Taking a break….

….from no-chip polish, that is. 

As practical as no-chip manicures seem to be, they completely eliminate the absolute FUN of manicures!!!!

I need to go back to the “convenience” of changing my polish and nail designs at least two or three times a week.  No-chip is just way too much maintenance for that scenario.  I know, I know…. people LOVE no-chip!  Some anyway….

Lots of people complain that it thins their nails, removal is a burden…. it’s more expensive…. etc., etc… But, of course, it has supporters too: long-wearing, super shiny, strengthens nails, less maintenance, non-smudging immediately after service, manicure that stands up to nail abuse, lol. 

It would be practical for me, while I dabble in acetone every day, to have a no-chip.  BUT IT’S NOT AS MUCH FUN!!! I promise.

So back to regular polish right now. Smile

China Glaze – “Escaping Reality”
OPI – “ Goldeneye”
layered with “When Monkeys Fly!”

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A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words

My nails over the last month and a half…… I promise, I’ll get my words back soon Smile

Sinful Colors – “Beautiful Girl” & “Pull Over”
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Some random….really pretty color from the Butterfly’s stashIMG_5472

 

China Glaze – “Flip Flop Fantasy”
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PRADA window display/ LaPalm Gel II – “Extreme French Pink” & “Midnight Black” (no chip polish)
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LaPalm Gel II – “By The Bay w/Missoni design
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ibd Just Gel – “Whipped Cream”
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Sinful Colors – “Innocent” & “Midnight Blue”
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Sally Hansen Nail Lacquer Strips –“Love Letter”
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