Shellac Nail Polish Review

What is Shellac?
Shellac is the brain child of a California company called Creative Nail Design, more commonly known as CND. The company says it spent five years perfecting the product. Shellac is frequently described as a hybrid of the popular gel manicure.It ranges in the industry from $30 to $40

So what’s the Difference Between a Gel Manicure and Shellac?
Just like KFC and McD, these two are practically the same. All "gel" manicures — whether brand-name or not — have very similar technical properties: UV light cures and hardens the polish, which makes it last up to two weeks. The downside of this durability is that removing these varnishes requires an acetone finger-bath.


The one difference is that Shellac, uses a formula they call a "Power Polish," which is basically a blend of UV-cured and regular nail polish.But Shellac is not for everyone. Your natural nails and nail beds must be healthy. If they're splitting, peeling or damaged from using acrylic or gel enhancements, experts say you should wait and talk to a licensed, trained nail care professional.

How is Shellac applied?
Shellac has to be applied in a salon as it requires the use of specially created UV lamps to cure the polish. First, a base coat is applied followed by two layers of colour and completed with a top coat. After each coat is applied your hand is placed under the UV lamp while your other hand is being painted. No dry time is required and so you need not worry about smudging your nails.


How is Shellac removed?
The removal process for Shellac is also slightly different in that CND sells their own acetone wraps, which isolate the powerful remover to just the nail-bed area so you don't have to entirely soak your fingertips in a bowl. This saves your fingers slightly, as acetone dries out nails and skin.

Whichever you choose, don't forget to apply sunscreen to the backs of hands prior to sticking them in a UV lamp, which emits harmful rays. Once you remove the polish, use nail oils and creams to keep your hands hydrated and healthy.

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Top 10 Women's Beach Bodies

In these days of declining public decency, the once-taboo bikini has become all too common, popping up miles from any beach and clinging to some downright un-bikini worthy women. But it wasn’t always like that; there was a time when only the truly daring or truly hot would sport a two-piece bathing suit.

They had curves in all the right places, perfect skin to match and an air of confidence when waltzing around in next to nothing that completed the perfect package. Sure, one trip to the beach might bring about dozens of amazing beach bodies, but there are only a select few all-time greats.
Here are our top 10.
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#10. Vanessa Hudgen

Vanessa’s been spotted many times in a two piece but this has to be our favorite. The 23 year old knows her style and sticks to it whether on the red carpet or enjoying her time off. This rising actress enjoyed some rest and relaxation in Hawaii with a brightly colored and ethnic printed bikini. We love how the starlet accessorized her suit and the overall ensemble is perfectly age appropriate. Our last question for this Hollywood queen…how does your hair stay so perfect at the beach?!

#9. Audrina Patridge
This former reality starlet donned a floral printed two piece with coral color that coordinates seamlessly with her tanned, and toned, skin. This actress, model, host, extraordinaire is not shy about her workout routine and eats healthily, yet has her fun days too where she eats her favorite sweets. We love Audrina’s ‘Baywatch’ like strut in this photo paired with some classic aviator sunglasses and a ponytail to create her classic relaxed style.

#8. Rihanna
Rihanna may be starring in a new movie this year but still adore her most for her musical talents, and her style. A Barbados native, Rihanna’s known for her true figure and her dance moves. We love that this Hollywood woman doesn’t change herself just because she’s in the spotlight. Donning a white two piece complete with a jacket tied around her waist, pure 90’s style we’d like to add, Rihanna enjoyed some paddle surfing in the truly turquoise waters of Hawaii.

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#7. Bethenny Frankel
We all wish we had her sense of humor, her culinary talents, and, of course, her body. Perhaps it goes without saying that this natural chef eats and drinks the best things for you and maybe that’s what we shall attribute her hot bod to, but we’d like to think it’s a combination or eating her own delicious foods and working out. We love to follow her reality show which gives us a front row seat to her daily routine including meals and workouts…if only we had the same discipline for ourselves.

#6. Julianne Hough
This famed triple threat (dancer, singer, and actress) enjoyed some time off in St. Barths. We adore this green color on her, but we can’t stop starring at her perfectly toned body. We must attribute this body to the rising Hollywood gal’s dancing routine. Perhaps we need to become famous so we can join Dancing with the Stars and get ourselves a body like this. We only hope Ry-Guy, Ryan Seacrest, knows exactly what he’s got with his lovely girlfriend.

