Hello there! I have been tossing around the idea of changing my nail shape, and a couple days ago I decided to give it the GREEN LIGHT!
Yep, I've gone ALMOND! or ALMOND-ESQUE, using Illamasqua. I researched the best way to alter the natural nail shape and I decided to file them ONLY (instead of using clippers), using a cardboard file first, and then finishing them off with a crystal file.
I used Illamasqua "Scorn", "Speckle" and some added jewels. Let me know what you think!
Illamasqua "Scorn" and "Speckle", 2 coats each with top coat
"Speckle" is from Illamasqua's Imperfection Collection of 2013. It came in mint green, light blue, pink and tan. I love the lilac and after 2 coats, it was perfectly opaque and what's even better is that it dries smooth. Oh yeah, I love a smooth drying glitter.
For the accent finger, I used "Scorn". "Scorn" is a black polish that dries with a smooth rubber finish. It's very cool, but because I wanted my manicure to last, I used my usual top coat routine to protect the nail and the added jewels. Sooo no cool rubber effect :(
After I was done, I added a matte top coat (avoiding the jewels) to the entire nail.
Since my nails naturally curl as they get longer, I decided that maybe "almond" is the best shape for me.
Before....
After...
The difference is subtle for now. Maybe this weekend I will take the time to narrow the tip of the nail, a bit more.
After three days I can say that I LOVE my new almond nail shape...what do you think? :) <3 p="">
Keep It Sweet!
Yep, I've gone ALMOND! or ALMOND-ESQUE, using Illamasqua. I researched the best way to alter the natural nail shape and I decided to file them ONLY (instead of using clippers), using a cardboard file first, and then finishing them off with a crystal file.
I used Illamasqua "Scorn", "Speckle" and some added jewels. Let me know what you think!
Illamasqua "Scorn" and "Speckle", 2 coats each with top coat
"Speckle" is from Illamasqua's Imperfection Collection of 2013. It came in mint green, light blue, pink and tan. I love the lilac and after 2 coats, it was perfectly opaque and what's even better is that it dries smooth. Oh yeah, I love a smooth drying glitter.
For the accent finger, I used "Scorn". "Scorn" is a black polish that dries with a smooth rubber finish. It's very cool, but because I wanted my manicure to last, I used my usual top coat routine to protect the nail and the added jewels. Sooo no cool rubber effect :(
After I was done, I added a matte top coat (avoiding the jewels) to the entire nail.
Before....
After...
The difference is subtle for now. Maybe this weekend I will take the time to narrow the tip of the nail, a bit more.
After three days I can say that I LOVE my new almond nail shape...what do you think? :) <3 p="">
Keep It Sweet!
6 comments:
The difference IS subtle, but I think almond suits you!
Yeah I like the almond shape too. Very pretty and elegant!
This is a good combo - liking the two Illamasquas :-D
Love the new shape, it really suits you!
this new nail shape looks much better on you! <3
Thank You, I think the new shape is a KEEPER! :)
I like the new shape!!
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