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Find a Nail Polish to Suit Your Summer Look

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There has never been a more exciting time for nail design, with so many colourful and stylish ideas at the forefront of fashion at the moment. Designs have never been so vibrant with tons of celebrities taking risks with edgy shapes and daring nail art. You can put your own stamp and personality into your nails, coordinating them with your outfits for either bang on-trend contrasting or classic and feminine complementary looks.

Here are a few of summer’s key looks you won’t want to miss out on:

Nail Art

Adventurous nails with intricate designs are having a huge fashion moment. Nail art fans can be found tweeting pictures of their creations as well as sharing them on blogs and other social networking profiles. Now you can get creative and proudly show off your fun ideas with bright nail varnishes and nail art pens. Models Own do a great range of rainbow colours from pastels to brights and their pens are hugely popular with all the nail artists out there.

Metallics

Glamorous metallic can really set off an outfit and make a statement. If you want your look to have the ‘wow’ factor then metallics, or even magnetics are perfect for you. This look suits the fashion forward who want their nails to reflect their glossy look and eye for detail. If you like to stand out from the crowd and have luxurious taste then stock up on these rich shades – Orly have a particularly good range – and bring out your inner Goddess!

Crackle

Special effects nails are big at the moment and Toma Krackle effects offer a quick transformation to spice up your look instantly. Just a coat of any colour crackle nail polish over another will create a magical two tone design that takes just seconds to appear. It’s a fast fashion fix that updates your look when you want to try a more edgy style but don’t have much time.

 

Ladylike

Chic, short and square nails in delicate pinks have made a huge comeback as everyone tries to find their inner princess lately. It’s no surprise that this trend has come about after a certain Royal wedding and the immaculate, ladylike appearance of perfectly groomed nails have been seen everywhere since. CND and Essie have some very pretty pinks fit for a princess!

Make Cute Essie Nail Polish Your Summer Staple

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Quick and Convenient High Glamour

Finding a nail varnish that is easy to apply, comes in a variety of rich colours to suit any occasion and is long lasting and durable is the stuff of beauty legends. A nail varnish which is quick to use, fast drying and delivers a high gloss finish is perfect for our busy lifestyles; adding a quick splash of glamour on the train, while on our lunch break or during the ad break!

That’s exactly why we know you’re going to be lusting after the Essie Summer Collection 2012 – with names including ‘Bikini So Teeny’ and ‘Mojito Madness’, who wouldn’t?! These days we need fashion to go – convenient, up to the minute and uncompromisingly high quality glamour, which Essie nail polish sums up completely.

Once Upon a Time in Las Vegas…

Essie broke the mould with this concept back in 1981 in Las Vegas when it developed 12 unconventional nail colours, which are still available as part of the collection today.

In their iconic square bottles are a familiar feature of many beauty experts makeup bags as well as their sought after nail care products and treatments too. The Essie Millionails and Billionails treatments are designed to maintain nails making them stronger and longer in order to safeguard their appearance and keep them healthy.

The nail experts have also developed a range of other treatments including masques, foot scrubs and fruit inspired ‘smoothies’ which are packed with anti-aging properties and are rich and creamy lotions for hands and feet.

Quirky, Quality Holiday Treats

After you’re done spoiling yourself with these treatments, then it’s finally onto the icing on the cake; the nail varnishes. High fashion colours, bang on-trend, chip-resistant and durable with playful, tongue in cheek names such as ‘Adore-a-Ball’ and ‘Who is the Boss’ and ‘Clutch Me if You Can’.

 

These fun polishes are simply irresistible and the collections are constantly updated to feed your thirst for new colours to show off the different facets of your personality and varying moods! Essie have even answered those nail polish emergencies with a handy Nail Corrector for excess nail polish and mistakes.

So whether you’re feeling tropical or looking for something more subtle for those dusky holiday evenings, make Essie nail products your summer accessory and you’re sure to find the perfect look for your summer holiday style.

 

 

Three Models Own Summer Trends Not to be Missed!

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This summer, Models Own are going all out to make sure you look hot whatever your plans. Whether you’re lying on the beach, enjoying cocktails in the sun or just updating your look for Summer, Models Own have some exciting trends you can try out for a touch of Summer sparkle.

