Candy stripes

Perhaps this would have been better done closer to Christmas? It reminds me of candy canes and the like. Still, with the Studio Christmas catalog that dropped through our door earlier this week and all this talk of Christmas collections for big makeup brands am I really that far off? :P It does kind of annoy me though, the fact that companies feel the need to start priming us for Christmas when it's still summer. Supposedly. Suckish weather for the win, right?

So anyway this is the generic hot pink of awesome and a white nail art pen. What's on the middle finger, you ask? What a good question. Guess. Go on, I dare you. The brand name begins with B and ends in M. And the colours are Cyan Blue, Spring Green and Bright Purple...yeah, you got me. *flaggellates self*

Leopards never change their spots. Or nail polish.

Actually I'm not a leopard so I did change my nail polish. I just needed something sort of witty to put as a title. I failed, but yeah. I mean, leopards can't type, right? Their claws would get stuck in the keyboard *shifty eyes*

So anyway. This is none other than a BARRY M NAIL PAINT in Cyan Blue (I'm really sorry guys, I have no idea why I keep reaching for these...) and the orange is a franken. It looked slightly darker in real life (the orange, I mean) but not a lot. It was a pretty poor franken in all honesty but it's nearly finished now (I didn't make much, yey) so I can reuse the bottle for bigger and better things. World domination! w00t.

If you're in the UK - How is your bank holiday Monday going? Anyone doing anything nice? I only have less than a week before I go back to school. Boo. GCSE'S and a new tyrannical head of year. Do not want.

Pink/Green leopard print.

This is Barry M's Mint Green (you guys must think they're sponsoring me lol, they're not :P) with that awesome generic hot pink splodged somewhat halfhazardly over the surface. It doesn't look hot in this picture but it is way more awesome in real life. I quite like leopard prints and zebra prints because it's quite difficult to go wrong with them, even when you're using your non-dominant hand (which is, in this case, my left trying to paint my right). You simply dab the brush on the nail polish and paint around it with a different colour using a striper or a toothpick.

I'm thinking this would make an interesting pedicure. Hmm. Has anyone out there done anything similar? I know there is a Konad plate with a similar effect, has anyone used that? Let us know.

xxx

Yet More Sellotape

It's back...

This is all Barry M Nail Paints (I seem to be using these a lot lately. *shrugs*) From the bottom - Bright Purple, Cyan Blue, Spring Green. What I did with this was to put a smallish strip of sellotape on the nail after I'd put a basecoat on then just paint around it, peel it off and paint on the bare nail left behind. Cyan Blue was good for that because it's pretty much opaque with one coat so I didn't need to go over it and run the risk of screwing everything up :D

Oh man, I love the summer holidays. Even though it's been raining non-stop for most of it. Pah.
How have your holidays been?

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Hello My Sweet Nail Art Lovers
Here is my manicure of the week and the last picture of nails being long. As it always happens to me, i was just trying to trim it, but went kind of really short. You will see short version in my next post.
I am not super crazy about this look, however i admire how long can my nails get, i hope you ll like the manicure

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The other day I was wandering around the Fashion Show mall here in Las Vegas, and as I passed by a store creatively called 'The ABC Store' I saw a huge display for a brand called Island Girl Cosmetics. I remembered Michelle of All Lacquered Up mentioned that her friend Christine was excited by them, so after a million times just walking by that store, I finally went in...and man, I'm glad! They had some awesome color changing polishes, some fun glitters (shapes and flakies), and some great and bright colors. Best of all, the normal polishes were only $2.99! For today's nail art, I wanted to show a few of the color changing polishes. I've even included a video (don't mind the silly), of it in action! :)

I used Island Girl Color Changing polish in 2006 for the base (it's a shimmery tangerine color that changes to neon yellow), then used Konad Plate m57 to apply Island Girl Color Changing Polish in 2009 (a bright blue that changes to turquoise). Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.

Beautiful Creative Nail Art

Freebies at the Body Shop!

So I was at the Body Shop a couple of days ago. Well, not at, really. We were walking past the Body Shop in the shopping centre actually. Anyway, a nice lady holding a body shop bag offers these little tubs of sample body creams to us and says we should take them away and try them...hey, who passes up a freebie?

Isn't it dinky? Everybody, together now: awwww!

