When summer approaches the ladies
get out their flip-flops and show off their toes. It is much more attractive if
those toes have nail polish colour on them .Nail polish on the toes makes your
feet look beautiful and delicate .It is harder to apply nail polish on your
toes than your hands. But the following tips will help you to apply nail polish
on your toes easily.
There are
a few steps that you should do before applying nail polish on your nails. Buffing
your toe nails will help to provide a smoother surface. Use a toe separator .Place
a toe separator on each foot. This will keep from accidentally getting nail
polish on the toes next to each other.
- Use acetone remover to get rid of
any excess oils on the nails. Make sure that you wash your legs and remove any
dirt, oils before applying nail polish.
- It also
make it easier if your fold your legs in such a position which you’re the most
comfortable and you can see what you are doing. (This helps avoiding any cramps
or pins and needles).
- Apply a thin base coat using 3 strokes, one down
the middle, and then one on each side. Don't paint the cuticle. Put only as
much as necessary paint on the brush to paint one toenail. Make sure the layer
of polish you put on is thin. This will help to ensure that there is less
chipping and smudging for weeks to come.
- Wait a
minute before adding 2 coats of your favourites polish, then finish with a thin
top coat.
- Clean up any errors with orangewood stick wrapped in cotton and
dipped in polish remover.
Let nails
dry for at least 40 minutes.
- Wait half
an hour before wearing your flip-flops or other footwear on.
- Tip: It's
good to paint any polish remaining on the brush over the front nail edge. This
prevents chipping.
This fragrance - 'Valentino Rock n Rose' was marketed to have been “inspired by a new generation of
young Valentino women….a Rose on the outside and a Rocker on the
inside”; as you can guess, that means Rock 'n Rose.
It has a strong dry down woody note , with sweet vanilla, the merest
little smidgen of powder and lots and lots of musk. After an hour or so,
it feels very soft and smooth, but I wouldn't call it light perfume. It is meant to be edgy, and I suppose
it is edgy in comparison to your average girly fragrances
geared towards a young audience. It is certainly edgier than some other
recent “modern roses” (Stella McCartney's Stella ).
Main Notes of this perfume :
- It has a strong rosey scent to it that dies down towards the evening.
- It has notes of white Floral tones that dime down the smell of roses .
- It does have a musky , woody scent.
- Lastely It has a vanilla , fruity /citrus undertones that lingers on to your skin.
I absolutely love the packaging of this perfume . It is sleek and very elegant. this perfume was released in 2008 , but is still available in the market and has been pretty popular among the younger generation.
History of artificial nails began in the
Egyptian times .Women had artificial nails created from ivory, bone or gold.
The idea was to make them look as luxurious and as beautiful as possible. They
believed that Long nails make your hands look beautiful and leaner .The Longer
nails can also give an impression of status. Women in the Far East who grow
their nails to extraordinary lengths see them as a symbol of social status. The
history of artificial nails told a story of the longer the nails, the better
you are treated.
The
history of artificial nails began when a dentist, broke his fingernail at work,
and invented the first artificial nail as a realistic-looking temporary
replacement. It was America that really set off the popularity trend for artificial nails. In
the late 20th century, artificial nails for women became widely popular all
over the world.
Acrylic nails look and feel real, but are much stronger.
The salon is the place to get your nails made-to-order. These nails are
inserted under a lifted cuticle to make them look as if the grow out of the
finger. Glue holds them on, but not for long. These can be worn just for
special occasions because any contact with water dissolves the glue. Women in
the United States enjoy artificial extensions and are sporting this trend long
and strong.
In nail styles, anything goes! With
the number of artificial extension systems available, women can choose the one
that fits them best. Artificial nail tips can be found in any shape, size or
colour. With the help of technology we can get acrylic nails that are in French
manicure or beautiful prints /patterns .Celebrities are seen endorsing new
acrylic nails and the trend is growing. Although acrylic nails have taken a
step back especially after the discovery of gel nails. Gel nails are less
harmful and sturdier. But expense wise they both are same.
Sometimes it’s good to enjoy a relaxing at home spa pedicure.
As much as people enjoy the luxury of a spa professional taking care of our
feet, finances often call for us to become our own spa pedicurist. So here are
some DIY tips on doing a spa pedicure on a budget.
Take the time to care for your feet and your
toenails, learning the proper spa pedicure technique and maintaining them well
for a spa quality spa pedicure at home.
- Before starting anything it is necessary
to create a mood.
- Find a perfect place like your bath tub were you can edge
your feet in the water and create a soothing environment . Create a relaxing area by lighting a candle with
hints of lavender or lime. Make a cup of your favourite green tea and enjoy.
- Soaking your feet is the first step. Fill the
tub with enough warm water to reach your ankles, and add a dash of soaping
product. If you want throw in some petals of flowers and some fragrance oil. After you have given yourself a
good 15 min to relax then it’s time to scrub.
- Create
your own scrub at home, made from all natural ingredients. Example – Mix 2 tablespoons
of oats with a cup of yogurt, add in lemon juice and honey and viola you have a
spa quality scrub. You can wish to add rose water or other essence oils for fragrance.
- (Prepare this before your start your pedicure)Now it’s time for trimming and cleaning .After removing chipped polish,
trim nails straight across with steel clippers and smooth uneven edges with a
metal file. Opt for a slightly rounded shape to prevent painful ingrown nails.
- Then, lightly buff out ridges and any discoloration on the nail plate with the
coarse side of a four-way buffing block.
- Then moisturize -Try a product
with Shea butter, coconut milk and vitamin E to help soften and smooth the
skin.
- Give yourself a mini massage, working the lotion between toes, around the
ankle and up the calf.
- Now you're ready for polish. You
can use toe separators but a piece of tissue works just as well. Choose a shade
that you like and be bold. After this a good tip is to give your feet some time
to breathe, avoid wearing shoes or soaks.
Some
people feel that the French manicure is an outdated way to style your nails.
But many still consider it to be a timeless way to finish off your look.
Your nails will be smart, pretty, clean and suitable for all occasions. Compared
to other nail polish trend, the manicure nails always stays in fashion.
French
manicures always don’t have to look the same boring white tip. They are many
French nail design variations that you can try based on your mood or the occasion.
One of the latest nail trends is the old
French Manicure with different new colours.
This is one of my favourite trend it the French manicure with colour tips. All
you need is- Contrast nail polishes, Manicure guide strip, or tape.
- Start off by applying nail polish on
your nails. You can alternate the colour of nail polish on your nails.
- Apply
the manicure strips on the nails .
- Apply
a sheer coat of the contrast nail colour.
- Finally
remove the strips after they dry and apply a top coat.
Paint only Your Nail Tips With another colour if you are
not ready to go for a complete colour block trend .Instead of the boring white
tip go for a colour, be bold with colour.
Another French nail design is the glitter tips. All you need is French nail art nail polishes, and some
glitter.
- Start
off by doing your French manicure
- Give
your nails a good 40 sec to completely dry
- Apply
a generous coat of any clear nail polish /top coat
- Dip your
nail tips in Glitter.
- Dust
off the excess
BE CREATIVE!
Decorate Your French
Nails with Cute Bows or rhinestones. You can use some bits of crafty stuff at
your home and use it to decorate your nails.
