Ok, excuse the slightly rushed clumsy look, however it was 9.45pm, I had just got back from Zumba, scoffed my tea as quick as I could just so I could put some claws on, ready for the weekend.
These took me approximately 45 mins, they are my second set of DIY falsies, and my last set lasted 4 weeks, I infilled them after 2 weeks then after 4 I wanted them off! Pretty good considering when I used to get them done in the salon (before I became allergic to gel) they cost me £35- £40, a go and infills were £25-£30 (yep, its a rip off living in the Isle of Man)
Next time I do them I will take step by step photos (last night I just wanted to get them done and get to bed!) but for now, I will tell you what you need to buy.
Firstly the start up cost is a bit pricey, but considering you will get plenty of nail sets out of it, along with infills, I think its worth it. You need to purchase the Cuccio Powder Polish Nail Colour Dip System or at least the bottles. This starter kit will set you back approximately £60 - £70, but shop around, I worked out, its less than 3 sets of nails over here, I've already done 2 sets and infills and I've only had the kit just under 2 months.
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| This is the kit you need! |
You will also need a selection of files, I recommend these below, they can all be purchased off EBay relatively cheap;
You will also need to purchase a cuticle pusher, nail glue, nail tips and tip cutters (nail clippers do work, but they are more time consuming!) Get yourself on EBay and get all your essentials in ready.
I'm quite fussy when it comes to colours, you can paint these nails with normal nail varnish which is really handy, just get yourself a nice high gloss top coat. I did however purchase two Kiara Sky dip colours, which are these below.
These are about £15 - £16 each on Amazon, as I said, you don't need to buy these as your kit already has powders and you can paint over them with nail varnish in a colour of your choice. I'm just fussy, and thought I'd treat myself to two nice Kiara Sky colours to try out!
Once you have your kit, everything is very much self explanatory, just be sure to prep your nails first.
I will do a step by step next time I do them (or when I infill them) but for now, get ordering your kit ready!
I honestly thought I couldn't get my nails done any more as I became allergic to gel, and the cost of getting acrylics done in the nail salon was extortionate, I'm so glad I purchased the Cuccio kit, it allows me to do my nails in my own time, under my own roof - I can even do them in my pyjamas whilst watching Corrie, its brilliant!
Please note: this is NOT a sponsored post, I purchased all of these products myself with my own money. I have not been coaxed in anyway to review the products. It is my own personal review and write up.
Laura ❤
