Theresa Bloor (Beauty by Theresa)

Cant Afford a Face Lift? - Try a Faith Lift Instead!

2011-11-11T09:59:00.001Z

I recently had the opportunity to try a brand new product that has come onto the market that claims to be:

"a non surgical facelift system that gives dramatic results your clients will love even after just one treatment"

"Faith Lift non-surgical facelift gives dramatic results in an instant, it lifts, tones and firms leaving the complexion refined and radiant giving you a younger fresher look"

Now - being a person of 'above the age of having the most youthful looking skin' (for those younger ones out there - that is above the age of 25! I know!!!) I couldn't turn this opportunity down of trying it out!

So thanks to Enhance Direct I set aside some time last week to try this facial mask out!

As a fully trained Facial Therapist it is recommended that this mask is initially used as part of a full facial - for those of you that aren't a training facial expert thats a thorough double cleanse, exfoliation preferably with a foaming sugar exfoliator and tone. Then its time to apply the 'mask'.

The mask product is like a thick gloopy gel compared to many other masks I have used, so the application method is one that needs to be followed and practised to get it right. The full details are all provided on how this is best done luckily or you could end up with a right sticky mess!

Once the mask is applied you need to avoid any facial movement as the product dries for 10 minutes (for a firmer lift it is best left on for 30 minutes which I did - I need all the help I can get). Now don't be alarmed by the tightening sensation as the mask begins the lifting and toning process. Its is a very weird feeling and if you do move the mask will potentially crack therefore not achieving the best results - this I know from experience and turned my neck during the first 10 minutes and it just looked like my skin was just peeling away! So the best thing is once applied take some chill out time and lie completely still. Which if you are having this done as part of a professional facial treatment is a great opportunity to re-charge those batteries and maybe perhaps have a little power nap too!

When the mask is dried it feels very tight on your skin and - when I looked in the mirror I looked just like an alien is disguise! And also looked like I had aged by 50 years all in one go!!!! Not a nice look - just for a laugh have a look at the picture of me just before I took the mask off! Although I do feel a public warning needs to be issued first!!!!!! I cant believe I am actually showing you guys a picture of me with no makeup on!!!!

You can see from this where I moved my necked and the mask cracked so if you try this out avoid doing this if you can. When the mask is dried it can be quite painful to try and talk so dont go and answer the phone when it rings!!!!!

A good 30 minutes later I removed the mask with warm mittens and after looking in the mirror before I took the mast off I felt a little concerned to say the least - well what a pleasant surprise I had. I applied my normal daily moisturiser and my skin felt fantastic! It was lovely and smooth and really hydrated and plump (if that makes sense). When I looked in the mirror what I saw wasnt a face that looked like had gone through surgery to remove the excess baggage but that healthy glow that certainly looked younger and more healthy than it did before. The lines around my eyes were less obvious than before and for a while after I had that feeling in my eyes - as if my muscles around them were being pulled tighter and therefore making my eyes smart slightly - so I know that the muscle tightening effect was still working for some hours after.

Faith Lift is an easy-to-use mask that works to gently stimulate circulation and increase blood supply to help restore the skin''s muscle tone and elasticity. It leaves the face looking and feeling firmer with a fresher, brighter and more youthful complexion.

When I put my makeup on the day after my skin still felt great and made me feel more confident and yes - I did feel like it was putting my makeup on younger skin!

Unfortunately I havent got any before or after photos of my experience to show you. I was so pleased with how I felt about my skin I forgot that I would be showing you guys too.

So I have attached here some photos of 'before and after' shots provided via Enhance Direct Faith Lift Facebook page and as you can see for yourselves the difference is amazing: And this is just after the first faith lift treatment.

What not to expect -'dont expect miracles to happen' - it wont cut away the excess skin that was there before like face lift surgery does. 'Dont expect permanent ever lasting results' - it is recommended that to maximise the results you should have the treatment done twice within the first week and then weekly for 5 weeks, then monthly maintenance thereafter. So to keep this result going you need to be committed to maintaining your treatments schedule. But once you start receiving this facial you should be able to buy the faith lift mask from your facialist. Personally I would recommend that my client come to have this done professionally at least once per month as a full facial treatment.

This is a very new treatment so you may not have heard about it before but Enhance Direct and Faith Lift have also just launched the face cream and eye cream to maximise the ongoing effect on a daily basis and have also launched a 'Faith Lift' Lip treatment which I am going to look into more at a later date.

I am so impressed with this treatment I shall be offering this as a treatment to my clients as a professional treatment and will also add the new Face Cream and Eye Cream as part of my retail products too.

For you Professional Facialists that would also like to try this system out - contact Jane or Lyndsay at Enhance Direct:

www.enhancedirect.co.uk/

or their Facebook page: Faith Lift or Enhance Direct

Artistic Colour Gloss - Diva Chic - October Colour of the Month

2011-10-17T11:43:00.000+01:00

As promised here is a live picture of this months Nail Colour of the Month - Diva Chic by Artistic Colour Gloss

It is a fabulous dark red - I think has more of a shimmer than a sparkle as previously described and is a fantastic rich Autumn/Winter colour.

The nails done show the colour as it is with no added bling or art. But those of you know me will expect to see at some point over the next 2 weeks some added bling - so I will keep you posted when I do.

I am also loving this water photo app for ipad/iphone. Dont know whether it masks or shows my poor photo taking skills but I love the effect it gives. :)

Nail Colour of the Month - October - Diva Chic

2011-10-16T23:01:00.000+01:00

As promised (although a little later than I liked) a decision has been made on the nail colour of the month for October and I am really pleased to share with you all the fabulous Diva Chic from Artistic Colour Gloss.

As sophisticated as its name, this warm deep red with sparkle adds the perfect touch of glamour to your nails.

I will hopefully post you a picture of the colour on real live nails tomorrow but just wanted to share. x x x

Nail Colour of the Month

2011-09-03T16:09:00.000+01:00

Ok guys - from now onwards I shall be having a new Gel Polish/Power Polish "Colour of the Month".

I would love you guys to help and choose. First of all - feedback on the type of colour you think is going to be popular for the season. Then - about a week before the 1st of the month I will list some brand specific colours to choose from that I dont have.

I will order the first colour of the month on the 1st October - so please let me have feedback on the up and coming seasonal colour to have!

Look forward to hearing your views! x x x

Nail Design of the Day - Gelish Efx Design - A little Multi Colour

2011-08-25T16:17:00.001+01:00

It is time for me to do my nails again - but just didnt have a clue what to do!!! (I am sure there is a song in there somewhere) :)

So - fancied using the Gelish Efx colours but didnt know which one - so I ended up with 4 of them!

Because I was messing about for so long not knowing what I wanted to do with them - I started with a base colour of Night Shimmer (shimmery silver white) on all my nails. I played about with the Aurora Efx colours for a while and ended up with 2 feature nails (thumb and ringer fingers) as you can see above.

Now, the next question is - do I keep the design as feature nails or do I do this design on all the nails? What do you guys think? All or feature?

Video-Efx - Gelish Aurora - Just Look at the Bling!

2011-08-22T11:58:00.000+01:00

It has been extremely difficult to show in a picture how effective a colour fade of the Gelish Aurora Efx range is so I have done a quick video clip for you to see if it helps:

Does seeing this in a video help?

New Artistic Colour Gloss UK Website Launch

2011-08-18T08:58:00.000+01:00

For all you professionals out there Artistic Colour Gloss how have their dedicated UK website designed to showcase the Artistic Colour Gloss Gel Polish:

www.artisticcolourgloss.co.uk

With Artistic Colour Gloss continuing to receive rave reviews from influential beauty bloggers (hey - thats me too! :)) and online magazines, as well as in printed media, this website is a great way for professionals to gain local leverage from Artistics national PR campaign too. Its going to include a database of all salons offering Artistic Manicures and Pedicures so customers will be able to put in their postcode to find their nearest salon specialist.

I have no doubt that this brand is going to take off massively in the UK. The fact that this label is loved and worn by many on the Hollywood A listers such as J-Lo, Cameron Diaz, Katy Perry and Victoria Beckham itself will generate a sought after following. This is all thanks to the fab Celebrity Manicurist Tom Bachik who has launched this brand. All the colours that Tom is introducing to the brand are perfectly 'on trend' and inspired by the latest catwalk styles and colours. Many of the UK stars are getting their Colour Gloss Manicures in the "flagship store Urban Retreat @ Harrods" and "Groom @ Selfridges" - all giving the brand a more "Upper Class" image and style!

I have it on good authority (wink, wink) that Tom has created 6 fall (Autumn for us UK peeps) colours and from January 2012 there will be 2 new colours on the first of every month! I for one cant wait to see what these colours will be but I just know they will be the latest fashion trend colours I am sure!

Tom is coming to the UK in September so I am sure there will be lots of TV coverage on his visit and celebrity clients.

Exciting times ahead with Artistic Nail Design Colour Gloss hey!

Keep watching this space for more gossip on this fabulous brand!

x x x

Artistic Colour Gloss - a Little Too Posh?

2011-08-15T14:06:00.000+01:00

For those of you that love Gelish semi permanent polish (for those that dont know I am a big fan too) may have heard of the similar product Colour Gloss - by Artisitic Nail Design.

Artistic Colour Gloss is the brainchild of top Hollywood ‘Man’-icurist Tom Bachik, who has tended the fingertips of A-listers from Victoria Beckham to Beyoncé. Tom trained in graphic design, but with a family to support, he called time on his days as a ‘starving artist’ to work as a nail artist. He was drawn to the beauty industry and nails in particular, because he saw virtually limitless opportunities to express his creativity.

