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Nail polish looks beautiful when you apply it properly to your nails. The correct procedure requires the nail polish to dry out completely. Otherwise, you can damage the manicure by smudging nail polish all over the place.

Generally, you visit a nail salon for a nail manicure. Nail salons have high-quality UV lamps that can cure the nail polish topcoat layer within no time. A minute or two is sufficient for the polish to dry. If you have the nail manicure are home, you may not have a UV lamp readily available. Under such circumstances, you should know the alternate modes of drying nail polish.

We reiterate that the best way to dry gel Gelixir is by curing your nails under the UV lamp. The other methods discussed below are effective, but you should use them only if you do not have access to the UV or LED light.

Alternatives to UV/LED Lamp for drying nail polish

Leave It to Dry Naturally

If you have a lot of time at your disposal, you can apply your topcoat and leave it to dry naturally. The sun’s UV rays should prove sufficient to dry your nails. However, it can take more time than a UV/LED lamp. Besides, there is a risk of dust particles sticking to the wet paint. It can damage your nail manicure. (more…)

Face masks have always been popular in the quest to embrace beauty and self care. People have been using homemade masks for years. They are mainly the choice of people due to the number of benefits they provide. Keeping the importance of face masks in consideration, it is necessary to know about their different types. You should also know about their right and effective usage. Few of these things are highlighted below.

Which face masks are good for your skin?

It is always a difficult task to choose the right product for you. This is because a lot of options are available in the market and you might get confused about what your requirements are. Here are few things you should keep in mind while choosing a face mask.

Talking about the present time, enzymatic masks are known to every skin care enthusiast. These are made up of fruit extracts. Use of the best enzyme mask for face gives you a powerful antioxidant boost. This protects your face from infections and microbial growth.

Choose a face mask that provides you with maximum hydration. Face masks are a slow and efficient way to restore moisture of the skin. So you can go for the one that allows you to revitalize the natural balance of your face.

If you experience fine lines and wrinkles on your face, you can go for the one that has anti aging properties. These will allow your collagen level to boost up and rejuvenate your cells. (more…)

Talk of beauty and the first words that come to mind are skincare and makeup. However, nail care is also right there at the top of the list and gaining prominence, especially among the younger generation.

For years, the debate is raging whether nail polish is good for health. If you expect a blunt answer, it is ‘No.’ Nevertheless, it is excellent for cosmetic use. If you follow the right procedure and use high-quality products like SNS dip powder, the pros outweigh the cons any day.

Let us now discuss the pros and cons of getting anpowder nail manicure. You can make your decision yourself.

Pros of using Dipping Powder

Long-lasting

The fact that attracts people to dipping powder is that a dipping powder manicure lasts much longer than other nail manicures like acrylic or gel. There are instances of dipping powder lasting for nearly eight weeks. The only aspect that restricts dipping powder’s endurance power is the nail’s natural growth. (more…)

Do you and paint brush can work harmoniously together? If you do, then it is time to reinvent you art by doing in on your own nails instead of the usual canvass. You can wow everyone with your home-made floral manicure that is to die for. Women adore nails and flowers and combining the two will make a striking combination. It is time to put your free-hand at work as you create these tiny flower designs on your nails.

1. Simple Blue Flower on White Nails

Using LDS Clear Powder, coat the nail bed and have yourself a nice little canvass. Using a detailing brush and black nail polish, create the stem and other details. Your flower design doesn’t have to be too complicated especially if you are a beginner. You can create simple petals using detailing brush and LDS D88 Powderblue.

2. Fantastic Orange Flowers on White Base

If you want your floral design to stand out, white base is the best way to go. It is clean and it will really highlight your art. In this case, you can now be a bit bold and create a two-toned flower instead of a simple one. The petals can be achieved by combining LDS D101 Fantastic and LDS D100 Bloody Mary. Just go easy on the red so you don’t mess up with the look.

