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Audrey_L

Asphyxia wrote: »

Audrey_L Where are you based? There's a Sallys Salon down near me in Kilkenny that sells China Glaze, OPI and some other brands. The China Glaze is priced under 7 quid which is pretty decent. Did you say you were a nail artist? If you bring your certs to them they will give you a trade card and you can get discounts on what you buy.

Well not a qualified one, i wish... But definitely would love to look at that store! Really wanna find china glaze for audrey haha:P i'll check out the one i have now found out is in dublin!!

Audrey_L

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Audrey_L, Do you have a Sally Salon Services anywhere near you? I've seen China Glaze there before.

I now know there is and will head there soon! Excited to see what they have:D

Audrey_L

squeakyduck wrote: »

There is a Sally's on drury street in Dublin Audrey....! they have a decent array of colours and some nice little gift sets!

Ohh i'll be heading there on next day off work!! Too exciting, hope they have the polish i want Gift sets you say? looking forward to checking it out~

musical.x

hey all
i was doing some swatchs this morning. i used three coats of varnish and still i could see my nail line :mad: fair enough my nails are long but their not talons by any means. how do ye stop your nail line from showing without having to apply like 5 coats?
i've finally got my nails to a nice length and cutting them would be a shame but i hate seeing the nail.looks so shabby
thanks

Asphyxia

musical.x wrote: »

hey all
i was doing some swatchs this morning. i used three coats of varnish and still i could see my nail line :mad: fair enough my nails are long but their not talons by any means. how do ye stop your nail line from showing without having to apply like 5 coats?
i've finally got my nails to a nice length and cutting them would be a shame but i hate seeing the nail.looks so shabby
thanks

I find using a base coat first helps this

lainey316

musical.x wrote: »

hey all
i was doing some swatchs this morning. i used three coats of varnish and still i could see my nail line :mad: fair enough my nails are long but their not talons by any means. how do ye stop your nail line from showing without having to apply like 5 coats?
i've finally got my nails to a nice length and cutting them would be a shame but i hate seeing the nail.looks so shabby
thanks

I think it depends on the polish - a decent polish with good coverage should be opaque in 2 coats really. I do find a slightly milky base coat helps with the less opaque polishes - I use Essie Protein base coat, which looks white in the bottle - it kind of evens out the nail. I have very white tips naturally and it helps disguise visible tips under a sheer pink.

musical.x

Asphyxia wrote: »

I find using a base coat first helps this

lainey316 wrote: »

I think it depends on the polish - a decent polish with good coverage should be opaque in 2 coats really. I do find a slightly milky base coat helps with the less opaque polishes - I use Essie Protein base coat, which looks white in the bottle - it kind of evens out the nail. I have very white tips naturally and it helps disguise visible tips under a sheer pink.

i use a clear one if thats any good. i tried using a white one but it was awkward trying to make sure it was totally concealed:p
i cant get essie where i live so i only really use cheaper brands for base coats. they do the same job and it ensures i can get food at college without worrying

Asphyxia

I find it works better when it an off white or nudish colour.

The colour I use is Trousseau - China Glaze from The Exceptionally Gifted collection. (I got it for Chirstmas) Now you don't have to use this brand but I'd suggest looking for this colour. It's got a cream finish but the formula isn't thick. I've seen maybelline doing similar polishes.

musical.x

took of essence gold rush today. i actualy quite liked it after a day or two! i will defo wear it again on a day when i dont feel like wearing something bold went back to wearing stargazer 114 for this week

Cherry Blossom Girl

Because a girl can never have too much sparkle! It's kinda hard to see in the photo but they are super glittery and sparkly

Catrice no. 300 - Be My Millionaire with China Glaze Polar Ice glitter polish and Seche Vite Fast Dry top coat. I heart sparkle! :cool:

dudara

Going to wear one of my all time favourites today - Chanel's Black Pearl

(photo taken from Temptalia blog)

Asphyxia

I won a lovely little French Manicure set last night in a goodie bag I haven't done my nail neutral in so long I might do them today

Vero

dark blue rocks
http://bibasbeautycorner.blogspot.com/2010/10/notd-just-rock-it-hottie.html

stargirl.gra

dudara wrote: »

Going to wear one of my all time favourites today - Chanel's Black Pearl

This is the second chanel polish i've seen this weekend and I'm impressed. They're so rich looking. Love this shade here.

