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I've been trying to grow out my real nails out for the last couple years. At some point they get so long that they start to chip, so I need to go for in a couple coats of shellac if I don't want them to start breaking off.

If you're growing out your nails, Shellac is a great option!

Shellac is a manicure with a really solid polish that makes your nails really strong. When applied with 3 coats, they are as durable and comparable to acrylic or gel nails in both strength and appearance.

However, there are a couple problems that I have encountered with Shellac and Shellac Procedures in Nail Salons, that actually contradict the ability to grow your own long nails.. Thank fully I also have the solutions!

You may not like to have to do this..

It's called, putting your foot down.

PROBLEM & SOLUTION # 1

I go and get them Shellac'd, they buff them, and a couple shellacs later, they are so thin that they break any ways.

Not only that, but the lady doing my nails will always make the claim that buffing them is the only way that the Shellac will stay on.

What buffing actually means is,

It's going to take you 3 hours to get it off! And they are getting thinner! They are going to break off within your next 2 visits.

But you don't have 3 hours to sit there as the pick and destroy your nails taking this crazyness off. And your growing your nails because you want them long, other wise your basic manicure will do just fine.

In about 4 weeks you want to peel it off the night before you come in to the salon.. When you're ready too, and on your own time, which is actually possible as long as you do not buff them.

This actually shortens those dreaded 3 hours visits drastically, and your costs in half. Your Shellac will now cost you $20, instead of $40. However, if you can't peel them off, you will still have to scrub and soak them. The Shellac will not prematurely come off, as the lady doing your nails will so heatedly & repeatedly insist upon.

So it's simple right?

Just don't buff them.

Asking for it should also be easy..

You - "Please don't buff my nails"

Reply - "Ok"

You - Relax

And out comes the buffer!.. Or even worse!!!.. The dremel!

We do not use the dremel on our real nails!!! (If only I could have shown you my horror stories!)

Until you are able to put your foot down upon the introduction of both these tools to your nails, your nails will never truly be this long.

The dreadful part is.. getting what your asking for.. this is the challenging part.

Because here comes the argument.

And...

I just want what I want.. And now your sitting here in the same chair, and so do you. We want nails.a

So as the conversation moves on, and I don't win, and the buffer gets picked up, I've had to say " If you try and touch my hands with this buffer, I'm going to have to leave."

Do you see these nails?

How do you think I get them?

I do not buff them!

When this happens .. Be Strong, Be Firm, Be Gentle.. Calm Down, Breathe.

..And don't forget to tip well when you leave.. Because for some reason, not allowing her to buff your nails has really stressed her out.

PROBLEM AND SOLUTION # 2

Filing!

We are about to stress her out again.

If you aren't ready and watching, suddenly just a little ch, ch, ch, turns into ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch ,ch, ch.

And now you have no nails, after you just asked her to keep them long.

You're starting to wonder if you are speaking the same language..

No, You are absolutely not.. I'm sorry.

Here is where you either have to explain: " No More Than 2 File Strokes. " " Ch & Ch. "

But remember, you still do not speak the same language... So keep a close eyeball on your hand and pull away when necessary.

Or.. Like me,

You just save time, money, and nail length, by filing them yourself before you go in to the salon. You can also use your nail to push back your cuticles and make your nail beds appear larger. If you know how to do your own manicure, do it.

SO:

NO BUFFING, NO FILING, JUST PAINT THEM.

When your Nail Tech finally understands this, continue to see this lady always! It saves a whole lot of time on re-explanation, and now she will be more comfortable with your requests.

If you'd like to save time on explaining yourself, I'll send you to Tracy Nails, where I go. These ladies have already been broken in.

I also like the staff at Tracy Nails, because each of them are quite good at painting your finger nails right down to cuticle so they have room to grow, still look freshly painted, and they last longer.

CUTEST NAIL SALON TIP EVER

Do you ever wonder about the fruit in the bowl placed in front of the Buddha?

I saw a bowl full of Avocado's this time, highlighted with the sweet smell of incense.. I just had to ask.

And here's the story...

