Tiger Nail Art

My mum bought me back a Pet pillow of a Tiger from Australia, so this gave me some inspiration for my nails. Spent a while on this mixing colours and so on. I used nail polishes with Black and White Acrylic paint, reason I only use these two paints is so I can mix them in with my polishes so they last longer while I am using them.

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My Materials

I was meant to post this awhile back but never got round to it. I hope this helps those who starting out in Nails and nail art.

I use many topcoats, more than whats shown in photograph but Id thought I would show the ones I mainly use. Seche Vite is used is for my nail art since it dries a lot faster than most topcoats and does not smudge my nail art. Others I use if just for a plain manicure. Topcoat and Basecoat are both important if you want your nail art to last and look good.

Nail polish removers are something you will probably need lots of as well as cotton pads. I usually go for non acetone nail polish remover, I use this because it does not dry out my cuticles and makes them feel really soft after using it. I DO NOT use pure Acetone on my nails, this is only for when I find it difficult removing black or dark colours from my cuticles (some normal nail polish removers I find struggle with this). 

These are a few Nail art pens and glitters that I used. Pens were purchased from Models Own and Barrym. These are both very high quality pens, go for good as your guarantee good results with them. Glitters I purchased from ebay.co.uk.

These are a few Nail care treatments I use. Firstly I use my Sally Hansen Instant cuticle remover that I bought from ebay.co.uk, I love this product, it really helps remove cuticle skin leaving them healthy and attractive for my photos. Hand Cream by Nivea which I recommend you trying/using, it makes your nails so much stronger and also helps with cuticles. Cuticle pusher to keep those cuticle tidy (I also use this when using instant cuticle remover). I sometimes use cuticle nippers if any lose skin (not everyone goes for this option) and lastly Nail strengthener to prevent your nails from breaking . 

Nail brushes and nail art dotting tools are a must have if your thinking of doing nail art. I purchased both from  here and here. Both are very helpful but remember keep your brushes clean.

Robin Nail Art

Yikes! didn't know it was Tuesday I last posted, that's bad. Sorry guys! Had a very busy week and crazy start to the weekend already. Any how I hope you like this. :) Took me ages but I like them.

Sally Hansen and Beauty uk

Has everyone enjoyed the lovely sunny weather here in the uk? I sure have. I have had a crazy weekend, out drinking way too much. I am on a polish ban but I still keep buying loads, this beauty uk and sally Hansen ones are new.

Vintage Roses and Butterfly

I was inspired by my new bed cover set which I love, it is very vintage looking. I really like this nail art design, for one I am very happy with it. I don't even want to take them off lol.

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Happy Hands - Motherboy

I decided to use my lisas-nails.co.uk domain for my blog since I barely update my site anyway, I am always on here. This nail polish I am about to show you I bought from a girl on a facebook page All Things Nails.
Check out the page on facebook, your love it.

Neon sun and butterflies

You will need your sun glasses for this, they are damn bright lol. My camera makes things super vibrant anyway. I use some crappy stencils for this which lasted only a few times before they ripped. All the neon colours are by LA Colors. I am still trying to work on my light consistency as every picture I post seems to be different. :(

Cupcake nails - confetti

I hope everyone in the uk is enjoying the sun while it lasts. I was out in the sun all day as well as trying to take pictures of this glitter polish, so damn hard without getting glare. It came free with two others in the Top of the pops magazine. The polish is over another colour by Mua called Amaretto crush.

Jelly sandwich technique

I found this idea on thesequinednail so I thought why not give it a try. I use Barry M - Blue Moon and Technic - Carnival. I really like this technique. Have you tried it?

w7 - Lava Flow SWATCH

Another polish from the w7 summer collection (last year). This is such a pretty polish and so cheap, quality is amazing. I bought them from nailpolishdirect.co.uk came within a day or two with free UK delivery. I am most certainty ordering of that website again.

Cartoon nail art

I saw this tutorial by cutepolish, trying to keep them black outlines is a nightmare lol. I like the outcome though, not bad for first try. :)

Barry M - Gold Mine Glitter

I really fancied a new glitter nail polish, as I am still searching for that Revlon nail polish here. I have searched in several boots stores and no luck :( has anyone seen this? 

My nice long nails didn't last, middle one snapped as I was trying to pull my dog away from running in the road. 

DIY Sequin glitter nail polish

One day I will do a tutorial on how to make this nail polish. I am super excited for the Barry M sequin ones to come out like this. I was bored on a Saturday and made this for now. I love it.