tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57931167357250056422024-03-19T16:40:00.622+00:00A Yummy Mummy? Really?The diary of a 70s-born mum of two; on life, the universe and everything, including whether we can still be yummy when we are a mummy.....Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5793116735725005642.post-3565983314541437782012-08-26T08:14:00.001+01:002012-08-26T08:14:38.358+01:00Nails Nails Nails... Have you discovered Shellac? <div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;">
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I've just had my nails done. I usually get a manicure with a standard nail polish, but this time my persuasive beautician convinced me to try Shellac. <br />
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According to <a href="http://shellacnailscnd.com/" target="_blank">Shellacnails.com</a> "<b>Shellac Nails</b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> TM</span> last
up to 14 days without losing shine or shimmer. They are hard and do not
scratch or smudge. When it comes time to take them off the nail, it is
as easy as 1, 2, 3 and it does not damage the nail itself."<br />
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Since I usually manage to chip nail polish within hours of having them done, I was intrigued to see if this new polish would work as well as they promised. There was an impressive selection of colours to choose from, and I have a thing for coral at the moment, so coral it was. <br />
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The final colour is a little more bubblegum than I expected, but I am still thrilled with the look. They are super shiny and so far, 17 hours later, still un-chipped. <br />
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I particularly liked that they were dry as soon as she'd finished doing them. There is NO drying time involved. No waiting around, or desperately trying to get your money out of your purse without smudging them. <br />
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Got any questions? Want to find a salon near you? Go to the Shellac Nails 'frequently asked questions' page <a href="http://shellacnailscnd.com/faq-shellac" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5793116735725005642.post-12879226025818396162012-02-11T21:22:00.001+00:002012-02-19T21:14:46.555+00:00Glamorous Nails for Free! Got any Glitter?<div class="mobile-photo"></div>Seriously, have you got any glitter? <br />
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There are lots of nail art solutions out there. Beauty parlours that will not just manicure your own nails, but offer an array of different types of false nails, of varying permanency's.<br />
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But if you haven't got the spare cash to be throwing around on manicures that; if you are anything like me; chip within half an hour of having them done, then you need an alternative method for beautifying those fingers and adding a bit of glam. <br />
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And so, here is a brilliant tip I picked up this week. If you have ever fancied doing something a little more glamorous than just painting your nails all one colour, or more exciting than a simple french manicure, well, how about this trick?<br />
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Pop on any coloured nail varnish that you happen to have spare, and then (and this is where the magic happens) dip your finger in a pot of glitter.<br />
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A quick top coat, to finish it off, and you are done.<br />
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And frankly, beware if you want it to be temporary; as this is a hard wearing solution that is pretty resistant to chips!<br />
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<i><b>What do you think? </b></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6