10 Jolly Nail Designs for the 2012 Holiday Season

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(Pictured: Seasonal Sideways French Mani. Image courtesy of Nail Model Diane M. Graham)

The holidays are right around the bend, which means you’re probably trying to figure out how to jazz up your seasonal soiree get-up! Luckily, we’ve got the scoop on the hottest holiday nail trends that will help you and all lovely ladies steal the spotlight at all merry festivities! Here are 10 jolly and fun ways to decorate your nails for the 2012 holiday season: 

1. Holiday Caviar Nails: Caviar nails are all the rage right now! For your holiday caviar mani, you will need red nail polish, a jar of red microbeads, and a jar of green mircrobeads. Pour equal amounts of each jar of microbeads into a bowl and mix together. Then, paint your nails with a coat of red polish and let dry. Add one more coat of red to each nail and, while the polish is wet, hold your hand over a tray and pour the red and green microbeads on each nail. Gently pat the microbeads so they stick to the wet polish and let dry. Now your nails are ready to impress everyone at your holiday soiree!

Halloween Haunt Facebook Giveaway!

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Halloween is less than 10 days away and we want want to see the most spooktacular nail designs of the holiday! From now until November 6th at 12:01 a.m. EST, you can enter to win an Impression System & One Set of Custom-Fit Nails! Imagine...your nails will look stunning without ever having to make a time-consuming and expensive trip to the nail salon again!

7 Spooktacular Nail Designs for Halloween

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(Pictured: Halloween Crackle Nails)

BOO! Halloween will be here before we know it, which means you’re probably rushing to pick out your costume and plan your spooky festivities. Don’t forget to make sure your nails are ready to impress everyone at the costume party! Here are seven spooktacular ways to decorate your nails to complete your Halloween look:

1. Black Nail Polish: If you’re wearing a spooky witch costume or something of the sort, this color will make sure you look ghoulishly fabulous! Add drops of orange nail polish for extra Halloween flair.

Fabulous Fall Facebook Giveaway!

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Looking for an exciting Facebook giveaway?! From September 10, 2012 at 12:01 a.m. until October 1, 2012 at 12:01 a.m. EST, you can win a Custom Nail Solutions Impression System & 1 Set of Custom-Fit Nails! Imagine…your nails will look fabulous throughout the fall season and beyond, and you will never have to make an inconvenient and expensive trip to the salon again! 

Hot Nail Trends for Fall 2012

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(Pictured: Trend #2, Black and Gold Nail Wraps)

Autumn is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about your look of the season! You already know that fall staples like sweaters and skinny jeans will soon be flooding your closet, but how are you going to style your nails for the season? You know you want to ditch the boring designs and same-old polishes of last season, but what new nail trends will break out in fall that you absolutely must try?

We've got your covered! Here is a list of the hottest nail trends for Fall 2012:

1. Double Reverse French Manicure: This is such an elegant look that features a dark color (such as black) painted at the tips of the nails, with the rest of the nail covered in a soft shimmer or clear polish.

2. Black and Gold Nail Wraps by OPI: These wraps are fast, easy to apply, and long-lasting. It is a very dramatic look that is great for evening.

3. Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color: You can achieve 3-D Nail Art in seconds with this fun and fabulous polish. You have several colors to choose from, and all you do is apply 2 coats, hold the included magnet for 10 seconds over each nail's wet polish, then you apply a top coat. You will get a shiny, 3-dimensional special effect look. Available in Drug Stores.

4. Burgundy Nail Polish: A very elegant polish that is the "go to" color this fall season.

5. Matte Polishes: A matte top-coat takes away your nail color's shine and gives even the girliest polishes an edgy, modern look. Try out this unique style to stand out from the crowd!

6. Complete DIY Nail Customization: Being able to completely customize your nails in regard to shape, length, and color without having to make expensive and inconvenient trips to the salon. Saving money on beauty products and procedures is always in! Likewise, complete DIY nail customization also means being able to use your nails as an outlet for artistic expression. Rather than paint the nails one solid color, a huge trend will be decorating the nails to express one’s artistic ability, as well as show off one’s unique interests. This can mean painting the nails with intricate designs like tribal art, or decorating them with words and characters from favorite movies and television shows. Nails will become one’s artistic easel for a new kind of self-expression.

