pedicure

Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch

Friday, March 25, 2016

     How I wish that Solique Gel Polish by GirlStuff and Solique UV-Glow Top Coat were invented during the time I'm hooked going to clubs. I'm pretty sure my nails will standout and I don't need those glow in the dark sticks and accessories just to rave. If this glow-in-the-dark top coat was invented before, I'm one happy clubber! So what's the science behind this Solique UV-Glow Top Coat?

     Well, the Solique UV-Glow Top Coat incorporates a photo-initiator that reacts under natural light with a polymer present in Solique Polishes resulting in the steadfast curing film (Gel manicure). UV-Glow also contains a fluorescent brightener which reacts under black light cause the polish to glow! To know more about this revolutionary gel top coat and highlights of the launch, scroll down please :)
Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch
     UV-Glow Solique Gel Top Coat by GirlStuff is a revolutionary gel top coat polish that is formulated to give a different kind of twist to your regular gel nail polish. You'll be surprised once you apply this as a top coat because:

  • It glows in black light or UV Light
  • It increases the shine on any manicure
  • It gives long lasting protection on your polish, making it last longer
  • It dries quickly!
  • It also reacts to sunlight, changing colors outdoors! 
Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch
     During the event, we were treated to an afternoon of fun and excitement as we painted our nails with GirlStuff RAVE Neon Polish Collection. The shades in this collection are perfect for summer. There are four neon shades in this collection namely: Lounge, Breakbeat, Chill, and Techno
Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch
GirlStuff RAVE Neon Collection- Lounge, Breakbeat, Chill, and Techno
     These fun, bright, and bold colors will amp your nails once you hit the beach and can be a pretty accessory for your outfit of the day! For my nail of the day (notd), I've chosen one shade from the GirlStuff Neon Polish collection- chill while two other shades were from Solique Gel Nail Polish collection which I forgot the shade names, bummer :( 
Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch
     I've decided to go for these shades because I want the one of the shades from the GirlStuff RAVE Neon Polish Collection to standout. So what we did was to apply them alternately. To make it more exciting, Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel was applied on top. 
Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch
Application of GirlStuff and Solique nail polishes
   Look at my nails below- shiny and bright after applying the UV-Glow Top Coat. Giving you instructions on how to use here: For Black Light or UV Fluorescence- apply one coat on clean bare nails or over any polish. Best used on Solique Gel Polish. As a Gel Top Coat- apply one over any Solique Gel Polish. Now for some awesome magic, but it's not magic because it's true awesomeness below :)
Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch
My nails with Solique UV-Glow Gel Top Coat
     My glow-in-the-dark nails that's so ready to party! See how bright and glowing my nails that afternoon. Revel bar at BGC was set-up like a club with black light and UV light for us to rave our nails. The event was awesome- food, friends, mojitos, and our glow-in-the-dark nails!!!
Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch
    Aside from the nail polishes, Fly shades also gave us cool and pretty sunnies perfect for our summer getaway. Thank you so much Fly shades for the treat!
Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat Launch
Thank you so much Fly Shades!
     Thank you so much GirlStuff and Nikki Tiu of Askmewhats for having me. I enjoyed the event and I've realized that party can be done in the afternoon as long as there's black and UV light plus nails topped with Solique by GirlStuff UV-Glow Gel Top Coat!

For more information and updates on GirlStuff and Solique Nail Polish, visit their website
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Beautiful Feet with Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

     There are times that I veered away from wearing heels and stilettos because I don't have the courage to show my feet especially my heels. My mother likes to collect sexy foot wear and she always insists to me that I need to have a break from wearing closed shoes once in a while. Aside from the fact that I have very sensitive feet, I have a boring shoe-life if that's the right term for someone who always wear sneakers, flats, and flip flops rather than heels or wedges if there's an important event in her life. I confessed that it's a pain to wear those killer stilettos and chunky heels, aside from the discomfort I'm also conscious of how my feet looks like. Is it dry and full of calluses? 

