My experience with: Gel Nails!

Hi guys!

I thought very much about what should be our topic of conversation today, and then it hit me... my new nails! I discovered that it was a bit of a "tabu" talk because everyone wants to do it but, at the same time, everyone is afraid to do it! That was what lead me to post something about this: to demystify all your fears! :)

So, about two months ago, I made the decision to transform my nails for a very important event: I decided to make gel nails. My boyfriend invited me to go to his prom at his college and I was very worried about my nails at the time because they were ruined! So, I thought: "I have this prom now, and three days later we are going to Rome for a little "vacation" trip. Why not have beautiful nails at both ocasions?" It was the best decision of my life!

(MY) TRUTH ABOUT GEL NAILS:

I always had very short and very ugly nails that would break in first chance they had so I was never able to have those long, shiny, beautiful, luscious nails that I saw on another girls. I was always sad. But now that I can make my own decisions, I researched a lot about the theme and I asked questions to people who had the experience already.

Everyone thinks two things about gel nails:

a) that they are very high maintenance;

b) that it will ruin your own natural nails;

None of this is true!

First things first: nowadays, doing gel manicure is a normal thing. The majority of the hair salons are fully prepared to do it for you, with a real good quality and a very competitive price! You must ask all the questions that you have to your beautician before you made your decision: that is crucial!

Secondly: you must have a competent beautician taking care of you! Some "nail girls" can ruin your natural nail in the filling of the nail process. If she fills your nature nail too much, before putting the gel, your natural nail will be so thin, so weak, and it will be ruined. We should research what is your type of nail and find a competent beautician, that knows what she is doing (like mine!), to take care of your babies and keep them safe!

If you are wondering, my beautician is in Barcelos, Portugal, near to my house. She is so competent and so nice! I love her so so much! I will link her facebook page down below so you can see her work on the nails, if you are interested. Her name is Manuela, she is a doll!

So, here they are: my pretty nails!

This is my third look: just white gel in three nails and glitter in the thumb and in the ring finger.

So, that is all for today!

I hope you enjoyed this little post about a common problem of our days. Every girl thinks about it once in her life, so it's good to be informed about it.

Don't forget it: information is key! 

DON'T DO IT IF YOU DON'T KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT!

BE SAFE AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT! :)

If you have more questions don't be afraid to ask: comment down below, ask questions on facebook, twitter or instagram. I will link my instagram and twitter down below to, and Dany will do the same this week! Send me a tweet, I will love it!

Love you guys so much! See you next time!

XO, the Blue Girls <3

Manuela's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manuela.n.salgueiro?fref=ts
My instagram: joannavieiramelo
My twitter: @_joanamoreira

Traveling | Why you should visit Portugal :)

Hello beautiful ones! :)

Today we bring you something a little different that we thought you might enjoy!

Since summer is nearly upon us and you are probably trying to find a lovely yet affordable place to spend your summer vacations, we decided that we would give you some suggestions! :)

This week: PORTUGAL!

I know what you're thinking: "yeah right, of course you are going to talk about your own country!". But, hey! Who would give better advice on why you should visit somewhere than a local? Besides it is a true gem! Not only is it beautiful, it is also really affordable! :)

So, I would like to tell you how much you would love to visit this beautiful country! :)

I have been to almost everywhere here in Portugal and I can tell you: It is WORTH IT! :) 

What I love the most about it is the fact that there is a little bit of everything for everyone! So today I will adress three locations: Oporto, Lisbon and Algarve. :) 

If you love cultural tourism you should start by visiting cities like Porto (or Oporto):

It has beautiful piers.

Gorgeous monuments. This one is called "Torre dos Clérigos".

And a vibrant nightlife!

So this city is very vibrant and full of monuments and museums for you guys to visit!

Another city you should visit is, of course, the capital: Lisboa (or Lisbon) for almost the same reasons you should visit Porto!

It is so colorful and beautiful, it will definitly take your breath away :)

I mean, just look at that!!

And this is "Mosteiro dos Jerónimos".

Now, moving on to relaxation and sunbathing :)

If you know Portugal, you know Algarve. You might have heard something about it's beaches or you might have actually been there already. Anyway it's reputation is well earned :)

I don't know about you, but I think this comes realy close to paradise on earth :)

Now, we couldn't end this post withou even mentioning Portugal's AMAZING food so, here you go! :)

This is "Arroz de Pato":

This is "Tripas à Moda do Porto":

 This is a sample of two of Portugal's finest products: Bread and olives.

Hungry yet? Here's a "Francesinha" :)

And finally, you cannot leave Portugal without having tried a "Pastel de Nata" :)

Hungry yet? :)

We hope you liked this post and we would love to know what you thought, so hit the comment section and leave your opinion!

XO, The Blue Girls ❤️