My third CAS blog was about my venture out into painting my nails. This was back in November and I left off with a note that I would try to supply updates with my nails.
I actually did continue to paint my nails until new years eve, the first day I got SNS. I enjoyed the way SNS looked, how long it lasted, and how easy it was to get. I didn’t have to do anything other than sit in a salon for an hour, then BOOM! I already have my nails done.
I got SNS until May. At that point I began to think more about the cost and the effects of the treatment on my nails. I also thought about my blog and how much I enjoyed doing my own nails. This prompted me to want to paint my own nails again.
Obviously after enjoying having my nails professionally done for so long I needed to step up my nail game (something that also makes a CAS update worth it). After some thinking I decided I wanted to try doing my own acrylic nails.
I’m not sure what made this the idea I came up with as I’ve never had acrylic nails before.
I did a bit of research online and then went to Sally Beauty to try and find some things I’d need. I looked at the options and what came in them and the price they’d end up being. I decided to buy a starter kit just to test out how I’d like the nails and how good or bad I’d be.
That night I began the process. I followed the instructions regarding the different primers and applied the tips and acrylic powder, finishing at 3 am.
I only have pictures from the first time I did this, but I can ensure you that I’ve gotten a bit better.
The next day I decided I would polish my nails. I’m still not 100% sure of the logistics and whatnot, but I’ve painted on top of the acrylic a couple times and it seems to work.
Repeating this process is pretty rewarding. I still get to express myself and have fun with the polish while also growing and learning how acrylics work.
While I look back at pictures of my nails professionally done and feel that they looked better, the rewards that come with my nails now feel so much better. As one of my friends at work said, “Doesn’t it mean more when you did them yourself?”
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