IN YOUR DREAMS X JECCA BLAC
If there's one part of lockdown we've been taking comfort in, it's the rise in at-home beauty hacks and tutorials. From makeup tutorial TikToks to DIY hair cuts on YouTube, it's safe to say the online beauty community has been bringing the goods throughout quarantine.
The salons may have reopened, but we're always here for a little inside knowledge. There's always room for improvement, right? To find out how to keep our at-home nail game strong even while salons reopen, we asked for some pointers from In Your Dreams - a cruelty free, environmentally conscious cosmetic glitter brand with all the knowledge you'll need to get that just-had-my-nails-done finish.
Nail Design: Half glitter nails by Lucy Hicken MUA
Nail brand: Le Mini Macaron
Glitter/Gems: In Your Dreams
• Always make sure your nails are clean, use nail polish remover to really dry the nail out so the gel will stick better. You could also buff your nail
• We recommend using a nude or clear base, it really allows the glitter to stand out. Bare nails are also a big SS20 trend
• Make sure you apply the glitter over wet varnish, and then cure
• Apply clear top coat on top of glitter to really set it in
• Wipe away any nail varnish on your nails before it is cured. It does not dry like regular polish
Top tips for In Your Dreams and Le Mini Macaron nails:
Nail Design: Jewelled Daisy's by Lucy Hicken MUA
Nail brand: Le Mini Macaron
Gems: In Your Dreams
• Always make sure your nails are clean, use nail polish remover to really dry the nail out so the gel will stick better. You could also buff your nail
• Always make sure there is hardly any polish on the brush, you need to apply in very thin layers
• We recommend applying three layers
• When applying jewels, make sure you apply the gel polish before they are stuck down, or even super glue for a longer hold! Apply top coat over the jewels to really set them in
• If you do not have a tool to create the petals, you can use the bobble side of a curvy grip
A big thank you to In Your Dreams for their feature with us this week! For more information on this amazing cruelty free, environmentally conscious cosmetic glitter brand, click here.