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Anna Renata

CND Shellac "CHIC SHOCK"- Challenge accepted! Swatching on REAL, IMPERFECT, client nails

I don't know about you but I'm sick of perfection. Photoshopped and totally unrealistic images make me yawn. We look at these pictures...

Anna Renata

How does the new CND Creative Play gel polish soak off? Also application of "Steel the Show" color

I just posted a detailed video on my YouTube channel on how I do gel polish manicures (using efile). Also you can see how the new...

Anna Renata

Favourite Pink gel polish award goes to:

This is officially one of my all time favourite pinks. It's called Chiffon Scarf made by Mosaic. It's tiny bit on a sheer side but it...

Anna Renata

IBX Boost- working on real client in real time+ CND Ruby Ritz- 30 min gel polish mani

Here is another client who happens to wear Shellac and has white spots. I decided to try the new IBX Boost on her today. I have tried IBX...

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CND Creative PLAY Gel Polish manicure Miss Purplelarity (FULL service at the salon)

Finally I had a chance to use this beautiful purple color. As I suspected the color went on perfectly (other then some minor shrinking...

Anna Renata

Swatching CND Shellac 2018 Nude Collection on my nails!!!

Finally I had a chance to swatch the new CND Shellac Nude Collection 2018. My first impression is not so good. I’m not thrilled about the...

Anna Renata

OPI Bogota Blackberry GelColor with OPI Base Coat and ProHealth Top Coat

The removal as you can see was a breeze. I used the regular OPI GelColor Base Coat. The manicure stayed on well, except one minor chip,...

Anna Renata

CND Creative Play #GelPolish.... REMOVAL!! Real time salon service- by Anna

So I must say..... I'm impressed! I waited impatiently 2 whole weeks to remove this gel polish to see if it really lives up to the easy...

Anna Renata

CND Creative Play Gel Polish - full service in real time & review

First of all the removal I'm doing is NOT Creative Play. It's OPI "Vampsterdam" with ProHealth Base/Top. Awesome removal, huh? This...