I am a Licensed Massage Therapist looking to suppliment my income by opening a Therapeutic massage and nails?

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Anna

Any helpful advice from someone in the business of nails would be great! Is it profitable to do spa pedicures?

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I did both and yes, spa pedicures are profitable. If you offer a high-quality experience you can charge $50 or $60 for them and people will wait in line to see you. The key is to keep your supply costs low. If you buy the expensive spa products you'll go broke.

Pedicures are easier on your body and will help prolong your career as a massage therapist.

Clients say they get pedicures primarily for the massage so you will have a huge advantage over the other nail techs. I called my pedicures "ultimate foot treatments" because they were all about the massage and hydrotherapy and less about the polish.

Here are some tips to provide a fantastic service while keeping your supply costs low:

1. Invest in a good, used spa foot bath. A ton of salons are closing right now and they're easy to find.

2. Invest in a towel warmer. I got one for $75 and it holds enough towels for 3 treatments.

3. Don't buy expensive spa products. Use natural, simple ingredients and mix up your own formulas like salt, baking soda and borax with a few drops of Eucalyptus oil in the foot bath. Clients love it when you customize the experience to their tastes. Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask is inexpensive and great for foot masks.

4. Give your client a nice drink to sip. I always mixed up a seltzer water with a splash of orange juice and strawberry syrup or something like that. It doesn't cost much and the clients think it's special.

5. Only use high quality nail polish and increase your income more by selling it to your clients. The cheap stuff chips off. OPI is still the best in my experience and you can buy it wholesale online and at beauty supply stores. It makes a difference!

Good luck!

Eveything I should keep in the washroom?

Drarkis

Hey, I am a girl. I am wondering; What are some important things I should keep in my bathroom?
Here are some of my examples: Razors, Facewash, Cloths, Nail Polish, Shampoo, Glasses Cleaner, ect. What else would be really helpful would be Brand suggestions. Like, I use Pantene conditioner. I encourage ALL answers, even really obvious ones like a toothbrush and toothpaste. Thank you!

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Well, I don't know if I have everything you need, but here's what I keep in my bathroom.
On the counter:
Crest toothpaste
Toothbrush
Antibacterial liquid hand soap
Crest mouthwash
Polka dot Coffee cup- with tweezers, mini scissors, chapstick, and a few random makeup brushes
Aveeno clear complexion face wash

In the cabinet under the sink:
Pantene shampoo/conditioner
Nail polish remover
Playtex sport tampons
U by Kotex tampons
U by Kotex pantyliners
Cotton balls
Q tips

In my drawers:
Eye makeup remover-Neutrogena
Razer refills- Venus embrace
Acne spot treatments- Clean and clear/Clearasel
Mint Julep face mask
....A bunch of random stuff- need to clean it out :/

In the shower:
Razer-Venus embrace
St. Ives Apricot scrub
Washcloth
Little face scrublet- from the 360 face wash by Loreal
Soap bar
Pantene shampoo and conditioner
Aveeno Bubble Bath
Body wash

Hope I helped :)

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Xbox controller get paint off?

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Edgardo

I have a Xbox 360 controller. And the guy i bought it from painted on if with acrillyic paint i was going to use nail polish remover but i tested it on my other controller and it like melts the plastic. Soo what can i use that wont do this and get the jib done safetly

Answer
A weaker nail polish remover - some are based off alcahol content. Nail polish remover uses acetone, which might be the cause of the 'melting'- try get an environmentally friendly one which doesn't use this. Other thank that you can try sanding it with a fine sandpaper (but this will most likely result in a coarse rough exterior)

HELP! NAIL POLISH EMERGENCY!?

Saberr A

HELP! My little brother (4 yrs old) got nail polish on my xbox 360 controller! I've tried everything!

Answer
use nail polish remover..it works for your nails im sure itll work for your xbox.

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What is an absolute must to get, see, and shop at in both New York and Washington?

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Philippa J

Hi! I am a 13-year old who loves nail polish, make-up, clothes etc... I live in Austria but am going to New York and Washington over the october break.. I am a bit clueless as to where the "secret- insider" shops and stuff is!!!
Thx and all help will be appreciated!

Answer
There are plenty of things to see and do in the Big Apple. May I recommend the following.

Landmarks

-Empire State Building
-Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island
-Rockefeller Center and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck
-Times Square (no trip is complete without a visit to the"Crossroads of the World")
-Lower Manhattan/Wall Street Area
-United Nations
-Central Park
-Brooklyn Bridge (you can walk across it too)
-Grand Central Terminal (largest railroad terminal in the world)
-A Ride on the Staten Island Ferry (its free and you can see the Statue of Liberty as the ferry crosses the harbor)
-Sightseeing tour on a Double Decker Bus
Museums

-Museum Mile (Fifth Avenue from East 82nd to East 103rd Streets)
-Museum of Natural History and the Rose Center for Earth and Space (formerly the Hayden Platerium)
-MoMa
-Whitney Museum of American Art
-New Museum of Contemporary Art
-Madame Tussaud Wax Museum
-New York City Fire Museum
-New York City Police Museum
-Transit Museum
-The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Shopping

