Watermelon Gradient nails

Watermelon Gradient nails for the summer time! 🌞🍉💅😎
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@chinaglazeofficial
•Salsa
•Hang-Ten Toes
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@wetnwildbeauty
•A Blank Canvas
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@chinaglazeofficial
•Treble Maker
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•Black & white acrylic paints to create the seeds with.
••Topped with @wetnwildbeauty Matte Top Coat.
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Born Pretty Store review: (4) UV Gel Polishes

Hello everyone! 

I always have such a great time reviewing fun nail art products sent to me for free from www.bornprettystore.com! I had the privilege to review 4 UV Gel Polish. One is a gold multi size glitter, sheer pink holographic gel, nude gel polish and last but not least, a purple gel polish that has a shimmery tone that is golden yellow/orange. They are all so pretty! Stay tuned for my honest opinions on these lovely gels!

Sheer Pink UV Gel Polish

item #24291 (1)

^shown above: glitter gradient over black. 2 coats over nude.^

^shown above, 2 coats of item #24291 (1)^

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HOW-TO-DIY

*As usual, always do the 1-2-3 steps to ensure a long lasting gel manicure!

1. Shape your nails.

2. Lightly buff your nail beds with a soft nail buffing block (that's good for the natural nails).

3. Cleanse your nails beds with a cleanser or just a lint-free wipe with alcohol.

4. Apply Gelish pH Bond

5. Apply Gelish Foundation & cure under LED Light

6. Apply 1-2 coats of preferred gel polish/color (cure separate times each coats)

7. Apply Gelish Top It Off (cure for 30 secs)

8. Wipe off access tacky layer with a lint-free alcohol wipe & you're done!

^macro shots to see how sparkly beautiful the holo shows over the natural nails, nude polish and black.^

^Champagne Gold multi-glitter Gel Polish item#24291 (23)^

shown above in 3 coats cure under LED Light

^Nude Gel in Matte item#23591 (11)^

shown in 2 coats (Can easily get away with just 1 coat. NICELY OPAQUE in just 1 coat but I did 2.)

I love how the nude is so beautiful in matte! Though after a day, the matte shines but I happen to not mind about that. It's beautiful both ways. The wear of the Born Pretty Store gel polishes are frigging amazing! They last pretty well for a week. I'd totally recommend this brand to anyone who is looking for some affordable, long lasting and a ton of variety of colors and glitter gels to choose from!

Another glitter gradient done with Champagne Gold glitter item#24291 (23)

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shown above: Warriors Don't Wine ( Gelish Mini Kung Fu Panda 3 Collection)

Purple Shimmer Orange/Golden Yellow tone Gel Polish

item# 23733

shown above in 2 coats (cured under LED Light)

This one dries in matte as well but I forgot to take photo's of it in a matte state. 

I apologize for that but I can guarantee you that this beauty definitely looks waaay better in a glossy finish to capture it's sparkly orange and golden yellow tones!

Macro of this purple beauty in all it's glory!

I honestly don't have anything bad to say about www.bornprettystore.com

Gel Polishes. They work well. They are affordable for anyone's budget. They last long. There's over 100 of variety to choose from! There's even thermals gel polishes you can purchase from online. If you do choose to make a purchase from Born Pretty Store. Please, don't forget to use my 10% code (RAEQ10) before you checkout!! 

Happy Painting! Happy Shopping!

Have a Wonderful Weekend my loves!

<3, Mai

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Born Pretty Store review: (BP L-003) stamping plate & Clear Jelly stamper

WHY HELLO!! Welcome to my blog! I am ecstatic to share some great mani's and macros!!

Stay tuned for them!

I just gotta say this...."What a stamping plate!" I had such a fun time with this one. 

It's from www.bornprettystore.com

stamping plate: item #(17921) & clear stamper is: item #24059. 

