Painting your nails is a great way to express yourself. However, regular nail polish has its limits. If you want to take things to the next level, acrylic and dip powders offer a wider range of options. While similar, these materials have important differences, so it's crucial to do your research before visiting the salon. Breaking Down the Differences Is dip powder acrylic? Both dip and acrylic nails start as resin-based powders but aren't the same thing. Their differing formulas require different activators and applications. Some countries allow customers to purchase these powders directly ..read more

Women all over the world love sporting vibrant colors on their nails. However, the struggle of choosing a color that flatters your fingers and hands is real! Today, there are a plethora of color options available, which makes selecting one very difficult. To choose the perfect shade, you must narrow the various options to those that align with your unique style.  Ideally, you should pick colors that complement your wardrobe and skin tone. Read on to learn how to choose the right nail polish color for yourself. 1. Determine Your Skin Tone Not every shade of nail color can flatter a certai ..read more

My review of Modelones Champagne on Ice Gel Polish Color Cube By Carla Snuggs Modelones is a beauty company that specializes in producing high-quality nail products. Modelones offers a wide range of nail products, including gel polishes, nail art tools, nail extensions, and nail care products. Modelones Champagne on Ice is a type of gel nail polish that has a shimmery, light pink color with a glittery finish. It is designed to give the nails a sparkling and elegant look, similar to the appearance of champagne on ice. The polish is long-lasting and requires a UV or LED light to cure and set o ..read more

Photo by Budka Damdinsuren on Unsplash Adding art to your nails is a ton of fun. It lets you experiment and express yourself creatively. Still, it can be frustrating when your skill level isn’t high enough to get what you imagine onto your nails. Getting good at nail art can take a lot of practice and work, but there are still ways you can improve how your nails look right now. These are all the ways to improve your nail art instantly. If you start using these tips, you will notice a massive difference in how your nail art turns out. Let’s dive right in! 1. Get a Professional Nail Art Brush F ..read more

My review of Taylor Made Make Your Own Polish Kits  By Carla Snuggs  Hey friends, I am so excited to share with you these amazing Make Your Own Polish Kits from Taylor Made! I know so many of us our now doing our own nails, especially during this pandemic, and enjoying all things DIY. Making your own nail polish is a great way to customize your nail polish colors and create a cleaner nail polish.  Taylor Made is a woman owned, veteran owned business out of PA. Their products are cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly and paraben-free. The nail polish is 10-free pol ..read more

Trending nail designs come and go with the seasons, but there are always a few classic looks that remain popular year-round. There has been a surge in the popularity of well-kept and painted nails this year, with everyday people and celebrities alike taking to social media to show off their latest manicures. Playing around with trending nail designs and art is a great way to express your personality and style. It can be a fun and easy way to change up your look, whether you’re going for a more polished appearance or something a little more daring. If you’re looking for some inspiration for yo ..read more

When it comes to forgoing in the nail salon in favor of a DIY, there are quite a few routes you can take: gel nail strips, nail polish, polygel, dip powder. Have you heard about the latest trend, nail dip powder? It’s the perfect replacement for nail polish, which is slowly going out of fashion. The dip powder is a unique technique for changing the color of your nails that has multiple benefits going your way. One of the things that matter is the long-lasting effect this technology has. Your nails will have a perfectly-looking color for up to a month. No polish will hold on that long. The pow ..read more

Are your chipped nails bumming you out? Why not get them looking shiny and new with a new summer manicure?  Some people worry about keeping their nails nice during the summer due to their constant trips to the beaches and lakes, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't have nice nails.  After all, ruined manicures are just opportunities to do your nails again and try out new summer manicure ideas! Not sure what to do with those claws? Keep reading for our top cute manicure ideas for summer.  1. A Classic French Manicure First, let's talk about French manicure ideas for summer ..read more

There are few things in life that people enjoy more than heading to the nail salon. Hopping into a cushy massage chair while your hands and feet are pampered is super relaxing, after all. As life starts to stabilize now that COVID-19 is winding down, the demand for nail salon services is ramping up.  If you've always dreamed of opening a nail salon, now is definitely the time to do it! The first thing you need to do is learn how to open a nail salon. Read on to learn all about it! 1. Get Your Licenses The first thing you need to get your nail salon off the ground is the requisite license ..read more

Two of the most popular manicure methods today are gel and dip powder. Everyone has their own preference for which manicure style works for them, with both styles being touted as lasting two to three weeks. When you invest time and money into a quality manicure, you want to ensure you get as many days of chip-free shine as possible.  When it comes to a long-lasting mani, there is a little more to it than just getting the manicure. You have to take care of your nails, and make sure the application and removal process of the manicure is done correctly, if you want to see your color last a ..read more