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Nail art can be a beautiful and stylish addition to a manicure that doesn’t have to be expensive.  These days a variety of products are available to enable you to decorate your nails at home.

Stamps

These consist of stainless steel disks with designs etched in them that can be transferred onto the nail. A special thick nail polish (regular polish doesn’t work properly) is used to cover the design and the excess scraped off with a flat tool. The design can then be picked up with a stamping tool and applied to the nail. The designs available are extensive, from patterns to animal print to flowers to cartoons, and range in size so they can be applied to the whole nail, a small area of it, or as a patterned French tip. Stamping allows the nails to be decorated with very intricate designs for an impressive look with minimal skill and effort needed. The most popular brand of stamps is Konad and these are widely available online.

Nail Art Pens

Nail art pens consist of either a fine tipped pen or a squeezable bottle with a fine nib. They are available in a wide range of colors and the polish can simply be applied on top of a dry coat of nail polish. The designs that can be created are limited only by the imagination, however this does require steady hands and some patience in order to hand draw each nail individually. Nail art pens are manufactured by many nail polish companies such as Sally Hansen and Migi and can be found online or in stores.

Crackle or Shatter

This top coat has come back into fashion lately with OPI as the latest company to produce their version. Most only produce black, but for a wide range of colors try the Mia Secret range. Crackle polish is applied over a dry base. It’s best to use a contrasting color to get the most impressive effect and it is very important to wait for this to completely dry. A thin layer of crackle polish can be applied over the top, which will produce a crackled effect as it dries. It works because it contains an incompatible solvent which makes it dry unevenly leading to cracks. This does however give a poor finish so it is a good idea to use a clear top coat for a smooth finish and to make it last as long as possible. The thickness of the crackle coat can be varied to get the desired look, and an attractive leopard print effect can be produced using an orange base coat with black crackle over it.

Ombre Nails

This look involves a gradient from dark to light and while often done in salons with an airbrush, can be done

As the warm weather approaches, we must prepare our skin for the damaging effects of the sun. During the summer months, it is essential to take proper care of your skin. If you do not pamper your skin, your appearance will tell the tale for you.

In the summer, when outdoors, it is imperative to wear sunscreen, avoid over-exposure, and cover up when necessary.

The last thing you want is to burn your skin. Acquiring a tan is damaging enough to your skin, but to burn it all at once is quite another. Avoid the sun at peak heat hours, between noon and three in the afternoon. This is typically the time when the sun shines down with the most damaging of its rays.

The sun’s rays are like a beacon, and the warmth of the sun coddles us quite nicely. Summer is fantastic, but there are some risks to your skin that you need to be wary of during the summer. It is imperative to take care of your skin at all times, but especially in the summer, when your skin really dries out if not properly cared for.

In the summer, skin care tips include frequent fluid drinking, moisturizing, using a Loofah to reach those awkward areas, and to relax. Your skin looks its worst when it is dehydrated. Drinking copious quantities of water will help to replenish all of the lost nutrients, which will help your skin to look and feel better.

Using the proper skin care tools can help to keep your appearance fresh and revitalized. In order for your skin to protect you, you need to protect it from harm. Your feet tend to take a beating in the summer, partly due to walking barefoot more often, and partly due to wearing footwear such as sandals and flip-flops.

The soles of your feet become very coarse and dry, and need to be taken care of immediately. Soaking your feet in a foot massage will help them to remain ready to bear the brunt of your weight the next day. When possible, wear a light sock during the summer to keep your feet from becoming damaged.

Summer is detrimental to your skin, so you should take extra precautions during the summer months to take care of your skin. In the summer, the warmth of the sun can wreak havoc on your skin. The heat, as well as the ultra-violet rays, can rob your skin of its moisture, leaving it exposed to the elements.

In the summer months, it is of great importance to take proper care of your skin. Your skin is quickly dehydrated in the warmth, and this makes your skin lose its elasticity, causing wrinkles and blotches. Taking care of your skin in the summer is simple,

If you have too many bottles of old nail polish cluttering up a drawer or cabinet, do not throw them away. Nail polish does not have to be use only on fingernails. Think of the colorful nail polish as little bottles of paint. Once you think in terms of paint, you will find endless new ways to use old nail polish. Here are some fun and crafty new ways to use nail polish.

Use Nail Polish on Costume Jewelry

If you have some costume jewelry, you can spiff it up with a coat or two of nail polish. You can add color to plain plastic beads by completely coating them with nail polish or by adding stripes or dots of nail polish. You can add shine to colorful beads by coating them with clear nail polish or with glitter nail polish. You can also paint brooches, earrings, pendants, or whatever jewelry you have on hand. Try painting a wide bangle bracelet with nail polish then paint your fingernails to match.

Use Old Nail Polish as Shellac

If you have crafty kids who like to make little sculptures or beads out of homemade play dough (the kind of homemade play dough that dries hard), you can let them paint their creations with a coat of nail polish. The nail polish will not only add color and shine, but it acts as a shellac that will preserve the beads or sculptures. Their works of art will dry harder and will last a very long time.

