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✨ 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑 | My First PR Package ᴍɪɴɪ ᴅɪᴀʀɪᴇs ✨

We’ve unboxed, we’ve swatched, and now it’s finally time for the real test. 💅🏽

For this episode, I used .tm Framework Gel in the shade 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 for a full Russian manicure application. Seeing how a product performs on an actual client gives a completely different perspective than a swatch ever could.

I really appreciated the control this thicker formula gave me throughout the application, especially around the cuticle area. And the shine from the finished top coat? So beautiful. ✨

Now we wait for the next part of the test: retention. I’m excited to see how everything holds up when my client returns in four weeks.

What do you think of the finished set? Would you wear Advance? 💕
𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 👇🏾

✨ 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐 | First PR Mɪɴɪ Dɪᴀʀɪᴇs ✨

Swatch day is officially complete! 💕💅🏾🤗🙌🏾

One thing I’ve learned as a nail tech is that you can’t judge a product by how it looks in the jar. Swatching truly gives you a completely different perspective. Although it’s tedious and time consuming it’s definitely an important part of the process.

It was so fun seeing all 10 shades come to life, and I definitely have a few favorites. 🌸💕💖💅🏾🙂‍↔️

Thank you again, .tm for your kindness and trusting me with my very first PR package. It truly means so much, and I’m excited to continue sharing this journey with you all!🫶🏾

Now I have to know… which shade caught your eye? 👀
Drop your favorite in the comments!👇🏾

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑 is next, and that’s where we’ll finally put these Framework Gels to the test. Stay tuned! ✨

✨ 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏: My First PR Package ᴍɪɴɪ ᴅᴀɪʀɪᴇs✨

Today we’re unboxing & celebrating 🎉🥰🙌🏾💖📦

I still can’t believe I get to share this moment with you!

I’m extremely grateful to .tm for choosing me and trusting me to represent their brand. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my PR dreams come true and giving me this wonderful opportunity!!🥹🙏🏾🤗💕🫶🏾

This is just the beginning. Over the next few episodes, I’ll be swatching every color, creating beautiful nail sets, sharing behind-the-scenes moments, and giving you my honest thoughts along the way.

I know you all are eyeing these gorgeous shades! 😍
Which colors are you most excited to see first?
𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, and don’t forget to follow along for Episode 2! 💅🏾✨

Inspiration is all around us 🌸✨

Today we actually had plans for something completely different for her nails, but we kind of went off script the moment she walked in wearing this beautiful floral blouse 🌸 Sometimes the best inspiration happens unexpectedly.

It reminded me that creativity can come from the simplest things. Sometimes we just have to slow down enough to notice the beauty around us.

Normally, I like my clients to send their inspiration photos at least 72 hours before their appointment so I can fully prepare. But today didn’t exactly go as planned 😂 We had to wing it, trust the process, and make it happen… and honestly, I’m obsessed with how these turned out 💕

As I was painting the vines and leaves, I couldn’t help but think about this scripture:

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5 🌿