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1. Polishing It Off November 14, 2008 When we talk and think about fashion we are usually first directed to clothes, but there is so much more to looking and feeling great. For instance, how many of you work at a computer and spend all day looking down at your chipped, jagged, unpolished nails? A flattering nail shape with the latest, greatest shade on those fingertips is a quick, feminine and inexpensive way to finish off an outfit. Nail polish trends change just like shoes, belts and dresses. Now keeping up with the trends of the season has never been easier. Here are a few fashion forward colors to put on your fingers and toe... (read more) Author: Raquel Ward

2. Pedicures : Do it yourself pampering August 26, 2008 If you are accustomed to wearing nail polish, remove this first. If your remover is alcohol or acetone free, it may not be as effective on darker colors. Next, cut your nails, using a proper toenail cutter and not a fingernail clipper. The toe clippers are made specifically for the nature and shape of foot nails. Due to the courseness of some peoples toenail they can be filed down with a specific emery board and buffed up with the other side when done. Use a bowl,or a basin as a footbath. Let your feet soak in warm water for between 15 - 20 minutes. For a more relaxing session, add ... (read more) Author: darren walker

3. How To Get Beautiful Nails July 31, 2008 Long time back, Chinese women used to grow their nails up to ten inches. Growth of nails depends on manual labor. In today’s life it is not possible for anyone to sit and grow nails but you can grow nails even in busy schedule. Your nails may be small but they can prove helpful in protecting fingers and can also improve the dexterity. Nails also indicate the general health. You can also take a quick look at your nails. If you consider any of the problem regarding it as they are weak or unhealthy, discolored or shapeless, this gives a clear indication of improper growth of nails. Many of ... (read more) Author: Dr John Anne

4. Look Great In Goth Dresses July 30, 2008 Goth dresses are part of Goth fashion. Most women who are into the Goth scene wear a dress that suits the whole idea of Goth. These dresses are typically dark, sometimes considered morbid. Usually people who wear Goth clothing have their hair dyed black and wear black makeup on their face and black nail polish. There are people in the Goth subculture that wear less black than others but in most cases those people wearing dresses will be wearing black dresses. If you are looking for a great way to express yourself there are even Goth prom dresses on the market today. If pink and fluffy is ... (read more) Author: Ling Tong

5. Airbrush Nails July 30, 2008 The field of nail art experienced a remarkable change when the technique of airbrushing nails was first introduced. For a nail artist, this opened a window of opportunity, for they can now go beyond the traditional nail polish which has got little and limited variations to offer. As a nail artist, there is much more flexibility when it comes to the application of designs. One can then become an artist and there is a huge room for creativity and imagination. All this and more, and all one has to do is to get a few “tools”. These are: An airbrush machine, an airbrush stencil, a source of a... (read more) Author: Julia Aidan

6. Fabulous Beauty Tips - Which Cosmetics Create the Perfect Finish? July 26, 2008 Why is it so important to have access to makeup and cosmetic advice before use? An honest answer is because some women haven't got a clue how to apply makeup properly to create the perfect finish. Every beauty product will be tried and tested to an extent where it is given the okay after reaching the final stage to prove that it will do the job for which it was purposely developed. If these products are not used accordingly - then heaven forbid on the result. Come on girls be honest, have you never joked at another's expense because of their lipstick shade or to how it was applied. We hav... (read more) Author: Kacy Carr

7. How to Airbrush Nails? July 05, 2008 All women enjoy having their nails beautiful. Anyway, going to a salon can get a little bit expensive. For learning to airbrush nails on your own, you can save money or if you are lucky maybe even make some money from this. Things Youll Need to airbrush nails on your own: First of all youll need acetone and a nail stencil. You will also need some nail polish (you will need minimum 2 diferent colors), an Airbrush gun will be very useful and a topcoat nail varnish to finish. How is done: If you dont have yet a nail stencil you can buy from a supply store. This kind of stores have... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

8. 3 Common Carpet Stains And How To Clean Them July 05, 2008 Although for major cleaning work you might want to call in a specialized cleaning company, it is best to take care of the little things by yourself. I'll give you some information on how to clean some of the common carpet stains that you'll have to take care of more than you'd commonly want. Here's what cleaning materials you'll need: - Solvent (acetone or nail polish remover) - Ammonia - Dish washing detergent - Warm water - White terry towels - Measuring cup Chewing gum: First try to scrape all the gum you can without damaging the carpet. After you've take... (read more) Author: Florin Costache

