How to Hold Your Nail Polish This Summer?

Summer is an opportunity to play with your nails by painting them all colors. How to keep a manicure intact? How to protect your nail polish from the heat? ... With the help of Kévin Raji, podiatrist of the studio Bastien Gonzalez, we answer all your questions.

Nail polish and UV

Varnish hates heat. At more than 20 ° C, in its bottle, it sticks and thickens. Under these conditions, on the nail at pH also modified by the sun, it is deposited in a package without ever drying or adhering.

So the first reflex, on vacation, varnish direct file in the refrigerator, and preferably applies at the end of the day.

Tip: Better protect it by using a UV top coat polish with your nail art kit, otherwise the red poppy may quickly discolor.

Nail polish and sand

The sand is like a giant pumice, with rough effects and strippers. So just not much, three strides to the sea to scratch the varnish.

Tip: A colorless varnish pours every night for the mirror effect.

Nail polish and water

The water infiltrates under the layers of lacquer, then makes them blister. We take the time to wipe his painted nails with a towel or cotton in your nail art kit to stop the humidity. On the other hand, the nail likes salt, full of minerals, which strengthens and overcomes small cracks.

Good plan:  3 days of polish then 24 hours without, for everyone to find, glam and healthy!

Nail polish and long lasting

There is the semi-permanent solution with acrylic gel mixed with varnish, which will harden under the rays of a UV lamp.

It saves us from scaly, dull, scratches and neglected for two weeks, but we are far from the green beauty care: it can, in the long run, smother the nail and weaken it.

Good Plan: Between pros and cons, there is the wisdom: we keep the semi-permanent nail polish for ten days, and then, we let the nails breathe for at least three days under a ton of cuticle oil and repair cream.

Nail polish and the natural

Basically, the coolest and most organic solution of the summer is the natural French, which is not afraid of water, UV or sand. In other words, the nail bare, but polished to the mirror effect.

Instructions for use: Sand smoothly and clean with a little alcohol. Then put a confetti of exfoliating paste and polish with chamois leather.

Good plan: What if we want jewelry nails at night? We rejoice: the varnish will hold better on this smooth surface.

Which Hairstyle to Choose According to Your Hair Type?

Today, the man likes to be nice whether through his look, his clothes, cosmetics or ... his hairstyle. And if it is not yet the case, gentlemen, do you say that your hair is, with your smile, your best asset seduction. Women fall more easily under the spell of a man with well-groomed hair - and a skilfully studied style.

In short, the theory is fine, but in real life, how to have a nice haircut? All men are not equal before the capillary justice. Fine hair, thick, curly, straight, frizzy, graying, balding... Depending on the category you belong to in this list, all haircuts will not be made for you.

Let's see what hairstyle to adopt according to your hair type and how hair products can help you work miracles with your hair.

If you have thick hair

On thick hair, the very shortcut is no longer the only alternative. We can go on mid-length. By teasing them - hairdressers today say "texturing" - we give lightness and movement. Gels will give a real finish to the cut.

If you have fine hair

For fine hair, it is advisable to keep the maximum amount of material with full line cuts with the Surker hair clipper (no tilting!). When they are too thin, the hair tends to do only their head and to follow their natural movement. So think of adopting a style that follows this movement and tames it with some products if necessary.

Care based on clay thicken and give volume, without wetting the hair. Some thickening shampoos also give a good result.

If you have curly hair

The curly men finally assume their curls! Why not mid-length for a cool, romantic, very glamorous style, to the Romain Duris!

If despite everything, you want to get rid of your curls, anti-frizz products can erase the foamy aspect of the hair.

And if you want to change completely, opt for permanent smoothing, it also exists for men! Just like the application of these famous ceramic smoothing plates that men adopt more and more.

If you have straight hair

Smooth, straight hair is often said to be the easiest to comb. This is not always the case, especially since they can be very brittle.

We advise you here a mid-length cut by using the Surker hair clipper - even an undercut with the sides of the head shaved - with a lot of length on the top. A little wax and let your imagination speak. You are (almost) spoiled for choice!

