Nail Art
Nail Art inspiration, top tips and products.
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Top tips for Halloween Nail Art
It’s the season for spooky nails! Halloween nail art can be fun and easy to do. Just check out my top tips! Perhaps you’ve checked out my previous post on Halloween nail art ideas and are now wondering how to create your own? Well look no further as I compile some of my top tips on how to create Halloween designs with these step by steps. How to create simple Halloween Nail Art designs Let’s start easy! Decals, stickers, transfers and polymer clay slices can be your best friend to create some 3D nail art simply. Start with a base colour or simple stamping and then apply as many or…
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Halloween Nail Art Ideas
Halloween Nail Art can be fun, simple and effective to create. Spooky season is a great time to great some nail art! You can create a wide range of designs to help you on your way to spookily good time, whether you are experienced or not. There is also the chance to go adorable and cute or as scary as you wish. If you are stuck on prompts for your nail art be sure to check out my list of ideas over on my other blog. Or if its spooky makeup you are after I have you covered here. Easy Halloween Nail Art Designs These designs feature spooky polishes and…
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Nail Art Basics
Nail the basics of nail care, nail art and nail tools with these Nail Art Basics. Nail Care Just like with makeup application when it comes to nail art basics nail care is key. First off I have a great post here all about how to get your nails to grow healthily. The first step to nail care is hydration. Making sure you are hydrated inside, by drinking enough water, and out, by using cuticle oil and moisturiser. Nail care top tips Be sure to clean off any nail varnish with remover. Not by picking or peeling (unless a peely base coat is used) Choose a nail shape and gently…
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Fruit Nail Art
Summer and fruit go together, so summer is the perfect time for some fruit nail art! What fruit is your favourite? Have I covered it here? If not be sure to let me know in the comments so I can create some nail art based on it! Fruit is the fruiting body of a plant but in general vernacular tends to lean towards the sweeter. Many arguments can be had over what counts as fruit-tomatos and cucumber anyone?-and what doesn’t-sorry strawberries but I’m looking at you. Fruit Nail Art Pineapple Pineapple is the king of tropical fruit, it literally wears a crown. This makes it the perfect base for summer…
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Fluid Nail Art-How not to do it?!
I had a go at fluid nail art and its fair to say it didn’t work how I wanted it to! What is fluid nail art? What fluid nail art should be is the reaction of nail polish with silicone to create ‘cells’ in the polish. Taking 2-3 colours and a silicone creating product and you should be able to create beautiful nail decals like these from xoxo, Jen. I mean, how cute are they?! How to do fluid nail art? I couldn’t find too much sensible/helpful information online as I don’t own a ‘Spot it’ top coat (or it seems, any beauty products with silicone in-which is good for…
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Star Wars Nail Art Ideas
This is the May Star Wars Nail Art is the a fun way to show your love for the Jedi’s, Rebels and Siths. The month of May has become adopted by the Star Wars fan base from May the 4th be with you to the Revenge of the Sith, this month is the perfect time to try out some Star Wars designs on your nails! From visiting Disney Parks to movie nights there is so many ways to celebrate this month. I personally actually enjoy the original Disney Plus series more than the films especially Boba Fett and The Mandalorian. This nail art is also perfect if you are lucky…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Nail Art
Freehand Nail Art Ideas-Cowabunga Dude! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle nail art is a fun way to show off your pop culture favourites. The story was originally a comic book series but it has now spawned a range of media including both ‘real life’ and animated films and TV shows. A new series is due to be released towards the end of 2024. Which turtle is which? Each of the four main characters-the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-wear a different colour band either across their eyes as their disguise or as a bandana. What you need to create Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Nail Art Youll need How to create Teenage Mutant Ninja…
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Review of Barry M topcoats and basecoats
The best and the worst topcoats and basecoats Wondering which Barry M topcoats and basecoats is best for your manicure? Barry M is one of my top brands for nail products. Colourful, affordable, accessible via shops and online, cruelty free and based in the UK this brand is a great starting point into nail polish, nail art and makeup too. However as with all brands some products are better than others! Check out my reviews below on some of their key basics for nail art-top coats and base coats Topcoats A topcoat goes on top of your nail polish to protect your nails, it also generally adds shine (unless the…
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How To Train Your Dragon nail art
Nail art featuring Hiccup, Toothless and friends I recently created some How to Train Your Dragon nail art inspired by the film series. I used them to illustrate some reviews of the films I wrote for my film and travel blog. The Inspiration How to Train Your Dragon is a collection of films and shorts as well as a tv series. They explore the animated Viking island of Berk, its leader Hiccup and the people’s relationships with dragons. The films are a great family-friendly movie, particularly the first one. With jokes on all levels and a deeply moving set of characters and stories. Links for each of the reviews can…
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Valentine’s Day Nail Art Ideas
Fun and pretty nail art ideas to romanticize your life Valentine’s Day Nail Art is a fun way to add a bit of colour to winter. Single or taken Valentines is an excellent opportunity to dig out those polishes and give yourself a little self love! Makeup is also a fun way to add some colour into your winter with some Valentine’s inspired ideas. Check out my ideas below for some cute ideas to spark some inspiration this February! Simple Valentine’s Day Nail Art Polishes and combos Pretty polishes and layered toppers make a great option for simple but beautiful Valentine’s nails. Think pink, purple, red or branch out to…
