One of the hardest parts of doing at-home manicures can be deciding on the shape of your nail. Not all shapes flatter every finger and hand, so sometimes it can be difficult if you are inexperienced. It can also affect the durability of the nail itself. It’s the foundation of all manicures, because if you […]
For most of my life, I had terrible nails. As a child, I was a nail biter but finally outgrew that only to start using artificial nails. After several years of that expense, I finally walked away. Unfortunately, I walked away with paper-thin nails that tore if you looked at them wrong. I have tried […]
The Great Divide between the well-polished — do you care for your fingernails and toenails in the salon or at home… There are several factors to consider when you are trying to pick where to gain your shiny pink digits: Cost : Yes, doing your own nails at home does have an upfront cost but […]
While colored gel manicures are all the rage, as are patterns and designs, sometimes the clean and professional look of a buff manicure is ideal. If you are headed to an interview, you might not want to show up with red and blue plaid fingernails, but that depends on where you are interviewing. The buff […]
The first time I heard about gel nail polish, I was intrigued! After all, when you are told that you can get a manicure that lasts for a good 2-3 weeks and will stay chip-free, you sit up and you take notice! However, it occurred to me that some serious voodoo would have to be […]
I just love the subtle detail that nail polish adds to your overall look. I think they make you look more pampered and they show how you pay attention to the little things that matter when it comes to your appearance. Well-manicured nails can really change your image and add a bit of girly glam […]
There are so many nail polish brands today that it gets confusing to choose which one to buy. You can lessen your confusion by identifying them by formulation, though. There are different kinds of polish: base coat, top coat, regular, and gel polish. I’m here to help you differentiate them from one another: Base coat […]
I look at nails as hints to the kind of lifestyle a person leads. I like those who have well-trimmed nails and I adore nail art. However, unhealthy nails will not look good even with nail polish and nail art, so before you try any of those, you first need to find out if your […]
My nails are short but that is not because I chew them or anything. I just like how neat and simple they look, plus they happen to be extremely low maintenance. That said, I had always wondered what long nails would look on my hands and I got my chance when I received a gift […]
If you would like to grow your nails long and strong, there are a couple of things you should do to achieve optimum health for your nails. Whether you’d want to paint your nails or just grow them strong and shape them as you prefer, here are some things you should do to help ensure […]
