Everybody and their mothers are "glueing" micro beads to their nails at the moment
and not wanting to feel left out I joined the party!
I have to admit I am not a fan, it is messy, they feel gritty and just bleurgh for lack of a better word.
I'm glad I didn't pay for the proper version that a nail brand has released as I'd be annoyed.
From a distance they look okay but up close the result is a hot mess
so i'll pass for now.
If you want to attempt a similar look you can pick up micro beads for £2.69 - link
from eBay or you could try craft stores.
Have you tried this effect?
I don't get this look at all - even with an amazing topcoat, surely the beads will knock off constantly? It would drive me insane! Xo
ReplyDeleteI'm completely agree I think it's more an editorial concept rather than an everyday look :)
Deletethey seem a bit impractical! i'm all about practicality with nails, i'm always on the hunt for virtually chip proof nail varnish!
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I hear you on that :)
DeleteI don't know if I could manage with them on my nails, but I think they look really quirky!
ReplyDeleteSophie x
Thank you :)
DeleteI think these look nice on first glance, but I don't think I would try it myself, like Francesca said, it seems a bit impractical!
ReplyDeleteFrances xx
http://francescassandra.blogspot.com
I completely agree :)
DeleteEugh I love smooth shiny nails so I hate these aha!
ReplyDeleteOh me too!
DeleteI love the idea, but I don't think I could ever have them on every nail! I can see it making a nice accent nail though! xx
ReplyDeleteThat might look better :) but I'm done with all the mess haha :)
DeleteI put a top coat over the tip of the beads that way they don't fall off and they are not that impractical, try them you'll be surprised!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip :) but I really don't like the look at all so i don't think I'll be trying it again any time soon.
DeleteI really don't get this look either. It is a bit random and like you said looks really messy. xx
ReplyDeleteGlad you agree :)
DeleteThey are so impractical, mine fall off in an hour!
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Ditto :)
DeleteWould be good for a night out I guess but no good for me. I would probably end up choking at least one of the children! Looks pretty though :-)
ReplyDeleteHaha oh gosh haha :)
DeleteI can understand that they look good, but could definitely be a pain in the bum to get on with, I find glitter on my nails too rough sometimes. Bet it would fall off well quick too.
ReplyDeleteI tried this and I loved it . I used a clear nail polish to stick the beads on and then when they dried I put a lair of top coat on .. they look very nice and the beads didn't fall of at all!
ReplyDeleteThink I agree with a lot of comments. A lot of these manicures look great but I think they'd be blooming impractical! xo
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I kind of agree, it looks messy and not attractive at all to me! I think the brands are just running out of ideas... or maybe they are just trying to get some money off shopaholics like me, who can't resist a 'NEW and innovative technique'. This time, I resisted the temptation to buy the so-called original one, and I'm glad I did so :) xx
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of this "caviar" type nail but I think I like it best as an accent, and in black. I can see how it'd be terribly busy.
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