#5. Jessica Alba
This former army brat could swim before she could walk, so she is very comfortable in a bikini (although her svelte 5’6” frame might also help with that). She’s not as busty as some of the girls on this list (she admits to measurements of 34-24-34), but her radiant smile and glowing skin more than make up for it. Further proof of her bikini bombshell status came about after keen-eyed paparazzi spotted her frolicking about in a skimpy yellow two-piece down in Mexico. Not that we condone this horrible invasion of her privacy, but since they already took the photos, it would be a shame for them to just fade away unappreciated, right?

#4. Kim Kardashian
The Hollywood starlet almost always at the center of attention, or controversy, and the reality show queen that everyone loves to hate or loves to emulate. Yes, of course, we’re talking about famed Kim Kardashian. This brunette bombshell seems to always have the latest fashions and follow the latest trends, and when it comes to bikini shots we love her figure. This tabloid queen isn’t stick thin and embraces the curves she has by dressing appropriately, for the most part. We’d love to look as good as this girl during our workouts.

#3. Megan Fox
The Mrs. Brian Austin Green recently announced with her hubby that they’re expecting their first child together, and we can’t wait to see how adorable this Hollywood baby is. We’re sure that Megan won’t lose her awesome beach body during her pregnancy and after giving birth. The toned actress is always stunning along the red carpets and we love seeing her in form fitting gowns, but it’s nice to finally see those rock hard abs of hers at the beach. Congrats to the mom to be, and we can’t wait to see bikini shots this summer with your new baby bump!

#2. Cameron Diaz
When we think of Hollywood actress at the beach, we think of Cameron. Who else would be able to join you surfing, throw a ball around in the sand, and still look great doing it all. Cameron’s our go-to gal for the funny girlfriend you always want to take to the bars with you, or out dancing, but now we’re ready to jet-set anywhere with her, as long as it’s in a bikini. This star’s sporty figure matches her it-girl personality to a ‘t’. This bikini, a coveted style by L*Space Swimwear, has been featured on covers and inside pages of magazines but we love it on Cameron, it suits her style perfectly. (And, we just envy those abs!)

#1 Halle Berry
This Ohio-born beauty is the only gal on this prestigious list to also lay claim to the title "Oscar Winner." She won that award for her work in 2001’s Monster’s Ball, but it was her work in the 2002 Bond flick, Die Another Day, that secured her a spot on this list. Halle played the quintessential Bond girl, Jinx, who burst from the foamy surf in the skimpiest of bikinis to greet the world’s smoothest spy in this otherwise rather tepid Bond film’s best moment.

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Fohawk Hairstyles

If you want to do something different with your hair then you should have a look at some fohawk styles which will be funky and fun without being totally out there. What is a fohawk hair style? It is a very popular way to wear your hair. It comes from Mohawk tribe of Native Americans.


You can easily get a number of fohawk styles that will suit you. You don't necessarily have to have long or medium length hair for this. You can use your short hair and just spike it up in the front.

Unlike other types of similar hairstyles, general advice, as far as Fohawk hairstyles go, is against washing the hair before styling. This is especially so for those endowed with the softer varieties of hair. Some of the basic Fohawk hairstyles might be created with the 'bare hand' - especially if your hair is sturdy enough to stand straight on its own. To keep their hair strands that make up the different strips that create the Fohawk hairstyle, (and keep the hair strips from coming together again and messing up with the whole look), an accessory known as styling paste is employed.


While there are quite a great variety of individual Fohawks hairstyles, what brings them together is the fact that the hair of the wearer in whatever Fohawk hairstyle is worked into strips of different lengths.It is not too hard to achieve this look. You will need some hair gel or hair wax. Hair spray will also work. Rub the gel throughout your hair. Now pull up the middle into the shape that you want. If you want spiky, go for that look. When you got it right, spray it with hairspray. Now take a hair dryer to it. That is it.

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Japanese Tattoos Favorite Designs and Meaning

Irezumi is a Japanese word that refers to the insertion of ink beneath  the skin (skin poke) leaving a permanent mark  usually decorative in nature.

Tattooing in Japan is believed to date back approximately 10,000 BC were tattoos were mainly done for spiritual reasons, but many believe decorative tattoos appeared around the same period.


One of the most important influences in Japanese Tattoos has to be the release of the popular Chinese novel Shuihu Zhuan, in japanese Suikoden, a tale of courage and rebellion illustrated with woodblock prints showing fighters in heroic scenes. Their bodies decorated with tigers, dragons, religious images, mystical creatures, trees and flowers.

As more people are turning to tattoos as a way to express sentiments, Japanese tattoo art is finding its place in the tattoo world.Japanese symbols can look quite nice and can say things that people don’t want others to know.

