how i take care of my nails!

so i took a break from studying (my state board exam is in 2 days, ahhhh!) and decided to paint my nails. i had acrylics nails for about a 4 month span, and we all know what kind of damage that does to your natural nails. i noticed discoloration which is caused from a gap between the acrylic nail and my natural nail. my nail bed is on the curvy side and once the artificial tip grows out, that's where you see the gap. that gap can retain moisture from washing your hands, or using lotion, etc. once you see the gap you need to either get a new full set or simply take them off. other problems that most girls have after taking acrylics off are ridges in the nail, peeling, or brittleness. so i swore not to get acrylics unless there was a special occasion of some sort, because my nails were paper thin!

so i've been using the NailTek ridge-filling base coat (foundation II) and i actually really like this product. it claims to fill unsightly ridges while healing and strengthening the natural nail. after using it for about 6 months my nails are growing like they used to and they aren't breaking! hooray! they still peel from time to time but that could be from my improper filing. they said you need to file from outside to the center of the nail, but i'm sloppy i just go back and forth.


on the left is my natural nails without the base coat, on the right is with the base coat.


if you're looking for an inexpensive deep red nail polish for the fall, i reccomend NYC Wing it Wine creme 121A. its got gorgeous iridescent red reflects and its just the perfect fall red.


my all time favorite top coat is the Seche Vite dry fast top coat. not only does is dry SUPER fast, it gives such an amazing shine that lasts! i've tried OPI and sally hansen top coats and they just don't cut it.


and since my hands get extremely dry from washing my hands alot and the weather getting cold, i love this nivea creme. its really thick and i can definately feel it on my skin and its very soothing. i don't use too much because it can get greasy feeling. but it smells amazing and you can find it at target or walmart in the travel section for just 99 cents!

til next time my loves!