If you lose your hair

An incipient baldness does not necessarily mean you have to shave your head or adopt Zinedine Zidane's hairstyle. A mid-length cut with hair styled in front, in English, is an excellent compromise.

On the other hand, if you really lose a lot of hair, avoid the PPDA style and the hair folded on the side of the head. In this case, the ball to zero will be your best friend!

Hairstyle: A Haircut, Three Styles

Often, when you go out of the hairdresser, you do not dare to try different hairstyles and blindly follows what the professional has done. But thanks to our hairdresser Charles Majarian, we will give you hairstyle ideas using only a hair dryer and hairspray.

In the video that follows, you will see that a few minutes are enough to move from a wise retro style to a more unstructured and rockier urban cut. For each hairstyle presented here, start by gently moistening your hair. Then proceed with quick movements with your fingers and hairdryer.

Note that the hair tips of this episode mainly concerned with fine hair. On the other hand, the technique of smoothing by hand is valid for everyone!

1. A retro hairstyle

Arrived directly from the 50s, Charles offers us to travel to the heart of America King. The line well marked on the side, the hair plated, all with just a specific gesture: the smoothness of the fingers.

With a hair dryer on wet hair, just pass the palm of your hand on your hair rigorously to flatten and smooth them. Then apply the lacquer uniformly, in the desired direction.

For such a cut, I imagine a sophisticated and chic silhouette with a black or navy tuxedo jacket, a well buttoned white shirt, dark skinny jeans and a pair of suede Chelsea boots.

2. An elegant hairstyle to go out in the evening

With my fine hair, I, unfortunately, can not afford hairstyles too bulkily. To give a bit of structure and madness to your evening hairstyle, simply use your fingers as a comb by passing your hand through your hair.

To give a movement, you simply heat the hair and give it the desired shape before it cools. And to remove a recalcitrant spike, you can proceed in the same way by first pulling the hair in the opposite direction and then making it take its place, using the dryer.

Here, the look that I recommend is a mustard chino, a jersey polo shirt with a collar double collar and a fine mesh gray sweater. Add brown derbies and a camel trench to complete the outfit.

3. A city near hairstyle for a more rock style

The hairy hairstyle is very trendy. Yet, we must still realize it otherwise it's the disaster - yes, nothing! Always on the same principle, shape your hair with the hairdryer and Surker hair clipper. "Burst" your hair completely until you get the cut you want.

To fix everything, put hairspray on the palms of your hands, rub them to heat the product a little and pass them through your hair. Again, the gesture must be simple and fast to be effective.

We are on a cool haircut, so the look must follow the movement: a chino, a T-shirt with a jeans shirt on top, sneakers and a pair of sunglasses; you're ready for the city center terraces!

Anti-Heat Tips to Cool Off During The Heat Wave

Summer is good. The heat wave, a little less. To spend beautiful days without choking, we share with you some ideas to cool off wherever you are (even in the office). With my kit overheating, I do not risk anything. Fresh air guaranteed!

Let it be said, the heat wave will not have your skin! And to protect you from the sun, discover our selection of sunscreens.

Making mist your best friend

Available everywhere, the fogger is life. It is worth a "splash" in a pool ... or almost. The illusion is already that. Combined with a fan, the fogger becomes the cool element of your summer. Yes Yes.

Adopt the sorbet camisole

Hallelujah! We dreamed about it, Damart did it. Known for its warm clothes, the brand now offers two ranges of refreshing Caracas. These are microcapsules that will react to the heat of the skin to help maintain freshness. It had to be invented.

Investing in a desktop fan

" Air, air, it's just a matter of survival, " said the L5s. Obviously, it's complicated to bring a human-sized fan back to the office. However, life is well done because there are USB fans.

Abusing iced tea

An icy version, tea is, after water, one of the best thirst-quenching drinks. Learn how to make a homemade iced tea with Kusmi Tea and you're done.

Always having a fan in her bag

In public transport, if the pocket fan is " too much ", you can bring folding hand fans. They always do their little effect. The cherry on the wind? You muscle your arm!

