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Author: Iwona Urbanska

The Controversy Surrounding the Russian Manicure vs. Combi Manicure: Exploring Perspectives and Unifying Differences

in Manicure

In the vibrant landscape of the beauty industry, the Russian manicure and the Combi Manicure have emerged as techniques of great interest. However, the naming conventions surrounding these methods have given rise to a spirited global debate. While enthusiasts passionately defend either the Russian Manicure or the Combi Manicure, an underlying truth remains: these techniques, despite their nomenclatural differences, share fundamental similarities.

Opinions on the Russian or Combi manicure (Russian manicure from now on) vary widely, with passionate arguments on both sides. In this article, we will explore the different perspectives on the controversial Russian manicure phenomenon, shedding light on the diverse viewpoints from around the world.

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Chemical peeling, the way to a perfect skin

in Facial, Personal Care

Chemical Peeling Barcelona

Exfoliation is the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin’s surface (the stratum corneum). Exfoliation keeps skin smooth, improve skin tone and delay the appearance of the first wrinkles. Additionally, it make it easier for skin products to penetrate the skin surface.

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Eyelash extensions types: mink, silk and synthetic

in Lashes & Brows

eyelash extension barcelona

At SimplyBeauty we are really proud to offer what we consider the more precise technique to apply eyelash extensions. This technique is called 1:1 because lashes are actually applied one by one. Even that the treatment process is quite slow and laborious, the result is spectacular specially when a natural look is desired. (more…)

UK ban on cosmetics with microbeads

in Beauty Products

microbeads cosmetics

UK has banned the sale of cosmetics that contain small balls of plastic. Those small pieces of plastic, called microbeads, are included into the cosmetics to improve its texture and mainly, to add exfoliation capabilities. Microbeads end up into the rivers and seas affecting our environment. The ban will be applied at the end of 2017 (more…)

Skin care, hydration is the key

in Beauty Products, Facial

hydrate your body for better skin care

The main consideration when designing your skin care routine

When it comes to skin care hydration is one, if not the main, consideration. Whether you like it or not, the skin loses water constantly. The progressive loss of water means the loss of elasticity, collagen and elastin fibres leading to the visibility of wrinkles and furrows. There is no denying that when the skin is properly hydrated those effects are delayed and it looks younger. (more…)

All about thermal water sprays

in Beauty Products, Facial

The believe that thermal water has health giving properties can be found in many places in the world as well as distinct times of human history. There are many examples of empiric evidences of its health properties as well as myths and miracles which provoke a great confusion of what are really the properties of thermal water. In this article we will go trough some studies, public information of retail thermal water products and my own opinion so you can decide to include them or not into your beauty regime. (more…)

Beauty tips for skin summer protection

in Beauty Products, Facial

Sunlight has good and bad effects in our body as it is, at the same time, a main source for Vitamin D (strong bones) and a mutagen (cancer). Vitamin D can be acquired adding supplements to our diet or by sunlight exposure (dermal synthesis). The last one can be considered the natural option to get Vitamin D but due a high uncertainty on cancer risk there are not official recommendations of what is the correct level of sunlight exposure to keep yourself safe. (more…)

Take care with cheap manicure extensions!

in Manicure

Manicura Barata Barcelona

There are several ways to do nails extension, the most common ones are gel and acrylic. Gel consist in applying a layer of a soft gel substance that is cured using UV or blue light (LED) which photo-initiate a polymerisation process. This is what transform a soft substance into a hard but flexible one. 

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How well are you looking after your feet?

in Foot Care, Personal Care

Foot care has been an essential part of history for 1000’s of years. In many old civilisation rites regarding foot care took a predominant position. For instance, footwashing after a trip or before praying were rites that are still in practice. Nevertheless, feet was the main mode of transport and a correct care was key to keep going with any activity.

Today the situation has changed dramatically in our modern life and footcare does not have the same symbolic significance. That does not change that our feet are still a special part of our body and they require specific care. The reasons for that are quite simple, without your feet we are pretty much stuck. Even so, we usually forget to include them in our daily beauty routines.

Forgetting about your feet usually finish when summer and sandals are about to come back. We suddenly remember about our feet. In this post I will share some easy tips for for you to add them in your daily routines to get your feet ready.

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