if your a licensed nail tech or cosmotoligist in the US I'm hosting an amazing class at my salon in November. Here's a little peek https://youtu.be/fw9sh9l7kp8
sign up on Sam's website.

Brow Bars, Brow Lifts, Full Brows, Shaped Brows, it can be tough to keep up!
However, our brows are the frame to our face so it's important to make sure they look good.
2016 seems to be the year of the full brows yet many are left uncertain of how to achieve these beautifully bushy brows. Here are a few tips

1. Always seek a Professional if you're not confident with your skills! Brows can be tough but no one wants to end up with horrible brows, there is NO hiding them.
2. Be sure to prep and clean the area, before and after tweezing. This helps keep bacteria at bay and also calms skin.
3. Keep your tweezers clean!
4. Invest in the proper tools. Having a sharp pair of tweezers, small scissors and angled brush can help you achieve your desired look.
5. Step back an observe as you go. It is difficult to see ourselves objectively when we are staring close up for too long.
6. They are Sisters, not Twins! They should look alike but don't need to be perfectly identical
7. If needed, put some color on them. Use a pencil or powder (with stiff, angled eye brush)
8. Consider brow extensions! Seek a professional salon like Awesome Nails and have brow fillers applied (similar to eyelash extensions)
9. Use a magnifying mirror to really see what your doing, we recommend at least 5X magnified
10. The beginning of the brow should align with the edge of the nostril. The arch of the brow should fall at the back third of the eye. The eyebrow should follow the length of the eye but it shouldn't extend into the temple area

Mother’s Day was founded with a simple and beautiful wish – to honor the person who has done more for us than anyone in the world. Mothers Day is Sunday May 8th and we think you should do something very special for your special woman in your life this year. Here at Awesome Nails we have put together some beautiful ways to say thank you for being my mom. Consider a relaxing pedicure or a manicure. If you're not sure what service they'd prefer most ask a nail tech at Awesome Nails what they would suggest. Stop in or call and we'll prepare a basket or gift certificate for your mom or special woman.

I think spring is finally here. That means we're going to start showing more skin. It's time to get your skin ready. That means out with the old and in with the new. You need to polish away old dead, dry winter skin. At Awesome Nails we offer many scrubs from sugar to salt. Take your srub into your shower and polish away the old skin. Now your skin is ready to accept a moisture lotion If your skin is as sun deprived as mine you'll need a self tanner. Body Drench makes a variety of lotions and sprays to get your healthy glow back. They're easy to use and I promise you won't turn orange

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Super fast top coat When the last time you purchased a new top coat? If it's thick or over 2 years ago then it's time. Pick one up at your next visit.

China Glaze @ NYFW  prepares to make a statement during NYFW Fall/Winter 2016 with the season’s most daring shades of nail polish. We can’t wait to watch them work the runway with the whimsical, yet sophisticated lifestyle collection alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet.  Stay tuned as Awesome Nails keeps you up to date with the latest nail news on one of the industry’s most outspoken fashion brands. We promise, you don’t want to miss a minute of it.

If you want to experience the statement for yourself, head over to Awesome Nails in Grayslake to join the movement.

Awesome Nails welcomes you to our new blog. We look forward to sharing the latest industry news, community involvement & bragging about our exciting work that we're so passionate about. Please check back often to see the newest trends in nail design, our seasonal offers and more.

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