Nail Polish Addicts Anonymous

Lady_S

http://nailpron.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/bff-challenge-coffee.html

Coffee Challenge

pulliptears

Can I have some advice here please ladies?

OH has offered to buy me the Lidl set I posted before,

For strengthening, shaping and general care of natural nails or nail tips
Complete starter kit with extensive accessories
Includes 200 nail tips in various sizes and glue
With UV gel and 4 replaceable 9W UV lights for hardening gel quickly and evenly
Also includes files, clippers, buffer, nail care solution, finishing solution and much more
3 timer switches for auto shut-off after (sec.): 90, 120 or 180
45 watt
Non-slip base for extra stability
Size approx. (cm): 14 x 27.5 x 23
3 year manufacturer’s warranty

I've never had artificial nails so I have no idea how to use that if I bought it. Can anyone explain in idiot terms to me what you do, and more importantly how easy they are to remove?
Thank you
xx

starrystarry

I'm not sure any of us are experts on false nails TBH. Unless Freyasmum is around, she's a nail tech. Maybe you could PM her.

Lady_S

I have a UV lamp and use Harmony Gelish soak off gel polish

I enjoy doing it for other people, but for me it isn't that good because I like to change things so regularly.

It is really easy to remove, I just put lint free wipes, acetone and silver foil. Wrap my fingers up and after 10 mins it comes off like clicking your fingers. It all depends on how much you like chaning your nails really.

Melonade

Evening all,

Loving all the pics, it's really inspiring Although my stamping adventures aren't going well!! The patterns seem too narrow for my nails even though I don't think my nails are even wide Shame really because I've bought myself some Konad white and it's made a massive difference!!

Lady S, that coffee colour is gorgeous

Violetta_2

Aldi are doing some lacura nail products this Sunday including a Nail Tonic Oil I fancy trying for £1.99

katyj10

pulliptears wrote: »

Can I have some advice here please ladies?

OH has offered to buy me the Lidl set I posted before,




I've never had artificial nails so I have no idea how to use that if I bought it. Can anyone explain in idiot terms to me what you do, and more importantly how easy they are to remove?
Thank you
xx

Hi Pullip, not sure exactly what you get in the kit but it sounds quite a good price. I have a UV lamp (multiple bulbs are essential) and use it with UV polish which I buy off ebay - this can get expensive if you use the top brands. I don't use the nail tips just put the uv polish on my nails. You will need a base and top coat and sandwich the colour in between, doing the UV lamp cure on each layer. I also use a nail primer which preps the nail better and finally you need sticky stuff remover which you use after the last coat only as the nail will feel tacky without using this. Mine is from the edge (but also off ebay). You get a really shiny finish and rock hard nails so that is good.

I find the uv nails last weeks and weeks on toes but not as long on my nails. Removing is as Lady S describes. A little patience required but acetone soak with the lint free wipes and foil wraps and gently poke off with a hoof stick -it just kind of crumbles off.

Katy

HanSpan

Just before I go off to bed thought I'd pass on something naughty.
Fragrance Direct seem to have a nail stuff sale on (maybe other things too I didn't look) so I've just bought things such as an Essie base coat for £2.50 and some Revlon polish for 99p. Oops;)

Lady_S

I had to share this, because it is wonderful. For the first time in ages I am completely and utterly in love with a manicure I have done.

http://nailpron.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/bff-challenge-texture-and-awesome-nail.html

Oh, and massive nail mail too!

iamashoppingaddict

My party nails for night. Alot more sparkly in the sun. Guess what colours my dress is tonight! Lol

Slightly OTT but it's my party so I'm allowed!