Hi everyone,
Recently I have become addicted to Pinterest again and can easily spend a good hour or two on there, even after telling myself I'll just have a quick browse! One thing I particularly love looking at is nail art and different nail designs which inspired me to try something new.
I have acrylic nails and have done for years but always opted for either a square or oval look. This time I decided to have them a little more pointy, but not so pointy that I could do some damage with them! I know this may not be everyone's cup of tea but for me I really like the change and going for something different to my usual look.
Please excuse my dry hands and cuticles, they have been terrible recently! |
When I was getting them done I took along this pink nail polish which I received in a set from Marks and Spencer for Christmas and asked the nail technician to paint my nails in it. I absolutely love the colour which is a really pretty pink / coral shade and I can see that I will wear it so much, especially in spring and summer. I also decided I wanted some glitter so the nail technician added this effect around the bottom of my nails. I have recreated this look myself at home and it's so easy to do. If you can use gel I have found it to be slightly easier but you can create the same look with polish. Simply dip the brush from a clear gel or polish into the glitter, dab it along the bottom of the nail and then brush it upwards to create an ombre effect ... easy!
I wish I was better at nail art myself but it's something I would like to practice in 2017. I just need to have a little more patience with it as I easily get frustrated when it doesn't look like I want it to!
Do you like using nail art to create different looks? Which are your favourite nail polishes?
Thanks for reading,
Hannah xx
I love pink nails! They looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGemma x
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Pink nails are definitely my favourite and I always love a bit of glitter too :) x
DeleteI'm not sure I'm a fan of the pointy nails, but I do love the pink and sparkle! (I'm always slow picking up trends like this, I'm sure that in a few months I'll be on the pointy nail bandwagon, lol)
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I do love the look of pointy nails but from a practical point of view they can be tricky, I have already put holes in two t-shirts! x
DeleteJust painted mine blue!
ReplyDeleteLove the pink one!
Dora xx
www.BangsBang.com
I don't wear blue as often as I should as I'm always drawn to pinks and reds. Maybe I should try a blue shade next :) x
DeleteI love the pink, will look fabulous as a Summer shade too. I'm pretty useless at painting my nails but do love having them done. I painted mine a rose gold with gold sparkles over the weekend and so glad I did, it does make a difference.
ReplyDeleteYour nails look great 😊
Jaz xoxo
http://www.thelifeofasocialbutterfly.co.uk
I do love this pink shade and I didn't really have anything else like it in my collection. Ooh I love the sound of the rose gold and glitter, that is something I can maybe try next as I actually got a rose gold polish recently :) x
DeleteI don't even bother with nail art. I get more polish on skin than actual nails. I'm also someone whose always been a square shaped lover. Though I do love the pointed look.
ReplyDeleteSxx
www.daringcoco.com
I do love square nails too and tend to swap between square, oval and now pointy just depending on what I feel like :) that's one good thing about acrylic nails, you can change it up whenever you like! x
DeleteOoo! I had no idea that you've had acrylic nails for years, Hannah and as you know, I've long admired your nails. LOL! Can you do a post on how you get yours done and if it's as damaging as everyone made it out to be? I am tempted to try but am afraid I destroy my nail bed? Would appreciate a post on how you care for your nails after removing them too and maybe the pros and cons?
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Aw sorry Shireen, I thought you knew they are acrylic, I wish I could get my natural nails looking the same! I do paint them and things a lot myself but most of the time the shape is down to the acyrlic. I can definitely do a post sharing my experience and how I get them done etc. I will get it up for you soon and try and answer any questions :) x
DeleteIt's definitely something that takes practice and you have to make sure you don't have a sudden urge to pee after you paint them! Lol. Love the nails!
ReplyDeleteI have joined the blogging world once again (it feels so good to be back) and it's nice to see how amazing your page looks! Congrats!
-iamperlita
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Haha that's true, you don't want to spend all that time doing your nail art and then go and smudge them! Welcome back to blogging, I will head over and take a look at your page :) x
DeleteLol. You are too sweet! I just saw your lovely comment on my post, so thank you. :)
DeleteI hope you have a lovely week.
