Polish & Company

                                                               

North Carolina’s newest beauty brand where mint juleps, fabulous hats and sundresses reign. Always dreamed of living the Scarlett O’Hara lifestyle? Now, thanks to founder and nail industry expert of 23 years, Theresa Williamson you can have at least your nails emulate that syrupy, southern belle look. Nails are just as important as the latest fashion accessory and can have a large impact on an outfit and a personal general look, so getting them right is crucial. It can take you from messy to polished in a fashionable New York minute. By transforming fashion trends into the perfect classic nail color palettes, Polish & Co has acquired a devoted following. Williamson is taking lead from all the top designers and creating a wardrobe for your nails in the same way luxury designers create a wardrobe for your closet by selecting the finest pieces for easy dressing.

I have 2 beautiful polishes to show you today! 

                           

Polish & Co. Mint To Tell You: A mint green cream. Full coverage in 1 coat!

This is 2 coats of Mint To Tell You in the shade.

Outdoors! A beautiful mint green cream for any season. Super beautiful shine. The consistency was perfect and left no brush stokes.

Retail $12

                   

Polish & Co White Party: White Party is a full coverage snow white cream. 

White Party indoors. This is 2 coats. Perfectly opaque with a beautiful shine. Again, no brush stroke!! 

White Party outdoors! This shall be my new go to white!

                 

Retail $12

 

    

Polish & Co polishes are GREAT!! I love the names of each polish as well as they bottles. They are unique and chic looking. With a perfect formula that is hard to find, I definitely recommend Polish & Co!

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Polish & Co's formulas are non-toxic and each is a Paraben, DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde free nail polish. We've created a unique formula that removes all of the toxins but has color that lasts long, looks vibrant and is chip resistant on natural nails. 

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

Enjoy!

Sandra

  

Sally Hansen HD Laser: Try it on Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday!

This week is moving right along. I have a busy week of school ahead of me so today is my Monday! I am officially a little over half way through with Nail Technician school and I LOVE it. I have learned so much these past 4 months and I want to give a big shout out to my instructors at Academy of Nail Technology in Phoenix, Arizona. If any of you readers happen to live in my area, PLEASE stop bye even if it's just to say hi. We are opened to the public so you can always stop on by for a mani/pedi!!

Another person I would like to shout out to is Tish at Pretty Face Happy Bank. A few months ago I had won second place in her Sweet as Sugar Skull Nail Art Contest. See my mani HERE! This is where I had received today's Polish Star!!!! Sally Hansen HD Laser is a HUGE shocker. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! Laser is a purple/blue duo-chrome. Very tough to capture the wonderfulness in photo's. Again THANK you Tish!!! This one is amazing :-)

So, each week I ask.....What did you dust off for Try it on Tuesday???

Enjoy!

Sandra

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

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


Enjoy!

Sandra