Shattered...

Want a new trendy look for those nails-torn, tattered let’s talk OPI Shatter. Shatter first came out with OPI’s Katy Perry Collection in black and then they rolled out Silver Shatter in their Pirates of the Caribbean collection. Now OPI is adding even more colors to its Shatter collection promised to be available in July (you can already find the new colors on amazon.com) the new colors include Red, White, Blue, Navy and Turquoise. OPI promises a fantastic shattered look in 3 easy steps

1.       Apply base coat and two coats of your favorite OPI polish and let it dry completely.

2.       Apply one quick coat of the OPI Shatter and then wait and watch the magic happen.

3.       Finish with OPI top coat for a high gloss shine

So let’s put it to the test I started with a base coat then painted on two coats of OPI’s need sunglasses from the bright collection (yellow), and then I applied one quick coat of OPI’s Black Shatter. The Shatter dries very quickly so I was able to immediately finish the nail with OPI’s top coat. So with my first try I used a thin quick coat of the Shatter and it really did nothing but streak my nail, not the shattered effect that I was expecting. So I tried nail number two with a thicker coat and I have the shattered look as promised.

Some tips- use a thicker coat to get the shattered effect, a thin coat will leave you streaked and starting over. Do not overlap the coats you are applying or you will not get the shattered look. All in all I think this is a fun product for some funky looking nail and can’t wait to use the red, white and blue for Fourth of July.

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Sunscreen is a summer must have

Whether you are heading to the lakefront, pool or even a local festival being out in the sun requires you to pick a good sunscreen to protect your skin from the damaging sun rays. Consider these quick tips to help protect your skin this summer.

·         Grab a sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays, although the sunscreen's SPF shows the amount of protection you'll receive from UVB rays, the sunscreen will need ingredients like Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide to protect against UVA rays.

·         For longer protection try a water-resistant sunblock or waterproof sunscreen, if you'll be wearing the sunblock at the beach, pool or while participating in sporting events where perspiration will wash regular sunscreen away. Sunscreens in spray form may also last longer and, as an added bonus, won't run into your eyes in the water or when you sweat. Many waterproof suntan lotions are oil based to make them last longer, so you may want to avoid them if you're prone to breakouts.

·         You may also try a moisturizer with sunscreen if you want a two-in-one application. Be sure to look for types with broad spectrum protection to shield your skin from UVA and UVB rays. Some brands also include antioxidants to protect and combat fine lines and even wrinkles at the same time.

Some of my top picks for sunscreens for this summer-

Coppertone Sport Clear Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 50 around $10 @local drug stores. http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/coppertone-sport-clear-continuous-spray-sunscreen/ID=prod2992947-product

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 around $8 @ local drugstores. http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/neutrogena-ultra-sheer-dry-touch-sunblock-lotion/ID=prod387159-product

Neutrogena Fresh Cooling SPF 70 Body Mist Sunblock SPF 70 around $12 @ local drugstores. http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/neutrogena-fresh-cooling-spf-70-body-mist-sunblock/ID=prod3791656-product

Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Sunscreen SPF 15 is my favorite Mositurzer with SPF 15 pick this up for around $11 at local drugstores. http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/aveeno-active-naturals-daily-moisturizing-lotion-with-sunscreen-spf-15/ID=prod6030714-product

Have fun in the sun and keep your skin healthy this summer