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The Natural Nail

There are a number of nail trends out there, some are not the best when it comes to caring for your natural nail.  Why not take care of your nails instead of having and acrylic replica of a healthy nail?

Brought to you by our Resident Natural Nail Expert, Angel Williams, this section focuses on the beauty and versatility of the natural nail.

 



Stuck in the moment: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips

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These nail appliques are made of real polish that offers instant salon effects without the drying time. To be flat out honest, I don’t really know how, nor could I scuffle up any information as to how it’s polish, but they do a good job.

I had a client come in (I call her my nail apprentice) for a manicure and she wanted me to put on her SH polish strips afterwards.  I thought why not, I can get a review out of this one.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 February 2012 00:49 )
 

Stuck in the moment: Dashing Diva Design FX

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DD Design FX give us stunning texture embedded (3D), bejeweled designs with a simple no heat application.  I had the pleasure of working with Dashing Diva and seeing the Design FX in action and I can’t wait to see more from the line.

A big plus with this is that Design FX can be used over traditional polish, between soak-off gels and on nail enhancements.  What I recently tried was custom cutting the designs to have more creativity with these fun patterns.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 February 2012 00:40 )
 

Stuck in the moment: Minx

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Minx brings fashion to your fingertips!  Minx is regularly seen in magazines, on the runway and is the Celebrity’s choice when it come to nail fashion.  This is a solid film applique available in over 140 designs that uses heat to apply.

Cost: Professional product, Salon prices range from $45-$65

It’s claim: Lasts for 5-8 days on fingers & 4-6 weeks on toes.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 February 2012 09:33 )
 

Stuck in the moment with full coverage nail art

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So what do we have here - appliques, wraps, decals and stick on polish.  What does it all mean? What is the difference in the types/brands?

Full coverage nail appliques are the newest innovation in nail art. Intricate designs, patterns and textures with an adhesive backing that are tailored to the nail to create fabulous nail looks.  What I love most about the concept of “sticking” on your nail art, is that it compliments the natural nail fashionably and provides a wide range of options to create your desired nail look of the moment.

The next few posts will explore the various nail appliques, wraps, decals and stick on polish that will have you stuck in the moment.  Stay tuned!

Angel Williams, freelance fashion manicurist and owner of Nature's Intent Hand & Foot Spa, provides monthly articles on the beauty and versatility of the natural nail. More on Angel: Introducing Angel Williams | Twitter | Tumblr | Nature's Intent on Facebook

Last Updated ( Monday, 30 January 2012 00:38 )
 

Angel Nails It!: Latest Nail Trends

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Now that you are in the know about what’s going on with me, let’s get you in the know on what going on with the latest nail trends; especially the trends that compliment the natural nail and are fashion forward! So, right now it’s all about nail appliques, metallic nails and magnetic nail polish.

Dashing Diva introduces Design FX, the ultimate in nail fashion.  A nail applique that has an unrivaled adhesion that involves no heat, no drying time and secures to the natural nail without any lifting or tearing at the tips.  Some designs even give fingers a 3D look with textures embedded in the designs.

Last Updated ( Friday, 11 November 2011 23:30 )
 
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Jane Carter: Wrap & Roll

Yes, I was excited to use Jane Carter's products!  Here's another one - Jane Carter Wrap and Roll .  After a thorough shampoo and conditioning treatment, I used this products to set my clients' tresses!

I have used a number of mousse products in my day and this has now been added to my list of favorites.  Oftentimes when you use too much mousse, you will get a crusty residue after the hair drys.  I hate that.  So, I put Jane Carter to the test.  I applied a great deal of mousse to my clients' hair.  In some instances the white was pouring out as I rolled the hair.  I was laughing to myself, but I had to do it.  I owe my readers a thorough review, right?

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Canola oil

Not too long ago, I reviewed African Royale Hot Six Oil.  As always, I pay attention to the ingredient list and this time I saw canola oil.  I had been experiencing some skin issues and this oil seemed to calm it all down.  This experience caused me to ponder the ingredients. The top five ingredients were - olive oil, canola oil, wheat germ oil, sweet almond oil and safflower oil respectively.

Having researched and heard of the benefits of some of the others, I was curious about canola oil.  I cook with it from time to time, have read some conflicting opinions about it in the past and now I'm finding it as the second ingredient in a product that seemed to work well for me. So, let's break this down!

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