Beauty in your Nails this Summer
As most of us are bringing out the flip flops and sandals it’s time to prepare our nails for the showing. So what better way to start the summer off but going and getting a manicure and pedicure.
Manicures and Pedicures not only look great but they are also very relaxing, especially if you are on your feet or work with your hands a lot. If you never had one I encourage you to at least try it once, you will be addicted.
One of the biggest beauty trends in nails this summer is OPI’S Shatter Collection. There are 7 different colors in this collection – Turquois, Navy, Silver, Blue, Red, White and Black.
How this works:
Apply one coat of Shatter over 2 coates of nail lacquer. After the shatter drys apply a layer of top coat to give you a great finish. In order for this to work properly you have to make sure your 2 coats of nail lacquer is completely dry before you apply the ONE coat of Shatter.
If you have problems with your nails chipping, smudging, or only lasting a couple of days, a company called CND came out with a new product called Shellac. This product promises that your manicure or pedicure will last up to 14 days. It is a nail polish that is cured by a UV light within minutes. So now you don’t have to wait hours after getting your manicure and pedicure in order to do stuff and worry that you are going to chip or smudge your nails.
One of the classic looks for the summer is the French manicure and pedicure style- where you have the bright white tips with a neutral or pink color covering the rest of the nail. This look is most often done in salons; it is very hard to achieve at home because you have to make sure the white tip of the nails is the same length and thickness.
If you are looking at getting a manicure and pedicure and don’t want to pay a lot go to any Empire Beauty School and visit their Student Salon. We have some of the most creative students, check out our First Place winner in Nail Artistry at this year’s Future Pro Expo!
What is your favorite nail color to wear for the summer?
