We already know that Phenomen Oil is great for your nails, intensively conditioning and softening cuticles, it also promotes the growth and strength of your nail.

Containing natural jojoba, almond and rice oils, Phenomen oil also heals and rehydrates making it excellent, too, for elbows, feet, knees, in fact any rough, dry area that needs deep moisturising.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is the liquid wax produced in the seed of the Jojoba plant, a shrub native to parts of Arizona, Californian Mexico. Jojoba oil is used extensively in cosmetics for it’s skin and hair softening properties.

Sun tan lotion can soften or dissolve your acrylic nails or nail polish according to this article on Beauty Brains.

If you want to find out if your sun tan lotion of choice will ruin your nails, try this (from Beauty Brain):

Smear a little of your favourite nail polish on a piece of glass (you can use an empty nail polish bottle or even a old compact mirror. Then, take that with you when you’re shopping for a sunscreen. Squeeze a little of the sunscreen product onto your polish smear and see if it softens the film. That should be a pretty good indicator if it will be okay when you actually apply it with your manicured fingers.

They also refer to another article worth reading: 3 Ways to Tell if Your Sunscreen is Bad.

Cindi, over at “Beautiful Makeup Search and Beauty Blog‘, likes Jessica Nail polish after trying Bedazzler.

Glad to see we aren’t the only ones who love Jessica Cosmetics and especially the Jessica nail polish range… as if

“My experience with Jessica Cosmetics nail color in the past is that it
holds up well in between appointments, with very little wear or
chipping… And because her polishes are all formulated for natural nails, they work very well with mine.”

• Nails grow approximaetly 1mm each week
• If you lost a nail completely, it will take six months to grow back
• Up to 45% of men bite their nails
• The rate at which your nails grow can be slowed down by illness, or speed up by stress and hot weather.
• Your diet dictates the condition of your nails. For extra-strength, eat food rich in calcium, iron and zinc.
• White marks on the nail are due to knocks, and not a sign of calcium deficiency.
• Strong
  soaps and detergents can dry out nails and cause them to split. Wear
  rubber gloves when using detergent or doing the washing up.

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Described by the New York Times as “The first lady of nails” Jessica Vartoughian is truly a success story.

Raised in Romania by Armenian parents, Jessica came to America in 1962 possessing just a traditional European education in the care of nails, hands and feet. This turned out to be the basis for what became her life calling: to create a system of natural nail care unparalleled in its beauty and efficacy. Considered the world’s foremost authority on natural nail care, hers is a unique understanding of the importance of what it takes to achieve and maintain naturally beautiful nails. The Jessica System, as it has come to be called, is based on an approach so different; it works like nothing else can.

Jessica is emphatic on the subject of treating individual nail types differently. “Nails are not alike!” she will tell you. Nails differ from person to person - just like hair and skin. It is impossible to treat all nails the same
and keep them healthy.

It was keen analysis of different nail conditions that led her to innovate products specifically designed to treat the dry, brittle, normal or post acrylic nail. The foundation of The Jessica System is its groundbreaking precision, its ability to treat specific problems. Moreover, she considers health an essential part of nail and skin care; and so her products are specifically developed to maximise the natural healing powers of the body and promote well-being.

Jessica was at the forefront of both a product and a marketing revolution. The multi-million-dollar nail care industry that exists today has its roots firmly based in the first ever nails-only salon, which Jessica opened on Sunset Boulevard in 1969.

As Jessica’s reputation grew, celebrities became clients. Referrals poured in, and The JESSICA System became synonymous with noteworthy customers around the globe. First Ladies, movie stars, models and VIPs are regularly seen having manicures and pedicures at the renowned Jessica Clinic.

Today, Jessica is Founder and C.E.O of Jessica Cosmetics International; the young girl from Romania has made her mark in changing an entire industry. Hers was the first voice promoting and teaching natural nail care; hers was the first nails-only salon. Jessica products are sold in upscale spas, salons and flagship stores in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Small wonder that Jessica is sought after by the media for her advice on nail care and is regularly quoted in magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and Queen.

