Confession No. 2: I have gone three weeks without getting my acrylic set filled in. And, I may go four....I wonder if I'm creating bad blood between my manicurist and myself.
Without fail, every time I touch-up my nails at home, I get the eye-watering, nose-burning sensation that comes from being overpowered by a slick mixture of formaldehyde, dyes, and whatever else is found in my polishes. Such irritation always causes my eyes to end up as red as fire-engine nail polish!
And, when I go to have my nails done, as we glamourous southern women do on a schedule that's so consistent our manicurists could come for Easter family dinner, I always wonder the following: If the person doing my nails wears a surgical mask so that he or she is not getting "high" off the noxious vapors, shouldn't I be doing the same? Or, should I even be putting this stuff on my hands and toes? Yet, I do it anyway, reassuring myself that my French tips are worth it......
Beauty Buzz: I recently stumbled upon a company that just might change the world of manicures and pedicures as we know it. No Miss Nail Care Products (www.nomiss.com), out of Boca Raton, rethinks nail care by using alternative ingredients.
Why It's Healthy: Their polishes are Formaldehyde and camphor-free and contain UV inhibitors that protect your nails from the sun. The dyes for the polishes, which come in a variety of shades, are made from earth elements.Their vanilla-scented polish remover contains no acetone or ethyl acetate.
Why I love it:The No Miss Nails natural nail strengthener contains plant and fruit minerals and extracts, including some from coffee beans. Who would've guessed?