Glitter

Nail polishes creating special effects on talons are bang on trend. Nails are the hottest accessory to coordinate with your outfit and the possibilities are becoming endless. Glitter is the key look for Summer as there’s nothing more appealing that twinkly nails catching the sunshine and Summer is the perfect time for experimenting with more vibrant colours than you would usually!

Models Own have a range of fabulous glitter colours including Scarlet Sparkle, Emerald City and Purple Haze to make Summer nights that little bit more fun.

Ice cream shades

The Ice Cream Sundae collection sounds good enough to eat – and looks delicious too! A pretty pastel palette of sweet shades, these colours wouldn’t look out of place on the French Riviera. They will perfectly complement a golden tan and sun-kissed hair, plus go together with a range of outfits in the sugary colours that are hot right now, whether you choose from Lilac Dream or Lemon Meringue.

 Smash Up and Beetlejuice

The Smash Up range is Models Own Nail Polish at its best – polishes in an exciting variety of colours creating top salon-worhy looks from the comfort of your own home. The Smash Up collection leaves a crackle finish with a graffiti twist with colours ranging from vivid pink to shimmery gold, and are designed for edgier statement nails that will be a real talking point!

The shimmery multi tonal Beetlejuice range, meanwhile, is mouth-wateringly good. With its duo-chrome colours, the collection features a stunning gleaming effect along with its playful name – ideal for dressing up Summer outfits!

The Magic of CND

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CND are leaders in nail care products; a favourite among many beauty experts who have been keeping it a closely guarded secret until now. Many of the celebrities and models seen in magazines or on catwalks are likely to be wearing the brand’s glossy shades.

For High Impact, Long Lasting Nails

There are so many vibrant colours and effect polishes available from ‘blueberry whip’ to ‘gold shimmer’ – there is a something available to suit whatever mood you’re in for a professional, stylish look with a quick-drying formula.

For women everywhere the pressure of maintaining their appearance coupled with a fast paced day to day life makes it hard to find a product that can cope with these demands. However, these polishes are both practical and glamorous, dealing with the same  things women everywhere have to while remaining beautiful.

Aside from nail polishes, they have many other award-winning products which continue to achieve brilliant results; from base coats like Stickey which acts like a gripping agent to prevent chipping and peeling, to top coats, Solar oil and the Cuticle Remover for smoother nails.

 

These products are highly recommended by beauty experts and there is also an extensive and very popular range of nail essentials and Spa themed products for maintaining your wider beauty regime too.

The Ideology Behind CND

CND are the name behind the revolutionary ‘armour coat’ or ‘power polish’ as it’s been described and are a brand that have been providing high quality nail polishes since 1979.

They work closely with beauty professionals to develop their products and have a strong ethic around educating on nail care and producing highly skilled nail technicians too.

The beauty of CND is the amount of research they put into their products to create the effect of perfectly groomed nails from the comfort and convenience of your own home. So your friends will think you’ve had a professional manicure yet you know the truth about your immaculate nails created within minutes simply from a bottle of nail varnish!

Whether Vivid, Glitter or Metallic – Set the Trend with China Glaze!

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Flick through any fashion magazine and you are sure to notice various models and celebrities featured on its pages sporting at least one of the most popular and trend setting China Glaze Nail Lacquer shades. No matter what the shade, you will find that China Glaze has really captured the imagination of many fashion conscious and quality conscious individuals.

Their one-of-a-kind formula contains naturally found but high quality clay that is only found in the China hills, hence the name “China Glaze”. The brand makes use of this unique ingredient to add to the nail polish, ensuring that the outer shell of the nail becomes chip resistant and the nail itself gains reinforcement. Chipped nail polish and weak nails are two of the main problems faced by many women attempting to grow their nails and who have often found it difficult to maintain them.

China Glaze is the only nail polish product to contain this special ingredient that is usually used in the production of porcelain products. Due to this you can rest assured about its toughness and splendid glazed finish. The no-chip property of the ingredient makes it ideal for use in all manicure and pedicure procedures.

The other comforting aspect about China Glaze is the fact that the product is free from any of the usual toxic substances that many other nail polish products can often contain. You will not find any traces of either toluene or formaldehyde in them as the preservative used in China Glaze is a natural one.

The China Glaze range of metallic nail polish is most sought after by professional nail treatment practitioners as they appreciate and recognise the value they are offering to their clients by using this brand.