Nail care expert, educator, lecturer and company owner, Jessica is a proud embodiment of the American dream.

“Jessica is an inspiration to me and I would recommend her products to anyone who takes an interest in their hands, feet and nails”
Claire Killick - Founder of Truly Scrumptious Beauty

For Jessica treatments visit Truly Scrumptious Beauty Salon or to purchase her products online visit the Truly Scrumptious Webshop and recieve 10% off all products when becoming a member.

According to the Daily Mail, the average British woman spends an astonishing £36,903.75 on her hair in a lifetime.

She will spend the equivalent of just under two years of her life washing, styling, cutting, colouring, crimping and straightening her locks in salons or at home.

A whopping 650 days will be dedicated solely to creating a ’salon look’ in her own bathroom. The average woman splashes out a monthly average of £10.08 on shampoos and conditioners, £14.03 on home styling products and £301.14 a year on haircuts and colouring.

She spends the equivalent of 41 minutes at home every day washing, styling and restyling. A third of women say their hair is the most important part of their appearance, and they spend more time styling their hair than doing their make-up.

Over two thirds of women prefer straight hair to a head of curls and 48 per cent of those polled regularly try to achieve poker-straight hair.

Some desperate women even resort to ironing their hair in a bid to look like stars such as Davina McCall, Jennifer Aniston and Cat Deeley. Other wacky home hair remedies include washing hair in beer (14 per cent), smearing hair with raw egg (10 per cent), tying hair in rags (14 per cent) and washing hair in lemon juice (27 per cent).

Brunette is the hair colour most favoured by 43 per cent of women, 33 per cent would like to be blonde, whilst 12 per cent strive to be redheads.

Don’t wash it!

The Hollywood
actress says she’s so devoted to her hairdresser Serge Normant that
after a trip to his salon she refused to wash her hair for up to two
weeks.

“One of the tricks I’ve learned over the years is that I can
milk a great style to the last possible second. Honestly, after he does my hair, I won’t do anything to it for - wait
for it - two weeks. My hair doesn’t get greasy very fast, so I can go a
good ten days without washing it.”

reference: Glamour Magazine

Girl power to a different level! A Truly Scrumptious favorite. Jessicas natural nails are known for their signature quality. Lustrous colours that slide on like silk, looking fresh for up to two weeks. Now thats real staying power! To maximise the life of every manicure, always use Jessica home maintenance products.

Directions of Use:

1. Start with a clean, dry nail
2. Generously apply Jessica’s treatment/ basecoat recommended for your nail type using 8-10 strokes
3. Apply 2 coats of Custom Colours under and over your nail sealing edges
4. Apply Top Priority to seal the nail colour
5. Apply Brilliance for high gloss, and/or a drop of Quick Dry to ensure against smudging

Tip: Its an old wives tale that nails need a breather, by leaving your nails au naturel every so often. The fact is nails are exposed to everyday wear and tear, and should be protected ALL the time. So, keep them treated and polished!

I have been working with Jessica products for the last 6 years now and swear by them. I have helped so many people to achieve the perfect nails with these products.

But recently my nails have been peeling and have been extremely bendy which isn’t usual and I am using my critical care to strengthen and fusion to stop peeling but it just isn’t enough and then I discovered “Coat of Armour”

After applying my treatments for peeling and soft nails I have started to apply a Coat of Armour.
It is applied in 3 quick strokes and glides on like a gel formula. It is so durable and the nail colour slides on and sits in the gel holding on firmer so not only are my nails even more protected but my colour is lasting even longer and my nails are growing strong.

Everyone should know about this fantastic product as winter is drawing in and nails are becoming brittle.

Retail Price £12.95

For more information email me claire@tsbeauty.co.uk