Nail Trend - Aquairum Nails

I'm always looking at new nail trends, and was shocked at this style.

Aquarium Nails

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They're like those pens you had when you were a kid, that were full of water and glitter or something similar. The glitter moved around while you wrote.

In the tip is glitter and a watery liquid that the glitters or other small objects are suspended from. Looking into this trend I found you can buy kits with the nails already hollow, or you can build them yourself.

At first I was like "why the hell would anyone want that", then after awhile I kind of wanted them myself.

What do you think? Would you try aquarium nails? Do you think they're fun? Trashy? Cool? Let me know!

Personally all I can think of is the scene in the Simpsons where Homer finds the naked lady pens and race them all (damn you YouTube, why don't you have a clip of that?!)

Nails 101

This Sunday I spent some time removing my acrylic nails. I put them on a few weeks ago, and I'm too lazy to do a fill, so I just took them off.

I used the soak off method then finished up with a mini-manicure. Here's a couple videos showing what I did. This videos are older, but it's what I did this time around.

removing:

aftercare:

After I removed my nails I covered them up with Sally Hansen Mint Sorbet Nail Polish

NOTD - Nails of the Day

I felt like doing something different today.

Nicole by OPI - Razzle Dazzler (creme black)
OPI - Mad as a Hatter (chunky rainbow glitter)



What do you think?

Nails of the Day - Aug 29

Just a quick post with my funky french. I'm bored of the basic white and pink so I tried out blue with glitter! I like it, it's a little dramatic though...

tips - OPI Blue My Mind



all over - Sinful Colors Hottie (a blue gelly base with blue glitter)

Nails Of The Day

NOTD - Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro
270 Steel Grey

Orange You Glad I Posted This?

I'm hooked on bright colours right now, and on my nails it's ORANGE!!





This is a colour I've had for a while, but it's one of my favorites! It's a jelly finish, so it takes a couple coats to cover. But finishes super shiny! Have a great weekend everyone!!

My Secret Nail Weapon!

I think I finally found the combo, that secret combo that helps keep your nails, long, strong and healthy! I can wear the same polish for up to two weeks with out chips! My combo is.....

Bond Aid!



This stuff dries your nails, restores the pH balance and primes them for anything! Polish, acrylic, glue, anything.

Followed by Seche Restore



My nails have been super strong, and when they're strong I can grow them out.



I like the way my nails look long naturally, they curve better than any gel or acrylic can. Does anyone else have a secret to long nails?

All opinions expressed in the above video are mine, and mine alone. I purchased all products with my own money. I am not affiliated with any company mentioned above.

NOTD - Sinful Colors Cream Pink

I mentioned in my last nail polish post I got 2 colours at London Drugs. This is the other colour.

Sinful Colors - Cream Pink

Sinful Colors Nail Polish Surprise

FYI SinfulColors is on sale at London Drugs for $3.99 a bottle. That's a heck of a deal. I picked up 2 colours and tried out one right away. I got a pleasant surprise...

I picked up Savage 950. A great teal/green colour.





As you can see it displays itself as a creamy opaque colour.  This is what happened when I put it on my nails...

Hello Kitty Nails

Inspired by Kandee Johnson's recent nail tutorial I decided to do my own nails in a Hello Kitty fashion.

Pink Faded Glitter Nails

Nail Polish Marbling

I've been a big fan of a nail polish technique that's been dubbed "marbling". It's very popular and there are many videos online you can watch of how to do it, or you can read this post.

I got the idea to do this because of Jjacks48 on youtube's latest mission "project 48".  Her latest video was on nail marbling. So I decided to give it a go and take some pictures for you guys. :)

Taking Care of Your Nails - The trillogy

Today I decided to take off my nails with my newly purchased acetone, and I figured "hey, why not film it".
So here you go, all 3 of my nail videos I've made to date.

Removing Your Nails - Filing

Removing Your Nails - Acetone

Taking Care of Your Nails After You've Removed Them

Artifical Nails - FAQ

As a certified nail tech I get so many questions relating to artificial nails.
What's better, gel or acrylic?
Do they damage my nails?
How do I take them off?

You asked 'em, I'll answer 'em!