The Three Step Approach to Nail Polish Application

If you are looking for the easiest way to paint your nails, it is probably going to be the "three step approach". Many people find that this method delivers smooth, even color without a lot of trouble. To use it, simply paint the center of your nail first, using a quick, firm stroke running from the center of the nail outward. Once this step is done, repeat it for both the right and the left sides of the nail. This three step process will give good results and help you apply nail polish with confidence.

Try to make sure that when you do the sides of your nail, you don’t go too far over. If you do, you may get polish on the skin that surrounds your nail. If this does happen, try to remove it right away by using a cotton swab dipped in a little bit of polish remover. After your first coat, let the polish dry a little bit and then repeat the process the same way for the second coat. This technique also works well for putting a base and a top coat on nails.

This week only, you can purchase any 2 China Glaze Nail Lacquers for only $10 at Sallybeauty.com.

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Nail Solutions: Fun & Flirty Nail Designs Tips

Nail polish designs come in many different forms, ranging from glitter top coats to stencils that you can apply. If you like to have a little bit of fun with things, this may be an area you want to explore. If you don’t want to get too wild, there are some simple designs that you can create yourself without too much trouble. For example, you can try adding a diagonal stripe of color to your manicure to create a bit of interest. Simply select something that will contrast or complement the color that you used for the base color. It takes a little practice to get this right, but it can add a fun vibe to your look.

Another thing you can try is a little bit of a twist on the traditional French manicure. Use colors other than the typical white and neutral or pink for a look that is truly unique. Any polish you like can be used in this way, and it is fun to play around with different ideas. Either keep the top of the nail white and use another color for the rest, or color in the top with something fun, like purple or red.

Opi's South Beach Collection Review:

Take a lesson from Crayola’s book and go back to the drawing board!

Anyone who knows me is familiar with my appreciation of colors. When asked what's my favorite color, my response is usually "All of them!" There are just too many to choose from and I don't want to leave out one. As a child I placed Barbie aside and collected Crayola Crayons and paint..... Sometimes mixing together the paint and nail polish. They allowed me to express my self and creativity. Now that I look back, I was a cosmetologist in training but didn't know it. As I look at this season's nail lacquer collection, I can't help but to reminisce on my childhood memories.

I viewed Opi’s highly anticipated 2009 South Beach collection and have to say that I am very disappointed. This collection lacked bright hues gloss. Even the “Brightest of Bright” is outwardly dull. These shades are said to “Capture the color, the fashion, and the trend-setting excitement from the world’s most stylish celeb playground” but it does not. I don’t get the South Beach impression when I look at these colors. When I think of South Beach the colors that I envision are Sunset Orange, Laser Lemon, Salmon, Inch Worm, Caribbean Green, Pacific Blue, Pink Flamingo, Scarlet, and Radical Red (to name a few). It disappoints me when companies spend more money on marketing and advertising than the actual quality of the product.

Opi should take a lesson from Crayola’s book and go back to the drawing board.

Would I recommend buying from this collection: No, instead opt for Sephora by Opi. Same name, older colors and better varieties, but it’ll have to do for now ... here are 3 of my go for it! picks

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