It's that time of the year when work takes a backseat for a while (for some, not all) and everybody is busy soaking in the fun, frolic and chilled atmosphere of the part season. While most of you have got your Christmas and NYE plans set, and have also got their party outfits, the last trip would be to a salon to get a quick make up and hair fix. For those of you who are looking to try something unique on their nails, look no further, because LYN (Live Your Now) Nails has the best collection of some really fabulous colours, available in different textures and finish.


Recently, they launched their Shades of Grey range, which includes (as the name suggests) some really amazing hues from the grey family. You can choose from glossy, matte, shimmer or metallic, there is something for everyone. For someone who has been using products by LYN Nails since quite time, the brand has got me hooked on to their latest range, especially the colours titled - Grey's Anatomy and Eat Grey Love. In this post, we give you 5 nail art inspirations, clicked at the launch party of this range, that are perfect for the party season. They are all about bling, shimmer and glitter, but are don't scream 'OTT' at all. Plus, grey is a versatile colour. So, even if you make last minute outfit changes (and the whole ordeal leaves you feeling stressed), your manicure won't leave you worried.

Metallic Wonder: Who doesn't like a colourful french manicure? But, what if that is topped with the most gorgeous metallic silver shade? We like how the LYN manicure team paired these two shades - light lilac and metallic silver, to create this wonderful combination. Perfect for the NYE party, and your regular office meeting the next day.

Chevron Magic: Another stunning combination, but this time, with a black chevron on metallic silver. The result? Beautiful nails that are good to go with your LBD. This looks perfect on both, individuals with short or long nails. You can also go a step further to try chevrons in other colours, including purple, wine or even pop hues.

Bling is In: Love subtle bling? Then, this one's for you. While the rest of your nails get dressed up in grey and a coat of A thing for Bling, one nail on each hand gets decked up in double coats of metallic grey and some glitter to top it off. Clearly, a favourite for weddings and parties this season.

Art with a Twist: Another one with a hint of metallic silver and a coat of the glitter shade - A thing for Bling. But, we love how the nail art got a fun twist with the ring finger nail getting a chain inspired design in black. You too can try a quirky design (perhaps a snow flake or santa hat should be perfect this season).

Going Grey: And that's what I got done. Since I had just 10 minutes to spare for a quick nail art, the artist suggested a coat of the glitter shade - A thing for Bling. But, I opted for two coats of my favourite - Grey's Anatomy, and then, a coat of the glitter shade to finish. The nail art looked classy and elegant, yet fun and glittery. It's amazing how you can play with these shades in interesting ways, to great a new look every week (though these nail paints last a good 10 - 12 days, depending upon the number of coats applied).

Do you have a favourite? Are you keen to try any of these styles? Take your pick from the wide variety of nail paints by LYN Nails (available at Nykaa. Manicure / Pedicure available at Juice salons).

Love,

The Dancebee

What's colorful, fun, long lasting and light on the pocket? Well, we are talking about a super cool Nail Enamel brand that hit the Indian market earlier this year. LYN (Live Your Now) Nails, originally launched globally 13 years back, is a fun and trendy nail enamel line. It was officially launched in India during the Nailathon in Mumbai this year. Since I missed the event held during the Nailathon in January, I made up my mind to not miss the pampering session organised for us at the Juice salon and nail bar by the folks at LYN last month. While we got a chance to try the relaxing mani-pedi and then, choose from an array of nail colors to experiment with some nail art, we also decided to sample some of their other shades and review it for you. 

Product: LYN (Live Your Now) Nail Enamel

Price: Rs 350

What it promises: The Live Your Now team has worked closely with an expert formulator based in France to create a revolutionary high defination nail lacquer that promises to give you nothing less than pure color perfection. These lacquers have been formulated with pigments that reveal their true brightness and vividness for ultimate wear. LYN salon quality nail lacquers glide on like satin, dries fast and are available in 100 gorgeous shades!

 Texture: Very smooth. True to its word, it does glide on quite smoothly.

Application: The nail enamel pot's brush is a fine, sturdy one, which makes the application hassle free and holds enough nail paint without dripping.

Our experience: LYN spoils you for choice when it comes to selecting a shade. During my first experience at the event, we had the option of choosing from the available nail art designs or flipping through the additional options from their catalog on the iPad. After selecting a combination of pink and gold, the base coat was used, which is a good product for its price. Next, the nail enamel was used and I must say, the application was very smooth. The first coat itself had a satiny finish and needless to say, the second coat brought out the true color of the enamel beautifully. In the end, the top coat ensures a glossy finish and makes sure the color holds on for long. The same happened during our second and third trial at home. In case you are experimenting with multiple colors (or nail art), beware, as drying your nails might require more time. Otherwise, two coats of a single nail color dries off quite quickly. During all the three trials, the color lasted for 5-7 days.

What works:  - Since LYN falls into the same category as other leading nail enamel brands, we like the pricing. It is the same amount that you will pay for the Lakme Gel Stylist or Revlon Parfumerie range. And for the kind of variety that you get, LYN definitely has an upper hand

- The texture is definitely our favorite pro of this item

- Apart from colors, you also have tons of metallic and shimmer options to choose from

-  Both of Base Coat and Top Coat do their job well; the Top Coat a little more.

What doesn't: - Right now, the availability is a tiny issue. LYN Nail Enamel is available at Juice salon outlets and on e-commerce sites like Purplle.com and Nykaa.com.

Verdict: If you are looking at experimenting with new shades, trying a different color everyday or are just plain bored with the ones available in the market, we suggest you give LYN nail enamel a shot! Highly recommended for its variety, finish and brilliant texture. With tempting colors like Evagreen, No Morning Blues, and sexy shimmers like Mauve The Merrier; you will definitely want to buy em all!

Have you tried the LYN Nail Enamel range? If yes, share your feedback on Twitter - @priyaadivarekar - or just come say Hello!

Love,

The Dancebee