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Seafoam Green Waves with Pearl AccentsSeafoam green sits between mint, aqua and soft jade, giving a manicure that feels fresh without looking unfinished. Creating a seafoam green manicure with wave…
China Glaze Dandy Lyin' Swatch And ReviewChina Glaze Dandy Lyin’ is a soft periwinkle creme from the brand’s colourful catalogue of classic nail polishes. The shade sits between powder blue and pale…
How to place studs and crystals without nail art tweezersRhodium-plated studs and faceted crystals create tiny points of light, but their shine is easily spoiled by fingerprints, excess glue or a crooked first…
Nail art experiment: crumpled paper baggie stone textureNail art experiments come in waves on the blog, and the crumpled paper baggie stone technique is one I have been itching to revisit since I first spotted a…
Emily de Molly Neverending Story: Teal Polish with Red ShimmerSome nail polishes are easy to describe but difficult to forget. Emily de Molly Neverending Story belongs to that group: a deep teal lacquer with a warm red…
Moonlight Sonata against Glitterally YoursTwo polishes have been sitting side by side in my Helmer for a while now, both deserving of more than a one-line mention in an archive post. One is a moody…
Magnetic Polish Over a Matte Base for a Velvet FinishA velvet manicure combines the soft, light-scattering look of a matte colour with the shifting flash of magnetic nail polish. The result is richer than a…
The Best Nail Art Stamping Kits for Beginners Under $30Stamping is one of the quickest ways to create detailed nail art without needing a steady freehand brush. A metal plate, stamping polish, scraper and image…
China Glaze Papaya Punch: A Juicy Coral Creme ReviewChina Glaze Papaya Punch is the sort of polish that brings instant colour to a manicure. Its bright papaya-orange base has enough coral warmth to feel…
Metallic Stripes With Gold Foil Tape On A Nude BaseMetallic stripes over a nude base create a manicure that feels polished without becoming overly formal. The neutral background keeps the design wearable, while…