As Events Turned Out...

Where to begin.

Reaching back to put my hood over my head in the snowiest late winter day I've seen in a long time, I bent my nail.

Nothing bloody, just awful feeling.

Over the next week I began removing Polygel.

So here's the thing: between my filing and polygel contracting as it's dried, my nails are really in super bad shape. When it contracted it cracked my nails and bent them in ways they never grow. For example: a nail would have a strong C curve looking at it from the front, but the tip itself would curl upward. Cracks in the infrastructure are just not pretty.

Super not fun.

The one nails that had the bend is just not pretty, but I can see file lines, it's not pretty.

And, seemingly hard to understand, because the nail is now more thin, moisture seems to get through the nail and cause virtually every single polish I put on to bubble.

So be warned. Things are uneven and bubbly. It's going to be a long few months.

Greens for March is my favorite, so I want to carry on a bit.

Here is Azature Eucalyptus Diamond.

First off, two coats and no top coat.

A glorious, luminescent olive green. 

I found the formula a bit brushstroke-y and somewhat thick, which is better than too thin. I did have some spill into the cuticles, but not much.

My biggest complaint: the brush!!! It was a scraggly mess. At least 3-5 hairs sticking out left right and center. Plus the brush wasn't laying smoothly, it was thick and bunchy at the bottom. 

I can't understand why a brand that tries to be in the luxury realm would have such a nasty brush. 

I bought mine in 2015, on sale for $6 a bottle. Normally they are $25 (!). I think if you follow the sight through email or social media you will find deals.

Personally I have enjoyed the colors I chose, but I seem to find the nouveau riche aesthetic and the phony "black diamond" nonsense just far too much marketing and huzzah. (black diamonds? Seriously? That's a dirty diamond basically you get the strength but zero fire. Yes it has its place in jewelry, but let's not toy with why people love diamonds: the fire)

Ok. Back on track.

I am loving this color, but for now I am backburnering (is that a word?) them for any purchases.

I'll talk more about my post-polygel nails in my next post.

Sigh.

So bummed.

Thanks for reading my little nail journal!

:) 

Pink Diamonds

On the Makeup Alley message board the talk zipped through the nail board about a sale at Azature. Apparently they have black diamonds in their polish and apparently they were at a good price: $6.00, as compared to the normal price of $26.00.
I would say if this is your thing, try to keep it on your radar for a big discount, I think for "drug store pricing" it's a nice deal.

I picked up a few bottles and wanted to share Azature Pink with you.

Azature Pink

Very pretty silver glitter, three coats, no top coat. This is taken with a flash.

Silver with a mauve pink jelly that translates more pink on the nail. Lots of flash. I don' t know if there is actual "diamonds" in it, but there is a black diamond floating around in the bottle.

Personally I am not sure if it's real or just glass, diamond-wise, but this is a pretty flashy glitter.


I topped it with a stamp, I can't recall the plate. The polish is Hue Rang from the Sally Hansen permanent line, all named with art related titles. Personally I've had this polish for over 5 years, wore it once, I think I blogged it, but I think it's a little flat alone, but on the nail, it pushes up into the periwinkle category.

Even in low light, he

Pretty subtle, I had mixed feelings about the result, though. I wanted more impact. I might let this polish thicken up a bit. Also a thicker pattern would have helped, too.

Onward!

Thank you for reading my little nail polish journal!