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