My nails look terrible, what can I do?

Ever been nailed in a corner with a question?
If you're like the rest of us –from time to time you come up with a question about your finger nails that your girlfriend or BFF (best friend forever) just can't answer –So you end up asking Google, that leads you to thousands of pages of information that could be correct or not. All you know is that your fingernails look terrible! So you sound like I Love Lucy and your nails are a real doozy!

Submit an email to nails@troyrichardsalon.com - have your questions about your finger nails, nail polish, Minx nails, nail art, finger nail health and what looks best? We will answer your question and your question and the answer may be eligible for publication in the Troy Richard Salon monthly newsletter or mid-month newsletter. Questions are answered by professional nail techs.

Nail Artistry
See Nail Art and Gel samples at the Troy Richard Salon Flickr Photostream
or Minx Nails by Troy Richard Salon on Flickr

Your fingernail color and the texture can reflect a wide range of medical conditions. If you need an immediate answer to a question about your finger nails call 214-618-8071 and our nail techs will take your nails experience to the next level.

Nail Question? Submit to: nails@troyrichardsalon.com

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Have you been Minxed?
The Hottest new trend in nail fashion. No? You mean you have not heard about Minx Nails?! Well girlfriends as the saying goes "once you’ve been Minxed, your life will never be the same."

You can hop on Google and search for information about Minx nails and get every detail if you want, but I've done all that so you don't have too. I'll provide a link further on in this blog to the Minx website so you can look at hundreds of Minx nail coverings sorted Alphabetically.

If you already know about Minx (good for you) and you are looking for a salon to be Minxed. Make an appointment for minx at Troy Richard Salon, Frisco, Texas by sending email to hair@troyrichardsalon.com or call to make a Minx nail appointment at 214-618-8071. For those of you who need a little Minx Nails 101, continue reading to learn more about Minx.
“Minx is for those who love to stand out from the crowd,” declares Master Minx Janice Jordan, minx co-owner “For celebrities who wore Minx nails on the red carpet for the American Music Awards and the Music Rocks event, Minx opens up a whole new area of fashion. Once you’ve tried it, you can’t go back,” Jordan states.



What is Minx?
Minx is a a solid nail coating process that requires no drying. When heat is applied, Minx works like a shrink wrap for your nails and you can't feel a thing. No liquid, no smell, no chip, and no smudge for your hands and feet. Minx is a professional only product and should only be installed by a Minx Certified Professional. On the Minx website it says: What is Minx? Our definition, a Minx is a sexy, confident, naughty but fun individual who lives every day like it is a big, ripe juicy apple ready to be bitten. We’ve channeled this cool factor into Minx, a new and glamorous way that lets women (and men!) extend fashion to their very fingertips.

The Minx manicure and pedicure line includes designer styles, personalized graphics and sparkling metallics available to high-end salons across the United States. Minx popularity keeps growing.. on the catwalks of New York, MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 Goes Wild, and 50th Annual Grammy Awards.

Check it out! If you don't find a pattern that matches, you can send a picture and have your own Minx to coordinate with your favorite dress, shoes, whatever! You can have holiday finger nails, candy stripe finger nails or would Ed Hardy style finger nails fit your fashion and style a little better? Now you can have any finger nail covering from DEAD SKULLS and PINK CHEETA nail covering to RETRO MULTI COLOR nails and PINK PLAID covered nails to STAR OF DAWN and SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN. So what are you doing? Get Minxed.

Minx is for someone who is really into fashion. Match nails in a really fun way that's durable and doesn't smell. Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon, Jordin Sparks, 2007 American Idol winner, Raven-Symone, Kat Perry, 2008 breakthrough single "I Kissed a Girl" and Beyonce’s have been Minxed.

Minx is the ultimate fashion accessory-dare to wear and be prepared to be noticed! This product is not for the shy!

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Celebrity Nails, I Love You!

You've got to try this zip code this Valentine's Day.

It's the new 90210. The ultimate zip code to color your nails by OPI.
Three new Nail Lacquer shades too hot to miss. And it's inspired by the characters on the show...
Add detail to your look for your Valentine this year.
Express your feelings with... love letters, greeting cards, gifts, dating, and give them your best look ever.

Left to right: Queen of West Web-erly lots of blog buzz for this purple shimmer, Sweet as Annie-thing! Irresistible lollipop red. Pretty & Privileged You're entitled to try this ruby red!

We've uncovered some exciting Valentine's Day
must-have Looks and Celebrity Nail Fashion too.

