DIY Nail Polish Ring

Get crafty with your nail polish and use it for things other than your nails!

What you’ll need:

1.       Glass jewels (you can find these at a craft store)

2.       Your favorite nail polish colors and a clear top coat (shop our nail polishes here)

3.       Ring blank (you can also find this at a craft store)

4.       Very strong glue (used for glass/metal)

STEP 1 – Apply a coat of top coat to the jewel and let it dry

STEP 2 – Apply a coat of nail polish over the top coat and let it dry

STEP 3 – Choose another color polish and apply a coat over the last coat

STEP 4 – Let polish dry and apply another color coat (it is up to you how many colors you want to include on your ring)

*Remember to only apply the polish to one side of the glass jewel*

STEP 5 – Make sure the polish is completely dry. Apply glue to the back of the jewel and secure the ring blank.

And there you have it – a fabulous and unique nail polish ring! 

For an in depth tutorial, check out the this video by Craft Klatch. We came across Craft Klatch's YouTube Channel and wanted to share this spectacular DIY project!

Photo credit: Craft Klatch 

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Advice for Nail Pros

Hey, Nail Technicians! There are a few things you should consider when it comes to creatively enhancing your craft. Check out these tips to help improve or increase your nail business.

Build a clientele:

Obviously you need clients to keep a business going but how do you get those customers to want to come to your salon and get their nails done?  The number one way to bring in new customers is through word of mouth! Other suggestions are: using the power of social media, attending trade shows and fashion shows to show off your work, network with local bloggers (the nail blogging community is huge!) and hold special events to capture interest. And speaking of nail bloggers, check out our Top Big Daddy Beauty Nail Bloggers here.

Create a welcoming atmosphere:

There is lots of competition out there so you want to find something that will make your business stand out from the rest.  Be sure your salon or mobile salon is clean, nicely decorated and stocked with the best products. And remember you don’t have to break the bank purchasing nail salon supplies. BigDaddyBeauty.com offers tons of nail salon supplies and other beauty supplies at affordable prices. Plus, our sister site OneSourceBeauty.com provides products to licensed professionals including nail techs at discounted prices.

Create a unique atmosphere:

Aside from having great products to use on your customers, one up the competition and include things in your salon that are relatable to the customers as well as something nice for them to look at. Of course you will want magazines and possibly a television to entertain customers as they wait for their turn in your chair but include a few out of the box items as well like candy, trendy décor, a box of tissues at each station, business cards and Barbicide jars and cotton jars with cute covers like Salon Skins.

Learn new techniques:

The beauty industry is always changing with new and innovative techniques. Right now gel nails and stiletto nails are gracing the hands of women all over so you should be able to offer your clients these options. It is also important to stay on top of the trends because before you know it those fancy claw nails will be out and something else will be in. Read magazines, stay on top of blogs and network with other industry pros in order to keep abreast of what your customers will want to see on their nails. 

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Huge Holiday Nail Polish Sale

We know you love nail polish so our gift to you this holiday season is more nail polish ON SALE!

Use coupon code: Polish10 and receive 10% off your favorite  nail polish including regular nail polish and gel nail polish by brands like China Glaze, Gelish and more!

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Holiday Beauty Gift Guide

It’s a fact. The holidays are peaking at us from around the corner and you are starting to create your shopping lists so we’ve got you covered in the beauty department. Below is a list of beauty related items that will be perfect gifts for the whole family, and even your hair stylist whom you are so very thankful for!

Hair Care

Everyone needs shampoo, conditioner and a little oil to make life compete. Put a smile on someone’s face when they unwrap an Earthly Body bag deal. These bag deals are equipped with shampoo, conditioner, detangler and oil and come in three different scents. Earthly body products work wonders as they stop breakage, add shine, reduce hair drying time by 50% and more.

Nail Polish

Who doesn't love a nice set of quality nail polish? Nail polish is a fan favorite and with our hundreds of nail polish choices including gel polish, you can gift nail polish to just about anyone you please. And to top it off, think about including nail implements like a manicure kit. Or how about an at home gel nails manicure kit?  

Salon Skins

If you want to give your hair stylist a gift to thank her for his or her wonderful work on your hair, give the gift of style with SalonSkins. Salon Skins wrap around a Barbicide jar and make a work station look super fabulous. We guarantee your stylist or barber will love it. They work hard to make your hair look luxurious so always be sure to thank your hair stylist! 

For Pedicures

Pedisavers make for great stocking stuffers! In case you’re wondering what on Earth Pedisavers are, they are basically toeless socks meant to save your pedicure. Pedisavers lock in moisture from a freshly-done pedicure and keep your feet feeling smoother for longer. They are especially great for the winter months to keep your feet toasty while your toenail polish dries.  And Winning Nails fun toe separators make fun gifts for kids. For the little ones who love to get their toes painted, they will have fun with these animal-themed toe separators.

