Nail Art Threesome: One Nail To Rule Them All

It's time for the second part of the nail art threesome, and this time I've tried out a design by Alice of One Nail To Rule Them All! You can see part 1 with Polly Polish here.

Holo Polka Dot Nail Art

Quick nail art post today to show you this holo polka dot design! Polishes used:

- Models Own Purple Orchid

- Grace-full Polish Grape Gumdrop

- Color Club Harp On It

Gradients 'n Polka Dots

Hi! Everyone having a good Monday? I've got the worst head cold ever and I'm still waiting for my little finger nail to grow back...I haven't been able to do my nails in days and it's driving me mad! So, just a quick post today to show you what I wore on my nails to the Barry M Spring Launch day last week.

Nailtopia Nail Stickers - Rose Fantasy

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I must admit, nail stickers have never been something that have really appealed to me, but having seen the big range to choose from on Nailtopia, I thought why not try some? This set is called Rose Fantasy and features cute little pink roses.

I used a base colour of Illamasqua Jo'Mina, and freehanded some polka dots using a Barry M nail art pen. I then placed the rose stickers using tweezers to take them off the backing and to place them. I added a top coat after to help them stay in place.

Cute aren't they? They really prettied up the polka dots and it took literally seconds to apply them! The stickers are flat and rubber-like which makes them very pliable and easy to stick down. I found removal pretty easy too, I just used nail polish remover and teased off any stubborn bits with the flat side of an orange stick. Are nail stickers something you use or would use? 

You can find the Rose Fantasy set here on Nailtopia for £2.99 a pack. 

Elegant Touch Envy Wraps Bling - Dotty Hot Pink

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Well, here we have my first foray into nail wraps. I've always been rather scared of them due to the size and shape of my nails, but I was tempted by the Elegant Touch range because they all look so pretty! I'm sure most people are familiar with nail wraps, but if you're not, they're basically just thin, flexible strips you stick on your nails and file down to size. I decided to cut mine down to size first because none of them were anywhere near my nail shape.

These are the "Dotty Hot Pink" wraps from the Bling range. They have little clear rhinestones on them! I started by placing the wraps at my cuticles and doing my best to smooth them over my nail. I used the mini nail file (included in the pack) to file the excess from the tips. Bear in mind you do not use top coat with these!

As you can see, I did struggle a bit. I had difficulty trying to smooth them over my nails and you can see bumps in the wraps, although from a normal distance they aren't actually noticeable at all. 

They're not perfect, but not too bad. I think I struggled because my nails are crazily curved and quite an odd shape (long and thin) so perhaps not everyone would have the same problem. I think I managed to get them to an acceptable level though (just about!) 

Removal was pretty easy, I just used the flat side of a cuticle stick to tease the edges up and then they just peel off. You can remove the sticky residue easily with a bit of nail polish remover. I do like the idea of nail wraps, they're good if you're not into doing your own nail art, but I just don't think my nail shape lends anything to them! What's your opinion on nail wraps?

Elegant Touch wraps are available at their website plus a huge range of shops, click here to see a list of UK and US stockists!

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