Beauty Blog

If you follow celebrity fashion or keep in touch with the latest music videos, you might be wondering why the nails that the ladies are sporting look extra spunky these days.  It is thanks to a revolutionary new nail treatment called Minx made from flexible film strips applied to the nails using a heat lamp.  The high gloss, long wearing coating takes about 15-20 minutes for application and needs absolutely no drying time, therefore avoiding accidental smudging or denting.  They are supposed to last for 1-2 weeks without chipping.  To remove them at home you just warm up the film with a hair dryer and peel it off.

So, if you are tired of your run of the mill, timid polishes and can’t stand fake nails either, check out Minx’s stunning array of selection.  The solids are anything but boring (think gold metallic like Beyonce in “Single Ladies” or chrome silver) .

The patterns range from intricate, delicate bridal laces to bold and brash animal prints.  You could even custom design a favorite photo into a nail coating.  How is that for a choice?  If you are worried about any harsh chemicals in the formula, you can relax.  Since it requires only heat for application and removal, it contains no harmful substances and is totally eco-friendly.

This hot new trend sported by the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Pink, Fergie, Christina Aguilera, Victoria Bekham among others, can now be found at Spa Nordstorm Escape. Or, to find a Minx nail salon in your part of the country, try the spa finder at Minxnails.com.  At Nordstorm , getting a minx treatment would cost you $50 including manicure and just $30 without manicure.

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Well it’s all over the web, the “alleged” domestic battery of Rihanna by Chris Brown!

All I have to say is I am genuinely shocked by this, which is rare! I totally NEVER would have thought baby faced Chris Brown was capable of such violence. That said, IF he did it?! It’s completely unforgivable and inexcusable.

I don’t care what the circumstances, I never, ever, ever condone physical violence against women. It’s takes a REAL man to walk away… 

Also, I mean at this point the facts are fuzzy but what kind of a guy “BITES” for pete’s sake!? 

That was the most bizarre and animalistic tid bit of info. for me to absorb during this whole debacle. Biting to me seems like a very rage fueled intimate assault. It implies that you have to be very “close” (physically) to someone. Most bite cases are done by women during attempted rapes and physical assaults, as a last resort defense measure. Men usually shake women, slap them and the major jerks punch. Biting?! Really Chris Brown? Are you insane? - It seems really childish and immature OR psychotic to bite someone…

Well everyone is innocent until proven guilty so I will suspend judgment until more facts are released.  However for all you ladies who want to avoid the embarrassment and queries of bruising and bite marks check out these tips:

Bruises

1. One of the easiest ways is to ICE the area as soon after as possible. The window is supposedly six hours but I’ve never found it to work after four.
2. Ice works, frozen foods work, even cold cans or glass bottles work.
3. If your hickeys or bruising is still red or discolored try adding a little light green eye-shadow to counter the bruising, then cover that with foundation. Dust the whole thing off with powder to give it a matted look and to set the layers of make-up. Blend-blend-blend! Keep in your mind that your neck or cleavage is usually a shade or two lighter than your face so make sure you make necessary adjustments. Peach make up spots are a dead give-away that your trying to conceal.
4. Last resort, invest in turtlenecks, scarves and pashminas!

Human Bite Marks

1. The first thing to do after sustaining a human bite is to wash the entire area thoroughly with soap and water. Make sure the bite is under running water and is scrubbed for a minimum of three minutes. If soap and water is not available then hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol will suffice but sting!
2. If the bite is bleeding you will need to apply pressure until it stops, with a clean bandage or clean towel. If it does NOT stop bleeding after 10 minutes go to the emergency room NOW!
3. You will need to protect the wound in most cases a ban-aid will suffice to cover the wound and prevent contamination, but if the bite is large - or if multiple bites - you might need a large bandage to cover the entire area. Change the bandage every few hours and look for signs of inflammation or reddening, which are indicative of infection.
4. If you haven’t had a tetanus shot within the last decade, you will need to get one after sustaining a human bite. You can get one at your doctor’s office or emergency room.

As you can see, human bite marks are NO joke! I don’t know how this whole “Rihanna and Chris Brown” thing is going to play out but IF he really did bite you like a suckah - kick his biting a$$ to the curb!!