but these are well funky and the kind of thing I can see my daughter loving. They look fab.
July 2, 2017
I have lots of Chanel reds if that’s what you prefer! Thank you for stopping by
April 25, 2017
These are amazing! Fun and stylish, so creative
July 2, 2017
Thanks Laura! I love this colour and the design goes with it so well 🙂
April 25, 2017
These are amazing, very 80s vibe. x
July 2, 2017
Thank you! The design is from an 80’s themed nail stamping plate – good spot!
April 25, 2017
I go for various nail polish shades depending on my mood. This is a pretty shade.
July 2, 2017
I love bright colours like this one, I’m not really big on the nude shades 😉
April 25, 2017
wow this looks very cool, love nail art it’s going crazy – R
July 2, 2017
Thanks Rosana, it’s pretty crazy but I loved how it turned out 🙂
April 25, 2017
Your nail art skills are incredible! I wish I was this talented! xxx
July 2, 2017
Honestly, stamping makes this a lot easier and quicker than it looks! Check out my video of stamping to see how quick…
April 25, 2017
These are super fun and funky! I love them
July 2, 2017
Thank you Stephanie! I love a bright nail too 🙂
April 25, 2017
I would absolutely wear a bright color like this and I adore this! It’s super cute.
July 2, 2017
Thank you Nikki, I definitely prefer bright colours and jewel tones – they look the best on me 🙂
April 26, 2017
They look amazing! I rarely paint my nails because I’m so rubbish at it.
July 2, 2017
Thanks Rachel! Even if you can’t paint your nails perfectly, there are some cheats for that!
April 27, 2017
I think this is such an outstanding use of colors. The Chartreuse is such a one of a kind. Love this mani.
July 2, 2017
I love these sorts of unusual colours, and this really caught my eye – had to have it!
April 27, 2017
Funky pattern and colour, perfect for a night out!
July 2, 2017
Thanks Alina, these would be perfect for a night out! They’d look great with a little black dress
May 4, 2017
Wow, these nails are fabulous! I love this design! xo
June 6, 2017
Thanks Rachel, it’s such an exciting shade of yellow, so different from what you normally see.