Not Your Mother's

About Not Your Mother's: Not Your Mother’s products are formulated specially with you (the cool girl) in mind. These beneficial hair tools target the most essential styling needs for any girl today. Using only the best ingredients and technologies, they give you the ability to create any unique style. You deserve to stand out and be different.


I was given 2 products to review and they are both SUPER easy to use!




























Miss Freeze is a freezing hairspray! Perfect for those who want to lock in those tough do's that are stubborn. I myself love to do "bumps" From bang bumps to pony bumps, I wear it all!! Miss Freeze has an amazing scent of Kiwi and Watermelon. Smells amazing and scent lasts quiet a while leaving your hair with a pleasant scent! Miss Freeze literally freezes your hair in place with a fast drying time. The spray also does not leave a hard crunchy feeling to hair like some heavy duty freezing sprays. Miss Freeze is simply amazing and is my new go to freeze spray for my bump do's!!!

I love a bumped ponytail!!!  

Part top of hair.

Spray and slightly tease.

Awesome fast drying hold!

Comb down and put in rubber band

Long lasting hold!

At the end of the day I took down my ponytail and lightly combed through it. This created a full volume look for my layered hair!!

Smooth Moves is a frizz control hair cream. I personally have wavy thick hair and I often whip out my hair straightener for a sleek smooth look. I simply applied Smooth Moves before bed and I awoke to smoother shinier hair without the need of my straightener. Magic!!! Smooth Moves can also be applied to hair and blow dried straight to gain a smooth look in a pinch. Smells sooooo yummy with Coconut and Silk Extract. I am in love with this scent. I imagine myself on an island drinking sweet drinks with tiny umbrella's. LOL but seriously, Smooth Moves smells intoxicating!!!

My natural hair. NO products

 Before

With Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves

 After

I simply applied Smooth Moves to my damp hair before bed. This is the result I got when I woke up in the morning! No heat required. Woohoo!!!

Each of the Not You Mother's products work wonderfully! I highly recommend.

Retailers include:
CVS and CVS.com
ULTA and ULTA.com
Walmart
Duane Reade 

Drugstore.com
CustomNails.com

Not Your Mothers website HERE
Also follow them on Facebook and Twitter!

***Products in this post were provided for review. I was not paid for this review and all opinions are my own*** 


Enjoy!

Sandra

NaiLuv UV Gel Polish

NaiLuv Gel Polish

About NaiLuv: Nailuv's gel nail polish formula is a long-lasting, smudge-resistant soak-off alternative to nail lacquer that can be applied and removed at home. LED and UV-curable, Nailuv’s gel polishes glide on smoothly for a sheer or mirror-glass finish, and removes easily. There are currently 36 long lasting, very durable high-shine fin¬ish gel colors to choose from.

Professional Salon Quality Gel Polish at HOME!!!! You will have to see it to believe it.

  

Binds the UV Gel Polish to the nail       The foundation and topper                 UV/LED Gel Polish

NaiLuv Ocean Deep is a dark full coverage blue with a micro blue shimmer

Step 1: Push back cuticles with a pusher, buff the nail with a 100 grit file and apply a thin layer of Bonder. (No light required for Bonder)

Step 2. Apply a thin layer of Base/Top Coat. Let cure under light for LED 30 seconds UV 2 minutes.

Step 3. Polish! Always use thin layers to prevent a rippling affect.

Step 4. Cure Gel Polish for UV 2 minutes/LED 30s 

Step 5. Apply a thin layer of Base/Top Coat and cure for UV 2 min/LED 30s

Step 6. Remove the tacky layer! There is always sticky/tacky layer at the finish of a UV/LED Gel Polish manicure. Grab alcohol and saturate a cotton ball, then swipe the nail to remove the tacky!

And your NaiLuv Manicure is complete!!

Day 5!!
Manicure is still going strong!! ZERO chips.

 Day 8!! Minimal tip ware. This polish will last and last. Nail Lovers....I am a nail tech student. I work with heavy duty acetone, liquid monomer and such EVERY day. Refer to my pointer finger. There are lots of scratches due to me filing clients nails and hitting my own. NaiLuv UV/LED Gel Polish is AWESOME!!!

                                      

Merry Mermaid is a beautiful teal polish with teal/silver shimmer. GORGEOUS!! Pictures do not do this beauty justice. 

