I’ve created one of my all time favourite Autumn nail looks. But it’s nearly March. I was going to write this post and schedule it for September whilst it was on my mind but I really wanted to share the BarryM Iron Mani with you as it’s a life changer.
I’ve had BarryM Iron Mani a while, months actually. I picked it up at my local M&S whilst buying my Beauty Advent Calender as I had to spend over a certain amount. As usual, I completely forgot I’d bought it so it’s taken me this long to give it a try. Sorry the photo is a little over exposed, it was taken in really awkward lighting (bring on summer)!
For this nail look I used the BarryM Iron Mani as a basecoat and two coats of BarryM Raspberry from their Classic Collection for the colour. Another discontinued one but they’ve got a similar colour available in their Gelly High Shine Collection. I then used L’Oreal Gold Leaf as the top coat which is absolutely gorgeous. I love this polish and haven’t use it in a while so I thought I’d incorporate it into this look.
Then I used BarryM Iron Mani as a top coat. I always use a clear top coat after a glitter top coat as it helps to hold everything in place and create a smooth texture. The BarryM Iron Mani is a twice weekly treatment to use on bare nails. Hence why I used it as the basecoat first, but I thought I’d give it a go as a top coat too. It is the ‘Ultimate Nail Hardener’ and strengthens, smoothes and protects breakages. Which is something I was desperately needing as all of my nails have decided to break recently. I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and I feel it’s really helped my nails grow. I’ve also been using it as a nail treatment in-between polishes.
This is only £3.99 and available at your local Boots, Superdrug and M&S stores and online. You can also buy it directly from BarryM. If you haven’t tried this one already, I’d really suggest picking it up when you’re next shopping. My nails are a lovely condition since using this.
Do you have a favourite nail treatment product? Have you tried BarryM Iron Mani?
Until next time,
Faye Jones says
Love this combo – the gold leaf topcoat is gorgeous and I must have it!
Faye x
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Gecca Francisco says
WOw! Your nails look awesome! I'm not that good when it comes to applying nail polishes but I think I'll try and recreate this! Wish me luck! Ha!
Ami Rose says
Thank you and good luck!
Ami xxx
The Blue Jean says
wow, such pretty nails. so unique!! I love the color and the embellishments!
Ami Rose says
Thank you.
Ami xxx
ana de jesus says
I need this in my life your nails look fab and as for the photos I actually like the effect, I think it is the right amount of exposure.
Ami Rose says
Thank you, I'm having an 'I hate my photos' week at the moment so that means a lot.
Ami xxx
Joanna Davis says
It looks really nice. i usually get my nails done with shellac and my new obsession are the "mood" colors, that change color depending on the temperature. They are amazing, right now I am wearing a color that is black when it's cold and bright red when it's warm.
Ami Rose says
I've not tried these get but I'm desperate to pick some up!
Ami xxx
I am Vagabond says
This looks very cool.. Gorgeous pic and informative post
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Ami Rose says
Thank you 🙂
Ami xxx
ratisha goyal says
Your nail paint looks so beautiful. Lovely shade.
Ami Rose says
It's gorgeous isn't it, thank you.
Ami xxx
Erika A. says
Great! I need a good product to harden my nails! I love your nails. xx
Ami Rose says
Thank you, this is a fab product.
Ami xxx
lauraxloves says
Wow, they look fab! Love these colours together – Im such a sucker for gold. Perfect timing as its Autumn here in Australia 🙂
Ami Rose says
I love them together too, ahh that's perfect then, I think this is a really nice Autumn look.
Ami xxx
Iamateur says
that pic looks so amazing..Love the nail paint..Me myself crazy about nail colors 😀 Wish I could have one right now..he he… Also nice information 🙂
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Ami Rose says
Thank you, let me know what you think if you do try it!
Ami xxx
Sara Lou says
This looks incredible. Im npt huge on painting my nails since I work in fast food and have to have my nails clean for working there! Is it easy enough to take off?
Ami Rose says
Thank you, ahh that's a pain, I feel naked without nail polish!
Ami xxx
Nina Argilova says
This nail look is so girly and elegant. I haven't tried anything from Barry M Iron Mani collection but I own so many nail polishes from Barry M. It is my all time favourite brand.
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Ami Rose says
Thank you, I really like the base colour.
Ami xxx
Jessica Lily says
The Gold Leaf Top Coat sounds amazing and looks amazing, might have to make a little purchase of it. Lovely post.
Jess
Ami Rose says
It's such a good one, BarryM do a similar one in their Aquarium Collection too!
Ami xxx
Parie Joshi says
Iron Mani sounds amazing, my nails need some TLC! Will have to pick it up for sure
Parie x
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Ami Rose says
Mine are really in need of some now, I'm going to make sure I use this again tonight.
Ami xxx