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19 Underrated Nail Polish Brands That Are Actually Good Quality. DIY Gel Nails (No UV light) Hello!

DIY Gel Nails (No UV light)

This is my fourth time doing my own gel nails at home, and let me tell you, this stuff is amazing. Did you know that you can do your own gel nail manicure at home using your own normal nail polish and no UV light? It will make your nails look thicker and freshly polished even after two weeks. Here’s how: You will need GELOUS Advanced Nail Gel Coat from Sally Beauty Supply, ANY nail polish color of your choice, and ANY clear top coat of your choice. 1. To remove your gel nails, use acetone nail polish remover, and it’s a breeze. NOTD: Gradient Holo Nails. I laid my hands on A England Saint George this week and I was so excited to get it that I decided I had to wear it before I wore Floam which was in the same package! I’ve actually worn it twice already – I’ve used it for stamping but the manicure chipped in a couple of hours boo. So the next night I settled on the latest trend – a gradient – using Saint George and Color Club Wild At Heart.

A Vain Woman: Barry M Nail Polish Swatches : Part 1. Pretty Me Up!: Jessica Nail Care Review. Jessica nail products are some of the highest quality nail care I have come across!

Pretty Me Up!: Jessica Nail Care Review

It is definitely worth checking out a few different products... If you are a nail biter like me, try Nibble No More (the taste will linger in your mouth for a while if you attempt to bite) and it lasts days! The silver Hologram Top Coat is really pretty, adds tons of shine and a few shimmers/sparkles. The Spring 2010 nail colors are so pretty!! Especially Cloud Mine, which reminds me a little of the infamous Chanel Jade! I will let the pictures and descriptions do the talking; you be the judge of this amazing brand. Natural Nail Care has never looked so good! Steps away from the constant hustle and bustle of Sunset Boulevard, one finds an unexpected oasis of natural nail care and world-class service that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Known as the “First Lady of Nails,” Jessica Vartoughian founded Jessica Nail Clinic in 1969. Click HERE to read the Philosophy behind Jessica's nail care. Starry Eyed. My Nail Care Favourites. If I had a penny for every time someone asked how I care for my nails, I'd probably have a whole pound by now.

My Nail Care Favourites

The only reason I haven't made a post like this sooner is because I'm really not big in to nail care and I know very little about it so I don't really feel qualified to instruct anyone on the subject. Truth is I'm just a lucky SOB when it comes to my nails and cuticles, they don't need much taking care of so I never made much of an effort. That's not to say I don't do anything at all to care for them, just very little. Picture Polish colour guide. With my growing collection of beautiful Picture Polish shades, I thought I would pull together another colour guide.

Picture Polish colour guide

This will be added to as I wear or swatch new and existing Picture polish shades. Picture Polish are available from the Picture Polish website ranging from $10 AUD to $14AUD or through their various Network Members located around the world. Prices from Network Members will vary by country. Picture Polish on Facebook Picture Polish on Pinterest. The polishes shown here are grouped into the same groups as they appear on the Picture Polish website. Brit Nails: Barry M Silk Collection Swatches and Review. Hi!

Brit Nails: Barry M Silk Collection Swatches and Review

Today I have Barry M's first release of 2014 to show you, the Silk collection. I don't know about you but I've been anxiously awaiting some new Barry M since last year! Barry M is starting the year off with some fresh pastel shades and I have to say, they're quite a nice palette cleanser. They dry down to a soft matte finish with a slight sheen, which is where the Silk name comes from. Hex Nail Jewelry. Born Pretty Store - Quality Nail Art, Beauty & Lifestyle Products, Retail, Wholesale & OEM. Tag Archive for "nails" - The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty. Post + photography + graphic design by Norah Curlee So, it’s post-dinner and about that time where the sweet cravings kick into high gear.

Tag Archive for "nails" - The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty.

The Ben & Jerry’s carton is basically knocking down the freezer door trying to make its way into your bowl. Want to go for a dessert that’s just as delicious and packed with healthy, beautifying goodies? Peep our chia seed pudding complete with yummy accessories! Something magical happens when you mix chia seeds with almond milk…you’re are left with a delicious pudding that you can sweeten with honey and vanilla and add healthy toppings. Curious to know the beauty benefits? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. We also happen to think this is the perfect treat to make during your next girls night in and share with your besties. MANI MONDAY. Photos + post by Kristin Ess So many dots, so little time.

MANI MONDAY

Between the nail pictures you send us + the nail tutorials seen on Pinterest, we have noticed that polka dots are a major favorite right now. Getting those perfect little circles isn’t easy unless you have the right tool– the dotting tool. You can buy them at beauty supply stores and you can find similar tools at art supply stores… or better yet, you can simply make your own using things you most likely have in your house already. Here are the steps! Get a straight pin. Here are some of our favorite dotting tool designs that we found while surfing around! Tags: DIY, do it yourself, dot, dotting, dotting tool, how to, kristin ess, mani monday, manicure, nail dotting, nails, polka, polka dots, polkadot, polkadots, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com, tool, tutorial Related posts: AVOIDING NAIL POLISH BUBBLES. Photo: spencer higgins, post designed by kristin ess So annoying– You finish your mani, it looks amazing and then a short time later you look down to see bubbles in your polish.

AVOIDING NAIL POLISH BUBBLES

Here are some ways to avoid that problem… Don’t shake your polish bottle. Try rolling it between the palms of your hands instead. Holographic gradient manicure featuring A England Tristam, Saint George and Princess Sabra (Tristam Eyes) and a subtle stamping. Gradient manicures are the current nail trend I can’t get out of my head so I couldn’t wait to try more gradient nails. I was especially curious about how a holographic gradient manicure would look. Because I wanted to experiment with two holographic/prismatic nail polishes with the same holo particles I picked A England Tristam and Saint George.

After the gradient with Tristam and Saint George was finished I wanted to play a little more and stamped the gorgeous Princess Sabra (Tristam Eyes) with the reptile skin pattern from the Bundle Monster image plate BM 215 on top for a subtle look. ღ the girl next dior.

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