Use Old Nail Polish to Decorate Glass

You can use nail polish to add decorative features to glass. You can paint little flowers around the edge of a mirror. You can paint some artwork on the front of a glass plate of a frame. You can even paint with nail polish on your windows. When you are tired of the design, simply remove with a non acetate nail polish remover. Just be sure you don’t paint on anything too special, and be careful that you don’t let the nail polish remover touch any other surfaces when removing the nail polish.

Use Old Nail Polish for Arts and Crafts

If your kids are old enough to be trusted with nail polish, let them use up your old nail polish colors with their arts and crafts. They can use the nail polish on any type of paper, just like poster paint. Try letting them use the nail polish on wax paper for a special translucent effect. And remember, you can thin the nail polish so it will go a long way.

Use Old Nail Polish to touch Up Scratches

If you have a ding in your wall or in some furniture, you can always touch it up with a bit of nail polish. Don’t have the exact right shade? Mix in a bit of white or another color.

Before you start using your nail polish as paint, you may have to thin it. If the nail polish has been sitting around for too long, it may be too thick to use. Simply add some nail polish remover to the bottle of nail polish and shake well. If the nail polish is too thick to shake, just let the nail polish remover soak in for a bit then try to shake it again in a few minutes. If you happen to add too much nail polish remover, don’t worry. Even very thin nail polish will be good for crafts. In fact, sometimes the thinner the better, as thin nail polish can give your craft pieces a shimmery, opaque look.

Nail art can be a beautiful and stylish addition to a manicure that doesn’t have to be expensive.  These days a variety of products are available to enable you to decorate your nails at home.

Stamps

These consist of stainless steel disks with designs etched in them that can be transferred onto the nail. A special thick nail polish (regular polish doesn’t work properly) is used to cover the design and the excess scraped off with a flat tool. The design can then be picked up with a stamping tool and applied to the nail. The designs available are extensive, from patterns to animal print to flowers to cartoons, and range in size so they can be applied to the whole nail, a small area of it, or as a patterned French tip. Stamping allows the nails to be decorated with very intricate designs for an impressive look with minimal skill and effort needed. The most popular brand of stamps is Konad and these are widely available online.

Nail Art Pens

Nail art pens consist of either a fine tipped pen or a squeezable bottle with a fine nib. They are available in a wide range of colors and the polish can simply be applied on top of a dry coat of nail polish. The designs that can be created are limited only by the imagination, however this does require steady hands and some patience in order to hand draw each nail individually. Nail art pens are manufactured by many nail polish companies such as Sally Hansen and Migi and can be found online or in stores.

Crackle or Shatter

This top coat has come back into fashion lately with OPI as the latest company to produce their version. Most only produce black, but for a wide range of colors try the Mia Secret range. Crackle polish is applied over a dry base. It’s best to use a contrasting color to get the most impressive effect and it is very important to wait for this to completely dry. A thin layer of crackle polish can be applied over the top, which will produce a crackled effect as it dries. It works because it contains an incompatible solvent which makes it dry unevenly leading to cracks. This does however give a poor finish so it is a good idea to use a clear top coat for a smooth finish and to make it last as long as possible. The thickness of the crackle coat can be varied to get the desired look, and an attractive leopard print effect can be produced using an orange base coat with black crackle over it.

Ombre Nails

This look involves a gradient from dark to light and while often done in salons with an airbrush, can be done

Nail art can be a beautiful and stylish addition to a manicure that doesn’t have to be expensive.  These days a variety of products are available to enable you to decorate your nails at home.

Stamps

These consist of stainless steel disks with designs etched in them that can be transferred onto the nail. A special thick nail polish (regular polish doesn’t work properly) is used to cover the design and the excess scraped off with a flat tool. The design can then be picked up with a stamping tool and applied to the nail. The designs available are extensive, from patterns to animal print to flowers to cartoons, and range in size so they can be applied to the whole nail, a small area of it, or as a patterned French tip. Stamping allows the nails to be decorated with very intricate designs for an impressive look with minimal skill and effort needed. The most popular brand of stamps is Konad and these are widely available online.

Nail Art Pens

Nail art pens consist of either a fine tipped pen or a squeezable bottle with a fine nib. They are available in a wide range of colors and the polish can simply be applied on top of a dry coat of nail polish. The designs that can be created are limited only by the imagination, however this does require steady hands and some patience in order to hand draw each nail individually. Nail art pens are manufactured by many nail polish companies such as Sally Hansen and Migi and can be found online or in stores.

Crackle or Shatter

This top coat has come back into fashion lately with OPI as the latest company to produce their version. Most only produce black, but for a wide range of colors try the Mia Secret range. Crackle polish is applied over a dry base. It’s best to use a contrasting color to get the most impressive effect and it is very important to wait for this to completely dry. A thin layer of crackle polish can be applied over the top, which will produce a crackled effect as it dries. It works because it contains an incompatible solvent which makes it dry unevenly leading to cracks. This does however give a poor finish so it is a good idea to use a clear top coat for a smooth finish and to make it last as long as possible. The thickness of the crackle coat can be varied to get the desired look, and an attractive leopard print effect can be produced using an orange base coat with black crackle over it.

Ombre Nails

This look involves a gradient from dark to light and while often done in salons with an airbrush, can be done