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Saturday 2 February 2013

Easy French Manicure

So for my first post ever, I decided that I would start off with something easy and simple and what's more perfect than to begin with the french manicure! This is something that that can be worn on all occasions and leaves your nails feeling ever so clean and smart. So, lets begin....
I used Beauty UK's French Manicure Set which is available from http://www.beautyukcosmetics.com/products/nails/french-manicure-pack. I love using this because it provides you with 3 great colours which are a good quality without it being expensive at all. Contains:
1) Clear base/top coat
2) Pink colour
3) White tip colour
Making sure your nails have been filed and prepped, apply the clear base coat.
Most sets include nail guide stickers, but this one doesn't so you can purchase them for a small price at most nail salons or drugstores. You simply peel off a strip and stick it your nail where you would like the white tip to start, like so:
application of nail guide
nail sticker guides
Once the sticker is in place, take the white tip and apply this carefully. Wait for it to dry a bit and then peel the sticker off or you will smudge the nail polish while taking the guide off. You should be left with a neat white tip. Any imperfections can be cleared up with a q-tip dipped in remover.
Then, apply the pink nail polish all over the nail. This makes the nail look more healthy and softens the bright white tip a little to a more natural look. Allow this to dry and then finish off with the clear top coat. This will help seal the nail together. Repeat this on all fingernails on both hands. For a more glam look, you can also add rhinestones in the top corner or elegant floral tattoos. Remember to take your time and enjoy as it is actually very relaxing!
Noshin ♥
The finished look!