Shellac Gel Polish by CND

For those of you who are unaware there is a trend in the beauty industry to have chip free, 14 day wear, nails have a mirror finish with zero dry time!  You heard that right...  It's called Shellac!  It made the news in the New York Times in April of 2010 (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/22/fashion/22Skin.html).
There are several types of gel polish on the market; Shellac by CND, Gelish by Harmony, Mani-Q by Young Nails and more.  All of them need a UV light to cure the polish.  Some require you to "buff" (lightly file the top of the natural nail with a 220-400 grit file).  Shellac does not require this and can be soaked off without filing the top of the natural nail.
To find a qualified nail technician who offers Shellac brand gel polish, go to http://www.cnd.com/Locate/Find-A-Salon.aspx

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

If you have a toenail fungus, you know it is difficult to get rid of. Most over the counter remedies have only a 1-2% cure rate while products like Lamisil have approximately a 90% cure rate but most people are worried about the harmful side effects and they don't want to try to process this through their liver.
There is another option... Laser treatments! Clinical sutdies have shown that around 90% of the patients that were treated this way developed normal nail growth after only one lazer treatment! And there are no harmful side effects. This is GREAT news!
There are two different types of Lasers being used for this type of treatment, they are the Novoen Laser and the PinPointe FootLaser. The PinPointe FootLaser has gained FDA approval for the treatment of toenail fungus. The treatment is usually 40 minutes long and the cost can be anywhere between $200-500 dollars per treatment.
The bad news is that more than one treatment may be required and that this type of treatment is considered "Cosmetic" by most medical insurances so it is typically not covered.
If you are interested in having your toenail fungus laser-ed, check with your
local doctor to find a Laser Technician specializing in this type of procedure.