If there’s one thing I hate is spending my money at the nail salon, sitting there for hours and then having them chip within a few days. I say if you can do it yourself, save your money and use it on something better! Here is a step-by-step manicure that you can do at home and that’ll get your nails to look more than perfect. Invest in a Good Buffer If you don’t already have a 4-sided buffer, I suggest you invest in one – it’ll be your ultimate tool in getting gorgeous nails. Four-sided nail buffers have numbers on the side that let you know which part to use for...

Since I wrote about manicures yesterday, I thought it would be a good idea to follow up with something about pedicures…mainly do-it-yourself pedicures. Unlike my hate for doing manicures, I actually love doing pedicures because I’m not so horrible at it. So here is the foolproof way to doing your own pedicure. Oh and you can refer back to my previous post to see all the tools you’ll be needing. STEP 1: PREP If your feet are dying for some extra TLC, you probably need a good soak. You can combat heavy wear and tear on your feet with weekly pedicures. Start by soaking y...

Since I just wrote a post about manicures, I thought it would be appropriate to let all of you guys in on a little secret. There are always people telling you left and right what products to use, and how to use them, but you can’t always trust that! So here’s a myth for everyone out there! When someone tells you that using cuticle oil or Vaseline will ensure a faster drying time, its NOT TRUE! The truth is…these products will actually cause the nail polish to peel off and lift. Just let your nails dry naturally for best results! ...

If there is one thing that I hate more than anything is doing my nails. I am downright horrible at it, not to mention that I can’t upkeep them for the life of me. That’s why I never really bother with my nails that much, especially since I’m an avid nail bitter. I know it’s embarrassing, but I’m trying my best not to do that anymore. So far, I’m having little luck but it’s hard! That’s why I was super excited when I read an article in Glow Magazine (Canadian) about do-it-yourself manicures. It’s always something I’ve never been...

You know how much your struggle to give your hair that perfect look, and spend tons of time blow-drying only to wait an hour and see that your hair is completely flat? Well here’s how you can maximize your blowout. Start off by using a deep conditioning treatment before blow-drying your hair. This will help ensure that there is no frizz in the end. Revive your slept-on roots with a little bit of volumizing spray. My favorite is Big Sexy Hair So Pumped Volumizing Mist, only $14.95. Keep your hair smooth with a flatiron or curling iron. The heat will nix oil and relax the cuticles. ...

Getting the perfect manicure can be a bit nerve wrecking, especially if you’re willing to do it yourself. The nail polish color never matches your outfits, and you always find yourself with chipped polish. The answer? Simple. Use an off-white nail color on both your nails as well as your toe nails. It looks extremely elegant, it won’t chip off that easily (just make sure to use a base and top coat), and it just looks perfect. Before applying the polish, make sure to clean your nails, get rid of your cuticles and hang nails, as well as file your nails to your preferred shape. ...

Hangnails are tiny pieces of skin that are still attached to the base or the side of the nail and here is how to prevent them. They are usually caused by dried cuticles, so follow these simple steps on how to prevent hangnails. 1. Don’t pick at the cuticles. Leave them alone, as it will only cause more pain as well as discomfort. 2. Start using a cuticle oil/cream and massage it on a regular basis around your cuticles. This will help keep your cuticles moisturized and supple. 3. When you see a hang nail, don’t even dare to bit it off. Instead, carry a pair of manicuring scis...

If there is one thing most women try to achieve but just can’t do it, is get longer nails. It’s hard to get your nails to grow because of so many things, including calcium deficiency. If your body does not get enough calcium, your nails tend to slow their growth and they become weak and brittle. Even if you do get enough calcium but your nails are still short and weak, it may be because that calcium doesn’t go through, in which case a lot of people have to take vitamins and calcium tablets. That being said, there are other factors which stop your nails from growing. One of th...