tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post4433073104623358996..comments2024-03-23T06:22:34.620-05:00Comments on Average Jane Crafter: My Secrets For the Week-Long ManicureAverage Jane Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-77586821541332097472012-08-02T11:12:57.815-05:002012-08-02T11:12:57.815-05:00I have one of the yucky sponge dip in things and t...I have one of the yucky sponge dip in things and that one looks SOOOO much better. I'm also not at all a girlie girl but I like my nails polished. I love color and craziness and seeing it on my fingers makes me happy. It's not really rational but who cares, yay colors!<br /><br />I loved seeing your routine. I'm going to have to try it out. I would love to go more than a few days without my color chipping.SMTMichellehttp://solematetoys.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-23562722383195150562012-07-12T15:28:48.074-05:002012-07-12T15:28:48.074-05:00haahhaahahahahah... loved your post about your &qu...haahhaahahahahah... loved your post about your "not-girly" past... and your tutorial is great...macatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648709216426220228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-75689390055125900312012-06-21T07:14:30.060-05:002012-06-21T07:14:30.060-05:00Immature Sarlaac jokes FTW! :-DImmature Sarlaac jokes FTW! :-DAverage Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-63202421087353690212012-06-21T07:14:06.668-05:002012-06-21T07:14:06.668-05:00Hmm ... I was going to say "make sure the pol...Hmm ... I was going to say "make sure the polish is newer" but then saw your comment about new/old.... Perhaps these things: make sure it's a good quality polish. It's kind of like painting walls: if you use a good quality paint, it goes on easier and covers better, right? I'd try sticking with some good polishes for now, at least. OPI, Essie are great, and the Sally Hansen Xtremewear is good for a less expensive polish (about $2 at Target). Have you tried when you've used a good base coat clear polish like I mentioned here? That may help, too. Otherwise, I think it's a practice thing. This definitely got better with time for me. Initially, my nails looked like crud, but the more I did it, the better and easier it got. That's where the doing nails 1-2 times per week helps ;) Keep practicing and let me know how it goes!Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-73883992867039439342012-06-21T07:09:27.816-05:002012-06-21T07:09:27.816-05:00It's a great indulgence to have! I need to get...It's a great indulgence to have! I need to get better about setting a schedule for pedicures. I can't do a pedicure on myself like I do these manicures, and man ... do I like to have my toes lookin' pretty!Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-73947762271561097752012-06-21T07:08:11.474-05:002012-06-21T07:08:11.474-05:00As you wish, Dorset!As you wish, Dorset!Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-21899500096506032052012-06-21T07:07:33.416-05:002012-06-21T07:07:33.416-05:00Hurrah! Glad you liked it! :) Really, that remover...Hurrah! Glad you liked it! :) Really, that remover changed a lot for me when it came to manicures. Saves so much time. That helps! :)Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-90104560436666188232012-06-21T07:06:40.644-05:002012-06-21T07:06:40.644-05:00It's true - the waiting-for-a-long-time-after-...It's true - the waiting-for-a-long-time-after-painting part is crucial. Even if it looks dry, it often isn't completely ding proof for at least an hour or more. Glad you liked the remover, though! :)Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-63662540296791540262012-06-20T19:16:49.861-05:002012-06-20T19:16:49.861-05:00This is the funniest post I have read in ages! I l...This is the funniest post I have read in ages! I love the Star Wars references and it's great to know that I'm not the only one who makes immature Sarlaac jokes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428531321663399190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-28685911151735788232012-06-16T23:56:07.319-05:002012-06-16T23:56:07.319-05:00Here's my problem: I can never seem to get the...Here's my problem: I can never seem to get the second coat on properly. Even if the first coat goes on ok, the second will either go on too thick and end up beading, or if I try to put it in thinly it'll skip. This happens whether I use new or old polish, whether I wait hours before applying the second coat or do it right after the first. This is why I gave up on my nails years ago... until I saw your fabulous pics on IG! Got any suggestions?coffeedoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406195694629070119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-21486073411858393162012-05-30T22:22:31.777-05:002012-05-30T22:22:31.777-05:00I have a serious addiction to nail polish! I'm...I have a serious addiction to nail polish! I'm a teacher and I hate seeing my hands under the projector thing without polish. I get mani/pedi every two weeks, it's my indulgenceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-87170750555655955612012-05-25T11:56:23.660-05:002012-05-25T11:56:23.660-05:00I'd like to see a bit more leg in that first p...I'd like to see a bit more leg in that first photo, please. RAWR!Lish Dorset, crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282865553824852365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-6781233985858580512012-05-25T11:07:19.724-05:002012-05-25T11:07:19.724-05:00Ummm I LOVE THIS! I'm an avid nail polisher an...Ummm I LOVE THIS! I'm an avid nail polisher and these tips are superb! I had no idea that kind of remover existed. I've only used the sponge kind. Thanks Rachel :)Shriehttp://loandbehold.