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Hello lovelies! Happy Wednesday!
Last night my little one was having a rough and needy night, so I wasn't able to polish. Instead, I decided to go naked for a night, since I'm gearing up for my own Get Naked 3 Day Hydration challenge (waiting on a friend to get her Pure). I had mentioned last week that I would post some tips and tricks to get the most out of your Pure Nail Oil™, and what better time than now?
First of all, if you haven't joined in the challenge, please head over to the original Get Naked Challenge Post and check out all the info there. There is a prize involved: 1 winner from the challenge entries will be chosen at random to receive a Pure Nail Oil Starter Kit ($22 value!). Right now the odds of winning are excellent, so come on and join in! The sale is, unfortunately, over, however you can still grab Pure™ at the regular price. Links are in the original Get Naked Challenge post.
Okay, so you've ordered your Pure Nail Oil™ Kit - now what?
As you all know, the first 3 days are the initial hydration treatment, which requires that you "go naked" for all 3 days. I know, I know....going naked is hard for us polish addicts, but happy nails are healthy nails, and to get healthy nails, they need to be hydrated. Nothing can truly penetrate all those layers of polish, and as we now know, Jojoba based oils are the only oils that can actually penetrate the nail plate. There are other Jojoba based oils out there, but Pure™ has the highest concentration of Jojoba on the market. You've all seen what it did for me 2 months ago - Pure™ literally saved my nails and cuticles (you can check out my latest results update here).
So how does the initial hydration treatment work?
First, like I mentioned above, you must get naked. Take that polish off and get ready to start on your way to healthy, happy, beautiful nails and cuticles.
Pure Nail Oil comes with a Pure Nail Oil™ Pen and either a glass polish style bottle with brush, or a plastic dropper bottle full of oil. Although you can use Pure™ any way you like, the Pen is intended to be the actual method of delivery. Not only is it convenient to carry with you, but the click style twist barrel ensures that you get the correct amount of oil (it's very easy to overdo it). So use that pen!
For the first application, you'll need to "prime" your pen. Just twist the barrel until you see the oil start to come into the bristles. You don't need to saturate them until they're dripping, so don't click until there's oil pouring from the bristles.
Once you have a small amount of oil in the bristles, brush the oil over your cuticles, sidewalls, and bare nail (don't forget to get the undersides of your nails!). You only really need 1-2 clicks per nail (depending on how dry your skin and nails are, size, etc), so there is no need to add another click until you don't see any of that oil sheen on your skin/nails. I use 2 clicks for 2 nails, then repeat until all 10 nails are done. I will be honest, I do need an additional click every now and again since I have callouses from writing on one finger, and my thumbnail on my right hand seems to suck up oil like there's no tomorrow, but that's it - just one extra click. Your skin can only soak up so much at one time, and if you'r slathering oil on your nails and cuticles, all that extra is just being rubbed away by anything you touch as opposed to soaking into your skin.
I know, it seems like such a small amount wouldn't do much, right? Wrong! That tiny amount of oil works wonders. Pure™ aborbs into the skin very fast, and since it's molecularly similar to our own natural oil (sebum), it works fast and effectively.
After you're all oiled up, just massage to the oil (gently!) into your nails and cuticles. You don't need to push your cuticles back, just rub that oil in. At first it may seem like there isn't much to rub in at all, but that's because your nails and skin will absorb the oil lightning fast at first.
Over the next hour or so, rub the oil into your nails and skin (down to the first knuckle) until they no longer feel oily (Pure feels kind of like a dry oil, so they won't actually feel oily in the traditional sense. You'll know what it feels like when it's all absorbed!). This can take anywhere from 40 minutes to a few hours, depending on how dry your nails are. Once you feel no oil left on your nails, go ahead and re-apply, and repeat for 3 days. For the first day, you'll be re-applying ALOT. I was using my Pure™ pen about every 45 minutes for the first 36 hours or so! By the time I reached day 3 though, I was at about 3 hours between applications. Keep in mind that I was an extreme case, and you will more than likely need alot less oil than I did. :)
Using this method, you'll start seeing results within 24 hours. My cuticles were torn to shreds and my nails were so dry that they curled inward drastically. Within 24 hours I was seeing tons of improvement in both. I know, it sounds to good to be true, and I was skeptical at first as well. But Pure™ works. I call it my miracle in a bottle.
Okay, so that's the initial 3 Day Hydration Treatment in a nutshell. Now let's check out some tips and tricks to get the most from it!
1. I cannot say this enough - do not slather!! We're all conditioned to slather our balms and oils as much as possible to get the best results, and that's just not how Pure™ works. Even if it seems like it's not enough to do anything, use the 1-2 clicks ONLY. You'll be re-applying often, so no need to worry about not using enough, and using more and oiling less frequently does not give the same results. You'll just end up wasting alot of oil.
