Showing posts with label makeup monday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup monday. Show all posts
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 37 - Wet n Wild Wildshine Nail Polish
Hello friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Welcome to week 37 of Makeup Monday. Today I would love to share with you this nail polish I bought recently by Wet n Wild. I was shopping and wanted a new polish and picked this up because it was on sale and it cost $1.99! The color is called 455B Tickled Pink. Well I have to tell you that I love this polish and it lasted for one week on my nails without chipping. I did my own manicure and the polish went on smoothly too. I would definitely recommend this nail polish and I hope you like it too. I sometimes enjoy doing my own nails instead of going to the nail salon. I find it very relaxing and I save money too.
Week 37 - Wet n Wild Wildshine Nail Polish
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Hello friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Welcome to week 37 of Makeup Monday. Today I would love to share with you this nail polish I bought recently by Wet n Wild. I was shopping and wanted a new polish and picked this up because it was on sale and it cost $1.99! The color is called 455B Tickled Pink. Well I have to tell you that I love this polish and it lasted for one week on my nails without chipping. I did my own manicure and the polish went on smoothly too. I would definitely recommend this nail polish and I hope you like it too. I sometimes enjoy doing my own nails instead of going to the nail salon. I find it very relaxing and I save money too.
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| Nail Polish by Wet n Wild |
* Makeup Tip: You don't have to pay a lot for nail polish and your nails will still look good!
Do you have a favorite nail polish and color that you like wearing?
Thanks for stopping by and see you all next time for Makeup Monday.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 36 - Physicans Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Stick
Week 36 - Physicans Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Stick
Hello friends! I hope you all had a nice weekend. Today I'd like to share with you this new BB Balm Stick that I bought recently at Duane Reade. I love using BB Cream and I saw that this is different as it is a balm stick that you use to apply to your face instead of cream from a tube. I love how convenient it is to use and I applied it on my face where I needed to and then I used a makeup sponge to blend it in. This has an SPF 30 and the color that I bought is Light and is the perfect color for my fair skin. It also comes in Light/Medium and that is perfect for darker colored skin. The price I paid for this is $12.95 and I am happy that it works well and blends in easily. I love wearing and using this product and if you like using BB Cream than I would recommend you try this product. This would be great for traveling and it's not a liquid and it won't take up too much room in your makeup bag.
* Makeup Tip: Makeup Sponges are great for blending in BB Creams and Foundation. You can purchase these at any drug store. I love using these to blend in my makeup.
Do you have a favorite BB Cream that you like using? I'd love to know.
Thanks for stopping by and see you all next time for Makeup Monday.
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Thanks for stopping by and see you all next time for Makeup Monday.
WEEK 35 - We're Talking Mascara
Happy Monday everyone! I would love to talk to you about mascara today. I recently bought MAYBELLINE VOLUM' EXPRESS Mascara and I really liked it.
I have spent a lot of money on mascara and I've not been so happy or impressed with them. MAYBELLINE has been around for ages and I used to use Great Lash mascara and swore by it until I bought and tried out this mascara.
This mascara does a nice job with coating the lashes with no clumps or flaking. I applied only one coat and liked how it gave my lashes volume and length. You can't beat the price at $7.49 to $7.99 a bottle. The color I used is 402 brownish black. You can find this mascara in any drug store.
My other favorite mascara is by Clinique called Clinique High Impact Mascara.
This mascara does not smear or smudge and lasts well throughout the day. It coats the lashes nice, leaves no clumps or flaking. I only need one coat of this mascara and it's also easy to remove and Ophthalmologist tested. The price is $16.50 a tube and not too expensive. To see it at Sephora you can click here.
Do you have a favorite mascara that you like? I'd love to know!
Thanks for stopping by and see you all next time for Makeup Monday.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 34 - Nail Art
Week 34 - Nail Art
Hi friends, nail art is all the rage and there are so many different designs that are popular. There so many different companies making bright colored nail polishes such as the aqua and navy nail polish as shown above.