Prepare office deodorant

Wherever you are, you are not immune to a hotshot. Better to be well informed: a deodorant in the office or slipped into the purse, it's the guaranteed freshness and it can save lives ...

To pass the cream effect "icicle"

After lunch or just the coffee on the terrace, you can put some sun cream. When it is certified "icicle effect", it brings a good price.

Watch the waves

After all, the heat stroke may be psychological ... And if you were trying to look at sea, wave, surf photos? Like an oasis in the desert? No?

Test blotting papers

If you're not addicted yet, we prefer to warn you: matte paper is a drug. And in times of heat waves, it is abused. Mattifying paper is the fatal weapon against shine. You shine? Take a leaf!

Compensate with sweetness

Do not sulk his pleasure. The bikini is not far but certainly not a reason to stop living. Go when it's hot, we opt for sweetness. Fruits, vegetables, and ice cream ... obviously! Yum.

Falling back to childhood with a foldable water bottle

They even say it on TV, "In case of hot weather, you have to drink, drink, drink  ". So, to drink when you feel like it and/or need it, you always carry with you a small bottle of water or a foldable water bottle for the wink.

Sleeping with a refreshing mask

In the office or in an attic room, the heat can quickly become a nightmare. To lower the temperature, if you test the refreshing mask? Planned at the base to relax the look, it can be diverted from its main function.

How to Choose Your Glasses Frames?

If you wear glasses, you know how important it is to select frames that fit your face. But how to find the pair of glasses that will really showcase you? We are here to help you!

Choose the shape of your glasses

In principle, you understand: not all frames are suitable for all faces. Of course, the best way to know which form suits you is to go to an optical shop and try different frames.

But to help you make a preselection, follow this simple principle: the frame must not accentuate, but break the shape of your face. For example, if you have a round face, flee round frames like the plague, and choose rectangular or butterfly glasses. On the other hand, if you have a rectangular face, try the round mounts. Do you have an oval face? You are lucky: a priori, all forms of glasses are suitable for you!

Also, pay close attention to your eyebrows: these should be outside the glass, or the frame should follow the eyebrow. Eyebrows that appear inside your magnetic reading glasses is the fault of style in the field of optics!

A color of glasses in keeping with your style

Before anything else, forget the idea of buying rimless magnetic reading glasses: today, fashion is the glasses that appear! And to show off in beauty, they must match with your complexion and the color of your eyes.

Thus, if you have blue or green eyes, we advise you to turn to warm shades. The black frames are very suitable for darker skin, while the pale skins interest to turn to bright colors.

Are you afraid of committing a fault of taste? Turn to brown mounts, which go to everyone. Your glasses also reflect your personality: if you have a strong character and if you are not afraid to be noticed, rely on originality, and dare the bright colors! The same rules apply, of course, to sunglasses.

Choose comfortable glasses

Your glasses, you wear them every day, hence the importance of choosing frames that fit you, but also in which you feel good. Do not neglect the criterion of comfort, and think in terms of materials: you suffer from skin allergy to nickel? So, preferably titanium or plastic frames.

In this area, do not hesitate to get advice from your optician. When fitting, be sure to check that the glasses do not come in contact with your cheek or eyelashes, as this can quickly create discomfort. And participate in the galleys that are known to those who wear glasses.

In the same way, check that the branches fit properly to the shape of your ears and do not compress your temples.

Banggood Offers Great Discounts and Deals at Its Mid-Year Sale

June is the sixth month of the calendar year, marking the end of the first half of the year, and start of the second half. The mid-year online sale, one of the largest online sales in China is coming with almost all major online shopping websites participating. Earlier in May, the online shopping websites had been finalizing their marketing strategy so that they could gain a large market share in the important mid-year sale, competing with other online shopping sites.

