March 24, 2020 at 12:38AM Acrylics, dips, and gels. They make your nails look long and thick, but underneath their facade are natural nails begging you to let them breathe. Continue Reading… Author Alexa Erickson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
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December 18, 2019 at 04:23PM by CWC I love gel manicures, but after getting them every two weeks for an entire year my poor nail beds have been ravaged. That’s because gel manicures—while shiny and pretty and nearly-impossible to chip—cure onto your nail, which means that when you remove them, some of your nail will … Continue reading Stick-on manicures last just as long as gels with none of the damage to your nails
December 17, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC I’ve gnawed on my fingernails for as long as I can remember. It happens when I’m bored, anxious, or basically anytime my hands aren’t occupied with typing or eating. There’s no denying that the habit is pretty darn gross, but ask anyone with chewed nails, and they’ll tell … Continue reading I consulted a behavioral scientist to learn how to stop biting my nails
September 30, 2019 at 06:05PM by CWC No matter what I did, my manicure almost always got ruined by a broken nail. Something I can fully blame on being a longtime nail-biter. (Thanks, former self.) That’s not the only reason it used to happen so frequently, but I didn’t know how to strengthen nails to … Continue reading If your nails won’t stop breaking, make this one change
September 27, 2019 at 11:37PM by CWC Most people either have a nail salon horror story, or they know someone who has had one. As someone whose nail upkeep could at best be described as “minimal” (at worst “negligent”), I fall into the latter category. There’s nothing quite like your friend texting you unsolicited pictures … Continue reading If you ask a manicurist one thing before getting your nails done, make it this
September 09, 2019 at 06:43PM by CWC Getting a manicure is kind of like the ultimate therapy for me. You sit there—phone stashed out of reach in your purse—and totally zen out as your manicurist transforms your nails. Doing your own nails at home, however, might not have quite the same meditative effect. That’s why … Continue reading The 2-minute nail art design to steal if you hate doing your nails yourself
August 26, 2019 at 07:45PM by CWC Pretty much any time I find myself face-to-face with a professional tasked with taking care of me in some way—doctors, dentists, stylists, facialists, nutritionists, et al.—I feel a sense of shame around how I’ve been taking care of myself. (Read: imperfectly.) In most cases, I definitely have not … Continue reading 12 things manicurists want you to stop doing to your nails—like, yesterday
July 23, 2019 at 02:04AM This genius hack will save your toenails. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
June 29, 2019 at 06:01AM by CWC Confession time: Up until about a year ago, I was a nail-biter. Before I started getting regular manicures—aka the key to finally stopping the habit for good!—I was often left with throbbing fingers from mindlessly chewing away. It was basically my prime stress-reliever. Whether you chew on your … Continue reading Cut your nails too short (or chewed them to the bone)? Here’s how to make that stinging stop
June 18, 2019 at 02:05AM Don’t worry: The solution is easy. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
April 28, 2019 at 10:00PM These small things can tell you all about your nail health. Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
March 14, 2019 at 01:16PM by CWC Whenever anybody asks me what the most important part of a skin-care routine is, I always say exfoliation without missing a beat. Dermatologists and facialists alike sing its praises for good reason—exfoliation, whether physical or chemical, is the secret behind sloughing off dead skin cells so that your … Continue reading The secret to happy, healthy nails? Exfoliation.
