tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32143055994679714522024-03-05T20:34:38.417-05:00Beauty Blog by Lisa - TIPS from head to toe!My blog features nail, skin and hair care tips as well as practical information all cosmetic consumers should be aware of. I swatch, present and discuss all products from ASK Cosmetics Inc., with its headquarters and production in Canada. Sit back, grab a coffee and enjoy!nailcareASKlisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10921867776117128677noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214305599467971452.post-8962102882756219532013-08-28T10:02:00.000-04:002013-08-28T10:33:51.025-04:00TIPS Nail Conditioner - nominated as Best Nail Care Brand on QVC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Karen is very honoured to have her flagship product - <a href="http://www.askcosmetics.com/tips.htm">TIPS Nail Conditioner</a> - nominated for the award as "Best Nail Care Brand" on QVC US. If you have used TIPS and think it is a great product, would you please take a minute to vote. All you have to do either go to the Facebook page and click on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/askcosmetics">QVC survey link</a> OR go to QVC 2013 Customer Choice Beauty Awards, scroll down to Q.35 - Best Nail Care Brand and check next to TIPS Nail Conditioner. Anyone from anywhere around the world can place their votes. Thanks a million for your support!</div>
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Enjoy the rest of your day, Lisa M.</div>
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Just wanted to let you know that there is an AWESOME deal being offered by ASK Cosmetics Inc., a Canadian company specializing in innovative, safe and effective nail, skin and hair care products. I know some of you have tried <a href="http://www.askcosmetics.com/tips.htm">TIPS Nail Conditioner</a> with great success. And some more of you have even filed with the <a href="http://www.askcosmetics.com/tips.htm">Contour Nail File</a> having zero grit strength. A few nail bloggers have used it and were amazed at how it helped get rid of their "peelies". It's specifically designed to seal the ends in order to promote longer, stronger growth. Guaranteed - you've never tried anything like it before!<br />
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Well, good news because the set including 1 bottle of TIPS Nail Conditioner (5 ml) PLUS the Contour Nail File is still on sale for $15.99 + FREE SHIPPING internationally. Now's the time to stock up for yourself, treat a BFF, get some Xmas gifts for friends and family or buy some "just because" gifts you might like to give on special occasions. Just so you know how much you're really saving....... the normal cost of this set and shipping would be approx $40.00 (not including applicable taxes).<br />
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If you've been on the fence about trying TIPS Nail Conditioner, now would be a good time to give it a shot at this incredible price.<br />
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TIPS Nail Conditioner is a one-step, one product treatment for both nails and cuticles. In just 2 - 3 minutes every morning you'll nourish your nails with lipids, moisturize them, fortify them and every TIPS application will help protect your nails from the damage water and harsh cleaning chemicals do to our nails during our everyday life. Brittle, peeling, chipping, cracking, weak nails will be a thing of the past!<br />
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This offer is only valid until Aug 31st, 2013. You can order online <a href="http://www.askcosmetics.com/tips.htm">right here</a> or call in your order toll free in North America at 1-877-275-5566 and be sure to mention you would like the TIPS PROMO set for $15.99.<br />
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P.S. If you know of anybody who might be looking for an effective nail treatment, be sure to share & tweet this out as well.<br />
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<strong><em>From left to right: Essie's "Fill the Gap" ridge smoothing base coat, Maybelline New York "Express Finish 50 Second Base & Top Coat", ASK Cosmetics' Base Coat, </em></strong></div>
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You don't need to make an appointment at the salon and spend tons of money on getting the perfect manicure or pedicure. It's possible to do it at home if you follow the right steps.</div>
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Experts say these steps begin with a clear base coat, which helps your polish of choice stick to your nails more easily. A base coat also creates a barrier that in turn aids in protecting your nails from the damaging effects of nail varnish. Base coats prevent staining and peeling, AND they will give your polished nails a more even texture.</div>
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Base coats come in different varieties: plain, ridge-filler varieties and a dual purpose top & base coat in one. Ridge-filling base coats are thicker than regular ones. As their task is to fill in any lines, ridges and grooves giving the nails a smoother-looking appearance.</div>
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After the base coat dries (and it should dry relatively quickly with the exception of ASK Cosmetics' Base Coat which remains slightly tacky for better adherence of the polish), apply 2 thin coats of lacquer rather than one in order to give your nails a richer look. Side note - by applying thin layers of polish your DIY manicure will last longer and not be as prone to chipping. If you want to skip the coloured polishes altogether, you can simply use a base coat on its own to make your nails look shiny, but natural.</div>
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Finish off every manicure or pedicure with a good quality top coat to seal in the polish, create a shiny appearance and prevent chipping during wear. Be advised that some products (Maybelline Express Finish 50 Second Base & Top Coat as seen above) combine a base and top coat functionality, but they may not work as well as the individual base and top coats.</div>
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So, although it may seem like a hassle at the time, base coats do extend the life of your manicure and help to avoid yellowed nails if you lean towards very pigmented shades such as fire-engine red! </div>
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Do you take the extra step to apply base coat? If so, what is your favourite brand?<br />
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The majority of us have an array of lotions and potions in our bathrooms designed to keep our hair and nails in tip-top shape, but most of the things we need for shiny, radiant hair and strong, healthy nails can be found in the kitchen.
