Nail Aid No-Rub Gel Review

Hey Y'all! 

Today I have a first impression review of a new product by Nail Aid. It's a no-rub power acetone gel, that's supposed to remove glitter polish without needin foil and cotton balls. 

It's in this pink tub packaging and it retails for $3.88 at Walmart. 

These are the directions. You dip your nail into the gel then let it sit for 4 minutes and then with a paper towel wipe the glitter off. Then wash your hands.

This is what it looks like. A bright pink gel and it stinks to high heaven! It's acetone obviously but it is sooo much stronger than a regular liquid acetone. Definitely do this in a well ventilated area. 

Here is the glitter on my nail that I've been wearin for 2 days. I did not just put glitter on for the test. I wanted to test this on a real glitter mani. 

So you dip your nail into the tub and completely cover the nail. 

That's how it looks.

Then you just wait for 4 minutes. 

When the 4 minutes is up you take a piece of paper towel and wipe the glitter off your nail. 

And that's how it turned out. The middle of the nail is mostly cleaned off but the tip and cuticle are still covered in glitter. And no rubbin would take it off.

This is how the thumb came out. I was not impressed.

So I applied it again and let it sit again for 4 minutes. 

It definitely came off better than the first try but still didn't remove it all. And it leaves a sticky residue behind.

So overall I do not recommend this stuff. I mean it's only $4 so if ya wanna try it it wouldn't be a total loss but I just didn't think it worked well enough to risk it. It has a strong smell, it's sticky, gloopy and if left on longer than 4 minutes it began to turn to a dried gel, almost like a peel off latex. It worked great in some spots but not in others and havin to do it twice was a pain. It washes off pretty easily with a nail brush and soap and water. It's not a horrible product I just didn't find it helpful enough to be worth it. 

Hope this helped some of you decide if you wanna try it. 

I also have a video review here:

http://youtu.be/E7F4QL_U7qo

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St. Patrick's Day Watermarble

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Today I have a St. Patrick's Day Watermarble!

I loooooooove this design so much! It's one of my favorite designs I've ever done! I just love the way the marble came out! I loved my pinky watermarble I did recently so I knew I wanted to do a green one for March and boy am I glad I did! I didn't know what design I was gonna get this mornin as my colors ended up not workin. I found new ones and the first go in the cup they turned out wobbly and I absolutely loved it so I recreated the design for the rest the nails! Ugh I love these so much! 

Here's How:

I started with a light green base of Wet N Wild "Stand the Test of Lime," even though I didn't end up usin it in my marble. I also taped around my finger for easier cleanup. I have a plastic cup with warm tap water in it and I let it sit out while I get everythin else ready. 

Then I build my bullseye in the water. I used Sinful Colors "Pine Away," Salon Perfect "Mint Julep" and Sephora Formula X "Radioactive." 

With my needle I drew a wobbly line from the outside of the bullseye to the center.

Then I repeated drawin wobbly lines into the center of the cup til it looked like this. Alternating sides of the first line you made. 

Pick the spot of the design you like and gently dip your finger in the water.

Use a q-tip to completely clean the surface of the water before pullin your finger out.

There's the design on the nail. 

Remove the tape and cleanup any excess polish on the skin.

My accent nail is Sinful Colors "Bombshell" and I just put that on a makeup sponge and sponged it onto my nail until I go the opacity I wanted. 

Then use your favorite top coat to seal it all in. I use Salon Perfect.

And that's it! 

Heres the Video:

http://youtu.be/EkuZMQu3Sws

I hope y'all love this one as much as I do! The marble is just so unique and the colors mesh so well! I just can't get over how much I love it! 

If ya get inspired by me use my tag #MagsyInspired on instagram so I can see!

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St. Patrick's Day Plaid

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Here's a fun St. Patrick's Day Plaid design!

It definitely didn't come out perfect but I really like it anyways! 

I was inspired by a cookie I saw on Pinterest

Here's how:

I started with a light green base of a color I mixed myself, but you can use whatever light green you have. 

With a striper brush and a dark green polish I drew a vertical line down the side of the nail, not in the middle. 

Then I drew 2 horizontal lines, one at the top and bottom of the nail.

I used Elf "Thunderstorm."

Next I took a lighter green polish and drew another vertical line next to the dark green line. I used Pure Ice "Wild Thing."

Then again draw 2 horizontal lines, one under each of the dark green lines.

Next I took white and drew another vertical line next to the light green line. 

I used Salon Perfect "Sugar Cube."

And again 2 horizontal lines under each light green line.

Use a small brush and acetone to clean up around the skin.

Use your favorite top coat to seal it all in. I use Salon Perfect.

And that's it! 

Here's the video:

http://youtu.be/VLgfh5Fyhd0

These are definitely not perfect up close but from a far and in the pics they look pretty good! Gol! 

I really do like the way these turned out and posin with my little green bottle! 

If ya get inspired by me use the tag #MagsyInspired on instagram so I can see!

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Vintage St. Patrick's Day Stamp

Hey Y'all!

It's March 1st! I can't believe how fast this year is already goin! 

It's time to show that Irish pride and get those nails painted green! 

Today I was inspired by a dress I saw on pinterest that was green with navy blue vintage design on top. Mine was supposed to turn out that way but my navy blues are more jellyish and therefore ended up lookin dark green instead. I still like the outcome as green is the whole point anyways!

Here's How:

I started with a green base, Sephora Formula X "Radioactive."

This is the design I'm usin on the Born Pretty Store Plate BP-L007

Also used my Creative Shop Stamper

I start by puttin a navy blue polish (Ulta "Moody Blues") at the top of the design.

Then scrape the polish towards me with my scraper. I find it much easier to when I scrape it towards me.

Pick up the image with your stamper.

Then this design is a little short for my nails since they are gettin longer, so I decided to stamp at a diagonal so the whole nail would fit the design. Just line it up and press your nail into the stamper.

And there's the design on the nail.

Use a piece of tape to clean the excess polish off your stamper. Do not use acetone.

Next I use a small brush with acetone to clean up the excess polish on the skin.

Use your favorite top coat to seal it all in. I use Salon Perfect.

And that's it!

Here's the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRvxJkw5pWs

Hope y'all enjoyed this one! I know it was pretty quick and simple but it's just the start of my green designs! I can't wait to share them all over the next two weeks! 

Go Green!

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