I love wearing bright colored nail polish in the summer and when I'm wearing opened toed sandals or flip flops. I love wearing a little bit of sparkle on both of my ring fingers. It's a pretty look and does not look too over the top for me. Spring and summer are the perfect time to try out different styles.
I have a few blog friends that are very talented at painting their nails and doing nail art.
There is T'onna from Navy Wifey Peters Aboard the USS Crafty.
There is the talented Liz from Rose Vignettes and she posts on her blog Manicure Monday and you don't want to miss that!
There is a popular product out now called Jamberry Nails and Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable did a wonderful blog post about them. They are nail wraps and no polish is involved which is perfect if you don't like the smell of nail polish.
I hope you enjoyed Makeup Monday today. Have you ever had a nail art manicure or pedicure? I did during the holiday's when I had a gel manicure. I had them add sparkle on my ring fingers. (Next time I will make sure I take a photo to show you).
Thanks for stopping by and see you all next time for Makeup Monday.
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 33 - Discontinued Makeup
Have you ever bought makeup and really loved it and then discovered that it's discontinued?
Have you ever bought makeup and really loved it and then discovered that it's discontinued?
Well that is what happened to me last fall when I discovered this lipstick on the left called Nude Delight 642 by RIMMEL! This lipstick was recommended by one of my Instagram buddies when she showed a photo of it and I loved it so much I had to buy it. I fell in love with this lipstick and thought it looked great on me. When I was almost finished and you can tell by the photo on the left, I went searching at so many stores for this same color and could not find it.
My dilemma was what am I going to do now? Well I just went with the lipstick to the drug store and bought a similar looking lipstick color and same brand that matches. My lovely daughter saw this new color that I bought and she too fell in love with it. It's called Notting Hill Nude 720 by RIMMEL.
When this situation happens all you have to do is is try and match up the color with a color that looks the same or similar. I do hope this tip was helpful.
This lipstick is a nude color and last year nudes were all the rage and I still love light colors for day time. When I tried on the lipstick without lipliner I thought it did not look good on me, so I used lipliner. I thought it looked much better on me that way. Do you ever play around with your makeup? I love doing that and it's alway good to experiment a little.
Have you ever experienced a situation with discontinued makeup?
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Thanks for stopping by and see you all next time for Makeup Monday.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 32 - Easy Steps to Winterize Your Skin
During the winter our skin tends to get very dry if you live in an area that gets cold in the winter. It is very important to keep your skin hydrated. Here are some easy ways to have soft skin for winter.
1. Drink Plenty of Water - This helps us stay hydrated internally during the winter.
2. Exfoliate Your Skin - This is a great way to get rid of dead skin cells and flaky skin. Try doing this at least once a week or once every two weeks.
3. Moisturize Face and Body - Using your favorite face and body cream is essential to having soft skin in the winter. There are parts of your face and body that can get very dried out and by doing this it can help that problem. To see the post on my favorite creams you can click here.
4. Keep Hands and Feet Hydrated - Using a good hand cream is important in winter. Two of my favorite hand creams are L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream and Keihl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve. To see the post I did on Makeup Monday - Favorite Hand Creams you can click here.
5. Hydrate Your Lips - Keeping our lips hydrated during the winter is very important since they can become chapped and very dried out. I love using Chapstick and eos evolution of smooth for daytime and nighttime use.
6. Use Sunscreen - The suns rays are still effective in the winter especially if skiing or outside for long periods of time.
These are just a few easy ways that we can keep our skin looking soft and smooth for the winter.
Thanks for stopping by and see you all next time for Makeup Monday.
Week 32 - Easy Steps to Winterize Your Skin
During the winter our skin tends to get very dry if you live in an area that gets cold in the winter. It is very important to keep your skin hydrated. Here are some easy ways to have soft skin for winter.