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Just like every other part of our body, our hair and nails are at their strongest and healthiest when we eat a balanced, healthy diet that contains an adequate amount of protein and plenty of vitamins as well as minerals. </div>
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In fact, no amount of pampering will get hair and nails looking great if you don't have a nourishing diet.
Believe it or not, the part of your hair and nails we actually see is dead tissue (otherwise cutting them would hurt terribly). However, it also means they are the last parts of our body to receive nutrients when we are ill or have a poor diet and their condition can speak volumes about our health.
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This short video by POP SUGAR gives you a good overview of the kinds of foods you should definitely incorporate into your every day eating plan to cover the most important nutrients nails require to be strong and healthy: protein, iron, minerals.
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A word of caution - spending tons of money on supplements such as calcium, biotin and gelatin pills will not help your nails significantly. It all boils down to your dietary habits and the foods mentioned below. The only supplement you should invest in is a good multi-vitamin tablet, and even then, if your diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables it is questionable whether you need to take this or not. Do not be lured into thinking calcium or gelatin can improve the quality of your nails.</div>
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Photo 1 - All the different shapes and sizes of the bottles I tried in the holder.</div>
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Photo 2 - The product itself (purchased from Nail Polish Canada).</div>
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<strong><em>Some information about this product:</em></strong></div>
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It retails for $4.00 on the <a href="http://www.nailpolishcanada.com/categories/tools.html">Nail Polish Canada</a> website.</div>
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The colour choices are white, pink and blue (shown here).</div>
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The holder is made of soft, smooth, flexible rubber.</div>
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There are slots for various tilted angles.</div>
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It claims to have a large base for extra stability as well as a rough surface for easy grip. </div>
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The company Berkeley also states that all polish bottles fit snugly in it.</div>
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Photo 3: Shown here are the brands and bottles I chose to test in this holder.</div>
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Photo 4: The round bottle of Essence fit in nicely and had the perfect shape and size.</div>
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Photo 5: The square shaped bottle of Rimmel London did not fit, and if I had forced it in this rubber holder there would have been damage. </div>
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Photo 6: Although Colour Club's bottles are square this one could be placed in the holder. I wouldn't say it was a perfect fit, but it worked.</div>
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Photo 7: The NYC bottles are smaller than most others, yet round. As you can see from this photo this shape did not fit "snugly". There was some movement of the bottle from side to side when I dipped the brush in and out of the bottle.</div>
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Photo 8: Here it is even more obvious that this bottle is too small for this holder. Granted, the bottle would be prevented from tipping completely, but not the perfect fit you would want and expect after reading the advertising statement: "fits snugly to all polish bottles".</div>
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Photo 9: The brand name is Pure Ice and this bottle truly fit in perfectly.</div>
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Photo 10: A very popular brand of polish is of course Essie, so I had to try it on for size. It did fit, yet not as snugly as I would have like. </div>
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This product is a fantastic idea for preventing the tipping and spilling of nail polishes or nail treatments that you might be using. However, just be warned that not ALL polish bottles fit in and only certain shapes and sizes actually fit "snugly". That said, I think this would make a great gift for any nail polish enthusiast - an inexpensive, thoughtful present. Maybe add a bottle or two of polishes (that do fit perfectly) and you've got an ideal gift!</div>
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By the way for all users of TIPS Nail Conditioner and TIPS for Toes ....</div>
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These bottles fit into the Bottle Hug - Rubber Bottle Holder very well! This may just be the solution for many women (and men) who have had problems with bottle falling over and spilling in the past. </div>
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Brand new - Essence Nude Glam Series with Peach & Cream featured here today.</div>
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This shade is very attractive and innocent looking. I can imagine it as polish shade for weddings perhaps. However, as you can see for the few photos I post here, it's not a shade that is flattering for my skin tone. </div>
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Credit goes to TIPS Nail Conditioner for the great nails I have. Thanks to daily applications my nails are strong enough and yet flexible enough to withstand gardening, cleaning and all the sports I do.</div>
