Introduction – Manicure Facts

OPI Nail Polish Options

Listed below are a collection of various manicure facts which may be utilized either at the salon or at home.

1. When possible take your own nail polish to the salon.  Many nail professionals use thinners to extend the life of the polish.  Unfortunately the thinners may cause the color to change from its original hue.  Or it may cause the polish to bubble or peel prematurely.

Another reason to take your own polish including the top and base coats to the salon?  To minimize the possibility of contamination from other clients.   Although rare, it may happen from time to time.

2.  Always store your own polish in a cool, dark place which will extend the life for a year or longer.  Some experts suggest storing nail polish in the refigerater, but others suggest this is not necessary.

3.  Some experts believe that storing the polish upside down may also extend the life of polish.  In a sense when polish is stored upside down or sideways it keeps the lacquer from hardening.

4.  Banish nail moisture of any kind before applying polish.  If there is any moisture or related residue on the nails, polish will not stick as effectively.

5.  Although some nails techs recommend filing across the nail beds to rough them up so polish cling better, over time.  This may cause residual damage to nails.  Avoid this option. (more…)

Johnny Depp As Barnabas Collins

Long Pointy Fingernails – Things You Can’t Do

Johnny Depp recently made his first appearance on Ellen’s daytime talk show.  The primary reason for Johnny’s visit was to promote his latest role as vampire Barnabas Collins in the revamped Dark Shadows film.

Johnny was joined on stage by Michelle Pfeiffer who co-stars with the famous character actor.

During their TV chat, the famous blonde talk show hostess asked Johnny about the famous long fingernails he wore as part of his iconic costume.

Johnny revealed that once the nails were applied every morning, he had to leave them on all day during filming.  Michelle also revealed that Johnny gave her one of his freakishly long nails, which she still has in her possession, as a joke.

Ellen asked Johnny how he went to the bathroom with his very long pointed nails.  Johnny explained he had help from the crew.

Ironically long pointed fingernails can also be problematic for everyday women who are seduced by the same long talons sported by celebs like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. (more…)

Nails With Sequins

Nail Art For The Holidays

Whether you clebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa or nothing at all, it’s always fun to change up your nail polish for the Holidays.  It’s even better if you can also turn them into tiny works of art.

Listed below are some of the most popular nail colors for the Holidays combined with some ideas of unique Holiday Nail Art:

Festive Nail Polish Hues

Red is a classic holiday nail color.  Red looks luxe against velvet but tough and sexy against leather.  Even better, red looks amazing with enhanced with sequins, rhinestones and even a few small accent feathers.

Black polish is always in style for the Holidays.  The color is beautiful in open shoes, peep toes or on your fingers.  For extra glam you could add one beautiful shimmering crystal to each tip or combine with a sprinkle of glitter.

Other great Holiday nail hues include silver, gold and bronze.  If you want to take your nails over the tops cover them completely in glitter or just apply to target areas of the nails as shown in the image above and to the side.

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Nicole By OPI Introduces Kardashian Kolors

Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian are thrilled to show off the new Nicole by OPI Nail Polish Collection.  And the good folks from OPI are thrilled to be part of the Kardashian famiy.

“We are so excited to work with everyone’s favorite TV family—the Kardashians—to share a diverse collection of fashion-forward shades,” declares Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.

“With lacquers ranging from high-shine and sparkly hues to neutral taupe and pinkish coral, Kardashian Kolors offers the perfect accessory for every woman—from teens to moms and everyone in between.”

The new Kardashian Kolors include:

Top row, left to right: All Kendall-ed Up, Sealed with a Kris, Kim-pletely In Love, Khloé Had a Little Lam-Lam, Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi, Rainbow in the S-kylie.

Bottom row, left to right: Disco Dolls, Listen to Your Momager!, Wear Something Spar-kylie, It’s All About the Glam, Follow Me on Glitter, Kendall on the Katwalk, My Empire… My Rules.  The polish retails for $7.99 per color. (more…)

Knowledge gained from a BA in Education, amazing artistic talents in hair and makeup, and more than two decades of successful salon ownership have made Sherri Jessee one of the most sought-after educators in the beauty industry.

I had a rare opportunity to catch up with Sherri today where she graciously shared some of her vast wisdom about the hair industry, her long relationship representing Rusk and her goals for the immediate future.

(Image of Sherri Jessee – Courtesy of Sherri Jessee – All Rights Reserved)

Sherri is charming and very easy to talk to.  She willingly shared details about a wide range of hair care techniques and products, specifically some of the Rusk products and amazing color line. By the end of our phone interview I was very impressed with Sherri’s passion for her work as an educator and her boundless energy.