2. Use the pen! This is the best application method for controlling the amount of oil you use. It's not just for travel - Ana intended the pen to be the method of delivery for Pure™. If you use the polish style bottle, I guarantee you'll end up with way too much oil and feel totally greased up. The dropper bottle is much more controlled, but even one drop is too much for just one nail. The pen is the most reliable method for controlling the amount of oil. Use it!
3. Avoid water and soap as much as possible. i'm not saying stop washing your hands and bathing, but try not to wash your hands too often. Soap and water will wash away those previous oils, so you're going to want to keep it to a minimum. I was a compulsive handwasher so this was incredibly hard for me. My OCD really acts up if I get the slightest amount of anything undesirable on my hands. I had to learn to just rinse them unless they really needed to be washed with soap, and then I would try to wash just my palms if I could. I also carried baby wipes for those times when I just needed to wipe something off. When you do wash your hands, shower, or bathe, make sure to apply your Pure™ afterwards. The oils in Pure™ are also antibacterial and antimicrobial, so you don't need to use harsh antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizers, etc. We're all conditioned to be afraid of those bad germies, but pure will help kill all of those off anyway, so why dry out your skin and nails?
4. If you're going to be doing dishes, cleaning, etc - use gloves! I cannot stress this enough. Even without Pure™ you want to protect your skin and nails from cleansers and exposure to water, right? SO use those gloves! I know they're sometimes cumbersome and irritating, but your skin and nails will thank you later.
5. If you're going to be using your hands a lot and don't need to wear gloves (working, picking up/touching a lot), grab something with beeswax and add a thin later to your cuticles. I use straight beeswax when I'm working or doing things like sorting laundry. It helps to seal in that moisture and keep the oil on your skin. It also repels water a bit, which is always helpful if you're going to be getting just a touch wet. It's a neat little trick, and works incredibly well.
6. Don't forget the undersides of your free edge! You lose moisture through the undersides of your nails as well, so you want to add some oil there to replace some of that moisture loss. Just like with the top sides of your nails, a little bit will do.
7. Keep a Pure Nail Oil™ Pen in places that you frequent. I keep one on my polish table, one on my bedside table, one in my purse and one in my bathroom drawer. That way I'm never far from my oil when I need it.
8. After the initial 3 day hydration treatment, you'll be dropping down to a minimum of twice daily application. I recommend morning and night at the very least, but I use mine a bit more. I always oil up after I've removed a manicure - waiting a good 2-3 hours before starting a new one so that the oil can do it's job. If I'm swatching, I still oil in between polishes and wait 15-20 minutes so that I can replace some of the moisture I've lost due to acetone, etc. Before polishing, use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt and surface oil from the nail as opposed to acetone or soap and water. The alcohol will remove only the surface oils instead of drying out the entire nail and cuticle area.
9. Don't be afraid to moisturize those hands! At first, I was afraid that my lotions/creams would interfere with Pure™ somehow, so I waited 15-20 minutes after oiling up to use them. Now I use pure, organic, virgin coconut oil on my hands and have found that I don't have to wait long at all after applying my oil. I do concentrate the oil on my hands and the lower half of my fingers though!
10. At some point you'll need to refill your Pure Nail Oil™ pen. And you should refill them - don't throw them away! They can be pesky to open up, but with practice it gets easier. Just pop off the cap, grasp both ends of the barrel and pull. It takes some effort, but it will pop open. Next, you pull out the plunger mechanism (the white stem with the clear piece at the end) from the bottom half of the barrel and wind it back down. Just turn the larger white piece until it sits against the clear piece at the bottom. Then replace the white piece within the bottom barrel, making sure the teeth line up with the teeth on the barrel. Fill your pen with Pure Nail Oil™ (I fill mine to the bottom of the little flower on the old label and to the bottom of the "B" on the new label) and insert the bottom barrel into the top barrel and push. Voila! You're done!
11. After refilling your Pure Nail Oil™ Pen, you'll need to re-prime it. You'll more than likely see an air bubble in the barrel, and you want to get rid of that or you won't get much oil coming out with each click. I hold my pen straight up so that the air bubble is centered, and twist the barrel until I see some oil coming from the bristles. I always stop and use that oil - don't waste it! If the air bubble is still there, I repeat this process until it's gone. I usually end up with a good amount of oil on my nails and cuticles, so I massage that in, all the way down my fingers and hands. Like I said, don't waste it! Put it to good use!
12. Once a week or so, I go naked for 18-24 hours and use the initial hydration treatment guidelines to keep my nails and cuticles happy and hydrated. Since I change my polish A LOT, my nails and skin takes a beating. All that acetone from polish removal and clean up really takes it toll. Since I'm prone to dry skin and nails, going naked for a day really helps keep them happy and healthy. Keep in mind this isn't a requirement, but it helps in maintaining your nails and cuticles.