Smells divine, as well. Haven't had a chance to use it properly yet but it seems nice and thick.

There's about enough for a couple of uses. Anyone else found this?

I would explain myself but I can't.

Nope. Can't explain myself :P I just felt  like drawing over my nails halfhazardly with nail polish pens. I liked the effect though, bright and rave-like.

 My black one has thickened up and now is virtually useless, though, which irritates me -.- I don't really want to pay £10 or so pounds again for a whole new set just for the black one. Hmm.

Beautiful Acrylic Nails

Acrylic Nails

Acrylic nails are one type of artificial nails that you can buy. They are made by mixing a chemical powder with a chemical liquid. The safest and highest quality acrylic nails are made with Ethyl Methacrylate (EMA), however, a less expensive variety of artificial nails that are also safe are made with Methyl Methacrylate (MMA). It is important to buy the highest quality artificial nails because they typically have less of an impact on the natural growth of your real finge

Unique Nail Care Preparation

Unique Nail Care Preparation

If you already take care of your hands and feet, you may only need to apply lotion before doing your nails. At a minimum, wash your hands or feet and apply lotion. After applying a moisturizing lotion, take a towel and rub it well across each nail. Also use the towel on your hands. This will remove any oils on your nails so the nail art stays in place when you apply it later. Next, you should trim your nails into the shape you want them for your nail designs. Usually, people follow the natural shape of their nails whether that is square, round, or triangular. A nail file can shape and trim your nails easily without removing too much of your nail.

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Unique Nails Art Tips For You

Beauty begins from the finger tips. If your nails are bitten and not neat, perfect beauty is impossible.

But the only thing that was always out of question – beauty has always been associated with health. It is impossible to be beautiful and pretty if you are ill or feel blue.

Healthy hair, healthy skin, good mood, healthy nails, and a cheerful face has been appealing in all ages and still it is the greatest part of Beauty.

But healthy nails are not enough. Today they prefer long and strangely shaped nails that are not always possible. That is why artificial nails have become so popular.

In general, artificial nails can protect your nails from the harmful affect of the environment, but generally the main aim of artificial nails is to make their owner the most beautiful person in the world.

There are some artificial nail tips. If the nail technologist you have chosen was a professional indeed, the result of his or her job will be very much alike to natural nails. So be careful when choosing your nail technologist.

Two other artificial nail tips are that you will have to be careful with your nails for the first time as it will be difficult to get used to them. That is why it is highly recommended always to have in your handbag special glue that will help you to save a nail if you break it suddenly.

Unique Organic Nails Polish

Organic nail polish can be made easily at home with henna powder and water. The result is a gorgeous non-chipping natural nail color that is eco-friendly and safe for your body. This recipe yields enough organic nail polish for a single application to all nails. The color will last for several days-weeks before significant fading is experienced.

How to Make and Use Organic Nail Polish
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1. Make a thin paste, which will be your organic nail polish, by adding warm water to a small amount of henna powder in a small bowl. The consistency should be thin enough to spread with a nail polish brush, but not too thin as to be watery.

2. Apply the organic nail polish to your nails with a clean nail polish brush. Be very careful not to get any on your skin, although if you do, it should fade much faster than your nails. Allow your nails to dry in the sun, if possible. If this is not possible, dry in a nail dryer or near a small fan.

3. Rinse your nails in tepid tap water once the organic nail polish is completely dry. The result will be a soft pink color that will not chip. The color will slowly wear away with time, and this method can be repeated as necessary.

4. Discard any remaining organic nail polish when you're finished. A new batch should be made for each application, as henna loses its active properties after being mixed and exposed to the air for long periods of time.

Sellotape experiments

Hey guys. So what I did with this was I put a base coat on then cut out triangles of sellotape on and stuck them onto my fingernails. I painted the tips blue with Barry M Cyan Blue and the middle bit is an MUA polish. Shade Three, I think, not entirely sure :P And the yellow is just a nail art pen. Hmm. This looked better in my head :P

As you guys can see, the purple is kind of jelly. It weirdly looks more of a plum on my camera but it is slightly more blue toned in real life. *ponders*

Love,

Lena xxx

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If you already take care of your hands and feet, you may only need to apply lotion before doing your nails. At a minimum, wash your hands or feet and apply lotion. After applying a moisturizing lotion, take a towel and rub it well across each nail. Also use the towel on your hands. This will remove any oils on your nails so the nail art stays in place when you apply it later. Next, you should trim your nails into the shape you want them for your nail designs. Usually, people follow the natural shape of their nails whether that is square, round, or triangular. A nail file can shape and trim your nails easily without removing too much of your nail.

