Sweet-16 nail art

No, I'm no longer 16 (I wish!!!) but I think this nail art could fit into the sweet-16 category because of the color combination, just sweet and innocence like how all of us (or some of us) had gone through. *wink*

There would be another giveaway coming soon, and something from this post would be included in the giveaway. Can you guess??

And no, not my macbook. >.<

Giveaway winner!!!

The winner for this giveaway is.......*drumroll*

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Antoszewskia (http://collegestudentsnails.blogspot.com/)

I've already send you an email and hopefully you will reply me within 72 hours or else a new winner will be pick. 

Thank you so much for entering this giveaway and more giveaways will be coming soon, so stay tune!!!

*Cheers*

UP

Hi all! Belated happy hearts day everyone! ♥♥♥ Hope you had a lovely valentine, as for me I'm very very happy.. ☻ Anyway, Summer is fast approching here in the Philippines... It's very hot here nowadays. For summer nails, I made a simple mani using dried flowers. If you wish to buy some of them, Born Pretty have lots of nail art stuff including dried flowers. I love dried flowers so much. It looks like a lil'garden on my nails. I got the idea of hot air balloon from thriszha, I remember she made a manicure using this image plate last year. I also used konad m57 i.p. cloud design. It reminds me of the Disney movie "Up", my son love that movie so much that he used to watch it every night before going to sleep. He likes Kevin the big bird and the kid named Russell was so cute!

I like the finished product, it's really meant for summer.. Hope you like it too! God Bless you all!!
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Materials Used:

base: snowman light blue

san san warm blue

china glaze "sugar high"

china glaze "happy go lucky"

special polish: dark blue and blue

dried flowers

tweety rainbow glitz top coat

image plate: konad m79 and h17

Last Valentine's day nail art

Happy Single awareness day and Happy Valentine's day!! Im still currently working on the Konad VS Free-hand nail art because the design this week was too challenging. There were alot of trial and error and its hard to get it right. >.< It should be done by end of this day, hopefully =D

This would be the last V-day mani, I swear. For this, I tried to make it look like cotton candy by swirling all the dots and love the end results. Thumb nail is my favorite so far!

P.S Im still sorting out the names for the giveaway and the winner will be announce tomorrow!!!
And another giveaway is coming soon =D

My 2nd Entry to the Nail art contest!

The contest I entered allowed up to 3 entries, so I did enter a second design. I posted the video. Please check it out and let me know what you think! I am eager to hear comments! Oh, and keep your fingers crossed for me! Even any placement would be amazing for my first contest!

Holographic overloaded Tutorial

Greetings!!!! I'm glad everyone likes the holographic overloaded nail art and this is how i did it. Of course you are free to use any holographic nail polish you like. Enjoy and have fun!!!

OPI Coronation, Black Shatter and China Glaze IDK.

 1) After base coat, apply 2 layers of CG IDK.

 2) To achieve a more evenly crack look, apply just 1 thin layer of Black shatter.

3) Outline the shape of star with Coronation.

4) Then fill in the star.

5) This part is optional. Add some small or medium hexagon glitters and apply a top coat.

DONE!!!

Feel free to send me links/photos if you ever try this, i would love to see different design other than stars or different colors!! >.<

*Cheers*

LAST OF VALENTINE'S 2011

Manicure Nail Art - From Revlon to Revolutionary - ACRYLIC NAIL POLISH

Every kind of art has its day in the sun. From Andy Warhol's pop art phenomenon to tattoos and body art, there always seems to be a new art form emerging that allows people to express their individuality and creativity.

Tattoos are still a very popular art form, yet a new kind of body art, often referred to as manicure nail art, has taken the stage. Manicurists who perform nail art on their clients must rely on their artistic skills, combining together creativity, precision, and an eye for detail. Nail decorations can be applied to natural nails, as well as on gel and acrylic nails.

History of Nail Art

The practice of nail decoration has existed for the last 5000 years and can be traced to the people of India who embellished their nails with henna. Now fast forward to 1932, when the French company Revlon released its first nail polish. It was available in a wide variety of shades and used pigments instead of dyes.

Since the 1930s, nail art as come a long way. The technique of airbrushing nails is still relatively new. It includes an airbrushing machine designed to perform manicure nail art, which works with a compressor to create innovative and elegant patterns and designs on the nails.

Popular Designs

Typically, a manicure involves the application of nail polish, but there are several nail art techniques that can be added to the vibrant coat of paint. Many nail salon technicians are adept in applying decals, stickers, gems, glitter and flowers onto the nails. Some individuals go so far as to have their nails pierced in order to insert small hoops and studs. Many nail enthusiasts choose to have acrylic or gel nails put on before having any nail art done. The shiny acrylic enhances the designs. Some nail art trends include affixing motifs for specific holidays, such as pumpkins for Halloween, hearts for Valentine's Day, and snowflakes or holly for the Christmas holidays.

In Japan, 3D manicure nail art has really taken the world by storm. In this technique, actual charms are fastened to the nail and sculpture powder is used to produce a unique 3D look. From opaque polish, to pearls, funky geometric shapes and comic book art, anything goes in this art form.

Manicure Nail Art Goes Digital

While many nail technicians can create sophisticated masterpieces with a free-hand technique using sharp brushes, or by employing a stencil, a new digitized method in nail art application has been introduced. The nails are cleaned and trimmed, just as they would be for a normal manicure, and a base coat is laid on and left to dry. Thereafter, a special polish is applied to allow the nail design to adhere properly. While it sets, a design can be selected by the client. Next, the client's hand is placed in a cradle under a machine that sprays the design from the printer onto the nails. The printer is set to stop the process should the client accidentally move their hand. Although most machines have a wide selection of nail art designs to choose from, it is also possible for the client to create their own motif and have it scanned into the machine.

Permanent Nail Art

Although manicure nail art is available at most nail salon nowadays, some individuals prefer to stop by the tattoo parlour instead. They forgo coats of polish and glittery decals and opt to get their nails tattooed. The design is etched into the nail via a single-needle tattoo machine. The surface of the nail is penetrated thousands of times per minute to embed micro-pigmentation. The tattoo will only last until it is clipped off, so there is no need to worry about loving that particular design for the rest of your days.

Tips for Maintenance

If there ever was an ephemeral art form, manicure nail art is it. Once your nail grows out, or the acrylic or gel nail needs to be removed, the artistry is lost. Many women get their nails done on a regular basis, but there are ways to make your masterfully manicured nails last a little longer. Applying a top coat after they are done, and every couple of days afterwards, will keep them looking like new. Moreover, use cuticle oil every other day to maintain nail health. When doing chores and tasks that can damage your hands, protect your nails from chips, dents or cracks by wearing gloves.

Get Creative With Your Nail Art Designs-ACRYLIC NAIL POLISH

Who doesn't love properly manicured and well-groomed nails. Ensuring you get as creative with your nails as you are with your clothes is the industry of nail art designs.
Today, the trend of nail fashion is greatly influenced by the various unique and creative styles that give a complete makeover to your nails.
There are numerous ways of making your nails look glamorous and interesting. You can paint beautiful designs on your nails with the help of nail polish or even acrylic paint and further accentuate the design with glitters, stickers, semi precious stones and rhinestones.
In fact you can take your pick from a range of designs to match with your clothes and even special occasions and festivals.
There are designs that are especially apt for occasions such as Christmas, Halloween, Valentine and even special Bridal occasions. For Christmas you can coordinate a red and while color theme and use a fine brush to paint a Christmas tree, candy canes, stars, holly leaves, etc.

For Halloween you can give a spooky effect to your nails by painting on them little skulls, vampires and skeletons. First you can use a base paint of black and over that use white or red to paint these spooky characters. On Valentine's you can make your nails look as romantic as you do by decorating them with red glitter, 3D heart stickers or semi-precious stones.

For every day use, you can deck up your nails with either a flower based or a puzzled based theme or get really creative and create your own theme to match with your personality, clothes and accessories. Also, airbrush painting is another great way to decorate your nails. The Japanese way of designing nails are also quite a popular method since it covers a range of elaborate adornments including precious jewels, boats, feathers, painting and even nail calligraphy.

Different methods can be adopted to create a variety of nail art designs such as painting objects and designs with a thin brush tip or blending colors on the nail through the help of a toothpick. Under this method you first use a toothpick to apply one dot and over that you apply another color dot with another toothpick. Therefore, you blend two colors to create a special effect on your nail. Besides applying, jewels, stickers and stones, you can even use the method of water marbling in which you add a drop of paint to the surface of the water which creates a marbled effect.

These are just few ways of creating innovative designs on your nails and with a bit of imagination and creativity, you can definitely come up with more interesting ideas as well. But before you get down to creating a masterpiece out of your nails, it is important that your nails are clean and you have all the essentials such as thin tip paintbrush, acrylic as well as nail paints ready. Nail paint is really interesting, enjoyable and creative and once you have got the hang of it, you can create several unique and interesting nail art designs.

