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Silver Nail Varnish Is Making a Comeback!
Silver nail polish is definitely not a brand-new trend, in fact, it was popular in the 80's and then re-surfaced about a year and a half ago with basic-coloured metallics like silver and gold. Many permutations like gunmetal, blue and chrome, spawned from the basics, while gold and silver seemed to fade with the season. Now it's back again and this time, we're seeing silver on some of Hollywood's hottest girls like Lindsay Lohan (spotted in Paris) and Paris Hilton (dressed up as a Pussycat Doll).
Casa Quickie: Neatly Nailed
Hammering a nail isn't exactly the most difficult home upkeep task, and I'm sure you can do so in your sleep. But can you hammer neatly? If you adhere a couple of pieces of tape to your wall, before you begin banging away, you will prevent any marks or cracks in the drywall or paint when you're hammering.
The How-To Lounge: Dealing with a Chipped Fingernail
I LOVE getting my nails done; I always feel clean and put together when my nails look perfect. On the flip side, there is nothing worse than chipping a nail right after you get home from the salon. While I follow every tip to help keep my manicure from lasting as long as possible, chips do happen so here are some tips to help cope with a ruined manicure!
How Long Will It Take A Mark To Grow Out Of Your Nail?
I'm sure you've all done this before - You're late for work and you're rushing to get out of your car and sh* - you slam the car door on your finger. Or maybe you tried moving a table on your own and dropped the leg on your toe. Besides the unbelievably intense pain, you're left with a little red reminder of your accident - Subungual Hematoma.
What Are Those White Spots in My Nails?
Have you ever had those little white spots on your fingernails? They're called punctate leukonychia - which is just a medical term that means "white spots."
Want to know what makes them show up?
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Trend Alert: Metallic, Bejeweled Nails
Katy Perry isn't the only celebrity hopping on the sparkly, encrusted nail bandwagon. Beyonce had similarly wild nails with heart-shaped jewels on them last night at the MTV Europe Awards, and Kristen Bell was sporting iridescent foiled nails recently, too. I think this trend is so creative and cool, but what about you?
Is It a Time Travel Flick or Nail Polish Shade?
Potential nerd alert: recently, I have become rather captivated with time travel movies. What's not to love? The main characters make some kind of fantastical journey through time, typically to make things right.
Fake 'Em Till You Make 'Em: Acrylic Nails 101
There are few people with long, perfect nails who aren't using at least a little — and usually a lot — of acrylic nail powder. Acrylic powder is a polymer that, combined with a setting agent, creates a resin with properties similar to your natural nails, except even stronger and more flexible. Which means it's a great way to cover up a myriad of nail issues, and a life-saver even for non-biters and people who've never had a chip. To learn about the best ways to use acrylic for yourself, keep reading
Trend Alert: Opaque Gold Nails
Metallic nail varnish has been widely popular for the past couple of years, and it looks like the trend is sticking around for at least the rest of Summer. Celebrities like Fergie, painted her digits a rich gold at a Black Eyed Peas event last night in Los Angeles, whilst Lily Allen gallivanted around London on Tuesday evening with gilded nails. This look is fun, funky and definitely for those who aren't afraid of being noticed.
What's Your Favorite Nail Polish Finish?
We all know that matte nail polish is hot these days, and it's definitely one of those textures that either you love or you hate. Matte, which has a no-shine, flat appearance, is great for an edgy style, but it has a tendency to chip. The great thing about polish in general, besides the abundance of shade choices, is the finish.
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