Thursday, February 17, 2011

Late: Maybe? But I Want It! Minx Nail Coverings











I'm late, but so what: Minx nail covering has been around for a while: a good minute, and I'm just getting around to really wanting all 10 digits to shine bright!





Solange Wearing Obama (Who Knew) We Could Wear Our President!







I really want to try them: Minx Nail Covering, that is. I'm not even a nail froo froo person but nail covering seems fun, easy, and stylish! So count me in, I keep my nails up, moisturized, unpolished but looking nicely noticeable for the compliment: "Nice Hands": I said hands, not nails, some female get their nails done every week or two and their hands are still busted. Some people can't help it: scars etc, but I rather have someone compliment me on my hands then just on my nails.



Minx What Is It?




Minx Nail Coverings are made from a thin film foil



with an adhesive underside that is applied using a heat source.



Because the coverings are made of a film foil, picture perfect images can be printed on the coverings to create bold and eye catching designs. The materials used are Eco friendly, safe on the nails, and because there is no polish or chemicals used, there is no drying time and no chipping! Just stick, heat, trim and your nails are fashion forward and ready to wear! Removal is just as easy as the application. Just set a blow dryer on high heat, place the heat over the fingernails and peel off the foil.



Whats The Different Between Stick On's and Minx?


What makes Minx different from the nail stickers you can buy in the store is the material and the adhesive.

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"I don't know about any of you but I've tried the Avon and Incoco versions and could never get them to stick or lay properly. Plus, they just looked cheap. Minx is definitely a higher end product."



Eve Sporting Obama





Being that nail polish has come ways, from the horrible formaldehyde, animal testing, etc ways, I really have been leaning to wear more nail polish, and Minx is just too cute and fun to pass up!

Pros Minx: Pass Up Nail Polish!

Pros
Easy to apply - There's no mess, no wait time, no accidental smudging or sheet marks Looks you can't acheive with polish - True chrome, intricate patterns, your dog (if that's your thing)
Perfect for pedicures - They last forever on toes. With no drying time they're ideal for winter pedis. You'd never have to leave the salon in flip flops with frozen toes. FYI - I saw Telia's toes with Golden Lightening and they looked beyond fab!
A "green" product that doesn't use chemicals for application or removal. Just a little heat and some gentle peeling takes Minx right off.



Cons



The edges are never truly smooth no amount of filing will get them smooth
The tips will start to lift in a matter of days: depends on how active you are also
The line at the cuticle is rounded so they won't match every nail shape



Application - A basic manicure is performed before application and the nail plate must be cleaned of all oils and residue. The coatings are heated under a lamp or hair dryer to make them flexible and warm the adhesive. The tech then lines up the rounded edge with the cuticle and, while lightly dragging, presses the coating onto the nail. Telia used a hair dryer, after applying, to help the coatings seal onto my nails, like shrink wrap, before using the Minx glass nail file to remove the excess.





Price? Well I read anywhere from $40 and up

I'm going to NY, so I'm wondering if any shops in the area I'm visiting does nail coverings: I'm not even sure thats how I'm suppose to phrase it but, hey!


Saturday, February 12, 2011

Product Review: Taliah Waajid: Enhancing Herbal Conditioner

I love, love love this conditioner the scent remind me Now or Later banana chews candy, Yummy!


Name: Taliah Waajid (Black Earth Products)
Brand Used: Enhancing Herbal Conditioner
Size: 8 oz.
Scent: Banana scented?
Color: Yellow
Consistancy: Thick
Price: $8.99

It made my hair soft and de-tangled my hair very well, I used this conditioner on clean damp hair and let air dry, I notice you can't use too much or the end results when my hair was dry was gummy/sticky hair and dry course hair.

I haven't tried the shampoos or any other conditioners, I pick this bottle up at a local beauty supply store for about $8 bucks that's pretty pricey considering its only 8 ounces worth of product. 

The ingredients are mostly oils so be careful not to over use this conditioner; it'll dry out your hair 

Enhancing Herbal Conditioner
Ingredients: Pure distilled Water, Anise, capsicum Oil, Olive Oil, Wheat Germ, Bees Wax, Aloe Vera, Walnut Oil, Cherry bark, Calendula, Thyme, Kiola, Quine seed complex, Vitamin E, Silk protein, Apple extract, lavender Extract, balsam canada, Bay laurel, fruit Bio-flavonoid.



Grade: B-: There is a lot of oils in the ingredient label I'm not too excited about hair care products loaded with oils since oil is not a moisturizer, though it did give me the benefits I wanted: De-tangled, Manageable, Soft hair: what more can a girl ask for?

On the label it doesn't say organic oils, so I might need to check the official website to find out if all products used in her haircare products are organic, at least check to see if the oils itself are organic and pressed in a safe way.


Website: http://www.naturalhair.org/


This conditioner smells like banana Now or Laters!


Try it out for yourself you might just have a NEW favorite product! 

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