If you’re thinking of getting a tattoo yourself the best place to start is by looking at other people’s tattoos for ideas. Japanese Tattoo Meanings was created with this aim in mind, to help people figure out the tattoo that best suits them, spiritually, physically and stylistically. It’s important to have a tattoo that reflects your personality and the way you feel as an individual, and one of the best ways of figuring this out is to look at other tattoos.

It is important to know what each tattoo symbolises and represents. This is why Japanese tattoo meanings are so important.

Here are some of the the Japanese tattoos favorite designs and meanings :

1. Kanji tattoos are a style of tattoo design that takes symbols from the kanji writing style of Japan.When researching tattoo designs kanji is very popular and researched by many people. Kanji tattoos are not at all popular in Japan and it is very rare to see a Kanji tattoo in Japan. The Japanese people do not see the appeal of the Kanji tattoo as westerners do, so it has made more of an impression in tattoo design in the western world than it has in theirs.

2. Bamboo Tattoo: Bamboo is rumoured to be the only thing able to withstand a full hurricane. The bamboos abilities have allowed it to be used in construction and landscaping, music, art, clothing and toys.

3. The samurai tattoo : The samurai code and samurai tattoo remind the martial artist that their knowledge and ability in using their bodies as a weapon should only be used for self-defence and they should act with nobility and honour.

4.Lotus Flower Tattoo: People of the Buddhist or Hindu faith see the lotus flower symbolising freedom and not becoming attached to material items.

5. Dragon Tattoo is a Symbol of Power, this is why many kings were adorned with the dragon tattoo designs. Chairman Mao once said “ You do not argue with the dragons pearl” meaning you do not argue with those who have the power.

Every tattoo has a meaning, a meaning which can influence your decision on whether to get that tattoo or not. It’s up to you to choose a tattoo that best defines you as an individual, thinking, feeling human being.

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Ear Piercings

Earring is an essential element of every jewellery wardrobe. Earrings are attached to the ear and equip a reflection of your personality. They are noticed for their own beauty and help to shape the contour of the face and to bring out a radiant glow.

Pick your favorite before you get pierced. Here are some idea of ear piercings:

1. Helix piercings are located in the outer edge of the ear and are usually placed between the middle and top of the ear. Helix piercings at the top of the ear are also known as pina piercings, while helix piercings near the middle of the ear are also known as auricle piercings.

2. Industrial piercings consist of two piercings along the outer ear rim linked by one long bar. They can be placed either straight across the ear or at an angle. In different parts of the world the term "industrial piercing" can refer to both vertically placed piercings and horizontal piercings. Choose from the industrial piercing jewellery below or click through to see the full range.


3. Rook piercings are a type of ear cartilage piercing located in the highest fold of ear cartilage, between the daith and the ear-rim. Whether you can have a rook piercing and what jewellery you wear depends on your ear anatomy - always make sure there is room to accommodate the jewellery you want to wear. Choose from the rook piercing jewellery below or click through to see our full range.

4. A daith piercing is pierced through the fold of cartilage closest to the ear canal. Whether or not you can have a daith piercing will depend on your anatomy - there must be enough room for a bar or ring. Daith piercings are cartilage piercings so they may take a while to heal. Choose from these best-selling daith piercing items or click to see the full range.

5. Tragus piercings are located in the hard section of cartilage that sticks out in front of the ear canal. Tragus piercings are very popular and there is a wide choice of jewellery that you can wear including labret studs, barbells and ball closure rings. If your tragus piercing won't heal or gets sore we recommend switching to a BioFlex labret stud - the soft material can reduce healing times. Choose from these tragus items or click through to see the full range.


6. Snug piercings are located on the lower half of the ear rim, through the inner cartilage. Ball closure rings and circular barbells are the best options for a snug piercing, but always make sure you have the correct size ring. Choose from the items below or click through to see our full range of snug piercing jewellery.

7. Conch piercings are ear cartilage piercings located in the middle of the ear, in the concave section next to the ear canal. Conch piercings can be done in a range of gauges and most people wear either a barbell or a labret stud in their conch. Below is a selection of our conch piercing jewellery - click on the buttons to see the full range.

8. Anti Tragus piercings is a perforation of the inner ear cartilage for the purpose of inserting and wearing a piece of jewelry. It is placed in the antitragus, a piece of cartilage opposite the ear canal.Overall, the piercing has characteristics similar to the tragus piercing; the piercings are performed and cared for in much the same way.

9. Lobe. the most common type of ear piercing.

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Fast Weight Loss

Working on weight loss? Then you probably want results, fast.