Considered the industry’s go-to nail guy, Tom has a list of credits as long as his arm. From the Golden Globes to the Emmys, Good Housekeeping to Vogue, his work can be seen on the fingers and toes of the Hollywood elite. His latest venture is Artistic Colour Gloss, the professional soak off gel polish treatment. He saw the need for a product to suit busy people who want perfectly-groomed nails without the need for weekly appointments.

Tom is more than just a figurehead for the brand – he is passionately involved with every aspect of its development, from the creative to the technical.

Now you professionals out there will think - "this is no different than Gelish?" and I think you are probably right. To me even most of the colours looked identical - but just called a different name. I believe that Tom (Artistic) and Gelish founder (Danny Haile) in fact were both original founders of Ez Flow - one of the great Acrylic and Gel nail companies. Because I have always presumed they were the same product I never really looked any further than Gelish as I have always been more than happy with that. However, over time what I have noticed that some of the colours that have been launched by Artistic were starting to look a little different than those of Gelish - so I decided to investigate a little bit more.

As I said before Tom is much sought after by many Hollywood A-listers and I picked up he was inspired by one of his clients Victoria Beckham for 2 of the Artistic Colours - Posh and Vogue. So I decided to go ahead and buy them.

Here is me wearing the colour Vogue: Described as "The perfect blend of deep purple with the sparkle to give it the essential fashion edge". I wouldnt describe it as 'purple' but has a hint of 'plum and mocha' colours in it. I think it looks a little light in the photo compared to the actual.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS COLOUR!

Tom is fantastic at designing very classic trendy colours that remind me of the many fabulous fashion houses like Chanel and Armani to name but a few. This is I think what does set it apart from Gelish - just seems more upper class in its image and style (although I still dont think the products are any different).

I dont have any actual photos of the other colour "posh" I bought yet but I will update you when I do. It is described as - A stunningly elegant nude!!!! :)

I can see many more purchases of the Artistic Colours in the future - no doubt influenced by all the new seasons colours as they happen.

So - have you heard much about Artistic Nail Design? What do you think?

In my usual style I had to "bling it up" a little and added some Konad nail art:

The vogue colour does look a little darker in this picture and more like its true to life colour.

What colours do you guys see as being the new trend for the Autumn season?

Weekly Nail Blog Round-Up

2011-08-05T22:04:00.000+01:00

As usual here is this weeks nail blog round up:

Sarah stamped a pretty red and white designwith her Fauxnad plates and using Beauty UK coral for the base http://spellbindingnails.blogspot.com/2011/08/sdp-d12-red-and-white-floral-design.html

Stacie was inspired by a Tatty Devine bunny brooch http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com/2011/08/bunny-nails.html

Claire created a paint splatter manicure with her Konad plates using OPI red as the base http://toptwentynails.blogspot.com/2011/08/opi-red-and-konad-splatter-step-by-step.html

Theresa dipped her clients toes in crystals with this extravagant pedicure http://theresabloor.blogspot.com/2011/07/swarovskidiamonte-crystal-toes-pedicure.html

Grace created a cool tuxedo manicure http://ooooohpretty.blogspot.com/2011/08/tuxedo-nails.html

Trisha showed us what she got when she broke her 3 month no buy http://www.trishadotj.com/2011/07/i-broke-down.html

Emily brought back the 80s with her pacman manicure http://emilysnailfiles.blogspot.com/2011/08/pacman-french-manicure.html

Jen shared her Brittany Femme Fatale manicure http://moondancerjen.blogspot.com/2011/08/femme-fatale-tour-nails.html

Lena showed her Nails Inc polish free with 2 dove deodorants http://thestudentsguidetonailpolish.blogspot.com/2011/08/nails-inc-copacabana.html

If you would like to be involved in future round ups email Stacie.fields@gmail.com

Reverse Layered Gelish Colour With Aurora Efx

2011-08-01T12:38:00.002+01:00

I promised you all I would post you some pictures when I had a proper play with the new Gelish Aurora Efx Colours so last night I finally managed to get around to applying some of the fab new colours on me.

For those of you who know me I dont very often like wearing just one colour and like to do something a little different - so here it is:

I used 2 layers of the very green sparkly "The Great Googly-Moogly" first and then added a layer of "Sea Foam" swirls on top!

On one hand I also added a light layer of "Izzy Wizzy Lets Get Busy" on top but you cant see this in the photo. It adds a very slight hint of bluey purple to the final look - like a further 3D dimension.

I have also done some colour combination/comparisons on a colour wheel for you to see. But the problem with the new Aurora Efx range is that the 3D effect in the colours just dont show up on photos too well. I have done each sample with half the original colour and then a swirl of the Aurora Efx done on top.

All of the Aurora Efx colours work fantastically over the darkest Gelish colours (see the example on a previous post) which will look fab over the Autumn/Winter months but they can really brighten up some of the summer colours too! I have used each of the new Aurora colours twice on different examples to show you how each colour combination can totally change the end result!

Let me know what you think! x x x

Swarovski/Diamonte Crystal Toes Pedicure

2011-07-31T16:38:00.000+01:00

I first saw these pedicures advertised last year when they were launched in the industry. Basically, individual crystals are applied one at a time to the toe nails to give the ultimate "toe nail bling".     Lovers of this treatment include Holly Willoughby and was featured on the "This Morning Show"

Beautiful as they looked I decided at the time not to advertise this pedicure at Beauty by Theresa due to the fact that many clients would not be willing to pay for the cost of this treatment. You imagine how long it takes to apply these one at a time, plus the cost of the actual crystals themselves.

So, a few weeks ago I had a call from a lovely client (who I havent seen before) asking if I did these pedicures. After a little discussion over the time and cost involved I agreed to carry out the treatment on a test basis.

Well - here is the result:

What do you think?

The thing is the photo doesnt do it justice and doesnt show how beautiful and "blingy" these stones really are!

I use between 250 and 300 individual stones and it took over 2 and half hours to do! Overall I am really pleased with how it went - for my first treatment of this type. There are things I have learned from it and things I may do a little different next time but I will now be adding this to my treatment menu.   These weren't actual Swarovski stones but in my opinion worked really, really well!

It can be done on all 10 toes (as featured here) or can be featured on the big toes only with either silver minx or sparkly glitter on the remaining toes.

The cost will vary depending on the treatment done but you can be expected to pay from £40 for a featured crystal toe and from £60 for a full set.

So tell me - is this something you would have done and would be willing to pay for? Have you ever had it done? What did you think?

x x x

Weekly Nail Blog Round-Up

2011-07-29T12:55:00.000+01:00

I know its been a while but now I have caught up with myself coming backwards here is this weeks Nail Blog Round up. x x x

Grace designed some yummy candy striped nails http://ooooohpretty.blogspot.com/2011/07/candy-cane-nails.html?m=1

Jen created a starry manicure http://moondancerjen.blogspot.com/2011/07/pink-wednesday-tape-manicure-tutorial.html

Sharon is having a giveaway to celebrate her blog birthday http://polishinfatuated.blogspot.com/2011/07/giveaway-polish-infatuated-turns-one.html

Nicky tested out OPI it’s my year for their new collection http://nicnacksnails.blogspot.com/2011/07/opi-its-my-year.html

Claire showed us some perfect pearl bridal nails http://toptwentynails.blogspot.com/2011/07/opi-axxium-sog-french-kyoto-pearl.html

Ladyluck is also celebrating her blog birthday with a giveaway! http://ladyluckbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-first-giveaway.html

Sarah created a movie buff manicure and demonstrated some SdP plates http://spellbindingnails.blogspot.com/2011/07/sdp-d20-night-with-some-movies.html

Theresa showed us the amazing new Gelish Aurora collection http://theresabloor.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-gelish-aurora-efx-third-nail.html

Stacie played with some holographic paint flakes from ebay http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com/2011/07/holographic-paint-flakes-fun.html

Gelish Aurora Efx - Update

2011-07-29T09:14:00.000+01:00

As promised, I said I would update you all when the Gelish Aurora Efx range arrived here at Beauty by Theresa - and guess what????? They are here!!!!! :)

Had a busy, busy client day yesterday so havent had much chance to play yet but got up eager this morning to start playing:

There are 6 in the collection and I have done all 6 on the colour wheel on the left without any layering done - so in their true colours. Some of them work really well like that and I think some will work better layered over other colours from the Gelish range.

What I can tell you is that photos dont give a true reflection of the 3d colour in this range. So - you need to see them in flesh so to speak to appreciate the different effect these really give!

I am going to have a play with some layering of colours shortly so you can see how the colours change - so yet again - watch this space!

New Gelish Aurora Efx - a Third Nail Dimension?

2011-07-27T09:01:00.000+01:00

Well a few weeks ago I got wind of the new collection that Harmony are adding to the Gelish Semi Permanent Gel Polish called Aurora Efx - the following picture gives you an idea of what they will be like:

Well guess what? It is now in the UK and I "should" be getting my little hands on all of them by the end of this week!!!!!!!!!! Can you tell I am very excited!!!!!! :)

They are designed to be warn as a colour all by them selves or you can layer them on top of another existing gelish colour to get a further fabulous 3d effect colour. They are all based on magical and mystical themes with names such as : " Izzy Wizzy, Lets Get Busy, The Great Googly Moogly, Ali Babas Sim Sala Bim, Oocha Coocha Bing Bang Bam Alakazy Alakazam, Wiggle Fingers Wiggle Thumbs That's the Way Magic Comes". Cant you just "feel that magic!"

