Ode to Brushes

Okay, this isn't really an ode. Bit the title was more clever than: rant.

This is about polish brushes, though. Comments, thoughts, and/or suggestions appreciated.

I know that it can take quite a while to empty a bottle of nail polish. I've honestly only done it a few times.

Sometimes, it's nearly impossible due to the brushes.

Frankly, I think mini bottle brushes can be some of the worst. You can use about half before it gets to be a giant pain and then you just sort of give up. At least I do.

They aren't the only issue though, lets be honest. Though some are better/longer than others, I think they are all personally frustrating.

I know that realistically you could dump some polish out or shake it or hold it upside down, but I don't have the time or the patience for that. So... It's usually toss it and buy more if you love it. I don't think it's just me... right?

It's frustratingly wasteful! It's annoying!

Does anyone have an explanation for this? Why do brushes not get closer to the bottom of the bottle? I personally can't think of a reason it would be a bad idea.

I wonder if there is a way to get companies to work toward better brushes. I mean, we pay for the polish and should be able to use it with ease, right?

What brands have longer bridges? Which have shorter?

Is there any way to change this?

Please, your thoughts?

Randomness from Desi

I am clearly the blogging slacker of Mommies' Manis...got to get my polished fingers on this keyboard more often! ;)

Anywho...I don't have a mani to share with y'all today, as my finger are bare. Giving them a little time to soak up some moisture/cuticle oil. (constant color changes wreak havoc on my hands!) But I do have some polish-related pictures for a quick, random little entry.

Cuticle care is important, y'all. And isn't my nail file pretty? It's pink. And it lights up. What?!

I have been stalking regularly checking my local WalMart's Hard Candy section in hopes that they've stocked the new polish line. So far, no luck. The pretty new display sits empty, but the colors shown look amazing! What gives, Wally World? Polishaholics need a fix!!

The empty display. It mocks me. "See all the pretty colors? You can't have them!"

I did purchase a new NYC polish. At $1.97, I don't feel guilty, plus they're pretty amazing for such an affordable line! I'm in spring mode, so I'm leaning towards pastels these days. Loving this sweet yellow!

Lexington Yellow. Darn blurry image.

That's all for now, but stay tuned...I'll share my thoughts about the Zoya Pixie Dust polish at some point during the week!


-Desirae