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I made a beginners mistake when applying this polish. The first coat I applied was far too thick. This resulted in a rather uneven first and second coat. Things just didn't get any better during the second application, even though my toes were crossed. Therefore, I'll only leave you with a few shots of this elegant shade and hope for better results next time round.</div>
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Always make sure your hands are moisturized. Nothing looks worse than a well-groomed, manicured hand and dry cracked cuticles and/or parched hand skin. I would highly recommend using a hand lotion that does not contain any waxes or silicones. Why? Well, these waxes and silicones found in many hand and body creams/lotions will:</div>
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Why would anyone use a lotion with waxes and silicones in it to begin with? They are not natural to our bodies; they are not found in our bodies. These ingredients are simply "fillers" for many personal care items such as: hair conditioners, hand creams, body lotions, facial creams, etc. You get the picture. So be an aware consumer - anything ending with "cone" belongs in the silicone family.</div>
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Thanks for reading this today. I really enjoyed writing for you and please don't be shy to leave a comment.</div>
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Have you ever considered what ingredients are actually in your skin lotions?</div>
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<br />nailcareASKlisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10921867776117128677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214305599467971452.post-77439164147515262722013-07-28T18:00:00.000-04:002013-07-28T18:00:00.908-04:00Gorgeous Bling Bling by Essence<a href="//pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnailcareasklisa.blogspot.ca%2F&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-dTDHKx7LS2I%2FUecGgekqoYI%2FAAAAAAAAD30%2FQQiQD9GXp2I%2Fs320%2FCIMG5686.JPG&description=Essence%3A%20Gorgeous%20Bling%20Bling%20-%20this%20is%20truly%20one%20awesome%20polish!" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-config="above"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /><script type="text/javascript" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></a>
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My fascination with Essence continues. Out shopping I saw a new display with several summer shades. This one in particular caught my eye and made its way into my shopping cart.</div>
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Gorgeous Bling Bling has very tiny speckles of bronze and gold throughout. As you can see for the photos below this glitter effect goes on very evenly unlike some others where you have to fish for the glitters particles, and then they are all over the place and very difficult to apply evenly. If you look closely, even the lid displays the shade and glitter very accurately.</div>
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A truly gorgeous shade - not red, not brown, definitely not orange, but a pleasant mixture of all three tones. </div>
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It applied like a dream. I find the Essence polishes wear fairly well - 5 - 7 days if you refresh the top coat every other day to ensure longer wear. But who actually keeps a shade on their nails that long?</div>
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Many of you know from other posts that I always finish up my manicure with a healthy cuticle treatment of <a href="http://askcosmetics.com/">TIPS Nail Conditioner</a>. This product keeps my nails in great shape. It is so simple to apply: 1 product, 1 daily application first thing in the morning, 1 step is all it takes to replenish essential lipids, protect your nails from water/chemical damage, moisturize your nails and cuticles, strengthen and fortify.</div>
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It certainly lives up to its name - Gorgeous Bling Bling. I for one, hope that Essence brings out more of such awesome shades with a hint of sparkle in them.</div>
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So, thanks a million for stopping by and viewing my latest manicure. I wish you all the best for the rest of the day.</div>
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Wow, Covergirl really nailed it with the name they chose for this polish shade - Appletini!</div>
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I believe this is my first Covergirl polish that I am wearing. It applied well in two thin coats that evened out nicely. The only problem was the bottle size and ultimately the lid and brush length. They were much shorter than I am used to and this caused some difficulties in the application.</div>
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For a comparison I placed the Covergirl bottle of polish beside a bottle of TIPS Nail Conditioner, which is what made my cuticles look so shiny in these photos. I always finish up every manicure with a healthy application of <a href="http://askcosmetics.com/">TIPS Nail Conditioner by ASK Cosmetics</a>. </div>
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Covergirl's bottle contains 3.5 ml (.11 oz) of product; whereas a bottle of TIPS contains 7 ml (.24 oz) of nail treatment. So, be sure to keep that in mind when shopping for these Glosstinis. You are getting much less than normal, so look closely at the price.</div>
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I love this shade, although I am definitely not a huge fan of greens. Somehow this shade really has a summery feel to it. I can't wait to use it in some of my nailart coming up in August. So stay tuned!</div>