7 Days!! 

Barely any ware. Just a little growth gap at the cuticle area! Impressive :-)

Again, here are your easy to follow step from NaiLuv:

STEPS:

1. Push back cuticle. Buff the nail with 100 grit nail file. Clean nails with alcohol to dehydrate.
2. Apply thin layer of Nailuv Bonder and wait 30 seconds or until the bonder is dry.
3. Apply base coat using NaiLuv Dual Base/Top Coat. CURE for 60 sec using LED Lamp or 2 min in UV Lamp
4. APPLY NaiLuv GEL SHADE of your choice. CURE for 30 sec using LED Lamp or 2 min in UV Lamp (Apply second coat of color then cure for 45 seconds.)
5. APPLY Top Coat using NaiLuv Dual Base/Top Coat. CURE for 30 sec using LED or 2 min in UV Lamp.
6.  

REMOVAL PROCESS:

1. Lightly buff nail with 100 grit nail file.
2. Place acetone-soaked cotton on top of nail. Then wrap each finger with foil. Let set for 10 mins.
3. You may use cuticle stick to remove polish.

REMEMBER:

1. Prepare and clean nails before doing the gel manicure.
2. Before opening a bottle of NaiLuv Gel Shade, turn bottle upside down, then roll in between your palms. Never shake as it creates more air bubbles.
3. Use cotton with alcohol when cleaning nails after the process.
4. Apply evenly.
5. Apply second coat of NaiLuv Gel Shade if darker color is desired.

With 36 gorgeous shade, the possibilities are endless. NaiLuv is durable, smudge and chip free. No more waiting for our nails to dry!

Check out all NaiLuv Gel Polish has to offer by going to their website HERE

Follow NaiLuv on Facebook for exclusive information! 

***Products in this post were provided for review. I was not paid for this review and all opinions are my own*** 


Enjoy!

Sandra

         

Pretty and Polished Pointers, Pointers

French Manicure

   Toss the tape and try a brush

The brush gives a more precise smile line!

1. Apply a base coat to the free edge

2. Apply 1 thin layer of polish

3. Dip brush in acetone

4. Give your brush a light pat on paper towel to avoid over flooding the nail

5. Swipe the brush from side to center, then side to center

6. Add a second coat of polish if needed.

7. Repeat step 5 

8. Apply top coat!

Enjoy!

Sandra

Avenger Manicure

Completely inspired from the movie Avenger that is in theaters on Friday! Anyone going to go see it? Unfortunately I am unable to see it in 3D right not due to having 4 antsy young children. We will be watching it at our local Drive-In Theater! Pretty excited. This mani took me forever. About an hour and a half just to paint. I was shaky and my 3 year old was running around like a mad woman. So it probably took me longer than usual. Everything is free hand and I used all the polishes in the picture below, some polish strippers and a tool!

                                                                There you have it!!

 Black Widow, Thor, Ironman, Captain America and Hulk!

Enjoy!

Sandra

Homemade Cuticle Softner

      Homemade Cuticle Softener

Prick a liquid vitamin E capsule with a straight pin. Squeeze the vitamin E oil into a small bowl and add 1 tbsp. olive oil. Dip each finger into the mixture. Use a wooden cuticle stick to push back the cuticles on your fingers. Use a circular motion with the stick around your entire nail to help remove cuticle. Rub the remaining mixture thoroughly into your hands and fingers.

Removing cuticle helps maintain healthy nail as well as ensuring longer polish wear!

Enjoy!

Sandra

My Acid/Leopard/Neon Toesies

I never show my toes because A. I'm Pretty and Polished "Pointers", B. Because isn't it weird to post pictures of your feet? And C. How the heck do you "pose" them for the camera? I'm not sure but I am brave enough to do it today. I had seen someone post a You Tube nail tutorial last week on their wall and it has inspired me. I wanted to try the look for a bright summery pedicure.I really like it. What do you think?

Here is the link to the YouTube video HERE

For the artwork I used:

Zoya Ali
Zoya Pippa
Sinful Colors Why Not
Wet n Wild Black Cream (applied with a toothpick)
Toped with Seche Vite

Enjoy!

Sandra

Pretty and Polished Pointers, Pointers

Today a fellow blogger had asked a general question. What would be recommended for dry fingers and cuticle, especially if you have sensitive skin?

I have mostly used organic olive oil or coconut oil.

Olive oil is rich in vitamins A, B-1, B-2, C, D, and Iron. Coconut oil is a great skin moisturizers as well and has many other benefits along with it. They are pretty cheap considering the price of those expensive store bought cuticle treatments. These items are know for keeping your nails strong and less brittle. I find these at any local grocery store for around $4.

2 ways to apply:

Using daily, wet a cotton ball and rub on to cuticle and surrounding areas

Weekly, a warm oil soak for 15 minutes

Oooooh Silky smooth :)

Enjoy

Sandra