There has been a lot of buzz about the safety of using UV and LED lights for gel manicures and whether the exposure is enough to cause cancer. The media has definitely put a negative spin on the topic and is creating a bit of a panic. Studies have...
My daughter bought me some heated spa mitts from the local Sally store for Christmas. I never thought of purchasing these, so this gift was a total surprise and also very thoughtful. Since I started blogging about nail polish and nail art I have been changing my polish far...
I was putting on a sock the other day and somehow the nail on my middle finger got caught and ripped really far down. I immediately ran for the nail glue and did a quickie patch job until I had time to do a full repair with the tea...
Gelish Structure is intended for use on natural nails and just adds a bit of extra strength. It’s great for people with brittle nails that chip easily, and I especially recommend using it after removing acrylic nails. It is applied just like a polish, and also soaks off easily...
The first time I tried removing sparkle polish the traditional way it took almost 30 minutes and I was extremely frustrated. It was like rubbing a wet cotton ball on coarse sandpaper… not very effective. I previously wrote an article on how to remove gel nail polish, and wondered...
A lot of people ask me what supplies they need to purchase in order to do their own Gelish manicures from home, so here is a quick breakdown of what you’ll need to get started. Application Supplies: UV or LED Nail Lamp – (please read this article about nail...
If your gel polish is applied correctly, it should last at least two weeks without chipping or peeling. By this point you will visibly see the growth at the base of the nail, and it may be tempting to start to pick at your polish. You should NOT remove...
