How To-Punk Rocker Nails.

Notice the question mark in the title. Its a big question mark! I'm not really sure if the way to describe these nails is 'Punk Rocker' but whatever you would use to describe them, its definitely not my usual major girly style yet surprisingly I really, really liked these so here is my How To!

What you'll need.

• Gold Nail Varnish. I used Avon but any make will do.
• Black Nail Varnish. Like above, any make will do but I used B&M's black nail art pen.
• A base & top coat.
• A cuticle stick.
• A selection of gold and black gems. These can be purchased cheap on amazon. (If you'd like the link then feel free to ask.)
• Nail art tape. (optional)

Step 1.

Paint your nail with your base coat and leave to dry, follow this by a coat (or two depending on your preference and coverage.) of your gold varnish. 

Step 2.

One nail at a time, we need to do the triangle. It is essential we do one nail at a time or the varnish will dry quickly and the stone wont set as well. If you feel you have a steady hand, like me, pain the triangle on free handed. If you feel you need to, cut off two strips of nail art tape and place them on your nail to create a border if you like to just colour in.While the paint is still tacky, pick up a gold gem with the cuticle stick and place it on your nail in the center of the triangle, holding it down for a minute or two to make sure its stuck. Repeat this step for all other fingers. Bar the ring finger.

Step 3.

We now need to use the black gems. Apply a clear coat to your ring finger and work quickly in picking up and putting the gems (as done in step 2) in a line on your finger before the varnish dries and repeat to other hand.

Step 4.

Apply a top coat. This will seal your design and help your gems hold longer.

Matching Nail Art to Outfit. Hot or Not?

Clearly, when I was in college I had way too much time on my hands... literally. I was really into my nail art at the time and more often or not my nails matched my outfit perfectly! I remember this day in particular as we were going on a trip to Bath. It was an amazing day and I loved every minute of it but I don't think I went longer than 10 minutes without someone complimenting my nails.I have to be honest though, it did make my smile :) 

So in this blog, I'm asking you guys your opinion! What do you think? Matching nails too much? Or just down your street?

Avon Nail Varnishes Review

As some one who does their nails on a daily/weekly basis, depending on how busy I am, I've used a variety of different make nail varnishes, so as well as uploading pictures of my latest nail art creations, I decided I'd also start doing reviews.
To kick start, I have decided to review Avons Nailwear Pro collection.
One thing I look for when choosing nail varnish is obviously the colour and Avon does not disappoint! With a selction of Pastels, Vibrant and Metallic colours you are left spoilt for choice. The application of the nail varnishes is easy, with the nail varnish at the perfect thickness. Not too runny, or too gloopy.(is that a word?) My only downfall of this product, is that none of the colours seem to last long before chipping, some times only lasting a day or two which can get annoying. All in all though, at £6 a bottle (or £3 when you catch them on sale) these nail varnishes are definitely worth the money! I definitely would by from this collection again!

Gradient Nails

For this bit of nail art, I used all avon colours to create a pretty gradient look. To create this look yourself, i have found 2 techniques that work!

Technique 1.
For this technique you will need:-

• 2 colours of your choice. Preferably a light and a dark colour. 
• Glitter Top Coat
• Clear Base Coat
• a triangular sponge 
• A toothpick
• Cotton Wool Buds

1. To begin, paint your nails with your clear base coat, to prevent the nail varnish from staining your nail.
2. Paint your nail with the lighter colour of the two you have chosen.
3. Using some sort of plastic surface (I use the lid of a storage box that can be wiped clean with acetone) pour some of each colour on and using the tooth pick, blend/swirl the touching ends together.
4. Getting your sponge, place it into the nail varnish before pressing it down onto your nail. Be warned this is messy and you will get nail varnish all around your nail. This is where the cotton bud comes in! Dipped in aceton, it does wonders getting rid of it for you.
5. Once dry, paint over your glitter top coat.

Technique 2

For this technique you will need:-

• 2 colours of your choice. Preferably a light and a dark colour. 
• Glitter Top Coat
• Clear Base Coat

For technique two, start by using steps 1 and 2. You then literally just stipple the colour onto your nail before putting on your top coat. It's a lot easier! But at the same time less fun!!

If you want/require these instructions in picture format, or need and additional help, please dont hesitate to ask!