     Fast forward today, I'm so happy and truly amazed that revolutionary product that saves time, effort, and money was invented. This electronic foot file gives beautiful feet in one switch! Two months ago, I cringed on wearing wedges and heels because I'm afraid to show off my feet but now I'm super satisfied with the results. I can wear sexy foot wear and enjoy dressing up from day to night. Fear of formal attire no more! Gone are the days that I'd skip attending events because I'm shy to show off my feet. Now, nothings holding me back. I can bare my beautiful feet in just one switch! Why use Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi? Read more below :)
Beautiful Feet with Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
     An electronic foot file that gently buffs away hard skin in just moments leaving you with beautifully smooth feet. The electronic foot file is sold for P1,685 (batteries included) and the refill costs P550 (2 replacement roller heads). These amazing product is available in selected Watsons Stores.
Beautiful Feet with Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
     I've been using this electronic foot file every week and after two months of weekly usage, here are the three (3) important benefits that I've observed:

  1. Beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use
  2. Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin
  3. Ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle

How to use:

4 Simple Steps to Beautiful, Smooth Feet

Step 1: Clean feet and prepare device
Step 2: Switch and roll on
Step 3: Continue until feet feels smooth
Step 4: Rinse and apply cream 
Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Here are the things that I love about the product:

  • Easy to grip and soft- touch. 
  • Replaceable head that can be washed/rinsed.
  • The curved roller head is specially designed to roll alone as it uses batteries.
  • Say goodbye to cuts since it has no blade and sharp objects.
  • It’s easy and ready to use. More convenient than manual filing.
  • The result is instant! See it after 1 use.
  • Makes feet feel soft and smooth after use.
  • Buffs away hard skin in minutes.
  • Long lasting micro-abrasive particles for continuous filing results
  • Removes hard skin easily without the effort of scrubbing.

How to Clean:

     The Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Foot File is not waterproof. Detach and wash the roller head to clean the surface.
Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Remove the roller from the unit by pressing the eject button on the side of the unit and gently pulling the roller away from the unit.
3. Rinse the roller head under the tap.
4. Clean the body of the unit with a clean damp cloth.
5. Dry both the roller head and main unit with a clean dry cloth.
6. Replace the roller and the protective cover.
Beautiful Feet with Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Any kind of footwear, you'll have beautiful feet in one switch!
     Because I have beautiful feet in no time, I can wear any kind of foot wear from day to night. I attend more than one event in a day and there are events that require dress code. There are events where it's okay to wear casual outfit: jeans+ shirt+ sneakers will do. Then another event requires cocktail dress. So I need to switch from casual wear to a more formal ensemble. The outfit? Sexy dress + wedge/heels or killer stilettos. I need not to worry about these transformations because with weekly use of Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi, I can bare my footsies anytime, anywhere!

For more information about Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Like them on Facebook: Scholl Philippines

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Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Sunday, October 04, 2015

     Hello dearies! I’m sure you’ve seen my review post on Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi. It’s an amazing product that has short and long-term use benefits. I’ve summed up my experience on my first post, now I want to give you more details about this baby.

     If you’re a busy individual, you should have this product handy. Don’t worry about time and hassles of going to nail salons because if you have this, enjoy the great results at the comfort of your own home. Beautiful feet made easy because you’ll have a beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use. The specially-designed Micralumina roller head is effective yet gentle on removal of hard skin. To know more about the product just scroll down dearies!
Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Product Benefits:

  • Beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use
  • Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin
  • Ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle
  • Advantages of using Scholl Velvet Smooth vs. going to the spa and using a manual foot file:
  • Monetary savings (at least 80% from foot spa sessions)
  • Convenience (removes hard skin in minutes and ready to use on dry (not wet) skin 
  • Hygiene (washable and replaceable roller head)
  • Accessible (readily available at selected Watsons Store)

How to use:

4 Simple Steps to Beautiful, Smooth Feet

Step 1: Clean feet and prepare device
Step 2: Switch and roll on
Step 3: Continue until feet feels smooth
Step 4: Rinse and apply cream 


Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Here are the things that I love about the product:

  • Easy to grip and soft- touch. 
  • Replaceable head that can be washed/rinsed.
  • The curved roller head is specially designed to roll alone as it uses batteries.
  • Say goodbye to cuts since it has no blade and sharp objects.
  • It’s easy and ready to use. More convenient than manual filing.
  • The result is instant! See it after 1 use.
  • Makes feet feel softand smooth after use.
  • Makes feet feel smoother (than before use).
  • Buffs away hard skin in minutes.
  • Long lasting micro-abrasive particles for continuous filing results
  • Removes hard skin easily without the effort of scrubbing.
Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
How to Clean:

     The Scholl Velvet Smooth Electronic Foot File is not waterproof. Detach and wash the roller head to clean the surface.


Feature: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Remove the roller from the unit by pressing the eject button on the side of the unit and gently pulling the roller away from the unit.
3. Rinse the roller head under the tap.
4. Clean the body of the unit with a clean damp cloth.
5. Dry both the roller head and main unit with a clean dry cloth.
6. Replace the roller and the protective cover.

