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Testing Sally Hansen’s new Miracle Gel formula. Made it to day 6 without chips, but now I have to take it off.

PSA: this is regular nail polish, not true gel. And I don’t love the top coats in this line. They take too long to fully set, so I’d use my Glisten & Glow top coat instead, but the polish itself held up well!

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Testing Sally Hansen’s new Miracle Gel formula. Made it to day 6 without chips, but now I have to take it off. PSA: this is regular nail polish, not true gel. And I don’t love the top coats in this line. They take too long to fully set, so I’d use my Glisten & Glow top coat instead, but the polish itself held up well! nailpolish nailinspo LTKBeauty

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Miracle Gel Supercharged Pinks Nail Polish Collection | Ulta

If you want the perfect soap nails look with regular polish—look no further. 🫧

And don’t sleep on their illuminating nail concealers! My fave is the original. 😌

Use the code “LOVEFRESHPAINT” to save 20%

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these cases hold 48 bottles (and these colors spark joy)

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this polish if you want easy, clean soap nails with regular nail polish.

Londontown Nail Veil No. 4

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I love a good nail polish remover pot! This one works great!

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essie matter of fiction 🌸

Gel couture line. This line is NOT gel, btw!

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Can confirm, the clippers EDJY nail clippers do cut smoothly and collect your clippings! 🌸✨

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summoning spring 🌸

Do you have a favorite spring polish?

This is definitely one of mine. 💞

On my nails: Guava Nice Day, KB Shimmer

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Dazzle Dry review 💅

It’s a great solution for anyone who doesn’t get good wear time with regular nail polish, but doesn’t want to do gel.

Application is a little longer and a little nuanced, but the dry time and longevity can be worth it!

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I finally got my hands on one of these EDJY nail cutters and first impressions are really good! The cut is sooo clean, it’s a single blade, so it doesn’t crush your nails like traditional clippers, and it has a little receptacle to collect your clippings, which seems to work well!

The idea is that a cleaner cut means you won’t have to file down any jagged parts after clipping, and they say that the clean cut reduces peeling and splitting.

So far I’ve only done a few little cuts, I’m waiting for my nails to grow out a little more because I’ll be creating a UGC video for them, but my husband already fully loves it, he might have been even more excited than me to receive it 😄

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This is what cuticle remover ACTUALLY removes 👀

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Easy micro french tutorial 🌈

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Two of my favorite “cuticle” pushers (iykyk… it’s actually called the nail “fold”). #nailcare #nails

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How to fix overgrown “cuticles” 💅

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- Proximal nail fold: The skin at the base of the nail, commonly referred to as your “cuticles. Your nail folds are protective barrier of living tissue that should not be cut. The dried/stretchy bits are keratinized skin that tends to grow more thickly after it’s been cut, as a defense mechanism. That’s why you get stuck in a vicious cycle of feeling like you need to keep cutting it. ❌

- Cuticle: The dead skin stuck to the nail plate (it shows up as the nail grows) ✅

⚠️ A common misconception is that cuticle remover is supposed to fix overgrown nail folds. It does not.

The best thing you can do to improve your nail folds is to gently nudge them back daily, and moisturize the skin. I like to use a nail oil and hand cream throughout the day, and then apply Aquaphor at night. Do this daily for a few months to see results. 🌱

Exception: Hangnails. It’s okay to safely clip those. 👌🏻

Why use cuticle remover on the nail plate? It helps create a nice smooth surface for nail polish to adhere to, so you get more wear time. 💅

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colorful micro frenchies 🌈

These brought me so much joy 💞

Will be posting a video tutorial soon. 💅
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#easynailart #nailpolish uñas unhas nail trends natural nails

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tips for polishing your dominant hand #nailpolish #nails

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simple nail care routine: shape, cuticle cleanup, moisturize. 💅 #nailcare #naturalnails

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essie must-haves that aren’t nail polish #essiepartner 💅

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New Illuminating Nail Concealer in lavender 💜

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⚡️NEW ⚡️from Londontown:
Illuminating Nail Concealer in Lavender 💜

I’m happy to report it has the same easy to apply formula as the others. ✨

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I swear by quick dry top coats, but if you don’t have one, then a drying product like this can be a great alternative. ✅

TBH, I was pretty impressed with how well it worked. I tested it with a regular, non quick drying top coat. I didn’t do a proper timed test or anything, but after looking back at the footage, I saw that I ran my fingers over my nails 10 minutes after applying my top coat and spraying them with the drying spray. And then there was also about 10 minutes between polishing all of my nails and then starting to top coat everything.

The general timeframe is basically the same result I get using the @glistenandglow1 quick-dry top coat, but again, if you are working with a regular top coat that takes a while to set, then this could be a good option.

On my nails:
Take Off from @ellamila 💅

🗣️ If you use drying drops/sprays regularly, lmk which is your fave.

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My kiddos loved these Olive & June Pressies (press-ons)! They’re sized for kids and tweens. 🥰

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NEW⚡️essie Break Fix is the easiest way to patch a broken nail! 🩹 Grab a bottle for your purse and thank me later. #essiepartner

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essie Lilacism is perfect for post-holiday winter nails 💅

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essie Lilacism is an oldie, but goodie! I love light, cool tones for this time of year.

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Gorgeous green and gold combo! I adore this look so much. 😍 Layer essie Off Tropic with essie Frosted Fantasy to get the look on my middle and ring finger! This is all regular nail polish!! 💅

Ring is from Honeycat Jewelry! Use the code “lovefreshpaint” to save some $$$! 💍

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I love this holiday nail combo! 🎄 All regular nail polish!

Essie Off Tropic + Frosted Fantasy 😍🎁

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Dazzle Dry - Haze 🖤

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The prettiest green 🎄✨

Recently I picked out a few new shades from Londontown, and when I saw this one online I knew it would be perfect for Christmas. 😍

On my nails: Mistletoe, Londontown

If you’re thinking of picking up some stuff from Londontown, make sure you take advantage of their Black Friday sale! As of today (11/23) the code EARLY30 should work. 🛍️

And just let me know if you need any other recommendations from Londontown! 🥰
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Got my hands on Essie’s newest toppers from the gel couture line, will be trying them soon, Blushed Metal (center) is the one I’m most excited about!

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A cute holiday mani to kick off the season 🎅🏻 🎁 💅

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Classic and chic fall manicure using essie gel couture:

From L-R:
Caviar Bar
Model Clicks
All Checked Out
Take Me To Thread

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I’m Not Really a Waitress, OPI, the most perfect holiday red 🎁 #nails #nailpolish #christmasnails #OPI

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Pompeii Purple, OPI #nails #nailpolish #opi

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