If you’ve been wondering for a while how to decorate your nails for the fall season, the above list should help. Don’t forget, you can try out any of the above trends on Custom Nail Solutions’ beautiful, natural-looking, non-chipping, and everlasting custom-fit nails that uniquely fit only your nail beds. They are thinner, stronger, and virtually indestructible. Because they are everlasting, you will save thousands of dollars by not having to make inconvenient and expensive nail appointments. You can have lovely, natural-looking salon-style nails on your own schedule and in the comfort of your own home.

We want your nails to always look fabulous and at the top of their game. Consider us your new best friend!

Stay fab!

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of Custom Nail Solutions

2012’s Craziest Celebrity Nail Designs

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As we all know, celebrities rule the fashion world and never fail to surprise us with wacky red carpet outfits (ahem, Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress) and outrageous hair-dos (we’ll always miss Amy Winehouse’s signature bee-hive). However, many times it’s the starlets’ crazy nails that deserve our utmost attention. There are many that you absolutely cannot miss! Here is a quick roundup of 2012’s craziest celebrity nail styles that left the awe-struck paparazzi gawking:

1. Rihanna’s $5000 Manicure for the Grammy’s: Okay, her nails were painted with Red Carpet Manicure’s Amore 24, a polish infused with 24 kt gold, but really?! She also added a little dollar sign on the left pinky nail to showcase how expensive the manicure was. The price was definitely worth it...Ri-Ri’s nails look totally fab!

8 Unique Nail Decor Products You Have To Try

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Realized recently that you’ve worn that boring, same-old shade of nail polish for the last year? Did this make you wonder, how can I decorate my nails so they stand out from the crowd and guarantee countless compliments and looks of awe? You’re in luck! There are many products that can take your nails from ho-hum to spectacular! Here is a list of 8 unique nail decor products you must try:

1.Black & Gold Chequerboard N’Applique Nail Wraps by OPI: These flashy wraps are fast, easy to apply, and long-lasting. Pair them with your favorite black cocktail dress for a dramatic look that is perfect for evening wear and fancy events.

2. Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color: You can achieve 3-D Nail Art in seconds with this unique and fabulous polish. You have several colors to choose from, and all you do is apply 2 coats, hold the included magnet for 10 seconds over each nail's wet polish, then you apply a top coat. You will get a shiny, 3-dimentianal look that will make others gasp in astonishment and admiration!

3. Salon Express Nail Stencil Kit: Decorate your nails with fun and fabulous designs for all occasions! There are forty to choose from!

4. Cina Exotica Nail Art Decals: These high quality, flexible rubber decals are fun and easy ways to jazz up your nails! Choose from a variety of designs ranging from butterflies to roses!

5. Milani Jewel FX Nail Laquer: A fun and easy way to bedazzle your nails! This polish has large and small pieces of glitter that make your nails look as if they are adorned with multi-faceted jewels!

6. NUBAR Nail Jewels: Who wouldn’t want to add a little bling-bling to their nails?! Choose from a variety of glitter sizes and colors, sprinkle onto your wet nail polish, and voilà!

7. SEPHORA by O.P.I Nail Designs: These gorgeous nail art stickers look like little charms for your nails! Choose from designs ranging from holographic and bejeweled effects to crystals and rhinestones!

8. Kami Metallic Nail Art Foil Kit: Use this kit to create an elegant “mixed metals” finish with your polish color! Perfect way to give your nails a gorgeous high fashion look!

Remember, all of the above products an be used with Custom Nail Solutions’ elegant, natural-looking, non-chipping, and everlasting custom-fit nails! You can customize your own set of nails from the comfort of your home and choose from five nail lengths (Sport, Active, Fashion, Glamour, or Stiletto ranging from 3-8 mm beyond the end of your natural nail), the smile line (Classic or Deep), shape (Oval or Square), and design (French tipped or solid pink). Go to http://www.customnailsolutions.com/ for more info.