March 06, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC I’ve got to admit that I put my nails through the ringer. I don’t remember the last time they weren’t painted, I’m clack-clack-clacking away on a laptop (or my phone) for the majority of the day, and I rip and tear packages and food containers open like a beast. … Continue reading Brittle nails can wreck your manicure, so here’s how to make them stronger
March 04, 2019 at 07:58AM by CWC You know what’s annoying? White marks on your nails once you’ve finally given them a breather from all those pretty polishes. A quick dive down the Google rabbit hole can result in some pretty scary stuff. But those white marks on your nails are probably caused by leukonychia, also … Continue reading What causes those weird white spots on your nails? We asked the experts
This cult-fave polish brand is coming to Target, so I’d better learn how to paint my own nails February 08, 2019 at 10:18AM by CWC I could write a master’s thesis on all of the beauty brands worth buying at Target right now. Love Beauty and Planet! W3ll People! Shea Moisture! Plus, all of those great … Continue reading CityWomenCo> Beauty> Nails
February 08, 2019 at 10:18AM by CWC I could write a master’s thesis on all of the beauty brands worth buying at Target right now. Love Beauty and Planet! W3ll People! Shea Moisture! Plus, all of those great aluminum-free deodorants are making clean personal care way more accessible. Clearly, there’s good reason why it’s literally impossible … Continue reading This cult-fave polish brand is coming to Target, so I’d better learn how to paint my own nails
January 02, 2019 at 01:02PM The only thing I feel like I have complete control over is my nails. When my life turns into a barely manageable dumpster fire, I find solace in the fact that my nails aren’t simply done, but they look fresh AF (nail art on point 365). So during a recent trip … Continue reading Who knew?! Cuticle oil is a powerhouse for all-around stronger, healthier nails
December 15, 2018 at 07:39AM If you’ve ever listened to Esther Perel’s podcast Where Should We Begin?, you know that the psychotherapist and TED Talk star practices a form of almost radical compassion that gets results, in the most surprising ways. No matter how locked-in-battle the couple seems to be, by the end there’s new light … Continue reading Esther Perel nails exactly why relationships seem harder right now
December 04, 2018 at 11:21AM True life: I am physically incapable of making a manicure last more than two days. No matter what I do, the polish starts to chip by hour 48, leaving me seriously frustrated at the fact that I dropped hard-earned cash for what feels like no reason. Gel is slightly better, … Continue reading pH balancing your nails is the best way to make a manicure last
November 26, 2018 at 03:31PM If you’re ready to sweat, but don’t have fitness accessories (read: resistance bands, medicine balls, and dumbbells) on hand, you basically have two options. You could put off your workout until tomorrow, or you can emulate Halle Berry and transform everyday household objects into your make-shift gym equipment. (The latter! Go … Continue reading 3 killer kettlebell moves Halle Berry nails using just a gallon jug of water
October 23, 2018 at 10:02AM Spotting a hangnail wreaking havoc on your otherwise flawless manicure is a beauty SOS moment in an of itself, but add a nasty infection to the equation, and you’ll be Googling furiously for a quick solution. According to Leigh Winters, MS, a neuroscientist and former fellow at Columbia University’s Spirituality … Continue reading Infected hangnails have met their match with *this* essential oil
September 26, 2018 at 06:30PM Traveling often for work (or just for fun if you’re living your best life) is a great way to check off your tourist bucket list—but it can also throw a major wrench into your wellness routines. Well+Good video producer Ella Dove (more commonly referred to as the office jet-setter) is … Continue reading *This* is how a wellness pro nails the healthy jet-set life
Sifting through fashion archives, it’s evident that every iconic handbag has a rich history. From their creation to them becoming a part of popular culture, there are many aspects that contribute to them becoming It bags. One such bag that has stood the test of time is the Lady Dior. A cult classic, the exquisitely … Continue reading Why Dior Bags are So Expensive?
https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3433348633?pf_rd_m=A2FGELUUNOQJNL&pf_rd_p=661c9508-b067-4923-888a-09c256108683&pf_rd_r=GYWK6V70JR9WRVJ9B71J&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_t=15011&pf_rd_i=nm0056187&listId=ls092768574 Women Directors on Set Inspired by Lulu Wang’s call to action at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards, we celebrate women directors working in their field. S3.E87 – Women Directors on Set (2020) News Celebrating International Women’s Day Playing 1 of 36 1:05 Women Directors on Set Women Directors on Set 1:35 A Guide to … Continue reading Women Directors on Set – Inspired by Lulu Wang
