Shake, Rattle and Roll with TIPS Nail Conditioner

What does a bottle of ketchup and TIPS have in common?

 

 

Answer:  They both require a good shake before using.  That's right, both have important ingredients that tend to settle to the bottom.

 

The reason this point is emphasized so much is that we receive countless customer service calls at head office stating the product isn't working for them.  One of our first questions is, "Are you shaking your bottle of TIPS every time before you apply it?"  9 times out of 10 the answer is, "No, I wasn't aware that you had to."

 

Guaranteed - once you begin shaking before applying you'll get the results we are always talking about.

 

Here's a photo of the "settled" ingredient at the bottom.

 

Can you see the small bit of amber brown that is on the bottom of each glass? 

 

Once you've shaken your bottle, it looks like this. 

And you're ready to rock and roll with your daily application of

TIPS Nail Conditioner or TIPS for Toes.

 

TIPS Nail Conditioner & TIPS for Toes is designed to:

 

• help weak nails regain their strength
• moisturize nails and cuticles
• replenish essential lipids that are responsible for the nails' strength
• address most nail-related issues such as brittle, weak, cracking, splitting, peeling nails
• make your nails strong, yet flexible
• protect your nails from the damage water/chemicals to to the nail tissue

For more information on these products, visit ASK Cosmetics Inc. today.

 

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Thanks and have an amazing day,  Lisa M.

 

 

Tribute to Talia Joy #mintmanisfortaliajoy

 

The beauty world has suffered a great loss. On July 16th, at 11:22am, beauty guru and youtuber Talia Joy Castellano, just 13-years-old, has passed away.
Talia took the world by storm with her beautiful make-up tutorials and zanny personality. Always upbeat and positive, she drew in a massive following on her Youtube channel, TaliaJoy18. But Talia had been battling neuroblastoma and leukemia for 5... years. Always the optimist, she proudly rocked her bald-head, claiming "Make-up is my wig".
Talia's biggest dream was to have her own make-up line. She was made an honorary spokesperson by Cover Girl, and was working on a teen fashion line, called none other than "That Bald Chick". Unfortunately, Talia did not get to see this dream become a reality.

 In honor of Talia, I'm calling out to all polish makers to help keep her dream alive. I'm asking you to create a polish in Talia's name, and donate some of the proceeds to help fund pediatric cancer treatment and research (St. Judes, CURE Childhood Cancer, and American Childhood Cancer Organization are some really great and reputable organizations) In this time of sorrow, let's make something good happen!
We will always remember Talia - her strength, courage and beauty will never be forgotten.
*For inspiration, go to TaliaJoy18 on Youtube.

 

Written and posted on Facebook by Llarowe on July 17th, 2013.

Since 2 nail bloggers @Let Them Have Polish and @Nail Polish Wars did a shout-out to nail polish wearers everywhere to sport a mint manicure on Friday July 19th to pay tribute to this incredible young woman, who was taken from us far too early, I decided to join in.

 

Photos only as this should be about Talia Joy today.

Polish shade used for this #mintmanisfortaliajoy was "Venus" by GOSH - 2 coats.

 

 

R.I.P. Sweet Talia! 

Every time I wear mint I'll be thinking of you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Reasons why the Skin Conditioning Milk by ASK Cosmetics is fragrance-free & Perfume Pointers by New Beauty

Why would any cosmetic company formulate and sell a skin lotion having little or no fragance?

 

 

Seen here is the 4 oz. (120 mL) bottle size of ASK Cosmetics' Skin Conditioning Milk.  There is also a travel size having 2 oz. (60 mL)  available as well. 

 

It's true that "scent sells" nowadays.  We all have our personal perferences and what we ultimately choose to wear on our bodies indicates our personality.  With all the different, complex scents out there it is no wonder that our noses are subjected to many pleasant and some not so pleasant scents.  But the real problem lies with the people who display allergic reactions to certain fragrances.  This number is growing year after year.  Check more about fragrance sensitivies and allergies here.

 

 

This brings us to Reason #1:  The Skin Conditioning Milk by ASK Cosmetics is formulated to have little or no fragrance in order not to irritate people's noses causing potential allergic reactions. 

 

It is a well-know fact that allergies of all sorts are on the rise and have been for a long time now.  We receive countless calls inquiring about certain ingredients, which may provoke a reaction if the customer applied it to their skin.

 

 

Seen here is the travel size (2 oz./60 mL) bottle which is very convenient to keep in your car, purse or carry-on bag.  My husband has one in his truck and applies it when he needs it.

 

 

Reason # 2:  ASK Cosmetics would like their Skin Conditioning Milk to be gender-friendly.  All the cosmetic products:  nail, skin as well as hair care items have little to no fragance thereby making them acceptable for use by the male population too.  Many men including my husband use and enjoy the benefits of the Skin Milk as it quickly penetrates, doesn't leave a waxy feeling on the skin and doesn't make them smell "fruity or flowery". 