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MODERN FRUITY TRENDS NAIL ART

cool design of this nail art with fruity style and gold color

Beauty is definitely big business, which goes without saying. The recent years have seem this business booming and beauty salons have taken bigger steps to ensure that their services offer the latest and the best, when it comes to hair dressing or beauty treatments or even the manicures available.

The past few years always had limitations as far as manicures were concerned. But today, the manicures have gone a step ahead beyond the regular filing of the nails and giving it luscious coats of nail polish. The French manicure still remains to be the most popular amongst people and with those who follow the latest in nail fashion circuit. (by kashmira lad)

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Japanese nail art is a very interesting field - the imported knowledge, the intricate and cool designs, to the newest innovation developing every time.

Have you seen fingernails that are adorned with beautiful gems and interesting objects? If you have, then maybe you are wondering where that idea came from, how they do it, and where you can get one of those. This is called Japanese nail art. This is more than your typical nail polish after a Vancouver manicure. For a couple of years now, it has conquered the nail fashion world and it continues to develop and evolve. For people who are not familiar with it, or who wants to know a little bit more about it, here are information that you can use.

What is nail art?

A nail art is basically altering the conventional ways of coloring a fingernail to make it an art. If the old ways describe a brush putting on a single solid color onto a fingernail, a nail artist would create patterns and intricate drawings onto the nail with multiple colors. This art can come in different types. One is the 2-dimensional that creates a picture out of your fingernail and the other, the 3-dimensional where the designs pop out. You can do more with Vancouver 3d nails compared to the 2-dimensional nail art. It is more than just a flat nail bed with illustrations on them. Texture is given to the nails when you have a 3-dimensional design.

How is it made?

A Vancouver Japanese nail art makes use of either a nail extension, which is an acrylic nail chip, or an artificial nail, which you can glue on top of your fingernails. With the use of an extension, the nail chip is attached to the tip of your nails. And to make 3d Japanese nail art on it, the first step would be to coat your whole nail including the extension with a thin coat of UV gel. And then, it is put under UV light to cure the gel. To make a base coat before the designs are placed, alternate coating and putting under UV light 3 times is recommended. With a brush, the technician puts on nail gels and mold and fold them to create the desired formation. The next step would be to attach small objects of the client's choice. After the masterpiece has been done, it makes a trip under Ultraviolet lights to harden. And that's how you make Vancouver 3d nails.

Where did the idea come from?

Nail art has long been a popular beauty product in the East. For 2 decades, Japan has been developing the technology and established the art in the fashion world. Japanese girls and women are very particular when it comes to their look and they make sure that they give off a good impression. So they created nail art which shows different personalities that surely makes an impact when seen.

Vancouver Japanese nail art brings amazement to people who see them and joy those who wear them. But believe it or not, there are those that do not approve of this art. They say that having nails that are 1 to 2 inches long prevents the person from doing simple things such as typing on the computer. Of course, technology has solutions to the problem and they have made them available to people who likes japans nail art.

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Modern Nail art in Nail Salon

Hair and nails are two areas of the body that require a bit of care to look good. While most everyone takes care of their hair, nails are often a different matter completely. Unfortunately, people do look at your hands, and if your nails are bitten or dirty or unkept, that does make an impression. And not a good one.

Nowadays it is easy to find a nail salon to get your nails done. Nail salons have popped up seemly on every block. However, it does get a little expensive to use their services, especially for the advanced care of nail art. Nail art gives a personality to your nails that others will notice and it is really nice to be able to do it your self. In this guide, you will learn about the materials you need for nail art, the basics of nail polish, and adding that extra special touch.

For the basic nail art artist - someone wanting to do basic designs or not wanting to invest a lot of money, buying Stripe Rite nail polish or something similar is recommended, mostly for the small, precise brush that comes with it. You will also need regular nail polish with a regular brush in whatever color you prefer. For those willing to invest the time and money, getting a set of fine tipped paintbrushes, multiple bottles of nail polish, and topcoat and base coat is a good start.