-Macy's (West 34th Street and Broadway in the heart of Hearld Square)
-Bloomingdale's (Lexington Avenue at East 59 and East 60 Streets)
-The shops along Fifth Avenue (just don't max out you credit cards)
-FAO Schwarz
-Toys "R" Us in Times Square
-Lord and Taylor (5th Avenue at East 38th Street)
-Chinatown/Canal Street Area (if you want to go on the cheap for the stuff you can't get on Fifth Avenue)
-NBA Store (for the basketball fan - 5th Avenue at East 52nd Street)
-The Apple Computer Store (East 59th Street and Fifth Avenue)
-The Time Warner Center (West 59th Street - Columbus Circle)
-Hershey Store (for those with a sweet tooth)
-M&M World (49th Street and 7th Avenue)
-Grand Central Terminal (for the shopping)
-H&M
-Century 21 Department Store (Church and Cortlandt Street)
-forever 21
-Barneys New York (660 Madison Ave)
-Abercrombie & Fitch (5th Avenue @ 57th Street and Water Street between Fulton and John Streets)
-American Eagle Outfitters (4 locations in Manhattan)
-Urban Outfitter (8 locations in Manhattan)
-Manhattan Mall
-Queens Center Mall
-Queens Place Mall
-Roosevelt Field Mall (on Long Island)
-Fulton Street Mall
-Kings Plaza Mall
-Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
-Garden State Plaza
-The Westchester Mall
-Palisades Center Mall
-Westfield Sunrise Mall
-Green Acres Mall
-Jersey Gardens

Restaurants

In regards to place to eat in New York City. There are thousands of restaurants in the Five Boroughs of New York City. Depending on your taste, your budget and your preferred location, may I recommend the link below.

http://www.menupages.com/ -- MenuPages.com is the one of the best website on the online. It included menus with prices, as well as restaurant reviews. Bon appetit!

I hope this information is very helpful.

Good luck
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What songs are good for a lyrical solo?

J.Kyent

I want to audition for an arts high school which requires me to do a solo I don't know how to pick the music I'm 13 and i've been dacing since I was 5 years old.

Thanx to anyone who can help :)

Answer
Lyrical/ballet/modern/contemporary
Evanescence --Lithium , Hello, Like you, Lacrymosa, Good enough, Missing, Fields of innocence, The last song I wasting on you, You, Exodus, Breathe no more, Eternal, Demise, Ascension of the spirit, Give unto me, Forgive me, lost in paradise
Pink FloydâMarooned, Terminal frost, Echoes, Interstellar Overdrive, One of these day, Run like hell
On the turning away, Absolutely Curtains, Mudmen, Obscured by clouds, Dogs, A great day for freedom, High Hopes, Great Gig in the Sky, Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
David Hasselhoff--Until the last teardrop falls, If I could only say goodbye, These Loving eyes, A star looks down tonight, White Bird
MeatloafâObjects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are, heaven can wait, Not a dry eye, Lost boys and golden girls
Charlotte ChurchâAll the little horses, unraveling, even God, Dream a dream (Elysium)
from the movie Legend--The unicorn theme, The Cottage, Darkness , The Dance, the fairies
from the movie Dracula--Love eternal, Love remembered, The storm, Lucyâs party, Love Song for a vampire by Annie Lennox
from the movie Dragonheart -World of your heart, Flight to Avalon, Draco, to the stars, main theme
from the movie Ladyhawke--main theme, She was sad at first, Phillippe describes Isabeau
from the movie the Princess Bride-- The cliffs of insanity, I will never love again, The fireswamp & rodent of unusual size, Storybook LoveâWilly Deville
Alborada (A dawn of many colors album)--Ode to a woman, Mountain Melody
Ceol Morâ(Celtic Passages Album)--Enchanted forest, The mountains at dawn, Sparkling river
Sarah BrightmanâSymphony, Fleurs du mal, Free, Deliver me, Rain, This love, Captain Nemo, Meadowlark, How can heaven love me, Tu quieres volver, You take my breath away, Desert Rose, When Firebirds cry, Beautiful, I will be with you (duet with Paul Stanley)
Star Wars movie soundtracks
Star Trek Movie soundtracks
Avatar movie soundtrack
Stargate soundtrack
Ballet music from Faust: FinaleâGounod
Dance of the cygnetsâSwan Lake
Dance of the clownsâA midsummerâs night dream
March of the Toreadors âCarmen
Ballet music #2 in G major from Rosamunde---Schubert
âNocturneâ in E flat major Op.9, No.2 --Chopin
Concerto ViâAlessandro Scarlatti
Let love live from Cirque de soliel
Set the night to musicâStarship
Gravity of love- Enigma
Push the limits-Enigma
EvaâNightwish
Show me your fire truckâBackdraft
Top Gun Anthem
Hurt-Nine Inch Nails/Johnny Cash
Through the eyes of loveâMelissa Manchester (Ice Castles theme)
For crying out loudâMeatloaf
Dawnâs pale lightâLiquid Sky
Make the world go away-Elvis
Love you to death-Kamelot
Scarborough FairâLeavesâ Eyes
I amâChristina Aguilera
Just the way you areâBruno Mars
24-Jem (ultraviolet)
Impossible--Shontelle
Freshmanâverve pipe
In the air tonightâPhil Collins
Are we the waitingâGreen Day
Make a memoryâBon Jovi
UninvitedâAlanis Morissette
Bed of roses-Bon Jovi
Finest hour-Cindy Valentine aka Valentine Leone (Teen Witch)
Beth-Kiss
Needles and pins-Megadeth
Oh death-Jen Titus
Through the rain-Cinderella
Wishing you were somehow here againâPhantom of the Opera
Wish you were here-Within Temptation

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What to get my friends for Christmas?

