Articles for My Nails

Where does accommodation end and luxury begin?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Where does accommodation end and luxury begin?

Salon  

I’ve had this conversation a dozen times. A fellow writer once looked at them and said, “Oh, with your nails manicured and everything.” What I heard was, “What makes you think you deserve that?” Related My ADHD makes managing money nearly impossible And it’s fine. I’ve just come to notice in the last few years that the very things that …

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In defense of elaborate, unwieldy and fabulous nails – no matter what your profession is
4 months, 1 week ago

In defense of elaborate, unwieldy and fabulous nails – no matter what your profession is

Salon  

My mom always asks me to see what my new nail set looks like whenever I travel back home to visit my parents in my sleepy hometown. From long acrylic USA nails, short nails with Olympic rings on them, or just funky abstract gel nail art — all of these designs have created extra eye-catching drama beyond the sports. However, …

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This 'Holy Grail' Product For Healthy Nails Is Hiding In Plain Sight Online
5 months ago

This 'Holy Grail' Product For Healthy Nails Is Hiding In Plain Sight Online

Huff Post  

“This product is genuinely so convenient and cute! Overall, I think it’s a great product and would totally recommend :)” — Lauren “I love Cuticle Buddy! I’ve been using it for a week and already feel like my nails are stronger.” — Marlee “I have been trying to grow my nails since taking off acrylics. !” — Lora “this was …

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People Are Saving On Manicures With This 'Your Nails, But Better' Polish
5 months, 3 weeks ago

People Are Saving On Manicures With This 'Your Nails, But Better' Polish

Huff Post  

Manicurist The five-piece Active range uses nourishing ingredients to strengthen, hydrate and repair nails. “I don’t need to apply a ridge filler and it covers up the texture of my nails sufficiently,” said Wang, who uses one coat of Active Bright with two coats of the Active Shine. “I usually do two coats of the Active Glow in blueberry for …

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Beauty lovers are obsessed with this 'must buy' OPI Bond Building nail serum that promises 95% stronger, shinier nails in just SIX days
6 months ago

Beauty lovers are obsessed with this 'must buy' OPI Bond Building nail serum that promises 95% stronger, shinier nails in just SIX days

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. OPI, the number one nail salon brand worldwide, has wowed customers with its £29.90 bond building nail serum, which beauty fans say makes nails ‘as strong as when they have several layers of gel on.’ Perfect for those who have overused acrylics or gel, or have perhaps started the journey to healthier nails, the OPI …

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This 'Small But Mighty' Nail Drill Is Already Saving Reviewers Money — And It's Less Than $9 Right Now
7 months ago

This 'Small But Mighty' Nail Drill Is Already Saving Reviewers Money — And It's Less Than $9 Right Now

Huff Post  

“Use it to take off my nails instead of getting them removed and paying extra with my nail lady, gives you extra items and great practice.” — Izzie ″Small but mighty. If you’re ready to invest time in yourself while saving some money at the salon, this is a great purchase!” — CntryStr2B “It is so easy to use, even …

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Nail polish: I found a quick-dry formula that delivers.
7 months ago

Nail polish: I found a quick-dry formula that delivers.

Slate  

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Over the years, I’ve accrued enough equipment—nail-drying fans, lacquer thinners, cuticle pushers, Czech glass files—to open my own salon. Things changed, though, last Christmas, when my chemist sister-in-law gifted me a starter kit from a company I’d never heard of called Dazzle Dry. Related From Slate The Perfect …

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These Nail And Hand Care Products Will Make Your Digits Look Perfect
7 months, 2 weeks ago

These Nail And Hand Care Products Will Make Your Digits Look Perfect

Huff Post  

Nail-strengthening cream to fortify brittle nails If your nails are flimsy and brittle, a nail-strengthening cream may help strengthen them. It repairs past damage and strengthens nails so they grow longer and stronger.“This product is fantastic. My nails were previously weak and brittle, therefore I believe that this greatly strengthened them and moisturized my cuticles.Additionally, I noticed that I had …

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Damaged nails? Shoppers swear by 'miraculous' OPI nail treatment for saving brittle, flaking nails (and you'll see a difference in SIX days)
1 year ago

Damaged nails? Shoppers swear by 'miraculous' OPI nail treatment for saving brittle, flaking nails (and you'll see a difference in SIX days)

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Designed to penetrate into the nail to deeply repair 99 per cent of keratin protein, the clever serum helps to build four times stronger nails in just six days. The new OPI Repair Mode Serum is the first ever bond-building nail serum with Patented Ulti-Plex Technology™ that penetrates the nail surface to build new bonds …

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The 1 Thing Nail Professionals Would Never Do To Their Own Nails
1 year, 5 months ago

The 1 Thing Nail Professionals Would Never Do To Their Own Nails

Huff Post  

Justin Lambert via Getty Images After years of taking care of their clients' nails, these nail techs have thoughts about what they would never do to their own nails. They share their own personal “won’ts” around hygienic, sanitary standards and whether they would do certain nail trends on their own nails. Get hard gels “The one thing I would not …

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It's Ironic That Black Women Are Judged For Long Nails
1 year, 6 months ago

It's Ironic That Black Women Are Judged For Long Nails

Huff Post  

Last month, I was leaving my women’s AA meeting when a young white woman complimented my rainbow-hued nails that are, at times, longer than the bobby pins in my hair. Especially in light of the broad appropriation of long nails, the assumption that a Black woman who wears a vibrant set couldn’t possibly have a “good” job is both ironic …

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Brits tell of 'life-changing' allergies triggered by gel polish as Government launches investigation
1 year, 8 months ago

Brits tell of 'life-changing' allergies triggered by gel polish as Government launches investigation

Daily Mail  

Dermatologists are seeing an increase in the number of people developing 'life-changing' allergies triggered by gel nail polishes, which can stop them having some operations like cataracts, joint replacement or dental work. The chemicals in gel nail polishes, known as methacrylates, can cause an allergic reaction if they leak into the skin, which can see nails loosen and the skin …

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Visibly longer nails in just 2 weeks with this bestselling growth treatment
3 years, 7 months ago

Visibly longer nails in just 2 weeks with this bestselling growth treatment

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING — Contains affiliated content. If your nails are in need of some TLC, then Amazon shoppers have found an affordable solution in the Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Nail Care Treatment. Sally Hansen Maximum Growth is the number one bestseller in 'Nail Growth Formula' on Amazon, and is on sale for just £3.48 We are a nation of gel and …

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