Sephora by OPI New Year's Red-solution
from the Glimmer Wonderland collection
from the Glimmer Wonderland collection
from the Glimmer Wonderland collection
Sephora by OPI New Year's Red-solution
from the Glimmer Wonderland collection
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Color Club Cherubic
Color Club Cherubic
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Milani Photo Flash
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Orly Passion Fruit
Orly Passion Fruit
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Olive & June Wild Orchid
Olive & June Wild Orchid
I have been curious about Olive & June polish, and a friend loaned me her supplies to give their system a try. Although the topcoat is not a quick-dry topcoat, their dry drops seem to do a good job.
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Sasha's Favorite Nail Products
Here's a list of my favorite nail products.
1. Sally Hanson Instant Cuticle Remover. To have a long-lasting mani, you've really got to prep your nails. Removing cuticle overgrowth is a key step. I apply this all around my cuticles, wait a minute or so (you can wait longer that it says), then use the thumbnail of my opposite hand to push back/scrape the cuticles. I typically do this twice. Find this at drug stores and mass-market retailers like Wal-Mart and Target.
2. Orly Bonder. This rubberized basecoat overrides any oily residue on your nails and gives your polish something to stick to, another secret of a long-lasting mani. Find this at Sally Beauty. If you don't have a Sally nearby, Sally Hansen makes great choices for basecoats, so you could always choose one from their line.
3. INM Out the Door. This is one of my favorite quick dry topcoats- I pick this up at Sally Beauty.
4. Poshe Cuticle Care. Keeping your cuticles neat and free of hang-nails is another secret to making your manicure last longer. This product is fabulous and I massage this into my cuticles twice a day to prevent hangnails and prevent cuticle buildup. This is very hard to find these days, but I purchase in bulk from Amazon and would be glad to share my stash with locals- I pay about $6 a tube, so let me know if you'd like one.
5.Nail Polish Remover Dip-It. I change my polish pretty often, and this little treasure makes it quick and easy. Inside this tub are plastic bristles that really help scrub the polish off. Find this at mass-market retailers like Wal-Mart and Target.
Now, if you are trying to remove a glitterbomb polish, that's another issue, and you'll need to visit this post on my nail blog to see the trick for that.
6. Clean Up Brush. I often have friends ask how I get my polish to look so perfect, especially around the cuticles. The secret is a clean up brush dipped in acetone. I recommend the $2 ELF Concealer Brush- you can find this at Wal-Mart or Target.
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7. Acetone. Pure acetone works best for clean up- I typically purchase this bottle at Walmart for $2.50.
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Here's a list for you to cut and paste and print out for your shopping trip:
1. Sally Hanson Instant Cuticle Remover (WM or Target)
2. Basecoat: Orly Bonder (Sally's) or any base from Sally Hansen (WM or Target)
3. Topcoat: INM Out the Door (Sally Beauty)
4. Poshe Cuticle Care (Amazon)
5. Nail Polish Remover Dip-It (WM or Target)
6. Clean Up Brush ($1 ELF concealer brush from WM or Target)
7. Pure Acetone (WM or Target)
Have fun!
6. Clean Up Brush. I often have friends ask how I get my polish to look so perfect, especially around the cuticles. The secret is a clean up brush dipped in acetone. I recommend the $2 ELF Concealer Brush- you can find this at Wal-Mart or Target.
7. Acetone. Pure acetone works best for clean up- I typically purchase this bottle at Walmart for $2.50.
Here's a list for you to cut and paste and print out for your shopping trip:
1. Sally Hanson Instant Cuticle Remover (WM or Target)
2. Basecoat: Orly Bonder (Sally's) or any base from Sally Hansen (WM or Target)
3. Topcoat: INM Out the Door (Sally Beauty)
4. Poshe Cuticle Care (Amazon)
5. Nail Polish Remover Dip-It (WM or Target)
6. Clean Up Brush ($1 ELF concealer brush from WM or Target)
7. Pure Acetone (WM or Target)
Have fun!
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Set From Olive and June
Pumpkin Spice Latte Set From Olive and June
L to R
JJ-cinnamon brown
MG- terracotta orange
JO- dusty apricot
HGC- creamy neutral (this shade is on my thumb too)
Use code SashaC20 to get 20% off a mani or pedi set from Olive and June
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Olive & June Larchmont
from the Cupcakes & Cashmere collection
This is a gorgeous collection, and if you are new to O&J, you can get 20% off a mani system including these shades. Just use this link and code SashaC20.
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NOTD: Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Olive & June Cosmic
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NOTD: Zoya Banks
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NOTD: China Glaze Maliboo-boo
China Glaze Maliboo-boo
from the China Glaze Paint It Black Collection for Halloween 2018
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Olive & June You're Doing Great
from the collaboration with The Lazy Genius
If you are new to Olive & June, you can shop at this link and get 20% off a mani or pedi set with code OJSashaC20.
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Olive & June XOXO
If you are new to Olive & June, you can shop at this link and get 20% off a mani or pedi set with code OJSashaC20.
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Olive & June Sheer Mani
1 coat each: EC, BEB, CCT, Pink Goldfish
If you are new to Olive & June, you can shop at this link and get 20% off a mani or pedi set with code OJSashaC20.
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Olive & June TLG
from the collaboration with The Lazy Genius
If you are new to Olive & June, you can shop at this link and get 20% off a mani or pedi set with code OJSashaC20.
