Skin and Body

How much to tip for a pedicure depends on a few things. Most importantly, tip depends on service of the professional and the end product-if you are happy with how your toes look! If there is bad service (for example,…
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I bought a tube of Nivea Hand SOS Intensive Balm recently having noticed that the skin on the backs of my hands appeared to be very dry, scaly and aged. I also realised that I hadn’t actually bothered to manicure…
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“Soft, fragile nails? Get harder, stronger, healthy-looking nails in 5-7 days! Diamond Strength helps nails resist breaks, cracks, chips and peeling so they can grow.” Well that’s just what I need, I thought to myself; they could be describing my…
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What makes your feet stinky is if like to wear tennis shoes without socks. I know for a fact and from experience that this is a big no-no. When you walk around without any socks on, which I think socks…
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Having a manicure party is such a fun activity to do with a bunch of girlfriends! In hosting a manicure party, the first thing I would do to get started is to clear an open area, big enough for all…
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TOE NAIL FUNGUS-ONYCHOMYCOSIS OF THE NAIL-TINEA OF THE NAILS. Toe nail fungus is an infection of the nail, its usually found to the side and under the nail plate. The infection is caused by a living orgaisum which thrives in…
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In order to give yourself a manicure, you need to know what tools to use to get the best results. First, be sure to have cotton balls and q-tips handy to take off old nail polish or to fix new…
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I’m very liberal when it comes to the ideas of personal grooming. The way I see it, you should do whatever makes you feel good about yourself and whatever makes you happy. If you just so happen to be a…
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Cracked toes are a painful side effect of changes in temperature and exposure to air or moisture. They happen most often when the change in season takes us from socks and boots to sandals and bare feet, or vice versa….
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“Wax on. Wax off.” It’s a famous line from “The Karate Kid,” but it means something else entirely to me… I tweeze, I wax, and I use depilatories. I’ve even tried a device that resembles a nail file. This thing…
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A perfect looking nail polish is what every woman would like to have. Cosmetics are often a mind-field of chemicals that may contain harmful ingriedients to your health and the environment at large. If you are mindful of the toxic…
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The buying decision. I was skeptical to say the least as to whether a machine of this nature works. I had heard the expression “electrolysis”, and knew that beauty parlours practice successfully the art of hair removal by this process….
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One of my very own and favorite homemade foot scrubs to make and use is my lemony mint foot scrubs. It is very simple to make and works really well at removing rough dry skin from your feet while conditioning…
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Once your hair has been styled, your makeup applied, and the perfect outfit selected, you may feel that you are finished with personal touches. However, do not simply overlook your fingernails. Indeed, people notice hands and fingernails more than you…
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At this stage in the economy many people find that they are cutting back on essential care for their skin, hair or personal hygiene however this needn’t be the case. There are many ways to look after your skin using…
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Some times the simplest yet most revolutionary ideas take their own time coming. The Revlon File ‘N Peel 6-In-1 File probably finds itself somewhere on the top of this list of deceptively uncomplicated and yet hugely utilitarian beauty innovations for…
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Hand and body lotion makes a great gift for many different occasions. Typically, this is a gift given to women, but sometimes these products are given to men. These products come packaged in many forms, from a simple small bottle…
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Let’s face it some of use can’t grow our nails if our life depended on it and we long for that elegant look of long painted nails. Luckily for us we can achieve this look with artificial nails such as…
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Winter can wreak havoc on your nails. Dry indoor air and cold outdoor temperatures sap moisture from nails, making them more prone to breakage. Fortunately there are some things you can do to keep your nails looking lovely all year…
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Foot Care: Tips for Healthy Feet Year Round We often spend time caring for our feet during the summer months when we go barefoot, do outdoor activities requiring bare feet like swimming, but few people pay attention to taking care…
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You can get a beautiful manicure either by yourself at home or at a salon. The last thing you want to see soon after your manicure is a big chip that ruins the entire thing. Unfortunately, no manicure lasts forever;…
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Well-groomed nails on a man not only look better, but they allow a man’s hands to perform better. Any man who works with his hands can benefit from regular manicures. Manicures not only improve the appearance of the nails, but…
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Cold winter air can play havoc with your skin, but don’t overlook the effect that winter can have on your nails. Healthy nails contain 18 percent water, but moving between hot, dry indoor air to freezing air outdoors strips nails…
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It’s a new year and if your 2008 was anything like mine you are grateful to see that 2009 is already here! In this post I want all you moms to do something for yourselves. I know I don’t have…
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Foot corns are thickenings of the skin in areas which are subjected to repeated stressors or friction. Most often, the condition can be seen in the toes and underneath the foot and two different kinds of thickenings can be seen…
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Nail fungus or fungi are vegetable parasites, including all types of fungus and mold. Nail fungus should be a great concern to all, as it is contagious. It can be transferred from one to another through sharing of nail implements…
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There are a number of ways of getting rid of corns; the most successful is probably getting a chiropodist to dig them out. However, this is obviously an expensive option. Special files can be bought, but these tend to work…
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It is no secret that all of our nerve endings go right down to our feet. Therefore, this is a big part of the reason why pedicures and foot treatments have become so increasingly popular in our modern day societies…
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Just thinking the word pedicure can make me instantly relax. I close my eyes and imagine the pleasure of whirlpool jets of hot water massaging my feet and ankles. The manicurist, second only to God and my dog in the…
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Old Man Winter can do some serious things to your skin. Your lotion may not be cutting it when the winds get rougher and the air gets rougher. Store brand lotions must not be worth the price if you have…
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