Paul M. Barrett

There is an oft-repeated saying, “Never ask a woman her age, and a man, his wage.” People age naturally, and your choices change as you age. The same applies to nail polish preferences. You cannot expect a mature lady in her 40s to wear the bubble colors that a young woman in her early 20s does. However, that does not mean you should resign to your fate and opt for colors that look dull. The best aspect of nail polish is that you can have nail polish that suits your age and still look gorgeous enough to go on a dinner date.

Here are some excellent nail polish ideas for women on the wrong side of 40. Before we dwell on the details, here are some crucial points to remember.

• Nails demand utmost care, more so if you are above 40. Hence, you should invest in a proper gel polish kit and the best gel nail polish brands. Age is not a factor when working on your nails to look at your best.
• As you age gracefully, it is better to opt for a squarish-oval look. It does not suit your age to have elongated nails. The squarish look can look youthful and give a spring to your step every time you have your nail manicure.
• Your color choice matters a lot because choosing your nail polish color is like selecting your lipstick. You want to look at your best all the time.
• As far as possible, you should avoid false acrylic nails because they can make you look older and more outdated than you are.

The Latest Trends For Mature Women

Bring out your youthful side with the brilliant reds

 

If ever there is a universal color shade that suits all ages, it has to be the sparkling reds. Besides adding grace, the red shades give you a sense of youthfulness. This vibrant color should form an indispensable part of every woman’s gel polish kit.

When choosing from the different shades of red, you can leave aside the lighter ones like link or peach colors. They suit the younger generation more than you. The bright orange-red shades look elegant on your nails and draw attention to your manicure. (more…)

Running a razor over your head does not end your need for scalp care. There is a huge misunderstanding that a bald head does not require care which is not true. One can choose to go bald for many reasons. Some of them include specific diseases, personal issues, religious rituals, or simply because you like the look.

A bald head can make you feel light—almost as if you have lifted a burden off your head. However, a bald scalp is prone to many problems. It is important to take good care of your bald scalp.

Exfoliate

Being bald makes you prone to dandruff. The first thing to do is to take care of your head and make it look the best. You can choose to exfoliate before shaving. Adequate exfoliation helps you get rid of that very thin layer of dead skin if you are using razor blades that get much closer to your actual skin and give a smoother shape.

Moisture

Even though it might sound kind of weird, but you can get dandruff with a bald head, and the worst part is that it shows up more on a bald head than it does on others.

If your head gets dry, then buy some moisturizer that’s specifically made for your head since such moisturizers tend to be thinner in consistency and make your head look shiny. The best moisturizer for black bald head is aloe vera.

Cover Your Head

Your head is one of the most delicate organs of your body. No matter how much you try, your scalp will get exposed to the sun, and you do not want a burnt head. It is horrible, and the effects are long-lasting. You will start to notice a pattern with ingrown hair.

Exposed peeling skin on the head is pretty gross. So it is recommended to use sunscreen. Cover your head and wear sunscreen or wear a baseball cap whenever you need to cover your head because your head and ears are vulnerable to get burnt pretty quickly. (more…)

Over the years, there have been improvements in the nail industry. A transition from regular nail polish to gel manicures to exceptional nail art, there’s a unique way to express oneself using your fingers now. Nowadays, you’ll hardly see someone who isn’t obsessed with dip powder manicures. The name originates from its application because it involves applying an adhesive base to clean dry nails, then dipping the nails into a color powder made of high pigmented powder. When submerged and coated with a seal, various coats of this dip powder system give you a glossy finish.

Another interesting fact about dip powder nails is that they last longer than gel, are stronger, and don’t require any curing time under UV lights. If properly applied, the dip powder manicure can stay as long as three to four weeks without chipping and makes your natural nails stronger.

Kiara Sky nails doesn’t need any unique technique, unlike conventional acrylic or gel application. You can create a beautiful nail look without bringing a professional. Kiara Sky dipping powder color are often different colors and shades, so it’s not difficult to make a pick. These colors feature some of the latest styles and trends. Kiara Sky dip Powder is a high-quality dip powder brand manufactured in the US and is cruelty-free. This Kiara Sky dip nail colors different finishes and a perfect shade for everyone.

As a nail technician who wants to give clients a natural nail look that is also strong and lightweight, the Klara Sky nail dip powder is the best option for you. Kiara nail dip system has over 100+ colors that suit the Kiara Sky nail lacquer and gel, so you can give clients a dip powder that is color compatible.

How to apply Kiara Sky dip powder for a perfect finish

The first procedure is to apply a bond to the entire nail, then use the base to about three-quarters of the nail. Dip the nails immediately into natural powder. Next, apply a base to the whole nail. Dip the nail in Kiara sky dip color powder and repeat the dipping process in natural powder again. Apply the base coat to the entire nail and dip in clear powder. Make another application of the base coat and leave it completely air dry. Apply seal protection to the nails. Buff the nails and shape them, then request that clients wash their hands. After that, apply another layer of seal protect and wipe the nails till it is clean. Next, use the top coat and leave it to air dry for about two minutes before adding another topcoat layer to give excellent shine. (more…)

Just like getting a tattoo, a session can be a significant experience for the artist as well. With the named artist, there comes some responsibility and excitement both at the same time. Every artist’s first tattoo can be a lifetime experience, and you want it to be perfect.

Making your client happy and give just the design that they want can cause a little stress sometimes. But don’t there are various ways by which you can polish your skills even more.

The Very First Step

Just because you draw doesn’t allow you to be a tattoo artist; if you are serious about this profession, you need to acquire a certificate first.

