Incoco Dry Nail Applique Color Enamel Strips

Since it's going to be a vacation for me and the rest of the students here in Sweden from today, April 09 until the 19th, I have decided to drop by some stores in town yesterday after my last subject.

I didn't really have any particular thing to buy. I just wanted to visit some shops yesterday to check what new items were there. I of course did not go home empty handed. I bought a watch (again?), a pair of open toe ballerina shoes and a blouse. But before finally going home, I went inside my favourite beauty shop, looked at different beauty products and looked and kept on looking ... until my eyes were finally caught onto something - some nail coloring strips! Yup. you read it right - STRIPS, not paint!

The product's called Incoco Dry Nail Applique Color Enamel Strips. I guess Avon also has such strips on the market today. I haven't checked on that yet but will surely do it later.

Anyway, to understand better how to apply the strips onto your pretty fingernails (and toenails), here's a video for you:

Seems easy? Yup! I have tried it myself before going to bed yesterday. It was of course a bit difficult at first especially when I have been figuring out what to do first. So, I have tested a strip on a nail first and have tried to figure out some techniques as shown on the video. I can say that after the first try, I am already a pro! It's pretty easy actually - dries quickly and no mess! So go try it yourself.

The price? I say it's not that expensive. The price range is somewhere around $4 to 7 per pack. By the way, Incoco has also the french tip ones which you might want to try as well.

Anyway, here are the steps again on how to apply the enamel strips:

• For best results, clean and buff nails lightly.
• Push back cuticles with wooden cuticle stick.
• French Nail Application:
  • Tip: Start with pinky and work towards index. Apply thumbs last.
  1. Select size that best fits nail.
  2. Remove protective plastic cover. Gently peel white tip, breaking from base color.
  3. Position white tip onto edge of nail to desired coverage. Once in place, rub all areas of white tip and firmly crease excess around nail edge. File off excess in a gentle downward motion.
  4. Peel color strip, grasping between thumb and index finger and lay rounded edges against cuticle.
  • To Realign: Peel nail strip and readjust.
  • Once in place, rub all areas of nail strip and firmly crease excess around nail edge.
  • File off excess in gentle downward motion.
  • Options: White portion may be applied over color strip.
• Saving Unused Strips:
  • Place nail strips in package and seal with silver tape.
  • Once package is opened, exposure to air causes nail strips to dry out.
• To Remove:
  • For best results, use the enclosed Incoco polish removal cloth.

That's it! See you all again later and enjoy those beautiful nails!

Just Got The Answer To My Weak Nail Problems!

My boyfriend's going to celebrate his 33rd birthday in a weeks time. We will be going out on a dinner date and I am really looking forward to it.

I am now on the process of searching for that specific gift that he will really love. It's quite difficult to decide on what to give him but I am sure that I will find that perfect present for him soon.

Aside from thinking about what I might possibly give my boyfriend on his special day, I am also looking for a solution on my nail breakage problem. It's my fault though as I bite them whenever I get nervous and stressed. Poor fingernails! They get blamed for almost everything!

I really need a nail solution with super fast shipping as I have to treat my nails as soon as possible. Well, if I am going to wear a pretty dress on our dinner night, I must of course have pretty coloured long nails to match it.

Good thing that my friend who is addicted to long painted nails of hers suggest about Rejuvacote. She even told me that it's what she calls her nail doctor as it made her fingernails and toenails healthier than she could ever imagine. Her labelling made me interested to check the product out. With much luck, I was able to find Rejuvacote in a discounted price of only US$9.75 at hello-gorgeouos.net. They have a wide array of a-z selections in discounted prices. I might not just end up order my "nail doctor" today... I will possibly end up filling up my cart with other fabulous items.

I can't wait to have my orders delivered straight to my mailbox!

Pamper Your Man!

Most men do not like the idea of "pedicure" or "manicure". I guess not even the word "foot spa" as they find it so girlish.

Well, my boyfriend was one of those "most men" who did not use to care about those three items I first mentioned above. It was enough for him to go to the shower or take a bath and soap his feet to keep them clean.

What I did was I asked him to try it out and see what he would think about it after. Being a nice guy, he gave me the chance to pamper his feet, toes and nails. Of course... he loved it!

Since that very first day I gave him pedicure and foot scrub, he looks forward to the next session every week.

Pedicure and manicure do not mean that your nails will be painted with nail polish after the nails have been cleaned. According to Wikipedia,

"A pedicure is a way to improve the appearance of the feet and their nails. The word pedicure comes from the Latin words pedis, which means of the foot, and cura, which means care. It also means the care of the feet and toenails. A pedicure can help prevent nail diseases and nail disorders. Pedicures are not just limited to nails; usually dead skin cells on the bottom of feet are rubbed off using a rough stone called a pumice stone."

See? The process can even be healthy for your hands and feet! So stop thinking that these lovely procedures are only intended for women. They are good for everyone!

So if you love your man and care for him so much, pamper him. I read once in Google health news that pedicure and manicure are great opportunities for you and your man to spend great time together. I believe it is true especially when my boyfriend comes home feeling so tired from work. Whenever I clean his nails, we get to talk and laugh about things in life. Not only that. He gets the chance to relax, too!

Love your men! Love their nails, too! He deserves it!

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener

After trying the Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Cuticle Pen, I got curious about Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener.

I ofcourse, without any doubt fell inlove with the Sally Hansen Cuticle Pen. Since I ran out of it, I decided to try another product. After going through the internet, I ended up ordering the Sally Hansen Diamond Strength to see if it really works.

After using the Pen version, my nails grew quicker with greater strength. I no longer had problems with nail breakage. However, since I wanted to maintain my nails' strength, it was just necessary for me to keep using a Sally Hansen nail hardener.

My ordered product arrived two days later. Eager to experience it, I tried it at once. The Sally Hansen Diamong Strength Instant Nail Hardener only took a matter of seconds for it to dry. Ofcourse, as expected, my nails were a lot stronger after applying a single coat. A very fantastic product!

Anyway, here are the directions for use:

• Shake the bottle gently.
  
  
• Apply a single coat to clean, dry, bare nails.
  
  
• Let dry.
  
  
• Apply second coat for extra protection.
  

If you are going to apply your favorite nail color, apply the Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Instant Nail Hardener first as the base coat. Then, apply your favorite nail color on top of it.

Each bottle contains 0.45 fluid ounce or 13.3 mL of the product.

Enjoy!!!