DIY manicures- any ideas?

ellerose

I've tried loads of nail buffers with minimal success....until I bought the block from the Body Shop!! £4 and makes your nails super smooth and shiny, which I like when I don't have the time to paint them or want to give them a polish free day.

youngsexyandblack

harryharp wrote: »

Thanks Y,S &B. Had a look on Ebay for the Sally Hansen Super Shine. It says it's a top coat. Do you definitely use it as a base coat?
Thanks for all your help.

i would defo recommend. although are top coats these products contain a 'gripper' which help hold the varnish on to the nails.
(base coats are just a thicker type of varnish to help even out ridges n imperfections, no use for long lasting nail art )

(by the way the orly nail gripper is the best i think it comes in a red bottle)
hope this helps lemme know how it goes xx

trace_567

A quick tip if your planning on going to a college. When I trained we didn't have a great selection of nail polishes. So if you want a certain colour you might find it best to take along your own.

Obviously where you go might have a better range than we had 10 years ago. You can either go first time armed with your fav polish if you have one, or see what they have. If they don't have want your after next time take your own.

harryharp

ellerose wrote: »

I've tried loads of nail buffers with minimal success....until I bought the block from the Body Shop!! £4 and makes your nails super smooth and shiny, which I like when I don't have the time to paint them or want to give them a polish free day.

I've read other good things about the Body Shop buffer- it's supposed to be much more gentle than other kinds and can even be used on top of polish!
Will definitely get one, thanks for the recommendation.

Sherbetlover

Thanks to all those who suggested the Body Shop buffer. I went and bought one today after reading your posts and can thoroughly recommend it!

Cushtie

Hiyah

After trying quite a number of different nail colours / varnishes, i can recommend the Barbara Daily nail polish classic (in sweetie colour). I find the varnish very hard wearing and the colour super - i always get alot of comments when i wear this colour - as it appears similar to a french manicure (without all the hassle and time of having one done!). It costs around £3.50 per bottle, but the results are super! Give it a go!

:j

harryharp

Cushtie wrote: »

Hiyah

After trying quite a number of different nail colours / varnishes, i can recommend the Barbara Daily nail polish classic (in sweetie colour). I find the varnish very hard wearing and the colour super - i always get alot of comments when i wear this colour - as it appears similar to a french manicure (without all the hassle and time of having one done!). It costs around £3.50 per bottle, but the results are super! Give it a go!

:j

Thanks- where do you buy this?

Cushtie

harryharp wrote: »

Thanks- where do you buy this?

Apologies, i missed out the main part !!! Tesco


The colour is a very light baby dol pink - i love it! (colour = Sweetie)

EVERY single time i wear this (i wear varnish on my nails every day) my nails are commented on....

Oh, another tip for you - keep your nails short and squared off!

Hope you like the varnish

:beer:

harryharp

I'll give it a go!

Cushtie

I hope you like!

I only use one coat in this colour! It lasts for days (which i am totally amazed at!) as the colour is light but hardwearing...

Enjoy!