That's it! Really simple, right? Even if you just follow the 3 day hydration treatment guidelines and use Pure™ twice daily, you'll still see amazing results. My cuticles are all healed up, my nails are healthier and stronger than ever! I still get breaks, but now they're from my own silliness as opposed to just accidentally whacking them on random objects. In fact, if I would stop getting impatient and using them to pry things off/open, I wouldn't have had a break since I started using Pure (obviously not counting the crack in my index nail that I had from when I got rid of my stilettos - that was filing the sidewalls in). As a bonus, the skin on my fingers look healthier and younger. Maximum payoff for minimal effort, I tell ya!
I hope this was helpful in some way. I actually tried to make a video of all of this, but since I'm naturally camera shy I couldn't manage to pull it off. In fact, I couldn't even keep my hands in frame (I talk with my hands)!
If you have yet to join in the Get Naked Challenge, head on over the the Get Naked Post and check out how to enter.
I'll be back tomorrow with some more Luscious Potion for you. I also have more from Fandom Cosmetics, Shimmer Polish, Polish TBH, and Love, Angeline coming up, so be sure to check back!
Thanks for stopping by and happy Naked Nails!
-Kimber
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We Want *YOU* ...to get Naked!!!! Pure Nail Oil™ Get Naked Challenge!!
"LET'S GET NAKED WITH A FRIEND" Challenge, Contest and Sale!In celebration of Bliss Kiss Pure Nail Oil™ finally being available onAmazon, I've teamed up with Ana from Simple Nail Art Tips and Leticiafrom Teen Polish Junkie. We are each hosting a huge "Get Naked WithPure Nail Oil™ Challenge.### PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS ###Are you ready to get rid of hangnails and hydrate your nails?*********************************************************** THE CHALLENGE is to go three days with "naked nails"and follow my Initial Hydration Process using Pure Nail Oil™*********************************************************** THE SALE:____________________________________________________________ ______ Tuesday, July 2nd through Monday, July 8th ending at Midnight, PSTAna offering her biggest sale of 32% off the Pure Nail Oil ™ Starter Pack soas many people as possible can participate in the Challenge.Ana offers 2 sales per year—during Get Naked Challenges—July and January only!*** BONUS!!!! ***We're encouraging you to introduce Pure™ to a friend and do the Challenge together.USA: Anyone who orders 2 Starter Kits or 2 Refill Kits will receive FREE SAMPLES of Bliss KissSimply Smooth™ and Simply Quick™.
INTL: Anyone who orders 2 Starter Kits or 2 Refill Kits will receive one free Pure Nail Oil™ Pen in Summer scent.NEW CUSTOMERS:You'll receive a Pure Nail Oil™ STARTER Kit for only $14.99 US! You're saving $7.01.
- No Order Limit (this is a great time tell your friends and stock up!)
- TO ORDER
- UNITED STATES: http://bit.ly/
GetNaked-Kimber_ST_US - INTERNATIONAL: http://bit.ly/
GetNaked-Kimber_ST_Intl RETURNING CUSTOMERS:You'll receive a Pure Nail Oil™ REFILL Kit for only $14.99 US! You're saving $7.01.There is NO LIMIT on Refill Kit orders, so tell your friends!
- TO ORDER
- UNITED STATES: http://bit.ly/
GetNaked-Kimber_RK_US - INTERNATIONAL: http://bit.ly/
GetNaked-Kimber_RK_Intl THE RULES:____________________________________________________________ ______ THE CHALLENGEWHEN: July 2nd through July 31st at Midnight, PSTWHO: Anyone can participate using Pure Nail Oil.Purchase is not necessary for current customers. Use what you've got ladies! :DWHAT: Please Follow ALL of the Directions IN ORDER!______________________________
- Take an IN-FOCUS picture of your nails before you start the Challenge. (No cell phone photos please).
- Post your before photo on my fan page @KimbersLacquerKorner (click here to go to my FB Fan Page) with the text "I'm going Naked!"
- Do the Initial Hydration Treatment for 3 days any time between July 2nd and July 31st.
- Take an IN-FOCUS picture of your nails after the 3 days. (No cell phone photos please).
- Post BEFORE and AFTER photos on my fan page @KimbersLacquerKorner (Click here to go to my FB Fan Page) with a description of your experience.
______________________________ __
THE CONTEST:
Email your entry to me at KimbersLacquerKorner@gmail.com.
- Include the following:
- Subject Line: NAKED CHALLENGE
- Before & After photos
- Your experience description
- Your mailing address
***By entering this contest you are giving Ana permission to post your photos and experience on her website as testimonials. Thank you!***THE PRIZE:____________________________________________________________ ______ One lucky winner will be chosen randomly from all of the EMAIL entries.
