You might already have plenty of BABOR cosmetics and True makeup to keep your skin looking beautiful, but what about your nails? Just because you don’t spend most of your days looking down at your fingers doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve some TLC! In fact, nail art is becoming incredibly popular as 2013 rolls on.
One trend that’s already been seen on runways this year is shiny manicures, according to Glamour magazine. This means opting for a simple nail polish to show off your tips in addition to giving it some pizzazz with a flashy top coat. If you don’t want to go crazy with your nails, this might be just the style for you.
Other notable trends that are popping up include rhinestones and detailed graphics, according to the Lawrence Journal-World. Everyone from teens to soccer moms are asking for these types of manicures to transform their nails into accessories.
If you want to go glam with your nails this season, just remember to take care of your nails along the way. Give them a break from nail polish and let them breathe once in a while. Treat your cuticles with moisturizer to keep them in tip-top shape.
You might have the perfect spring makeup to commemorate the changing seasons, but what about your nails? As trends in cosmetics change, so do nail styles! One that’s becoming popular is embellished nails, according to Grazia Daily magazine. Gone are the days when nail art reigned supreme – today’s fingers are all meant to be shocking and edgy.
If you don’t want to be left behind, there are a few ways you can take advantage of the trend. Marie Claire magazine recommends using unique decorative accents such as foil – yes, foil – to jazz up your nails. These can easily be applied by a professional to give you a glamorous manicure for spring 2013.
Not into the idea of utilizing unusual materials? Style Bistro claims that more celebrities are opting for original art on their nails to make a memorable impression. This means more than just a small, cutesy flower on your pinky nail. These days, it’s all about creating masterpieces on each nail to wow the crowd.
If you want to keep it simple and avoid drawing too much attention, you can always opt for a nude nail polish for your fingers, which is still a hot trend this season.
You might be a pro at maintaining your cuticles and keeping your nails clean, but do you know how to apply nail polish properly? If you're constantly finding your home manicure chipping after just two or three days, you might need to revamp your strategy. Here are a few key tips for making sure your nails look as beautiful as the day you painted them at the end of the work week.
1. Apply more than one coat
If you don't have time to apply more than one coat of polish, wait until you do! Multiple coats are essential to ensuring that your nails stay colorful for an extended period of time.
2. Use a top coat A clear top coat is crucial once you're finished using a colored polish. This can make your nails more durable and keep the polish on them for longer.
There’s nothing like giving yourself a manicure to dress up your hands and save money on salon costs, but do you have all of the supplies you need to get the perfect paint job at home? Here’s a checklist of the 10 things you need for a fabulous manicure every time.
Gel nail polishes are popular these days, not just because they have a high-gloss finish, but because they last for weeks without any signs of wear! But since these polishes are designed to stay on for the long haul, it can be tough to take them off without damaging your natural nails. Here are three tips to help you out.
1. Buff the top coat before removal. Use a nail buffer to lightly rough up the top layer of gel polish before you start the removal process. This will allow the nail polish remover to penetrate to the layers underneath.
2. Soak them in acetone. Pure acetone is available at most drug stores, and it’s best qualified to take off that tough gel polish. Soak your fingertips in a warmed-up bowl of acetone for 15 minutes, then you should be able to use an orange stick to begin scraping off the softened polish. You could also try soaking a cotton ball in the acetone, placing it over your nail and using tinfoil to keep it in place. Do this for all 10 nails.
3. Use the Lippmann Collection Gel Lab Nail Treatment Duet. Instead of slaving over the removal process, use this base and top coat set to give your nails the look and durability of gel polish without the tough-to-remove formula. Any regular nail polish remover will get the job done when it’s time to take it off!
If you have a bunch of holiday parties coming up and a selection of open-toed shoes to wear to each one, you might be wondering how you're going to paint your toenails. Polished toes look pretty and sophisticated, but which color polish will you choose? Consider these three ideas.
1. Nude. If you want your toes to look long and lean while putting the focus on your footwear instead of your feet, try nude polish that matches your skintone. Everyone will be commenting on how great your shoes are!
2. Match the shoe. It might also be a good idea to paint your nails the same shade as your footwear. Whether you're donning black, fuchsia, jade or blue sandals or peep-toes, a matching shade of polish will make your outfit look complete.
3. Contrast. For an unexpected pop of color, why not choose a shade of nail lacquer that contrasts your footwear shade? This might be fun if you have a couple of accessories that match too. For example, pair blue polish with pink shoes and a pink dress, then choose a blue necklace or clutch.
Although it's not winter yet, the temperatures are dropping. By now, you've probably taken your cozy sweaters out of storage and stocked your pantry with hot chocolate, so why not get even further into the winter spirit by giving yourself a winter-themed manicure? Here are the top 5 ideas to try.
1. Snowflakes. Even if you live somewhere where snow isn't a possibility, it'd still be fun to paint snowflakes on your nails with white nail polish. Add a coat of Lippmann Collection – Bring On The Bling Nail Lacquer on top for sparkle.
2. Tree branches. The leaves are all gone by now, which leaves behind plenty of interesting branch shapes to look at. Use a black or brown polish to paint spidery twigs across your nails.
3. Metallics. Something about a cool metallic shade seems cold and wintery, so go for a silver, gold, bronze or copper color from Lippmann Collection – Nail Lacquers.
