CHI - Summer 2008 - (Page 42) TALKING ABOUT NAILS ask Farah! Serious questions for CHI®’s nail expert. HER NAME EVOKES memories of Charlie’s most iconic Angel, and indeed, CHI®’s National Nail Manager Farah Faulkner sports the same honey hue as her namesake. But instead of fighting bad guys when a voice in a speaker phone gives the orders, this Farah fights a different battle. Her mission? To stamp out chipped polish, broken nails, ragged cuticles and make the world’s hands (and feet) more beautiful. This month, Farah takes on the tough nail questions from CHI® readers and offers up fascinating facts and sound advice. Dear Farah: I live for my manicures but I could live without the fact that my polish starts chipping in just a few days. What’s the secret to longerlasting nail color? —Tammi M., Mobile, AL Dear Tammi: When it comes to long-lasting nail color, the secret’s in the system. I call it 1:2:1— one application of base coat, two coats of polish and one application of top coat. The most effective system that I’ve found is the CHI® Ceramic Nail System. The CHI® Ceramic Base Coat, CHI® Ceramic Nail Lacquer and CHI® Ceramic Top Coat all contain silk, ceramic and nano-silver. The silk helps the formulas glide on evenly and produces brilliant shine. In the Top Coat, it helps protect and seal in the nail color. Ceramic is like the glaze on a vase—it makes the polish strong and durable. And nanosilver eliminates bacteria and keeps nails healthy. Stick with the CHI® system and your color will last and last! Dear Farah: My cuticles are always dry and I’m the queen of hangnails. Help! — Bella L., Madison, WI Dear Bella: Everyone needs to add moisture to their skin and hair, and cuticles are no exception. Doing so not only rehydrates your nails and cuticles, it also prevents additional moisture loss. My favorite formula is CHI ® Ceramic Cuticle Oil. It contains silk, which is a highly moisturizing ingredient, plus jojoba and sunflower oils. The pleasant fragrance makes it ideal for women and men, so share it with your favorite guys! Work it into your cuticles each night before bed, and durcontinued 42 Volume IV, Issue 15
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