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Olive & June Press Ons in BP in Extra Short Squoval
If you are new to Olive & June, you can shop at this link and get 20% off a mani or pedi set with code OJSashaC20.
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Olive & June OJSM
OJSM is a gorgeous rose gold, but it pulled pretty gold in this pic.
If you are new to Olive & June, you can shop at this link and get 20% off a mani or pedi set with code OJSashaC20.
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Olive & June Cotton Candy Set
Here’s a fun pastel ombré mani to get you in the mood for Spring.
All shades are @oliveandjune and are available as a set as the Cotton Candy Set.
Left to right, SE, HD, GH, BI, and SE again
If you are new to Olive & June, you can shop at this link and get 20% off a mani or pedi set with code OJSashaC20.
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Orly POP! Collection
Orly POP! Collection
Summer 2022
Orly Rinse & Repeat
2 coats
Orly Crash the Party
2 coats
Orly Don't Pop My Balloon
2 coats
Orly Connect the Dots
2 coats
Orly Connect the Dots topped with 1 coat Just An Illusion
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NOTD: OPI Turn Bright After Sunset
OPI Turn Bright After Sunset
from the OPI Holiday 2021 Celebration Collection
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OPI Go to Grape Lengths
OPI Go to Grape Lengths
from the Power of Hue Summer 2022 Collection
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OPI Mango For It
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OPI Mango For It
from the Power of Hue Summer 2022 Collection
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OPI DS Imperial
OPI DS Imperial
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Sweet & Sour Lacquer Glow Up
Sweet & Sour Lacquer Glow Up
2 coats, magnetic effect
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Updated: Recommended Nail Products
Here's a list of my favorite nail products.
1. Sally Hanson Instant Cuticle Remover. To have a long-lasting mani, you've really got to prep your nails. Removing cuticle overgrowth is a key step. I apply this all around my cuticles, wait a minute or so (you can wait longer that it says), then use the thumbnail of my opposite hand to push back/scrape the cuticles. I typically do this twice. Find this at drug stores and mass-market retailers like Wal-Mart and Target.
2. BeautyGARDE Rocket Nail Fuel. I have been using basecoat for a while and really like it. I do feel like it keeps my nails healthy and strong.
Caveat: Some people have oily nail beds, and this causes problems with polish adhering. In that case, I recommend trying Orly Bonder. This rubberized basecoat overrides any oily residue on your nails and gives your polish something to stick to, another secret of a long-lasting mani. Find this at Sally Beauty. If you don't have a Sally nearby, Sally Hansen makes great choices for basecoats, so you could always choose one from their line.
Caveat: Some people have super dry skin and nails, and benefit from applying cuticle oil or lotion and letting it soak in before you start your mani.
Basically, basecoats are YMMV and you just need to experiment and see what works best for you.
3. Static Nails Top Coat. This is one of my favorite quick dry topcoats. They often have 20% off sales so I try to watch and stock up then. Sally Hansen offers some great top coats (like their Insta-Dri) at drug stores and mass-market retailers.
4. Poshe Cuticle Care. Keeping your cuticles neat and free of hang-nails is another secret to making your manicure last longer. This product is fabulous and I massage this into my cuticles twice a day to prevent hangnails and prevent cuticle buildup. This is very hard to find these days, but I purchase in bulk from Amazon and would be glad to share my stash with locals- I pay about $6 a tube, so let me know if you'd like one.
5.Nail Polish Remover Dip-It. I change my polish pretty often, and this little treasure makes it quick and easy. Inside this tub are plastic bristles that really help scrub the polish off. Find this at mass-market retailers like Wal-Mart and Target.
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3. Static Nails Top Coat. This is one of my favorite quick dry topcoats. They often have 20% off sales so I try to watch and stock up then. Sally Hansen offers some great top coats (like their Insta-Dri) at drug stores and mass-market retailers.
4. Poshe Cuticle Care. Keeping your cuticles neat and free of hang-nails is another secret to making your manicure last longer. This product is fabulous and I massage this into my cuticles twice a day to prevent hangnails and prevent cuticle buildup. This is very hard to find these days, but I purchase in bulk from Amazon and would be glad to share my stash with locals- I pay about $6 a tube, so let me know if you'd like one.
5.Nail Polish Remover Dip-It. I change my polish pretty often, and this little treasure makes it quick and easy. Inside this tub are plastic bristles that really help scrub the polish off. Find this at mass-market retailers like Wal-Mart and Target.
Now, if you are trying to remove a glitterbomb polish, that's another issue, and you'll need to visit this post on my nail blog to see the trick for that.
6. Clean Up Brush. I often have friends ask how I get my polish to look so perfect, especially around the cuticles. The secret is a clean up brush dipped in acetone. I recommend the $2 ELF Concealer Brush- you can find this at Wal-Mart or Target.
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7. Acetone. Pure acetone works best for clean up- I typically purchase this bottle at Walmart for $2.50.
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6. Clean Up Brush. I often have friends ask how I get my polish to look so perfect, especially around the cuticles. The secret is a clean up brush dipped in acetone. I recommend the $2 ELF Concealer Brush- you can find this at Wal-Mart or Target.
7. Acetone. Pure acetone works best for clean up- I typically purchase this bottle at Walmart for $2.50.
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