This picture shows you how the layering efx works: All the efx colours were layered over the black gelish:

These examples were done by the fab Nail Harmony Master Educator - Bev Rose - owner of Nails at Home in Lincolnshire! See her fab work here: Nails at Home in Lincolnshire

Thanks Bev x x x

As soon as I get them I will post you an update - so - watch this space!!!!!!!

Nail Design of the Day - Gelish Silver Fade with Black and White Design

2011-06-19T18:19:00.000+01:00

Here is the latest set of Gelish design nails I am currently wearing:

I wanted a design that matched any colour scheme, was a little different and - as I had a creamy colour last time I missed my 'little bit of bling' so I just had to base the design around the bling that I love.

I know this next 3 weeks is going to probably be as busy as the last 3 weeks so I might not get time to keep changing my nail design for a while so wanted something where the cuticle growth wasnt so obvious. I know that Gelish Semi Permanent Gel Polish would give me the 3 week wear with no chips and extra strength - so this what I ended up with.

So - what do you guys think?

The thumb has the same black and white swirl design on it too - ideal for me to see when I am typing on my I-phone as it is my thumb that gets all the exercise there. So ideal to remind me what a fab set of nail designs I have.

Apologies to you all

2011-06-19T18:01:00.000+01:00

Hi guys.

Sorry I havent post very much this last few weeks. Business has been so busy that I have actually seen more clients for treatments this last few weeks than I have seen for a long long time - so a good reason to not blog I suppose, but have missed spreading the world of Beauty with you all.

All those clients with MYscara'd lashes ans Gelish and Shellac fingers have done me proud!

Hopefully things will be back to normal now x x x

Weekly Nail Blog Round-Up

2011-06-04T08:26:00.000+01:00

Morning all - here is this weeks Weekly Nail Blog Round Up:

Emily showed us how to do her fantastic tiger design http://emilysnailfiles.blogspot.com/2011/06/tiger-nails-tutorial.html

Grace showed us her amazing Jessie J inspired manicure http://ooooohpretty.blogspot.com/2011/06/jessie-j-inspired-aztec-nails.html

Trisha tried out Sinful Colors peach http://ibeatpolish.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-pink-has-peach.html

Ladyluck tried out Hard Candy Beetle http://ladyluckbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/06/beetle-hard-candy.html

Lena felt a bit cheeky http://thestudentsguidetonailpolish.blogspot.com/2011/04/cheek-y.html

Sarah stamped a fluttery design http://spellbindingnails.blogspot.com/2011/05/hb06-butterflies-in-meadow.html

Theresa caught up on the latest trends http://theresabloor.blogspot.com/2011/06/guest-blog-on-summer-nail-trends-by.html

Sharon water marbled with some awesome holographic polishes http://polishinfatuated.blogspot.com/2011/01/water-marbling-with-holos.html

Stacie created some pastel stripes and flowers http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com/2011/06/pink-stripes-with-flowers.html

Lingling met Deborah Lippmann! http://wuliaonails.blogspot.com/2011/05/deborah-lippmann.html

Jen gave us a great gradient tutorial http://moondancerjen.blogspot.com/2011/06/rainbow-gradient-nails-tutorial.html

Ari tried out Sephora by OPI silver shatter http://ari-sweetdelight.blogspot.com/2011/05/blasted-silver.html

Finally introducing Alhrayth’s blog http://pallinogirl.blogspot.com/

Hope you all enjoy x x x

Guest Blog on summer Nail Trends - by Aleya

2011-06-01T22:20:00.000+01:00

To add variety to the blog, today we have a guest blog post by Aleya who is a blog writer for Manhattan Beauty School - Hair Design Institute. I hope you enjoy.

Summer Nail Trends:

Normally, when summer was rolling around you would start seeing a lot of women wearing pink, coral or marshmallow colored nail polish. This summer things have gotten a lot more fun, colorful and innovative. Here are some summer nail trends that you should check out.

Blue- Probably the most popular of all of the solid color nail polishes, blue is definitely a color that you want to try out. Just about any shade is allowed so take your pick.

Coral- Welcome the feeling of summer and feel like you’re going on vacation with coral nail polish. One of the best things about coral is that it looks great on the hands and feet.

Lilac- A soft alternative to blue polish. Lilac polish is most often seen as a matte color and not a sparkly one.

Metallic Greys- Silver and grey were very strong during the spring and have carried on to the summer. There’s a big variety to choose from so that you can find one that suits your personality.

Nudes- The best way to wear a nude polish is to pick one that is darker than your skin tone so that you can tell the difference between your skin and polish.

Cracking Nail Art- Pick a brightly colored base such as gold or royal purple and use black or another color to go over it. This design looks great on long and short nails.

Polka Dots- Combine two or more colors to create a fun polka dot design on your nails.

Artsy French Manicure- While the traditional French manicure will always be stylish, take it up a notch by adding a floral design to it. You can also use bright colors rather than the traditional ones to make it more fun.

Sparkle- Polish that has sparkles and glitter in it gives your nails a youthful look. It’s a bit difficult to remove, but it’s well worth it.

This post was written by Aleya who writes the beauty blog for a cosmetology school that has branches in New York and Florida.

Weekly Nail Blog Round-Up

2011-05-31T10:28:00.000+01:00

Apolgies for the delay in bringing last weeks Weekly Nail Blog Updates to you - been soooo busy with clients treatments that they havent let me get near updating my blog!

Stacie was inspired by Prada S/S 2011 http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com/2011/05/blue-and-white-china-pattern.html

Lena is having a clear out – fancy grabbing a bargain? http://thestudentsguidetonailpolish.blogspot.com/2011/05/updated-blog-sale-barry-m-nails-inc-no7.html

The Nail Addict created this juicy water marble design http://thenailaddict.blogspot.com/2011/05/orange-water-marble-design.html

Sharon had fun with smashing her rainbow http://polishinfatuated.blogspot.com/2011/05/shattered-rainbow.html

Grace was inspired by Lagerfeld to create this design http://ooooohpretty.blogspot.com/2011/05/nails-fit-for-harvey-nichols.html

Nic was absolutely besotted with Absolutely Alice http://nicnacksnails.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-finally-tried-it.html

Jen let her sunny disposition show with her new Zoya http://moondancerjen.blogspot.com/2011/05/pippa-my-new-obsession.html

Theresa explains exactly what Shellac and Gelish semi-permanent polishes are http://theresabloor.blogspot.com/2011/05/what-are-shellac-and-gelish-nails.html
Ling Ling tried a cool tie-dye manicure http://wuliaonails.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-haul-and-tie-die-haulter-top-mani.html

Avast me hearties! Claire tried out OPI pirates’ collection and the wicked silver shatter http://toptwentynails.blogspot.com/2011/05/opi-pirates-of-caribbean-with-silver.html

Ari use pastels for a cute nail art manicure http://ari-sweetdelight.blogspot.com/2011/05/pastel-cute.html#more

Hope you all enjoy reading! x x x

MYscara Before and After Pictures

2011-05-31T08:47:00.000+01:00

This is my lashes with No Mascara - cant believe I actually took a photo of my eyes with no makeup on!

And this is my eye lashes after having the MYscara treatment:

I took both pictures in the natural daylight and the second day was a brighter day - but you can still see the difference in the lashes!

The MYscara treatment was done 2 days ago - it felt very strange to sleep with what felt like eye makeup on and did take a little getting used to, but feels fine now! It certainly makes life easier when putting my makeup on in the morning! I also giggled to myself when I had a bath last night - normally if I havent removed my makeup the mascara would have ran all down my face and look like I had been crying for a week - but not last night! It just looked as good when I got out of the bath as when I went in!

This is going to be just perfect for holidays. I just hate going to the beech or pool with no eye makeup but always had to as by the end of the day it would be all down my face - but not now! MYscara will keep my lashes looking perfect for the whole holiday - and beyond!

Do you live in the Cheadle, Staffordshire Moorlands or Stoke on Trent areas? Ring me to book in for this fabulous treatment today! 07811 114280.

MyScara in Cheadle, Staffs Moorlands and Stoke on Trent Area - Bookings Now Being Taken!

2011-05-30T22:43:00.000+01:00

To update you all that were eagerly awaiting new on the the MYscara Semi Permanent Mascara - THE TREATMENT IS NOW HERE and bookings are now been taken for Mobile appointments in Cheadle, Staffordshire Moorlands and Stoke on Trent areas.

Special Treatment Product Launch Price £20 for a limited time only.

The waiting list for clients waiting for this treatment is rapidly growing so please ring me as soon as possible if you would like to book in.

Please ring me on 07811 114280 or 01538 750349.

x x x

MYscara youtube video

MYscara now here! In Cheadle Staffs Moorlands and Stoke on Trent!

2011-05-30T22:42:00.003+01:00

What are Shellac and Gelish Nails?

2011-05-21T14:41:00.000+01:00

I am getting lots of messages from people asking what exactly are Shellac Hybrid UV Polish and Gelish Gel Polish? Or what is Semi-Permanent Polish Manicure? So hopefully the below will answer any questions you have. Oh - and yes, all of these are available as treatments here at Beauty by Theresa - available in the Cheadle, Staffordshire Moorlands and Stoke on Trent areas.

