Having a gel manicure is an amazing feeling because you can go around showing off your shiny nails for a couple of weeks. Gradually, the shine starts fading as the natural nail keeps growing beneath the polish layer. A top-up job does not look nice on a gel manicure. It is better to remove the layer altogether and have a fresh coat.

The question is whether you should do the nail polish removal at a salon or go for a DIY job. In today’s times, the do-at-home option is preferable. This blog discusses how you can take off gel polish at home. You can master the technique with practice and have clean, undamaged nails.

Get your ingredients in order

Gel nail polish removal requires you to collect the necessary ingredients and be prepared for the job. Your gel nail polish kit should contain cotton balls, aluminum wraps, acetone, cuticle oil, and nail cutters, files, and nail buffer.

Step By Step Remover Gel Polish at Home

Rough up the polish surface

One can use the sterilized nail buffer to break the seal and rough up the nail surface. However, it is advisable to be gentle and ensure to remove the topcoat alone. You need not file deep into the nail polish to remove it. The purpose behind roughing up the surface is that it reduces your exposure time to acetone. (more…)

Some people may think that going to a salon every month is the only way to get shiny and bouncy hair. But the truth is you don’t need a keratin treatment, hair spa or hair smoothening to get that amazing look. You can just open the fridge or go to the kitchen and will find many things that will not only give you shiny hair but will provide your hair strength from the roots as well.

Choose Shampoo Carefully

No matter whatever product we use or not, everyone uses shampoo. Therefore, you need to be extra careful while choosing it, as the wrong shampoo can cause damage.

You can consider having a Korean shampoo if your goal is to have soft and smooth hair. Don’t use just any shampoo that comes to your hand, be picky and research about it.

Oiling Is the Key

Oiling the night before you want to wash your hair is necessary. Oiling not only gives nourishment, but it gives strength to the roots as well. Just warm your oil a little bit and massage it on your scalp in a circular motion using your fingertips.

Don’t ever use your nails on your scalp, as it will provoke minor cuts on your scalp resulting in damage. Choose the oil very carefully because chemicals present in the oil will sip into your scalp and not only harm your hair growth but your overall health as well slowly.

Just be mindful while choosing the product, be careful about the ingredients in it. If you are confused, you can buy any pure and natural Coconut oil, Almond oil or Olive oil. Castor oil is also great for hair growth when using on the scalp. (more…)

OPI nail lacquer is a famous original formula most manicure lovers are familiar with — it is a trusted formula with fashion-forward and top quality colors with iconic names, making it one among the last word DIY nail systems. Read on to seek out just what makes the OPI formula so iconic and learn pro tips and tricks to forming your manicure that lasts longer and dries faster.

OPI’s gel nail polish or nail enamel is officially called “GelColor Soak-off Gel Lacquer.” Briefly, a gel manicure may be a coat of colored gel that appears deceptively, almost like nail enamel. It uses a thin brush-on formula made for a classic finish and top performance than regular nail enamel.

What is the Difference Between Nail Polish and Nail Lacquer?

Nail lacquer is typically more durable than the usual nail enamel formulas and is a bit thicker when compared, making it more chip resistant. Generally, Nail lacquers contain a pigment which is why they are solvent-based coatings, and they are applied to nails with a brush. Nail lacquers don’t require a lamp during curing to dry. OPI gel nail lacquer uses a fast-drying formula that gives up to 7 days of wear and tear and is out there in 200+ unique shades.

Benefits of Nail Lacquer Manicure

While pedicures and manicures aren’t full-body massages, they will be relaxing. Many nail salons offer various services, among which are the basic manicure and pedicures or a costlier treatment like hand and foot massages and aromatherapy. An easy hand and foot massage can help a lot if you’re having a stressful day.

It Improves the Nail’s Health

One of the essential elements of using nail enamel, or getting a manicure, is the cuticle oil. Although it has been once disregarded as too messy, it’s now a common part of nail treatments. Cuticle oil is made with different sorts of formulas like almond, tangerine, tea tree, rice bran, jojoba, and plain vitamin E oil. Most cuticle oils are now offered as gels, although some are still in the oil. It would help if you understood that not only do these cuticle oils prevent the expansion of fungus and bacteria, they also keep the nails and the skins around them soft. Your nails could fall off as a result of fungus and bacteria. (more…)

Everyone wants flawless skin, but only some people could achieve it. Your skin is just the reflection of your lifestyle, and many people don’t want to spend more money just on their skin. It becomes challenging when it comes to managing both your skin and your everyday life. Many factors can make your skin damaged, such as stress, sun, pollution, hormonal imbalance, etc. so taking care of your skin becomes essential. Japanese face masks for hyperpigmentation are best for your skincare, but not everyone spends money to, but the masks which are available in the market, so here is the solution for you.

Just to treat hyperpigmentation, there are many effective natural home remedies which will give you the best results in affordable price.

Lemon Juice

Lemon acts as an exfoliant and a skin brightener due to the presence of a high level of citric acid in it. Apply the lemon juice on the dark spots or the affected area and let it dry. After that, rinse it with the water. You will notice that your skin gets even lighter and soft after using the mask. Never apply only juice to your skin as it can irritate so, add honey or Aloe Vera with it and get extra benefits. It helps in controlling hyperpigmentation.

Raw Potato

Potatoes contain the enzyme called Catecholase, which reduces the unnecessary production of melanin, and hence, it helps in skin lightening. It helps in removing all the dark spots and skin lightening. It also helps in removing tan from your body and face so you can easily consider potato for an easy and quick way to remove dark spots or fight hyperpigmentation. Take the slices of raw potato and rub it over your skin for 5-10 minutes. After that, wash it off with the lukewarm water. You can do this for at-least thrice a day for instant effects.

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Talking about the classiest and most in-fashion nail trends, dip powder nails are the most famous nail art product these days, a trend spreading so fast that everyone wants to follow and recreate the classy designs. The eye-catchy, shiny and colorful nails are becoming a must-have for every social media celebrity.

OPI dipping powder is an easily available nail design product and is well known in the field of dip powder nails. The vitamins in the nail dip powder helps to maintain the health and strength of the nails. It is odorless and provides gel-like shine which lasts for weeks without the need to cure the nails again. The classy designs take false acrylic nails to another level.
When any fashion is in trend, everyone wants to become a part of it without even knowing the pros and cons of the products being used. But before adopting any fashion trend, you should first get some knowledge about the basics to use them.

Some of the most trendy nail designs to try are given below:

1. Ombre Nails with Accent of Glitter

Ombre nail is a beautiful trend that has become super popular on social media. Either it be Hollywood celebrities or social media influencers, everyone is pursuing this style. It is also easy to learn and everyone can DIY it quite conveniently.

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We are a few days away from the holiday season and you know what this means right? This means that aside from being jolly, this is also the season where decking your nails in too much sparkle is totally acceptable. Yes! This is the glittering season and this is the best time to get festive in our nail polishes. With the countless colors, finishes and textures to choose from, there is no need to fret as we have listed some of the holidays approved nail polishes that can make you feel merry and bright!

1. OPI Red

When we think of holidays, red is the first color that comes to mind because there is something about it that feels so right. The bright shade is so perfect for the holidays and whether you like to go glitzy or classic, OPI dip powder has the perfect shade for everyone.  Red as an apple, you can either put it as it is or use it as an accent to your favorite nail art, there is no wrong way to rock it this season. If you don’t want to go over the top, you can opt for the classic red nail bed and finish it with a glitter French nail and you are ready for the holidays.

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