If you don’t want to spend even a single day without a manicure, but you suddenly find yourself with no time to visit a salon to get one, a viable solution would be to use natural-looking and easy to apply press-on nails. However, just like with artificial nails such as acrylic, you cannot just remove … Read more
If you’ve had your nails done at a salon before, you probably have a good idea on the amount of time it takes your newly applied manicure or artificial nails to dry up. Truth is, there are various factors that come into play, including the type of polish used, and where it was done (salon … Read more
Most women consider their nails as one of their most important features. In fact, whenever they go to the salon, it is always a must to have a nail retouch or a manicure. Gel, acrylic, and dip manicures are typically the first to come to mind when we think of manicures. And for your next … Read more
Nail glue makes acrylic nails adhere to your natural nails effectively. It is convenient and simple to use. Just apply some on top of your nails before placing the artificial nails. Within minutes, you’re done. However, the problem starts when you get some glue on your skin. Content Navigation What Happens If Nail Glue Gets … Read more
Many of the adults who have the nasty habit of nail biting today have been gnawing at their nails for years. Most of them developed the habit in childhood, and never outgrew it. Some people blame the parents for allowing the bad habit to develop unchecked. Although science has yet to prove that nail biting is genetic, children … Read more
The standard tip for service staff such as waiters, delivery boys, car wash attendants, and even nail technicians is around 15% to 20%. This mainly depends on how satisfied you are with the service, among other factors. Tipping your salon professional involves slightly different factors compared to tipping your food server, car wash attendant or delivery … Read more
Round and square nails both mimic the shape they were named after. The two popular shapes are commonly requested at nail salons for their sturdiness and durability. However, square nails do not have soft, rounded edges, while round nails have no sharp corners. The square nails look great on slim fingers, while the round nails are … Read more
When removing dip powder nails, you need acetone. However, unlike with regular polish, simply rubbing your nails with plain cotton balls soaked in acetone won’t work. Instead, you should place the soaked cotton ball over your manicured nail. Then, wrap a small piece of foil around the finger. Do the same for the rest of … Read more
Using acetone is the most effective method of gel polish removal at home. The board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Shari Lipner, recommends wrapping your nails in plastic food wrap, instead of foil.When you see that your gel manicure is chipped beyond repair, you need to know how to remove gel nail polish at home right away. After all, no one … Read more
Note: Getting your acrylics from a reputable nail professional is important. When done by an inexperienced technician, the acrylics may prematurely deteriorate, which is also harmful for your natural nails. Before deciding on the salon to visit, read reviews first, especially if you’re not familiar with the salon. Have your nails done only when you’re confident … Read more