31 Day Challenge - Day 30: tutorial

Day 30!  Woo hoo!

Here goes... It's not often you find a tutorial that features something you just happen to already have.  In this post I will be featuring two.

First --> This is my take on Syrup Nails by Polish Insomniac. =)


NYX Girls Frizzy Spot



NYX Girls Frizzy Spot

I followed her tutorial to the letter and I think it worked out perfectly.  However, I would do one thing differently next time. Since Frizzy Spot is so jelly/sheer I would first do one coat over the entire nail, then I would start building up the layers up from the tips.  That way I would make sure that the cuticle line is a bit more tinted.


Second --> For this mani I also used the DIY Peel Off Base Coat tutorial from overpolished.  I want to see how long it lasts on me. Then I'll report back to y'all here. =) 

As for safety/health concerns in using this as a base coat, I have none.  I teach elementary school and my 6 year olds and I, we live in this stuff and we're fine. =)  In fact, this is probably safer to use than most base coats created for nails.


Random Parting Thoughts....

#1 - I think I'll try Syrup Nails with Nars Zulu and Revlon Just Tinted Victoriana, see how that goes. 

#2 - I may be frankening some version of Frizzy Spot with a so-janky-old-its-kinda-nasty bottle of Maybelline Emeral Water (which I suspect is actually a mislabeled Blue Water) and some glitter.  


~*Ari