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False nails of some sort have been popular for a while. In their various forms, they allow women who struggle to grow their own nails to have long, attractive nails. Some types of false nails, however, not only look fake, they damage the natural nail beneath them. The advantage of gel nails is that they do neither.

Gel nails are made from pre-mixed polymer and monomer gel applied to the nails, then cured. The mixture is odourless, making it more pleasant to work with and have applied, and there is less filling involved so the procedure does not take as long as other types of false nails. There are light-cured gels which need to be cured under UV lights, a no gel nails that are cured with a special gel activator that is brushed or sprayed onto the nail. Some no-light gels are cured by being dipped in plain water. No-light gels have the advantage of taking a shorter time to cure.

Gel nails look and feel more natural than acrylic nails because they are thin, clear and flexible. They don’t go yellow, and they do not lift as easily as acrylic nails do, Because they are glossier than other false nails, gel nails look great even without the benefit of polish – which can be applied to the gel nails as well. You can have a French manicure or nail art applied to gel nails as well.

Gel nails should be applied in a salon to ensure the difficult process is performed properly. Although less time-consuming than acrylic nails, it is difficult to perform the application procedure on your own nails. Gel nails do not damage the underlying nail, and do not need to be soaked off in acetone that damages the nail as well.

With Acrylic nails, the damage to the natural nail means that you will be more likely to keep replacing them to hide your damaged nails. This becomes a never-ending cycle that is difficult to halt. Gel nails, because they don’t damage the nail, can be considered a temporary nail enhancement that allows your own nails to grow out, strong and healthy. Gel nails are a little more expensive than acrylic nails, and tend to last for less time, but at least when you do remove them you’ll have your own lovely nails underneath.

Your hands are constantly exposed to the world, and long, neatly polished and manicured nails make your hands look professional as well as beautiful. It is not easy to grow your own nails, look after them and keep them looking good. Gel nails can help protect your natural nails, allowing them to grow out strong and healthy, while your hands still look elegant and attractive. You can lengthen short nails without waiting months for them to grow – provided they haven’t broken in the meantime- and strengthen weak nails with a protective layer. The biggest advantage of gel nails is that they cause no damage to your nails, and they look natural too.

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Ex personal trainer Marcia Kilgore simply couldn’t manage to find time in her busy schedule to allow for the trips to the gym that she was used to. So, working in partnership with the London South Bank University (LSBU) she took steps, quite literally, to resolve the problem. She developed, tested and brought to market a very special range of fitness shoes known as Fitflops.

These utilise a specially engineered three piece sole, called a “microwobbleboard”, to provide the wearer with a workout while walking. High density material is used in the heel section so as to reduce shocks whilst walking. The central sole section, from the arch to just behind the toes, uses a low density material. The toe section is manufactured from a medium density material.

These three different zones, and the varying densities of materials used, combine to increase the length of time that muscles are utilised for during normal walking activity. Typically the muscles work for as much as 16% longer than usual – which means that, although you won’t notice any difference, every step you take whilst wearing your Fitflops is giving you a lower body workout and working your legs whilst simultaneously toning your buttocks.

The Fitflop range first launched in the UK in 2006 after extensive tests at LSBU.They were an instant success and many potential customers had to enter their names on waiting lists just to get their hands on a pair of Fitflops.

The original range, unsurprisingly perhaps, was made up chiefly of flip flop type sandals. Customer feedback suggested that there was a demand for other styles and the range was expanded. Today, prospective customers can choose from a very wide selection of Fitflop sandals, clogs and boots – for both men and women. They all look great, after all, there’s no reason why fitness shoes can’t be stylish. There’s a wide range to choose from and they are now available in the USA.

So if you find it difficult to make the time to get to the gym as often as you might like, or if, like so many people, you have difficulty motivating yourself to take exercise, then why not give Fitflops a try? Put them on instead of your normal shoes and give yourself a great lower body workout just by going about your daily business as normal.

Check out the full range of Fit flops sandals, shoes and boots and see which ones are your favorite.