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Snob Gift Set Alert: Ciaté Mini Mani Set

File this gift set under “things that make me wish I celebrated Christmas.” How cute is this!!! Not only is it an amazing deal at $58 ($100 value), it’s an awesome gift – or treat for yourself. Ciaté Mini Mani Month Set has 21 days worth of polishes…

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Why You Might Want To Consider Non-Toxic Polishes

Why You Might Want To Consider Non-Toxic Polishes

Ignore any marketing fluff around nail polish that says natural or any variant on that word. There is no such thing as natural or organic polish as they are all made from chemicals and various dyes.

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Get the Look: Beyonce’s Metallic Nails

Judging by most of the influencers in the nail color game metallics are it for fall. Countless brands including essie and Estee Lauder are launching metallic collections for the coming season and I’m loving them because for once they’re saturated metallic hues! Remember when Minx nails were having a moment?

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Get the Look: Pointy Nails

I recently came across this ad for a Miami-based jewelry store and couldn’t take my eyes off the female model’s pointy nails. We’ve seen Fergie, Beyonce, Adele, Rihanna, and a handful of other stars perfect this shape, which works great if you’re trying to elongate your fingers.

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Ciate Chalkboard Manicure

I haven’t gotten on the nail art bandwagon yet. I’m still all about my solid glossy polishes, but I have to say…. Ciate’s Chalkboard Manicure Set ($25- $40 value) looks like fun! Basically you apply a base coat, then two coats of matte black polish (aka your chalkboard), let the polish dry (15 minutes – … Continue reading “Ciate Chalkboard Manicure”

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Solar Oil Skin & Nail Conditioner: Soft Cuticles, Strong Nails

My cuticles and I are locked in a vicious cycle of a battle – they dry out, I pick at them, they get worse, I pick more…I think you see where I’m going here. My weekly manicure is only a temporary reprieve. I’ve tried out a lot of nice cuticle oils, and I’ll tell you … Continue reading “Solar Oil Skin & Nail Conditioner: Soft Cuticles, Strong Nails”

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