New shellac colors are full of cheer!

Oh the joy! The cheerful fun colors are driving everyone in to get their fun bright nails. Flowers seem to be the motif of choice. These are the darling Julie Wickham's. they turned out to be my favorite set of the day! Easter is just around the corner so keep your eyes open for some spring nails. Comment here and let me know what you want to see.

Spring tootsies!

Spring is in the air.. I can't feel it yet but, I know it's there somewhere. After all, the ground hog did call an early spring. So it's time to really start primping and pampering those toes! Just click the schedule now and come see me for my foot pampering special pedicure with some shellac toes. I did these cute pink chevron toes today! I love them!

Girl candy by Diana white?

So what is girl candy by Diana white? It is everything Girly! As a full time job , I do nails! Fun fun nails , I love to do CND shellac, acrylic nails, gel Nails , and toes! With lots of nail art Something really strange about how much I love to do toes! But when I started girl candy , I could not commit to just nails. I also love to paint , craft, decorate,and party plan. I also love jewelry, clothes , purses and makeup glitter and everything Girly! Sooo, I just named it girl candy so I can have everything Girly! I can't wait to get my followers up in numbers so please share my blog and send your friends. For every ten followers I will choose 1 winner for some free jewelry.

Look who's gone mobile!

Yay! I've added the blogger app to my phone so make sure you are following so you'll get all the latest updates! Here is a picture of my desk with the flowers my jeweler , Blake Ostler from the diamond gallery sent me as a thank you! Oh joy joy a girls best friend jewelry and flowers! I think I may do some cute nails inspired by jewelry and flowers.. Soo Girly! What do you think? What do you want to see?

CND Shellac New spring colors 2013

CND has officially released their new spring colors and ladies are so excited and requesting them like mad! There are five new colors this season ( rumor has it there will be a handfull more within the next two months so stay tuned for that!) here are the colors and some of the manicures .. nails and nail art! soo fun and lots of layering with pigment.





CND shellac New spring colors 2013

New lilac CND Shellac

New Limade Cnd shellac with layer effect and pigment with stamping

 

I love nail art ! 

If you have not had the opportunity to try out the Shellac Power polish, You should book your appointment and get in now. I love the product and am totally addicted! I only wish I could share every transformation with you. I have this great before and after for you to check out. Make sure to checkout her cuticles too! Anyone can have beautiful nails with the help of a great nail tech. here is some advise I can give you on how to choose your nail tech. Along with all the other safety issues I have posted about on my girl candy page , https://www.facebook.com/diana.white.1213#!/girlcandybydiana?fref=ts  "know when to go", Make sure you ask them lots of questions. If they seem  UN educated and can not explain in depth what shellac is,  don't use them, find another nail tech. No shellac is not a "gel polish"!  it is a power polish! the big difference is that CND Shellac does not require filing of the natural nail. Never should your nail tech file your nail to apply or remove shellac  other than shaping the free edge of your natural nail.

Follow me on my girl candy by Diana White page and always feel free to message me with questions. thanks and enjoy these before and afters.. more to come so keep watching!

Diabetes and Pedicures what you should know..

The Truth About Pedicures

 

It’s a simple act of bliss: sinking into a a relaxing chair and surrendering to an adept technician who rubs away tension, kneading lotion into thirsty skin. In fact, the process of getting a pedicure often has less to do with perfectly polished nails and more to do with taking time out of your day to relax (preferably in the company of a tasty gossip magazine). If you have diabetes, the need to pamper yourself—and forget for a few moments about the hard work of managing your condition—is all the more crucial.
But before you kick off your shoes, Remember,. “People with diabetes are at risk for a number of complications. Foot infections are common. If they develop a break in the skin, it can be a life-threatening complication , I would caution individuals with diabetesneed to be very careful! because of the sanitary conditions of the salon, the skills of the individual performing the pedicure, and the cleanliness of the instruments used.”
Still, women (and, yes, even men) with diabetes are heading to salons and spas. The reason? Aside from being an indulgent way to spend an afternoon, pedicures can ensure that feet are clean and hydrated, which is important when you are managing diabetes. Here are some tips..

