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Trying out some new colors from my latest Cirque haul. This one is Charcoal Jelly. I’m still pretty new to nail care so I was especially proud of my application on this one. I’d tried jellies from Essie early on, but these Cirque jellies live up to the reddit hype and are so much easier to apply without streaks.

Orly Bonder base
Cirque Charcoal Jelly 3x
Essie Gel Couture TC

Since I’m so new, any comments or pointers on my application would also be appreciated. I’m committed to shorties but I do want to get a little more length on my index fingers for my next mani. Keeping those tips in good shape has been hard for me though!

Not very spring-like, I know. I’m working through my Mooncat haul. This one is Access Denied and while it’s pretty black indoors, I had to capture how the green popped in the car. Might have something to do with the green sweater too.

Orly Bonder base
Mooncat Access Denied
Essie Gel Couture top coat

Tried my first thermal - Mooncat Moral Decay, changing from grey blue (cold) to bright blue (warm). I felt like the bright blue was a bit much for my personality so I muted it with a couple coats of Essie Ink Jelly (black) and really loved the outcome! The result was kind of a deep green when cold (in pic), changing to a dark teal. I gift more compliments on this mani than any other this year. Will definitely do this one again!