Tag: Moon Manicure

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Villain-esque Half Moons

Hello loves & happy Friday! & happy first day of August — how crazy is that?

How is everyone enjoying their week so far? I’ve been enjoying the very warm temperatures while simultaneously dreaming about pumpkin spice lattes & Halloween costumes. I’m a complicated girl, what can I say. I’ve also found myself thinking about Autumn-y nails & nail designs.

Today’s look, I guess, you could call somewhat Autumn inspired. I was thinking about a red on red half moon idea… but then added some shifty top coat, & they turned into something different entirely. I’m calling them villain-esque, because they totally look the part.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Top Coat: Essie Good To Go Top Coat
  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifier
  • Butter London Saucy Jack
  • Essie Tailored By Twilight *pr
  • Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Moonlight
  • Paper hole reinforcements

What do you think about this combination? I really like the dark red over the light red, but the addition of the golden shimmer topper really gives it an extra something. Obviously, this look is a little dark for the hot days of August… but I’m a risk taker.

Also I will never not love a half moon manicure. It’s also reminding me I really, really need to play with my nail vinyls more. I have so many just sitting untouched in my folder, waiting to be used. I need to rectify that soon (&maybe get some new ones that are fall themed for the ‘ber months.)

What do you think about these half moons? Do you like this design as much as I do? Are you a fan of the half moons for easy nail art?

Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend!

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Pink Holo Half Moons 🌙
	


	
	

		






Hello lovelies & happy Wednesday. 





Trying to post all the designs I did during my hiatus from posting, & I thought this was a fun & easy design. You know I adore half moons, & I love how this one turned out. 















The polishes I used for this manicure are: 





    

  • Base Coat: Essie Hard to Resist Advanced
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  • Top Coat: Essence Colour Shield Top Coat 
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  • Wrenn Polish Ruby Slippers 
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  • Essie No More Film 
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  • Essie Leggy Legend 
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  • NailStuff.ca Dotting Tool Trio (smallest size)
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  • Paper Hole Reinforcements
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Half moons are such an easy look. I added my little gold dots to make it a bit more exciting, & I really like how they turned out. Mostly I’ve been leaning into the Spring shades in my collection, but every so often I reach for something darker. 















What do you think about these half moons? Do you like this combination of colours? 





Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below. I always love to hear what you think! 

	


	





		

		
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January Monochrome Chevron Moons
	


	
	

		






Hello beauties & happy Tuesday. It’s a chilly, chilly here which is feeling very January. & January can be just so blah. So I thought I would make things more fun, with some monochromatic half moons with a little glittery twist.















The polishes I used for this manicure are: 





    

  • Base Coat: NailStuff Essentials Base Coat *
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  • Top Coat: Nail Stuff Essentials Quick Dry Top Coat *
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  • Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Hue There? layered over CND Vinylux Dark Dahlia 
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  • Essie Expressie Feel The Hype*
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  • Essie Play Date 
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  • Quo by Orly Black Striper 
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  •  NailStuff 4mm Micro Detail Brush  
    **pr/gifted
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I love a good half moon look, & I think this design turned out very cool. I went into it not sure what I was doing — just knowing what colours I wanted to paint over my base — but what I created is a great look. Also, freehand painting these lines of chevrons was not as difficult as I thought it was going to be which I’m happy about. 










What do you think about these monochromatic half moons, with a little glittery twist. I feel like I’m not quite ready to let go of my glitter, but I definitely am feeling drawn to darker colours right now. 





What do you think of this design? Are you loving dark shades right now? Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below. 





Have a lovely Tuesday. 





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GLAM NAILS CHALLENGE DECEMBER (2024) — Wreath 🌲
	


	
	

		






Hello lovelies & happy Christmas Eve Eve! Today we have another fun prompt for Glam Nails Challenge December — Wreath. 





I can’t believe how quickly we’re speeding through these designs! 















The polishes I used for this manicure are: 





    

  • Base Coat: NailStuff Essentials Base Coat *
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  • Top Coat: Nail Stuff Essentials Quick Dry Top Coat *
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  • Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Red Carpet (one coat layered over China Glaze Slay Bells Ring)
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  • Essie Off Tropic *
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  • Essie Expressie Main Character Moment *
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  • Color Club What’s The Matte-r
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  • Essie Gel Couture Rock the Runway
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  • Nailstuff.ca Mermaid Tail 7mm liner brush
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  • NailStuff.ca Dotting Tool Trio 

    *pr/gifted
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I had this idea about half moon wreaths with one big wreath accent. I think this is a cute & easy look you can get done easily. The bow on my big accent finger is a little wonky, but I still think they turned out really cute. The green pops on the red, & gives off big Christmas-y vibes. 















What do you think about these wreath nails? Are they give big Christmas vibes? Let me know what you think? & don’t forget that you can see all the beautiful designs using the hashtag #glamnailschallengedec24 on Instagram.










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GLAM NAILS CHALLENGE DECEMBER (2024) — Santa Claus 🎅
	


	
	

		






Hello lovelies & happy Friday! Today is exciting because it’s our second prompt of Glam Nails Challenge December!





Todays prompt is Santa Claus & I’m laughing at myself because I thought this look was totally a genius idea — turns out it’s exactly the same as the Santa Claus look I did last year (only with a bit more sparkle added!) I guess what they say is true — if it’s not broken, don’t fix it! 















The polishes I used for this manicure are: 





    

  • Base Coat: NailStuff Essentials Base Coat *
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  • Top Coat: Nail Stuff Essentials Quick Dry Top Coat *
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  • Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Good Cheer-y
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  • NailStuff Essentials White Dove *
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  • Essie Making Spirits Bright
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  •  NailStuff.ca Dotting Tool Trio 
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*PR















Please excuse the red staining of the negative space part of my nails — a leftover from the pink polish in my previous post. But I love these regardless — even with the déjà vu of it all. I do think I’m more drawn to the shimmer & sparkle this year though. Just give it a little more Holiday Magic! 










What do you think of my Santa nails for Glam Nails Challenge December? Don’t forget that you can follow along with all the designs this month with the hashtag #glamnailschallengedec24.





Happy Friday! 





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