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Girly thread vs. r*N*r's nang nails!!!

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N30 - i just had a pedicure last night and they use OPI!!!! I can't remember the name of the colour, but it's a dark blood red - so sexy! :D:D I finally tried OPI!!

I also wanted to report back on how my use of Kore Komplex was going. After 3 weeks, i've noticed my skin tone even right up, some of the smaller lines on my face aren't as prominent - even the lines on my forehead aren't as pronounced. I used the mask for the first time on saturday, and when i took it off, the open pores around my face were completely clean again. I'm amazed at this stuff and will definitely be continuing with it. :) It's paraben free too!

Oh i've also got another product to rave about - MooGoo have released a roll-on deoderant - it's not an anti-perspirant, so i still sweat, but i seriously don't smell at all, except slightly of lemon myrtle. I'm astounded!!! I don't have stinky BO but yes, i do have BO sometimes and this is all natural, no aluminium, just products that neutralised the bacteria under the arms. I'm in love!
 
Okay I just want to make mention that "Rosehip" oil is AMAZING for your face! If anyone here suffers from eczema or just really dry skin on their face whether it's now or in the future... don't bother with any creams the docs prescribe you, don't get on the antibiotics they recommend... just use rosehip oil!

I had a pretty bad case of eczema on my face for the past few months due to emotional stress and also the cold weather here completely drying out my skin.. nothing seemed to work as the creams only kept it on the low but as soon as i stopped using them it would flare up again!! I tried everything... including drinking flaxseed oil (which has made me gain a fair bit of weight) and also rubbing flaxseed on my face! That's kinda worked, seemed to dry it out more than anything. So i did some more research and they suggested i use Rosehip. Oh My GOD! Brilliant! My face is all cleared up, plus my skin in general looks super hydrated. So not sure if Rosehip has been mentioned in here already, but seriously... get on it. Look it up - the benefits are awesome!

I wont go without it now, with how sensitive my skin is i can't afford to not have it in my bathroom and apply daily. Also it has smoothed out my skin in general too.... the small wrinkles i saw coming along are smoothing right out! This stuff is where it's at when it comes to healthy skin. I used to do alot of tanning in my time so i was getting concerned with how i would age.... im not worried at all now!

Also my nails have gone from stumps to long strong vampire nails now :D Sally Hansen nail hardener, women's multivitamins and self control. Though the self control was a lot easier once my nails weren't chipping anymore! Time to get myself some OPI!! :D:D:D
 
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^Are you talking about the Sally Hansen stuff in the green square bottle? It's the only thing that keeps my nails from breaking/ripping the fuck off!!! I don't know what's so different about it from everything else on the market, but it's the only product that does anything for me or the other women in my family (the bad nails come from my mom's side :X). Super freaking awesome!!! :)
 
DFRS, you've sold me on that rosehip oil, I'm definitely going to look for it and try it out! Thanks for all the info :)
 
Rant N Rave - Yeah i think all of the sally hansen products are kick arse! The one i use is in a square bottle but it's clear! "Advanced Hard As Nails" it's called from the Sally Hansen range. :)

Fizz - you should be able to find rosehip in health food shops, or better yet - ebay is where i got mine! Let me know what you think of it once you get using it! <3
 
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The Colour to Watch----OPI Fall 2010 the Swiss Collection
It should be warm enough for open toed shoes this week.
My last pedi of the season.
 
DFRS I have raved about Rosehip oil many many times before - I've been using it religiously after cleansing for nigh on three years, and will never use anything else!

I just buy it from the chemist - in my experience Trilogy is the best brand as their oils are organic and pure, and generally very reasonably priced. Like, under AU$20 for a bottle.

I've noticed my skin improve since starting to use it, and I'm sure it's helped my skin to stay wrinkle free! It has also taken care of any sunspots and pigmentation I had going on, as well as making my skin so freaking soft it's crazy. :)


Now, it's my turn to rave about an amazing polish I just happened to stumble across at my local Priceline recently. It was Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen, and I received it free with another purchase.

At first I was skeptical. Very, very skeptical. I mean, I use OPI, China Glaze and other 'premium' nail brands and hadn't used good ol' SH for a long time. I was sure it was just a stupic gimmick, and wouldn't really work.

Oh how wrong I was!

I applied it that night and was surprised at how smoothly it applied - two thin coats and I was done. You simply click the top of the pen to release the polish - like a paint pen - and paint the colour on. It made it really easy to do my toes and also my right hand, which is always tricky for me. It also dried in seconds and once a protective top coat was on, I gave it a real run for its money.

Remember I'm an interior designer, and I am unpacking and packing up houses every day of the week. I wore this polish for four days without a visible chip. That's ASTONISHING for me! They generally chip within the first day, at least!