9. Essential Beauty Products May 07, 2008 Looking Good Without Leaving the Home Imagine spending endless hours trawling store to store, or spending x amounts of your hard earned cash at the nail bar or salon. Imagine not having to worry about the parking ticket expiring or missing the bus. Imagine staying at home to do the shopping without the crowds, harsh lighting or pushy assistants. Essential Beauty Products offers you a genuine alternative, enabling you to ‘smile like a star’, tone your body, to remove embarrassing body hair and more besides. Among the products we offer are: • Nail polishes and treatments; ... (read more) Author: craig jo

10. Get Nutrition for Dry, Brittle Nails April 25, 2008 Brittle nails are usually not associated with a medical disease. Brittle fingernails are a common condition, occurring in about 20 % of people; more women than men develop brittle nails. 1 Brittle nails usually break or peel off in horizontal layers, starting at the nail's free end. Brittleness in the nail may be caused by trauma, such as repeated wetting and drying, repeated exposure to detergents and water, and excessive exposure to harsh solvents, such as those found in nail polish remover. A deficiency of folic acid and vitamin C can result in hangnails. Inadequate dietary essential ... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

11. Nail Color And Top Coat For Assembling A Nail Tool Kit April 15, 2008 For many people, nail color - also called nail polish, nail paint, nail lacquer, and nail varnish - is what manicured nails are a about. Nail color is fun, it's sexy, it's eye-catching and, if you choose trendy seasonal colors, it can be a cheap way to upda your overall look. Although there are perhaps a hundred different companies that manufacture nail polish, most of it is pretty much the same. Sure, some brands are thinner, some thicker, some more quickly than others, or wear better. Some companies in nail hardeners in their products, while other nail colors omit irritants such as formaldeh... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

12. What Does It Involve To Have A Pedicure? April 11, 2008 A pedicure is a beauty treatment for the toenails and feet. Pedicures usually involve soaking the feet, shaping and filing the nails, applying lotion and applying nail polish. There are also special pedicures, like French pedicures. Before starting on the procedures, it is necessary to visit a beauty supply store or a drug store in order to get the materials required for the treatment. The basic requirements of pedicure treatment will include a tub of warm water, nail polish remover, orangewood stick, a hand towel, nail clippers or scissors, clear nail polish, cotton pads, finger brush, ... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

13. A Look At The Types Of Pedicure Stations Available April 11, 2008 Pedicure is a universal grooming activity, predominant among women. The foot of the person undergoing the procedure must be kept at an angle of forty-five degrees. It should be positioned on a hold that is stable. Important instruments required for this procedure are clippers, nail polish, nail files, polish remover, scissors, lotion, nail hardener, and cuticle softener. As such, it is necessary to store these items when not in use. In addition, it is tiresome and difficult for the user get up from her set position when in the process of giving herself a pedicure in order to obtain anoth... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

14. Why You Need To Make A Pedicure Station That Can Give An Elevated Platform April 11, 2008 Pedicure is a universal grooming activity, predominantly among women. During the pedicure process, it is best if one would place their foot at an angle of forty-five degrees on a stool or table that is stable. The procedure of pedicure necessitates the requirement of a range of instruments and supplies, such as clippers, nail polish, nail files, polish remover, scissors, lotion, nail hardener, and cuticle softener. As such, it is necessary to store these items properly when not in use. In addition, it is tiresome and difficult for the user get up from her set position when in the process of gi... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

15. What Would You Look For When Buying Pedicure Sandals? April 11, 2008 When it comes to DYI or do-it-yourself pedicures, one of the foremost things that would make your nail polish application and nail cleaning easier would be having your own pedicure sandals. Pedicure sandals, like normal sandals, are open-toed. However, these types of sandals mostly keep all the toes and the toenails visible and accessible. It does not compress the feet or force down the toes together. The pedicure sandal could make the job of the nail technician, or the person giving the pedicure, a lot easier, for the reason that it leaves enough space to keep the toes split. There are s... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

16. How The Pedicure Cart Has Evolved To The Present State April 11, 2008 It is a beauty treatment for the toenails and feet and it usually involves soaking the feet, applying lotion, filing and shaping the nails and applying nail polish. There are also special types, like French pedicures. This helps in keeping the feet in good condition making the skin soft and smooth. Pedicure also helps in improving blood circulation, nourishes the skin and the leg and foot muscles and discourages foot ailments. It usually involves soaking the feet, applying lotion, filing and shaping the nails and applying nail polish. All that is needed are a few simple tools and knowledge of ... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

17. This Is How You Can Go About Doing Manicure And Pedicure April 11, 2008 The procedures for manicure and pedicure are almost the same. A manicure is actually a treatment for beautifying the fingernails and hands. Manicures start with cleaning the hands by washing or soaking, hand lotion application and shaping of the nails after filing. Nail polish is applied after this. There are also special procedures called the French manicures. A pedicure is also a beauty treatment, but concerned with the feet. It involves soaking the feet applying lotion, filing and shaping the toenails and applying nail polish. Before starting on manicure and pedicure, it is necessary ... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

