Author: Sophia

  • 3 Reasons to Put Clear Nail Polish on Jewelry

    3 Reasons to Put Clear Nail Polish on Jewelry

    Nail polish has been a woman’s friend for decades now. Normally, after some time women start to find alternative usage of the products they use every day, and nail polish is no exception.  There are many creative ways nail polish can be used – to create waterproof matches, to sew a button in place, to…

  • 10 Benefits of Nail Care

    10 Benefits of Nail Care

    Every woman worth her salt should always have her nails in perfect condition. In as much as manicure and pedicure has been equated to pampering, there are many underlying health benefits to them. With this fact in mind, what are the benefits of nail care? Taking good care of your nails has endless psychological and…

  • Can a Normal Paintbrush Be Used for Acrylic Nails?

    Can a Normal Paintbrush Be Used for Acrylic Nails?

    Imagine you are at home, you have already removed the old set of manicures, and you have just prepared your nails for the new one when you realize you don’t have any brush for the acrylics at home. An instant reaction would be to panic, but don’t worry because there are some alternatives you could…

  • A Guide to Applying Pigment Powder to Your Nails

    A Guide to Applying Pigment Powder to Your Nails

    Everybody loves these ground-up colors. Over the years, these powders have steadily climbed up the ladder to the beauty arena and have now become the holy grail. They are the actual colors per se only that they are preceded by fancy names. These intensely colored powders are designed to work in their concentrated state. They…

  • 4 Reasons Your Shellac Looks Dull (and How to Fix It)

    4 Reasons Your Shellac Looks Dull (and How to Fix It)

    When you spend time and money getting the perfect manicure, it can be disheartening when it quickly becomes dull. Although dulling can happen over time, it is not supposed to happen shortly after having your shellac done. So, Whats makes your shellac look dull? What can you do to fix it? Your shellac can look…

  • 9 Important Things To Know When Providing Nail Care

    9 Important Things To Know When Providing Nail Care

    What exactly is nail care? To care for oneself means to spend time nurturing and pampering. One of these things includes nails. Like other things, there are steps that are involved in nail care. In this case, what nail care tips are important to know? When providing nail care, it is important to know what…

  • Nail Bonder and Primers: Are They The Same?

    Nail Bonder and Primers: Are They The Same?

    You may be making an attempt at applying gel polish yourself for the first time but, for one reason or another, you’ve forgotten to purchase a nail bonder. If you have some primer on hand you may be wondering if it can do the same job you needed your nail bonder to do. So, I’ll…

  • The Cost Of Getting Your Shellac Removed

    The Cost Of Getting Your Shellac Removed

    All good things come to an end, including the perfect manicure. There are tell-tale signs that a trip to the salon is in order. It is no secret that maintaining perfect nails costs, many women need to budget. They want to know: how much does it cost to remove my shellac?  Most salons charge around…

  • Using BlueSky Gel Polish With LED Lamp

    Using BlueSky Gel Polish With LED Lamp

    The ease of doing a gel manicure at home is increasing and becoming popular among people, thanks to the advancing nail art technology. Gels are durable, and if properly cured, they can last on the nails for close to a month. A LED lamp comes in handy to help dry and cure the polish once…

  • Why Do Your Gel Nails Look So Thick?(And How To Fix It)

    Why Do Your Gel Nails Look So Thick?(And How To Fix It)

    There is nothing as annoying as a thick and sticky gel nail. Especially on that day, you had set aside just to do your manicure. You want your nails to look seamless and perfectly done. The thick gel will make them look both bulgy and bulky. The million-dollar question is; What makes your gel nails…