Wednesday, 15 May 2013

H~HELLO KITTY《凯蒂猫》

Hello Kitty, the iconic white cat with the red bow from Japan has been a popular character for over 30 years.


Hello Kitty Liquid Nail Polish


The character's first appearance on an item,
a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974.
Since then, the character has appeared on hundreds of different items.



Hello Kitty Nail Files






Originally aimed at the 
pre-adolescent female market, 
the Hello Kitty product range has expanded and goes all the way from dolls, stickers, greeting cards, clothes, accessories, stationary, home appliances, and computer equipment.

And of course, nail art products!


Hello Kitty Nail Decal


Tuesday, 14 May 2013

G~GEL NAIL《光疗指甲》

 

Gel nail is a special mixture that is applied either on top of 
an artificial nail extension, or directly onto the natural nail bed.
It does not cause damage to the natural nail and can be used to strengthen, protect and promote growth in the natural nail.




Gel nails are a type of artificial nails that most closely resembles the natural nail.
They are thin and flexible, with a glossy appearance.
You can paint, wear french tips and airbrush designs on it.

Gel is more expensive than acrylic but they hold their colour longer without chipping.
It's odourless unlike some acrylic nail or liquid powder nail systems.
And, it's more environmentally friendly!



Monday, 13 May 2013

F~FOOD《食物》


Wish to have strong and healthy nails?
Then you should consume food that is rich in iron, biotin, vitamin B, vitamin D and calcium!


Iron
Fragile nails are usually because of iron insufficiency.
Foodstuffs abundant in iron are trim red meats, liver, beans, fresh vegetables and dry fruits like raisins and apricots.

Biotin
Biotin-rich foods such as liver, avocado and whole grains products can help strengthen and thicken nails

Vitamin D & calcium
Beetroot contain more calcium and also vitamin D to supplement healthy nail growth.

Vitamin B
Soy products, celery, eggs and sea food.



Friday, 10 May 2013

E~EXTENSIONS 《人造甲片》


Nail extensions, also as known as artificial nails, false nails, fake nails, fashion nails, or nail enhancements, are lightweight coverings placed over fingernails as fashion accessories.




There are three types of nail extensions:

  1. Acrylic nail
    The oldest form of nail extension in the beauty industry.
    Acrylic nails are very strong, durable and can last a long time.
  2. Gel nails
    This can be applied on top of an artificial extension to add length, it is good for those who have very short, weak or bitten nails as it allows the nail to strengthen and grow below the layer of gel.
  3. Fibreglass or silk nail wraps
    Both are no longer as popular as they used to be now but they are still a great alternative for people who are allergic to the chemicals used in the acrylic or gel process.


Thursday, 9 May 2013

D~DECALS《指甲贴#2》


For water nail decals, all you need are a pair of scissors, tweezer, water and topcoat.


Step 1: Cut off your desired water decal

Step 2: Dip the water decal in to a cup of water

Step 3: Pick up the water decals with  tweezer after 10-15 seconds

Step 4: If the decal didn't slide off the paper, dip again the decal until it can slide off

Step 5: Place the decal and adjust the position on your nail

Step 6: Dry with a cotton pad until it totally dry


Step 7: Apply topcoat, DONE!



除了贴纸式的指甲贴以外,还有一种叫做水印式的指甲贴。
水印式指甲贴十分方便快速,绝对是你另一个美甲选择。
只需把指甲贴剪下,浸泡在水里15秒左右后贴上指甲。
擦掉水份待干后涂上亮油就完成了!=)