Yes, I've started down that slippery slope of mixing my own nail polish. It's a learning process with plenty of trial and error, but here is one that I really love and have named Naiad. It's a dusky blue green with blue and holographic micro glitter.
1: any of the nymphs in classical mythology living in and giving life to lakes, rivers, springs, and fountains
2: an aquatic insect nymph (as of a mayfly, dragonfly, damselfly, or stone fly)
3: any of a genus (Najas of the family Najadaceae) of submerged aquatic plants
(Source: Meriam Webster)
Furthermore, the water nymphs were purportedly joyful creatures that could not be insulted or emotionally hurt. Now, who wouldn't want that?
This is 3 coats of Naiad with Seche Vite base and top coat. It dries relatively smooth but needs top coat to bring out the sparkle.
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Mint Condition
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Since Naiad is a somewhat sheer polish, I decided to try layering it over Mint Condition by Ulta. Mint Condition is a dusky medium turquoise creme. This is only the second Ulta polish I've tried, and both have been somewhat thick yet still a bit streaky. I did two coats but three would have been better because of some sheer patches. I do love the color though. The indention you see on my pointer finger is where I nicked my nail with my Pedi-egg a while back. Dangerous contraption. I noticed Ulta has their polishes on sale online for $2 right now. Not sure about in store.
Here is 1 coat of Naiad over Mint Condition. There is a luminous
quality to Naiad that I really like. In the sun it flashes, but in the
shade it glows.
What do you think? Have you tried making your own polishes?
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