New Facebook Page

Hi everyone.  Just a quick non April Fools update for you.  I finally started a Facebook page for the blog.  Please feel free to check it out and like the page for updates and other random posts and pictures.  You can find the page here:

http://www.facebook.com/PolishedandFrosted

Thanks!  Hope you're all having a good day!

Introducing Zoya Grassy Nail

   Welcome to April everyone.  I think the month starting on a Monday is the biggest joke possible.  But please enjoy the following press release from Zoya about their new innovation in textured nails:

OPI Get Your Number

     OPI recently released a new line of textured polishes called Liquid Sands.  The first 4 were released with the Mariah Carey collaboration earlier this year.  

   Get Your Number is a medium blue jelly base with small blue and holo glitters.  The Liquid Sand polishes are designed to dry with a gritty sand-like texture.  Like sand, Get Your Number has a matte finish, but with tiny sparkles that show up even without top coat.  You will need to give the polish some extra dry time for the matte effect to fully develop.  I didn't wait as long as I should have before taking these pictures, so the polish is not as matte as it could have been.  I used 2 coats over Finger Paints base coat.  Liquid Sand polishes are meant to be worn without top coat.

Direct Sun

Indoor Natural Light

Indoor with Flash

   You can see that the texture and sparkle are both very obvious without top coat.  But, if you want extra sparkle or simply don't like the textured look, you can add top coat.  Because of the texture you will need LOTS of top coat for a completely smooth finish.  I used 2 coats of Gelous and 1 coat of Seche Vite for the following pictures and even then I slowly started noticing my nails getting gritty again over the next few days.  Not to the full texture if I didn't have any top coat on, but it was still noticeable.  

Direct Sun

Indoor Natural Light

Indoor with Flash

   My camera didn't want to capture the full sparkle of Get Your Number with top coat.  I think you still get the idea though.  The jellyness of the base color is really brought out by top coat as well.  

   Get Your Number is lovely on its own, but stunning once you add top coat.  The whole reason I purchased Get Your Number was because of pictures I had seen of it with top coat.  I wore this as a full mani for several days and had very minimal tip wear or chipping.  I've heard that wear is the same even without top coat.  I will definitely try that out one day for myself.  

    What do all of you think of the new textured polish trend?  Which ones have you tried so far?  Which are you planning to?  Or does the idea of gritty nails make you want to pass?  Let me know in the comments.

Easter and Spring Nail Looks From CND

   Happy Passover and Easter Week everyone!  Today I have some fun nail looks for you from CND for Easter and Spring.  Please enjoy the following looks:

The Easter Bunny Nails it!

Perfectly Pastel Power Shades for Spring

Easter candy won’t be the only delectable sweets and indulgent treats at your fingertips this weekend with CND’s Sweet Dreams Collection. The five new confectionary-inspired CND Shellac shades can be worn alone or layered to create the perfect pastel shade!

CND’s NEW Sweet Dreams Collection:

 Grapefruit Sparkle, Cake Pop, Lilac Longing, Azure Wish, Limeade

Easter looks:

Polka Dot Bikini

Brisa Swirl

Spring Looks

 Additives Hot Pop Yellow

 Beach Balls

Blue Crush

Hot Pop Stripes

  Which look is your favorite?  To find a salon near you for a certified CND Shellac mani visit: cnd.com/find-salon

Zoya Stunning & Irresistable Press Release

   Please enjoy the following press release from Zoya for their upcoming Summer 2013 collections:

JUST LIKE THE SUN,
YOU ARE THE CENTER OF IT ALL!

TWELVE NEW ZOYA SUN INSPIRED COLORS FOR SUMMER 2013

STUNNING & IRRESISTIBLE

Summer brings the sunniest colors to nails! Including six super shiny creams and six fresh foil metallics to put all the focus on the brightest shining light in any room - YOU!

ZOYA SUMMER 2013: STUNNING COLLECTION

• Darcy (ZP663) - Sunny Yellow Cream - Full Coverage.

• Thandie (ZP664) - Citrus Orange Cream - Full Coverage.

• Micky (ZP665) - Amazing Coral Cream - Full Coverage.

• Yana (ZP669) - Rubine Red Cream - Full Coverage.

• Josie (ZP667) - Grassy Green Cream - Full Coverage.

