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Sally Hansen emery boards

Did you know that the emery board was first patented by J. Parker Pray of New York in 1883?

How To Make Nail Art Using Tape

Get beautiful looking nails with a little tape. Follow these easy steps for fun nails. You'll look like you just stepped out of the nail salon.

http://www.ivillage.com/nail-art-how-apply-tape-technique/5-h-506699?cid=pin%7Cnails%7Ctapetechnique%7C12-18-12

Click this link for more great nail designs.

Easy Christmas Nail Art Tutorial - Snowflakes

Instructions here: http://www.kaylashevonne.com/2011/12/christmas-nail-art-tutorial-snowflakes.html

Gel Nails

"Gel nails are artificial nails having an extremely realistic look. They are thin, flexible, non-yellowing and non porous. Gel nails give their customers a natural look and give them durability equally like acrylic nails. Gel nails are having a growing market with the passage of time. Salons are flooded with customers of gel nails and gel nails have been adopted by almost 90% of Europeans and will be taking over the markets of United States in the next few years. Gel nails are preferred over acrylic nails because of their disadvantages such as odor and lifting and nail damages. Clients prefer these nails due to this reason as well that they are durable and they don’t have to visit saloons for proper maintenance at home which the y would have to go for if they would have been using acrylic nails."


http://www.nails-guide.com/gel-nails-3/#more-219

Nail Polish Tips

Applying nail polish helps to produce a unique look. That being said, not applying the polish in the right fashion, is certainly going to hinder the end look. Take note of the following tips to improve the quality of nail polish application in the future.

When applying nail polish, a base coat application will help the true color of the polish stand out. Those that do not use a base coat will often find that over time, their natural nail color will become dull. This is because the polish is slowly absorbing into the nail and effectively staining it. Base layers should be given time to dry.

Of course, it goes without saying that before starting any kind of application, the old polish should be removed first. Taking off the old nail polish should be done with care and using a non-acetone remover will help to ensure that the long term health of the nails are preserved. Removing the old polish correctly will help to produce a much more vibrant color when the new polish is applied.

After removing the old nail polish and allowing the base layer to dry, it is time to apply the new layer. Allowing this coat sufficient time to dry is just as essential. Generally this will take a little longer than the base coat to dry, so allow somewhere in the region of 8-10 minutes. This will ensure that it does not smudge and that it lasts as long as possible.

The mistake that many people make is applying just one coat of nail polish. In most professional salons, two layers will be applied. Of course, the second layer will be applied in exactly the same way and will be given the same amount of time to dry, around 8-10 minutes.

Using all of the above tips will ensure that nail polish application looks 100% professional and stands the test of time.

http://www.nails-guide.com/nail-polish-tips-2/#more-293

Choosing a safe nail salon. Questions you should ask

Is the salon licensed? If the license isn’t posted, ask to see it.

Is the facility neat and clean?

Are the nail technicians licensed? If the license isn’t posted, ask to see it.

Is each customer given a fresh bowl of soapy water to soak their nails in and is a new nail file used for each customer?

How are the nail implements sanitized ? Heat sterilization is the best. But chemical sterilization is also allowed.

http://www.nails-guide.com/choosing-a-safe-nail-salon-questions-you-should-ask/#more-135

Salma Hayek Unveils New Nail Polish Collection

In search of a fabulous rich nail polish to ring in the holiday season? Look no further thanSalma Hayek's latest beauty launch that features long-lasting nail lacquers at an affordable price point. Hayek's Nuance collection is sold exclusively at CVS pharmacy stores and includes hair care, skin care, cosmetics and now, gorgeous glossy varnishes.

We're particularly pleased to learn that her pretty polish is not only high-performing, but also packed with nourishing ingredients including borage seed oil, bamboo extracts and vitamins for optimum benefits. As for the inspiration for the expansion of her growing beauty empire? Her daughter.

http://www.eonline.com/news/364512/salma-hayek-unveils-new-nail-polish-collection

These nails are amazing!

I love these nails!!

Beach Nails

Orange Beach nails

Cafe Au Lait

It's been a while since I've painted my nails. Quite frankly, I haven't felt like it. I've had health issues and now that things are better I hope to be better at painting my nails and providing pictures. This is one of the colors I like the best!!

Stay beautiful and focused.....

Olympic Nails

Venus Williams is USA all the way with shiny red nails and sparkling embellishments. The stand out? A red, white, blue and gold accent nail broadcasting her goal of winning Olympic gold.


Take a peek:
 http://www.ivillage.com/diy-nail-art-honor-2012-london-olympic-games/5-b-477588

New black diamond nail polish costs a staggering $250,000

http://thelook.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/08/03/13104251-new-black-diamond-nail-polish-costs-a-staggering-250000?lite

Sally Hansen Pedicure Salon Effects nail strips

Anyone try these? I've tried the ones for fingernails.