Well firstly - none of these systems extend the nails so for those of you that have been put off having your nails done because you dont want them extending - then Shellac and Gelish dont come into the same category so is a great option for you!

Shellac is probably more polish like in the look and feel, but dries in a different way than polish. A special CND Shellac UV lamp is required to properly cure the colour, so therefore can only be applied by a trained professional.

CND's (Creative Nail Design - the maker of Shellac) have a well promoted tag line:

On Like Polish
Wears Like Gel
Off in Minutes (really!!)

On Like Polish - So the first one is self explanatory as I said above. Wears Like Gel - what this refers to is the fact that with the right care and attention the polish can last up to 14 days without chipping, peeling and smudging. The no smudge element is fab - especially as soon as the manicure is finished everything is completely dry - NOT like a traditional polish so you dont have to walk around for hours on end waiving your hands about like a raiving lunatic! :) Off in Minutes (really!!) - because of the nature of the ingredients in the Shellac, trying to remove like normal polish wont get you very far - but it only takes 10 minutes to do! Really!! It is recommended that a professional removes the product and if done correctly (it is a fairly easy process) then your own nails underneath will be in great condition! with NO DAMAGE!

Why would you have this type of manicure?

Well - due to the fact that it doesnt chip or smudge makes it more low maintenance during the 2 weeks of wear. No removing and re-applying every few days like regular polish cause it looks worn! This factor alone makes it very attractive to many people - just one salon appointment every 2 weeks - and perfect looking nails every time! Another great thing about Shellac is that it is fab for holidays and special occasions too as they last for up to 2 weeks, easily.

See the attached video for details of how shellac is applied and how it is removed!

Who is Shellac not ideal for?

Like I said before if you are looking to have your nails extended or lengthened then it is not for you. If you have pretty poor nail condition with peeling etc then Gelish may be a better option for you.

Gelish (by Nail Harmony) is very similar to Shellac in that it is applyed in the same way - and wears in the same way - like a polish that doesnt chip. What I have found however, that it can last a little longer - 3 weeks in many cases. I think this is due to the fact that there seems a little more strength in each of the layers. And, the top coat is more resistant to Acetone - so for people like us nail techs that use acetone based solutions to remove clients nails etc it is an added bonus for our own nails. You can also use a special LED lamp to sure Gelish which is quicker (it wont cure Shellac though).

What Gelish does have extra - is an additional product in its range called Structure. What this allows you to do is to add additional support to the nail to add extra strength - and also lets you add the correct structure to the nail (those of with Ski jump nails or damaged nails) to make it look more "normal".

Therefore, I do find that if you want to grow your nails longer then Gelish gives you more support to be able to do this. It is possible to extend the nail very slightly with the use of this structure gel too by using a plastic tip, but I wouldnt recommend a full set of nail extensions with this because they wont be as strong as say the traditional harder Gel or Acrylic nails.

Gelish does remove in a similar way to Shellac - but I think takes a minute or two longer - perhaps due to the slight additional strength in the product. As the top coat is acetone resistant you need to buff the top coat off first (which isnt needed with Shellac) - so if the quickest and easiest soak off is important for you then Shellac may be better.

Shellac is currently available in 24 colours, but does have an additional 6 shades coming out in September 2011. Gelish is available in an incredible 72 shades? (I have actually lost count) and does have occasional special additional colours (like the Japan Appeal duo). What you can do with both systems is layer the colours to make an even bigger colour range. You can have french style, colours (shear or opaque) or clear.

I have also found it is easier to do different nail art effects with these systems too - perhaps because the colours them self dont start try dry until they go into the UV lamp giving more time to play about with it. You can get colour fade where one colour blends into another too - one of my favorite looks. These two pictures are examples of really simple nail art and colour fades. they have both had different colours layered too!

With this type of manicure you need to remember that what needs to happen when the manicure is grown out in say 2 or 3 weeks time. I dont recommend you do this yourself so you really need to go back to the salon to have it removed - and probably like most of my clients have it reapplied as you found it so easy to wear! So, even though they are really maintenance free during the time you wear them you do need to keep up with a regular salon appointment to make the most of the system. If you start to peel away the system yourself then you potentially risk peeling layers of your own nail away (not as much as if you pick at say acrylic nails though) - so please dont do this!

I myself have worn either Shellac or Gelish for the last 12 months or so and I have to say my natural nails have never been in such good condition. Most nail techs use themselves as models for trying different nail stuff so we do tend to abuse our nails! So for me to have my nails in such good condition it is a really big thing! The two pictures above are of my own natural nail length.

If you have never tried this type of manicure then all I can say is - give it a go, then you will understand all that I rave about.

I hope this answers all your questions about Shellac and Gelish but if not then please feel free and ask away here. If you are not near me and want to have this treatment done let me know and I will contact the relevant people to find a tech in your area.

Enjoy your manicures x x x

Weekly Nail Blog Round-Up

2011-05-20T11:43:00.000+01:00

Here is this weeks "Nail Blog Round Up" of Some great Nail Blog posts x x x

Jen created a gorgeous gradient manicure Glitter!

Claire’s tutorial shows the simple way to do a half moon manicure Half Moon Manicure

Nic celebrated finishing the school year with some swatches Nail Swatches

Sharon showed us her adventures in drag marbling Marble Nails

Grace had some fun with glitter to great effect Glitter fun!

Ladyluck took a break from her nails this week and created an eye look Eye makeover!

And finally introducing Erin to the blog world http://sugarstar.host-ed.net/blog/

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do x x x

Used the Groupon for Offers or Promotions?

2011-05-18T23:12:00.000+01:00

There seems to be some real good deal on offer at the minute for Groupon Beauty related treatments but am always a little cautious and keep thinking "what is the catch"? I suppose always believing in the saying - If something seems too good to be true - it usually is, makes me a little skeptical with these things.

So - have you ever bought a Groupon voucher for anything? Have your ever used Group to promote your products and services?

Did it work for you? Would you do it again?

Please guys could I have your opinions on this type of thing - or is it just me being paranoid over something being too good to be true!

MyScara Treatments in Cheadle, Staffs Moorlands and Stoke on Trent Area - Coming Soon!

2011-05-17T11:24:00.004+01:00

Ok - so many of you have said that you would love to have this treatment done, I have decided to take the plunge and have arranged to add the MyScara Semi Permanent Mascara Treatment to my menu from June 2011!

MyScara details from Beauty by Theresa

I am learning all there is to know about this system at the end of May (having to travel over to a great trainer in Wales) and I am sooooooo excited. I just cant wait to get up and running with it all! fo those of you looking to arrange the training their contact them on their Facebook page: MYscara training in Wales

I will do a full and frank blog review for you all when I have done the training and let you see plenty of before and after photos so you can also see how effective this is.

One of my colleagues in Ireland very kindly allowed me to use one of their before and after photos to show what a difference can be made. As it is an actual Salon photo no photo touch ups have been made so what you see is the exact look!

Image courtesy of The Beauty Boutique, Maymooth. Thanks for allowing me to share x x x

And - with the right aftercare this should last 3 to 6 weeks too! Just imagine, not having to re-apply mascara everyday and not a smudge in site! I for one cant wait for this!

Soooooo - watch this space! If you want to know more about this treatment then please feel free to message me!

See you laters x x x

Nail Design of the Day - Gelish Fade with 3D Flowers

2011-05-16T15:59:00.001+01:00

I thought I would show you another one of my own creations for todays Nail design of the Day:

These were done using Gelish Semi Permanent Polish Gel by Nail Harmony over my natural nails. The flowers were done using White Liquid and Powder Acrylic with Silver accents and Swarovski Aurora rhinestones both from from Nfu.Oh (Affiniti Nail and beauty in the UK).

Now it isnt very often you will see me be anything like happy to display any 3D work I do as the standard of what I do is not where near good enough in my opinion, but is getting better!

Let me know what you think...........

Weekly Nail Blog Round-Up

2011-05-14T07:13:00.000+01:00

Here is this weeks Nail Blog Round Up:

The Nail Addict created a gorgeous water marble design pink water Marble

Jen celebrated pink Wednesday in style Pink Wednesday

Emily must be looking forward to carnival Carnival Nails

Grace went wild French wild

Theresa reversed the French in black and silverReverse french

Stacie painted her nails to match her dotty 50’s dress Black, white and red

Claire used Fimo clay flowers Flowers

Sharon is having a great giveaway Giveaway

Lady Luck wore her hearts on her nails navy baby

AJ used her BM plates to create a cool herringbone pattern Pink Wednesday

Shella was inspired by a Japanese nail art design Summer manicure

LingLing is having a great competition Contest

And finally introducing Ari she is new to blogging Strawberry Design

If you would like to be involved in future round ups contact Stacie at http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com

Twitter for follow Friday : #FF @kawaiinailart, @toptwentynails, @EmilysNailFiles, @pamperedbygrace, @moondancerjen, @nicnacksnails, @beautybytheresa,

Gremlin in the Works

2011-05-13T21:39:00.000+01:00

Sorry for not posting much this last week.

As some of you know there has been some problems on blogger this week with all kinds of funny things going on - hopefully after Blogger was closed down for 'maintenance' for a while to 'sort things out' things should now be resolved - as soon as I am happy that we are all in a 'good place' again I will be posting lots of lovely new things for you.