We hope you love these fun and unique nail products that take your nails from boring to astounding! Consider us your new best friend! :)

Sincerely,

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of Custom Nail Solutions

5 Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Nails

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We all want our nails to stay pristine and in tip-top shape, which means we always make sure to clip them often, file down the edges, and apply nail hardeners. However, we also unknowingly do many things that can negatively impact our nails’ condition. Below are five common mistakes that can counteract all of the effort we put into making sure our nails stay fancy and fab. Don’t let any of these big no-no’s keep your nails from being at the top of their game!

1. Using Your Nails To Pry Open Jars or Peel Off Stickers: These actions can cause nails to break, chip, and tear. To open jars, use a rubber glove or cloth to grip the lid, rather than your nails. To peel off stickers, use a scraping tool.

2. Using a “Sawing” Action When Filing Your Nails: File each nail in one direction, as the “sawing” effect can weaken the nail bed.

3. Washing The Dishes Without Rubber Gloves: Having your bare hands in soapy water for long periods of time can cause your nails to weaken and break.

4. Not Maintaining A Healthy Diet: To keep your nails in tip-top shape, make sure your diet is well-balanced. Take in a lot of calcium, iron, protein, Vitamins A, B, C & D, and also eat an abundance of fish, chicken, eggs, cheese, milk, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. If necessary, take a multi-vitamin or a biotin supplement.

5. Not Drinking Enough Water: If your nails are not consistently hydrated, they can become weak and brittle. Make sure to drink at least 8 cups of water to day to keep your nails healthy and beautiful.

Make a conscious effort to avoid the above nail no-no’s! We want all lovely ladies to have beautiful nails that are always ready to steal the spotlight. Consider us your new best friend!

Sincerely, 

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of Custom Nail Solutions

Make Your Wedding Day To-Do List Shorter And More Manageable With Custom Nail Solutions

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Summer is in the air, which means one thing: it’s wedding season! Are you a bride-to-be gearing up for your big day with a to-do list that extends for miles? If you are, you have likely realized  that you have countless things to do: wedding dress-shopping with bridesmaids, compiling and sending out invites, researching food options, looking for the perfect venue…not to mention the need to get your nails primped and perfect for the wedding date! With the countless items that need to be taken care of, it is obvious that you need a little help with checking off a few things on your list! Why not get your nails taken care of way in advance, rather than frantically rush to a salon days or, even worse, hours before you say “I Do”?

Luckily you and all the other brides-to-be out there can easily cross “Get Nails Done” off your to-do lists weeks and even months in advance, thanks to Custom Nail Solutions’ revolutionary artificial nail kits! These kits give you beautiful, natural-looking, non-chipping, and everlasting custom-fit nails that will look fab on your wedding day. The nails are custom-fit from personal impressions, using dental putty, taken from your individual nail beds which are as unique as a fingerprint, which means they will fit no one in the world but you! Likewise, Custom Nail Solutions offers a truly customizable approach, allowing you to choose from 5 nail lengths, two smile lines, and three shapes. You can even jazz nails up for your wedding day with any color or brand nail polish, nail wraps, nail jewels, etc. All you have to do is order the kits in advance, take the impressions, send them to the Custom Nail Solutions headquarters. You will receive your nails approximately within one week.

You can wear your nails on your wedding day and beyond, for how ever long you like! When your nails grow out, simply remove the custom-fit nails and reapply. The nails last forever, which means you will never have to make an inconvenient and expensive trip to the nail salon ever again. Your Custom Nail Solutions kit can be your own special wedding gift to yourself! Consider us your new best friend!

Yours Truly,

Katie Saxton, President of Custom Nail Solutions

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Indulge In Your Artistic ‘Nail Obsession’ With Custom Nail Solutions

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Are you one of the countless 'nail-obsessed’ individuals who loves changing nail polish and nail art on a weekly (and sometimes daily!) basis? Likewise, do you find that salon-made acrylics and gel nails easily stain and get damaged whenever you add and remove your polish designs? Not to worry! There is finally the perfect outlet of expression for those with fabulous and artistic nail obsessions: Custom Nail Solutions.