1. Drink Plenty of Water - This helps us stay hydrated internally during the winter.
2. Exfoliate Your Skin - This is a great way to get rid of dead skin cells and flaky skin. Try doing this at least once a week or once every two weeks.
3. Moisturize Face and Body - Using your favorite face and body cream is essential to having soft skin in the winter. There are parts of your face and body that can get very dried out and by doing this it can help that problem. To see the post on my favorite creams you can click here.
4. Keep Hands and Feet Hydrated - Using a good hand cream is important in winter. Two of my favorite hand creams are L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream and Keihl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve. To see the post I did on Makeup Monday - Favorite Hand Creams you can click here.
5. Hydrate Your Lips - Keeping our lips hydrated during the winter is very important since they can become chapped and very dried out. I love using Chapstick and eos evolution of smooth for daytime and nighttime use.
6. Use Sunscreen - The suns rays are still effective in the winter especially if skiing or outside for long periods of time.
These are just a few easy ways that we can keep our skin looking soft and smooth for the winter.
Thanks for stopping by and see you all next time for Makeup Monday.
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. Each Monday I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
WEEK 30 - FAVORITE HAND CREAMS
Hi friends, welcome back to Makeup Monday and I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. Today I would love to share with you some of my favorite hand creams. I have very dry hands in the fall and winter months and these all work well for me and do the trick of keeping my hands soft.
For a 5.2 oz. tube the cost is $28.00 and this is a thick hand cream that really leaves your hands soft and smooth. I love using this hand cream right before bed.
WEEK 30 - FAVORITE HAND CREAMS
Hi friends, welcome back to Makeup Monday and I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. Today I would love to share with you some of my favorite hand creams. I have very dry hands in the fall and winter months and these all work well for me and do the trick of keeping my hands soft.
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
For a 2.5 fl. oz. tube it's cost is $15.00 and this hand cream works great on very dry hands and leaves them soft. This makes the perfect gift or stocking stuffer. I have this cream right in my kitchen and use it when my hands feel dry.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
L'Occitane Lavender Hand Cream
For a 1 oz. tube of this lavender hand cream the cost is $12.00. This is a nice hand cream that has a light lavender scent and leaves you hands soft and moisturizes well. This is the perfect size hand cream for your handbag.
I hope some of these suggestions for hand creams were helpful and they also make great gifts and stocking stuffers for the upcoming holidays.
These hand creams can be purchased in your neighborhood if they have a store. They can also be purchased on their websites and Sephora also sells L'Occitane hand cream.
In case you missed a Makeup Monday you can see them HERE!
These hand creams can be purchased in your neighborhood if they have a store. They can also be purchased on their websites and Sephora also sells L'Occitane hand cream.
In case you missed a Makeup Monday you can see them HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by for Makeup Monday today and see you all back here again soon.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
WEEK 29 - SEPHORA FAVORITES
Hi friends, and welcome to Week 29 of Makeup Monday. I hope you all had a nice weekend. I had a nice weekend going out to dinner with friends and family and I went to an appreciation party at my church yesterday. Today I'd love to show you a few makeup favorites that I purchased from Sephora.
My first favorite is Benefit Beyond Mascara - They're Real. This mascara is amazing and makes your lashes look full and thick without any clumps. It lengthens, curls, adds volume, lifts and separates the lashes without any smudging or drying out. This color is jet black and the cost is $23.00.
My second favorite is MARC JACOBS Gel Eye Crayon in the color 42 Blacquer. This eyeliner gives you a dramatic look and gives your eyes some pop with intense color. This eyeliner is perfect for a night out. The cost is $25.00.
My third favorite is Formula X New Classics Nail Polish in the color Harmonics - Deep Lilac. This polish gives your nails high shine and dries fast. This polish is a bold shade of lilac. There are many shades available and the cost is $10.50 a bottle.
My fourth favorite is Nails Inc. Gel Effect Polish in the color Mayfair Lane. This polish gives the effect of a gel polish with a lot of shine. The best part is there is no UV lights needed to apply this polish. This color is a very pale pink and goes with everything you wear. The cost is $14.00.
