Pamper Me Pink

Let's praise the Pink!!! I could not let the month end with out me giving a Shout Out!! To Pink!

What is more momentous and vital to me than Halloween is Breast Cancer Awareness. This month there have been pink nail polish, lipstick, yogurt and of course toenail clippers!! (or maybe I just noticed that one) My sons team has worn pink wrist bands in honor of breast cancer awareness.

There is an enormous level of support and a high level of fundraising efforts to benefit the search for a cure for breast cancer in this country. A lot of Nail companies has been very supportive in the Positive Pink of giving back.

I myself participated in the Race For the Cure in May downtown Detroit. Please check out my pictures on Facebook. It was an overwhelming and outstanding day. Thousands walked In the Race For The Cure. Woodward Avenue was a sea of pink.. I felt honored to run next to breast cancer survivors w/their family and supporters.

To end the month out lets continue to Pamper ourselves In Pink!!!

Gray is IN!!!!

I am a lover of the dark colors... When black cherry chutney by OPI was the it color, it was my favorite or Whicked by Essie a deep burgundy color. Now, the color of the season is Gray!!! This definitely is the most-worn color right now. They're versatile, go with everything, and are still totally trendy and fresh. This is softer than black but just as edgy.... it is my new obsession!

Want to try out the gray nail trend?!! Here are some nail polishes that my clients will be rockin this season

• OPI Nail Polish in "You don't Know Jacques"


• OPI Nail Polish in " Sheer Your Toys"


• China Glaze Nail Lacquer in "Recycle"

Gray is IN!!! See you soon

Sugar Scrub vs Salt Scrub - Which is better and why?

Many people often want some information related to sugar scrub vs salt scrub. Both products are natural granules and help in shin exfoliation. Both scrubs help to remove dead skin and some say rejuvenate the skin.

SUGAR SCRUB:
Sugar scrubs are often softer than salt scrub.
Sugar scrub is stickier that the salt scrub.
The sugar scrubs are more gentle and therefore good for sensitive skin
Sugar scrubs dissolve readily in hot water that makes it less abrasive and coarser that that salt scrub.
Sugar scrubs do not have any mineralization benefits of salt scrub and are used for facial exfoliation as they are gentle in nature.
The sugar scrub is best suited for 1st time scrub users and people with sensitive skin
Sugar scrub is not good for those with excessively rough skin as it is gentle and will not help in removing the dead skin

SALT SCRUB:
Salt scrub is rougher that the sugar scrub.
Salt scrub is not sticky like the sugar scrub.
Salt scrub has therapeutic benefits that helps remove the toxins and impurities from skin
Salt scrub is abrasive towards the skin and helps smooth calloused skin.
Salt scrub have mineralization properties that help in achieving a healthy skin.
Salt scrub is best suited for people with dry rough skin. it is also good for those with acne and helps absorb excess oil
Salt scrub is a bit irritating and stingy to and therefore not to be used in sensitive, irritated areas.

Basically the title says it all... The winner depends on you! I did a quick Google search and could not fine a clear winner, nothing claiming why one maybe preferred over the other. At, the end of the day it is a personal choice. It is what you feel that is best for your skin and your senses. Today might be a sugar scrub and tomorrow might be a salt scrub..

Shellac, Shellac, Shellac.... that is what I have been hearing!!!!

Shellac, Shellac, Shellac... that is what I have been hearing. The new hybrid nail polish by Creative Nail Design (CND).

So, what is Shellac? It is a polish, which is cured under a UV light and are suppose to stay No chips No smudges and free for up to 2 weeks!

Finally, I went to the nail supply house purchase a bottle of Shellac base coat, Shellac Romantique (a soft pink) and a bottle of Shellac top coat. After 30 minutes a glass of wine (!) my nails were polished.

After 8 days there is No Smudges, chips or peeling. A little grown out but my nails still look nice. I will be able to give my manicured clients what they have always dreamed of. A manicure the is smudge, chip and peel free. Shellac nail manicure includes filing, cuticle care, buffing and polish all for $35. This is a great price for a manicure taht will stay for 14 days.

Day 14!!!!! My nails look great!! I never thought that I would ever think about not putting my acrylics back on. I have been an acrylic wearing girl since I started doing nails 10 plus years ago. I am your typical client, my nails are weak, they won't grow without the acrylic and the number one problem the polish will not stay on my natural nails.

Well, Thanks to Shellac that is not happening. What a great new product!!