Nail Polish Addicts Anonymous

HanSpan

Lady_S wrote: »

Have you tried using a cosmetic cotton bud, they are a different shape and easier to use.

I've almost run out of these and can't for the life of me remember where I bought them. I think it was either poundland or superdrug but I cant find any there, or in boots, nor in any of my local chemist. Grrrr. Its so aggravating t find something ou like thn be unable to find it again.
Would love know where you buy yours?

HanSpan

iamashoppingaddict wrote: »

Well I read this post and went back to check. Again. After a 15 minute battle the bloody invisible film was removed!!!!!! Honestly! Thanks ladies! Will try again tomorrow!

Haha. So glad ts not just me, I really was about to throw the lot in the bin in a fit of temper!

Lady_S

HanSpan wrote: »

I've almost run out of these and can't for the life of me remember where I bought them. I think it was either poundland or superdrug but I cant find any there, or in boots, nor in any of my local chemist. Grrrr. Its so aggravating t find something ou like thn be unable to find it again.
Would love know where you buy yours?

I got mine from home bargains, but not sure if they still have them in. Other than this I use cotton buds from the pound shop as they are thinner

Tiger_greeneyes

amyb wrote: »

I don't get tanned - freckles is the brownest i get.

I think i might try as starrystarry suggests and try some effect with it when i have a bit of time.

Its just frustrating when you really like a colour; get it on and realise it isn't you.

You could always use it with a crackle or over another colour. It might be worth trying it over a white polish or under something like Kleancolor Chunky Holo in Black. I'd be tempted to use another colour on the nail bed - ie a medium or dark blue or hibiscus/tropical pink and using the Nails Inc colour on the tips of your nails. If you mix it up a bit with colours that suit your skin tone better, you can still enjoy the colour so experiment and don't lose heart

xoxo_2

Tygermoth wrote: »

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/67469783/nails/IMAG0304.jpg

So my go at the polished pefectionists 'peacock' nails.

How do you do this? I've tried doing gradients etc with a sponge but they don't look right

Any more for the swapsies group PM me or Sawan :j Hopefully we can get a few swaps happening soon:j

starrystarry

xoxo wrote: »

How do you do this? I've tried doing gradients etc with a sponge but they don't look right

I use a sponge, seems to work well. There's a link on the blog to a different way of sponging, where you get all 3 colours on the sponge at once rather than sponging one at a time. I might try it that way next time. Here's the link...

http://www.thenailasaurus.com/2012/04/gradient-nails-picture-tutorial.html

I've had a go at sponging the peacock nails, will post a pic later x

lilly1972

im in love with Funky Fingers Blitzen anyone know where i can buy it.

http://chloesnails.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/crackle-craze.html

iamashoppingaddict

Well I'm about to try marbling! OH thinks I'm bonkers as kitchen table is covered with stuff! Wish me luck!

Scrapaholic

Looked at the Nailasaurus link for tutorial on gradient nails . Did nails and this method works well. With a bit more practice I'll get better at it . There's loads of inspiration on her blog , thanks !

hellokittygal

lilly1972 wrote: »

im in love with Funky Fingers Blitzen anyone know where i can buy it.

http://chloesnails.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/crackle-craze.html

That's very similar to Color Clubs 'Holiday Splendor'
You can see swatches here
http://www.scrangie.com/2011/12/color-club-beyond-mistletoe-collection.html

You'd probably find it on eBay.

*Edit*
Looking on this site, they have competed both polishes and Holiday splendour is a dupe for blitzen. Funky Fingers polishes are apparently discontinued, but the same company now makes the Color club polishes.
http://nailedtothet.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/comparison-post-green-based-glitter.html