Nails; the window to the soul!

I love nail varnish! First and foremost, I'm a nail biter, and it stops me from nibbling away. Secondly, I love colours. Thirdly, I love painting! 

The only problem? Having enough time to sit down and do them properly! 

It's an issue. You paint your nails all pretty and nice, wait for a while, then, when you think it's okay to continue with your daily chores, you completely ruin them with a simple smudge. Ugh! Even so, there are too many cool nail designs out there to deter you from try, try, trying again! And painted nails can make you feel great; like exhibiting your own art work on your fingertips! 

I have (very recently) discovered the amazingness that is Nail Art Pens and I'd like to share with you just how fantastic they are! If you're looking for a new project or hobby, then this could be the place to start! It requires a large amount of patience and a stable hand (my right is a lot easier to control than my left, so you'll always find that one hand is better than the other at first), but it's super fun and the end results can make you feel like a little genius! 

The pens I have featured here (above) are from Models Own collection (http://www.modelsownit.com/), which is available at Boots and Top Shop, amongst others. They currently come in a range of five colours; blue, black, white, pink and yellow and are priced at about £6 each. These pens come with a choice of two applicators; a nib for precise painting and a slim-line brush for bigger designs. They fit perfectly in your hand and as such allow for great control. I love them! After buying my first two from Models Own, I decided that two colours were simply not enough and invested in a pack of eight; pink, green, red, yellow, blue, black, silver and white from a company known as Rio Nails (http://www.rionails.co.uk/).

These are cheaper than the Models Own brand, yet just as good quality and as easy to use. The kit even comes with some designs and a step by step dvd guide to designing your nails precisely and professionally, as well as some glitter and a small pack of gems if you'd like to really jazz it up!

I know there is loads of nail hype out there and loads of sites giving you ideas and techniques on how to paint the cutest designs and I'm hoping that with practice, I'll be able to attempt some of the ideas posted by others! For example, take a look at this amazing Very Hungry Caterpillar, painted by a lady who's blog I follow, Adventures in Acetone (http://adventuresinacetone.blogspot.co.uk/). You should really check out her brilliant 30 day nail challenge; maybe you'll find something that you'd like to try! I'm sure you will! One day. One day I'll be as good as this!!