recreate the black matte/glossy nails I did to recreate a Not Work Related mug!
Sections
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Base Coat / Top Coat
Nail Polish
Tools, Brushes, ETC
Nail care / hand care
Base Coat / Top Coat
the first and last steps which are so essential to a good looking, long-lasting manicure. nail primer - which you need for grippability to your nails, and top coat smoothes everything out and makes it look perfect.
A semi-color correcting, thin base coat you can add to keep your mani around for a little longer.
Long-Lasting Base Base Coat - Holo Taco
the easiest way to only wear your mani for a day or two. Whenever you're ready, just peel it off with no damage to your natural nails and minimal exposure to nail polish remover. Easy peasy!
Peely Base | Base Coat
my favorite. my go to. my holy grail. A gorgeous, smoothing, blurring nail primer.
Getting Even Nail Primer
if you like a thick, quick dry, ultra glossy top coat, this is your gal.
Glossy Taco - Top Coat - Holo Taco
a matte topcoat - add a soft, no shine look to your nails.
Matte Taco™ | Nail Polish
pick this matte topcoat up in stores
Essie - Matte Top Coat
my FAVVVVV, one of my absolute fav topcoats right now. so shiny. not too thick. levels out like a dream.
Gel Couture - Shiny Quick Drying Top Coat Nail Polish
Another nail primer option - acts as a blurring base coat with good-for-your-nails ingredients. Wear under your polish or just by itself
Essie "To The Rescue"
Nail Polish
it's self explanatory, right? ;)
one of the GOATS. truly a one coat black polish, which go for anything else?
One-Coat Black Crème Nail Polish - Holo Taco
not every polish is a one coat black but you can pick your favorite brand
Black Nail Polish - 19 Products
Tools, Brushes, ETC
nail art essentials - just get you a pack of tiny brushes and you can do almost anything, I promise.
have you noticed I use these for almost every look lol
Komall Metallic Nail Art Brushes 6Pcs Set
use this to easily create perfectly straight lines (but don't use this with a peely base bc the tape will pull it right off)
5 Pc Striping Tape
Nail care / hand care
don't forget to treat your hands and nails right:) you better be applying oil right before bed every night if you want to avoid dry skin/crusty cuticles. You don't have to use all of these, just pick one and stick with it!
smells sooooo good and easy to find
Essie - On A Roll Apricot Cuticle Oil
if you prefer a brush applicator and no fragrance, try this oil!
Nail Oil Pen | Nail Care
I personally love a brush applicator like this, and you can get fragrance free or seasonal fragrances:) the toffee is soooo good!
Bliss Kiss Fragrance Free Nail Oil Pen
if you have irritated / dry / eczema , this stuff will do wonders for your hands. It's pricey but a little goes a very long way.
First Aid Beauty - 39 Products
the daily moisturizing lotion has been so good to my hands, it's lightweight and absorbs very quickly. This would be better for the budget but also for someone who doesn't want a super thick hand cream.
CeraVe - 57 Products
bougie but worth it. This is the “cream cheese” hand cream, thick and luxurious and if you've got dry/cracked/bleeding hands, especially in the winter, this tube is about to be your best friend.
