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[31 Dec 2009 | Comments | 324 views]
Dramatic Nail Art

When you think of colors pink has to be the most popular when you want to maximize your femininity. For romantic nails, pink is ideal because it has such a wide range of shades that no matter what your style you can find the one to suit your personality.
If you want to get your “girlie-girl” groove on, nothing works better than a color-coordinated look for your nails and lips. Several cosmetic lines offer paired products that add sparkle to your look with high gloss or accent your jewelry with iridescent …

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[21 Dec 2009 | Comments | 5,107 views]
Nail Art For Beginners

Getting a manicure done at a salon can be pretty expensive especially if you get your nails done weekly.
You can easily create your own nail art designs at home using your favorite nail polishes and a little bit of creativity.
Here are some tips and tricks to create your own nail art designs.

Remove any traces of nail polish from your nails using acetone free nail polish remover because it is not as damaging for the nail.

Cut your nails and file them in the desired shape.
To prevent peeling nails file them only in one direction. Push your cuticles in using a cuticle pusher or cut them if you wish.

Use a base coat on the nail before you apply the colored nail polish, to protect your nails.
Apply a nail color - this will be your base color - starting from middle of your nail, using smooth uniform strokes, then allow nails to dry.

Beauty Tips, Body Care, Health, Nails In Fashion »

[15 Oct 2009 | Comments | 197 views]
Your nails can Indicate about your Health

Having good-looking nails is great because every time you stretch a hand, people notice your manicure (or the lack of it) and this creates a positive or a negative impression about you but there is more to nails than pure vanity. Nails are not only for decoration. Rather, they have another very important role - they serve as a health indicator. Many diseases and conditions manifest themselves on the nails and if you know how to read these signs, you could be warned in advance about an internal disease you …

Fashion, Nails In Fashion »

[28 Sep 2009 | Comments | 943 views]
7 Steps to a French Manicure

Stylish and sophisticated, the French Manicure is the ultimate sign of elegance in nail fashion. Manicure - derived from the Latin word Manus meaning ‘hands’ and Cura means care. Originating in France in the early 20th century, the French manicure shot to fame with fashion conscience women of all ages around the world. It has, thus acquired the status of the most Classic Style manicure of all times.
The French manicure involves painting your entire nail with a clear base coat and….

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[2 Aug 2009 | Comments | 33,575 views]
Funky Nail Art Trends

We often consider our nails as just a simple part of our hands and feet. But with nail art becoming popular among the middle class, it’s changing everyone’s perspective and ordinary people are beginning to appreciate the artistic beauty of creative nail arts.
Funky Nails
Just paint the town in the color you want to, go ahead and have a blast.
Nail art

First apply a Crystal Clear, (Wear Extraordinaire) shade or Top Coat, this prevents staining the nails.
Deeply Red, was used as a base coat for nails on both hands.
On the left …

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[22 Jul 2009 | Comments | 450 views]
Nail care for Novices

An easy 10-minute manicure
Spending hours at a nail salon having your tips buffed, wrapped, and polished until they gleam may sound glamorous. But in the real world, who has the time? The thing is, just because you’re short on time doesn’t mean you should ignore your nails; you just need a better, more schedule-friendly way to take care of them. That’s where we come in. Here’s everything you need for low-maintenance nail care to be done once a fortnight:

The Essential Tools
Nail clipper fine-grit nail file (splurge on a big file, …

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[8 Jul 2009 | Comments | 717 views]
Nail Color Trends 2009

This fall will see the nail trends go to the height; from nudes to ebony. Sparkling, round-shaped nails polished in darker nail colors are considered HOT.
This season, elegant and bold colors are IN, such as

Navy blues,
Rich chocolate browns,
From light purples to eggplant,
Lavender and Chic grays.

Other choices to opt for includes,

Copper,
Wines,
Bright and Deep Reds

Quick Tips
1. File nails into a square shape with rounded edges. Remember, the longer the nail, the more feminine the effect. (But not too long).
2. …

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[14 May 2009 | Comments | 718 views]
Natural Nail Care Tips

Nail plays a very important part in the attractiveness of a personality. There have been numerous reviews and surveys that have proved bad nails are a major turn off. Nails protect the skin of the hands. They are a basically dead cell that’s why you don’t feel a thing when you cut them they are made of protein.
Nail growth is similar in all human beings and the average growth rate a day is 0.1 mm. though it can vary with hormonal changes like during pregnancy. The rate of growth slows …

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[5 May 2009 | Comments | 191 views]
About Nails

Nails are one of the last parts of our body to receive blood and nutrients during times of illness. Therefore, nail appearance is a signal of vitamin or mineral deficiency or body changes. But that’s not the whole story. How you take care of your nails is also important.
Our nails are colorless and transparent. Healthy nails appear pink because of the abundance of blood vessels under the skin. The nail’s tissue is called the matrix and the white moon-like lunula is at the top of the matrix. Below that is …

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[4 Apr 2009 | Comments | 177 views]
Manicures At Home

Learn how to give yourself a professional and relaxing manicure in the comfort of your own home.
Going out to get a manicure can be both fun and relaxing. It is a chance to let all your worries slip away, to be pampered and come out looking beautiful. However, going out to get a manicure can also be a hassle. It gets expensive to do it frequently. In some places, it can be hard to find a reputable nail salon that does not book up months ahead of time. The traffic, …