Intro to Nail Art

Introduction To Nail Art!

Why hello! Its me again and I am in love with nail art and i would love to share my passion with the world however everything has a start and these are my tips for starting the field of nail art. I will guide you through the trends on nails. This will be an introductory post to nail health and then I will show you some nail techniques and how to wow your friends with your nails!
A few questions to think about are: Have you got healthy nails? Are they the best they can be? Am I taking care of them? Well, if you want to be a nail artist or just learn how to, the answer to all those questions should be a big YES at the end of reading through the next few posts where I will be tell you the tricks and tips to put the art in nail art :D x

Caring for you hands and nails
Firstly you would need to use an every day hand and nail cream. After a week your nails should be moisturized ready for the next steps. Also DO NOT cut your cuticles as it can prevent nail growth and weaken your nails. If you have to get rid of your cuticles just push them back after your nails have been soaked in a bowl of water (so that they are soft). When your nails are at a length you like file them into your desired shape i personally would recommend the squoval and rounded shape as the are the most sufficient and look great.

The squoval is filing horizontally, in one direction, creating a boxed shape then rounding the edges off taking away the sharpness.
The rounded shape is curving slightly whilst filing, again in one direction, this shape is great for people who do not do nail art that often a casual shape :)

After you have sorted out your nail shape cleanse out the dirt under your nails but don't push to hard harming the nail bed which will shorten it.

The "Biting Nails" Habit
If you bite your nails i know it is very hard to stop i to used to have that habit but a few tips which helped me stop biting. Firstly you could search up some pictures showing the horrible things living under your nails.Secondly you could put some top coat or base coat on your nails everyday so if you try biting your nails the horrible taste of the polish will prevent it. As well as using nail polish you could look at some nail art designs and see how beautiful they are and when you realize you cannot do any because of your short nails you may want to stop. ALWAYS keep a nail file near by so if you a a chip or a broken nail you would use your nail file stopping you from biting them.
But really find why you are bite your nails it may be because you are insure about something or you just have been stressing out lately if you find the source which is making you bite your nails you may be able to talk to someone about your troubles,maybe a close friend or family,so you feel more relived ending your nail biting. 

Hope you enjoyed this post!  x

Hottest Hairstyle Trends!

Hottest Hairstyle Trends!

 (perfect for any time of the year)

       

      

      Do you want to learn how to do a fishtail braid? Or a hot new way to create natural waves? If the answer is yes this post is perfect for you!
      Last time we were talking about some super cute outfits that were gorgeous for the spring/summer time but this time we are going to talk to you about some fab hairstyles that look so pretty this time of year!

     Summer time is drawing nearer which can only mean one thing, FASHION, right?! Last week we showed you a recommended summer wardrobe but now, we are going to show you some fabulous hairstyles!  Read on to discover our tips and tricks to master these crowd pleasing styles.

  The Fabulous Fishtail braid

Zoella looking as gorgeous as ever, looking gorgeous

 in the fishtail braid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8SVsEDoawc

      Fishtail braids are absolutely gorgeous for if you want to jazz up your look or even for a special occasion! They are my favorite braid and they look more unique than an ordinary three strand plait! And on top of that, the style looks nice with almost everything! Unique, gorgeous and it'll wow your friends and family!

      How to do the "Fabulous Fishtail" Braid 

 To start the fishtail braid, divide hair into two sections. Work your way down by taking a thin piece from the outside right section and joining it with the left. Next do the reverse: take a thin piece of hair from the left section and join it with the right. Continue until you have about 1 inch left at the end. Secure with an elastic—preferably one that's the same color as your hair—and freely spray some hairspray at the end to make sure there are no flyaways! Voila! Enjoy your beautiful braid. (Don't worry if you dont get it perfect the first time, practise makes perfect!)
 Tip: For a more "natural" look, pull the braid out gently to make the braid have a looser effect. 

     The Marvellous Messy bun

Ashley Benson with the messy bun

Messy buns are perfect for simply every day! You can make it look casual, or you could jazz it up by adding some cute hair accessories! This is perfect for the summer as it’s a great hairstyle to stick your hair up and it takes less than a minute to do! (unless you are a beginner like us and it may take you several more minutes...) Recommended to do with slightly longer hair as it is easier to pin in place :)

      

      How to: Marvellous Messy Bun

      Step 1 is to brush your hair so you're hair is 100% knot and tangle free. :) 

 Next tease your hair: Brush the front of your hair down over your face, then back-brush it by placing the brush in the middle of the hair and gently brushing back toward the roots; do this until the desired level of teasing is achieved. Tip your head upside down and gather all your hair and tie flip your head back over. After that smooth your crown so there are no bumps then tie with elastic. Wrap your hair around the elastic to create the bun and to secure the bun, place around 5 bobby pins (or more if you have longer hair) around the bun to secure any strands of hair that may be sticking out. 

Tip: To give the bun its ultimate hold, spray hairspray after styling so its lasts all day!

     

      
 The Best Beach waves

Jenifer Aniston with gorgeous, soft beach waves

     As you know heat is probably the worst thing for your hair but to create soft beach waves, it involves heat! That ends now! Recently we have discovered a new and easy way to get naturally soft waves which will look just as good as using a curling wand/iron! (And its not the plait method!)

       How to create beautiful beach waves

       

      Step one: The first thing you need to do this hairstyle is damp hair and clips/bobby pins (or hair grips if  you prefer.)  Dampen your hair by spritzing a bit of water on it if you haven't had the time to wash your hair. 
Step two: The next thing you are going to need to do is split your hair into two sections. Now what you are going to do is grab one side and twist it tightly from the top all the way down to the bottom. Step three: After you have twisted the section, you are going to clip the ends to the top of your head.Repeat to the other side, get your beauty sleep and enjoy your naturally curly hair! :D

The half up half down 

Beyonce at her best :D  One of the easiest hairstyles can even be done in style as we can see in this photo that Queen Bey rocking the half up, half down hairstyle! A super cute hairstyle that you can wear this for parties, weddings, school or work!

     How to achieve Beyonce's graceful half up-do

Gather hair just behind the ear and pull together into a pony at the mid to top of your head. Make your pony stand out by grabbing a small strand of hair (from the half pony) and wrap it round the bobble so it looks like the elastic is made out of your hair. Curl the ends of your hair with a hair tong or a curling wand to achieve thick luscious curls. End this hairstyle with a shine serum to give your hair that extra shine :)
We hope you've got some hair inspiration after reading this post and show us if you have tried out these hairstyles on instagram by using #ourfavhairstyletrends @_blueowl_ and @xjust_being_mexx 

Watch out for more posts soon!

Love you all, R,C+M