Know When to Skip It

If you are healthy and complication-free, getting a pedicure doesn’t pose a threat the way it does for people with the foot complications of diabetes. But if you have an infection, ulcer, cut, or neuropathy, don’t book an appointment. An open wound is an open door for any bacteria that may be in the foot basin’s water, and nerve damage will make it hard for you to tell if you’ve been cut or if the bath’s water is too hot.

Stake Out the Salon

Scheduling a pedicure at just any old nail salon is a bad idea. “The most important thing is that wherever people go, they need to make sure they’re using clean practices.  Look into the place’s sanitation practices, the technician’s training—make sure she’s licensed—and how the tools are cleaned. If a woman is going to seek out this service, it is important she address these issues
If the salon looks clean but you’re still unsure about the sanitization process, don’t be afraid to ask. “Ask them how they clean their things. We get asked all the time, and I’m happy to answer.”  after each service, foot baths should be cleaned with a hospital-grade, EPA-registered disinfectant made specifically for pedicure chairs. There are so many things you can catch. Fungus is the number one thing you see.”

Examine the Foot Bath
Sure, sinking your feet into a pool of warm, bubbly water is relaxing. But did you know that bacteria may be introduced into your bath thanks to the pipes that carry the water? Avoid soaking in someone else’s bacteria by being picky about your foot bath. We  opt for easy-to-clean individual buckets or bowls. Before you book your service, ask the spa which type of basin it uses. And remember, regardless of basin type, the technicians should still clean between each client.

Take the Right Steps

You should wash and inspect your feet daily. Turn the chore into a treat.

1. Wash. Clean feet are healthy, so perform this task daily—not just for a pedicure.
2. Exfoliate. Get rid of the dry skin that prevents full moisture absorption with a pumice stone.
3. Moisturize. Rub a thick moisturizer into feet, avoiding the area between toes.
4. Clip. Cut toenails straight across to prevent ingrown nails.
5. Soften. Stop cuticles from cracking by rubbing them with a soothing oil. 6 Polish. Go ahead, have fun.

Inspect the Tools

Before you let a pedicurist touch your feet, find out how her tools are sanitized. Like foot baths, imple­ments should be cleaned between each use. But, be warned: Just because tools were pulled from a sterilization pouch or drawn from a jar of blue liquid doesn’t mean they’re safe, Dirty instruments used on past customers may soak in unchanged fluid or open containers. those wooden sticks used to push back cuticles. If emery boards and nail buffers are used, they should be thrown out after each client to prevent the spread of bacteria.
Some people even tote their own tools as an extra precaution. But then cleanliness becomes your responsibility: You have to, as an individual, make sure you wash your tools. You can infect yourself. As long as you go home and wash them really good … that’s a great solution.”

Give Instructions

If you have diabetes You should let us know The massage should be gentler.” Though you may feel nervous saying something, nail technicians actually want you to speak up. Tell your  pedicurist, ‘You know, I can’t have [the water] too hot,’”
Request that the technician not clip your cuticles or file your heels or calluses. Make sure the basin’s water is warm, not hot, and that your toenails are cut straight across. Ensure that moisturizing lotions are thoroughly massaged into your feet to prevent excess lotion collecting between the toes. And insist that the pedicurist avoid a credo blade—that’s the one that looks like a razor—on your feet. The tool is illegal in many states.

Plan Ahead

As lovely as freshly shaven legs are, in this case they can do more harm than good. Stop shaving your legs two days before your scheduled pedicure to prevent skin from getting irritated or bacteria from entering any tiny nicks or cuts.

Use Your Judgment

These measures may seem extreme, but consider the alternative: Unsterilized instruments can pass bacteria and infections between clients. So, what do you do if you suspect a salon isn’t practicing safe sanitization? “I would say get up and leave,” . “You’re risking a lot for a pedicure. If you’re not sure, and you’re not comfortable, it’s better to be safe than sorry.”