The fruit is actually put in the bowls in the morning, and at night they pray over it and eat the fruit.

The next morning, and every day after they will do the same.

... And that's what happens to the fruit.

ANGELA JOHNSON NAIL SALON • FUNNY CLIP

https://youtu.be/92fD8Cy2zL0

CLICK HERE

For today's Facial & Scrub, you are only going to need 2 Ingredients!

Ingredient # 1 Instant Coffee:

Coffee is loaded with Antioxidants and is great for acheiving a nice freshly tightened effect for the face.

Ingredient # 2 Sugar:

Sugar has Glycolic Acid.

Glycolic Acid assists in softening up the skin. It helps slepth off those dead skin cells while uncovering a soft smoothe youthful glow.

Sugar is also a great ingredient for your skin!

Combined, the 2 ingredients happen to make up one my Skin Care Favorites, a 2 in 1 Facial & Scrub!

BENEFITS OF COFFEE

• EXFOLIATES SKIN
• ANTI INFLAMMATORY
• ANTIOXIDANT
• TIGHTENS SKIN
• BRIGHTENS DULL COMPLEXION
• REDUCES UNDER EYES CIRCLES
• FIGHTS FREE RADICALS/ SUN DAMAGE
• SUN SPOTS
• REDUCES FINE LINES
• ANTIAGING
• CALMS REDNESS
• CLEARS UP ACNE
• CLEANS PORES
• HYDRATES
• PROVIDES A HINT OF BROZANT

BENEFITS OF SUGAR

• GLYCOLIC ACID
• ALPHA HYDROXY ACID
• GREAT TOPICAL EXFOLIANT
• STEPS OFF DEAD SKIN CELLS
• NATURAL HUMECTANT & HYDRATOR
• LOCKS MOISTURE INSIDE
• PROTECTS SKIN'S NATURAL BARRIER FUNCTION
• ANTI-AGING
• PROTECTS SKIN FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS & TOXINS

YOU WILL NEED

• INSTANT COFFEE

• SUGAR ~ White sugar, Raw Sugar, Brown Sugar, Organic Sugar, Coconut Sugar, Vegan Sugar, Any Sugar

• MIXING BOWL & SPOON

• COSMETIC HEADBAND (OR) HAIRBAND (OR) ELASTIC.

STEPS

1 • IN BOWL, COMBINE 2 TABLESPOONS INSTANT COFFEE WITH 2 TABLESPOONS OF SUGAR.

2 • ADD ONLY A COUPLE DROPS OF WATER & STIR THE INGREDIENTS INTO PASTE. ONLY A COUPLE DROPS OF WATER WILL DO

3 • SCRUB THE MIXTURE ONTO FACE IN CIRCULAR MOTIONS. THE SUGAR WILL ACT AS A SCRUB AND DO A GENTLE EXFOLIATION.

AFTER ABOUT A MINUTE OF SCRUBBING, PACK THE REST OF THE CONTENTS IN THE BOWL, ONTO YOUR FACE.

THE MASK IS ACTUALLY GOING TO ADAPT ITSELF QUITE NICELY TO THE SKIN. IT INFACT DRIES INTO A THICK WONDERFUL TEXTURE, REALLY CALMING & REALLY SOOTHING.

DESPITE THE PERHAPS NOT SO APPEALING LOOK OF IT ALL, THIS MASK IS REALLY COMFORTABLE.

4 • AMUSE YOURSELF FOR 10 MINUTES. LET THE MASK PENETRATE AND WORK IT'S MAGIC.

BTW, THIS MASK GIVES YOU A LOT MORE FREEDOM OF MOTION THAN A LOT OF OTHER MASKS! SO DO WHATEVER NEEDS TO GET DONE, NOTHINGS STOPPING YOU.

5 • ADD A SPLASH OF WATER TO THE MASK AND SOFTEN THE PASTE BACK UP SO YOU ARE ABLE TO WASH IT OFF. DO THIS WHILE DOING JUST ONE MORE SOFT SCRUB DOWN.