Hope you all enjoyed the break! x x x

Weekly Nail Blog Round-Up

2011-05-07T09:38:00.002+01:00

OK guys - here is a round up of some great nail related blogs for this week:

LingLing made her - first-franken-polish

Ladyluck shared some new polishes new babies home

Sharon was inspired to try a new rainbow look Rainbow Nails

Claire showed us her TOWIE inspired manicure The Only Way is Essex

The Nail Addict showed that spring has sprung Spring Manicure

Happy Birthday to Jen! Birthday Giveaway

Emily had a creative idea for her rainbow manicure Mario Nails

Nicole used funky donkey for some funky nails Funky Nails

Theresa reviewed some nails fit for a princess David Barton Royal Wedding Nails

Grace has more wedding fever with bridal inspired nails!Wedding Fever

If you would like to be involved in future round ups contact Stacie at http://kawaiinailart.blogspot.com

Twitter for follow Friday : #FF @kawaiinailart, @toptwentynails, @EmilysNailFiles, @pamperedbygrace, @moondancerjen @nicnacksnails

BeautyUK Pro Beauty Show - Birmingham NEC - 8th and 9th May 2011

2011-05-06T22:01:00.000+01:00

I am visiting the BeautyUK Professional Beauty Exhibition in Birmingham on Sunday to see all the latest new and exciting stuff that is happening in the industry of Beauty, Nails Tanning and Spas.

Many of the worlds leading Professional Beauty Suppliers are going to be present so watch this space early next week for all the latest gossip on what is happening in this beloved industry! I have some great meeting lined up with some great names in the industry and to be honest I cant wait!

I will be just like a little kid in a sweet shop! :) One promise I have had to make to myself - DONT TAKE ANY CREDIT CARDS! I have a nasty habit of spending way too much at these shows on lots of fab new stuff so going to try my best.

I know I will see some of you there but for those that cant make it - I will update you soon on all that you missed!

Semi Permanent Mascara - Is It the Next Beauty Treatment Revolution?

2011-05-05T12:31:00.000+01:00

So - have heard of a few different companies that are launching a new Beauty Treatment called 'Semi Permanent Mascara'. It is different than lash extensions in that once it is on your lashes it looks like you are wearing Mascara, but different than traditional mascara in that it doesnt come off when you remove your makeup, but lasts longer - have heard anything from 3 to 6 weeks.

It is different from 'Lash Tinting' as it gives additional lift, separation and volume - basically mimicking traditional mascara effects but more longer lasting. It is also reported to be waterproof, sweat proof and heat proof. This improves on my personal 'issues with lash tinting and traditional mascara' so sounds like a real step forward for many!

A few different companies names are being banded about - MyScara, LashDip and CryBaby are the ones I have mainly heard of but no doubt if it does become popular then I am sure more will come out of the woodwork.

So - have you had this done? Have you heard about it? Is this something that you think will be popular? I know I have clients that would certainly be interested in this as they hate applying mascara - especially clients that wear glasses and those that have smudging problems from regular mascara.

I am shortly getting more information about this treatment and will post more news when I have it but just wanted to let you all know about the latest Beauty Buzz Treatment that seems to be the 'Talk of the Industry'!

So let me know what you think or keep watching this space for more news!

x x x

Princess Kate HD Brows? Would you have them done?

2011-04-29T20:29:00.000+01:00

Looking for some feedback from you all.

I was admiring the natural beauty of Kate Middleton today as she was marrying Prince William and noticed how defined her eye brows are - I am convinced that she has had the Nilam Patel & Karen Betts HD Brow treatment: What I admire mostly if she has is the natural defined look compared to others I have seen with the HD Brow treatment.

It is described as a "New Definition in Eyebrow Shaping".

Using a multi-step procedure including a variety of depilation techniques HD Brows' skills can be used to create the ultimate in 'High Definition Brows'.

The HD Brows look is not achieved by any one single procedure, despite taking its lead from the ancient art of threading; it is a combination of seven different procedures that achieve the final result.

It has been raved about my many A-list stars - as seen here.

So - before I take the plunge and invest in this training - would it be a treatment you would enjoy? Does Princess Catherine inspire you to follow the trend in well defined and groomed eyebrows? Or - do you feel the treatment is over hyped? Have you seen different news on Kates preferred brow treatment?

Please give me your opinions good or bad x x x

Nail Design of the Day - "Royal Wedding by David Barton"

2011-04-28T15:48:00.001+01:00

I couldnt let this week go by without having a 'Nail Design of the Day' for the Royal Wedding and can think of no finer example than the 'Custom made Minx Design' that were done by David Barton for Grazia Magazine:

Image Courtesy of David Barton

David is a fantastic Session Nail Tech and is also the Nail Guru at Percy & Reed Salon in London. David is a regular Nail Tech at the major Fashion Week Shows and has done numerous amount of high profile clients and fashion shoots too. His work is just amazing and is admired all over the world!

Thanks for allowing us to share your work David x x x

News on Davids fab work is on his Facebook Page or Twitter.
Minx Nail Designs are a fab way of adding a 'Little Different Nail Art' to your manicure and is available from Beauty by Theresa. See www.beautybytheresa.co.uk for details of this fab Minx Manciure Treatment. There is so many different Minx Designs available that you would be totally spoilt for choice. See here for the full list of available Minx Designs - for those of us approved to carry out this treatment we have the privilege of also being able to offer you the Royal Wedding Designs as featured by David above.

Enjoy x x x

Product Review - Eve Taylor Facial Brush

2011-04-21T19:12:00.000+01:00

You know sometimes when you have had something for ages and never really tested it or used it - I have this week had one of those moments. I was cleansing my face and saw on my bathroom shelf my Eve Taylor Facial Brush.

I had ran out of my favorite Germaine de Capuccini Cleanser and refuse to buy any more on the fact that they now are only aiming their really high prices for sale aimed at the Spa market - and have also changed their products too so my one time favorite is no longer available.

So I am using up stock of the different cleansers I have and haven't really settled on a new favorite - so I thought I would give my Eve Taylor Facial Brush another try with my current cleanser - and all I can say is OH MY! My skin has not felt so clean and rejuvenated in a long time from such a simple product!

Eve Taylor say:

Facial Brush

The brush will follow the contours of your face.
Massages and tones - without stretching or dragging the skin,
very effective.
Ideal for all skin types

What I do is slightly dampen the brush with water and after I have applied my cleanser I use the brush to massage over my skin. It is nice and soft but you can really feel it stimulating your skin and feel those toxins just floating away! I suppose you could also use it to massage your moisturiser in to your skin too.

I cant believe I didnt use it for so long - now I use it every day!

I love it so much I have now made this product available to purchase here. Look at the Products to buy page above or click for more information.

If I manage to record it successfully I may also do a youtube video of me cleaning my skin with the brush for you all to see it in action.

Enjoy x x x

Nail Design of the Day - "Easter Eggs" by Tara.

2011-04-21T08:24:00.000+01:00

As promised I will regularly feature a Nail Design and Nail Designer of the Day!

So as tomorrow is Good Friday I have seen no more Beautiful example of a perfect themed Nail Design than the Easter Egg Design by Tara @ For Your Nails Only Blog:

I just love everything about this design - the fantastic spring colours used, they are on realistic wearable length nails, each nails is different - and just look at the amount of different polishes/products that Tara used to get this look:

Quote from Tara:

"For this manicure I used OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, What's With the Cattitude, Alpine Snow, Gargantuan Green Grape, Greenwich Village, Mrs. O' Leary's BBQ, Suzi Loves Cowboys, San Tantonio, Here Today...Aragon Tomorrow, The IT Color, Suzi Says Feng Shui, Chop-Sticking To My Story, Step Right Up!, You're Such a Kabuki Queen, and then I topped off with a coat of Seche Vite."

Here is Tara's fantastic blog:- http://foryournailsonly.blogspot.com .

Congratulations Tara and enjoy being my "Nail Designer of the Day" x x x

Sorry - Non Beauty Related Post - Royal Wedding Video :)

2011-04-21T07:56:00.000+01:00

I apologise to all you Beauty lovers out theres who read my blog as this is a non Beauty related post!

But, for you Royal Wedding lovers (or even non Royal Wedding Followers) I have just got to show you this - I think it is so funny! I am sure that Wills, Kate and especially Harry laughed at this too!: :)

Hope you enjoy it - I did! x x x

Theresa

Beauty by Theresa Web Site Re-Launch - Take a Look

2011-04-19T07:14:00.000+01:00

As some of your may have noticed my image on this blog was different than that on my Beauty by Theresa website. Well - no more! :)

I have updated my website to show the same new image as shown on here - pop over and take a look!

Enjoy x x x

Beauty Tip of the Day

2011-04-17T18:06:00.001+01:00

This is some great info from Instyle.com and Instyle.co.uk.

One of their latest series of Beauty Tips is for 7 genius lip tricks. Really useful stuff to make those lips just shout - LOOK AT ME! Click on the Link below:

7 GENIUS LIPSTICK TRICKS

In Style is one of my favorite magazines to read, as well as one of my favorite websites for All Things Beauty and Fashion related. What I love about it is that it talks about sensibly priced items and products that are realistic to buy and wear - not just stuff that we dream of.

Enjoy x x x

Nails Magazine Blog! Thanks x x x

2011-04-17T09:32:00.000+01:00

Had another great mention for my blog and its contents from Nails Magazine Blog Link Love - promoting my "Nail Design of the Day" feature. Thanks Nails Mag for your support. x x x

So thought I would return the favor and do a feature on Nails Magazine Blog too:

Nails Magazine Blog is a fab place where the editors of the Nails Magazine talk about all the great things that are going on in the nail industry from 'who is hot' to 'what is hot' and all the great things in between. Being highly successful that Nails Magazine is, the Editors there know all there is to know about the nail world and is read and followed by many of the nails greats, past, present and future.