And can I just say Asphixia you are a bad influence :P when I saw the canes you bought I just had to purchase some myself. I have some cane flowers on my nails at the mo but I got much better value online! love this group:D

dudara

stargirl.gra wrote:

This is the second chanel polish i've seen this weekend and I'm impressed. They're so rich looking. Love this shade here.

Sometimes the Chanel shades are copied quite well by Catrice, or some of the other cheaper brands. But sometimes, they're unique and no one really makes a good cheap version. Black Pearl is one of those shades - I've never seen a comparable cheap version.

Orlee

My new favourtie blog ... www.thepolishaholic.com

Loving the OPI Muppet Themed Collection .... so very shiny and sparkly

Image from PolishAholic ...


WANT so very much!

Asphyxia

Whoa! Your picture is HUGE!!

Yes I was reading about that a few months ago, it's hitting the US in November as far as I know but not sure over here yet.

Need to get me some

Seren_

^ OPI sure love their sparkly polish! :P

I just ordered these from ASOS - Nails Inc Cashmere Collection:


They'll be my first ever Nails Inc polishes! Love the colours - which is a bit odd; I'm usually a brights girl ^__^

Orlee

Asphyxia wrote: »

Whoa! Your picture is HUGE!!

Yes I was reading about that a few months ago, it's hitting the US in November as far as I know but not sure over here yet.

Need to get me some

I know ... tried to resize asap!

musical.x

Your Text Here wrote: »

^ OPI sure love their sparkly polish! :P

I just ordered these from ASOS - Nails Inc Cashmere Collection:


They'll be my first ever Nails Inc polishes! Love the colours - which is a bit odd; I'm usually a brights girl ^__^

oh lord i want them now :rolleyes: kind of dear in fairness! but i might throw a few bob on the 3v card and see what happens

Twee.

Barry M in Indigo.

Finally getting paid this week, I'm gonna get loads of new polishes, and definitely some matte top coat. Honestly, I'm pretty excited :pac:

Asphyxia

Gorgeous colour Twee I'm loving Barry M polishes!!

I've put myself on a polish ban for now, I want to save up for certain collection that's coming out in a few weeks.

Going to try my hand at some nail art in a while.

The Lovely Muffin

Can anyone recommend a good matte top coat?

I saw this OPI one on ASOS but I refuse to pay £18 for it.

girl_friday

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good matte top coat?

I use the Rimmel one and find it good.

Seren_

musical.x wrote: »

oh lord i want them now :rolleyes: kind of dear in fairness! but i might throw a few bob on the 3v card and see what happens

They were €20 on ASOS, so I kept telling myself that it works out at a fiver each so it's cheap :P Free delivery as well!

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good matte top coat?

I saw this OPI one on ASOS but I refuse to pay £18 for it.

I find the Essence matte top coat pretty good! Also I think I saw that OPI one in Boots, but I can't remember the price. I can check for you tomorrow if you like?

Orlee

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good matte top coat?

I saw this OPI one on ASOS but I refuse to pay £18 for it.

The Essence one works a treat and is on €2.50 I think

Valentina

Purple_Bobbin wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good matte top coat?

I saw this OPI one on ASOS but I refuse to pay £18 for it.

I use the Rimmel one, got it on asos.com for about €5. I've posted it here a couple of times and I think it's great

The Lovely Muffin

Thanks a million guys.

Your Text Here wrote: »

I find the Essence matte top coat pretty good! Also I think I saw that OPI one in Boots, but I can't remember the price. I can check for you tomorrow if you like?

I'd be great if you could check the OPI in Boots for me.

Thanks again guys, appreciate all the help!

lil-ms-vodka

Shocking Pink!!
Sorry for poor quality pic too lazy to get proper camera

stargirl.gra

Anyone got any pictures of the matte top coat on? I saw the O.P.I one in salon services this week and remember thinking twas quite dear. Must go back and have a look.