Better than that, I saw the nails growing out underneath the polish before I saw any visible signs of tip wear or chipping.

I am definitely stocking up on this stuff for work days and times I need my polish to stay perfect like camping trips, etc. And it's very reasonably priced, I saw it on sale for around AU$13 at Priceline. 8o

I can't tell you how excited I am about this product! I would never have bothered with it had I not received it as a freebie. I implore everyone to give it a whirl!

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I tried the Sally Hansen Insta Dry last night, which I had used before...
but it was black and that usually takes 2 maybe 3 coats.
ONE COAT!
I <3 the ease of this stuff!
 
^^ Awww why not hun?? I vaguely recall that you've told me the reason before but I can't remember...
 
n3o- I was thinking about getting acrylic nails put over my natural nails b/c my natural nails are not holding any of the normal strengthening nail polish I've tried to put on. It just peels right off- And I don't paint them a color usually b/c my husband doesn't like it.
BUT I worry about the acrylics b/c I don't want them to be bulky and I don't want to damage the natural nail. But I have REALLY been wanting to!! And coming in here makes me want it even more!!! :)

I decided thought that I would get my hair cut in December- so IF I still want my nails done in Jan. , I guess I'll just do it then:)
 
Do you remove all oils from your nails before you paint them? Dish soap works pretty well, if it's not moisturizing.
 
COTB - in my experience Trilogy is the best brand as their oils are organic and pure, and generally very reasonably priced. Like, under AU$20 for a bottle.
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Yeah if you find a chemist that stocks it then great, i struggled to find any in a chemist and had to resort to a health food store which was a pain in the arse as they are usually based in shopping centers... i hardly go in them, so that was inconvenient for me. I work heaps and also partially lazy so ebay works for me :) The stuff i got is 100% organic, for under $20 as well. So for those that are flat out all the time, ebay has a great range for reasonable prices too. Hell, i just bought a big 'BULK' bottle off ebay - 100% organic..... that shit's gonna last me aaages :D

But yeah - good shit! :D
 
ocean said:
I decided thought that I would get my hair cut in December- so IF I still want my nails done in Jan. , I guess I'll just do it then:)
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Whats the hair style in mind??? :D

Also - yeah long girly nails are FUN! Since finally growing mine, i cant believe i even began biting them in the beginning!! Damn stress.

Definitely either grow your own or get fakies on... its amazing how good you feel with lovely nails. :)<3
 
chrissie said:
Do you remove all oils from your nails before you paint them? Dish soap works pretty well, if it's not moisturizing.
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No, but I will try this- I think I have some dish soap that is not moisturizing.

drugfukkdrockstar said:
Whats the hair style in mind??? :D

Also - yeah long girly nails are FUN! Since finally growing mine, i cant believe i even began biting them in the beginning!! Damn stress.

Definitely either grow your own or get fakies on... its amazing how good you feel with lovely nails. :)<3
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I just want my hair layered a bit more b/c the ends are getting stringy from all the dying :(
AND I've been using salon products like you have said, and a wide tooth comb for my wet hair as COTB said- And the top has now grown out, its like past my chin, so I figured I could layer it and get it to fit better together.
I MIGHT (MIGHT being a major might, stop dying it:()
Nothing too major. I wouldn't cut a bob or anything :)
I like having long hair, so I am hoping that by doing this my hair will grow past the stage it is at-
The ends seem to want to stay at or above my bra strap.......
I had it to my waist for years and I'd like it there again.....ESPECIALLY if I decide to grow my bangs out :)

And I do have long nails- They're just very uneven and need more strengthening :)
I quit biting my nails (nasty habit I had all my life) about 4-5 years ago.
 
Perpetual Indulgence said:
http://cnd.com/Products/Color/shellac-hello.aspx
I am having this done this weekend.
The main reason why I don't get manicures is that they wreck within a hour to 3 days.

Anyone use this Shellac product?
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I posted about getting the Shellac procedure done, I believe in the previous girly thread.

I got it done pretty much the week that salons started offering it, so I'm sure there is a wider range of colors available now, but overall I loved it. If you work with your hands and a normal manicure only lasts you a few days, this will blow you away! Just make sure that your technician applies thin coats; I had one nail that had quite a thick layer of polish on it and I couldn't resist picking at it, which inevitably ended up ruining my nail.

Once you near the 2 week mark, you will notice small chips in the polish but nothing like traditional polish. The thing I disliked most about the Shellac is that when your nails grow out, there is a noticeable space, much like with acrylic nails :\
It's a neat procedure to get done, especially if you're looking for it to last but I found that near the end I couldn't wait to get it off.

If you scroll down on this page from the last thread, you can read my post about it.
http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/showthread.php?t=446375&page=38
 
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