No-Rub Gel Review

Hi girls!

Today I have a review of the No-Rub Gel to share with you guys!
The No-Rub Gel is an acetone gel for easy removal of glitter polish with no rubbing.

First things first: bling up!
I started off with four different glitters (from pointer to pinky): Essie Rock at the Top, OPI Honey Ryder, L'Oréal Gold Leaf, and China Glaze Golden Enchantment. The black base is Essie Licorice.

When the polish was completely dry all the way through, I followed the instructions on the jar:
1. Dip the nail in the jar and cover it completely with the acetone gel. Remember to close the lid tightly.
2. Let the acetone gel sit on the nail for 4 minutes.
3. Wipe off the gel and nail polish with a paper towel. Wash hands with soap.

And now for the results.
It does exactly what it promises!
Compared to the foil method this product is quicker and easier to use, but does the same thing. Upon removal of the acetone gel, there was a little polish residue around my cuticles, but it comes right off with a little rubbing. Other than the polish residue, I am really happy with this product.

Glitter removal is gonna be so much easier now!
What do you guys think about this review? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

My Collection

Hey guys!

Today I would like to show you guys my nail polish collection!
In my little nail polish corner I have two IKEA Helmers (one with nail polish and one with everything else related to nail polish), a light box, a lamp, and a shelf.

My nail polish corner

My shelf with my untrieds, YSLs, Louboutin, and mani essentials

And now onto what's inside the first Helmer with nail polish!

Drawer 1: top coats, base coats, cuticle oils, black, grays, whites,
the entire Essie Luxeffect collection, and sheers

Drawer 2: blues, teals, and mints

Drawer 3: purples and pinks

Drawer 4: reds, oranges, and yellows

Drawer 5: greens, browns, taupes, and nudes

Drawer 6: metallics and glitters

And the second Helmer with nail polish accessories.

Drawer 1: stamping equipment and mani essentials

Drawer 2: brushes, dotting tools, tweezers, loose glitter, striping tape,
stickers, studs, pearls, and rhinestones 

Drawer 3: files, buffers, make-up sponges, orange sticks,
nail scissors, cuticle removers, nail brush, and no-rub gel (review coming up)

Drawer 4: glasses for acetone and water marble, macro lens, DIY earrings,
empty nail polish bottles, decals, foil, and half-moon stickers

Drawer 5: nail wheels (used and unused), dryer monkey, high-lighters,
travel cases, and nail polish

Drawer 6 (part I): Nail It! magazines and temporary tattoos

Drawer 6 (part II): acrylic paint, liquid latex, and anti-slip mat

I hope you guys liked this quick walkthrough of my nail polish collection!
If you have any questions, let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

OPI Color Paints

Hello ladies!

Today I made a skittlette inspired by Anne Kristina Hartvig using the new OPI Color Paints.

For the manicure I started off with a silver base of OPI Silver Canvas on all my nails. Afterwards I applied the silver holographic glitter to my pinky. Then I applied OPI Turquoise Asthetic, OPI Pen & Pink, and OPI Primarily Yellow layered a little over each other to my middle finger, ring finger, and pinky.

I really like this OPI collection!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Sand

Hello ladies!

Today it is time for another Fancy Friday manicure!
This week's challenge is sand and/or water. I chose sand and made this liquid sand manicure inspired by Nail That Design.

For the manicure I started off with a mint base of Essie Blossom Dandy on all my nails. When that was completely dry I used striping that a the silver liquid sand polish OPI It's Frosty Outside to make triangles going down the nails from the cuticle-area.

I actually made a water-inspired manicure before this one but is was the biggest nail fail ever!
What do you guys think about this liquid sand nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

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Glitter Placement

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple glitter placement nail art to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a black base of Essie Licorice on all my nails. Afterwards I applied blue and silver diamond-shaped glitter onto my middle finger, ring finger and pinky with a wax pen.

The glitter I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in a pack (#20428) with diamond-shaped glitters in 12 different colors.
I like this glitter set as it is really cheap ($5.86 for A LOT of glitter), it can be used in many different designs and because it is a great kit for nail art beginners who love a little bling.
If you guys want to buy something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 for 10% off your entire order and free international shipping. Check out their nail art items here.

I love a good glitter placement and I am really happy with this simple one.
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Wedding

Hi girls!

Last Saturday I went to my cousin's wedding and today I would like to show you guys what I wore on my nails for the wedding.
I made a manicure that matched the dress I wore perfectly.

For the manicure I started off with a white base of OPI Alpine Snow. Afterwards I used the dry brush technique and the following polishes: Essie Licorice (black), Essie Chinchilly (taupe/grey) and China Glaze Lemon Fizz (yellow).

I think my nails and my dress matched perfectly!
What do you guys think about this dry brush manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Chocolate-covered Strawberries

Hello ladies!

Today I have some sweet nail art to show you guys - chocolate-covered strawberries inspired by cutepolish!

For the manicure I started off with a red base of Sally Hansen Pucker Up on all my nails. Afterwards I followed this tutorial by cutepolish using a small dotting tool, a small nail art brush, yellow acrylic paint, the green polish By K. First Class, the brown polish OPI Ice-Bergers & Fries, and the dark brown polish Essie Partner in Crime.

I think this manicure is perfect for summer!
What do you guys think about this strawberry nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise