Keep your sharpie mani from smearing using glue and water

Do u love nail art? If yes, then you must have heard about sharpie manis.....

Even if you are not a nail art lover, you will still love the sharpie manis.

I have tried nail art with acrylic colors and nail art brushes, I have tried stamping nail art and looks like I am now good at sharpie manis too. When I came across sharpie manis on internet I fell in love with the concept instantly.

Here are few sharpie manicures that I love:

I applied the base coat, let it dry and then used my sharpies to create amazing designs. After some time when I applied the top coat. My lovely designs smeared ruthlessly L

I was very disappointed and tried it several times but I always ended up with smeared nails.

When I searched on internet "How to fix sharpie manicures" many of them suggested to use a hair spray.

Woah I loved this quick fix. Unfortunately I dint have hair spray. Little more research and I found out that hair spray creates a thin film of polymers that separates your sharpie art and top coat.

As I dint have a hair spray I wanted a substitute for this.

Glue also contains polymers. As glue is usually sticky I decide to add a tiny amount of glue to water and use it instead of hair spray.

I filled an empty pen sanitizer with this mixture and sprayed it lightly on my nails with sharpie designs. After my nails were completely dry I applied a top coat.

My nail art dint smear at all. This blog post is dedicated to all those people who were disappointed with their first sharpie mani.

I hope you guys loved the post. If yes, then please leave your comments below.

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Barely nude nail art tutorial

If you are a nail art maniac like I am then you must be trying out a lot of nail art. Novelty nails have been there around for some time but Nude is back with a bang.
Now paint your nails in nude for this summer.

Nude nail polish is easy to wear and no one can tell easily if your nails are chipped.
The key is to find a perfect match to your skin tone.
If your skin tone is medium choose nude nail colors with gold undertones.
If you are a fair skinned beauty try a pinkish nude hue, the lighter the better.

I used the following nail colors:

Base coat: Konad base coat (Missing in the picture)
Nude color: Burnt sienna shade from New U
Metallic: Glazed brown shade from street wear
Top coat: Crystal clear shade from Maybelline color show

First apply a base coat. I used konad nail base coat. Then apply two layers of nude nail color (I applied just one coat because I really wanted it to be nude). Wait till the nail color dries completely before moving to the next step which involves using a tape. Use a regular tape to section off a part of nail (diagonally) that you want to paint in metallic nail color. Now paint over with one coat of metallic and peel the tape off while the polish is still wet. Repeat the same procedure for all the nails.

One of the best ways to enhance a nude manicure is to add a subtle accent. In this case I used one coat of metallic nail polish and a tape. You can stick one or two rhinestones also if you don't have a metallic shade.

The metallic mixed with creamy nude offers a nice play of textures and this muted look is very suitable for workplaces.

I hoped you liked the tutorial. If yes then please show your love by dropping comments below :)

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DIY Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is an effective antioxidant that prevents cell and tissues from oxidation, which can cause premature aging. Vitamin E is found in many hair and skincare products. You can use these hair and body care products which are readily available, however you can even make your own Vitamin E lotions and oils. I seriously believe Vitamin E oil is a magic potion.

There are multiple uses of Vitamin E oil:

• Shiny hair
• After sun moisturizer
• For hair repair
• For wrinkles and age spots
• For skin cancer
• Eczema and psoriasis
• Burn wounds
• Super soft skin
• Reduces dark circles
• For chapped lips
• For dry cuticles

Things you will need to prepare Vitamin E oil:

• Vitamin E capsules (I used Evion 400)
• Olive oil
• Tea spoon
• Empty bottle (with a dropper if possible)

Procedure:

Take a clean bottle. Preferably dark colored ones. Fill the bottle with 2 and a 1/2 or 3 tsp olive oil. Puncture 3 capsules of Vitamin E oil and mix it in the bottle with the olive oil. Add a drop of lavender or jasmine essential oil for the fragrance. Store the bottle in a cool dark place.

Your own Vitamin E oil is ready. Yes, it is as simple as that.

Before using the oil try to do a patch test to find out if you are sensitive to it. Don't try using the oil directly from Vitamin E capsules because the oil is very sticky and thick in consistency. It is always better to dilute the concentrated Vitamin E oil.

Mix 1 or 2 drops of the prepared Vitamin E oil with your daily moisturizer and see the magic. I use this oil as night cream too. Take a drop of the Vitamin E oil and apply it under your eye on the dark circles. Massage the area lightly with the oil.  

I saw reduced dark circles under my eyes within ten days and I am absolutely in love with this homemade vitamin e oil. Don't apply more than 2 or 3 drops of the homemade Vitamin E oil unless you have dry skin because the excess oil can clog your pores.

It is best to use Vitamin E oil at night because it can be oily and greasy. Replace your night cream with Vitamin E oil.

Now try it and you will love it. 

RevAyur lip sliders tinted cherry lip balm

I am a lip balm maniac, and here I am to review another lip care product. I am going to review RevAyur lip sliders tinted cherry lip balm.

I bought this from a Medplus beauty store. I loved the concept of a slider and bought it just for its looks without reading any reviews.

Price: 80/- for 7 grams

What does the product promise?

•  RevAyur cherry lip balm helps keep lips soft and supple.
•  It soothes chapped lips and gives a glossy appearance.
• It is long lasting, easy to apply and leaves no waxy after feel.

How to use:

•          Apply a small amount on lips gently with the finger tips for an even film.
•          Wear alone for wet shiny look or under lip color.
•           Apply as and when required

My take on the product:

If you have concentrated so much on the packaging, then why did you place a transparent sheet on the top? I would have loved a plastic transparent piece instead of a transparent sheet. Why am I talking about the packaging so much? Because I believe cute little tins are to be reused. I feel like peeling that tiny sheet.

Yes, the lip balm helps keep lips soft and supple. However I don’t think it does anything to repair chapped lips. The smell of the lip balm doesn’t feel natural. It smells like a cheap fruit candy. I like the smooth texture of the lip balm. And I love the tub with the slider. I play with it J

I use tubs only at home. I carry chap sticks to office because they are travel friendly and easy to apply. I reapply it after every 1 hour. It is not greasy and sticky and gives a subtle red tinted shine to the lips.

Pros:

·         Attractive packaging.

·         Smooth texture.

Cons:

·         Doesn’t repair chapped lips

·         Strong fruity smell.

·         Average staying power.

Over all verdict:

I bought this lipbalm just for the tub. So I dint have any high expectations from the product. If you see I have lot of cons instead of pros. So you can rate the product on your own.

Have you used the product? If yes, then let me know what you think by dropping a comment below J