China Glaze: Seeing Stripes- Blue Zebra Nail Appliques

I've decided since the smell of polish is irritating me lately that nail appliques are better than no naked nails :)
I picked up a ton of nail appliques as a solution for naked nails until I have our baby. I started with China Glaze Seeing Stripes in blue... a blue zebra pattern. These are quite easy to do and I can't believe I didn't think of nail apps before!
How you apply apps:
1- lightly buff naked nail
2- wipe with rubbing alcohol to clean off dust and oils
3- choose size of nail app for each nail
4- pick and adhere to one nail at a time
5- smooth out with cuticle stick or with hand (if your hands are warm, I find it helps the app to be more flexible and smooth easier)

These photos were after 4 days of wear (longer than I wear manis these days) and I only had one small chip on my right hand and very little tip wear; you wouldn't notice unless you looked closely.  Another thing I like about nail apps besides their ease to apply is that you can put them right up to your cuticle (push it back before you apply them) so it makes your nails look even longer, making it an ideal solution for shorter nails.

I have more nail apps coming up including some from OPI and I'll post them as I wear them, love these things!

Beauty UK: Nail Wraps -press release

BEAUTYUK WRAPS UP ITS NAILS

National fashion cosmetics brand, beautyuk, has just launched its very first collection of nail wraps.

From British style classics to animal prints and intricate foils – there really is something for every nail art lover.

Perfect if you want to make a statement, don’t have the patience for nail painting(!) or just want to create that ‘wow’ factor.

Using them is easy – simply remove all shine from your nails, stick on your chosen design, shape with the mini nail file (included) and hey presto, you have a brand new look! No heat or UV light required.

Each pack contains a pink nail file and 20 individual nail wraps.

All 14 designs are priced at £3.99 and are available online on at www.beautyukcosmetics.com and in Select and Internacionale stores.

beautyuk offers high quality, on-trend, colour cosmetics - featuring innovative products, makeup essentials and a huge range of amazing colours to fire the creative spirit.

For the full range of products, visit www.beautyukcosmetics.com

OPI: Pink and Black Lace- Nail Apps

I loved this design from OPI. These are the Nail Apps in black lace and they have the ever faintest pink as a base color. I had these on 5 days and they were still wearing strong before I foiled them off. I found it easier to foil these off because they stick so strong and go nowhere on my nails. I've gotten really quick at applying them too and I would for sure say these are well worth the $11.95 price. check out the press release HERE for other designs, there are glitter and cremes. Love love these and the learning curve to applying them is fast. I've reviewed them before and have showed you how to do apply them but if you have questions just ask!

Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.

            For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

*product sent for review*

Monkey See Monkey Do Monday: OPI Nail Lacquer Apps- Peacocks

For this week's Monkey See Monkey Do, I decided I wanted to  combine it with a review. OPI sent some great nail lacquer apps and I chose the peacock to show you. Beauty Junkies has a great post about how they go on, but basically it's real nail polish, so it goes on like the Sally Hansen Salon Effects etc. They were super easy to do and I'll  give you some tips.

 Some tips for putting these on: have warm hands because the apps will be more pliable. be sure to rub the app down fully (I use a rubber cuticle stick), then lightly take a file and file downward to remove the excess. I really love this print but I never stamp with the image facing me, I always do it facing the tip of my nail so it took me some getting used to. The cool thing about this is, I top coated it and it was still rocking at 4 days in even after doing housework and normal wear and tear type activities. You don't have to top coat it, but I felt that it would help seal the edges so that they didn't get caught on anything.
Here are the rest of the designs, and the press release. Pretty awesome, really digging these apps. Well played OPI.

Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.

*product sent for review*

OPI: Nail Lacquer Apps- press release

Precut Designs Offer Easy, Instant Nail Art

OPI Announces NEW! Pure Lacquer Nail Apps

            OPI launches Pure Lacquer Nail Apps for instantaneous manicures and pedicures created using precut nail strips made of 100% real nail lacquer – providing a high-gloss finish, long-lasting wear and zero dry time. Offered in both cream and shimmer finishes, Nail Apps are available in 14 different styles – ranging in design from edgy snake print and fishnet to feminine gold lace and floral.

 “Nail art has become increasingly popular, with both consumers and trained professionals,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Pure Lacquer Nail Apps provide the perfect way to get a one-of-a-kind look that simply cannot be replicated by hand. Each nail strip is made of 100% real nail lacquer for a flawless final look with easy application.”

Combining base and color in one convenient product, Nail Apps adhere to nails in seconds and can be stretched for a perfect fit. Each pack contains 16 strips to ensure perfect sizing for all finger and toe nails. For best results, this product should not be finished with top coat. Simply remove with an acetone polish remover like OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover before trying a new design.

“To make Nail Apps last even longer, upgrade your service by having your manicurist cure the nail strips with a GelColor Top Coat. With this addition, Nail Apps will last up to two weeks,” explains Weiss-Fischmann. “If you chose at-home application, place each Nail App carefully, trimming where necessary. Top coat is not recommended. Within minutes, your nails will be uniquely designed like never before!”

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Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.

            For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!