A Gelish Experience

A few months ago I had the opportunity to try gel polish finally. 

I said I would use it as a chance to see what its like, how its applied, wear it to test its true durability and of course get my nails looking all nice and sexy which would have been a while!

Unfortunately I have no pics (what was I thinking?).

However the experience was just what it's cracked up to be!  I chose a lovely dark blue by Gelish and the colour did last me more than 2 weeks!   The only issue was that I had cracks but this was because I had two nails that began to break (my nails have become very thin and soft).

In all my experience was an excellent one and its definitely a system I am willing to purchase and offer gel polish to clients.

Pretty Little Digits

The ladies of  ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars.

Being a lover of the teen series Pretty Little Liars I am deeply engrossed in the styles and relationships of the characters.  What can I say I love the show!

In case you've never heard of Pretty Little Liars or would like to know what all the fuss is about here's my little recap. The show follows the lives of bestfriends Hanna Marin, Spencer Hastings, Aria Montgomery and Emily Fields as they try to figure out who killed their bestfriend and Queen Bee Allison DiLaurentis who went missing a year ago and who"A" really is. The girls learn about different secrets that each of them shared with Allison but "A" has forced them to come clean with each other about.

Now to be quite honest with you at first I was very intrigued by the storyline but as I watched more episodes I noticed the awesome style of each character and that their nails are always well manicured with lovely shades of blues, pinks or dark hues to name a few to compliment outfits and beautify their digits.

So  I've choosen my favourite manicures from different episodes and tried my best to find you similar shades to match the digits of our favourite Pretty Little Liars.

I love how Hanna wears this white polish to get that look try China Glaze's White Out or OPI's matte finish Alpine Snow.

Fresh out of the hospital and Hanna's nails are still nice.

Turns out Hanna is my go to girl for wearing  awesome colours. Try OPI's Breathe Life,China Glaze's Watermelon Rind or  Aqua Baby for a blue that will suit your skin tone.







With all the mystery going on in Rosewood the wearing of dark hued nail lacquers is a great fit! Try OPI's Siberian Nights, Black Onyx, Light My Sapphire, William Tell Me Bout OPI or China Glaze's Evening of Seduction, Cosmic, Meteor Shower, VIII and VII.  I love dark nail lacquers!

The girls at Camp Mona

Reading a text from "A"

If  there are any shades you've caught these pretty little liars wearing share them with us and the makers so that we all can have pretty little digits. :-)

A Little History on Manicures

A manicure is a cosmetic and relaxing beauty procedure, that is applied to the hands to enhance their appearance, and assist with the overall health of the nails and the skin.

 

 

 

The word manicure is derived from the Latin word "manus" meaning hand and "cura" meaning care. Manicures date back to over 5000 years ago in India, as it spread to other countries the practices and the development of manicures improved and evolved.  Out of this evolution came, spa manicures, the french manicure and the oil manicure just to name a few.

 
In ancient China and Egypt, nails with different lengths and colours showed your level of social status.

 

 

 

Benefits of receiving a manicure include but are not limited to the prevention of hang nails, the increase of suppleness in the skin and the discouraging of wrinkles on the hand.

 

So get on out there and enjoy one of the benefits of receiving this age old skin and nail care remedy or change your look by adding some colour to your hands. I guarantee you'll love it!