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Silver Nail Varnish Is Making a Comeback!

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800

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). Below are my picks for best silver varnish - do you have a favourite shade too?

Creative Nail Design in Silver Anniversary (£10) is a shiny, fast-drying metallic nail colour. It's creates a mirror-like finish lasting up to six days before showing signs of chipping and it imparts a high-shine finish.

To check out two more stylish silver nail varnishes, read more.

OPI Give Me The Moon (£9.50) is a lighter and slightly more sheer shade of silver, however, it creates an intense shimmer and a slick, wet-like effect on your fingertips.

Nails Inc. The Thames (£10.50) launched last December, yet it remains one of the company's best-sellers. This sparkling grey was inspired by the catwalk and creates a sexy, smooth and glossy result.

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Casa Quickie: Neatly Nailed

CasaSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:00:59 -0700

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. Once the nail is set in place, you can just peel the adhesive, and it will tear off around the nail, leaving your wall as clean as whistle. How about that for home schooling?
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The How-To Lounge: Dealing with a Chipped Fingernail

DearSugar — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:00:00 -0700

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!

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Obviously the best thing to do is pop into the nail salon if you chip your nail and have them re-paint it
If it's a slight smudge and your nails are still damp, dab a bit of remover on the tip of your nail and carefully smooth it out. Be sure not to get too much on your application finger or else you will end up taking polish off both fingers
If you tend to use the same color over and over again at the salon, buy yourself a bottle and keep it at home for touch ups. If your bag is big enough, carry the bottle with you for chips on the go
If you're not keen on carrying a bottle of polish with you, at least carry a nail file. If you chip your polish, simply file your entire nail down until the chipped part is gone
A slightly chipped nail is excusable, but only for that day - once you get home, either fix it accordingly or take off your polish altogether. There is nothing worse than a manicure that has clearly passed its prime

I hope these tips are helpful and if you have any to share, please do so in the comments below!

How Long Will It Take A Mark To Grow Out Of Your Nail?

FitSugar — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:30:00 -0800

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. Unless you're in complete pain for days, you don't need to seek medical attention. Pop a pain reliever such as ibuprofen but don't try to pop a hole in your nail to get the blood out because you could get a nasty infection under your fingernail. Just let it grow out naturally.

I am curious, how long do you think it will take?

Vote below and then read the next post for more information on this issue.

What Are Those White Spots in My Nails?

FitSugar — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:20:00 -0800

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? There are many reasons. The most common reason: your nail suffered some amount of trauma getting banged or slammed. The white spots are no cause for alarm and they will just grow out over time.

Now, if you use nail polish, hardeners, or artificial nails, those white spots might have been caused by an allergic reaction.

You could have also picked up those spots at the gym or during your last manicure - namely a fungal, yeast, or bacterial infection that attacks the nails, leaving a whitish spot or streak. A quick visit to the doctor can determine if there's a pesky organism causing those spots - nothing a little medicine can't take care of.

Skin disorders, such as eczema or psoriasis, can also leave spots on your nails. Don't worry - just having the spots alone doesn't mean you have a skin disorder.

If your entire nail has turned white, it could be a nutritional deficiency, like a lack of zinc or protein.

Fit's Tips: If you have a sudden explosion of white spots on your nails and haven't recently slammed your digits in the car door, I'd make an appointment with your doctor to get them checked out.

15 Unusual and Fun Manicure Ideas

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:01:19 -0800

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary manicure? You've come to the right place. These creative manicures can give you ideas for your own designs, making it all the more likely that you'll nail a unique look. Click through and get inspired.

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Trend Alert: Opaque Gold Nails

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:30:00 -0700

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. Shop a range of gold nail polish below and let me know what you think of this Midas touch.

butter LONDON 3 Free Nail Lacquer, The Full Monty - $14.00	So Easy Stripe Rite Paint, Metals and Glitter - $3.99
USLU AIRLINES - Nailpolish Bernhard Willhelm KNO - £21.00	Urban Decay Nail Polish Burnout - £3.49
Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer - $18.00	SpaRitual Nail Lacquer Gold Digger - $10.00
Ulta Nail Lacquer - $5.00

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Fake 'Em Till You Make 'Em: Acrylic Nails 101

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:03 -0700

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: Grey Nail Varnish

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:30:00 -0800

I first remember reading about grey nail polish about a year ago and I never thought it would actually catch on. At the time, silver was big on the scene, and the multitude of metallic variations were making their splash. However, it looks like lately, grey is the polish of the posh. Recently we've seen Gwyneth Paltrow at the Two Lovers Premiere, Victoria Beckham at Beso and Lauren Conrad at the D&G boutique opening party all groomed with gloom. Below are three great grey shades for you to check out.

Models Own Nail Varnish in Grey (£6) is a cool-toned shade that dries to an extra hard finish. Two coats of this matte, concrete colour is all you'll need for a high-shine result.

For two more grey nail polish picks, read more.

Nails Inc. Charlotte Street Nail Polish (£10) is a pale grey polish with a subltle hint of shimmer. This fashionable choice stays put for up to eight days without chipping (as long as you keep reapplying a top coat every other day).

Barry M Nail Polish in Rich Grey (£2.89) is a long lasting, quick-drying nail varnish that won't break the bank. Known for it's fashionable colour selection, this rich grey is a sexy, on-trend colour for winter.

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Are You Into The Gold Nail Polish Trend?

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:11:22 -0700

As you may already know, the French clothing company Paul & Joe has branched out into developing beauty products. I couldn't resist writing about their ultra chic metallic nail polish color called, Etoile Scintillante, $12.

We've already acknowledged that silver polish is a super hot trend for Spring, but how do you feel about going for the gold? Is it something that you'll be sporting on your nails, toes, or both?