With work featured in more than forty acclaimed publications including MODERN SALON, COSMOPOLITAN, and OK! Magazines and widely quoted as an industry expert in the international media, Sherri is a recognized source for all things beauty.  The highly respected beauty expert works tirelessly and creates gorgeous results.

Extensive travel to five continents working as a platform artist provides a universal perspective as she educates and inspires others through dynamic educational events, fashion shows, and stunning photo shoots.

Sherri can often be seen working with celebrities, in live TV interviews, videos and charity fundraisers.  Sherri’s work with celebrity Nancy O’Dell includes a video collection, numerous live TV interviews, an infomercial, charity events, a national ad campaign and a magazine Cover shoot!

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Celebrities are often applauded by the media for how fast they shed pregnancy pounds, diet into teeny bikinis or get instantly thin for a movie or music tour.

While nutritionists worry about celebrities diets triggering anorexic behaviors in young women, there is a new danger for women in their 30s and 40s known as orthorexia.

While anorexia is severe restriction of any type of food and bulimia is the need to immediately purge food binges, orthorexia is an eating disorder tied to obsession over the purity of the food that enters the body.

Orthorexics often avoid entire food groups in order to lose weight.  Many of these entire food groups are essential to eating a balanced nutritional plan,.

Nutritionists highlight celebrity fads such as the blood group diet, which is advertised by Cheryl Cole, and the Maple Syrup detox diet, used by Beyonce and Naomi Campbell as two diets which might trigger orthorexia in some people.  Those on the maple syrup diet consume little else, but sugary water. This has none of the protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals needed to remain healthy. (more…)

The January 31st issue of Us Weekly listed 25 Things You Don’t Know about Pauly D of MTV’s Jersey Shore.  The resident DJ, who is 30, is famous for spending a lot of time on his strands but the Us Weekly piece offered some interesting insights.

Pauly D said he washes his hair every day and flies home “once a week for a haircut – same guy for 14 years!”  Wow, that’s a lot of airline miles for a haircut ,but Pauly D has naturally curly tresses and everyone knows natural texture requires the skills of a hair cutting expert.

It’s no secret the handsome DJ spends lots of time on his hair.   Afterall, it shows.

Pauly D also claims to be a neat freak whose daily blowouts take 25 minutes.   Of course the daily blowouts combined with the daily shampoo sessions cut into his famous GTL time, but since Pauly also gets a manicure every other week, you know this Jersey Shore star is very well groomed.

Pauly explained he goes for his manicures because a “DJ’s hands have to look good” and his hands always look spectacular.  He didn’t mention pedicures but I bet he gets them.  He seems to really be on the ball with doing what it takes to look great.

My only regret?  Pauly D didn’t disclose the name of his haircut guru.  It makes sense.  If Pauly’s there once a week and the fans find out where and who does his impeccable cuts on his natural curls he risks walking into a madhouse.

I loved that Pauly told Us that “my favorite thing in the world is the feeling I get when I walk out and see the crowd right before I deejay.”

No wonder, with impeccable hair, nails and fashions, the man should feel great.  Kudos to Pauly D for being a great example of the importance of men’s grooming.

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Citra Formaldehyde Free by Nail Tek Helps Grow Gorgeous, Strong, Healthy Nails!

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The key to maintaining your fashionista status is to use what you have, and as Tim Gunn rightly says, “make it work!” Everyone knows that amazing accessories are what make an outfit anyways…and well manicured nails totally count!

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To be used as a base coat or topcoat alone or with polish, Citra Formaldehyde Free comes in three special formulas for the most common nail conditions. They help you to achieve or maintain the ultimate end result…strong, healthy nails.

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Just think… now you can “polish” your look by strengthening and perfecting what nature already gave you…beautiful nails.

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Coty Inc. Acquires OPI Products Inc.

According to WWD Coty Inc., has put together a spectacular deal to acquire salon nail care specialists OPI Products Inc.,   The price tag?  Just under $1 billion dollars.

OPI is just one company in a string of companies Coty has purchased in the last few weeks.  The beauty giant has acquired skin care brand Philosophy and Dr. Scheller Cosmetics from Russian company Kalina.

Renato Semerari, president of Coty Beauty told WWD that OPI, which is already in 70 markets “has the potential to have a very strong global brand.”  He also said the salon channel would remain “the backbone of the brand.”

The deal was funded by the company’s cash, input from its investors and debt. And more could be on the way in a few days.  “There might be something else to come,” Semerari said, hinting a deal with a regional focus. (more…)