I love
China Glaze Whirled Away (affiliate link). It is such a fun glitter polish that looks great on any color. This time I used
Sally Hansen Blizzard Blue for a base coat.
The only downside to this manicure was that it took a ton of coats to
get this shade of blue. The blue is almost transparent unless you use
three (or five) coats! This led to a little bit of bubbling when I applied my topcoat.
My students are always fascinated by this glitter, well after the discussion as to whether it is truly a glitter or not has ended. They take the word glitter VERY seriously and since it has no shine they concluded that it is not a glitter.
Glitter or not, it was a big hit with them and with me as usual! Now if only I can find a better teal to use as a base coat. I think it may be time to let this blue go, I do not have the patience for a polish that needs more than 2 coats!
What is on your fingers (or toes!) this week? And if you know of a fabulous (and not transparent) blues or teals let me know in the comments below!!
On my fingers this week is a gray. It's like my new color. Strange, huh? However, I use gel polish. Have you tried that yet? You have to use a UV light to get it to "cure", and the original kit was rather pricy. But, I've saved a ton of money doing it at home instead of going to get my nails done. I've even painted my toes with it and it lasts FOR.EV.ER. Score!
ReplyDeleteI love this teal/blue color on your nails. I'd say try a new brand because that's a great look on you!
Elizabeth
Fun in Room 4B
I get gels done at the salon, so my polish color doesn't change often- right now it's coral. It's ok...I can live vicariously through you. I would be wayyy too chicken to put glitter on my nails for school!
ReplyDelete-Maria
Everyone deServes to Learn
Love your nails!!!!! I always do! :) My fave teal color is Fly by OPI! Love :) Have a great week!!!
ReplyDeleteSoaring Through Second
I love your nails! I suck at painting my own nails but I do paint my toe nails. They are hot pink right now.
ReplyDeleteHeidi
Secondgradealicious!
Thanks Heidi! My right hand is always messier, but I cannot stand plain nails so I just live with it. Ooh I love hot pink, it is always in style!!
DeleteMy nails are always some shade of pink! haha! I need to branch out more!
ReplyDeleteKimberly Ann
Live, Laugh, I love Kindergarten
I tend to use purples a lot on mine, with a glitter thrown in for good measure!!
DeleteHm, you probably don't want to know about my nails...I have a pedicure scheduled for Friday because it's been tooooooo long! On my toes is a coral color...not sure what color I should get on Friday...what do you think? We will be out of school for summer...if I was tan enough I'd get hot pink or hot orange...but I'm not tan so I'm not sure I could pull it off...maybe if you give me a suggestion I'll try it out! ;O)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Collaboration Cuties