The Essentials|| A Nail Addict

Yes. That is right. I am a nail addict and I will openly admit to it! It has been something that I have lived with for a few years now, and today's post is what I think every nail addict/lover should have!

The Tools

Avon Machine// This machine is the best thing in my life, my grandma bought me this at Christmas from Avon I believe and I love all the nifty little things it can do! They use a similar machine to this is the nail salons, but this is a cheaper alternative. 

Nail File*// Well isn't this a obvious one! I love the Healthy Nails one at the moment because it is great to get the exact shape you want. You can read a full review here. 

Buffer// These cuboid buffers are great to get that smooth nail surface, that makes applying your nail polish easier as you are getting rid of any bumps and the uneven surface.

Orange Stick+Cuticle Cream// These two things work together, by massaging your cuticles and pushing them back as often as you can, you are really helping your nails with growing in length and looks much better when they aren't there.

Nail Scissors// These ones from Model's Own are my favourite because they are shaped in such a way that it makes it easier to cut your finger!

The In-between Step!

This is what I like to call the 'in between' step because it is the optional step.

Nail Wheels// I love these! They are from Amazon, and cost nearly nothing as well as coming in packs of 10. They are great to test out nail colours before you paint them on your nails to see whether you like them or not. 

Cuticle Oil// Even though cuticle oil is great for your nails, I don't think it is the most needed step because your nails can live without it and you can use alternatives like a cream, or even plain olive oil!

The Finale! 

Elegant Touch Spray// Full Review Here This IS BLOOD AMAZING! I do apologise for the caps and my language, but this spray is my life saver and you will be converted when you try it! I love using it because it dries my nails uber quickly and I can do anything after painting them! 

Remover// I have only recently discovered this product and will have a review up in a few days. But this pot of remover is amazing. All you have to do is put your finger in the pot, move it around a little and then viola! Your polish has disappeared! 

Top Coat// Everyone has their own preference when it comes to top coats, but for me I like one that shiny and makes my nails look really gel like and lasts a long time. This one is from Nails Inc and I love it because it lasts a long time and the formula is grrreat!

What are your essentials? 

Blogmas Day 19 || Festive Nails #3 Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer ♥

BarryM Nail Art Pen in White // Primark Black Nail Art Pen // NYC Top Coat // BarryM Cappuccino // BarryM Red Glitter // Rimmel Red Aim Paint // Sinful Colours Snow Me White (not pictured) // 

I decided to paint all my nails with the Rimmel red and then the ring finger with white and a Rudolph on my ring finger, I did it in such a messy way that I really didn't want to take pictures of it all step by step..I follow this tutorial from MissJenFABULOUS!

Starting Off; Makeup Tools ♥

No way is this the last ever week of #TheSoProject!! I can't honestly believe that 10 weeks have gone so quickly, and that since first signing up to do this project my knowledge has grown so much more! For the final ever time, I will be taking to you about how to apply your make up.. there are so many different ways to apply it that you are spoilt for choice on what to pick and when and how! 

First of all is the most common one which is brushes! There are so many brands out there that you could choose from and use, but my favourite has to be Real Techniques because there is something for everyone for such a great price. It would be something I would add to your wish list because they are amazing! In the below picture you can see two gold brushes, these aren't actually RT they are 'dupes' I bought this on Ebay for £3 each or you can but the whole set for £12. Just like the real ones they work perfectly! The on the left is mainly for foundation and is great for all different types! It also helps create a flawless finish on your face.. the one on the right which is pointed can be used for either blush or bronzer as it is tapered. 

The one in the pink is from the actual RT travel collection and is the multi-task brush, you are able to use this one for everything - foundation, powder, bronzer and blusher. Just like the dupe ones it works perfectly on your face and picks up just the right amount of product!

To read a full review and where to buy the gold ones check it out here. 

Find out about the pink one and where you can buy them for slightly less money click here. 

The next thing you could use is make-up sponges that are now available to buy anywhere! These are great used damp with foundation and again give you that flawless airbrushed look to your whole look. For such a great price you can achieve such a lovely look and they come in all different shapes and sizes so you are able to find the one that is the best for you to use. 

As well as using brushes and sponges for your face you need tools for your eyes to make them look amazing as well. The two black brushes in this picture are from a make up brush set I actually bought it in a set for Morrisons and haven't stopped using them since! The one at the top is a eye shadow brush which is flat so it makes it easier to really pack on that eye shadow and really bring out the vibrant colours that you want to show off. The other is a eye smudge brush that I love using to mix together colours on the eye and use it more on the crease line so that there aren't any harsh lines that make it look a little like a dolls make up. One of the best tools ever invented has to be the eye lash curler, this one from Primark is my favourite. Why? Well, it was not only cheap but also great at curling your eyelashes before you apply that lovely mascara to give you even longer looking lashes! 

TIP - heat your curler for a little while with a hair dryer to make it easier to curl them lashes!

Thank you for being with me for the past 10 weeks and I hope that you have all enjoyed these posts, and if you want to go back and read the rest then click here to find them all together!