NailsbyJo: Pink White and Glitter

Used my stamping kit for the circles. The rest is just what you see.

NailsbyJo: Yellow French Manicure

For the base I used one coat of glitter over which I used Yellow for the tips.

NailsbyJo: Black Matte Manicure

Here are three simple steps that you could use to sport a glossy tip matte manicure. I love this in black, it looks so chic.

Try it out and let me know how it goes.

NailsbyJo: Purple Fiesta

This funky manicure done for my cousin Em, has different techniques used.

A little bit of tape, manicure beads and studs. I love this, let me know what you think too. 

NailsbyJo: Blue and Gold Extravaganza

NailsbyJo: Orange and Black Polka

Savita's nails for the new year.

NailsbyJo: Dotted Pink Ombre

Hetal's New Year Mani.

NailsbyJo: Blue Glory

Yay my first post of 2014.

This is the first time I've used nail studs. I was sceptical about using them as was worried they would fall off quickly, but must say they going strong.

I dabbed a little glitter to the tips of my nails in order to balance out the glam on the accent nail.

NailsbyJo: Gold dots on purple

My little nails in purple with highlights of gold. The purple is by Models Own. Unfortunately you do not find this brand in India yet, but if any of you visit the UK you can find it in stores around. 

NailsbyJo: Gold and black

Nails I did for my Mama.

NailsbyJo: Red Edge

These nails are easy to do, while they may look complicated, I can assure you they are not.

All you need is a little scotch tape and patience.

First, apply the base coat. I used my trusty Sally Hansen Golden I. Two coats should do the trick. Now wait for it to dry. While Sally Hansen nail paints are of the fast drying type, I suggest you still wait a while before doing any nail art on them.

Now take the tape and cut it into squares so that you have a nice edge to it. Place one corner at the centre of your nail and paste down the rest. Use the next colour. I used two coats of Maybelline's Crimson nail paint.

Wait. Like really wait for about 30 minutes or so before you out on a transparent top coat.

Let me know how it goes. Share your pictures too to my blog. 

NailsbyJo: Crisscrossed

My previous post shows my right hand and this is the nail art I sport on my left. Funky shit right!

NailsbyJo: Yellow and black polka nails

Oh my God I used a new technique for my nails and must say they looking fab!

NailsbyJo: True Blue

I absolutely love this shade of blue. It's Models Own True Blue. And am going to say it again, I love it.

For the accent finger I simply dabbed on some of my Gold nail paint stronger towards the tip, and voila!

NailsbyJo: Graduated Greens

Step 1: Put on a base coat. This one is Sally Hensen Green with Envy. I love the pastel nature of the shade.Use two coats if you must.

Step 2: Get a sponge with a nail gradation of both the tones. For the darker tone, I used a dab of Models Own True Blue to get a deeper green tone.

Step 3: Finish the tips of your fingernails with a deeper shade of blue. Clean off the additional nail paint from your fingers before you apply the top coat.  

And here you are, your graduated greens. 

NailsbyJo: Mixin' it up

For this manicure, I mixed it up. Does look interesting doesn't it?

Like I said in my previous posts, there ain't any rules to beautiful nails. Simply do what you must do. And while you are at it, have fun.

This time I used Sally Hensen Green with Envy for the green coats, Sally Hensen Golden I for the accent finger, and a transparent glitter coat on the thumb and accent finger.

NailsbyJo: Pink Ombre Nails

Pink Ombre Nails are tricky to do but the outcome fantastic!

NailsbyJo: The Blue Manicure

I love a french manicure, but those white tips are simply boring.
There's a new trend going around, one of highlighting a finger, usually the ring finger, but there's no rule.

For this manicure I used Lakme Absolute Fast & Fabulous Aqua Blue nail paint. The top coat is the transparent one from Maybelline Express Finish.

The transparent coat is my absolute favourite and use it over any nail polish to give it a long-lasting finish.

How to get a clean tip finish? For this I used the manicure tape. You can use scotch tape too, just make sure you remove the adhesive well by rubbing it on your skin before putting it on your nails.
If you have good control over the brush, I suggest simply following the curve of your grown nail.

Try it and let me know how it goes.

Keep it stylish ladies!

Nails by Jo

From today, I'll introduce you to the amazing world of fashionable nails.

First things first, buff your nails. I am a big fan of block nails. They look much cleaner, healthier and prettier.

Here's my 3-step method to block nails.

1. Grow your nails for a period of time, say a week or two, without cutting or shaping them.
2. When your nails are of a decent length, take a nail file and horizontally buff your nails.
3. Lightly round the edges.

And there you are! Fabulous block nails.

Do write in with your comments and wishes, I'd love to hear from you.

Yo,

Jo