Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:53:22 +0700WeeblyTue, 22 Sep 2009 14:52:00 +0700http://www.gimmesugar.net/1/post/2009/09/nail-care-tips-from-kasundra-with-sol-oasis-in-buckhead.htmlBelow are tips from KaSundra with Sol Oasis for maintaining your natural manicure.
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Maintaining the NATURAL & FRESH MANICURE
You've just gotten a manicure and your hands and nails look great. Before you head back to the salon for your next appointment, read through our suggestions to make sure you're doing everything you can at home to keep your hands and nails looking just as fresh and polished as the day you got your manicure.

Listen to your Sol Oasis nail stylist, Carefully follow your manicurist recommendations for at-home care. If you have weak, brittle nails and she recommends you use a nail strengthener at home, follow her instructions. If your nails have ridges and she recommends you use ridge filler, invest in one.


Treat your nails with care; Wear gloves when gardening or exposing hands to water for extended periods of time. Do not use your nails as tools. Use a soda can opener for pop-tops, for example.


Use topcoat to help nail polish last; Chipping nail polish seems to be chronic problems for nail clients. Solve the dilemma by applying a layer of topcoat 24 hours after your service and to the free edge every couple of days. That should double the duration of your manicure and keep your nails looking shiny and new.


Mend a chipped nail; So you've applied topcoat, but you still managed to chip a nail. What to do? Using your fingertip, dab a small amount of polish remover on the affected area and lightly smooth it over. Re-coat with polish and topcoat.


Keep your hands well hydrated; It's important to keep your nails looking great, but your hands are important, too. Use a cream or lotion daily to keep them hydrated and smooth. If you're often outdoors, use a lotion with an SPF of at least 15.


Remember to help the cuticles; Use cuticle oil or treatment religiously. It keeps cuticles supple and moisturize and helps keep pesky hangnails and dry skin at bay. Gently push back cuticles with a orange wood stick, washcloth, or the ball of your finger, not with the free edge of your nail.


File your nails with care; What do you do if you snag or break a nail? Carefully file away. Always use a fine-grit file, which can range from 240-400 grit, and gently file in one direction. Never file nails in a back-and-forth motion, as this can cause your nails to fray and split. Your Sol Oasis nail stylist or manicurist may even provide you with a home repair kit.
]]>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:43:10 +0700http://www.gimmesugar.net/1/post/2009/09/retaining-moisture.htmlBeautiful Skin!

A great trick for keeping skin moist and conditioned; is after your bath or shower, ring out your wash cloth and rub the cloth over your body to absorb moisture, repeat this action until you have removed excess water from your whole body.  Your skin will be slightly damp,  apply your favorite fragrance of Gimme Sugar Hair & Body Butter, Body Gel or Body Oil. This action will help your skin retain moisture and and avoid over drying the skin.

This may be hard to do everyday, but if you can do this two days a week, you are on your way to helping maintain soft, smooth skin!

Check back for our next update when Pam from Chan's Salon in Atlanta will be giving her tips for healthy hair.]]>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:07:51 +0700http://www.gimmesugar.net/1/post/2009/07/summer-foot-care.htmlA great way to keep your feet soft and your heels conditioned in summer months is to use your Gimme Sugar Exfoliating Sugar Scrub twice a week on your feet, rub in some body butter and cover your feet with socks.  For optimum results wear socks overnight. 

The Exfoliating Scrub is a great at home treatment for your feet between pedicures.  Read the message below from one of our customers regarding the wonderful benefits of Gimme Sugar's Exfoliating Scrub.

"Hey! I have been doing my scrubs every two days. I went to get a pedicure today and GIRL they barely had to rub my feet. They are so soft!! GIMME SUGAR had already put the work in!OWWW!!!"

Try a jar today and let us know what you think!

]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:33:16 +0700http://www.gimmesugar.net/1/post/2009/06/first-post.htmlWe are so excited to bring our handcrafted hair and skin products online.  Feel free to browse our new website.  Contact us with any questions, suggestions, or comments that you may have.  Welcome to the New GimmeSugar.net!

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