Miss Frugal has always been a nail biter and no matter what we’ve tried, she just couldn’t seem to kick the habit.
But then we booked New York and she asked if she could have her nails done properly with gel polish if she could grow them to a reasonable length. I agreed half because I thought we’d tried everything else to try and help her stop biting them and half because I really didn’t think she would manage seeing as she’s tried so many times before.
Turns out that having amazing nails in time for New York was a better motivator than anything else we’ve tried in the past as she now has gorgeous mid-length nails.
She’s rightfully pleased with herself and I can tell how much she loves having pretty nails rather than the stubby ones she used to have. I’m obviously going to hold up my part of the bargain *if* she still wants her nails done professionally but I have said if we spend half as much on nail varnish than we would on the manicure then we’s be saving money and she’s have some new nail varnishes to keep.so she’s considering my offer at the moment.
In the meantime, we’re having lots of fun doing her nails at home with the nail polishes that we do have. Yesterday she wandered downstairs while I was making something with washi tape (to be revealed on Thursday) and we somehow ended up using the washi tape to do a bit of a washi tape manicure.
It was really easy to do and looked brilliant so I thought I’d share it with you today….
We started her washi tape manicure with a bright pink Barry M polish on all of her nails – we did all nails even though we were planning to put some washi tape on some of her nails as we didn’t know how long the washi tape would stay on for and we didn’t want 8 nails painted and two plain if they fall off while we were out and about.
Once the pink nail polish was totally dry I cut out some washi tape in the shape of her nail – the width was easy to cut the washi tape down to an the bottom was just a rough curve that I did by eye.
Once the bottom of the washi tape was cut and the tape was cut to the right width we just stuck it on and used a pair of nail scissors to shape the top.
Finally we gave all of her washi tape manicure a quick coat with a top coat.
We used a shiny gold colour for a bit of bling but there are so many pretty washi tape designs out there that you could do anything you wanted!
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Pedisource Group says
In my opinion and i also feel this washi tape manicure is effective in stopping anybody to bite his/her nails. it's jus so attractive. ahaha. Clever move there. I like have this in my Pedicure Spa Store.
PediSource says
I believe and that i feel this was hi tape manicure works well in stopping anyone to bite his/her nails. it's just so attractive. ahaha. Clever move there. I enjoy have this on my small Pedicure Spa Store.
James Pedisource says
I think and I feel this washi tape manicure is effective in preventing someone to bite his/her nails. it is jus so attractive. ahaha. Clever move there. I love to have this on my Pedicure Spa Store.
Harriet Lee says
This is such a fun idea, perfect for little ones too! I love having nice nails xx
This Mama Life says
Ahh how clever! Got to love washi tape! I love getting my nails done. It’s such a treat!x
Fritha says
This is such a good idea! I love washi tape! X
Hannah says
This is such a great idea! My daughter would love it 🙂 xx
Georgina says
Such a lovely idea with the washi tape! & a lovely incentive to stop biting nails I'll bare this is in mind if my girls ever start 🙂 xx
RootsAndWings says
Well done to her for stopping biting her nails, they look lovely.. Love the washi tape idea, its very clever and an unique way to use washi tape.
Sonia Cave says
Oh wow, well done her for stopping, and what pretty nails
Tanita says
I used to bite my nails when I was younger. So glad I have been able to stop as I love nothing more then painting my nails and having them look nice. xx
carolyn says
I grew out of biting my nails by my 30's. Now I have my grandson biting his!
Karena says
I bit my nails for 48 years. I was advised by a friend that having them gelled would stop me biting and she was right! One application of gel and I have never bitten since. It was like a miracle.
For the past 12 years I have had lovely nails.
If you decide on this, do select a nail technician who is qualified. Bio sculpture is expensive but absolutely the best available because it doesn't damage the nails. Make sure you pay to have it professionally removed. Damage occurs when it is picked off rather than soaked. Really, it is worth the cost as a one-off.
James says
Nice washi tape manicure.