In addition to the practicality aspect, China Glaze appeals to many for its brilliant range of colours and glitter nail polish that the brand has so innovatively introduced into the market. The brand has been pretty consistent in unveiling new shades and styles regularly. It is this unique combination of a wonderful long lasting and modern product coupled with excellent cosmetic appeal which has helped the brand to carve a niche for itself.

The application of China Glaze is facilitated by the usage of the product’s high quality strand brush, which makes applying the nail polish so effortless. This further adds to the significant impact made by China Glaze within the nail care industry.

Polished To Perfection – The Rise of Nubar Nail Care

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The rapid and continuous rise of nail polish, nail art supplies and nail polish kits does not come as a surprise to beauty fanatics who have always expected quality from the products they buy and use.  So why have certain nail polish brands and products become so popular?

Changing lifestyles, coupled with the fact that many women are these days independent and career focussed, reflects the need for them to feel and appear more confident and presentable – which is manifested in the usage of many cosmetics, skin care and other beauty products.

It is no longer enough to just dress fashionably. You need to have the right accessories and look good from head to toe. The use of nail polish, specifically brands such as Nubar nail polish, nail art supplies and nail polish kits has been on the increase and, according to current projections, cosmetics will continue to be hot sellers in the coming years as well.

Nail polish kits are now a familiar part of a woman’s beauty kit. A beauty product lover will usually have their preferred nail polish shades, cotton wool, tissues, lint brush, nail art pen and nail polish remover to hand. Nail care as recognised by most popular brands, is not only about just polishing or buffing, therefore the introduction of manicure and polish sets is an effort to cater to an ever-growing market in nail care.

However, the focus has not been only on products that look good. There is much more focus now on safe and hygienic products which, in addition to their much loved and ever expanding nail polish shades, is where Nubar have made their mark. The Nubar brand makes use of only the highest quality ingredients for use in their ridge fillers, base coats, top coats and cuticle oils to ensure that all nail growth, strengthening and treatment efforts bear the desired results.

Nubar has historically been at the forefront of nail care innovation and the introduction of their Nail Art Pens was very well received by beauty consumers. The product consists of top quality nail polish along with a precision brush and an ultra fine tipped pen. This allows for the creation of many varied artistic nail designs.

Nubar’s headquarters can be found in Los Angeles, California, which houses the manufacture and distribution of Nubar nail polish, nail polish kits and nail art supplies. State of the art technology is used within the manufacturing process which enhances the extent to which Nubar products are recognised and appreciated across the world. The main benefits of Nubar nail lacquers, as reinforced by the brand’s many followers, is their wearability, quality and durability.

Orly Nail Polish – This Summer’s Hottest Colour Trends at Your Fingertips!

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Summer is the ideal season to flaunt your fingernails and toes with the latest from the Orly nail polish range. Indeed, this is the season when you can experiment boldly and freely. If spring was all about ladylike sophistication, summer is all about flashy colours and sparkling hues.

OrlyThe choice of Orly as a brand for your experimentation is a unanimous one. It is important to bear in mind that Orly nail polish is made up of a whole host of nail loving ingredients. Orly products do not contain the typical constituents such as formaldehyde, toluene or DBP but yet they are still very affordable.

The very obvious advantage of Orly nail polish is the amazing colours available. Summer 2012 is going to be all about bright, bold colours and shiny accents. Neon and metallic is also set to be popular – it seems as though the Orly range is tailor made for this season!

This summer is all about moving away from pastel colours and pinks such as baby pink or fushia – get into the spirit of summer with some of Orly’s awesome yellows, deep oranges and hot pink colours which tend to complement any skin tone.

Again, instead of pastel purples such as lilac, the purple range of Orly nail polish with its various tones from dark, sultry plum to girly grape and bright blackcurrant are sure to be the flavour of the season.

Coming back to the neon range, Orly has neons in almost all shades with the neon pink, blue and purple being the perennial favourites. If you are the more adventurous type, then neon red, orange and yellow shades would definitely be worth trying out.

For the metallic trend, colours such as Rage and Buried Treasure are ideal for creating the metallic look with a light shimmer finish in one product. Though the metallic offering from Orly may be more restricted compared to their other colours, there are plenty of opportunities for mixing and matching. Also, other brands of metallic nail polish can tend to offer only darker colours but this is not the case with Orly – their gorgeous It’s Up To Blue and Chantilly Peach, for example, provide bright blue and peach with a beautiful metallic finish.

