Category : Nail Polish/Care

Overlacquer, Earthly Harmony, Imperial Flower, Ming Blue, Jade Dragon, Concubine, Rain of Flowers. Yay, new nail shades for Autumn! But before I dash out and part with my money I will ponder over which I actually want. No Amy, you don’t need them all! I read that Jin Soon’s inspiration...

The idea of a drawing on a French tip with a marker is very enticing. I am useless with my left hand so when attempting a French polish I end up with one perfect hand and one that looks like it was applied by a 5 year old! When this pen arrived I settled down for some nail pampering. It took me about...

I bought Sally Hansen Double Duty a month ago in Boots and have used it consistently ever since. Let me start off by saying that I am usually a bit lazy when it comes to base and top coats. To be honest I’m lucky if my nail polish dries without a dint of some sort. I’m very fidgety and...

Among the many fabulous Birthday presents I was showered with last week, was the Rio Complete Nail Art kit.  I had yet to venture down the nail art route, to be honest I wasn’t sure what my thoughts were on the whole nail art phenomenon. I have since decided that I find a delicate ornate detailing...

I’m back to share some goodies that arrived from Eyeko last week, as promised. I was very late to the Eyeko party. So many YouTubers and bloggers rave about their range so I’m chuffed to have the opportunity to try their products. Here is what I received and my initial impressions: L...

If you follow me on Twitter then you have probably already heard me blathering on about this nail polish. Well, here’s some more blathering, and a swatch. Forgive me, it’s just too pretty not to have a mention on my blog. It’s Tea Rose polish by Eyeko. Now it’s no secret...

I use to be a serial nail nibbler. It was once suggested that it was the perfectionist in me that led me to ‘even out’ any jagged or uneven nails. This could be true but I was too young to know what a nail file was. I have kicked the habit in the last few years, after many failed attempts. Here...

I have been loving pastel nails, like most of you, over the past few months. However I have just come across a polish that has destroyed my faith in this trend. Enter Collection 2o00 Mint Mojo It looks like a palm green. It was easy to apply, cheap (€2.49), two coats were enough for perfect coverage...

I love watching seasonal nail polish videos so here is my tuppence worth. What nail polishes will you be wearing for Summer?

Collection 2000 Maxiflex large nail  polishes are on offer in Boots (buy 2 for €6). So of course whilst picking up a prescription I needed to get some. I have tried some of their smaller nail polishes and although I loved the colour range I wasn’t overly impressed with the consistency. I assumed...

I pay a lot of attention to nail care but I often forget the importance of looking after the nail bed. Using particular essential oils on on the nail bed stimulates growth and encourages strong nails. Here is a synergistic blend of oils I have been using  to strengthen my nails. I have already...

This was one of those nail polishes I bought just because of the name. How ridiculous is that?! It’s called Sophisticated Chic by Catrice. I found it last week in my local chemist for €1.49, a friggin’ bargain! The name was enough for me. Maybe on some level the company knew I would buy...