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Amanda

So I want to get everyone something different...

1st friend is in theater, has a beautiful singing voice, loves vintage type stuff and the nightmare before Christmas and Alice in wonderland she also likes movies and doing her nails And her favorite colors are pink red grey and black

2nd friend is really good at art and plays volleyball shes really random and loves hello kitty and anime and she likes random YouTube videos and loves animals. Her favorite colors are green pink and orange

3rd friend is quieter. She used to play basketball and she's super smart. She lovessssssssssssss video games and twinkies and food in general especially cultural food and just started horse back riding and her favorite colors green



I know I'll figure out what to get them eventually but my past3 ideas fell through so any suggestions?

Answer
Friend 1: get her the movie "The Princess Bride" (my personal fav)
Friend 2: depends on what you mean by "she likes art", if you mean she likes to MAKE art, get her supplies for whatever type of art she likes to make (example: if she paints, new canvases and and an easel) otherwise, I'm not sure, not enough details about this friend.
Friend 3: get her an NES (Nintendo entertainment system) with Battletoads (hard to find, but awesome gift for a true gamer)

What songs are good for a lyrical solo?

J.Kyent

I want to audition for an arts high school which requires me to do a solo I don't know how to pick the music I'm 13 and i've been dacing since I was 5 years old.

Thanx to anyone who can help :)

Answer
Lyrical/ballet/modern/contemporary
Evanescence --Lithium , Hello, Like you, Lacrymosa, Good enough, Missing, Fields of innocence, The last song I wasting on you, You, Exodus, Breathe no more, Eternal, Demise, Ascension of the spirit, Give unto me, Forgive me, lost in paradise
Pink FloydâMarooned, Terminal frost, Echoes, Interstellar Overdrive, One of these day, Run like hell
On the turning away, Absolutely Curtains, Mudmen, Obscured by clouds, Dogs, A great day for freedom, High Hopes, Great Gig in the Sky, Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
David Hasselhoff--Until the last teardrop falls, If I could only say goodbye, These Loving eyes, A star looks down tonight, White Bird
MeatloafâObjects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are, heaven can wait, Not a dry eye, Lost boys and golden girls
Charlotte ChurchâAll the little horses, unraveling, even God, Dream a dream (Elysium)
from the movie Legend--The unicorn theme, The Cottage, Darkness , The Dance, the fairies
from the movie Dracula--Love eternal, Love remembered, The storm, Lucyâs party, Love Song for a vampire by Annie Lennox
from the movie Dragonheart -World of your heart, Flight to Avalon, Draco, to the stars, main theme
from the movie Ladyhawke--main theme, She was sad at first, Phillippe describes Isabeau
from the movie the Princess Bride-- The cliffs of insanity, I will never love again, The fireswamp & rodent of unusual size, Storybook LoveâWilly Deville
Alborada (A dawn of many colors album)--Ode to a woman, Mountain Melody
Ceol Morâ(Celtic Passages Album)--Enchanted forest, The mountains at dawn, Sparkling river
Sarah BrightmanâSymphony, Fleurs du mal, Free, Deliver me, Rain, This love, Captain Nemo, Meadowlark, How can heaven love me, Tu quieres volver, You take my breath away, Desert Rose, When Firebirds cry, Beautiful, I will be with you (duet with Paul Stanley)
Star Wars movie soundtracks
Star Trek Movie soundtracks
Avatar movie soundtrack
Stargate soundtrack
Ballet music from Faust: FinaleâGounod
Dance of the cygnetsâSwan Lake
Dance of the clownsâA midsummerâs night dream
March of the Toreadors âCarmen
Ballet music #2 in G major from Rosamunde---Schubert
âNocturneâ in E flat major Op.9, No.2 --Chopin
Concerto ViâAlessandro Scarlatti
Let love live from Cirque de soliel
Set the night to musicâStarship
Gravity of love- Enigma
Push the limits-Enigma
EvaâNightwish
Show me your fire truckâBackdraft
Top Gun Anthem
Hurt-Nine Inch Nails/Johnny Cash
Through the eyes of loveâMelissa Manchester (Ice Castles theme)
For crying out loudâMeatloaf
Dawnâs pale lightâLiquid Sky
Make the world go away-Elvis
Love you to death-Kamelot
Scarborough FairâLeavesâ Eyes
I amâChristina Aguilera
Just the way you areâBruno Mars
24-Jem (ultraviolet)
Impossible--Shontelle
Freshmanâverve pipe
In the air tonightâPhil Collins
Are we the waitingâGreen Day
Make a memoryâBon Jovi
UninvitedâAlanis Morissette
Bed of roses-Bon Jovi
Finest hour-Cindy Valentine aka Valentine Leone (Teen Witch)
Beth-Kiss
Needles and pins-Megadeth
Oh death-Jen Titus
Through the rain-Cinderella
Wishing you were somehow here againâPhantom of the Opera
Wish you were here-Within Temptation

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What are the best brands and colors of nail polish to use for water marbling?

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Sara

I've tried water marbling a few times and have never been successful. The nail polishes I've tried are Sally Hanson Xtreme Wear, N.Y.C, and a few different Avon Colors. I use Sally Hanson Diamond Strength Base Coat, and Revlon No-Chip Top Coat. Every time I go to design the pattern in the water, the polish sticks to the Tooth Pick, and then I have to start, and I'm wasting SO MUCH nail polish! Any tips? Thanks!