- One Refill Kit of Bliss Kiss Pure Nail Oil in Summer ($22.00 USD Value)
- One (each) mini bottle of Bliss Kiss Simply Smooth™ Base Coat and Bliss Kiss Simply Quick™ Top Coat ($5.00 USD Value)
Now you know that I really want you lovelies to join in! Pure Nail Oil™ changed my skin and nails in such amazing ways (You'll see how in my next post!) - I can't wait to see what it does for you! So C'mon! Let's get naked!!!!!!
Rabu, 29 Mei 2013
Simply Smooth Base Coat and SImply Quick Top Coat - review
Press Sample
*Product(s) Featured provided for review. Please see Disclaimer/Legal Page for more information**
**EDIT** I apologize for any confusion, lovelies. Simply Smooth™ and Simply Quick™ can only be shipped to a U.S. address due to shipping restrictions on flammable materials. It does say this on the order page, but the shopping cart will still allow you to complete your purchase since Ana isn't able to shut down international shipping on specific items only. Ana is looking into alternatives to USPS for shipping those 2 though, so keep your fingers crossed!
Hello Lovelies! I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to post yesterday - it's been a hectic couple of days around here! I've been landscaping my backyard as well as re-working my front garden, and there was some AC Repair thrown in there as well. Not to mention helping mom out and waiting on news from her doctor's appointments. Lemme tell ya, I am exhausted. I have no idea how I am still upright, especially since my insomnia seems to be getting worse.
I also spent some time taking my nails down to a pretty short length yesterday. My free edge has alot of damage from nipping and using a metal cuticle remover tool, as well as over buffing. This made achieving a decent shape almost impossible, and even though my Pure Nail Oil™ helps strengthen my nails, it can't restore the layers of keratin that were removed by some serious over buffing. My middle nail on my left hand was so buffed out that it was paper thin, and my natural ridges formed points in the nail. All of that combined with a bad allergy season and my complete inability to refrain from gouging myself when I have an itchy spot, meant it was time to nubbinize. Normally I don't voluntarily lose length, no matter how damaged my nails are or how much I make myself bleed froms scratching, but I really want my nails to be healthy and without getting rid of that damaged free edge, I'll just be waiting for that huge break. May as well be pre-emptive! Besides, as much as I love having long nails, I also really like shorties. I don't keep my nails short because shorties tend to make my fingers look short and squat, but I love how they look and how simple they are to care for.
I have to say that after removing the damaged free edge, I was able to shape my nails the way I like them for the first time in months! I'm fairly thrilled about that, and since I;ve been using Pure Nail Oil™ my nail growth is much mor noticeable and consistent. It used to take me a full 6 weeks to get back to my favored length, but this last time (when I chopped off the stilettos) while using Pure™, I had my length back in 2 weeks.
So sorry to all my brands that I have swatches coming up for! I'm channeling my inner LTHP and rockin the shorties since I'd rather see nicely groomed and healthy shorties than damaged and badly shaped longer nails any day!
Today I have another top and base coat review for you all. I know, I know....didn't I just post one of those? Well, yes. Yes I did. But let's face it - we're always looking for the greatest base and top coat of all time, and if you're anything like me, you want something that not only provides excellent results, but doesn't suck the money out of your wallet at an exponential rate.
By now I'm sure you're all familiar with Ana from NailCareHQ.com, the genius behind Pure Nail Oil™. Ana is my most trusted source for nail care information and just a wonderful woman as well. Back when I first started using Pure Nail Oil™ and realized that strong nails aren't born from tons of chemicals and expensive strengtheners, Ana was kind enough to send me her base and top coat, Simply Smooth™ and Simply Quick™ to try out.
Now I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to base and top coats, I am ultra picky. Over the past 2 years I have tried so many, and almost all of them have failed me. I learned that you get what you pay for, and my go to products were OPI Nail Envy Matte and Seche Vite (along with Seche Restore) for a good 18 months. Then I switched to HK Girl Top Coat, which I still love, but let's face it. I use a ton of top coat. If I can find a cheaper alternative that works just as well? You bet I'm going to use it! Same with my base coats, which I rotate depending on finish. I still use Stuck on Blu for holos and mattes, but with swatching and nail art challenges, I go through alot of base coat.
