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Anna Renata

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CND Shellac "CHIC SHOCK"- Challenge accepted! Swatching on REAL, IMPERFECT, client nails

I don't know about you but I'm sick of perfection. Photoshopped and totally unrealistic images make me yawn. We look at these pictures...

Anna Renata

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How does the new CND Creative Play gel polish soak off? Also application of "Steel the Show" color

I just posted a detailed video on my YouTube channel on how I do gel polish manicures (using efile). Also you can see how the new...

Anna Renata

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Favourite Pink gel polish award goes to:

This is officially one of my all time favourite pinks. It's called Chiffon Scarf made by Mosaic. It's tiny bit on a sheer side but it...

Anna Renata

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IBX Boost- working on real client in real time+ CND Ruby Ritz- 30 min gel polish mani

Here is another client who happens to wear Shellac and has white spots. I decided to try the new IBX Boost on her today. I have tried IBX...

Anna Renata

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CND Creative PLAY Gel Polish manicure Miss Purplelarity (FULL service at the salon)

Finally I had a chance to use this beautiful purple color. As I suspected the color went on perfectly (other then some minor shrinking...

Anna Renata

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Swatching CND Shellac 2018 Nude Collection on my nails!!!

Finally I had a chance to swatch the new CND Shellac Nude Collection 2018. My first impression is not so good. I’m not thrilled about the...

Anna Renata

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OPI Bogota Blackberry GelColor with OPI Base Coat and ProHealth Top Coat

The removal as you can see was a breeze. I used the regular OPI GelColor Base Coat. The manicure stayed on well, except one minor chip,...

Anna Renata

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CND Creative Play #GelPolish.... REMOVAL!! Real time salon service- by Anna

So I must say..... I'm impressed! I waited impatiently 2 whole weeks to remove this gel polish to see if it really lives up to the easy...

Anna Renata

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CND Creative Play Gel Polish - full service in real time & review

First of all the removal I'm doing is NOT Creative Play. It's OPI "Vampsterdam" with ProHealth Base/Top. Awesome removal, huh? This...