For more information about Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Like them on Facebook: Scholl Philippines

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Posh Nails 13th Year Anniversary + Detox Manicure and Pedicure Launch

Monday, August 17, 2015

     Raise your hands if you are stressed! I'm sure all of you will raise your hands and I'll raise mine too because I'm experiencing it right now. Stress is a part of our modern life. We all experience stress in some point of our lives. There are different levels of stress but whether we like it ore not, we are going to experience it. Since it's already a part of living, all we need to do is find ways to lessen the negative impact that it brings.

     It is important to find ways on how to relax and treat ourselves once in a while so that we can recharge, refresh, and renew our mind and body. A few weeks ago, I was invited by one of the prettiest and famous nail salons in the metro, Posh Nails to celebrate their 13th Anniversary in a relaxing and detoxifying way. During the event, they've also introduced their newest services that will draw out impurities by detoxifying the hands and feet. This service is called DETOX Mani+Pedi. To know more about this invigorating service, scroll down please :)
Posh Nails 13th Year Anniversary + Detox Manicure and Pedicure Launch
     Since it opened it doors 13 years ago, Posh Nails has been offering the best pampering experience for those looking to relax and unwind from a busy day of work or play. Who will say no to its iconic pink and purple interiors? The ambiance of every Posh Nails Salons invite guests to settle down as the highly trained technicians scrub, buff, and polish all the city stress away!
Posh Nails 13th Year Anniversary + Detox Manicure and Pedicure Launch
     Pamper queen Cat Ilacad have always envisioned the Posh Nails salons to be a place where their customers can relax and feel pampered. It's more than just a place where nails done expertly because they're trying to help their customers find comfort and ease their stress. She recently introduced a new nail salon service that I enjoyed a lot. This service targets those who want to detox as the client relax. This service is called DETOX Mani + Pedi.
Posh Nails 13th Year Anniversary + Detox Manicure and Pedicure Launch
Cuccio Natural Nail Products
     The DETOX Mani + Pedi is all about wellness and this is what Cat Ilacad values. This service was launched in time of  Posh Nails 13th Anniversary and I'm one of the few who got to try the service. As you can see on the photo above, it uses all Cuccio products. The main goal of this service is to offer their clients a wonderful experience where skin is renewed and nails are revitalized.
Posh Nails 13th Year Anniversary + Detox Manicure and Pedicure Launch
     Aside from being pampered, we also got the chance to hear positive vibes from life coach Kimi Lu. She shared to us how to expel all the negative vibes in our lives by doing simple acts and saying simple phrases. While coach Kimi was discussing the causes of negative vibes, I'm enjoying every steps of DETOX Mani + Pedi has to offer. 
Posh Nails 13th Year Anniversary + Detox Manicure and Pedicure Launch
My Pedicure sesh
     Posh Nails DETOX Mani + Pedi pampering package us nature-based products that are designed to nourish and moisturize, with promise to deliver antioxidants that neutralize free radicals in the body that causes stress. 

For the DETOX pedicure sessions, the following products used are:

  • Extended Massage Lotion with Shea Butter and Tuscan Grapeseed- combines Shea Butter's intensive moisturizing properties and the Tuscan Grapeseed's antioxidants that neutralize free radicals.
  • Pedicure Cullus Softener with Mango and Papain- which contains antioxidants, minerals, proteins, and Vitamins along with natural enzymes to gently exfoliate and reveal radiant, healthy skin.
  • Pedicure Cuticle Softener with Pomegranate and Alpha Hydroxy- promises to gently, yet effectively, exfoliate, cleanse, and soften stubborn cuticles with Pomegranate which is rich in antioxidants and alpha hydroxyl acids to soften tissue and remove  unwanted cells.

Posh Nails 13th Year Anniversary + Detox Manicure and Pedicure Launch
My manicure sesh
For the DETOX Manicure, the products used include:

  • Manicure Cuticle Soak with Aronia Berry and Tea Tree- this softens, cleanses, and refreshes hands and nails with Aronia berries that provide high levels of antioxidants and tea tree that has natural antiseptic qualities.
  • Manicure Milk and Honey Butter Wash- contains jojoba beads to gently exfoliate skin while leaving it soft and supple.
  • Manicure Extended Massage Lotion with Seabuckthorn and White Tea- offers a nourishing and hydrating finish.

