Introducing Hollish's second collection of nail polishes:
Death by Sparkles!
Death by Sparkles is a collection of four full-coverage holographic microglitter polishes. The collection will be available from http://www.etsy.com.shop/HollishNails from Thursday the 15th of August. To learn more about this range (including pictures and shade descriptions), read on!
What is so special about the Death by Sparkles collection?
Each of the four polishes in this collection are full-coverage holographic microglitters. These are different from scattered or linear holographic polishes in several ways:- Composition: scattered and linear holographic polishes (or 'holos') contain tiny holographic particles as well as coloured tinters in a clear base. These polishes contain only dense holographic microglitter in a clear base, meaning that the colour you see is made up of all glitter, not diluted with tinters which may dull or dilute the holographic effect.
- Application: unlike other holos, these polishes are easy to apply, and will not be dulled by adding a top coat. Whilst the first coat may look a bit patchy, further coats apply effortlessly and fill in all the gaps. Only two or three coats are needed for full coverage, however each of these polishes may be worn at one coat over a base colour for a different effect. One or two layers of thick clear top coat will create a smooth, shiny finish and bring out the dazzling holographic effect.
- Wear: whilst other holos are prone to chipping and tip wear, the dense glitter in the Death by Sparkles collection means that these polishes last noticeably longer on the nails than normal polish.
- Removal: this is also not as difficult as larger glitters. To remove easily, place small pieces of cotton ball saturated in nail polish remover over the nails and pat down. Leave on for five minutes, then press down firmly on the cotton ball and slide the polish off the nail. No scrubbing needed! You may wish to wrap your fingertips in alfoil while you wait if you are afraid that the cotton pieces will fall off.
Read on for shade descriptions and photos!
I Bleed Rubies
A bright reddish pink polish, which falls somewhere between burgundy and dark pink, and could be worn with either. I tend to think it is red, although my dear friend who is obsessed with pink maintains that it is bright pink. Everyone wins!
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Two coats, no top coat
With top coatCyan-ide
A gorgeous, bright ocean blue.
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Two coats, no top coat
With top coat
Touched by Midas
A rich, yellow-toned gold.
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Two coats, no top coat
Murder on the Dancefloor
Sparkling bright silver, named by my hubby who said "Something on the dancefloor!" after I remarked that it looked like tiny disco balls on my nails. Luckily. I knew exactly what he meant.
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Two coats, no top coat
With top coat
