Queen of hearts

First valentines post of the year. I saw a similar design to this which was gorgeous so thought I would recreate. This mani doesn't look as good with square nails, so when I get bored and change nail shape I definitely want to try this one again.

I used: Essie - Millionnails base. OPI - My Boyfriend Scales Walls. Essie - Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue is a great colour. I never wear red nail polish because I just don't think it suits me that well - but I'm actually starting to like it. Maybe more red to come. More valentines nails to come + birthday nails. (15th!) Valentines baby.

xox 

No new nails to show however, I did learn an interesting nail related fact whilst being to and from hospitals. The thing they put on your finger to monitor heart rate is affected by nail polish. The monitor couldn't pick up the reading because of my nail polish so they had to put it on a toe! I thought it was pretty funny - I obviously need to get better and go out more! 

Anyway, valentines nails soon! 

xox 

I have been poorly and in hospital late so haven't been able to post any nails :( Hopefully I will get round to it later. But in the meantime follow my other social media!

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Teabags have many uses

Fixing torn nails is a nightmare, so here is a fix! 

You will need - fairly sharp scissors, a nail file, a nail buffer, an empty teabag, nail glue (brush on) and a base coat. 

1.) Cut out a small square of the teabag that is only big enough to cover the breakage - you don't want it to cover the whole nail!

2.) Put a tiny blob of glue on the nail and then put the teabag on. Coat with more glue once stuck.

3.) Press lightly on the teabag - not too much though, don't want it to get stuck to you.

4.) Once completely dry file with the buffer making sure the bag is flush with the nail. 

5.) Then add your favourite base coat/nail strengthener, keeping adding where necessary and it will be fixed in a week or 2.

I always do this, it is a godsend. I find that is only works on small tears though.

xox

slightly different french mani

This took me like 20 mins max and it's pretty cool. I used Rimmel London - Black Cab and Urban Outfitters - Turquoise 1. I got this one for £1 from a charity shop and it's such a good polish. 

Cheeky little selfie - thought I'd share what it looks like in black and white. I thought it was rather funky! 

Pastel and studs

Jessica has the nicest nail colours! This gorgeous one is 'Jemma Kidd'. However, the problem with this colour is that it takes a life time to dry with two coats. One coat isn't enough. If you have the patience the turn out is great - especially on toe nails! I got these studs from ebay (hundeds of them) for a pound or so. And I got a small pot of nail glue from boots which isn't too strong so works good and comes off nail polish remover.

Jessica polishes are a treat though - not cheap in my opinion.  

Starting feb with glitter

This is my first time trying half moon nails. I used... 
Essie - Fiji 
OPI - Thrills In Beverly Hills glitter.

The OPI was pretty gloopy so it didn't dry great but they are still pretty effective (when not too close up!) I LOVE this Essie colour - wear it far too often. Definitely going to try these again soon.