Now I know they might not look long at all, but believe me, this is good progress! They are usually so nibbled that no tip is visible! I can really feel the difference, like them catching on things, and when I type. I quite like this though, and its all motivation! I am scared though that if one breaks then I might just give up and be back at square one. I think if I keep them nicely painted though, this will deter me from biting, and look nice of course! This means, I have been purchasing some nice polishes recently, mostly Barry M, as I love the range of colours, and they have been on offer at 2 for £5. So, drum roll please...... its my first ever Nail of the Day (NOTD)!
The polish I used was Barry M's Berry Ice Cream. I have a few of the ice cream shades, and love them all. I think it looks so summery, even if the weather up here doesn't agree. I put on 2 coats, without a top coat, and it has lasted about 2 days before chips started happening today. I guess that will teach me to not use a top coat. As having nicely painted nails is my main motivation for stopping the biting, I think I will make a weekly NOTD post, to keep me going!
As I am not that used to painting my nails, they don't turn out that neat. I thought I'd share with you a little something that I first saw on Jelena's blog, that helps me out a bit.
Its the Boots expert Nail polish remover pen. It cost £5, and is like a felt tip, but made of nail polish remover. I know that many people use cotton buds or orange sticks dipped into remover, but I find this a little fiddly, and this pen just makes things easier for me. I use it to tidy up around the edges, and hopefully make my nails look a bit tidier.
So, wish me luck with my stop biting challenge, and any tips, gratefully appreciated!
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Good luck on the challenge, painting your nails is one good motivation.:D
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I have a nail biting habit! It's so great that you can have the strength to quit! That's a really good idea to paint them a pretty color. I'll have to try it (:
ReplyDeleteWell done :) great job. I used to bite mine but yes like Marie said above ... Painting them is a great way to try and stop it.
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Nice blog! :-) Thank you for mentioning my blog here! :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support girls! Its actually been easier than I thought, but I guess I have no stress at the moment, and its definetely a nervous/stressed thing. We'll see how I get on once I am back at uni!
ReplyDelete@fashionableaddict I am still liking it, got my full sized products through the other day, so got a bit to keep me going. I have started using a normal cleanser at night, as I don't really like using the facial wash. Is it supposed to remove make up? Or are you supposed to remove first?
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such a pretty colour it looks so lovely. good luck with the rest of the challenge!!xx
ReplyDelete@ Pink Pom Poms I've always removed my make up before using the 3 step skin care. But on the odd occasion where ive forgotten, I've found it takes off normal mascara no problem .... not certain about waterproof items though.
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Congrats on the nails, look forward to more NOTD's! x
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May have to invest in the pen! Your nails look great already; not too short or too long :)
ReplyDeletehey im a student nurse too .... what yr are u in? xx ive only just started my blod but please take a look it will be good to talk =) i have just finished writing a essay now lol =/ ahh the joys least we (if u in the uk) get our bursery tomorrow =) yay xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks girls!
ReplyDelete@fashionableaddict, I have been using eye make up remover with it, but not sure its taking off all my face makeup?
@Aimee, I'm going into 4th year, which is honours year up here in Scotland. I have had the whole summer off this year, its been great. Our bursary is slightly different up here, mine was last week. May have spent alot of it already,oops!
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I'm slow to this party I know... I am a nail biter and I stopped for a few months but weak nails and stress have ruined my efforts :( Must keep trying. Any more recent nail updates? I need inspiration! xx
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