If you are out of quick-dry spray for nails, dip your fingers into a bowl of ice-cold water! (Don't touch the sides of the bowl) Your nails will dry very quickly!
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Minty Fresh Nails
To a gal like me, nothing says "Yummmmm..." like a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream or a box of Girl Scout Thin Mints. Most of us have inhaled a box in our lifetime, yes - YOU there. The unfortunate reality is that I along with most women gain weight simply by looking at a Cold Stone Creamery or Marble Slab store.
What is it about that savory flavor that mixes an herb with delicious chocolate? Aside from the flavor, the allure is the minty green COLOR. There is something muted and so soothing about it...
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| You want it, don't you?? |
I have discovered an array of 'fat free' options of achieving the same euphoric feeling in this seasons' beautiful minty hues...Today I used Essie's 'Turquoise & Caicos'. It looks stunning on my nails and surprisingly acts as a new neutral. It took three coats to achieve the color.
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| My minty mani. |
If you are looking to truly capture the mint chocolate chip feeling, design house Yves Saint Laurent have released a Manicure Couture Duo in No. 7. This would make for a truly unique french mani that would garner a lot of attention!!!
Until your cheat day, indulge in the next best thing with color. No calories, ladies.
By Laura Miles
All images via Nordstrom.com and Essie.com.
Best Nail Lacquer for the 2011 Editor’s Choice Awards
CHINA GLAZE® AND SECHE™ TAKE TOP HONORS ON BEAUTY BLOG AWARDS
Los Angeles, Calif. (February 2011) – For the second year in a row, China Glaze® was named the Best Nail Lacquer for the 2011 Editor’s Choice Awards, hosted by top beauty blog Temptalia.com. Blog owner and writer Christine Mielke notes on the win: “China Glaze®’s Nail Lacquers wear a week on me without chipping, come in a slew of shades, and always have something new on the horizon.” Another two-time winner, Seche Vite™, won Best Top Coat for its ability to “give nails a beautiful, fresh and shiny look,” said Mielke.
Great Results Using a French Manicure Pen - Simple Nail Designs
The French nail manicure is the classic look. It is appropriate for special occasions, such as weddings and for casual days, such as the beach. It is the epitome of simple nail designs. Many women would love to know how to achieve simple nail designs like these at home. Good news! Many stores now have a French manicure pen specifically for this purpose.
Simple Nail Designs: What is a French manicure pen?
A French manicure pen contains white polish so that virtually anyone can create a white tip effortlessly. Many women like simple nail designs like the French nail manicure and have tried to achieve it on their own without success. This is because the only option at the time was to use regular white polish. The problem with the brushes that come with regular polishes is that they are only good for painting the entire nail, not just the tip of it. Using a French manicure tool is more precise. Regular nail polish can also be very messy! If you make a mistake trying to achieve simple nail designs like this, the polish spreads all over your finger.
A French manicure pen is not as messy and dries very fast. It is like a marker and gives you better control than a brush can. Unless you are an artist, chances are that you feel more comfortable using a French manicure tool than white nail polish form the bottle. Sometimes the pen can even be versatile and used to create other simple nail designs. However, a French manicure pen is best for creating a white tip on your nails. To achieve this look, polish your nails with a clear base. Then, using your pen, start at the tip of your nail from side to the other. With practice, you should only have to do this once in order to create the white tip. Then, polish your nails with clear nail polish again. Voila! A French nail manicure has never been easier!
About the Author
Looking your best can add a boost of confidence. It is a whole lot of fun, too! For more beauty tips, check out Simple Nail Designs, where you can learn how to do a French Nail Manicure.
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