Following list is a Fast weight loss tips that really will subtract up to 5 pounds from your body even in seven days, without starvation, bizarre supplements, or cutting out entire food groups. How? It's all about small sacrifices combined with specific techniques


1. Workout smarter
Did you know you can actually lose more weight & keep your metabolism fired up longer by doing 3-to-4 shorter 10-minute workouts instead of 1 big 30-to-40-minute cardio workout?

2. Drink Water
Water Lowers the Amount of Fat Stored in your body

Your kidneys get very lazy on the job when you don't drink enough water and as a result of you not drinking water, your kidneys give most of its unfinished work to your liver.

Try to drink a minimum of Eight 8-ounce Glasses of water a day. Water is the safest, cheapest and most effective


3. Eating more RAW fruits & veggies
Your body has to burn a lot of calories to break down the RAW fruits & veggies you eat so basically You're losing weight fast every time you eat fruits & veggies and people whose diets are dominant in fruits & veggies tend to lose weight faster and maintain their weights much longer plus.

4. Drink Green Tea
Studies show you can burn 35 to 43% more fat during the day when you drink 3-to-5 cups of green tea

5. Eat more fiber
Getting more fiber in your diet can help you control your weight. Eating fiber prevents you from overeating because it makes you feel full.

Good sources of fiber are vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, and some cereals. The amount of fiber in a food product is listed in the nutritional facts found on most food labels.

You should try to eat 20-35 grams of fiber each day spread out evenly in all of your meals.

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Impressive Finger Tattoos

Finger tattoos have a very long tradition of being worn by people especially women on their ring finger that bore the name of their husband. However, today, the finger embellishments have become a part of male fantasy too.

Since the fingers are the most exposed part, people want the tattoos sitting on them to look impressive. Well, the designs to be worn by the person depends on her/his personal interest or taste. Some like to keep it simple and neat while some want it to be flashy and unique. There are also a few who get a statement or lettering inked on their fingers. The choices and variety is endless.


Finger tattoos fade over time and would probably do so more quickly then other areas of the body. Many factors can cause this:

• The skin on fingers is much thinner than other areas and is prone to sweating
• The fingers are utilized, washed, and scrubbed so often
• Hands and fingers tend to be in the sun on a regular basis
• The area that you are tattooing is such a small spot, especially if you are hoping to add any sort of intricate design
• As the tattoo is healing, there is more likelihood that it will "blow out," due to the small area given to tattoo on.

If you do decide to ink your fingers, be prepared to carefully follow your artist's aftercare instructions and schedule touch-ups down the road if you want to keep them looking vibrant. It might not always be necessary, but there is a good chance that it will be.

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Couples Tattoos and the Meaning

Getting matching couple tattoos are a great way to show how committed you are. Couple tattoos may have different meanings, inspirations, relevance or it could just be a mere fanaticism. From identical hearts to complementary quotes and 'you had to be there' symbolic drawings, these couples take saying 'I love you', to a whole new level.


 If you want to celebrate that you belong together you can also get tattoos that are identical and matched in every detail. You can get colorful tattoos that spread all over your arms, or a simple matching pair in one color to express your life together.

Here are a few ideas for love tattoos for couples you can use:

1. Tattoos for couples with love quotes. The quote, “Always and forever for the rest of our life”, "letting love find a way", can be inked in whole on both of you or half of the quote on each of you.

2. Colorful leg tattoos that include a Russian doll and a girl’s portrait on woman’s leg and skull and rose piece with other flowers on guy’s.

3. Cool arm tattoo pieces, which become a complete piece when they hug each other.

4. Fun tattoos to sport and reflect the fun and adventure that couple share with one another.

5. Heart Match Couple, Girl has a heart lock with a puzzle peace on it and the guy has a heart with the same puzzle missing.

If you have planned to get one, make sure you are getting it with a right person, or else later you might have to shell out dollars to get a cover-up.

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Wedding Dress Trains

Whatever the model of a wedding dress, remember always to choose the best clothes for body shapes, because not all the clothes hanging in the store will always be suitable for your happy day. Do not get caught up in anxiety when you start walking in the aisle or the altar.

Always consult your models and forms of clothes as you want to follow body size. In order to appear without any dazzling costumes, these 6 types of tail wedding dress that would often you come across:


No Train.
For those of you who are not accustomed to using high heels are too high, Modern Bride's wedding dress from Bridal is perfect for those who are less comfortable with a long dress that can make your steps to the altar be inconclusive. With model A line shaped dress, wedding dress designed with a length of this type only to foot, designed strapless tops or strapless make appearances H Day You become more attractive. In addition, if you want a party outdoors, you do not have to bother to replace the dress.