• Rocky (ZP668) - Serene Blue Cream - Full Coverage. 

ZOYA SUMMER 2013: IRRESISTIBLE COLLECTION

• Kerry (ZP684) - Yellow Gold Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.

• Amy (ZP670) - Red Orange Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.

• Tinsley (ZP671) - Rose Gold Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.

• Bobbi (ZP672) - Hot Magenta Pink Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.

• Hazel (ZP673) - Blue Green Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.

• Rikki (ZP674) - Fern Green Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.

Shipping April 15, 2013

Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE - all formulas are completely free of harmful
industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate
(DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Find over 300 stunning Zoya colors on www.zoya.com.

Each and every color has a name as unique as the women who inspired it.
ZOYA IS THE NEW COLOR OF FASHION!
$8.00 ea. (US)
Available on Zoya.com

New China Glaze App Announcement

   Happy Friday everyone.  We've made it through another week.  Why don't you celebrate with the new polish app from China Glaze for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch?  For those of us with Android phones and devices, fear not.  An Android version is in the works and I will update you with release information when I have it.  In the mean time, please enjoy the following press release from China Glaze:

BRING NEW MEANING TO LIVING IN COLOR WITH CHINA GLAZE® APP FOR iPhone®,
iPad® and iPod touch®
Leading nail polish brand launches new app on the App Store

Los Angeles (March 19, 2013) – Swatch it, watch it, match it! China Glaze® brings the world of nail color to life with the launch of the NEW China Glaze® App for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®. The free app offers multiple features perfect for every nail polish enthusiast, and utilizes the latest cutting edge technology to transport users into China Glaze®’s colorful universe.

The new China Glaze® App offers a first of its kind “Match A Color” feature, where users can truly “Live In Colour” from the palm of their hands. “Match A Color” was created with the latest technology to allow users to take a photo of anything they desire with their iPhone®, iPad ® or iPod® touch and then browse through multiple options, from exact shade matches to related textures from the brand’s expansive treasury of over 300 colors. This must-have feature allows nail polish enthusiasts to find polish-spiration anywhere at anytime. That hot pink bag you were eyeing? Yep, there’s a China Glaze® polish for that.

In “Try It On,” users will find themselves in a China Glaze® fitting room, where they can select shades from the China Glaze® closet to try on customizable virtual nails. Users can determine which shade looks best on them by adjusting the nail length and skin tone to match their own hand, and save desired shades to the device’s camera roll for easy reference.

Sharing is caring, and in the colorful world of China Glaze®, “What’s Haute” is the place to see what’s hot. Connect here with the brand to see real-time updates of new collections, nail trends and “how-to” video feeds from the official China Glaze® YouTube Channel. All features on the China Glaze® App allows users to share their favorite shades with their social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Did you say your friend really liked the shade Re-Fresh Mint you were wearing yesterday? Send the color straight to her Facebook page, or @her on Instagram.

Nail professionals, the China Glaze® app has something for you, as well. Salons and nail pros can register for product updates and to be listed in the Salon Locator feature, currently in development for future updates. Also in the works are features to expand the China Glaze® app into a true community, including Discussion Boards, Wish Lists and more.

The China Glaze® App is available for free download from the App Store on iPhone®, iPad® or iPod® touch or at www.AppStore.com.

China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze® on Facebook (facebook.com/chinaglazeofficial), Twitter (@chinaglaze), Instagram (@chinaglazeofficial) and Pinterest (@chinaglaze).

China Glaze® is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries
For 42 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Andrea, Ardell, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, It’s So Easy, Jeris-Lustray, LASH BeLONG, Nail Tek, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Poshe, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

New York Summer Hot Sky Blue

   I have another polish from New York Summer to show you lovelies today.

   Hot Sky Blue is a medium blue jelly.  There's just a hint of dustiness to the polish as well.  With a name like Hot Sky Blue, I would expect a lighter shade of blue than what this polish is.  Look at the difference between the bottle color and the sky you can see in the background of my photo. 
   The formula was ok, but application wasn't as smooth as Hot Sunrise Red.  I experienced some streaks with this one, especially with thinner coats of polish, and some cuticle drag.  The streaks evened out at 3 coats though, which is what you see in the following photos.  I used Finger Paints base coat and no top coat.

Direct Sun

Indoor Natural Light

Indoor with Flash