Answer
Oooh I've done this. In fact, I am about to do some marble art now for college tomorrow lol. I'm really not usually into nail art and can never normally do stuff like this successfully, but for some reason, marble art has come easy to me. . . I'm braggin, I know, but this is a huge achievement for me =P

Believe it or not but I use really cheap nail varnish and it works. I use George (Asda's brand or Walmart if you're in America) nail polish and it works a treat. I also use Rimmel.

Your problem may not actually be with your nail polish though. It may be that your taking too long to do the swirls. When I do it, the polish usually hardens almost straight away. The trick is to be quick and not let it set. And when you swirl it, don;t start right from the outer colour. Kinda start in the middle out. If that makes sense. Also, I use a straightened hair grip to swirl mine.

Hope this helps and all the best!

How do I take nail polish off my toe nails?

------- ni

I used the nail polish remover and it's not working. I think I've had this nail polish on for more than a couple weeks now and srsly, it's not coming off. Someone help me with this!

Answer
Go out and buy some acetone remover. It works great and it will be off in seconds!!

You can find it at Walgreen's, CVS, Walmart

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where can i get the opi shatter nail polish besides at salons?

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Julia

i really want the opi shatter nail polish but i don't want to go to a salon or something to get it and i don't want to order it offline i would rather get it in person and i was wondering if places like target have it or cvs or walgreens have it... if you have any suggestions please say them... thanks!

Answer
You can buy it anywhere you can buy OPI polishes that regularly come out with the new collections (so even though Target sells OPI, you won't find the new collection there. And no, Sally's, Sephora, and MAC do NOT sell OPI). You can buy it at Ulta, JC Penney salons, Trade Secret, or possibly some salons near you. Recently, OPI sent out another batch of these polishes. My Ulta was totally stocked last time I was there. You can also go to OPIs website (www.OPI.com) and in the top right corner is a "Where to Buy" link.
If you cannot find it, China Glaze has a line of 6 different colors of crackle polish (black, teal, pink, grey, purple, white). You can buy them at Sally's, though they might be sold out as well because they had more colors than just black. You might be able to find these online, too.
There are also other brands besides OPI and China Glaze that have crackle polishes. You'll have better luck searching with the name Crackle as opposed to Shatter. Crackle polishes actually came out back in the 90s by CoverGirl. OPI just renamed it to "shatter".
Some other brands that sell crackles are LaRosa, IsaDora, and Barry M. Also know that OPI is releasing several more crackles in different colors in the coming months.

What are all the OPI nail polish colors that come in blue?

AnonymousW

I got my nails done the other day and I really like the color I chose. Unfortunately, I didn't know what it was called, and now my nails are starting to chip. It was an OPI brand of nail polish, and it was a silvery blue that looked green in the light. Could anyone find all the names of the colors in blue? That would be helpful!

Answer
Hey there =)

If you go to OPI.com and click on "try on this color" you can click on "see all colors"

They have the "blues/greens" options but that does NOT have all the blues. I think there are some blues in "brights" and "suedes" and possibly more.

Good luck!

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Does the salon express nail kit work?

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Okay, so i just got the new salon express nail art kit thingy. I havent used it yet because i have my nails done right now. But some people told me that it dosent work ane some say it does. So does it work or not..?

Answer
Yes it does work!! just peal the blue plastic off the disk!!! Take your time and practice and it will be pretty and nice!!! I have it and loveeee it!!! If your a big fan of doing your nail you will LOVE this!!!! :) hope this helps!!!

What are the current fashion trends, especially in accessories?

Tiffany

Growing up I wasn't allowed to adopt the trends of the time for various reasons (religious beliefs, mostly, as my parents were under the impression that I was a boy and crossing the gender line was forbidden) and I missed out on some cute ones. Scrunchies, babydoll dresses, denim skirts were big in my neck of the woods for a while, hot loops, the list goes on.

Now that I'm on my own I'm a bit of a fashion bug. However, adopting the fashions I missed out on would make me stick out (more than I already do) since the ones I liked at the time were primarily teenager things or they're so far out of favor now that you can't even get them anymore (I haven't seen scrunchies in stores in years) but I don't really see any discernible trends these days.

The 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s all had apparent trends. You can recognize the era a photograph was taken in because of the style of dress and the accessories they were sporting. But today it seems to be all jeans and t shirts, which I tend to wear a lot but I'm looking for something distinctly feminine, and sun dresses, which seem to have been common since at least the 1940s.

I don't see much in the way of accessories, either. Scrunchies, butterfly clips, hot loops, those were seen all over the place in the 90s. Today the only thing I see is girls dying their hair unnatural colors, which isn't really an option for an adult (especially since I have to rely on a wig that can't be dyed), and sparkly nail polish.

I don't want to sit out any more cute trends and fads but I'm not really seeing any today. Seems everyone's going plain or dressing androgynous. Is there something I'm just not noticing?

