The most common reason that nail technicians leave a salon is to make more money. I have done it myself, you always need to improve and lets face it, money talks.Read the rest of this entry »

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Nail it this holiday season!

by Aly Walansky on November 5th, 2008

First of all, a very happy birthday to my awesomely pretty (and pretty awesome) mommy!

As I was growing up, one of my mom’s and mine favorite weekend activities was getting our nails done together.

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Mags e-mailed me over the weekend to bemoan the state of her poor talons. A recent convert to nail buffing, she thinks that her nails seem to be fragile and prone to breaking more easily since she discovered the procedure.

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We showed you how pretty the limited edition Essie nail polish in PAMA red looks, and now you can have one of your own!

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I love bright nails, and in these credit crunch times it's a really easy way of jazzing up an everyday outfit. After all, if you can't afford a new outfit, you can probably afford a new shade on your nails, and what better than these lovely bright ones?

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We still believe that one of our favorite experiences since starting Makeup Bag over two years ago was meeting Essie Weingarten, the founder of Essie, at a trade show in 2006.

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The one thing I usually don’t bother with if I’m in a hurry to head out of an evening is my nails. Which is mad altogether, considering that I’ll then spend a good portion of the night looking at their matt nakedness and thinking that they’re really letting the side down.

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Had we known it would be so difficult to find this shade of purple-black nail polish that we painted on ourself while waiting for our friends at the Claris Spa in Paris, we would have bought four bottles.

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Ingrown nails occur in both women and men and are a common condition. It affects the large toes and occurs when the sides of the nail grow into the fleshy areas of the toe subsequently causing great pain and inflammation, redness and pus at that site. This condition is more prevalent in societies where shoes are worn compared to cultures where shoes are not worn.
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Any woman will tell you that she put hard effort in applying her own manicure, especially when she was just starting out with it. After spending an hour or so to carefully paint your nails, it is really frustrating to see your nails chipped or the colors peeled off in just a day or two.
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There is one nail color out there that is famous for it's perfect color. Perhaps the most popular -- & most universally beloved -- nail polish color is OPI's 'I'm Not Really a Waitress' . You, too, can have it for only $6.

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There are a lot of little things that you could be doing without even thinking about it. And, it could be taking a toll on your nails. Here are some of the things that we all do from time to time.

* Don't wash a dish without slipping into a pair of rubber gloves. Hand models who make their living from their gorgeous hands and nails, wouldn't dream of doing any housework without some sort of gloves to protect their investment.Read the rest of this entry »

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The marital ceremony is the most exclusive and pivotal moment, in a woman's life. Since the notable moment after the bride and groom have openly divulged their engagement, wedding planning commences. Planning for the wedding is often taken care by an experienced wedding planner â€" right from wedding flowers, wedding songs and wedding cakes. The bride will put together months before for her wedding day to look picture-perfect. Bridal make-up clues along with the proper hair care, skin care and nail care are the facts to appear and feel better.
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The nail care commerce is rising with Manicures, pedicures, unreal tips, paraffin treatments, nail jewelry - and nail salons apparently on every joint.

How is so? There was a time when exclusively the upper class had regular manicures, but now it's just ordinary. Whether you go to a salon on every week, or pick to file and polish the nails at home, it's significant to take care of your fingertips.
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The anti-aging industry is booming as more and more aging men and women are getting concerned about extending their youth and maintaining their beauty. However, many people have put their anti-aging efforts primarily on the care of their faces and necks. But aside from your face and neck, other parts of the body that can reveal your true age if not cared for properly are your hands. Thus, you should never forget to include your hands and nails in your efforts to slowdown aging.

Here are some tips you need to know in maintaining beautiful hands and nails:

Protect Your Hands From The Sun

If you think that your face and neck are the only parts of your body that you need to shield from the sun, you are making a big mistake. Your hands are also prone to developing sunspots, wrinkles, skin discolorations and brown spots due to frequent exposure to the harsh ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Before you step outside, especially during noontime, be sure to protect your skin with sunscreen or sun block. Make sure that the sun protection factor, or what is commonly known as SPF, is of a high number. If you want vitamin D from the sun, you must limit your sun exposure during the day and preferably only between 7AM to 9 AM. You also need to remember to put on sunscreen when you are driving your car.

Wear Gloves

Many people forget to wear protection when they are washing their clothes or using harsh ingredients, such as strong detergents, bleach and other chemicals. Some ingredients can instantly burn your skin or cause development of rashes, while others can make your skin dry. To prevent such chemicals from further damaging your hands, be sure to wear gloves when you are handling them.

Use Special Hand Cream

There are virtually thousands of hand products in the market so you will not have any difficulty in finding a lotion or cream that is specifically designed to make the skin on your hands smooth and soft. It is advisable to choose a product that is not greasy and one that can protect your hand for a longer time.

You should remember to put a hand cream after you wash your hands. No matter how much lotion you put in the morning and night, if you frequently wash your hands during the day, you might still end up having dry and wrinkled hands and palms.

Exfoliate Regularly

Any part of your body that is covered with skin should undergo exfoliation every once in a while to slough off dead skin cells. One of the reasons why your skin may be rough is because you do not exfoliate and scrub off dead cells regularly. You can use a body scrub with tiny beads or a loofah to exfoliate.

Be Mindful Of Your Soap

Most hand wash or soaps contain anti-bacterial ingredients and other chemicals that may be harsh on your skin. If you want to prevent aging, you need to find a hand soap that contains moisturizer. There are many in the market that not only give you full protection against germs, but also take care of your skin.

Mind Your Nails

Beautiful hands include well-kept and clean nails. Hence, you should also use products that take care of your nails and cuticles. Discolored nails can make your hands look older than they really are.

If you are having a manicure in a salon, be sure to check if the tools that they are going to use on you are sanitized. You can catch an infection if the nail-cleaning tools used are not clean and sanitized.

One nail problem that you need to treat immediately is nail fungus. This kind of infection does not only make your nails discolored and brittle, it can sometimes cause foul-smelling odor. You can get rid of nail fungus by applying a strong and high-quality anti-fungal product. One nail care system that can help you with nail fungus is Somasin. Check out http://www.somasin.com/ for more details.

About the Author

Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com.

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