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Learn How to Polish Like a Pro With This DVD
The other day, I told you about the Bring It Home Beauty DVDs, which were produced by a professionally licensed mother-and-daughter team. The premise? To help you save money by teaching you how to do beauty services at home, with the help of their instructional videos, of course.
Trend Alert: French Manicures
I've got a hefty laundry list of qualities I don't like about Heidi Montag, but what I do love are her gorgeous nails. Whether they're gold or burgundy, they are always long and perfectly manicured.
I thought that French manicures were on their way out, but then along comes Heidi and Britney Spears bringing this classic back again.
French Pedicures: Chic or Tacky?
About two thirds of you say that French manicures are classy, but what about French pedicures? They're not my favorite, but I see quite a few women wearing them now that it's flip-flop season. What's your take?
User Review: I Am Elle on Sally Hansen 5 Minute French Manicure Pen Kit
Reader I Am Elle recently tried out Sally Hansen 5 Minute French Manicure Pen Kit (about $8.75). It's a nail kit that comes with light polish and a white polish pen for the tips of the nails. Take it away, I Am Elle:
Personally, I was semi-satisfied with the product.
How Do You Feel About French Manicures?
Some people think French manicures are the epitome of class, while others deem them completely cheesy. What do you think?
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Wedding Nails: The Quintessential French Manicure
The French manicure has a regal connotation to it that represents class, elegance and a sense of high quality grooming. Having said that, plenty of people today feel that the French manicure is out of style and would even consider it cheesy. Whichever way you decide to go, I still think the French manicure is the quintessential way to paint your nails for your wedding day.
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Love It or Hate It? Reverse French Manicure
I was browsing Retail_Therapy's blog and found this picture of her reverse French manicure. She says she was inspired to try it after seeing it on Lindsay Lohan in the new issue of Elle. "I thought it looks kind of weird," she says; she and I thought we'd ask all of you Bella readers if you agree.
Akiko Ogawa Takes a Twist on the French Manicure
Even though these pink nails were shown for a Fall collection, I think Akiko Ogawa's runway manicures would be a great way to welcome springtime. French manicures normally aren't my favorites, but Alisha Rimando created a fresh version by using four colors (Dashing Diva polish in Headliner, Dashing Diva, Cosmopolitan, and Debutante).
To get the look at home, read more
Doing Drugstore: Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Polish
I've loved this stuff since it first came out, and if there's a drugstore product that deserves a post, it's this one. Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Polish ($5) has, on many an occasion, saved me from losing my mind waiting for polish to dry and ruining an entire manicure out of sheer frustration.
When I looked in my drawer this morning, I had seven bottles of the stuff, ranging from bright, sunny yellow to teal to perfect French-tip cream.
How-To: The Two-Minute Crescent Manicure
French tips may be timeless, but sometimes even the classics need a little shake-up, and that's where this fresh take on the manicure comes in. The crescent manicure has been around forever, but it's all over the runways and glossies this season, and it's one of the best ways to liven up a look without much time or effort. There are only three steps, and once you know a couple of tricks, application's a snap.
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