BASE COAT TOP COAT

would the result be the same if i used top coat as my base coat?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:03:32 -0400

Hello! hm… well by using top coat as your base coat it would certainly protect from staining as base coat does. As far as nurturing and giving long lasting adherence to the nail bed i don’t think it will work. However this really only matters if you want your nail/art to last, if you are just playing around or don’t plan on having them keep its a good substitute!

How often do you do your nails? Do you do nail art every time or sometimes a regular manicure? How can you stand to take off your nail art as often as you must to post so much?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:20:21 -0400

Hello! Generally only once a day, (unless i’m unsatisfied) i used to do them several times however! I can not stand plain nails on myself so i always have to do nail art, or at the very least i’ll do an ombre or add some 3D elements. I’m one of those people that as soon as i finish something i don’t want to look at it anymore and crave something new (totally crazy i know)!! Also documenting my designs makes it a lot easier to let go! :)

REACHED MY 200th MANICURE! Well, actually a few days ago, but...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:08:13 -0400

REACHED MY 200th MANICURE!

Well, actually a few days ago, but yay! Here are my 10 favorites from this set off 100!

To check out my top ten from the last set of 100 click here —-> http://basecoat-topcoat.tumblr.com/post/44141644451/100-manicures-since-i-started-back-up-on-base

GRAPHIC HALF n’ HALF FLORAL - P.O.T.W. - O.P.I. - do you lilac...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:59:32 -0400

GRAPHIC HALF n’ HALF FLORAL - P.O.T.W. - O.P.I. - do you lilac it?

This design is so simple to do! create a overlapping flower print and outline half of the nail on a slight diagonal to make it a cool graphic french!

O.P.I. - do you lilac it?, O.P.I. - oh so glam, O.P.I. - bling dynasty, Love & Beauty - coral, Love & Beauty - sky blue, Sally Hansen - black out, Sally Hansen - mint sorbet, Revlon - electric, L’Oreal - royally yours, Sally Hansen - white on white, O.P.I. - did you ‘ear about van gogh?

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is clear polish the same as a base or top coat?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:59:07 -0400

Hello! I don’t think so! Clear polish, unless stated that its formula helps to protect, adhere, etc. as base and top coat does, will not give you the same results. :)

O.P.I. - DO YOU LILAC IT? - P.O.T.W. This polish is just one...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:38:34 -0400

O.P.I. - DO YOU LILAC IT? - P.O.T.W.

This polish is just one in-betweener. Medium/ light warm purple that is kind of a mix between a jelly and creme?! 2-3 coats for full coverage and you’ll be all set!

Stay tuned for the four designs featuring this polish! To check out other Polishes of The Week visit the P.O.T.W. page!

POLISH OF THE WEEK ROUND UP - LOVE & BEAUTY -...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:17:51 -0400

POLISH OF THE WEEK ROUND UP - LOVE & BEAUTY - PINK/GOLD

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NEON SEA STAR - P.O.T.W. - Love & Beauty -...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:10:35 -0400

NEON SEA STAR - P.O.T.W. - Love & Beauty - pink/gold

Inspired by the Biscuit Sea Star!

Love & Beauty - pink/gold, Revlon - revlon red, N.Y.C. - french white tip, Sally Hansen - balck out, Urban Outfitters - orange #3, Essie - cute as a button, Kiss - green, Sinful Colors - HD nails, Color Club - gold glitter, O.P.I. - casino royale, O.P.I. - lights of emerald city, O.P.I. - skyfall, O.P.I. - skull & glossbones

This is the last design featuring this polish! To see the more nail art and polishes visit the P.O.T.W. page!

When I do nail art with lots if layering, I find that it peels up in big sheets within a day or two. Does this happen to you? Any suggestions? Thanks mama!

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:27:05 -0400

Hello! All the time! Although I never keep my nails on really for more then a day but I’ve been told it happens a lot. My guess is 1) not enough base coat (or buffing is needed) or 2) the layers are so thick that as the nail grows the polish is stressed on the nail bed? 3) the nail edges (tips) are not covered. This again is just me guessing from my own and others experience… I hope it helps! Ps: any readers out there who can answer this please comment! I would also love to know!

not sure if you've answered this before, but how do you shape your nails? i am in love with the shape of them.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:22:29 -0400

Hello! That’s alright! I think the term used is “squoval”? It’s exactly what it sounds like too, just sort of flat on the top with rounded edges! And thank you so much! :)

CHERRY BABY - A sweet dessert design using KISS products from...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:42:16 -0400

CHERRY BABY - A sweet dessert design using KISS products from this months NAIL ART SOCIETY KIT!

I was inspired by the adorable cherry heart tart 3D nail charm from KISS!

O.P.I. - steady as she rose, O.P.I. - jade is the new black, N.Y.C. - french white tip, Kiss Striper - red, Kiss Marbelizing - dark purple, Kiss Marbelizing - light purple, Kiss - 3D Nail Charms!

