Category Archives: Chic Nails

DIY Root Touch Up For Ombre Hair

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31 Mar

Ok, first off, I just have to say, I feel really guilty writing this article because I have so many friends in the salon industry and I do not in any way want to take business away from them. I have a lot of guilt for even coloring my own hair! I kept asking my sister (who usually does my hair and is a stylist), “Are you sure you don’t mind???” And she promised she didn’t. So I went with it. I was DESPERATE. My sister is in the process …

Exciting New Products! Alafia Coconut Lotion, Artistic Colour Gloss, CND Vinylux Paradise Collection

by . Posted on
27 Mar

Hello!

I just wanted to let everyone know about some new things I added to my shop I’m super excited about! I don’t want to mislead you–some of these products are not “new” but just new to my shop. 🙂

Alaffia Everyday Coconut Super Hydrating Body Lotion

This stuff is THE best! I’ve been putting it on my baby bump daily to try to prevent any further stretch marks (I’ve got way too many as it is!) and I just love it! It isn’t greasy but it doesn’t absorb too quickly either, it’s …

OPI GelColor Pastels–Gargantuan Green Grape

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26 Mar

Mint Gel Polish Review

I’ve been on the hunt for a great mint gel polish for a very long time. Gelish Mint of Spring is pretty and I use it a ton but I feel like it’s more of a turquoise than a mint color. I think the closest Gelish match would be Seafoam. Below are Mint of Spring, Seafoam, and Gargantuan Green Grape. I can’t believe how blue the Gelish mints look next to Gargantuan Green Grape.

OPI Gargantuan Green Grape, Gelish Mint of Spring, Gelish Seafoam

I really wanted …

The World’s Most Expensive Pedicure

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24 Mar

I read this article on Yahoo News over the weekend and the wheels have been spinning in my head ever since….

The World’s Most Expensive Pedicure

I keep asking myself these questions:

1. Would I spend that much on a pedi even if I was the Queen of England?
2. How could I ever charge a client that much for a pedi? What would I need to offer to justify that price?
3. Does Emu Oil really work that great?
4. Who is this Margaret Dabbs lady?

I have come to this conclusion.

I don’t know if I …

OPI Kiss Me I’m Brazilian GelColor Review

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21 Mar

The Perfect Spring Pink GelPolish!

I stopped in Salon Centric a couple mornings ago to pick up a bottle of Essie Good As Gold. That was all I needed. But of course I had to check out the entire nail aisle while I was there. And of course I walked out of there with six new GelColor shades. However, I did get two free top coats as well!

Pretty much every store I go in! :((((

I can’t wait to swatch all my new colors—I bought three pastels, a new red, …

5 Tips On How To Be A Successful Nail Tech

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19 Mar

I’ve been wanting to write this article for a while now because I see so many nail techs struggling in the industry and I think there are some simple rules that if you follow them, you will be successful. At anything you do.

1. Be Professional

What does it mean to you to be professional? Monster.com lists these ten rules of professionalism which I think sums it up perfectly.

1. Competence. You’re good at what you do – and you have the skills and knowledge that enable you to do your job well.

2. …

OPI Muppets Most Wanted 2014 Collection

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18 Mar

Most Wanted, Most Fun!

I admit, I am not a HUGE Muppet’s fan but the new movie coming out does look pretty cute. Have you seen the trailer yet? Here’s a little clip..

The cast is amazing–I LOVE Tina Fey “So Much!” (in the words of Jimmy Fallon!) and the story line looks way fun too…so all in all I think we might go see it.

But I am more excited about OPI’s Muppets Most Wanted Collection! They released another Muppet’s Collection in 2011 that I LOVED! The glitters were fabulous and …

Lucky Nail Polishes for St. Patrick’s Day!

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17 Mar

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Lucky Manicure, Lucky Nails! by chicnailstyles featuring leaf home decor

Jennifer Meyer Jewelry 18k gold necklacebarneys.com

Leaf home decorwayfair.com

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China glaze nail lacquerchicnailstyles.com

Vinylux gold sparkle nail polishchicnailstyles.net

OPI Nail Polish Love.angel.music.baby Nl G28chicnailstyles.com

Zoya Apple 548 Nail Polish | Chic Nail Styleschicnailstyles.com

Essie Mirror Metallic Collection Summer 2012, Good As Goldchicnailstyles.com

OPI Nail Lacquer Muppets Collection, Fresh Frog Of Bell Air, 0.5 Fluid…chicnailstyles.com

Morgan Taylor 50076 Glitter Gold .5ozchicnailstyles.com

CND Vinylux Open Road Collection Mint Convertible #166chicnailstyles.com

I wish I could …

Happy Spring!

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14 Mar

My Favorite Weather is Bird Chirping Weather

all the reasons I love spring!

I love pastel and gold so I combined them on my nails…and I love them combined…perfect for the perfect spring weather we are having!

Colors used are Gelish Need a Tan, OPI You’re Such a Budabest, OPI Bubble Bath, Gelish Seafoam, Gelish Golden Treasure, and Essie Good As Gold for the stamp.

I have been using Axxium by OPI hard gel as the base for my mani’s and I really love it. I have used a lot …

Nautical Chic Nails

by . Posted on
13 Mar

Keep Calm and Cruise

In the past month I have done nails heading to some amazing places! I am so jealous! But so happy my friends are seeing the world!

My beautiful friend April is going on a Mexican Riviera Cruise this weekend and needed appropriate nails for her adventure. Everyone say a prayer her ship won’t sink–she’s kinda nervous. 🙂

April is probably one of THE most fashionable people I know so I always look forward to seeing what she’s craving for her fingertips.

She was leaning towards a nautical themed nail …