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Avon Nail Pro Nail Polish Sweet Mint Review, Swatches and NOTD

Hi All!

Again I am here with one more nail polish review and this time it is from the brand Avon. Avon is a very well known cosmetic brand among all of us. Actually I had owned this nail paint at one of my fellow blogger’s space. I must say it is a very pretty shade. Most of us loved bright color nail paints and this one what belongs to that group. Well read the below lines to know more about it.

Price:

Rs.119 for 8 ml

My Take:

It comes in a regular square packaging which is quite sturdy. It has a good quality applicator which gives opaque coverage after 2-3 coats.

Sweet mint stands for something related to green and that’s what the nail polish shade is. It is a very bright parrot green color. The texture of the nail paint is very thick and creamy but still needs 2-3 coats for best opacity. Due to its thick texture I found it a little difficult to get the even application.

All points are good but the biggest problem with the nail polish is that it doesn’t dries quickly. When you apply the first coat it is okay and dries quickly, but in the second coat it is a headache to dry. You have to wait for at least half an hour or more and after applying 2-3 coats it looks so tacky. I personally don’t like it.

The staying power is very low. After 1-2 days the nail paint starts chipping from the top, but if you apply with a top coat then it may last for a day more. Anyway come to the up and down points of it.

Likes:

Nice eye catching color
Affordable price
Sturdy Packaging
Good quality applicator

Dislikes:

It takes long time to dry completely.
Only Available at Avon consultants

Rating: 3/5

Final Verdict:

If you want to try some different shades, then it must be a try one.

Yin Yang Nail Art – Photo Tutorial

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by Venetha

Hi my friends!
Nail art is getting its share of lime light of late and I too like trying out some nail art to take a break from the regular nail polish usage 🙂 Who doesn’t want their nails to be adorned and pretty? It doesn’t always have to be using complicated tools or intricate patterns. Also I don’t refrain myself from using some quirky and odd pattern in my nail art. Doing the same kind of flowery patterns can get boring after a while.

Today, it is one such design. This nail art is inspired by what Katy Perry had on her nails in the Elle magazine cover photo a year ago. Yin and Yang symbolizes the perfect balance of two opposites in the world. No, I am not such a balanced person. However, there is no harm in having a yin yang pattern on my nails at least right.

Things Needed:

Black nail color
White nail color
Dotting tool/bobby pin
That’s really it!

Step by Step Nail Art:

Step 1: Start with clean nails always. Even if you have no old nail color on, it is always good to swipe your nail clean with a nail polish remover in order to get rid of any oils. This way your nail art will stay put for a longer time. Also using a base coat is advisable; this protects your nail and also ensures longevity of the nail art.

Step 2: Take your bobby pin and dip it in white or black nail polish. Draw an S-shaped design on the center of your nail. It is just a demarcation for the two colors.

Step 3: Paint one portion with white color. Try not to go past the reference line. It is not a big issue if you cross the line. You can adjust it with the other color.

Step 4: Next use the black color to fill the remaining area. This time make sure that the joint between black and white portions is as smooth as possible.

Step 5: Use your dotting tool to place a white dot on the black shaded area and a black dot on the white base. Preferably keep a bigger dot because this is what makes up the yin yang.

Five very simple steps, wasn’t that pretty easy? It won’t take a lot of time. Plus there is the monochrome trend catching up so flaunting these on your nails will keep you in sync with the fashion world!

Elegant Blue French Tip and White Flowers Nail Art ~ DIY Tutorial

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by Arshita

Hello amigos, how are you all doing?
I love all types and styles of nail art from abstract to flowers to just dots. Whenever I am free, I keep trying new nail arts and if I become successful I never forget to share it with you guys. The huge and hearty responses I have received from the lovely readers of MABH motivates me a lot. Today, I will show you my DIY Elegant Blue French Tip and White Flowers Nail Art. So, let’s see it.