Thursday 16 June 2011

Shellac is my new best friend

I have worn acrylic nail extensions for as long as I can remember (it must be a good 9 years now). I think nails are important and say a lot about a person. I certainly feel a lot more professional and groomed when my nails are perfect and sporting the latest colours. Recently however, I have had an about-turn in terms of the way I want my nails to look. I have started to prefer the shorter, squoval look - more natural and smarter looking too I think. I guess working in a secondary school, I have grown tired of the look of mega long talons with super sharp edges (the kids adore these!) and I guess also, as we get older our tastes change.


So, I took the brave step of having my fake nails removed. Deep breath, breaking out into a sweat, gulp! I then researched nail artists in my area and found a fabulous local lady who specialises in all kinds of new techniques over from the US, in particular Minx and Shellac. I have since had Minx on my toes and Shellac on my nails. And I am converted, one hundred and ten per cent! The Minx on the toes (a foil that comes in a gazillion designs, melted with heat and applied to the toes, lasts at least a month on feet) is so special looking and has earned me many admiring glances and comments. The design I chose literally looks like molten gold - so gorgeous on bronzed feet in the summer! The shellac on the fingernails applies like a polish but cures like a gel. It does not smudge or chip and lasts a full two weeks (when you need a replacement due to re-growth). This comes in many colours and of course the classic french mani. Today I had my colour changed over to a gorgeous warm red shade called 'Hollywood' (see photo).



If you haven't tried Minx or Shellac yet, give them a try - they may just change the way you do your nails forever!! xx

22 comments:

  1. I Love your blog... I can't belive you met Gok. amazing.

    I have written back to your comment on my blog if you fancy a look.

    Emma x.x.x

    emmadazzle.com

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  2. I know, I also bumped into Justin Lee Collins in the shoe department of Harrods a little while back, so weird, I guess London is the place for celeb spotting!! Thank you for your nice comments, I will defo be checking in regularly xx

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  3. Looooove the gold! Really have been eyeing shellac the last couple of times I've had my nails done. I think I may try it! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog and for following! Yup, following back :)

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  4. The Minx looks so cool! Your toes look like solid gold! ;) I have natural nails, too - I just feel it's healthier that way! My nails can breathe, haha!

    -j
    sorelle in style

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  5. Very cool post! I have been looking into Shellac for a while now, but I haven't jumped off the diving-board yet! Maybe now I will.

    xx

    http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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  6. Love the toe color!

    http://www.badjoan.blogspot.com

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  7. i like shorter nails too! they look more chic! thank u for your comment i am following u too!

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  8. thank you, I'm following you too! and I love your nail polish! I prefer short nails too ;)
    x

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  9. wow, that gold toe nails are so cool!!! thanks for comment and following, followed you back:))
    http://mystylebyjoandy.blogspot.com

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  10. Thanks for visiting my blog! ❤
    That nail polish looks AMAZING! (:

    http://thefashionlatte.blogspot.com

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  11. hiii!!! i love your blog! im definitely following! and that color on your toenails is sooo cool!

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  12. wow!!!!This is amazing!!!!!!love the toes!!!!!this gold is so stunning!thank you so much for your comment!im already a follower of you blog!kisses!nandia
    http://femmefatale-nandia.blogspot.com/

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  13. Followed back! thanks for stopping by my blog!
    http://wavesoverdawn.blogspot.com/
    nenu

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  14. love your polish colors!! especially the gold ones <3

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  15. WOw! love the shellac! Thanx for sharing!
    xoxo
    Eva

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  16. I have Minx in Gold in my drawer, waiting to be applied on the right occasion... Can't wait, coz they're so fab!!! LOVE YOUR BLOG too hun, im now a follower
    XXX

    www.tendancefeminine.blogspot.com

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  17. Thank you so much for visiting my blog, you blog is amazing I love your sense of style ;)

    keep more posts coming!!
    xoxoxo
    Erika
    ( www.erika-t.blogspot.com )

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  18. Thanks for all your lovely comments! xx

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  19. ahhhh I'm in love with your nails ! I want it !!!!
    Love

    http://thecityofclothes.blogspot.com

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  20. Hi there,
    First thank you for visiting and following me.
    I get what you call 'shellac' on my nails every once in a while and yes it is very cool. I am not sure if we have the jinx you got for your toes. I have to inquire but haven't heard it.
    Love that metallic gold. It looks amazing.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  21. That nail polish color looks so unreal! It looks like your nail were made of gold. I love it!

    Xoxo,
    http://beatricebalaj.blogspot.com/

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