Comparison: Metal Versus Plastic Konad Scraper

Hi everyone! Awhile back I got a plastic scraper because I am harsh on my Konad plates and they are pretty scratched up. I push way too hard on the plate to scrape the polish off; I can't help it. After using the plastic scraper for awhile, I can safely say that getting the plastic scraper is totally worth it. I think that it does a much better job of scraping the polish off of the plate cleanly and it scratches less than the metal one. It can still scratch your plates, but not nearly to the extent of the metal one. So if you are like me and easily scratch up your konad plates, I suggest picking up a plastic scraper. You can buy this and all of your Konad from Kathleen at OC Nail Art. This isn't a paid placement or anything; Kathleen is the freaking best! Her prices are hard to beat, but to make it better her customer service is unbeatable! She is so sweet! I am pimping her site out because I love it!

Konad Haul!

Hi everyone! I took advantage of the last bit of time that the 30% discount could be used since Konad USA decided to be $%#&s and no longer allow Konad vendors to offer discounts. I bought these from OC Nail Art, get your Konad there! I am not saying this because I am getting compensated or something; which I am not, but because Kathleen offers not only really competative prices but has unbeatable customer service! She even wrote a cute little note for me on my invoice. She is so sweet! I always have and always will get my Konad from her. She has a fabulous reputation for a reason!

Now onto the haul itself, I got the m66, m71, m75, and s9 plates, all of which I am super excited to start using! I also got the plastic scraper because it really bothers me how scratched up my other 3 plates are, and I am kinda OCD about that kind of stuff. Would you guys want a comparison between the metal and plastic scrapers?

Go Get Your Konad Now!

According to the awesome Kathleen from OC Nail Art, Konad USA is requiring all Konad vendors to stop offering coupon codes and discounts. So go stock up on your Konad now! Be sure to go get your Konad from Kathleen, she has the best customer service; I always buy my Konad from her! If you don't know any of the codes at OC Nail Art, they are typically some of your favorite bloggers! I usually use either scrangie or paintedladyfingers, you enter them in at the bottom of the order form . If you are in the US/Canada you can get free shipping if you spend over $20, $40 if you are in Europe or in Aussie/NZ. The codes (not the free shipping) are only being honored through March 5th (that's tomorrow!) so go stock up now!

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KOTD: Leopard Print + 6 Month Anniversary!

I love how this turned out! I haven't done a traditional leopard print before, but I like this one!

For this mani I applied Wet 'n Wild Shield and matted it with Essie Matte About You Topcoat. I then used Art Deco Black and the konad m57 plate for the leopard print. To finish it off I added dots of OPI You Don't Know Jacques for the brown parts. Do you love how this turned out too?

BTW, today is Naive Nail's 6 month anniversary! Yay! It is hard to believe that I have been doing this blog for half a year, and how much I have learned in that time. I can't believe how welcome I feel in the community; it really feels like a family. Well, a family whose members I have never met in real life yet. (I plan on meeting one in real life pretty soon!)

It is really funny to go look at my oldest posts (feel free to go check some out!). I can see a lot of improvement, especially in my pictures! What would you all think of me going back to revisit my early posts and reswatching and re-reviewing polishes? A lot of them are from well before I became known in the community. My tastes in polish have changed a lot and I have learned a lot more about what makes a good polish. Plus I know that I can take WAY better pictures now! ;)

My Konad Haul and More!

Yes, I finally gave in and went to OC Nail Art and bought myself some plates and the stamper and scraper! I got the scraper/stamper set, and the plates M20, M57, and M60. OC Nail Art is a great place to get your Konad, I got my package within about 3 days well packed and pristine!

Konad is a lot harder to use than I thought! I had a lot of trouble with it at first but I am much better at it now. I don't own any actual Konad polishes, but off of Sasse 'nad Stamping Stampede's list I own several polishes that can be used and they work great!

I have hauled even more to boot! My wallet is sitting in my purse crying. Thankfully this haul didn't cost too much! I got 2 Art Deco Polishes in Silver and Blue Glitter. I also got China Glaze Fairy Dust and Ruby Pumps (Lubu Heels is next on the list!) and OPI Suede Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees. I also went to Rite-Aid and got a Profile 4-sided buffer, Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, a cuticle trimmer, and some orange sticks.