I was going to attempt to do this whole Cat in the Hat geek nail art piece in jaunty verse, but I'm just not Dr Seussy enough to make it through the entire article without dying of rhyme failure. Our new favourite nail art blog, the Nailasaurus has created these amazing Dr Seuss-inspired nails, … [Read more...]
Geek Nail Art: Rubik’s Cube Tutorial
Our favourite Italian nail art blogger, Roslion90, has just posted a brilliantly geeky nail art how-to. Really, there can't be a nerd over the age of 28 who wouldn't rather fancy Rubik's Cube nails. There's a worrying chance that there are some nerds under the age of 28 who aren't entirely … [Read more...]
Nailene SensatioNail LED Gel Starter Kit review
I did a piece about doing your own UV gels at home a while back. But since then, things have moved on apace. While it was quite tricky to find professional gels (such as Bio Sculpture) for home use, more companies have started producing products available to the general public: you no longer need … [Read more...]
Geek Nail Art Special: Union Jack and Stars and Stripes tutorial
You may have spotted the impressive array of patriotic nail art on display at London 2012. Swimming bronze medallist Becky Adlington has led the way with her marvellous union flag nails for Team GB (along with a nice set from tennis silver medallist, Laura Robson) while the American athletes have … [Read more...]
Geek Nail Art: Angry Birds Tutorial
This Angry Birds tutorial is so lovely and simple that I almost believe I could do it. Made by the nail art marvel that is Cute Polish, the finished effect walks the line between lovely nail art and statement of nerdiness. For this one you will need: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength … [Read more...]
Geek Nail Art: Toy Story Alien tutorial
Following on from the marvellous Totoro nail art how-to, we've found this rather lovely Toy Story Alien tutorial Roslion90 has kept it simple with just four colours and a repeated design that's the same on every nail (so you can probably just about pass for normal in polite society. The Toy Story … [Read more...]
Geek Nail Art: Totoro Tutorial
Personally, it's a miracle if I can get through an entire nail painting session without having to delete and start again, but if you're less cack-handed than I am, you might find this Totoro Nail Art How-to useful. Just look how cute it is! These amazing nails come to you courtesy of Korean … [Read more...]
Nails Inc. 3-week manicure
Since finally growing my nails and giving up the biting habit this year, I've become quite partial to a manicure or two to keep my nails looking pretty. I've also developed a fairly unhealthy obsession with buying Nails Inc. nail varnishes. They tend to last quite a while without chipping, but … [Read more...]
DIY Manicures: UV Lamps and Bio gels
I've long been a sucker for a nice relaxing facial, even though I wish the therapists would stop promising that if I buy their particular brand of voodoo cream my face will become 20% more beautiful (and that if I don't spend £90 on the eco-friendly oil they've had shipped over from Australia I'm … [Read more...]
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