Too early to start the Valentine's Day manis? Not for me!! I used Color Club Lazer Pink as the tip color and then did 4 different layers of Sinful Pinky Glitter in a gradient from the tips to the base of my nails. I wish my nails weren't so stained and that the glitter was a bit more opaque. I didn't turn out exactly how I wanted so I might have to try this again. Yay for Valentine's Day manis!!
I have a question, how do you keep you nailbeds moisturized? I've always had problems with mine being really dry and it messes up the way my nails look. :(
@JaneWell during the winter my hands, fingers, and cuticles get really, really dry.. especially since I use 100% acetone almost every single day. I try to moisturize a lot.. but it has to be good, thick moisturizing lotion. I love me some Bath and Body works lotion because of the scents, but because of their lack or really moisturizing, those lotions just don't cut it! Right now the 2 thick lotions I use are Wallgreens bands (Lubriderm knock-off) Advance Skin Therapy For Extra-Dry Skin lotion (pink label and pump) and a body cream from The Body Show. Also sometimes before bed I mix 1/2 lotion and 1/2 Bag Balm (because it's way too greasy when used alone) and rub on my hands. Also Lush Lemony Flutter on my cuticles really helps to moisturize.. though I must be honest, I don't remember to use it very often.. maybe once every few days if I'm lucky. Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask!!
@JaneYou're welcome. Don't get me wrong.. I use BBW lotion ALL the time but when my hands really feel like they need a good moisturizing, I use the thick stuff :)
awww so cute! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I love love love using glitter polish for gradients but I love how you added the bubble gum/Barbie pink tip - super cute :)
ReplyDeleteOOhh pretty. Love the color. Very nice
ReplyDeletei have this color. i love it on you!
ReplyDeleteL O V E I T! Really pretty! and blah! Valentines days only last till Feb.14 so we should start to celebrate now!
ReplyDeletegorgeous mani! love it
ReplyDelete@nuusheftwThanks!!
ReplyDelete@OnceBittenThanks! I really only ever have used glitters for gradients since they're so forgiving ;)
ReplyDelete@SteffieThanks Steffie :)
ReplyDelete@April KIt's a great color for being so cheap.. I love great polish that's cheap!!
ReplyDelete@LadyLuck27YES!!! Thanks for making me not feel like a looser that I want to start the Valentine's Day manis so early! Glad I'm not alone :D
ReplyDelete@OH MY POLISH!Thank you :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty and original :)
ReplyDeleteI have a question, how do you keep you nailbeds moisturized? I've always had problems with mine being really dry and it messes up the way my nails look. :(
ReplyDelete@KellyThanks :) I really love gradients. They're really pretty, super simple, and are easy peasy lemon squeezy
ReplyDelete@JaneWell during the winter my hands, fingers, and cuticles get really, really dry.. especially since I use 100% acetone almost every single day. I try to moisturize a lot.. but it has to be good, thick moisturizing lotion. I love me some Bath and Body works lotion because of the scents, but because of their lack or really moisturizing, those lotions just don't cut it! Right now the 2 thick lotions I use are Wallgreens bands (Lubriderm knock-off) Advance Skin Therapy For Extra-Dry Skin lotion (pink label and pump) and a body cream from The Body Show. Also sometimes before bed I mix 1/2 lotion and 1/2 Bag Balm (because it's way too greasy when used alone) and rub on my hands. Also Lush Lemony Flutter on my cuticles really helps to moisturize.. though I must be honest, I don't remember to use it very often.. maybe once every few days if I'm lucky. Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask!!
ReplyDelete@Dori thanks for the advice! I will definitely try doing that. I guess I've been using the wrong lotions and not moisturizing enough. lol
ReplyDelete@JaneYou're welcome. Don't get me wrong.. I use BBW lotion ALL the time but when my hands really feel like they need a good moisturizing, I use the thick stuff :)
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