Minx Crazy!

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Nail art stepped to another level with the newest trends. Indeed more and more people choose their manicure as a medium to transmit different messages. The new craze called Minx nail art is one of the most popular accessories among celebrities. The red carpet and other prominent events offer an exhibition of the hottest manicure styles that will be huge for 2011-2012.

The tiny sticker-like pieces flooded the market, making the newest design available for the great public. The process basically follows an ordinary nail care session. First the canvas for the nail art is prepared and  all nail polish residues and natural oils are completely removed from nail bed. For the successful sticking the cuticles are handled and the minx carefully selected.

The application method is simple and quick, the minx is a 2-4 millimeter thick film that is cut to the size of the nails. Then it is applied with the help of a heat-activated adhesive or warmed up beforehand under a lamp and then placed as a simple sticker to the nails.

The pattern and color palette are unlimited, ranging from the portrait of president Obama to famous brands and comic characters. The point is to find the one that reflect the personality of the wearer.

As the quintessential accessory of the year it can be paired with both casual and ultra-formal outfits. You can opt for the mono-colored as well as rainbow colored ones. Moreover nowadays more and more people engage into turning their own photos into stylish Minx nail stickers. Favorite pets, telling signs, polka dots and zebra stripes as well as artists glimpse back from the nails.

Besides the aesthetic pleasure this nail art has other benefits. like an easy application (there's no mess, no wait time, no accidental smudging or sheet marks) and looks you can't achieve with polish (true chrome, intricate patterns). Minx is also perfect for pedicures, they last forever on toes. With no drying time they’re ideal for winter pedis. You’d never have to leave the salon in flip flops with frozen toes. It’s also a “green” product that doesn’t use chemicals for application or removal. Just a little heat and some gentle peeling takes Minx right off.

You can have voguish Minx nails probably even at your local nail salon, more you can even get it done at home if you have some mastery for nail art. Besides if you get bored of a pattern you might remove it after a time with simply using your blow-dryer.

The price of minx manicures are between $50-75, and for pedicures between $60-80.