Custom Nail Solutions’ beautiful, natural-looking, non-chipping, reusable, and everlasting custom-fit artificial nails can be decorated with any brand or color nail polish, nail art, and nail wraps without the possible risk of staining. Likewise, unlike acrylics and gel nails that can be impaired by nail polish removers, you can easily remove designs from Custom Nail Solutions’ custom-fit nails without the possibility of damaging them. This means you can decorate your custom-fit artificial as many times as you want and they will always stay in tip-top shape!

The convenient and exclusive Custom Nail Solutions Nail Stand with 10 Plastic Dowels (included in all kits) also acts as an easel and makes it easy to paint and decorate your custom-fit nails. You can simply remove your nails and take off all polish and designs, and then place each nail on one of the ten plastic dowels. Once this is done, indulge in your artistic expression and decorate your nails to your heart’s desire! This is much easier and more efficient than struggling to keep your hand steady to decorate salon-made acrylics and gel nails.

Visit www.customnailsolutions.com to view all the packages and pricing. Also, from now until June 30 at 11 p.m. EST, you can enter Custom Nail Solutions’ Facebook giveaway for a free Impression System & One Set of Custom-Fit Nails! Also, follow their Twitter (@customnails) and Pinterest pages for exclusive announcements and nail inspiration!

Yours Truly,

Katie Saxton, President of Custom Nail Solutions

Hot Nail Trends for Summer 2012

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(Pictured: Summer 2012 Trend #1, Ombre Manicure)

Have you recently taken a peek at your nails and realized they needed a serious makeover? We are here to help! It is time to ditch all the nail trends of the past, a.k.a the dark blue/black polishes and crackle designs, and move into an era of summer fun! Here are the hottest nail trends for Summer 2012 that you must try out:

1. Ombré Manicures: Each fingernail features a slightly different shade of the same color.

2. Water Marble Nails: This groovy nail design is done by filling a cup with room temperature water, adding drops of assorted nail polish colors, creating designs in the polish with a stick, and dipping each fingernail in the water. 

3. Mismatched Manicures: Nine of the nails are of the same color, and one nail (usually on the ring finger) is painted with a completely different hue.

4. Tribal Nail Designs: Drawing intricate and colorful designs on each nail using multi-colored polishes and toothpicks.

5. Matte Nails: Painting a matte top coat on all of the nail or a select portion to create a different texture.

6. Complete DIY Nail Customization: Being able to completely customize your nails in regard to shape, length, and color without having to make expensive and inconvenient trips to the salon. Saving money on beauty products and procedures is always in!

Remember, all of the above trends can be done on Custom Nail Solutions’ elegant, natural-looking, non-chipping, and everlasting custom-fit nails. Likewise, the kits allow for Complete DIY Nail Customization, as they allow you to customize your own set of nails from the comfort of their own home. Custom Nail Solutions offers a truly customizable approach, allowing you to choose the nail length (Sport, Active, Fashion, Glamour, or Stiletto ranging from 3-8mm beyond the end of your natural nail), the smile line (Classic or Deep), shape (Oval or Square), and design (French tipped or solid pink). A fabulous way to keep your nails fancy the entire summer and beyond without having to waste time and money on pricy nail salon trips!

We hope you love all of these fun and fabulous summer nail trends! Consider us your new best friend!

Sincerely,

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of Custom Nail Solutions 

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Custom Nail Solutions: The Safest Way To Keep Your Nails Glam Throughout The Entire Pregnancy And While Nursing

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There is a huge dilemma on the minds of many mommies-to-be: What is the safest way to keep my nails looking fabulous throughout the pregnancy and while nursing?! Many expectant women want to keep their nails primped and fancy, but going to the salon can be very detrimental to their health. Harsh grindings and filings expose them to harmful chemicals, and they breathe in toxic substances when they get acrylics done. Women also must stay away from these destructive substances while they are nursing, because the chemicals could dangerously affect the baby's health. So this may make you wonder…must they forgo all nail beauty maintenance and suffer from Boring And Yucky Nails Syndrome??

