How To Apply Swarovski Crystal Pixie with Nail Glue, Polish or Gel

For Swarovski Crystal Pixie we have two sets of instructions to help with application. The first section below includes four video tutorials created by nail artist Gina Silvestro who is one of the world’s leading nail professionals from the US. The second section includes step by step written instructions with no videos.

SECTION 1 - SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL PIXIE APPLICATION VIDEO TUTORIALS

Please find below a series of four tutorial videos on how to apply Swarovski Crystal Pixie. The instructions were created by an Swarovski Authorized Instructor, nail artist Gina Silvestro who is one of the world’s leading nail professionals from the US. The full range of Swarovski Crystal Pixie products can be found here.

VIDEO TUTORIAL 1

This is the first video in a series of four tutorial videos on Swarovski Crystal Pixie and focuses on how to create your nail design using Crystal Pixie. 

VIDEO TUTORIAL 2 

This is the second video in a series of four tutorial videos on Swarovski Crystal Pixie and focuses on how to fix your nail design if the Swarovski Crystal Pixie™ has gone messy.

VIDEO TUTORIAL 3 

This is the third video in a series of four tutorial videos on Swarovski Crystal Pixie and focuses on how to remove Swarovski Crystal Pixie™ from your nails.

VIDEO TUTORIAL 4 

This is the fourth and last video in a series of four tutorial videos on Swarovski Crystal Pixie and focuses on How to create different Swarovski Crystal Pixie effects with base coating.

SECTION 2 - SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL PIXIE APPLICATION STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION WITH NAIL POLISH:

• Apply two base layers of nail polish.
• Pick up Swarovski crystals with a wax stick or tweezers and apply to the wet nail polish or sprinkle Crystal Pixie on to the nails. 
• The Crystal Pixie and Swarovski Crystals will sink into the moist nail polish.
• Gently press and compact the Crystal/Pixie into the nail bed.
• Scrape off the exceeding Pixie from the nail rim with the finger to obtain clean edges.
• Let polish dry - Crystals/Pixie will stick onto the nail polish.
• Apply top coat to the edges of the Crystal decoration.

APPLICATION WITH NAIL GEL:

• After applying the gel color of your choice, apply the gel top coat.
• Pick up Swarovski Crystals with a wax stick or tweezers and apply to the uncured top coat or sprinkle Crystal Pixie on to the nails. 
• Cure the nail under the UV light to set the top coat and Swarovski Crystals/Pixie.
• Dip a small detail brush into the top coat and seal the edges of the Crystals. Cure under the UV light.
• Follow gel polish instructions to complete manicure.

APPLICATION WITH NAIL GLUE:

• Add a small amount of nail glue to a toothpick and place on the polished nail where you want to add the Crystal/Pixie.
• Pick up the Swarovski Crystal with a wax stick or tweezers or sprinkle Crystal Pixie over the glue part on the nail.
• Continue to apply glue and Crystals/Pixie to create the design of your choice.
• Use a thin detailing brush to apply a small amount of top coat around the base of the Crystals/Pixie to seal.

TIPS & TRICKS:

• Make sure you hold the finger over a tray in order to catch all the exceeding Swarovski Crystal Pixie
• Use the funnel provided in the package to pour the exceeding Crystal Pixie back into the bottle.
• In order to secure maximum brilliance of Crystal Pixie we recommend not to apply topcoat to the entire nail - apply top coat only to seal the edges and prevent erosion.
• For creating patterns use adhesive tape as a stencil - paint inside the stencil with the coloured or transparent nail polish and apply Crystal Pixie.
• If your Crystal Pixie decoration gets damaged you can try to correct by applying polish and Crystal Pixie only on the affected spot - rather than removing the entire design.