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Dip Powder vs Acrylics
Hello my little lovelies! So it is no secret that I have been experimenting with different nail designs, and recently dipped my toes into the world of dipping powders! I just wanted to write about the stuff I liked about the two methods, and stuff I didn't like so much about each technique so that you can make your own educated decision about which method would be better for you if you are considering getting your nails done.
By Alix Nicole7 years ago in Blush
Flawless At-Home Pedicures
Every girl deserves a good pedicure every once in awhile. Especially during the summer, our feet should always be ready and looking good for a pair of sandals or day at the pool. Yet, who can always afford to hit the spa and spend $60-$100 every time?
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Blush
How to Best Care for Your Nails
Whether you are female or male, the importance of caring for your nails is not to be undermined. First impressions count for everything, and when you extend your hand for an introductory shake, the last thing you want is to scratch the other person with your unkempt nails. Likewise, having a great manicure or a freshly buffed set of nails can lend you a clean, orderly appearance that is sure to boost your confidence and affect the way you interact with others. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay salon prices to maintain your mani/pedi game. Follow these tips to learn how to best care for your nails yourself.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Blush
Is It in the Genes, or Does Your Nail Care Routine Need Help?
For as long as I can remember, my family just had “bad” nails. Our genes cursed the women in our family with short stubby nail beds, paper thin peeling nails, and nails that were just plain... well, ugly. I often painted my nails, only to be disappointed by how unflattering even the brightest colors appeared on my unattractive beds. What’s worse is I was a compulsive biter. All attempts to quit just ended in failures, and even when I wasn’t biting per se, my fingers still ended up in my mouth. I’d still gently gnaw at the white free edges, and separate the skin from under my nail beds. Any growth was weak and flimsy, so I’d concede and return to my nasty habit. I had once bitten a hangnail that had become so badly infected that I ended up having it lanced at an ER trip. “Why even bother quitting biting if I have weak nails anyway?” I often bargained with myself. So, I either ignored my nail stumps, or shelled out $60 to get them done. Both options weren’t sustainable for me or my bank account. That’s when I finally said, “Enough is ENOUGH!”
By Amanda Miehle7 years ago in Blush
The 11 Best Nail Polish Brands
The best nail polish brands will give you beautiful shades without chipping. If you’re painting your nails at home, the last thing you want is to have to redo it every other day. It takes time and effort, and it’s important to find a shade you love that also has staying power. When choosing the perfect shade to go with your skin tone, always check to see how long it claims it will last.
By Rachel Blanchard7 years ago in Blush
NexGen or Acrylic?
If you're like me, you probably always struggle with what you want to be done to your nails. Should they be natural? Should it be a regular manicure or a gel manicure? Maybe, you'll go back to acrylic once more. Or, should you try NexGen? Well, if you're conflicted, I'm here to discuss the final two and let you know the major and minor differences between NexGen and acrylic nails.
By Nery Tavarez7 years ago in Blush
The Picture That Spoke a Few Thousand Characters
Meaningless notifications from the Linkedin app led me to my girlfriends profile; A beautiful black woman. After 10 seconds of scrolling the news feed, then 20 seconds of adding random people with cool pics, and titles, I see her. I had never seen this picture, and I was filled with a weird anxious feeling. I get like this whenever she posts pictures on Social Media, which is rare. Her popping up on my feed, is like an Easter Egg in a Marvel movie, or actually seeing a unicorn walk down the street. Its always a rare sighting, and I'm always freaked out for some reason. I texted her to tell her how beautiful the picture was, and how I felt seeing it, and then some more compliments; that I hope she enjoyed as well. I closed the apps, and went back to listening to The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi on YouTube.
By Art Creeps7 years ago in Blush
Gel Polish You Can Do Yourself... Yes, You!
I love nail polish. I love the bright colours, the jewels, the nail art. I used to spend hundreds, maybe even close to a thousand dollars a year going to the salon every two weeks to get an acrylic fill and polish. That all stopped when, at my last appointment while removing my polish, you could clear as day see green under my acrylic nail. I was mortified! I asked what was going on and was promptly told, "Oh it's okay, just a small fungus. It will go away." WHAT?!?!?! JUST a small FUNGUS?!?! Nope! I promptly had my acrylic nails removed and that was that.
By Rachel Gilchrist8 years ago in Blush
Acrylics: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
My journey with acrylics has definitely been a bag of mixed feels. So let me start from the beginning. About a month or two ago, let’s just say I watched a lot of Kardashian episodes and I think Khloe’s acryls are pretty rad. And I figured, well she types on her laptop and uses her phone ALL the time, so why can’t I get the same kitty claws and still be functional? Right?
By Sage + Cinnamon8 years ago in Blush
4 Nail Art Designs That Literally Anyone Can Do
I’m the kind of person who always has their nails done. I never pay for manicures, and I constantly have people ask me how I got my nails to look so great! But my big secret is, while I’m great at painting my nails basic colours, I’m actually terrible at nail art. You wouldn’t know it, because I’m often rocking a nice gradient (my favourite, because they’re SO easy), or some other basic style. Here are five nail art designs that you can do if you’ve never picked up a striping brush in your life.
By Em DiMonaco8 years ago in Blush
