Kim asked a good question yesterday on Facebook, which, by the way, if you have not become a fan of whatareyouwaitingfor??
Kim's question: Name your favorite beauty essential? Lots of fantastic answers, but one that was left out, and is a true bargain.. the pedicure! I know so many mamas who hesitate to spend on themselves, especially in this area, and it simply perplexes me! Every two weeks I visit my local Hawaii Nails (disclaimer, they are not Hawaiin nor are they in Hawaii) and for a mere $25.00 ! I receive a gorgeous French pedicure (two coats please) that would easily hold up a month if I could contain myself. But I'm a sucker for having my tootsies soft and freshly polished every two weeks, and truth be told, my little girls love to go too, so it's a win win. I do not have pretty feet. I run every day, and every time I walk into the salon, the nail techs practically pass out. I, on the other hand, run to them like a long lost friend and cherish our time together because I know in a short half hour one of us will be covered in sweat and one of us will have the feet of an angel.
I have been to upscale salons, sketchy salons, and every place in between, and prices do not vary that much. Just choose a clean salon, word of mouth is key, and go for it. And if you take care of your feet (applying a clear top coat once a week, as well as lotion!) you're pedi can last and last for up to a month! That's like a dollar a day! You can have your pretty piggies and your Starbucks skinny vanilla latte too!
Hello everyone it is Kimberly!!
I would like to carry on this conversation about pedi's and mani's. So lets talk about nail polish choices. We have all walking into a nail salon and have everyone stop what they are doing and stare at you then a voice shouts out at you from the distance.... "YES" I help you!" and you quietly say " Ummm, pedicure please." Then you hear in that same voice.... " PICK A COLOR!!" hahaha!! Anyway, you stare at a wall full of nail polish and say to yourself Oh God.. what do I pick, and in the background you hear.. " YOU COME HERE NOW!!" Ahhh you think to yourself the pressure to pick a color and then you grab for the Traditional Red.
So i am hear to tell you that it pays to bring your own nail polish. There are some beautiful colors out there that are not carried in any nail salon I can guarantee. A big trend in hollywood is pastel nails. Beige and light pink. So pretty and gives you that natural look. Ageless as well. It also elongates the nails and fingers and won't compete with all that fabulous jewelry that we will be sporting this season! Oh Ya!! That will be another post! and since we are Mom's we are always in the sink so a lighter color will hide a chip here and there from that Mommy wear and tear!!
This color below is Marshmallow Rose # 508 $9 by CND a fun website to play around on with nail color and products.
Below if you want to be bold and kick it up this season with some salsa style colors. You can try Havana Nights Mini Collection $ 18 at Sephora.
Enjoy your pampering and Haute Nails!!
XO Kimberly
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