I'm actually really excited to share with you all more than just 2 single manicures done with this stamping plate. I even have some macros to share also! This plate is really pretty and so much fun on the nails! It's a must-have! As for the clear stamper, I had a tough time with it at first. It wouldn't pick up any images on to the clear stamper head so I ended up buffing it a little bit with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponge. That was the last thing I wanted to do to is bc it did leave a cloudy look to it. It didn't completely wreck the clearness from it but I'm still excited to see the image to stamp on to my nails. I found it much easier buffed to pick up images. It's more squishy now than it was slippery before.

First up, down below is a sponged mani done with 

@chinaglazeofficial Hang-Ten Toes

@sinfulcolors_official Taupe Is Chic (Kylie MATTE Trend Matters Satin)

& The Royal Me (Kylie Signature Collection) + I also dabbed some duped Fairy Dust to give it a bit of shimmer.  Stamping plate is from @bornprettystorenailart Stamping Plate (BP-L003 #17921) & my all-time favorite Black Stamping Polish from @joliepolish. Use my 10% code (RAEQ10) off at www.bornprettystore.com at the end of your checkout 

Secondly, I used the same stamping plate to create over this blue & shimmery with a subtle nail art stamping done with @bornprettystorenailart Stamping Plate BP-L003 (item #17921)

• blue polish is 'Beau Of The City' @londontownusa
I attempted a shimmery watermarbling with a polish I can't remember the name of it but I think it's kinda pretty & goes with the waves. 

Thirdly, here is a nude with textured polish done with 

@londontownusa Murray Me

@zoyanailpolish Cosmo

@opi_products L.A.M.B.

@bornprettystorenailart Stamping Plate (BPL-003) item #17921.

Lastly, Once upon a time ago, green used to be my favorite color. Lol, I happen to adore this green glitter jelly polish from @zombieclawpolish Evergreen. Stamped with Liquid Leather @chinaglazeofficial. @polishmesilly2 Legacy (pinky nail).

@sinfulcolors_official Song Of Summer

@bornprettystorenailart Stamping Plate (BPL-003) item #17921

Simple 1-2-3+ steps on How To use a stamper & stamping plate. The photos are pretty explanatory . •@bornprettystorenailart Stamping Plate is (BP-L003) item #17921 •@bornprettystorenailart #24059 Clear jelly stamper

Last BUT not least.. Here's some more macros for you all to ooh & ahhh over.. lol! I mean, c'mon.. Who doesn't like macros?! I go banana's over 'em!

Though I had to buff it in order for the clear stamper to pick up images.. Yes, it is a bit cloudy but I am still so excited to put this to good use! You can still see the images, so I'm not complaining! I would recommend these two items if you are looking for something new to try. This plate has 15 images to choose from.. And the clear head stamper is pretty neat.. It allows you to see where you want to place the image over your nails. It's pretty amazing.. If you're interested on purchasing these items. Head over to www.bornprettystore.com and don't forget to use and enjoy my 10% code off (RAEQ10) at the end of your checkout! 

Much Love,

Mai K.

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BornPrettyStore Review: red UV gel nail art brush item #21978 & 1.2mm gold studs item #16680

Hello ladies and gentlemen!

I have to admit, these two products from bornprettystore.com are friggin amazing! These two are a must-have! Keep reading, I'll explain Why!!

I really enjoyed the 1.2mm gold studs. The gold color studs didn't fade as I added a top coat to seal my manicure (shown below). I had no problem with this item. The little baggie that came with the studs came in with 100 pcs. I've even used the studs on a gel manicure before and sealed the studs with the gel to cure & the gold color still shown as vibrant. It's perfect for regular polish and gel manicures.

