Minx is not a classy, elegant French polish. It is a flashy – almost trashy – nail fashion that’s not for the faint hearted. Lady Gaga and Beyonce wore it in Telephone, Katy Perry adores it, and now it’s here in NZ. I get my nails Minxed by Leah Light…
Minx is not a classy, elegant French polish.
It is a flashy – almost trashy – nail fashion that’s not for the faint hearted.
Lady Gaga and Beyonce wore it in Telephone, Katy Perry adores it, and now it’s here in NZ.
I swear, you will never get more comments – even from complete strangers- on your nails.
What is Minx?
It is a solid film adhesive-backed nail polish that when activated with heat seals onto the natural nail plate (or acrylic/gel if you have them). Minx is easily removed with heat causing no damage to the natural nail plate. It’s a professional product, and is only available through certified nail technicians.
I get my nails Minxed by the lovely Leah Light, New Zealand’s first Senior Minx Master and Educator.
Below: Leah applying Minx to my nails. It is completely safe as there are no fumes during application or removal. Additionally, Minx does not require any drying time.
Some of the myriad of patterns, metallics and colours you can choose from. I was tempted by the leopard prints, but settled on a pretty lace pattern.
The finished product, below, after four days of wear. Still looking hot! Minx lasts approximately four to eight days on the fingers, and up to four weeks on the toes.
Prices for Minx application vary, but the average price for a Minx manicure and application ranges from $45 to $65. Prices for a Minx pedicure and application range from $65 to $85.
To get in touch with Leah Light for personal beauty services as well as fashion editorial, advertising and promotion work, and beauty editorial, please email Leah Light or contact
Leah Light
Devine Total Beauty
Phone 021 640690
Words and photos, Megan Robinson, 26 February 2011.
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