Introducing Banggood

Banggood, one of the largest and most popular Chinese retailers, is preparing to compete with other online shopping sites for the annual mid-year sale in June. The company was established in the year 2009, and in the past nine years, it has worked hard to greatly improve its customer support, logistics, and product quality. This has helped Banggood become one of the most popular online retailers for shopping for customers worldwide. It is not the first time for Banggood to hold the mid-year sale so it feels confident enough to satisfy its customers from worldwide by offering the latest high-quality products at extremely affordable prices and devoting a lot of resources and money to preparing for the sale.

According to the CEO of Banggood, Zhouxin, the online retailer is offering a wide range excellent discounts and free gifts on various products as part of the online sale. The company has upgraded the hardware, software, user interface and its customer service to meet the anticipated increase in orders during the mid-year sale.

Banggood launches online sale

Officially Banggood's mid-year sale is scheduled to begin on June 27 and end on June 29. However, it will actually start on June 12 as part of the warm up to official sale date. During the sale, coupons for getting an 80% discount, free gifts, snap-ups and other promotional deals will be offered to help customers save money. Country-specific deals, activities, and promotions for Russia, Spain, India, Italy, and Portugal are also planned by Banggood.

Future prospects

From the year 2009 onward, Banggood has been planning to make the mid-year sale, an annual event, holding it usually in the middle of the month of June. Banggood promises its customers, that it will work hard to improve its annual sale events so that loyal customers can look forward to getting a better deal every year while shopping online.

Part 2: A Complete Guide to Make a French Manicure

How to make the French Manicure more fun?

You can dress your nails for a more fun French Manicure.

The Masking tape allows you to draw lines. This roll designed for nail art, easy to use with thin strips of adhesive, will delimit the area to decorate. You can add shapes according to your tastes. From creative hobbies such as gift-wrapping, interior decoration, scrapbooking ... rice paper masking tape or washi comes from Japan.

It is easy to detach and repositionable, leaving no traces after taking off. Created in 2006 by 3 artists in collaboration with an industrialist, the masking tape then existed in 20 colors, at present, it is available in many colors and patterns. In nail art, it allows to create lines of varnish or to hide parts that one does not wish to color.

Quite simply, you can buy special French Manicure stickers in many forms. They allow you a precise layout and a certain originality, with rafters, waves, notched shapes, lightning, double-decks, ... You have a wide choice of patterns.

You can also dress your French manicure by putting a color on a part of the nail, after letting dry, you will put a sticker to french. You then use another color for a two-color rendition.

With a matte top coat, you can combine the matte edge with a shiny effect on the other part.

There are also rhinestones and studs for your outings, to put on the free edge.

If you have a nail stamp, you can use original pattern plates to dress up your French Manicure. If you like knots, hearts, or other motifs do yourself a favor!

Tips for the French manicure:

Throughout the year, consider moisturizing your hands and nails morning and night. Your French Manicure will be highlighted with beautiful hands. ( see our care tips for your nails )

Use moisturizing oil-based treatments for your cuticles. Castor oil is a recommended vegetable oil for the nails and hands, combined with sweet almond oil it moisturizes and strengthens the nails to facilitate their regrowth. You can use this oil to moisturize your hair as well.

If you want to make your home care oil for hands and nails, we offer you a recipe :

1 tablespoon of jojoba oil,

1 tablespoon of sesame oil or sweet almonds,

3 drops of ylang-ylang or geranium essential oil,

3 drops of lemon essence,

3 drops of myrrh essential oil.

We are talking about these different essential oils here!

Never file your nails with a cuticle cutter from right to left, you risk to weaken them and break them, the best is to form a rounded with a picture always in the same direction. If you have gel nails, use the sander rather than the polisher to smooth your nails.

For the base, with gel nails always, you can put an acid-free primer.

Remember the care of your hands and a base on your nails are important for a successful and long-lasting French Manicure.

Part 1: A Complete Guide to Make a French Manicure

What is a French Manicure?

A French Manicure is an elegant manicure with nails of nude or pink color and a white end.

The white color is applied on the free edge of the nail and the pink or nude on the rest of the surface of the nail. It has been created for people who want whiter and brighter nails.

How to perform a French manicure?

First, the nail should have a nice round, with a picture always in the same direction and nails of the same size. Very smooth nails will make it possible to obtain a perfect rendering. You will use for this a polisher.