Answer
One of the beautiful things about fashion is that it's a way to express yourself and who you are. While you should try and keep up with the trends, (you don't want to look outdated) put your own spin on things and try to be unique. Some specific Spring/Summer 2013 trends are:
-Monochrome: a minimalist trend featured in Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Roland Mouret.
-GM Flowers: "chemically enhanced flowers" like plastic roses at Holly Fulton, pop art daisies at Prada, and gemstone gerberas at Moschino.
-Aqua Fresh: one colour in many different shades, from cobalt at Etro to cornflower at Chalayan and aquamarine at Zac Posen.
-Clever Prints: Let your clothes do the talking-foreign postage stamps at Mary Katrantzou, Sicilian folklore at Dolce & Gabbana and colourful exaggerated leopard print at Kenzo
-Swinging Fringing: It's all about the shimmy detailing, from glitzy metallic fringing at Versace to leather at Rodarte, silk at Nina Ricci and raffia at Donna Karan.
-Gruffles Flamenco Forte: All sultry curves at Balenciaga, Gucci and Marni.
-Geometry: It's time to go back to geometry class. Thankfully fashion is much more exciting with jumbo checks at Marc Jacobs and super even stripes at Moschino.
-Geisha Delisha: Prada, Hermes, Etro and Emporio Armani all looked Eastwards for inspiration.
-Sixties Super Graphic: Bold primary colours and pop-art prints spliced together
^^occasionally those times will come back with a more modern twist to them
Hope I helped!

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Can I presoak cotton pads with nail polish remover then put them in plastic baggies?

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Izard

Can I soak cotton pads in nail polish remover then place the presoaked pads into ziplocs?
Instead of bringing the whole bottle of nail polish remover?

Answer
You can but they will most likely evaporate by the time you use them, as nail polish rem. is mostly alcohol which evaporates fairly quicky. There are nail polish rem. pads which you can buy at most drugstores.But your idea is great and of course cheaper. So I would suggest using a small baggie and pack them tight and pour a little of the liguid inside so they stay wet. Make sure to get all the air out of the baggie. Good luck.

How to get nail polish remover off a macbook?

PeanutButt

I have the white macbook and i got a couple drops of nailpolish where the track pad is and i tried the obvious nail polish remover.. but turns out that only smears it and makes it look worse!!!
is there anything that will take it off and not smear it??

Answer
use nail polish remover remover

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My friends dog accidentally swallowed a tiny bit of nail polish. What will happen?

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Lauren Lia

My friends dog swallowed nail polish, and we are not sure if anything is wrong. She has not showed any signs of sickness,so she hasn't gone to the vet yet. My friend is afraid that something will happen to her dog, but she is still not sure. Please help.

Answer
Take her to doctor.

How can I clean nail polish off carpeting?

mikvegas50

Dog decided to try to do his nails, came home bottle of nail polish spilled on carpet. It's in three spots. Short of tearing up carpeting and replacing, would like to know if it can be cleaned with any cleaning agents.

Answer
100% pure acetone should work. Buy 3-5 bottles pour quite bit on the spot and dab it up(repeat as needed). It might take some time but eventually it will come up(depending on type of carpet). My son did the same to our living room carpet. I tried nail polish remover which after 20 min of scrubbing got 60% out. Then I tried the acetone(It is with the nail polish remover. Its just stronger and has no nail conditioner) it came right up in 5 min of blotting. Be careful this stuff will take the paint off your furniture. You may need to shampoo after for the smell.I cant even tell where the spot was on my carpet.It worked great.

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Why is a lot of USA Martial Arts TaeKwonDo?

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Banned 5 t

i know there are many many more martial arts. but like 75% of the martial arts schools here in washington are taekwondo. and 50% of them are probably mcdojos.
I do not get it since most of tkd blocks, kicks, and punches are same as karate.
And Kung Fu is the best self defense, self focus, self calming martial art in my opinion.

the 61 year old judo/japanese jiu jitsu/submission wrestling instructor by my boxing gym can practically kick my ass and dodge everything i do into a simple ground and pound position or break my hand, wrist, or arm.

Answer
Every time you write something, you are driving another nail in the coffin that is your delusion about your art and your rank in it.

It's a good thing. I wouldn't be surprised if you got on here one day and said you'd quit tkd and gone for something better. If you think kung fu is the best, then why the hell are you into tkd?

The reason for the number of mcdojos is a commercial thing. Lots of customers with lots of cash and lots of egos. The tkd taught by these mcdojos is easy, requires nothing more than you handing over your cash, and then presto! You have a black belt in under 2 years and the delusion that you are a kick ass fighter and that your black belt in tkd is the equivalent of any other black belt in any other martial art.

You think 50% are mcdojos? I would hazard a guess and say at least 90%+ would be mcdojos! One more thing. The kicks and punches are absolutely NOT the same as karate!

The final nail is the one about the 61 year old guy who owns your ass every time you fight him. You are lucky that you are being given the opportunity in a safe environment to see the shortcomings of your training. I strongly suggest that you take this opportunity with both hands!

To Suakaow.........Olympic tkd is not something I would brag about if I were you. It's Olympic tkd that has largely contributed to what SHOULD BE a great source of embarrassment and shame to all serious practitioners of tkd.

For example...Surely you were embarrassed when, in a fit of rage, the best technique that the Cuban competitor (last Olypmics) could muster was that god-awful, piss-weak roundhouse kick which did nothing more than draw a little blood from the referee????

The fact that tkd is held in such low esteem by the wider martial arts community has nothing to do with jealousy (as many seem to think) and everything to do with its appalling shamelessness.

am i squinting.........?

i find myself "flexing" underneath my eye, and it narrows my eye slightly. it's like when you smile, your eyes get slightly smaller and underneath it puffs. like this:

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well i catch myself doing that with my eyes even when i'm not smiling. i'm not really sure if this is called a squint, or if a squint is more exaggerated and i'm scared that doing this will damage my eyes. right now i have very good vision and don't need glasses, so i'd like to preserve it.

so my questions: am i squinting, or is it just "eye flexing" lol? is it bad for my vision? and if it is, how can i stop this habit?

thanks

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I'm pretty sure those are eye bags, but they're definitely not squinting. To stop, try getting more sleep. And if you catch yourself doing it, think of how silly it looks to other people (that's how I stopped biting my nails- my sixth grade language arts teacher/neighbor gave me that advice. Weird, I know)

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does a uv nail dryer work just for regular polish?