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Sorry Maybelline, this shade did not impress me in the least. Although it looked inviting at first, the shade looks awful with my skin tone.</div>
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I won't write too much about this shade as my heart just isn't in it. Last week I tried Azure Seas by Maybelline as well and wow, it left me super impressed. My fault entirely for purchasing such a pale colour to begin with.</div>
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Here's how it shows up on two slightly different backgrounds. I plan on trying to incorporate this into one of my upcoming marble/nailart manicures in August. It might find its purpose in my stash then.</div>
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Friday July 19th, 2013 has been dedicated by some very heartfelt nail bloggers as a day of tribute and rememberance of a sweet young girl, who was taken from us far too soon.</div>
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When I saw the shout-out by @Let Them Have Polish and @Nail Polish Wars to find the perfect mint polish shade and sport it in support of Talia, I decided to take part.</div>
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Venus #622 by GOSH was my polish of choice.</div>
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I found a great summary about Talia for all those who aren't familiar with her name, this will give you a better idea of who she was:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The beauty world has suffered a great loss. On July 16th, at
11:22am, beauty guru and youtuber Talia Joy Castellano, just 13-years-old, has
passed away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Talia took the world by storm with her beautiful make-up
tutorials and zanny personality. Always upbeat and positive, she drew in a
massive following on her Youtube channel, TaliaJoy18. But Talia had been
battling neuroblastoma and leukemia for 5 years. Always the optimist, she
proudly rocked her bald-head, claiming "Make-up is my wig". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Talia's biggest dream was to have her own make-up line. She
was made an honorary spokesperson by Cover Girl, and was working on a teen
fashion line, called none other than "That Bald Chick".
Unfortunately, Talia did not get to see this dream become a reality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In honor of Talia,
I'm calling out to all polish makers to help keep her dream alive. I'm asking
you to create a polish in Talia's name, and donate some of the proceeds to help
fund pediatric cancer treatment and research (St. Judes, CURE Childhood Cancer,
and American Childhood Cancer Organization are some really great and reputable
organizations) In this time of sorrow, let's make something good happen! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We will always remember Talia - her strength, courage and beauty
will never be forgotten.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*For inspiration, go
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Written by Llarowe and posted on FB July 17th, 2013.</div>
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An unbelievably beautiful blue! It reminds me of wonderful vacations by the seaside and awakes a strong yearning to head to the beach. I present "Azure Seas #990" by Maybelline to you today!</div>
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Seen here are 2 coats of this wonderful summery shade. The photos I display on my blog are usually taken outside in natural light as I find it shows the polish shades closest to their appearance. I also enjoy finding enhancing, natural backgrounds for my shots - like this one in front of one of my beautiful hosta plants. The contrast of blue on green here really makes this polish shade come alive, don't you think?</div>
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Whether in the direct sunshine or in the shade this colour is so attractive. The name is quite suitable and I couldn't stop comparing my nails to the colour of the water in a movie I recently watched. Have you ever seen "Out of the Blue" starring Paul Walker, Jessica Alba and Josh Brolin? Well, this was the very first time I saw a movie with Ms. Alba. The jury is still out on her acting ability, but what I enjoyed most about this movie was the fantastic underwater footage and the breathtaking scenery on the waters surrounding the Bahamas. </div>
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This is definitely one blue that will be in my collection for a while. The application was good as always with the Maybelline Color Show polishes. The brush quality is normal and allows for easy application (please don't look too closely at the job I did here - two strong cups of coffee are not a good pre-requisite for an excellent mani!!) The wear was standard as well - 5 - 6 days without any significant wear showing up. I've tried others from the Maybelline collections before and I think they are great! In this particular case, you get the quality you pay for.</div>
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Best Practice Advice: For those of you who use <a href="http://askcosmetics.com/tips.htm">TIPS Nail Conditioner</a> or <a href="http://askcosmetics.com/tips-toes.htm">TIPS for Toes</a> - don't forget to apply TIPS every day around your cuticles and under your natural nail. Your newly developing nail begins to form between your first knuckle and your moons, so apply TIPS back that far as it penetrates and replenishes the nails and cuticles with essential lipids that we strip our fingers of each day.</div>
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Is this a shade you would wear? Does it make you want to pack your bags and head for the Caribbean?</div>
