Newspaper Nail Art

I hope you like & try it out for yourself ..... Quite fun, cheap & different.


What You Need : -

Rubbing Alcohol

Base Coat

Nail Polish ( White / Light Grey / Grey )

Top Coat

Newspaper Clippings

- Possibly nail polish remover.

Step by Step : -

1. On clean nails apply your base coat
2. Once dry - apply your chosen colour
3. Wait for it to dry.....
4. Pouring some rubbing alcohol into the lid, dip your nail into the lid
5. Apply the newspaper clipping, applying light pressure onto the nail
6. Gently peel off
7. If you have some of the ink that's now come off onto the skin around the nail, use a cotton bud & some remover to tidy up.
8. Admire your work


First print : -

Finished Product : -

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The Jessica Manicure Review

Last week Tuesday I had an appointment booked with Michelle at Beauty's Within to get my HD Brows done again, I'm addicted.  I also had an opportunity to try the Jessica Manicure. Michelle had previously explained to me that in the Jessica Manicure that they paint behind the nails and across the tip to keep the polishes longevity.

First my hands were cleansed with a sanitiser.  I already had nail varnish on that was chipping and that was then removed using the Jessica Nail Polish Remover  

• gentle to the nails
• does not dry out your cuticles
• non oily

Jessica Nail Polish Remover is available in two sizes:-

£ 6.50 118ml

£12.75 473ml

  

  Starting with the Left Hand it was then exfoliated with Ahava Body Exfoliator

• A remarkable and natural cleaning agent rich in moisturizing minerals,
  Gentle Body Exfoliator works deeply to gently lift away impurities and worn-out cells.  
• The result; a more vibrant, supple skin tone is revealed all over your body.
• Apply liberally on the legs and torso and rinse off. Avoid face area. Hypoallergenic.
  
  
   

Then Jessica Phenomen Oil applied to hand & nails

• Highly penetrative oil which heals and intensively nourishes dry cuticles
• Helps to promote growth and keeps nails supple
• Can be used on elbows, feet, knees and other areas of rough dry skin that needs deep moisturisation
• Key ingredients: Vitamin E, jojoba, Sweet Almond Oil, Rice Oil

Jessica Phenomen Oil is available in two sizes:

£ 8.95 7.4ml

£13.65 14.8ml

 

Ahava Cuticle Cream applied to hand then put into soak with Jessica Hand & Body Bath

• Softens coarse, thick, rough cuticles while providing intensive nourishment. Healing minerals protect the nail. A healthy nail bed, means healthy nails.
  
  
  £12.00 
  
  
  
  

Ahava Mineral Body Wash

• Immerse your body in the luxurious lathering loveliness of our mineral-enriched gel. 

• Its delicate cleansing ingredients, natural moisturisers and mild plant extracts, such as Aloe Vera, washes over you like a fresh spring rain. 
•  Lather up liberally all over your body. Rinse off.
•  Hypoallergenic.
  £10.00 250ml
  
  
  Whilst the left hand was in soak, steps to 4 were repeated on the right hand.
  Once completed, it was then put into soak and the left hand taken out and dried.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The left hand was then massaged with Ahava’s Lightening Hand Cream  
  Reduces and prevents the formation of age spots and premature aging. Protects against sun-caused damage, using a broad spectrum of UVA/UVB mineral sunscreens.
  

  
  Approved for sensitive skin. Allergy Tested. Dermatologically tested.

  There are also other ranges of hand creams depending on your skin type

  
  

  
  

  £14.00 100ml

  
  

  
  

  Step 7. Was repeated on the right hand

  
  
  

  

  Taking the left hand, the cuticles where then pushed back using a specialised Jessica attachment tool, this was plastic, not stainless steel
  
  

  The attachment tool used, safely pushes cuticles, increase circulation to the matrix 
  
  
   

  

  

  Still working with the left hand, nails were trimmed as this promotes stronger, healthy nails, cuticles tidied with cuticle clippers and nails were then filed using a nail file for Soft nails
  
  
  

  EMERY BOARDS:-

  
  For Soft Nails Kind to soft, thin and flaky nails
  

  For Normal Nails Made from medium graded board

  For Hard Nails Perfect for strong, hard nails, made from stronger graded board

  
  

                       All nail files are £2.40 for a pack of 2

  
  

  Step 10. Was repeated on the right hand.

  
  

  On both hands, nails were cleansed using Jessica Hand & Body Bath to ensure nails were cleaned ready for applying base coat, colour and finishing touches.

  
  

  The nails on both hands were then checked to ensure even length nails were cleanly filed.