Summer's 12 Prettiest Polish Trends

Nail It! Summer's 12 Prettiest Polish Trends | |

From citrusy orange crush to a shimmer of sky blue, we’ve rounded up the hottest manicure color trends to nail this season Read more

Zipper Nails

Precious Tones Cosmetics

Visit Precious Tones Cosmetics:
www.ptcosmetics.com
Keep your look polished with Precious Tones Nail Collection Colours.

Sally Hansen's "Commander in Chic"

The color looks brown in the picture but it's actually a dark gray.

How long do your manicures last?

Mine last 7 days - I am so proud of my nails!! I haven't done my manicure for the week yet and will probably use OPI's Navy

Cafe Au Lait

I can't get enough of this nail color. It seems I use this color more often these days.  

Grooming Cuticles

Your cuticle is there for a reason; it's the skin barrier that prevents bacteria from entering your body. Cuticles should not be cut off! On the other hand, you can't let them grow haywire either, because overgrown cuticles can suffocate nail growth. The solution: Apply a cuticle remover (not a cuticle cream or oil) to the nail. Then, using tiny circular movements, take an orangewood stick and gently push back anywhere the cuticle skin touches the nail plate. Hold the stick at an angle to ensure that you do this gradually and gently, without going above the cuticle. The white stuff left over by the cuticle, the ghost of the cuticle, is called pterygium, and this should be cleaned from the nail as well.

Trim Hangnails

Anything left hanging after you have pushed back your cuticles is okay to cut. Using a cuticle nipper, remove the remaining hangnails. Here is the one implement where you may want to spend a little money to ensure that it is sharp. A dull, cheap cuticle nipper will not allow you to get at the hangnails and may create nail damage.

Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize

Moisturizing your nails every day is important to maintaining healthy cuticles. Every once in awhile, give yourself a treat and massage an oil, or your favorite moisturizing cream, into your nails, up your fingers and hands, past your wrists and up to your elbows. Jojoba oil is excellent for skin.

Read More http://www.ivillage.com/grooming-cuticles-nails/5-a-147443#ixzz1toeAbXAB 

Precious Tones Nail Collection

Precious Tones Nail Collection @ www.ptcosmetics.com
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$8.25 per bottle

Nail Polish

Precious Tones Nail Collection - 8 colors + top coatwww.ptcosmetics.com

By: Precious Tones Cosmetics-Lisa

Photos: 9

Ciaté Caviar Manicure Kit

Nail art that fulfills our champagne wishes with caviar dreams? Sold! Created by sprinkling tiny beads over wet nails, ‘caviar’ manicures look like you’ve dipped your nails in a glistening pot of the stuff. And while the luxe, multidimensional effect might appear to require an expert hand to create, Ciate’s just-launched, multiple-use kit (available in black, pearl or rainbow beads) makes this DIY project even easier than a standard paint job. Fair warning: after application everyone from co-workers to strangers on the train will be begging to touch your 3-D nails.


Get it now: Ciaté Caviar Manicure kit, $25 at sephora.com

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Sally Hansen nail art pen

these are fun to use!

Products I Love

Sally Henson nail art pen. Love the yellow/pink combo

Nail Stickers

sounds interesting

Nail

nail stickers

Manicure bracelet

What's In a Nail and How Fast Do They Grow?

Like your hair, nails are comprised of dead cells that make up a protein called keratin. The hardness of the nail comes from the presence of sulfur in the amino acids binding the keratin of the nails together. Between the layers of keratin are fat and water molecules that make nails shiny and pliable.

Glossary of Nail Terms
The nail bed is the pink part of your nail containing the capillaries that bring nourishment to the matrix, which is the area just beneath the cuticle. The matrix is where new cells are generated, making nails grow. The actual nail is called the nail plate, and the crescent moon at its base is called the lunula. The cuticle is the ribbon of skin at the base of the nail covering the matrix. This flexible strip seals off the finger to the nail, keeping out substances, like bacteria, that can damage the matrix.

Can You Change the Look of Your Nails?
If only we could alter our genetic plan! Like the rest of our body, it seems we have to work with what we've been given, but by taking good care of your nails -- grooming them weekly, moisturizing them daily, protecting them from the sun and caring properly for your cuticles -- you can make the best of what you have.

How Fast Do Nails Grow?
Nails grow about 1/8 inch per month -- so it takes anywhere from four to six months to grow an entirely new nail.

Nails grow faster during certain hormonal fluctuating periods, as in the beginning of pregnancy, or just before menstruation. Ironically, nail biting can also increase nail growth since it creates an increased blood circulation. For this same reason, those who are right-handed may notice that nails grow faster on their right hand than on their left.

Nail growth can slow down if your diet deprives the nail matrix of nutrients. Any illness can decrease nail growth, as can some prescription medications. Also, after you turn 30, your nail growth slows down.

http://www.ivillage.com/whats-nail-and-how-fast-do-they-grow/5-a-147440

Cafe Au Lait

Sally Hansen Complete Salon "Cafe Au Lait"