I’ve been hearing a lot about Marie Nails in the Los Angeles area and their use of CalGel nails with designs.
I had to move my stuff into storage and my nails took a HARD beating. Called and went to a few of the Marie Nails salons with NO luck on getting an appointment. I did go on a waiting list and BAM, got in.
I am going to be out of town for a while, so I wanted a gradient neutral nail with the ability to not have a noticeable grow out since It might be a month before I can go back.
Katie at the Harper location fixed me up well with a glittery job. I LOVE IT.
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I’m pretty sure a lot of people have done this before! I used small paintbrushes on this (this was two years ago, and there weren’t any pens yet from where I come from).
A little something I did for UN day back in 2008 (along with 9 other flags which were easier to paint). Guess where I’m from? :3
It’s quite messy, though it’s relatively easy to do. I used a small paintbrush for the sun and the stars.
For some reason I had a really hard time taking a pic of my nails.
So, to clarify, I used a bright orange creme color as the base. A stroke of a slightly iridescent fuchsia. Last a gold pen for the dots.
I wanted bright colors again for summer and this has sort of a South Asian feel to it.
I tried Sephora’s top coat and it’s super shiny!
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I just did my first nail design. I would appreciate if you would post it. :) :) But the question is, where do I send the picture??? Can I email it someway?
Absolutely! Just go to: http://themtipsandtoes.tumblr.com/submit and I will approve once you submit a photo :)
I’m currently into China Glaze nail polish. I’m a newb when it comes to nails, so for the brush and the money, I think it is good.
This green is called Paper Chase. I also bought Sally Hansen Nail Art pen in black to do the random polka dots. I wanted to do something more intricate. but I discovered I’m not THAT ambidextrous.
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Calling all submissions!
Sharing is caring and I am now opening up posts to all of the lovely friends and followers of Them Tips & Toes. If you decide to post pics of nails that are either DIY or done at a salon, I encourage you to please add a few words about your process and/or feedback so that others can share more from your experience.
I look forward to your posts :) xo, CB
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Just some fun experimenting to bring in the first day of Summer. I still have to work on it, but I love the pink/orange combo.
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