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Post by gar on Jul 15, 2022 8:17:31 GMT
I’m giving mine a break from gel polish and I’m wearing Essie tinted strengthener. I’ve always been a strengthener snob and only used OPI Nail Envy but I must admit I’ve been impressed with this. I definitely saw an improvement after a few days.
So mine are sheer pale pink and the moment…what about you? 😊
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 15, 2022 8:56:57 GMT
Mid winter edition here 😫 and my nails are naked. I have a 50th to go to tomorrow night, so I was thinking of doing my nails. My last colour was bright Fuscia (on the left), so this time I want to go a bit softer. If I have enough Satin (white) left, I will probably do a pale ballerina pink with white tips, which I did last summer (on the right). Ballerina is usually a sheer pink, but I did several coats last time.  |
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Post by gar on Jul 15, 2022 9:28:51 GMT
Sorry I forgot it was winter for you guys! They both look lovely AussieMeg. What you described sounds really pretty. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 15, 2022 11:07:53 GMT
I cut mine off short and have been wearing translucent whites - currently a thin coat of Zoya Rose over a thin coat of Zoya Genesis. I’m keeping them short as I’m visiting with me new grandson’s family since his birth and helping care for him. And white because my son and I have been building and painting in the two year old’s ‘big boy bedroom’ to get it ready for him. Wonderful reasons to basically abandon my nail care temporarily!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 15, 2022 11:10:04 GMT
I appreciate the tip on the Essie strengthener. Mine get so brittle in our winter that it might help to use something like that.
And I love that look on the right Meg. Very pretty!
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Post by gar on Jul 15, 2022 11:41:58 GMT
I appreciate the tip on the Essie strengthener. Mine get so brittle in our winter that it might help to use something like that. You're welcome. It's called Treat, Love & Color  |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jul 15, 2022 11:53:02 GMT
I am going to cut mine short before my trip and put on a light pink (Blushing in Flushing, colorstreet strips).
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Jul 15, 2022 12:52:58 GMT
 Two Revel dip colors: Namaste and Caribe. I keep my nails in shape by putting strengthener on first then Diva nail guards then I dip. So when I need to take them off, all I need to use is cuticle oil and an orange stick. Then I have to use only a bit of nail polish remover at the end. I need to redo them this weekend and am leaning toward Revel Laguna and Splash. But I always think I'm going to go one way then end up doing something completely different. I tried an ombre look but that didn't pan out so I may try that again. |
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Post by tenacious on Jul 15, 2022 13:10:27 GMT
I recently started doing gels again. I stopped because I could NOT endure the grinding off of the gel and going to the salon every 2 weeks. But, I found a girl that does it out of her home, and she uses this new kind of gel that lasts me 4 weeks minimum, and she only grinds off the top layer, never down to my nails. I am finally able to wear nails again and I love it! I garden and cook a TON, so, it’s a testament to the product that I can wear them. Here is my mani from this week. Weird, I never take a pic, but, I did this week.  |
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Post by candygurl on Jul 15, 2022 13:20:51 GMT
I got dip nails done and got a pretty blue with the ring fingers as chrome accents. They used OPI chrome powder and scrubbed it in. It’s so cool in the sun!
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Post by vexedangel on Jul 15, 2022 13:21:53 GMT
I just painted mine yesterday! Holo Taco Bored Meeting creme with a gradient to I'm Live creme, topped with Flakie Holo Taco, and some accent nails in Gift Receipt frosted metals.  |
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Post by maryannscraps on Jul 15, 2022 13:54:33 GMT
I got dip this week with OPI Sugar Crush It. Can’t seem to link my photo from my phone, though.