I love shopping at Sephora and I do hope you enjoyed looking at some of my favorite makeup I bought there.
Thanks so much for stopping by this week for Makeup Monday.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. Each Monday I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Hi friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend. I had to find out about all the hype on e.l.f. cosmetics, and by the way e.l.f. stands for eyes lips face! I had been seeing so much on Pinterest and on beauty blogs about their cosmetics and never tried them before. I decided to go to Target recently to buy some things that my family and I needed and discovered that Target sells their line of makeup.
I decided to buy just one item since I have never used any of their makeup before. I bought their blush and I love the color I bought - it is called tickled pink. It looks good on my skin and goes good with my blonde hair. The blush is a light subtle color and it gives a soft and natural look.
WEEK 28 - e.l.f. Blush
Hi friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend. I had to find out about all the hype on e.l.f. cosmetics, and by the way e.l.f. stands for eyes lips face! I had been seeing so much on Pinterest and on beauty blogs about their cosmetics and never tried them before. I decided to go to Target recently to buy some things that my family and I needed and discovered that Target sells their line of makeup.
I decided to buy just one item since I have never used any of their makeup before. I bought their blush and I love the color I bought - it is called tickled pink. It looks good on my skin and goes good with my blonde hair. The blush is a light subtle color and it gives a soft and natural look.
I'm very happy with this blush and I would recommend it to you and you can't beat the price at $3.00. The size and the packaging reminds me of the blush I just bought recently from NARS and I paid $30 for it! To see that blog post in case you missed it, you can click HERE.
Here is the description on the back of the box for the blush: The soft sheer texture blends into the skin for a silky finish. Designed to be worn alone or layered for more depth. Highlight your complexion with a subtle healthy glow.
Have you tried any e.l.f. cosmetics? I hope I was helpful and maybe inspired you to try their makeup!
In case you missed any Makeup Monday post you can click HERE.
Thanks for stopping by today for Makeup Monday and see you all next week.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. Each Monday I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 27 - Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliner
Week 27 - Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliner
Hi friends, and welcome back to Makeup Monday Week 27. I hope you all enjoyed the pretty fall weekend we just had. Today I'd like to share with you the new eyeliner I bought from Target. I was so excited to try out this new eyeliner that my daughter has been using and liked so much. It's called Rimmel Scandal Eyes Thick & Thin Eyeliner - waterproof. This eyeliner looks fabulous on my teenage daughter and shows up nice and thick on her eyes. I tried this eyeliner and it works well on my eyes when I use it with my eye primer from Urban Decay. I usually use an eye crayon from Avon but thought it was fun to try out this type of eyeliner. The eyeliner is similar to a thin magic marker. I bought it in Target and paid $5.49 for it and it's available in most drug stores. The color of the eyeliner is 001 Black.
Have you tried this eyeliner yet and did it work for you?
I have a blogger friend who blogs about makeup and beauty and I love all of her makeup reviews. She writes about the latest makeup trends and is always honest about a product. Kim has a fun blog and if you love makeup like I do then please visit Kim from A Very Sweet Blog when you get a chance!
Two weeks ago I did a blog post about Makeup Brushes and in case you missed that post you can see it HERE.
Click HERE to see the great parties I will be linking up to!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. Each Monday I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 26 - Boots No7 Makeup Favorites
Hi friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Today I would love to share with you some of my favorite makeup from Boots No7. I first discovered this makeup last summer when I took a vacation with my family to England. To see about my trip to England you can click HERE. I really love this makeup and I'm happy to say that it is sold now in the US in the drugstore Duane Reade and Walgreens and you can buy it on line at Amazon.
Week 26 - Boots No7 Makeup Favorites
Hi friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Today I would love to share with you some of my favorite makeup from Boots No7. I first discovered this makeup last summer when I took a vacation with my family to England. To see about my trip to England you can click HERE. I really love this makeup and I'm happy to say that it is sold now in the US in the drugstore Duane Reade and Walgreens and you can buy it on line at Amazon.
