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Jan 6, 2013

Ciaté Sequined Manicure Kit|Create Extravagant Nail Art In Under 10 Minutes

By now, you've probably heard mixed reviews of Ciaté products. I've seen bloggers raving about them, but there are also girls out there who just absolutely hated these so called revolutionary nail arts. For myself, I'm somewhere in between, so I've decided to try out other kits from the UK beauty brand to see what I really think about their products. I've already reviewed the Ciaté Caviar Manicure kit, which you can read the full review here. Today, I'll be showing you how I created an gorgeous nail art using the Ciaté Sequined Manicure Kit and as well as a full review on the set.


The kit comes in 3 variations - Multi Color, Black & Gold, and Tutu Pink, which is what I picked up.
 


The kit contains,

  • Sequin Glitter Grip
  • Sequins
  • Little black brush




The first word that came to my mind when I opened the sequins pot is stunning. It's one thing to see it on images and other blogs, but it really blows my mind away when I actually see it in my hands. No words can describe just how beautiful and gorgeous the sequins look in person.



Tutu Pink contains a mixture of pink, red, purple, and gold sequins.



Same as other Ciaté nail kits, this requires lots of patience and as well as massive cleaning afterward. Definitely make sure you put the included plastic tray underneath to collect all the fallout.

Step 1: Apply a base coat of the Sequin Glitter Grip and wait for it to completely dry.

Step 2: Then apply a second layer of the same glitter grip. 



Step 3: While the 2nd coat is still wet, dip your fingers into the sequins pot.



You want to make sure that your entire nail is covered with sequins. Repeat step 3 if there are any bald spots.

Step 4: Use the included small brush to swipe away any extra sequins on your nails.

Step 5: Gently press on the sequins.

Step 6: I would highly recommend to apply the glitter grip again as top coat to seal off the nail art. 

The end result is fascinating and radiant nail art. Pictures do not do justice on how breathtaking these sequined nails are. Move your hands under the sun, and it literally looks like jewels and diamonds on your fingertips.

Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the great result. It's like nothing I've tried before, and this is certainly very unique and flattering for any types of outfits. 

To test how well the sequined nails hold up, I've gone through a whole day of activities, and I'm happy to report that they seem to be quite strong.

I do shower and wash my hair every single day, so within this 24 hours, I've showered once, washed my hands multiple times, and gone out shopping, so my hands were constantly busy. After all these, the nails still look very intact and definitely hold up better than the Ciaté Caviar Manicure.


My verdict is that I love this kit. I received multiple compliments when I wore this, and I would definitely recommend you all to check it out, and it's currently on sale at Sephora.
PS: The glitter grip is really nothing fancy but a clear base coat.

Angela 

22 comments:

  1. You nails look lovely, the colours are really nice :)

    Kimberley x


    http://kimberley77.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Kimberley. I do love the color combo of the sequins a lot.

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  2. Wow this looks REALLY cool! I'm not too sure I have the patience for it (also I'm insanely scared of the potential mess), but it's eye-catching for sure!

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    1. This actually didn't take that long to apply, but the cleansing afterward took quite a while. But I definitely think it's worth it because of how pretty the result is.

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  3. Your nails look awesome, I'm considering trying it out myself.
    Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog, it's very much appreciated!

    Jo x
    www.woobered.com

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    1. Jo, I would highly recommend you to try it out. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  4. Looks amazing but kinda messy lol

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    1. Ya, it does get really messy. Took me forever to clean up all the sequins.

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  5. I really want to try one of these kits - I love the look.

    Rebecca @ arrceebee.blogspot.com.au

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  6. I was worried that the sequins wouldn't stay on but its amazing that you kept your hands busy and yet they stayed in tact! I haven't seen anything like this - sequins indeed look like jewels! I would have loved to wear something like this on my nails on NYE ^_^ So beautiful!

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    1. I'm surprised as well LOL. The sequines didn't look like they were going to stay put but they did.

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  7. Thanks for stopping by, you made me discover a very interesting blog here! :)
    Your pics are amazing!
    I'm not so much into glitters, but I quite like Ciaté sequined mani.

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  8. Pretty nail look! I wonder if I can get a similar look with loose glitter?

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    1. Hi Chris, I think loose glitters may be a good idea. However, I think it may be slightly different look.

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  9. This is really pretty!!
    I held that kit in my hand both today and yesterday without buying... Maybe third time lucky...? ;)
    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog yesterday!!

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    1. Third time is definitely the luck. I say you should just go for it. It's a beautiful kit.

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  10. Oh your nails are lovely! Definitely unique which is great! Might try find somewhere to buy these for myself since we don't have Sephora in Ireland! Thanks for you comment on our blog <3 Just followed you there!!

    http://www.thescarletribbonblog.blogspot.ie
    xo

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    1. Jenny, I would recommend to check out the Ciaté website. They may have other retailers in Ireland.

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  11. Wow. How have I not heard of this? It looks right up my street. I'm on the fence with Ciate too, although more for the price, but you are convincing me :)
    x

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    1. Laura, I have to agree that price is a bit high for these Ciate kits, so out of all 3 that I've tried so far, I'd probably say go for this one. Skip the velvet one because it's really no good. The caviar one is pretty good if you really like the effect.

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  12. Finally a clear tutorial on how to use them! They look like a lot of fun and I'm quite impressed that they last so long!

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    1. Teri, this lasts the same as other regular nail polishes on me, so I'd definitely recommend you to give it a try.

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