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Tools, tips, and techniques for a DIY mani!

2/2/2021

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Get your essential tools ready:
  • A nail file (to shape the nails)
  • A buffer (to smooth the nail bed)
  • Cuticle oil (to soften cuticles so you can push them back)
  • Nail brush (to remove the oil before you paint)
  • Base coat, polish color, and a top coat
 
1. SHAPE
Trim your fingernails with nail clippers (unless you prefer to keep your length). When cutting your nails, never start in the middle. Begin on the side and work your way across so you don't split the nail. If you have long nails, it's especially important to start your at-home mani with a pair of nail clippers, rather than try to file down an excessive amount of growth.
 
2. BUFF
After you've filed, it's time to buff the nails in order to create a smooth. To buff your nails, you'll need to glide a nail buffer across each nail for a few seconds, moving back and forth until you can feel (and see) that the nail is smooth.
 
3. CUTICLES
Rub in cuticle oil directly on your cuticle using your fingertips, and softly but firmly push back the cuticle to reveal the nail plate. This helps the nail look more elongated.
 
4. WASH
After you've applied oil and gently pushed back your cuticles, it's time to wash off the oil. This is the part of the in-salon manicure where your manicurist may ask you to go to the sink and scrub your nails with a nail brush and a bit of sudsy water. Do the same when you're at home because oil on the nail plate is the biggest cause of chipping!
 
5. BASE
Rest your hand on a table to keep it steady – begin with a thin layer of base coat polish. This will help ensure a more even color application, and it also prevents the polish from staining your nails. Let the base coat dry before moving onto the next step.
 
6. COLOR
It’s time to start painting! When applying color, start in the middle of the nail bed and work your way to the sides in thin, even layers and paint the tip of the nail as it helps seal the color. Always apply two coats of color (minimum), waiting several minutes between each coat to prevent dents and bubbles.
 
7. TOP
Finally, you'll want to apply a quality topcoat polish. This will help seal your color, make it shine, and prevent it from chipping. Re-apply your top coat every two to three days to prevent chipping and to help keep your mani looking fresh. Don’t forget to keep hydrating your hands throughout the day to ensure that your manicure stays fresh and your cuticles healthy!
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Top Nail Salon of 2021 in Ottawa

11/22/2020

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We faced challenges we never could’ve imagined in 2020 - but we like to think that it’s given us the opportunity to appreciate everything we are so blessed with. It has taught us not to take our health for granted, that family and friends are number one and never underestimate the importance of taking care of ourselves. We are honoured to be a small part of your pampering - that something that makes you feel special and beautiful. YOU are the reason we love what we do.

Polish Nail Bar has been recognized for consistent excellence in the pursuit of total customer satisfaction, and we are SO EXCITED to announce that we have been nominated for Top Nail Salon of 2021 in Ottawa!

As the recipients of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 award, we pride ourselves on our customer-first approach to beauty. We owe it to our supportive customers who allow us to do what we love!
We would be extremely grateful if you would extend your support, by voting for us, at voteforus.ca and search for "Polish Nail Bar".
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Show us a screenshot of your vote confirmation for 10% off your next purchase!

Thank you all, again, for your unconditional and endless support! 

- PNB 
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5 “Dip Powder” Nail Manicure Myths: Busted

4/8/2020

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  1. Dip manicures are cleaner for your nails. 

    False: Polish Nail Bard decided not to offer our clients Dip powder manicures due to the sanitary risk. When multiple clients dip their fingers in the same container of powder, even pouring the product over multiple clients' nails and allowing the product powder to fall back into the container, is an easy way for nail infections to be passed between clients.



  2. They’re safer for your nails.
    False: "Fake" or artificial nails, no matter which kind you choose, all share a common base. All of the ingredients used to make any type of artificial nail — whether they be glued, cured by UV, or mixed with a liquid and powder — are based on the acrylic family. The simple truth is that it is no less healthy and no healthier.



  3. They’re quicker.

    False: One of the biggest issues you’ll hear and read experts discuss is the process needed to remove the dip powder coatings. The process for this treatment is lengthy and cannot be rushed, and though it should not harm the nails, there is a potential for damage if you do skip steps, take shortcuts or do anything to rush the process
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  4. They’re cost-effective.

    False: It is true that professional dip powder manicures come in at a slightly higher cost.



  5. They’re innovative and “new”.

    False: Gel and acrylic manicures have long been the most preferred way of getting your nails done, and the dip powder nails trend is just now emerging. In actuality, dip has been an option that has been around for years but is now wildly popular as an alternative due to its presence on social media, like Instagram and Pinterest.
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How to Remove Acrylic Nails at Home

4/7/2020

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I think we can all easily agree that mani/pedis and eyelash extensions have been the best thing to come along since sliced bread. Our cured polishes — flawlessly covered with extreme shine — have allowed us to go for weeks without thinking about doing it from home.
 
Times are strange (to say the least), and in a matter of a few days, we’ve staggered into a global pandemic. We’re all faced with an influx of new restrictions, including social distancing rules and spas and salons being temporarily closed.
 
We’re all doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19, which means #StayHome. In the meantime, what do we do with our gel nails? The removal process is, well, a process! That’s why most of us leave it to the skilled nail artists and technicians to deal with when we transition from an old polish job to a new one. Pandemic or not, nails are going to continue to grow, and if your manicure is on the brink of total collapse, it’s time to take removal matters into your own hands—and we’ll tell you how.

Gather a few supplies and follow the instructions below, as we walk you through removing your powder and shellac manicure at home 💅🏼 
  1. Shorten your nails with a nail file or nail clippers.
  2. Use a nail file to remove as much of the top layer of your nails as you can. The more powder you can remove in this step, the less time it will take to remove the remaining shellac/powder in acetone (see next step).
  3. Soak your nails in acetone in a metal bowl. Alternatively, you can soak a cotton ball in acetone, and wrap the saturated cotton ball around your finger with tinfoil.
  4. Check on your nails after 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how thick your nails are.
  5. Use your nail file to remove any remaining powder.
  6.  Buff your nails to create a smooth surface.
  7. Wash your hands thoroughly. Apply a nail strengthening polish and cuticle oil.

*Acetone can be very drying to your skin. It is important to remove any residue and apply moisturizer.

Feel free to email us at polishnailsbar@gmail.com with any questions 💌
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