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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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The Lion King Makeup and Nail Art
Movie-inspired makeup and nails This is a look I created a while ago to celebrate the release of The Lion King in cinemas-what feels like a lifetime ago! To check out my movie review hop on over here! This was originally published in 2019, edited in April 2024 The Lion King Inspired Makeup To create the makeup for this week’s look I focused on the eyes of the lion as this is what I found most striking watching the film in the cinema. The Makeup First I applied concealer and base for a blank look. Using a peachy blend of face paint I traced around my eyes and created a…
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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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How to apply makeup correctly
Top tips for everyday makeup Today I want to talk about how to apply makeup ‘correctly’. Makeup should be fun First of let me say that beauty trends change what is in/out of fashion. I think the most important thing with makeup is to do what suits you and what you enjoy. Makeup should be fun. Try trends out and new techniques, but go with what is best for you. Beauty Trends Trends in makeup and beauty vary more than just colour for the seasons. Techniques of application can vary too. An example is sponges. Sponges in the 90s were useless so when I went to makeup school sponges weren’t…
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How to help your nails grow
Top tips for healthy nails Perhaps you set yourself a New Year’s resolution to grow your nails or perhaps you just want nice, neat looking hands. I’m always trying to grow my nails so they look nice, neat and perfect for nail art. My life is very hands on so I rely on a frequent nail care routine to protect them! Top tips to help your nails grow There we are-my top tips to help your nails grow! What do you find helps your hands? Share with us in the comments! Cheats guide to make your nails grow Quick fire pointers for your pointers. For more information scroll up!
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How to Apply Press On Nails
Top Tips for Press On Nails How to apply press on nails can seem tricky. If you have just started to wear press on nails or are thinking about giving them a go here is an easy way to apply them using glue. What to use to apply press on nails? Glue should keep your nails attached firmly for at least a couple of days. There are lots of different types of nail glues from single-use packets to droppers and brush-ons. How well different glues work does vary depending on your individual nail chemistry. Some people have dry nails, some oily and each product will work better or last longer…
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How to donate hair to The Little Princess Trust
My donation story To donate long hair is a big step. After growing and caring for my hair for so long I knew it was time to use to help someone else, so I donate my hair to The Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess Trust is a charity which collects hair to make wigs specifically for children. I’ve recently donated over 12 inches of hair which has been a dramatic change for me! My hair-story This actually all started almost 3 years ago when in the pandemic I decided to grow my hair for my May 2023 wedding (didn’t know the date at the start just knew it would…
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How to know what size press on nails to order
How to measure your nails Need to learn how to measure your nails? Maybe you want to order some press on nails but need to know what size to order? Or maybe you want to give nail stamping a go and want to know which designs are best for your nails? There are lots of reasons you might want to measure your nails and lots of ways to do it. The Tape Hack This simple hack will have you measuring your nails easily in no time. The best part is, depending on your marking, it’s fairly accurate as it takes a curved shape and lays it flat for measuring. How…
