Lisa Rinna’s Leopard Leggings on Tik Tok / Instagram

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Instagram Fashion

Since all the “cool moms” are Tik Toking, you knew it was only a matter of time before Lisa Rinna took her dancing skills to the next level and joined Delilah Belle and Amelia Grey Hamlin on the popular platform. Personally, while I like to fancy myself a “cool mom”, based on the video Big Blonde Husband secretly took of me playing Just Dance with Big Blonde Boy #1 and doing my best Ariana Grande moves, I won’t be joining in on the fun unless I decide I’m ready to die of embarrassment. Aside from counting joining in on the fun part as shopping for Lisa Rinna’s leopard leggings and black racer tank top with a camera nowhere in site.

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Originally posted at: Lisa Rinna’s Leopard Leggings on Tik Tok

Kristin Cavallari’s White Ribbed Tank Top on Instagram

Very Cavallari Instagram Fashion

Kristin Cavallari is goals, even in quarantine. From the looks of her recent Instastories her, hubby Jay Cutler, bestie Justin Anderson and the kiddos are quarantined somewhere tropical, complete with a pool. They’ve been playing all kinds of games doing things like stacking apples and some sort of hallway obstacle course that looked pretty legit. And while she’s never basic, her white ribbed tank while chilling is definitely a basic that is perfect for relaxing. Or for not-so-chilling on Tik Tok in like Lisa Rinna.

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Originally posted at: Kristin Cavallari’s White Ribbed Tank Top

Gel manicures are gorgeous and long-lasting, but notoriously tricky to remove without the help of a pro manicurist. If you’re not patient and careful, the allure of chipping and ripping them off grows fast. Unfortunately, the damaging side effects arrive just as quickly. I’m talking deep ridges that take forever to even out, sore (and sometimes bleeding) cuticles and a general weakening that makes it impossible to grab anything without chipping your tips. It should go without saying, but knowing how to remove gel nails safely at home is helpful, especially when you’re spending more time than you’d like there.

Ahead, three ways to pull it off—pun intended—according to celebrity nail artists and one brand expert.

The Foil Method

According to Deborah Lippmann, celebrity manicurist and founder of her namesake brand, there are seven simple steps to gel polish removal, but “the most important piece is PATIENCE.”

Source: Instagram

What you need: pure acetone, aka not nail polish remover ($9.75 at Amazon), nail file ($12 at Deborah Lippmann) or buffer, cotton ($4.19 at Amazon), aluminum foil ($2.36 at Walmart), and a cuticle pusher ($5.09 at Walmart). Lippmann also recommends cuticle oil ($24 at Deborah Lippmann) to help nourish the skin afterward.

Step 1: Buff your fingernails with a nail file, removing the shiny coating of the gel polish.

Step 2: Soak a cotton ball in acetone.

Step 3: Place the soaked cotton ball on top of your buffed nail.

Deborah Lippmann.

Step 4: Wrap your finger in a small piece of aluminum foil to keep it in place.

Step 5: Soak for about 10 minutes.

Step 6: Remove the aluminum foil and cotton.

Step 7: Use your cuticle pusher and very gently nudge the gel off the nail. If it doesn’t lift right off, do another round of soaking saturating cotton with acetone and wrapping aluminum foil. Resist the temptation to file the gel off; that is where you can damage your natural nail.

The Ready-Made Method

Los Angeles-based celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce recommends using ORLY products to remove a gel manicure, as they’re made specifically for this challenge and leave less room for error.

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What you need: ORLY Genius Remover ($5.40 at ORLY), ORLY GELFX Foil Remover Wraps ($6.50 at ORLY), or ORLY Pocket Removers ($5.50 at ORLY), nail file, cuticle pusher or orangewood stick, cuticle oil, nail buffer 

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(ORLY also makes this beginner-friendly kit if you’re on a time crunch.)

Step 1: File off the top coat and 50% of the gel color. Be gentle and careful not to over-file your nails. If it starts to hurt or burn, stop.

Step 2: Wrap nails with acetone and foil/cotton or use ORLY’s Pocket Removers. This helps the acetone loosen the gel without evaporating.

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ORLY GelFX Foil Remover Wraps $6.50

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Step 3: Soak for 10+ minutes to let the acetone loosen the gel completely.

Step 4: Remove foil one nail at a time and use your pusher to gently push off gel. You don’t want to push too hard and dig into your nail bed. Repeat on each nail.

Step 5: Apply cuticle oil on natural nails and gently buff nail to remove any excess base coat and dehydration.

The “Break the Seal” Method

According to OPI North America Education Manager Sigourney Nuñez, the classic method along with a couple of key OPI staples make it easy to gently “break the seal” between gel polish and your nail beds.