Nope! Custom Nail Solutions kits solve all the above problems, as they help pregnant women keep their nails fancy without having to go to salons and risk breathing in detrimental substances. The kits allow women to customize their own set of beautiful nails that are elegant, natural-looking, unbreakable, non-chipping, and everlasting. Likewise, the nails are custom-fit from personal impressions, using dental putty, taken from each client's individual nail beds which are as unique as a fingerprint. The nails will fit no one in the world but the woman who takes the impressions.

Custom Nail Solutions are the safest way to keep nails looking fabulous throughout the entire pregnancy, and they can be applied in the comfort of one's own home. Moms-to-be will save money and a trip to the salon, giving them more time for much-needed relaxation. Aside from these fab benefits, Custom Nail Solutions’ nails have UV light protection, so they prevent the annoying and frustrating yellowing of nails that comes along with salon-made acrylics. The custom-fit nails are also antibacterial and antimicrobial, making them one of the safest nail beauty products available for pregnant women.

If you are pregnant, don’t let your nails suffer! Likewise, if you have a friend who is expecting, a Custom Nail Solutions kit makes a fabulous baby shower present! She will be thankful to finally have a solution for the dreaded Boring And Yucky Nails Syndrome that plagues many mommies-to-be! Order a Custom Nail Solutions kit today at http://www.customnailsolutions.com/ and ensure that your nails or hers look ready for the spotlight throughout the pregnancy and nursing.

Sincerely,

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of Custom Nail Solutions


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Keep Your Nails Fancy The Entire Summer Without Salon Assistance

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Custom Nail Solutions’ Lovely Custom-Fit Nails Help You Stay Glam Without Taking Time Away From Summer Fun For Expensive Salon Trips

Wondering how to keep your nails primped and glamorous for the whole summer without wasting time and money on pricy nail salon outings? Likewise, are you looking for a durable nail product that can hold up to the heat, swimming, camping, and other summer activities? Stop pondering! This summer, keep your nails fancy and resilient, your wallet full, and your time for summer activities with Custom Nail Solutions.

Custom Nail Solutions are made of an indestructible, high-impact thermo-plastic guaranteed to never chip, break, crack, or change shape. They are removable, reusable, and will last your lifetime. No more harsh grindings and filings exposing yourself to harmful chemicals! Also, you also won’t be tied to regular salon visits that take hours away from summer fun and activities. To prevent the annoying and frustrating yellowing and fading of nails, Custom Nail Solutions contain UV light protection so you can tan in the summer sun with them!

A cosmetic dentist invented the concept of Custom Nail Solutions. The nails are custom-fit from personal impressions, using dental putty, taken from each client’s individual nail beds, which are as unique as a fingerprint. They will fit no one in the world but the woman who takes the impressions. This patented, revolutionary nail product is sweeping the country with excitement and reinventing how women achieve nail beauty. You too can have a gorgeous set of nails as unique, beautiful, and remarkable as you are.

Custom Nail Solutions offers a truly customizable approach, allowing you to choose the nail length (Sport, Active, Fashion or Glamour ranging from 3-8mm beyond the end of your natural nail), the smile line (Classic or Deep) and shape (Oval or Square). Designs included French tipped or solid pink.

The process is easy. Order your impression kit from www.customnailsolutions.com, schedule yourself a professional manicure the day you will do your impressions, and then follow the easy instructional DVD and booklet included in the impression kit. Then send in your completed impressions to Custom Nail Solutions headquarters. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area you may go into their studio and they will perform the impression for you, teach how to apply them and answer your questions.

Your completed impression will be scanned by their state-of-the-art laser system and then sent through a detailed creation process. Your nails are then finished to the design you request on your order form. If you ever lose a nail, no worries! The anatomy of your nail bed is stored in their database. Your Custom Nail Solutions Nails are created to fit your natural nail anatomy with precision and accuracy.

 You may polish your custom fit nails with any brand or color polish, and also apply nail art. Likewise, you can remove your nail decor with nail polish remover and your nails will never stain. Then it’s just a matter of applying, enjoying and admiring the transformation! You’ll be able to have beautiful, glamorous looking nails anytime, anywhere on your summer schedule.  