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-42237577112771543762012-05-25T06:34:35.901-05:002012-05-25T06:34:35.901-05:00You've done it again! That Sarlacc stripper is...You've done it again! That Sarlacc stripper is genius!! Even multi-layer glitter stuff comes right off. WOW. Didn't heed the advice about 1 hour of no multi-tasking, though - sat still as long as I could then re-wired an Ikea chandelier, and now my nails have more than a few divots and smudges. Oh well, just as excuse to try another color. :PColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209063576310651437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-91484131461766491372012-05-24T18:25:21.536-05:002012-05-24T18:25:21.536-05:00That sponge-in-a-container stuff was crazy, wasn&#...That sponge-in-a-container stuff was crazy, wasn't it? This Target stuff is so so so much better. Love it so! <br /><br />And yes, the remover, cuticle gel & nail brush have been really helpful additions to my supplies. :)Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-63640824866681834372012-05-24T18:23:44.992-05:002012-05-24T18:23:44.992-05:00AWESOME! I love it! :)AWESOME! I love it! :)Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-42591799384386072072012-05-24T18:23:25.818-05:002012-05-24T18:23:25.818-05:00Thanks! Yep, that remover rocks my world. ;) The H...Thanks! Yep, that remover rocks my world. ;) The Han Solo glass is part of a Star Wars set. I love it! :)Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-60702149807260484412012-05-24T14:14:58.105-05:002012-05-24T14:14:58.105-05:00The last couple of months I've gotten into pai...The last couple of months I've gotten into painting my nails in a way I never have before--usually it's the thing I grudgingly do before a board meeting or a wedding. But I saw a photo of the newsprint transfer nails online (damn you, Pinterest!) and had to do it. Now, like you, it's a relaxing self-care ritual, usually while I'm watching Netflix or Hulu.<br /><br />Also, thanks for sharing about the Target polish remover. I, too, have scary memories of the sponge in a bottle and, therefore, just bought myself a container of straight up non-acetone remover. Will definitely check out the wonderousness of the Target thing when I'm out, though! That and the cuticle remover gel seem like they need to be part of my ritual ASAP. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-10229261360526284912012-05-24T13:45:49.136-05:002012-05-24T13:45:49.136-05:00My girls and I RAN out to Walgreens and then Sally...My girls and I RAN out to Walgreens and then Sally Beauty Supply to get the supplies last night. Did my nails during the last half of Law and Order. It worked! Today my nails are GORGEOUS! Thanks!Toni Tanner Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879289565028100168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-77443451077450359952012-05-24T13:24:10.108-05:002012-05-24T13:24:10.108-05:00I've never seen that kind of nail remover, loo...I've never seen that kind of nail remover, looks so awesome. Glad painting your nails lets you just rest and relax for a bit. Must be very nice. What a great post. So many amazing photos with the fingers. And love the Hans Solo glass.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514444769016282041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-73314458859988172902012-05-23T20:53:44.695-05:002012-05-23T20:53:44.695-05:00Hurrah! Seriously - that nail polish remover rocks...Hurrah! Seriously - that nail polish remover rocks my world. I can't believe how well it works. Have fun! :)Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-28561967125103375722012-05-23T20:53:02.356-05:002012-05-23T20:53:02.356-05:00It's *totally* a creative outlet. A silly, gir...It's *totally* a creative outlet. A silly, girlie creative outlet - and I love it! :)Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-89187273373661039072012-05-23T20:41:55.007-05:002012-05-23T20:41:55.007-05:00AWESOME. I have never been a big fan of painting m...AWESOME. I have never been a big fan of painting my nails because of how difficult it is to remove polish, paint in the lines, etc. This post has given me hope for a better way - thank you so much!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566834412541610715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-91122740585577519382012-05-23T20:30:14.366-05:002012-05-23T20:30:14.366-05:00I'm very similar. I don't really wear make...I'm very similar. I don't really wear make up or fuss with my hair but I've always enjoyed my weekly nail ritual. It's relaxing and even kind of a creative outlet, in a weird way :). I'm planning to do mine tonight!LimeRiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841156718750546871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843198114362476108.post-72187161161635973422012-05-23T19:29:12.313-05:002012-05-23T19:29:12.313-05:00I recommend investing in gloves. ;)I recommend investing in gloves. ;)Average Jane Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168205669262927385noreply@blogger.com