Back to Black

I love black polish and the shine you get on Nubar Gelicure's 'Black' is fantastic. In my opinion it's a great look for any time of the year regardless of how long or short your nails are.

Gelicure 'Black' Soak-off Gel Polish

Nubar Gelicure 'Black' Soak-off Gel Polish

Off with the bling...

...and on with something a bit more dramatic. This is called 'Vampire Red' and is a really rich dark blood-like colour. It can be made to look even darker with a layer of Gelicure 'Black' underneath or a layer of Gelicure 'Electric Touch' over the top can give it a pinkish shimmer. It looks great with a bit of glitter polish like Gelicure 'Silver Waterfall' over the top too.

Nubar Gelicure 'Vampire Red'

Before & After

Went out for a meal last night and noticed that my son's fiancee's nails were still looking pretty good after two and a half weeks. I used Gelicure 'Purple Power' and added some Swarovski Crystals on 25th July for their Engagement party the next day. I am very pleased with how they have lasted, especially as she has been working and horseriding. Obviously they will need redoing again in a week or so before the nail growth begins to look too excessive.

Nails on 25th July after having Nubar Gelicure Soak-off Gel Polish applied

Nails after two and a half weeks. Still looking pretty good with no chips.

Healthy nails again

Since beginning my manicure course my poor nails have been put under enormous pressure to stay strong and healthy. Constant manicures and then acrylic tip and overlays and soak off gels being applied and then taken off at least a couple of times a week for the duration of the course took their toll. Thankfully they now seem to be growing again and not breaking off at the free edge and although they haven't got much length to them they seem to be strong.

As I seem to have done nothing but gel polish lately I thought I would use normal nail polish. The picture is of my right hand so it is not as good as I would have liked but I find it difficult applying polish on myself, especially with my left hand.

Colour Club 'Naughtycal Navy'