November is usually associated with Movember and the celebration of the mustache, but it’s also an awareness month for two causes very close to my heart. It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, as well as Preemie Awareness month (premature babies). I lost my Mom to pancreatic cancer 10 years ago, and not only do I have…
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Everything you need to know about Nail Extensions
Nail extensions, also known as acrylics, hard gels, fake nails, false nails, fashion nails, or nail enhancements, are coverings placed over natural fingernails to provide extra length or strength, or are worn as fashion accessories. Most nail extensions are sculpted to look like the natural nail a much as possible, while fashion nails are often…
How to look after your hands
Dry hands and uneven cuticles can be unattractive, uncomfortable and sometimes even painful, especially in winter when extremely dry skin can snag, crack and bleed. Looking after your hands and cuticles with a few simple tips can help to keep them soft, supple and nourished and make them look years younger! As with most things,…
Gold Leaf Nail Art Tutorial
This Gold Leaf Nail Art Tutorial is created using gold leaf foil and is fairly simple, so it may be possible for it to be recreated at home using traditional nail polish (if you have the patience to wait for the coats to dry), even though I did this using gel. I’ll do the steps…
Marbled Nail Art Tutorial
For this marbled nail art tutorial you’ll need: – Nail polish remover – lint-free wipes or cotton pads – an orangewood cuticle stick or cuticle pusher – 180-grit buffer or a buffing block (the ones with 4 different sides) – a 180-grit nail file – base coat – three contrasting nail polish colours of your…
Dadi Oil by Famous Names
Dadi Oil is a cuticle oil by Famous Names. It is a certified 95% organic nail treatment that absorbs quickly and penetrates deeply. It enhances flexibility and prevents nail brittleness along with long-lasting color stability and shelf-life. It is a great moisturiser for the skin with quick, non-greasy penetration. Compared to other products, quite simply,…
How to file your nails correctly
If you file your nails correctly, they will be less prone to splitting, snagging and peeling. Are you using the correct kind of nail file? How should you be filing your nails? See-saw motion, one direction only or from side to the middle on either side of the nail? Firstly, you will need the right…
Repair your nails with IBX Treatment
IBX by Famous Names is a revolutionary two part system that can be used to repair severe nail damage. Unlike paint-on nail strengtheners that sit on top of the nail, IBX penetrates into the nail plate to create a protective shield inside the nail. IBX can be used under gel polish or nail enhancement services…
Fungal Nail Infections: Are you at risk?
Fungal nail infections is a topic that not many people are comfortable talking about, but is something we should all be aware of. Fungal infections can affect any part of the body, and the organisms that cause toenail fungus are common inhabitants of our everyday environment; commonly occurring in showers, hotels and outdoors, so the…
How to maintain your manicure
After paying to have your nails expertly done, you leave the salon and that’s it until your next appointment, right? Not exactly. Maintaining your manicure (or pedicure) requires a little bit of work from you once you get home. By doing a little at-home maintenance, you can get the most out of the service that…
Gel vs Acrylic Nails
Gel vs Acrylic nail extensions, which are best? Hopefully this will answer some of the questions you may have regarding the differences between gel and acrylic nail enhancements. All gel enhancements mentioned below refer to hard gel which is sculpted in a similar way to acrylic, and does not refer to gel nail polish (which…