Let's start out with Simply Smooth™. I expect alot from my base coats. I want them to protect against staining, help my polish last longer, smooth out some fairly good sized ridges and provide a smooth surface for polish application. It's rare that I find a base coat that gives me all of these. OPI Nail Envy Matte came the closest, but I don't need a nail strengthener and at close to $16 a bottle, it's just more than I really want to spend on something that I use so much of. Simply Smooth™ gave me all of the things I want in a base coat, and the finish is amazing. Not only did my polish last through all of the daily tasks that I subject it to, but it minimized staining, even with highly pigmented polish, smoothed out all of my ridges, leaving a perfectly smooth surface for my polish, and the finish looks beautiful to boot! Simply Smooth is just barely tinted, which leaves a gorgeous barely there pinkish sheen to the nails. Honestly, I'm okay with wearing just Simply Smooth™ on occasion. If you're a fan of french manicures, this would make a perfect base! And the best part? Simply Smooth is only $4.99! That's a huge amount of savings for someone like me that spent $16 every 3-4 weeks for base coat. I've been using Simply Smooth for a couple of weeks now, and have already ordered a full sized bottle. I love this stuff. and I'll be sticking with it for as long as Ana stocks it!
Onto Simply Quick - Simply Quick™ is a just what it says. It's a fast dry top coat, with no bells and whistles. However, that doesn't mean it isn't a killer top coat. Simply Quick dries FASTER than Seche Vite, and even a few seconds faster than my HK Girl. Dry to the touch in seconds, and entirely dry (no wrinkles or dents) in about 5-6 minutes. Ana has said that she thinks it's slightly less shiny than SV, but I disagree. The shine has a different quality, reminding me more of a gel top coat than your usual quick dry. It's still super shiny, there's just less glare! It also dries hard, like a gel, which I adore since I am so hard on my nails. My manicures have been holding up better than ever before, and I swear the protection from Simply Quick is one of the reasons that I haven't busted off one of my very damaged free edges yet. SImply Quick also has a thinner formula than most quick dry topcoats, which means I'm using less product, and it does not get gloppy or thick - ever! No need to worry about keeping thinner handy or buying pricey restorative chemicals. Honestly, this stuff is wonderful! As an added bonus, I have had less smearing with stamping, even when using a very smeary blue over white (you'll see that later tonight!). Just like Simply Smooth™, Simply Quick™ sells for $4.99, which saves me even more than Simply Smooth does, since I use a serious amount of topcoat between swatching, layering, and nail art.
I have to tell you guys, these have been my manicure staples for the past 2 weeks. I was skeptical at first, since come on....$4.99?? But I admit that I am in love with both of these and will keep using them for along time to come. My wallet is much happier, and my manicures look fantastic. I haven't compromised a single shred of quality. As a blogger, I'm partial to both saving money and using products that are high quality - these give me both. I highly recommend checking them out. You'll love them!
You can find Simply Smooth and Simply Quick by heading on over to http://www.nailcarehq.com/kimberskorner. You can also check out Pure Nail Oil™ (now available in Summer scent - YUM!), the product that I swear by for nail and cuticle care. Both Simply Smooth and Simply quick sell for $4.99 for full sized bottles, and Pure Nail Oil runs $22 for either a starter kit or refill kit. If you haven't seen my results from using Pure™, you can check them out here! Don't forget to follow Ana and Simple Nail Art Tips on Facebook for updates, new Pure™ scents, nail care information and giveaways! As a reminder, I will be giving away 2 bottles of Pure Nail Oil™ next month, so be sure to check back.
Have you tried Simply Smooth or Simply Quick™? What is important to you in a top and base coat?
I'll be back tonight with an ABC Challenge manicure, as well as my 21 day Pure Nail Oil update!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber
*Product(s) Featured provided for review. Please see Disclaimer/Legal Page for more information**
Press Sample
*Product(s) Featured provided for review. Please see Disclaimer/Legal Page for more information**
**EDIT** I apologize for any confusion, lovelies. Simply Smooth™ and Simply Quick™ can only be shipped to a U.S. address due to shipping restrictions on flammable materials. It does say this on the order page, but the shopping cart will still allow you to complete your purchase since Ana isn't able to shut down international shipping on specific items only. Ana is looking into alternatives to USPS for shipping those 2 though, so keep your fingers crossed!
Hello Lovelies! I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to post yesterday - it's been a hectic couple of days around here! I've been landscaping my backyard as well as re-working my front garden, and there was some AC Repair thrown in there as well. Not to mention helping mom out and waiting on news from her doctor's appointments. Lemme tell ya, I am exhausted. I have no idea how I am still upright, especially since my insomnia seems to be getting worse.
I also spent some time taking my nails down to a pretty short length yesterday. My free edge has alot of damage from nipping and using a metal cuticle remover tool, as well as over buffing. This made achieving a decent shape almost impossible, and even though my Pure Nail Oil™ helps strengthen my nails, it can't restore the layers of keratin that were removed by some serious over buffing. My middle nail on my left hand was so buffed out that it was paper thin, and my natural ridges formed points in the nail. All of that combined with a bad allergy season and my complete inability to refrain from gouging myself when I have an itchy spot, meant it was time to nubbinize. Normally I don't voluntarily lose length, no matter how damaged my nails are or how much I make myself bleed froms scratching, but I really want my nails to be healthy and without getting rid of that damaged free edge, I'll just be waiting for that huge break. May as well be pre-emptive! Besides, as much as I love having long nails, I also really like shorties. I don't keep my nails short because shorties tend to make my fingers look short and squat, but I love how they look and how simple they are to care for.