For Men

The lucky men in your life deserve great skin care products too so gift them with Lucky Tiger and Grooming Lounge. Lucky Tiger and Groom Lounge are two very trusted names in men’s grooming and offer products for shaving and also shampoo, conditioner and skin care products.

Organic Products

What’s your New Year’s resolution? Could it perhaps be starting to use organic or vegan hair products? If so, gift yourself this year with shampoos, conditioners, pomades, hairsprays and more by MOP and Malibu. Organic and vegan products are great for reviving damaged hair as well as adding natural nutrients to hair to create beautiful, healthy and shiny locks.

Shop BigDaddyBeauty.com for tons of holiday gift ideas and be sure to stay tuned for our Black Friday Deals including $25 off of a $100 order! 

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Fall 2012 Nail Polish Trends

It's officially fall and now you are really ready to start shopping for the trendiest nail colors. Here's your one-stop shopping guide to fall nail colors! 

Somber Tones: Fall and winter months are notorious for Earth tones like browns and reds but this season, things seem to be getting a bit darker. A big trend on the runway for fall and winter collocations was the color oxblood, also known as deep, dark red. This color is not only making an appearance in clothing but also on nails. Other than oxblood, you can find moon-lit night inspired nail colors, better known as deep, dark blues.

                                China Glaze Up All Night

                                 Gelish Stand Out 

Funky French: French nails are most commonly known as white tip nails but recently we are seeing a change of scenery in the French nail department. This spring and summer many of us toyed with multicolored tips rather than white tips and this fall tips are getting a little more creative. How about darker colors and textures on tips for the fall? For example, try a grey tip or a red tip or mix it up and use your China Glaze Magnetix tool to create a textured tip.

Nude and Pale: While dark colors remain popular, white and nude nails will also be a popular look for the fall and winter months. That’s right. Plain white nails and nude nails were seen all over the runways at fashion weeks for fall and winter presentations. As whites and nudes are typically meant for spring and summer, it seems as if all the fashion and beauty rules are being broken with this hot trend.

                                  China Glaze White on White 

Shop BigDaddyBeauty.com for a selection of nail polish colors and gel nail polish colors. 

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DIY Saran Wrap Nails

Here’s a fun and easy DIY nail art tutorial for creating marble nails. All you need is saran wrap and your two favorite nail polish colors!

1.       Choose two nail polish colors and pre-cut 10 small pieces of saran wrap and crumble them.  

2.       Apply the first color to the base of your nail (typically a lighter color). Apply a second coat if needed.

3.       Once the first color has completely dried, apply the second color (only one coat).

4.       Take your crumbled saran wrap pieces and lightly dab it on your nail. This will create a cool, marble looking effect.

5.       Repeat steps on desired nails.

6.       If you get excess polish on the sides of your nails, simply use a small Q-Tip dipped in nail polish remover and clean up the edges. However, to avoid this, try taping the edges of your nails before you begin painting and remove the tape once the painting process is completed.

7.       Once your nails are dry, seal it with a top coat

Then, your nails should look like this:

Photo Credit: Hair Spray and High Heels

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Beauty Essentials for the Beach

Now that it’s officially summer, it’s time to hit the beach! But before you load up the car and travel to your sandy destination, here’s a list of a few beach day essentials to cover your beauty needs.

SPF Lip Balm

You know to pack your sunscreen in order to stay protected from the sun’s harmful rays, but don’t forget to snag some protection for your lips too. Bask Heavenly Lips Lip Balm is an SPF 30 made of a moisturizing base of Apricot, Soy, Olive and Jojoba oil. Plus, Bask Heavenly Lips not only protects your lips, it also protects your nose and tattoos!

Lotion

After spending all day in the water, your skin becomes dry. Bring it back to life with Hempz Lotion. 100% vegan and herbal, Hempz Lotion is contains the calming properties of shea butter and ginseng as well as vitamins A, C and E.

Nail Polish

You’ve got to hit the beach in style plus, having the perfect pops of color on your nails will make for great Facebook and Instagram photos! So check out the China Glaze Summer Neons collection. There are tons of beach-friendly colors like I’m With The Lifeguard, Love’s A Beach and Sun-Kissed. You can even create some fun nail art to match your teeny weeny bikini.

Shampoo and Conditioner

It seems like it will be a pretty lovely summer, and that means lots of days at the beach and the pool. But spending lots of time in the water can affect your hair. Keep it healthy and clean by using Malibu Swimmers shampoo and conditioner. This collection is made specifically for those who spend lots of time in the water as it is made with natural ingredients to rid your hair of chemical residue and fortifies your hair with natural ingredients.