 

 

Just to show you have strong a fragrance might come across to others I will share a personal story that happened to me a few weeks ago.  My daily morning routine involves showering and shampooing my hair every single day.  Being a person who loves fragrance I often choose a body wash with a particular scent that I like.  Often times in summer it is something with tropical scents or a beachy fragrance.  If I am only working from home, I refrain from any extra fragrance.  Side note - my favourite has been Acqua di Joia by Armani for some time now. 

 

Well, on that day I had only used my usual body wash.  In the afternoon, I had to mail some letters so I made my way to the post office.  The lady working there kept sniffing and asked me what perfume I was wearing and I replied "none today".  She said she could smell coconut very clearly.  And I didn't suspect it was from me at all.  When I returned home, I went to the bathroom and looked at my body wash.  Sure enough, my wash had a coconut fragrance to it.

 

What was so incredible for me, was the fact that she could smell this scent so clearly several hours after using it.  This goes to show how powerful the scents in your body washes, body lotions, facial lotions, shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, etc really are. 

 

This is a lead-in to Reason # 3:  Your body lotion should in no way have to compete with the fragrance you are wearing or any other scent that you may have used.  Therefore, ASK Cosmetics has chosen to keep their Skin Milk very neutral so as not to create competition for your favourite scent.

 

 

For more information on ASK Cosmetics and their line-up of innovative, enhancing products, visit ASK Cosmetics website & online shop

 

 

Recently I found an excellent, short article on

Perfume Pointers - the best places to spritz by New Beauty. 

 

After reading it I came away with two really valuable tips:

Remember just because you do not smell your perfume all day long doesn't mean others don't.  You're applying the right amount if you can smell the fragrance you have on in soft, sporadic whiffs.

 

I thoroughly enjoyed writing this for you and I hope you have just as much enjoyment reading it.  Be sure to follow us for more up-to-date information and news from the world of beauty and cosmetics.  Take care and til next time, 

Lisa M.

 

What is your go-to fragrance at the moment?

 

 

 

 

OPI & Rich Sapphire - a super match-up!

O.P.I's - From A to Zurich + Rich Sapphire by ASK Cosmetics Inc.

 

 

 

This little package has been waiting long enough to be put to use and testing!  It claims to create Perfect Tips & Toes - we'll see....

 

Start with a solid application of the base colour, which is one of my absolute favourites to work with - OPI's "A to Zurich".

 

Next step is to carefully stick on the strips.  Note - wait long enough so that your base shades is completely dry!  I am guilty of being so excited and anxious to try new things that I don't wait long enough.  This results in flaws and huge disappointment - believe me; I'm speaking from experience. 

 

What I would do differently the second time:  a)  I would be more careful in placing these strips on my nails.  As you can see from the two photos above, the strip on my pinky finger is not straight; b) I would not have a rounded nail shape.  I think this kind of manicure looks best on square-shaped nails.

 

Then, take the plunge by applying the second, contrasting shade to add the punch of colour to your tips.  In this case, I used "Rich Sapphire" by ASK Cosmetics Inc. of Canada.

 

Now, wait a bit longer for everything to dry nicely.  The final step is, of course, applying a good quality top coat to ensure a longer-lasting manicure and to add extra shine to your awesome job.

 

I finish off every manicure with a cuticle treatment using TIPS Nail Conditioner.  While wearing nail polish TIPS Nail Conditioner should be applied daily, but not over the polish but around the skin surrounding the nail and on the cuticles. 

 

NOTHING can penetrate through nail polish.  Therefore, any nailcare products that claim to nourish and strengthen your nails when applied as a top coat or over nail polish are misleading and simply can't do any goodness.

 

There you have it!  Have you ever tried a manicure like this before? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIPS & Karen Orlowski on QVC

Finally, after a long break and some major changes to the logo, bottle size and branding of TIPS Nail Conditioner Karen Orlowski, the creator and founder of ASK Cosmetics Inc., will be back on QVC US for the big re-launch Sat. July 13th between 7 - 8 am EST.

TIPS Nail Conditioner will address most nail-related problems such as:  brittle, weak, peeling, splitting, cracking, breaking, yellowing, thin nails.  In one very simple and fast step TIPS Nail Conditioner is applied every morning before you expose your hands to water.  One 7 ml bottle will provide you with 2 months of daily manicures.

 

What can you expect to happen when using TIPS Nail Conditioner:

 

1.  Your cuticles will be nicely moisturized and feel softer, less dry and cracked.  One of the huge bonuses that people really enjoy is that you will not experience any more hangnails;

 

2.  Your nails will take on a more vibrant colour.  The whites will look whiter and the pinks will look more intense.  Generally, they will appear naturally healthy.

 

 

3.  Your nails will be strong, yet flexible through the lipids that are being replaced with daily TIPS applications.  Therefore, if you choose to grow longer nails, it will be much easier for you.

 

 

For more information about TIPS Nail Conditioner, visit our website and online shop.

 

Be sure to tune in to QVC Saturday July 13th between 7 - 8 am EST for the AM Beauty segment with Leah Williams.  Karen, the inventor herself, will tell you all about this amazing product and how it took her nails from virtually non-existant to drop-dead gorgeous. 

 

Hope to see you there!  Take care,  Lisa Mueller for ASK Cosmetics.

