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Sunday 16 September 2012

Croc Nails

Barry M Nail Paint Croc Nail Effects: Boots

You may have seen me post this on my instagram (marieelton) yesterday, but I felt the need to also blog about it and share it with the rest of you lovelies! I grabbed this polish the other day when I noticed Barry M had a buy 2 save £1 on their nail varnish range. Being a sucker for all thing nail art, of course I grabbed it.

Now you may think its just a rebranded version of the crackle polishes that we all raved about this time two years ago, and I was 
admittedly dubious myself when I initially picked it up. However, this polish definitely gives you a much more slick, well defined and expensive look than your standard crackle polishes.

Application is simple, paint on a thin base coat of your choice (I went with Barry M's Bright Pink) and as soon as you've finished both hands whip out the Croc Effects straight away. Your nails much still be tacky when applying this effect, instead of bone dry.

When applying the Croc Nail Effects I found that applying slightly thicker coats created deeper, wider crocodile effects, whilst applying a thin coat (as instructed on the bottle) creates a finer, more detailed effect. I ended up with a mixture of the two, not really being sure how to gauge how much was appropriate for a thin coat. 

Redgardless of this, I was extremely impressed with how it came out, they look almost like I've applied nail stickers or foils. I absolutely adore it and am looking forward to trying it out with different colour base coats! Has anyone else tried the Croc Nail Effects yet?

16 comments:

  1. I absolutely love this effect!!! Prefer it to the crackle finish, does look really neat :)

    Robyn Mayday
    xx

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  2. Interesting effect, I'm still not 100% sure on the effect though. I was like that with the crackle, and now I love it!

    Lauren,
    Laurensbeautydepartment.blogspot.com

    xx

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  3. Such a lovely effect! I haven't heard of the croc nails until now.
    Thanks for sharing <3

    Amy
    www.theprettyvain.blogspot.com

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  4. I love using this on my nails and looks really cool with each nail a different colour :) ox

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  5. I'm unsure about the whole crackle trend but croc looks gorgeous! definitely suits the hot pink well :)xx

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  6. I usually end up trying nail trends about 6 months after they are cool because I'm so behind! I'm still digging crackle nail polish :D

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  7. Ooh love this! I think the pink and black is a nice combination too!xx

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  8. oooh I need one of those! Didnt like crackle polish but I agree with you this is an adorable effect! xx

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  9. I need to buy one of these!
    Looks so nice, has such a cute effect!

    Jess x x
    www.a-beautifulsecret.blogspot.co.uk

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  10. When I first saw these pictures I thought it was leopard! I love how it is little circles more than lies. Maybe with browns you could make it leopard? Or yellow and brown for a giraffe nail? Haha :) I love it.

    Angela The Lovely Cup

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  11. I got the crackle when it first came out, but I'm yet to try this. It looks gorgeous and I love the colour you've paired it with. XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk

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  12. Wow It's just amazing. I always do search for new nail arts and I am happy to have your blog. Good job.

    Hair extensions

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  13. Really love the effect, going shopping next week hopefully, know what's on my shopping list!

    Paige xox

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  14. Love the croc effect, might have to get myself a bottle :-) x

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