How To: Removing Glitter Polish Easily

Hey all, 

A question that I receive often is "how on earth do you get glitter polish off easily". Everyone knows what I am talking about! Glitter polish seems to stick to your nails as if by magic; and after using two bottles of remover and a farms worth of cotton pads, it still glares up at you in defiance. 

Being a serial glitter polish wearer, this is something that I have had to deal with many, many times. And this is the easiest method of removal that I have tried so far. The good ol' aluminium foil wrap! 

What You Will Need 

- Nail polish remover, preferably with a high acetone content. 

- Scissors.

- Cotton pads/balls.

- Aluminium foil.

How To 

1. Cut foil into correct size (10 pieces). 

2. Soak cotton ball or pad in remover.

3. Place on nail. 

4. Wrap firmly with aluminium foil. 

5. Press down on cotton ball/pad, repeat for each nail.

6. Wait 5 mins. 

What to do when waiting? I'm a fan of taking one or two ridiculous self-portraits. 

After you have acted like a crazy person for a sufficient amount of time, we move onto the final step! 

7. Remove and wipe excess, it should all come off very easily! 

And then repeat it all on the other hand! I am too clumsy to wrap both hands up at the same time, if you can - go for it! 

Hope this helped and that you enjoyed reading! xx

April Empties

Hey all, 

Another month, a few more empties! This emptying kick that I am on is going great, and it feels surprisingly rewarding! Nothing better than knowing you used a product to the last drop; makes me feel as though my money is being put to good use (that's my excuse anyway!). 

The empties of April! 

1. enVme Make-Up Remover Pads 

Just your run of the mill cotton facial pads, nothing special here. 

2. Annabel Trends Facial Blotting Paper

Got this as a GWP, and I absolutely loved them. 

3. Herban Essentials Lemon Towelette 

Natural antiseptic and antibacterial wipes. Also smell divine! 

Price: $15.00 for a pack of 20

Repurchase: Already have. 

4. Lush The Carrot Bubble Bar 

An easter special that smelt divine and was very moisturising. Lasts quite a few washes as well! 

Price: $9.95

Repurchase: I would, but I don't think they sell them anymore :( 

5. Sally Hansen Strenghtening Nail Polish Remover 

Contains enough acetone (80%) to pack a punch, and doesn't dry nails out.

Price: $5.45 for 150ml

Repurchase: Have a stock pile. 

6. QV Bath Oil 

Intensely moisturising, soap free and pH balanced. Especially great for winter months! 

Price: $9.95 for 250ml

Repurchase: Already have. 

7. The Body Shop Hemp Intensive Hand Butter 

This is one of my favourite hand creams of all time. So very moisturising, and it lasts a lifetime! Smells pretty good too...

Price: $23.95

Repurchase: Of course!! 

8. Biotherm Aquasource Skin Perfection Moisturiser 

My day moisturiser, I absolutely love it! It keeps my skin balanced, radiant and clear. 

Price: $64.00

Repurchase: Already have. 

9. Lush BB Seaweed Fresh Face Mask 

A wonderful, more natural face mask! Works great for me to remove impurities, balance skin and keep everything calm. Has a shelf life of only 3 weeks. 

Price: $14.95

Repurchase: Every 3 weeks. 

10. The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter 

Wonderful smell (so very good!) and extremely moisturising! Lather it on and enjoy. 

Price: $27.95

Repurchase: I picked up the Chocomania body butter instead! 

11 & 12. L'oreal Elvive Total Repair Shampoo and Conditioner

My favourite drugstore combination, works really well for my hair and doesn't create build-up! 

Price: $6.99 each 

Repurchase: Yes!

There are my empties for yet another month! I seem to be getting through products like crazy at the moment! 

Have you tried any of these? Love/hate them? 

If you have an empties post, link it below - I would love to read it! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Looking After Myself: Nail TLC

Hey all,

This is my first post in my 'Looking After Myself' series! I have been excited about this for a while, and am so happy to get it up and running! I thought I would start with a post about what I do to look after my nails, as they could definitely use some tlc at the moment! 

If you're anything like me, you have a special kind of relationship with your nails. Personally, I am probably too attached. If my nails break, chip or peel, it affects me on a personal level. Nothing puts me in a bad mood quicker than a couple of broken nails! 

Saying that, I thought that I would share what I do to try to keep my nails healthy. 

Tips 

Use a Glass Nail File

Your nails are made up of lots of different layers of a porting called Keratin, using a rough emery board rips these layers apart and makes your nails more prone to peeling. Glass files are a lot more gentle on your nails. 

Buff Away

Buffing your nails after filing helps seals the Keratin layers together and helps to prevent peeling. It will also leave you with a smoother edge. 

A Good Hand Cream 

I don't think I even need to explain this one! You nails and hands aren't happy when they are dry or cracked; keeping a good hand cream with you at all times will help to keep them at their best. 

My current faves: Lush Helping Hands $10.00 and Body Shop Hemp Intensive Hand Cream $23.95

Cuticle Oil 

Most of us remember hand cream, but a lot of us forget about cuticle oil all together. Your nails will adore you for using cuticle oil, it keeps them moisturised and looking (as well as feeling) great! I use cuticle oil 2-3 times a day, and always remember it each morning and night. 

My current have: Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil $18.95

A Good Base 

Base coat - I cannot even stress how important it is to invest in a good one. A good base coat conditions, prepare and strengthens your nails before nail polish application. It also will aid in the prevention of discolouration and breaks. 

My current fave: Nail Tek Foundation III $15.00

They Aren't Tools 

You need the container open? Grab a butter knife, don't use your nails. Although they seem quite strong, they do not take kindly to being used as tools, and they will break! I can almost guarantee it! 

Hopefully you enjoyed this post and it gave you some interesting information! There will be more post's like it in the coming weeks. 

What do you do to ensure the health of your nails?

Hope you all have a great night! xx