From the last video I did (before my computer got a virus) which was easy ways to take care of your nails, I decided to give you guys an extra pointer. Don't use too much nail polish or remover in the space of a week!
I say this because I recently cut one of my nails really short because I believed it was too weak to grow strong again if it did, it would probably break off. So I thought it would be fun to track my nail's growth every week. I know nail growth varies from person to person but I've never really thought about how long my nails could grow in a set amount of time. Also it'll be like a mini experiment for me (which as you know I love doing) especially when it comes to nails ;)
I say this because I recently cut one of my nails really short because I believed it was too weak to grow strong again if it did, it would probably break off. So I thought it would be fun to track my nail's growth every week. I know nail growth varies from person to person but I've never really thought about how long my nails could grow in a set amount of time. Also it'll be like a mini experiment for me (which as you know I love doing) especially when it comes to nails ;)
I won't be posting everyday because that might be a bit annoying seeing posts of my nails day by day but I will update you in every post from now on and include pictures for comparison.
So yesterday (5th of April 2014) when I clipped my nails short due to the brittleness of it I didn't think it was because of the excessive nail polish and remover (which was acetone free by the way) that I was using. I'm a nail addict and I've always prioritised that over everything else, even my skin!
I love watching anything to do with nails like manicures, pedicures, nail art you name it! If it's anything to do with nails I'll be there and be square.
Without further ado, here's how my nail looks now (yes I know very short) but I reckon I'll see results on day 7. I've always thought my nails grow quick but I may be wrong.
I estimate about two weeks for the white part of my nail to grow to a decent length and I'm really hoping it'll achieve at least a quarter of a centimetre if not half before then. I have a wedding to attend to in Mauritius at the beginning of May and want killer nails before that. I'm even thinking about the length of my nails before my holiday vaccine and that says a lot!
I googled how long it would take for nails to grow back and according to the results I found, it would take approximately one month. However if you were to lose your whole fingernail (god forbid) then it would take six months. This is how I came to estimate the time it would take before my holiday.
I've also been counting down the days and I have 3 weeks and two days before my holiday, two of which my nails have to grow in!
Goals for this week:
Take pictures of index finger finger at least once a day without forgetting so I can make comparisons.
Workout more frequently - Right now I'm doing twice a week and could do with three or four times.
Make a holiday check list - Remember what happened last time on holiday to make a better check list of what I do and don't need.
Update
I can safely say that my estimate of two weeks was close enough. It actually took eleven days rather than seven for the whites of my nails to grow back. I forgot to take pictures past day 3 so I made a collage just for comparison:
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I had hope on day four when I saw that thin white line starting to form and from then onwards my nail started to grow normally. When I cut my nail short I realised I took them for granted when I had a sudden urge to paint my nails (and we all know how obsessed I am with nails).
I painted them using my Konad Double Sided nail stamp set which I bought from Amazon. I've had it for two weeks so far and I'm having a blast!
To create this look I used OPI nail polish in Alpine Snow and 4 In The Morning from the Gwen Stefani collection. The design I used was from a nail plate called Cheeky from their vibrant collection. The name of the plate is CH16 and I used the swirly pattern at the bottom between the cupcake and the hearts as you can see below:
I wanted something that represented Easter and that was the best I could come up with so I paired it up with colours that really contrast with each other like black and white but you can use any colour you like. I would personally suggest using colours like yellow, baby blue, white and maybe gold for a real Easter feel.
One last thing before I go - If you want really unique nail plates I recommend MoYou nail plates. They're from London and at only £5 per plate it seems expensive at a glance but if you look closely, the plates have different designs all in one plate and offer a variety of tools such as their large nail stampers so that you can pick up more surface area from a plate if you wish.
If any of you are new to nail stamping take a look at this video and you'll know exactly what this post is about.
So how do you like to do your nails? Plain and simple or with nail stamps? Maybe even some nail brushes? Let me know in the comments below and I'll be sure to read them.
Tata!
Nina x
I've also been counting down the days and I have 3 weeks and two days before my holiday, two of which my nails have to grow in!
Goals for this week:
Workout more frequently - Right now I'm doing twice a week and could do with three or four times. Make a holiday check list - Remember what happened last time on holiday to make a better check list of what I do and don't need. Update
I can safely say that my estimate of two weeks was close enough. It actually took eleven days rather than seven for the whites of my nails to grow back. I forgot to take pictures past day 3 so I made a collage just for comparison:
I had hope on day four when I saw that thin white line starting to form and from then onwards my nail started to grow normally. When I cut my nail short I realised I took them for granted when I had a sudden urge to paint my nails (and we all know how obsessed I am with nails).
I painted them using my Konad Double Sided nail stamp set which I bought from Amazon. I've had it for two weeks so far and I'm having a blast!
To create this look I used OPI nail polish in Alpine Snow and 4 In The Morning from the Gwen Stefani collection. The design I used was from a nail plate called Cheeky from their vibrant collection. The name of the plate is CH16 and I used the swirly pattern at the bottom between the cupcake and the hearts as you can see below:
I wanted something that represented Easter and that was the best I could come up with so I paired it up with colours that really contrast with each other like black and white but you can use any colour you like. I would personally suggest using colours like yellow, baby blue, white and maybe gold for a real Easter feel.
One last thing before I go - If you want really unique nail plates I recommend MoYou nail plates. They're from London and at only £5 per plate it seems expensive at a glance but if you look closely, the plates have different designs all in one plate and offer a variety of tools such as their large nail stampers so that you can pick up more surface area from a plate if you wish.
If any of you are new to nail stamping take a look at this video and you'll know exactly what this post is about.
So how do you like to do your nails? Plain and simple or with nail stamps? Maybe even some nail brushes? Let me know in the comments below and I'll be sure to read them.
Tata!
Nina x
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