Considering the cost of repeatedly getting acrylics or gels put on and the inconvenience of missing out on summer fun in order to go to the salon, Custom Nail Solutions is a steal that gives you beautiful, natural-looking nails. Custom made just for you. You may have beautiful salon-looking nails on your summer schedule and in the comfort of your own home. Follow Custom Nail Solutions on Twitter (@customnails) and Pinterest, and become a fan on Facebook!

Give The Gift of Everlasting Nail Beauty This Mother’s Day

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Custom Nail Solutions’ Beautiful Custom-Fit Nails Help Busy Moms Always Feel Primped And Pretty Without A Trip To The Salon

Wondering what moms really want this Mother’s Day? Everlasting nail beauty, of course! Moms everywhere are extremely busy and don’t have the time nor budget to make inconvenient and expensive nail salon appointments. However, their hands and nails endure so much hardship and they deserve to always feel beautiful, primped, and pampered. This Mother’s Day, give mom the gift of her very own set of gorgeous nails custom-made just for her, thanks to the innovative nail system by Custom Nail Solutions.

Custom Nail Solutions are made of an indestructible, high impact thermo-plastic guaranteed to never chip, break, crack, or change shape. They are removable, reusable, and will last mom’s lifetime. No more harsh grindings and filings exposing mom to harmful chemicals! Also, mom will never have to be tied to inconvenient and expensive trips to the salon. Custom Nail Solutions offers a truly customizable approach, allowing mom to choose the nail length (Sport, Active, Fashion, or Glamour ranging from 3-8mm beyond the end of her natural nail), the smile line (Classic or Deep) and shape (Oval or Square). Designs included French-tipped or solid pink. 

Mom will also love how the nails can be decorated with any brand or color polish and nail art. Nail polish remover can also be used on the Custom Nail Solutions nails without staining them. Then it’s just a matter of applying, enjoying and admiring the transformation! Mom’ll be able to have glamorous, natural-looking nails anytime, anywhere on her schedule. Also, the maintenance of mom’s Custom Nail Solutions nails is just as easy. The wear time of the custom nails is approximately 2-3 weeks, and once her natural nails have grown out, mom can use the quick and easy Soak Off Process to safely remove her Custom Nails. She can also use the Soak Off Solution to clean residual glue from both her natural nails and her Custom Nails.  

If mom wants to make any changes to her ordered length and shape, Custom Nail Solutions can be easily filed. To prevent the annoying and frustrating yellowing and fading of nails, Custom Nail Solutions contain UV light protection so mom may tan in them, and they are also antibacterial and antimicrobial. Considering the cost of repeatedly getting acrylics or gels put on and the inconvenience of having to go to a salon, Custom Nail Solutions is a steal and gives mom beautiful, natural-looking nails that she will forever love. Custom made just for her. Mom will be ecstatic to have beautiful salon-looking nails on her own schedule and in the comfort of her own home! 

Visit Custom Nail Solutions’ website to see the whole range of kits available. A Custom Nail Solutions kit is sure to bring smiles this Mother’s Day!

Sincerely,

Katie Saxton, President of Custom Nail Solutions


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Custom Nail Solutions Twitter Giveaway! Win An Impression System & 1 Set of Custom-Fit Nails

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Looking for an exciting Twitter giveaway?! From now until April 30, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST, you can win a Custom Nail Solutions Impression System & One Set of Custom-Fit Nails! Imagine…your nails will always look ready for the spotlight, and you will never have to make an inconvenient and expensive trip to the salon again!  

How To Enter:

Step 1: Become a Twitter follower (if not already) of @customnails at www.twitter.com/customnails.

Step 2: Re-tweet @customnails’ preset message: 

RT this and follow @customnails to #win 1 Impression System & 1 Set of Custom-Fit nails! Visit http://bit.ly/I60gkQ for info. #CNSgiveaway

DO NOT forget to include the hashtag #CNSgiveaway at the end, as it is needed to count your entry!

There is one entry per person. One winner will be selected via True Random Number Generator for a fair chance to everyone! Check back on May 2nd at 12 p.m. EST to see who wins. Winner will be sent a direct message on Twitter. Good luck!

What Do Your Nails Say About YOU?

