It's an Emma thing . . .

Metallic studs

I caved and gave them a go.

I never used to like the whole rhinestone/stud look no nails, but i relented and bought some anyway.

When Gel II brought out their new Carousel collection, I obviously had to give it a blast.

Here's Peppermint Pony with some studs added to the cuticle area.

I have to admit, I actually really like them!

Gel II - Bunny Hopping

I'm LOVING this Gel II colour right now. Teamed with their Metallic and Arctic White, you can get some really lovely designs.

Gel II Extreme Arctic White is AMAZING - for both details and for full beautiful coverage.

Magic Stuff!

Stamping with glitters and cuticle tattoos

I'm embracing my inner child here with some cuticle tattoos. I'm going to admit it - I love them :)

I used Gel II as a base colour and added some cosmetic grade glitter over the top.

In real life they are RIDICULOUSLY sparkly!

Valentine Nails

Valentine nails using Gel II and Pueen & Bundle Monster plates.

This was so effective and the client said she had loads of people commenting on how fab they were!

striping tape nails

Oh wow, this could easily be my fave design on myself so far! Loved using the striping tape - granted it was a bit fiddly, especially on my 'wrong hand' but I loved the final look.

Gel II is fab for layering colours too!

My birthday Nails

It was my birthday on the 9th of March, so I decided to treat myself to some fancy party themed nails.

Here I did a little balloon design on my ring finger and a cupcake on my middle. Cupcake also had a rhinestone cured into the white and double top-coated, so lets see how long it lasts!

All done using the fabulous Gel II!

Gel II - Carrot Cake

As the title says - just a simple picture to show the colour of Gel II Carrot Cake :)

come fly with me - kite nails

Here we have Gell II 'Bunny Hopping' with Kite stamping.
Simple but lovely.

Movember Nails

I am so late in posting this, I apologise.

Here is my Movember nails to show support in all those men out there donning daft 'taches in order to raise awareness of cancer.

Halloween Nails - Jack o lantern

I am SO sorry in the late posting - I have just found this in an album.

I LOVE these too!

I used Gellux and water decals to create this little masterpiece, which I thought looked very effective!

Here I used Gell II 'Bunny Hopping' and used silver glitter powder to create the ombre effect.
I then found my biggest Snowflake stamp and topped it off with it on the big toe nail.
My client was upset it is too cold for flip flops!!

Bauble Nails

Here we have Gel II 'Bunny Hopping' which is the most lovely pastel purple colour.

I added some silver bauble water decals to complete the christmassy look and viola.

Client loved them, as did I.

I cannot recommend Gell II enough - it's fabulous to work with, really lasts and looks awesome.

The extreme shine top coat is an absolute must, as it does exactly what it says on the tin!

Fancy French - Christmas Twist

I have a client who wanted something subtle, so I went for a lovely subtle Gellux French Manicure with some gorgeous little Christmas tree water decals.

Hopefully if hew boss spots them, she will think they are far to gorgeous to be mad at her :)

Frozen Nails

Here are my Anna and Elsa nails.

I used Irrisitible glitter on top of O.P.I. Gel polish and used Gel II Extreme White with Water Decals.

A great and simple little design that looked fab!

Festive Toes with Stamping

I have a toe client. She is a regular and I LOVE going to see her. We have such a giggle and she has become a friend, not just a client.

She decided she would like some festive feet. She chose the colours and the stamp and I got to work.

We used Gell II 'Come to Me' with a MoYou Festive Stamp.

She was made up and I think they look brilliant!

Holographic Pink Nails with Festive Stamping

Photos just cannot do this glitter justice!
Here I used Gell II as a base and pressed in a holograph pink Spectra-flare glitter from the-colour-shack on eBay. They are by far the BEST glitters I have found for the job.
I always use a base colour as close to the colour of the glitter as possible.
I used MoYou Festive Plate for the ring finger.
A Happy client ready for her Xmas Party.
They look STUNNING. These are one of my favourites.

Fancy French with a Christmas Twist

One of my staff (from my day job as a nursery manager) has always bitten her nails.

And I mean BITTEN. They were short, stumpy and very unhealthy.

She decided she wanted to have acrylics on for her wedding and while they were on, got out the habit of biting. When she removed them, she loved that her nails, albeit wrecked from the acrylics (she went to a NSS) were long.

So, the biting stopped. Once she had proved to me that she really had broken the habit, I offered to do her a 5 week course of IBX and also gave her some quality cuticle oil.

She applied the cuticle oil twice a day as directed and with the IBX treatment her nails began to thrive.

My regret it not taking a before and after photo, as even I didn't expect the results that became apparent after 3 weeks. Application of IBX is once weekly.

IBX works from WITHIN the nail. It truly is the most magnificent treatment. My client is SO proud of her nails now. No more hiding in pockets or gloves, and seeing her face light up when she sees them makes my day. She has done all the hard work in breaking the habit of biting. To be able to see the difference really is rewarding.

She wanted some party nails. She has never before had a Gel Polish manicure, much less a french one!

Here, I am proud to present her nails. Fancy French polished with O.P.I. Gel colour Pedal Faster Suzi, with Gellux Silver on the ring finger - glitter pressed into the tacky layer. Topped off with MoYou Festive Stamping Plate.

Animal Print - leopard - with glitter

EVENTUALLY!!! A WHITE WITH A FLAWLESS FINISH!!

As any nail technicians out there will vouch for, trying to find a White that has a flawless finish is near impossible. I have tried SO many brands and had basically given up.

I had so many designs on pinterest that I wanted to try out, but having whites that looked wishy washy, blotchy, uneven and basically crap, I was completely disheartened.

UNTIL I found Gell II in my life. I went to Olympia Beauty this year and went straight for the Gel II stand. I wasn't disappointed. The staff were lovely - second to none - and the products looked too good to be true. Hence I only purchased a few.

Extreme Arctic White was one of these purchases. I was in love after the colour pop I did for it. Stripped my nails bare and set to work. I HAD to have this product on!

I used the white on all but my ring fingers, where I popped some silver glitter on. I added a few pieces of silver foil, finished it off with some black lines to make Leopard print and viola.

I think they look great :D

Gell II - 'Come to Me'

My client 'loves' this colour, so much so she wanted a stamp saying so!

Gel II really has impressed her, so much so I have ordered some colours in just for her, as she no longer wants the use the other two brands I carry!

Look out world - Gell II is taking over - and not before time either!

Christmas Jumper Nails

Today I managed to squeeze in some time to treat myself!
I sat and wondered what on earth to do on my nails, and after having a look at my MoYou Festive Plate, I decided to give a few of them a whirl, and it turns out it looks fab. Well, I think so anyway!
Here I used Gel II as a base and pressed in a holographic red glitter into the tacky layer, then adding the stamping.
I was so pleased with the outcome!

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