Summer's Prettiest Pedis

Happy Monday Dolls! I hope everyone had a great weekend and more importantly stayed hydrated! We had a scorcher of a weekend here in Kentucky and from what I've been hearing, we were not alone. Drink lots of water and stay inside if at all possible!

A few weeks ago I was reading one of my favorite gossip magazines (guilty pleasure) and they had an article called "Summer's Prettiest Pedis". I loved it and since were are officially in Summer 2012 (heat and all) I've decided to share it with you beautiful dolls today! I hope you enjoy!

Trendy Brights
In your face polishes are super hot right now. "These colors are all about making a fun statement," says nail guru Deborah Lippman. "And they break free of the rules - so you can wear them anytime, anywhere and with anything.
Expert Tip: Neon and vibrant shades require two coats before they'll resemble the polish in the bottle. Apply thinly to prevent chipping while building up the brightness.

                                                               Head-Turning Neons

Misa Nail Lacquer in A Sunny Smile
Makes Me Go Wild, $8, misacosmestics.com

Ginger + Liz Colour Collection in Goin'
Back to Cali, $12, gingerandliz.com

  Ocean Hues

Sinful Colors in Why Not,
$2, walgreens.com

NYC New York Color In a New York
Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish in
Mint Macaroon, $2, drugstores


  Vivid Violets

Zoya Nail Polish in Charisma,
$8, zoya.com

Sally Hansen Gem Crush in
Be-Jeweled, $7, drugstores

Sexy Neutrals
"If you really want to look chic this summer, wearing a beautiful neutral on the toes is the modern way to go," says expert Deborah Lippman, who adds that the trend is to choose a shade with undertones that are the opposite of your skin, creating eye-catching contrast.
Expert Tip: Be sure to layer a top coat with UV protection over pale polish - it prevents the color from
turning yellow.

  Clean Whites

MAC Limited Edition Hey Sailor!
Nail Lacquer in Vestral White,
$17, maccosmetics.com

Essie Wedding Collection in
Instant Hot, $8, drugstores


 Barely There Blushes

Perfect Formula The Perfect
Color in Satin, $15, qvc.com

Dolce & Gabbana The Nail
Lacquer in Rose Petal
$20, saks.com


Beautiful Beiges

Sally Hansen Complete Salon
Manicure in Cafe au Lait, $8 drugstores

Summer Classics
"Coral, red and bright pink are always go-to summer shades because they flatter the skin and can be worn with other bright colors and clothes," says celeb manicurist Deborah Lippman.
Expert Tip: "With these shades, it's key to choose a polish that has the same undertones as your skin," explains Lippman. Contrasting tones will wash out skin and make cuticles appear dry.

  Sexy Reds

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro
Nail Enamel in Stiletto Red, $3, drugstores

Maybelline New York Color
Show Nail Lacquer in Keep Up The
Flame, $4, drugstores


Modern Corals

Revlon Limited Edition Scented
Nail Enamel in Orange Pop,
$5, drugstore.com

                                                    

Chanel Limited Edition Nail Colour
in No. 617 Holiday, $26, chanel.com


Flirty Pinks

L'Oréal Paris Colour Nail
Riche Color in Check Me Out,
$6, drugstores

Deborah Lippman 3-D Holographic
Nail Lacquer in Sweet Dreams, $18
deborahlippman.com

Hope you all enjoy the amazing shades for this summer! Pick your fave and go get a pedi! xoxox

Acetone vs. Non-Acetone

Have you ever wondered which is the best for your nails? After thinking about that for a while, I decided to do a little research and here's what I came up with:

ACETONE
Pros: Acetone is definitely the quickest way to remove nail polish. I also discovered that it strips the oils from your nails, which makes your base coat adhere to your nails better, resulting in longer wear for your manicure.
Cons: Because it strips your nails of its natural oils, it can be extremely drying. Acetone is also an irritant. Wikipedia has a long list of the possible long-term health effects of inhaling acetone fumes or even exposing your eyes to acetone fumes. Whenever using pure acetone, it's best to be in a highly ventilated area! I remember when I was pregnant with my children, whenever I stepped into a nail salon the fumes hit me like a ton of bricks!



NON ACETONE
Pros: Less damaging and less drying because of added conditioners, like Vitamin E. It removes nail polish just as well as pure acetone.
Cons: A little frustrating when removing glittery nail polishes (I can vouch for this!). It isn't as strong as pure acetone, so it takes more rubbing with your cotton ball!

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Personally, I always use non-acetone nail polish remover, but it's whatever works best for you! If you wear nail extensions, you've probably spent time soaking them off in acetone. Be careful of the fumes, be sure to be in a ventilated area. Also, because of the drying effects of acetone, take extra care to keep your nails and cuticles properly hydrated.


xoxo!

*Shade of the Week*

Happy Monday Darlings! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and are geared up to start and complete another week!

My Shade of the Week for this week is L'Oreal's Safari Chic from their Iconic Muse line. It is the absolute PERFECT shade of grey-ish green...the name of the shade suits the color perfectly. It looks great with neutral clothes and gold jewelry... which is how I'm rocking it today! Check it out :)

Natural Nailed Celebrities

Hi Darlings! I've put together a few photos of some of our favorite celebs rocking their natural nails. They are all beautiful! Scroll down enjoy! 

Beyonce Knowles rocking lovely, natural, long rounded nails. 

Halle Berry's Red Carpet Nails. Simple and stunning.

Jennifer Lopez also rounding out her tips. Fabulous J. Lo!

Kim Kardashian keeps her nails short and natural.

Scarlett Johansson nails are short and shimmery for the red carpet.

My girl, Corinne Bailey Rae rocking a beautiful purple hue. Love it!

*Hard As Nailz does not own these photos*