-PerlaGiselle
Oh very cute nails design~
ReplyDeletexx
www.sakuranko.com
Thank you :) x
DeleteI love nail art. I always love adding a bit of sparkle in my ring fingernail.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Vanessa x | www.springlilies.com
I love doing this too :) there's always room for a bit of sparkle! x
DeleteWhat a pretty and beautiful manicure. I love the pink colour so much, but to be honest, when it comes to nailart, I am rubbish at it, haha. I usually oopt for square nails because I use my hands quite a lot, cooking, baking, decorating, etc. <3 This is lovely, Hannah! /Madison
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Aw thank you, I'm glad you like it :) I have to say the pointy manicure isn't the most practical but I do love it x
DeleteThe color is very pretty and I love the nail art, very pretty. I have always admire nail art but have never actually done it myself. I need to really do my nails more...haha
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I need to practice my nail art as well as it's definitely not my strong point! I love the looks that you can create though so it's something I'd let to get more into. x
DeleteWhoa, gorgeous nails! Love the sparkle!!! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
ReplyDeleteThank you :) x
DeleteSuch beautiful nails! I'd be useless at doing this so neat x
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I know, I'm not the best when it comes to nail art, you definitely need a steady hand! x
DeleteI'm all about stepping outside my comfort zone and exploring different looks and trends, so I admire the fact that you did that with your nail design! I love the pointed look with lighter polishes especially and this pink is such a pretty shade and looks wonderful with the glitter effect. Thanks for sharing, girlie, and I hope you're having a wonderful start to your week so far!
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Jalisa
www.thestylecontour.com
I totally agree, it's great to step out of your comfort zone from time to time and try something new :) I have enjoyed trying the pointy nails look and I'm tempted to try ballet shaped nails next! Hope you're having a great week too x
DeleteI've been wanting to try the pointy manicure for a while- these look so fun!
ReplyDelete-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I'd say go for it! :) I've really liked having my pointy nails haha x
DeleteI adore Pinterest! But I love your nails and what great nail varnish, fab colours. Great blog, please stop by mine some time :-).
ReplyDeleteLove this! It is okay to take a break and think of 'me' time, we often try to please everyone, when we really such care about our stress levels and just take a step back. Great blog, please stop by mine some time :-).
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Thank you :) x
DeletePinterest is just perfect! Adore this nails!!!
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Mónica Sors
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Pinterest is amazing for getting inspiration and new ideas :) I can waste many hours browsing through everything! x
DeleteOoh, such a pretty and playful shade of pink, and I actually really like this pointed shape - it's gorgeously dangerous haha!
ReplyDeleteGabrielle | A Glass Of Ice x
Haha they do make me feel like I am bringing my feisty side out! x
DeleteI love those colors! I've never done that shape of nails---it'd be fun to try!
ReplyDeleteI really like this colour too, I can tell it's going to be one I wear a lot during spring and summer :) x
DeleteYour nails look lovely, I like the touch of glitter too! I'm so lazy, I plan to put nail polish on the weekend but I always forget, and then I can't be bothered during the week! xx
ReplyDeleteVelvet Blush
It can be time consuming and a bit of a faff doing your nails or taking time to go and get them done. I think that's why I have been using gel a lot recently as I know it will last! x
DeleteYay for pointy nails! I have to admit that this is always my shape of choice when I get acrylics, but Jake calls them talons :P hahaha!! This Marks and Spencers shade is so pretty hun- it's like the love child of pink and coral. Also- the glitter looks magic. I might have to try this myself with clear polish like you suggested :)
ReplyDeleteRachel xx
http://www.thedailyluxe.net
Haha I'm not sure my boyfriend is that keen on the pointy shape to be honest but it's not him that's wearing them I guess! I love this colour of nail polish and think it's just so pretty :) I will probably be wearing it non-stop during spring and summer x
DeleteI love all here - glitter, pink nail polishes, M & S :) Your nails look great, I didn't see any dry cuticules, just the beauty of the nail polishes! I am very much into discovering new ideas for nails and yours is very good! Hope you have a very nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteDenisesPlanet.com
Aw thank you :) I'm so glad you like them. If you ask me you can't beat pink especially when there is a bit of glitter thrown in too! x
DeleteI really like nail art but because of work I can't have my nails done. I love how a glitter ombre can look. thanks for sharing that tip! I haven't done my nails is so long! the last time I did, I made a flower and swirl design but I haven't tried a glitter ombre yet
ReplyDelete~Andrea Tiffany~
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I bet the flower swirl design was lovely :) It's a shame you can't have your nails done because of work but you can always try it on your toes! x
DeleteHow pretty! Glitter and pink... right up my street! Ill have to have a look into this!
ReplyDeleteDarriyan xo
www.darriyancateland.co.uk
I love pink and glitter so this was always going to be a winning combination for me :) x
DeleteThe pop of glitter is so cute!
ReplyDeleteAleeha xXx
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Thank you :) x
DeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week-end!
Gil Zetbase
Thank you :) I hope you have a lovely weekend too x
DeleteThis is so pretty! I absolutely love the nails xx
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Thank you so much :) x
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