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...]
This week's manicure are two new polishes to my collection but before you go thinking I've lost all control of my shopping faculties - these two were gifted to me! I actually wanted to purchase these when I hauled the other polishes from the OPI Euro Centrale Collection but they weren't in stock. My friend heard me whining, er uh...talking about having missed out on them and when she saw them while shopping she scooped them up for me. So … [Read more...]
Looking at this awesome neon pink, all I can say is welcome to spring! I picked up three LA Colors Color Craze polishes a while ago from my local Dollar General for a mere $1! To be honest, I did not have high expectations at all. First of all neon polishes are notoriously difficult formulas and often require layering over a white polish base to reach opacity. Secondly, the colors don't always dry"neon". But, every time I wandered past … [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...]
