For the last few years I have favoured the short, square nail shape and always wear a dark colour in Winter, sometimes a deep red and summer see's me favouring a tangerine or coral shade which I adore when I have a tan, but the other day I decided to paint my nails black, something I haven't done for a few winters but what bought this colour back on to my "nail lacquer radar" is my love of trash tv and more recently "Desperate Scousewives" where it appears that the cast of the E4 reality show rarely wear any other colour, perhaps you can only buy black in Liverpool but who cares, the programme has reignited my love for this shade!
Debbie wearing Black Nail Polish.
Amanda out on the town on Boxing Day, wearing Black nail polish.
Jodie with black nails.
Elissa with Bitch Blogger Jaiden also wearing black nails.
Elissa at the shows Xmas party.
"Lady in Black" by Opi is the one I just used. Just two coats gives deep dark coverage and it is a lovely high gloss black.
Chanel Black Satin is another favourite of mine and it seems that I am not alone in my reborn love of black as an Instagram chum posted up a picture of her beautiful black nails after I posted a picture of mine....
Penny's nails actually put mine to shame if they are not Acrylic, Gel or Shellac I will be gutted, as they look so perfect!
I think a lot of women are put off of using dark colours because they can require a bit of a clean up operation on your cuticles and the skin surrounding your nail plate. A cotton bud really doesn't "cut the mustard" when it comes to removing excess polish as they are just too big and wide. I use the pointed end of an orange stick with a very small amount of cotton wool wrapped around the end and dip this into my nail polish remover as it gives you much more control when cleaning up.
You may need to change the cotton wool quite frequently if you have lots to clean up and always be sure to wait until your nails are completely dry before attempting this. Although nails may be "touch dry" quite soon after painting, don't bang them or hunt for the keys in your handbag for at least an hour after application and if going to the Salon for a manicure always get everything you are going to need at the end of your manicure i.e. money for payment and keys, out ready before your treatment begins.
Do you have a new found love for Black or have you always worn it? What colour are you planning to wear for New Year?
The last time I ventured into black nail polish was with Chanel's Rouge Noir. These nails look wonderful! I have to make sure to put base coat on as my nails stain easily. At the mo giving myself a plain manicure is a major achievement so we'll see about the rest!
ReplyDeleteI always paint my nails in the evening, shower in the morning & by the time you've finished the excess nail polish will be easy to remove. I use exfoliating gloves.
ReplyDeletethough I'd come and see what you've been writing about lately. Moving house so took a blogging break but right back on it now. Black nailvarnish i could not be trusted with, I'm terrible an removing nail polish and would end up looking like i have some awful disease. though i agree it looks fab but must be Chanel!
ReplyDeleteIn 2012 I MUST GROW MY NAILS!!!!! I want to try black polish!!!
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You have beautifully shaped nails, so they look gorgeous. Mine are not so nicely shaped so I would end up looking like a possessed witch ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou watch all the best telly love! LOL I didn't manage to get the pink jumpsuit after I blogged about it, my size was sold out *wails* so web stalking another one in the Sales
ReplyDeleteGreat post... I have just invested in some new black polish.. must be a psychic vibe going on xx
ReplyDeleteBlack satin is my all time fav, although base coat is a must as it stained them yellow when I forgot to use it LOL! Still havent seen that show I miss everything! Happy new year xxx
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am currently weeping over my half bitten nails - I think you showing me black nail polish could singlehandedly be the reason I stop this awful habit. Watch this space!
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I love black nail polish but I have found over the years that it (and other dark colors) emphasize the bad parts of my hands and make my fingers look shorter. bah.
ReplyDeletei always where dark colours but never as dark as black ,so at xmas i brought a cheap black just incase i didnt like it! I brought colloction 2000 it did need 3 coats but loved it will def buy opi next. I also use the opi corrtecting pen it was only a fiver and last age.
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