Wanna add a little sparkle to your mani this season. Then grab one of Essie's fab glitter polishes. Wear alone or as a top coat. My favorites are a cut above a shattered pink diamond glitz lacquer from the Luxeffects collection and summit of style, a metallic nude.
Why Essie Glitter Polish? These sparkling nail colors are:
- High, glossy shine finish - Provides flawless coverage along with outstanding durability - Super affordable - Compliments guaranteed
Check out these two dazzling glitter nail polishes below:
The best way to start the fall season is with a fresh mani! I made sure to start my season with some pretty polishes from Essie!
On my tips you can seeall daisy longas the white shimmer base topped with some the pretty pink glittered polish, a cut above. If you want your nails chic and stylish this season stick with Essie nails polishes!
Both colors are available on www.essie.com for under $10.00!
We love multitasking nail polish, especially when the added benefit helps your nails grow stronger and more beautiful. Sally Hansen takes nail strengthening to a whole new level with the addition of Keratin Complex to their Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail colors. The improved formula is inspired by the amazing response it's had in the haircare industry and on hair.......think of it as food for your nails.
The newly revamped Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure formula, which retails for $7.99, reinforces nail strength to resist breaking and chipping for up to 64% stronger nails and up to 10 days of chip-resistant wear. It’s everything you need to achieve a professional nail look at home. You already know Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure's boasts 7 benefits, plus a flawless-finish brush for easy application and a salon-quality finish. The chip-resistant polish still features all of the elements you know and love: base coat, strengthener now featuring a keratin complex, growth treatment, salon color in runway-ready shades, top coat, and gel shine finish.
We love the hot trend of nude nails, and Sally Hansen has some wonderful nude shades including the ones you see above, from left to right is Camelflage, Pink Pong, and Peach of Cake.
Grab your favorite nude shade, or one of the other 50+ available shades they have, either way, your nails will love you.
I created a gorgeous cosmic mani using three yummy
shades from the Lauren B. Fall 2015 Collection, which is inspired by the vivacious colors of Los Angeles:
The collection boasts eight colors that range from creamy soft pastels to bold shimmers and glitters, but the three colors I used are:
Espresso On 3rd: "Shot with sparkling caramel flecks, this deep chocolate tone has a fresh effect on all skin tones; it's one of the most gorgeous fall shades we know."
Santa Monica Shutters: "Clean and fresh with a touch of translucence, this milky, off-white shade creates the best first-snowfall effect: one coat makes your nails look healthy and glowing; two coats lend them a pearly gleam."
Ivy At The Shore: "The Goldilocks of teal polishes, this isn't too light or too dark - just commandingly pretty. Metallic undertones lent it an elegant luminous vibe."
Espresso On 3rd
The luxury nail polish brand is 100% vegan, eco-conscious and 5-free, which as any nail polish addict knows, means it's free of harsh chemicals that do more harm than good. What do you think of my cosmic travel-inspired manicure?
Lauren B Beauty is an LA based company and they name their shades whimsical LA references. I love it. These colors and more are available
online at www.laurenbbeauty.com and retail for $18.00 a bottle.
Thanksgiving is almost here, and of course we want you to showcase your personality and celebrate the holiday with a festive manicure. Today's featured mani is brought to you by MARS the Salon, the festive manicure highlights fall colors in the spirit of Thanksgiving! The coveted “Give Thanks” design, created by owner Hiroko Fujikawa, showcases zigzag horizontal lines in multi-colors that kicks off the start of the holiday season.
Follow the below tips to achieve this artistic mani
Apply base coat
Apply a white polish color on all fingers
Paint some zigzag lines with orange, green, brown, yellow, blue, khaki, beige and red color polishes
Very rarely do I sport plain nails, but this one time, I couldn't stop staring at how pretty this shade is, so I left my nails like this:
Their website describes Zoya Brigitte as a full-coverage, bombshell mauve cream. And bombshell it is. Firstly, Zoya polishes apply like a dream and this one doesn't disappoint. The final result is subtle, neat. For professionals who want a little colour but don't want to overwhelm, this is it. My favourite natural colour so far, I feel it can be worn year-round.
Since today is #NationalCandyCornDay, it's the perfect time to highlight this adorably delicious manicure that's perfect for Halloween. It'll also be a challenge to try to not bite your nails because your fingertips look like Candy Corn. Good luck with that ladies. Skyy Hadley, celebrity manicurist and owner of As U Wish Nail Salon, has created this delightful mani which perfectly celebrates the famous candy.
Paint one half of the nail in Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Get Mod (white) and the other in Lauren B. Coachella Valley Sun (yellow).
Apply nail art stickers (hole reinforcers cut in half). Apply two on each nail as shown below.
Working on one nail at a time, paint the area inside the stickers with Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Tribal Sun (orange)
Carefully remove the stickers.