I have to say that after removing the damaged free edge, I was able to shape my nails the way I like them for the first time in months! I'm fairly thrilled about that, and since I;ve been using Pure Nail Oil™ my nail growth is much mor noticeable and consistent. It used to take me a full 6 weeks to get back to my favored length, but this last time (when I chopped off the stilettos) while using Pure™, I had my length back in 2 weeks.
So sorry to all my brands that I have swatches coming up for! I'm channeling my inner LTHP and rockin the shorties since I'd rather see nicely groomed and healthy shorties than damaged and badly shaped longer nails any day!
Today I have another top and base coat review for you all. I know, I know....didn't I just post one of those? Well, yes. Yes I did. But let's face it - we're always looking for the greatest base and top coat of all time, and if you're anything like me, you want something that not only provides excellent results, but doesn't suck the money out of your wallet at an exponential rate.
By now I'm sure you're all familiar with Ana from NailCareHQ.com, the genius behind Pure Nail Oil™. Ana is my most trusted source for nail care information and just a wonderful woman as well. Back when I first started using Pure Nail Oil™ and realized that strong nails aren't born from tons of chemicals and expensive strengtheners, Ana was kind enough to send me her base and top coat, Simply Smooth™ and Simply Quick™ to try out.
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| Simply Quick™, Simply Smooth™, and the amazing Pure Nail Oil™ |
Let's start out with Simply Smooth™. I expect alot from my base coats. I want them to protect against staining, help my polish last longer, smooth out some fairly good sized ridges and provide a smooth surface for polish application. It's rare that I find a base coat that gives me all of these. OPI Nail Envy Matte came the closest, but I don't need a nail strengthener and at close to $16 a bottle, it's just more than I really want to spend on something that I use so much of. Simply Smooth™ gave me all of the things I want in a base coat, and the finish is amazing. Not only did my polish last through all of the daily tasks that I subject it to, but it minimized staining, even with highly pigmented polish, smoothed out all of my ridges, leaving a perfectly smooth surface for my polish, and the finish looks beautiful to boot! Simply Smooth is just barely tinted, which leaves a gorgeous barely there pinkish sheen to the nails. Honestly, I'm okay with wearing just Simply Smooth™ on occasion. If you're a fan of french manicures, this would make a perfect base! And the best part? Simply Smooth is only $4.99! That's a huge amount of savings for someone like me that spent $16 every 3-4 weeks for base coat. I've been using Simply Smooth for a couple of weeks now, and have already ordered a full sized bottle. I love this stuff. and I'll be sticking with it for as long as Ana stocks it!
Onto Simply Quick - Simply Quick™ is a just what it says. It's a fast dry top coat, with no bells and whistles. However, that doesn't mean it isn't a killer top coat. Simply Quick dries FASTER than Seche Vite, and even a few seconds faster than my HK Girl. Dry to the touch in seconds, and entirely dry (no wrinkles or dents) in about 5-6 minutes. Ana has said that she thinks it's slightly less shiny than SV, but I disagree. The shine has a different quality, reminding me more of a gel top coat than your usual quick dry. It's still super shiny, there's just less glare! It also dries hard, like a gel, which I adore since I am so hard on my nails. My manicures have been holding up better than ever before, and I swear the protection from Simply Quick is one of the reasons that I haven't busted off one of my very damaged free edges yet. SImply Quick also has a thinner formula than most quick dry topcoats, which means I'm using less product, and it does not get gloppy or thick - ever! No need to worry about keeping thinner handy or buying pricey restorative chemicals. Honestly, this stuff is wonderful! As an added bonus, I have had less smearing with stamping, even when using a very smeary blue over white (you'll see that later tonight!). Just like Simply Smooth™, Simply Quick™ sells for $4.99, which saves me even more than Simply Smooth does, since I use a serious amount of topcoat between swatching, layering, and nail art.
I have to tell you guys, these have been my manicure staples for the past 2 weeks. I was skeptical at first, since come on....$4.99?? But I admit that I am in love with both of these and will keep using them for along time to come. My wallet is much happier, and my manicures look fantastic. I haven't compromised a single shred of quality. As a blogger, I'm partial to both saving money and using products that are high quality - these give me both. I highly recommend checking them out. You'll love them!
