Holiday Nails

Often times, people ask me if I go and get my nails done or do I do them myself? And when I tell them I do my own nails they ask how I get them to look so nice. So I am sharing my tools that I continually use for my own manicures.

For years I use to get the acrylic gel on my real nail and this past March I decided to stop getting them done for two reasons: 1.) It was getting too expensive  -AND- 2.) It was becoming painful. The constant drilling and wearing down of my nail bed made my nails very weak and it took many months and TONS of Sally Hansen's Miracle Nail Growth to get my nails as strong and beautiful as they are today.

 From left to right:

1. Sally Hansen Cuticle Oil // I *always* use this before I paint my nails, I will dab a bit on each finger and rub it into my cuticle then wash it off with lukewarm water.
2. Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover // I use this product about once a month but I think it will vary on your own cuticles. My cuticles aren't too flaky nor thick, so I find that using it once a month helps keep them in check.
3. Essie Three-Way glaze // It is an all-in-one Top Coat, Base Coat and Strengthener and by far the best one I have used! Definitely a must-have for the DIY manicurist.
4. Seche Clear // I use this product as my top coat, it adds a ton of shine and helps prevent chips.

The red nail polish is by Sinful Colors and it's called "Hot Hot Heat", I found this one at my local Walgreens. If you have never used Sinful Colors I suggest you try them, they are VERY pigmented, come in a ton of pretty colors and they are super cheap >> $.99/bottle! The glitter Essie polish is called "Beyond Cozy" and it is one of the Winter 2012 collection colors. I do love my glitter nail polishes but I despise having to remove them. 

-Trisha