Better yet, many of these hot summer colours are available in Orly’s mani mini range which consists of mini versions of some of the most popular Orly colours, great for travelling or keeping handy in your handbag.

So, whether having a picnic in the park or strolling down the beach, there’s no doubt Orly will be the nail colour of choice this summer!

Essie – Tried, Tested and Trusted for Over 30 Years!

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Essie nail polish and nail care products are counted among the most glamorous beauty products of our time, which is not surprising at all. Ever since the Essie brand was launched in 1981, the beauty and fashion industry have trusted the name to not only give them effective and innovative colour lines from the cosmetic perspective, but also excellent results from the clinical perspective with their nail treatments and solutions.

When you apply Essie nail polish, you can be sure that you’re applying the highest quality pigment which instantly makes your nails look brighter, healthier and gives them a fresh glow. Topping off the polish with Essie top coat would be the ideal finish for your nails to keep them protected and make them look at their best for longer.

Essie nail care products have been winning a number of awards consistently over the years and the brand has been featured in almost all the fashion and beauty publications of repute. A variety of celebrities are willing to endorse Essie as a brand, with many publicly stating the colour they’re wearing or like to wear.

Essie has also been very quick to introduce nail polish colours that are trendy and in tune with the expectations of the fashion world. The Essie Chinchilly shade for instance has been highly appreciated for its dark neutral effect and the fact that it can be worn with any attire – both formal and casual. It is easy to apply with no sign of streaking or uneven colour. Other Essie nail colours such as the classics ‘Go Overboard’, ‘French Affair’, ‘Ladylike’ and ‘Mademoiselle’ to name just a few are also very popular due to their easy to wear shades.

The fact that Essie nail polish and nail care products are sold only through salons and professional cosmetic retailers reinforces their high quality reputation. Plus, when you purchase the latest Essie colours you can be sure you’re staying up to date with the fashion trends.

If you’re looking for a great gift idea, Essie nail polishes in seasonal limited edition collections such as winter or spring are perfect. These, along with the main collection, are a great way to brighten up any outfit and will no doubt continue to be a great success in the world of beauty!

Get Summer Ready Nails from Home

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Not everyone has the time or funds to make appointments at the salon and spend half a day getting beautiful. Sure, there are some things you’d prefer someone else do, but there are other things that can just as easily be done at home, and for less expense. Your nails are one thing that you can easily do from the comfort of your own home, cheaply, and the best bit is, you don’t have to do it alone. You can invite your friends around for coffee and an afternoon of getting your nails summer-ready. With a few simple items you can achieve the hottest summer looks!

Nail care products should be the first thing on your list as you prepare for your girly get together. Moisturisers, scrubs and oils will ensure that your nails, cuticles and (if you’re doing feet) heels are well prepared. Soak, sip, gossip, and make sure your time won’t be wasted by preparing your nails well. Your products can also include polish removers for any mishaps, strengtheners, files and cuticle pushers to tame unruly cuticles before painting. If trimming nails, don’t take too much off at once – it’s better to take a bit off at a time rather than end up with nails which are too short.

Toma KrackleNext are the polishes – nail polish comes in a huge variety of colours and finishes these days. If you have a favourite summer outfit to match your nails to, or have a special event coming up, bear this in mind when choosing your perfect colour. You’ll need a base coat, a colour, and a top coat. Nail art is a great way to apply patterns to your nails and there are plenty of different ways to achieve unique designs, including nail art pens, stickers and stamps. Always apply top coat, though, to prolong their life. Crackle finishes look great, as do glitter and metallics. Why not combine a metallic coat with a shimmer coat? Remember to choose your crackle colours wisely to make sure they complement each other.

Seche Secrets French Manicure SetFor the timeless look of the French polish (or French manicure), you’ll need a French manicure set to ensure you have all the stages required. This will often include a guide to talk you through the process step by step and teach you how to paint those cute white tips!

As you can see, there’s no need to make an appointment at the salon for the perfect polish or pedi to make sure your nails are ready for the summer season. Grab the goods and do it from home – and save money in the mean time!