Nov 302012
 
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Common Causes and Cures

Yellowing of nails on the fingers or toes often have different causes.

Fingernails stay healthiest when they are not covered with polishes, artificial nails, and glues for too long. Exposure to air and lots of water are what keep nails healthiest, and frequent application of nail conditioner or simple hand cream help as well.

This doesn’t mean not being able to wear nail polish all the time. It does mean changing it frequently, and also giving nails the occasional day or two to “rest” once in a while. Washing nail polish remover off well and immediately is an important first step after removing old polish, as well. Acetone remover is more drying, so even if you don’t use artificial nails or tips, it’s wise to stay away from remover with acetone in it.

When nail polish (or artificial nails) has been left on for more than two or three days, when it is removed the nails will appear dramatically drier and less naturally “pink”. The healthier color starts to return after that first good washing-off of the remover, but it can take a little while if the nails that have been covered with old polish for too long.

Although it isn’t necessary to NEVER immediately polish nails after removing old polish, giving nails that “rest” between polishings is the best practice. That can be accomplished easily and effortlessly by simply doing something like removing polish in early evening but not putting on a new coat until bedtime; or removing polish before bedtime and applying new polish the next day. When nails begins to appear just slightly less pink and healthy than they ordinarily do, it’s a good idea to leave polish off for two or three days; and just go with buffed and conditioned nails for a little while. Continue reading »

Nov 302012
 
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A Guide to Nail Biting Treatments

Want to get rid of nail biting but don’t know where to start?

Here you will find the best working nail biting treatments available as to this day. They are varied and have all worked for different people. I’d recommend you to choose the one you feel comfortable with and see if it works for you.

all these treatments require patience and commitment, because you are trying to erase a hard-wired habit. Good luck, if you have any questions just leave a comment or visit Stop Nail Biting.

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Nov 142012
 
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Now you can put harmful, smelly polish removers behind you with Go Natural Polish Remover, a remover that works quickly on all polishes, especially Go Natural Nail Polish, without harming your nails or cuticles. Go Natural Remover is non-toxic, safe to use, and contains none of the solvents that could offend your nose or harm our atmosphere. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E are added to supplement the natural oils that protect your nails and cuticles. There are two versions of the remover: the first is a low odor, zero VOC formula for California residents that contains no solvents that can contribute to ground-level ozon the second version is a completely odorless formula for use in all other states Continue reading »

Jun 252012
 
The Perfect Nail Art

Though the practice of nail art can be traced back thousands of years in many Asian cultures, nail art is becoming an increasingly popular fashion accessory in Western cultures. Simple patterns are possible with just two different colored polishes, making nail adornment an affordable way to accessorize. Once you have learned some basic nail art techniques, let your creativity run wild and develop your own distinctive designs.

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Jun 202012
 
Holiday Nail Polish

I’m getting ready to dazzle for the holiday season. As
the stores are decorating and having specials it seems all the cosmetic companies are coming out with new goodies to tempt our wallets. Even the nail polish
companies are in on the act.
A new polish I came across is Zoya’s sparkly Jade. Now
the name makes you think green but the polish will have you seeing red. Imagine a sparkly, candy-apple red, bright shiny car and you have Jade. It is a perfect holiday color. It’s bright soft red with subtle glitter within.
Zoya polishes are not as well known as many other Continue reading »

Jun 142012
 
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OPI Nail Lacquer can be found in many beauty supply stores. Their newest collection is called Sheer Romance and the colors are appropriately named (Breakfast in Bed, Swept Off My Feet, Bubble Bath, and Pillow Talk…just to name a few).

There are a total of 12 shades and they are all pale, delicate, and delightful. Their website gives nice, big color blots that represent the real thing pretty well, and colors are well described under each color blot. Continue reading »

Jun 132012
 
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Some trends come and go, never to return again. Ever heard of the hobble skirt? Exactly. A few trends, however, show up year after year, season after season. True to form, chinoiserie and Asian-inspired styles have returned for spring, this time with added emphasis. Here we offer you a design that taps this trend.

Create an off-center wave shape with white polish. Fill in the blank area with red polish. Continue reading »

Jun 022012
 

What’s new and what’s nowhere for hands and feet this spring.
According to Jan Arnold, president of Creative Nail Design in Vista, California, spring is all about classic, feminine style. Meticulously groomed nails are short and sexy, then lightly buffed for a natural shine; or are accessorized with sweet-enough-to-eat, pastel polishes. If you’re still sporting last season’s denim blue talons, shelve them in favour of Arnold’s seasonal hip list. Continue reading »

Jun 022012
 

Oval-shaped talons sporting gleaming automotive-inspired polish, are the first gear driving nails into fall.

General Motors-inspired nail polish shades, reminiscent of classic 1940′s and ’50s automobile finishes, give nails a retro edge this fall.

“Wines, spicy pinks, and metallics-evocative of the chrome and steel of classic cars-are big this fall,” says Suzi Wiess-Fischmann, vice-president and artistic director of OPI Products in North Hollywood, California. “The color brown, from pale sand to dark expresso shades, is also a fashion must.”

In second gear, making their autumn debut, are dramatic gothic shades, including: gold-tinged platinum browns, cranberry, eggplant, midnight blue and olive green.

