On to the nail stuff!
I can't tell you how happy I am to show the you lacquer I have on today. Woot! Did I mention that I'm excited?! I got my grubby little hands on Layla lacquers while visiting Portugal recently, see my haul HERE. For those of you who aren't aware yet, Layla laquers have put out a line of linear holos - YES!
If you're not sure what a holo is, look below - holographic lacquers are amazing, a rainbow on your nails when in the sun. This is Layla Flash Black, a charcoal holo.
Till next time!
I can't tell you how happy I am to show the you lacquer I have on today. Woot! Did I mention that I'm excited?! I got my grubby little hands on Layla lacquers while visiting Portugal recently, see my haul HERE. For those of you who aren't aware yet, Layla laquers have put out a line of linear holos - YES!
If you're not sure what a holo is, look below - holographic lacquers are amazing, a rainbow on your nails when in the sun. This is Layla Flash Black, a charcoal holo.
As much as I love holos and how awesome they look on the nail, I do have a complaint about these, they do not co-operate without a proper base. They're streaky and clumpy and really difficult to work with. It's too bad that I didn't bring my Nfu-Oh Aqua Base with me on my European trip, it would have been great.
Ah, just look at this beauty, there's rainbows everywhere! I really do love it. I almost wish that I could have been rich enough to buy the whole collection, not just four of these.
I am wondering though, have any of you had luck with these without a proper holo base? What combinations have you done to make the lacquer work with you?
I was lucky enough to have some sun to take these photos to show you, but even without the sun, these shine.
I took one photo in the shade, without sun to show you how great this lacquer is. The rainbow shows in the worst of lights, I really do love that!
I love how the holo effect is still visible in indirect light.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that too, it's rare.
DeleteStunning! Black holo is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteAnd one that is THIS holo is stunning.
DeleteAmazing!! Yes everyone's complaining about the application, it needs patience and a proper base. The result is great though!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I thought I could deal with it, but I tried it twice without proper base and each time it was a horror. I do love the outcome but it's not fun.
DeleteOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! ¡Me encanta!
ReplyDeleteWhhhooooaaaa now that's a holo! I'll put this one on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteIt is super holo even in non sunny situations. When you get it, it'll take your breath away.
DeleteWow this is so stunning. Simply Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI do agree, it's great!
DeleteSo incredibly gorgeous! :D
ReplyDeleteI can do nothing but agree with you!
Deleteit's magnificent! :O
ReplyDeleteIt really is great and I know a lot of girls have been waiting for another proper charcoal holo.
DeleteStunning holo!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's pretty great!
DeleteWHOA! SO SO SO gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLOL and even better when on your nails, trust me!
DeleteI was about to buy it, today. I tried it on a wheel, they're gorgeous, that's true. But I thought I could find them cheaper on the net.
ReplyDeleteIn the end, I chose a Zoya (Edyta). :D
Good choice on the Zoya but there's no comparison (in my opinion) to this one around.
DeleteI have this color and have tried it over my regular base coats (Essie First Base, Seche Base Coat) and it seemed to work fine. The main trick is to not overlap your strokes when you put on each layer or you will lift up the still wet polish. If you miss a spot, wait til it dries and then put a new coat over any spot you missed.
ReplyDeleteThis has been a great tip, I hope others read it because it does help with the application. You're right, I was lifting some of the still wet polish when trying to even it out before it dried. Not overlapping strokes was hard for me, but I really wanted this to work so I kept trying with better results each time.
DeleteOhh That's so amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt's great if you love a good holo.
DeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteRight? I can't wait to wear it again and hope it's sunny when I do.
DeleteWorks pretty good without a base coat if you don't have the proper one with you!
ReplyDeleteWOWWWWWWWWW
ReplyDeleteQuestion: are you wearing top coat in these photos? I have heard that top coat can dull holos... but I have also read that this one does ok with top coat.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! You captured the holo so well in your photos!
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