Challenging Yourself

     Getting better at nail art will never happen if you don't push yourself to try challenging designs. This is what I have been learning lately.
     The other day, a client asked me to paint the Grinch on her nails for Christmas. My first thought was pffft, yeah right. That's too difficult, but then after I thought about it a bit more, I thought, I should just try it and see how it goes! Luckily I had some time before her appointment so I could practice. I pulled out an extra nail tip, a photo for reference, and some paint and got to work, and to my surprise, I got it on my first try! I didn't exactly nail it, (no pun intended), but I did paint a legitimate Grinch, which at first, I didn't even think was possible.
     My client was very happy with her nails and I felt great about my accomplishment.
 

All You Need is Love

Rainbows, Sunshine, and Happiness

     So I was feeling a little glum the other day. I guess the winter weather was bringing me down. It had been raining for days and I was finding it difficult to get motivated to get off the couch and do things. So, of course, being the nail tech that I am, I decided to cheer myself up by painting something cheerful on my nails.
     I used the word "happiness" as my inspiration, and here's what I came up with:

     It seems to have worked because I got myself out of that slump and I feel much better! It's funny how we can turn our emotions around just by thinking positively and spending a little time on ourselves. I always recommend getting a mani or pedi when you're feeling down. It might be just what you need to put a smile on your face.