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What you need: cotton rounds or cotton balls, OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover ($5.95 at Amazon), aluminum foil, OPI 240 File (here’s an alternative), OPI Nail & Cuticle Oil ($9.95 at Amazon), manicuring brush ($5.95 at Amazon) if possible, scissors, cuticle stick

Step 1: Cut foil into small squares that will fit around the tip of your finger.

Step 2: Cut cotton pad/ cotton ball into pieces that are big enough to cover the entire nail.

Step 3: “Break the Seal,” or remove the top layer of the gel polish with the nail file using light pressure.

• Start with the tip of the nail, then file the top of the nail.
• Use the manicuring brush to wipe off excess dust.

 

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Step 4: Soak the cotton pad in remover.

• Place the cotton on the entire nail.
• Wrap the tip of the finger with a cotton pad in foil and fold over the tip to lock in place.
• Repeat on all fingers and leave on for 15-20 minutes.

Step 5: To remove, rub back and forth gently and pull off.

• Take off any excess polish by gently scraping with the cuticle stick.
• Wipe away any residue with alcohol and a cotton ball or cotton pad.

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Step 6: Finish by applying cuticle oil to bring moisture back to cuticles.

Well, there you have it! Take your pick and take your time.

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Several counties in the San Francisco
Bay Area have already announced a mandatory shelter-in-place requirement. They
said all non-essential businesses would have to be closed. Essential businesses
were defined as medical facilities, grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware
stores.

They said restaurants needed to only
serve takeout. They said it was fine to walk dogs and hike as long as we kept
social distancing. That may soon happen where some of you are living, or maybe
you are already in quarantine.

I had already been in a voluntary
quarantine for over a week as I am 67 with a cancer diagnosis. However, I know
these new directives will further restrict and isolate everyone.

Last Wednesday I woke up and wanted to
figure out how I could help others in some way – right from my home. Here are a
few of my ideas. In the comment section below, please add your suggestions.

Start with Your Own Network of Friends and Family

Begin by thinking about the people in
your life. Ask yourself a few questions:

Be a Cheer-Upper

Have you checked in with all your friends? How about a friendly hello to see how they are doing? I sent out a set of electronic cards to my children and their spouses and to my sisters and their children. They all thanked me for a friendly hello. I try to send at least one electronic card every day. Free ones are available at Blue Mountain.

Who is isolated alone and needs a call
to cheer them up? I have a friend in New York who lives alone. She was happy to
get a call. My friend decided to “meet up” with another friend (who lives
alone) on FaceTime for a shared exercise session.

Take the Heat Off for Parents Staying Home with Their Kids

Do you know anyone who has kids and
could use help with home schooling? Maybe they might be very glad to have some
distraction for their children. I used to be a teacher so this came to my mind
immediately.

Imagine being cooped up all day for
days on end with kids who cannot go out. And it is not even raining. I am sure
the kids would appreciate friendly distractions, tips for what to do, and even
help with schooling. Every parent who has heard this idea says they would be
highly grateful.

I picked the son of a friend and
started today. My friend and her son were very grateful for the hour I spent
with him. We had a lot of fun researching and writing a story. The second
grader picked the theme: Cookie Cutter Sharks. I learned something new as well!

Support Friends and Family Who Have Suddenly Lost Income from
Their Livelihood

Has anyone close to you been laid off
or cannot work because they are not in an essential business? Do you know
someone who is financially at-risk? I suggest we all try to help in any way we
can.

Huge spending bills passed in the US
that are aimed at helping people avoid financial disaster. Will this be enough?
Consider how you can help. You might help financially or by providing
work-from-home resources.

If you hire people to work for you to
clean, for example, pay them anyway. Independent contractors probably do not
have sick leave pay or access to unemployment benefits.

You can also help by discovering
opportunities they may not know about – here are a few examples: getting an
extension to pay income tax late, getting waivers for parking tickets, learning
where and how to obtain small interest-free or low-interest loans for small
businesses.

Then Think of How You Can Help Other People in Need

It may seem hard to think of what you
can do from home, but here are a few ideas:

Volunteer for a “Warm Line”

I had never really heard of this form
of a hot line until I read a news article about this option being used to
support seniors who are shut-in. A warm line is a version of a hot line which
is not for crises, but for support in general.

The Institute of Aging coordinates volunteers who operate a “friendship line.” Check on the availability
of this type of volunteer work. I submitted an application, and I am waiting to
hear from them.

Consider How to Use Your Expertise and Talents

As a retired person, perhaps you have
expertise that can help others. I am a retired educator. Some educators reached
out to me, and we are working to provide collections of educational resources
to support kids. We also will be doing webinars or group calls where educators
share what they are doing.