“Nails this season exude a dark, futuristic, sensuous glamor,” announces Jan Arnold, president of Creative Nail Design in Vista, California. “Colors are luscious and embody the whole luxury of the ’80s in a dark, witchy way.”

The more intense the color, the better, Arnold says, so apply up to three coats of polish to get the richest possible results.

The return to classic, long oval shapes showcase the polishes to perfection, according to Kim Tanner of The Professional Nail Manufacturers in Mississauga, Ontario.

“The trend is towards very long to mid-length oval nails,” Tanner explains. “If you’re not comfortable sporting this longer length, a shorter squoval length is classic.”

Jun 012012
 

Nails this spring are delicate and decidedly feminine.

The freshest tips are short, sexy and meticulously groomed, then left lightly buffed for a natural shine, or painted with sweet-enough-to-eat pastel polishes.
“In fashion, we’re seeing a lot of multi-layering, which creates a new, diaphanous look,” explains Jan Arnold, president of Creative Nail Design in Vista, California. “Fabric colours are light with a touch of iridescence. Softly shaped nails, with delicate yet lighthearted colours, are the perfect accessory.”
Shimmering pink, lilac, dusty rose and white make this season’s list of essential shades. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive vice-president and artistic director for OPI Products in North Hollywood, California, says while dark nails are dramatic, this spring it’s time to lighten up. Continue reading »

Jun 012012
 

Guaranteed to resist tarnishing, this summer’s slick silver polishes add sparkle to tips and toes.

“Women have always loved accessorizing fashion with precious jewelry,” says Miriam Clifford, president of Orly International in Chatsworth California. “Silver and metallic polishes provide a cost-effective way to add sparkle and shine to a wardrobe.” Continue reading »

May 272012
 

When deciding what type of toe and fingernails designs you will choose, you have quite many options and French manicure designs are one of them. You can choose Solar manicure, common French manicure, Konad stamping art, or you can decide to use designs on your French manicure, which will diversify you the common French manicure. Not many women know that French manicure does not always need to be only done with just pink and white color, while you can make different French manicure designs with versatile lacquer shades. Continue reading »

May 222012
 

While this year’s makeup shades boast a full-on color revolution, boldly polished nails returned long before the beginning of the new millennium. Chanel’s deep, sultry Vamp, Hard Candy’s sweet pastels, and Max Factor’s modern metallics have taken nail color from accepted to expected. For Summer 2000, bright nail color is unabashedly in season. Instead of one “chosen” palette, a retro rainbow of choices exists, from yellow to lilac to bronze.

“Nail color is treated more like makeup now — women are switching shades daily, instead of waiting for a weekly manicure,” notes Max Factor’s Oscar-winning makeup artist Michele Burke. “Polishes and removers are so much gentler today, it’s no longer damaging to change shades frequently.” In the summer, feet are more exposed than ever, demanding extra maintenance, touch-ups and wardrobe coordination. Continue reading »

May 212012
 

Nail Polish consists of 6 main types of ingredients:
Pigments, Resins,  Solvents, Plasticizers, Dispersants, and UV Stabilizers. Obviously, the exact proportions of these are TOP SECRET! But, I can tell you what these ingredients are, and what they do.
(1) Pigments (colors) are the essence of polish; a variety D&C (drug & cosmetic approved) dyes are used. Most popular polish colors require a combination of different pigments, mixed in the right proportions, to make the desired color. Before adding pigments to the polish, they must be ground down with mills to very fine powders – you don’t want big chunks of color ruining the polish! “Frost” and “shimmer” polishes are created by adding sparkling, reflective particles, such as Mica; the size of the particles helps determine way the polish sparkles.  (Some colors may be identified on the label by “CI ######”; CI stands  for Color Index, which is an internationally recognized way of identifying colors.) Continue reading »

May 162012
 

Choosing good nail polish helps your manicure last longer. While it does matter how you apply the nail polish, choosing the best nail polish will also help the longevity of your manicure. Read on for some advice on how to buy the best nail polish.

1.Choose a nail polish and base coat with nail strengthening qualities if you have dry or brittle nails. Continue reading »

May 162012
 

Best Nail Polish Thinner Reviews: Choosing a clutch embellish thinner mightiness seem simplified. More of the cop embellish thinners on the marketplace know akin formulations, but the uncomparable thinners faculty be those that screw as few poisonous ingredients as requisite and will regenerate the original beam and touch of your clutch refine.

If you hear that you can’t buy a play ectomorphic your smooth, a few place remedies can be old in lieu of one. Continue reading »

May 152012
 

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May 132012
 

Are you one of those women who have many polishes, but no place to store them? I most certainly am and i had a lot of problems with finding my favorite polishes until i got a nail polish rack wall. Now my polishes are carefully stored and i can get the one I am looking for in just a second. I even placed my polishes on nail polish rack wall by colors. All my friends envy me because i can easily compare my clothes with best polishes because they are placed on nail polish rack wall. I am only afraid that my wall will soon become too small and i will have to buy another. But that is not a problem because I can simply find my best nail polish rack on the internet. There are a lot of online shops who sell useful nail polish rack wall and there is absolutely no problem to find them. Continue reading »

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