PINK GEL COAT

$30.00

SEPHORA, QVC

THE CLAIMS:

A protein-rich nail coating that strengthens, seals, and protects. 

This "Suit of Armor" creates a sheer pink coating that strengthens and hardens natural nails so they grow beautifully long and strong. Its keratin-rich formula includes an optical brightener that filters out any yellow appearance in your nails, bringing out the natural color in your nail bed and making the whites of your nails appear whiter.

THE INSPECTION:

This is a really great strengthener. It goes on thick and it has a pink tint to it. Whenever I have this on, by the end of the week my nails have grown out and are really strong.  It is really pretty and clean looking on.  I have also put it on top of red nail polish and it turns it a gorgeous hot pink color.  I like this a lot because it works and it is so pretty, but the price is ridiculous.

NAILS INC. SPECIAL EFFECTS 3D GLITTER NAIL POLISH

$9.50  SEPHORA
7 COLORS

BLOOMSBURY SQUARE

MAIDA VALE

CANNAUGHT SQUARE

FITZROY SQUARE

HAMMERSMITH

MARLEYBONE

SLOANE SQUARE

THE CLAIMS:

Special effects 3D glitter nail polish to give your nails a textured, show stopping finish.

These stunning 3D glitters are must have shades. Specially created with two different particle sizes, this polish creates a 3D effect on the nails and is designed to give a full coverage effect for nails that will really make a statement. These polishes look like nothing you have seen before. Texture is a big nail trend, so wear these polishes for fashion forward nails!

SMALL ACCENTS ARE PRETTIER IN MY OPINION

THE INSPECTION:

I like this nail polish a lot!  It goes on with no problems and drys quick.  I found that a small accent of it worked better for me.  The "every nail" glitter look was just a bit too much.  Also, it is very hard to remove and takes a lot of time to get it off of each nail.  This is a nice change of pace from the ordinary manicured look and is a fun look for special occasions.

L'OREAL NAIL COLOR RICHE

$4.97- WALMART

$4.99- TARGET

$5.99- MOST OTHER DRUGSTORES

THE CLAIMS:

L'Oreal's Colour Riche Nail formula has the purest, richest colorants in order to give you brilliant, vibrant shades from day 1 to day 7. No graying, no fading.

CLUB PRIVE

Use Colour Riche Nail for 7 days of hold with a formula that enriches nails, so nails stay strong & healthy coat after coat. Also included are shine agents that reflect light evenly to give nails a sophisticated eye catching glow. 

BOOZY BRUNCH

 

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THE INSPECTION:

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This nail polish caught my eye because it looked like an Essie polish. (my fav) Then I realized it was L'Oreal.  The colors grab you just like the Essie colors, so I thought I would try them.  I noticed immediately that the formula was different because it tends to drag dry on the first coat.  After the second coat, it's fine and it seems to wear and last just like Essie polish. After researching a little, I found out that L'Oreal recently bought Essie.  Maybe that's why they look so similar.  I think this is a pretty good polish and I really love the colors - and it is almost half the price of Essie polish.  (Have I said the word Essie enough yet)?

CAVIAR NAILS

CURRENT HOT FASHION TREND FOR YOUR FINGERS!

ESSIE - PLAY DATE

Texture seems to be a big trend right now with nails. The inspiration behind the Caviar Manicure is to give your fingers a 3-dimensional look, that isn’t too big on your nails. These tiny beads are applied directly to the nail. The finished effect gives your nail an instant enhanced look. 

$25.00 AT SEPHORA

You can get this look a few ways.  Sephora has a caviar kit called Ciate.  It contains a base polish, a bottle of beads and a funnel for returning all loose beads back in the bottle. It also comes with a tray to catch the beads when you are sprinkling them on your nails.  The price for this is $25.00.

MICHAELS CRAFT STORE - $7.00

A less expensive way to get the look is to get the beads from Michaels craft store. I got 6 bottles of different colored beads for $7.00. I already have a base coat, so this is clearly the better deal.  

 

 I tried this with a few colors and it's not really that hard to do.  I think it looks better if you paint your nails the same color as the beads you will put on. You just paint your nails, then sprinkle the beads on your nail and press with your finger or a small makeup brush. Shake off the excess. Wait until they dry and then apply a top coat to the free edge of your nail or just dab on the top coat-(not brush) on top of the nail.  If you brush it on, you will probably loose the beads or the color will come off of the beads.

 

 

  

ESSIE- TURQUOISE AND CAICOS

I think this is fun for a special occasion or night out, but it doesn't last very long.  It will probably only be good for one day.  The beads eventually start falling off because it is so 3 dimensional.  If you run your fingers through you hair, or hit your nails on something, some of them do drop off. 




Is it worth taking the time to do this?  I would say if you have the time, it's definately a head turner, but my recommendation would be to do this last before you are out of the door. You will also need a solid 20 minutes for this to dry.

BURTS BEES LEMON BUTTER CUTICLE CREAM

100% NATURAL

$5.97 WALMART 

($6.00 TARGET, BURTSBEES.COM, ALL DRUGSTORES)

THE CLAIMS:

Give your cuticles some TLC. Specially formulated, this buttery cream taps Sweet Almond Oil and Cocoa Seed Butter to moisturize and soften your cuticles while Vitamin E and Sunflower Oil nourish brittle nails. Feel pampered and polished from tips to toes.

• Moisturizes and softens cuticles with Sweet Almond Oil and Cocoa Seed Butter
• Nourishes brittle nails with Vitamin E and Sunflower Oil
• Fresh Lemon scent

THE INSPECTION:

This cuticle cream smells so good!!  It smells like a limeade slushy.  It is very moisturizing on the cuticles and makes your nails look freshly manicured. The texture is like a lip balm and you put in on with your fingers.  It comes in a really cute tin and I like that it's all natural.  The only negatives are that you have to use your fingers to put it on, so if you don't wipe it off it can get on your clothes, and if you push the top down on the tin too far, it is extremely hard to get back off.  Other than that, I like it a lot!

ESSIE NAIL POLISH

BEST NAIL POLISH AWARD

$3.00 - $7.00 Amazon.com 

(PRICE TYPICALLY $8.00  AT DRUGSTORES)

THE CLAIMS:

Essie is the ultimate color authority offering a line of superior nail polishes. The fashion-forward shades with an exclusive award winning formula are always classic, chic and elegant. essie polish provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability, a chip-resistant formula and whimsical names in the most up-to-the-minute colors. All Essie nail polishes are DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde free.

MARSHMELLOW

BACHELORETTE BASH

PLAY DATE

THE INSPECTION:

Best nail polish I have ever used!  This polish goes on so easy and quick because of the great formula.  It's self leveling so if you mess up while applying it, no worries because it will correct itself.  It drys fast and stays on for a couple of weeks before you need to change it.   My favorite nail polish!  

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