How to go from Platinum Blonde to “Bronde” Ombre

You might be a little bit confused about why a nail tech is talking hair but my dear sissy Mandy is a hairstylist and I feel confident in giving you a little direction (with her help!) on this topic.

I used to have beautiful blonde platinum hair, which I loved…until after about two weeks of my hair appointment when my dirty dishwater blonde hair started peeking through. Even with a sister that’s a hairstylist, I would put off my regrowth hair appointment as long as possible, usually at least 8 weeks. …

Luxury Spa Destinations In Our Backyard

I promise I will have some fun nail designs to show you by the end of the week but I got a little bit of inspiration to talk about one of my other favorite topics today…TRAVELING! 🙂

When I think of vacationing, I usually almost always think of a white sandy beach and turquoise waters. This topic might not apply to everyone today, but for those of my readers who live in Southwestern Utah, do you know how lucky we are to have AMAZING world class spa resorts all within a …

Gnarly Nails

I signed up for a fun little Crossfit competition tonight…and I’m a nervous wreck!!! I didn’t do the Crossfit Open this year because it scares the sh$% out of me and I can’t think straight for six weeks. The only consolation I have about this competition is it’s only two days…it’s only two days…it’s only two days. I can do this…I can do this…I can do this…

I know I’m not the only competitor who gets nervous so what’s the big deal right?????

Here’s a link to the sponsors to the competition…you …

10 Nail Myths Article from Incoco–Part 1 & Part 2

Here’s a great article from a nail company called Incoco–they create really cute fun nail wraps 🙂

Click here for Part 1

Click here for Part 2

I’ve thought for a long time now that diet is one of the most important things in order to have strong pretty nails (unless you are blessed genetically.) Here are three articles I wrote about the benefits of fish oil…I’ve been saying it ever since I started Crossfit and started downing fish oil…my nails have improved dramatically! Except for when I break …

Mani Monday–Crossfit Nails for a Crossfit Rockstar!

This is my friend Connie…isn’t she cute 🙂

I like to call her Crossfit Connie 🙂

I’ve known Connie for about three years now. She was one of the original’s at Crossfit Dixie. I was totally intimidated and scared of her when I first started working out down there because she is sooooo bada$& but after hundreds of wod’s together I now know Connie is one of the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful people I have ever met. And there’s nothing to be afraid of…but she is still totally bad-A! :)))) …

Justin Timberlake Inspired Mani

There are so many more important things going on in the world right now but I thought I’d share a little bit of fun for the weekend…

As many of you way have been aware, the VMA’s were last Sunday…I didn’t watch them entirely…I’ve seen bits and pieces of a few performances…my favorite one by far was Justin Timberlake’s AMAZING performance. I loved everything about it. He is so talented and all his backup dancers were amazing as well. Here’s the video in case you missed it:

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Mani Monday–Ikat Gelpolish Mani with Cassidee from Sew Much Baby

I had the pleasure of doing Cassidee Edmunds nails recently and loved getting to know her better! She is the most talented, sweetest girl–check out her website–it’s loaded with tons of adorable baby and mommy headbands, carseat canopies, and other absolutely darling baby accessories. All of it handmade by Cassidee!

www.sewmuchbaby.com

I was racking my brain, as usual, trying to decide what theme I wanted to go with on Cassidee’s nails and finally realized that I’ve never done an Ikat mani. Which was perfect because I am in LOVE …

Scorpio Constellation Galaxy Gel Nails for Mani Monday featuring my beautiful friend Allison of Allison’s Workwear!

I am so excited about this mani! Not only are they some of my favorite nails I’ve ever done, I also got to hang out with Allison Hinson for a few hours and I have missed her so much! Here’s a cute pic of our little get together…

Isn’t she beautiful! And let me tell you, her inner beauty exceeds her outer beauty, which says a lot. Allison is quite possibly one of the kindest, sweetest, most genuine people I have ever met. And she is crazy beautiful! And an insanely …

Romantic nails and makeup inspired by my favorite beauty blogger MaskCara!

This girl has been a huge inspiration for me…

Cara won Allure’s Beauty Blogger of the year!

I’ve done several of her makeup tutorials in the past and love the results! And her videos are super fun to watch 🙂 Here are two videos I watched to achieve my mini makeover…

Don’t judge too harshly, I’m a nail tech, not a makeup artist 🙂 And I added too much hairspray to my hair before I curled it so I ended up with tighter curls than what I was shooting for, but …

OPI Fall 2013 San Francisco Collection

Opi has released images of their Fall 2013 Collection which will be out in August–they all look fabulous!

www.curlsnpearls.com

Along with the 12 regular shades there will be 3 Liquid Sand polishes introduced.

What do you think of Liquid Sand or Textured Polishes?

I’ve never been to San Francisco but when I do go I think this outfit would be super cute!

OPI Fall 2013 San Francisco by chicnailstyles featuring v neck tops

Fat Face v neck top, $59 / Zip jacket, $86 / Siviglia stretch pants / TOMS shoes / Forever 21 …