Beautiful hands, feet and nails are very much a part of today's women's beauty routine. Your nails will stay strong, long and beautiful when you know the proper care. We're sure you will receive many compliments on your nails and love your look. Take a look at Victoria Beckham in French Manicure with Squoval-Shaped Nails, and Jennifer Lopez with Nice Very Demure and Natural-Looking Manicure

Celebrity Trends, Tacky and Wacky Celebrity Nails
We often our eye out for celebrities' hair, makeup and their nails too. Some celebrities' are wearing everything from extra long and red faux nails, to short and dark polish. Test your knowledge and see how well you can pair the celebrity to her nails. Checkout this beauty game, you'll Match the celebrity nails to her hands. Who knew celebrities sport a little bit of everything. Visit this Celebrity Nails Directory

What if you want an exquisite European nail color; OPI allows you to put on your Couture Couleur, an integral part of fashion. Nothing completes a look more beautifully than nails wearing the season’s most significant colors like:

• LOUVRE ME LOUVRE ME NOT “Exhibit” your style with royal purple.
• PARLEZ-VOUS This smoky violet speaks the language of fashion.
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACQUES! You don’t know how trendy this taupe is?
• TICKLE MY FRANCE-Y In this naughty shade of nude
• BASTILLE MY HEART Make hearts race in this glimmer of rich burgundy.
• I'M FONDUE OF YOU Dip into this luscious shade of milk chocolate.
• A OUI BIT OF RED Say “yes” to this brilliant red.

O•P•I says changing your lacquer shade can change your entire look. While couture fashion may be reserved for the Paris salons, couture color for nails are now accessible – and luxuriant color is what this season’s beauty is all about. Fall and Winter are full of rich, sensuous colors inspired by the effortless elegance of French fashion video:
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Cheryl Bautista Burke lands a front page spot at Celebritynails.com - a two-time Emmy nominated professional dancer with great nails. As the professional dancer partner, she won the competition in the second and third seasons of ABC's American version of Dancing with the Stars with celebrity dance partners Drew Lachey (February 2006) and Texas' very own former Dallas Cowboy Running Back Emmitt Smith (November 2006).

Fashion Wannabe
Ask fashion wannabe, Marina Ballerina in Buccuresti, Romania about celebrity nails in her blog Celebrity Fashion.
Ballerina says "I live, breathe and dream fashion."

Men where nail polish too...
Nail polish is traditionally worn by women, but it is gaining popularity with the guys as well. Sometimes the fashion forward man will apply polish to his fingernails, toenails, or both. Guitarist John Mayer is credited with starting the trend after appearing on the Grammy Awards sporting black nails. Musicians, particularly of the rock & metal genres including Trent Reznor, Richard Kruspe, Dave Navarro, Marilyn Manson, Jared Leto, Steven Tyler, Kirk Hammett, Brian Molko, Lou Reed, Freddie Mercury, Martin Gore, Davey Havok, Gerard Way, Pete Wentz, Bill Kaulitz, Lauri Ylönen, Jonne Aaron, Ville Valo, Tuomas Holopainen and Alexi Laiho have been known to wear nail polish, most notably black. Some sportsmen also wear nail polish, most notably professional wrestler Jeff Hardy

Whatever you do, get creative with your nails. Whether you have a hot date or a job interview, a wedding or a casual night out at the bar, get creative and try some new styles for your nail painting needs. Follow the following quick and easy tips to give your nails a glamorous look in only minutes!

OPI is the preferred brand at Troy Richard Salon. Call to schedule your appointment at Troy Richard Salon for a beautiful nail makeover or to touch-up the so-you style or visit troyrichardsalon.com for more information about the salon. The Troy Richard Salon has a full-service menu designed, and professional nail techs so you can be sure you will love your look. Choose a nail service: Natural Nails, Acrylic Nails, Pedicures, Manicures, Paraffin Treatment, Nail Repair, Nail Art, and the OPI nail color just for you. OPI products CONTAINS NO DBP, TOLUENE, OR FORMALDEHYDE, aka You'll have eco-friendly nails without actually having to wearing green polish to prove your point.

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About the author: Troy Richard Salon is your premier, upscale, full-service salon with the perfect team of Hair Designers, Stylist, Color Specialist, Brazilian Blowout, Great Lengths Extension Specialist, Nail Techs, Airbrush Tanning, and everything you need to love your look. Troy Richard Salon (214) 618-8071 is located at 1279 Legacy Drive, Suite 120, Frisco, Texas 75034 in Stonebriar Commons. Troy Richard Salon; the difference between everyday looks, and one that's extraordinary.