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Going to the nail salon is a great experience. But if you like that experience imagine it in your own home. That dream you have just created has been made a reality in 2010. Jamberry began when three sisters went to the nail salon and got their nails done in an expensive and slow process. This salon trip sparked the idea to make their own nails. “With over 300 nail wraps in an incredible variety of designs, you can customize, pair, and layer Jamberry nail wraps to create a look that’s all your own—all from the comfort of your home.” This idea is so much faster, easier, and cheaper than going to the nail salon. “Jamberry began with a simple idea of helping women everywhere find a new way to express themselves. Becoming a social selling party…

There are many factors which do affect the growth of nails, but five main important aspects are, age, location on body, hormones, cutting and health. One of the big aspects of the growth of nails would have to be Age, considering we get older every year. Infant nails tend to grow slower than adult nails, although, young children nails grow faster than that of an adult. The Location of the nail depends on the growth, in saying that, fingernails grow much faster than toenails, the difference in…

Hammer & Nails Are you a male and you need a pedicure but you are too ashamed to go to a nail salon? Don’t worry about that! Michael Elliot has something to offer. Michael Elliot wants to provide a future for men to not feel ashamed about nice pedicure. Michael Elliot stated, “A friend of mine thought I really needed a pedicure, but she didn’t know how to tell me. So she surprised me one day and took me to a salon packed with women.” (Daley pg. 113). Michael Elliot had an experience at a nail…

Nail polish is a lacquer. People use it by putting it on their fingernails or toenails as a form of decoration. Nail polish keeps being changed and revamped as we discover better chemicals to use to make it and find safe substances to use in it. It is mostly worn as a decorative and beautiful item but some nail polishes claim to help enhance nail strength, protect nails and help them grow as well. It comes in many different forms such as base coats, top coats, and acrylic nails. The most…

Oral habits such as nail-biting can be harmful practices that act as an adaptive function in acquiring gratification and overcoming nervousness. While nail-biting is automatic, it is practiced by men, women, and children. Although all habits are not bad, besides seeking pleasure, biting the nails can also pose a danger to the individual’s health. In this presentation, I will discuss a bad habit, the role models and who influenced this habit. Also, why I continue this pattern and if any attempts…

will temporarily curb the behavior, but in fact any type of ridicule or punishment can do more harm to the person than the habit of nail biting itself. For long-term results it is best to use some sort of behavior to in place of the nail biting to eventually cure the habit. Substitute behaviors include anything to do with the hands keeping from getting close to mouth. This is referred to Habit Removal…

Which nail polish should the entire female population wear in order to get the longest wear? In order to discover the answer to this question one must explore when nail polish was invented and which ingredients were used to create it. Also, investigate the different types and the chemicals. Nail polish was first created in China around 3000 BC. It was made from beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, and vegetable dyes. The polish was used to distinguish upperclassmen from the general population. Among…

Anyone fascinated by nail art who wants to start doing their own instead of visiting the nail salon will need some supplies. Nail art is a terrific way to express your creativity and unique personality. Nail Buffer Before you start to decorate your nails, you'll need to prepare them for the process. With a sanding block or nail buffer, you will be able to smooth and shape your nails before adding any polish or design. The 10PC Nail Art Care Buffer Buffing Sanding Block has four sides with a…

How to Stop Nail Biting Habit With Hypnosis Without realizing it, you may start biting your nails. Even though you do not want to do this, it is an unconscious habit that you do without realizing it. Before you look down, another nail has been chewed down to the base. This habit may be embarrassing to experience, but it is possible to stop. How to Stop Nail Biting Habit With Hypnosis Normally, the problem with nail biting is that it occurs unconsciously. You do not realize that you are…

Linh Nguyen is my favorite nail technician in Richmond, Virginia. She goes by the American name of “Tina” which she selected. Tina was born and raised in Vietnam. Her family members migrated to the United States over the course of her life. To migrate to this country legally takes a long time as well as a lot of money. Some of her family settled in Virginia and worked in a nail salon to earn a living. Linh Nguyen, whom I will call Tina, eventually came to the country at the age of 20.…