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Post by SabrinaP on Jul 15, 2022 14:23:38 GMT
Mine are currently a pretty purple, Zoya Suri. Unfortunately I think I let it dry too long before top coating it because I had quite a bit of shrinkage. I will have to redo it. Here is what the polish looks like (not my nails!)  |
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Post by gar on Jul 15, 2022 14:34:48 GMT
Mine are currently a pretty purple, Zoya Suri. Unfortunately I think I let it dry too long before top coating it because I had quite a bit of shrinkage. I will have to redo it. Here is what the polish looks like (not my nails!) That’s lovely and vibrant! |
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Post by gar on Jul 15, 2022 14:38:02 GMT
How many of you are like me and very much see certain colours as being for certain seasons?
Such as…I never wear dark reds, purples etc in the summer. I know people do and it looks great on them but it feels wrong to me 😁 Likewise I don’t wear orange shades in winter, nor pinks, lilacs, yellows or any pastel shade.
The exception is a good true red which I will wear any time.
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Post by SabrinaP on Jul 15, 2022 15:10:28 GMT
How many of you are like me and very much see certain colours as being for certain seasons? Such as…I never wear dark reds, purples etc in the summer. I know people do and it looks great on them but it feels wrong to me 😁 Likewise I don’t wear orange shades in winter, nor pinks, lilacs, yellows or any pastel shade. The exception is a good true red which I will wear any time. I’m usually like that too, but I’m currently trying to weed out some of my 60 polishes. I have them all in a app. I’m randomly picking colors I haven’t worn in awhile to see if I still like them. I have already given about 20 away to my nieces. That’s why I need to redo this polish to see if the shrinkage was user error or is it just the polish. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 15, 2022 16:26:01 GMT
I tried Piggy Polish(non-toxic and odorless, but made for children, so the colors are a bit too bright). It doesn't stay on for more than a couple days, but it's healthy. So, I'm on a quest to find adult polish that is similar. Dh can't handle the smell of regular polish, so I can't wear my OPI colors. Does anyone use odorless polish? If so, what do you use?
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Post by tenacious on Jul 15, 2022 17:24:21 GMT
Oh, I totally match my polish to the season. Last month I had baby blue nails with 3 red/white/blue stars over a glitter on my ring finger for the 4th. It was so cute! I like my nails to make me happy. Kudos to you ladies that do your own! Prior to this system I was doing press ons and nail strips, and, I am definitely not as skilled as you guys. Can’t imagine doing my own gels. ETA: my 4th of July Nails. I guess I did take a picture :-D  |
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Post by Cupcake on Jul 15, 2022 17:24:23 GMT
 I have a Color Street combo on this week… Glitter Days Ahead and Nuclear Fuschian. |
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Post by tenacious on Jul 15, 2022 17:27:47 GMT
Cupcake-those are gorgeous!!
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Post by Gravity on Jul 15, 2022 17:54:21 GMT
How many of you are like me and very much see certain colours as being for certain seasons? Such as…I never wear dark reds, purples etc in the summer. I know people do and it looks great on them but it feels wrong to me 😁 Likewise I don’t wear orange shades in winter, nor pinks, lilacs, yellows or any pastel shade. The exception is a good true red which I will wear any time. I’m usually like that too, but I’m currently trying to weed out some of my 60 polishes. I have them all in a app. I’m randomly picking colors I haven’t worn in awhile to see if I still like them. I have already given about 20 away to my nieces. That’s why I need to redo this polish to see if the shrinkage was user error or is it just the polish. What app do you use? |
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Post by maryland on Jul 15, 2022 18:36:58 GMT
Mid winter edition here 😫 and my nails are naked. I have a 50th to go to tomorrow night, so I was thinking of doing my nails. My last colour was bright Fuscia (on the left), so this time I want to go a bit softer. If I have enough Satin (white) left, I will probably do a pale ballerina pink with white tips, which I did last summer (on the right). Ballerina is usually a sheer pink, but I did several coats last time. I dislike fall and winter so much, that my husband and I joke that we would love to live in Australia or NZ (he went to NZ a lot before pandemic for work) Oct.-May and live in US from May-Sept! We want summer all year!
