Review | B-Pro Systems Hybrid Gel Polish 122

A few weeks ago I posted a picture on my Instagram with a new kind of gel polish - hybrid gel polish to be exact which is produced locally by

B-Pro Systems.

I was sent the shade 122 which is a gorgeous Italian Pink that is very apt for the summer months and began testing it right away. What makes B-Pro Systems Hybrid Gel Polish different from other gel polishes? Well, you just apply the colour and cure! No base and top coat needed!

So, let's start with the basics...B-Pro Systems Hybrid Gel Polishes come in 8ml bottles just like regular nail polishes and I really like the size and shape of the brush as it fits my nail bed perfectly. Being a gel polish, the formula is obviously on the thicker side but it is very easy to work with.

What I did was prep my nails to remove surface oils so that the gel adheres to the nails, apply the first coat of colour, cure under UV or LED light, and repeat with a second coat and I was done! No base coat, no top coat, no nail cleanser! And i was left with a super glossy manicure in a little over 5 minutes!

How did it perform? I must say I was really impressed with the staying power of this gel polish especially when keeping in min that I did not apply a base and top coat. I started seeing the first signs of tip wear after about a little over a week and then by the second week, I had a really huge chip on one of my middle fingers which is going through a 'soft' phase at the moment and it bends easily so I guess that is what caused the chipping.

As for removal, I used acetone and wrapped my nails in soaked cotton discs for just 10 minutes and it was all gone without causing any damage to the nails. 

The B-Pro Systems Hybrid Gel Polishes are only available for sale to professional nail technicians from Beautica in Paola and they currently come in 24 shades but they keep adding new shades every so often so keep your eyes peeled for more shades.

I look forward to purchasing some shades in due course and introduce this service to my clients who sometimes just want a quick polish!

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Review: Born Pretty Store Leopard Print Hand Rest

Now that I am working on my home nail room, I am still making room for improvement as to client comfort and the latest addition to my set-up is this cute leopard print hand rest cushion, courtesy of Born Pretty Store.

Up till now, I have used rolled up towels for my clients to rest their hands on while I'm doing nail art but they flatten out so they are not that comfortable and so I was looking for a cute, girly and comfy hand rest.  At the same time, I wanted one that is big enough for the client to rest her hand comfortably while it is not bulky so I can carry it with me when I am doing a client's nails at their home.

This cushion is the perfect size and it is just the right softness and clients have commented that it is quite comfortable and ergonomic.  I can also say that it doesn't interfere with me working on the client and it is completely washable.  It does take some time to dry so if I have more than one client in one day, I would brush it clean in between clients and since it is a little furry, it is easy to brush away the dust from it.

I would recommend this hand rest to anyone who does nail services as it is very convenient to carry around and clients can have a sturdy base on which to rest their hands!  The price is $4.74 per unit and shipping is free worldwide!

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What I have been up to this morning...

Hey lovelies :) Here's today's work on my friend who was due for a gel infill:

She opted for this cute yet elegant design with flowers on the ring fingers and thumbs.  I really like the colour combination as it is bright without being too summery.

While I was busy with the infill, the postie delivered my long-awaited Shulips that I won from one of  R8Beauty's Christmas Giveaways.  I had also won a Lipstains Gold which I am still waiting for :)

They sent me a pair in clear which is great as they go with any colour of shoes and look discreet. Will do a review as soon as I have tried them :)

Hope you are enjoying your week-end & until next post, 

Stay Beautiful :)

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A look back on 2010... Beauty-wise

So here we are, NYE... waving 2010 goodbye and wishing for a better 2011. Currently I am preparing a list of all things I have to do for tonight... hair, make-up, defuzzing, etc... and thinking how I should do my neighbour's nails for her dinner dance (watch out for photos in a couple of hours).

I decided to focus on beauty-related issues I have gone through this year and share them with you all in this post...

Back in January I started a Beauty Care course where we dealt with personal care and make-up application as well as skin care on how does skin work, nail diseases, body shapes and all sorts of other beauty things and procedures every girl should be aware of.  I found the course to be very informative and I really enjoyed all the lessons.  Our teacher, a qualified Beauty Therapist was always enthusiastic and ready to answer all our questions and that really helped make the course well worth it!

Moving on, I also did a course for gel nail extensions and I obtained my certificate on the 18th September. I really enjoy enhancing people's nails as I perceive nails as accessories and they can really dress up an outfit. I love it even more when clients are totally satisfied with the results and come back over and over again :)

This year I was also introduced to the fantastic e.l.f. cosmetics by a friend of mine. I can't seem to stop ordering from their site time and time again! Not only do they have a wide range of make-up at unbeatable prices, but they also offer fantastic discounts and offers on their facebook page and have an excellent customer service to top it all off! 

This year has also seen the start of this blog. I hate to call it my blog as I write posts for you and it is therefore your blog :) And here I am now, 69 followers and 280 posts later... enjoying my time as a blogger more than ever! I really appreciate each one of you finding the time to read and comment on my posts, so here goes a big Thank You to all my followers who have been following me since my first post back in June and also a warm Welcome to all the new followers :)

With regards the hand-model competition on nailslong.com, I have finished 79th which in my opinion is not bas at all! Considering I started at 201!!

Anyways, I hope you all have a better 2011 filled with all your hearts' desires :) Happy Beautiful New Year my lovelies,

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