Make-up.

[KayGee]

First of all never ever shake your polish, we all do it naturally but that causes bubbles so just hold it upright and roll between your hands.Make sure you use a base coat and let it dry, wet upon wet can drag and cause air. Keep away from fans, drafts etc while drying and some say keeping the varnish in the fridge helps. If your nails are ridged use a ridge filler base to provide a smooth surface (no gaps for air to trap). Dont drag your nail varnish over too many times, try and use 3 clean strokes.

[Natalie]

Also, its best to use a top n base coat intended for each brand because mixing and matching does cause this.

[Natalie]

Is,it just me or is collection 2000s brush shite, its too big imo. One of the best high street polishes is no7 imo. Dries so quickly, not much variation in colour though but that's where Barry m comes in.

[KayGee]

I really like no7 too but i seem to only ever find sheer shimmery shades, im into bold matte colours at the moment.

[Queen Bee]

I find collection 2000 brushes to be a bit too big aswell, i got 2 colours last week, one which looked like a dark blue/purple in the bottle but on the nail it just looks like a dark blue and doesnt really suit me, the other one is a pink called 'Dynasty' looks a bit like strawberry milkshake, i LOVE the colour but i end up accidently putting so much on in one go that it starts flaking off after about 2 days, will keep using it though as the colour is lovely.Another nail varnish i got last week (been buying lots recently) was Barry M in 019 Pure turquoise, really nice summery colour and doesnt stain my nails either

[E.A.S.E]

Talking about nailsdoes anybody else love the glass nail files also in love with the wow long lasting buffers.Tips about nail varnish and toes greatly recieved.About eyebrows agree with Kaygee about the small strokes more natural.

[Giles Deacon]

yeh it's the dynasty one that keeps getting air bubbles!Ok will try those things thanks for the help.I like the Rimmel brushes the best, the ones that are shaped to the nail, you can literally paint one stroke and your whole nail is covered

[Queen Bee]

Oh right lol, well i havent experienced air bubbles but its definately high maintenance in the fact that i have to re-apply it every day or 2 to stop it from chipping and flaking! The only reason i am persevering with it is coz its such a nice colour

[Giles Deacon]

thought I was the only one! I have nearly all the colours they are so lovely for the summer, you really get what you pay for though

[Queen Bee]

thats it really, they are good colours for the summer and cheap enough so you can get the lot without breaking the bank, but the wear you get out of them does reflect the price lol. Theres a couple more i want to get, i need to replace my bright pink Barry M aswell as its run out, as have a few of my Rimmel ones that i favour. I have been looking round recently for some new interesting colours, i always end up buying a different shade of pink lol

[Giles Deacon]

tI have been looking round recently for some new interesting colours, i always end up buying a different shade of pink lol

You're preaching to the choir lol

[KayGee]

Just had a Manicure and a Pedicure, i love fresh nails. A summer must.

[charliechalk]

Going to get my blonde highlights put in on Friday, wrong thread I know. And my hair restyled, just getting the ends off really, then my eyebrows, nails and toes. All for one wedding on Sunday. If people knew how f*ck*ng expensive it was to come to your wedding they'd feel guilty I reckon.

[Nola D]

just broke an acrylic kmt, im done with this lookin cute sh*t lol

[Guest Loso]

you should be wearing foundation, mascara and lip gloss at most. /thread

[Guest Loso]

c/smay aswell delete and ipban topic maker aswell

[bex]

i bought the maybelline falsies mascara, i love it! it will be my new staple mascara. i am looking for a translucent powder now though as my face gets a bit shiny in the summer, i normally use cornsilk but they've discontinued it, bastards.

[Natalie]

I am LOST without my Maybelline volume express mascara. Its drying out and living on its last legs. Funniest thing is I have two other Rimmel ones I could use/ do use to seperate and add volume but its not the same :(Roll on pay day need a pedicure. Could actually do it myself but nah lol.Also, was thinking about getting Acrylics but the after effects will be shocking dunno if I can handle it.

[KayGee]

I gave in Natalie, acrylics are just so easy for summer. My nails wernt doing great and i was sick of them splitting and not looking nice even with a pretty polish.Im gonna keep them going for summer and then try and build my natural nail strength back up..

[KayGee]

c/smay aswell delete and ipban topic maker aswell

Is that because i have pms from yourself that you would rather i didnt expose?Or are u just bandwagoning again?

[Guest Loso]

what the pm you've already exposed yeah or is there more?tb

[Giles Deacon]

my nails are finally back to a healthy state after acrylics, only took four months!building up my summer collection or polishes now :)going away in a few weeks, dont want the hastle of repainting every few days but my heart sinks at the thought of acrylics.are gels any better?

[Giles Deacon]

following you on twitter nola, not long started using it only got about 15 followers *tear*

[Natalie]

Gel, acrylic, fiberglass, silk etc its all the same thing but with one being more abrasive than the other.Just took an acrylic off my nail (was practicing on myself). The thought about getting the whole set done has totally left my mind now.Also, I really want eyelash extensions, qb I read your horror story but I still want to go on lol.

[Skola]

c/smay aswell delete and ipban topic maker aswell

Is that because i have pms from yourself that you would rather i didnt expose?Or are u just bandwagoning again?

PEAKKKKK THT WAS ERIC YE???BROV. IM ACTUALLY DISSAPPOINTED WAS EXPECTING IT TO BE RISKY OR SUTTIN.POS TO KAYG FOR BEING ON A WICKEDMAN TING. TOPIC STAYS OPEN