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And here it is "Off to Miami" by Essence. It's a very pretty, rich coral shade - perfect for summer.</div>
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If you are interested in the ingredients, there is a pamphlet one can take at all the Essence cosmetics displays. I have to warn you though, there are some "nasties" in their polishes.</div>
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2 coats seen here in this photo taken outdoors - I really liked the way the sunshine was caught by my digital camera.</div>
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For me an important criteria is the brush. It is easy to work with; does it allow for even application; is it too wide or too narrow on the stroke? I've tried to show you what the brush of all Essence polishes is like in these shots.</div>
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As you can see, it is very wide and for people with larger nails - it might be great to work with. However, for people like myself with very small nails, it can be a nightmare at times.</div>
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Now, Essence is one of the most inexpensive polishes on the market that I know. And so it is no surprise that you get what you pay for with this brand. Admittedly, I keep going back because they have introduced some enticing shades, but I am always disappointed at the quality in comparison to other brands and I own, wear and work with regularly.</div>
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I always finish off all my manicures with a healthy dose of <a href="http://askcosmetics.com/">TIPS Nail Conditioner</a> to treat the cuticles. While wearing polish, it is advisable to apply TIPS around the nail and on the cuticle, but seeing as NOTHING will penetrate polish, it is a waste of product to apply TIPS over nail polish!</div>
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Finally the day of the huge TIPS Nail Conditioner re-launch on QVC US has arrived. We've been waiting and preparing for this day for a long time. Major changes had to be made: new logo, new bottle size, updated instructions, etc. </div>
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Karen Orlowski, founder and creator of TIPS and ASK Cosmetics Inc., developed her flagship product approx. 20 years ago. She first started selling her unique nail care products on The Shopping Channel and after seeing how successful it was as a shopping network item she ventured into the USA and was accepted with open arms. Now, hundreds of thousands of women and men swear by TIPS and TIPS for Toes as their go-to product for nail problems. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, be sure to tune in Saturday July 13th between 7 - 8 am EST Early Morning Beauty with Leah Williams for the TIPS Nail Conditioner kit and the inventor herself, Karen Orlowski.</span></div>
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The Girls are out by Essie - one of the gorgeous shades from the summer 2013 collection</div>
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My nails before the manicure took place. Can you see the ever-so-subtle shimmer in this polish?</div>
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As far as pinks go this shade is right at the top of my list of favourites. The subtle shimmer really adds a touch of "bling" to it. I think it's the perfect summer shade for either your finger OR toe nails.</div>
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One important factor of a really good polish brand is the application brush. Essie normally has smaller, thinner brushes that always allow for easy application. Granted, sometimes you require more that the usual three swipes on each nail to do a good job, but the brush is super easy to manage.</div>
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Not sure if the shimmer really comes to life in my photos. It's hard for me to tell since I know it's there. </div>
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My brief summary: I love the shade. It lives up to all my expectations of an Essie polish. The application was easy and fussfree. I wore this shade for 5 days. Had I wrapped my tips better during the manicure, the staying power might have been better - my oversight. I went ahead and applied it to my toes, which also looks amazing for summer.</div>
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Charlotte enjoying her beach time on the north shore of Cape Cod at Race Point</div>
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BTW - you might be wondering how I got that ugly brown spot on my ring finger...... you won't believe this! My new dog, Charlotte is CRAZZZZZY about playing fetch. In fact, she hounds me all day long to throw something for her to run after. But the game can get slightly dangerous for the thrower as she doesn't release the ball right away. She waits and waits; then drops it and jumps after the other one I am holding in my hand. If I am not fast enough in throwing it, she occasionally catches my fingers with her sharp, little teeth. OUCH! That's how I got that little brown blemish on my finger. Who knew "go fetch" could be so dangerous!</div>
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That's all for today! So, I strongly advise you run out and check out the <a href="http://www.essie.com/Latest-Collections.aspx">latest Essie shades</a> this summer. Most of the summer 2013 collection are on the lighter, pastel side, but "The Girls are Out" is awesome.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you all had the chance to enter the TIPS Celebration Set Giveaway by ASK Cosmetics Inc. The prize package includes:</span></div>
