When you read a lot about beauty like I do, you begin to realize that people generally fall under one of two splurge categories: salon manicures or nail polish purchases. I’ve rarely come across a woman who doesn’t love the idea of getting her nails done, but some of those women prefer to build their home collections rather than pick from a salon’s colors. More »

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Here is an easy tutorial on how to get rid of toenail cuticles. You can do this at home rather than going to a salon for a pedicure, which can run you between $25 - $40. More »

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Ready to show the world how pretty you are from head to toe? It’s officially pedicure season! Here are a few tips to prepare your winter feet for open toe sandals and flip-flops. More »

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The temperature in New York City hit 90 degrees today. Oh my goodness! Since the sun has finally decided to come out of hiding, I’ve logged quite a few hours in Central Park already! Unfortunately my toes aren’t in any condition to come out of hiding though… I need a fresh pedicure! But then comes the age old question: To match or not to match? More »

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Although the debris of the earthquake in Haiti has slid out of view on our television screens, the reality of it is still there. Many people are living in makeshift tents constructed from debris, but a report from NPR sheds a little bit of hope on the situation — there are many beauty salons opening in the midst of all the destruction. More »

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Warm weather is returning and most of us can’t wait. The folks on the East coast have had so much snow this winter; a day of sunshine is always welcome. What can we do to prepare ourselves for warmer weather and plenty of sunshine? More »

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Serena Williams, star tennis player, posted on her blog that she is doing 240 hours of training to learn how to be a nail technician! Her reason? “No one likes getting their nails done more than I do. As a matter of fact I go every 4 days to get a manicure and every 7 days for a pedicure.” Fair enough. Serena also has a line of nail products that she collaborated on with HairTech, so I guess she wants to be properly trained in case an adoring fan asks her for an impromptu mani-pedi. More »

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One of the most overlooked aspects of beauty is nails. Whether they’re short and trimmed, or long and lacquered, no fails to notice nails. Many cool trends are happening in the world of manicures and pedicures and for the holiday season there’s no cheaper or easier way to try trends than with nails. Plus, changing the look of hands and toes is as easy as a polish switch. More »

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