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amanda

i'm thinking about buying a cheap uv lamp nail dryer from ebay, and was wondering does it work on regular nail polish? without having to use the uv top coat? does it dry normal polish?

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no it does not.

Is a uv lamp required for gel nail polish?

Lyndsey

I bought get nail polish online and no uv lamp and was wondering if it mattered if I didn't use a uv lamp to dry them. I'm not doing any acrylic just the nail polish

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well you can just test it and see if it does dry, i don't see why it wouldn't dry. Uv lamps are usually dangerous for your nails though, i wouldn't recommend them x

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What's the best way to apply sheer nail polish?

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tooinvolve

In several thin coats? Or 1 or 2 heavy coats? My polish always looks streaky.

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Hi,
Applying nail polish is also an art. Do not skip this guide on how to apply nail polish. It is possible to get beautiful hands and nails in just few minutes.

Regular nail care and an occasional manicure are the best ways to get beautiful nails. Neat, clean and well manicured nails add charm to your personality. Here is your own guide to get beautiful and attractive nails.


Remove the old nail polish

You will need some cotton balls and a nail polish remover (acetone) to get rid of the old nail polish. Take some nail polish remover on the cotton ball and press it on the nail for a few seconds. Wipe out the old nail polish with the same cotton. Make sure that you have removed the entire nail polish residue properly. Do not use nail polish remover too often, as it can harm your nails and cuticles.


Remove cuticles

Nail cuticles keep bacteria away from entering into the body. Proper care of nail cuticles boost the growth of nails. Invest in a cuticle remover and cuticle stick also known as orange stick. Push your cuticles behind with the cuticle stick after softening them with the help of the cuticle remover. Be careful while using the cuticle remover, avoid applying force.


Shape your nails

Make use of the emery board to give a nice shape to your nails. Maintain one direction and file nails from corners to the center. Sharp-corner square nail shape is now in. Long and oval shape nails look stunning but you need to be extra careful with them. If you really want to save efforts and time to manicure then rounded and short shape nails are for you. Just a few minutes of filing and you will get the desired shape.


Clean your hands

Soak your hands into warm soapy water to get your hands free of dusts, old nail varnish remains, dead skin and oil. A few drops of lemon juice into warm water would be the substitute to deep cleanse your hands. Dry your hands with towel. Now you are almost ready to get your nails painted.


Apply base coat

You are on your way to get glamorous nails. Varnish you fingernails or toenails with nail gloss. Nail Gloss keeps your nails sparkling and moisturised.


Apply nail paint

Now it is time to decorate your nails with colour or texture of your choice. Combining two shades of colours can give wonderful effects. Multicolor shades can also be used to beautify your nails. Start applying strokes of the nail polish from the base and work upwards.

To prevent nail enamel from getting damaged make sure that you wipe out excessive nail polish from the tips of the nails. Let the first coat of nail polish dry before applying the second coat. Application of two coats of nail paint gives the smooth texture and makes it appear even. Let the enamel dry completely. You can use a blow dryer to dry the nail polish completely and save time.


Apply top coat

Top coat is also called as sealer as it seals the nail paint. Top coat prevents nail paint from chipping or cracking. Any transparent nail polish can be used to give the top coat. Top coat will help your nail polish last longer.


Moisturise your hands

Apply a good quality hand moisturiser to your hands, cuticles and skin around nails to protect them. Hand moisturiser is the essential thing to carry in your handbag, so your hands will never go dry.


How to get French manicure?

Women are always fascinated with neat and clean looks they get with the French manicure. Get done with cleaning, trimming and shaping your nails. Apply the base coat. Get âtip guidesâ from market which help to cover the lower part of the nails and help to locate the curve of your fingernails.

Cover the open part of your fingernail tips with white nail polish. Let the white coat dry completely. Remove the nail guides and coat your nail with a nail polish that is either pale pink or light beige. Apply two coats of nail polish. Let the last coat dry. Apply the top coat to add sheen to your nails. You are all set to flaunt your well groomed nails.

Avoid nail biting and cuticle picking for the well being of your nails. Add lots of proteins and nutrients in your diet. Healthy and strong nails can depict your health. Wear cotton gloves while washing and cleaning. Massage your hands and fingernails with body oil before going to bed.

Hit the market today and buy all the essential make-up products you will need to groom your nails. Make your own manicure kit. Add the craziest shades of pink and blue to your collection. Go out of the way by wearing black nail polish to show your wilder side or opt for an elegant French manicure to put forth a ladylike look. Now start practicing to say thank you, when you get showered by al those compliments!

What is there to do on a cruise?

J

My dad is talking about going on an alaska cruise. What kinds of things do they have on cruises, like for activities and stuff, how long does it usually take?

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The things that you can do on ship will vary by the cruise line and the ship. Many of the newer ships of all of the cruise lines have more activities than there are on the older ships. Older ships would in general be those launched before about 2000. The types and number of activities also varies by cruise line with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line having by far THE most activities. Things that may be available depending upon the ship:

- use the pools, hot tubs and water slides

use the full service gymnasium with all types of free weights and exercise machines

use the full service spa where you can get hair and nails done and massages and wraps.

