Try this gel polish hack for a long lasting manicure!

Try this gel polish hack for a long lasting manicure!
Try this gel polish hack for a long lasting manicure!

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We all want our manicures to last as long as possible, right? Today I’m sharing my absolute favorite nail hack using at-home gel polish!

How do I keep my manicure beautiful for longer? I can’t count how many times I’ve looked down at my nails to see my miniature masterpieces chipping away like tiny little landslides. It infuriated me how I would put so much work into the upkeep of my nails only for it to slip away as soon as I used my hands for anything besides a princess wave.

Well, that is no more! With this hack, you’ll have beautiful nails for 2-3 times longer than if you used polish alone. The best part is you can still use all of your favorite polishes. No more chasing down the latest and greatest “long lasting” polish anymore.

To learn more about this awesome technique, keep reading!

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3 Shadows & 6 Looks — Eyeshadow Tutorial

3 Shadows & 6 Looks -- Eyeshadow Tutorial
3 Shadows & 6 Looks — Eyeshadow Tutorial

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You  want to look your best at all times. I get that; I do too.

Unfortunately, there are only 24 hours in a day, and as much as I love beauty, I have other things I want to do as well. I have a weekend trip coming up soon where I will be away from home, (and hence, the makeup collection,) for a short while.

We will be going out to dinner, socializing, taking pictures, etc., so of course I want to look nice. However, since the trip is barely 48 hours long, it would be ridiculous for me to carry too much makeup, because really, I only have one face… which will probably be in the pool more often than not.

This got me to thinking about how I could challenge myself to come up with as many different looks as possible using only the most basic of eyeshadows. Then, I would put them all together as a sort of “cheatsheet.” If I was ever feeling uninspired or frustrated with the idea of wearing the same colors multiple times in a row, I could take a peek at my cheatsheet and use it to help me create a look that is not the equivalent of wearing the same t-shirt two days in a row. I know all you makeup lovers out there know what I mean. 😉

Keep reading to see how I created these six unique eye looks using three of the most basic shades in the eyeshadow universe!

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What is “Non-touring”? & How to Get the Look

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First came contouring, then came strobing, and now we have… non-touring?

Just the name itself sounds a bit ridiculous, because after all, doesn’t “non” mean you’re not doing something, so how is this a thing if it’s something you’re not doing…

So what is non-touring anyway?

Non-touring is essentially highlighting the skin to give it that dewy, “lit from within” glow that makes your skin the star of your makeup look. The idea is that there is no need for chiseled cheekbones, heavy bronzer to simulate a fake tan, or highlighters so shiny they can be seen from Mars. Instead, products are used in a way that showcases the natural radiance of your skin.

While contouring and strobing seek to chisel, define, and spotlight certain areas of the face in order to basically reshape the face into something quite different than it naturally is, non-touring seeks to make your skin look its best, without making you look like a whole different person.

I suppose that in a way, the name “non-touring” does make sense, as it is basically the opposite of what we have come to know and love in the age of “Instagram makeup.”

As Renee Sanganoo tells Marie Claire, “It’s kind of like Spanx for the skin.” So instead using a corset to completely reshape your body, a la contouring, non-touring simply gives your skin that extra boost without looking like such a dramatic change. Does that analogy make sense? I hope it does.

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