WANNA JOIN THE SOCIETY??? get sent monthly goodies including polish, decals, 3D charms and so much more!! VISIT THE NAS SITE HERE —-> http://www.nailartsociety.com/

Hi! I just wanted to say that I think that you are really talented and I love your designs.

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:52:22 -0400

Hello! Gah thank you so so much! :)

WARHOL ON THE MONEY - P.O.T.W. - Love & Beauty -...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:03:07 -0400

WARHOL ON THE MONEY - P.O.T.W. - Love & Beauty - pink/gold

Inspired by Andy Warhols Dollar Sign

Love & Beauty - pink/gold, Love & Beauty - sky blue, Essie - butler please, Essie - cute as a button, Essie - turquoise & caicos, Essie - lapis lazulli, O.P.I. - who the shrek are you?, O.P.I. - ya’ll come back now ya hear?, L’Oreal - lacey lilac, L’Oreal - not a cloud in sightRevlon - revlon red, Urban Outfitters - orange #3, Sally Hansen - black out, N.Y.C. - french white tip, Kiss - orange

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ZINNIA’S - P.O.T.W. - Love & Beauty - pink/gold Love...

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:38:43 -0400

ZINNIA’S - P.O.T.W. - Love & Beauty - pink/gold

Love & Beauty - pink/gold, L’Oreal - not a cloud in sight, N.Y.C. - french white tip, N.Y.C. - polyester pink creme, Sinful Colors - innocent, Sinful Colors - mint apple, American Apparel- neon coral, Wet n Wild - sunny side up, Maybelline Color Show - fierce n tangy, Essie - shake your $$ maker, O.P.I. - jade is the new black, O.P.I. - skyfall, O.P.I. - red lights ahead… where?, O.P.I. - y’all come back now ya hear?, Revlon - emerald city.

Visit the P.O.T.W. page to see more nail art and other featured polishes!

PARTY ANIMAL - P.O.T.W. - Love & Beauty - pink/gold This is...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:13:55 -0400

PARTY ANIMAL - P.O.T.W. - Love & Beauty - pink/gold

This is a smorgasbord design, and im so bummed because i didn’t take enough pics before taking it off and it looked so much better in person :(

Love & Beauty - hot pink/gold, American Apparel - neon coral, Sally Hansen - shell we dance, O.P.I. - i juggle men, Milani - gold (hex glitter), Sally Hanen - black out, Sally Hansen - white on white, gold nail art beads, pink swarovski crystal, clear rhinestone cabs.

Visit the P.O.T.W. page to see other designs featuring this polish and more!

LOVE & BEAUTY - Pink/Gold - P.O.T.W. This color was quite...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:11:16 -0400

LOVE & BEAUTY - Pink/Gold - P.O.T.W.

This color was quite difficult to photograph, although it appears to be more of a red when layered only over its self, over white it is a fierce neon pink jelly with tiny glints of gold sparkle.

Stay tuned for the four designs featuring this polish, and to check out other featured polishes check out the P.O.T.W. page!

POLISH OF THE WEEK ROUND UP - ESSIE - Turquoise &...

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:39:58 -0400

POLISH OF THE WEEK ROUND UP - ESSIE - Turquoise & Caicos

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BUSY BISMUTH - #8 of the Get Stoned series part2 - P.O.T.W. -...

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:09:54 -0400

BUSY BISMUTH - #8 of the Get Stoned series part2 - P.O.T.W. - Essie - turquoise & caicos

Essie - turquoise & caicos, Essie - tart deco, O.P.I. - ogre the top blue, Nicole by O.P.I. - hit the lights, N.Y.C. - french white tip, Sally Hansen - black out, Anise - a bud for you, L’Oreal - not a cloud in sight, Aldo - lavender fields

This is the last look using Essie - turquoise & caicos, to see other designs featuring this and other polishes visit the P.O.T.W. page

SO KOI - P.O.T.W. - Essie - turquoise & Caicos Essie -...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:39:00 -0400

SO KOI - P.O.T.W. - Essie - turquoise & Caicos

Essie - turquoise & caicos, Essie - go overboard, Essie - shake your $$ maker, Essie - butler please, Essie - lapis of luxury, Nicole by O.P.I. - hit the lights, O.P.I. - bling dynasty, O.P.I. - year of the dragon, Sally Hansen - gun metal, Sally Hansen - mint sorbet, Love & Beauty - light orange, Love & Beauty - mint, N.Y.C. - french white tip.

Visit the P.O.T.W. page for other designs featuring this polish and more!

To see more pictures and polishes used to create this look visit...

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:24:08 -0400

To see more pictures and polishes used to create this look visit here —> http://basecoat-topcoat.tumblr.com/post/49793388047/layered-purple-flowers-p-o-t-w-wet-n-wild

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