- use the sauna and/or steam rooms

- use the mini-golf course and/or a golf driving range or golf simulator

- use the roller blade track and/or an ice skating rink. If there is an ice rink there will be an ice show like the ice capades

- use the rock climbing wall.

- use the full sized basketball/volleyball/tennis court

- play table tennis

-use the over sized Chess/Checker sets and shuffle board

- use the walking/ jogging track

- play in the video arcade

-use the kids only area, some with a pool and/or water slide

- use the teens only area, some including a teen disco

-use the pool tables (RC ships)

- go to the show room where there will be a show every evening, one for each dinner seating

- use the game room with games and cards provided

- use the internet cafe

- use the library with books provided or bring your own

- go to the disco that is open every night starting about 11:00 PM and lasting until the last person leaves.

- go to the piano bar and a sports bar; all ships will have lounges and cocktails bars at various places on ship

- some ships have a small movie theater and you can also watch movies (most for free) in your cabin. Princess has movies under the stars on some ships.

- order the free 24/7 room service

- go to the casino for gambling if you are old enough

- enjoy a huge variety of food and plenty of it, seconds and thirds are OK too.

- sit on a deck or your cabin's balcony and watch the ocean go by.

- go to art auctions

- go to lectures and learning seminars on some ships

- go to the Karaoke bar

- go to the wine tasting if you are old enough

- shop for souvenirs

There may even be a few others things that I have not listed. Some are for adults only and some are for kids only; all ships have kids programs. Remember that not all ships have all of these things. Some may have only a few.

A cruise to Alaska is mostly about seeing beautiful scenery, glaciers, mountains and wild animals. The cruise will be a minimum of 7 days but can go for 12 to 14 days if your dad wants to do a land tour also.

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What are the necessary tools for nail art?

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Ashley Baz

I've recently become very interested in nail art, and I'd like to start learning how to do it. Some good nail polish brands, where I can find good brushes and any other tools I may need. Tips and techniques would also be very helpful.

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There is a website that I will list as the source. Basically you get plates with patterns indented on them (they are seven dollars each and each one comes with 5 patterns) then you have to buy a scraper and an applicator (together they are about 5 dollars, I believe) then you put any kind of nail polish on the applicator and use the scraper to scrape the excess off, then you roll the applicator across it and then roll the applicator again on your nail. This will create the pattern you wanted. They come in things like zebra print but they also have dogs, cats, zodiac signs, letters, chinese symbols, and stuff like that. If you want to create your own nail art, sallybeauty.com has a pretty good selection of nail brushes. The best nail polish brand I have ever used is china glaze, but they are a bit expensive. (6 dollars per bottle) however it lasts a very long time. Also, if you want to do things like acrylic nails and fiber nails there are supplies for that at Sally's as well. I hope I helped! Also, the website listed below IS reliable.

What are the best Nail Art dotting tools and brush sets?

Ash

I love doing my nails, and i design with my art deco nail art brushes. For some things, like eyes, it would be handy to have dotters and brush sets. I want to know other reasons why brush sets and dotting sets would be helpful, what other designs i could do with them, and what brand or type is the best. If you have some, are they really worth it? i have used bobby pins for dotters before but it doesn't always work as well. Thanks!

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Go here:

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=nail+art+dotting+tool&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=167024228&ref=pd_sl_2bp1lg3ki0_e

It has lots of cheap Professional nail art doting tools there.
Hope this helps...

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What are some good tips in seducing your man?

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rewrfdsaw

Like what do y'all do? thanks:)...
Im not talkin about courting, Im talkin about how to get him into bed,I mean i don't have a problem in that area, but I looking for more CREATIVE ideas...

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Seduction:

Attraction between a man and woman is a natural instinct. Seduction is an ancient art. Earlier women used to beautify themselves to attract men for marriage. Marriage is the starting of a new life and the love that follows is deep as the ocean. Two people fall in love and get married. The people in love try to attract each other in various ways before marriage. They try their best to attract the other. The attraction works its magic and they get married. The mystic attraction burns for a while and then gets dims. The lovers get involved in the daily chores of the monotonous life and forget their love life. What had started as a seduction fizzles out after marriage.

Seduction in marriage Marriage is not the ending of the love life. It is the beginning. Both the partners should take extreme care and to maintain the sparkle of love. Seduction works its miracles and helps keep the spark alive. There are many ways to seduce and attract your partner. Some ways which we discuss here are simple and effective.

For women:

Attractiveness appeals to all. Seduction is needed specially in a marriage to attract your partner and enjoy the magic of love. Extra care should be taken to lure your partner and make love and enjoy it.