You can find Simply Smooth and Simply Quick by heading on over to http://www.nailcarehq.com/kimberskorner. You can also check out Pure Nail Oil™ (now available in Summer scent - YUM!), the product that I swear by for nail and cuticle care. Both Simply Smooth and Simply quick sell for $4.99 for full sized bottles, and Pure Nail Oil runs $22 for either a starter kit or refill kit. If you haven't seen my results from using Pure™, you can check them out here! Don't forget to follow Ana and Simple Nail Art Tips on Facebook for updates, new Pure™ scents, nail care information and giveaways! As a reminder, I will be giving away 2 bottles of Pure Nail Oil™ next month, so be sure to check back.
Have you tried Simply Smooth or Simply Quick™? What is important to you in a top and base coat?
I'll be back tonight with an ABC Challenge manicure, as well as my 21 day Pure Nail Oil update!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber
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Selasa, 21 Mei 2013
Pure Nail Oil Results - 14 Day update!
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Hello lovelies! Happy Tuesday! It's been a crazy 24 hours for me, my mom is still in the hospital and it looks like she has a Pulmonary Embolism and another clot in her leg. Pulmonary Embolism is a blood clot in the main artery in the lung, and can be very dangerous. She is being treated with blood thinners now, but they may have to insert a filter into her bloodstream to prevent future occurrences Thank you all so much for all of your support and patience during this time. I always hate to be away from the blog, but my mother is one of the most important people in my world and always comes first.
Today's post is a cross-post of sorts. Yesterday marked 14 days of using my very favorite product in the entire universe, Pure Nail Oil™. I posted my initial reveal last Monday, and although the results were incredible, my nails and cuticles look twice as good today. I have to tell you, the fact that I am STILL seeing progress astounds me. Pure™ really works. It's as simple as that.
I had planned on posting a long, picture filled post here, but Ana posted my results on NailCareHQ.Com today, so instead I'm going to send you on over there to take a peak. Her post is fantastic, incorporating my daily emails throughout the past 2 weeks, as well as before and after shots, all side by side so you can really see the difference. There is no way I could've done it better!
So, head on over and take a look at my progress from Day 1, with dry, cracked, bleeding cuticles that were nipped into oblivion and dry, curling, sad nails, all the way to this morning! You don't want to miss it, it's truly impressive. And all thanks to Pure Nail Oil™!
GO HERE! http://www.nailcarehq.com/KimbersResults
If you are interested in grabbing some Pure Nail Oil™ for yourself, you can do so at : http://www.nailcarehq.com/kimberskorner . The starter kit contains a 2ml pen and 15ml bottle of Pure™, and will last up to 3 months, depending on use. I recommend grabbing this kit to start, since you will use most of, if not the entire pen during the first 3 days. I recently grabbed the refill kit as well, since I never want to run out of Pure™!
To celebrate my 2 year blogaversary, I will be giving away 2 Pure Nail Oil™ starter kits! I'll keep you posted on when that giveaway goes live, since I'm still running the BG Cosmetics Holographics Giveaway now. (If you have yet to enter, do it here! ) I believe in Pure™ so much that I want to give those away to 2 of you lucky lovelies so that you can experience the magic of Pure™ for yourself. I guarantee that you will NEVER use anything else.
I'll be back later on with a review of Simply Smooth base coat and SImply Quick top coat, as well as some swatches!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Cuticles!! ;)
-Kimber
*Product(s) Featured purchased by KLK. Please see Disclaimer/Legal Page for more information**
Nothing to Disclose
*Product(s) Featured purchased by KLK. Please see Disclaimer/Legal Page for more information**
Hello lovelies! Happy Tuesday! It's been a crazy 24 hours for me, my mom is still in the hospital and it looks like she has a Pulmonary Embolism and another clot in her leg. Pulmonary Embolism is a blood clot in the main artery in the lung, and can be very dangerous. She is being treated with blood thinners now, but they may have to insert a filter into her bloodstream to prevent future occurrences Thank you all so much for all of your support and patience during this time. I always hate to be away from the blog, but my mother is one of the most important people in my world and always comes first.
Today's post is a cross-post of sorts. Yesterday marked 14 days of using my very favorite product in the entire universe, Pure Nail Oil™. I posted my initial reveal last Monday, and although the results were incredible, my nails and cuticles look twice as good today. I have to tell you, the fact that I am STILL seeing progress astounds me. Pure™ really works. It's as simple as that.
I had planned on posting a long, picture filled post here, but Ana posted my results on NailCareHQ.Com today, so instead I'm going to send you on over there to take a peak. Her post is fantastic, incorporating my daily emails throughout the past 2 weeks, as well as before and after shots, all side by side so you can really see the difference. There is no way I could've done it better!
