False Nails: What are Powder Gel Extensions?!!

I've never in my life had false nails, so when the urge came a few weeks ago, I was naive in my choices. I rushed from work and managed to get a walk in appointment at Perfection in Crouch End; as I looked at the 'menu' I was flustered from my haste and quickly sized up the options, it seemed I could opt for 'Gel Extensions' or 'Acrylic Extensions'. I know that gel is far better for nail health so I quickly stated my choice and was ushered over to a chair.

The lady instantly launched in to a spiel telling me that gel only works without extensions, if I wanted tips I would have to use 'powder gel'. I was confused but she assured me that this product was from OPI and very good. She worked quickly, mixing a powder with liquid to create a paste, and I was pleased with the result.

However, the next day I began to ponder the authenticity of 'gel powder'. Gel nails typically have a liquid formula and are dried using UV light. It just didn't add up! I performed a Google search which quickly told me that there is no such thing as 'gel powder', according to various forums, if any form of powder is used, then it is acrylic based.

I felt put out, especially as the salon charged more for 'powder gel' than acrylic, so I fished out their loyalty card and called them. I managed to speak the the girl who did my nails. It seems that the formula they used is indeed acrylic based, she explained that in the US they call it 'powder gel' but here in the UK it is known as 'clear acrylic'. Fair enough, but as we are in London, that is surely a little misleading?!

Well, I got to the bottom of it in the end. I think next time I'll upgrade salon and go for Bio Sculpture. Has anyone else had 'powder gel' nails? Would also love to hear from anyone that has tried Bio Sculpture.

Want to be the Face of Fabulous?

Recently I was invited to an event to celebrate the launch of an exciting competition hosted by Fabulous Magazine (free with the News of the World). Fabulous are looking for a cover star, and this lucky girl will also win a prestigious modeling contract with Next Model Management who have Alexa Chung, Abbie Lee Kershaw and Karlie Kloss on their books!

All you have to do is upload a photograph of yourself on the Facebook page HERE and then the public will vote for the top ten. You have until the 2nd July to enter and voting closes on the 4th July, so if you fancy being the Face of Fabulous go enter ASAP!

The event was at Fabulous HQ where we were treated to champagne, canapes and mini makeovers. New Look had brought along a selection of new season goodies, which we tried on before getting our photos taken! Love the red jumpsuit (see below), strangely flattering! Thanks to all involved for a great night!

Welcome to OrFalseGlitter.com!

Hurrah, I've finally got round to registering a domain, the blog is officially grown-up! Goggle has promised that all readers will be be automatically re-directed to orfalseglitter.com (I'm currently dubious of these claims) so hopefully it will be a swift transition.

This is a shorty, I'm still mastering the art of typing with false nails, clicking pink acrylic upon the correct key is troublesome at the moment...but more on that and other things later

xx

Mavala New Season Colours

Mavala is another polish brand of choice in our household. We already have a selection of brights, so I was excited to be given the new season shades which are a beautiful contrast. These new five colours juxtapose sweet candy pinks, against cool greys before the final intersection of a pearly midnight black.

I always find Mavala a delight to use; I usually paint my nails in the evening, and have trouble with seemingly dry nails emerging in morning light with hash grooves from my cotton bed sheets. Mavala however, is very fast drying, and is rock hard after an hour leaving a smooth glossy finish.

My current favourite is Black Oyster which is a worthy rival of Chanel's Black Pearl! Definitely worth checking out the collection. You can buy online here