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Thanksgiving Inspired Nails

Check out these cute Fall/Thanksgiving nail art designs

-Ashlie.

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Coloured Brows

Love love loveeeeeee coloured eyebrows. It's a trend that I enjoy doing myself and all I use is eyeshadow that I have on hand.... AND there's soooo many options. Check 'em out!

Try them out yourself!

-Ashlie.

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Gel Nails vs Acrylic Nails

I've realized now that I've started doing gel nails again, and just with the conversations I'm having with coworkers, friends, clients etc...some people are still unaware of what the difference is and sometimes are being told they have gel nails on when in fact they are acrylic nails. Choosing the type of extension nail you want is totally up to you, and one isn't better than the other. Sometimes it's just a personal preference of which you'd rather have on your nails but you should know which one you are paying for.

Acrylic nails don't need to be cured under the light, the technician will use a liquid monomer and a powder polymer to form the nail. Some locations do use a gel top coat and that will be cured under a light.... this however does not make them gel nails. They are still acrylic nails with a gel topcoat. When getting acrylic nails done there is a strong odor from the product, it's very distinctive. The finished look has more of a cloudy appearance on the nail.

***There is no such thing as a powder gel***

I've heard this a few times that the technician will say to you that it is a powdered gel if you are getting gels done... This is in fact still acrylic nails they are just trying to up-sell you on the service (pay more for a product that isn't as expensive).

Gel nails will always be cured under a UV light, the product is a gel product only and won't need another one added to it to form a nail. Some locations do like to add a shellac/ permanent polish to them for colour, this will also be cured.

The finishing look has more of a clear shiny appearance to the nail.

This is just a couple little things you can pick up on at your next appointment, that way you know which service/product you are purchasing.

-Ashlie.

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Coloured Lipsticks!

Something that I really enjoy on others, and even myself, is seeing all the fun different coloured lipsticks! So many pretty/different colours out there that you can choose from nowadays and they can change your look entirely. Check them out!!!!!!

-Ashlie.

Ashlie's Aesthetic

What are the hot trends for 2016 and your nails??

Don't know what you want to do with your nails or what to expect to see on everyone else's nails?? Lots of these looks were seen on the NYFW. Some are simple and elegant others are a little bit more out there but still fun to look at  Here are 6 different trends that you have forward to seeing throughout the rest of 2016:

1. Nude nails are in full swing for 2016. you can definitely add simple nail art on top to keep the classy look without going overboard

2. Long almond nails are the nail shape for the year. The almond shape is a feminine shape that helps elongate your fingers and appear long and elegant.

3. Outlined Nails are an awesome nail art trend as well. Takes a steady hand to achieve this look but they look great when done.

4. Romantic Nails have a few different ways that you can interpret these... lace print over natural nails or a nude polish or small pale flowers. Stay neutral with the colours to achieve to this look.

5. Preppy nails have a couple different ways you can get the look. Keep it on the simpler side and draw on a few different sizes of lines or you can go for the full plaid look. Different colours will change up this style too!

and last but not least...

6. Graffiti-esque nails are also taking off in 2016. You can get this look by dipping a straw into coloured polish and blowing it onto your painted nails to get the splattered effect.

-Ashlie