<photo credit: bornprettystore.com>

tiny 1.2mm gold studs item #16680

<photo credit: bornprettystore.com>

red UV gel nail art brush item #21978

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This UV Gel Nail Art Brush is amazing! You can pull the red cap off to top the brush to close it like how you would do with a pen.. It's compact and small enough to put inside your pocket. The bristles on the brush are a good quality. I used it on the mani I did below with gel polish. It was simple to clean with acetone and afterwards, I used cuticle oil to help preserve the bristles. I enjoy this brush so much! I'd recommend this item. Don't forget to use my 10% code off at the end of your purchase: (RAEQ10) at bornprettystore.com

(ring & pinky nails: tiny 1.2mm gold studs item #16680)

(middle nail: I used the red UV gel nail art brush item #21978 to create the cable knitted weater pattern before I cured it under the LED Light)

Nails inspired by @ninanailedit.
@joliepolish 'Light Gold' stamping polish, @wetnwildbeauty 'French White Crème', ASP gel polish 'White Hot' cable knitting done w/ @bornprettystorenailart item #21978 Red UV Gel Nail Art Brush, @londontownusa 'Murray Me', @opi_products 'Snow Globetrotter' + @bornprettystorenailart item number #16680 (tiny gold studs) topped with @londontownusa 'Instant Smudge Fix'. Please, use my bornprettystore.com 10% code off at the end of your checkout : ( RAEQ10 ).

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bornprettystore.com VIP Color Gel Polish item #22605 (11)

Hello everyone!

This review has been long overdue.. My review package came to me a month later early November. I started to review and swatch them but during the second week of November was a rough one for me. I dropped my cellphone to its death. I even lost a lot of my photo's & videos for my reviews. Sadly, I had to use my images and tutorials saved up from Instagram to post here. This particular VIP Gel Color is a beautiful one. Can't wait to show you guys what I thought about it! So, please keep reading!! 

This shade I chose is in (#11). It changes from a soft, powdery blue (when changed under warm water) to a darker shade of violet-blue (when changed under cold air and water!). It sure is a fun thermal gel polish to play with! You'll be wasting a lot of water just playing with your nails.. LOL! You're lucky if the weather is cooler outside in the winter time. You'll even save yourself some time playing with warm & cold water from turning your fingers all pruney lolol! Haha, the fresh, cold, crisped air will surely be the best way to help transition your gel manicure! It's friggin amazing stuff!! So, please sure to go check this product out if you enjoy a long lasting manicure ladies and gentlemen! 

<photo credit: bornprettystore.com>

VIP Color Gel Polish item #22605 (11)

Don't forget to use my 10% code off from the end of your checkout: (RAEQ10)

                         

Above mani is shown in its warm state. Though at the tips of my nails, it is slightly transitioning to its cold state. I happen to love this Thermal Gel Polish in (11). It was very easy to use. It requires to use a foundation as your base before applying the gel polish itself to protect your natural nails. Though I did find it rather hard to come off after a few days wear. I liked the fact that it wasn't showing any tip wear. This mani lasted me for a week long which I really enjoyed about this product! I wish I hadn't broken my recent phone because I had my photo's all saved up just for this review. Sadly, I didn't have any photo's saved to show you the after look on my week long wear.

My How To Gel Polish Tutorial:

1) Clean/apply your nail beds with Alcohol wipe or Bonder.

2) Apply a thin layer of Foundation @gelishmini. & Cure it for 30secs in the LED light.

3) Apply VIP shellac color & cure it for 30secs.

4) Apply a second coat to make the shellac color pop out more if it's sheer like mines. & Cure it for another 30secs. 
5) Apply Top It Off @gelishmini to deal your color for a long lasting shellac/gel manicure. & Cure it for a minute.

6) Wipe the top of your nails with a lint free alcohol prep wipe. & Your done! 
Wah~lah! Now, you can enjoy a beautiful gel mani that will last you for a couple of weeks! I'm so in love with this VIP shellac color in no.10 (item #22605) from @bornprettystorenailart! If you decide to grab this one, be sure to check the other 18 thermal VIP shellacs they have available. They're super easy to work with & ALWAYS use a foundation or a base gel before applying the color to protect your natural nails!

Enjoy this mini video of the transitioning states!

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BORN PRETTY STORE ~ review

What a busy month of August of having such a fun last time for the summer.. 

What did you all do for your entire summer?? I spent a lot of the summer time with my sons at the water parks, playground & the last week of August 2x's at the Minnesota State Fair. I now have my colorful & fun swatches & reviews for www.bornprettystore.com tonight for you all to wrap up the last fun, bright & memorable day of summer!