1. Blush Tint Stick in the color Clove - $9.99 - This blush glides and blends in well on your cheeks. You just have to dot a little on your cheeks and blend it with your fingers. It leaves a nice natural glow and I like the way it looks.
2. Airbrush Away Primer - This primer works well with all foundations and moisturizers. It gives your skin a nice glow and good base for your BB cream or foundation. It makes your makeup last longer and skin look smooth. I received this as a sample size of 10 ml. and I'm not sure of price.
3. Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser - This tinted moisturizer has SPF 15 and 5-Star UVA protection and gives your skin sun protection along with vitamin A and E. I received this as a sample size of 10 ml. and not too sure of the full price. This is a really nice tinted moisturizer that I love since it has SPF in it too.
4. Stay Perfect Foundation in the color Cool Beige - This is a foundation that is mixed with a pressed powder. I love this flawless finish it gives your skin and it has an SPF of 15. This comes with a mirror and sponge in the bottom compartment to apply foundation. This is one of my favorite foundations that I love using in the fall and winter.
5. Stay Perfect Eyeshadow - I think this color is violet shine and this is also a sample size. This is a pretty shade that compliments any eye color. It has little shine particles in the eye shadow. I received this as a sample and sure of the price.
6. High Shine Lip Gloss - Coral Kiss - $7.99 - This is a moisturizing lip gloss with an SPF of 15. I love the color and that it has sun protection in it too. There is no sticky feeling on the lips and gives a light gloss look.
I hope I have inspired you to try Boots No7 makeup and thanks for stopping by today.
See you all next Monday for more makeup fun and in case you missed any Makeup Mondays you can click HERE.
Click HERE to see the great parties I will be linking up to!
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. Each Monday I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 25 - Makeup Brushes and Uses
Hello friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Thanks for stopping by and today I'd like to talk about different makeup brushes and their uses. I have a set of makeup brushes here that are labeled and I'm going to use these as samples to explain their uses.
1. Powder Brush - This brush may be used for applying mineral powder or bronzer. The shape of the brush is large, soft, full, and rounded. The bristles pick up the perfect amount of powder when applied to the skin. Load the brush with powder and shake off any excess before sweeping onto your skin.
2. Blusher Brush - This brush has a rounded head and is used to apply blush to the apples of your cheeks. To apply sweep and blend along your cheekbone drawing the brush up into your hairline.
3. Foundation Brush - This is designed to achieve a smooth and flawless finish to your face. The bristles are tightly packed with a tapered tip for fluid application. To apply dampen the brush first in warm water and then squeeze out any excess water into a tissue and then apply a small amount of foundation onto the brush and use.
Week 25 - Makeup Brushes and Uses
Hello friends, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Thanks for stopping by and today I'd like to talk about different makeup brushes and their uses. I have a set of makeup brushes here that are labeled and I'm going to use these as samples to explain their uses.
1. Powder Brush - This brush may be used for applying mineral powder or bronzer. The shape of the brush is large, soft, full, and rounded. The bristles pick up the perfect amount of powder when applied to the skin. Load the brush with powder and shake off any excess before sweeping onto your skin.
2. Blusher Brush - This brush has a rounded head and is used to apply blush to the apples of your cheeks. To apply sweep and blend along your cheekbone drawing the brush up into your hairline.
3. Foundation Brush - This is designed to achieve a smooth and flawless finish to your face. The bristles are tightly packed with a tapered tip for fluid application. To apply dampen the brush first in warm water and then squeeze out any excess water into a tissue and then apply a small amount of foundation onto the brush and use.
4. Eyeliner Brush - Allows eyeliner to be applied deep into the lash line for a richer and more distinct eye. You may use this brush to achieve a smoky eye.
5. Brow Brush - This long handled brush has stiff-angled bristles that provide maximum control for creating and defining the eyebrows.