  
  
  
    Taking the left hand, 1 coat of Critical Care Prescriptive Base Coat was applied using 8-10 strokes on each nail. This included behind the nail and the edge.
  
  

  BASECOAT FOR INTENSIVE CARE OF WEAK AND SOFT NAILS.

  This award winning product sets a new standard for boosting growth whilst simultaneously strengthening severely weakened nails. Critical Care uses Jessica's exclusive Protein KSW formula, fortified with calcium and intensive strengtheners, to penetrate the nail and increase keratinisation, creating a protective barrier to allow for maximum growth.

  Not all nails are alike, that’s why JESSICA Prescriptive Manicure is a treatment which analyses treats each nail.

  
  
  

  There are 9 Prescriptive Base Coats in the Jessica Range:-

  
  

  Jessica Critical Care Basecoat

  Jessica Rejuvenation

  Jessica Recovery Basecoat

  Jessica Reward Basecoat

  Jessica Restoration Base

  Jessica Fusion Basecoat Jessica Life Jacket Jessica Bend Don't Break Basecoat Jessica Flawlesscoat

  Step 13. Was then repeated on the right hand.

  
  
  

  

  Taking the left Hand, 1 coat of Jessica Colour; Be Happy No. 431 was then applied. This was then repeated on the right hand. Each hand had 2 applications of colour. Including behind the nail and on the edge.
  
  

  £6.20 7.4ml & £9.75 14.8ml

  
  
  
  
  

  

   After a couple of minutes, 1 coat of Jessica Top Priority Top Coat was then applied to the nails on both hands.
  
  

  Jessica Glazing ultraseal topcoat

  Seals and protects the polish like a ceramic glaze enabling your manicure to last for up to 2 weeks. Top Priority reinforces the therapeutic value of the basecoats.

  
  

  
  

  • Advanced topcoat which gives ceramic finish
  • Seals and protects colour for up to two weeks
  • Reinforces the therapeutic value of the chosen customer basic or corrective basecoat
  • Key ingredients: Keratin Amino Acids

  
  

  
  

  Jessica Top Priority is available in two sizes:

  £7.50 7.4ml

  
  

  £11.75 14.8ml

  
  

  
  

  

    After a couple of minutes, 1 coat of Jessica Brilliance Top Coat

  
  

  Brilliance is an advanced formula, with UV protection, which quickly and brilliantly seals and dries your manicure preventing smudging, chipping and yellowing. Each time Jessica Brilliance is applied it revives the colour to look like a brand new manicure.

  
  

  
  

  • Gives a high protective gloss shine which helps reduce chipping
  • Greatly speeds drying times
  • Formulated with UV protection which prevents yellowing
  • Great to apply 3-5 days after manicure to boost shine and gloss
  • Key ingredients: Acrylates Copolymer, Anhyilide/Glycos Copolymer, UV Filter

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Jessica Brilliance Topcoat is available in two sizes:

  
  

  
  

  £7.50 7.4ml

  
  

  £11.75 14.8 ml

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   A couple of drops of Jessica Quick Dry Oil was then applied to each nail
  
  

  Jessica Quick Dry is formulated with special film formers that invisibly protect the polish on your nail.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  • Apply over Brilliance
  • A double boost to quick dry the colour
  • Protects the colour from scratching, smudging and wrinkling
  • Key ingredients: Methyl Ethyl Ketone

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Jessica Quick Dry Oil is available in two sizes:

  
  

  
  

  £7.50 7.4ml

  
  

  £11.25 14.8 ml

  
  

  
  

  So how did my nails look after Michelle had finished with them : 

  

  10/05 : - look at that fantastic gloss ... love it.

  
  

  

  
  

  15/05 : - This was 5 days later, as you can see my nail has broken off like I explained in my last post and after this I started to wash my paint brushes and the white spirit seemed to peel the nails :-( 

  
  

  But I was still quite surprised 5 days later not a chip. I honestly wished that I could of maintained it through all my hussle and bussle of the next week too. Even though I would honestly of seen this manicure lasting. 

  
  

  I mean my nails chip after one of my sauna baths or hair washing and I had not one incident but the white spirit ... !!

  
  

  My experience was relaxing, considering this is the first time having a manicure on my natural nails as I use to a fair few years ago use to get acrylics. It's quite nice to treat those hands that we great and use each and everyday.  

  
  

  Yet for the next 6-8 weeks I'm back on a prescriptive nail treatment. 

  
  

  Then hopefully me and Jessica can get acquainted again once that ring finger grows back :o) 

  
  

  Have you ever tried Jessica Nail Polish before ? 

