I love expressing myself with manicures (you can check out my weekly creations on Instagram!) I decided to try the Wahine collection from Hula Polish. I love the results!
Instructions
- I file my nails while they are still polished, before I remove and prepare for the next manicure. I use a glass file, which never wears out! After getting the shape right, I lightly file the tip of each nail from the top at a 45-degree-angle, kind of thinning out the tip of the nail.
- Use a basecoat. After painting each nail, go back and paint the back side of any fingertip that shows above your finger. My favorites are Nail Tek II, CND Stickey, and Nubar.
- I decided to do a “skittles” treatment with these 5 polishes. I painted two nails each in the colors.
- Finally, use a topcoat. My favorites are Seche Vite and Poshe.
I recommend this polish. It lasted more than 7 days with very minimal chipping and virtually no shrinkage. You should probably use 3 coats with Hula Hooper and Coconut Cutie. My favorite colors are Hibiscus Honey and Maui Mermaid. And of course these colors go very well with my Aloha print clothes!
Pineapple Princess, Hibiscus Honey, Hula Hooper, Maui Mermaid, Coconut Cutie
Resource links
- http://hulapolish.com
- Hula Polish
- http://www.thepolishaholic.com
- The PolishAholic
- http://www.alllacqueredup.com
- All Lacquered Up
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Lisa Grable
March 18, 2016 at 10:44 amNice to “see” you, Aleana! Doing a mani yourself takes time, but I do think I save money and time. The bottles of base coat and top coat last a long time, so the biggest expense is if you collect bottles of polish colors like me!
Aleana Craven
March 18, 2016 at 10:21 amI had no idea that filing the ends of your nails thinner is how so many women get that nice look. I am definitely going to start trying that. These look professionally done and now I know how to get that look for half the price!
Latisha
March 12, 2016 at 7:12 pmThose colors look so beautiful. I love vibrant, happy colors like those. Makes me want get myself some Hula Polish. Thanks for sharing with TGI Saturdays. By the way, still waiting on baby, but very close. Blessings.
Lisa Grable
March 14, 2016 at 6:47 amThanks for coming by, Latisha! I hope everything goes well and you can find some time to have a spring color mani!
Michelle
March 11, 2016 at 1:05 pmI love those colors! Very nice. The Posh topcoat you recommended has helped me. I also love the brittle nail solution. With this post I learned to file my nails with my old polish on!
Lisa Grable
March 11, 2016 at 2:47 pmMichelle, I think you need this collection for any beach/Florida/Disney adventures. They remind me of sherbet and colors in a really nice beach boutique!
Amy
March 11, 2016 at 9:03 amYou have always had gorgeous nails! I’ve been noticing this for the past 13 years!!! Whatever you recommend people ought to rush out to get, because you know your stuff!!!
Lisa Grable
March 11, 2016 at 2:46 pmSo sweet, Amy! It sure does relax me to spend the time each week. It’s a tiny artistic endeavor!