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Ultimate





            guide to





               festive





                    nails











          As we approach the festive period, it is a popular   Please be aware that some nail photos may be of
          time for nail services, so we are here to navigate   competition nails which can take up to five hours
          the world of nails.                                  to do, as well as some nail photos being
                                                               photoshopped.
          First things first, you need to decide if you want
          to extend the length of your nails, or if you want   We recommend that when booking your
          to just add colour to the length you already have.   appointment to state whether you want nail
                                                               designs, as the nail technician will need to book
          If you want to extend length, then you need to       extra time for this, and it is always a good idea to
          request extensions. This treatment can take          bring the photos of the design you want.
          up to two hours depending on the design you
          choose. A gel polish or nail polish can be applied   Snowflakes, Santa and reindeer are popular
          on the top.                                          choices at Christmas.


          If you are happy with the length of your nails,      If in doubt, add glitter! This is always a winner at
          then a gel polish may be ideal and this can last up   the festive time of year and won’t add too much
          to two weeks on a strong healthy nail. This          time to any nail service.
          treatment takes about 45 minutes.

          Furthermore, you could have a manicure which
          is a treat for both your hands and nails, by          ABOUT THE WRITER
          intensely hydrating and nourishing followed by a      Beverley Watson is a
          nail polish finish.                                   director and therapist at
                                                                Revive with 24 years’
          There are a large variety of nail designs to          experience in the beauty
          choose from, which can be overwhelming.               industry, including seven
                                                                years as a lecturer
                                                                and  assessor.
          If you want something more elaborate than just        She is skilled in all aspects
          gel or nail polish then we recommend looking for      of beauty, HD Pro Brow
          nail designs online. It is also a good idea to check   stylist, CND L&P master
          out the website or social media pages of your         nail tech.
          nail salon to see what designs they have created.


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