No Nails Just Stuff
Hello lovely people! Today's post is a bit different. Instead of a mani, I wanted to show you some of my nail stuff. First up is my very first delivery from the Born Pretty Store - the first of many I'm sure! I was so excited when it arrived - it got here so much faster than I was expecting. The wonderful people at the BPS got everything perfect, and even threw in some discounts for next time! I'll definitely be going back!
A peek into the packet.
I managed to restrain myself a LOT for my first order. There was so much I wanted on the site but as I'm of limited funds I decided to be smart about it and only get the stuff that a) I really really really wanted, and b) I can't get locally. I settled on the complete set of stamp plates, a set of three nail striping brushes, and some pearly half-rhinestones.
These are gonna be sooo gorgeous when I figure out what I wanna do with them! I'm so excited to start playing with all my new stuff! Now, the rest of the post is about stuff that I am beginning to use regularly to keep my tips and cuticles happy and healthy. The first is something I read about on a blog (can't remember which one, I get around...) as a must-have for anyone posting photos of their nails. It's a brush on, wash off cuticle remover. I've only used it once but it really cleaned up my nail beds and made them look cared for.
This is just from my local pharmacy. You should know by now that for me if it works, it works, and I'm not gonna be too fussy about the brand! Having said that, the hand lotion I use is O.P.I. Avojuice. Okay, so I'm just a little bit contradictory... But I use this lotion because it does work, and unlike so many other moisturisers and hand lotions I've tried over the years, Avojuice doesn't leave a greasy residue, and my skin just drinks it up in a second. Instant happy cuticles.
When I was working in a jewellery store I wouldn't start my shift until I had some of this magic potion absorbed into my skin. It feels so delicious and just makes everything look so healthy. My last piece of 'I must remember to use this more regularly' is cuticle oil. The one I have is one I've used for years, and you can see in the pic that I've barely used any. You only need half a drop on each nail, which means it pretty much lasts forever.
I know other bloggers / lovely ladies swear by particular brands, but this is the one I've got, and it works, so neh! This came in a set with a buffing block, nail file, hand and body lotion, and this cuticle oil. Half a drop massaged into the cuticle whenever needed - my cuticles are never happier than just after I've finished applying this oil. Have a read around of other beauty / nail blogs if you're trying to find a good affordable cuticle oil. Like I said, this is just the one I've got and it works for me, but do your research and find out what brands do what, and what you need to keep your cuticles happy.
That's all from me today. Sorry it's (so slightly) off topic, but I just wanted to share this stuff with you! Tell me about the products you swear by. I'd love to know what you're using, what you love, what didn't work, all that jazz. Thanks for checking in, loves, enjoy the rest of your weekend!
- Ally xx
