"Nail art is a language."

Perhaps this is another way of saying that nail art is a form of self-expression, whether it's a DIY or someone else did it for you. We choose how we wear our nails. And for some, nails have become a channel to convey thoughts or feelings that we simply can't say with words. You might find this hilarious, but recently, I've been using nail art as a post-it to remind myself of things. So when I am feeling lonely, I make sure I paint my nails with a design that will tell me to cheer up. Are you guilty of something like this, too?

Yes, nails can't literally speak. But it can communicate through its language -- nail art.


Nail art used in photo is Tribal. read more

I received an email last week asking me for some personal tips on how to paint straight lines using a stripping nail art brush. Most nail artists would probably say that it is best practice to move your nails instead of the brush when painting lines. I agree. I was composing my reply with this suggestion until I realized that perhaps it is better to tell her to use shortcomings to create beautiful nail art. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. We cannot let the latter bring us down, right?

And so here I am sharing with you a hand-painted nail art wherein straight lines were not welcomed. I fondly titled this -- I Can't Draw a Straight Line.

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Dazzle Dry have taken yet another step forward with its first ever celebrity collaboration. Scheduled to be released on June 11, 2013 is the Esnavi Live Collection that includes a limited edition nail polish set. This collection includes 3 colors personally chosen by singer/songwriter Esnavi -- Oh My!, Planet E, and Morning Dew -- all of which were named after her songs from the album Exit E.

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Dazzle Dry is at it again with the launch of its Faerie Fantasy (Summer) Collection 2013! The set includes 3 cremes and 3 glitter polishes. You all know that I am not really a fan of glitters but I do have them on my polish stash for mood swings. The truth is, I was anticipating this collection because of the cremes. So let me show those first before we play with those glitters. ;)

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"So what if other people do not like your nail art? You do not wear it for them."

There are times when I do nail art and wonder if people will like it. Sometimes, worrying about it overwhelms me that it is hard to actually decide what nail design to wear. I eventually realized that what is most important is how I feel about my nail art because in the end, it only needs to impress me anyway. We only need to worry if we are happy about how our nails look. Compliments are a bonus. :)


Nail art used in photo is Little Things. read more

I want an ombre manicure. This was the inspiration for this floral nail art design. And surprisingly, I used a pink palette! My sister's love for the color is probably rubbing off on me. After painting my digits, I realized this is not the first time I used pink for an ombre nail art. Do you remember my pink birds nail art?

Let me show you what I did this time:

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Today, I am officially a year older! How about I share with you a wonderful experience instead of a nail art post? I stood infront of a group of teenage girls last weekend to teach them how to do nail art!

The opportunity knocked when Michelle "Mitch" Alvarez invited me to conduct a short nail art workshop for her outreach program -- I Speak, I Love, I am. It is Mitch's personal project that aims to empower teenage girls by providing creative and fun activities for them.

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