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On the hunt for the secret for making your manicure and pedicure last during the beach season? Neri Ortega, nail expert of Butterfly Studio Salon in New York City, recommends the following for a long lasting, perfect manicure without chipping:

1. Following a hand massage, it is vital to clean the nail bed twice with acetone free nail polish remover to make sure that there are no emollients left on the nail-a clean, oil free nail bed is the most important part of lasting manicure, as it creates a clean surface to begin on.

2. Continue with a protein based base coat-this is key in keeping polish from chipping. A strengthening treatment like OPI’s Nail Envy, works wonderfully to keep nails strong, and polish from chipping.

Butterfly Studio Salon.

3. Following the application of polish, a good basic top coat is needed. Neri recommends Essie, and prefers classic top coats over ‘quick dry’ as she finds quick dry top coats tend to peel faster.

4. Pushing back cuticles rather than cutting them will also help a manicure last longer. To keep nail polish looking shiny and new, and cuticles from looking dull and ashy, she recommends a good cuticle moisturizer like Solar Oil (by Creative Nail Design)-the treatment will multi-task to keep your manicure going for extra days.

Butterfly Studio Salon.

With tips these easy the only challenge left is to pick your favorite color.
Butterfly Studio Salon website: www.butterflystudiosalon.com 
Location: 149 5th Avenue 2nd Floor New York, New York 10010.
The salon founder is Kattia Solano.

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I know Brooke Hogan is going through a difficult family time right now, but those nails are awful! Please ladies stay away from the Jungle Hooker nails!

To get a more subtle and sexy look try:

Nic’s Sticks by OPI

Just pump, paint, and go! Long-wearing, fast-drying, and convenient. Fits in your pocket or purse. Check out the Nicole  by OPI Site and you can even see how each color will look on your nails!

$7.00 Nic’s Sticks  ( or at your local salon.)

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I know Brooke Hogan is going through a difficult family time right now, but those nails are awful! Please ladies stay away from the Jungle Hooker nails!

To get a more subtle and sexy look try:

Nic’s Sticks by OPI

Just pump, paint, and go! Long-wearing, fast-drying, and convenient. Fits in your pocket or purse. Check out the Nicole  by OPI Site and you can even see how each color will look on your nails!

$7.00 Nic’s Sticks  ( or at your local salon.)

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The new India collection from OPI Color Nirvana.

Colors that wrap you in the energy of the season and fill you with delight. Vivid, warm, enchanting. Immerse yourself in color paradise.

I think the models and ads for the new OPI line are stunning, I can’t wait to get my hands on a bottle. I am torn between Keys to my Karma and Yoga-ta Get this Blue.

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I love it!  I’m a red-polish kinda girl, and these colors are definitely on my MUST HAVE list at the moment!  I can’t wait to try them out!

For Holiday 2007, OPI takes you to the place where glamorous begins and fabulous never ends – Hollywood! With twelve stunning Nail Lacquers (Glamour Reds and Dazzling Darks & Neutrals) plus lots of Hollywood-themed gift packs, Holiday in Hollywood makes you the star this season!

Find a store that carries OPI here!

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It looks like the dark or almost black nail polish is in once again.  Many celebrities have been seen sporting this look.  Deep nail polish shades seem to go well with short and squared nails.  It may be a bold look for you, but since so many cute girls display the new vamp trend then it feels almost OK to try it yourself.  And for the British readers, we have a picture of the very famous glamour model actress and business woman, Abby Titmus.  Abby isperfectly manicured in deep shade nail polish as feathered in her new 2007 Abby Titmus Calendar.

Talking Makeup picked two nail polish shades that will help you achieve this hot look.  OPI created Lincoln Park After Dark NL W42 as part of their new Chicago Collection.  OPI describes this color as: ” When midnight meets purple”.  Cost:  around $7. 

Our second pick is Essie Wicked 249 which has a burgundy red undertones and less purple then OPI Lincoln Park After Dark NL W42.  Cost:  around $7.