The Weekly Nail Report — the Chicago edition
March 22, 2012
Nail-job craving: After I made the mistake of not choosing goldleaf when Leeanne Colley (owner of Tips Nail Bar) suggested it to me a few weeks ago, I put myself in her skilled hands and just said I wanted a Chicago-worthy manicure. (I’m off to the Windy City for vacation).
How I satisfied that craving: Leeanne started with Artistic Color Gloss in Sassy, a pretty pale pink. Then, using small balled up pieces of saran wrap, she dabbed on white art paint, then China Glaze in Pool Party (a neon pink), then CND in Plum Truffle (a purple) and finally, some black art paint. Then using a brush anbd acetone, she tidied up the tips to reveal the Sassy (I think this step was a must; it cleaned up the look so that it looks on purpose rather than like I was overzealous in art class and got paint all over my nails) and lastly, a coat ot topcoat.
How this nail colour make me feel: Chicago-ready, after all it’s a city known for its’ art and graffiti. I’m pretty sure these nails will be conversation starters in Chi-town.
Love it or hate it: LOVE.
Filed under: Beauty Swellness
5 Comments Leave a Comment
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Leesh | March 23, 2012 at 7:54 AM
Very cool! I like the technique they used.
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Lindsay | March 23, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Holy wow. So fun.
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healthandswellness | March 26, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Thanks!
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healthandswellness | March 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Thank you!
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