Red Carpet Manicure LED Gel At-Home Manicure

God (actually Red carpet Manicure) has finally answered our prayers for a great LED Gel manicure that we can do ourselves AT HOME....again at home!! Red Carpet Manicure, LLC, managed by Barry Shields and Bruce Kowalsky, two former Coty Beauty Executives, introduced this beautiful, budget and time saving LED gel polish manicure and pedicure system that brings the professional salon experience directly to the consumer with a simple and effective at-home application that is ready within minutes.

Read more »

Sally Hansen and Talbots for Fashion's Night Out

Hello Sally Hansen product lovers, its Nelly here with the best Fashion Night Out event. Do you want free products from Sally Hansen beauty? Join them, celebrity stylist and fashion/beauty expert, Mary Alice Stephenson and Talbots for a night of fashion and beauty tips and goodies. See the flyer below for deets

Will you be one of the first 100 to grab a giftbag full of Sally Hansen products?

Read more »

Halloween-inspired Nails from Sally Hansen

It might be a little early to think Halloween costumes but its never too early for great designs.

With Sally Hansen Real Nail Polish Stripes, there is no dry-time and you have instant Halloween ready hands. Sally Hansen Nail Polish Strips offer DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde Free, no dry-time nail looks for style that lasts up to ten days. This easy and affordable at-home nail technology takes your Halloween costume to the next level.

Each Salon Effect Real Nail Polish Strips kit includes 16 nail polish strips, a cuticle stick, mini file/ buffer and instructions for easy at-home application. When you’re ready to change your nail strips, simply swipe nails with your favorite Sally Hansen polish remover for an instantly clean slate. Choose from five Halloween-inspired styles:

Numbskull: Spooky skull and crossbones print

Wishnets: Witchy black fishnet print over bright fuchsia

Ghoulie Girl: Google-eyed ghosts in orange and white

 Spun For You: A scary black spider’s web

Hot Wired: Bad-girl barbed wire over lime green backdrop

WHAT THEY COST: $9.99 each.

WHERE TO FIND THEM: Sally Hansen products are available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers nationally.

Read more »

GIVEAWAY - Wet Paint Nails Comfortably Fun Kit

Recently I told you about the great nail polish experience I had with Wet Paint Nails - for a refresher, click YOU WANT WET PAINT NAILS. Words can only do so much so one lucky reader will win an amazing set from Wet Paint Nails called Comfortably Fun.

Comfortably Fun is Wet Paint Nail Glaze System's bold collection, with blue-green base coats such as "Anxious," "Edgy," and "Numb." Glazes called "Wild," "Willfit," and "Wicked," this 6 bottle collection will allow you to create many different shades through layering. You can even use the Wet Paint Glazes over your existing nail polish colors to achieve totally new color shades.

To win this kit of what will be your favorite nail polish, you must do the following:

1. Leave a comment stating which Wet Paint Nails color combination you want to try
2. Like Wet Paint Nail Glaze System on Facebook
3. Follow @WetPaintNails on Twitter
4. Follow The Nail Polish Exchange on Twitter
5. Become a follower of The Nail Polish Exchange Blog
6. Share/Like this contest on Facebook

WET PAINT NAILS GIVEAWAY 


NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Must be legal U.S. RESIDENT, 16 yrs or older to enter. Sweepstakes to commence on August 31st, 2011 at 4:00:00 pm. Eastern Time ("ET") and end on September 7th, 2011 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. The Nail Polish Exchange will determine (1) ONE winner by random drawing from all eligible entries. ONE Winner will receive (1) Wet Paint Nails Comfortably Fun Kit. Limit one prize per household. Odds of winning are dependent on the total number of eligible entries. Approx estimated retail value of prize $29.99 each. Winners will be notified by email. Offer valid while supplies last. Giveaway sponsored by My Life on and off the Guest List; Prize provided by Wet Paint Nails.

Read more »

NYC New York Color New Limited Edition Fall Shades

NYC New York Color is introducing three new limited edition nail colors as part of their “In The Spotlight” Fall 2011 makeup collection. This September, glam up your nails in rich shades of berry, bronze and grey. Limited Edition Shades: Scenestealer Grey, Backstage Brown and Underground Purple

NYC New York Color In A NY Minute Nail Color ($1.99): Change up your color non-stop with this quick-dry enamel for a fast-paced lifestyle. Each glamorous, long-lasting new hue from the In A New York Minute! Fast Dry Enamel collection features a hint of shimmer for added impact that goes the distance.

Read more »

Chanel Launches Les Jeans de Chanel

Denim is here to stay and its appearing in more than just apparel and shoes. Chanel is launching Les Jeans de Chanel (The Jeans of Chanel) for Fashion Night Out. Les Jeans de Chanel is a new collection of Limited Edition nail polishes inspired by denim.

The collection, Les Jeans de Chanel will feature 3 different shades of blue, Blue Rebel, Blue Boy and Coco Blue. The collection will launch online at www.Chanel.com and in Chanel boutiques, starting September 8th, which is Fashion Night Out, and will be available until the end of September.

Read more »

You Want Wet Paint Nails

If you love Shellac nails but don't like what it does to your wallet then you'll love the gorgeous colors of Wet Paint Nails.

I put this wonderfully super glossy nail polish to the test with amazing results - I'm talking unpacking moving boxes, heavy duty cleaning, etc which resulted in several broken nails but not chipped polish it loss of shine. My nails (excluding length) looked just as glossy and fab as the day I first applied it two weeks ago. It's hard to believe that these photos look this good after all that time but it just goes to show you how amazing Wet Nails are. I must note that I only used a base coat, there is no top coat and look how glossy my nails still are.

