(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[chelsealady]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I know this is OT (sorry, Mods!) but Angi I see your very active in the nail threads (with some gorgeous manis, might I add), and I HAVE to know how all you paint-at-homers keep the polish from going all over your cuticles??! As I posted earlier, I'm just now getting into polishes, but the three plus hours it takes me to paint my nails (I tend to be a perfectionist, lol) is a huge turn off..I'd love to know the secret!

Personally, I change my polish everyday so three hours would drive me insane.   I don't worry so much about "staying in the lines."   I paint, let dry, wash my hands in a scrub, and the use a paintbrush dipped in acetone to clean up anything that is left.  Then I use a good hand cream. 

The more you paint your nails the better you get at it.

 

[meaganola]

The more you paint your nails the better you get at it.

So much this. When I'm working, I change almost everyday. Last week, I was on vacation and didn't do my nails -- and then when I finally did them last night, it turned out that just taking a week off made me rusty.

 

[Tiffany27la]

Personally, I change my polish everyday so three hours would drive me insane.   I don't worry so much about "staying in the lines."   I paint, let dry, wash my hands in a scrub, and the use a paintbrush dipped in acetone to clean up anything that is left.  Then I use a good hand cream.  The more you paint your nails the better you get at it.

Ahhhha! You clean up AFTER it dries! Maybe that's what I'm doing wrong! I'm going back around each nail as soon as I put the top coat.. Which, admittedly, usually makes an even bigger mess lol

 

[angismith]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealady /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Personally, I change my polish everyday so three hours would drive me insane.   I don't worry so much about "staying in the lines."   I paint, let dry, wash my hands in a scrub, and the use a paintbrush dipped in acetone to clean up anything that is left.  Then I use a good hand cream. 

The more you paint your nails the better you get at it.
EVERY manicure I do, I start with a good cuticle remover FIRST, a good cuticle push back tool, then after this, I apply a cuticle oil and push back my cuticles, letting the oil absorb. I then swipe my nails with acetone to clear the nail base from lingering oils. Then I carefully paint in the lines, starting in the middle of the nail and a little back from cuticles and then pushing forward. Then I stroke the right side of nail and then the left side of the nail, the same way, being careful to stay a little back from the cuticle line and pushing forward with the brush and then pulling back to the tip. I do go slowly so as to avoid cleanup (which I HATE), so yes, my manicure does take a little longer, but it lasts longer. I always start with a good base coat and end with a good top coat and reapply the top coat every couple of days to extend the life of my manicure. I am particular about what products I use. And I keep my hands moisturized between manicures religiously which has cut back TREMENDOUSLY on the hangnails and infected cuticles (that and using cuticle nippes instead of pulling them or using nail clippers). Hope this helps. Come visit us in the nail threads!

 

[chelsealady]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Ahhhha! You clean up AFTER it dries! Maybe that's what I'm doing wrong! I'm going back around each nail as soon as I put the top coat.. Which, admittedly, usually makes an even bigger mess lol

I did that too when I first started.   Then for some reason I didn't do any cleanup and then got into the shower and most of the problem fixed itself.  DUH!!   Skin is washable and acetone is cheap.  lol

 

[tgooberbutt]

How much is the employee discount, out of curiosity? Anyone know what it is for Sephora?

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Originally Posted by DoubleShot /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I won't even lie, one pay week I ended up with a negative check... Oops.


Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I'm just starting at Ulta this week! I'm excited for the discount!!

 

[LolaJay]

I'm joining!!! I don't have any friends or family who love makeup as much as I do, so this is going to be AWESOME!!

 

[Sunflowercake]

Quote: Originally Posted by LolaJay /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm joining!!! I don't have any friends or family who love makeup as much as I do, so this is going to be AWESOME!!
same here, which makes it more exciting. I mean, they will buy me exactly what I ask for which of course is nice but I enjoy the surprise!

 

[lissa1307]

oh a tip for polish cleanup...i use chapstick around my cuticle before polishing, wash my hands real well after they are dry and most of the mess is gone, and a small art brush with acetone takes care of the rest to get that perfect clean line...but i second that practice makes perfect...

 

[DoubleShot]

I don't know if I'm allowed to discuss (I'll get back to you!) but I've heard sephoras discount is more than ours.

 

[luckyme502]

I do a base cost, then one coat of polish and clean up, then the second coat and clean up and then the top coat. I use a small make up brush dipped in mail polish remover.

 

[Jac13]

Ok 17days before sign ups

 

[lemony007]

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Since everyone here has access to the signatures I'm thinking to make it easier for your Secret Santa if each person created a new list and link it to the signature. (See mine below as an example.)

To create a list:

1. Click on your username at the top right of your screen (on PC/desktop version).
2. Scroll down to near the bottom. You'll see Your Forum Signature then below that Your Lists. Click on Create a new list.
3. Title it "My Secret Santa Wish List". List type can be set to anything, mine is set to makeup but that's just the default since this is the first time we're using the lists for a different reason than how it was originally intended.
4. Click on Submit.
5. Add pictures and add content. If you want to add the Secret Santa girl image to be your default list pic here is the url for it:
   https://www.makeuptalk.com/image/id/1485810

Because the list items are tied to items in the Reviews database if what you want to add is NOT showing up PM me the item so I can add it to the database. Newer products will most likely not be in the database.

If you don't want to create a list you can use the Buy/Sell/Trade forum and list your wanted items there and link to the signature as well. Which ever way works for you. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Thank You!!

 

[angismith]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jac13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ok 17days before sign ups

Cute, @Jac13!!!! Go post that over on the nails thread, too, ok? I'm sure EVERYONE is counting the days down........heheehee!

 

[lemony007]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deareux /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Me too! If my secret santa wants to knit me mittens or a hat, I'd be all up for that! Or if they want to knit my cats some mittens, that'd be awesome too! If someone does indeed send me Kitten Mittens, I'll be posting tons of pics!
That would be fab, not sure I am brave enough to try on put mittens on my tiny beasties.

 

[angismith]

Quote: Originally Posted by lemony007 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  That would be fab, not sure I am brave enough to try on put mittens on my tiny beasties.
I have toooo many pets (in order by age: Bo, 9, Congo African Grey parrot; Hallie Hope, 8, Jack Russell terrier; Merry Anne, 6, white shorthair cat with blue eyes; Marco and Mateo, 5, orange tabby brothers (Marco has white feet and is the adventurer); Georgia Mae, 4, Jack Russell terrier, and Mick, a FOUR year old Black Wyandotte rooster).  Anybody want to knit mittens for my menagerie???

 

[lemony007]

Quote: Originally Posted by makeitupasigo /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I feel like one of the only people on this forum who can't afford/has never tried MAC. A splurge for me is Urban Decay.
I've never tried MAC either.

 

[lemony007]

Quote: Originally Posted by shmexels /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I really want to join... I need to get my posts up to 50 tho
Me too. Luckily I am on vacation with no real plans so I can get lost in the computer for hours on end. Good luck.

 

[angismith]

Quote: Originally Posted by lemony007 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Me too. Luckily I am on vacation with no real plans so I can get lost in the computer for hours on end. Good luck.
you'll have them in no time! I just started commenting and now I can't stop ... SOMEBODY HELP ME!

 

[Kelli]

Quote: Originally Posted by makeitupasigo /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I feel like one of the only people on this forum who can't afford/has never tried MAC. A splurge for me is Urban Decay.
I've never tried MAC either. I haven't tried Urban Decay, but really want to. I like variety so I tend to buy drugstore stuff and probably end up spending the same amount as one high end thing, but get lots of drugstore stuff to play around with instead.