Helping Others Always Cheers Us Up

I had a full day today working on all
these ideas. My mind was active, and I felt connected to others. Together, though
sheltering in place, we can support each other and feel joy and warmth even
across many miles during this difficult time.

Resources and Ideas to Use Now

Group Call Apps

Zoom offers
limited services at no charge for 40 minute group calls. It is a way people can
come together to talk, hold meetings, or even hold a book club. Google Hangouts is another similar app for
group calls.

Games to Play Over the Phone

Did you play 20 questions while on
family car trips? I fondly remember how we spent hours playing together. Here
are 21 games that can be played over the phone.

Free Educational Tools for Helping Children

• TED Talks with Lessons: Seems to be for older students
• Khan Academy: Math Science Arts K-12
• Duolingo: Free Language Learning App
• Project Gutenberg: Free Online Books by Grade Level
• NASA Science Lessons K-12
• Exploratorium: Science Experiments
• Power My Learning: Free activities for families

You can find more ideas on things to do while you stay at home during coronavirus pandemic here.

What expertise do you have to help
others in this time of crisis? Can you help children via virtual connection?
What resources have you found for helping others? Please share in the comment
box below!

Right now, touching one’s face is the equivalent of placing your hand on a hot stove: do it and you could potentially get hurt. Thankfully, as long as you’re a diligent hand-washer, maintaining some semblance of a skincare routine at home is still allowed, including the things you’d typically leave to a professional. And while I’m certainly counting my blessings and thankful for the simple things, I’m not going to lie—a facial would be a nice distraction from the chaos. In the meantime, the best at-home chemical peel products come in a close second. So much so, that I may never go back.

Exfoliation and those all-too-familiar tingles let me know that I’m not going crazy with cabin fever. They also work wonders for my complexion. With careful use once or twice a week, any of these formulas will brighten, tighten and smooth the skin so when you do step out, it truly feels like a fresh start. Ahead, some of the best-reviewed options for a modest budget and a random splurge.

Neogen Dermalogy.

Neogen Dermalogy Gauze Peeling Wine Pads

These chemical acid-infused, 100 percent cotton pads are enhanced with wine extract to peel away dead skin cells and deliver antioxidants that will help smooth and firm the face.

Buy: Neogen Dermalogy Gauze Peeling Wine Pads $24

Bliss.

Bliss Jelly Glow Peel

For an even gentler at-home peel experience, try this drugstore exfoliator made with pineapple and papaya enzymes to loosen dead skin cells and brighten the skin over time.

Buy: Bliss Jelly Glow Peel $10.99

Good Janes.

Good Janes Face Gift Papaya Mask

You will fall head over heels with the creamy consistency of this papaya-rich face mask that instantly brightens the face and increases elasticity with continued use.

Hear Me Raw.

Hear Me Raw The Brightener with Chlorophyll+

A green and gooey formula that uses chlorophyll, lactic acid, phytic acid and over a dozen other natural ingredients to give your complexion an immediate boost and smoother tone/texture.

The Inkey List.

The Inkey List Apple Cider Vinegar Acid Peel

The newest addition to The Inkey List’s affordable range is this 10% glycolic acid peel also made with apple cider vinegar to target redness and improve texture.

Drunk Elephant.

Drunk Elephant T.L.C Sukari Babyfacial

The notorious Babyfacial is one of the most powerful OTC, pro-level face masks out there. Its formula is a whopping 25% of alpha-hydroxy acids and 2% beta-hydroxy acids to exfoliate and leave you with a brighter and tighter complexion.

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The Route.

The Route The Party Peel

What sets this illuminizing peel a part from other exfoliating products is a patented oxygen delivery system that causes the formula to bubble and start exfoliating the skin instead of causing painful peeling.

The Ordinary.

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA

One of The Ordinary’s milder exfoliating blends is this 5 percent lactic acid peel infused with Tasmanian pepperberry to reduce inflammation and sensitivity.

Sobel Skin Rx.

Sobel Skin Rx 30% Glycolic Acid Peel

This pro-level, once-a-week peel is suitable for all skin types and utilizes a generous amount of glycolic acid to nix fine lines and balance uneven skin tone.

Peace Out Skincare.

Peace Out Dullness One-Step Brightening Face Pads

A combo of seven different chemical acids along with brightening niacinamide and antioxidant-rich Evodia fruit extract brighten and smooth the face with weekly use.

Dr. Dennis Gross.

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel

The limited-edition version of Dr. Dennis Gross’s iconic peel pads combines three gentle acids and botanicals to exfoliate the face sans irritation.

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