To buy a good set of makeup brushes you can buy them at Sephora. They have so many sets to choose from and the sales associates are always helpful. Another option is Amazon and they have a large assortment of brushes available. You can also visit a beauty supply store in your area too.
I hope this was helpful and thanks so much for stopping by this week. See you all next week for Makeup Monday.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. Each Monday I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 24 - Kirkland Daily Facial Towelettes
Week 24 - Kirkland Daily Facial Towelettes
Hi friends, I hope you all enjoyed your summer and Labor Day Weekend. I totally enjoyed my summer and it just went by too fast for me. I am so happy to be starting up my Makeup Monday again and welcome to Week 24 of the series.
I used to use Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes to remove all traces of my makeup but I was paying $7 for a 25 count package. I really liked the Neutrogena brand but I'm a member of Costco and I wanted to try out the Kirkland Daily Facial Towelettes.
I really love the Kirkland Daily Facial Towelettes and they take off all of my makeup and it's gentle and not irritating around my eye area. I use regular mascara and it takes it off easily and the rest of my makeup with one sheet. It says that you do not need to rinse but I always clean my face with Clinque cleanser afterwards. The towelettes are made with a mild formula that contains cucumber, chamomile flower extract, and aloe to remove all traces of makeup, oil and dirt.
In the box of Kirkland Daily Facial Towelettes you get 150 count all together in the box. It contains (4) - 30 count flip top lid packs and (2) - 15 count travel packs for the price of $11.99 for the whole box. That is a huge savings! I usually split up the packs with my daughter and I feel happy that I know I'm saving a lot of money and still using a good product.
If it's not convenient to get to Costco then I suggest using the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes.
* Makeup Tip - Always remove all your makeup at night and wash your face with a facial cleanser.
What do you use to remove your makeup?
Thanks so much for stopping by this week for Makeup Monday and see you all next week.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
HI FRIENDS, I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY MAKEUP MONDAY SERIES WILL BE RETURNING ON
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1st!
Each Monday I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
IN CASE YOU MISSED ANY MAKEUP POST YOU CAN SEE THEM ALL HERE!
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK!
WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
Click HERE to see the great parties I will be linking up to!
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
Welcome to Makeup Monday on Julie's Lifestyle. Each Monday I will post about a certain type of makeup, nail polish, face or hair product etc. It will be a fun place to come visit about anything to do with beauty.
Week 22 - Gel Manicures
Hello friends! I'm back with my Makeup Monday Series and welcome to Week 22. I recently had a gel manicure because I had a few special functions I was attending and I wanted my nails to look good. I love the way a gel manicure looks and it lasted beautifully for about 2 weeks without any chips on my nails. On my right hand I have one chip on the tip of my middle finger and it's day 18. Its almost 3 weeks now since I had my manicure! The nail salon had so many colors to choose from and the whole process was fast. What I liked was at my nail salon they have a cloth glove to wear while putting your hand under the UV lights.
Would I get a gel manicure again? The answer is yes but only for a special occasion. I would not get it done regularly. The cost of the manicure at my nail salon was $30 too.
What are the negative aspects of a gel manicure?
1. UV lights
2. The gel polish they use
3. It may cause infections
4. First time use may thin nails by 50%
5. Removal of gel polish
To remove the gel polish you have to use acetone nail polish remover and pour it on a cotton ball and apply to your nails and then wrap in aluminum foil and wait at least 15 minutes. Then rub off the all the polish from each fingernail. Next you need to scrap off all of the polish and what is left on the nails. Acetone nail polish remover can really dry out your nails too. Click HERE to see a tutorial I found on how to remove the gel polish.
Have you ever gotten a gel manicure and did you like it?
I hope I may have helped you decide if you would like to try a gel manicure.
Thanks so much for stopping by Makeup Monday and in case you missed any posts you can click HERE. See you all next time.
Thanks everyone and Enjoy!
Julie
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