31DC2018 Rainbow Nails and Uberchic Beauty Striper Nail Art Brush Review

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Today's 31DC2018 theme is rainbow nails.  Rainbow nails are always so fun to do.  I think I have previously only even done a gradient mani for this prompt.  Whether is be a gradient background with either black or white stamping over the top or a white base with a rainbow gradient stamped over it.  Well I have Uberchic Beauty's new striper brush to play with so I thought I would do something completely different - random rainbow stripes.

For my base I used Pretty Serious Cosmetics Presence and then used Grace-full Nail Polish Raspberry, Mango, Lemon, Apple, Blueberry and Grape.

While my stripes are far from perfect (it has been a very, very long time since I have used any form of nail art brush let alone tried doing even stripes) I am really happy with this mani.  The Uberchic striper brush is really easy to use and can do really fine details.  I did have to do thicker stripes because I made a bit of a boo boo on the first nail so needed to even it all out.

I do really like the details on the brush itself.  They make it look really pretty, and I like that it comes with a cap to help protect the brush.

The Striper Brush is available now from Uberchic Beauty.

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31DC2018 Metallic Nails and Uberchic Beauty Bling Pickup And Placement Tool Review

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I think it is safe to say that I have survived the first week of the 31 day challenge.  It has been a bit of a bumpy ride so far but I have gotten there!  Woohoo!  Anyway, today I have a bit of a two in one post for you.  This week I received some new things to play with from Uberchic Beauty.  I will be sharing everything over the coming weeks.  One of the things that Uberchic has introduced to their range is a Bling Pickup And Placement Tool, which I will be sharing with you today.  But first, nail art!  

Today's theme for 31DC2018 is metallic nails.  I went for a really simple mani which I actually really like.  I used Essie Penny Talk (mainly because it has been forever since I have used this polish and I think it's really pretty).  Studs are from Born Pretty Store.

Obviously for this mani I used the new Uberchic Bling Pickup And Placement Tool so that I could share with you my thoughts. Not only is this really pretty to look out, it comes in a case (see the second picture below) to help protect it but it works really well!  I have tried using wax pencils previously and have had hit and miss with them (and I lose them - I have no clue where they are.  I have a feeling my daughter my have taken them).  I had no issues picking up and of the studs, however I did find placing them on my nails a little challenging.  The placement side of this tool did come in handy to help position the studs, but I think my polish dried too quick for it to work properly.

Overall, I really like the Bling Pickup And Placement Tool.  I'll definitely be using it every time I break out the studs or glitter pieces.

The Bling Pickup And Placement Tool is available now from Uberchic Beauty.

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