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Join in the fun and place your entries for the ASK Cosmetics "TIPS Celebration Set" Giveaway. </div>
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1 bottle of TIPS Nail Conditioner (new size 7 ml), 1 bottle of ASK Nailwear "Perfect Red", 1 bottle of Revival Nail Polish Remover</div>
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nailcareASKlisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10921867776117128677noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214305599467971452.post-47818838055102864672013-06-09T00:00:00.000-04:002013-06-09T00:00:00.729-04:00Pinkalicious meets Fake Tattoos<div style="text-align: center;">
There's nothing better than talking with your hands, no literally, I mean having a little message on your nails.</div>
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It seemed to be a perfect match-up: Pinkalicious and Fake Tattoo's Heart & Text Design sheet.</div>
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Seen here are 2 coats of Maybelline's Pinkalicious, a true pink in every sense of the colour!</div>
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This was the sheet of nail tattoos before I cut them out for the manicure. </div>
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For ordering info contact: <a href="mailto:info@faketattoos.se">info@faketattoos.se</a> or</div>
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visit their website <a href="http://www.faketattoos.se/en/">right here.</a></div>
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To view other posts of mine involving nail tattoos click on:</div>
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<a href="http://nailcareasklisa.blogspot.ca/2013/05/blue-balloon-ocean-designs-by-fake.html">Blue Balloon and Ocean Designs by FAKE TATTOOS</a></div>
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<a href="http://nailcareasklisa.blogspot.ca/2013/05/much-better-than-real-thing.html">Much Better than the Real Thing</a></div>
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<a href="http://nailcareasklisa.blogspot.ca/2013/05/girls-just-wanna-have-fun.html">Girls just wanna have fun</a></div>
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As <a href="http://www.enigmatic-rambles.com/2013/04/review-nail-tattoos-by-fake-tattoos.html">Enigmatic Rambles - Review Nail Tattoos</a> correctly stated in her blog post on these nail tattoos - they are more of a water transfer. They are so very easy to apply and come off without any trouble whatsoever with regular nail polish remover.</div>
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Seen here are 2 coats of Sheer French Pink by <a href="http://askcosmetics.com/">ASK Cosmetics Inc.</a> complimented with FAKE TATTOOS.</div>
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After seeing so many different, stunningly modern variations of the "Classic French Manicure", I can't tell you how excited I was to try one for myself. Knowing I had two awesome polish shades, which would compliment each other famously, I began the manicure with much enthusiasm. </div>
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Base Colour was 2 coats of O.P.I.'s <strong><em>From A to Zurich</em></strong> and the tips are <strong><em>Rich Sapphire</em></strong> by ASK Cosmetics Inc.</div>
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I can't begin to express how much I enjoy working with O.P.I.'s nail lacquer. The application is so smooth, and the brushes are so easy to work with. This shade is by no means a strong red, but rather a muted shade that has sophistication to it. </div>
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You can read my review/swatch of this gorgeous shade <a href="http://nailcareasklisa.blogspot.ca/2012/12/opis-from-to-zurich.html">right here.</a></div>
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So, as you can clearly see, I didn't manage to place the strips straight across the ends of my nails. In addition, my nails have a squoval shape, which makes the end effect look slightly different than if you were sporting square-shaped nails. </div>
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Yes, it looks messy, but wait to see the final result.</div>
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Wowza!! The strips have been removed and a good, healthy coat of ASK Cosmetics Top Coat has been applied for extra shine and long-lasting wear.</div>
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These "strips" were super easy to work with; stuck to your nails "like glue"; held their position extremely well; were very easy to remove, and they didn't allow the contrasting tip shade of polish to run. </div>
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Each package holds 96 strips, so well worth the money you pay as you can do manis and pedis several times over.</div>
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<span><strong><em>Did you know...the French manicure isn't actually French? It's a product of old Hollywood and the pain of actresses needing to change their polish for every wardrobe change. Who knew?</em></strong></span></div>
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<span>Do you prefer the classic version of the French mani or do you like to change it up a bit like I did?</span></div>
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Berry Me by GOSH is a lush shade that definitely has a fitting name. The colour is a combination of strawberries, raspberries, with a slight hint of blueberries. </div>
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Seen here are 2 coats of this Special Edition GOSH polish.</div>
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b) Thickness of Polish: Not too thick at all, evened out nicely = 9<br />
c) Ease of Application: Brush allowed for super easy application = 10<br />
