Another Start To Another Journey

So, this little passion of mine has recently been reignited following a find on groupon, and a brilliant series of youtube videos at http://www.youtube.com/naiouk. If anyone wants the full story I would love you to read my post on my other blog - Crafting My Journey - which explains where my passion for nail art has come from, and why I have decided to create another blog following my progress. Here is a link to the specific post http://craftingmyjourney.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/new-arty-idea-nails.html :) Much love to all who have already read it from following my original blog!

The product that started all of this is here http://www.millennium-nails.com/index.php?cat=20&product_id=789 it is a nail kit including a training hand, everything you need to practice acrylics, and ends in a qualification that allows you to get insurance and work as a nail technician in acrylics. Now as I am blessed with strong and fast growing natural nails I have never had acrylics myself, and am more interested in gel nails, however after watching some of Gemma Lamberts nail tutorial videos (see link at the top of this post) I have come to appreciate the detail and artistry that can be achieved using acrylic, and cannot wait to try it out myself. Also I figured that being able to do acrylic nails well is pretty much a fundamental base for any nail technician, and if this goes well I intend to embark on training in manicures, UV Gel nails, fiberglass and silk nails as well as nail art courses to improve my skill base. Money permitting of course!

My nail trainer kit has not yet arrived, but following a phone call to millennium nails customer services I am confident that I should have it by Wednesday at the latest, I am super excited :) anyway in the meantime I will have some fun experimenting with some of the things I already have. My supplies at the moment are extremely limited, and consist of a small selection of non-professional polishes, and my imagination! I intend to give myself a monthly "nail supplies allowance", this won't be very much as I have recently become unemployed, so I need to work out a budget first! I expect all of my Christmas present list will consist of nail supplies somehow! And any donations from practicing my nails on friends and family will immediately go into the nail fund piggy!

The Nail Fund Piggy - Empty :(

Anyway, until my training kit arrives and I can blog about my progress in acrylics, I will try out some things on my natural nails and blog about that instead :) I will always tell you the brand, colours and techniques I am working with so you can recreate any of my looks if you wish to!

I should also point out that I really am a complete beginner, so don't be too harsh in your judgement of my work, I can only improve right?! Any constructive criticism, tips and compliments will always be very gratefully received. Thanks all, much love S x