Natural Nails Category

DuWop Toe Polish

In: Nail Polish Colors, Natural Nails, Pedicures

DuWop Toe Polish is the most unique concept I have seen since Pawlish (but thats another article) - it is designed for toes, and has special features like a quick drying formula, and benefits like extreme shine, and anti fungal ingredients.
My opinion? It is GREAT on toes. I have the color Flip [...]

Do You Bite Your Nails?

In: Manicures, Nail Disorders, Natural Nails

Does this sound like you?
Even now, rarely a week goes by without my pinky bandaged. I seem to pick on the pinky the most.
My dad tried to get me to stop by shock therapy. Every time he saw my fingers in my mouth, he’d slap them out. I was shocked all right, but I didn’t [...]

This article is one woman’s view of nail polish and what is appropriate. I can sort of identify with her, as she is pretty staunchly convinced that the only alternatives that are ok are red on the toes and nude on the fingers. I really have a huge tendency to be this way [...]

Basic Nail Anatomy

In: Manicures, Natural Nails, Step by Step

Before we get into the gory details of the spa manicure, I want to start by showing you a “map” of a fingernail, identifying its parts the way I will refer to them in this blog. I am not going to bother you with “proper” terminology, because those words are useless in real life. If [...]

Brand and color are your preference. I have found that if you use a quality base coat and a quality top coat, then you can use whatever brand of colored polish that you choose. My preference is Jessica or OPI, but truly, just about any of them will do. Make sure that the polish [...]

Base and Top Coat

In: Manicures, Natural Nails, Pedicures, Supplies

You will need a quality base coat specific to your nail type, the color of your choice, and a top coat. Jessica Nail Systems have released their line to the public now, and in my opinion their treatment base coats are the very best. Jessica can be purchased through the link above, or at many [...]

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