So - if you dont receive at least the Nails Magazine itself then you must follow the Editors Blog!

Oh - and dont forget to let me know if you want to be considered for my Nail Design of the Day Feature! A great way to get your name and designs known out there!

x x x

Beauty Tip of the Day

2011-04-13T11:00:00.000+01:00

Ever smudged your mascara over your nose or the side of your eye?

Dont rush to remove it! Let it dry first. If you remove it when it is wet you will just make the job harder to make it look good again - black smudges across your face is not a good look.

Once it has dried - get a damp cotton bud and lightly swipe across the area of the smudge - it will remove in a jiffy! Or - get a concealer brush with a small amount of your foundation and wip over the smudge and the foundation will just lift the smudged mascara off!

If it was a waterproof mascara - get a small amount of a light oil (my favorite sweet almond oil or olive oil) on the tip of a cotton bud - after the smudge has dried just lightly swipe over with the oil to remove, then go over with a damp cotton bud to remove the oil and then use the concealer brush with foundation to cover the gap in your makeup if needed - done!

Thank you All!

2011-04-12T16:20:00.000+01:00

Thank you all for your nice messages about my blog and its contents.

However, for it to be successful I need as many people as possible to become a follower and for the follower count on the right hand side to go up. This will allow me to bring more product reviews to you too and more gossip on what is new in the world of nails and Beauty.

So please - click on the follow link to the right! Dont forget there will be a giveaway prize draw for every 100 followers, but only those that follow with the 'follow google friend connect button' on the right will qualify.

Thank you all.

Theresa x x x

Nail Designs of the Day - Want to be Featured?

2011-04-12T08:03:00.000+01:00

As some of you have seen I regularly feature a Nail Design of the Day. What I would like to do is to do features on some of you fantastic Nail Artists out there with some of your fab designs.

So - if you would like to be featured on my Nail Design of the day - just follow this blog, contact me with your details and I will add you to my list.

Happy Nailing Day x x x

Feel Good Tip of the Day

2011-04-11T13:29:00.000+01:00

After chatting to a fellow twitter and blogger of mine http://big-fashionista.blogspot.com/ I thought it would be nice just to give you all a virtual on line hug.

I know there has been many times when i just wanted something to put a smile on my face -you know, those times when you feel a little sad and down in the dumps for no reason.

So I hope this little hug helps at least one of you feel slightly better on another wet and dreary Monday x x x

Childrens Sunscreen and Excema - Not a Good Mix?

2011-04-11T10:03:00.000+01:00

Ok - this is a plea for info from you with children that suffer from Excema. Which sunscreen is less likely to irretate?

A catch 22 situation - dont let them go out in warm sun without sunscreen - then they get irretated by the ingredients in the childrens sunscreen itself!

So - feedback please on which product you have found most effective in situations like these. There is nothing worse than 3 and 5 year olds that dont understand why they cant play outside in the sunshine!

Fit Flops - Can They Be Matched?

2011-04-10T20:20:00.001+01:00

One of my loves in recent years has been my beloved Fit-Flops:

They are the most comfortable fashion foot wear I have used in many years, perhaps a sign of getting old but for me they have given me back the faith that you can feel good in good for you flat footwear again. I have been a lover of my heels for many years so moving to something like these has been a massive thing!

It has been well documented on the good old t'inernet about the 'workout benefits of this type of footwear - I cant say for definite whether it works or not but I love the 'all day comfort' of them so that is why they are my big hit!

image courtesy of FitFlop

http://www.fitflop.com/

Now, to me the only down side is the price - I know to get a decent shoe you need to pay a decent price. What I have seen is lots of cheaper alternatives around that say they do the same 'work out thing' for half the price. But do they 'DO the same job'?

I have to admit that I was enticed and intrigued by the cheaper price alternative - 'Trimsoles'


image courtesy of trimsoles

http://www.trimsole.com/

So I ordered some - have had them and worn them for a few weeks now and just dont think they have the same comfort factor. On close inspection you can tell they are cheaper quality, which I can live with but time will tell if the 'comfort factor' improves. As regards the 'work out factor'? who knows ..........

Tell me your views x x x

Shellac by CND - Nail Art Video for Professionals

2011-04-10T17:43:00.000+01:00

For you CND professionals out there here is a great video by Jan Arnold from CND on a few Nail Art Techniques that can be achieved using the Shellac Semi Permanent Polish:

CND/Shellac Video Library

There is no you tube link available as of yet as it is a professional only product, for which authorisation is needed from CND to access their Video Library.

There is also written step by step info available on the same page which helps too.

image courtesy of cnd.com

Some great effect on there from Flowers, circles and stripes to Leopard and Tortoise Shell!

Miracle Manicure - will it transform Polish Manicures for Ever?

2011-04-09T14:42:00.000+01:00

I read with great anticipation about the new Miracle Manicure Base Coat by Tammy Taylor that is being launched later in April. If available in the UK (I know it will be in the US) I would imagine it will completely transform regular polish manicures.

As described by Nails Magazine Blog:

"It’s a light-cured base coat that can make any regular nail polish last like a gel-polish, Tammy says. Today, she and several members of her team visited the NAILS office and gave us all “Miracle Manicures.” Two coats of the Miracle Manicure base coat totally smoothed out my nail ridges so that my polish looks smooth, and it has a shinier finish than a polish manicure usually does. (I’d say the shine level is comparable to that of a gel manicure.) Actually, I just thought of two more things I like about it: This new base coat actually makes the polish dry faster than it usually does (about five times faster, Tammy says"


Image Courtesy of Nail Magazine Blog - using Tammy Taylor L A Red Polish

I am desperately trying to find out if it is going to be available in the the and as to who the supplier will be - watch this space!

Mails Magazine Blog - Miracle Manicure Blog

Reached the Nails Magazine Reading List!

2011-04-09T10:28:00.003+01:00

I found out some great news about my blog today - It has appeared on the Nails Magazine Blog Read List!

http://blogs.nailsmag.com/editor/

Thanks for that Nails magazine - a great way to spread the word of my blog and what I do!

x x x

$51,000 manicure?

2011-04-06T10:14:00.001+01:00

I came across an article yesterday in the http://blogs.nailsmag.com discussing a new Manicure that has been launched in Dubai - costing $51,000!

http://blogs.nailsmag.com/editor/archive/2011/04/05/Is-51000-the-Worlds-Most-Expensive-Manicure.aspx.

It has been called the most 'exclusive pamper treatment' on the market today and is called 'The Iced Manicure. This over-the-top luxurious treatment for your toughened Nails features an arrangement of 10 carats worth of diamonds and costs $51,000. This is a very exclusive treatment and can only be obtained following a consultation with the owner of the nail art bar herself and her team of diamond manicure experts.

image courtesy of http://blogs.nailsmag.com

Apparently, after an exclusive consultation, the team at Cherish…Me will travel anywhere in the world to adorn a client’s hands with the Iced Manicure. The aftercare service includes the removal of the stones and another consultation to create a unique piece of jewelry using the retrieved diamonds. (I was wondering what they’d do with the diamonds once the enhancements start growing out.)

So - who wants to sign up for a regular treatment for this one with me? I wish! A little disturbing as the Cherish...Me website is currently 'under construction' since the details of this manicure was released to the press! Well may be next week then?............. :)

Have Your Feet Seen Daylight yet?

2011-04-03T22:29:00.003+01:00

We are now in April and it is also officially Spring! I cant believe I am saying this but we have had a few nice and sunny days this last week or 2, so I have decided to get my Fit-Flops out from the back of my wardrobe and get some fresh air around my feet, that have been well and truly hidden since last Autumn.

Well today has been the second day that my feet have seen daylight since they were unveiled for the season and have seen first hand how desperate my feet are for a good Luxury Pedicure and some serious Tanning!

One thing I have done is maintained my 'nice Gelish toe nails' throughout the winter so didnt have a problem there - just added a little nail art with some cool tricks I learned from one of my nail pals Ruth Fordham @ Nails in London (thanks Ruth - love the flower art) - I just aint brave enough to show you all yet due to the poor state of the rest of my feet! So plan for this week - some self pampering with a fab CND Luxury Spa Pedicure and severe daily maintenance to get those feet back into tip top shape by next weekend

Have you got your feet out yet?..................

Follower Giveaway!

2011-04-03T20:06:00.000+01:00

Ok folks!

To help spread the word on the exciting stuff on here I am going to have a follower give away draw for every 100 followers I have.

So to increase the number of 'follower giveaways' please spread the word and ask your friends to follow the blog too. As we get closer to the required numbers I will update you all so your can keep an eye on what is going on - so if you want to be qualify for thegiveaway prizes then you must become a follower too!

Happy following x x x

How to Follow?

2011-04-03T19:03:00.000+01:00

I know sometimes when I go into a blog I really like I struggle on 'how' or 'where' to follow any new posts that blog will have in the future.

So, I have therefore put a special gadget for you all to use on the right hand side of this page, near the top! If you click on the "follow with Google Friend Connect" button it will ask you how you would like to follow the blog - click on the most appropriate option for you. I believe if you follow through google then you will have a summary of any new post put on your google home page.