Sweeping Train
The length of this dress is relatively moderate, because not too long or otherwise, as long as you're used to wearing high heels at work and leisure is very advisable for the bride who wants to use this dress. Phangsanny new collection is a wedding dress column type. Plus halter neck dress at the top and it was getting pretty simple.
So you do get used to stepping in this dress, you have to do is simply by kicking the front of the dress and began footing. So step right to practice using high heels, from now on practice as well to kick and stand.

Chapel Length Train
Too much embroidery for wide-bodied woman who is not really recommended, this will only add to the impression management to the body. For the Modern Bride Bridal gowns, they use the train very often found for both pre wedding photos or to be worn on your beautiful day. And how to walk is not much different from the sweeping train. For its own chapel length gown type dresses are usually about 1 - 1.5 m from the waist. A shaped piece dress with a straight line lets you step on the aisle to be more stable because no amount of material that hung down.

Semi Cathedral Train 
The dress is one of the essences for the presence of a marriage party. Long gown with semi Cathedral, where the length of the dress is a blend of half the length of the chapel and of course the Cathedral.


Please remember, for you who want to use semi-Cathedral, do not forget when fitting clothes, wear high heels also be used at the time you wear the dress. Make sure you can walk without sinking to the dress that you wear. Usually this type of train on the dress, can be applied in two ways, the long train or even blend with the bustier can be separated for use after the formal event is complete.

Cathedral Length Train
Some designers give a touch of two-fold from the start waist gown with Cathedral length ranges from 1.8 to 2.2 m, making all the female guests in attendance will envy. For some people that have a body not a regular-sized models or so-called petite, it never hurts to consult your height before trying it. Wedding gown designer can help in designing a gown for your little body. Do not be fooled by the dress that you normally find in stores.
Fitting process is the safest way to make the gown of your dreams. Weighing approximately one pound then provides a period of approximately 6-8 months to start preparing. Do not forget to practice running until the time comes.

Royal Train
Do you remember with Lady Diana's wedding dress? That dress, known as the royal train, with a length of approximately 3 meters, makes all the women who wear it will look really like a queen. But do not be surprised with the weight which will increase when you have to wear it.

Whatever the materials used by the long dress from the waist up to the outside of the altar, it still would make the women who wear them will certainly bear more burden. Some wedding gown designers help you anticipate in wearing a dress with a train at least this long. Do not forget to always practice before the event arrives, we suggest that petite woman less advisable in the selection of dress with this type of royal train. Because of the weight that will be fall the tiny body, you will sink along the length train.

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Breast Augmentation - Know Two types of Implants

Breast augmentation surgery is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States, with more than 300,000 of them having been performed in 2010, about 39 percent more than in 2000. It may be chosen by those with self-esteem issues related to small breast size, or by those who have experienced diminished size after childbirth or weight loss. Other common reasons are to correct asymmetry and as part of reconstructive surgery after mastectomy.

The surgery involves the placement of an implant to increase the cup size and fullness of the breasts. A small incision is made in an area that will minimize the visibility of scarring. Two types of implant are available: silicone and saline.

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Saline implants are comprised of a solid silicone shell which is filled with sterile saline. Only a small incision is required, because the implants are filled after they are already in place, which also gives a finer control over the final size. Silicone implants have a solid silicone shell filled with silicone gel. Silicone is used because there don't tend to be any issues with rejection by the body and because it is easy to sterilize.

Silicone implants were reintroduced to the market in 2006, after having been banned for a time due to safety risks. Studies performed to assess these concerns found that the risk was lower than believed, and the FDA allowed the implants to be sold again, with the manufacturers gathering data over a ten-year period. Patients must be 22 or older, and an MRI three years after surgery - and every two years thereafter - is strongly recommended. This is to look for signs of rupture.

Saline implants are available in different shapes and are frequently textured so that they maintain their orientation. Silicone implants are round smooth. They do move about, which some believe lends a more natural appearance and feel.

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In consultation, the surgeon and patient will come to an agreement about what type of implants will be used and where they will be placed. The patient's body type and the characteristics of the existing breast tissue may be considerations, as well as the patient's reasons for seeking an enlargement.

If you choose to get breast augmentation surgery, be sure to select a plastic surgeon with lots of experience. In your consultation, ask questions about how the procedure will be performed, what you can expect in recovery, and what payment plans are available to you. The best surgeon will listen to you patiently, help you to understand your options, and will explain everything to you clearly.

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