d) Appeal Factor: Rich shade, can be worn year-round = 10<br />
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The two swatches I will show you today are truly sleek understatements. In my humble opinion they radiate elegance as well as sophistication.</div>
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<strong><em>Rimmel London's French Manicure PRO - French Rose</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>ASK Cosmetics' Sheer French Pink</em></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Let's begin with Rimmel London....</span></strong></div>
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As the name implies, this polish will add a fine touch of light pink to your nails preparing them for a lovely French Manicure (or left without the extra applied white tips).</div>
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This polish is meant to be the base of a classic French manicure, however I think you could also wear it as shown above. What do you think about this: yes or no?</div>
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This shade (or lack thereof) really accentuates your natural nail colour. It brings out the white tips and pink part of your nails very well.</div>
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I finish up all my manicures with an application of <a href="http://www.askcosmetics.com/tips.htm">TIPS Nail Conditioner</a> by ASK Cosmetics Inc. It keeps my nails strong, yet flexible, nourished and hydrated, protected from water. </div>
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Now, be sure and leave me a comment: Do you prefer understated nails for certain situations? Does either one of the above shades appeal to you?</div>
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2 coats of Blue Balloon with Base Coat by <a href="http://askcosmetics.com/">ASK Cosmetics Inc.</a></div>
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Since I have done previous posts on both "Blue Balloon" by GOSH as well as other motives of nail tattoos by FAKE TATTOOS, I will keep this blog post short and sweet. For more info on both accounts please click on these links to read and see more:</div>
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Last Saturday marked a huge achievement in my family. It was the 50th wedding anniversary of my parents. This is truly an incredible accomplishment, so we had to commemorate it by having family photos done by a professional photographer. </div>
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My nieces wanted their nails done for the occasion and seeing as I had been having some fun myself with the funky nails tattoos I had been sent to review by Fake Tattoos, I offered to give them all cool designs on their little nails.</div>
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<strong><em>Nr. 1 in Europe regarding fake tattoos for both nails and skin - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fake-Tattoos/148446165187741?fref=ts"> FAKE TATTOOS on FB</a></em></strong></div>
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Needless to say, they went crazy when they saw all the different choices and wanted tattoos on each of their fingers. It wasn't an easy decision, but here's the final look they chose....</div>
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<strong><em>Meg is a die-hard nail polish fanatic and absolutely loves nail art too. When she heard I had tattoos to apply, she simply couldn't wait to try them. </em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Kyra chose a mixture of images. You can see a palm tree, bows and a small ice-cream cone on her nails. Very proud to show off her glammed-up talons!</em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>These girls could have easily applied the nail tattoos themselves; they are so simple to work with. The only problem might have been positioning them. These nails were pretty tiny, and we had to choose the smaller tattoos for a better fit on their nails. </em></strong></div>
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<strong><em>Last, but not least, Jada chose an array of designs: a jester's hat, a bow, an ice-cream cone and a red lady bug. They all looked awesome!</em></strong></div>
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Well, for many people super white teeth give them confidence and increased self-esteem. However, most of us can't afford the costs of going to the dentist for bleaching. So, I thought I would look into ways of whitening our teeth for much less money, but would these methods really do the trick?</div>
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<strong>What causes discoloured teeth?</strong> Drinking tea and/or coffee will do it, as well as excessive smoking and improper oral hygiene. But did you know that as we grow older our teeth become more "yellowish"?</div>
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During my research on different methods of whitening teeth I came across several ways, yet (almost) every one of them included baking soda as the many ingredient. Dr. Oz, who we all love and trust when it comes to health advice, has a home remedy I decided to try.</div>
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There was a tremendous improvement and my teeth were sparkling once I finished. Not only did they look like new, they felt somehow "exfoliated" as well. This is definitely something you should try yourself.</div>
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<em><strong>There are two other very interesting methods I found.....</strong></em></div>
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1. <strong> <em>using a banana peel!</em></strong> Take a piece of the inside of the banana peel and gently rub around on your teeth for about 2 minutes. The amazing minerals in the peel such as potassium, magnesium and manganese absorb into your teeth and whiten them. </div>
