1: oh hey errmagerd! Thanks for the contests!
2: such nail art - Star Wars mani. I worked really hard on this one.
3: this is how we do it - I wish I had a secret for nail care! I've tried SO many products recommended here (and given them each a month of use) with no luck - but maybe one will work for you: Sally Hansen Complete Care, OPI Nail Envy Original, OPI Nail Envy Maintenance, ORLY Bonder, and Nail Tek. Still my nails peel at the tips. I really don't know what to do, aside from keeping my nails trimmed short or not polishing at all. I'm trying this by Sally Hansen, now. I've only been using this for one week, so it's too early to tell. I do use cuticle oil, and like most people here, I use Emerald & Ash (as well as Rainbow Honey & Essie Apricot Oil) - though, I'm not as religious about it as I probably should be. I tend to wait until my cuticles look in rough shape. >.>
I know its kinda boring but this goes by so fast, especially if you do your nails 3x a week like I do.
These are my favorite contests!!! Sadly, (not really though) someone just mystery polished me Wild at Heart which is the only thing under $6 we've got in common!
However, we're both gonna need OPI Nail Envy Maintenance Formula!! I can't believe how amazing my nails are after using Nail Envy for 7 months, and I'm running out of the Strengthening. I can't wait to try the Maintenance formula!!!