Make sure to clean your nails thoroughly beforehand, and then apply the base coat to all of your nails. Make sure the base coat is dry, and then apply the main color you want on the nail. You can cover the entire nail, or be more specific and only do small areas to give your art a bigger effect. After letting that dry, come up with an idea of what you want.

A good starter art design is a simple flower; one dot in the center surrounded by five dots of either the same color or a different color. Another fun design that people rave about is the Zebra print; put one coat of a lighter color on your fingernail. Wait for that to dry, and then apply stripes halfway across the nail from opposite sides as you go down the nail. Do not be afraid to use multiple colors for whatever design you are trying to do!

Once the design is finished, wait for it to dry completely and then apply the top coat. Making sure it is completely dry is important or else the application of the top coat will smear the design across your fingernail. In the end, you will have a beautiful design that all your friends will envy!

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Best Nails Art Design

Manicures generally include shaping the nails, cuticle care, hand massage and polishing and giving a glossy finish to the nails. Professionally manicured nails look neat and very attractive. Nail art is an artistic process, which involves special care of the nails. The nails can later be decorated with designs and colors that can range from plain prints and glitter to crystal and abstracts. The nail is the canvas on which people can also use fragile dried flowers or even smiley stickers or diamantes.

A nail stylist uses various techniques in order to attain the preferred effect. Acrylic nails are stuck on the nails in order to extended them. This works best for people who do not have long nails or chipped nails. The nails can then be polished with any color and smoothened to give it a natural look. Nail art is an imaginative process and people can get their nails painted or stick different gems or water based decals.

Hand painted nail art involves painting innovative designs on the nails. Sharp brushes are used in order to paint fine dots. People apply several coats of clear nail polish. After that, they use a toothpick to make stripes or patterns. When the paint is partially dry, people fix hearts or stars on it. Airbrushing involves the use of an air gun that lets out a fine spray. Bridal nail art involves delicate patterns and designs, on a French manicure base.

There are nail art galleries that provide a selection of nail designs to choose from. Sometimes they come with easy to follow directions to aid the readers. Some web sites also offer nail art pictures, which are created by nail stylists and are put up at nail art galleries. People can also search for online sites that display such galleries.

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Beautiful fresh nail desings

Nail art is a beautiful art that is a popular fashion trend in the recent times. Nailpolishing, manicuring, pedicuring, and nail-decorations are all integral part of this artistic art. Women today are becoming more and more fashion conscious placing more concern on their overall appearance. The overall look covers the way they dress, shoes they wear, their hair style, and of course the beauty of their nails.

It's truly been said that clean and beautiful nails speak a lot about you and your personality. Nail care is ignored by many women thinking that who looks at it but the truth reveals that it is one of the most significant aspect of a glamorous look. This trend of nail care and beauty has given birth to nail art.

In the present era, women are experimenting innovative and creative ways to beautify their nails. Modernity has further contributed to the innovation and has given a completely new form to the nail fashion. Today, there are various designs and decorations that make your nails look beautiful and trendy. Some of the hottest trends are the French Manicure, nail-extensions, nail-piercing, nail-paintings, and acrylic nails. From the simplicity of polishing to the most sophisticated nail-art, there are numerous ways you can beautify your nails.

French manicure is characteristic of natural pink base with a white base that delivers a simple yet elegant look. It is one of the latest trends revolving around the fashion industry. Then there is a huge assortment of nail art designs that involve the use of various decorative and embellishments like dried flowers, beads, glitter, fabrics, bindis, stickers, crushed shells, and sequences. All these creative decorations offer a glamorous look to the overall appearance.

Furthermore, there are nailpaintings in variety of shades and designs. Vibrant colors like gold, silver, blue, green, and red are the highly in demand to improve nail aesthetics. Water marbling and airbrushing are the most popular form of nail paintings. Apart from that geometric design, floral patterns, and tattoos look charming.

Acrylic nails have created a rave in the industry that has made many women crazy for the look and feel of these nails. These are artificial nails that are temporarily fixed to natural ones to hide various flaws like yellow nails and brittle nails. Some even use these to free themselves from the habit of nail biting.

In all its forms and types, nail-art is successfully winning the hearts and minds of people. It not only enables you to make a style statement but also boost your self-confidence. Apart from that the high level of satisfaction and in-depth happiness you feel is beyond compare.

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