Totally obsessed with Minx Nail /Calcomanias para uñas Minx

While I was at beautyCon in LA, I stopped at a vendor and saw a lot of of shinny papers; the girls in the stand explained to me that they were Minx nail art; my friend and blogger +Marla Verdugo  knew all about Minx and got really excited when they gave us one nail art application, for me it was just another nail sticker that had never worked in the past.

Gel nails Polish THE TRUTH ABOUT THEM / Uñas de Gel, la realidad.

Ever since I had my kids I don't paint my nails in a regular basic, why because it is a waste of money for me, To much to do with my hands, lol. But ever since I discovered Pinterest I somehow got obsessed with nails and so many cute, artistical styles you see there.

form my pinterest board NAILS 

As woman when we have a trip, a party or any special occasions we want to look our best, that is how I get into Gel nails; I had a trip last February, so of course I needed to look my best: MY hair was awesome, I had been working out a lot, but my nails were a mess, so after hearing a friend of mine taking about Gel nails and how amazing there were, I went for it.

When I got there I thought they were a little expensive for a nail polish, but oh well they were supposed to last for 2 weeks (just as I needed).

I knew they weren't so save and natural by the moment they started to do the process, - it was my fault for not doing a research before, right?-  Any way, they were pretty, shinny, soft and lasted for a week (some of them) and then I started to peel them of my self.

I need and have to tell you that my nails have never ever been the same ever since, they peel of and brake and crack, to the point where I had to start taking Biotin to try to help them grow back (not that I ever used long nails, but decent, healthy looking nails)

Here is what I know now about those @#$% Gel nail polish from a Doctor her self, check the original article here 

• Some of the gel nail polishes contain a chemical called methyl acrylate which can cause an allergic skin reaction, called contact dermatitis. Wherever the chemical comes into contact with the skin, a rash may develop. Because we inadvertently touch our eyes throughout the day, the rash can also involve our eyelids. The rash from methyl acrylate is usually red, itchy, bumpy and uncomfortable. It may last a week or two. Removing the polish and treating the skin with a cortisone cream will clear the rash.

• The chemical, butylated hydroxyanisol (BHA), which is considered a cancer-causing agent, is found in some gel nail polishes. Although we do not know exactly how much exposure you would need for cancer to develop, it's important to be aware of this connection. Not all polishes contain this chemical, so check the ingredient list.

• Gel nail polish is set or cured with ultraviolet light. Think of the light as baking the polish into the nails. The problem is that ultraviolet light is essentially sunlight and sunlight causes skin cancer. If you are exposed to ultraviolet light for four to eight minutes every two weeks when you have a gel manicure, that can add up to significant exposure. To avoid potential skin cancers on your fingers or hands Dr. Susan Taylor suggest that you apply an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen to directly your hands and fingers after you wash your hands midway through the manicure. Then wear tightly woven cotton gloves with the tips of the fingers cut off. Another alternative is to find a manicurist that uses LED (light emitting diode) light to set the gel polish. Drs. don't think that this type of light will cause skin cancer.

• To remove gel polish, your nails are soaked in or wrapped in acetone. Acetone is a very drying chemical and will cause your nail to become brittle and peel after repeated use. Massaging a moisturizer into you nails several times each day will help to combat the dryness.

• As with acrylic nails, the surface of your nail is usually abraded or roughed with an emery board, before gel polish is applied. This will weaken your nail and lead to breakage and the possibility of infection.

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