So, head on over and take a look at my progress from Day 1, with dry, cracked, bleeding cuticles that were nipped into oblivion and dry, curling, sad nails, all the way to this morning! You don't want to miss it, it's truly impressive. And all thanks to Pure Nail Oil™!
GO HERE! http://www.nailcarehq.com/KimbersResults
If you are interested in grabbing some Pure Nail Oil™ for yourself, you can do so at : http://www.nailcarehq.com/kimberskorner . The starter kit contains a 2ml pen and 15ml bottle of Pure™, and will last up to 3 months, depending on use. I recommend grabbing this kit to start, since you will use most of, if not the entire pen during the first 3 days. I recently grabbed the refill kit as well, since I never want to run out of Pure™!
To celebrate my 2 year blogaversary, I will be giving away 2 Pure Nail Oil™ starter kits! I'll keep you posted on when that giveaway goes live, since I'm still running the BG Cosmetics Holographics Giveaway now. (If you have yet to enter, do it here! ) I believe in Pure™ so much that I want to give those away to 2 of you lucky lovelies so that you can experience the magic of Pure™ for yourself. I guarantee that you will NEVER use anything else.
I'll be back later on with a review of Simply Smooth base coat and SImply Quick top coat, as well as some swatches!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Cuticles!! ;)
-Kimber
*Product(s) Featured purchased by KLK. Please see Disclaimer/Legal Page for more information**
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Selasa, 20 November 2012
Strong and Healthy Nails
When the weather gets colder my nails always start to chip, split and get generally dry and brittle. Ugh! It's so annoying, and I'm sure many of you know exactly what I mean.
Luckily, there are a lot of products and tricks you can learn to nurse your nails back to health. :)
1. Clean your nails and cuticles
To get nails of good quality it might be a good idea to invest in a peeling that can be used to take away dead skin cells from the nail and cuticle area. Doing this, nail bed will get more oxygen (when it's not choked by dead skin...) and the new nail that grows out will be healthier.
At the moment, I'm using the Nail- and Cuticle Cleaner from Depend.
2. Nail oil
If you have dry nails that easily split or nails that are soft and weak then a nail oil is definitely worth trying! The one I'm using right now is the Myrrh oil by Depend Cosmetics. It is a great product with almond oil and vitamin E that really works miracles on my nails, when used regularly. Put a drop on your nail and massage it into the nail and the cuticle. A plus with this oil is also that it smells very good of orange.
4. Use a strengthening base coat
I have actually not tried this myself yet, but it does make sense, doesn't it? ;) The one I've heard a lot of good things about is the Foundation II by Nail Tek (which as far as I know is a cruelty-free company). I bought it on Ebay and hope it will land in my mailbox at the end of this week.
5. Rubber gloves are you best friends!
If you thought that washing the dishes with rubber gloves on your hands was something that only old ladies do it's time to think again! ;) Exposure to water and detergent will surely dry out your nails so protect your hands will cleaning the dishes.
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What is your best tips for getting stronger nails?
Thank you for reading and big thanks to all of you who send me nice comments! :)
Luckily, there are a lot of products and tricks you can learn to nurse your nails back to health. :)
1. Clean your nails and cuticles
To get nails of good quality it might be a good idea to invest in a peeling that can be used to take away dead skin cells from the nail and cuticle area. Doing this, nail bed will get more oxygen (when it's not choked by dead skin...) and the new nail that grows out will be healthier.
At the moment, I'm using the Nail- and Cuticle Cleaner from Depend.
2. Nail oil
If you have dry nails that easily split or nails that are soft and weak then a nail oil is definitely worth trying! The one I'm using right now is the Myrrh oil by Depend Cosmetics. It is a great product with almond oil and vitamin E that really works miracles on my nails, when used regularly. Put a drop on your nail and massage it into the nail and the cuticle. A plus with this oil is also that it smells very good of orange.
3. Invest in a glass nail file!
Honestly, there is a huge difference in glass nail files and the more common, cheaper cardboard nail files! The glass nail file has a great deal smaller grit and is therefore much more gentle to your nails. Cardboard nail files always make my nails split.
And if you happen to get a split, file it down right away! Otherwise you risk cracking your nails even more.
4. Use a strengthening base coat
I have actually not tried this myself yet, but it does make sense, doesn't it? ;) The one I've heard a lot of good things about is the Foundation II by Nail Tek (which as far as I know is a cruelty-free company). I bought it on Ebay and hope it will land in my mailbox at the end of this week.
$5 on Ebay
5. Rubber gloves are you best friends!
If you thought that washing the dishes with rubber gloves on your hands was something that only old ladies do it's time to think again! ;) Exposure to water and detergent will surely dry out your nails so protect your hands will cleaning the dishes.
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What is your best tips for getting stronger nails?
Thank you for reading and big thanks to all of you who send me nice comments! :)
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