Repeat on all other nails. Allow 5 minutes for your nail design to dry and finish it with a coat of Lauren B. Gel-like Top Coat.
Hello Lovelies, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and before the month is over I'd like to share with you my dedication to the many women and men who have been affected by this disease. FACT: One in eight women will bediagnosedwith breast cancer in their lifetime. My aunt being a survivor, I have personally been touched by this. Know your risks. Do self exams. Learns the signs and symptoms. Get screened. Research charities and donate. Together we can beat cancer. Here is my Pink Ribbon dedication:
Colours Used: essence the gel - sweet as candy Sinful Colors - 24/7, Casablanca, Pink Break Nina Ultra Pro - Gorgeous Guava (for version 2.0)
Who's ready for Halloween? What will you rock on your nails? We may not know what our costume will be, but we certainly know what our nails will be dressed as. Thanks to Deborah Lippmann and her Limited Edition ROAR Fall 2015 Collection, we have found our spooktacular Halloween manicure.
This Halloween, dress your nails in Witches Claw or Howling Half Moon Mani:
Witches Claw:
Begin with one coat of deborah lippmann Gel Lab Pro base coat and let dry fully.
Apply two thin coats of Respect over the entire nail, waiting 2 minutes to dry and capping the tips of the nail after each coat.
Wait one hour for nails to fully dry. Then, cut low-tack blue painters tape into a triangle shape and place in the center of the nail. The triangle should be placed where the pointed tip is at the top edge of your nail and is wider at the base.
Paint the exposed sides of your nail with Miss Independent, then carefully lift the painters tape - do not wait for Miss Independent to dry.
Finish the look with deborah lippmann Gel Lab Pro top coat.
Products Used:
deborah lippmann Gel Lab Pro Base and Top Coat (sold as a set) – $45.00
deborah lippmann Respect Nail Lacquer (Limited Edition for Fall/Winter 2015-16) – $18.00
deborah lippmann Miss Independent Nail Lacquer (Limited Edition for Fall/Winter 2015-16) – $18.00
A Howling Half Moon Mani:
Begin with one coat of deborah lippmann Gel Lab Pro base coat and let dry fully.
Apply two thin coats of Fade to Black over the entire nail, waiting 2 minutes to dry and capping the tips of the nail after each coat.
Using a nail art detail brush (or the bottle brush if you have a steady hand), paint a half-moon at the base of the nail with Can’t Be Tamed glitter lacquer.
While that dries, apply Ruby Red Slippers over the tip of your nail, gradually dragging the glitter down towards the middle of your nail to create a subtle gradient. Add a second swipe of Ruby Red Slippers just across the tips of your nails to create a more intense glitter ombre effect.
Finish the look with deborah lippmann Gel Lab Pro top coat.
Products Used:
deborah lippmann Gel Lab Pro Base and Top Coat (sold as a set) – $45.00
deborah lippmann Fade to Black Nail Lacquer – $18.00
deborah lippmann Can’t Be Tamed Nail Lacquer (Limited Edition for Fall/Winter 2015-16) – $20.00
deborah lippmann Ruby Red Slippers Nail Lacquer – $20.00
The ROAR Collection evokes feminine strength and echoes the united voice of women everywhere. Inspired by the rebirth of female empowerment (equal rights, equal opportunity and female solidarity) and iconic leaders like Grace Jones, Madonna, and Cher, Deborah specifically designed these show-stopping shades to represent that power with color.
The new, full coverage shades include She Wolf (crème taupe - not pictured), Respect (crème brick red), Miss Independent (crème berry wine), and Can’t Be Tamed (crème holographic honey gold).
The Deborah Lippmann ROAR Collection is available now at www.deborahlippmann.com, and at Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Sephora stores nationwide
Mixing is the name of the game for this mani. While I love water, sometimes I don't have time for a water marble. That's where the "dry" marble comes in. By simply putting one stripe of each colour on my nail and using a brush (or dotting tool or any pointy implement) to mix the colours, you can achieve one stunning manicure. Swirling, like the hairspray mani, produces different result each time. it all depends on how you mix the colours.
For this one, I swiped back and forth, light into dark green and vice versa. Mixing too much can cause you to lose the pattern but you will know when it's perfect.
Polishes Used: Zoya - Shawn Zoya - Tiana essence the gel - Don't Be Shy (that's the one neon green)
Imagine if you can see how a new nail polish color looks on your nails before you buy it? Imagine not getting stuck with a color you end up not liking? Thanks to Sally Hansen, and the launch of their new ManiMatch mobile app. with this amazing new app, you can try on the rainbow of over 200 Sally Hansen nail polish shades in real time, on your nails, before you buy.