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2. <em> <strong>using strawberries!</strong></em> Take 2 strawberries and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Mash the berries and then add the baking soda. Mix together well creating a paste. Using a toothbrush (not your regular one!) brush on the mixture for 2 - 3 minutes. Rinse well.</div>
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Now, a word of caution - <strong>this, and many other home remedies, weaken the enamel of your teeth and should only be done once a week!</strong></div>
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I've always thought about getting a tattoo. However, the idea of something so permanent on my body was just too daunting. I've even considered getting a little one in some inconspicuous spot, but it simply hasn't happened.</div>
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Well, I was thrilled when I was contacted by the company FAKE TATTOOS not only because I find the idea ingenious, but also because they sent me nail tattoos to try out. This is a brilliant way of decorating your nails a little bit more than with just colour.</div>
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So here we go with Part 1 of my nail tattoo review........</div>
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<em>Photo 1: The tattoos in the original packaging.</em></div>
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<strong><u>About the company</u></strong>: FAKE TATTOOS has reached #1 position within Europe regarding temporary tattoos, but they sell to the entire world. They work with several famous guest designers, so most of their tattoos cannot be found anywhere else - they are originals. They focus on fast delivery and 100% customer satisfaction..... and ..... they loooooove temporary tattoos! (Text taken from the original letter and modified slightly for this blog post.)</div>
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<strong><u>About the fake tattoos:</u></strong> The tattoos are easy to apply and last 3 - 10 days depending on your skin type. The tattoos are FDA tested and totally non-toxic. (Text provided by the company and slighty modified for this blog post.)</div>
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<em>Photo 3: Instructions for the correct application of the nail tattoos can be found on the back of each sheet of tattoo designs.</em></div>
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<em>Photo 4: GOSH shades "Miss Minty" and "Bubblegum" on alternating fingers with hearts from the Hearts & Bow Design.</em></div>
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This was my very first application of nail tattoos. Apart from the sloppy job I did on my pinky and the fact that these two shades are becoming increasingly hard to work with, I was very pleased with the initial attempt at tattooing.</div>
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BTW - I am really disappointed with the quality of these two, particularly as I have two other shades by GOSH, namely <em>Berry Me</em> and <em>Blue Balloon</em>, which are absolute dreams to work with and apply.</div>
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In any case, nail tattoos are a must-have item for every nail enthusiast. These designs were super easy to apply. It hardly takes any time and you are left with an amazing result.</div>
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Admittedly, I needed a few tries before I got better at lining up the tattoos on my nails so they were even. Proper and accurate placement of these little pictures is harder than you would imagine on small finger nails such as mine, but practice makes perfect.</div>
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It is extremely fun to pick and choose the design you want with an appropriate shade of polish. Even one tattoo on one nail would look fantastic and add something special to your manicure. </div>
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So look them up and stay tuned for Part 2 of the nail tattoo series.</div>
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FAKE TATTOOS on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fake-Tattoos/148446165187741?fref=ts">click here</a></div>
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Achieving and maintaining gorgeous nails is less a matter of luck and more a matter of caring for them correctly. Fortunately, proper nail care is quite easy if you use the right products and take a few simple precautions when at the nail salon.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Here are the most important tips to keep in mind at your next salon visit:</span></strong></div>
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<li>While most nail salons follow strict cleanliness and disinfection guidelines, be sure to look for the following when frequenting a salon: Does your nail technician have the necessary experience and/or license, if required? Are the stations clean? Does the nail technician wash her hands between clients? Are there dirty tools lying around? Ask how they clean their tools.</li>
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<strong><em>Stay safe and protect your precious finger and toe nails on your future visits. Gain some peace of mind that your favourite salon is hygenic, certified and willing to please its most conscientious customers, like yourself. Then you can fully relax and enjoy that next pedi you go in for.</em></strong></div>
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Contact me at <a href="mailto:lmueller@askcosmetics.com">lmueller@askcosmetics.com</a> if you would like to enter our next nail transformation challenge "Going from fake to really gorgeous nails", that will be starting soon. </div>
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