Growing Long Hair the Healthy Way
Lately I've been super creative with my nail art, right?! I drew inspiration from a few pics on Instagram I've seen over the past week, don't ask which ones because I follow so many nailistas that I couldn't tell you if I tried. I'm calling this tutorial Love in Black & White, enjoy! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as7TJlOL4U0 I received a request a while ago to do a video on how to get started with nail art, the tools and items you … [Read more...]
I actually found time to not only do an intricate nail art design but also record it this week! Go me! It's super cute, in my opinion, but rather simple to create. First gather your supplies: light pink, dark pink, white nail polishes, a two ended dotting tool, small nail art brush and black and white nail art polishes. To begin, paint your middle finger white and the remaining fingers light pink. Then simply follow the tutorial … [Read more...]
Some of you noticed my nails in my recent YouTube videos. I gave myself a moon manicure, which became very popular the last couple of years after being worn on the runways during fashion week. Designer Kat Von D evidently always wears her nails in a traditional moon manicure, which is an ode to the 1930's era she loves. The first time I attempted this mani, I was sooooo not successful. I made a few changes and this time it turned out … [Read more...]
Confession: I hate cartoony-caricature type of nail art. You will most likely never ever see me with a bunny on my nails for Easter, snowmen for Christmas or turkey for Thanksgiving. I just don't find it age or work appropriate, completely a personal preference - not meant to throw shade on anyone who loves it. So although I don't have decorated Easter eggs or a bunny on my nails, I do love the pastel palette usually found in most Easter … [Read more...]
Needless to say, I am ushering in Spring with bright colors and fun manicures! Two of my favorite springy nail colors are Essie Mojito Madness (a gorgeous mid-toned green with a cream finish) and Essie Butler Please (a true cobalt bright blue). I have to admit that I'm not really into following nail polish collections and knowing whether or notthey are a part of the permanent line, limited edition or whatever. So just in case these two are no … [Read more...]
I'm honestly not sure of the difference between tribal and aztec art...so I'm calling this week's manicure Tribal Aztec Nails to cover all my bases! Please pardon my ignorance...my excuse is I'm a scientist not an artist! lol. I did attempt to record a tutorial, but I had a few problems. My camera wasn't aimed at the right angle and it was a bit too detailed to really provide good step by step instructions. Truth be told, I don't like long … [Read more...]
Striping tape nail art is sublimely easy and practically foolproof. I promise this is something all of you can not only do but master! As usual, below is a video tutorial and the supplies and step by step instructions are also provided. Enjoy! httpv://youtu.be/ytn56JXTBoQ Striping Tape Nail Art Tutorial: Supplies: Basecoat Nail striping tape: I purchased this pack from Amazon. Glitter nail polish Nail … [Read more...]
Since I’ve challenged myself to use each and every nail polish before purchasing more, my weekly manicures have become a lot more fun and if you haven’t noticed I’ve returned to doing some nail art! I’m a bit rusty but quite happy that the joy of creating new designs to use more than one polish in the same manicure. Funny I’m noticing that I gravitate towards grabbing polishes I’ve already used and love, which is why this … [Read more...]
