CHI - Summer 2009 - (Page 40) TALKING ABOUT NAILS A luscious, deep grape like Purple Nights at the Mexican Riviera from the CHI Ceramic Nail Lacquer Tropical Paradise Vacation collection strikes just the right balance between drama and whimsy. What I love about it is that it’s just this side of black, which is too extreme for some women. (Although personally, I love the edginess of black nail polish, which can also be sophisticated when worn with conservative Purple Nights Aqua Water on the Mexican on the Isles of business suits!) But if you prefer to tone down the depth for Riviera Mikonos spring, lighten the effect with a softer lavender, like CHI Ceramic Nail Lacquer Mauve-isita or Playing Hard to Get. Or try a quenching, Mediterranean blue like Aqua Water on the Isles of Mikonos for a seasonal update to your favorite blue hue. ASK FARAH Q A Dear Farah: Why do my nails turn yellow?—Betsy Dear Betsy: UV exposure can cause the top coat to yellow and colored nail polish to fade. That’s why it’s a good idea to use products that contain UV inhibitors. All of the formulas in the CHI Nail brand—including polish, base coats, top coats and strengtheners—protect against UV damage. Your nails will stay strong, shiny and “on-tone” with no yellowing whatsoever! Dear Farah: Every summer, I love to take the plunge! I’m an avid swimmer and I spend hours in the water each day. Swimming is great for my body but not so great for my nails, which become weak and brittle. Any suggestions?—Karyl Dear Karyl: Believe it or not, your nails are made of the same material as your hair and, like hair, they really benefit from regular conditioning. One of the best conditioners for nails is the CHI Ceramic Cuticle Oil. It contains jojoba, sunflower and sweet almond oils to moisturize and nourish cuticles and nails—smells great, too! It’s also infused with ceramic and silk for extra strengthening. Work it into your nails and cuticles several times a day, massaging it up your fingers between your first and second knuckles to nourish your pre-nail growth. With regular treatment, it will prevent your nails from becoming brittle, even if you spend most of your day under water! Also, regular manicures using these CHI Nail products—base coat, two coats of polish and top coat—will provide ultimate protection. Then, in the summer months when you’re swimming all the time, consider switching from the regular CHI Ceramic Base Coat to the CHI Ceramic Base Coat Bonder. It contains special fibers that not only help polish stay on longer, but also prevent the natural nail from splitting and chipping. Hot, Hot, Hot On the other side of the spectrum from these cool-toned colors are hues that sizzle! People are really drawn to cheerful colors possibly as an antidote to the daily news, which is often not so cheerful! So we’re sure that folks will flock to upbeat shades like coral, fuchsia and citrus orange. And how about a lively yellow? I believe the zesty Sunny Romance of St. Tropez is poised to become one of the most popular shades in the CHI Nail collection! Really who can resist this upbeat color? Try it on fingers and toes for an eye-catching spring/summer look. n Sunny Romance of St. Tropez Q A FirstView.com Diane Von Furstenberg People are drawn to cheerful colors like yellow. 40 Volume V, Issue 19
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