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Musicians and typist alike all suffer the same fate as those housewives who works without hand gloves and this misfortune is called nicked nails. Though proper paint job helps in extending the life of your freshly painted nails, a long lasting mani is only as good as the materials you use and if your favourite salon doesn’t invest on their materials then don’t expect your nail polish to last long. Here are some of the chip-off products that you can use at home or take with you if you want someone to do your nails so you can have a heavy-duty week of flawless wear:

Clear Base

The same love and care you give to your face when applying makeup, a good manicure always starts with your foundation. The translucent, clear, pink and white base fills in ridges, and its signature tacky formula literally anchors any colour on top to prevent peeling and chipping. DTK Nail Supply has three varieties of bases from 3 known brands and they all offer good foundation for your nails. (more…)

Sometimes, our lifestyle and the work we do can be changed by a simple thing like the nail polish we use. Regular nail polishes like acrylics and gels are known to have an application process that takes hours to complete and yet they chip off easily by just washing your hands or even when your fingers and nails withstand a little pressure. Do you have to let a nail polish change your life? You can avoid all this mess by considering OPI dip powder for strong and elegant looking nails.

With OPI dip powder system, it is now possible to have your nails retaining their elegant look for weeks without worrying about getting in touch with water or doing work that may cause pressure to your nails. This powder lets you live a normal life doing what you are supposed to do with no fears and at the same time looking elegant than any other person around. Many people are not aware of how a good substitute OPI dipping powder is to the usual gels and acrylic that a large population of women all over the world are used to. Many are just aware of the polishes that have to take a significant part of the day to apply. Such polishes easily chip off hence need one to keep on applying them after a few days. Some of the polish users are acquainted of acrylics better alternatives like gels that may last a little longer. However, gels would require you to use UV light hence exposing you to pathological complications. (more…)

Yogi/runner Jen Donahoo shared with us how hot yoga at TruHarmony impacted her performance in races–we are thrilled and inspired!

Before I started practicing at TruHarmony, I struggled with cross training. Since I started going to Tru I have to say I have definitely started to see an improvement in my runs and pace. I’ve been an avid runner for some time.

I had knee surgery in August and this past weekend I ran a half marathon in New Orleans, my first since surgery. I managed to run the best/ fastest race I have ever run. I can not describe how strong and confident I felt. I really think that Tru helped. I’m not a fan of running in the humidity and would also feel ‘tired’ during races that had the sun beating down on me. I truly feel that taking classes at Tru with heat have helped to improve my performance as a runner. Not only has it helped to improve my performance, but its also helped with rehabbing my knee. The strength that I managed to develop made me feel pain free when I crossed the finish line. Needless to say I was so pumped with cutting off 10 minutes from my last PR! As well as it being my first race after knee surgery, I’ve had 4 knee surgeries total.

I can say this much, I will definitely be increasing the time spent at Tru in class so I can improve even more in my running!

That’s right, it’s been decided. A few of us are going to join together and balance out the Memorial Day holiday weekend by following it with a seven-day cleanse.

Here’s the dates:

On Tuesday, June 1, we’ll begin the three-day ease-in
On Friday, June 4, we’ll start the seven-day cleanse
On Friday, June 12, the three-day recovery will begin and we’ll officially be done on June 13
The recovery is the most important and I hear it is the most uncomfortable part of the process. Even though we’ve been dreaming about jelly-filled donuts for a week – it is not worth the stomachache.

So, how do we do it?

The ease-in and recovery mirror each other. Start with a day of eating only fruits and vegetables (no meat or dairy). On day two, eat only smoothies, juices (V8), soup or broth. Day three is only orange juice. For the recovery, day one is orange juice, day two is smoothies/soups, and day three is fruits and veggies.
CLEANSE: we’ll call this mixture “lemonade,” detailed below. Drink 6-12 glasses a day, or whenever you are hungry. Drink as much plain water as you like (most of us are dehydrated anyway).
Laxative: every morning and night. Alternatively, a salt water flush can be done at night. Mix one Tablespoon of sea salt into a liter of water and drink the whole thing on an empty stomach. Then, stay near a restroom for at least an hour.
Cheating with herbal tea (caffeine free) is allowed. ONLY herbal tea.
Lemonade

2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (enzymes and vitamins, MUST use fresh lemon juice or you’ll have less energy)
2 Tablespoons maple syrup (ONLY use 100% pure maple syrup, the darker the better)
1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (increases circulation, raises metabolism, breaks up mucous)
8 ounces water
Some people do the Master Cleanse for rapid weight loss – but it doesn’t stick. Focus on the lifestyle change that comes with being aware of what you put in your body. During the day, think about how your glorious body is working to get rid of toxins.

Definitely go to yoga – you will sweat out toxins and deep breathing will help your body do its work. Keep a journal, read a book or set aside time each day for meditation.

Questions? Reply below with a comment, and I’ll get back to you!