It's amazing how something so simple, quick and easy can transform a manicure into a work of art.
Create a manicure at home just as good as one you'd get done at Salon with these awesome Born Pretty nail art accessories.
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GOLD AND SILVER CIRCULAR NAIL STUDS
This Sectioned wheel contains 400 pieces of 6 different sized flat based gold and silver rounded studs.
These studs are three-dimensional, very round and spherical, more than any other studs i have ever used. What's really good about these is that they are plastic so they are very light-weight and they are also flat based so they can actually stick properly onto the nail.
The lightweight nail studs can be adhered to the nail simply by applying a dab of topcoat or nail glue to the nail, then carefully applying the stud to the chosen spot. I find that sealing the whole nail with a coat of clear topcoat also assists in the wear time and longevity of the manicure and keeps the studs stuck on.
You may also be able to adhere the stud to the nail while the base nail polish colour is still quite wet, the stud will then stick in place when the nail polish base dries.
*Using nail glue to adhere the stud will ensure that the stud sticks to the nail for a longer period of time than it would with topcoat, however I personally use topcoat (more specifically an old topcoat that has become quite thick) to stick the stud onto the nail and have no issues with this - the stud will usually remain adhered to my nail for about four-five days, provided i add a coat of topcoat over the stud and whole manicure and don't pick it off.
The six different sized studs in both silver and gold provide an easy and fun way to bling up any manicure with endless placement opportunities.
Find these studs here: http://www.bornprettystore.com/400pcsbox-newly-gold-silver-round-flat-back-acrylic-nail-decoration-selling-wheel-p-17227.html - product ID: #17227
BLACK NAIL ART PEN
I'm really not the best when it comes to using a nail stripper or brush, so this nail art pen makes nail art so much easier. The fine tip of the pen also makes it easy to control and draw precise lines - awesome!
I tried the black nail art pen and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of it.
The ink is extremely fast drying and has a nice formula (not too runny or too thick).
If you feel the pen is not releasing enough ink, a quick shake of the pen and light pressure when drawing should correct the ink flow.
*TIPS:
- Don't use too much pressure when drawing with the pen - i accidentally did and it resulted in a small puddle of black ink on my finger!
- Make sure your base nail colour is completely dry and topcoated before using the nail art pen to avoid the pen picking up the base colour and making a mess.
When attempting any kind of nail art i hate it when i make a mistake and try to fix it and just make everything worse. Well with this nail art pen it is seriously mistake-proof which is awesome! It's surprisingly so easy to remove if you make a mistake. If you do make a mistake with a design created with the nail art pen you can simply wet a cue-tip with water (provided the ink from the pen is still semi wet) or nail polish remover, rub it gently over the mistake and viola the mistake is wiped away and you can start again!
These nail art pens are available in 16 colours - in literally every colour you could imagine.
I am definitely planning to purchase one in every colour. Love them!
Find this nail art pen here: http://www.bornprettystore.com/sell-fast-nail-quick-drawing-paint-polish-pens-p-17645.html (colour #2) - product ID: #17645
MATTE NEON GLITTER
I'm a sucker for anything neon so there was no doubt that i would love these.
These awesome circular glitters come in a neon colour mix of pink, purple, yellow, green, blue, orange and coral and mixed in two different sizes. The glitters are matte which also gives them a nice unique touch.
The glitters are nice and thin so they are quite easy to work with and stick to the nail.
The glitter can be stuck to the nail easily while the base nail polish colour is still wet or by using a coat of topcoat, then placing the glitter on (while the topcoat is wet). Seal in the glitter by applying a coat of clear topcoat over the nail.
This glitter is super easy to use and perfect for individual glitter placement.
Manicure possibilities are endless with these glitters, you could really do anything with them to add a pop of colour to any manicure.
*Manicure ideas: place the glitters randomly all over the nail (like i did), add them to a nail art design you've created or even create a glitter gradient.
Find these glitters here: http://www.bornprettystore.com/mixed-nail-glitter-decoration-colorful-mini-round-thin-paillette-design-p-15085.html - product ID: #15085
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Born Pretty have got you covered for all your nail art desires and needs.
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Disclaimer: The products mentioned were kindly sent to me from the Born Pretty Store for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own based on trial through manicures and nail art i have created.
Thanks for taking the time to read this
Have a great day
Doni xx
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