Big Apple Red

A few days ago I did this manicure. I absolutely loved how it looked! My only issue was with the Elf glitter polish. So let me tell you what I did and then I will go into the issues I had.

1 coat Nail Magic
1 coat Orly Tough Cookie (this base coat polish peels off wonderfully!)
1 coat Gelous
2 coats NYC Big APPLE red
1 coat Elf glitter polish
1 coat Seche Vite

The reason why I do not like this elf polish is purely because it stinks. It literally smells so bad. Not like a normal nail polish smell. It made me so nauseous. I love the gold glitter and I love the holo hex glitters, I just cannot stand the smell. Blegh.

I really love this red polish! It's a good red, cleans up well, and only needed two coats!

Until next time...
Christina

Disclosure *I was not paid for this review. I was not given the polish for this review. I paid for the polish with my own money. This is purely my own opinion, thoughts, and suggestions about this polish.*

I love gradients

I have a fabulous mani to share with you all! I did these a little while back. (sorry about blog spam, I'm seriously trying to catch up!)

Here's what I did:
1 coat Nail Magic
1 coat Gelous
1 coat NYC French White Tip
Then using a makeup sponge, I used NYC Times Square, Spoiled Let's Get Sushi and Julep Alicia for the gradient.
1 coat China Glaze Fairy Dust
1 coat Seche Vite


I really enjoy doing "ombré" or gradient manicures. They're so much fun to do and to look at!! ;)

The only issue I had with this manicure was using NYC Times Square for this gradient. I didn't realize it was a jelly before I started using it. So it didn't show up or blend as well as I would have liked. Still a pretty good turn out! :)

Hope you enjoy!! <3

Until next time...

Christina


Disclosure *I was not paid for this review. I was not given the polish for this review. I paid for the polish with my own money. This is purely my own opinion, thoughts, and suggestions about this polish.*

Lava Lamp Nails

Goooood morning!!

There has been a trend on Instagram that I knew I had to try. There isn't a definite name to them, but I like to call them Lava Lamp Nails.

I must admit, these were harder than I thought they'd be. But since I've done them once, I am positive I can improve my skills on them. In concept, they seem very easy.

So here's what I did.

1 coat Nail Magic
1 coat Gelous
2 coats NYC French White Tip
I painted half of my nail with Pure Ice Black Rage
Then I took a medium sized dotting tool, and placed the dots along side the diagonal line I created. Then placed the opposite color  dots on each side of the line.
I topped it all off with Seche Vite.

These nails really look so cool on. I feel like they're melting into each other. It's beautiful. I, being my worst critic, see some flaws, but practice makes perfect, so I will for sure be doing these again. I'm glad I did the mixture of black and white for my first time with these. I think it really shows the dramatic dripping to the work. I love it.

What do you all think of these? Have you seen these be done before? Would you try this? What colors would you use?

Until next time....

Christina



Disclosure *I was not paid for this review. I was not given the polish for this review. I paid for the polish with my own money. This is purely my own opinion, thoughts, and suggestions about this polish.*