A simple scan of the your hand with any smartphone enables you to instantly try out and select your favorite nail colors. There’s no need to upload any photos or enter any info, because the app works in real time. The ManiMatch mobile app also generates personalized-for-you-skin-tone color suggestions on demand thanks to its cutting-edge, proprietary technology. The app senses and analyzes the pigments in your hand, then matches its polish-shade suggestions that are flattering to your skin.
Choosing the perfect shade is both the most fun and the most difficult aspect of shopping for nail color; while some stores usually provide testers, many factors including lighting, what you're wearing, and even how many coats you put on can affect how a nail color looks on your hand. ManiMatch changes all that with their pre-shopping experience that has always frustrated nail color shoppers, transforming the process into a moment of discovery, excitement and pleasure. “The app is addictive; everyone who tries it can’t stop herself from checking out more options,” says Jeremy Lowenstein, Sally Hansen Global Marketing Vice President. “The fact that you see exactly how a color will look on your own hands is just pure fun—and incredibly useful. People end up experimenting with shades they’d never normally try.”
The launch of this app coincides with the release of the new Miracle Gel® Top Coat and new fashionable shades. The app is available for download for free on iOS platforms now and will be available on Android devices later this fall. ManiMatch is poised to revolutionize nail color shopping, both in store and online. Sally Hansen will host a kick-off consumer event in NYC to introduce the app. The first users to share the experience with a friend will have a chance to become the next Sally Hansen hand model for Sally Hansen social media tagging @Sally_Hansen on Instagram using the #ManiMatch hashtag.
As a product of the 70s I like to embrace my innate bohemian spirit. Presenting my tie-dye mani in puuuuurple, one of my absolute fave colours! Yes, I love purple and I also love ikat, so I wanted to marry them...to each other, that is. I grabbed a couple of purples and pinks and a thin brush and here is their love child:
The left hand is mostly tie-dye with one purple accent and the right, the opposite.
This mani is super easy to do. Put a drop of each polish onto a plastic or glass tray, or even a piece of paper for easy clean up. Then use the skinny brush to apply uneven jagged lines of each colour close to each other. Finish with your fave top coat. I sealed with a coat of Seche Vite.
Colours used (clockwise from top): Sinful Colors - 1007 Lavender NYC In A New York Minute - 264 Union Sq Lavender essence the gel - 52 amazed by you Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy - 400 Royal Flush
Try it! Go crazy with the colours! Have a blast. Love and Peace, darlings!
Or is it just dropping blobs of nail paint everywhere and hoping for something cool? That's what I did for this abstract watercolor nail art. A stroke of the nail polish brush, any random directon, or not, a skinny brush dipped in acetone, then a flick of the wrist to smudge the paint and voila. Everyone can be an artist!
Hello Lovelies,
I hope you've been having a spectacular, albeit hot week. I need to work on my abstract skills but it's fun to practice. Tell me, what you think of today's mani?
Colours used from l to r:
Essence the gel: 40 play with my mint, 30 let's get lost, 27 don't be shy, 52 amazed by you, 9 lucky
Hello Lovelies! Anyone else feeling like the Wicked Witch of the West this week? Because I am meeelllltiiiiiing. Everyone is crying out "goodbye to summer" already. I'm not! And the weather sure isn't, judging from the high range temps on both the east and west coasts. When I want to cool down, I close my eyes and recall memories of Caribbean vacations filled with dip after ocean dip and very frozen Pina Coladas. This latest mani can attest to the fact that blue waters and waves are very much on my mind.
I used all essence the gel: 30 let's get lost, 40 play with my mint and 33 wild white ways and a semi-dry brush technique to create this look.
Hello Lovelies, I have caught the negative space bug big time! After my last mani, A Little Space Never Hurt, I fell so in love with the clean simple look of the sliver of bare nail peeking through colour, that I decided to do it again. Only this time, I bared a little more ;D
Armed once again with striping tape, I dipped into my Zoya stash for Caitlin, which is the creamy purple-gray, which I contrasted with an accent nail in 27 Don't Be Shy from Essence The Gel line. The vibrant neon green paired exquisitely with the smoky Caitlin. I couldn't get enough of this mani. I probably walked around with my nails up so everyone could see it
Negative space that is!! Hello Lovelies, A few weeks ago I dropped in at Ulta and scored a major haul of Essence The Gel polishes. They do not require a UV lamp. They come in the cutest little bottles and at $2 each, well...erm...lets just say I've sorta banned myself from going there for a little while. I adore purples, reds, oranges and pinks and was dying to crack open these cute teeny bottles so for this negative space mani I pulled the 47 va-va-voom. I wanted something simple and I had recently bought some striping tape that I wanted to experiment with, so I grabbed the packet.
va-va-voom, gel base & top coats
The creamy coral is just plain yum. What I love about these is the brush is nice and wide. I got the coverage I wanted in one coat and the colour dried to glossy perfection. I think the result was quite adorable. I know I will be using these a ton!