Now that you've got your beach essentials, go have a blast at the beach and don’t forget your favorite sunnies! 

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China Glaze Magnetix

There’s regular nail polish. There’s crackle nail polish. There’s gel nail polish. But now there’s magnetic nail polish. Yes, you read that correctly – magnetic! China Glaze has created a unique product called Magnetix that allows you to create fun designs on your nails by using a magnet.

Magnitex uses a special magnetic technology in the form of a small U-shaped device that will give you nail designs that are sure to turn heads. Here’s how it works:

•          Pick your color(s). Choose from 6 different China Glaze Magnetix nail polish colors.
•          Paint each nail one at a time with the color of your choice. Only one coat is required.
•          Hold the magnetic device over each nail one at a time, making sure it does not touch the nail. The Magnetix magnet has a finger rest so that it can sit on your finger without touching the nail, but if polish does happen to hit the magnet, wipe it off immediately. Make sure your nails are wet or the design will not take form.
•          After each nail is painted and a design is applied, top it off with China Glaze Fast Forward Top Coat for maximum wear and shine.

·         Personalize your creations by using multiple colors or by turning the magnet in different directions to come up with new designs.

China Glaze Magnetix is a sassy and innovative way to create unique nail art and here at BigDaddyBeauty, you can try it today for just $4.50! So live long, paint on and may the magnetic force be with you! 

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Which Hunger Games Color Are You?

From sleek and chic to trendy and girly, plus a little bit earthy; China Glaze brings you a nail polish collection surrounding the huge blockbuster hit, The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games nail polish by China Glaze is created to depict the 12 districts shown throughout the movie, and each color in the collection is reminiscent of a specific characteristic making this collection personal and fun!

With 12 different nail polish colors by China Glaze to choose from, we’re giving you a breakdown of what each color means. Of course you can snag the complete China Glaze, The Hunger Games nail polish collection, but if you’d rather stick to just a few that best suits your tastes, check out our interpretation of each individual color:

Foie Gras – French for “Fat liver”, this is a food item made of the liver of a duck or goose. While this may not sound appetizing, we like to think the person who will wear this is adventurous and willing to try something as different as fat liver. The Foie Gras color is perfect for the daring type.

Dress Me Up – This is a pink hue, reminding us that girls just want to have fun! The Dress Me Up color from the Hunger Games nail polish collection will be perfect for a girly girl who likes to dress up in her finest outfits and have lots of fun.

Fast Track – These days, lots of us are living life in the fast lane with work, school, activities and tons of other things. So this glitter inspired color mimics a fast paced life. If you are one who is always on the go, you will enjoy this Hunger Games collection nail polish color.

Hook and Line – From fishing to hiking, this China Glaze nail polish color targets outdoor lovers. The gritty color reminds us that the outdoors is an extraordinary place so why not wear the outdoors in the form of a nail polish?  

Stone Cold – The Stone Cold nail polish color from the Hunger Games collection is a smoky, silver shade that’s sexy. The woman who wears this is fabulous and confident, but most of all, she’s stone cold awesome!

Smoke And Ashes – After the fire comes the smoke and ashes. This China Glaze nail polish color is made just for the ones who aren’t afraid to play with fire. We don’t literally mean fire; we’re just using that as a metaphor for those who crave adventure and spontaneity.  

Agro – Short for agriculture, this is perfect for the environmentally friendly crowd. It’s bold, it’s sparkly and most importantly, it lets you go green!

Mahogany – This China Glaze nail polish color from The Hunger Games collection is the perfect shade of wood. While we aren’t calling those who suit this color tree huggers, we will say that it works well for the loving and nurturing types.

Harvest Moon – This shade of brown really pops! It’s as shiny as a copper penny and will make you think of the fun times had during a night on the town. This specific The Hunger Games nail polish color from China Glaze is great for ones who really love the night life.

Riveting – Just as it sounds, you will certainly capture the attention of others with this color from The Hunger Games nail polish collection. This nail polish color is both bold and chic and great for that riveting gal who doesn’t mind claiming the limelight.

Electrify – While this is another fabulous brown shade by China Glaze, it exudes high energy and causes a spark. So the person who sports this color well will most likely be a little bit electrifying. They’ll be outgoing and a little bit sparkly too!

Luxe And Lush – Last but certainly not least, Luxe And Lush was created for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Lavish luxury is the theme of this nail polish color and its metallic flecks are a true show-stopper.

Now that you know what each color means, you have the tools to suit up for your Hunger Games and the best part – now these colors are only $4.99 at bigdaddybeauty.com! 

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