In a college, school, or institute for learning tattoos, you will not only learn to do a tattoo on someone but the safety measures that you need to consider also.

A tattoo can be a critical thing to start with, as it can spread infection or cause many harms to your client if not taken care of properly.

Always remember your duty to give proper instructions to your clients about aftercare. Because if something happens then all your efforts will be wasted and the customer will be disheartened.

Now you know how important it is to attend a school and train under an experienced artist to gain as much knowledge as possible before going for the real thing.

How To Perfect Your Skill

The first thing that you need to consider is your skill of drawing. Although you can improve your quality of always drawing still, you need to have a fundamental capability. There are precise little details that you will be drawing on your customer that I am sure you don’t want to mess up their experience.

Practicing is what you need when you are trying to improve yourself. You can just draw on paper or different things. First, try with heavy pens before getting a hold of the tattoo machine. Then you can purchase somewhat cheap ones to start practice with.

Don’t think that you need to draw every time on your client. There is something called a tattoo stencil that you can use to get the perfect outline before doing the tattoo.

A tattoo stencil is like paper that you stick on your customer, and you will get a perfect outline. Then you can work on it with ease. Different designs are available in various places, but you can add your designs as well, which can bring uniqueness for the customer. You can consider purchasing a tattoo stencil printer if you want to have various designs available for the customer to choose from. (more…)

There are guidelines and procedures to follow either by a nail care technician/oneself before you start to apply the OPI’s gel paint colors on your nail. OPI nail lacquers include blacks, rose gold, purples, blues, pinks, green, orange, and brown.

Application Tips to follow:

A manicurist must access customer nails to know if the nail is eligible to absorb the gel paint.

Shake the gel polish color vigorously for a minute to know that the gel polish is original.

A smooth slim coat must be used to prep the nails and cover the free nail edges but don’t touch the cuticle sides.

Keep under the multi Curing LED light for thirty seconds. (more…)

Love hearts but don’t want to appear too mushy? Well, you no longer have to wait for Valentine’s Day to rock on those cute sugary heart shapes on your nails because you don’t need special occasions to show the world that you are in love.

Try these creative nail arts and show the world how happily in love you are, not just with one person but with life in general.

1. Purple Ombre Valentine’s Design

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we shouldn’t just stereotype it with red hearts and flowers. Aside from it being too mainstream it’s a bit too tacky and at times looks childish. You don’t want to shock your date on your first night so instead of going for a nail bed filled with hearts, you may start with this purple ombre design. This nail design will not only look sophisticated in every sense of the word but it will give your date the impression that you might be the one for him.

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It seems like the world is on fire this summer. Even if you don’t live in a zone with wildfires, you may be affected by the smoke from miles away. So how can you protect your property from damage?

We have two suggestions to help you keep your home and land safe from wildfires. The first is a step that your community may have already requested that you complete. It’s clearing weeds and brush away from your home and outbuildings.

If you haven’t already, grab one of the best weed eaters and take a whack at the overgrowth. The County of San Diego calls this creating “defensible space.” They recommend a 100-foot radius of clear land between buildings and vegetation. (more…)

 

Ball pythons may look intimidating at first, but they actually are one of the docile creatures that have lured many. They don’t grow long like other breeds of python. Though there are reports of pythons growing about 6 feet, the average python will grow to only up to 5 ft at most. They don’t need much and are quite easy to maintain, but they do have some specific requirements to live healthy and happy.

You will be interested to note that this snake has been morphed to create even more impressive cross-breeds like the Albino Ball Python, the Snow Ball Python, Albino Piebald Two Percent White Ball Python, Leopard Ivory Ball, PythonParadox Leopard Ivory Male Ball Python, and many others.

Enclosures and Heating For Ball Pythons

The most basic of all their needs is a best Ball Python enclosure and the lighting. The enclosure like an aquarium will be their new habitat where they can be kept, spend most of their lives, and be protected. As they are ectothermic, they need a supplemental source of heat to regulate their body heat. They cannot warm themselves from within. That is the reason why you would see them basking in the sun or staying on top of warm surfaces in their original habitat. They need heat and light to properly digest their food, manufacture their own vitamin D, to synthesize the food so they get all the nutrients that they need, including calcium, which is essential in preventing reptile conditions such as metabolic bone disease.

Issues surrounding the use of lights for snakes have been the topic of debate on the recent years. To provide you with a better understanding of how these lighting setups work and allow you to create a better habitat for your pet reptile, we have come up with this guide. Hopefully, you will find this helpful and you’ll get to use some of the tips provided below.

UVB Lights For Ball Pythons

UVB lighting is generally unnecessary for snakes. There are some exceptions though as indicated in this study published in the Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research and carried out by FRANCES M. BAINES, M.A., VetMB, MRCVS. Some are noted to be partial sun baskers like the boa constrictor. Most that are normally kept as pets like the ball python, Burmese pythons, corn snakes will survive with no UVB lighting in their enclosures.

UVB lighting may increase the reptile’s activity and/or coloration. However, ball pythons and most other pet snakes will just be as perfectly healthy as others even without the help of UVB lighting. If you do decide to offer UVB lighting, however, just make sure that the bulb is about 10-12 inches away from your snake. You also need to replace it every six months, even though it may seem that the bulb appears to be working. Note that the UVB is an invisible spectrum of light. It will expire even before the visible spectrum runs out. That being said, the bulbs don’t usually last longer than six months. You will have to refer to the packaging to determine if the manufacturer has indicated that further testing has proved otherwise. (more…)