Another note about Wet Paint Nails - the polishes are not very thick, in fact the colors go on quite sheer which is perfect if you want Syrup nails or if you want to layer one color over another. Wet Paint Nails is actually designed so you can create your own custom color by layering a glaze color over a base color.

• Simply select your desired color from the Color Creation Wheel. Follow the steps to create your custom nail colors:
• Choose your base color - bold or pastel
• Then your glaze color
• You can stop with this creation or pump it up by adding a Special Effect
• Watch as the color changes before your very eyes! It's that easy. You now have a unique color that you created!

To get up to the minute information on Wet Paint Nails, "Like" them on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wet-Paint-Nail-Glaze-System/137732002973031.

Read more »

Deborah Lippmann's Celebrity Shades

Not sure why I didn't know this (I could kick myself) but Deborah Lippman has a collection (currently at ten shades) of nail lacquers that are collaborations with celebrities, click Deborah Lipmann Celebrity Shades to see the current shades. Some of the celebrities Deborah Lipmann has collaborated with include Renee Zellweger, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, etc. The two shades I'll be getting better acquainted with today are collaborations with two iconic singers - Cher and Pat Benatar, who's creations are named after their songs.

Believe - created with Cher

Believe is described as a sizzling, shimmering gold beige but upon closer inspection, I saw hints of multi-colored micro glitter, especially pale pink. Not what I've expected when I think of the bold Cher (its more subtle than what I was expecting) but like Cher, it's a classic.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot - created with Pat Benatar

Hit Me With Your Best Shot is described as a glistening gun metal and unlike Cher's Believe, this is exactly the shade I think of when I think of Pat Benatar circa 1980 (very black leather and spiky hair). The color I wouldn't describe as gun metal though, its more of a steely ink with a subtle duo-chrome - in certain lights, I see green and purple shimmer (maybe that's why it looks inky). Either way, I love it, its absolutely fabulous and if anyone asked me who did this color remind me of (if I didn't know who created it), I would say Pat Benatar.

I would love to see Deborah Lippmann collaborate with more musical icons and not just female artists either - bring on Billy Idol (I'm thinking a very frosty white), David Bowie (definitely a duo-chrome but what duo could get difficult), Prince (of course Purple), etc. As for the next female, I am putting my bid in for Tina Turner.

Read more »

Nail Polish Stamp Manicure Plates

I'm super excited because I finally got some new toys - my Nail Polish Stamping Plates. I've been waiting for these for a while and I got a great deal. Thanks to Amazon.com, I got a set of 25 Nail Polish Stamp Plates for $14.15 including tax and shipping (sorry its currently sold out)

Here is a photo of the full 25 designs as taken from Amazon.com

Read more »

Deborah Lippmann Introduces New Fall Shades

Fall brings wonderful things like cooler weather, gorgeous sunset colored leaves, Fashion Week and the new Deborah Lippmann nail colors. For fall, Deborah Lippmann introduces four matte and wonderfully murky colors that capture the fall perfectly.

From left to right, we have Billionaire - a creme moody hunter green, Brick House, a shimmering rust and Single Ladies, a creme flirtatious red.

And speaking of Fashion Week, fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez and Deborah Lippmann collaborated to create Stormy Weather (featured below), an edgy crème granite that is a far cry from his usual nudes nails which always made appearance on the catwalk

Each of the four beautiful colors retail for $16 each and are available at the following retailers - Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and online at www.deborahlippmann.com

Now if you prefer your nails with a bit more showmanship, then you need the Nordstrom Anniversary Set - a dazzling glitter trio of some favorites (in order of appearance) - Happy Birthday - a party in a bottle, Candy Shop - bubblegum pink and Forget You - party all night

I wish I wasn't cash light at the moment because I would be the first in line at Nordstrom on July 13th when this $42 set is available. But don't fret, you can also buy it at Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus and online at www.deborahlippmann.com.

Read more »

Red, White and Blue Nails

While many people will be pulling out their stars and stripes or flag designs in celebration of the 4th of July, I wanted something a bit more post Independence Day friendly, so instead of going full out on the Americana theme, I went with the below

I like the alternating red and blue nails with the touch of white. The red is OPI's Girls Just Want To Play - a true creamy red. The blue is SPARITUAL's creamy Circle Of Life and as you can probably guess, the white which represents the stars and stripes is SALLY HANSEN's Crackle Overcoat in Snow Blast

I'm very happy with the result. Have a happy 4th everyone!!

Read more »

PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics Launches New Nail Paints

PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics, the first make-up company to donate ALL of its profits, after taxes, to women’s health and human rights advocacy issues, launches four new nail paints, bottled with a new easy-to-open silver cap, extending the Eco-Smooth Nail line to eight colors ranging from a sheer pink to a midnight blue

Paint Me Soulful: A Deep Midnight Vampy Blue Black
Paint Me Vavavoom: Hot Sexy Deep Fuscia Pink
Paint Me Provocative: Hot Fire Engine True Red
Paint Me Sumptuous: A Rich Classic Blood Red Burgundy

Eco-Smooth Nail Paints have been rated as one of the safest paint-based nail lines by the Environmental Working Group. Not only are they safe but healthy for your nails as well - we all know how beneficial Argan Oil is for hair and skin - well, your nails are living parts of your body too, so they will absolutely benefit from the high amino acids found in Argan Oil. Eco-Smooth Nail Paints do not contain Toluene, Formaldehyde or DBP and are free from animal testing. As a lover of pink, Paint Me Vavavoom has really captured my heart.

Read more »