First up is www.bornprettystore.com 

Rose Flower stamping plate (BP-73) -item #20790

base color is: Sinful Colors Professional 'A-Crush' & Orly 'On The Edge' (gradient)

polished used to stamp with: Londontown Lakur 'Dishy Splendor'

Pink polish is not just a polish. It happens to be a wonderful UV Gel Polish from www.bornprettystore.com

(10 mL) Candy Color Luminous Soak Off Gel Polish UV Glow In The Dark (#023)

As shown above on the macro, I used a foundation UV Gel Polish to protect my natural nails by Gelish. Added 2 coats of this cute pink Gel Polish + curing time under the LED light + Gel Polish Top Coat by Gelish & LED light curing. It was a creamy Gel thouugh it does require 2 coats of it to cover up the streaky lines. Like I always say, "Top Coat always cover up the booboos! It is like magic!"

I love this pink SO much! It reminds me of my younger youthful days of always wearing PINK on my nails & even clothes! Love love LOVE this shade! You can find this Gel Polish at item #7578 at www.bornprettystore.com

Next up, www.bornprettystore.com 

redish/pink Holographic holo effect polish - item #6402

& Animal Flowers stamping plate - item #19366

www.bornprettystore.com redish/pink Holographic holo effect polish - item #6402

& Animal Flowers stamping plate - item #19366 

stamped with @joliepolish - black stamping polish (www.instagram.com/joliepolish)

What I enjoy about stamping is the simplicity of adding TC over the stamped image to peel off + cut around it to put over your nail is so much fun.. I really enjoy this template. The deers remind me of the Fall time. & Look at that holo! It's a 2 in one shade.. It shifts from red to pink in HOLO! Yasss.. Amazin..

www.bornprettystore.com

Rose stamping plate (ring nail) template BP73 - item # 20790

base polish by Londontown Lakur 'Murray Me', 'The Fully Monty', 'Lady Luck'

+ glitter polish by Pure Ice 'Poppin Bottles' topped with @mydreampolish Gem Glam Top Coat in their LE 'Jelly Beans' scent. (www.instagram.com/mydreampolish) (instagram.com/londontownlakur)

Londontown Lakur is SIMPLY AMAZING!! They're easily ONE COATERS. SO creamy and PERFECLY opaque enough to STAMP with! Look at my born pretty store stamping of the cute Roses! I'm IN LOVE!

www.bornprettystore.com stamping plate - Damask template (BP-L016) - item #17926

base color by Londontown Lakur 'Lady Luck' ~ 2 coats + my dream polish Gem Glam Top Coat.

Ring finger RING from www.rocksbox.com 

www.bornprettystore.com Animal Trees stamping template (BP-L011) item #19366

stamped with Black Stamping polish from my talented friend Bory at www.instagram.com/joliepolish

+ Wet N Wild Matte Top Coat

BTW, the wonderful color polish goodies are also from Jolie Polish!

I love this template, it is SO adorable! So much fun and brings back so many good memories of my favorite childhood books! The mushrooms and trees are ADORBS too!

Gaaahhh! Those cute mini colorful beads are from www.bornprettystore.com - item #20476

They are cute but such a pain in the bum to flip on its front side to pick it up to place on my nails. It is indeed worth the look at the end though. RIGHT?! It's so sparkly too! I love the colors!

Macros are EVERYTHING! Little did "eye" know that the beads have a few colors in 'em.. Ha! It's amazing stuff. Macro EVRYTHING!

My half moon in colorful mixed beads is the cutest.

Last but not least, here is a last look to stare at. I used the Rose stamping template item#20790 from www.bornprettystore.com

This mani was topped with My Dream Polish & cute tiny gold studs + Cognac crystal ring charm from (instagram.com/daily_charme)

I hope you enjoyed my review and please do head over to bornprettystore.com to make your purchase on their amaing items! Don't forget to use my 10% code off at the end of your checkout : (RAEQ10).

Best,

Mai

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