Swatches

Barry M Speedy "Stop the Clock"

Marbled, Matte and Neon Yellow tips

cling film marble manicure

Matte lilac with neon yellow french tips

Argh, this looks so much nicer IRL. You have to believe me! For some reason it just doesn’t photograph well. Just assume the purple is softer and chalky-matte and the yellow is neon yellow highlighter bright, ok?
Even the free-handed tips look neater.

This seems a good place to start

Bare naked nails warning! I'm kicking this blog off with a post about my adventures in nail care. I've been making a serious effort to condition and grow my thin, peeling, dry crappy nails.

So far, this has involved a LOT of intensive moiturising of both the nail plate and the cuticles.
I also make sure I keep a protective layer of polish (even if it's just one coat of clear treatment) on my nails at all times and wear gloves when I wash up. Soaking nails in water and detergent causes peeling.

Before - flaky peeling nails 27/4/15

After - much less peeling 20/05/15