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Do you ever look at other people’s nails and immediately get an impression about their personalities? For example, whenever you notice a person’s perfect french manicure, do you get the idea that she has a confident and sophisticated character? Likewise, if you notice that someone’s nails are adorned in crackle polish, do you get the impression that she has a spunky and outgoing disposition?

Whether they are glammed up with sparkly polish or left plain and unadorned, nails can tell a lot about a person. With all of today’s polish and decor options, there are countless ways to give off an impression via your nails. This may make you wonder, what do my nails say about ME??

This quick list will help you discover the effect that your nails have on one’s first impression of you. Use it to simply see your nails’ effect, or try the other decor options to express a different side of your personality! 

1. Red Nails: Perfectly polished, fire engine-red nails tell others that you are daring, outgoing, and highly confident. Wear these out to the club to show off your diva side!

2. Dark Blue and Black Nails: These shades tell others that you are outgoing and live on the wild side. When people see these nails, they get the impression that you live an adrenaline-filled lifestyle full of constant excitement!

3. Nail Wraps: Adorning your nails with wraps in designs like cheetah, lace, or polka-dot tells others that you are trendy, fashionable, and fun! Adorn your nails with wraps when you want to garner attention at your favorite nighttime hotspots!

4. Pink Polish: Pink polishes tell others that you have a flirty and feminine personality. Polish your nails with pink hues whenever you want to show off your girly and sweet side! 

5. Crackle Polish: As said above, crackle polishes tell others that you are spunky and high-spirited. Decorate your nails with this style when you want to be noticed at a concert or dance party!

6. Colorful Stiletto Nails: Loved by fashion icons Lady Gaga and Beyonce, colorful stiletto nails tell others you are a diva with attitude! Wear these when you want the paparazzi snapping pictures wherever you go!

7. Nude Polish: Clear and nude polishes tell others that you are laid-back and have an easy-going persona. Natural hues give off the impression that you are relaxed and enjoy the little things in life.

8. Neon Nail Polishes: Polishes in neon pink, green, orange, and yellow hues let others know that you are an outgoing extrovert that loves a good party! 

9. Unpolished and Unadorned Nails: Leaving your nails as they are lets others know that you are confident and unstressed about your appearance.

10. Chipped Polish: When people see chipped nail polish, they can tell that you live a busy lifestyle and don’t have a lot of time to relax. If you see that your polish is chipped, take ten minutes out of your day to get your nails primped and ready for the spotlight again!

11. Painted Designs and Sparkle Polish: Decorating your nails with sparkle polish and polish designs like stars tells others that you have a creative imagination! Choose this style when you want your nails to show off your artistic side! 

If you have been wondering for a while about what your nails truly say about you, the above list should help. Don’t forget, you can also easily match your nails to your personality with a pair of Custom Nail Solutions’s custom-fit nails. Choose from styles like sport, active, fashion, glamour, and stiletto to express yourself and give a fab first impression! Check out www.customnailsolutions.com for more info.

Yours truly,

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of CustomNailSolutions


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How to Solve Scary Man Nails Syndrome

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We've all dealt with it. You are out with our husband, boyfriend, etc., and all you can notice is the abominable condition of his nails. Is that dirt and grime under his two thumb nails? Why are all the nails different lengths? How come the index finger's nail has some strange hexagonal shape to it? Yikes, all of the cuticles are cracked and look terrible! 

Yes, Scary Man Nails Syndrome is a frightening thing…but, how can we fix it? Every time we offer to schedule a manicure for them, they abruptly stop the convo and say in-salon manicures are "not for men." Likewise, even after we reply that going to the nail salon doesn't impede on his masculinity, he retorts with a gruff and simple "no way!" 

We can agree that all nail salons have girly atmospheres that scare men away, but does that mean there isn't a way to fix your beau's ghastly nail problems?!

Nope! You, yourself, can give him an at-home manicure so he doesn't have to leave the house and make that dreaded trip to the salon. He would be much more comfortable with you doing it, as he would see it as a way to make you happy. Likewise, he would keep his dignity and ego, and also enjoy spending the quality time with you without feeling emasculated around other people. So, how exactly can you give him that life-saving at-home manicure?

