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  • If you're looking to get salon style nails in the comfort of your own home, Opallac have just what you need - and it's also not that hard.

    The Opallac Starter Kit, which you can pick up from your local Priceline, has everything you need to get started creating salon worthy beauties in your lounge room. 

    With three gel colours, a top and base coat, their Shine & Soak solution, remover wraps and the all important LED light, the instructions are super easy to follow and it doesn't take to much time out of your day to have nails that are left looking on fleek. 

    There are also a bunch of other colours and finishes you can pick up separately once you find yourself addicted and in need of more shades.

    One of the major benefits I found with using this system for nails is, apart from the time you spend with your nails under the lamp, which is only a couple of minutes, there is no dry time involved. So no more looking crazy waving your hands around or being scared to touch or do anything for the next few hours after you've painted your nails - once the process is complete, you are ready to head out the door.

    A few pointers that I've picked up from giving this a go a couple of times. Firstly, don't pack on the polish and try to keep it even. Where possible, try to avoid piling on too much polish and try to keep your application as even as possible; this might take a couple of attempts. The lamp will dry anything, so if you apply unevenly, you'll notice it and feel it in your finished product - not a fun time.

    Also, while it will be tempting to start peeling this stuff off, I highly advise you don't. If you want to take it off and change your colour, there are instructions on how to take the polish off without ruining the upper layers of your nail which peeling will do.

    While I don't find myself reaching for this kit every single time I want to do my nails, mainly because I have so many shades in regular polish already - when I'm wanting a real polished and professional look and feel like pampering myself, this kit is perfect!

    . 6/29/19 .

    Nails on Fleek with Opallac

    . 6/29/19 .


    If you're looking to get salon style nails in the comfort of your own home, Opallac have just what you need - and it's also not that hard.

    The Opallac Starter Kit, which you can pick up from your local Priceline, has everything you need to get started creating salon worthy beauties in your lounge room. 

    With three gel colours, a top and base coat, their Shine & Soak solution, remover wraps and the all important LED light, the instructions are super easy to follow and it doesn't take to much time out of your day to have nails that are left looking on fleek. 

    There are also a bunch of other colours and finishes you can pick up separately once you find yourself addicted and in need of more shades.

    One of the major benefits I found with using this system for nails is, apart from the time you spend with your nails under the lamp, which is only a couple of minutes, there is no dry time involved. So no more looking crazy waving your hands around or being scared to touch or do anything for the next few hours after you've painted your nails - once the process is complete, you are ready to head out the door.

    A few pointers that I've picked up from giving this a go a couple of times. Firstly, don't pack on the polish and try to keep it even. Where possible, try to avoid piling on too much polish and try to keep your application as even as possible; this might take a couple of attempts. The lamp will dry anything, so if you apply unevenly, you'll notice it and feel it in your finished product - not a fun time.

    Also, while it will be tempting to start peeling this stuff off, I highly advise you don't. If you want to take it off and change your colour, there are instructions on how to take the polish off without ruining the upper layers of your nail which peeling will do.

    While I don't find myself reaching for this kit every single time I want to do my nails, mainly because I have so many shades in regular polish already - when I'm wanting a real polished and professional look and feel like pampering myself, this kit is perfect!

    . 6/27/19 .


    A brand that needs no introduction on this blog; Jurlique are back with some more awesome products to make your skin feel and smell amazing, in particular, your hands.

    Limited Edition Fragrant Rose Hand Cream
    Your hands will be thanking you after getting an intense hit of hydration from this product, especially during these cooler months. With Rosa gallica Flower Extract, this cream will help to nourish and protect your skin from environmental aggressors, while the rose fragrance will help to leave your hands feeling velvety smooth. This hand cream is a little thicker, however it still sinks in really nicely. It does have their classic strong rose scent, but I found that the scent wore off my hands over time. 

    Restoring Hand Lotion / Lemon, Geranium & Clary Sage
    Compared to the previous product, this cream is on the thinner side and I found it super easy to rub into the skin; perfect for when you just need a quick fix. You can certainly smell the geranium and sage, but I didn't mind it. This lotions contains Marshmallow Root, Pansy and Echinacea which helps to smooth and hydrate your skin, as well as protect your hands against any environmental nasties.


    Restoring Hand Wash / Lemon, Geranium & Clary Sage
    With Marshmallow Root, calming Chamomile and purifying Echinacea, this hand wash won't dry our out skin like some others can, but will help to soften them, while also cleaning and leaving them feeling refreshed. As you can figure from the name, this has the same scent as the previous hand lotion. Also can we take a moment for the cute bottle that will look good in anyones bathroom.