Hella Handmade Creations: May 2026

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Get your wishlists ready, because the May Hella Handmade Customs (HHC) pre-order is almost here, and it is an absolute dream! (wishlisting is up!) This month’s lineup is packed with everything from ethereal shimmers and punchy magentas to some of the most delicious-smelling hand care. Whether you’re here for the "A Love Letter to Moira" series or looking for that perfect botanical-inspired glow, there is definitely a treasure waiting for you in this batch.

Grab a snack and scroll through the swatches below, you won't want to miss these!

The Pre-Order Window:
Starts: May 13th at 11:00 PM CDT
Ends: May 22nd at 5:00 AM CDT




Hula Moon Bingo Lingf*cker
Cap: 200hc
Part of the "A Love Letter to Moira" series, Bingo Lingf*cker has a light violet base with glowing pink shimmer and scattered sparkle.




LynB Designs Gits and Shiggles
Cap: 150sc
Part of the "Spoonerisms" series, Gits and Shiggles features a darkened berry base loaded with blue to purple shifting flakies and scattered holo flakes.




Nirvana Beauty People Don't Change
Cap: 200hc
Part of the "Welcome to the Loft" series, People Don't Change is a dreamy shimmer that blends soft lilac, icy blue, and silver.




Victorian Varnish Never Be Orchid-nary (Cuticle Oil)
Cap: 50 Hard Cap
An exotic scent that opens with notes of Pink cettleya orchid, apricot, pear nectar, and verbena, with soft pink amber and sandalwood. Available in a 10ml Roller Ball.




Victorian Varnish Orchid-nary Love
Cap: 300hc
Part of the "Books Botanicals and Tea" series, inspired by Hawaiian Orchids. A bright magenta-leaning pink with red/violet aurora shimmer and large particle blue to purple shifting shimmer.




Victorian Varnish Orchid Oolong (Hand & Cuticle Cream)
Cap: 60 CAP
A melange of tea and fresh citrus notes, exotic spice, jasmine, and rose with a musky soft woody background. Available in a 2oz Airless Pump.




All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

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Little Box of Horrors: April 2026

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I’ve been spending some quality time with this beauty from Victorian Varnish lately. Sometimes a polish is so complex that you just have to wear it for a few days to really appreciate the depth. I finally have the full swatch gallery ready for this stunning gift from VV! For those that ordered it, I know the wait for shipping can feel like forever, so hopefully these photos give you a little excitement for your upcoming mail day. It is definitely worth the wait. Polish name checks out, it is otherworldy!

This shade was a limited release at Little Box of Horrors and is currently sold out, but keep an eye on VV's site and socials for similar magical finishes!

Another Dimension - dark smoky blue base with silvery blue line once magnetized reveals a teal/aqua/green shimmer. Very shifty and shimmery!




All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

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Polish Pickup: May 2026

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Vending Machine Snacks Theme for May's Polish Pickup

It is time for the May Polish Pickup! The theme this month is Vending Machine Snacks, and I have three amazing offerings to share with you. Whether you are craving something spicy, something sweet, or a little self-care treat, this lineup has you covered. (also, I'm a poet, and didn't know it!)

These items will be available for pre-order from Friday, May 1st at 11am EST through Monday, May 4th at 11:59pm EST only at polishpickup.com.




KBShimmer Too Hot To Handle (No Cap)
Inspired by flaming red-orange hot cheese snacks. Too Hot To Handle is a boldly colored orange-red jelly nail polish. Loaded with gold to orange flakes and coordinating shimmer, this polish is flaming hot. Shown in two coats for maximum flake payoff!




KBShimmer Yummy Gummies Hand & Body Scrub (No Cap)
A fruity explosion of lemon, lime, blueberry, raspberry, and pineapple juice anchored with sweet vanilla. This colorful scrub is swirled with bright blue, purple, green, and red for a fun, gummy-inspired treat!




LynB Designs Cookie Crumbs
Inspired by Grandma’s Cookies. Cookie Crumbs is a warm chocolate brown base filled with purple to pink to red shifting shimmer and a ghostly gold magnetic pull.




All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

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