Monday 29 April 2013

Revlon Minted Nail Polish

The sun has started to shine again, which means that it is time to banish those dark nail polishes and bring out the Summer pastels.
I have a number of pastel polishes ranging from pinks and purples, to blues and yellows. But my favourite pastel shade has to be Minted by Revlon.

I first purchased this polish around 3 years ago, and I am still just as in love with it now as I was then. In my opinion it is the perfect mint shade.
Two coats of the polish are required for optimum coverage, but the polish does last and should stay pretty much chip free for up to a week with a good top coat. - This is also a perfect shade for your tootsies!

You will notice that I have just blogged about my Nails inc 3 week manicure - which meant I needed a model to show off this polish!
Step up, the luscious Kirsty Matthews, who after weeks of cake decorating needed a little tlc and pampering.
Also as this was a "Kirsty Manicure" it wouldn't be appropriate if it didn't contain a little bling.

I opted for a all over silver glitter on the middle nail - I used Nails inc Electric Avenue and a little bit of Nails inc Burlington Arcade as an accent.

Hope you like.

Rhian Xx



Nails Inc. 3 Week Manicure

Firstly, I must apologise for the lack of posts recently... It's been a busy month so far and I've not really had time to blog - my bad!
Although I have been absent in recent weeks my expenditure on beauty products has not been. I have so much to talk to you about but have opted to first tell you about my Nails Inc 3 Week manicure which I had on Saturday.

I am not normally one to be sucked in to Special Offers but Nails inc were offering Half Price manicures on Saturday so I thought why not!?

A manicure would normally set you back £55, but instead I paid £27.50.
Now I realise that even with this "Special Offer" this manicure is still not the cheapest option in the market place, with most people opting for the shallac manicure.
Conscious of the after effects of a 3 week manicure, I promptly asked the technician how this would effect my nails while the product was on - The technician advised me that Nails inc use a specific kind of gel which should result in no damage to my nails. FINGERS CROSSED!

A layer of gel is applied to the nail and sealed under a UV lamp and is available in a number of shades.
Classic shades such as Victoria and Porchester Square are available along with a French manicure and if I am honest this was the hardest decision for me - as someone who paints their nails at least once if not twice a week. In the end I opted for Picadilly Circus, a deep cerise pink - bordering on purple.
However the 3 week manicure can be painted over with any polish and as long as it is removed with a acetone free nail polish remover the gel should be unharmed.

I am pleased with the results so far, but it has only been 3 days.
The manicure is ultra glossy, and it is quite nice knowing that I am not going to suffer for the dreaded chipped nail!

Nails inc also provide an after care kit for the 3 week manicure which sells for £25 and contains the following:

  • Vitamin E Cuticle Oil Pen
  • Harley Street ridge filling base coat
  • Chelsea Bridge 2 in 1 UV protection coat
  • 4 way buffer
  • Nail glue.
  • I purchased this kit because a number of the products, well all except the glue can be used with any manicure and individually are worth £40

    After the 3 weeks is up, you have the option of reapplying the 3 week manicure (which for any one not obsessed with painting their nails like I am could become very addictive) alternatively nails inc charge £20 for the polish to be soaked off.

    I will keep you up to date (after the 3 weeks) on how I get on with this manicure and hopefully I will still be pleased with the results.


    Have you every had one of these gel style manicures? What are your thoughts on them?

    Rhian Xx