Remember to start by soaking your fingers in hot water, or even milk or olive oil and then easily push back the cuticles with a nail drill but avoid the metal that would damage the cuticle. 'nail). Dry well and remove all traces of dust.

As for any manicure, you apply a base which will facilitate the adhesion of the varnish . A calcium base or hardener will be perfect for the varnish to last longer.

You start by drawing a white bow at the end of the nails. Keep in mind that the shorter the nail is, the slimmer the band should be.  

With Pen

The French pen contains white nail polish and facilitates the application at the end of the nails following the rounding. It allows easy and fast application for more precision.

With stickers

Rounded stickers or "smile" help you to make your French Manicure, they simply stick on the end of the nail and then fill with white varnish. The stickers come off easily once the white polish is dry.

You then place the nude or rosy varnish over the entire surface of the nail even on the white part, only one coat is needed.

Then you put the top coat for a good hold of your French Manicure.

If your nails are brittle and short, you can use capsules ( see my selection of capsules ) with a gel or resin before doing the French Manicure. You can go to the beautician for this step or do it with a nail art kit. Accessories for the French Manicure are included in some fake nail art kits.

An adhesive tape will do the trick if you have the creative soul. You draw a straight line after leaving the open end and you apply the white varnish on this area. You remove the ribbon once the varnish has dried well.

The moleskin pads you use to protect yourself from blisters on your feet can also help you get your French Manicure. They will allow you to varnish in rounded, once the dry varnish you can remove them.

10 Things to Never Tell A Tattooed Girl

Some cliched phrases are not to say to tattooed women if you want to avoid being struck by a black look full of reproaches. To spare all the sensibilities and not to point the person tattooed in front of you, read these few lines ...

"I do not like girls with tattoos. "

Well, there are plenty of tattooed women everywhere. And a lot of wonderful people have tattoos: Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne, Eva Longoria, Sienna Miller, Kristen Stewart, and more.

"You were so pretty natural ..."

Yes, but she still is. Better, she was maybe a little less before being tattooed!

"You will regret it one day. "

Without a doubt. But one thing is certain, at that moment, if she had not had a tattoo, she would have regretted it. The important thing in all this is certainly to live the moment and follow his desires without projecting in 50 years.

"It sounds funny to do! "

Even if a phrase to be tattooed on the skin is very romantic, it is not always the most enjoyable thing in the world.

"My cousin had hearts tattooed around a baby dolphin on his ankle"

No, there, a woman who loves tattoos will certainly not support this kind of tattoo a little too much for her. Yes, she's a woman, but that does not mean that she has to stick to restrictive tattooing concepts, namely love and baby animals. Especially that tattoo ideas are not lacking!

"  Do you have other tattoos elsewhere on the body? "

This question is not always welcome because it is often the case that tattoo enthusiasts experience areas of their body that concern them because they belong to the private domain, or even completely intimate.

"  It did not hurt you? "

Yes ! A tattoo gun kit waved on her back for 4 hours. So, to be honest, she probably gritted her teeth. It may not be helpful for everyone who comes across it to come back to this difficult time.

"  What does it mean? "

You can ask this question without question to someone you know well, but otherwise, it is better to play the card of security. Many tattoos are just beautiful without necessarily having a precise meaning but other people are very attached to the meaning of the tattoo. This being the case, not everyone is willing to tell the reason for this drawing on his body, as this motivation can be very personal. It depends, once again, on your degree of intimacy with the person you are questioning.

" Are not you afraid that your tattoo will crumble and become ugly when you get old? "

No, it will give a grandmother look completely rock'n'roll on the contrary, where is the harm? And then it's a tattoo heart stroke , so why deprive yourself?

" You will never find work with that! "

You met this woman 5 minutes ago, you do not even know what her name is. So difficult to judge his career plans so quickly. Visible tattoos are a problem for some employers depending on the sector, but many workplaces have less restrictive policies on the subject.

The mentalities evolve. Tattoos end up being accepted in many circles, and that's good!