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How to use a nail whitening pencil.

16 replies

Imtoooldforallthis · 14/06/2021 09:21

Loved the idea of a whitening pencil, bought the Mavala one and its rubbish. I've tried wetting it but it only goes on the skin above my nail, am I using it wrong?

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AngusThermopyle · 14/06/2021 20:33

Is it one of the one's that actually just go underneath the nail tip to whiten that bit?

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Imtoooldforallthis · 14/06/2021 21:55

Yes, but it doesn't work.

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Alternista · 14/06/2021 22:02

Watching with interest as I can never get them to work either!

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Belindabelle · 14/06/2021 22:18

I couldn’t find one of these so ended up using a white eyeliner pencil. Doesn’t really last very long but ok for temporary emergency mani.

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MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously · 14/06/2021 22:34

I do the tip of my nail and paint over it with a French manicure varnish.

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Imtoooldforallthis · 15/06/2021 08:14

Do you mean on top of the nail rather than under it?

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IslandLulu · 15/06/2021 08:18

I've never had a good result either. Would love to know how to do it properly.

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MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously · 15/06/2021 08:45

Yes, on top of the nail. You have to paint over it straight away though it it will wash/wear off

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Imtoooldforallthis · 15/06/2021 09:01

Omg, I can't belive that but it actually works, that is the best mumsnet tip ever.

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MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously · 15/06/2021 09:16

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Alternista · 15/06/2021 10:46

Trying that!!

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TollgateDebs · 15/06/2021 15:50

The Rimmel pencil used to be my favourite and they stopped producing it. So I tried a few and this one is my go to - www.wilko.com/essence-french-manicure-tip-pencil/p/0511962?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhrzZg-6Z8QIVmO7tCh016AiCEAQYASABEgJyZ_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds It does work under the nail and I will certainly try the top tip to see how it performs.

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MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously · 15/06/2021 17:56

I've got the essence one. It's very subtle, and I would prefer something stronger. I think there are probably better ones out there.

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MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously · 15/06/2021 18:03

At least for me. Sorry that sounded a bit blunt. Didn't mean it to

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TollgateDebs · 15/06/2021 19:56

No, @MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously sounds fine and we've all got our favourites. I miss the Rimmel version and find that warming the pencil and apply after washing hands gets the best results.