BYS - UV Nail Polish Collection - Part II

If you haven't seen Part I of this collection, click here.

Under the jump is Part II of the BYS UV Nail Polish Collection.  And my favourites. :-)

Just a comment on the formula.  This is an extremely thin formula, with the exception of Thunderstruck which was very thick.  So none of them ever get completely opaque, even with multiple coats (I did four for each swatch bar Thunderstruck, where I only needed two).  This doesn't bother me because they work beautifully under the UV and, really, that's their main purpose.

In terms of wear, they will last so long as you wrap the ends and use a good top coat (which doesn't seem to impact the UV-ability of the lacquer, although BYS do have a UV top coat available). Because the formula is thin, they can chip easily if there is no top coat over the top.

So read on to see some more UV goodness.  Peep it!

BYS - UV Nail Polish Collection - Part I

When Director Dave offered to send me BYS' UV Nail Polish Collection I happily agreed because, well, you guys know I heart BYS big time.  But I did wonder to myself 'what the heck is UV nail polish and how does it work'.

I asked two people smarter than myself, Kaz and Nixxy, who informed me that these lacquers work like normal lacquers in regular light, but come alive under UV lights.  So perfect for nightclubs, surgeries, morgues etc.  Nifty, huh?  I happen to have a UV light box (which I use to cure gels) so I put these lacquers through their paces.

Part I is under the jump. Each photo has the usual large view, closeup, swatch picture as well as a photo of how the colour looks under UV.

I don't want to over sell this collection but I feel it only fair to warn you that these lacquers will - guaranteed - make you want to go to nightclubs and rump shake it.

Christian Dior - #987

Another Christian Dior for you today.  My mum actually bought me a whole stack when she was at Changi Airport, so I have a few more coming up over the next few weeks for you.

This is a very strange lacquer. In the bottle it looks like a deep burgundy plum.  On the nail, it looks brown.  Go figure.

Not that I'm complaining because I think it's a gorgeous colour.  It glides on beautifully and dries to the most wonderful shine.  Snaps for Christian Dior!

Oh and will you look at that top photo.  I can see myself in the reflection.  Rest assured that my nose is NOT a foot long.  The mirror in the bottle has gone all House of Mirrors on me.  But I do like the fact that I appear to be concentrating really hard!

Chi Chi - Moondust

I first saw Chi Chi's Moondust on Pretty Random.  It has always been the standout of the Chi Chi lacquer stable so, when I finally saw some on sale in Target, I picked up a few couple.

For the first time ever on YGN, I'm tempted to swear. No really.  This is fan-f*cking-fabulous.  Awesome.  Brilliant.  Stunning.  I'm running out of superlatives.

Two coats and I was done.  It dries to a rough finish (as you can see in the second swatch) but glistens in the light like a lighthouse.

I have a small assignment for you guys.  Kaz thinks the formula may have changed from the original one she swatched earlier this year.  I'm inclined to agree.  Mine looks a touch more purple than the deep blue of Kaz's version.  Have a look at both swatches and let me know what you think in the comments.

Naily News #45 - Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there

 Ooooh, BYS Prima Ballerina, I will swatch you soon but, in the meantime, Nixxy rocks it out.

I can't describe why this manicure makes me hyperventilate but it's safe to say that it is so awesome it needs an advisory warning.

Oooooh Galaxy Girl!

Far out, Diana must be stopped.  This is breath taking.

Oh lord, this is the best drunk post / manicure ever. Scandalous Ange, don't ever change.

Brooke is going nude. We should all thank some higher power for being so lucky!

Night Prowl, why have I not heard of you before?

Oooooh another crackle polish, courtesy of Nihrida.

What a fabulous red.

If you have a great nail related post to share, paste a link in the comments.

Otherwise, read on to hear why my Brett is a fab dad.