Congratulations to ......

The winner of this week's Manicure Monday contest is Amanda Shepard.  You have 48 hours to claim your prize.  This beautiful Zoya Polish.

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CND Vinylux Colors and Prices!

Here are the links to the Vinylux color chart as many of you have requested.  I cannot tell you it lasts 14 days just yet as today is only day 2 for me but I dried in less than 7 minutes as promised and it did not leave ridge marks from sleeping on them last night.  That in itself is a plus.

Please realize that there is shipping fees on top of these prices and I won't know that until I get your mailing zip code.

Vinylux Color Chart - click here!

Vinylux information if you wish to read about the product - click here!

Price - $9.90 each for colors and $9.90 for the Top Coat - you need the Vinylux top coat or it won't work.  The company states that a base coat is not necessary but I used one that I had on hand.

Post your question for Manicure Monday, December 9th

Post your question below in the comment section for Manicure Monday and I will answer them live from 7 to 9PM EST Monday.

Please do not post the same questions over and over again.  

One lucky winner will receive this beautiful Zoya in Micky!

Good luck!

A Nail Girl Manicuring Tip

Here's a tip that I learned the hard way.  When painting my nails I paint one hand at a time.  I let the one hand completely dry before I even attempt to start the other hand this way I have one hand that is dry and able to use it at all times. 

If you paint both hands at the same time you are helpless and you will destroy your manicure - it happens every time!

Try it - it really does work!

Coming in January - Zoya Naturel Collection!

Get ready coming January 2014 the new Zoya Naturel Collection!

I cannot wait for these to come out -  I will be doing a review and posting swatches as soon as I receive my order.  I may even give out a polish or two to my faithful blog followers!  The only way to know when I give them away is to follow me on Facebook - click here to join my Facebook page.

The Zoya Nail Polish Naturel collection masters delicate tone on tone color with six new, full-coverage (opaque) neutral nudes with a pink undertone, that can be worn beautifully alone or stunningly together to create modern tonal accents.

Zoya Naturel Collection
• ZP704 - Chantal: French Vanilla Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP705 - Taylor: Light Toffee Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP706 - Rue: Boudoir Blush Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP707 - Brigitte: Bombshell Mauve Cream, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP708 - Odette: Sultry Maroon Cream, Full Coverage Formula.• ZP709 - Normani: Sable Mauve Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

Manicure Monday - Post your questions! Monday, November 25th

Manicure Monday

November 25th

Post your questions now!

As always I will answer your questions 

live from 7-9PM EST 

I will pick on random winner to receive this

fabulous bottle of Zoya Polish!

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Friction Blisters - how to treat them!

We've all gotten those annoying blisters at one time or another from new shoes or shoes that are just a wee bit tight for our feet.  Here is some information that you may find helpful about "friction blisters" and how to treat them!

A friction blister is a soft pocket of raised skin filled with clear fluid caused by irritation from continuous rubbing or pressure. Friction blisters usually occur on the feet, where tight or poor-fitting shoes can rub and irritate delicate toes and heels for long periods of time. This type of irritation causes minor damage to the skin and the tissue just beneath the skin, then fluid accumulates just beneath the outermost layer of skin. If the irritation is enough to damage small blood vessels, the blister also may contain blood, and is then called a blood blister.

Symptoms

A friction blister is a small pocket of puffy, raised skin containing clear fluid. It is usually painful when touched. A blister can appear anywhere.

Diagnosis

Blisters can be diagnosed by looking at them. In short, if it looks like a blister and feels like a blister, and if it's in a place that could have been irritated by pressure or rubbing, it likely is a blister.

Expected Duration

Friction blisters typically drain on their own within days. A new layer of skin forms beneath the blister, and eventually the blistered skin peels away.

If pressure or friction continues in the same area, the blister may last two weeks or longer. Continued friction may rub away the delicate top skin layer, and the blister may break open, ooze fluid and run the risk of becoming infected or developing into a deeper wound. If the irritation is mild, the blister may heal despite continued irritation, and eventually a callus will form.

Prevention

The best way to prevent friction blisters is to wear shoes that fit your feet well, so that the shoe is not tight anywhere and does not slide up and down your heel when you walk. Wear socks with shoes to protect your feet and prevent irritation, and try to keep your feet dry. If another activity is causing blisters — for example, if learning to play golf is causing blisters on your hands — ask an instructor to point out other ways to perform the same activity in a nonirritating way, and take advantage of protective devices, such as gloves.

Treatment

Because blisters typically get better on their own in just a few days, generally no special treatment is required other than to keep the blisters clean and dry. Because the skin provides a natural protection against infection, a blister should be left intact if possible. Do not try to drain the blister or pierce or cut away the overlying skin. Try to avoid further irritation, or protect the blister with a sterile bandage if continued irritation is unavoidable. If the blister breaks on its own, wash the area with soap and water, gently pat dry, use an antibacterial ointment and cover it with a bandage.

People with diabetes and people who cannot reach blisters easily (because of a physical disability or other ailment) may need to have their blisters evaluated by a foot specialist (podiatrist) or other health care professional. People with diabetes often have nerve or circulation problems that make it more difficult to recognize wounds, and that cause wounds to heal more slowly. In these people, a simple foot blister might go unrecognized and could become infected. People with diabetes need to care for their feet daily and examine them for sores or blisters.