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Nail Manicures

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Most of us are glaring at the fine nail manicures in fashion magazines. We are wondering if the manicure is French or American or is it color back. Some beauticians and experts say that French manicure is considered somewhat passé while some others say that it is a classic nail manicure. The trendiest fingernail shape at the moment is the traditional almond oval shape nail.  Square style fingernails are almost outdated.  One can use an emery board to get that great oval contour.

Nail art on those perfectly shaped oval nails looks absolutely stunning. Use nail paints by Chanel, Dior, Guerlain, Estee Lauder to make sure that they flow well and stay on your nails for long. Avon also offers a speed dry nail top coat which is not just high on gloss but also gives you perfectly colored nails in just a few minutes. This coat has a different drying speed altogether. It gives you that hard finish that does not smudge. This is especially needed while going for a good nail art.

In case you have weak brittle nails, apply calcium gel on your nail before going to bed. This will help the nails to become strong, hard and will also grow well. You can also do a nail manicure at home. Remove old nail paint if any and file your nails properly from corner to corner ensuring that the nail tips are not harmed. Soak your hands in warm water for a few minutes to remove dirt. You can add some liquid soap to this as well. Clean the edge of the nails and push the cuticles inside. Do not cut them. Apply a base coat and allow it to dry for a minute or two. Now apply two coats of your nail polish. Allow nails to fully dry for at least an hour. Finally, apply a nail and hand lotion which will help to prevent splitting of the nails.

French Manicure Nail Art

Monday, November 9th, 2009

French Manicure Nail Art is considered to be one of the oldest fashion trends still existing with innovation and variations. It is an ultra realistic form of art where the nail tips are painted white and the remaining nails painted in pink or any nude shade.

French manicure was introduced in 1978 by a cosmetic company, Orly. This company was the brainchild of Jeff Pink who introduced this iconic nail look. This nail art was further widespread all round the world and became a ground breaking nail art in the cosmetic industry. The global market today is flooded with a huge number of French Manicure kits that contains all the essentials required to provide that realistic and beautiful look to the nails.

This is an instant classic nail art that is best suited for all nail lengths. One can choose any desired quantity and combination of colors. Pink and white combination is the trademark of French Manicure but apart from this combination, there are various color combinations available to beautify nails. The most popular combinations are red with golden tips and white with silver tips. These provide a chic, sophisticated and shimmering look to the nails.

Going to a salon is always expensive; so many females eager to add spice to their nails prefer doing nail art at home. What can be as simple and cost-effective as doing a French Manicure at home? One can jazz up the appearance of their nails with attractive and enticing shades and styles with various tools and accessories available in French Manicure kits.

The essential tools required for home French Manicure includes a base coat, white polish, neutral polish and nail strips. Ensure that nails are well cut and file before starting off with French Manicure. Apply a base coat first and after it gets dried, affix the nail strips just below the nail tips. Paint the nail below with any desired color along with the curve or line of the affixed strip. Remove the strips once the polish gets dried. This will give you a realistic and elegant look. To wind off with the nail art, paint nails with a neutral polish to offer a completely neat and groomed look.

So, don’t wait; march towards any good cosmetic shop and ask for your favorite French Manicure kit.