I prefer to do my own nails instead of getting a professional manicure, because I am pretty meticulous about it and frankly I just do a better job. I feel the complete opposite about my toes though, I try to get regular pedicures to keep my feet in tip-top shape. There are only so many sides of your own feet you can reach! :)
I love neutral nail polish - nude colors with a hint of pink. This became popular several years ago, and I'm glad it has stayed around as a nail "staple." I usually stick with neutrals, or variations of red, but every once in a while I like to try something out of the ordinary.
A year or so ago, taupe nail polish became popular. I didn't like it at first, but I have to say it's grown on me a little. This past week was my first try at taupe nails (I've done toenails and loved it on them), and I have to say I like it as an alternative neutral from my normal light pink. The polish is by OPI and called Barefoot in Barcelona.
Here are a few essentials that I use to keep my nails manicured.
Orly Top 2 Bottom for a base coat / Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat (I also love Orly In a Snap for a top coat) / Solar Oil for cuticles (a must for in between manicures/polishes to keep paint looking fresh and skin moist - especially on toes)
H A P P Y T H U R S D A Y !
I am coincidentally heading over to do
my sister's toenails for her now (I am the family pedicurist)...
I love this color!!! Your nails always look amazing! Thanks for this blog post! I think I will have to try out this color!
ReplyDeleteApparently, I was really excited when I posted that last comment, lol.
ReplyDeleteWow, I received a shout-out!! Thanks for always doing my nails, you really are great...which is why you're my favorite sister ever! Love you.
ReplyDeleteRyan - HAHA!! I love it. Thanks for the comments!!
ReplyDeleteAllie - you're welcome. It's a pretty safe bet that you are also my favorite, and only sister. DORK
Rest of the public - she got her wisdom teeth out today and was on pain meds when she wrote that!