Take advantage of our great Gel-Nails offers and deals every week and update yourself with what's the latest and the most popular in the gel nails trend.

Zoya Nail Polish For Vibrating and Gorgeous Shades and Colors-ACRYLIC NAIL POLISH

If you are fond of vibrating and dreamy shades in your nail product collection, then, Zoya Nail Polish offers you varieties of most gorgeous and enchanting shades and colors for your nail. Your beauty costume can never be complete, without Zoya Collections. The style and fashion trendy people can have their dream come true with Zoya.

The top quality of Zoya can be best understood by the award of the longest wearing natural nail polish, bestowed to Zoya, by an independent panel in Women's Health Magazine. The inherent feature of the longest wearing, natural nail beauty, free of toluene, formaldehyde, DBP (phthalates) and Camphor makes, Zoya brand, most sought after nail beauty products, among the beauty trendy people.

You have the choice and selection from among 300 lustrous Zoya nail lacquer shades and colors. You can also glide with the latest nail fashion trend with 4 seasonal collections, where you can pick your favorite collections to match your beauty and style. It is also very easy to avail Zoya lacquers from beauty salons, spas and online, where Zoya Nail Polish collections are their most coveted possessions.

If you are looking for the best and perfect nail polish remover then, you can try Zoya Remove, which is 3 in 1 product that, removes, cleans the nail plate, and helps to extend nail polish wear. This nail remover not only removes the polish from the nail but, the rich ingredients of acetone formula also maintain the nail moisturizer, without letting nail getting dried. You would be mesmerized by the mild light lavender scent of Zoya remover. You can pick this remover in bulk sizes or the Big Flipper spill proof dispenser, the choice is yours.

Little hints to make your nail gorgeous, glossy and shinning - Zoya Color Lock System is most ideal for the perfect manicure and to make your nail polish wear up to 10 days. You must be wondering, how this could happen? You should know that, The Zoya Color Lock System includes, Zoya Remove, Zoya Anchor Base Coat, Zoya Geteven ridge filling base coat, Zoya Armor top coat, Zoya Hurry Up speed drying drops and Zoya Renew h thinner and rejuvenator. We hardly need mention here again that, All Zoya treatments are free of toluene, formaldehyde, DBP and camphor.

Let you be the centre of attraction among the celebrities and envy of beauty loving people, with glossy and shimmering Zoya Nail Polish colors and shades.

China Glaze White Nail Polish-ACRYLIC NAIL POLISH

At China Glaze they excel in this area making them the go to brand for professional nail technicians and consumers.
China Glaze is known world wide for being the number one manufacturing company that create the most beautiful nail polishes. Along with selling a wide variety of nail colors China Glaze also has a full line of nail treatments.

White Nail Polish by China Glaze a must have color because it is so versatile, you can use it as a background color, trace the tips of your nails for a beautiful French manicure or wear it as the main color to make your nails pop.
These nail lacquers are made from the highest quality ingredients that allow for long lasting, durable and chip resistant polishes. In each and every bottle of China Glaze is a special ingredient called, "China Clay" the clay is used as a hardening agent that promotes extreme shine. By using this state of the art technology it sets China Glaze far above the rest.

White Nail Lacquers are showing up everywhere, you will notice that many celebrities, runway models and Fashionistas are sporting this trend, and it sure looks great!
There are countless ways to wear and compliment this color, here are a few ideas;

1. Apply as a base coat, let dry and use other colors to decorate
2. Use as a base coat and apply nail jewels
3. Apply as a French manicure

C.G. Nail Polishes are a gorgeous nail lacquer that is known for it's 440 strand brush that allows for a flawless application, dries in 60 seconds, is resistant to chipping and color fading and promotes nail growth and strength. All there lacquers are Toluene and DBP Free, have a Non Thickening Formula and are oil based.

Good Luck! Below are the suggested White Nail Polishes

* C.G. - White On White: Is a Bright White Crème Nail Polish that comes in a 0.5 oz Bottle.
* C.G. Core Colours - White Ice: Is a Sheer White High Gloss Nail Polish that comes in a 0.5 oz Shimmer.

* C.G. Patent Leather Collection - White Out: Is a White Polish that comes in a 0.5 oz bottle with Hi-Gloss Creme Nail Polish.
* C.G. Guilty Pleasures Collection - Strip Tease: Is a Off White with a touch of Pink Crème Polish that comes in a 0.5 oz bottle.