I'm absolutely OBSESSED with making my nails look nice and painting them, which is one of the main reasons I love being off school. I think I got this off one of my best friends, Eilis, because she's always loved nails. I go through a big process when I paint my nails because I have to file and buff them, push back my cuticles etc. So this is my routine!
First, I use my 7 way nail file to reshape, file, neaten edges, even out the surface, smooth, buff and shine my nails. I got mine from Boots for £3.50.
Then I use some hand cream. Mine is from Super Drug for 99p and it softens hands (duh) and strengthens nails.
Then I remove the dirt from behind my nails with one side of an orange stick (not sure why its called an orange stick because mine's black but you know, what ever tickles your peach). Normally I don't have dirt to remove because if you shower everyday it will clean them, I still do it anyway though just to make sure.
I also push back my cuticles with the other end of the orange stick.
After that, I use my Nails Inc vitamin e oil pen on my cuticles to 'condition and hydrate' them. It's £12 for the nails inc one but you can get one from Super Drug for £2.99.
Now its time for a clear base coat to create a smooth, even canvas for the polish. You can get loads of different base coats from tons of brands but my favorite is the Base coat, Top coat and Nail Hardener all in one by Barry M for the usual price of £2.99.
Its time to pick a colour! I think the best nail polish brand is Barry M because they're cheap but have such great quality. These are my favourite Nail Polishes to use:
From Left To Right: First Picture - Ciate Polish in Strawberry Milkshake, Barry M in Strawberry I/C, Barry M in Shocking Pink, Max Factor in Diva Coral, Barry M in Berry I/C, 17 in Silver. Second Picture - Barry M in Rose Quartz Glitter, Barry M in Blue Moon, Barry M in Blueberry I/C, Models Own Scented in Apple Pie (smells goood), Barry M in Mint Green.
I apply 2 coats of one of them and then use a top coat to prevent chipping, i use my Barry M Base Coat, Top coat and Nail Hardener all in one By Barry M again.
Lastly, I'll dip some cotton buds in Nail Polish remover to clean up the skin around my nails to make them neater. I use cotton buds from boots for £1-£2 and Cutex Nourishing Nail Polish Remover for £1 from Super Drug.
I'll wait agesssss for them to dry and voila! your done :)
In this picture I've used Models Own Scented Nail Polish in Apple Pie.
I also wear fake nails sometimes if i don't have enough time for that! My favorites are from Primark for £1 and one is red with white polka dots and one is pink with black polka dots and a bow.
Hope you learnt something or are thinking about buying one of the products I've mentioned!
PinkLips <3
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