I hadn't intended on another nail post quite so quickly but accidentally came across a nice little nail tip this weekend and felt the need to share. I've heard lament and been the lamenter of the time it takes to apply summer pastels. While sporting a french polish over the weekend I conveniently 'found myself' in Superdrug trying out the lovely Pastel Nail Paints by Barry M.
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Some May have fallen into my mála aprés nail tip discovery.
L-R Mint Green, Blueberry, Strawberry & Lemon |
Yup, pastels can be a bit of a PIB (pain in the bum) when it comes to application and that has stopped me purchasing in the past. It can take up to 3 coats to reach the desired opacity, which some of us have neither the time nor the inclination for. Cue me swatching the pastels over a french polish in Superdrug and Eureka!
The pastels POP instantly when applied over a white base!
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| We all have a couple o' whites lying 'round for tip work |
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| Half & Half |
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| Difference is immediately noticeable with just one coat |
So there you have it, to save time and achieve the desired result a white base coat can really work. Got me to thinking about other PIB colours, such as Neons.
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| Et Voila! Great for the impact of Neons too |
Have to say I'm all about time saving time and getting faster results so I'll definitely be using this trick in future.
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| How 'bout you? |
ooh, great tip!!
ReplyDeleteThankyou I will try this out. Don't know why I hadn't thought to do it myself :)
ReplyDeleteKaren
That is probably the best tip I have heard in a long time!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Gals, was pretty chuffed at the discovery myself :)
ReplyDeleteBrill tip what is that's base called
ReplyDeleteThat's the Seche Porcelain that comes in their french polish set Mags, but any white works just the same.
ReplyDeleteHad Essence white on at the time of discovery :)
Brilliant tip, will definetly be trying this out.
ReplyDeleteSo simultaneously simple & clever, like all the best things! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! x
Will DEFINITELY be using this tip, thank you! xx
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