Another option to follow is to subscribe via the "follow by email" button on the same side of the screen but further down. That way I believe you will get a weekly e-mail detailing any new posts.

Hope this all makes sense and please leave me a comment on how easy it was to follow - or not! :) (I wont bite or take offence - honest)!

If you belong to Facebook NetworkedBlogs then why not click on that section on the right hand side and you can follow that one too!

Post!

2011-04-02T11:17:00.000+01:00

Oh how I love my postman today - no bills - and a triple delight of The Nail File Magazine, The Salon Magazine and Scratch Magazine - all in day!

I may be gone reading for a while - but dont worry I will update you all on what fab new stuff is coming up!

Stay tuned!

Nail Design of the Day

2011-04-01T12:16:00.001+01:00

Here is todays Nail Design of the Day!

These again were done some time ago - I used Bio Sculpture Sechelle Sands Gel and added Nail Graphix Diamonds in the Rough to give the very blingy look. You have just got to see these glitters in real life to appreciate the sparkle in them. The photo doesnt do it justice!

Can you tell I love a "bit of bling" :)

Nail Graphix is available from Fiona at http://www.naturalnailsbyfiona.co.uk/ They have the widest range of glitters I have ever seen - the glitters are specially formulated for use in any Nail liquid & powder or gel system for nails, and exclusively designed to be safe and durable.

Just have a loot at Fiona's site to see the massive choice - and she is even a fab Nail Tech and makes beautiful hand made jewellery too! http://www.jewellerymydesign.co.uk/

Nail Design of the Day

2011-03-31T21:58:00.000+01:00

Heres is todays Nail Design of the Day:

Unfortunately it is the clearest picture I have - they were done a while ago so so cant attempt to take a better picture.

It is a half moon design or reverse french as some call it - all done with Gelish Polish - and some added glitter and bling! I just loved these.

Njoy x x x

Beauty Tip of the Day - Super Fast Eye Makeup Remover

2011-03-31T09:55:00.000+01:00

I have included this in my Tip of the Day because the product that for me works best at removing stubborn eye makeup isnt in fact a traditional Beauty Product at all!


image courtesy of : http://howtomakeups.com

There are a few different types of these you can use and I have found nothing that works better than .........

Basic Sweet Almond Oil!

Image courtesy of : http://www.salonsupplies.co.uk

The reason I chose this particular image of hive almond oil is it is the one I use - because I have it in stock for a base oil for massages so it a dual purpose product for me. It is naturally high in vitamins and the molecules are light enough to be absorbed into the skin too so as well as being great at removing that stubborn makeup it is great for improving your skin too!

Just remember to patch test your skin against any products - sweet almond oil is obviously a nut based product so you must make sure you are not going to cause you allergy problems in using it.

If you find it difficult to get hold of Sweet Almond oil then you could try Olive Oil - a staple which most of us have in our kitchen cupboards! Its another light oil that does wonders for dry skin as well as removing that makeup.

If you are going to re-apply makeup straight after cleaning your skin with oil based products then you need to remove any traces of extra oil that are sitting on top of your skin or lashes say after 5 minutes or your may have problems in getting your makeup to stay on after.

Google Sweet Almond Oil and Olive Oil for your skin and you will see how many beauty or hair products actually contain these in their list of ingredients - because they do a great job!

Nail Design of the Day

2011-03-30T16:00:00.000+01:00

So here is todays Nail Design of the Day:

This is the same set of nails that were featured yesterday but I added a little simple nail art to it. This was added 2 weeks after the nails were done (as you can see with the re-growth by the cuticle) so you can really see how well the Gelish lasts as well as showing how effective some simple nail art is.

Nail Design of the Day

2011-03-29T14:04:00.000+01:00

For today I thought I would show you another design I did a while ago now - a Colour fade Gel Polish Design using Gelish by Harmony.

I used the Good Gossip and Black shadow colours - notice that incredible shine - it stayed like that for over 3 weeks! Not one chip or break - and stayed strong until I replaced them 3 weeks later! Good going hey!

The Picture doesnt really do it justice - the red good gossip has an incredible holographic glitter to it - just like Dorothy's Slippers in Wizard of Oz!

Top Ten Makeup Countdown - Number 8 - Eyeshadow Bases/Primers!

2011-03-28T21:48:00.000+01:00

Now I counted this type of product on its own because it is one that makes such a massive difference to the final look and allows the eye shadow to last all day as if it was only just applied. Makes the eyeshadow job easier too!

I have a number of different brands products for this job.

Firstly Benefit Lemon-aid. This is fab for lightening the look of your eyelid and correcting dark colour eye circles. Not the best at keeping the eyeshadow in place though. But, it is the one I would use more on a day to day basis for general wear.


Image courtesy of http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk

I also use Artdeco's Eyeshadow Base from time to time - it is more of a natural feel, as are the ingredients but has a slight shimmer to it, which I dont always want in a base. Doesnt always last a full day either.

But, my winning Eyshadow Base goes to...........................

Urban Decay Primer Potion!


Image Courtesy of http://www.urbandecay.co.uk

This is a great Eye Shadow base product. When applied to the eyelid it has a kind of sticky feeling - which is great when you are applying a shadow on top but not so good on its own.

It has a very annoying bottle - almost impossible to get every last bit out due to the curvy shape of the bottle, but I hear good news in imminent and they are about to launch the product in a tube instead! About time I say - dont know the launch date though.

Once the shadow is applied on top and the look finished it stays put all day - it almost seems a shame to remove your makeup when needed but wearing the same colour day after day gets a little boring so removal is a must :)

Nail Design of the Day

2011-03-28T16:32:00.001+01:00

Hiya all.

Thought I would let you start to see some of the nail art designs I have either done or have played with.

Thought I would start with a simple design using the fab Shellac by CND semi permanent polish in Tutti fruiti and cream puff. I think I also used a CND effect polish over the top too.

Let me know what you think.................

Top Ten Makeup Countdown - Number 9 - Eyeshadows!

2011-03-27T22:28:00.000+01:00

These day I only tend to wear eye shadow if I am going on a night out (not like some of my other makeup must wears) which doesnt tend to be as often I would like these days, but when I do go out it is the one area that I probably spend the most time on applying.

Over the years I have tried many different shadow powders and shadow sticks but to cut it short there is really only two brand of shadows that I use now - MAC for the classic that I just cant let go of and my all time winner shadow brand which is ...................

Lily Lolo Mineral Shadow Powders!

image courtesy of www.lilylolo.co.uk

These shadow powders are so versatile - they are a lose powder so you can apply them as classic powder for a fairly subtle look or you can apply them wet to really give those eyes the Wow Factor.

They are available in kits quite often which can be quite good value for money or you can buy them separately to get just the shades you want.

The mineral eyeshadow is free from harsh chemicals, nano particles, parabens, Bismuth Oxychloride, talc, synthetic dyes, fillers, fragrance and preservatives
Natural and gentle formula- all the benefits of mineral powders
Strong and vibrant mineral pigments
Silky and creamy eye colour, mineral eyeshadow has great staying power
100% natural
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Thanks for such great value and a great product Lily Lolo.

For those that "know me" know that I am a big fan of Lily Lolo products so keep watching a subscribe - you never know what other Lily Lolo products may crop up on here form time to time!

Fellow Bogger Giveaway - http://toptwentynails.blogspot.com/

2011-03-27T22:05:00.000+01:00

For those of you out there who like to follow great Beauty Blogs you have just got to look at the following great blog:

http://toptwentynails.blogspot.com/

Its great to share news of other bloggers and what they are doing - especially when they share the chance with us all of getting some great giveaway prizes - so get in there quick, (but dont ruin my chance of getting the great giveaway though).

x x x

Top Ten Makeup Countdown - Number 10 - Eyebrows!

2011-03-26T12:23:00.004Z

OK - Number 10 on my list of Makeup Product types is for Eyebrows!

Image courtesy of: //www.skincarebeautyzone.com

I use a number of products for eyebrows including brow pencils, eye powders and also eye brow gels. I will also add that at the minute with current trends for hi-definition eyebrows I also favor eyebrow tinting.

Brow pencil are great for quickness if used lightly but can tend to look too drawn on if not used correctly and lightly.

Eye powders are Ok for adding thickness to brows that are not very dense but there is a knack on how to apply them. Again, can look un-natural if not done correctly. Can use some matt eyeshadows for this job to make them dual purpose.

Brow Gels are the one product I tend to use more often for myself - not always daily but are great for times when I need my brows to be kept in check when in-between brow waxing/shaping. It is very quick to apply and can be done quite easily with the right product.

Brow Tinting is a professional treatment that is ideally done when a professional brow shape is done. Can look quite false when first done, but they do tend to settle within a few hours - a great way of getting great definition to your brows with very little in-between appointment maintenance. I usually recommend that they are done every 1 to 2 months depending on growth and special occasions as they can fade before next appointment.

So - my Number 10 Makeup Product for Brows goes to ...............................

GOSH - Defining Brow Gel - Available from Superdrug.

"Transparant gel that helps control your brows. The formula tames unruly brows without leaving them stiff, flaky or sticky. This gel can be worn alone or layered over brow pencils or powders. Perfume free".

What I like about this product is it is very natural looking and doesnt feel like you are wearing anything on your brows, but keeps them in check most of the day. It is a low cost product at a RRP of £3.99 but GOSH often has a 3 for 2 offer so can even be purchased for free!

I have tried other low cost ones like Barry M dual mascara/brow definer but they do tend to leave your brows feeling a little 'stiff' and therefore feeling false!