     Because the products used are all Cuccio, I opted Cuccio nail polish for my pedicure. They have a wide selection of color so if you want to try this brand of nail polish, just ask your nail attendants :)
Posh Nails 13th Year Anniversary + Detox Manicure and Pedicure Launch
Cuccio Nail Polishes and Posh Nails Menu of Services
     The new DETOX Mani+Pedi pampering service is now available in 30 Posh Nails branches nationwide. The Detox Mani is P525 while the Detox Pedi is P650. Visit the nearest branch of Posh Nails today and buff those stressed hands and feet away!

For more information, visit www.poshnails.com.ph 
Like them on Facebook: Posh Nails
Follow them on Instagram: @poshnails_
For franchise inquiries, please call 3738762 

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Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

Thursday, August 13, 2015

     Hello dearies! I'm excited to share with you this new product innovation that will make your feet beautiful in less than 5 minutes. The result is instant and after first use, you will see and feel the difference. You can bare your beautiful feet after 1 use.

     Do you love going to nail salon and have your foot spa and pedicure done twice a month? If yes, what are the no-no's that you've experienced before in your foot spa sesh? I presume that the list of not so good experiences include long queues, heavy-handed spa attendants, an accidental cut from the manual callus file, a tad expensive service, and time. If you're so busy, I'm sure that you'll just opt to have home service foot spa but not all nail salons in the metro cater to this kind of service. Fret not, I have a good news- introducing Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi :) This product can give all the benefits that you get your regular foot spa session at the comforts of your home! At first I was hesitant that it will give me a soft and smooth skin in an instant but after my first try, I'm impressed! Scroll down to see why you should have this product at home :)
Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi

     An electronic foot file that gently buffs away hard skin in just moments leaving you with beautifully smooth feet.
Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Benefits:

  • Beautiful, smooth skin after 1 use.
  • Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin. 
  • Ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle. 

Advantages of using Scholl Velvet Smooth vs. going to the spa and using a manual foot file:


  • Monetary savings (at least 80% from foot spa sessions).
  • Convenient to use as it removes hard skin in minutes. 
  • Ready to use on dry (not wet) skin. 
  • Hygienic because it is washable and comes with a replaceable roller head.
Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
size:  1 Electronic Foot File with batteries

price: 1,685 php Electronic Foot File (batteries included) / (Around $37.13+)
550 php Refill (2 replacement roller heads) / (Around $12.20+)

place bought: Free
Available in selected Watsons Stores

instructions for use:
4 Simple Steps to Beautiful, Smooth Feet 
Step 1: Clean feet and prepare device 
Step 2: Switch and roll on 
Step 3: Continue until feet feels smooth 
Step 4: Rinse and apply cream 

made of: Specially-designed Micralumina roller head for effective yet gentle removal of hard skin
Product Review: Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
Photo above: Right foot with callus and a semi-cracked heel
Photo below: After using 
Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi, the calluses are literally removed and the cracks are barely seen. Photo taken using my O+ 8.92 smartphone. No filter. 
What I like:

  • The price is affordable if I'll do the math it saves at least 80% from foot spa sessions.
  • Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi's ergonomically shaped soft-touch handle makes it easy to use.
  • It is battery operated no need for manual scrubbing. Just push the button and voila, let the specially designed rolling surface do the job!
  • It is easy to use.
  • No blade, cutting, and other sharp materials so it's safe and ready to use.
  • The product can be used immediately, no other tasking procedure required. 
  • The head can be replaced with a new roller head. Talk about convenience of refills!
  • After using the file, there's an instant result.
  • My feet feel soft and smooth to touch.
  • The calluses that I got from wearing rubber slippers are not that visible after one use of Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi.
  • Removes hard skin without damaging my normal thin skin. I have thin skin and there's a time where one of my foot spa sessions gone wrong. The attendant over-scrubbed the callus on the lateral plantar section. 
  • I'm impressed that it also blurs out or can lessen the wrinkled areas on the sole of my feet.

What I don't like:

  • None so far!

Will I repurchase? Yes, it's in the realm of possibility. This is a perfect gift this Christmas to foot spa fanatic friends and relatives.

Recommendation:
     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. I highly recommend this product if you love having pedicure sesh twice a month and if you're the type of individual who is always on the go. This will perfectly fit your busy schedule. The convenience of having this product can save you time and hassles from going to nail spa and salon.


     No need to wait for long queues just to get a foot spa and pedicure in nail salons.. Just turn on the button and you're just a couple of minutes away to having a beautiful feet that you can bare anytime, anywhere! 

For more information about Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi, please refer to instructions on pack:
Like them on Facebook: Scholl Philippines 

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