* Fresh smelling perfumed hair is an easy turn on. So wash your hair before going to bed and perfume it. The soft wavy curls will bewitch your husband and work the magic.
* An attractive face and the mesmerizing eyes can seduce and attract the partner easily so take time make yourself beautiful. Wear minimal makeup but emphasize your eyes with deep kohl that makes your eyes look magical and mystical. Brush a slight shimmer and blush on your cheeks and apply an attractive colour to your lips. Apply a fruity gloss to accentuate your lips more and make it look full and tempting.
* The long slender neck is a special erotic spot. Sprinkle a very nice seductive perfume on the neck just where you can feel your pulse beat. Smell is a very important factor in the art of seduction and a nice sexy smell can tempt your husband.
* Choose a lingerie that's sexy and tempting. Lacy lingerie will make you look hot and alluring. A sexy negligee thrown on top of the lingerie with its soft folds falling around you will be a tempting sight that your husband can't resist.
* Paint your nails to make them look seductive. A bright nail colour always attracts. In olden days women took great time in painting their nails and hands to make them look sexy. Delicate mehandi designs is a great way to make your hand look attractive. Spray a little perfume at the wrist.
* The legs peeping from below the dress should be attractive and soft. Apply cream to your leg and paint your nails a bright colour.
* Create the right ambience for the magic of seduction. Light perfumed candles and spread a satin bedcover to play the perfect host to seduce your husband. Soft dimmed lights, the musky smell of the candles will create the sparkle and the rest will carry on automatically once the ambience is right.

Be ready to try something new and have the props you need readily available. Men love new suprises- me

Anybody know how to make tin can luminaries?

Cassandra

I am trying to make them and when I freeze the water filled can the bottom pushes out and then they don't stand up straight when finished. Anybody know how to prevent this???

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Tin can luminaries are a fun, easy craft project for all ages.
They are great for any holiday and only limited by your
imagination! You can transfer any simple shape onto a tin can to
create a beautiful candle holder for any occasion.

I chose to make luminaries for Christmas this year. You can
choose any simple design to transfer onto your tin can. I used a
favorite clip art program on my computer to look for easy
Christmas designs to print out. I chose a Christmas tree, a
snowman, and a pair of gingerbread men.

Here's what you need to get started:

- Empty tin cans (washed and labels removed)

- Design to transfer onto can

- Hammer

- Large nail

- Tape

- Dish towel

It is easiest to punch the holes in your tin can if you freeze
some water in it first. Fill the can with water, leaving 1/4
inch space at the top for the ice to expand. Place in freezer
until frozen. Your can may bulge a little at the bottom while in
the freezer, but after you remove the ice you can use the hammer
to flatten out the bottom of the can.

You might want to freeze a couple more cans then you think you'll
need in case you make a mistake and have to start over again.

After the ice has frozen, take the tin can from the freezer and
tape your design to the can. I used packing tape, but you can
also use duct tape. The tape won't stick to the cold can, but
you can wrap the tape all the way around the can so it will stick
to the paper.

If you don't have a design on paper, you can also draw a design
on the can freehand with a permanent marker. You can also just
punch the design freehand without drawing it first.

Lay the can on a folded dish towel so the towel will catch the
ice chips that try to escape. It will also hold the can in
place. Using the hammer and nail, tap holes around the border of
your design, trying to punch holes evenly and not too close
together. You want a simple design so that when you see only the
holes in the can you will be able to tell what it is!

After punching the holes, remove the paper and tape and admire
your design. It is really so easy! If you plan to hang your
luminary, also punch two holes at the top of the can. You can
make a handle out of wire (from a craft store) or a wire coat
hanger.

Place the tin can under running warm water to melt the ice. Dry
the can with a towel and place a votive candle in the bottom.
You will need a long lighter or match to light the candle.

To further decorate your tin can luminary, you can spray paint
the can any color you wish. Be creative!

This is a great family project. Just make sure kids have adult
supervision while using the hammer and nails. Have fun!

Photos of project:
http://www.crafty-moms.com/tin-can-luminary.shtml

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What nail polish is better to use when using a uv dryer?

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jody a

I have a Salon 36 Watt UV nail dryer and do not know how to use it or what nail polish will be better for drying.

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You can use any nail polish. Be aware that regular use of these dryers has been linked to skin cancer on the backs of the hands.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2010/11/11/are-uv-nail-dryers-dangerous/

Do I really have to use a UV dryer for my gel nail polish?

leonlove93

Okay so I got some clear gel nail polish from Wal-Mart today. I read the box and it said to use a UV light dryer but I want to know if I really have to use one?

Answer
No you can get gel activator liquid put on to the gel nail polish and it dries instantly.

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Can i paint my 3 year old female bearded dragons nails?

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ReptiMan

I have a 3 year old female bearded dragon and want to paint her nails. Will or can this harm her in any way? What do you think?

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just not the color purple, they hate that color- kidding. You can buy nontoxic nail polish i paint my dogs nails all the time with my own nail polish, mind you she never even licks her paws and is 70lbs so a little toxic substance wont hurt her so would stick with nontoxic nailpolish incase her first reaction is chewing it off and so she doesnt injest it when it chips off.

you can find it at some pet stores or im sure it can be found online- the stuff i got was about the same price as normal nailpolish and it dries so fast i use it for me more then i use it for my dog

What should i put in a care package for my 3 year old cousin?

tennisball

I want to send a care package to my little 3 year old cousin (she's a girl). I already put in some stuffed animals and a few pictures. Any other suggestions?

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It depends how much you're wanting to spend too. I know with my 3 year old, she's simple! Really, anything... But some things she picks out herself as rewards for good behavior:

Candy, stickers, crayons, markers, notepads, play make-up, real nail polish, barretts, pony tails, socks, shoes (my kid has a thing for feet, I dunno) jewelry (like plastic beaded necklaces or bracelets). Most big box stores like WalMart and Target also have an aisle or area with $1-$5 items and there are always a lot of fun little things in there.

If you're wanting to spend a little more - there are always games, clothing, movies. Good luck - don't forget now that she's 3 - she can finally have those toys that are "Ages 3 and over" It's a big step in her life, lol

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