Coming Next - My Top Ten Beauty Product Countdown!

2011-03-26T11:35:00.000Z

Today is the day! I have finally compiled my list of top ten. I had great difficulty in trying to narrow things down to just 10, so I decided to split the categories into Top 10 Makeup and Top 10 Beauty products.

the other added problem I had is that I sometimes use different products for different looks so I have listed the Top 10 in each category as areas used to be able to accommodate the different products for different looks/situations.

It will all become clearer when you start to see the lists - each product type will be counted down on a daily basis - starting with Makeup!

Watch this space for number 10 makeup today!

Drum role please ............................

Coming Next - My Top Ten Beauty Product Countdown!

2011-03-22T10:40:00.000Z

Coming soon will be my daily count down of the Beauty Products that are in my Top Ten of all time.

They will be from products I use myself as well as products that I use professionally - all will be available to everybody - not just professionals so watch this space!

If I feel that enough new followers join the blog I will add a prize draw at the end of it - so please feel free to spread the word!

x x x

Enjoy

Fancy a Pamper Party?

2011-03-15T13:53:00.000Z

I had a Professional Opportunity came my way a few weeks ago and to be honest I nearly brushed it aside - an invitation to do some work for a National Pamper Company. I dont know why this time I looked a little further into it and thought - why not give it a go.

It involved carrying out some Pamper treatments for a Hen Party group that was happening fairly near to me for 3 hours on a Saturday afternoon. It was a fairly quiet week in my diary so thought I would give it a go.

Made all the arrangements with "My Pamper Party" based in Surrey so not local to me, but their communication was spot on and couldnt be faulted!

Turned up for the event and was also working with another Therapist who has worked for My Pamper Party before so she was a great help. I carried out numerous manicure and facial treatments for a great group of ladies of all ages who were having a great time and were from all over the UK. Kind of made me wish that this type of Hen Party was popular when I got married 20 years ago!

So - would I do this kind of party again - yes I would! It was a fantastic afternoon and it was great to spend time with a group of ladies instead of the usual one 2 one and to also spend time with another therapist - made a great change when you are so used to working on your own doing treatments.

If you are thinking of arranging this type of part for a group of you then give http://www.mypamperparty.net/index.html a call. 0800 098 8125. It can be for all kind of events: Hen Parties * Birthdays * Girls Night in * Teens Parties * Make Overs * Corporate Events * Charity Functions * Fundraisers - or even just a girly get together.

I hope to be working with them in the future as it was a great experience and something I can see taking off for lots of events.

Thanks My Pamper Party x x x

UV Nail Treatments - Are They Dangerous?

2011-03-14T08:15:00.001Z

Although I am an expert at most professional nail treatments I am not an expert in the field of the science side of things in my beloved industry ( I thoroughly research about the science side of beauty though) - but thanks to my many great contacts throughout the world of beauty - I know and have met THE great research scientist of the Beauty Industry - the one and only great Doug Schoon.

There has been many discussions over the internet and in the media about use of Ultra Violet lights in the use of nail treatments and that UV lamps are unsafe for the skin - so is there any truth in it?

image courtesy of http://blogs.nailsmag.com

Doug is the one man I would trust and turn to to find the answer and I am totally and 100% satisfied that thanks to the research carried out by Doug and his 2 colleagues Paul Bryson and Jim McConnell that used in the recommended way "the testing shows that UV nail lamps emit relatively low levels of UV light and these exposure levels are considered well within safe levels when they are used to perform UV artificial nail services in nail salons". So YES IT IS SAFE!

See the attached link to see a report from the 3 guys for the full details of the tests that were carried out to show how false these claims really are! Click on the link and you can down load a full copy of the report to see the evidence for yourselves!

http://www.schoonscientific.com/resources-publications-technical-articles.html

Sharing blog post

2011-03-12T15:41:00.001Z

I should hopefully be able to share my blog posts with twitter too - just don't know how yet:) - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

I phone blog app

2011-03-12T15:22:00.001Z

Have finally found an I phone app where I can update my blog any time - any where! How good is that! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

New Product Alert! - Models Own Smashed Up Crackle Polish!

2011-03-12T10:04:00.000Z

Just got to let you all know about a range of new Crackle Polishes that is being Launched in April 2011 - Models Own Smashed Up Crackle Polishes!

For those that havent heard - Crackle Polishes are starting to take the nail world be storm with the 2 most popular currently being OPI Black Shatter (as promoted by Katy Perry) - and Barry M Instant Nail Effect Crackle Polish. The problem with the ones I have manged to get hold of so far (cant get hold of the OPI one for love nor money - it is so popular its sold out) is that they are all in black!

The thing is about the Model Own version is that they are releasing 8 other crackle colours as well as black! They are scheduled to launch towards the end of April 2011 in the UK so I will do a blog review of them as soon as I can get hold of them! Great colour effects just in time for summer!

Keep looking for my own blog review coming soon! ...............

Beauty Tip of the Day - New Fast Drying Lumos Base and Top Coat Nail Polish

2011-03-11T21:15:00.002Z

Do you have the regular polishing dilemma when in a rush - rushed to paint your nails to finish your look for a fabulous night out - and then go and smudge it before the night even starts?

Dont skimp on using your base and top coats - use a good quality base and top which will help make your manicure look more professional. A new brand called LUMOS has a fantastic Instant Impact BOTTOM & High Speed TOP Coat. They are the fastest drying base and top coats I have ever seen - and believe me I have seen many!

Lumos Instant Impact BOTTOM Coat has such an advanced formulation that when applied, dries instantly as it chemically bonds to both nail plate and colour!

Lumos High Speed TOP Coat dries with amazing speed and luminous shine. Nitrocellulose free and highly chip resistant for consistently and durable non-yellowing performance.

Both the Lumos Base Coat and Top Coat are available to purchase on the Products to Buy Tab above.

To ultimately finish off a perfect polish job drop some good quality cuticle oil over your polished nails. Great for nourishing your nails and cuticles and will dry up any last bit of polish that are yet to dry. The best cuticle oil by far has got to be Solar Oil by CND - It contains a unique blend of natural oils and Vitamin E, designed to deeply penetrate and protect skin and nails.

The top experts in the nail industry swear by it and it won the award of Best Beauty Buys by InStyle magazine and many other industry awards. It is not hard to see why. The containing jojoba oil carries Vitamin E deeply into the skin to help reduce visible signs of aging, and the sweet almond oil keeps skin soft and moisturised. It keeps natural nails, nail colour and nail enhancements tough and flexible and it smells delicious too. Not surprising why it is many of my clients' favourite cuticle oil.

Beauty Guild Competitions

2011-03-11T12:42:00.000Z

http://www.beautyguild.com/competitions.asp

Still time to enter loads of competitions on http://www.beautyguild.com/competitions.asp.

Great site for information on the Professional Beauty Industry.

New Lily Lolo Try Me Ready Set Glow Kits

2011-03-11T10:09:00.001Z

Those that know me know that I am a big fan of Lily Lolo mineral makeup products and I think that the new Ready Set Glow kits will go down a storm to those that want to try a lower budget range of great mineral makeup products.

http://www.lilylolo.co.uk/
Each kit contains 3 sample size (0.75g each) foundations with the Flawless Silk finishing (0.5g) powder and a lovely synthetic Baby Buki brush for application.

Light contains China Doll, Blondie, Barely Buff, Flawless Silk, Baby Buki. Light Medium contains Warm Peach, In the Buff, Candy Cane, Flawless Silk, Baby Buki

Get over there quick to try them out before they all disappear! Bet their stock doesnt last long!

BEAUTY: 'Skimp and splash' beauty buying

2011-03-11T10:01:00.000Z

Research by Mintel shown on Beautyserve.com shows that although 32% of those questioned havent changed their beauty spending habits in 2010 26% are spending less - showing a more fruggle attitude to products in line with current recession trends.

http://www.beautyserve.com/Newsdesk/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1074

Interesting Article on Beauty Blogs

2011-01-16T19:58:00.001Z

I have today found an interesting article published by www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com about that fact that blogs are more than twice as likely to inspire cosmetic and beauty purchases than magazines, according to a recent survey.

Makes an interesting and enlightening read.

http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Products-Markets/Blogs-drive-beauty-purchases-more-than-magazines

I love using them - give me a great picture of what is going on in the world and what others think. Does it influence my spending habits? - Yes, it probably does, give unbiased opinions in most cases as they are done by independent people.

I am curious on feedback and comments from you guys that use blogs - do you guys use blogs? do you have your own blog? How often do you visit blogs? What benefit do you get from having a blog? Benefit from the blogs you visit?

Please give me your opinions please - thank you very muchlie x x x

Professional Beauty Trade Show - Manchester

2010-10-11T09:56:00.000+01:00

Sunday 10th October 2010

Had a great day at the Professional Beauty Show in Manchester where I finally get to see in real life all the nail products from Nail Harmony - mainly the latest Semi Permanent Gel Polish to hit the market called Gelish!

Well what can I say - a massive range of 48 colours to choose from and a great way for you to wear a none chip colour that lasts for up to 21 days and grow length in your own nails at the same time.

Beauty by Theresa

2008-12-04T08:26:00.001Z

My name is Theresa Bloor and I am a freelance Beauty Therapist and Nail Tehcnician based in Cheadle, Stoke on Trent.

This blog is my online record of my life in the Beauty and Nail industry - including the highs, lows and basically anything I want the share with you all.