Category: Major Project

I seriously loved this project! Not only can I officially do my own gel nails now, but I’m saving so much money and getting to explore a more creative side of myself. One of the biggest things I learned is how I actually like to learn. I prefer short, to-the-point videos with good visuals. There…

When it comes to DIY nails, I’m always on the lookout for new techniques to try. Recently, I came across the idea of using eyeshadow as a nail pigment, which seemed like an interesting and creative way to experiment with colors and effects. I watched two videos showcasing this technique—one from YouTube and another from…

I had every intention of doing my nails Monday night for this blog post, but life had other plans! For about a year now, my front door has been “sticking”, and I assumed the door itself just needed a small adjustment on its hinges. But when I stepped outside to chip some ice on the…

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, what better way to celebrate than with some green nails!? Albeit, they are a pretty muted green lol! Over the past 2.5 months, I’ve been diving into the world of DIY gel polish. From learning how to apply and remove gel polish to experimenting with some trendy designs, it’s been…

Hey everyone! I did not get around to doing a new set this week, but I did find a bunch of new accounts that I enjoyed and think that you may find helpful! Simply Nailogical: quirky, informative tutorials on various nail art designs and techniques. @nailartbyqueenie: filled with creative nail art designs, often accompanied by…

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with chrome effect toppers! Since I haven’t tried any chrome application yet, I followed this step-by-step guide from WikiHow to make sure I was doing it correctly. If you’re new to chrome nails, I highly recommend checking it out as it was really simple to follow! Before committing to a full…

I’m so glad I got swatches to practice on! In my last post, I showed you all how I have been practicing different techniques to get the “cat eye” effect using special magnetic gel polish. Ultimately, I figured out which pattern I liked best, and did a set of pink ones for Valentine’s Day! Here…

Hey everyone! So, I didn’t do a new set of nails this week because I am waiting for my sparkles nails to grow out a little. But I still made some progress! My original gel polish kit came with over 50 colours, so I took the time to swatch them all. Seeing all the shades together…

Hi everyone! Here’s a little update on my first set of DIY gel polish nails. Honestly, they have held up pretty good over the last 2ish weeks. There was a little bit of polish that chipped and one fingernail where the polish began to lift towards the cuticle. All in all, not bad at all…

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share that my gel nail polish kit finally arrived, and I did my first simple set this past weekend!! To get started, I used this helpful Youtube tutorial by Amanda Bellantoni. It was incredibly informative and easy to follow. The key points I picked up from her video are:…