 

How often should you colour your hair?

 
Q: How often should women go between colorings?

Jason: As a general rule I suggest 3-4 weeks. That being said, there are exceptions to every rule. It’s not terrible to color more frequently as long as you are not going overboard. Remember, hair is a fiber – the more you manipulate it, the more fragile it becomes. I love using as much AMMONIA FREE COLOR as possible.

Q: What is the max amount of times per year someone can color their hair without it becoming overly damaged?

 

Jason: That is a tough question to answer – it really depends on the individual, her hair texture and type, how frequently she shampoos and heat styles. There are too many variables to really say.

Let me briefly tell you my "hairy" story. 

I salute women who have gone completely gray and wear it well.  Personally, I am not ready for that quite yet.  Therefore, colouring my hair has become a regular chore that I have to either enjoy having done at the salon or I have to pull up my sleeves and do it myself.  Not being totally convinced that the hair salon formulations are any better than the store bought ones, I tend to DIY it more often. 

Questions asked by "A Girl's Gotta Spa", a great beauty blog so take a minute and check it out.

Answers provided by Jason Backe, Master Colourist @ Ted Givson Salon. 

Photo taken a few days after one of my DIY colouration treatments.

Upon meeting Karen Orlowski, founder and creator of ASK Cosmetics Inc., I learned a lot about my hair and why it felt absolutely horrible after each colouration.  She explained the hair structure and the importance of the cuticles.  BTW - the condition of your cuticles, both on your finger/toe nails as well as on your hair, really determines how healthy your hair will be. 

If you cuticles, which are like shingles on your roof or scales of a fish, are caused to lift, your hair becomes vulnerable and weak, prone to breakage.  Please note:  every time we wash our hair in hot water, these cuticles lift off the hair shaft; every time we colour our hair the strong chemicals cause the cuticles to lift; every time we wash our hair with shampoos containing harsh surfactants our cuticles will be lifted........  Then the vicious cycle continues when we apply haircare products formulated using waxes and silicones.  These ingredients fill the gap between the lifted cuticle and the hair shaft making your hair heavy, breakable, in some cases unmanageable.

Photo of healthy hair cuticles (top) and damaged and lifted ones (bottom).

 

The advice I received from Karen really "saved" my hair from further damage due to frequent colourations.  In comparison to other people I do not cover up the gray hair more often than every 8 - 10 weeks.  When those little bits of silver start to become more pronounced, I quickly grab my trusty "medium brunette" and get the job done.

 

 

However, my routine has changed for the better.  Now, I apply some TIPS Nail Conditioner to my dry hair approx. 3 - 4 days before doing the colouration.  I leave it on as long as possible.  As it is very oily, some people can't stand to have it on their hair and scalp for more than a few hours.  In my case, I sometimes leave it in overnight.  I make sure that I am using the Revival Daily-Use Shampoo, which doesn't contain any harsh surfactants, so your cuticles will be protected.  I also use the ASK Cosmetics Hair Conditioner every other day.  Both of these products have changed the way my hair feels and looks.  I receive tons of compliments on how shiny and healthy my hair looks - yeah!  Who doesn't love compliments!  Then, taadaa, my colouration takes place BUT, and this is really important to note, upon heeding Karen's advice I no longer apply the deep conditioner that the colouration package provides.  This little tube is FULL of waxes and silicones that will fill the cuticles, which are standing up due to the chemicals of the colouration itself (no way to get around that). 

 

 

Once I stopped putting on this stuff, my hair felt soft, silky and didn't feel like straw any more.  Thanks so much to Karen and her advice. 

Now, colouring my hair doesn't leave me worrying whether I am doing terrible damage to my hair and scalp.

Now I would like to hear from you.....

 

How often do you colour your hair?  Do you have it done by a professional or is it a DIY job that takes place in the comfort of your bathroom?

 

 

How to live with ridged nails

 

This is the reason why we should never file or buff the ridges found on our nails:

Ridges in nails are actually the healthy part of the nail. It's the concave portions are thinner because the nail matrix isn't working properly and at full capacity. So some sections end up being thinner (concave). The thicker portions are the healthier, stronger parts.

This explains why ridges seem to get more pronounced with age. As we age, our digestive system does not function at the level of a young person. We don't absorb as many of the required vitamins and minerals for nail production. Therefore, the ridges appear more pronounced, when it's actually the thinner areas are becoming more pronounced.

SO....if we file down the ridges to match the rest of the nail plate, we're actually thinning our nail plate to match the thinnest portions of the nail!

THE SOLUTION: Use a high quality ridge filling base coat to fill in the concave areas and smooth out the surface of your nail before applying your color lacquer.

Written by Doug Schoon

 

And the winner is......

We are happy to announce the lucky winner of our TIPS Celebration Set.

 

This prize package consists of:

1 x bottle of "Perfect Red", 1 x bottle of Revival Nail Polish Remover and 1 x bottle (new size 9 ml) TIPS Nail Conditioner.

 

And the winner is.....

Elizabeth Vlug 

 

Huge congrats!

 

Thank you to all who entered and stay tuned for the next giveaway, which will take place soon, I promise.