Yeah well, the colour is not my style, to be honest ;-)) I'd chosen the colour I liked least for my first attempt - I was so sure I'd have to sand it all down again and repeat many times until it worked.

And yes, you're absolutely right: you can either apply the gel and model it directly on the nail or use a plastic mould first, which you can remove once the gel has hardened. That's how I did it at first, because it seemed easier to me.

However, I have never heard of breathable nail polish... Would be cool, not just for ceremonial occasions.