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X-mas Nails… for any occasion

X-mas Nails… for any occasion

I call this Mani X-mas Nails, because it reminds me of Christmas. But it isn’t a seasonal mani, you can wear this mani any time of the year. You will need burgundy nail-colour and silver glitter nail-colour. Apply two coats of the burgundy nail-colour. Allow to dry. Apply two coats of the silver glitter nail-colour to … Continue reading

Rhinestone Manicure

Rhinestone Manicure

For this Manicure you’ll need clear nail-colour, nude nail-colour, a cuticle stick and rhinestone in various small sizes. Apply two coats of the nude nail-colour, then apply one coat of the clear nail-colour. Now dip the end of the cuticle stick into a drop of clear nail-colour, and with the sticky end, pick up a rhinestone. Press the rhinestone onto … Continue reading

Newspaper & Comic Strip Manicure

Newspaper & Comic Strip Manicure

Apply 2 coats of desired nail-colour and let dry. Dip fingernail in alcohol. (surgical spirits / vodka etc) Press a strip of newspaper big enough to cover the nail onto your alcohol soaked nail. Pull newspaper off slowly. Apply a top coat, to finish off the manicure. Or substitute the newspaper for comic strip. Apply … Continue reading

Louboutin Manicure

Louboutin Manicure

This is a simple, iconic look made famous by Christian Louboutin shoes. This look is more impressive the longer your nails are. For this manicure you will need black nail-colour, red nail-colour, and a clear top coat. Apply the red nail-colour underneath your nails and let it dry. Now apply 2 coats black nail-colour to your nails. Apply … Continue reading

Half Moon Manicure

Half Moon Manicure

You can use any colours for this Look, but remember to use the lighter shade for the half-moon. For this specific look in the picture you will need navy nail-colour, a silver or metallic nail-colour, 10 ring reinforcement stickers and a clear top coat. Apply 1-2 coats of your silver / metallic nail-colour. Ensure you … Continue reading

Galaxy Nails

Galaxy Nails

For this manicure you will need, Dark Blue Nail Colour for the base layer, and a 2 or 3 lighter sparkly or glittery shades of Nail colour. Apply dark blue nail-colour as a base layer and let it dry. Layer your glitter colours over the base layer at random – use all of the shades on … Continue reading