To start, make sure you have nail clippers, a nail file, a rosewood stick, cuticle remover, cuticle clippers, a buffer, hand cream, olive oil, and nail hardener. First, make sure he washes his hands and removes the dirt from under each of his nails. Then, clip each nail to your desired length and file each nail in one direction to give them shape. Do not use a "sawing" motion that would damage the nail. Once the nails are the desired shape and length, rub cuticle remover on the base of each nail and push the cuticles back towards the base with the rosewood stick. After this step, clip all the hangnails and cuticles with the cuticle clippers, taking care not to cut to deep. Then buff the entire nail, starting at the cuticle and moving forward. This will keep each nail from cracking, Afterwards, apply nail hardener to each nail, and then place quarter-sized amount of hand cream to the top of both hands. Massage each hand for five minutes, and then massage olive oil on each cuticle.

This simple, at-home manicure will rid your beau of Scary Man Nails Syndrome, guaranteed! Never again will he ask you why you keep looking down at his hands with a look of horror, and you won't lose your appetite whenever he waves his hand in the air while telling a story! Consider us your new best friend!

Yours truly,

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of CustomNailSolutions


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Add A POP of Color To Your Spring Attire…With Your Nails!

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The POP trend is back for the spring season! From the runway to the streets, today's fashionistas are sportin' Bright Orange, Neon Pink, Yellow, and Green/Jade…the new black! Whether it be a flashy pink watch or a neon orange scarf, ladies everywhere are jazzing up plain outfits and solid, dark-toned work attire with little POPs of color. Wondering how you too can engage in this trend and turn heads wherever you go? Look no further!

Nails are now today's most eye-catching accessory; a trendy way to accent your outfit that functions in a similar role as flashy jewelry, colorful purses, sparkly belts, and scarves. For those of us who are unsure about wearing bright colors, dressing up our fingertips is definitely an easy compromise. With all the vivid nail polishes and dazzling nail art options available, there are many ways to add a fun POP of color to your look with your nails! Here are several easy ways to add some POP and flare to your daily get-up:

1. Neon pink, orange, green, or yellow nails-- vibrant polishes will stand out from any outfit and garner all the attention you deserve!

2. Flashy nail wraps-- a great way to add fun to a plain and solid work outfit!

3. Glued-on colored jewels-- make your nails sparkle and shine wherever you go!

4. Colorful stiletto nails-- a fab way to add POP to your favorite clubbing dress!

5. Dazzling designs-- whether it be stripes or polka dots, cute and colorful polish designs are sure to be a hit!

All of the above nail decor options will add a fabulous POP of color to your appearance and make you a star! Likewise, you can use any of these options with our beautiful, everlasting, and unbreakable custom-fit nails that can be ordered at www.customnailsolutions.com. So what are you waiting for! It's time to get those nails primped and ready for the season!

Yours truly,

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of Custom Nail Solutions


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Beautiful Artificial Nails from the Comfort of Your Own Home

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It's happened to all of us. You are running to and from work, doing countless errands throughout the day, and all of a sudden you notice your broken thumb nail and chipped polish adorning each nail. Not again! You were just in the salon last week, and your nails already look like they need some serious work! However,  you know it is too inconvenient and expensive to have to make yet another trip to the nail salon! What can you do?!

We've all dealt with this massive dilemma, and it has become our mission to keep those nails looking primped, pristine, and fabulous without a trip to the salon! Who are we? We, Custom Nail Solutions, offer artificial nail kits that help you achieve beautiful, unique, everlasting, natural-looking, and non-chipping custom-fit nails that resist discoloration! Better yet, these nails are custom made to fit only your nail beds so they are truly as good as your own nails. With our kits, you will always have beautiful nails that will help you feel confident and lovely every time you put out your hand to meet someone new or get reacquainted! See more information at www.customnailsolutions.com. 

We at Custom Nail Solutions want to help you always feel confident that your nails will be a hit without having to make an expensive and inconvenient trip to the salon. We will offer our expertise on fabulous maintenance tips, trends, and creative ideas via this blog to help you keep those nails at the top of their game. Consider us your new best friend! 

Yours truly,

Katie Saxton, Nail Expert and President of CustomNailSolutions

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