  
  

  Peace & Love

  
  

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Oh Diddy Dum Dumz

Hey dahhhhhlings,

I apologise ONCE again for being quite M.I.A but I've been quite busy so to speak. My hours pass by before I even get stuck into doing things when I get the chance. Last week itself was a headache, I've started redecorating which is 95% finish, just needs some finishing touches.

I wonder if anyone will guess how I've decided to redecorate...

I'm also mourning the loss of a fingernail & manicure lmao....

My male best friends must of seen this as the most girliest they've ever experienced me... my nail tip completely snapped off straight into my palm on Thurs I was so shocked that a lady asked me if I was okay and I had to proclaim that I was not as my nail came off and due to my decorating the white spirit had managed to chip off my manicure... which I'm so devastated about.

A few personal drama's I had to attend to also plus one of my 1st female rabbits died last week Tuesday so that set me back a few days :(

So we can safely say... last week was officially a week I'd like to forget.

I got a few things in the works at the present time, I have been quite off when it comes to blogging erm just after the drama's I was receiving you just kind of get this *sighs* why am I bothering feeling but after a break you realise there's the true ones and yourself who you continue doing this for.

Now back onto the posting.... & a warm cup of tea welcome to my newest followers, much appreciated xoxo

Grabbing this bull by the horns ...

Peace & Love

Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @iHateLaaLaa

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La Tweez Pro Illuminating Tweezers

Tweezers, we've had a love / hate relationship there's no denying that.

We've been together through the over plucking, dullness, desertion & much more.

I'm not a frequent or should I say tweezers are not my primary tool when it comes to eyebrows. I self thread them and then any little hairs I will pluck out - sometimes leading to slight mishaps of taking out hairs I should of left alone.

I wonder if there are any ladies who are like me with this one...I sometimes feel if my tweezers are not sharp enough that they will just not do the job for me. It's almost as if they have to be razor sharp so I know it will grip that hair and take it out.

Last month when I got the HD Brows treatment from Michelle at Beauty's Within, Michelle was using some tweezers that I noticed had a small light attached to it. I was offered to take a pair to try out and review curtsey of Michelle. So I did.

I was told I could get rid of those stray hairs that come about but not to touch any too close to my eyebrows, well within a week I was ready to start taking out some hairs that needed pulling.

So taking it out of the packaged box...we have what we can take as a lipstick case....

Open it up and you have a mirror in one of the shell casings, which already this makes these handy tweezers to have on the go and easy enough to find in our handbags.

The next part that makes these tweezers...the LED illuminating light...

The white bright built - in LED light eliminates shadows so you can see directly onto the direct spot you are plucking out.

Now I wouldn't advice it but I've been doing the odd tweeking's in bed while in the dark because the light is just so handy to have just to pluck out those couple strays lingering about.

They are very light weighted compared to my other tweezers that I own...not sharp at all but the point on them makes it smooth and easy against the skin as I go to pull out the hair, whereas my others it was a game of trying not to pinch the skin incase of grazing or plucking the skin.

Where to buy : House Of Fraser

Thanks to Michelle from Beauty' Within for allowing me to review these tweezers.

Disclosure : This product was given to me. I have reviewed this product to my satisfaction.
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Fever Dog

Sheer Blouse // Peacocks, Palazzo Trousers // Boohoo, Platform Shoes // ASOS, Ring // Boohoo, Clutch // Vintage, Nail Colour // Revlon - Revlon Red

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Sleek MakeUP True Colour Lipstick

Walking around Superdrug in Westfields on Friday I noticed that they had a buy 2 for £6 on Sleek True Colour Lipsticks.
Never have tried the lipsticks from Sleek MakeUp so I thought why not. I noticed that they had released new shades and for a while I was after "Apricot" & after contacting Sleek via Twitter, they informed me it had been discontinued and "Peaches & Cream" was now in place of such shade.

Barely There & Peaches & Cream

Barely There it blends very well with my original lip colour, giving it that barely there look it's not the type of nude to feel washed out by it. The creamy texture that the lipsticks have make it feel enjoyable to have it on, it doesn't feel drying unlike some of the Barry M lip paints do.

Peaches & Cream fits right in there with the craze of pastel, neutrals, peaches, nudes anything calming and sweet you could think of. It's a nice subtle shade. That comes off more nude than the barely there. I had it on with my Revlon "Unlimited Nectar" lipglaze & MAC "Summerfruits" Lipliner last night..I think it works well...

Available at Superdrug or Sleek MakeUp's official website.

Have you tried Sleek True Colour Lipstick ?

Peace & Love

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