tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92085114789347275202024-03-14T09:55:07.101-04:00Polished 4 ProsProfessional nail products- reviews and picturesPolished4Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18375815015513572718noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208511478934727520.post-699958225151356402014-02-17T12:46:00.000-05:002014-02-17T12:46:46.832-05:00Lots to write about!It's been ages since I wrote and I have lots to write about. In a very near future I will be writing about:<br />
1. The new Shellac Spring 2014 color collection<br />
2. IBX Nail Repair Treatment<br />
3. Winter 2013 Shellac color collection<br />
4. Nudes Shellac Collection Winter/Fall 2013<br />
5. Summer 2013 Shellac color collection<br />
6. CND Vinylux, a longer lasting polish from the makers of Shellac (I LOVE it!!)<br />
7. Brow products. Yes, I got "into" shaping brows. Lots to tell you about!<br />
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I think that's about it.....<br />
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Please comment which topic you would like to read about the most!<br />
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All the best!<br />
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Anna <br />
<br />Polished4Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18375815015513572718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208511478934727520.post-40933046110595092972013-02-16T23:59:00.001-05:002013-02-17T10:50:17.759-05:00CND Brisa Lite Removable Gels. Application& RemovalI must say I waited very impatiently for the new Brisa gels. They arrived mid week but I didn't have a time to "play" with them till today.<br>
After a busy day at the salon I locked the door and with another snow fall outside there was nothing better to do then to make myself a green tea and finally try the gels on my nails.<br>
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<b>First of all.... what IS Brisa Lite?</b><br>
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Brisa Lite is a UV cured enhancement system... actually it's two systems:<br>
#1 Brisa Lite Smoothing system <br>
#2 Brisa Lite Sculpting system<br>
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The main and the most exciting difference between Brisa Lite and the original Brisa is that this system is the first removable enhancement system on the market that doesn't require filing/removing shine from the natural nails. The prep is the same as for the Shellac!<br>
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Another difference is that this product can be safely removed from the nails by soaking off (wrap method). There is also an option with this system of rebalancing/maintaining the enhancements.<br>
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Brisa Lite is also more flexible then original Brisa<br>
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More info and pictures after the jump break:<br>
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We needed more pastels!<br>
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The collection is called Sweet Dream Collection and the name I must say is accurate.<br>
Below you will find swatches of all colors and a quick description.<br>
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Currently working 6 days a week leaves me with 1 day to relax, browse the Internet for inspirations, product reviews, keeping up to date with some of my favourite blogs and doing the background work for my business.<br>
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Here is what's happening in a short, short version:<br>
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<a href="http://polished4pros.blogspot.com/2012/12/knock-knockanybody-there.html#more">Read more »</a>Polished4Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18375815015513572718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208511478934727520.post-14752672490323183642012-08-18T20:39:00.002-04:002012-08-19T10:30:30.386-04:00Shellac Fall/Winter 2012 Preview..... and some salon talkSummer has been very busy. I would say it has been one of the best summers ever business wise.<br>
I have been enjoying doing lots of gel polish manis and pedis. Clients are in love with color and I rarely do "french". I'm OK with that LOL.<br>
Overall, I think Shellac is the winner in my books. It's my favourite brand, hands down.<br>
The issues I used to have with dryness seemed to fix themselves. I owe this to <a href="http://www.schoonscientific.com/doug-schoon-bio.html" target="_blank">Doug Schoon</a>. I'm surprised how many people in the industry still don't know him. <br>
He's advice and knowledge are priceless. <br>
What do I do differently? Doug said to time the soak off time. I used to "eyeball" it. Now I actually set a timer. I use OPI Expert Touch for the removal and tell each client to use cuticle oil till I'm blue in the face. I make sure that I remove the Shellac GENTLY, not scratching the nail.<br>
I do very but very light buff just around the cuticle area with a fine buffer. Just like I would before a manicure. This step is used to ensure a very smooth surface so the color doesn't snag on anything.<br>
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One thing I'm lacking is.... MORE COLORS!! I NEED more colors! I was super excited when I came across the preview of the fall/winter collection. Darks!! YES! Navy! YESSS! Green? Even better.<br>
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It's been a busy spring for me in the salon! I'm also changing locations so it's been hectic!<br>
