Chanel Nail Expert Reveals His Secrets to Getting the Perfect Manicure at Home


Updated 07/28/11 4:46 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 0 comments

How to Manicure at Home With Chanel Nail Polish Expert 2010-10-02 08:00:00

Chanel manicurist Tom Bachik, who has worked with Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé, and Victoria Beckham, shares his tips to getting a great manicure at home. Watch our video to find out why a dry manicure may be better for your nails, the benefits of going with acetone over non-acetone, and Tom tells us how to get bubbles out of your nail polish for a smooth coat every time. Read more

Two Easy Ways to Keep Polish Away From Your Cuticles


Updated 03/04/10 8:03 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How to Remove Nail Polish From the Cuticles

Back in college, I painted my nails a different color every single day. No joke. Needless to say, I became rather adept at painting quickly, but not always with amazing accuracy. We've all been there before. A slight quiver of the hand and drats, your polish job goes majorly outside of the lines. But you can avoid the cuticle "polish pool" by using either of the following methods. Check them out, Read more

5 Softening Cuticle Creams to Help Chapped Hands


Updated 01/08/10 4:27 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

The Best Cuticle Creams

Embarrassed by my raggedy-looking cuticles, I've been wearing gloves in an attempt to hide their dry, crackly presence. Just as you probably don't have tons of extra time to give yourself a flow-blown manicure or even spend time pushing your cuticles back, I don't either. So I went out on a hunt for the best-rated cuticle creams and lotions to soften wintry hands in a flash. To find out more Read more

How Does Cuticle Remover Work? The Mystery Revealed!


Updated 05/01/09 1:02 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

How Does Cuticle Remover Work? The Mystery Revealed!

Cuticle biting may be one of your bad beauty habits, and I have to admit I have a sick fascination with cuticle remover. After running out of my supply recently, I tried using a body oil to push away my overgrown cuticles, but it just wasn't cutting it. I needed the good stuff. This got me to thinking about how my "fix" works. Sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide are two common ingredients Read more

Do You Bite Your Cuticles?


Updated 04/27/09 8:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 46 comments

Do You Bite Your Cuticles?

I have previously determined that the majority of you claim pimple picking as your worst beauty habit. While I'm uncertain of how many of you actually bite your nails, I've never explored the topic of biting your cuticles and/or skin around the nails. So, now it's time. While having my iPhone checked out at the Apple store the other day, I noticed that the friendly gal who helped me out was Read more

Definition: Cuticles


Updated 08/27/08 5:11 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Cuticles

Cuticles — we've all got 'em, but why? Cuticles are the dead layers of skin cells that surround the base and sides of fingernails. Glamorous image? No. Necessary for preventing infections? Yes. Cuticles help keep ward off germs that may otherwise enter through a gap between nail and skin. Scientifically known as eponychia, these little strips of skin need to be cared for to maintain nail Read more

5 Things: How to Get Healthy Nails


Updated 04/22/08 3:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

5 Things: How to Get Healthy Nails

Your nails can tell a lot about your health, so if they're not strong and healthy looking, check out these tips. Nail health relies on sufficient supplies of protein, B vitamins, vitamin A, calcium, zinc, iodine, and iron. So make sure you're eating a balanced diet that includes all of these. If you wear nail polish, use an acetone-free remover, since acetone can dry out your nails, causing Read more

5 Tips For Keeping Your Hair Safe From Rainy Weather


Updated 05/18/12 10:46 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Keep Hair From Frizzing in Rain and Humidity

Spring is a time for sunshine and bright skies, but it's also a time where seasonal storms can wreak havoc on your hair. Between the increasing warmth in the atmosphere, the humidity, and wind, stormy weather is definitely more fun to look at than it is to go out in. If you do need to leave the house, though, there are some uncomplicated ways to keep you from winding up with a bird's nest on top Read more

3 Tips to Mastering DIY Gel Manicure Kits


Updated 05/15/12 10:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Doing a Gel Manicure at Home

Gel manicures are popular fixes for busy women who need chip-free finishes that will last. And recently, at-home kits have hit the market with brands like SensatioNail, Red Carpet Manicure, and Sephora by OPI (available soon) coming out with their own versions. Now that Spring is here and temperatures are rising, your hands and feet will be begging for a little attention — not to mention the Read more