18. Nail Polish Remover: Why Non-Acetone Remover Wipes Are Your Safest Bet March 29, 2008 Women love to look beautiful. Make-up has been a staple of this practice and society for as long as living memory. Even the most uncivil societies on this planet use make-up in one form or another. Nail polish is but one example of how women attempt to add a bit of flair to their appearance. Nail polish, like other make-ups, can be harsh on the skin and the ways that we go about removing it can hurt the derma, or surface of the skin. Nail polish remover is alcohol based and can, and usually does, hurt the fingernail. The alcohol base in commercial nail polish remover can dry out the nail cau... (read more) Author: Kristie Brown

19. Gel Nails vs Nail Polish March 21, 2008 Clear substitutions or complements? Many people may argue that they are actually substitutes, however after researching both techniques for nail preservation and improved cosmetic appearance we come to the conclusion that these two techniques actually complement each other. Our physical appearance plays a very important roll within the social circle we interact with. People form a mental image of use based on our looks. If we are messy and have ugly/dirty looking nails most people would conclude that we do not follow basic hygiene steps to ensure good appearance; if on the other hand... (read more) Author: I C

20. Tips to Keep Your Nails Beautiful March 25, 2008 Nails are made of keratin an object in the body. Nails grow at an average rate of 0.01 centimeters a day. Caring for nails is equally important as taking care and pampering all the other body parts. Nails keep on growing so one need to regularly clean them and keep them in shape. Smoking damages nails very badly so one should avoid smoking or should cut off the intake to keep oneself healthy and to keep the nails healthy. Women do wear long artificial nails matching with their outfits to make their fingers look different and they do different art work on the nails to make them appear unique by... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

21. Information about Nail Fungus Cure March 25, 2008 Antifungal lacquer. If you have a mild to moderate infection of nail fungus, your doctor may prefer to prescribe an antifungal nail polish called ciclopirox (Penlac). You paint it onto your infected nails and surrounding skin once a day. After seven days, you wipe the piled-on layers clean with alcohol and begin fresh applications. Daily use of Penlac for about one year has been shown to help clear nail fungal infections, but researchers found that it cured the infections in less than 10 percent of people using it. Prescription nail fungus treatments include Sporanox, Lamisil, Griseofulvi... (read more) Author: Corwin Brown

22. Ways to Apply Lipstick - Look Marvelous March 25, 2008 LIPSTICK is one of the easiest and quickest ways to transform your appearance. You don't need to co-ordinate your lip colour with your nail polish or wardrobe, but you may want to take into consideration what you are wearing. It is essential to ensure that your lip colour blends with the rest of your make-up look and also complements your skin tone. Lipstick has been around for about 5000 years! It is the earliest and quickest way to give your face a focus and create an instant splash of colour. To apply lipstick properly, it is important to have the right tools handy for the best applica... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

23. How To Make Your Nails Amazing March 14, 2008 The girl has dazzling eyes and seductive lips. Her shining hair is falling into her glowing face. There she takes off the hair with her beautiful hands. But there! Did you notice her nails? They are irregular and at times stained. Do you face this dilemma to own beautiful nails? Then here is step by step beauty tips to own beautiful nails. You can care your nails in the privacy of your room too. Not just your face but even your hands say it loud when you need to get that perfect impression in a board meeting or on a special person. Your perfectly manicured nails look good and say it loud ... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

24. Tips On Removing Super Glue From Glass Surfaces March 11, 2008 Super glue is strong and can be used for flexible binds. Removing super glue is not at all difficult. This is because of its weakness to acetone. Though, super glue is incredibly strong, it can be removed with the help of acetone. It is normally found in common nail polish remover. If you accidentally glue two fingers with this, then you need not worry about removing super glue from your skin. Apply gentle a small amount of acetone in the skin. This will help in dissolving the glue in the skin. You should be careful in gently removing the glue from the skin. Always use some branded acet... (read more) Author: Peter Gitundu

25. Naked Minerals Recommended By Beauty Experts December 15, 2007 When a woman is employed, she needs to wear some makeup. Most firms have rules about what kind of makeup is acceptable in the workplace. The lipstick can't be too bright and nail polish can't be flashy colors. It takes time to develop the art of dressing for corporate success. One of the most important facets of the art is learning what makeup is appropriate. The makeup should make the woman look more attractive, but not overtly sexy. The best makeup for this purpose is naked minerals. There are specific brands of cosmetics which produce different makeup elements from naked minerals. Being ... (read more) Author: Tom Cromlento

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