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Today I picked up the 2 new OPI collections. I can't say I was super excited. I don't know why...<br>
I like OPI GelColors but sadly I'm not in love with the line overall.<br>
Surely it's a great addition to my Shellac collection (I can't wait for more Shellac colors!!) so I'm glad that OPI came out with new colors. My clients have been demanding more colors I must say ;)<br>
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I know that OPI introduced product called (Nicole by) OPI Nail Apps a while ago but that I was a consumer product and those were not "polish strips" but stickers.<br>
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I haven't posted in a while but don't think I was slacking off! I was busy shopping, working and checking out new stuff. Click below to read more about the ABA show in Toronto, Doug Scoon and Dashing Diva French Wrap review and pictures.<br>
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I'm very impressed with the colors I must say!<br>
A little background:<br>
Akzentz is a Canadian line of nail products manufactured by Haigh Industries since 1989.<br>
Some of you might now that I have a quite a history with Akzentz... since mid 90-ties I was an educator and a distributor of Akzentz. Later on I started educating internationally and became one of the 4 Akzentz International Educators. I had a privilage to train some of truly awesome educators along the way. I worked trade shows and traveled to Europe at least 3 times a year to teach educator classes. At the beginning of this year I decided that it's time for a change (year 2012 is a year of changes after all!).<br>
I decided to part with Akzentz and devote my time to my salon and my clients. So far.. I have to say.. I'm enjoying my freedom!<br>
Anyway... back to the products!<br>
The spring/summer 2012 collection looks exciting. After the 2 previous collections Fall 2011 and Winter 2011 this one contains quite different and interesting shades. <br>
Here they are:<br>
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For more pictures please click below<br>
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Dark Lava and Silver VIP Status have joined my collection.<br>
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Click below to read more about the colors <br>
<a href="http://polished4pros.blogspot.com/2012/03/cnd-shellac-spring-2012-dark-lava.html#more">Read more »</a>Polished4Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18375815015513572718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9208511478934727520.post-60890383596244285942012-03-03T21:58:00.002-05:002012-03-04T01:20:06.651-05:00Pro Linc "Callus Eliminator" vs. Footlogix "Callous Softener"<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love doing pedicures and I love finding products that make my pedicures even better!</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So far I have been using <strong>Footlogix "Callous Softener"</strong>. It works well but I find that you need way more then 1 spray per area for it to work. I like how gentle Footlogix is and considering that it's urea based and that it doesn't contains any corrosive ingredients- it's ideal for diabetic clients.</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last week I bought Pro Linc "Callus Eliminator" and I did have a chance to use it on myself and a few clients....</span><br>
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I went to get new Shellac colors today and I ended up picking up a few Entity colors too :o<br>
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I received an email from my distributor that they have few of them in stock so I will be picking up the beauties... TODAY!<br>
For now I will leave you with images courtesy of <a href="http://beauty-and-the-blogger.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty And the Blogger</a><br>
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OPI GelColor wore really well. I had a minor chip on my right thumb.. well, more like a wear. The area stayed the same, the product didn't peel further etc.<br>
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I bought 3 colors (along with 2 top coats and a base coat) at the Chicago trade show but then I kind of forgot about them. Later on I read a few "not so good" reviews and I just didn't get to testing it.<br>
Just recently I found out that NSI reformulated their base and top coat....<br>
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Here are some random pictures of the OPI colors that I swatched.. and their descriptions after the jump break.<br>
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I know I'm a sucker for all things new for nails. I'm also a perfectionist and when I'm into something... I'm IN. The hefty price tag didn't deter me. Made in the USA, cures 5 fingers, sturdy design- the lamp had my name on it....<br>
To find out more, click below:<br>
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I decided to go with OPI GelColor in "Good Man-Darin Is Hard To Find". <br>
Little background:<br>
OPI came out with their GelColor line just recently. I have tried Axxium and I found it too difficult to remove. The base coat stuck to the nails like nothing else!<br>
Anyway... after reading some reviews posted on <a href="http://www.beautytech.com/" target="_blank">BeautyTech</a> I decided to give this one a try. So far, I'm loving it!<br>
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