MANI MONDAY: MARVELLOUS MARBLE

Being a Nail Technician means staying on top of all of the up and coming nail trends and, believe me when I say, there is ALWAYS something new!  Now not all clients are going to be interested in what's new.  Most are content with a classic understated nude polish and maybe a splash of glitter but, with the popularity of social platforms such as Instagram, I find that clients are searching online for inspiration and bringing creative ideas with them to their appointments.

MANI MONDAY: NUDES

 

Normally I go crazy for bright colours and intricate patterns.  If I see a new glitter, effect or technique then I can't wait to try it out and when I come to infill my own nails I take the opportunity to pick out the 5 I'm most excited to try and do a different one on each nail.  So more often than not I end up with a completely different, yet complementing, design on each finger.  Not all of my clients however have such bold preferences, or are able to through their jobs or lifestyle.  That's where this gorgeous acrylic from Young Nails comes in.  Their Blush Cover Powder is really flattering and has an absolutely gorgeous subtle shimmer.  I always recommend this to clients who ask for nudes and they are always amazed by the finished look and become as hooked on it as I am!

MANI MONDAY: JACK ROSE

Flashback a couple of months to the summer and to one of my most popular holiday colours.  I love coral colours on sunny days but everyone has their own idea of what the perfect shade should be.  Well for me this gel polish from Le Chat is it!  I love my corals to be on the brighter side and for me Jack Rose is the perfect balance of orange and red.  The gold glitter accent nail in this set complements Jack Rose perfectly!

What is your perfect coral polish?

A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS

It's been so long since I last wrote a blog post!  You probably won't remember from my last post all those months ago that I had just begun a course to become a qualified nail technician.  It's been something I have wanted to do for many years but either couldn't find the time or the finances to get the courses done.

NOTD: BLACK AND GOLD

I can't even remember the last time I posted about what's gracing my nails.  To be honest I haven't been wearing anything too interesting anyway, however since starting my new course I've been feeling inspired to do something a little bit different with my nails.  A few weeks back I signed up to a course in nail services and I'm pretty excited at the thought of being a qualified nail technician by the end of June.  It's quite an intensive course as it's only a few months long rather than a year but the hard work is going to be very worth it in the end!

It's a really simple manicure with Nails Inc Oxford Street providing the black base.  On top of this I used some gorgeous black lace design nail wraps by Avon, which are so quick and easy to apply.  As an accent I added OPI Gold Shatter to my thumb and ring finger.  I really hated the look of these crackle polishes when they were popular years ago but now I'm quite liking them as an accent!

As nail art is part of the course I've been using this as an excuse to dig through my old products and pick up a few new bits and pieces.  One of the new things I picked up recently was cuticle tattoos.  I know these have been around for a while but I've not had the chance to try them before and I thought this would work nicely to add the finishing touch to my ring fingers.  I'm liking the idea of extending the design beyond the nail and it's something I'll be experimenting with more in the future.

What do you think of cuticle tattoos?  Tacky or something you would use?