4. Holiday colors. Whether it's red and green for Christmas, blue and white for Hanukkah or black, green and red for Kwanzaa, you can't go wrong by alternating holiday colors on your nails.
5. White glitter. Use white glitter polish to create a French manicure by painting layers of it on your nails, concentrating it more on the tips with each coat. It'll be like the tips of your fingers are frosted!
The holiday season is officially underway, and with it comes the opportunity to dazzle your coworkers at the annual office Christmas bash. While this can be a great time for cutting loose and celebrating a year well spent, it's also the perfect chance to break out of the ordinary and show how stunning you really are! Consider these three great tips as you get ready for your workplace bash.
1. Embrace plenty of color. From your lips to your cheeks, what better way to stand out in a crowd that by showing off a rich and vibrant hue on your visage? A versatile cheek and lip stain like GloMinerals – gloTint for Cheeks and Lips can be a remarkable way to perk up your look.
2. Pack along a moisturizer. It may not seem crucial, but during the chilly months of winter your skin can get dry and parched pretty easy. By slipping a moisturizing cream into your clutch, you can ensure that your skin stays supple throughout the party.
3. Don't forget your nails! During the hustle and bustle of the work week, it can be easy to forget all kinds of things – including your nails. Before you head to your office Christmas party, you should take the opportunity to do up your digits in style with something like Lippmann Collection – Candy Shop Nail Lacquer. This ultra-sweet hue is sure to be the perfect complement to your glamorous ensemble and leave a lasting impression on your coworkers!
Chances are you have several holiday gatherings to attend in the upcoming weeks, which means you'll be looking for just as many awesome nail, hair and makeup looks. In the spirit of the holiday season, why not deck your nails out with festive nail art designs? Here are the top 10 to try!
1. Candy cane stripes There's nothing quite as iconic as candy canes when it comes to Christmas, and luckily they're not that hard to create on your nails. Just grab a white nail polish and paint two coats on top of your base coat. When that's completely dry, use tape or nail stickers to create diagonal stripes (some of them should be a bit wider than others), then paint over your nails with red polish. Peel off the tape or stickers when that's dry to reveal a cute candy-striped design!
2. Snowflakes To pay homage to the beauty of winter, how about painting an assortment of snowflakes on your nails? After using a base coat, paint your nails a background hue like light blue, red or green. Then use a toothpick or a tiny lip brush dipped in white polish to paint snowflake designs. Just like in real life, they shouldn't all look the same! Add some glitter polish like Lippmann Collection – Stairway To Heaven Nail Lacquer on top for extra sparkle!
3. Gift wrapping Christmas wrapping paper always comes in festive colors, so it's the perfect inspiration for a holiday manicure. Use gold nail lacquer as a background color, then paint on diagonal stripes in colors like red, green and white. If you need to, look at pictures of wrapping paper online to figure out the best combination.
4. Reindeer If you're a great artist, you might be able to pull off reindeer on your own. Otherwise, you can find a nail stamp online, which is easy to use. Just paint your nails with a base coat and a background shade, then choose another color for the reindeer and apply it to the stamp. Scrape off the excess, then press on.
5. Holly Whether it's on an accent nail or you paint it on all 10 of your digits, a sprig of holly is totally festive. Use a red nail polish for the berries and a green polish for the leaves, then add a top coat to seal the design.
6. Glitter A glitter mani for New Year's is the perfect accessory. Just paint on your base coat as usual, then apply a few layers of a polish like Lippmann Collection – Happy Birthday Nail Lacquer. Paint on a top coat and you'll be sparkling just like that champagne!
7. Hanukkah-inspired If you're celebrating Hanukkah this year, whip out your blue, white, gold and silver polishes and get creative putting together a fun design. You could go with dreidels, menorahs, stars of David or whatever else you can think of!
8. Snowman What's cuter than a snowman manicure? Get out your white nail polish and create three circular shapes to form his body on an accent nail, then use colors like black, orange, blue and red to add on his features. A top coat will ensure that your handiwork stays put for days.
9. Bows What present is complete without a big bow tied on top? Turn your nails into gifts by painting off-centered crosses on each nail, then adding bows in the center of each one. A little sparkle will make them extra special.
10. Gingerbread man Make your manicure super sweet with gingerbread man accent nails. Just paint a background color, then use a brown polish for his body and add decorations like eyes, clothes or hats. How cute!
If you have a bunch of holiday parties coming up and a selection of open-toed shoes to wear to each one, you might be wondering how you're going to paint your toenails. Polished toes look pretty and sophisticated, but which color polish will you choose? Consider these three ideas.
Although it's not winter yet, the temperatures are dropping. By now, you've probably taken your cozy sweaters out of storage and stocked your pantry with hot chocolate, so why not get even further into the winter spirit by giving yourself a winter-themed manicure? Here are the top 5 ideas to try.
The holiday season is officially underway, and with it comes the opportunity to dazzle your coworkers at the annual office Christmas bash. While this can be a great time for cutting loose and celebrating a year well spent, it's also the perfect chance to break out of the ordinary and show how stunning you really are! Consider these three great tips as you get ready for your workplace bash.
Chances are you have several holiday gatherings to attend in the upcoming weeks, which means you'll be looking for just as many awesome nail, hair and makeup looks. In the spirit of the holiday season, why not deck your nails out with festive nail art designs? Here are the top 10 to try!
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