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Post by maryland on Jul 15, 2022 18:42:22 GMT
How many of you are like me and very much see certain colours as being for certain seasons? Such as…I never wear dark reds, purples etc in the summer. I know people do and it looks great on them but it feels wrong to me 😁 Likewise I don’t wear orange shades in winter, nor pinks, lilacs, yellows or any pastel shade. The exception is a good true red which I will wear any time. I am the same. I can only wear summer colors in the summer.
Thanks for starting this thread! I have been waiting for someone to post a summer nails thread!
I have OPI Agrito Toyko on my toes and still need to do my nails. Maybe Essie Isle See You Later. I got a sns dip for the beach last year and loved it! But it messed up my nails when I tried to take it off so I have to learn how to take it off the right way. I won't get to go with my family to the beach this year (I have to stay home with my disabled dog) so I may hold off on getting my nails done at a salon. But we have a salon right down the street so it's so tempting!
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Post by Gennifer on Jul 15, 2022 19:01:48 GMT
I definitely tend toward certain colors depending on the season. I also don’t wear super vibrant/dark colors when my nails are long. I’m wearing Zoya Joss. It’s a great pinky nude for me.  |
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Post by Gennifer on Jul 15, 2022 19:09:10 GMT
I’m usually like that too, but I’m currently trying to weed out some of my 60 polishes. I have them all in a app. I’m randomly picking colors I haven’t worn in awhile to see if I still like them. I have already given about 20 away to my nieces. That’s why I need to redo this polish to see if the shrinkage was user error or is it just the polish. What app do you use? I’m not SabrinaP, but I use an app called MyStuff2 to keep track of mine… I have over 200, and have used it for years. I recently started using StyleBook, and I’m going to transition them over to that when I have some down time. |
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Post by danalz on Jul 15, 2022 19:12:37 GMT
I'm wearing ColorStreet Long time No Sea.
I love how long the strips stay on my nails. I put them on a week ago and they still look like I just did them.
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Post by SabrinaP on Jul 15, 2022 20:54:13 GMT
I’m usually like that too, but I’m currently trying to weed out some of my 60 polishes. I have them all in a app. I’m randomly picking colors I haven’t worn in awhile to see if I still like them. I have already given about 20 away to my nieces. That’s why I need to redo this polish to see if the shrinkage was user error or is it just the polish. What app do you use? I use an app called Nail Polish Book. You have to add everything manually, but I just did it slowly over time. It comes in handy when I’m looking at new shades. You can sort by name, brand, finish, shade. You can also add notes about the polish. I also like to swipe through it and randomly choose my color to wear. |
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Post by gar on Jul 15, 2022 21:57:10 GMT
How many of you are like me and very much see certain colours as being for certain seasons? Such as…I never wear dark reds, purples etc in the summer. I know people do and it looks great on them but it feels wrong to me 😁 Likewise I don’t wear orange shades in winter, nor pinks, lilacs, yellows or any pastel shade. The exception is a good true red which I will wear any time. I am the same. I can only wear summer colors in the summer.
Thanks for starting this thread! I have been waiting for someone to post a summer nails thread!
I have OPI Agrito Toyko on my toes and still need to do my nails. Maybe Essie Isle See You Later. I got a sns dip for the beach last year and loved it! But it messed up my nails when I tried to take it off so I have to learn how to take it off the right way. I won't get to go with my family to the beach this year (I have to stay home with my disabled dog) so I may hold off on getting my nails done at a salon. But we have a salon right down the street so it's so tempting!
Go and treat yourself- a treat for missing the trip 😊 |
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Post by janeliz on Jul 15, 2022 21:59:01 GMT
Olive & June HD. It’s an opaque, bright white.
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Post by charlatan on Jul 16, 2022 0:58:51 GMT
Cupcake, I love that your nails and the background flowers have similar shade gradients.
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