WITHOUT PRESSURE, KEEP MOVING YOUR FINGERS IN A CIRCULAR MOTION WHILE WASHING THE MASK OFF YOUR FACE.

IMMEDIATELY YOU WILL FEEL A CLEAN & IMMACULATE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR SKIN!

SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH A TOUCH OF SILKY HYDRATION. YOUR JUST GOING TO LOVE THE WAY IT FEELS.

6 • APPLY YOUR FAVORITE MOISTURISER TO YOUR BRAND NEW, SQUEAKY CLEAN FACE.

AFTERWARDS I LIKE TO APPLY A NICE UNSCENTED, NONCOMEDONEGENIC, ANTIOXIDATING & ANTIAGING GRAPESEED OIL TO MOISTURISE.

GRAPESEED OIL IS ANOTHER GREAT TREAT, GREAT FOR BOTH FACE & BODY MOISTURISER. I DEFFINATELY RECOMMEND YOU GRAB YOURSELF A BOTTLE OR 2 AND LATHER UP!

SUPRISINGLY YOU CAN FIND THIS LIL GEM FOR UNDER 5$ AT YOUR LOCAL SUPER STORE IN THE NATURAL/ ORGANIC SECTION. IT REALLY IS ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS!

EFFECTS

The mask leaves your skin feeling Soft, Smoothe & Hydrated.

Your skin is immediately Tightened, Brightened and Glowing, while Fine Lines are often hydrated and Softened.

Redness and Circles will fade making for a wonderful, freshened appearance.

The mask also provides a great topical exfoliation. I just love how it gives me a smooth silky shine after slephing off all those dead skin cells.

This Coffee and Sugar Combo really leaves your pores feeling extra clean, yet not stripped, not tight, and not dry...

It sure is a pleasure for your skin!

Over time, this mask will continue to Hydrate and soften those fine lines, it will help fade sunspots, discolorations and even help smooth out rough patches.

Through the exfoliation process, this Mask helps remove dead skin cells and encourages new cell growth, and those results equal Fresher Newer Skin.

There are also many other benefits ( as listed ) within the 2 ingredients of this Mask, Coffee & Sugar, that help speed up and perfect this cell growth and turnover process.

If you have never thought of doing a Coffee Scrub before, now is definitely the time to try one!

Expecially now that I have managed to find away around those sharp & messy grinds by switching to instant rather than regular coffee.

Now this wonderful treatment is just so much more conveinient!!!!

The day I found this out I just had to share!

This Instant Coffee and Sugar Facial & Scrub is always a great fix for dull drab skin on any day.

The texture of this mask is also really great. It does dry but it stays really fresh on the skin, and won't irritate it at all. It washes off soft and smoothe

Some of these masks just get way to hard and you have to scrape them off.. No Thank You.

So definitely try this Combo Skin Care Recipe out, see why I love it so much!

Adopt this Mask into your routine once or twice a week for the best results. This Kitchen Counter combination won't effect any of your other masks so you can still go ahead with your regular skin care routine Facials and all.

That's what's nice about using your Kitchen Counter Products! You don't have to worry about messing with chemical compounds and enduring any chemical burns.

Aaa-and you will still get 10 times the results by using real ingredients, not harmful chemicals!

5 Best Instant Coffee's

ORGANIC IS ALWAYS YOUR BEST OPTION, SO I FOUND THIS LINK TO A POPULAR ORGANIC INSTANT COFFEE. YOU CAN ALWAYS ORDER THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING A HARD TIME LOCATING A GOOD ORGANIC BRAND.

http://www.internaturalfoods.com/brands/mounthagen.html

YOU CAN ALSO FIND INSTANT ORGANIC COFFEE'S AT YOUR LOCAL NATURAL HEALTH FOOD MARKET, PROVIDING YOUR CITY HAS ONE.

AND HERE IS A LINK OF 5 RECOMMENDED INSTANT COFFEE BRANDS, FROM BEST OF THE BEST TO THE WORST OF THE BEST... According to someone else... ..

http://gearpatrol.com/2013/02/20/high-and-dry-5-best-instant-coffees/