Tools for the perfect manicure at home

If you read my blog on a regular basis, you will know I update my nail colour all the time. On that note, I am always keen to improve my mani technique and with the new products from Stylfile I new I was in for a treat. The innovative products were brought to the market after winning funding on The Apprentice from Lord Sugar, so I was eager to try these eye-catching products.

Step 1. Take off all your nail polish

I like to use nail polish remover pads as they are just easier.

Step 2. Take care of your cuticles 

I am using Stylfile mani pro with a cuticle pusher and neatener to ensure there are no ugly cuticles poking out or ruining your fresh new look.

Step 3. Buff away 

Buff you nails using a buffer - this will give your nails a shiny finish, even before you apply polish.

Step 4. Clean under your nails

Using the Stylfile 2 with an under nail skimmer I can get rid of any dirt or nail polish residue.

Step 5. File nails 

The shape your nails to your desired look, I like to go for a more rounded finish.

Step 6. Use cuticle oil

Nourish your nails with cuticle oil, they Stylfile has enough oil for 365 days!

Step 7. Apply your perfect colour 

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Mani Monday - ImPRESS

The Price: £5.99

Where2Buy: Superdrug

The Gossip: Sticking on is more cost effective than a mani and looks fab! 

I have used imPRESS before and they looked lush so when I got the opportunity to review the new collection I jumped at the chance.

The newbies have a new coat of ultra gel shine and last up to a week and unlike fake nails they don't ruin your nails with nasty glue and are simple to remove. Each pack contains 24 nails with a range of different sizes to choose from. 

ImPRESS also have a bit of celeb loving from the likes of Lydia Bright and Nicole Scherzinger.

How to use: 

1. Line up all the sizes, then match the different sizes to each finger. 

2. Then line up the tab side with your cuticle

3. Peel off the backing 

4. Press firmly & smooth 

5. Show off and imPRESS

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UR Cheeky

Introducing Cowsheds naughty little sister, CHEEKY - this brand promises to re-write the beauty rules!

There will be the Cheeky parlour in Redchurch Street, Shoreditch where you can have a Cheeky file & paint for £12 and you get a free nail polish to take home - it does not get much better than that!

Or you can choose from 4 types of blowdry's for £15 or 3 up do's from £20

We managed to get hold of a Chat Me Up nail paint from the cosmetics collection. There is a vibrant assortment of 21 shades featuring a variety of solid colours, Metallics and a glitter option too, each with a playful name. We tried: PEACHY KEEN

Each Chat Me Up nail paint is RRP. £7 

The full product range will be available to buy in October 2013 from www.urcheeky.com and from the new Cheeky Parlour.

Let us know your thoughts on this new cheeky brand!

                                       

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