New Year, New Nail Shape?

For as long I can remember I've always just shaped my nails a simple rounded shape probably because its the easiest and just out of routine its what I've always done. Since being off work for two weeks I've left them to grow out and decided to try a square nail edge, I've tried before using a Tweezerman straight edged clipper but I think I over filed them after cutting them making them look nothing like how I wanted so I gave up and went back to what I know - the rounded shape.
A few years ago for Christmas or my birthday I cant remember which I was given the Rio UV Gel Nail Extension Kit, I'm sure most of you will know what it is. Inside it, to cut the extensions was a C-shape nail cutter, now my nails are long enough to use it I tried it out.

These are both the nail clippers....
                                                        

 

                                                                                                 



The C-shape clippers worked so well, the trick definitely is to not file much just to tidy up the nail. I love them, when I paint my nails I personally think this shape makes them look so much better and professional, how they'll last when I get back to work is another question though!











What is your favourite nail shape?

#NailArtJan Day 2 - Fresh

When I read 'fresh' for the first day of #NailArtJan to me it could be two things
1. A fresh new manicure or 2. A colour you find fresh, this is probably because I over think things quite often! So I did both and went for a French manicure, white is probably the most freshest colour for me, it symbolises clean, bright and to some people clinical like a hospital haha, but if they mean a fresh new manicure then here it is.

Sorry its not my best as I was in a bit of a rush but hay ho.
I don't think you can ever go wrong with a French manicure, you can keep it basic with just white tips or use a different colour. You can add glitter, nail decals, crystals, even stamp over the tip. The list is endless.

What would be you choice for a fresh colour?

#NailArtJan

                                

Just a quick message as I've just seen this on Instagram, will definitely be following through with this one! I will post them on here and my Instagram - mypetitespace.
Come join in!