Month: June 2020

Gel manicures offer a long-lasting finish that looks shiny, glossy, and chip-free for up to three weeks or so. Unfortunately, while their long-wearing appeal is a definite bonus, removing gels from your nails isn’t exactly an easy feat. Usually, it’s advised to head to the salon and seek the help of a pro manicurist to adequately remove the polish without risking damage or breakage to weakened nails, but we all know that sometimes—whether due to a time crunch or other circumstances—-it’s not always possible. While it may be tempting to peel them off (or let’s be honest, rip them off) due to lack of patience or time, but this can lead to severe damage—we’re talking wounded cuticles, those unsightly ridges that are basically impossible to buff away, and of course, torn or broken nails.

The good news? It turns out, you actually can safely take off your gel manicure at home without destroying your fragile nails underneath with the help of a few handy products and some good old fashioned patience. These at-home gel removal kits aren’t your average acetone polish remover—they’re designed specifically to erode gel manicures without causing your natural nails to suffer as a result. Ahead, we’ve highlighted a few foolproof products to help you gentle get rid of your chipped gel manicure without causing harm.

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At some point in most of our lives, the internal debate assessing whether or not to take the plunge and get bangs has surfaced. Adding some fringe to your frame is one of the most distinctive and stylish changes to your overall look that you can make, and while it’s (arguably) not the most drastic—at least compared to buzz cuts or a funky new color—it’s definitely a commitment that requires attention, upkeep, and dedication. And, if you’ve ever succumbed to the enduring allure of cutting bangs only to realize two weeks later that you’re not really the type to be on board with styling them each and every day, you know the whole grow-out period (which can take several months) can be downright grueling.

Just to be completely clear, I am not in any way, shape, or form shaming bangs or the buyer’s remorse some of us experience post-trim. However, they’re definitely not a low-maintenance look—at least for most us. Whether you’re just looking to temporarily switch up your look for a night or two or are currently in the phase of deciding whether or not to go for it, clip-in bangs are a great, low-commitment alternative to give the look a fair test-run before you make any semi-permanent moves that you may or may not regret. Sure, clip-on bangs sound more like a costume-like gimmick rather than a chic temporary hair accessory, but regardless of your initial thoughts, I promise you, if nothing else, they are just so much fun.

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Facial moisturizer is a non-negotiable beauty staple in most of our daily skincare routines, but so many of us often find ourselves forgetting to hydrate the (equally as worthy) skin on our body. Dry, flaky, and itchy skin—whether on your legs, hips, arms or literally everywhere—isn’t exactly a pleasant feeling and it also leaves your skin looking chapped when you’re ready to show off some skin. If you’re skin if practically begging you for some much-needed TLC, it may just be time to swap out your lightweight body lotion for a richer, more intensive one to give your skin the surge of moisture it’s so desperately craving.

With that being said, however, just because you may need a more rich cream to soothe extra dry skin, that doesn’t mean you need to feel sticky, greasy, or extra oily all day as a sacrifice. In fact, there are plenty of super-emollient body creams that heal and repair dry and damaged skin without leaving your body feeling like a straight-up oil slick courtesy of slimy residue. Scroll through below to check our favorite super-hydrating, yet lightweight body lotions for dry and dehydrated skin.

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